The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1803-06-07 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endear to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY NATHANIEL S. & W. PEIRCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Henry Ladd,
Has received by the Minerva, from London, and the Warrington, from Liverpool, a fresh supply of
Ship Chandlery,
CONSISTING OF SHEET Lead, from 3 to 6 lb. to a foot; deep sea, hand, & fifth Leads, from 1 1/2 to 28 lbs; brass and iron cabin door Locks; Stays; Buttons; Hooks and Hinges; Brads; Pump, clapper, clout, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, 20d, 30d, & 40d Nails; Spikes; half inch Rivets; Copper Nails for wood funnels; Harpoons; Grains; Tormentors; Ladles; Frying Pans; Grid-Irons; Tea Kettles; Coffee Mills; Tin and Japan'd Ware; Carpenter's, Caulker's & Cooper's Tools complete. Also,
Patent Shot; Balls; Powder; do. Flasks; Gun-Locks; do. Worms; do. do. to extract balls; Hunter's, Sportsman's, Pen, Pocket, and Fifth Knives; Paints; Brushes, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
HOSIERY STORE,
Sign of the Spinning-Wheel, Buck-street.
CAZNEAU BAYLEY,
ACQUAINTS the public that he has imported in the Galen from London, direct from the Manufacturer, a general assortment of Hosiery—viz.
Men's white & fancy Cotton Hose, Men's plated do. Men's white & brown thread Hose; Men's brown thread and white Cotton half Hose; Men's white silk Hose; Women's white and black silk Hose; Women's white cotton Hose from 3/4 to 1 1/8; Youth's cotton do.
Black, white & color'd Cotton Gloves and Mitts; black, white and color'd silk Gloves and Mitts, of the extra length; Men's black and white silk Gloves.
Cotton & Worsted Pantaloons.
A large assortment of WORSTED HOSIERY.
A pleasing variety of Ladies' fancy silk Handkerchiefs, at 8 and 10s.
A few pieces of embossed colored Mullin, newest fashion, with a variety of other articles in the ENGLISH GOODS line.
BARGAINS for ready money.
Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
The Committee of Police,
TAKE this method to inform the inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, that all nuisances which come under the inspection of said Committee, after the publication hereof, unless immediately removed, will be rigorously prosecuted according to law.—And all persons, driving trucks or carts through the streets of said streets of said town, are hereby informed, that unless they carefully attend to, and observe such methods as may best serve to keep their horses and oxen under command, will be prosecuted according to law.
By Order of the Committee of Police, R. CUTTS SHANNON, Chairman. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION,
On TUESDAY, the 14th June next, if not previously disposed of at Private Sale,
A LOT OF LAND,
ON Cross-Street, opposite Mr. M'Intire's new house, measuring on said street 60 feet, and extending back 80 feet, to a lane of 10 feet.—The said LOT will be convenient for a Dwelling-House or Store; and is a valuable stand, having the advantage of the street being made wider.—For further particulars apply to Alexander Ewen.
Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
John Mason,
INFORMS the Public that he is making a quantity of BRICKS, near the North Mills, which will be ready for delivery in the month of June next—any Gentleman may be accommodated with a particular size or quantity on liberal terms, by applying in season at the Brick Yard, or to JOSEPH ELA. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
S. Larkin,
Keeps constantly for sale, at his Shop in Broad-street,
MADEIRA, } WINES.
Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga, Best Coniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Old Rum, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate, Spices of all kinds, Sugars of various kinds, fresh Turkey Figs, Box Raisins, Shell'd Almonds, Prunes.
Gunpowder, } TEAS,
Young Hyson, } all of the Young Hyson, } first quality.
Together with a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
BOSTON GLASS of all sizes, cheap as at the Manufactory. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a License from the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will be Sold, at AUCTION, on TUESDAY the 28th day of JUNE next, at 2 o'clock, P.M. at the house of JOHN HAGGINS, innholder in Berwick—
A Valuable FARM,
lately owned by Capt. THOMAS WALLINGFORD, of Somersworth, deceased, containing one hundred acres of Land, with a convenient Dwelling-House, and Barn thereon, with a large quantity of Timber, and Fine Wood trees thereon, and is about four miles from Berwick landing.—The terms of payment, with good security, will be at long periods, if the purchaser desire it. Particulars will be further made known at the time and place of sale, or at any time previous by applying to the subscriber in Portsmouth, or to Gen. GOODWIN, of Berwick, or Capt. RICKER, of Somersworth.
ISAAC LYMAN. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
Z. Robinson & Co.
At the head of the PIER, Have now ready for Sale, a very large and complete assortment of
Crockery, Glass & China Ware,
In crates, assorted principally for Country Traders.
CRATES of Blue and White fancy Ware, assorted,
do. Blue & Green edg'd, assorted.
do. Enamell'd, under glaz'd, do.
do. Printed and Pencilled, do.
40 Crates Cream coloured, do.
Hhds. Enamell'd & Fluted Ware, do.
Boxes Glass Ware, assorted.
do. Tumblers.
do. Decanters.
do. Wine Glasses.
do. Mugs.
Dutch Liquor Cases.
China in boxes, assorted.
do. Tea Sets, in single boxes.
*** All the above Goods will be sold for cash or approved credit, as soon as can be purchased in Boston, and any assortment of the above Goods, if desired, will be repacked to suit the purchasers. Also,
Few hds. Molasses.
12 hds. Rum. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
ELISHA HILL, jr.
HAS FOR SALE,
33 Hhds. RUM.
60 bbls. cargo No. 1 & 2 BEEF
and PORK.
FLOUR per bbl.
CORN and BACON.
Bar & Cake SOAP per Box.
Mould and Dipt CANDLES
per ditto. May 24.
Warranted Good
HAVANNA SEGARS,
40,000, for sale by the box or retail, by
Nathaniel White,
Cheap-side, Congress-street.
HE has just received a supply of fresh Lisbon LEMONS and ORANGES; which added to good BRANDY; good RUM; loaf and brown SUGARS; TEAS of the best quality, and the best MOLASSES ever seen—he presumes will secure him the custom of those who want good things. Also, just received, 2400 weight of COTTON, by the bale.
(PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.)
SEVENTH CONGRESS
UNITED STATES,
AT THE SECOND SESSION,
Begun and held at the City of Washington,
in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday
the Sixth of December, one thousand
eight hundred and two.
AN ACT.
Directing a detachment from the Militia of the United States, and for erecting certain Arsenals.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised, whenever he shall judge a expedient, to require of the Executives of such of the States as he may deem expedient, and from their local situation shall be most convenient, to take effectual measures to organize, arm and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning a detachment of militia not exceeding eighty thousand, officers included.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President may, if he judges it expedient, authorise the executives of the several States, to accept as part of the detachment aforesaid, any corps of volunteers; who shall engage to continue in service for such time, not exceeding twelve months, and perform such services as shall be prescribed by law.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the detachments of militia and volunteer corps as aforesaid, shall be officered out of the present militia officers, or others, at the option and discretion of the Constitutional authority in each State respectively; the President of the U. States apportioning the general officers among the respective States as he may deem proper.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That one million five hundred thousand dollars be appropriated for paying and subsisting such part of the troops aforesaid, whose actual service may be wanted, for the purchase of ordnance and other military stores, and for defraying such other expenses as, during the recess of Congress, the President may deem necessary for the security of the territory of the United States; to be applied under the direction of the President out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That twenty-five thousand dollars be appropriated for erecting at such place or places on the western waters, as the President may judge most proper, one or more arsenals; and that the President cause the same to be furnished with such arms, ammunition and military stores as he may deem necessary.
NATH'L MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate pro-tempore.
March 3, 1803.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT,
Making further provision for the expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum of two millions of dollars, in addition to the provision heretofore made, be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of defraying any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations, to be paid out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, who shall cause an account of the expenditure thereof to be laid before Congress, as soon as may be.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States may, if he shall deem it necessary, and he hereby is authorised to
borrow the whole, or any part of the said sum, at an interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, reimbursable before the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven: And it shall be lawful for the bank of the United States to lend the whole, or any part of the same.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriation heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be and hereby is pledged and appropriated for the payment of the interest, and reimbursement of the principal of all such monies as may be borrowed in pursuance of this act, according to the terms and conditions on which the loan or loans may be effected.
NATH'L MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
A. BURR, Vice-President of the
United States. & President of the Senate.
Feb. 26, 1803.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the relief of Joshua Harvey and others.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That Joshua Harvey, Augustine Baughman, Isaiah Mankin, Rich'd Caron, and Frederick Kast, shall not, nor shall either of them be liable to imprisonment for any debt or debts contracted by them to the United States, prior to the committing of the several acts of bankruptcy, upon which they were respectively declared bankrupts: Provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed in any manner to impair the right of the United States, to satisfaction of any debt due from either of the above named persons, out of any property which they may hereafter respectively acquire, or out of the effects of the said bankrupts, which are now in, or may hereafter come to the hands of the respective assignees, nor to affect any security which may have been given by the said bankrupts: And provided also, that in case it shall at any time appear, that either of the said bankrupts has been guilty of any concealment of property, or of any manner of fraud, in violation of the provisions of the act intitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," such person against whom such fraud or concealment shall be so proved, shall forfeit and lose the whole benefit of this act.
NATH'L MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate pro-tempore.
Approved, March 3, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT.
Authorizing the transfer of the duties of Supervisor to any other officer.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised to attach the duties of the office of Supervisor in any district to any other officer of the government of the United States, within such district, who shall give bond for the performance of the duties imposed on him by this act, in the same manner and under the same penalties, as were heretofore provided in the case of supervisors.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the discharge of the duties of supervisor, which may be thus attached to another officer, by virtue of this act, there shall be allowed to the officer exercising the same, the commissions to which the Supervisor is now entitled, by law, together with such sum for clerk hire, not exceeding the allowance fixed by law for the supervisor, and such salary not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, per annum, as the President of the United States shall deem a sufficient compensation.
NATH'L MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate pro-tempore.
Approved, March 3, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
For the N. H. GAZETTE.
POLITICAL & RELIGIOUS
COMBINATION against the Freedom and happiness of Mankind.
A continuation of Extracts from an Epistolary Correspondence [in manuscript] on the Republican System of Government.
HONORIUS TO ASPASIO.
IT is a fact uncontroversial, and now well understood, that the pretended Federalists, the men of steady habits, the self-styled friends of order and good Government, the leaders of a faction that grew out of the American Revolution, have, in conjunction with the falsely called great of other nations, been assiduously effacing to establish both Civil and Religious tyranny, on the ruins of all that is truly great and excellent,—the wise and philanthropic Constitution of our Government; flattering themselves with the fallacious hope, that Kings and Priestly tyranny would soon be enthroned in this country, with a magnificence and splendor superior to any by which they have been distinguished in other countries, and former ages. The character of those aspiring men has ever been the same, from the haughty tyrant of ancient Babylon to the PRESENT ERA: "precisely the same combination of error," selfishness, "deceit, hostility to the true interests of man, persecution and cruelty." The Ex-President, apostatizing from his former professed principles, appeared deeply to have imbibed the same spirit of pride, ambition and contempt of the People, by which they have always been influenced. His cruel desertion of the cause of his country, and his artifices to inspire in his Citizens contempts for Republicanism, must be ever had in recollective remembrance; [and I believe it to be the opinion of Republicans throughout the States] that the all-important interests of the People demand, that his conduct, while Chief Magistrate, and some time before that ill-fated period, be enquired into; from whence a lesson of instruction may be administered to Americans, and to the world—That the motives of the proceedings of the late Administration, which have been productive of so much confusion and mischief, be fully laid open to the Public view. None, but such as are interested in the prevalence of imposition, can be opposed to this enquiry; that if there may yet be hidden things of darkness, they may be brought to light. It appears sufficiently evident, not only that the plan was laid, and operating to overthrow Republican Government; but that it so far succeeded in effecting a revolution in favour of the principles opposed to it, as to require a NEW ONE to wrest our Country from the merciless hands of oppression and violence. Let truth be clearly manifested with regard to the late systems; that the blame and the guilt may be forever fixed where they belong; that the deceivers may be distinguished from the deceived, and the mids of Citizens be conciliated on the truest grounds. The Public odium should attach to those who have justly merited it by their wild and extravagant systems, [if systems they may with any propriety be called, which were framed and conducted with so little judgment or consistency.] The period of time, on which those self-applauding politicians began their work, and the Country on which their plans were to be executed, threw their wildness and absurdity; as though they had only to deal with an ignorant, spiritless People, easily to be practiced on by knavery dressed in splendor, and concealed by weak artifice. The effects of their ambition and oppressive measures have indeed been severely felt: We have been chastised by Divine Providence; we have been instructed; and the past reign of madness and terror will serve to enhance to us the value of the blessings we now enjoy, and render us more attentive and watchful. Thanks to HEAVEN, and to the men, who under Heaven's direction, have availed, by their wisdom and prudence, zeal and perseverance, to retrieve the nearly lost honor of our Country, and restore to Republicanism the respectability which becomes it. It has been ever the unhappiness of our world, that the generality of men of genius, wealth and influence, have joined in a confederacy against the weak, the poor and ignorant; and this under pretence of zeal for virtue, religion and good government. Some however have been found, in the nations, better disposed. But a more illustrious number of wise, patriotic and benevolent Men never existed, in any age or country than do now in this; men who, abhorring a haughty insulting spirit, advocate and support the cause of the People, of Liberty, Truth & Virtue. The Ex-President professed indeed a high regard for virtue, religion and the happiness of society. But what are mere professions? and what have they effected?—His have turned out to be a high regard for the old arbitrary establishments, which have to long intoxicated, subdued and enslaved mankind—for advancing over the People a species of men inflated by pride and ambition, and swelled with self-importance; men of genius without true genius, meanly great, as principally regarding the aggrandizement of their own families. He pleased himself with the prospect of a millennium suited to his own taste; a religious reign, in which himself and his family were to make the principle figures. But as a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand, it happened to Mr. Adams' grandeur—a misunderstanding between him and his imagined chief adherents, was happily the means of unfolding the dark designs of Monarchists and Aristocrats, those friends and lovers of order. The

councils of the Aristocrats were turned into foolscaps . The well-being of the millions of America was too precious, in the Divine estimation, to be left to the mercy of the confederates in wickedness. Could Mr. Adams, in his heart believe, that the principles on which he acted were consonant with virtue, honor or religion; or, that the English mixed government, that medley of absurdity, was preferable to American Republicanism? Can any thing better be said for him, than that he was ensnared by worldly grandeur, blinded by ambition, and swayed by the vain hopes and cowardly fears that attend it? These led him to those measures which blasted his fame, and degraded him from the respectability he formerly possessed. Such is the end of apostates from the generous principles of Liberty—such be ever the fate of the plotters against the freedom and happiness of man!
The reign of political phrensy is past, and reason, virtue and philanthropy have the ascendancy in the councils of our nation. Happy exchange! The sublime and divinely inspired genius of JEFFERSON presides, and an illustrious assembly of Patriots and Legislators, to whom the People have committed their public concerns. The great, of course forming, take the lead in society, while falsely assumed grandeur shrinks into contemptible insignificance. The cry of War and false Religion dies away, and the gentle alluring voice of Peace and Love harmonizes every breath. The systems, fabricated by pride, ambition and avarice, give place to those which virtue and philanthropy alone inspire. Genuine Heaven-born Religion dispels the mists of error and delusion; freeing the mind from spiritual bondage. The iniquitous combination of Church and State is every where dissolving; the total extirpation of priestly tyranny is rapidly hastening on. The wise and virtuous examples of Americans, founded on experience of past ages, and Heavenly tuition, extend their salutary influences through every clime.
What a wide difference, As PAS 10, subsists between the characters, the sentiments and conduct of the present and the late leading men of our Country! What new and delightful scenes of national happiness open to our view! The power of false Federalism to deceive is gone forever. Those who were led by the deceivers are daily forsaking their standard: Convinced of the wildom, patriotism and honour of our PRESIDENT and his FRIENDS, they turn to them, and say— We will go with you; for we have seen that God is with you. And truly As PAS 10, their deeds are gloriously manifest that they are wrought in God. 'Tis the supreme intelligence, the source of wildom and goodnes, which influences the hearts of men, which inspires true genius, and a thirst for that glory which consists in DOING GOOD, in integrity and uprightness of heart, and the ceaseless exertion of every mental power in those works and labours of love, through which the sum of human felicity is daily increased.—Long may the illustrious worthies of our nation continue its ornament and delight! It is the fervent wish and prayer of millions of happy Americans; as it is likewise of your HONORUS.
From the Republican Gazetteer.
WHEN the hissing snakes of despotism ooze forth their poison, we ought to do our utmost to counteract its baneful effects—not by unfair means, but by those of the most honorable. Treachery and deceit knows its federal votaries. The low cunning of that party must be obvious to those who devote but little of their time to the affairs of State.—Having made themselves appear ridiculous under the name federalist , they are assuming that of " Republican ." " Federal Republican ," &c. But Americans, will you suffer yourselves to be thus gulled?—No! impossible! Tories, Aristocrats and Royalists , must be known, let them cover themselves with whatsoever gab they may.
Had we not thousands of Americans of the firmness of the ROMAN CATO, and thousands of the spirit of BRUTUS, ere this the ironic grasp of slavery—that curse of man, would have been felt with all its horrors. Mr. Adams, was paving the way, but happily for America he was arrested in his mad career, and suffered to depart in peace to his fitnest place—his farm in Quincy.
To President JEFFERSON the American Republicans are much indebted. An early advocate for the liberties of America; and still, a firm advocate for first principles, it is expected that he will receive every insult that the vile enemies to America are able to inflict. But his character is too well established to receive any injury from such unprincipled men. In him liberty has a powerful champion.—Firm as a rock, he splits the boisterous waves of aristocratic federalism , and confounds the federalists with his moderation. Long may Columbia have reason to boast of their JEFFERSON, and long may they be blessed with his administration.
Is it possible that there can be many that want to change our present happy state, for one similar to that we experienced in the " reign of terror "? If there be, let them know and gibe at their delusions. If they know not the value of liberty, let them take a trip to the old world, where if they have not been slaves, they will meet with the miseries of millions of human beings that are in slavery. There those degenerate sons of America may have an opportunity, (if they were to conduct themselves as they do in America) of snuffing the essence of liberty, through the grates of a prison—or take its sweets from the lash of despotic masters.
that had the boldness to impose a standing army on the free citizens of Columbia, and a party whose huge mausoleum plans, would in a few years have ruined America.
A REPUBLICAN. From the Kentucky Gazette.
Mr. BRADFORD, I send you enclosed a copy of a letter just wrote to William Coleman, Esq. editor of the New-York Herald, but as it is not probable that he will publish it, I with your paper to convey it to the Eastern States—If it should fail of inducing certain editors to adhere to the truth in their publications respecting us, it may perhaps necessitate them to pay some respect to probability in their LIES. WILLIAM LITTLE. Mount-Sterling, April 20, 1803.
To WILLIAM COLEMAN, Esq. SIR.
Your interesting intelligence of the disaffection of Kentucky to the General Government, and the arming of its citizens, is one of the most outrageous falsehoods ever uttered by man. This intelligence, the manner in which you obtained it, your circumstantial evidences of its truth, and Duane's comments on it, have all reached Kentucky.
I cannot say that much indignation has been excited, the extravagance of the falsehood provokes mirth rather than resentment. But as I have no reason to believe you to have been the author of it, or that you would suppose correct information is offered, I shall give you some account of the political sentiments of the citizens of Kentucky in general, and particularly as they manifested themselves on closing the port of New-Orleans.
In regard to Federal politics there is an unanimity in Kentucky beyond what I ever knew in any other state. There is no such thing as a federal party avowing itself here; Federalism (in the popular sense of the word) is of all political sins deemed the most mortal, & the charge of it once proved on the most popular man in the state, would as effectually terminate his political respectability, as a conviction of sheep-stealing would ruin his moral character.
There are, however individuals (and some of them respectable for their talents and virtues) who are well known to be federalists, who are known to have approved the system adopted by Adams, and to disapprove the administration of Jefferson, but they form no parties, they excite no commotions, and (a solitary instance excepted) they attempt no intrigues. To affect any thing by themselves would be impracticable—to make any considerable number of proselytes would exceed all human power; and they know that the reward for attempting either would be general contempt and indignation: consequently they are passive and silent.
But although federalism totally disqualifies for office, it is not considered as a badge of moral turpitude. On the contrary a man professing it is supposed to be capable of as many private virtues as a republican, and is universally credited and respected for as many as he possesses. Such a man may live in perfect harmony and peace in the same neighborhood, and even under the same roof with republicans, and enjoy their confidence and affection. The reason is obvious—the republicans here are too strong to be attacked, the federalists too weak to be dreaded. Hence there are none of those political feuds necessarily degenerating into private animosities in which the citizens of the Eastern states are perpetually embroiled.
But do all the citizens of Kentucky think alike on all political subjects? No, there is an endless variety of sentiment, but as all the different sects of Christians, however hostile to each other, are unanimous in their confidence in the Providence of God, and their deprecation of the wiles of the Devil, so all the political sects in Kentucky, unanimously confide in the present and deprecate the late administration.
Mr. Duane talks of federal orators misleading the people I believe me Sir, no such beings exist, no man is weak enough to undertake such a task—a man might as reasonably expect to gain proselytes by haranguing a congregation of Christians against the moral government of God, and extolling the moral virtues of the Devil, as a federal orator might hope to persuade the People of Kentucky into a distrust of Jefferson's or a respect for Adams' politics. But this inflexibility of sentiment is not the result of a thoughtless, idolatrous attachment to the person of the one, or of an inhuman antipathy against that of the other. In the administration of Adams, they thought they saw soppery, pusillanimity, hypocrisy, treachery, avarice and ambition eagerly blundering on to despotism. From a conviction of this, and not from an ungovernable spirit of anarchy, proceeded their reprobation of his system. In the administration of Jefferson, they think they see simplicity, magnanimity, talents, integrity, sincerity, candor and modesty—these are qualities which invite confidence, and they have as much confidence in the present administration as ever was reposed by man in man. Whether this confidence is misplaced or not, you and Tom Callender and their self-depued mefjenger , are welcome to judge.
government, they will do more than you say they have done—They have been in the habit of fighting their own battles when that government was unable to protect them: in co-operation with the measures they are willing now to exert their utmost power—But if that government should hereafter leave them to fall a prey to any foreign power, they will not fall " single or unrevenged ." But no preparations have yet been made to meet an event so far beyond the limits of probability.
Sir, I have given you an undigested statement of the political sentiments of the citizens of Kentucky. It is altogether immaterial to you and to the world, whether I think them right or wrong, whether I approve of the past or present administration, as I am not divulging opinions but communicating facts. And you may rest assured that an entire revolution of sentiment must take place, before any representation of facts incompatible with the above statement, can be true. If then you should hereafter hear of wars and rumors of wars in Kentucky, reported by a messenger whose name you know not, or are ashamed to tell, " BE-LIEVE IT NOT ." If in future you should desire a confirmation of any report which you may hear respecting Kentucky, instead of applying to an Hon. Yankee, ask some of our own members of Congress, or some other gentleman of information and veracity from this court. This will be advantageous both to your readers and yourself; they I presume read to be informed, not to be deluded; and you I hope take no pleasure in propagating other people's lies—It is a degrading business which hurts the reputation even when it no longer wounds the conscience.
As no riots existed among Mr. Brown's constituents, his presence was not required as you conjecture to keep good order here. The cause of his late arrival and premature return is well known, and is unconnected with any political manoeuvre whatever.
As to Mr. Davis's turning federalist, it seems to be a matter known only to yourself—We know nothing of it here, nor do I believe Mr. Davis himself ever suspected it. Wishing that you may long continue the exclusive proprietor of this piece of information, I remain your Humble servant. WILLIAM LITTLE. Mount-Sterling, Kentucky.
Massachusetts Legislature. TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1803.
AT 12 o'clock, agreeable to appointment, His Excellency the Governor, attended in the Representatives Room, where the members of both branches of the Legislature had attended, and delivered the following
SPEECH:—
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, WE are now entering upon the duties, which have been assigned to us respectively by our fellow citizens. Permit me, on this occasion, to return them my sincere thanks for the repeated proofs of their esteem and confidence; and to assure you, gentlemen, that I shall cheerfully concur with you in every prudent and salutary measure, for the preservation of the rights, the advancement of their interest; and the improvement of their minds in wisdom and virtue.
To you gentlemen, the Legislative Authority of the Commonwealth, is committed. In discharging the important trust, your deliberate resolutions will be employed, to establish such laws for the welfare of the State, as you may think necessary to support and defend its government; to protect property, to cause personal liberty to be respected; to improve our system of Independence, and provide for the impartial interpretation and faithful execution of the laws.
An equal administration of justice is indispensably requisite, to preserve the peace of the state, and the rights of the Citizens. Impressed with the importance of this object, the framers of the Constitution were particularly solicitous, to ensure the independence of the justices of the Supreme Judicial Court; so that in their legal decision, they might be in no danger of partiality, from motives of private interest. It is therefore provided by that instrument; not only that they shall hold their offices during good behaviour; but that permanent and honorable salaries shall be established by law for their support.—A law was, indeed, passed for this purpose; but the compensation being found inadequate, the Legislature for a series of years have made an annual grant to the judges to make good the deficiency. If their stated salaries shall still appear to be insufficient for their honorable support, will it not be more conformable to the constitution to increase the allowance by an act—without a determinate limitation? than by resolves which operate but for a single year, and which render the highest Judicial Court dependent annually for a part of their subsistence, upon the good will of each branch of the Legislature.
Since the last Session of the General Court, I have received a letter from the President of the United States, which will be laid before you by the Secretary, and which enclosed a copy of the report of a Committee of the House of Representatives of the National Government; in which the President is requested, to write, to the Executive of each State, enquiring the importance and indispensable necessity of vigorous exertion on the part of the State Government, to carry into
effect the Militia System, adopted by the National Legislature, agreeably to the power, reserved to the States respectively, by the constitution of the United States. Perhaps the Militia of this Commonwealth was never in a more respectable condition than at present. But if any measure can be taken to carry the system into more complete effect, I have no doubt of your disposition to adopt them. Indeed it will always be necessary for us to cultivate the Military Art; not to enable us to commit outrages with impunity; but to defend ourselves against the attempts of unprincipled and ambitious men, who consider all means as lawful that promote their ends, and who make their glory consist in spreading misery through the world.
In pursuance of the Resolve of the 23d of last June, for selling the Powder Magazine in Boston and erecting two others out of the town, a piece of land in Roxbury, being the principal part of the Island called Pine Island, has been purchased for the use of the Commonwealth, and a Magazine erected thereon.
It is proposed to erect the other with the materials of which the Magazine in Boston was constructed, as soon as a suitable plot of ground can be obtained for the purpose—This course is thought to be most advantageous to the State, and will be pursued, if it is not disagreeable to the Legislature.
The Treasurer will prepare for your inspection, a statement containing a general view of the debts of the Commonwealth, and the sources of supply to the Treasury. I hope upon comparing the funds, and revenues of the state, with the necessary expenses; you will find that provision may be made for the payment of part of the remaining debt in the course of the present year, without exposing the Treasury to embarrassment.
Other circumstances of which it may be proper that you should be informed, or to which your attention should be invited, will probably be the subject of particular messages.
The constitution of the State forms a Common Interest among the people, and is designed to unite them in those friendly sentiments, that make society tranquil and happy. It secures to every man in the Commonwealth an equal claim to social advantages; every man therefore however limited his sphere of Action, should contribute all in his power to the public good. The members of the Government will on their part think themselves obliged to encourage by the example, a love of order, and respect for the laws; to endeavor to remove the ground of discord and misunderstanding among their fellow-citizens, and cement friendship between them; and to exhibit such patterns of Purity in Manners, and rectitude of conduct, as shall tend to promote the practice of religious, moral and social duties among all classes of the People.
CALEB STRONG.
LATE FOREIGN ARTICLES, By the Iris, arrived at New-York.
PARIS, APRIL 4. GREAT numbers of troops continue to pass through Switzerland, for Italy; where the First Consul intends to collect a considerable army. Several General Officers have received orders to repair thither.
HAGUE, APRIL 16. The Belgic papers have announced, that in case of war, the Batavian government would fit out 12 ships of the line, 6 frigates and some smaller vessels. This measure would be without effect, seeing, that if a rupture should take place, our ports would be blockaded by a fleet much superior to ours. Besides, the arming of 12 ships of the line, in the critical state of our finances, would be extremely difficult.
LONDON, APRIL 10. The last received Paris Monitor contains a very lengthy account of the presentation of General Brune, Ambassador of the French Republic, to the Grand Seigneur, on the 4th March. The ceremonies were in the utmost degree splendid and solemn. At the audience of the Grand Seigneur, General Brune began his address as follows:— "Most High, most excellent, most powerful, and most magnanimous and invincible Emperor of the Mussulmans, Sultan Selim, in whom shine forth honor and virtue: the most great, most powerful and most magnanimous First Consul of the French Republic, Bonaparte, sends me to your Sublime Porte in the quality of Ambassador; and charges me to tell to you how much the most magnanimous First Consul takes an interest in the glory and prosperity of your reign." And concludes, by praying, "that for the happiness of your people the Almighty may prolong your days, free from pain and trouble, and that he may spread the renown of your glory and your wisdom throughout the universe."
The reply of the Grand Vizier was affectionate and conciliatory; and the Ambassador was presented with a horse richly caparisoned.
APRIL 16. If reliance can be placed upon private intelligence from Paris, the differences between the United States and Spain, on the subject of New-Orleans, are on the point of being adjusted. It is stated that Bonaparte has lately explained to Mr. Livingston the American Minister at Paris, that the interruption of the navigation of the Miss-
ippi had been the result of mistake, and that measures should be adopted with the Cabinet of Madrid to remove all subjects of complaint upon that head.
APRIL 8.
Our last Paris papers say, the First Consul is to have an interview shortly with the King of Prussia, at Dusseldorf.
Although the French Government pretend to be favorable to peace, yet uncommon exertions are making, at all the seaports of the Republic, for provisioning the Maritime Prefectures of Brest, Havre, Dunkirk, L'Orient, Rochefort, and Toulon.
The pay of the Naval and Military Officers, in France, is placed at the War Establishment.
APRIL 10.
The German letters of yesterday reiterate the reports communicated by the Dutch mail of Friday, that should a war take place, Russia had engaged to occupy with her troops the banks of the Elbe, as far as Cuxhaven; and the whole Electorate of Hanover. These reports were so far credited at Hamburg, as to induce a fall in the course of Exchange upon London. Duroc, during his stay at Berlin, had several interviews with the King, at all of which Count Haugwitz was present. One of these conferences lasted four hours, when, it is said, the plan suggested by the First Consul for the occupation of Hanover, was agreed to.
APRIL 12.
The overland express which arrived from India, brought intelligence of great importance. The letters from Bombay come down to the 4th December. It appears that the Persians, after the defeat of his troops by Holkar, intended to take refuge at Bombay, and that the government of that place intended to support him. A Mahatta army was to take the field immediately after the Monsoon, under the command of Gen. Campbell and Col. Oakes. We suspect that this will be one of the most difficult wars in which for a long time the company have been engaged.
Fourteen thousand French troops have already entered Holland.
APRIL 23.
A most extraordinary fall in the funds indeed took place yesterday at an unusual time. After three o'clock, when most gentlemen had left the market, one Broker came, and sold with such vehemence, and to such an extent, that nothing could stand against him. The 3 per cents, which at 3 o'clock were at 66 1-4 for money, and inclined to rise were instantly struck down to 66 1-8. The sales were said to be made for a very eminent and old established French mercantile house.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
WASHINGTON, MAY 25.
ELECTIONS.
Attempts are making, in the face of all fact and truth, to impress the nation with the idea that the late elections exhibit an increase of federalism; whereas they really prove its great declension. Facts will place the truth of this assertion beyond question.
The elections for representatives in Congress, it will be allowed, are those which, in general, form the best criterion of public sentiment. Let us then compare the relative strength of republicans and federalists elected for the last and the ensuing Congress.
In the last Congress RHODE ISLAND had one republican, and one federal member; in the ensuing, she has two republican members.
Massachusetts had in the last Congress six republican, and eight federal members; in the ensuing Congress she will have seven republican, and ten federal members.
New-Hampshire had in the last Congress four federal members; in the ensuing Congress she will have five federal members.
Connecticut had in the last Congress seven federal members; in the ensuing Congress she will have seven federal members.
New-York had in the last Congress seven republican, and three federal members; in the ensuing Congress she will have twelve republican, and five federal members.
Pennsylvania had in the last Congress ten republican, and three federal members; in the ensuing Congress she will have eighteen republican members.
Vermont had in the last Congress one republican, and one federal member; in the ensuing Congress she will have three republican, and one federal member.
Delaware had in the last Congress one federal member; she will have in the ensuing Congress one republican member.
Virginia had in the last Congress eighteen republican, and one federal member; she will have in the next Congress eighteen republican, and four federal members.
South Carolina had in the last Congress three republican, and three federal members; she will have in the ensuing Congress six republican and two federal members.
Georgia had in the last Congress two republican members; she will have in the ensuing Congress four republican members.
These are all the states in which elections have been held. Let these results be exhibited in a table, and the whole will stand thus:
   Last Congress. Next Cong.   rep. fed. rep. fed.     Rhode Island, 1 1 2 0   Massachusetts, 6 8 7 10   New-Hampshire, 0 4 0 5   Connecticut, 0 7 0 7   New-York, 7 3 12 5   Pennsylvania, 10 3 18 0   Vermont, 1 1 3 1   Delaware, 0 1 1 0   Virginia, 18 1 18 4   South-Carolina, 3 3 6 2   Georgia, 2 0 4 0   48 32 71 34  
Such is the aggregate result of the elections in these states. It will be recollected that the number of representatives under the New Census is increased from 105 to 140. For 48, which the republicans had in the last Congress, they have now 71.
While for 32, which the federalists had in the last Congress, they have now 34.
It follows that while the federalists have gained 2 members, the republicans have gained 24.
The relative gain therefore of republican over federalism stands as 23 to 2. To have preserved their relative strength

in the next Congress, the republicans should have from the above states 63, and the federalists 48 members.
Instead of which the republicans have 71, and the federalists 34 members.
The former, therefore, have gained at the rate of thirteen per cent; and the latter lost at the rate of twenty per cent.
After this plain statement of facts, federalism may vaunt its triumphs as it pleases. The more it boasts the more will it be disgraced; as an enquiry will be thereby excited and the truth be known, which while it shews their miserable misrepresentations, will also demonstrate the depression of their forces. It is true that in Virginia a few federal members have been elected. But by what means have they succeeded? Not by a fair and full expression of the public will, but by the superior industry of the federal candidate and his friends, and by the false security of the republicans. By the republicans of that state it was not deemed of great importance that all their representatives should be republican. It was already ascertained that a great majority in Congress was already secured. This produced a certain degree of indifference, of which federalism availed itself. Every man of common sense knows that this will often be, as it often has been the case with the majority. Confiding too securely in their strength they will sustain occasional defeat from the superior strategy and activity of their opponents. But put this consideration aside, grant the federalists full credit for the acquisition of unfair as well as fair means, what is their situation? More depressed than it ever was before. They have less strength in our councils, and less confidence with the people, than at any antecedent period of their existence.
MAY 27. MR. CONSUL EATON. Since my arrival in this city I have been published an anonymous extracts from two letters, said to be from officers of the United States frigates the John Adams and the New-York , which convey assertions deeply injurious to my reputation, calculated to excite public mistrust, and to exhibit me to the world in a character which I am conscious of not having intentionally merited. But those assertions are erroneous in matter of fact, and still more so in construction; charging me with responsibility for injustice and outrage which ought to fix on an unrighteous Barbary tyrant, and under which I myself have been a principal sufferer. I request the public will suspend opinion until a candid investigation may be had on the subject, and a fair exposition of facts may enable them to correct first impressions. In the mean time, let it not be deemed arrogant, when I assert that if the honor and the interest of the United States have not been suitably supported on the Barbary coast, the event must be traced to causes beyond the influence of my agency there; that instead of aiming to defraud my country, I have embarked every thing dear to me in her service; and that, if measures which I have embraced, in which I have preferred, and which have received the approbation of every intelligent American citizen acquainted therewith, had been effectually supported by the force employed for that purpose; the United States would most probably, ere this period, have obtained an honorable peace with TRIPOLI, and left favourable impressions of our energy on the other regencies. To the justice of this observation every commander in the navy, who has served on that coast, will bear testimony. It is hoped, and believed, the object aimed at by those measures is not yet lost.
WILLIAM EATON. Washington, May 24, 1803.
NEW-YORK, MAY 17. To the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser , New-York, 16th Mo 1803.
SIR, I am requested by our minister in France to communicate publicly, that he had on the 11th March received the most flattering letter in answer to one addressed by him to the First Consul, on the subject of our debts, &c. in which the most full and complete assurances are given that every letter of the convention shall be punctually complied with. That their finances are in the best situation, and capable of meeting all engagements, and that even were it otherwise, and though it should subject them to partial inconveniences, he would strictly comply with the demands of justice, and calls upon the minister to make out the account of American claims, for which he promises a full and ready payment. The minister adds, that he gives this early intelligence, because it will probably come through other channels, as he intended to call the Americans at Paris together, the next day, and communicate it to them, in which case he feared that interested persons might speculate on the wants of those who have already suffered too much by the delay. He concludes by saying, that without being absolutely certain, he thought he might confide in the promise so solemnly made, and that he would press eagerly for their execution.
EDWARD P. LIVINGSTON. MAY 27. Yesterday the foundation stone of the New-City Hall , near the Park, was laid with civil and military honors. The length of the New-Hall will be 216 feet, and the average depth about 100; to be built of cut stone; the basement rusticated: the first story to be of the Ionic order, with columns and pilasters; and the upper story of the Corinthian order. The ends and rear to be ornamented in an elegant manner.
A letter from Havre, dated April 9, 1803, says, "Colonel MUNROE is arrived here, and has been received by the civil and military authorities in the most distinguished manner. He sets out for Paris tomorrow morning." Another letter from the same place, of the 10th, says, "The preparations for war are still making; and as the two governments preserve the most profound secrecy on the pending negotiations, it is impossible to say what will be the result."
A dozen new ships are on the stocks at Honfleur: fifteen at Havre. In Havre there is now a prodigious concourse of English, Dutch, Danish, Russian, and Spanish seamen and merchants. The ordinary population of Havre is not much above 21,000 souls. It is augmented by the present concourse of strangers to 35,000.
BOSTON, JUNE 4. EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. BY THE LATE, arrived at New-York, we have received our files of London papers late into April. On the differences between England and France, they alternately blow hot and cold; and the silence of the Ministry on the subject of the negotiation, gives an ample field for wild conjecture to range in.—As late as the 2d. April, the Ministry had not asked for any additional succors; but they had not greatly relaxed their notes of preparation.
It was still contended that MALTA was the ostensible object of the negotiation. We have before stated, that its evacuation had been demanded by France. By the treaty of Amiens, the British were to surrender it to the Grand Master of the Order of Malta , whenever Russia, Prussia, and Austria, pledged their guarantee that its Independence both of England and France, should be preserved. Russia has not given that pledge; and the British have, in consequence, refused to give it up.—The account from Lisbon, stating the accession of Russia, to the guarantee is not to be relied on.—In fact, accounts from the theatre of controversy are later, and they make no mention of the event. Malta is the only post Great-Britain holds in the Mediterranean; and should it fall under the dominion of Bonaparte , the may bid adieu to her Levant trade.
It is pretty certain, the expedition lately fitting in Holland, for our neighborhood has been suspended. Whether this has been done from fear of the British squadrons; or has been a consequence of the negotiation, time must unfold.—If the latter, its aspect is pacific; as the probable result of an agreement of Great-Britain, to surrender Malta.
Every appearance indicates, that neither the rulers of France nor England, are very eager for war.—"One appears afraid, and the other does not." The French finances are not in a situation to bear heavy draughts; and the British Ministry have a conviction of their incapacity to conduct a war. Their enemies use great plainness of speech, in pronouncing that incapacity; one of them says, "they are political idiots, whose weakness as Ministers, ought to entail on them all the shameful consequences of a commission of larceny ;" and to all this, and worse, Mr. Addington answers in Parliament, "as to myself individually, I regret and declare, I speak it unaffectionately, that my share of abilities is disproportioned to the great crisis in which the country stands, and is far unequal to my zeal and wishes for its prosperity and honor." This is candid, but if true, why not resign?—And Lord Pelham, only repels the charge of incapacity by saying—that, "should it be thought necessary to call superior talents into administration, he was ready to retire to the situation from which he was called."
The following is an Extract from the London Morning Post and Gazetteer , and shews clearly in what estimation Mr. Erving is held in London. It also proves that there is not the least apprehension entertained of any change of conduct towards Great-Britain, in consequence of Mr. King's return to this country:—
"Considerable anxiety is expressed in the American papers at the prospect of the re-signation and return of Mr. King, the Ambassador of the United States at this Court. Much as we value the great talents and conciliatory measures of that gentleman, we cannot admit that a change of representation should be likely to produce any change of conduct towards Great-Britain."
"The JEFFERSON Administration is as peculiar for its plan of preferring a friendly intercourse with all nations, as either of the former; and should a person be appointed from among his friends, the same line of conduct will be pursued.—Mr. Erving, the new American Consul here, is the friend of Mr. Jefferson, and was appointed to that office by him. We believe no man could have acquired more popularity, and have given more general satisfaction to the commercial interests in this city, by his talents and great attention to the duties of his office, than Mr. Erving has done."
PORTLAND, MAY 30. DARING ROBBERY.
On Monday or Tuesday evening last some daring villain entered the house of Nathl. F. Folsick, Esq. and took therefrom a portable desk, containing about ten thousand dollars, and a number of valuable papers. The desk has since been found under the stable of Mr. F. The papers all remained, but the money was taken out.—A liberal reward has been offered for detecting the thief. And it is hoped the utmost vigilance will be used, as this is the second instance of the like theft, which has been recently committed in this place.
The United States frigate Constitution , now lying in the harbor of Boston, is ordered to be fitted for sea immediately. She will be commanded by Capt. PREBLE.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
A young man named Joseph Gundy, who had been employed by Mr. Storer, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as a distiller, unfortunately lost his life by the explosion of a still in the act of boiling. Mr. Gundy had filled the still with whisky, in order to produce a more refined spirit: And having put a strong fire under the still, laid himself down before the hearth to wait the first discharge of the liquor. In this situation it is supposed he fell asleep: and by the ebullition of the liquor in the still, which soon took place, it is probable that a part of the hope, which distillers make use of on such occasions, entered the worm, and obstructed the passage of the steam which thus confined, acted with irresistible force on the head of the still, blowing it off with a violent explosion, and pouring a deluge of the boiling liquid on the body of the unfortunate young man, and the spirits taking fire at the same moment, he was instantly enveloped in flames, as was also the inner part of the building. In this deplorable situation staggering to and fro, amidst the flaming liquid, unable to find his way out, Mr. Storer found him and helped him out of this scene of destruction. He was then put to bed and received all the assistance medical skill could suggest; but in vain!—the principle of life was already ALL BUT extinguished—and he expired seven hours after the fatal accident.
Portsmouth. TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1803. GENERAL COURT. On Wednesday last, the Legislature of this State, convened at Concord. His Excellency J. T. GILMAN was re-elected by a majority of 3212. In the House of Representatives JOHN PRENTICE, Esq. was chosen Speaker by a majority of 13. In the county of Cheshire there was no choice for Senator by the people, owing to two towns being rejected; candidates ROBERT ALCOCK, and SETH PAYSON, on first balloting they each had 82 votes, 2d balloting 83—and 3d 84 each, when the Speaker declared himself in favor of the Mr. PAYSON, of course he was chosen. The House has voted to have two Sessions this year.—It is expected the Court will adjourn this week.
COMMUNICATION. The Rev. Timothy Alden, of this town, having obtained a new and useful improvement for expediting the manufacture of COMMON SALT, received, by the mail of Thursday evening, a Patent for the invention, from the President of the U. States. The design of this invention is to accelerate the spontaneous evaporation of water, from which common salt is to be made. To this end that the united power of the sun and wind may operate to the greatest advantage, it is proposed to create an artificial shower . For effecting this object, several different methods are prescribed.
From the most accurate calculations says the "Citizen," it is more than probable that of 100 representatives, which compose the assembly of the state of N. York, 15 only will this year be federal. The senate consists of 32, of which certainly not more than 7, probably not more than 6, will be of the opposition party. The republicans of New-Jersey, from the local elections recently held in that state, appear to have gained considerable ground. Let them enlighten the great body of the people, and their triumph at the next general election is certain. Every thing depends on this. [Nat. Intell.]
John Burnet is removed from the Post Office at Newark, and Col. Samuel Hay is appointed in his place.
From WARREN, (R. I.) MAY 26. Sunday last arrived at this port the ship Agent , Eddy, Master, 79 days from Havannah—while there Captain E. received the following melancholy accounts from the master of a sloop from Port Rico, viz:—That on the first ult. the sloop Mary of New-Haven, was running down said island, bound for St. Domingo, as she drew in with the land, saw a small sloop running towards them; when she was within hail they were requested to furnish the Mary with some water, they answered if they would lend their boat on board they would spare them three or four barrels;—as soon as the boat got along side, all the men in her were murdered; they then left their own sloop and boarded the Mary , killed every person on board, except the captain who they spared until they were going into the harbour, when they dispatched him:—A few days after their arrival at Port Rico, having disposed of the cargo, they were in a tavern drinking—being intoxicated they fell into a dispute about the division of their plunder, which a number of persons overhearing, they were immediately apprehended, and owned the facts above stated.
When Anti-republicanism, Hypocrisy and Slander first entered into partnership, under the firm of Federalism and Co. they carried on the various branches of their extensive trade with great advantage and success; but they begin to experience two embarrassing difficulties, want of stock, and a glut of the market: In consequence of which, the profits of their joint concerns are diminished, to such an alarming degree, that it is seriously apprehended they are in danger of failing. Their resources, however, are ample; and their friends may depend upon their exertions and attention to business. [Pittsfield Sun.]
The Meteors seen in Virginia, on the 7th of April, between 12 and 4 o'clock in the morning, were seen also at Stockbridge and at Wrentham, Mass. at the same time.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portsmouth—June 7, 1803. Wednesday arrived here brig Ann , Capt. Hooper, in 22 days from St. Kitts. Thursday arrived ship Triumphant , Capt. Chauncy, in 17 days from Havannah. Saturday arrived brig Franklin , Capt. Mark Blunt, 18 days from St. Kitts: left there brig Polly , Lingo , of Shell-Castle , N. C. to sail in 6 days: schrs Clarissa & Eliza , of Buxton, (Maine) to sail for St. Mary's in 2 days: May 15, saw brig James , John Miles, of New-Haven, laying off and on St. Kitts, (Basseterre.) May 21, lat. 25, 12, long. 66, spoke schrs Amy , Tyler, 13 days from Trinidad, bound to Marblehead. April 2, fell in with Block-Island, and on the 3d came through the Sound with 24 sail of Americans. Sunday arrived brig Ceres , Capt. Underwood, 36 days from St. Thomas. At Hamburg, April 9, ship Caroline , Moore, of this port, from Charlestown. At Grenada, April 16, brig Polly , Kenard, of this port, to sail in 10 days. May 9, lat. 41, 38, was seen a wreck supposed to be that of a ship, water logged.
MARRIED In this town, Mr. SETH SNELL, of Eaton, to Miss POLLY FULLER, of this town.
DIED At Washington, (Vermont,) on the 28th ult. Mr. ELIJAH RUSSELL, Printer of the Republican Gazette , at Concord, N. H. had been on a visit to his parents at Burlington Bay, and on return to his family, was taken sick on Monday and died the Saturday following. At Holderness, Hon. SAMUEL LIVERMORE, aged 71, late a Senator in Congress, and formerly Chief Justice of this State. At New-Boston, Rev. SOLOMON MOOR, aged 67, and 30th of his ministry. At Hollis, N. H. Deacon STEPHEN JEWETT, aged 70 years—a man of true piety and benevolence. "The memory of the just is blessed." In this town, Maj. SAMUEL TRIBE, aged 78;—Mrs. HOLBROOK;—Mr. THOMAS HUTCHINGS, aged 70;—a child of Mr. Charles Hardy.
INDIA GOODS. Peter Coffin, Has just received per the ship St. Cuthbert , Capt. HOOKER, from India, a variety of GOODS, Among which are, a large assortment of INDIA COTTONS; a variety of cheap CHINTZES; elegant MUSLINS, some of which are sprig'd with gold, silver and silk; Black green & plum color'd PERSIANS; Bandannae, Romal & Silterfay HANDKERCHIEFS. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
NEW GOODS. EDWARD PARRY, Has imported in the ships Nancies & Friendship , from LONDON, a general assortment of Fashionable GOODS, which are now opened and for Sale at his Store in Congress-street, at a low advance, by Wholesale and Retail. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
Just received and FOR SALE by Stephen Hardy, Opposite Dr. John Jackson's, in Back-street, a large assortment of GOLD, Finger and Ear Rings; Ring Cakes; Gold Handkerchief Pins, Gilt do. Plated Candlesticks; Sugar Tongs; Thimbles; Smelling Bottles; Tooth Powder; Plate Powder; Tea Pots; Cream Pots; Segar Cakes; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Sleeve Buttons; silver Ear, and Tooth Picks; Silver Tays; Pencil & Pen Cakes; Combs; Scissors, &c. &c. All kinds of Hollow Ware executed in the Silver Smith's line. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
LINES & TWINES. Just received by the LEWIS , from Bristol, and FOR SALE by Henry Ladd, 18, 15, 12 & 9 Thread Lines; deep Sea, Hand, Log, Mackrel, Squid and Chalk, do. Salmon Twine; 2 & 3 thread Sewing, do. Roping, Whipping and Ball, do. Marlin, &c.—ALSO— Now Landing and for SALE, 100 Hhds. first quality Havannah MOLASSES.
Nathan B. Folsom, HAS FOR SALE, BOURDEAUX Brandy, & Holland's Gin, per pipe or less quantity; Bohea, Suchong, Young Hyson, Hyson-skin & Gunpowder TEAS, in whole and half chests; Nankins, per bale of 100 pieces, bundle or single piece; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; India Cottons; Dutch and American Gun-Powder; Boxes Chocolate; casks of Raisins.—ALSO— A complete assortment of Clothier's DYESTUFF, Cotton Yarn, Candle Wicks and Bed Tick, as usual—Any of the above articles will be sold very low for cash or approved credit.—Cash advanced on Consignments. Portsmouth, June 7.
MISSING VOLUME. THE 25th volume in VOLTAIRE'S Prose Works is missing from a Gentleman's Library in this town. The person who has it in possession will oblige the owner by leaving it with the Printers of this paper. June 7.
WANTED By the subscriber, SHEEP SKINS dressed, suitable for Book-Binding—in which line of business he craves leave to remind his country friends and customers he is ready to serve them. HENRY SHERBURNE.
THIS DAY At S. LITTLE'S Office, English & India Goods, Also, a quantity Wearing APPAREL. A Consignment Russia FEATHERS, is received and will be sold low at private sale—with 50 pieces BANDANNOES and bundles NANKENS. Also on Friday next, 20,000 Spanish Segars; 50 lbs. black Sewing Silks; Chests of Suchong and Bohea Tea; 10 boxes Window Glass. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
PUBLIC AUCTION! REAL ESTATE! THURSDAY NEXT Will be Sold, at Public Auction, on the premises, that valuable Real Estate of the late Mr. JONATHAN ARENS, Senior. IT CONSISTS of a MANSION HOUSE, STABLE, excellent Well, good Garden, Fruit-trees, and a Lot of Land that runs from street to street. The situation is well known, being opposite to Capt. GEORGE TURNER'S, and next door to Mrs. SPENCE'S. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
FESTIVAL Of St. JOHN the Baptist. THE Officers and Members of the GRAND LODGE of New-Hampshire, as well as of all subordinate Lodges under their jurisdiction, and others of the craft, are informed that the festival of St. JOHN the Baptist, will be publickly celebrated, in ample form, at Portsmouth 24th inst. where they will give early attendance, as many very important regulations are to be laid before the Lodge for their approbation. By Order; L. SPALDING, Grand Secretary. Portsmouth, May 7th, A. L. 5803.
Last NOTICE. THOSE who are indebted to the Estate of TIMOTHY WINN, merchant, deceased, or to the Subscriber, are informed that unless the demands against them be settled in thirty days, they will be put in suit. WILLIAM GARLAND. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803. 15,000 yards TOW-CLOTH WANTED.
GARLAND & BLAKE, Will exchange fresh ENGLISH GOODS, at their new Store in Broad-street, (opposite Mr. Brierly's store,) for good TOW-CLOTH. N. B. Cash not refused. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
FOR SALE, if applied for immediately, SEVEN or eight 1000 feet of seasoned Pine and Hemlock TIMBER, calculated for a House 30 by 36 feet, 17 feet Post. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, in the East end of the Court-House. BENJAMIN HILL. Where may be had West-India GOODS
AND GROCERIES, Wholesale and Retail, as cheap as at any store in town.—Good attendance shall be given, and every favour thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged. ** A few boxes of Spanish SEGARS, for sale as above, at 9 Dolls. per box. Portsmouth, June 7, 1803.
ALL persons who are indebted to, or have demands upon BENJAMIN CRAM, of Exeter, in the county of Rockingham and State of New-Hampshire—and MARTHA his wife, (who are adjudged non-compos-mentis, and are put under the guardianship of the subscriber, who has accepted the trust, and given bond as the law directs;) are requested to come forward and settle the same with JOSIAH BARTLETT, Guardian to Benjamin & Martha Cram. Stratham, June 1, 1803.
NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Capt. WILLIAM AMAZEEEN, late of New-Castle, deceased, are desired to present their accounts, legally attested, for settlement; and those indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. HALL J. LOCKE, Administrator. New-Castle, June 6, 1803. The Subscribers for OLD SOUTH, are requested to call and receive their Books, at N. S. and W. Peirce's Stationary Shop, Congress-Street. June 7, 1803.

Miscellaneous Repository.
THE KISS.
ONE kind kiss before we part, Drop a tear and then adieu; Tho' we sever, my fond heart 'Till we meet shall pant for you.
Yet, yet weep not to, my love, Let me kiss that falling tear; Tho' my body must remove, All my soul will still be here.
All my soul and all my heart, Ev'ry wish shall pant for you; One kind kiss then, 'ere we part, Drop a tear and bid adieu.
THUS for men the women fair Lay the cunning, cunning snare; While like fills the women will rove, And with beauty fall in love. What is beauty but a bait, Oft repented when too late.
If too late you seize the prize, Non display'd before your eyes, How you'll rue when all is past, Hymen's hook which holds you fast. Ere you marry then beware, 'Tis a blessing or a snare.
For the N. H. Gazette.
PRINTING.
NO discovery, perhaps, has occasioned so great an alteration in the manners and sentiments of mankind, as the curious and noble art of PRINTING. Before this was introduced, the mind of man appears to have been wandering in darkness and uncertainty. Enveloped with the glooms of superstition, he knew not the causes which produced the common and ordinary effects of nature. The slave of ambition, and the dupe of the designing, he was only released from the tyranny of one despot, to receive the iron yoke of another. Take a view of Europe, and behold their ignorance in science, ere this illuminator of the human intellect dispelled the chaos of darkness! Printing is the hand-maid and supporter of liberty, for it is difficult to cultivate a nation whose minds are replete with science. By tracing the sentiments of the wise and the learned, we become acquainted with the important truths, "that human happiness is alone connected with virtue, and that misery attends every deviation from it." With what amazing facility is information communicated through an extensive country, by this wonderful art! By this art, an idea, which originated in the mind of a person who existed many centuries since, is familiarized to our own. The studious researches of the philosopher, and the lofty flights of the poet, give instruction and harmony to remote and distant nations; while the essays of the moralist, and the characters of the biographer, inspire the breast of man with a love for virtue, and a noble and laudable ambition, to perform those actions on the stage of life, which have given such elevation and dignified honor, to the characters there described.
RURAL LOITERER.
Medley.
A singular cause will be tried the ensuing term, which promises much entertainment to the gentlemen of the long robe: the circumstances which gave rise to this curious action, are nearly as follows—A soldier having obtained a furlough to visit his friends in a distant country at the commencement of the last-levée frost, having exceeded the limited time of his absence from his regiment, the agent advertised him as a deserter, with an additional reward for lodging his body in any of his Majesty's gaols.—A York waggoner accidentally found the poor fellow frozen to death, and having seen the reward offered, actually conveyed the deceased to a neighboring prison, and demanded payment of the agent, who of course refused. Upon this ground the waggoner brings his action of recovery.
London paper.
A sailor passing down a wharf in Boston, sometime since, with a coil of rope hanging on his arm, was accosted by a gentleman who kept a store on said wharf, thus, "My lad that rope is not fix'd in the right place." No, replied the witty tar, "If it was, it would be round your neck."
A slovenly fellow enquired of a friend how he could go to a billiard table in disguise—"Put on a clean shirt, Sir."
An Irish officer of dragoons, on the continent, on hearing that his mother had been married since he quitted Ireland, exclaimed, "By St. Patrick, there's that mother of mine married again, I hope she won't have a son older than me, for if she has I shall be cut out of my estate!"
IN a church a few miles from London, the Priest was repeating that part of the Litany which offers up prayers "for all those who travel by land or by water," &c. the clerk suddenly exclaimed, "Except my wife, who eloped from me two days ago."
A gentleman being choaked with honey-comb, his friends began to bemoan him.—Why make you such lamentations? said a witty parson, Never man had a sweeter death.
A striking instance of divine displeasure. THERE happened in 1766, at Ketton, in England, a very remarkable instance of divine displeasure.—A shepherd folding his flock, observed several bruck with flies (a circumstance that often happens at one time of the year) and finding it very difficult to clear the sheep of them, began, in a most reprobate manner, to curse the flies and their maker. He was immediately struck with them on the arm, carried home, and languished from Saturday till Monday, and then died in the greatest agonies. His wife, during this time, sat by him and used every means to keep the flies off him, but in vain; the maggots came out of his mouth, nose and ears; and when he was dead his body was so very offensive they could not bear it. Read ye prophane, and tremble!
New English Goods Store.
The subscribers have formed a connexion in business, under the Firm of GARLAND & BLAKE , and are now opening at their Store in Broad-street, it being a part of Colonel Woodward's house, and lately occupied by Mr. Peter Coffin.
a general assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS , all of which being of the latest importations, will be sold at such prices as to make them worthy the attention of purchasers, who are invited to call and see. WILLIAM GARLAND, JOSHUA BLAKE. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
Peter Coffin, Has just received per the ship Friendship , from London—an additional assortment of
GOODS , Among which are Black Sarsenet Muslins; Fashionable Satin check and figur'd Muslins; Purple and chintz Shawls; White and color'd Cambric Shawls; Rich Silk Shawls; Black Lace Cloaks, full trim'd; Black Lace Net, for Cloaks and Veils; Fashionable Buff, Check and Bengal stripe Chintzes; Fashionable Waistcoating; Table Cloths; Fancy, Cane and Straw Bonnets; Fashionable Gilt and plated Buttons, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
NEW GOODS. Swett and Weeks, HAVE just received a general Assortment of Fashionable, Fancy and Staple GOODS , which they offer for sale, at a small advance, for cash—at their Store in Buck-street. Portsmouth, May 24.
REMOVED.
Benjamin C. Sweetser, Saddle, Harness, Cap and Trunk maker,
INFORMS his customers & the public, that he has removed one door West of Messrs. N. S. & W. Peirce's Bookstore, one door East of Mr. Edward Parry's store, Congress-street. ** Cash given for Sile, Deer and Goat SKINS, with the hair. on. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
NEW GOODS.
Oliver Briard RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a fresh supply of NEW GOODS ,
adapted to the present and approaching season, which he is selling at the lowest CASH PRICES, at his Store in Congress-street, adjoining the Bell Tavern, and a few rods from the State House. May 17, 1803.
NEW GOODS.
James Rundlet, HAS imported in the Galen and Minerva , from London, a large assortment of
Staple and Fancy GOODS , which are now opening and will be sold at small advance by wholesale and retail.
About 300 rolls Paper Hangings to be sold at prime cost. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
Just Received, and to be Sold by Joseph Bass,
At his Shop in Broad-street, Portsmouth. EARLY Garden PEAS and BEANS , with a general assortment of English and American New GARDEN SEEDS. Portsmouth, May 17, 1803.
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN SALTER, At his Store in Washington-street. SUGAR pr. hhd. COFFEE pr. do. or less quantity, entitled to debenture. COTTON per bale. RICE pr. cask or less quantity. SALT pr. hhd. or less quantity. Portsmouth, April 26, 1803.
Proposals
FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE in WASHINGTON CITY, until the 1st day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1. From Portsmouth by Dover, Rochester, Middletown, Ossipee, Moultonboro, Centreharbour, Plymouth, New-Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanton, Nottingham and Durham to Portsmouth once a week, and by the contrary route the next week, so as to carry the mail alternately.—Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday 7 p m.—Leave Plymouth every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth the next Tuesday by 9 a m. 2. From Portsmouth N. H. by Exeter, Kingston, Haverhill, Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Medford to Boston three times a week.—Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a m, and arrive at Boston by 7 p m. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m and arrive at Portsmouth by 7 p m. 3. From Exeter by Chester, Londonderry, Amherst, Peterboro, Marlboro and Keen to Walpole once a week.—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, arrive at Amherst on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Amherst on Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Keene by 7 p m. Leave Keene Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Walpole on Friday by 10 a m.—Returning. Leave Walpole every Friday at 2 p m, arrive at Keene by 7 p m. Leave Keene on Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Amherst by 6 p m. Leave Amherst at 7 p m, and arrive at Exeter on Monday by 3 p m. 4. From Exeter by Nottingham, Concord, Salisbury, Grafton, Canaan and Lebanon to Hanover once a week.—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, arrive at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Hanover on Friday by 9 a m.—Returning. Leave Hanover every Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Exeter on Monday by 3 p m. 5. From Haverhill Ms. by Chester, Pembroke, Boscawen, Salisbury, Plymouth, Rumney and Haverhill to Newbury, Vt. once a week.—Leave Haverhill every Tuesday at 2 p m, arrive at Chester by 5 p m, at Concord on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 4 p m, arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m. Leave Haverhill at 5 1-2 p m, and arrive at Newbury by 7 p m.—Returning. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 6 a m on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Haverhill, Ms. on Tuesday by 10 a m. 6. From Hanover by Orford to Haverhill once a week.—Leave Hanover every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Haverhill by 5 p m. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Hanover by 6 p m. 7. From Haverhill by Bath, Littleton and Dalton to Lancaster once a week.—Leave Lancaster every Thursday at 3 p m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Lancaster on Monday by 8 a m. 8. From Groton, Ms. by Townsend, Abney, New Ipswich, Jaffrey, Marlboro, Keene and Chesterfield to Brattleboro once a week.—Leave Groton every Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Brattleboro' on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Brattleboro' every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Groton on Saturday by 8 p m. 9. From Exeter by New Market and Durham to Dover once a week.—Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Dover by 10 a m. Leave Dover at noon, and arrive at Exeter by 3 p m. 10. From Billerica by Patucket Bridge, Dracut, Pelham and Windham to Londonderry once a week.—Leave Billerica every Monday at 5 a m, and arrive at Londonderry by 11 a m. Leave Londonderry at 1 p m, and arrive at Billerica by 8 p m.
NOTES.
1. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails destined for such succeeding mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposal desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years. 11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General. General Post Office Washington City, April 4th, 1803.
Notice to Debtors.
THOSE Persons who still remain indebted to the Estate of MARTIN PARRY , late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased, are hereby informed, that the subscribers, administrators on said estate, being obliged to settle their account of administration with the Judge of Probate within a short time, have determined to place the accounts of all delinquent debtors in the hands of an Attorney for collection, unless prevented by an immediate settlement. MARK SIMES, SAMUEL SPARHAWK. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
Notice to Creditors.
THE commissioners appointed to receive and adjust the claims against the estate of MARTIN PARRY , late of Portsmouth, merchant, deceased; give notice that four months longer from the 20th of April last, the expiration of their commission to receive and adjust said claims, being allowed by the Judge of Probate for that purpose, they will attend that business at the office of JEREMIAH LIBBEY , near Spring-Hill, on the 1st Monday of June, July and August next ensuing, at ten o'clock A. M. JEREMIAH LIBBEY, EDWARD SARGENT, DANIEL HUMPHREYS. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the pasture of Mr. James Chesley, in Rochester, on the night of the 22d instant, a brown bay colored MARE, both hind feet white, either 7 or 8 years old this month, between 14 1/2 and 15 hands high, trots all, steps short, and travels very narrow behind. Whoever will return said Mare to said Chesley, or the subscriber, or give any information so that the mare may be recovered, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all necessary charges paid by JOHN P. HALE. Rochester, May 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given
that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of Captain ALEXANDER LAING , late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased; and has taken upon herself that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having any demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted thereto, are called upon to make immediate payment to DANIEL HUMPHREYS , her Attorney. ANN LAING, Administratrix. Portsmouth, May 24, 1803.
ALL persons indebted to, or that
have any demands against the estate of BENJAMIN ADAMS, Esq. late of Newington, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement. NATHAN WEBB ADAMS, Executor to said Estate.
Also administrator to the estate of RACHEL ROW , late of Newington, deceased, for settlement. Newington, May 30, 1803.
ALL persons having demands
against the estate of Mrs. CATHARINE M'GILL , late of Portsmouth, deceased, are desired to exhibit them for settlement, and those indebted to said estate, to make payment to SAMUEL BOWLES, Administrator and Guardian for the heirs. Portsmouth, May 31, 1803.
ALL persons indebted to, or having
demands on the estate of JOSEPH NORRISS , late of Stratham, yeoman, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts for settlement, to JOSIAH SMITH, Admin'r. Stratham, May 30, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given
to all persons concerned, that the subscriber, administrator of the Estate of MICHAEL D. JOSE , late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, intends to present his administration account to the Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, on the third Wednesday in June next; for allowance—when any person interested may appear and show cause why the same should not be approved and allowed.— WILLIAM STAVERS. May 24, 1803.
ALL persons who have any
demands against the Estate of MARK JENKINS , late of Greenland, deceased; are requested to exhibit the same for settlement—and all indebted, to make immediate payment to ANNA JENKINS, administratrix to said Estate. Greenland, May 23, 1803.
May 24, 1803.