The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-07-11 00:00:00

Hon. E. Bartlett
[No. 32.—VOL. LIV.]
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1809.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY W. WEEKS—PRINTER TO THE STATE AND PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Laws of the U. States.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
To incorporate a Company for opening the Canal in the city of Washington. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That Robert Brent, Samuel M. Smallwood, Daniel Carroll of Duddington, John Law, William L. Brent, Frederick May, Elias B. Caldwell, James D. Barry, Griffin Coombe, and George Blagden, or any five of them be, and they are hereby appointed commissioners to open, or cause to be opened, a book for receiving and entering subscriptions for raising a capital stock not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, for the purpose of opening the canal to communicate from the Potomac river to the Eastern Branch thereof, through a part of the city of Washington, and that one month's notice be given in one of the newspapers printed in Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, of the time and place of opening the said subscription book, and that the same be kept open until the sum of forty thousand dollars be subscribed. Provided, That no subscription shall be received unless the sum of ten dollars be paid into the hands of the persons authorised to receive the same, on each share subscribed for.  Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That as soon as the aforesaid sum of forty thousand dollars be subscribed, the said commissioners, or any five of them, shall call a meeting of the stockholders at the city of Washington, by advertisement in one of the newspapers printed in Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, appointing a fit and convenient time and place of meeting; and the said stockholders shall proceed in person, or by proxy, to the election, by ballot, of a president and six directors for conducting the said undertaking, and managing the business of the company, for and during the term of one year from the time of their appointment.  Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said stockholders and their successors, from the time of the said first meeting, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be, incorporated by the name of the "Washington Canal Company," and by that name may sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, answer and be answered, and may make all necessary by-laws and regulations for the proper management of the business of the company: Provided, that the same be not contrary to the laws of the United States, or the laws in force in the district of Columbia.  Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said president and directors shall continue in office one year from the time of their election, and the directors may fill any vacancy which may happen in their own body during the term for which they were elected, and in case of the death, resignation or disqualification of the president, they may elect a president to serve for the residue of the term; and the said stockholders in one year after the day on which the election of President and directors shall be first made, and on the same day in every year thereafter, (except the same shall happen on Sunday in that case on the day succeeding) shall elect by ballot from among the Stockholders, one person as president, and six persons as directors; and the president and directors for the time being, shall give public notice, in one of the newspapers printed in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, for a new election, at least ten days previous to the expiration of the time for which they were elected, and each stockholder shall be allowed one vote for every share by him or her held at the time in said company; and any one stockholder, by a written authority under his or her hand, and executed in the presence of two witnesses, may depute any other stockholder to vote and act as proxy for him or her at any general meeting.  Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the said president and directors so elected, and their successors, shall be, and they are hereby authorised and empowered to agree with any person or persons, on behalf of said company, to cut the canal as laid down on the plan of the city of Washington, erect such locks, and perform such other works as they shall judge necessary for opening the canal aforesaid, and the forks thereof; and out of the monies arising from subscriptions, wharfage and tolls, to pay for the same, and to repair and improve the said canal, locks, and other works necessary thereto, and to defray all incidental charges and also to appoint a treasurer, clerk, and such other officers, toll-gatherers, managers, and servants, as they shall judge requisite and to settle their respective wages.  Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the treasurer of the said company shall, before he acts as such, give bond to the company in such penalty and with such security as the said president and directors shall direct, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office.  Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the said president and directors so elected, and their successors, shall have full power and authority to demand and receive of the stockholders, in equal proportions, the remaining nine-tenths of the shares, from time to time, as they shall judge necessary; and if any of the stockholders shall neglect or refuse to pay their proportions, within one month after the same shall have been ordered, the share or shares of such defaulters shall be forfeited: Provided, That notice shall be given, by advertisement in one of the newspapers printed in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, of the time when the same shall be ordered to be paid.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the said company shall not begin to collect wharfage or tolls, until the canal is made passable for boats and scows drawing three feet water to pass through the same, from the Potomac river to the Eastern Branch thereof; And if at any time the said canal shall become obstructed, so that boats and scows drawing three feet water cannot pass through the same, from the Potomac river to the Eastern Branch thereof, it shall not be lawful for the said company to collect any wharfage or tolls, until such obstruction shall have been removed.  Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That every president and director, before he acts as such, shall take an oath or affirmation that he will well and faithfully discharge the duties of his office; and any four of the said directors or the president, shall be a quorum for transacting any business of the company.  Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the shares in the said company shall be deemed personal and not real property, and transferable in such manner as the company shall direct, and that the shares held by any individual shall be liable to be attached or taken by fieri facias to satisfy the debts due from any such individual, in like manner as other personal property may be.  Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That there shall be a general meeting of the stockholders on the first Monday in June, and the first Monday in December, in every year, in the city of Washington, to which meeting the president and directors shall make a report, and render distinct and just accounts of all their proceedings; and on finding them just and fairly stated, the stockholders then present, or a majority of them shall give a certificate thereof; and at such half yearly general meetings, after leaving in the hands of the treasurer such sum as shall be judged necessary for repairs, improvements or contingent charges an equal dividend of all the net profits arising from the wharfage and tolls hereby granted, shall be ordered, and made to and among all the stockholders of the said company, in proportion to their several shares; provided that if the net profits shall in any year, exceed fifteen per centum on the sum actually expended by the said company, in opening the said canal, and completing the same the fifteen per centum only of the net profits shall be divided among the stockholders and the excess shall be paid to the mayor and city council of the city of Washington, for the use of the said city.  Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That for and in consideration of the expenses, and said stockholders shall incur in cutting the canal, erecting locks, and in maintaining and keeping the same in repair, and in the enlargement and improvement of the same, the said company is hereby authorised to collect on all articles and materials landed on each side of the canal, from on board any boat or scow, or place on either side of the said canal, for the purpose of being taken therefrom by any boat or scow, according to such rates as the president and directors may, from time to time, by their by laws, order and direct: Provided, That the said rates shall, at no time hereafter, and in no particular exceed the rates which are or may be established by the owners of wharves in the city of Washington. And it shall and may be lawful for the said company to demand and receive, at the most convenient place, for all articles carried through the said canal, tolls not exceeding the following rates, that is to say: for each unloaded boat or scow twenty-five cents; for each barrel of flour two cents; for each barrel of beef or pork two cents; for each barrel of whiskey or brandy three cents; for each hoghead or pipe six cents; and upon all other articles, packages and commodities one sixth part of the amount of tolls allowed by law to be received by the Potomac company at the great falls of the river Potomac. And the said company shall also have the exclusive right to establish a packet boat or boats upon the said canal for carrying passengers, and no other packet boat or boats, but such as are established or permitted by them, shall be allowed to carry passengers through the same for hire.  Sec. 13. Provided always, And be it further enacted, That all public property shall pass through the said canal free of toll, and also, that in case the said canal and one of the forks thereof shall not be completed within the term of seven years from the passage of this act, in such manner as to admit boats and scows drawing three feet water to pass through the same, that the said canal shall revert to the United States, and all right and authority hereby granted to the said company shall cease and determine.  Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That the said company shall, from time to time, whenever and wherever the mayor and city council shall order and direct, suffer bridges to be erected across the canal, and shall suffer the same when erected to be repaired; provided, that every bridge so erected, shall be at least six feet above high water mark.  Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That the president and directors of said company, after the said canal shall be opened and made passable for boats and scows drawing three feet water, shall annually, in the month of January, lay before the Congress of the United States, a just and true account of their receipts and expenditures with a statement of the clear profits thereof.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro tempore. February 16, 1809.—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
OMISSION
Portsmouth, Tuesday, July 11, 1809
In No 29. we committed a few errors as on the production of a letter in the Oracle of the 17th ult. relative to a late appointment by the late Governor and Council of this State—but for reasons then stated were obliged to stop short. The more we examine that writer, the more probable does it appear, and the less deserving of serious attention. The objection on which he lays the greatest stress, to disprove the appointment, are far beneath a generous mind, and betray a secret he should have concealed—not no very substantial objection could be urged against the election made by the Governor and Council to fill the seat vacated by the constitutional disqualification of Judge Winship.
None can more highly venerate the sanctity of the Judicial department than we do, or would feel a more sincere regret should it ever be made the sport of party conflicts. But we cannot overlook the indispensable necessity that every judicial appointment should be conferred on men of a particular distinction in politics. If to be a republican be a disqualification for office, would it not be advisable to insert it as a fundamental principle of our State Constitution?
The assertion, that "there is not a man of the democratic party, of the least character, that approves the appointment," and that, "all regret it and are ashamed of it" we pronounce to be destitute of truth—and assert, that very many, and federalists, too, are ashamed of this shameful calumny, and more so of its shameless author.
Great offence is taken that Gov LANGDON should fill the office so soon after it became vacant. It is undoubtedly the duty of the Executive to supply vacancies as they occur. This seat being vacated, it was optional with the Governor, to discharge his duty, and fill the office or leave it to his successor. The office was now held by Suffocence , of which the Executive could at any moment divest the occupant. Had the Governor neglected to fill it now , does any one believe he would have the opportunity should the present majority be found in the minority at our next election? Experience proves that they are never backward in providing for themselves and their friends. Perhaps some one who expects to bid adieu to the cares and anxieties of public life, at the expiration of the political year, would very willingly to serve the public, consent to be laid up in a long birth; and, aspiring to the bench, feels mortification that his hopes are thwarted by this unfortunate interference of the Governor and Council.
We have a striking instance of the candor and liberality, as well as truth of this writer, and of the sincerity of federalist professions in respect for the judiciary, and the constituted authorities, in the following:
"Thus under the pretended authority of a resolve, which is clearly unconstitutional—an authority exercised in a manner peculiarly partial, unjust, unworthy, and ungenerous, is an important public office filled by a person possessing no one qualification either of ability, character, or public confidence."
The writer had previously said, that it was "not his intention to suggest any observations upon the unconstitutionality of that resolve," although he thinks it "easy to convince any man of candor and reflection, that it is altogether irreconcilable to the elementary principles of our constitution." Why could he not, if he indeed possessed those convincing proofs, condescend to impart of his superior intelligence to illumine the benighted understandings of his fellow citizens. Why is the information withheld, that is to say, that the mode of the writer that supposes this important information, or that he has not it to impart? No one will acuse him of the former—and as he urges on y his own ipse dixit to prove an important relative unconstitutionality, it must be imputed to the latter. We shall thence infer, and we think not unfairly, that he possesses very little of the candor he affects, and much of that envy which he disclaims, united with a very large share of arrogance.
Although "federalists do not claim the exclusive right of being judges," we find that whenever any other is appointed to that office, all the malignity of party is exerted to hunt him down, and destroy the confidence of the people in his administration.—What must be the situation of the country, when once confidence in this all important branch of civil government is destroyed—when political intolerance shall usurp the sacred seat of justice, and the people taught to regard our courts of law as the inquisition of opinions, where none but those of a particular sect in political sentiment can hope for righteous adjudication? Republicans have never attempted to impress the people with a belief that "the character of New Hampshire" was irretrievably gone, because the laws were administered exclusively by federalist judges: nor have they ever conceded that all the talent of the State was the property of federalists, that when the fluctuation of popular opinion placed public offices at their disposal, they would be driven to the necessity of resorting to federalists to fill them, from a poverty of talents and judgment among themselves.
The ill-natured spleen of this anonymous writer can never disturb the serenity of a mind like Mr. Langdon's, nor diminish the confidence of his friends in his integrity, intelligence and patriotism. He has borne all the obloquy of party invective without. Although by the turbulence of the times he is for a while lost to his country, the lustre of his virtues is not tarnished by retirement. The affection of his fellow citizens, and the approbation of his own heart, impart a consolation of which party malice cannot divest him. Imputations of corrupt views in the distribution of public offices and honors, pass him "like the idle wind, which he regards not."
Political Miscellany.
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
MR. ADAMS' CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot, SIRS.
MR. HAMILTON, in his pamphlet, page 21, speaks of the anterior motion of Messieurs Pinckney, Marshall and Gerry, and says, "it was resolved to make another, and a more solemn experiment in the form of a commission of three."
"When I first read this sentence, I am not certain whether it excited most of astonishment, indignation, contempt, or ridicule. By whom was this Measure resolved? By President Washington? Certainly not. If it had been he would have nominated the ministers. By the President elect, Mr. Adams? Certainly not. He had not been consulted. His resolutions were not known. By whom, then, was this important resolution taken? By Mr. Hamilton and his privy counsellors. And what had Mr. Hamilton and his privy counsellors to do with the business? And who were his privy counsellors?"
Page 22, he says, "the expediency of this step was suggested to Mr. Adams, through a federal channel, a considerable time before he determined to take it. He hesitated whether it could be done, after the rejection of General Pinckney, with our national debasement. The doubt was an honorable one." I disclaim and renounce all the honor of this doubt. I never entertained such a doubt for a moment. I might ask the opinion of twenty persons, (or I too "confused much") in order to discover whether there was any doubt in the public mind, or any party who were averse to such a measure or had any doubt about it. But I never had any hesitation myself. This passage, like all the rest of this pamphlet, shows that it was written from his mere imagination, from confused rumors, or downright false information.
It is true "the expediency of the step was suggested to Mr. Adams," before he took the step and before he had time to take it; but long after he had determined to take it. The mystery may be revealed. I have no motive, whatever others may have, to conceal or dissemble it.
The morning after my inauguration, Mr. Fisher Ames made me a visit, to take leave. His period in Congress had expired, and the delicacy of his health, the despondency of his disposition, and a despair of a re-election from the increase of the opposite party in his district, had induced him to decline to stand a candidate. I was no longer to have the assistance of his council or el-quence, though Mr. Hamilton continued to enjoy both till his death. Mr. Ames was do doubt one of Mr. Hamilton's privy counsel, when he resolved to send a new commission of three. Mr. Ames, with much gravity and solemnity advised me to institute a new mission to France. Our affairs with that republic were in an unpleasant and dangerous situation, and the people, in a long recess of congress must have some object on which to fix their contemplations and their hopes. And he recommended Mr. George Cabot, for the northern States to be one of the three, if a commission was to be sent, or alone, if but one was to go.
I answered Mr. Ames, that the subject had almost engrossed my attention for a long time. That I should take every thing into serious consideration and determine nothing suddenly; that I should make deliberate enquiries concerning characters, and maturely consider the qualities and qualifications of candidates, before any thing was finally determined. Mr. Ames departed for Massachusetts.
I had rolled all these things in my own mind long before. The French nation and their government were in a very umbrageous and inflammable disposition. Much delicacy and deliberation were necessary in the choice of characters. Most of the prominent characters in America, were as well known at Paris, as they were at Philadelphia. I had sometimes thought of sending Mr. Madison, and Mr. Hamilton to join Mr. Pinckney in a new commission. I had thought of
Mr. Ames himself, as well as Mr. Cabot, Judge Dana, Mr. Gerry, and many others in the northern, middle, and southern states. I thought much of Mr. Jefferson, but had great doubts whether the constitution would allow me to send the Vice President abroad. The nation at large had assigned him a station, which I doubted whether he had a right to abandon, or I a right to invite him to relinquish, though but for a time.
I had great doubts about re-appointing Mr. Pinckney. He might have been so affected with the horrors he had seen or heard in France, as to have uttered some expressions, which reported by spies to the ruling powers, might have excited prejudices against him, which would insure his second rejection, and that of his colleagues too. But as I knew of no such accusation I could not bear the thought of abandoning him. I had not time to communicate all these reflections to Mr. Ames, and, moreover, I had business of more importance to do. I had long wished to avail myself and the public of the fine talents and amiable qualities and manners of Mr. Madison.—Soon after Mr. Ames left me, I fought and obtained an interview with Mr. Jefferson. With this gentleman I had lived on terms of intimate friendship for five and twenty years, had acted with him in dangerous times and arduous conflicts, and always found him assiduous, laborious, and as far as I could judge, upright and faithful.—Though by this time I differed from him in opinion by the whole horizon concerning the practicability and success of the French revolution, and some other points, I had no reason to think that he differed materially from me with regard to our national constitution. I did not think that the rumbling noise of party calumny ought to discourage me from consulting men whom I knew to be attached to the interest of the nation, and whose experience, genius, learning and travels had eminently qualified them to give advice. I asked Mr. Jefferson what he thought of another trip to Paris, and whether he thought the constitution and the people would be willing to spare him for a short time? Are you determined to tend to France? Yes. That is right said Mr. Jefferson; but without considering whether the constitution will allow it or not, I am so sick of residing in Europe, that I believe I shall never go there again. I replied, I own I have strong doubts whether it would be legal to appoint you; but I believe no man could do the business so well. What do you think of sending Mr. Madison? Do you think he would accept of an appointment? I do not know, said Mr. Jefferson. Washington wants to appoint him some time ago, and kept the place open for him a long time; but he never could get him to say that he would go. Other characters were considered, and other conversation ensued. We parted as good friends as we had always lived; but we consulted very little together afterwards. Party violence soon rendered it impracticable, or at least useless, and this party violence was excited by Hamilton more than any other man. I will not take leave of Mr. Jefferson in this place, without declaring my opinion that the accusations against him of blind devotion to France; of hostility to England; of hatred to commerce; of partiality and duplicity in his late negotiations with the belligerent powers, are without foundation.
From Mr. Jefferson I went to one of the heads of departments whom Mr. Washington had appointed, and I had no thoughts of removing. Indeed I had then no objection to any of the secretaries. I asked him what he thought of sending Mr. Madison to France, with or without others? Is it determined to send to France at all? Determine? Nothing is determined till it is executed, failing. But why not?—I thought it deserved consideration.—So it does; but suppose it determined, what do you think of sending Mr. Madison? No; but it deserves consideration.—Sending Mr. Madison will make dire work among the passions of our parties in Congress, and out of doors, through the States! Are we forever to be overawed and directed by party passions? All this conversation on my part was with the most perfect civility,

good humor and indeed familiarity : But I found it excited a profound gloom and solemn countenance in my companion, which after some time broke out in " Mr. President, we are willing to resign." Nothing could have been more unexpected to me than this observation—Nothing was farther from my thoughts than to give any pain or uneasiness. I had said nothing that could possibly displease, except pronouncing the name of Madison. I restrained my surprise, however, and only said, I hope nobody will resign : I am satisfied with all the public officers.
Upon further enquiries of the other heads of departments, and of other persons, I found that party passions had so deep and extensive roots, that I seriously doubted whether the Senate would not negative Mr. Madison, if I should name him—Rather than expose him to a negative, or a doubtful contest in the Senate, I concluded to omit him. If I had nominated Madison, I should have nominated Hamilton with him. The former, I knew, was much esteemed in France : the latter was rather an object of jealousy. But I thought the French would tolerate one for the sake of the other.—And I thought too that the manners of the one would soon wear off the prejudices against him, and probably make him a greater favorite than the other. But having given up Madison, I ought to give up Hamilton too. Who then should I name ? I mentioned Mr. Dana and Mr. Gerry to the heads of departments and to many leading men in both Houses. They all preferred Mr. Dana. But it was evident enough to me, that neither Dana nor Gerry was their man. Dana was appointed, but refused. I then called the heads of departments together, and proposed Mr. Gerry. All the five voices unanimously were against him. Such inveterate prejudice shocked me, I said nothing, but was determined I would not be the slave of it. I knew the man infinitely better than all of them. He was nominated and approved, and finally saved the peace of the nation ; for he alone discovered and furnished the evidence that X. Y. and Z. were employed by Talleyrand ; and he alone brought home the direct, formal and official assurances upon which the subsequent commission proceeded, and peace was made.
I considered Mr. Ames' candidate, Mr. Cabot, as deliberately as any of the others, and with as favorable and friendly a disposition towards him as any other, without exception. But I knew his character and connections were as well known in France, particularly by Talleyrand, as Mr. Gerry's were ; and that there were great objections against the former, and none at all against the latter. It would be therefore inexcusable in me to hazard the success of the mission merely to gratify the passions of a party in America, especially as I knew Mr. Gerry, to say the least, to be full as well qualified by his studies, his experience, and every quality for the service, as the other.
I afterwards nominated Mr. Cabot to be Secretary of the Navy, a station as useful as important and as honorable as the other, and for which he was eminently qualified. But this he refused.
No man had a greater share in propagating and diffusing these prejudices against Mr. Gerry than Hamilton, whether he had formerly conceived jealousies against him as a rival candidate for the Secretaryship of the Treasury : for Mr. Gerry was a financier, and had been employed for years on the committee on the treasury in the old Congress, and a most indefatigable member too. That committee had laid the foundation for the present system of the treasury, and had organized it almost as well, though they had not the assistance of clerks and other conveniences, as at present. Any man who will look into the journals of the old Congress, may see the organization and the daily labors and reports of that committee, and may form some judgment of the talents and services of Mr. Gerry in that department. I knew that the officers of the treasury in Hamilton's time dreaded to see him rise in the House upon any question of finance, because they said he was a man of so much influence, that they always feared he would discover some error or carry some point against them—Or whether he feared that Mr. Gerry would be President of the United States before him, I know not. He was not alone, however. His friends among the heads of departments and their correspondents in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, sympathized with him very cordially in his hatred of Gerry, and of every other man who had labored and suffered early in the revolution.
This preference of Mr. Gerry to Mr. Cabot was my first mortal offence against my sovereign heads of departments and their disciples in all
the States. It never was or has been forgiven me by those who call themselves, or are called by others, "the leading men" among the federalists.
Mr. Hamilton says, page 49. "After the rejection of Mr. Pinckney by the government of France, immediately after the installment of Mr. Adams, as President, and long before the measure was taken, I urged a member of Congress, then high in the confidence of the President, to propose to him the immediate appointment of three Commissioners, of whom Mr. Jefferson or Mr. Madison to be one, to make another attempt to negotiate."
I will relate all that I can recollect relative to this subject. Mr. Tracy of Connecticut, who indeed was always in my confidence, came to me, I believe at the opening of the special session of Congress which I called soon after my inauguration, and produced a long elaborate letter from Mr. Hamilton, containing a whole system of instruction for the conduct of the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. I read it very deliberately, and really thought the man was in a delirium. It appeared to me a very extraordinary instance of volunteer empiricism thus to prescribe for a President, Senate, and House of Representatives all desperately sick, and in a state of deplorable debility, without being called. And when I maturely considered the contents of the letter, my surprise was increased. I despised and detested the letter too much to take a copy of it, which I now regret. This letter is still in being and I doubt not many copies of it are extant. I most earnestly request any gentleman who possesses one to publish it. That letter, though it had no influence with me, had so much with both Houses of Congress, as to lay the foundation of the overthrow of the federal party, and of the revolution that followed four years afterwards. I will endeavor to recollect as much of the contents of it as I can, and if I am incorrect in any point, those who possess the letter can, by the publication of it, easily set all right.
It began by a dissertation on the extraordinarily critical situation of the U. States.
It recommended a new mission to France of three Commissioners, Mr. Jefferson or Mr. Madison to be one.
It recommended the raising an army of fifty thousand men, ten thousand of them to be cavalry, an army of great importance in so extensive a country vulnerable at so many points on the frontiers, and so accessible in so many places by sea.
It recommended an alien and sedition law.
It recommended an invigoration of the Treasury, by seizing on all the taxable articles not yet taxed by the government.—And lastly,
It recommended a national bank, not only on account of the intrinsic propriety of it, but because we should be very unskillful if we neglect to avail ourselves of the religious feelings of the people in a crisis so difficult and dangerous—There might be more, but these are all that I now recollect.
Mr. Hamilton's imagination was always haunted by that hideous monster or phantom, so often called a Crisis and which so often produces imprudent measures.
How it happened that Hamilton's contemplations coincided so exactly with mine, as to think of Mr. Jefferson or Mr. Madison for envoy to France it may be more difficult to explain. But let it be considered that this letter was written long after my conversation with Mr. Jefferson, concerning himself and Mr. Madison, which was the morning after my inauguration ; that I had communicated that conversation to one or more of the heads of departments the same morning. It is probable, therefore, that Mr. Hamilton received hints from some of his correspondents that I had thought of Madison and Hamilton, and that he was not displeased with the idea. I asked one of the heads of departments how he could account for Hamilton's recommending Jefferson or Madison ? "Why, said the gentleman, I suppose Hamilton is weary of his practice, as an attorney, at N. York, and is willing to enter into some other employment." Mr. Hamilton, however, might thank those who had been his warmest friends for his disappointment : for had it not been for their opposition to Madison, I should have appointed him and Hamilton.
The army of fifty thousand men, ten thousand of them to be horse, appeared to me to be one of the wildest extravagances of a Knight Errant. It proved to me that Mr. Hamilton knew no more of the sentiments and feelings of the people of America than he did of those of the inhabitants of one of the planets. Such an army without an enemy to combat would have raised a rebellion in every state in the union. The very idea of the expence of it would have turned President, Senate and House out of doors. I adopted none of these chimerae into my speech, and only recommended the raising of a few regiments of artillery to garrison the fortifications of the
most exposed places. Yet such was the influence of Mr. Hamilton in Congress, that, without any recommendation from the President they passed a bill to raise an army, not a large one, indeed, but enough to overturn the then federal government.
Nor did I adopt his idea of an alien or sedition law. I recommended no such thing in my speech. Congress, however, adopted both these measures. I knew there was need enough of both, and therefore I consented to them. But as they were then considered as war measures and intended altogether against the advocates of the French and peace with France, I was apprehensive that a hurricane of clamour would be raised against them, as in truth there was, even more fierce and violent than I had anticipated.
Seizing on all the taxable articles, not yet taxed, to support an army of fifty thousand men, at a time when so many tax laws, already enacted, were unexecuted in so many states, and when insurrections and rebellions had already been excited in Pennsylvania, on account of taxes, appeared to me altogether desperate, altogether delirious.
I wanted no admission from Mr. Hamilton to institute a national bank. I had determined on this measure long enough before Mr. Hamilton's letter was written, and here let me say, with great sincerity that I think there is nothing upon this earth more sublime and affecting, than the idea of a great nation all on their knees at once before their God, acknowledging their faults and imploring his blessing and protection, when the prospect before them threatens great danger and calamity. It can scarcely fail to have a favorable effect on their morals in general, or to inspire them with warlike virtues in particular. When most, if not all the religious sects in the nation hold such falls among themselves, I never could see the force of the objections against making them on great and extraordinary occasions, national ; unless it be the jealousy of the separate states, lest the general government should become too national. Those however, who differ from me in opinion on this point, have as good a right to their judgment as I have to mine, and I shall submit mine to the general will.
In fine, Mr. Hamilton, in the passage I have been commenting, in this letter, has let out facts, which if he had possessed a grain of common sense, he would have wished should be forever concealed. I should never have revealed or explained them if he, and his partisans had not compelled me.
JOHN ADAMS. Quincy, May 29, 1809.
No. II. For the N.H. GAZETTE. To the Citizens of New Hampshire.
The writer in the Portsmouth Oracle, alluded to in my first number, says, "The appointment of Richard Evans to be judge of the Superior Court, has filled the state with astonishment—and has made a deeper impression on the public mind than any domestic occurrence since the revolution." Where, and how does this astonishment, and deep impression appear ? But a few days, few indeed, elapsed between the time of Mr. Evans' appointment, and the day in which the Oracle man wrote his address. The time was much too short, for even a long man to have obtained knowledge of the appointment, and traveled the state, much less to have collected the sense of the people upon the subject. At the time of his writing, I will venture to affirm, not one man in twenty, in the state, had even heard that Mr. Evans was judge. It was a fact that had not met their ears, much less excited their astonishment. The Essex Junto, many of whose members were then in conclave at the head quarters of correct principles , had information of the appointment ; and they, indeed might be astonished ; on them, it probably made a deeper impression than the insurrection of Shays—or the opposition and rebellion, that they had recently excited & fostered, in some parts of Massachusetts, against the federal government, and its laws. That a Governor of New Hampshire should have the temerity, to appoint a man judge, whose principles were opposed to the Junto, and to their adherents in this state, was an event calculated to fill them with astonishment. And we may perhaps, judge correctly of the impression it made on their minds, from the following extract from a Newspaper, pre-eminent for its slander, but devoted to their interest. In the Boston Repository, published earlier than the Oracle man's address, it is alleged, "That Governor Langdon, from a malicious resentment, against the people of New Hampshire for not re-electing him, has made Richard Evans a judge of the Superior Court." I am willing to admit that this appointment has astonished, even in New Hampshire, certain lawyers and fuiors, whose hopes of success and gain depended more on sophistry, squirts and quibbles, than on substantial justice. And it is probable, it has made a deep impression on certain disappointed federalists, who expected, under the administration of a law-governor , to have had the office themselves. But this astonishment, and these deep impressions, the people do not feel, nor do they sympathize with its victims.
The Oracle man accuses Governor Langdon, of giving this important office to Mr. Evans as a reward for his electioneering services ; but the Boston Repository, the mouth piece of the Essex Junto those chiefs of modern federalism , impute it to a very different cause—the malicious resentment of Gov. Langdon against the people of his native state.—The one admits that the Governor was alive to the purer feelings of
friendship and gratitude, yet was guilty of rewarding electioneering services with the grant of a public office ; but the other charges him with that malice that ought to make demons blush.—To the credit of New Hampshire, her tyros have made less proficiency in this old school than their masters of Massachusetts. But both of their declarations are equally false, but not equally malignant. During the years of Mr. Langdon's administration, some of which were marked with the zeal and fury of party, perhaps, no man ever discovered more of the spirit of true moderation and of real conciliation, than he did. He was himself a steady, undeviating Republican, but his appointments were not confined to men of that character. When Jeremiah Mason resigned the office of attorney general, Mr. Langdon appointed George Sullivan, an acknowledged federalist, to that important trust :—And when Mr. Sullivan resigned, he appointed William King Atkinson, another zealous federalist as his successor. Can a single instance be adduced of his neglecting to re-appoint those numerous federal justices of the peace, whose commissions expired during his administration ? I do indeed recollect one solitary case, in which the immorality, not the politics, of the justice, rendered the re-appointment improper. Mr. Langdon's benevolence of heart, and urbanity of manners, are equalled by few, and surpassed by none ; and yet this Oracle writer, with a brazen front, charges him with the crime of bartering one of the most important offices in the gift of the government, with a man, utterly unfit for it, for electioneering partizan services ! If such a writer should be raised to the bench, could a foret evil befall him, than to receive the same measure that he has wantonly meted to a better man ! Wretched must be the condition of that party, and contemptible the man, whose hopes of rising, are founded in slander—Unable to soar to the virtues of a good and great character, he meanly attempts to reduce it to his own degraded level.
But what were the electioneering services that Mr. Evans performed ? This writer says, that Mr. Evans "previous to the late March meetings was employed to go to Concord, to write for the democratic paper in that place. He was there for some months, the birling editor of a two penny newspaper , conspicuous for virulence and vulgarity , thro' which Mr. Evans' talents, if he has any, never peered out. The principal burden of his song at that time was, that the judges were corrupt ; the courts were nuisances ; the law was an evil ; where there were courts and laws, and judges he seemed to think there could be no liberty." A more extraordinary paragraph than this, never before appeared, in a two penny newspaper, conspicuous for virulence and vulgarity . It is extremely doubtful whether Mr. Evans had any talents ; but if he had any they never peered out. Why then all this ado about nothing ? Or did the writer mean to charge Mr. Langdon with not having the talent to discern that he had given Mr. Evans an office, to use the language of lawyers, without receiving a quid pro quo ? How absurd and preposterous the idea, that Mr. Langdon, who administered the government and executed its laws, should employ in aid of his re-election a man, the burden of whose song , in that very election, was, laws are an evil—courts are nuisances, and where these are liberty cannot exist ! Could any course of conduct more effectually defeat the election of Mr. Langdon, and aid that of his opponent, than the one that this writer charges upon Mr. Evans ? And notwithstanding the late attempts of the opposers of Mr. Langdon, to induce the people to violate the embargo laws, and trample upon the authority of the nation, the great mass of the citizens respect and esteem the laws of their country. They consider them as the palladium of their liberties, and the guardian of all that is dear and valuable in society. The people are not yet prepared, and God grant they never may, to consider disobedience to the laws, as a recommendation to office. They may, indeed, be prepared to say, if the Oracle writer has any talents, they never peered out, at least in that paragraph. But Mr. Evans was employed to go to Concord, and was the birling editor of a newspaper . That Mr. Evans spent sometime last winter at Concord, as he had a right to do, is a fact well known ; but that he was employed to go there, after the rising of the legislature, and perform the part of a birling editor of a newspaper , does not appear. That writer, like his new governor, is obnoxious that we should give him credit in advance—take his ipse dixit as proof of facts that never existed. The Oracle may have a birling editor ; its writers may be employed by energy men ; but I do not know, much less do I assert the fact—though that writer, may know and profit by it. If I asserted such a thing of him, what would he or the impartial public, think ? They would think and justly, that I merited contempt, and ought to be pointed at by the finger of scorn. I do not know that Mr. Evans ever wrote a paragraph for a newspaper. But is writing in a newspaper, upon the subject of politics, government, and public elections, a crime ? If it is, why did our constitution declare, that "the liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom in a State : it ought therefore to be inviolably preserved." If it be criminal to write for a newspaper, is not the Oracle man, while accusing others, himself guilty ?—It was an observation made to certain accusers, let him that is without sin cast the first stone . It will, I fear, however, be much easier for this writer to discern the mote in Mr. Evans' eye, than the beam in his own.
If the Concord Patriot , now entitled the New Hampshire Patriot , was the paper that this writer calls a two penny paper , conspicuous for virulence and vulgarity , we have another proof of his blind partiality and gross injustice. If he had read with candor and examined faithfully the columns of that paper, he must have seen as much talent, correct in-
formation and just principles as any defended, as in any other journal published in the state.
The latter part of the charge is of a very serious nature. The writer affirms, that "the burden of Mr. Evans' song was, that judges were corrupt ; the courts were nuisances ; the law was an evil." Where there were courts and laws, and judges he seemed to think there could be no liberty." But of this you have no evidence. Examine the columns of the Patriot , and though Mr. E. is not responsible for their contents, you will find no such doctrine contained in them.—And could you examine every word and sentence uttered by him, from his infancy to the present moment, I am confident you would not find a word or a sentence that the jaundiced eye of prejudice itself, could torture into any shape, that would support this charge. The allegation is in direct hostility not only to the whole tenor of Mr. Evans' life, profession and principles, but to that of the Republicans with whom he acted. To advocate such sentiments would blast the reputation of any republican—and this unfounded charge ought to fix an indelible stigma of infamy on that writer. That law is an evil, and liberty cannot exist with law and judges, is a doctrine, fatal, not only to the peace, but to the existence of society.
But Mr. Evans is charged with being chairman of a great caucus committee, of distributing papers and pamphlets, to route the republicans, to elect men of republican principles to office. Is this conduct criminal—does it disqualify a man for the office of a judge ? Not an election of public officers has been held in Boston for this many years, but what a federal caucus preceded it, in which not only chairmen were chosen, but committees of agents were appointed for each ward.—Federal caucuses in New Hampshire, have recently met ; and agents for counties and for towns have been by them appointed to rally their partisans to the poll. I have seen in this State, previous to the March election, the flutes of country traders and taverners covered with electioneering pamphlets and Oracles ; and those men though they were lovers of money, I have seen them more anxious to distribute the pamphlets and Oracles gratis than to vend their merchandise. I have heard priests more zealous in support of federal men and measures, than in support of that peaceable kingdom that is not of this world. But what is considered right for a federalist is wrong when performed by a republican. I regret that the honest zeal and sterling talents of Mr. Evans to preserve our republican government unchanged, did not succeed in committing its administration to men more friendly to its principles than the present incumbents.
June 27, 1809. ARISTIDES.
FOREIGN NEWS.
BOSTON, JULY 3, 1809.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
We were yesterday politely favored with Halifax papers to the 20th ult. containing London dates to May 19. These papers contain the French official particulars of the battles between the armies of France and Austria, of which our previous intelligence from the north of Europe, give but the general result.
The first Bulletin is dated, Head Quarters, Ratisbon, April 24, and details the particulars of a battle at Passenbotten, on the 19th April : a battle at Tann on the same day : a battle at Abinsberg on the 20th : a battle at Landshut on the 21st : a battle at Eckmuhl on the 22d ; and another battle at Ratisbon on the 23d April.
The second Bulletin is dated Head Quarters at Muhlendorf, April 27, and gives an account of the movements of several divisions, to interrupt the Austrians in their retreat. This Bulletin, after stating that Prince Charles had been cut off from the Inn and Vienna, and was retiring to the mountains of Bohemia, concludes with a proclamation from Bonaparte to his armies, in which he says, he has taken 100 pieces of cannon, 50,000 prisoners, and promises before a month is elapsed, to be at Vienna.
Battle of Passenbotten.—Gen. Oudinot, in this battle attacked, an army from 3 to 4000 Austrians, and took 300 prisoners.
Battle of Tann.—The Duke d'Auerstadt, marched against the enemy in two divisions, and after attacking and taking from 6 to 700 prisoners, drove the Austrians from all their positions. Generals St. Hilaire and Friant, pursued the routed army, and succeeded in destroying a whole regiment of dragoons. In these engagements, a number of Austrian General Officers are said to have been killed and wounded ; among the latter the Prince of Lichtenstein, Gen. Lusignan, and other officers are named.
Battle of Abensberg.—A general attack was made on the divisions of Archduke Louis and Gen. Keller, amounting to 60,000 Austrians.—Bonaparte, at the head of a chosen body of French troops, who were joined by several divisions of Bavarians and Wurtemburghers, attacked the Austrians in front ; and caused, at the same time a strong force under the Duke of Rivoli, to fall in the enemy's rear, and thereby cut of their communication. This action was soon finished, as the Austrians, finding themselves out maneuvered by the French, beat a retreat, after an hour's fighting, and returned with the loss of eight standards, 12 pieces of cannon, and 18,000 prisoners.
Battle of Landshut.—The fruits of this action, an action in which the enemy were completely surprised, by the rapidity of our march, were 30 pieces of cannon, 9000 prisoners, 600

ammunition waggons, 5000 baggage waggons and the hospitals and magazines which the Austrians had begun to form. Some couriers and Aids-de-Camp of the Commander in Chief, Prince Charles, and some envoys of wounded men were also taken.
Battle of Eckmuhl on the 22d —While the battle of Abensburg and that of Landshut produced such important consequences, the Archduke Charles had formed a junction with the Bohemian army under Kollowrath, and obtained some partial success at Ratisbon.
One thousand of the 65th, who were left to guard the bridge of Ratisbon, and who had not received orders to retreat, having expended their cartridges, and being surrounded by the Austrians, were obliged to surrender. This event made an impression upon the Emperor, and he swore that in 24 hours Austrian blood should flow in Ratisbon to relent the insult which had been offered to his arms.
During this time the Dukes of Auerstadt and Dantz held in check the corps of Rosenberg, Hohenzollern, and Lichtenstein. There was no time to be lost. The emperor began his march from Landshut, with the two divisions of the Duke of Montebello, the corps of the Duke of Rivoli, the Cuirassiers of Nanfoultz and St. Sulpace, and the Wirttemberg division.
At two o'clock in the afternoon they arrived opposite Eckmuhl, where the four corps of the Austrian army, consisting of 110,000 men, had taken a position under the command of the Archduke Charles.
The Duke of Montebello attacked the enemy on the left, with the division of Gudin. On the first signal the divisions of the Dukes of Auerstadt and Dantz, and the division of light cavalry of General Montburn, took their position.
One of the most beautiful fights which war can present, then presented itself. 110,000 men attacked on all points, turned on their left, and successively driven from all their positions; the detail of the events would be too long; it is sufficient to say, that the enemy was completely routed; that they lost the greater part of their cannon, and a great number of prisoners; and that the Austrians, driven from the woods which cover Ratisbon, were forced into the plain, and cut off by cavalry.
The Austrian cavalry, strong and numerous, attempted to cover the retreat of their infantry, but they were attacked by the division of St. Sulpace on the right, and by the division of Nanfoultz on the left, and the enemy's line of hussars and cuirassiers routed, more than 300 Austrian cuirassiers were made prisoners.
As the right was commencing, our cuirassiers continued their march to Ratisbon. The division of Nanfoultz met with a column of the enemy, which was escaping and attacked it, and compelled it to surrender; it consisted of 3 Hungarian battalions of 1500 men.
The division of St. Sulpace charged another division of the enemy where the Archduke Charles narrowly escaped being taken. He was indebted for his safety to the fleetness of his horse.
This column was also broken and taken. Darkness at length compelled our troops to halt. In this battle not above half of the French troops were engaged.
The enemy, closely pressed, continued to defy the whole of the night in small divisions, and in great confusion. All their wounded, the greater part of their artillery, 15 standards, and 20,000 prisoners fell into our hands.
Battle of Ratisbon. —On the 23d, at day break, the army advanced upon Ratisbon the advanced guard, formed by the division of Gudin, and by the cuirassiers of Nanfoultz and St. Sulpace, and they very soon came in sight of the enemy's cavalry, which attempted to cover the city.
Three successive charges took place, all of which were to our advantages. Eight thousand of their troops having been cut to pieces, the enemy precipitately repassed the Danube.
During these proceedings, our light infantry tried to get possession of the city. By a most unaccountable disposition of his force, the Austrian General sacrificed six regiments there without any reason.
The city is surrounded with a bad wall, a bad ditch, and a bad counter-scarp. The artillery having arrived, the city was battered with some 12 pounders.
It was recollected that there was one part of the fortifications where, by means of a ladder, it was possible to descend into the ditch, and to pass on the other side through a breach in the wall.
The Duke of Montebello caused a battalion to pass through this opening, they gained a postern, and introduced themselves into the city. All those who made resistance were cut to pieces; the number of prisoners exceeded 8000.
In consequence of these unskillful dispositions, the enemy had not time to destroy the bridges, and the French passed pell-mell with them to the left bank.
A party of it was on fire during the night, but by the efforts of Gen. Morand and his division, it was extinguished. Thus at the battle of A-
bersberg, the Emperor beat separately the two corps of the Archduke Louis and Gen. Keller; at the battle of Landshut he took the centre of their communications, and the general depot of their magazines and artillery; finally, at the battle of Eckmuhl, the four corps of Hohenzollern, Rosenberg, Kollowrath, and Lichtenstein were defeated.
In all these battles, our loss amounted to 1200 killed, and 4000 wounded!!! Of 222,000 of which the Austrian army was composed, all have been engaged except 20,000 men, commanded by Gen. Bellegarde.
On the other hand near one half of the French army have not fired a shot.
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1809. ***** FOURTH OF JULY
The anniversary of the day which declared the emancipation of these United States from foreign usurpation—which broke the chains of oppression on the oppressor's head, was never so generally celebrated as the present year.
The enthusiasm which the memory of this day must ever inspire in the bosom of every patriotic American, was heightened by the recent triumph of our government over a second attempt to render our country tributary to the arbitrary laws of foreign tyrants.
In almost every town from which we have heard the day was noticed by orations, processions, feasting, mirth and song, and every demonstration of joy.
In this town, the day was ushered in by salutes of artillery, both in town and at fort Constitution, and the ringing of bells.
The Republican citizens, with many of our most respectable brethren from the neighboring towns, convened at Jefferson Hall, and at 11 o'clock a large procession formed under the direction of Col. Harris, Marshal of the day, and moved from the hall down Daniel, through Chapel, up Buck and Court Streets to the Rev. Dr. Buckminster's meeting-house, escorted by the company of Light-Infantry commanded by Capt. Nutter, and attended by the Portsmouth Band of music.
The exercises at the meeting-house were commenced with an Ode by the band and an excellent choir of singers, followed by a pertinent and well adapted Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Walton.
After an original Ode, composed for the occasion, a very excellent Oration was pronounced by Joseph Bartlett, Esq. The applause with which it was received by a numerous audience, testified their satisfaction.
Instead of the declaratory rant with which the people are too often insulted on such occasions, the orator noticed, in a cursory manner, the prominent events in our political history, the different administrations of our government, &c. in a language energetic, manly and chaste.
When the services at the meeting-house were closed, the procession again formed and proceeded to Mechanic Hall, where an elegant and plentiful dinner was served up by Mr. Davenport.
The Hon. Jonathan Warner presided at the table, assisted by the Hon. Clement Storer, as vice-president.
After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were drank, accompanied with music, and interspersed with songs:
1. The Day we celebrate —The birth day of FREEDOM—May the principles it established ever found in the ears of tyrants, Mene Tekel Upharsin —Music. Rife Columbia .
2. The principles of 1775 —May they endure as long as the mountains tower, or ocean rolls its waves. Adams and Liberty .
3. The President of the United States —Integrity his shield, truth his sword, patriotism his moving principles, the Constitution his guide, the love and gratitude of his country his life guard. Madison's March .
4. Thomas Jefferson —Whom slander never deterred from duty, nor flattery influenced to do wrong. Let fame found her trump .
5. The Vice-President of the United States —The hardy soldier, and independent citizen; as his example is illustrious in the annals of American freedom, so may the evening of his life be serene and happy. Soldier's Joy .
6. John Adams —His cordial friends observed his mid day Splendor; like the sun emerging from a cloud he dispels the mists, and exposes the traitors. Guardian Angels .
7. The memory of Washington —The angel who defended with the charter of freedom has called him to the armies above. Dead March in Saul .
8. The patriots of 1775 —While we recollect their services, let us imitate their virtues. Bunker Hill .
9. The Union of the States —What God has joined together, let no man dare to put asunder. God Save America .
10. Agriculture, Commerce, and the Mechanic Arts —Nursted by industry, and encouraged by patriotism, they will be to us a second charter of independence. Plough Boy .
11. The Militia —At the call of their country they shall form solid column on the centre, and for her defence display a front from Maiae to Georgia. Yankee Doodle .
12. The State of New Hampshire —While she slept an enemy sowed tares, she will yet bring forth Republican fruit.
Lamentation of Jeremiah . 13. The Governor —O dear what can the matter be.
14. The Clergy —We cannot too much respect the messengers of Heaven, or too much detest the apologetics of sedition. Old Hundred .
15. The Essex Juntas —It needs be that offences must come, but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh. A parcel of rogues in a nation .
16. The British Lion and Gallic Cock —May the American Eagle prevent the roaring of one, and the insolent crowing of the other. Then guard your wights .
17. The fair daughters of America —They diffuse happiness by their smiles, and excite emulation by their virtues—May they ever distinguish by their approbation the supporters of "equal laws, and equal rights." Virtue triumphant .
VOLUNTEERS
By the President— The Orator of the day . By the Vice President— Our Ministers at Foreign Courts . By Col. Harris (after the President had retired)— The President of the day . By Daniel Austin, Esq. James Madison —The hope of our rising country; May he tread the steps of his predecessor; then on the summit of virtue shall he receive the applause of all good men, and the approbation of Heaven.
By Thomas Manning, Esq. The Hon. John Langdon —Against the shield of his inflexible integrity the shafts of a predominant faction shall beat in vain.
By S. Haines, Esq. Our own government —The only republic on the face of the earth. It is founded on the rock of ages—the gates of hell shall never prevail against it.
Mr. Ogilvie made a handsome apology for leaving the table, on account of ill health, and left the following toast on the table:
The Instructors of Youth —May their labors, liberally rewarded & seconded by the patronage of enlightened patrons and parents, speedily restore education to the rank it occupied in ancient Greece, and to which under every permanent popular government it is destined to reascend.
Several other volunteer toasts were given, of which we have not copies.
The day was fine—good nature and innocent mirth reigned throughout—nothing occurred to interrupt the harmony of their social intercourse.
The Portsmouth Band, under the direction of Mr. Blanchard, generously volunteered their services, and deserve much credit for their handsome performance of the duties of the day.
The federalists also celebrated the day by a procession, the most respectable in numbers they have ever exhibited in this town. An oration was pronounced at the South Meeting house by Isaac Lyman, Esq. A dinner was provided for them at the Assembly Room. We are sorry to learn, that a company so respectable, could bear with complacency, and even encite the contemptible doggerel ribaldry of the unprincipled calumniator of the most worthy gentlemen who graced their table.
Such an acquisition cannot reflect much honor on the party who have gained him, or occasion much regret to those whose merit neglect drove him from their association. But the plays the last desperate stake, and is sure to lose.
Boast not thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
Would to heaven this day, whose commencement was so auspicious, and to us so joyous, could have been exempt from the melancholy disaster which occurred in our vicinity which we must here narrate, as concisely as possible.
"In the midst of the joy and hilarity of the 4th inst. between 4 and 5 o'clock, P. M. the following terrible disaster took place at Fort Constitution (in this harbor) Two casks of powder, and a number of loose cartridges which were placed near, took fire, (supposed from the slow match) and in the explosion killed and wounded from 4 to 20 citizens and soldiers, besides doing much other essential damage.
The quantity of powder exploded was between 3 and 400 weight. Among the killed are, Ephraim Pickering, Esq. of Newington; a young man by the name of Paul of Kittery; two young men by the names of Mitchell and Trefethen of New Castle; a young man, name unknown aged about 18; sergeant Albert, Pelatiah McDaniels and Theodore Witham, belonging to said Fort.
Among the wounded, are Samuel Stevens, Reo Gamoth, Gideon Gould, Edmund Hurd, John Ricker, Robert Miller and several others whose names we have not been able to learn. No blame whatever can be attached to Capt. Walbeck, commander of the Fort. He directed an under officer to attend carefully to the fringings of the afternoon, while he should enjoy himself with a few selected friends at his house, which was within the fort, and also within thirty feet of the awful explosion!
Judge ye of the surprise of this excellent officer, when his house was nearly blown up, with his guests and family with him! The windows with part of the house bursting in, and every thing breaking and crushing around them, so that there was scarcely a pane of glass, or an article that could be broken, but was dashed to atoms.
A great number of the inhabitants of Portsmouth and its vicinity have visited Fort Constitution, and offered their services to alleviate the distress occasioned by the explosion which happened at that Fort, on the 4th July current—for their friendly attention and solicitous enquiries, Captain Walbeck offers, for the wounded soldiers, himself and the officers under his command, grateful acknowledgements.
Fort Constitution, Portsmouth Harbor, July 9, 1809.
On receipt of the second part of "Mars" the whole is laid by for consideration. "Aristides" is wrong in his supposition of the author of the communication in the Oracle; we believe the gentleman to whom he alludes is not in the habit of newspaper writing.
Many articles unavoidably omitted. Vermont Bills —We have been a gentleman direct from Vermont, who informs, that he called on one of the Banks with a quantity of their bills, which were paid on sight, and that a broker in Boston obtained pay, without hesitation, for 10,000 dol. the day preceding. He affirms as the Vermont banks are in good credit. Newbury gap .
STRAW BONNETS. Wm. Jones jr. Has this day received the following articles which he will sell cheap for Cash or short credit.
STRAW and Willow Bonnets from 10/6 to 22/6—Buff plaid Silk for Bonnets; Millinetts; Cap Patterns from 9d to 1/6; Habit Handkerchiefs, very nice, price 1/6; Vined tatin stripe Cambricks; very nice India Book Mullin; 3/4 Jaconet do. some nice for gentlemen's neckcloths; 3/4 fancy Mullins; 3/4 and 1/2 White Cotton Cambricks; plain and figured White Cotton Lace Armlets; Pins; Parasols, with netting fringes; belt Black Crapes; 1800 yds. fine Calico, at 1/6.
Imperial Coat Buttons; Silk Habit Gloves; Drab Florentine; mix'd Cotton Cuffimmes; Ladies and Gentlemens White Cotton Hose, with and without clocks; white Cotton Sewings; plaid Lustrung Ribbons; Cotton Diapers, &c. &c. July 11.
Mr Ogilvie's
Second Oration, ON WAR, will be delivered on THURSDAY evening, in the Assembly Room, at eight o'clock. Tickets of admission, 50 cents each, may be had at Mr. Tappan's Bookstore.
Dixville Road Lottery.
CLASS THIRD 12,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 60,000 dolts 1 Prize of 8000 is 8000 1 do 2500 are 2500 2 Prizes 1000 are 2000 4 do 500 are 2000 60 do 100 are 6000 60 do 50 are 3000 100 do 20 are 2000 200 do 10 are 2000 3573 do 7 are 25011
4001 Subject to no Deduction—Not two blanks to a prize—and less than 12 1/2 per cent allowed for the Lottery.
A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner, viz. The first drawn blank on the third day's drawing will be entitled to 500 dollars.
Five hundred numbers will be considered a day's drawing, and the above capital prizes disposed of accordingly.
The drawing shall commence in Boston 31st July inst. and shall be completed in thirty days next succeeding. The prize of 8000 shall be paid in ninety days; prizes of a 1000 and 500 dollars in 60 days, all others in 30 days, and in bills usually current in Massachusetts and New-Hampshire.
Tickets will rise to 5, 50, fifteen days previous to the drawing. Prizes not demanded in one year will not be paid, but be considered as a gratuity to the object of the Lottery. The advantages of this novel scheme as it respects the prize of 25000 to be paid with 500 Tickets must be abvitus, as in these may be contained no only the highest prize, but many other and possibly all the capital prizes of the Lottery.
ELIJAH HALL, JOSEPH AKERMAN, jun. TIMOTHY DIX, jun. Managers Portsmouth July 1809.
LOST,
ON the 4th Inst on or near the parade in this town, A Black LACE SHADE— who ever has found the same and will leave it at the Gazette Office shall be rewarded. July 11th 1809
Letters remaining in the Post Office at Kittery, June 30 1809
JAMES HILL, Dr. John S N Langdon, 2, Jeremiah Bartlett, John Rogers, Stephen Shorey, Abigail W. Brown, Lydia Bartlett 2, Nancy Remick, Joana Wilson, Hannah Bartlett, Dorcas Bartlett Abigail Bartlett 2, Samuel Yeaton, Samuel Bodge, Samuel Fitzjerrall, Wm Hewitt. DANIEL PEIRCE, P.M.
List of LETTERS remaining in the Post Office Portsmouth N.H. July 3d 1809.
A William Adams; Benjamin Adams; Hannah Adams; Ebenezer Adams, jun'r Newington; Mark Adams, Kittery. B Sarah Birch; Thomas Berry Greenland; Elizabeth Batchelder, North Hampton; James Bennett; Charles Butman. C John Cushing; Sarah Cook; Samuel Cades; Samuel Chamberlain; Edward Call; Benjamin Colby. D William Dunn; Mrs Dinaldi; Joseph Dodge; Friderick Duparquier; William Dixon; Isaac Dole; Wm Drake; Sally Dodge; Jacob Danford; Ephraim Dockum; Elitha Drew; T G Dearborn, Greenland; Simon Dearborn, North Hampton. E Amos Emerson; Fanny Earl. F Isaac Frye; John Frost, New Castle; William Furber; Tobias Fernald, Kittery; Cyrus Frink, jun'r Newington. G Charlotte Gage; Lydia Grant; Maria Grouard; Samuel Grover; Charles Groves; Nath'l Gofs, Greenland; Nath'l Groe, Rye. H Samuel Hill; Robert Farrington; Benjamin Hill; Mary Holmes, New Castle; Suky Hyde; Samuel Hobart; Sylvia B Hosom; Isaac Hill; Tammy Ham; Ichabod Hill; Samuel Hutchings; Caleb Hopkins; Benjamin Holmes. I & J Richard Jones; William Jones; P Jourdan; Edmund Johnson; Benjamin Jones. K Philip Knox. L Mary Lord, Greenland; Mary Leavitt, North Hampton; Thomas Leavitt; Stephen Lang; Olive Langton; Gilman Leavitt; Nath'l C Little; Daniel Leach. M William Miller; Nathaniel Marshall; Anna Mills; W Miller; Benjamin Moore; Elijah Marlden, Greenland. N H W Noble; John Nelson, jun'r; Robert Newsum; Mark Nutter. P John Palmer; Richard Phillips; John Perry. R Aaron Rowell; Daniel Rand, Rye; Moses Ricker, Rye; James Rollins, jun'r. S William Seaward; Patrick Strange; Thomas Stover; Timothy Smith. T Mary A Todd; William Thompson; William Tibbetts. W Joseph Wiggin; Reuben Webster; John Worthley; Betty Warner; James Woodworth; Mary Warren; Samuel Walker; Samuel Woodman.
N B Those Names with no towns annexed are for Portsmouth. M. SIMES, P.M. An apprentice is wanted at this Office.
AUCTION
For sale at Auction, On Thursday the 10th day of August next, (If not previously sold at private sale) THAT very convenient STORE, two stories high, at the foot of the bridge in Exeter, lately occupied by Mr. Noah Field. The Store is large, will accommodate a great quantity of goods, and is an excellent stand for business, for a trader or mechanic. One half the purchase money will be paid down, a credit of six months will be given for the remainder. The sale will be on the premises, at two o'clock P.M.—For further particulars apply to MARK FIFIELD, of Gilmanton, or JONATHAN ROLLINS, of Stratiam. July 10, 1809.
By virtue of a licence from the Superior Court, will be sold at Public Auctions on Monday the 21st day of August next, at 12 o'clock, M. for the benefit of the heirs of Capt. Gilbert Horney, late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, deceased.
THE real Estate which was the property of said Horney, situated in Buck-street, Portsmouth, consisting of a large and elegant dwelling house, completely finished, with a Store attached to it, a Barn, and out-houses, with a garden, &c. The lot is bounded westerly by land of Wm. Edwards, and land of Jacob Sheafe, Esq. northerly by Cow Lane, easterly by land lately the estate of Mark H. Wentworth, deceased, and land of George Ham, and southerly by Buck street, measuring on said street 80 feet, and running back 100 feet to Cow lane. The Sale will be on the premises.—For terms and particulars, apply to THOMAS BROWN, or WILLIAM SIMES, Guardians to the heirs of Gilbert Horney, Portsmouth, July 11th, 1809.
FARM FOR SALE.
FOR SALE, One hundred and fifty acres of excellent LAND, a two story HOUSE, and large BARN, known by the name of Boyd's Farm. A recommendation in an advertisement would be need less. Real estate will be taken in part pay, and a good credit given.—Apply to JOHN HILL. Portsmouth, July 11, 1809
CART BOXES.
H. & B. Penhallow, Have for sale at their Store in Market-street, A Large quantity of Cart, Wagon, Horse-Cart, and Chaise BOXES, of all sizes. Patent Window Blind HINGES and FASTENINGS, of the newest, cheapest, and most approved kind—Also, A quantity of Grindstones, of various sizes. LIKEWISE, May be had at the above Store, a large and complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, and a great variety of Gilt and Mahogany Frame LOOKING GLASSES, of the most fashionable kinds. July 11.
WANTED,
ONE thousand bushels of JUNIPER BERRIES, for which cash. West India or English Goods will be given, and any quantity not less than half a bushel received at a time at the Store of J MELCHER, in Market street. Portsmouth July 11.
NOTICE
IS hereby given that the subscribers have been duly appointed executors of the last will and testament of EPHRAIM ROBINSON, Esq. late of Exeter, deceased, and have taken upon us that trust—All persons, therefore, who have any claims upon said estate are desired to present the same immediately, and those who are indebted to make immediate payment.
NATHANIEL GORDON, ZEBULON ROBINSON, Executors
Danbury Three Cent Tax.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of New Hampshire at their November and December session, A.D. 1808, granted a tax of three cents on each acre of land in the town of Danbury, in the county of Grafton, (public lands excepted) for the purpose of making and repairing highways in said town, and the subscribers were appointed a committee to assess and superintend the collection and appropriation of the same. We therefore hereby give public notice to the resident and nonresident owners of land in said town, that they are allowed to pay each his proportion of said tax in money or labor performed on the said public roads, under the direction of said committee, and that we will be ready to receive the same in payment of said tax, any time between the first of May and the first of October in 1809 and 1810.
ONES PAGE, JACOB FAVOUR, AMOS TAYLOR, Committee. Danbury, June 28, 1809.
NOTICE!
THE subscriber having it in contemplation to leave town in the course of a few weeks, hereby requests both Creditors and Debtors to attend an adjustment of their several demands—to those to whom he is indebted are respectfully invited to receive their pay, and those indebted to him are earnestly requested to make immediate payment. As the debts due him are generally of a long time standing it is expected they will be promptly attended to. J HEARTWELL. Portsmouth, June 26, 1809.
N. B. The few remaining articles of his FORMER STOCK will be sold unusually low, for Cash or Credit, at No. 3, Congress Street.

Miscellaneous Repository.
A COMPARISON.
THE lapse of Time and Rivers is the same, Both speed their journey with a restless stream...
SUNSET AND SUNRISE.
Contemplate when the sun declines, Thy death with deep reflection;
MAXIMS.
In the choice of a wife, take the daughter of a good mother. — If thou halt wit and learning, get wisdom and modesty to them.
2000 Cap Patterns,
at 9d ps.
JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING AT
DRAPER'S
CHEAP CASH STORE,
2000 Cap Patterns, at 9d ps. Jacquet Muslins 1/2 wide, at 2/3 yd. Book, Jacquet and Leno Muslin Handkerchiefs, at 20 cents.
JOHN POND,
WATCH AND CLOCK-MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he still continues to carry on the Watch and Clock-Making and repairing business, at his shop, No. 3, Congress Street.
HAS FOR SALE,
Warranted eight day Clocks; S. Willard's patent Time Keepers, and Watches of various descriptions; gold and gilt watch Chains; Scales and Keys; gold and glass Necklaces; gilt miniature Chains and Lockets; gold and hair Ear Hoops, Knobs and Breast Pins, of the most fashionable patterns;
Hair work of every description neatly executed, and Jewellery neatly repaired — All kinds of Clocks, Time Pieces, Chronometers, Repeaters, horizontal and plain Watches repaired and warranted.
Portsmouth June 17.
To Milliners and others.
WHITE BONNET PAPER. A QUANTITY of thin white Bonnet Paper, of an excellent quality, suitable for Milliners and Bonnet-Makers in general, is left by a paper-maker at the Bookstore of C. PEIRCE for sale at a very low price by the dozen or bundle, for Cash only.
Writing & Cyphering Books for children, made of the best Philadelphia paper. Also a quantity of
Hanging Papers and borderings, which will be sold low at C. PEIRCE'S store.
TICKETS and QUARTERS in the Haverhill Academy Lottery, now drawing. ALSO,
CHARCOAL TOOTH-POWDER.
REMOVAL.
DANIEL BROWN,
HEREBY informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from No. 2 Bow-Street, to No. 8, Market-Street, next door to Goddard's Hardware Store — and having made large additions to his former stock of
Teas, Wines & Groceries,
now offers for sale a more complete assortment of GOODS in his line, than can be found at any store in town.
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Souchong, } TEAS, of the first quality.
Double & single refined Loaf, Lump, Bast Facings, Havana and Brown Cotton, Coffee, Chocolate, Cocoa Shells, Rice, Flour, Oat Meal, Starch, Sultana Raisins, Pepper ditto, Pimento, Cloves, Calfia, Nutmegs, Cayenne, Ginger, Mustard, Florence Oil, Spanish Segars, Baltimore ditto, Fig and Smoothing Tobacco, Pipes, Thompson's and El- liot's Snuff, Palm, Windsor, Windsor in bars & common bar Candles, } SUGARS. Madeira, Lisbon & Sherry } WINES, Cogniac Brandy, Barcelona ditto, St. Croix Rum, Gin, Molasses, Logwood, Redwood, Fustick, Ground Logwood, Ground Camwood, Indigo, Allum, Copperas, Roman Vitriol, Freis Papers, Sole Leather, Bed Cords, Clothes Lines, Scythes, Strythe Snaths, Rakes, Nos. 4, 7 and 9 cotton Cards, Scives and Strainers, Corn Brooms, Blown Salt, Blistered Steel, Stone Jugs and Pots, English and American Gun Powder, Shot and Flint, And many other articles too numerous to mention.
ALSO 30 bbls. new superfine FLOUR, 50 bushels white BEANS, A few boxes fresh LEMONS. All the above articles are of the very best quality, and will be sold at a small advance for cash. D. B. therefore flatters himself, that he shall be able to give satisfaction to those persons who may favor him with their custom, both as it respects price and quality. June 27. (e.p. 6 w.)
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
FRESH GOODS.
Edw'd Parry
HAS JUST RECEIVED At his Store, No. 10 Market-Street, a large assortment of the most fashionable Fancy & Staple Goods, which will be sold by wholesale and retail, at reduced prices — among which are SUPERFINE Broad Cloths & Cashmeres; a great variety of Fancy Muslins; dark Chintzes and Ginghams; pink, plaid and lilac do; white and black Cambrics; dark Nankinets and cotton Cashmeres; Velvets, Corduroys and Thickets. Providence made Beaver Hats. Bed Tickling, Checks, and Cotton Yarn, at the factory prices. June 27.
Smith & Haven,
No. 10, Merchant's Row, Have for sale Landing from Sch. Scythian, 200 Bbls. TAR, 100 do. Pitch. June 27, 1809.
Henry Bufford
CONTINUES his business as usual in Mr. L. Boardman's Building, by the Portsmouth Stone, Congress-Street — where Carriage and Sign Painting in all their variety is done with neatness. Also — Regimental Standards, Battalion and Infantry Colours, executed in a degree of elegance, that must give general satisfaction.
To those who have favoured him with their custom, he returns his acknowledgements and solicits a continuance of their favours, assuring them that nothing shall be omitted that shall tend to give satisfaction.
N. B. Ship and House Painting and Glazing in general. Portsmouth, June 27.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having resigned his Commission in the Army of the United States, has opened his Office of an ATTORNEY AT LAW, in Court-Street, adjoining the office of Judge Sherburne — next door south of the Loan, and Insurance Offices, and Union Bank — Where he will be happy in giving to all business, committed to him in the line of his profession, the most prompt, constant, and faithful attention. June 26. Samuel Haines.
LOST on Saturday night last between Mr. Stacy Hall's Stable and the north Mills, a small red morocco Pocket Book, containing about twelve Dollars in bills, of which one was a five dollar of the Wilscasset Bank, signed by Wm. King, President; a Portsmouth Bath Ticket, and several papers denoting the owner — Whoever will bring the same to this office, shall be rewarded to their satisfaction. June 27
POCKET-BOOK LOST.
LOST on Saturday evening last a small black morocco Pocket-Book, containing several small Bills, and some receipts given to David Gardner, jr. Whoever has found the same and will return it to said Gardner, at Esq. Nathaniel Adams' shall be rewarded for their trouble. Portsmouth, June 26, 1809.
To NATHANIEL PARKER, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, for the County of Rockingham, in the State of New-Hampshire.
WE the subscribers owners of more than one sixteenth part of the undivided lands in the town of Concord, in the County of Grafton, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of common and undivided lands in said town of Concord, to be holden at the dwelling house of the widow ABIGAIL YOUNG, in said Concord, on the twenty-fourth day of July A. D. 1809, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to act and vote on the following matters, viz:
1st. To choose a Moderator. 2d. To choose a Clerk for said proprietors, Assessors and Treasurer, and such other officers as may be necessary. 3d. To make such grant or grants to any settler in said Concord, on such conditions as may be judged reasonable, and to appoint some person to deed accordingly. 4th. To allow any proprietor to make a pitch or pitches of land, and cover the same out of such rights as he may own, on such terms and conditions as may be judged best. 5th. To make divisions of all or any part of the undivided lands to and among the proprietors in such manner as may be judged best. 6th. To allow and pay all reasonable demands that may be made against said proprietors. 7th. To raise such sum or sums of money as may be judged necessary. 8th. To choose one or more agents to prosecute all trespassers on lands of the proprietors, and all suits for the proprietors, and to defend all suits that may be brought against them. 9th. To ratify any or all former votes and divisions of the proprietors. 10th. To take such measures as may be judged best to settle the lines between the town of Concord and the adjoining towns as may be judged best. 11th. To accept and adopt a plan of the survey and allotments of the town. 12th. To agree on a method for calling meetings of the proprietors in future.
BENJAMIN WHITCOMB, EDWARD LITTLE, SAMUEL MINOT, JOHN C. CHAMBERLAIN, Concord, October 1, 1807.
To EDWARD LITTLE, Esq.
Pursuant to the above application you are hereby directed to notify the proprietors of said town of Concord to meet at the time and place and for the purpose above mentioned. NATHL. PARKER, Justice Peace. May 30, 1809.
Pursuant to the above order the Proprietors of common and undivided lands in said Concord are hereby notified to meet at the time and place and for the purposes abovementioned. EDWARD LITTLE. May 30, 1809.
YORK ss.—At a Court of Probate holden at York, 15th May, 1809.
WHEREAS JOSIAH CLARKE, administrator of the estate of Daniel Clarke, late of York aforesaid, gentleman, deceased, has presented his private account against said estate, amounting to 377 dolls. 92 cents, and also his account of administration on said estate, amounting to 95 dolls. 94 cents, for allowance — ORDERED, That said administrator notify all persons interested, by causing this order to be published in the Portsmouth Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication thereof to be prior to the Court of Probate to be holden at York aforesaid, on Monday the 17th day of July next, to the end the said interested persons may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the said accounts should not be allowed.
Attest DANIEL SEWALL, Register.
FOR SALE, GOOD SCREW'D HAY, by the ton or bundle — ALSO — VINEGAR, of excellent quality, by the barrel or gallon — Apply to MOSES WOODWARD. Four or five Gentlemen can be accommodated with good Boarding, on reasonable terms — as above. June 27.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed executors of the last Will and Testament of JOHN PENHALLOW, Esq. late of Portsmouth, deceased, and have taken upon us that trust; — All persons therefore who have any claims upon said estate, are desired to present the same immediately; and those who are indebted, to make payment. DANIEL AUSTIN, HUNKING PENHALLOW, BENJAMIN PENHALLOW. Portsmouth, March 28, 1809.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the Estate of GEORGE GAINS, late of Portsmouth, Esquire, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds, as the law directs. All persons having demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement, and all persons indebted to said estate, are now called upon to make immediate payment. JOHN GAINS, Administrator. June 5.
To the Hon. PAUL 100 WHITE Esq. WE the subscribers being proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the divided and undivided Land in the township of Warren, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of said township to be holden in said town of Warren, at the house of Mr. Joseph Merrill, Inn-holder, on the twenty fifth day of August next at 2 o'clock P. M. to act upon the following articles Viz.
1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2d. To choose a Clerk for said propriety. 3d. To see what method the proprietors will adopt to establish the local situation of No. 2, and No. 12, in the third division, drawn to the original rights of Jacob Hook, Esq. and John Darling. 4th. To see if the proprietors will allow the accounts which may be brought against said propriety and determine how, such as may be allowed, shall be paid.
GILMAN WHITE. RICHARD WHITE. South-Hampton, June 27, 1809.
Agreeably to the foregoing request, I do hereby notify and warn, the proprietors of said Town of Warren to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein mentioned.
P. WHITE, Proprietors Clerk. South-Hampton, June 30, 1809.
THE subscriber, being Clerk of the proprietors of the Township of Wentworth, in the County of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, and a proprietor and owner of more than one sixteenth part of the divided and undivided Land in said township — do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said township of Wentworth to meet at the house of Mr. Lemuel Kezer, Inn-holder in said town, on the twenty-fourth day of August next, at two o'clock P. M. for the purpose (after a moderator is chosen) of choosing a Clerk for said proprietors. PHILLIPS WHITE, Clerk for the Proprietors of Wentworth South-Hampton, June 30th 1809
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the partnership in trade lately subsisting between the subscribers is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to them by account or otherwise are requested to settle the same with Solomon Brooks, by whom the business will in future be transacted, at the store in York lately occupied by them. SOLOMON BROOKS, W. B. SEWALL. York, June 5, 1809
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of FRANCONIA, in said county, who have not paid their county, town, school and highway taxes for the year 1808; that so much of each delinquents land will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Izaii Applebee, in said Franconia, on the 26th day of September next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
The names of the original delinquent proprietors, their number of acres and taxes are as follows:
Table with 4 columns: Proprietors NAMES, No. of Acres, Highway tax, School tax. Lists various names like Verbeck farm, Welch farm, John Wallace pitch, etc., with corresponding tax amounts.
IZAH. APPLEBEE, Collector. Franconia June 30, 1809. TO LET, ONE half of a HOUSE, near Akerman's Rope Walk, suitable for a small family. Enquire of the printer. July 4.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to those that pack Butter, for inspection, that by attending to the third clause of an Act of this State, regulating the inspection of Butter and Hogshead, particularly that part which requires the owners name to be branded on the head of each cask, will save the inspector much trouble and themselves considerable expence. — All merchants and masters of vessels who deal in the above article are respectfully requested to attend to the fourth clause of the above law. JOSEPH ELA, Inspector General. July 3, 1809.
NEW TYPES.
SEVERAL fonts of New Types, lately imported, will be sold at the cost, with the Cases and Stands; Also, an excellent Printing-Press almost new. The fonts are, About 150 wt Brewer; 230 Burgeois; 230 Long Primer; 280 Pica; 230 English; 100 Great Primer; 75 Double Pica; 60 Canon; 75 13-line Pica; 30 Quotations; also small fonts Pica, Great Primer, & two line Great Primer black; Almanac Signs, &c. also, Ornaments, Galies, Sticks, Chases, and every article necessary to complete a new and elegant Printing Office. Some discount would be made from the cost and charges to the person who would purchase the whole together. Letters on the subject, (post paid) addressed to C. PRINCE, agent, Portsmouth, N.H. will meet his usual prompt attention. July 4.
TO BE SOLD BY
Daniel Huntress,
NO. 5, PORTSMOUTH PIER, CORN, Flour, Bread, Pork, Tar, Small Anchors different sizes, one second hand Cable, and twine laid Cordage, 100 M Boards and Plank, red oak Hhd. and white oak barrel Staves, pine and spruce Timber, with Joist, Oak Timber and Knees, different sizes, docked — Oakum, fish Boxes, old Iron & Spikes, quantity of Mackarel and Oil Barrels, Oars, and second hand 14 feet Boat, ten 56lb. weights, with sundry other articles. WANTED A Store Frame 40 feet long 20 feet wide, 3 stories high. July 4.
FOR SALE,
A convenient Dwelling House well finished, together with a new Store, Barn and outhouses, all in excellent repair, belonging to Capt. JOSEPH MANSON, of Kittery, pleasantly situated about 50 rods from the dwelling house of Alexander Rice, Esq. on the post road leading to York. Also, one acre and 14 square rods of LAND, belonging to the premises. The above would be a pleasant retreat for any gentleman in Portsmouth during the summer season, it being in sight of the town. For terms, which will be liberal, apply to ALEXANDER RICE, Esq. in Kittery. June. July 3.
THE Co-partnership hitherto existing between the subscribers, was dissolved the 27th ult. WILLIAM HENRY WILKINS, STEPHEN PEABODY. July 3, 1809
Letters remaining in the Post Office, at Exeter, July 1, 1809
SAMUEL TENNEY; Aaron Waldron; Nicholas Marsh; Theodore Moses; Aaron Peabody; William Smith; James Smith; Samuel Gorden; Thomas Kimball; John F. Odlin; N. A. Haven, jr.; Eliphalet Giddings, 2; Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, 2; Nathaniel Conner; John Cook; John L. Blake; Nathaniel Bickford; Ebenezer Clifford; John Lang; William W. Brown; Samuel Adams; Nathaniel Adams; Ichabod R. Chadburn; Francis B. Eastman; Noah Emery, 2; Robert Gorden, Exeter; Sarah Payson; Francis Lyford; James Gilman; E. Flint; Thomas S. Ranney; Richard Bean, Broomfield — Henry Marsh; Jacob Low; Lydia Kenison; Henry Potier, Stratham — Richard Dow; Abigail Stuart, Kennington — Sarah Mabin, Hampton Falls. J. W. GILMAN, P. M.
State of New-Hampshire, Cheshire ss. PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of NEW-GRANTHAM, in said county of Cheshire, who have not paid their highway, school, county and town taxes for the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, that unless they pay the same unto me the Treasurer, on or before the 25th day of September next to much of their land as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house now occupied by Jonathan & John Spaulding in said New-Grantham, at ten of the clock in the forenoon on said day.
Table with 4 columns: Names of original proprietors or owners, No. of acres, Highway tax, School tax. Lists names like Elakim Stebbins, Sampson Willard, Medad Pomroy, etc., with tax amounts.
JOSEPH SARGENT, Collector. New-Grantham, June 8, 1809.