The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1793-07-30 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
PORTSMOUTH: Printed by JOHN MELCHER, Printer to the Hon. GENERAL-COURT of the State of New Hampshire, at his Office in Market-Street, at nine shillings per Annum.
The FARMER.
CUTTING OF BUSHES.
THE curious and learned Dr. ELIOT, in his fourth essay on Field Husbandry, informed his readers, he was in hopes, that he had found certain times for cutting bushes, which would be more effectual for their destruction than any yet discovered; and if he found it so, he would give notice of it, and after various and repeated trials he tells us in his sixth essay, that he is glad he is able to perform his promise. The times are in the months of June, July and August, in the old of the moon, that day the sign is in the heart.—He tells, on one of these days he sent a man to make trial in going to the place, some of his neighbors understanding, by him his business and the reason of his going at that point of time, they also went to their land, and cut bushes also on that day, their's were tall bushes that had never been cut, his own were short ones, such, as had been often cut, but to no purpose, without it was to increase their numbers; the consequence was, that in every place it killed so universally, that there is not left alive scarce one in an hundred, the trial has been made in several places on the same day, with the same success—To shew such a regard to the signs may incur the imputation of ignorance or superstition; for the learned know well enough, that the division of the zodiac into twelve signs, and that appropriating these to the several parts of the animal body, is not the work of nature, but of art; contrived by Astronomers, for convenience. It is also well known the moon's attraction hath great influence on all fluids.
It is also well known to farmers, that there are times when bushes, if cut at such a time, will universally die. A regard to the sign, as it serves to point out and direct to the proper time, so it becomes worthy of observation. If farmers attend the time, with care, and employ hands on those days, they will find their account in it. This rule attended to, may save the countryman many days' labor.
***** FROM the REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
Mr. PRINTER, The following Letter from a Citizen to a Female Friend, casually fell into my hands; if it is deemed worthy publication, you will oblige a Friend and Customer by giving it a place in your paper.
As you have now arrived to that important period in which you are to ascend the theatre of life, a few observations on that subject will not I presume be improper. A good education has already given a radiant lustre to your "native genius and noble sentiment."
To perfect those acquirements, and render you a model of female excellence, you must devote a considerable part of your time to study and conversation, the most luxuriant sources from whence just, and virtuous principles arise.
To make a judicious selection of books and companions must then be deemed an object of importance. I am not however apprehensive but your own judgment, and a sense of their advantages will lead you to a proper choice, and due attention to both. You cannot apply yourself too assiduously to such books as will serve early to furnish your mind with useful knowledge; that you may with sense and propriety acquit yourself, on all occasions, and upon every theme that falls within the limits of female erudition.
In reading however, never be so remiss as to pass over a word without knowing its signification, or a sentence, without understanding it. Your dictionary, in the former case, you will be obliged frequently to have recourse to; but before you have run over many volumes in this way, the advantages resulting, will appear very conspicuous. On the other hand such books as have a repugnant tendency, which
tend to corrupt, rather than improve the morals, I am persuaded, will not find admittance to your library.
As to the choice of your companions, let them be sensible, polite, modest, and virtuous. The conversation of such amiable persons will not only be agreeable but very instructing.—Your manners will insensibly assimilate theirs, and believe me "you will always rise or sink to the level of the company you frequent." Be careful then to avoid the company of such persons, whose conversation and deportment is not strictly actuated by virtue and decorum; you must at once consider them, not only unworthy your attention, but persons who will imperceptibly impair, and perhaps forever destroy your happiness.
The graces, or an agreeable address in company, ought to be cultivated with the utmost attention.—It may be acquired by frequenting good company, and a proper observance to the manners of those who are possessed of this invaluable accomplishment.
I would particularly caution you against affectation, it is exceedingly disgusting, and a sure characteristic of a weak mind.
There is nothing more disagreeable to the man of taste, than female pedantry. It at once dissipates the pleasures of society, and that indescribable attractive sweetness, particularly to the fair. Remember then never to excite disgust, in betraying a desire to display your literary merit. If you are learned, the world, will always discover it.
Politeness, and decorum at all times, and to every description of people, must at once appear so agreeable—so worthy of esteem, and at the same time so necessary to human happiness, they cannot fail of being inseparable concomitants of every word and action.
The amiable and engaging qualities of Modesty in the female breast are almost beyond description. It at once indicates in its possessor, innocence, delicacy and the most lively sensibility. It is the most beautiful ornament of a female character. When modesty is wanting, "beauty is odious, wit distasteful, and all the finest accomplishments incapable of affording pleasure." If the plaudits of modesty are so great, both in the deportment and expressions of the fair, would it not be unpardonable, to be in the smallest degree wanting in that respect.
"A masculine forwardness in females, is unnatural and disagreeable. It must discord with a soul of delicacy. It is their province to receive, not proffer attentions—to deny, not solicit favors. The girl who will attract, charm and secure my heart, must be possessed of that sensibility,—that amiable diffidence, which never fails to captivate. She must blush at impure language—despise improper freedoms, and resent indecent familiarities.—She must be unaffectedly reserved, innocent and refined: for whatever is easily procured, will be lightly esteemed. —Cheapness is a consequence of plenty, and possession common and undenied, makes a feeble impression, and is of inconsiderable worth."
Let humanity and sensibility ever find in you a powerful votary; the contrary, however, would be incompatible with your amiable disposition. There is no vice more odious or deserves a severer reprehension, than scandal (particularly in a female character.) It takes its origin from envy, malevolence, and falsehood, and may be deemed one of the greatest destroyers of human happiness. The person who feels a secret pleasure in hearing the errors, or misfortunes of others, as well as he who delights in propagating calumnious and reproachful accounts, must be loth to every principle of humanity. Make it therefore an invariable rule, never to have recourse to detraction, for a topic of conversation.
Before I close this letter let me in the strongest terms recommend to you industry and economy: For I have known some arrogant females, to entertain an idea, that affluence exempted them from
a knowledge and attention to domestic employment. But experience not only points out the erroneousness of this idea, but as often proves it to be an important, and necessary branch of female education; remember then, no female can claim this prerogative.
Yours, &c.
JUST OPENED AND FOR SALE BY WILLIAM SMITH, AT THE STORE OPPOSITE Mr. Samuel Hill's Store, On Spring-Hill, The following articles, viz.
  WEST INDIA and N. E. Rum by the hhd. Brandy. Holland Gin. Best Hyson and Bo- hea Tea. Coffee. Cotton. Loaf & Brown Su- gars. Warranted & com- mon Chocolate. Mustard. Starch. Flour.  FRENCH & Ca- rolina Indigo. Logwood. Redwood. Fullick. Allum. Copperas. Saltpetre. Brimstone. Alspice. Pepper. Ginger. Figs. Raisins. Nutmegs. Rice.  
Russia, Sweeds, and Philadelphia Iron, German and English Steel, 10 by 8, 9 by 7 and 8 by 6 Crown and common Window Glass, 20d. 10d. 6d. and 4d. Nails, Pots, Kettles and Tea-Kettles of all sizes, Iron Shovels, Powder, Shott, Flints, &c. Portsmouth, July 23, 1793.
WILLIAM BOYD HAS JUST RECEIVED AT HIS STORE IN BOW-STREET, A FEW tons well as- sorted Philadelphia IRON—whole, half and quarter-Chests BOHEA TEA— CORDAGE, RUSSIA DUCK—A few hogheads good flavoured DEMARARA RUM—BEEF per barrel—CORN—and a General Assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS, which he offers by Wholesale or Retail, at the lowest advance for ready Money— or short approved credit.
*** CASH given for Pot and Pearl ASHES—FLAX-SEED, and clean BARLEY. Portsmouth, July 12, 1793.
TO BE SOLD—OR LET, And entered the 11th of Septer. A SMALL (but very convenient) Dwelling HOUSE and LAND on which it stands, being 30 feet front and 39 back, with a good Well in the corner of the lot, pleasantly situated in Chapel- street, now in the occupation of Mr. Scott, Merchant.—For further parti- culars enquire of the Printer hereof—or of Mr. Samuel Place, Dover. Portsmouth, July 27, 1793.
Six Pence Reward.
RAN away from the subscri- ber, on Sunday the 7th inst. an apprentice Boy, name JOHN MURPHY, about 12 years of age, light brown hair, and a bunch on each heel (supposed to be by wearing small shoes.)—Had on when he went away a striped woolen Shirt, and ragged woolen Trowsers.— Whoever will take up said Runaway, and bring him back to me shall have the above reward.—All persons are forbid harbouring said apprentice at their peril. ROBERT GILCREST. Bedford, July 9, 1793.
TO BE SOLD BY WILLIAMS & COFFIN, PHILADELPHIA FLOUR per bar- rel.—Also, a few barrels of excellent CYDER, and a few bushels of RYE.
EXETER. State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non- resident owners of land, &c. in the town of Exeter, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1792, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of August next, so much of said property as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Benjamin Lamson, innholder in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day.    Town. Paris.  l. s. d.  s. d.    Capt. Samuel Baker,  0 1 2  0 11    Lieut. David Colcord,  0 5 3  4 2    Levi Chapman,  0 3 7  2 10    Josiah Dudley,  0 0 7  0 5    Lieut. Joseph Fifield,  0 1 0  0 9    Nabby Gilman,  0 2 6  2 0    Col. James Hackett,  0 9 4  7 5    Richard Jordon,  0 1 5  1 1    Thomas Moore,  0 1 3  1 0    Edward Mason,  0 1 0  0 9    Jotham Odiorne's heirs,  0 1 11  1 6    John Runlett,  0 0 4  0 3    Nathaniel Stevens,  0 1 3  1 0    Dudley Watson,  1 18 9  0 0    Jonathan Warner,  0 2 6  0 0    Theophilus Sanborn,  0 0 8  0 6    DUDLEY FOLSOM, Collector. Exeter, July 22, 1793.
To the honorable the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, for the State of New-Hampshire, to be holden at Port- mouth, within and for the county of Rock- ingham on the fourth Tuesday of April, current:
HUMBLY complaining, sheweth, SUSANNAH OSBORNE, now resi- dent of Portsmouth aforesaid, that about eighteen years ago she was married to THOMAS OSBORNE,—that the said THO- MAS hath treated her in the most cruel manner, and hath absented himself from her for more than the space of three years last past, during which time he hath not been heard of by her, neither hath he made her any suitable provision for her support and maintenance, though in his power so to do, all which time he hath willingly so absented himself; wherefore she prays she may be divorced from the bonds of matrimony from the said THO- MAS OSBORNE, agreeably to law in such case made and provided.
SUSANNAH OSBORNE. Portsmouth, April 20, 1793. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
Rockingham ss. SUPERIOR COURT, April Term, 1793. UPON reading the foregoing petition, Ordered, that the said SUSANNAH notify the said THOMAS to appear at the next Superior Court of Judicature, to be hold- en at Exeter, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the third Tuesday of September next, by publishing said peti- tion and order thereon, three weeks successively, in the New-Hampshire Ga- zette, one month before said term, that he may then and there shew cause, if any he hath, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, N. ADAMS, Clerk.
TO be sold at Public Vendue, on Thursday the 1st day of August next, at three of the clock, P. M. at the house of Widow MACKAY, in Portsmouth, by virtue of a licence from the Honorable Judge of Probate, for the county of Rockingham, Six Proprietors' Lots or Shares of Land in the township of Success—Also a Pew below, and one ditto in the galle- ry, in Mr. Walton's Meeting-house, be- longing to the estate of Mr. BENJAMIN MACKAY, late of Portsmouth aforesaid, deceased. ELIZABETH MACKAY, Administratrix. Portsmouth, July 12, 1793.

BASSETTERRE, (St. Kitts) June 13.
Admiral Gardner's squadron, with 3000 troops, left Barbadoes on Tuesday morning for Martinique, where we are informed the aristocrats have been worsted, and that from Fort Royal to Trinity bay every estate and house is laid in ashes. Upwards of a thousand more have been obliged to seek refuge in Dominica.
St. JOHN'S, (Antigua) June 4.
It is a fact, we understand, it coming from the best authority, that a French frigate was, in the beginning of May, lying at anchor in the Delaware, to surprize all British vessels going in or coming from Philadelphia. A fine ship, the Grange of Liverpool, was captured by her a few miles below that city, as was also a brig owned in Bermuda. The prizes were sent into Philadelphia. There is another frigate said to be off Charleston, with similar views. These extraordinary proceedings will we hope soon be seriously noticed by our ministry.
PHILADELPHIA, July 17.
The ship Washington, of Wilmington, Delaware, arrived at that port last Sunday evening, after six weeks passage from Londonderry, with about 300 passengers.
One hundred and twenty vessels have entered the Chesapeake bay, with upwards of 1200 passengers, men, women and children on board, many of whom have escaped by swimming from fire and sword, naked, and in want of every thing.
Extracts of a letter from a merchant in Barcelona, to a gentleman in this city, April 20.
"No doubt you have been informed before this, that Spain and England are engaged against France. Those powers have been careful with regard to navigation; the Spanish governments having stationed frigates, and other armed ships along the Spanish coast from this place and Gibraltar, with orders to protect every vessel coming this way with grain and any other goods; consequently the English and American vessels, on coming into the straits will meet with a safe convoy; nor will they be molested by the Barbary cruisers; so that it is not necessary to charter neutral vessels, as those are equally safe and may be had on lower freight than neutral ships."
"The cargo of wheat and flour from America, is just sold to the magistrates of that city, the wheat at the extraordinary high price of 110 reals per quarter, and the flour 125 reals per quintal."
NEW-YORK, July 6.
A gentleman on the South Fork of Sada river, in a letter of the 23d ult. sends his correspondent in Charleston (S.C.) the following description of an extraordinary animal which has been lately discovered on the Bald Mountain, and on other mountains in the Western Territory:
This animal is between twelve and fifteen feet high, and in shape resembling a human being, except the head, which is in equal proportion to its body, and draws in somewhat like a tarapin; its feet are like those of a negro, about two feet long, and hairy, which is of a dark dun colour; its eyes are exceedingly large, and open and shut up and down its face; the hair of its head is about 6 inches long, stands straight like a negroe's; its nose is like that of the human species, only large, and inclined to what is called Roman.
These animals are bold, and have lately attempted to kill several persons, in which attempts some of them have been shot.
Their principal resort is on the Bald Mountain, where they lie in wait for travellers; but some have been seen in this part of the country. The inhabitants of this place call it Yahoo; the Indians, however, give it the name of Chickly Cudly.
JULY 13.
The American Schooner Cleopatra, Captain Williams, arrived at Philadelphia, last Monday from Spain, and last from Coruna—left that port the 17th May—same day was brought to by a ship under the French National flag, who examined the Cleopatra's papers, and proved to be an English ship, called the Mary of Liverpool, the Captain of which abused the Americans very much, and threatened to fire into the Schooner without the least provocation. Lat. 43. 34. N. long. 66. 55. E. from Columbia. May 20th a ship in chase brought us too at 3 P.M. and examined our papers, then put sailors on board, and ordered the Captain and supercargo of the Cleopatra to come on board, and on the supercargo's remonstrating against his thus treating a neutral flag, he used very abusive language to the supercargo, and ordered his people to "tumble that rascal into the boat,
and tie him neck and heels." He followed him into the cabin and collared him, whereupon the supercargo took up a pistol that lay on his bed and said he would defend himself. The captain of the ship then ordered a centinel to be planted on him and some of his men, with directions to cut off his arms if he resisted. These men began to use the supercargo with great brutality, dragging him on deck, and at length carried him on board the ship, taking with him a small trunk with his books and accounts, &c. in the mean while their men plundered the Schooner. They allowed Capt. Williams to go on board of her, but would not permit the supercargo, although he was part owner, until some time after, and having treated him very ill. When he got back to the Schooner, he missed his pistols, all the live stock, wines, fishing tackle, &c. &c. The Captain who was guilty of this would not tell either his own name or that of his privateer, and had painted canvas over the stern to prevent the name being read. He carried sixteen six pounders, yellow painted sides, and the figure of a woman at the head, set in the old fashion, and was copper-bottomed, newly mended on the larboard bow, the Captain a short set man marked with the small pox; he called his ship the Diana.—We left him steering westerly.
BOSTON, JULY 23.
The sloop Farmers, Capt. David Drinkwater, arrived at North-Yarmouth in sixteen days from St. Bartholomews. He brings an account that the English had collected all their troops from the neighbouring islands, amounting in the whole to three thousand, with which they had made a landing at Martinico. It was the prevailing opinion at Antigua, that these troops would by no means be sufficient to reduce the island; but on the contrary, that in all probability they would be obliged to surrender to the French.
Convention of Universal Churches.
To the Ministers, Elders, Deacons and Brethren of the Universal Persuasion, in Massachusetts, New-Hampshire, Rhode-Island, Connecticut and Vermont.
DEARLY BELOVED!
PERSUADED of a truth, that it is good and pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity, and earnestly desirous that we may behold each other face unto face, whereby our joy may be full, ye are therefore affectionately entreated to appoint faithful messengers from every Church and Society, to meet at Oxford, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the first Wednesday of September next, at which time and place your brethren of the Universal Church, in Boston, hope to attend by their delegates, in order, that mutual conference may be held on those things that make for peace and the edification of the body in love.
Dated at Boston this 22d July, 1793.
Approved,
JOHN MURRAY, Minister.
Signed for and in behalf of the Church and Congregation,
By GEORGE RICHARDS, } Committee.
OLIVER W. LANE, }
SERIOUS QUESTIONS.
If the citizens of the United States should permit the privateers of the French Republic to lie in ambush in their ports, and sally out at their pleasure to way-lay the vessels we have before invited to our shores, to purchase the product of our soil. From whence are the benefits which we were led to expect from our successful struggle in war, the attainment of our independence, and our commercial treaties with the powers of Europe to be derived? If the United States are to surrender their commercial connexions with Great Britain, Ireland, Russia, Prussia, Spain, Portugal, Holland and Savoy, do they expect to find a market for their produce in France; subjected as it must be to the reprisals of the cruisers armed against her? If answer can be given to these questions, let the partizans for war (for such are our declaimers, for the observance of treaties, notwithstanding their disguise) give them, and satisfy the manufacturer, merchant, and the farmer, who deprecate the horrors of war.
AN ACCOUNT
Of the Events which have taken place at MARTINIQUE, since the arrival of Citizen General ROCHAMBEAU, in February last, to the 23d of June. [Drawn up by a gentleman on the spot, and brought here by Capt. TUCKER, who arrived at this port on Tuesday last, from that place.]
In consequence of orders from the Republic, Citizen General ROCHAMBEAU
arrived from Hispaniola at Martinique in Feb. last.—Tranquility seemed to prevail; but soon after, PERCIN formed a camp at Cafe Naviere, and planted the white flag. There were also further movements in some other part of the Island. The General, actuated by the impulse of his heart, thought he could bring the rebels to their duty by persuasion; accordingly he went in person into all the different parts: He spoke of peace, of sincere reunion. The rebels, regardless of perjuries, promised, but at the time they made such perfidious promises, they were sharpening the daggers, with which they designed to murder the patriots.
Suddenly various camps were formed at Lamentin, at Maurin, Sante Anne, Riviere Salee, Grande Anse, Bassepointe, and at Corbet—that of PERCIN grew stronger every day. This man stopped some citizens, going from St. Peters, to Fort la Republique, seized the powder of the patriots who were at Cafe Naviere, and planted the white flag. The other camps followed the example, disarmed the patriots, and forced them to join them. Such was the situation of the colony; when on May 5th, we discovered the ship LA FERME, together with the Frigate CALIPSO, with white flags. They communicated with PERCIN by signals, and came to an anchor at the Cafe Naviere. This immediately alarmed all the Patriots, who until then, only prepared to defend themselves against the rebels, but who had now to encounter the united attacks of St. Peters and these ships, which were in a line with them. A sudden alarm was instantly given—every one was determined to CONQUER OR DIE.
In the mean while the English fleet, consisting of one 90, one 80, two of 74 or 60 gun ships, and 6 frigates, formed the blockade of St. Peters, and every communication with the two cities, was entirely stopped both by land and water.
The General, convinced by the excesses of the rebels, and the sight of the English, that the only means in his power to reduce them was force, made a display of his own, which was very inconsiderable. He appointed for chiefs, citizens BELUGARDE, DENCLUME, LA ROCHETIE, and RENE: He caused an attack to be made on the camp of Lavassat at Lamentin, which was very strong by its position, with an army much inferior to that of the enemy, and carried it sword in hand, in sight of the English. The runaways retreated on to the Gros Morne, which they looked upon as the strongest camp of the country, obliged the handful of Patriots who defended it to capitulate, took and fortified it.
Mean while the Citizen-General took from them many other posts; that of the Gros Morne was necessary, in order to confuse the enemy and open with St. Peters, the communication by land. The General disposed a sortie in three columns and encouraging the troops by his example; he attacked it with such impetuosity and combination, as carried it in less than two hours, routing the enemy in such a manner, that they lost thirty cannon, all the ammunition, and large quantity of provisions;—this action is alone sufficient to cover our General with glory. The enemy at the same time crushed and confounded, fled into the woods, after leaving Trinity. A few days before that, English vessels had left the squadron, to go and take some troops from the English Islands; but they did not arrive until two days after the Gros Morne was taken. It appears by the dispositions of the enemy, that they were expected at that post. Their attempts thus frustrated, the troops were transported a league S.E. from the city of St. Pierre; they were landed and joined to the rebels at St. Omer. St. Pierre thus attacked by 1200 rebels and about 1200 of regular British troops, took vigorous measures to make a good defence, and even to attack the enemy. That city acquainted our General with its situation: We were afterwards informed, that the enemy, having determined to attack the Borough of Corbet, then in possession of the Patriots, by sea and land; two English ships came on the 15th of June, to cannonade the little battery of Corbet, that had only three guns. The men of war fired upwards of 600 shot, but the battery returned the fire so warmly, that they were obliged to give it up; and as to the land forces they dare not attempt it.
On Sunday, the 16th, towards the evening, the same ships cannonaded the small batteries of Point Lamarr and Dupricheur, about one league N. N. E. from St. Pierre; but without success. The enemy resolved upon making a false attack in that part, in order to facilitate that upon Corbet by the land forces. A 90 gun
English man of war, another of 74, together with a frigate returned to Pricheur, on Monday, the 17th, towards night. Their strong and continual fire obliged the patriots to nail up the guns, and to retreat: It was then the English landed 200 men, who disgraced themselves by the vilest of plunder, carrying away with them every thing they could find, plate, tables, chairs, beds, matrasse, linen and about 30 negroes; they then ran precipitately on board their vessels, to avoid falling into the hands of the patriots who were pursuing them.
The Citizen-General ROCHAMBEAU had, by that time, arrived at St. Peters, and had been a witness to the horrors committed by the enemy.—He ordered the advanced posts of Corbet to make a sortie at nine in the evening, upon three columns, and to make an attack upon the enemy, who had the same intention. The patriots began the attack, and although there was, in consequence of great difficulties, only one column that fought, it so spread terror among our enemies, that they were obliged to retreat, with the loss of an English Captain of Grenadiers, and a few men; after which our column thought proper to retreat also.
The enemy after recovering from their fright, resolved to make another attack, and at about two o'clock in the morning, they disposed their march in several columns. The two principal ones, which were in the centre, sat out in two different roads, which unknown to them, was the same. The false attack was to be made first at the heights of the Morne, and by the parish of Corbet; and as soon as the engagement was begun, the two columns were to fight their way through the centre. The action would have been terrible—The patriots were determined and resolute. Very happily, a mistake of the enemy was the destruction of a great part of them, and the salvation of the patriots: The two chief columns which were marching down the two roads, which afterwards proved to be but one, received orders to halt half way to the Morne. The first that arrived there did halt; but soon after hearing some troops marching near them, and ignorant of the conjunction of the two roads, thought it was the patriots coming to attack them, and hailed them: The second column, answered by a discharge, so that the two columns fought with one another for upwards of half an hour, before they knew each other. GIMAT, who had been appointed General by the rebels, had his thigh carried off; and it is reckoned that upwards of an hundred men fell: This mistake put an end to every new attempt; and towards nine o'clock, a very severe storm arose, and the break of day shewed us the English Admiral's ship dismasted of his main mast; but we know not yet whether it was by the cannon or by lightning. At 12 o'clock we saw a small English Schooner; she was on a parley with the Admiral, who immediately made signals to assemble a council of war.
Sunday the 16th, DUBUC arrived at the Fond Capot, in the Vengeance, and spread news the most fatal for France, in order to encourage our enemies. The night was spent in making observations.
On the 19th by break of day, we observed disorder in the camp of the enemy; and soon were convinced that they were preparing to embark. Indeed in the evening, the English embarked in their vessels with some emigrants, and the rebels took their rout by land for La Cafe Naviere. The astonishment of the patriots was great, at the sight of so precipitate a retreat; but it was much more so, two days after, upon the information that PERCIN had also fled—that he embarked with all such as would follow him, especially the women, children, and baggage, and that the ships had steered partly towards the North, and partly towards the South.
This day, 23d, we understand, that La Maria, followed the example of PERCIN; so that notwithstanding the rebels, forty-five days ago, were masters of three-fourths of the island, and seconded by a strong squadron, and English troops which did not blush to join them against patriots who had no strength besides their own; but who having courage and a brave General at their head, obliged them to abandon every thing.
Do we owe this defeat to the activity of the Citizen General ROCHAMBEAU? Do we owe it, at the same time, to the courage manifested by the Patriots? Or do we owe it to the discouragement of the enemy, occasioned by our firmness, and the accidents? We presume that all these circumstances have contributed to

it; but we think it more probable, it is owing to their being informed that the troops which the Republic has sent us, were not far off.
—We want courage to trace the horrors committed by the rebels upon the poor patriots who were made prisoners; almost all of whom they put to death, after putting them to tortures unheard of, even by barbarians themselves.
JULY 25.
FURTHER OF MARTINICO.
A letter from a gentleman at St. Pierre, warmly interested in the Revolution of France in favour of the patriotic party dated June 27, 1793, and received by Capt. Tucker, informs, as follows: On the 24th ult. I arrived at Trinity, where the vessel and myself were detained by the Royalists, until they were beaten, and the town taken by Gen. Rochambeau's party. Several other Americans are placed in a momentary dilemma (because they had sold to the Royalists) respecting payment of the cargoes: I have however, the General's promise that they shall all receive satisfaction. The island is intirely devastated, no less by one party than another. Two-thirds at least, of the plantations destroyed:—Negroes in arms—Men, women and children of any respectability driven off, plundered or massacred. In short we want but an earthquake to fill the measure of our misfortunes, and to bring upon us annihilation; the lightest punishment which the people of this unhappy island ought to expect at the hand of omnipotence.
“Three days since the English squadron evacuated their port at Cape-Naviere, and have disappeared. They cannot with their present force, take the island, which seems to be in the hands of so many legions of devils, say negroes and mulattoes, spreading death and destruction round them, under the specious, but much abused garb of liberty and equality.”
JULY 27.
FROM NEW-YORK, JULY 22.
A Vessel has just arrived here from Havre-de-Grace—By her a gentleman has received letters, which make the counter-revolutionary affairs of France, in that quarter, appear rather propitious. These letters contain as follows:
“HAVRE-DE-GRACE, June 9.
“We have just heard, that the town of Orleans has surrendered to the Royalists, without resistance fearing the same treatment experienced by Nantz, where, it is said, many thousand Democrats have been sacrificed, in hecatombs, to the manes of the slaughtered Royalists. The Royal army is encreasing daily; and many persons, who before had been silent and inactive, from fear, had now declared their sentiments in favor of counter-revolution; and that in the Departments of Loire and Vilaine, there are upwards of 100,000 men in arms.”
“A strong English fleet consisting of 29 men of war, 12 frigates, and 140 transports, appeared near St. Cast,* and the Patriot General Geuyron had repaired to Brest, which it was expected would be attacked by the Royalists. It is said there were more than 600 noble Bretons, who were there disguised as labourers, and who had it in design, to co-operate with the Royalists, in its reduction. St. Malo, Dinant, Lambelle, St. Brieux, Guingnau, and Morlaix, are said to be in favor of the Royalists. The patriotic troops are on the march to Rennes, [the capital of Brittany] if they should be beaten, Normandy will declare for a King.
M. De Girac, the ancient Bishop of Rennes, commands a regiment of Dragoons, who have distinguished themselves on different occasions—I am informed, there is more than 200 priests, in his regiment. A body of nobility is raised under the name and wearing the uniform of the “Hussards de la Mort.”
M. Baumeincir, Du Brignox, and hundreds other nobles have been massacred in Nantz—among whom are M. de la Barronet, with his daughter, his wife, and twenty-one sons.”
*A small town on the coasts of Brittany; where the English troops landed in 1761; when the Duke d' Diguillon, with the Bretons, repulsed them.
NEW-YORK, July 17.
Yesterday arrived here, Capt. Boudon, in the sloop Resolution, from St. Thomas's which he left June 27. Capt. Bordon informs, that the Danes protect their neutrality; that while he lay there, the Danish coast-guard brig brought in two British privateers, one for having taken, manned, and sent in a Danish vessel—they imprisoned the men of the privateer, and demanded eight joes per day, and all damages, during the absence of the vessel; the other for having returned
the fire to their fort, which had given protection to an American vessel.—And further, that the Danes pay all kind of attention and respect to the American flag, witness the custom-house expedited a vessel after an American vessel, to carry on board the register, which she accidentally left behind.
JULY 29.
The French Privateer which failed from this port last Saturday night 7 night, returned on Thursday, and has landed her stores, it is said, by order of the French Consul.
The 26th ult. a considerable part of the town of Augusta, in Georgia, was consumed by fire, occasioned by the carelessness of a negro.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in Baltimore, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated the 16th inst.
“A vessel from Cork in 32 days, brings an account of the defeat of the combined armies at Conde, and of an immense slaughter among them.
“The French armies have been so successful that the people throughout England and Ireland, are seeking for peace, and it was the prevailing opinion it would soon take place, highly in favor and much to the honor of the French nation.”
Last Friday arrived in this port, the ship Columbia, Capt. Gray, from China, which the left 9th Feb.
Capt. Gray informs, that Capt. Magee, from this port, had failed from China, for the Northwest coast of this Continent: That Capt. Ingraham had failed for Ostend; and that Mr. Howell, who failed as historian with Capt. Magee, had gone with Capt. Kendrick to the coast.
The Columbia, when passing the Castle, saluted the flag of the United States; which salute was immediately returned; and on coming to anchor, she gave the town a salute of thirteen guns, which was returned by a welcome huzza.
Yesterday arrived the brig Polly, Smith, master, 23 days from Demarara,—She was boarded by a French privateer, and the master ill treated.
Also arrived the brig Friendship, Harris, master, from Port-au-Prince—Seven or eight times she was boarded by British privateers, and the master repeatedly very ill treated.
DUBLIN, May 16.
The last letters from London repeat with an encreased confidence, a matter which we some weeks ago intimated to our readers: That the British cabinet is determined to call upon Ireland for one million sterling, as an additional aid towards the expences of the war.
There cannot be a stronger instance of the calamitous state of the staple manufacture of this kingdom, than the bare mention of one simple fact!—Linen yarn has fallen 50 per cent!!!
Upwards of 16,000 people, who have hitherto been employed in the manufactures, are reduced to the greatest wretchedness and want—in consequence of which, disturbances of a serious nature have taken place.
We learn from London that a proposal is to be made to the Executive Council of France to permit a regular and mutual transmission in a kind of open letters of all vessels that are taken on both sides, as no intelligence, that is in the least satisfactory can be ascertained as things now stand on that subject, to the great and distressing anxiety of the commercial world.
NORFOLK, July 10.
On Saturday last arrived here the ship Jupiter, Capt. Raddon, in 19 days from Jamaica. On the 19th of last month, being in company with the English ship Providence, Capt. Bligh, and the Assistance armed brig, they captured an American schooner, named the Hannah and Sally, of Baltimore, with ten carriage guns in her hold. She was manned by Americans, but had no register, nor paper of any kind, except specifying that the Captain had purchased her at the Havanna. There was an American flag on board, a white field and spread eagle in the centre, and a ring of stars around it. She was taken about twenty leagues from the Grand Caymenes; the crew were put on board the Providence; Captain Raddon thinks she is taken to England.
WASHINGTON, July 4.
At the laying of the corner-stone of the Hotel to be built by lottery in the Federal-City, upwards of 1500 people were present, and walked from thence in procession, preceded a lodge of Free-Masons, to a dinner, the principal dish of which consisted of an Ox roasted whole.
A number of toasts were drank on the occasion, and the day concluded with much harmony.
N. B. The principal front of the Hotel will extend one hundred and twenty feet, and the Assembly-room will be 40 by 60. The whole will form the most magnificent building in America, perhaps in any other country.
AUGUSTA, (Geor.) June 20.
We are authorised to mention, that official communications have been received from the President of the United States, by our government, forbidding Georgia to enter into any offensive war with the Creeks. These orders authorize the raising one company of cavalry and one of infantry, each to consist of one hundred men, to be commissioned by the Governor of this State, and under Continental pay whilst in actual service.
BALTIMORE, July 16.
There is a report in town, that Col. Pajoe marched from Fort Dauphin with his own regiment and a few volunteers, against the mulattoes and negroes, at Cape-Francois; that the Colonel had entirely defeated them, and got possession of the town.—During the engagement Sontbonax lost his head.
A passenger of respectability, in the ship Sally, Ederi, informed the editor this morning, that just before they sailed from Limerick, it was currently reported there, that the combined armies had retired from before Conde, and that 600 of the British guards had fallen in an action with the French, who had also made prisoners of two officers of distinction in the Austrian army, and that the brave patriot and valiant General Dampierre had been killed in an engagement with the enemy near Conde.
PHILADELPHIA, July 20.
The Federal Executive, we understand, have sent for two of the United States Judges, to take their opinions on some part of the treaty of amity and commerce with France.
Extract of a letter from a Captain of an American vessel at St. Eustatia, dated 23d of June, 1793, received yesterday.
“The English privateers play the deuce with American vessels, that have no sea letters or pass, that is to say, they carry them into port, overhaul them from stem to stern, and oftentimes detain them a week or upwards, before they will permit them to go. They go through an examination, in which they are sworn and questioned by the King's attorney whatever he pleases to ask, which must be very embarrassing.”
PORTSMOUTH, July 30.
CONCORD, JULY 22.
On Tuesday last a Tempest arose in this town, accompanied with very heavy Thunder, and considerable Rain—about three miles north of the Meeting House it hailed—the Hailstones were some of them nearly as large as ounce balls—it levelled most of the Corn, Rye, Oats, &c. for a considerable width and distance, its course being from north west to south east—one half of the roof of a house, belonging to Lieutenant Phinebas Kimball, was taken off by the wind, carried a considerable distance, and dashed to pieces, the chimney was levelled with the chamber floor—there were two women in the house, who happily escaped with only being severely frightened.
The spirit which the little state of Denmark has shewn in a late instance by resenting an insult offered to their flag at St. Croix by a British privateer, which they took and carried into St. Thomas's is an example worthy of imitation upon this principle, that a time-forbearing conduct will make us liable to further insults, and to ill-treatment from both parties at war.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE of this District.
ENTERED FROM Brig Nancies, Hooker, Plymouth. CLEARED FOR Sloop Fame, Boadge, W. Indies. Schooner Dispatch, Trefethen, Ditto.
Public Auction.
FOR sale, at public vendue, five shares in Amoskeag Bridge, on Thursday, the 16th day of August next, at Greenleaf's Tavern, Portsmouth, at 3 o'clock, P. M. for delinquency of taxes.
By order of the Directors.
JAMES REID, Proprietors' Clerk. Goffstown, July 24, 1793.
ANECDO TE.
A GENTLEMAN of large fortune, purchased a fine garden, and had the following inscription placed over the door:—
“This Garden shall be given to the Man, who can prove that he is perfectly satisfied.”
The only method he could possibly take to prevent giving it away, though his inscription seemed to promise it. One day, as he was walking in it, a young stranger came up to him, accosted him, and asked for the master of the garden. “Sir,” said the gentleman, “I am the owner, what are your commands with me?” “I am come,” replied the stranger, “to take possession of this beautiful spot, for no man upon earth is more happy and contented than myself,” “No, no, no,” retorted the gentleman “if you were thoroughly satisfied, you would not seek for the possession of my garden.”
SONG.
HUMPHREY GUBBIN'S COURTSHIP.
A COURTING I went to my love, Who is sweeter than roses in May; And when I came to her, by Jove, The deil a word could I say.
I walk'd with her into the garden, There fully intending to woo her; But may I be ne'er worth a farthing, If of love I said any thing to her!
I clasp'd her hand close to my breast, While my heart was as light as a feather; Yet nothing I said, I protest But—Madam, 'tis very fine weather.
To an arbour I did her attend, She ask'd me to come and sit by her; I crept to the furthermost end, For I was afraid to come nigh her.
I ask'd her which way was the wind? For I thought in some talk we must enter. Why, Sir (she answer'd, and grinn'd,) Have you just sent your wits for a venture?
Then I follow'd her into the house; There I wou'd I my passion would try; But there I was still as a mouse: Oh! what a dull booby was I!
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State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors of Chatham, that at a legal meeting held at Madbury the 10th day of July last, a tax of 12s was assessed on each proprietor's right or share, to discharge sundry demands brought against said proprietors—for laying out roads and lotting out the last division in said township, and any other arrearages that may be due from the proprietors, and that a warrant has been issued to the subscriber to collect said tax, and unless the same be paid to me, at my dwelling-house in Barrington, on or before the 10th day of September next, their land will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
JOSHUA FOSS, jun. Collector. Barrington, July 13, 1793.
EXETER.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Exeter, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1791, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the 20th day of August next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Mr. Benjamin Lamson, innholder in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day.
Town tax. Parish tax
   s. d. l. s. d.     Levi Chapman, 2 7 0 4 3   William Durand, 0 10 0 0 11   Richard Jordan, 1 0 0 1 8   John Rundlett, 0 3 0 0 0   William Sibley's heirs, 0 8 0 0 5   Dudley Watson, 16 0 1 6 11   Capt. Jona. Tilton, 9 8 0 11 3   Major Dan. Tilton, 0 0 2 12 3   Nathaniel Stevens, 0 11 0 1 6  
SHACKFORD BENNETT, Constable. Exeter, July 22, 1793.

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Atkinson's Epitome of the Art of Navigation.
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Art of Speaking.
Anson's Voyage.
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Aristotle's works.
Adventures of Joseph Andrews.
American Jest Book; containing a curious variety of jests, anecdotes, bon mots, stories, &c.
Aesop's Fables, in English.
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Animals, 300, described.
Act of Congress for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant's service.
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British Grammar.
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Children's Friend, either in whole sets or separate volumes.
Comforts of Matrimony.
Chesterfield's Principles of Politeness, and of knowing the world.
Christian Economy; translated from the original Greek of an old manuscript found in the Island of Patmos, where St. John wrote his book of the Revelations.
Conquest of Canaan. By Dwight.
Catechism of Nature; for the use of children. By Dr. Martineau.
Cooke's original Poems.
Conductor Generalis; or the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under-Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Juries, and Overseers of the Poor. To which are added, several choice maxims in the law, &c. Compiled chiefly from Burn's Justice, &c. By James Parker, Esq.
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Christian world unmask'd.
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Cheats of London (Song-book.)
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Doddridge's rise and progress.
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Devil on Sticks.
Divine Breathings.
Devout Exercise of the Heart, in Meditation & Soliloquy, Prayer and Praise. By the late pious and ingenious Mrs. Rowe.
Durham's sixteen Sermons on the works of creation.
Death of Abel.
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Dissected puzzling-caps.
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Edwards on the Freedom of Will.
Edwards against Chauncy, respecting Salvation.
Eraismus.
Elements of Geometry.
FRIEND to Youth.
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Foresters, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull the Clothier.
Federal Harmony.
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Gentleman's Monitor.
Golden Treasury.
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Gardner's Kalendar.
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HENRY on Prayer.
Hieroglyphick Bible.
History of America.
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Hapless Orphan.
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History of the Bible.
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King Pantheon (being historical account of the Heathen Gods.)
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Langdon on the Revelation.
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London practice of Physic.
Life of Putnam.
Latin Accidence.
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Letter-Writer, new and complete.
Love's Art of surveying and measuring land made easy.
Life of Baron Trenck; containing his adventures, his cruel and excessive sufferings, during ten years imprisonment, at the fortress of Magdeburg, by command of the late King of Prussia. Also, anecdotes, political and historical.
List of Duties payable on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States.
Laws of New-Hampshire complete up to the present day.
MOORE's Travels.
Moore's Zeluco.
Moore's practical navigator.
Moore's view of society and manners in France, Switzerland and Germany; with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters.
Morse's universal Geography.
Morse's abridgment.
Man of feeling.
Mariner's Compass rectified.
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Mason's collection of English prose and verse, for the use of schools.
Mason on self knowledge.
Mirror.
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Montague's Poems.
Medical Pocket-Book.
Man worth forty crowns. By Voltaire.
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Milton's Paradise regained.
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Moral instructions of a father to his son, ready to undertake a long voyage.
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NO Cross no Crown.
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Newton on the Prophecies.
OVID's Art of Love.
Oconomy of the Covenants between God and man, comprehending a complete body of Divinity.
Odiorne's Poems.
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Smith's wealth of nations.
Salmon's Gazetteer.
Smollett's Travels.
Seneca's Morals. To which is added, a discourse under the title of an After-Thought. Adorned with cuts.
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