The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1808-03-29 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 17.—Vol. LIII.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1808.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AUCTIONS.
Will be sold at Public Auction, on the fourth day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the house of Nath'l Brown, Esq. innholder in Portsmouth.
That excellent and
well known FARM formerly the property of the late Col. Thomas Packer, situated in the town of Greenland, containing about four hundred acres of land, pleasantly situated on the post road to Boston—The great bay, Winnacunnet river and a brook, north and south of said farm, fence the whole of it—Dressing of various kind is found in abundance in several places on said farm, and a very little extra labor would make the whole of it a garden. It has a good proportion of tillage, mowing, pasturing & orcharding, and one hundred and fifty tons of salt and English hay could be cut upon said farm in one year—A good stream for Mills, and the dam can be built with trifling expense—A new, convenient, and elegant Dwelling-House, two hundred feet of Barn, a Cider House very large and remarkably handy, with other necessary out Houses on said farm, which is only four miles from Portsmouth, and one mile from Greenland meeting-house—The soil and situation is exceeded by none in America. If it should suit the purchaser best, it will be set up in three parcels, it being well calculated to make three farms—Terms of payment will be made easy—Possession will be given the tenth of April next if required—Any person wishing to purchase and if desirous of seeing the premises, is requested to call on the subscriber, living on said farm.
MATTHEW B. PACKER.
Greenland, March 5, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby
given that all the real estate, formerly owned and occupied by John Godfrey, lying in Epsom, will be sold at Public Auction on Monday the 4th day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, consisting of about fifty acres of LAND, with the buildings thereon, viz.—A new and convenient dwelling-house, thirty by forty feet, one story high, well finished with a good cellar under it; a new and convenient Barn, Shed, and a Coopers Shop, situated on the first New Hampshire Turnpike Road, leading from Concord to Portsmouth, and on the road leading from Gilmanton to Newburyport, which renders it an excellent stand for a Tavern or Trader.
Sale to be on the premises, when the conditions will be made known—Further information may be had by applying to LEVI MEAD & JOHN HARVEY, of Northwood,—or JOHN GODFREY, living on the premises.
Northwood, February 22, 1808.
Public Auction at Chester.
BY virtue of an order from the Honorable Nathaniel Rogers, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire, granted to the subscribers, executors of the last will and testament of TIMOTHY DEXTER, late of Newburyport, in the county of Essex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, merchant, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that all the real estate which belonged to the late TIMOTHY DEXTER, aforesaid, lying in Chester, State of New Hampshire, will be sold at Public Auction, on Thursday the fifth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, consisting of a lot of land of one acre and an half with the buildings thereon, viz.—A large convenient Dwelling-house, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, well built and finished, an excellent cellar under the whole, with two good arches under the chimneys—a large and convenient Stable and Shed, with a yard paved with flat stones, a Wood-house & Barn with a good well of water near the house.—Also, A good Store well fitted for the sale of English and West India Goods, situated on the main street in Chester, about a quarter of a mile below the turnpike from Pembroke, on the post road from Concord to Boston and Newburyport.
A Pew on the broad aisle in the Rev. Mr. Bradstreet's meeting-house, which is within a quarter of a mile of the estate aforesaid,—and a good Hay-scale near the dwelling-house.
The above estate is very pleasantly situated for a gentleman's seat, a trader, or taverner, and was formerly owned by Mr. Toppan Webster, who built the house.
Sale to be on the premises, when the conditions will be made known.
ENOCH TITCOMB, } Executors.
NATHAN HOYT, }
Newburyport, 13th Jan. 1808.
Letter and Writing Papers,
At C. PEARCE's Bookstore.
LETTER PAPERS 25 cts. 31 cts. 37 cts.
42 cts. 50 cts. and 62 1/2 cts. per quire, or at a reduced price per ream.
WRITING PAPERS 20 cts. 25 cts. 34 cts. 75 per quire; by the ream at a lower rate.
The Prophecies Illustrated.
This Day Published, and for sale by DANIEL P. DROWN, Book-street, Portsmouth.
Twenty-Two Sermons
on the Prophecies, to be accomplished from the present time, until the new heavens and earth are created, when the New Jerusalem will come down from heaven.
By ELIAS SMITH. Sold by the Booksellers in Salem, Frederick Plumer, New-Bedford; Jacob Lord, Haverhill; Joel Wallingsford, No. 9, Back-street, Boston; Norris & Sawyer, Exeter; Thomas Trundy, Wilkes-Barre, and Jesse Lock, Hallowell.—Subscribers are requested to call and receive their books at the above places.
ALSO FOR SALE BY D. P. D.
Three Sermons on Election,
as recorded in Scripture, in contradistinction from Calvinism, (or Stoicism,) containing a description of the election of CHRIST, ANGELS, PATRIARCHS, JEWISH NATION, PROPHETS, APOSTLES, and SAINTS.—By E. S.
Likewise, The Age on Enquiry,
Smith and Jones' Hymn-Book, Christian's Magazine, containing a description among other curiosities of the Masachusett's Religious Hydra ; Sermons on Baptism, History of Infant Baptism, Light not clear nor dark, Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Foundation of Calvinism and Priestcraft shaken, Resurrection, Judgement, the World conquered and governed by a JEW, the Clergyman's Looking-Glass,—Sermons and Magazines in Volumes.
March 15, 1808.
Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
THE list of Prizes in Harvard College Lottery, 3d Class, is just received at C. PEARCE's Bookstore. Prize Tickets in said Lottery (let them have been purchased of whomsoever they may) received in payment for Tickets in Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which commences drawing the 24th of this month.
March 15, 1808.
Just received, and to be Sold by
JOSEPH BASS,
at his Shop in Broad-street, next door to the Post-Office, Portsmouth.
EARLY Garden Peas and Beans,
with a general assortment of English and American NEW GARDEN SEEDS. Likewise a variety of Flower GARDEN SEEDS.
March 15, 1808. [6w.]
Garden Seeds.
C. PEARCE is now opening at his Bookstore, a general assortment of
GARDEN SEEDS,
Peas, Beans, &c. &c. also,
THE FOLLOWING FLOWER SEEDS, viz.
VENUS Navalwort, Branch-
ing Larkspur, Dwarf rocket do. Tall rocket do. Painted Lady Crown Peas; Purple Sweet Peas, white do. Dutch blue Lupins, small blue do. white and yellow do. Nasturtium, Love lies bleeding, Red top Clary, purple do. red and yellow Hawk-weed, Convolvulus Minor and Major, white Candytuft, white Snapdragon, Virginia Stock, Mixt China-Aster, Lobelia Catchfly, Catterpillars, Hedghogs, Snails, African Marygold, English and Scotch Sunflower, Nollana Profertia, Mixt Marvel of Peru, Carnation Poppies, White ten week stock, purple do. Nigella Romania, Periscarea, Balsam Flower, Old man's Beard, Zenia, Princes Feathers.
Portsmouth, March 15.
FRUIT TREES.
3000 Apple Trees, } All inocu-
200 St. Michael Pears, } lated.
100 Horse Chestnut.
100 Button Wood. } Also,
Grape Vine Slips, of the sweet water and purple kinds,—may be had at
Mount Rural in Newburyport, by
JOSIAH SMITH.
March 12, 1808. [6w.]
TO be sold at private sale,
a part of the Estate of the late Joshua Brewster, lying on the road leading to the plains, and is opposite the pound in Portsmouth; consisting of about four acres of land, with one half of the dwelling House and a greater part of the cellar, which is under & covered by the said house, with a good and never failing well of water, convenient to the use of the house; to be sold in lots or altogether as may suit a purchaser or purchasers.—For conditions of sale and payment inquire of PATRICK DALY, living on the premises, which may be viewed at the pleasure of any person inclining to make a valuable speculation. March 15.
MISSING.
THE Person who has the 15th Volume of the Ladies Museum, from C. PEARCE's Library, is requested to return it.
The 2d vol. of the Miseries of Human Life, just received, price 1 dollar.
March 15.
The heirs of the ef-
state of THOMAS PICKERING, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are hereby notified that on the 31st day of March next, A. M. at Exeter, the account of the subscriber of his administration of said estate, together with the estate of DOROTHY PICKERING, late of Portsmouth, widow, deceased, under the administration of the subscriber and DOROTHY NELSON, will be exhibited to the Hon. Judge of Probate for examination and allowance.
SAMUEL DROWN, Administrator.
Portsmouth, March 14, 1808.
From the Boston Chronicle.
To the Hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING.
I HAVE read a letter from you, sir, addressed to the Chief Magistrate of this State, with attention and impartiality. A letter from a Senator of the United States to the Governor of a respectable State, is a paper that carries with it the air of some importance. A communication like the one recently intruded upon the public, altho' it be fancioned by your name, will have no influence upon those who possess common sense. It may, however, have due weight among those few, who think highly of your political talents. What motive has induced you to bestow your time, in writing a letter which can have no profitable tendency, I cannot accurately judge. Should it be designed to answer some electioneering purpose in your native state, it has already met a deplorable fate; as his Excellency, to whom you addressed it, has returned it to you with as little ceremony as propriety would admit of. Hence your good friends, who seem to have had a copy of your work, have been obliged to force it upon the public by the assistance of an obscure press. The manner, therefore, in which it has been promulgated to the community, renders it an address to the public, rather than a letter to the Governor. Considering this circumstance, I think I have a right, as one of the public, to make some remarks upon its correctness; in order that you may be convinced, that there is one man at least in Massachusetts who is not led astray by your artifice. In prosecuting my purpose, I have not the vanity to suppose, that the arguments I shall advance in opposition to your representations, will possess those charms of language and that force of eloquence, which are so peculiar to yourself. In respect to your private character, for which I entertain the highest esteem, I shall strive to govern myself with the utmost circumspection; and I would willingly avoid those points in your public character, which seem to be the most vulnerable. The alarms you endeavor to excite, and the fears you attempt to originate, appear to me to have no foundation in truth; nor can I account for your extreme solicitude, consistent with the ideas I entertain of your reputation. Perhaps, sir, you feel so anxious for the welfare of your country, as to let a spirit of caution, degenerate into timidity; but this I can hardly think, after contemplating the military services you have rendered to your country. I should possibly be accused of disrespect, should I impute your "suspicion" to the feelings of disappointed hope;—since you certainly betray symptoms of mortification that you are not in the confidence of the administration. I cannot refrain here to remark, the singular fortune that has attended your political career; and I feel a disposition to sympathise with a gentleman, whose life has been a series of public services, but who has been so extremely unhappy as to lose the good opinion of one administration without gaining the confidence of another. But not to fatigue you with a variety of defultory remarks, I shall proceed now to attach myself to the conspicuous features of your publication, and bestow upon them the consideration to which they are entitled:—Entitled, not for any intrinsic merit they possess—but only for their being the children of an imagination so brilliant as your own. In the course of my remarks, I may improve an opportunity of rendering a few observations upon the interest this country may have in the termination of the great European contest, as you have not thought it proper, or perhaps advantageous, to enter minutely upon that subject.
The Embargo is the first measure upon which you fulminate your censures; and that theme, prolific as it has been, has not furnished you with a single new idea. Indeed, as much has already been lavished upon that subject as ingenuity could invent, or the foul mouth of faction propagate. You say, sir, in the first place, that the proclamation of the king of England, ordering home all his subjects, (whether naturalized or not,) does not furnish the slightest ground for an embargo. On my mind, sir, that proclamation alone, divested of all other aggravating circumstances, would yield a sufficient motive for the measure you reprehend. I ask you, if the proclamation, commanding the seizure of all British-born seamen, whether naturalized or not, (with the exception of those being on board our ships of war,) after the remonstrances made by our ministers to the cabinet of St. James upon the assumed right of impressment, indicates a friendly disposition on the part of Great Britain? Can an instrument, which is in direct opposition to our demands, be interpreted favorably—or be imputed to a wish on the part of the British government to accommodate the differences existing between the two states? Does it not rather excite a suspicion, (to make use of a word of your own,) that they mean to enforce a principle, which the United States expressly deny them the right to exercise over their ships? Had this proclamation only demanded British seamen, you might have had some apology for the remarks you have made upon it. But when that proclamation goes directly to violate those laws of this land, which were always esteemed just, and which were sanctioned by the immortal Washington, how can we justify it? Are the United States quietly to submit, and behold without murmuring her naturalized citizens impressed from her ships, to whom the protection of this government has been solemnly pledged? I humbly apprehend that such conduct would degrade the character of a free state. In this state of the question, you must certainly reprobate the British orders as unjustifiable; for if you vindicate them, do you not impeach the memory of General Washington, to whom our naturalization laws were perfectly acceptable? I cannot think you would coolly meet any man upon this ground—for should you attempt it, you must either disavow the sentiments advanced in your letter, or be under the necessity of reprobating those laws, which I repeat were sanctioned by the great and good Washington. However exalted your ambition may be, the last alternative cannot be desirable to you;—I think, sir, that even you would not be envious of the reputation of having quarrelled with all three of the Presidents of the United States.
If, sir, the proclamation of the British king is in direct violation of the established law of this country; if, sir, this proclamation be issued after frequent remonstrances against the privileges it enjoins; if, sir, it be promulgated shortly
after G. Britain has exercised, through the agency of her admiral, the power, in the most unjust and barbarous manner;—Does it not demonstrate a disposition, on the part of England, still further to insult our sovereignty, and still more to trample on our rights? In this situation of our country, the adoption of that policy, which places us out of the reach of further insults and injuries, must comport with your pacific ideas.
The extract of a letter from the grand judge Regnier, to the French attorney general for the council of prizes, and containing a partial interpretation of the Imperial Decree of Nov. 21, 1806, you say presents flagrant violations of our neutral rights, as well as a breach of the treaty existing between this country and France. Do you advance this as an argument why the embargo should not be adopted, or is it merely inferred to create a prejudice against the French? I am compelled to think you intend it to accomplish the last purpose, as I believe you so inuendo to France as to produce the most favorable and conclusive argument, even in defence of the Embargo, would it only operate against the interests of that nation. By advancing the letter you mention, you save me much trouble respecting the measure we speak of, by furnishing yourself, a conclusive argument in favor of it.
The letter from Mr. Armstrong to Mr. Champagny, together with Mr. Champagny's answer thereto, you say ought to have been both submitted to the public. Not being acquainted with the contents myself, I am incompetent to advance an opinion respecting them. One thing regarding yourself does not escape me. You imply, by your declaration respecting these letters, that the President is inadequate to the duties of his office; but that you are adequate!—At this period it might be unconstitutional to dispossess Mr. Jefferson of the presidency, even were it to confer it upon you. The people, perhaps, viewing with anxiety the exigencies of the times, might suddenly amend the constitution in such a manner as to render you the President's instructor. Indeed, you had so much success in directing the concerns of state under the administration of Mr. Adams; and so perfectly acceptable were your services to him, that perhaps no man would have higher claims to the dignity of dictator than yourself. But to confine myself more closely to the point—should we "gauge" the utility of the Embargo by premiums of insurance, we shall still find the result favorable to the act. You seem to imply that the merchants and seamen of this country at any rate were capable of judging of the dangers which threatened their trade. As a proof of the inexpediency of the measure in question, you say that those citizens discovered little apprehension of harm, as appeared by the rates of insurance. You further tell us, that their exertions were great to dispatch their ships to sea upon the report of the Embargo, which "demonstrated the President's dangers to be imaginary—to have been assumed." Is it possible that a Senator of the United States, who pretends to derive his information from one of the first merchants in our country, can aver without reluctance what is absolutely without foundation?
I do not pretend to be perfectly acquainted with the affairs of our merchants, although I feel a solicitude for their welfare. My information, however small it may be, is, I flatter myself, correct; and full enough to prove your error. Long before the embargo was adopted, it is a fact which cannot be disputed, that all prudent and judicious merchants had suspended their commercial enterprises; and all responsible insurance offices and underwriters, had refused to take any risks across the Atlantic. Should this be a fact, your telling the inutility of the Embargo by the rates of insurance, and the opinions of commercial men, comes to the ground. That it is a fact, I have only to cite your own evidence in the following words: "It is true, that considerable numbers of our vessels were collected in our ports, and many held in suspense; not, however, from any new dangers which appeared, but from the painful apprehension that the course the President was pursuing would terminate in a war with Great Britain."
If the premiums of insurance were not enhanced, and merchants apprehended no danger, how comes it that so large a number of ships remained in our ports? The merchant would surely send his vessel to sea, if no danger threatened; especially when he could indemnify himself from harm at the usual rate of insurance.—I shall pass over many observations of yours, relating to the bad policy of the Embargo, and bring myself to a speedy conclusion upon that point.
You challenge, with a degree of exultation, any man who is not in the secrets of the executive, to tell why the Embargo was laid. Permit me to answer that question, by asking you another, which may simplify the argument. What employment would our vessels and seamen find under the restricting decrees of France and England, were not the act in operation? Will you answer as you have already expressed yourself, that we might still carry on trade with all parts of the British dominions in every part of the globe?—With Africa, with China, and with the colonies of France, Spain, and Holland? Should you make this reply, I must confess that when you recommend to your countrymen, to trade with Great Britain, when she refuses to come to an adjustment of the differences between the two countries, you originate a new policy of negotiation.—The recommendation, however, does credit to your patriotism, as well as your christianity; since you are willing to return G. B. good for evil; and after she has imbrued us upon the one cheek, to display your meek and gentle disposition, to seem perfectly willing to turn unto her the other. As to the trade to China and Africa, it could be of little or no importance to this country, as being a lucrative branch of commerce; because it is well understood, that the profits of trade carried on with those climes, depend upon a free communication with the states of Europe.—With respect to the communication we might have with the colonies of France, Spain and Holland—I have only to remark; that you must suppose those nations performing the most puerile game which ever disgraced human policy, should you think them capable of permitting a nation freely to trade with their colonies, who derided their interdicts, and opposed to them an open commercial hostility.

I shall now dismiss this part of your letter, by asserting in opposition to a variety of objections of your own; that every wind which bears intelligence from Europe, brings the most convincing proofs of the utility of the Embargo. We continually hear that those vessels which are unfortunately at sea, are daily falling sacrifices to the belligerent powers.
You seem, fir, to take great delight in making some contemptuous observation on the folly of drafting the militia; and facetiously pervert the design of that measure, by insinuating that it could have no effect, unless the troops were to encounter the British navy. Your gravity is at all times commendable, and its relaxation upon this occasion is no less amusing. Nevertheless, I believe that those who recollect the march of Gen. Burgoyne, from Canada through the northern parts of these states, as well as the attack made by the British upon Charlestown, during the last war, will have no reason to think that the precaution of having a small military force in readiness, is superfluous. The recollection also of the services rendered by your regiment at the battle of Lexington, will convince every man of impartiality, of the importance of such troops in the hour of peril. These considerations may serve to do away the idea that the measure was only designed to excite a war pulse, as you are pleased to determine it. Whatever you, or any gentleman who respects your opinion, may think of "the mysterious conduct of our affairs after the attack upon the Chesapeake," it is not withstanding a truth, that the public have universally demonstrated their approbation of such conduct; and have reposed with a patriotism which does honor to our country, a becoming confidence in the rulers of the nation.
You accuse government of improper conduct, in connecting the demand for reparation for the attack on the Chesapeake, with the other points in dispute. I know not myself, if that be the case; nor do I perceive any thing in your pamphlet, which goes to substantiate that fact. Indeed it is impossible there should be, when you declare your ignorance of our public affairs. I would, however, by no means avail myself of such a captious argument as this, in opposition to you. Out of respect to your character, I will admit it to be a fact, that the government have connected the affair of the Chesapeake with other causes in dispute, and have instructed our ministers at London accordingly. In endeavoring to prove to your discomfiture, that this policy of negotiation furnishes to the public no ground of reproach, the following observations will be necessary. Our ministers had been long in London previous to the attack upon the Chesapeake, remonstrating against the British practice of impressing seamen from our vessels, and notwithstanding the most favorable assurance on the part of England, that the dispute would be amicably adjusted, the affair of the Chesapeake occurred. In violation of these pacific representations, an outrage was committed under the express authority of a British admiral, upon the rights and sovereignty of the United States—and may I add, that this was not the first insult of the kind;—for they had previously been too frequent. A consideration of these repeated indignities, excited a sensibility in the public mind, which made even tories alamed to express their approbation of the British conduct. Every good man felt a patriotic resentment inflame his bosom, when he reflected upon the wrongs done his country; and cherished a wish that government would take measures to prevent their repetition. As the attack upon the Chesapeake was attended with the actual impressment of AMERICAN SEAMEN, so of course that subject was inseparably connected with the previous demands made by our government. Had Great Britain borne in her hand the olive branch, she could have had no objection to make us an open apology for the wrongs she had done, and at the same time to have given the fullest assurance that they never more should occur. A wish therefore, on her part, to separate the cause of dispute, only evinced a disposition to raise an impediment in the way to peace—which demonstrated a hostile intention, and furnishes another argument in favor of the Embargo. Had the United States suffered a separate accommodation, on account of the Chesapeake, they would have accepted the moonshine of apology, without removing the cause of future violence.
I cannot abandon this part of your letter, without communicating to you a sentiment upon which I think the happiness of our fellow citizens essentially depends. For the promotion of their happiness, and for the honor of my country, I anxiously look forward to the day, when the expansive wings of our eagle shall protect our honest citizens, either upon the land, our particular inheritance, or upon that ocean which the author of nature bestowed for the common benefit of mankind. That day, fir, will never arrive, while the naval officers of Great Britain are permitted to judge of the nativity of our countrymen—and while their liberties are submitted to the precarious sentences of the armed tyrants of the deep. An opportunity, in my opinion, now presents itself to this country, which I flatter myself will be so improved, that I shall have the happiness hereafter, if heaven spare my life, of exclaiming with my fellow-citizens, that the American people were brave in the obtainment of their liberty, and successful in its maintenance.
You profess to speak with freedom, for the times are perilous:—With respectful freedom, I will continue to answer you.
We are informed by you, fir, that "the peace and safety of our country are suspended on a thread. The course we have seen pursued leads on to war—to a war with Great Britain; a war absolutely without necessity; a war which whether disastrous or successful, must bring misery and ruin to the United States." You further remark, that the only hope afforded us, even in the event of success, will be enjoyed in becoming the humiliated 'provinces of France.' I am proud to meet you upon this ground—though I blush for you, when I do not find in the succeeding pages of your pamphlet, a single proof to give color to your apprehensions. On the contrary, you expressly contradict your assertions in a subsequent part of your letter, in these words—"Sir, I have reason to believe that the President contemplates the continuance of the Embargo until the French Emperor repeals his decrees violating as well his treaty with the U. States as every neutral right; and until Britain thereupon recalcs her retaliating orders! By that time we may have neither ships nor seamen." Thus you perceive another inconsistency, for however disastrous may be the effects of the embargo upon the community, it certainly has not a very war-like aspect; especially when you yourself think that its continuation will extend until our ships and seamen are no more. Should its continuation be thus extensive, it must occupy a series of years; in which event there can be no danger of our commencing hostilities upon the sea; and you are pleased to laugh to scorn the idea of an invasion. You speak also of Great Britain's being a bulwark to the liberties of mankind, and ingeniously and insidiously foster the idea of our dependence upon her for protection. Here, fir, I feel an unusual degree of satisfaction, in investigating upon a suggestion of your own, a topic is important to the interests of humanity.
Liberty, I think essential to happiness; and peace desirable to the weary world. In order to make peace permanent, and its blessings lasting, I think a new federal constitution is necessary for the nations of the earth. As the various causes of war, which have hitherto agitated mankind, have subsided, by the prevalence of reason over superstition and ambition; the only remaining source of contention should be obliterated by this new political fabric.
Let free ships make free goods, and a repetition of those wars which have too long desolated the earth, will never occur while that principle be observed. That an opposition to this principle, and the enforcement of a contrary one, have been the cause and design of much contention, you will not deny:—That the same effects will ensue if the cause be not removed, I think the following argument will demonstrate. Suppose France, as she really is, to be fertile and populous; her inhabitants temperate and industrious; her government energetic and equal; her fiscal resources abundant to the public, but not oppressive upon the individual;—and we shall suppose a state capable of extending her benign influence through all those who surround her. Her manufactures must be abundant and cheap, and the products of her soil multiform. Suppose a neighbouring state, separated only by a narrow strait, containing comparatively only few inhabitants, and these loaded by an immense debt; suppose these also to be a commercial and manufacturing people, who look to these resources, in a great degree, for the subsistence of the nation, and you must conclude without hesitation, that the councils of the smaller state would be eternally at work to restrain, by fraud or force, the fatal influence of her rival.—The parallel is apparent:—England stands in this situation in respect to France, and English politicians have been assiduous in inventing methods to restrain the resources of her great natural opponent.
During the latter part of the reign of Louis 14th, and through the reign of Louis 16th, little danger was apprehended from France, though in the latter reign she succeeded in depriving Great Britain of her colonies. Upon the commencement of the French revolution, the fears of England regenerated; they saw their mighty rival rising from the sleep of apathy, and beheld her energies more terrific than ever. Edmund Burke well knew the natural power of France; and he declares that she would be more than a match for any two states in Europe, under a proper organization. It was not, therefore, so much to reinstate the Bourbons, that England intrigued with all Europe, in order to make them join in league against France; for they in secret enjoyed the distractions of their rival. But as they perceived France triumph over all her attempts, upon the continent, all those assumed rights were immediately put in operation to destroy her naval greatness. The immense navy of G. Britain has been instrumental in this, but the superior power of France is in a fair way to triumph over all her opposition. Were the principle admitted that free bottoms should make free goods, G. Britain would immediately give up the contest, as having nothing to maintain; and France would as willingly rest in peace, having gained all she fights for. While G. Britain controls the seas, she has a faint hope; and until France obtains the use of them, she is beleaguered. Let free bottoms make free goods, and the contest is at an end. It is an indisputable fact, that most of the nations of Europe are in favor of the principle; and that G. Britain is opposed to it. No other proof is necessary to illustrate this truth, than the history of the armed neutralities.
The maritime rights G. Britain has assumed, most nations have objected to; and from the evidence I produce, you see that what you are pleased to acknowledge as her rights, are nothing more than principles assumed by Great Britain, and maintained by force or fraud. By force, as in the instance of Copenhagen; by fraud, by the ascendancy she gained in the Russian cabinet, on the death of the Emperor Paul, over his son Alexander. Were France in a state of depression, Great Britain would maintain her ascendancy over commerce; but give her the predominance in Europe which her situation, resources and national character entitle her to, and G. Britain will no longer succeed in her policy. A man of your penetration must perceive, that France ought to hold the first place in Europe; and that the peace of Europe depends upon it:—Therefore, every attempt of Great Britain to restrain and degrade that power, must only serve to excite useless contention and destructive warfare. Let France be at the head of a system, in Europe which her interests and the interests of Europe dictate, and the peace of the world will be on a more secure foundation than since the treaty of Westphalia.
France never can derive any advantage in restricting the trade of neutrals, when the great concerns of mankind are settled; as her great resources place her above the necessity of such narrow policy. After this rapid view, in which I have only furnished you hints for meditation, let me ask you, how the peace and happiness of the world depend upon the success of Great Britain? or what honest man would wish to see eleven millions of people succeed in the establishment of a principle morally unjust; and which, if established, from the avarice of mankind, must always be attended with blood and rapine!
Your "suspicion" of French influence in the councils of this nation, are communicated with remarkable energy; and your dread of having your country subjugated to France, is expressed with more jealousy than judgment. I have an idea that after what I have expressed to you, your mind must be some what easier than before. Should suspicion still continue to deprive you of your tranquility, I have only to lament the imbecility of your understanding, or to deplore the perverseness of your heart. If your disposition be naturally suspicious, your weakness deserves pity. But it would be a disagreeable circumstance, should an infirmity of your own contaminate the bosoms of your countrymen. For myself, I have the satisfaction of being exempted from those anxieties, which seem to afflict you. For my own part, I have always had the fullest confidence in the integrity and wisdom of our present rulers; nor has any thing you have said, had the least effect upon my good opinion. On the contrary, what you have advanced as the grounds of your suspicion has confirmed me, if possible, that the administration of our government is calculated to insure the prosperity of the people.
But, fir, suspicions are no arguments; and if your imagination be discomposed, it is no proof that the councils of this country are equally infane. Suppose I was to take this opportunity to declare to the public, that I thought you, as a Senator of the United States, to be under BRITISH INFLUENCE;—Would this suspicion be a proof that you are so? Suppose, fir, I should exhibit as the grounds of my belief, that you neglected no opportunity to palliate every aggression committed upon the honor of your country by Great Britain;—that you denounced three or four thousand American Seamen impressed into her service, "a temporary loss of free men;"—that you expressed, what you cannot prove to be true, and what has not transpired after a long negotiation—that the British government have disavowed the orders of Berkeley, and declared its readiness to make suitable reparation on that head as soon as the state of the case should be fully known;—that you have expressly endeavored to alienate the confidence of a free people from a government of their choice, thereby attempting to engender all the evils of anarchy and confusion, when the circumstances of the times render unanimity of the utmost importance:—I say, fir, should I produce these evidences as a justification of my belief, would you think I acted a fair, honorable, and gentlemanlike part? I trust you would not. Though every thing you have said I shall prove to be without foundation, God forbid I should think any American base enough, at a time like the present, to sacrifice the honor and rights of his native country to the unjust assumptions of Great Britain. For you, fir, I have a peculiar charity, since I know your mortifications, and pity the pains you experience from your political disappointments. The pretences for a war with Great Britain, which you enumerate with so much delicacy and respect, are as artfully submitted to the public, as the rest of the fallacious objections which precede them. Although the British government claim the right and exercise the power to search our merchantmen for seamen, it must not be inferred from that circumstance, that we ought still to submit to that injustice. On the contrary, we have so long laboured under this oppression, without having a favorable opportunity of relieving ourselves from it, that it becomes us to embrace the first favorable opportunity to obtain relief from the unjust operation of the power. As I have before observed, a favorable opportunity now presents itself, when almost all the states of Europe are striving to restrain Great Britain from the exercise of her assumed right.
What you urge to weaken this ground of complaint, by saying that our government have a knowledge of a disposition on the part of Great Britain to make every arrangement which may exempt our seamen from impressment, is certainly invalidated by a recurrence to facts. A contrary disposition on the other hand is easily established. From the best authority, I learn, that our government instructed our ministers at London to give us an ultimatum, that the faith of the United States should be pledged that no British Seamen should be shipped on board American vessels, provided Great Britain would on her part relinquish the right of search. If this be the fact, as I am well informed it is, the disposition you impute to Great Britain, is without a shadow of evidence. However, if this be not sufficient to silence you and your advisors upon that score, let me recommend to you the king's proclamation recalling his seamen, and challenging either you or them, to substantiate what you aver. In the second article of your pretences, there is nothing new or worthy of remark, excepting what you are pleased to observe respecting Great Britain's
claiming a right to limit and restrain the trade of other nations. The assistance you afford me in this instance in illustrating what I have said relating to the commercial policy of Great Britain, is highly flattering to me, and must conduce to an opinion of my general rectitude. It is true, that Great Britain has limited and restrained the commerce of other nations; and it is as true, that mankind can enjoy no permanent tranquility, till she be divested of the power the possession of enforcing her iniquities. The third and only remaining pretence for a war with Great Britain, is the unfortunate affair of the Chesapeake—"say you. This outrage you do not deny calls for atonement. Let the British government atone for it then in a suitable manner, and secure us for the future against a renewal of a similar wrong, and the magnanimity of our country will confirm the transaction to oblivion. But until they do, it will remain just cause of national resentment—and that American tongue which moves in vindication of the atrocious deed, flanders the honor of its country."
To some length I have followed you—and I am bold to say at this time, that whoever carefully considers this communication, will not only allow your attempt to mislead the people by "false alarms" to be detected, but will also perceive that it is not in the interest of the country, or the welfare of mankind, to submit any longer to the impositions of Great Britain.
The impartial reader will, I think, confess that the government of the United States have pursued, amid numerous insults and irritations, a pacific policy, in a just and honorable cause; and that Great Britain has not manifested, in any shape or manner, a sincere disposition to be upon friendly terms with this country. It is my pride to think I have established these conclusions; what remains for me to do, more particularly appertains to yourself. If the publication of your letter be a last effort in defence of Great Britain, it does more honor to your perseverance than to your ingenuity. Have you designed it to alienate the confidence of the people in government, when that confidence is indispensably necessary, the object of it is too disgraceful and pernicious to merit a comment. I console myself with the reflection, that your labors have not been directed to the accomplishment of either of the above purposes—nor intended to effect the revolution in the government of your native state. Many discerning gentlemen think, however, the last intention apparent—and view it in the light of a political gratuity, to assist the election of Mr. Gore to the first magistracy of this state. If it do so, despair of success. For notwithstanding the gentlemanly deportment of Mr. Gore, his qualifications are by no means adequate to the dignity he aspires to. As a gentleman, he will always be respected; but his political sentiments furnish an insurmountable objection to his claims upon the confidence of the independent electors of Massachusetts.
I now take my leave, and retire to that obscurity from whence you have drawn me, with the hope, that your future life will be devoted to better employments than have recently engrossed your attention. Permit me to solicit you, not to consider me as your personal enemy, but as your political opponent. MARCELLUS.
BY THE MAILS.
NORFOLK, MARCH 14.
On Saturday, the following British ships anchored off our Capes, viz.—Royal George, 119 guns, Vice-Ad. Sir J. T. Duckworth, Capt. Dunn; Neptune 98, Capt. Williams; Temeraire 98, Capt. Hamilton; Dragon 74, Capt. Scott; Le Tonant 80, Rear Admiral De Courcay, Capt. Hancock; Eurydice 24, Capt. Bolton. This fleet left England Jan. 17th, in search of the Rochefort French squadron; proceeded to Madeira, from thence to the West Indies, and to its present station. Immediately on his arrival, Admiral Duckworth forwarded a dispatch to Mr. Rose, in Washington, requesting, that to prevent any improper sensations in the American Government on the unexpected appearance of his fleet at this juncture, he would state to our government the cause of his coming upon this coast. The fleet was yesterday anchored to the southward of the Capes.
Extract of a Letter from a House in Bilboa, to a respectable merchant in Marblehead, dated 17th January.
"Since our last, things grow more dark.—Neutral vessels with endorsed papers have been taken, and will inevitably be condemned. Last week an American brig, loaded with Salvadore fish, Capt. Evans, was carried from the outside of the bar, where she was at anchor, by a French privateer to Passage. The vessel's name is the George of Newbury. What aggravates the evil is, our government is following the example of France, and at this moment several vessels are arriving at this and the neighbouring port to cruise against neutrals. In our opinion America will be forced to take an active part on one side or the other—the alternative is hard; but desperate cases require desperate remedies.—We wish you to communicate this, and perhaps it would not be amiss to print it."
Fires.—At Lexington, Vir. the house of Mr. Joshua Ward has been consumed. Two of his children perished, and others were dangerously burnt.
The house of Elder Bates, of Queenbury, state of N. York, has been destroyed by fire. A man 87 years of age, was burnt to death—and his aged wife was so injured, that she survived but a few hours.
Edward Donally, was executed at Carlisle, Penn. Feb. 8, for murdering his wife, and afterwards consuming her body by fire.
John Joce & Peter Matthias, two blacks, were executed in Philadelphia, on Monday the 7th inst. pursuant to their sentence, for the murder and robbery of Mrs. Crofo.
National Legislature
TENTH CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16.
On this day the bill from the Senate for raising an additional military force underwent amendment in committee of the whole, but was not perfected.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17.
On this day a motion of Mr. Dawson to appoint a committee to enquire at what time it would be proper to adjourn, was after a short debate, ordered to lie on the table.
The following message was received from the President of the U. States, and referred to a committee of the whole on the State of the Union.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I have heretofore communicated to Congress the decrees of the government of France of November 21, 1806, and of Spain of February 19, 1807, with the orders of the British government of January and Nov. 1807.
I now transmit a decree of the Emperor of France of December 17, 1807, and a similar decree of the 3d of January, by his most Catholic majesty. Although the decree of France has not been received by official communication, yet the different channels of promulgation through which the public are possessed of it, with the formal testimony furnished by the government of Spain in their decree, leave us without a doubt that such an one has been issued. These decrees and orders taken together, want little of amounting to a declaration that every neutral vessel found on the high seas, whatsoever be her cargo, and whatsoever foreign port be that of her departure or destination, shall be deemed lawful prize; and they prove more and more the expediency of retaining our vessels, our seamen and property within our own harbors until the dangers to which they are exposed, can be removed or lessened.
TH: JEFFERSON.
March 17, 1808.
The House went into committee on the report of the committee of Elections on the contested election of Mr. Key; on which however no decision was had.
LOOK OUT IN TIME!
Miranda's secret expedition appears to be supported by Britain, for she has supplied him with four ships of the line and 7000 regular troops, to make, says an English writer a federal republic of South America—that shall be in alliance with England. The Farmer's Register says it is a fact that the British government have appointed a commercial agent to reside at New-Orleans, and that a Col. M'Neil is the person appointed to that office.—It is a fact that the British government has fitted out a formidable expedition for the declared purpose of attacking and taking possession of the Island of Cuba—that another expedition was sitting out in England for the purpose of taking possession of Pensacola. A few weeks will probably develop the real objects of this novel appointment and these expeditions; for a formidable force has arrived.
The British government are attempting to establish colonies in the neighbourhood of our southern States.
It is also said that Burr and Blennerhassett are gone to New-Orleans, and that their expectations of success are more sanguine than ever.—Bollman and several other "choice spirits" have actually arrived there. We are informed also from good authority, continues the Register, that some of Burr's associates failed for England since his sham trial at Richmond.
All these circumstances, taken and viewed together, as they ought to be, are certainly calculated to set the thinking mind to work. Why should Great Britain, at this particular juncture, be so solicitous to keep a commercial agent in New-Orleans? and why should she appoint to that office a military man? What advantage can Great Britain promise herself from on the Island of Cuba, where a well appointed and organized militia, composed of 75,000 men stand ready, to oppose and frustrate all her operations and to annihilate any army she could send there. Shall we be told that Havana is their object—we say the British ministry cannot be so stupid as to attempt the reduction of that place. The Moro Castle, commanding the entrance of the harbor, opposes 600 pieces of ordinance, which, if well served, would bid defiance to more ships of war than Great Britain could possibly send on a foreign expedition. Why then should England make a shew of attacking Cuba? Any man who is not wilfully blind will be able to see the real object of such an enterprise, by reflecting that from the north part of that island to East Florida the distance is not more than 65 or 70 miles, and that a force encamped in Florida would soon find its way to New-Orleans or Georgia. The British fleet may make a faint attack on Cuba, but they will not attempt any thing serious there—they will perhaps land on some unprotected part of the island and rob a few harmless planters of their poultry, cattle and say eight hundred dollars in cash, and such other articles as they can carry off, lawfully, or burn their houses all in a very amicable way, but they will do nothing more. Cuba is not their real object.
Their next contemplated point of attack is said to be Pensacola. In this they may be serious. The possession of Pensacola would be approximating towards the object of their wishes. From Pensacola to New-Orleans the distance is not more than 200 miles and the road generally good.—The plan, no doubt, has been well concerted and digested between the British government and the agents whom Burr has sent to England, and assurances have probably been given that by the time the British could land a force at Pensacola (about the middle of April) Burr will have a force, in or near New-Orleans, ready to co-operate with them. (Darbury Conn. Farmer.)
The rendezvous for enlisting Seamen is opened in New-York. A number of first rate seamen enter daily.

Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1808.
FROM ENGLAND.
London papers to Feb. 17, have reached New-York.
They contain a new decree of the king of Holland, dated Jan. 23. It declares, that the ports of Holland shall be shut against ALL ships, except the armed ships of allies. Merchant ships are allowed to enter in distress, but must have no communication with the interior, and be compelled to put to sea as soon as the weather and their situation will permit.
In the House of Lords on the 15th of Feb. Lord Grenville said, he "believed in his soul, that on the Revocation or Non-Revocation of the Blockading Orders, depended the ultimate existence of the country. He warned against a system of taxation either directly or indirectly upon American trade.
Sir G. Prevost left England, Feb. 13, for Halifax. The 7th, 8th, 13th and 24th regiments accompanied him. The 98th, is to be drawn there from Bermuda. The expedition under Gen. Spencer is supposed to have the same destination—and when joined, will include 10,000 men. Government appear determined to defend our possessions in North America, in case of a rupture with the United States.
An Irish Rebellion feared in England. In the British Parliament, Jan. 21st, The Hon. Colonel MOTAGUE MATHEWS expressed in strong terms his mistrust of a set of miscreants, that had come into office with an avowed hostility against five million of his Majesty's subjects in Ireland, and said, that he hoped in God he should not see them in their situation this day six months."
Sir John Wentworth is recalled from the government of Halifax, it is said for malpractices, for which he is to be tried.
Important secrets coming out.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, to a gentleman in this vicinity. WASHINGTON, MARCH 19.
"Sir—The Negotiation is at an end.—All the documents relative to this business will be laid before the public, by a communication from the President to Congress, as soon as the papers can be copied. They will begin with the instructions to Mr. Monroe, and end with the correspondence of Rose in this place. It is also said, if the President has any other communications from our minister at France, upon what has been already laid before Congress, he will also communicate them. This will place our intercourse with foreign nations fairly before the public, who undoubtedly will form a correct opinion of the measures pursued.—Rose was clothed with powers to treat on the affair of the Chesapeake only. Our Government, for the sake of Peace, consented to meet him—and asked, what satisfaction he was authorized to give for that outrage? He answered, that he was expressly ordered by H. M. not to treat on that subject unless the President would rescind his Proclamation. He was again asked, if the President would consent to that, and allow the act to bear an even date with his propositions, what satisfaction he would then give? His answer was, the Proclamation must be rescinded first, before he could take a single step. This, of course, could not be agreed to.—This is a concise, and I believe may be relied on as a correct view of the case." [Chronicle.
The documents to be laid before Congress will be very voluminous, and comprise as well the French as British negotiations and correspondence. The President hoped to get them in readiness for Tuesday last; and that they would contain so much matter as probably to occupy two days in the reading.
Among other matters, the whole of the proceedings relative to Mr. Monroe's Treaty, and that Treaty itself, will come out; as will also Messrs. Armstrong and Champagny's Letters, and the note accompanying the last dispatch from Paris, about which our opposition men have made so much noise. In short, every paper of consequence, from the commencement of Monroe's mission to the rupture of Rose's negotiation, will be submitted to Congress.
By this full and candid disclosure, the best and ablest answers will be given to the devoted advocates of Britain, and the bawlers about French influence in our cabinet; a class of men who unhappily exist in our councils, and who will soon be met by the proper documents.
We have it from unquestionable authority, that the Hon. J. Q. Adams, one of our Senators in Congress, has written a letter to Governor Sullivan, of which the following is an extract.
"From the tenor of Mr. Pinckney's communication, there can be no doubt, but that the present administration of Great Britain is determined at all hazards, upon a war with the United States: Mr. Pinckney's unequivocal opinion is, that our only reliance must be upon our own energies." [Massachusetts paper.
A New-York paper, contains "a statement of facts respecting the outrageous treatment of Americans by the commanders of British vessels of war within the neutral waters of the Empire of China, in 1807." One of the vessels arrived in Boston several days since; but as she belonged to one of the junta, this statement was there suppressed. We are glad that the New-York papers have put it in our possession. This statement shall appear in our next.
A Philadelphia paper, received by the last mail, states the fact, that American manufacturers have been burnt by British manufacturers or their agents in this country. One case of this kind, in particular is referred to; and the writer adds—"we shall endeavor to investigate all the facts, and lay before our readers, the names—the places—the when—and the how—of this most iniquitous proposition."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia of March 18.
"The influence of the embargo on the price of foreign merchandise, has operated very differently from general expectation. At first it was imagined, that West-India produce would be much affected by it; and from the speculations of a few individuals in Rum, that article had a temporary rise, but it has again fallen to the great injury of the purchasers. Coffee is 20 per cent. below its price at the commencement of the embargo, and Sugar is not much better.—This arises partly from the immense quantity in the country, and partly from the daily expectation of the arrival of those vessels that failed prior to the embargo.—English Goods will sell at no price.—The non-importation act, together with the embargo at first excited apprehensions of an advance in those articles. But the long threatened non-importation law had induced our merchants for several seasons, so greatly to exceed their usual importations, that it is generally supposed that there is now in the country a sufficiency for three years consumption,—added to this, the suspension of the non-importation law in favor of all vessels that failed prior to the 14th December, and that may arrive by the 14th of June, has induced a general expectation that the greatest efforts will be made in England to throw into this country, all the manufactures of Britain, that cash or credit can procure,—we are therefore quite free from all apprehensions of a scarcity of foreign Goods—besides, the consumption is greatly diminished by the increased economy of all those in town & country, whose business is affected by the embargo—and many already begin to adopt the maxim of that celebrated economist, Dr. FRANKLIN, of making their old coats do a little longer."
While the inconveniences of the embargo are felt, its necessity is generally acknowledged, and it is considered a means of saving many of our ships from capture and thousands of our Seamen from captivity.
The 'man Timothy' Pickering, a senator from the State of Massachusetts, has addressed a long letter to Governor Sullivan,—reprehending the embargo and abusing the government. Timothy seems to be a 'day after the fair,' for even supposing that which, as Paddy might say, cannot be supposed, that the merchants and others in congress passed the act laying an embargo for the express purpose of injuring themselves and their countrymen, after events have convinced all honest men that the embargo in the present state of things, is the only measure which could have been adopted to protect and defend the best interests of the country; however hard it may bear upon a large portion of society it is certainly preferable to war, which would necessarily result from an attempt to trade with the nations of Europe or their colonies, in the distracted state of the world.
If the embargo and the pacific representations of our government shall have no effect on the belligerent nations, and war must ensue, we shall be much better prepared to meet it by having our citizens and their property at home, than we should otherwise have been. Since the passage of the law, property to the value of more than one hundred million of dollars has arrived in our ports and is in safety, which would have been exposed to the mercy of the moralists, and the justice of the unjust. [Balt. Ev. Post.
Major Swift, of the U. S. army, is to have the direction of the fortifications to be erected in Massachusetts, New-Hampshire, & Rhode-Island.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Portsmouth, March 29, 1808.
Yesterday arrived Schooner Almirante, Capt. Mark Blunt, 16 days from St. Bartholomews. Capt. B. left at the above place, ship Argo, Capt. Hunt of Boston, from Bourdeaux in distress, to sail the last of March for Boston.—Ship Huzza alies Matira, Capt. Dahline, 14 days from New-York, bound to leeward; on the 11th the above ship attempted to get underway, received two shots from the fort, handed her sails, and was ordered by the Governor to warp up into the harbour.
Sunday the 27th, 15 leagues E. S. E. from Cape Ann, Ispoke a Frigate standing E. N. E. blowing fresh could understand nothing, no colours to be seen.
It was reported and confirmed at St. Bartholomews that the English had taken the Island of Merigault about the 1st of March.
Retail cash prices at St. Bartholomews.—Beef 23, Pork 32, Flour 20, & Lumber 40ds. other American produce in proportion.—Barter prices—Sugar, 6 ds. Rum 50 cents, Coffee 26 cents. Letters from Barbadoes say, Flour is 40 dolls. per bbl. in that island.
An hermaphrodite brig belonging to Newburyport, loaded with flour, has been sent into Jamaica, for sailing with a coasting licence, instead of a register.
Was seen, in lat. 24, lon. 56 30, a brig, bottom up, with a hole in her bottom apparently recently graven, had a short floor, long keel, and was about 140 tons.
Ship Atlas has arrived at Philadelphia, from Amsterdam—failed Jan. 21.—The Decrees were in full force, and all vessels which arrived were seized.
The fchr. Caroline, Hopkins, was seized in the port of Savannah, for the violation of the Embargo law, and was condemned as a lawful prize. This is one of the vessels that left Norfolk with provisions since the embargo commenced, put into Antigua in distress, where she sold her cargo, took in a return cargo and was bound to Charleston, but put into Savannah, on the 5th inst. in distress.
FOR NEW-YORK. The sloop Eliza, lying at Langdon's wharf, will sail in all next week.—For freight or passage, apply to BENNING MORRILL. Portsmouth, March 29, 1808.
Young Ladies' Academy, FOR DRAWING, PAINTING & DANCING.
G. DAME, Respectfully informs, the inhabitants of Portsmouth, that should they afford sufficient encouragement he will instruct young Ladies in the above polite arts, at the Assembly Room, commencing in April.
DRAWING & PAINTING furnish a pleasing amusement, and are necessary accomplishments for young ladies, not only in the display of taste and genius on paper, silks, &c. &c. but in drawing and designating patterns for the use of the needle.
DANCING is a polite accomplishment, and every one will acknowledge its usefulness in a genteel education.
G. D. will engage to teach the most modern steps, Contra Dances, and Cotillions, and hopes by his attention to give general satisfaction. Should he have twenty five scholars for Dancing, his price of tuition will be six dollars each per quarter, giving twenty four lessons, or two per week on Monday and Thursday afternoons.
The number of fifteen pupils for Drawing and Painting, will be attended to on Monday and Thursday forenoons; twenty-four lessons, price six dollars per quarter.
Those who wish to attend either or both of said schools will please to leave their names in season at the Assembly Room, or at C. Pierce's Bookstore, where subscription papers are left—as G. D. will commence as soon as a sufficient number apply. Portsmouth, March 29.
Lands for sale.
To the industrious and enterprising Farmers, who may wish to provide for growing families.
THE Subscriber having spent the last season, in the county of Hancock and District of Maine, as the Agent and Attorney of Israel Thorndike, David Sears, and William Prescott, Esquires, owners of several large and valuable tracts of Land lying within said country—and having occasion while performing the duties of his agency to traverse the country in different directions, can now more certainly and definitely describe the soil, timber, and natural advantages of the several tracts, which he now again offers for sale to actual settlers only—
Viz.—16,000 acres of Land lying in a body, in the centre of the town of Prospect, and lying from 1 to 6 miles from the navigable waters of the bay and river of Penobscot: The soil is generally good, and the growth, Beech, Sugar, Maple, Yellow Birch, and Ash; and where the growth is Spruce, its contiguity to the water renders it very valuable for knees of vessels and spars. Through this tract of Land, a road is cut, 4 rods wide, and 2 rods in the centre, taken up by the roots, which will be cleared out and made passable the ensuing season.
65,000 acres lying in the Plantations of Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Knox. In this tract, there is less waste land, than will be found in any tract of land of the same size and shape, in either of the counties of Worcester, Hampshire, or Berkshire; the soil is good, covered principally with hard wood, such as Beech, Maple, Yellow Birch, Basswood, and Ash; and in different parts of this tract, there is a sufficient quantity White Cedar, to furnish fencing materials for many years. The whole of this tract is situated from 6 to 16 miles from the fine navigable waters of Penobscot Bay. Roads are cutting at the expense of the proprietors, in various directions, through the tract; and upon the tract are already settled one hundred and twenty active, industrious Farmers.—ALSO—
25,000 acres lying upon the head waters of St. George's River, about to miles S. W. of Belfast—the soil and growth, of the hard wood land, the same as in the last described tract: There is also upon this tract, large quantities of excellent pine timber, and upon the Western Branch of St. George's River, the Proprietors are erecting a Saw Mill, which will be in operation by the first of July; and they will also erect a Grist Mill there as soon as the interest of the settlers shall require it.
In either of these tracts, bodies of land may be found of an excellent quality, well calculated to accommodate ten or twelve families who may wish to remove from the same neighbourhood to settle thereon; and the first and last described tracts, will accommodate any number of families who may wish to better themselves by removing thither, and still continuing their former intercourse and neighbourhood after their removal.
The town of Belfast, lying upon Belfast Bay, so called, and the town of Frankfort, lying upon Penobscot River, will be the immediate marts and places of deposit for the surplus produce of the settlers, residing on these Lands. These towns though new, are flourishing, and the commercial part of their respective inhabitants are enterprising and industrious. Trade, navigation and vessel building, are successfully carried on in both those places; and the timber for building their vessels, is procured through the agency of the inhabitants now on this land, and from this very land itself.
These Lands thus advantageously situated, the subscriber has been selling the past season, at from four to eight dollars per acre—Having regard to the particular situation and quality of the Lots, and the benefits according to the owners and the country, in the acquisition of good industrious settlers, he will continue to sell on the same terms which he has heretofore sold at; and should any number of industrious farmers, in any part of the country, think of removing, and should select an agent (in whose judgment they have confidence) to view the lands, the subscriber will be found at Belfast in said county of Hancock, and will give such agent every satisfaction in his power respecting the Lands.
Likewise for sale, 9000 Acres of Land in the towns of Camden, Lincolnville, and Northport.
A liberal credit will be given for the whole or a part of the purchase money, as may best suit the purchaser. March, 1808. PHINEHAS ASHMUN.
On THURSDAY NEXT, TO be sold at Auction, by licence from the Judge of Probate, on Thursday the 31st day of March, inst. at the Store lately occupied by Captain JOHN MEADER, deceased, in Greenland,—1 HORSE; 1 COLT; 5 SWINE; 1 Moses BOAT; a variety of CARPENTER'S TOOLS; Also, a small assortment of GROCERIES; being all the stock in trade of the deceased. Sale at 2 o'clock, P. M. March 29.
Clover and Herds-grass SEED, FOR SALE BY DANIEL SMITH,
AT HIS STORE IN BUCK STREET. BEST CLOVER & HERDS GRASS SEED, RYE, CORN, BEANS, BUTTER, PORK, BACON, &c. &c.—Also—
TEAS, of a superior quality, of the Pearl cargo, viz.—Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea, in whole and gr. chests.
West-India Goods & Groceries, as usual. Portsm. March 29.
NOTICE.—Ship owners who have at any time hired of Capt. Samuel Jones an Anchor and Hawser, placed in his hands by the New-Hampshire Fire & Marine Insurance Office, for the purpose of assisting vessels in distress, will oblige the Directors by giving information what sums they have paid said Jones—as he neglects to account to said Office, although repeatedly called upon. By order of the President and Directors, JOHN B. SEWALL, Sec'y. March 29th, 1808.
10,000 NOT LOST! PRIZE Tickets in any Lotteries received in pay for Tickets and Quarters in the Amoskeag Canal Lottery now drawing, at the original price. Those in want, will please to apply soon, to C. PIERCE'S Bookstore, who has only sixty on hand.
The Military Companion, being a system of company discipline, manual exercise, facings, flanks, turnings, wheelings, various evolutions and firings; together with the duty of officers and privates. Price 25 cents each. March 29.
WANTED an active LAD from 13 to 15 years old, as an apprentice to the Painting business.—enquire of Henry Bufford. March 29.
Rocking.—ALL persons are hereby cautioned not to trade with or trust HENRY ROBIE, of Raymond, in said county, yeoman, he being agreeably to law placed under my guardianship. DANIEL ROBIE, Guardian to said Henry. Raymond, March 13th, 1808.
STRAYED from his master a yellow and white DOG, with a short or bob tail, about seven months old.—It is supposed he followed a Mr. Sanborn to Portsmouth, with said Sanborn's dog, on the morning of the 23rd day of March, inst.—whoever will return said Dog to Henry Kenison or the subscriber, shall be rewarded for their trouble by JOSIAH BARTLETT. Stratford, March 23th, 1808.
State of New-Hampshire,—Strafford ss. NOTICE is hereby given to all non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of EFINGHAM, in said county, who have not paid their town and bridge, county, school and highway taxes, for the year 1807; that so much of their lands as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, the 31st day of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in said town, unless they previous to said day pay the same.
Table with 5 columns: Highway, School, County, Town, No. of lots. Lists tax amounts for various individuals like Nath'l Drake, Abner Fogg, Moses Hodgdon, etc.
Effingham, March 11th, 1808. CARR LEAVITT, Collector.
Good Eye to the RUNAWAY. A scoundrel by the name of JOHN H. RIGBY, has imposed upon various women, and is said to have married three wives, the last in this town,—he has one wife or two in Vermont, and one at Cape-Pearse,—he was lawfully married to me only three weeks since, and goes about in this most infamous & scandalous manner to the disgrace of mankind: It is hoped all the printers in the U. States will assist a widowed woman and a distressed young family to escape the villain. He went over Portsmouth ferry last Wednesday afternoon about 4 o'clock. He is a short stout built person, when he went off, he had a small bundle tied with a Bandanna handkerchief, a light fur-trimmed Coat, blue pantaloons, blueish waistcoat, white Neckerchief, fawn-colored breeches; he is about 40 years of age, black hair turning grey, large black eyebrows, small black eyes, and wears a low topped hat, and is by trade a Shoemaker, and notorious for straining the truth,—This is to caution all poor women who may be deluded by such a wretch and may see this, to guard against the most iniquitous vile man that ever had existence. ELIZABETH RIGBY, to Elizabeth Cotton, widow of John Cotton. N. B. When at work at his trade, he wears Spectacles. Portsmouth, March 28, 1808.
To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court convened.—THE petition of the Selectmen of Peeling, humbly shews,—That the inhabitants of said town, at their annual meeting on the second Tuesday of March last, voted that the Selectmen petition the Honorable Court, to grant a tax of two cents on each acre of land in said Peeling, resident and non-resident, the non-resident part to be laid out on the Well's river road, so called, between John Gray's and Underhill's in Peeling, being about eight miles without inhabitants; and the resident part to be laid out in other parts of the town where most needed, the inhabitants being but few, and great extent of road renders it impossible for them to make and keep in repair the aforesaid road, which makes it very inconvenient for the public, and very much exposes the town to be complained of;—therefore we pray your honors to take the matter under your consideration and grant the town said tax, and a committee to see the money faithfully applied, and we as in duty bound will ever pray. THOMAS PINKHAM, NATH'L NATH'L CLEAVES, Selectmen. BENJAH FOX, Peeling, May 24th, 1807. Copy examined by JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary of the Senate.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, In the House of Representatives, June 13, 1807. UPON reading and considering the foregoing petition and the report of a committee thereon, voted that the petitioners be heard on their petition before the General Court on the first Tuesday of their next session, and that they cause the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, and also posted up in some public place in the town of Peeling, three weeks successively, commencing eight weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons, may then appear and shew cause if any they have, why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Sent up for concurrence, CHARLES CUTTS, Speaker. In Senate the same day, Read and concurred JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary. Copy examined by JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary of the Senate.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of New-Hampshire to be convened at Exeter on the first Wednesday of June next—HUMBLY shews, the subscribers, That the road from Gilmanton academy, in the town of Gilmanton, to Plymouth, is very hilly, stony and difficult to pass with teams and carriages, and will not, probably, be made much better by the town until such which it passes; that a route has been surveyed from the foot of Currier's hill, about one mile north westerly from the aforesaid academy to the place where a bridge was granted the last session of the General Court, over the waters of Winnepesaukee river, at a place called Bagley's point, and from thence through a part of the towns of Sanbornton, Meredith and Newhampton, to the Pemigewasset river, at Bridgewater, nearly opposite to the dwelling house of Mr. Robert Craig, about seven miles below Plymouth courthouse; that it has been found practicable to make a good road on said route in a pretty direct line, so as to avoid nearly all the large hills, and the distance from the foot of said Currier's hill is but eighteen miles and one hundred and thirty nine rods; that a turnpike on said route would greatly facilitate the travelling, and shorten the distance between Plymouth and Portsmouth.—Your petitioners, therefore, pray that they with their associates, may be incorporated for the purpose of making, and supporting a turnpike road from the foot of said Currier's hill to Bridgewater, near the house of the said Robert Craig, with the right of building a bridge over the Pemigewasset river, on the aforesaid route or in such other direction as will combine the shortest distance with the most practicable ground for a good road, and annex to said grant the right of erecting gates, and taking a reasonable toll, together with such other privileges as are usually annexed to grants of this kind—and your petitioners, as in duty bound will ever pray. Gilmanton, May 21st 1807. Signed by Samuel Greeley and eighteen others. Copy examined by JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary of the Senate.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. In the House of Representatives, June 6th 1807. UPON reading and considering the foregoing petition and the report of a committee thereon, voted that the petitioners be heard thereon before the General Court, on the first Tuesday of their next session; and that they cause the substance of said petition and order of Court thereon to be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, three weeks successively, commencing eight weeks prior to said day of hearing, and that they cause the like substance of the petition and order of court be posted up in some public place in each of the towns through which said road is contemplated to pass the like term of time prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Sent up for concurrence, CHARLES CUTTS, Speaker. In Senate June 8th, 1807. Read and concurred, JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary. Copy examined by JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary of the Senate.
State of New-Hampshire—Chester, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident owners of land, in the township of Springfield in said county, who have not paid their school, town, county, highway and school-house taxes for the year 1807—that so much of their land as will pay said taxes, and incidental charges will be sold at public vendue at the house of Daniel Noyes, Esq. in said Springfield on Monday the thirteenth day of June next, at one o'clock P. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: Highway, School, County, Town, No. of lots. Lists tax amounts for individuals like Lt. John Swett, Ann Ordway, Simson Ladd, etc.
Springfield, March 18th, 1808. ENOCH CHALLES, Collector.

Religious Intelligence.
Extract of a letter from Nova Scotia.
"There has been one of the most remarkable reformations here that ever was known. It has been a day of Pentecost indeed, a great day of God's power. For about a fortnight it was Sabbath all over town, all kinds of labour ceased, vessels stop'd loading, the stores were shut up, and all from the least to the greatest were enquiring "what they should do to be saved." The meeting houses were open night and day; indeed every house was a meeting house by turns; the power of the Lord would strike them at home, the house would be thronged directly, and there would be perhaps half a dozen converted in a few hours. They would go immediately to their companions and neighbours and say, "God has redeemed my soul, he has taken my feet out of the horrible pit and miry clay, set them on a rock, established my goings, and put a new song into my mouth, even praise to God;" "come my dear friends share a part, there is enough and to spare, there is yet room in my fathers kingdom;" So it has gone through the place, sometimes there would be a thousand people assembled in one meeting house, and not a dry eye nor an unconcerned countenance. The great, rich, learned and honorable, as well as the poor and despised, have bowed to the sceptre of Jesus; and little children are lifting out the praises of God. It is thought that about five hundred are brought to the knowledge of the truth."
Extract of a letter received in this town from a preacher of the gospel, dated March 16. 1808.
"I have heard of a great reformation in Plainfield, (Con.) and other towns there—I am told that two little boys (of one town) being converted, went to Plainfield, entered a school-house, and desired the master to give them liberty to speak to the scholars, which they obtained; then in a solemn and feeling manner they told them the painful state they were in and the importance of repentance; this touched the whole school, and many went home crying for mercy; since that time about fifty appear to be converted to God, and the work is still spreading."
TO BE SOLD,
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On THURSDAY the 14th day of April next, at 10 o'clock A.M. on the premises (if not before disposed of at private sale)
THE elegant brick Mansion HOUSE of the late Hon. Woodbury Langdon, fronting southerly on Broad-street, with a lot of land measuring 224 feet on said Broad-street, 170 feet on Fetter-Lane, and 150 feet in depth.
A very complete building Lot adjoining the above premises, on the easterly part thereof, measuring 76 feet on Broad-street, and carrying that breadth back 150 feet to Fetter-Lane.
To those who may be disposed to purchase, a view of the premises will be their best recommendation. Terms of payment. One quarter part in thirty days, the residue in six, twelve and eighteen months, on satisfactory security, with interest. Any further particulars may be known by applying to H. S. LANGDON. Portsmouth, March 8, 1808.
NOTICE.
To be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION , by virtue of a licence from the Court of Probate, on Tuesday the 19th day of April next, at 12 o'clock, on the premises
ALL that valuable estate lately owned by Captain JOHN WARDROBE , deceased, consisting of the dwelling-house, stable and outbuildings, of the deceased, and also the right and interest which the deceased owned in the reversion of a certain other lot of land, contiguous to that before mentioned, and lately owned by Benjamin Parker , deceased, or so much of the said estate as will be necessary to pay the just debts of the said John Wardrobe , with incidental charges.—Conditions made known at the time and place of sale.
ANN N. WARDROBE, } Administrators. B. BRIERLEY, March 14, 1808.
Rockingham, ss. ALL Persons are hereby cautioned not to trust or trade with THOMAS HOIT , of Newton, in said county, yeoman, he being under guardianship according to law. ELIPHALET BARTLETT, Guardian of the said Thomas. Newton, March 16, 1808.
Rockingham, ss. ALL Persons are hereby cautioned not to trust or trade with JOHN HOIT , of Newton, in said county, yeoman, he being under guardianship according to law. PHILIP COLBY, Guardian to the said John. Newton, March 16, 1808.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, the 14th March instant, a negro lad named PRINCE WURTE ; about eighteen years of age, five feet seven inches high, has an uncommon thick upper lip, and lost one front upper tooth; had on a blue jacket, striped swansdown waistcoat, and blue trousers.—He is an indented servant, and hereby forbid any person trusting, harbouring, or employing him, if they will be answerable for the same. Any person who will take up said runaway and return him to me, shall receive Five Dollars reward and no charges paid. JONATHAN BAYSON. Portsmouth, N. H. March 14, 1808.
GOODS THAT ARE NEW.
JUST RECEIVED AT DRAPER'S
CHEAP NEW CASH STORE. A great variety of New and Seasonable, Fancy and Staple GOODS;—
among which are— LADIES Fawn colour'd Beaver Bonnets; Rich white Satins; pink and white Crapes; Thread and Cotton Laces and Edgings; Rich patch Furniture Chintzes; Picnic and Lace Gloves and Mitts; Ladies habit Kid and Silk Gloves; 6-4 Twilled Cambricks, fashionable colours; Ladies Mantles with Satin borders; 6-4 Damask Silk Shawls; Plaid Ginghams and Chambra Muslins; Ladies angola Gloves; Men's Beaver ditto; Black and colour'd Bombazettes.
A great variety of Silk Velvets and Plushes ; Black and coloured Tabbey Velvets; Scarlet and green pelice Flannels; Florence black Lutestring; black Modes; India black Lutestring and Satins; black Crapes; 6-4 Twilled Cotton Shawls, fancy colours; Ladies Rose colored silk Hose, very nice; Gentlemen's black and white silk do.; Black Cambricks, Calicoes & Chintzes; Men's Beaver Hats of the best quality; Irish Linens; English and country Diapers; Bandanna and Madras Handkerchiefs; 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 Oil Cloths; Italian black sewing Silks; India Calicoes; Silk and Cotton Umbrellas; Ladies straw Hats and Bonnets; Leghorn Straw Flats; Variety of MUFFS and TIPETS; a large supply of India Cottons; Blue India Cottons; Broad-Cloths and Cashmeres; and a general supply of WOOLLEN GOODS. Feb. 2.
EDUCATION.
MRS. HART informs Parents, that she continues to receive YOUNG LADIES for the purpose of Instruction in the following branches of E.D. UCATION, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography & use of the Globes, Embroidery, Plain and fancy needle works, Drawing, Painting, &c. &c. March 22, 1808.
Fresh Garden Seeds.
JACOB WENDELL , Has just received at his store in Bow-street, on Church-hill, an excellent assortment of Real Shaker GARDEN SEEDS, warranted to be of the last years growth—viz.
Drumhead, Imperial Lettice Low Dutch Sage, Parsley, and Savoy Peppergrass, CABBAGES Radish, Low Balm, Blood red Beet, Lavendel, Onions, Carrot, Summer Savory, Parsnip, Bunet, excellent for Saled. Cucumber, Long Ditto, Saffron, Dedham Turnip, Water and Musk French Ditto, MELLON, Summer & Winter &c. &c.—ALSO— Squash.
Pork, Hogs-lard, excellent Butter, white Beans, yellow & green Peas, Rye, Oats, a small quantity of good Cheese, Cod and Pollock Fish, Fine Salt, mens thick Boots, mens, womens, boys and childrens Leather Shoes, best Sperm Oil, Teas, Spirits, and a general assortment of W. I. Goods & Groceries as usual. A few Fowling Pieces, for sale as above. March 22.
FOR SALE. THREE Chaise and Harness,—apply to FRANCIS W. HARDY , High-street. March 15, 1808.
RAGS. Cash given for RAGS, at the Book-store of C. PEIRCE .
State of New-Hampshire,—Grafton ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of HEBRON , who have not paid their town, county, school and highway taxes for the year 1807,—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at my dwelling-house in said Hebron, on Monday the twenty-third day of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.—The delinquents are as follows,—
   Number. Range. Discon. No. Acres. Town and County. School. High way. D. C. D. C.     William Powers, buildings and other property, 10 1 17 1 99 5 93   Capt. Samuel Darbon, 4 1 50 0 5 0 25 North of the pond.   ditto, 5 1 50 0 5 0 25 the pond.   Samuel Emerson, Esq. 15 1 50 0 4 0 21 South of the pond.   ditto, 16 1 50 0 4 0 21 the pond.   Ebenezer & James Little, Esqrs. 17 2 50 0 4 0 20 Formerly   John Hale, Esq. 1 2 50 0 5 0 25 Cockermouth.   Proprietors of Cockermouth, 11 3 550 0 50 0 82 50   Peter Ames, 50 0 8 0 14 41   Proprietors of Orange, 700 0 83 1 30 41   Daniel Cummings, 11 2 32 0 2 0 3 10   Capt. Peter Mayhew, 40 0 17 0 28 83   ENOS FERRIN, Jun'r. Collector. Formerly    Hebron, February 20th, 1808.
State of New-Hampshire, Coos ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in STRATFORD , in said county, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1807; that so much of their land as will pay said tax with legal costs, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Isaac Stevens, Esq. in said Stratford, on Monday the 16th day of May next, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. N. B. The delinquents are as follows, with the several taxes annexed.
   Original Proprietors NAMES. Discon. No. of Lot No. Acres. Tax $. C. M.     Samuel Averill, 2 3 200 16 8   Undivided 4 27 200 4 6   Isaiah Brown, 4 2 200 4 6   Capt. Samuel Bears 3 191 200 8 6   Joseph Bais, 4 154 200 4 6   Undivided 1 16 50 6 6   Joseph Barlow, 2 81 200 16 6   Undivided 3 150 200 8 6   Jabez Baldwin, 4 18 200 4 6   Undivided 3 77 200 8 6   Undivided 4 165 200 4 6   Heth Baldwin, 4 5 100 2 6   Samuel Curtis, 3 132 200 8 6   Stephen Curtis undiv'd 4 50 50 6 6   Daniel Fowle, Esq. 1 52 50 6 6   Col. Benjamin Hinman, 2 146 50 4 6   Undivided 3 70 200 8 6   Elijah Hinman, 4 166 200 4 6   Undivided 1 14 25 3 6   Truman Hinman, 3 92 200 8 6   Undivided 4 156 200 4 6   Aaron Hinman, 3 37 200 8 6   Undivided 4 28 100 2 6   Richard Hart, 1 15 25 3 6   Joseph Holbrook jr. 3 128 200 8 6   Wm. Sam'l Johnson 4 74 200 4 6   Daniel Judson jun. 2 202 200 10 6   Undivided 3 178 200 8 6   William King, 4 188 200 4 6   George Lewis, 2 144 200 10 6   Reynold Mervin, 3 172 200 10 6   David Munn, 4 162 200 4 6   Undivided 1 50 50 6 6   Elisha Mills, 3 110 200 8 6   Morgan Noble, 4 193 200 4 6   Undivided 4 155 100 2 6   Undivided 1 2 50 6 6   Benjamin Parker, 2 60 200 10 6   Undivided 3 58 200 8 6   Samuel Sherburne, 4 161 200 4 6   Jacob Sheaves jr. 1 50 50 6 6   Undivided 1 36 50 6 6   Stephen Sherman, 3 167 100 4 6   Undivided 4 20 100 2 6   Thomas Towsey, 1 50 50 6 6   Undivided 2 33 200 10 6   Stephen Tomlinson, 4 47 200 4 6   Undivided 1 50 50 6 6   Joseph Wells, 2 197 50 4 6   Undivided 3 115 100 4 6   Moses Welton, 4 152 100 2 6   Thomas Woolfer jr. 1 33 50 6 6   Capt. Josiah Willard 2 112 230 16 6   EPHRAIM H. MAHURIN, Collector. 4 6 200 4 6   3 57 50 6 6   4 12 100 4 6   4 71 100 2 6    Stratford, January 25th, 1808.
TO LET, and may be entered immediately, a convenient two story House, in High-street.—Inquire of the Printers.
ACADEMY.
MR. CHARLES TAFT will open an Academy for the instruction of YOUNG LADIES in Writing, Reading, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, and Composition.— CONDITIONS — 1. Fifty young Ladies only will be admitted. 2. Six dollars a quarter will be required of each. 3. The Academy will commence on the 18th of April next, at the room lately occupied by the Rev. Mr. Alden for the same purpose. Subscription papers left at Mr. Charles Peirce's and Messrs. Thomas & Tappan's bookstores. Portsmouth, March 22, 1808.
To the Honorable the Senate, and the Honorable the House of Representatives of the State of New-Hampshire, in General Court assembled, THE petition of JOSEPH FROST and others of said state, humbly shews,—That the said Joseph is lawful administrator of the goods and estate of Joseph Frost , late of New-Castle, in said State, merchant, deceased.—That he, with others, your petitioners, heirs at law to the said Joseph, deceased, proceeded for many years in the business of the said Joseph after his demise, and until the interruption of foreign intercourse, by means of the American revolution, as joint partners in trade. That one Edward Sargent of Portsmouth, was found, and still continues to be indebted to the said deceased's estate, and also to said partners in trade, for whom the said Joseph, is duly constituted agent. That the business of the said co-partnership was carried on, under the title of Margaret Frost , and company, which said Frost, now Margaret Rollins , was widow to the said deceased Joseph . That the said Edward Sargent , had been long in the employ of the said co-partners, and such was the friendship of your petitioners, toward the said Edward , that a recurrence to legal proceedings, to enforce a settlement with said Edward , was greatly repugnant to the feelings of your petitioners, which together with the derangement of their affairs, occasioned by the war with England; produced a delay, whereby your petitioners are made to suffer. Nevertheless to prevent a bar to your petitioners claim on the said Edward , an action at law was brought for the recovery of the same, in the year 1800, before the limitation act was in force—And to save expense to the said Edward , a consolidation of the respective demands was had, and the action instituted in the name of Margaret Rollins , who was in her own right but partially interested.
Your petitioners furthermore humbly represent, that the said Margaret , being aged and credulous, was in a moment of weakness, by the management and collusion of the said Edward , prevailed on without any consideration, to acquit the said Edward , whereby your petitioners, are iniquitously deprived of property and right. And furthermore, as heirs to the estate of the said Joseph Frost , deceased, they have an account against the said Edward Sargent , as executor in his own wrong on the goods and estate of Joseph Frost , late of New-Castle, Physician, deceased. The said Edward having disposed of the property of the said Joseph Frost , deceased, and received the proceeds therefor, viz. a certain hundred acres of land in Deerfield, and that too a second time, viz. in the year 1768 to one Simon Marston , and since that time, namely in the year 1788, the one half of said land to Benjamin Butler . The proceeds of which land, he the said Edward Sargent , in the life time of the said Frost promised to pay the amount of said debt, and afterwards to the said heirs, whereby they have been prevented bringing their claims against the said land, &c. The said Edward therefore, being possessed of goods or assets, appurtenant to the estate of the said Joseph Frost deceased, which he unjustly withholds from the said heirs the only creditors. Whereby your petitioners, feeling full confidence, from the known justice of their claim, have presumed to address this honorable body, humbly praying that your honors would take this subject into your wise consideration, and set aside the previous proceedings and judgment, against the said Margaret Rollins , by which we have been precluded of our law and right, she not being the proper owner of the said money and effects, as before stated; and grant liberty to Joseph Frost , the legal administrator on the estate of the said Joseph Frost deceased, and agent for the co-partnership, to bring an action or actions, in his own name, for the several demands aforementioned, against him the said Edward Sargent , and so to point out means whereby your greatly aggrieved petitioners, shall obtain that due redress, for which they have been made, and still are made to suffer. And your petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray, &c.
JOSEPH FROST , Administrator and Agent for the said co-partnership, in behalf of the petitioners. Hopkinton, June 11, 1807.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, In the House of Representatives, June 16, 1807. UPON reading and considering the foregoing petition and the report of a committee thereon, voted that the petitioner be heard on his petition before the General Court on the first Tuesday of their next session, and that the petitioner cause that the substance of the petition and order of Court to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before the sitting of said court, and also notify Edward Sargent of the same, by leaving with him a copy of the petition and order of court, the like term of time prior to said day of hearing, that he or any other person or persons may appear and show cause if any they have, why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Sent up for concurrence— CHARLES CUTTS , Speaker. In Senate the same day read and concurred— JOHN A. HARPER , Secretary. Copy Examined by JOHN A. HARPER , Secretary of the Senate.
To Let, if apply'd for soon, A convenient House & Shop in Congress-street, nearly opposite the State house—a good stand for a grocer, having a deep, dry cellar, and a never failing spring of water therein. Enquire of WILLIAM BOWLES , Portsmouth, March 22.
NOTICE.
To be sold by virtue of licence from the Court of Probate, at the house of Nathaniel Brown , Esq. innholder in Portsmouth, on the 14th day of April next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the right and interest of SAMUEL PENHALLOW , jun'r, late of said Portsmouth, deceased; in and to the following parcels or lots of land, viz.
ONE sixteenth part of 21 acres of land in Portsmouth near Wibird's hill (so called). One sixteenth part of a Farm in Greenland containing 75 acres. And also the said Samuel's portion (being one forty-eighth part) of and in the following parcels of land, viz.—315 acres in the town of Croydon ; 300 acres in Canaan ; 200 in New-Holderness ; 328 in Lyman ; 260 in Piermont ; 800 in Chesterfield ; 100 in Sharon ; 200 in Andover ; 400 in New-Chester ; 400 in Kearlarge ; 300 in New-London ; 320 in New-Bradford ; 440 in A in Alexandria and Danbury ; 150 in New-London ; 230 in Long-Island in Winnipisiogee pond ; 100 in Conway ; 175 in Antrim ; 283 in Dearing ; 270 in Gilmanton ; 215 in Meredith ; 210 in Wakefield ; 100 in Middleton ; 256 in Effingham ; 515 in Fishersfield and Goshen ; 100 in Moultonboro' ; 100 in the common and undivided land in Moultonboro' ; 240 in Center-Harbour , (so called) or New-Hampton ; 320 in Wolfsboro' ; 100 in Packer'sfield ; 300 in the upper division of Officer ; 400 in Officer Gore ; 400 in Mason's Patent , being part of 4 lots No. 166, 167, 46 and 62; 460 in Bradford ; 100 in Hillboro' ; 100 in Camell's Gore (so called) or New-Windover ; 100 in Alexandria —Also, one twenty-fourth part of 70 acres in Farmington , and one twenty-fourth part of 396 acres in Barrington , and one sixteenth part of 656 acres in Lyman . And also at the same time and place will be sold, the said Samuel's interest (being one sixteenth part) in the PEW No. 61, in Doctor Buckminster's meeting-house,—and his interest in the Pew No. 39 in the same house, being one forty-eighth part thereof. All the above property lying in common and undivided with others. The whole of the above said property will be sold as above, or so much thereof as will be necessary to pay the just debts of the said deceased with incidental charges.
Conditions of sale made known at the time and place of sale. JOHN PENHALLOW , Administrator. Portsmouth, March 22, 1808.
For Sale, at Public Auction on TUESDAY , the 12th April next,
A valuable lot of LAND in Market-street ; being one of the first stands for business in the town of Portsmouth—fronting on said street 24 feet, and running back 60 feet, with the privilege of a lane 8 feet in width at the side and end; and is the lot on which the mansion house of the late Capt. ROBERT FORNISS formerly stood. Sale on the premises, when the terms of payment will be made known. For further particulars apply to MARGARET FORNISS , in Buck-street . A. EWEN , Auctioneer. Portsmouth, March 22, 1808.
NOTICE.
At a meeting of the Directors of the New-Hampshire Bank, held March 19th, 1808