The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-12-11 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
Vol. XLIV.—Numb. 2245.]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
RECEIVED & FOR SALE, by JOSIAH DWIGHT, At his Apothecary's-shop in Market-Street, Portsmouth.
  ARGENT. VIV.  Gum. Arab.    Cantharides.  — Copal.    Bals. Copive.  — Camphor.    Cort. Aurant.  — Opit.    — Macis.  Hiera Picra.    — Peru. Rub.  Manna.    and Palid.  Rad. Gentian.    Crem. Tart. ppt.  Sal. Glaub.    and Crud.  — Nitr.    Els. Aurant.  Sapo. Castil.    — Lernun.  Sperma Caet.    Flor. Chamom.  Spt. Lavend. Comp.    — Salph.  Pearl Afhes.    Fol. Sennæ.  Oatmeal.    Gum. Aloes.  Rotten Stone, &c.  
Patent Medicines.
  Anderson's,  S I M P L E D  Godfrey's Cordial.    Hooper's,  Court Plaster.    Lee's bilious & Lockyer's  Pungent Smelling Bottles.    Bateman's Drops.  Turlington Bals. of life.    British Oil.  Dr. Walker's true Jesuits Drops, &c. &c.    Bals. Honey.      Cephalic Snuff.      Els. Peppermit.    
Dye Stuff.
  Camwood.  Alum.    Blue Vitrol.  Woad.    White ditto.  Prussian Blue.    Nutgalls.  Cochineal, &c.  
Paints.
  Verdigrise.  Spanish Brown, &c.    Patent Yellow.     Surgeons' Pocket Instruments.     Teeth Instru-ments.  Needles by the Case and others not enumerated.    Crown and common Lancets.   
By whom Physicians' bills will meet with attention, and ship's Medicine Boxes put up and replenished at the shortest notice.
Just Received and FOR SALE BY
Matthew S. Marsh,
New fine and Superfine
FLOUR,
A quantity Logwood and Fustic. Portsmouth, Nov. 19.
Samuel Hill, HAS JUST RECEIVED,
FIVE whole and four quarter chests Bohea, seven ditto Souchong, seven ditto Hysan and four of Gunpowder
T E A,
(warranted fresh and of the first quality,) it being a consignment, will be sold at Boston price, with charges, by the chest, or less.
A general assortment
West-India GOODS;
Brandy; Gin; 7 whole, 5 half and 4 quarter pipes London-Market Madeira Wine, imported between 2 and 3 years since; some piece Goods; Cutlery and Hard Ware; a quantity of Canvas; Ticklenburgh and Osnaburghs.
Philadelphia and Russia Iron; Halbach, Heart and Club German Steel; Powder and Shot; common and refined Salt-Petre; Chocolate; Starch; Hooks and Lines of all kinds.
Salmon and Herring Nets; Salmon, Herring-Net and Sewing Twine; 20d, 12d, 10d, 6d and 4d Nails. All of which will be sold by wholesale or retail, at the lowest prices for cash or approved credit.
Cash given for
Shipping FURS.
Portsmouth, Nov. 8, 1799.
NEW GOODS.
Nath'l White
HAS JUST RECEIVED A general assortment of European Goods,
WHICH he is determined to put at such prices as to ensure an immediate sale—Also,
Best Hysan & Bohea Tea.
NEW GOODS.
Edw'd Parry
HAS JUST RECEIVED
An extensive assortment of Fall & Winter
GOODS;
Which will be sold at a low advance by Wholesale & Retail, at his Store in Market-Street, for Cash or short approved Credit;
Consisting of
THE best London fu-
perfine Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colours; Queens Cloths and superfine Bath Coating suitable for Ladies' Habits; best superfine plain and mixt Forrest Cloths; cross bar'd and fashionable Swandowns and Casimeres. Vestcoating; best Devonshire Kerseys; water proof Cloths; Orleans Cloths, and strip'd Elastics; Rose Blankets of a superior quality; red, crimson, green and yellow Baizes; yard wide fine black Flannel, green, red and white ditto; Hunting Cords and Thicksets; best Velveteens and Velvets; Carpeting and Carpets.
A complete assortment of Chintzes of every description and of the latest fashion, from 2/ to 7/6 per yard; an elegant assortment of Cambrick Mullins, tambor'd and lapet Mullins; plain, strip'd and cross bar do; Mullins and Dimities; Mullin Shawls and Handkerchiefs; purple and patch color'd do; a large assortment of silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs; white Camels hair Shawls with fringe and netting.
Also, one trunk of white and color'd Muffs and Tibets, of the newest fashion; Suwarrow Hatts and Grecian Bonnets; fancy Plumes and Feathers; bugle and other Trimmings; fine white and black Laces and Edgings; Modes and Satins; black and white patent Veils; Italian Silks; Lustrings; silk Crapes and color'd Tiffany.
Also a large assortment of Irish Linens and Sheetings of the best fabric, from 2/ to 7/6 per yard; Cotton and French Cambricks; Diapers and Table Cloths; a complete assortment of Durants, Callimancos and Russells; Moreans, Camblets and Wildbors.
A large assortment of mens' and womens' fashionable Beaver Hatts, childrens' do. of all colors; a complete assortment of Hosiery, of every description; green and red Worsted Caps, &c. &c.
A few bales of Salmon Twine and Herring Nets; St. Peters Cod-Lines and Sewing Twine.
Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Ashes.
Portsmouth, Oct. 29, 1799.
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of Ship Murdock , consisting of about
13,000 Buenos Ayres Hides,
18,000 Split Ox Horns,
40 Tons of Tallow,
20 Bales of Virginia & Sheeps
WOOL,—For terms apply to
James Sheafe.
Portsmouth, Nov. 15, 1799.
TICKETS.
Whole and Quarter Tickets in the 6th Class
Dartmouth College Lottery,
highest prize 2000 Dollars besides a great number of other
Valuable Prizes
for sale at
J. Melcher's Printing-Office
Where the prizes will be paid immediately after the Lottery is drawn, which will commence on the 10th of January next, the punctuality observed by the managers in drawing the former classes at the times fixed on, no doubt will ensure a very rapid sale of this class, therefore we hope adventurers will apply in season at J. Melcher's Printing-Office for tickets, least they be disappointed.
British King's Speech.
HOUSE OF PEERS—Sept. 24.
THIS day, in compliance with his Majesty's Proclamation, a number of their Lordships attended; and about 3 o'clock, the King came to the house in state, with the usual attendants who accompany him on those occasions. Being seated on the throne, Sir FRANCIS MOLYNEUX Officer of the Black Rod, was sent to desire the attendance of the commons, the Speaker of whom, with a few of the members, being come to the bar, his Majesty addressed them as follows:
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"I have called you together at this unusual season, in order to recommend it to you to consider of the propriety of enabling me without delay, to avail myself, to a farther extent, of the voluntary services of the militia, at a moment when an increase of our active force abroad may be productive of the most important and beneficial consequences.
"We have seen the happy effects of the measure which you adopted on this subject, in the last session; and the forces which I was thereby enabled to employ, have already displayed in the face of the enemy, a courage, discipline and steadiness, worthy of the character of British soldiers. In the short interval since the close of the last session, our situation and prospects have, under the blessing of Providence, improved beyond the most sanguine expectation.
"The abilities and valour of the commanders and troops of the combined imperial armies, have continued to be eminently displayed; the deliverance of Italy may now be considered as secured by the result of a campaign equal in splendor and success to any the most brilliant recorded in history; and I have had the heartfelt satisfaction of seeing the valour of my fleets and armies successfully employed to the assistance of my allies, to the support of our just cause, and to the advancement of the most important interest of the British empire.
"The kingdom of Naples has been rescued from the French yoke, and restored to the dominion of its lawful Sovereign, and my former connexions with that power has been renewed.
"The French expedition to Egypt has continued to be productive of calamity and disgrace to our enemies; while its ultimate views against our Eastern possessions have been utterly confounded.
"The desperate attempts which they have lately made to extricate themselves from their difficulties, has been defeated by the courage of the Turkish forces, directed by the skill, and animated by the heroism of a British officer with a small portion of my naval force under his command; and the overthrow of that restless, and perfidious power, who, instigated by the artifices, and deluded by the promises of the French, had entered into their ambitious and destructive projects in India, has placed the British interests in that quarter of the globe in a state of solid and permanent security. The vigilance, decision and wisdom of the Governor-General in Council, on this great and important occasion, and the tried abilities and valour of the commanders, officers and troops employed under his direction, are entitled to my highest praise.
"There is, I trust, every reason to expect that the effort which I am making for the deliverance of the United Provinces, will prove successful.
"The British arms have rescued from the possession of the enemy the principal port and naval arsenal of the Dutch Republic; and although we have to regret the loss of many brave men in a subsequent attack against the enemy, whose poison enabled them to obstruct our progress, I have the strongest ground to expect that the skill of my Generals, and the determined resolution and intrepidity of my troops, will soon surmount every obstacle, and that the fleet, which, under the usurped dominion of France, was designed to co-operate in the invasion of these islands, may speedily, I trust, under its ancient standard, partake in the glory of restoring the religion, liberty and independence of those Provinces, so long in intimate union and alliance with this country.
"While you rejoice with me in these events, which add so much lustre to the British character, you will I am persuaded as cordially join in the sentiments so justly due to the conduct of my good and faithful Ally, the Emperor of Russia. To his magnanimity and wisdom, directing to so many quarters of Europe the force of his extensive and powerful empire, we are in a great degree indebted for the success of our own efforts, as well as for the rapid and favourable change in the general situation of affairs. I have directed copies to be laid before you, of those engagements which have consolidated and cemented a connexion so consonant to the permanent interests of my empire, and so important at the present moment, to every part of the civilized world.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "The ample supplies which you have granted to me in the course of the last session, will, I trust, so nearly provide for the exigencies of the public service, even on the extensive scale which our present operations require, as to enable me, without farther aid, to continue those exertions to the close of the present year; but, in order to afford you the convenience of a long recess, I recommend it to you to consider of providing for the expense which will be necessary in the early part of the ensuing year; and with
this view, I have ordered the proper estimate to be laid before you.
"My Lords and Gentlemen, "In pursuance of your recommendation, I judged it proper to communicate to my two houses of Parliament in Ireland, at the close of their last session, the sentiments which you had expressed to me respecting an incorporating union with that kingdom.
"The experience of every day confirms me in the persuasion, that signal benefit will be derived to both countries from that important measure; and I trust that the disposition of my Parliament there, will be found to correspond with that which you have manifested for the accomplishment of a work which tends so much to add to the security and happiness of all my Irish subjects, and to consolidate the strength and prosperity of the Empire."
NIAGARA, OCT. 25.
From the Aurora —subject, British influence.
AT this moment the people see in addition to other wrongs and injuries, Colonel Bowles, an Indian agent sent from England to hover on the rear of the southern states.
They see Col. M'Kee, another Indian agent, among the middle nations on our western frontier.
They see Col. Brant, another Indian agent, lately arrived from England, caressed and landed at Quebec.
They see at the same time the British minister leaving this city to go into Canada to meet a son of the British Monarch, who is to be viceroy there with a royal court.
They see a large military force sent thither, the 6th and 41st regiments of British European infantry.
The people cannot be blind or indifferent to any, much less all of these movements, when they know that Canada affords no revenue to England; that even numbers of the clergy of that province are paid by the British government; and when they know that the only motive for retaining Canada by the British is to hold a rod over the head of America.
[This subject is largely and ingeniously treated of in that paper; and the most material points urged home on the minds of the readers, are those above; and we notice and correct them to the truth, not so much expecting a complete refutation of them by our publication, as we do from the willingness of the publisher of this paper to do it, by giving assurance to his readers of the truth of the following: Col. Bowles has resided many years among the southern Indians; his business called him to England, from whence he has lately returned home. —Col. M'Kee, in his life time, was an Indian agent, and had influence among several nations to the westward; and as he died about three years ago, we until now supposed that influence at an end; at least, we may suppose him at this time not very active among the tribes on earth. Col. Brant is not and has not been an Indian agent; he has not been in England these fifteen or sixteen years past; his business calls him to Quebec once in a year or two, whither he has been once this year. Mr. Liston, the British minister, left Philadelphia, went to New-England on a visit—by the way of Albany, he came to this place (Niagara) about the 18th of August, viewed the falls, and returned to or near Philadelphia by the way of Albany. He was no nearer to Quebec at any time than when he was at Albany: at this time the "viceroy" had but little advanced towards America: He arrived at Halifax the 12th September, at which time Mr. Liston was at or near Philadelphia. The military force is a detachment for the relief of those doing duty at Quebec, who are ordered to a station in the West-Indies—they have not, unless lately arrived.]
BALTIMORE, NOV. 18.
DANGERS OF THE SEA.
Extra from the log book of the ship Polly and Nancy , Collin Jackson, commander.
Who left St. Thomas on the 17th of Oct. last, bound for Norfolk; her cargo consisting of sugar and rum.
On the 25th of Oct. it came up to blow very severely, lost sight of the fleet, and made the best of her way. On the 26th, the gale still increasing, the ship laboring very hard, she began to make a considerable quantity of water, which the watch kept clear for
24 hours. On the 27th, all hands still employed at the pumps, the water still increasing in the hold, saw a brig to windward—made signals of distress, but no assistance was received from the brig; the water still gaining on us, and the wind hauling to the northward, blowing very strongly, we bore away to the southward, in the hope of meeting with some of the fleet. On the 29th the water got above the ballast, the pump well was shortly stowed in and broke to pieces, and both pumps were choked. Being in this condition on the 30th Oct. and hogheads of sugar and puncheons of rum floating through the hold, and the water increasing to an amazing height so as to reach her beams, all hands engaged themselves fore and aft in getting down the yards in order to form a raft, for the preservation of their lives. At nine o'clock A. M. cut away the main and mizen masts; and the ship settling down fast in the water, the hands particularly engaged themselves in making the raft, the water was by this time nearly over the lower deck.—Oct. 31, cut away both anchors from the bows; at 3 P. M. employed in cutting away the fore-mast, but were obliged to desist, by the water's coming in upon deck; the raft was launched and all hands got upon it, except the captain—the vessel went down in five minutes from the launching of the raft, the captain jumping over the stern and swimming to the raft. In this deplorable situation, and having nothing but two gallons of rum and six gallons of water and a small quantity of bread on the raft, we committed ourselves to the mercy of God; the sea continually washing over us, and sharks and dolphins playing round us; thunder and lightning with heavy rains whilst on the raft; several persons light-headed—After being six days in this condition, we were picked up on the 5th instant, by the schooner Experiment , capt. Field , of Baltimore, who treated us with the greatest kindness, and of which we shall ever entertain a sense of the highest gratitude.—During the time of our being on the raft each man was allowed to one gill of water per day.
BOSTON, DEC. 2.
Commercial Information.
Translation of a letter from the Minister of State at the Court of Madrid, to the Minister of Finance, relative to the admission of American vessels and their cargoes into Spain.
The Minister of the United States of America has protested against the orders of not allowing to pass through our Custom-houses the cargoes of neutral vessels which are not duly certified by the Consuls of Spain at the places from whence they proceed.—The merchandise of such vessels being neutral property, said Minister therefore alleges, that this order is contrary to what is stipulated in our treaty with that power.—The articles 16 and 17 are so full and explicit, that it does not leave us any mode of evading them, notwithstanding the many inconveniences which may arise therefrom, for which reason his Majesty has commanded me to make known to your Excellency, in the ministerial office under your command, that they scrupulously observe these articles, and carry into effect the corresponding orders, and for your clear intelligence I remit you a copy of them herewith.
The Minister of Finance also hands by order, to all the Custom-houses, the 15th article, to which he commands the strictest notice and punctual observance.
Dated Madrid, July 24, 1799.
ANECDOLE.
A veteran toper complained to the celebrated Doct. W. of Boston, that from long use of spirituous liquors, they passed upon his palate, and failed to exhilarate his spirits. The Doctor, in a sportive mood inquired if he had ever used Aqua Fortis , and recommended it to his patient diluted with water. The toper immediately procured a considerable quantity, which he first mixed with water, and then took in its crude state: but in a few months the aqua fortis afforded him as little pleasure as common New-England rum. Soon after the unfortunate toper meeting the Doctor in the Street, addressed him thus: "Doctor the aqua fortis won't do, can't you give me something stronger, do dear Doctor, for the love of grog , let me have a little Aqua Fists ."

Foreign Intelligence,
Received at Buxton by Capt. Howland , from Hamburg . Dates to October 12.
Dutch Official Accounts of the battles of Oct. 2d and 3d.
From General Daendels to the Councils.
"Head-quarters, Beverwyk. I HAVE been constantly with the advanced posts and had not time to write sooner.
"Our posts were attacked on the 2d, early in the morning—the right wing maintained its position, but the centre and left wing suffered severely, and have retreated, which obliged my right wing to fall back also, for fear of being cut off.
"The conflict was desperate, and the French have lost a great number of men. The train and our baggage are here—the reinforcements of the French advance—I hope for the best.
"I have been on the batteries for a considerable time, when a crowd of balls whirled around me, one of which pierced my hat, without any further hurt. I am not able to communicate further particulars. Keep up your spirits—We shall conquer or die."
From Gen. Marlot, to the Amsterdam Municipality.
"AMSTERDAM, OCTOBER 4.
"CITIZENS—I have this moment received official intelligence from the Chief of the General Staff, that the head quarters of our army have been removed to Beverwyk, and that numerous reinforcements are expected, which will soon enable us to act again on the offensive. The position which we now occupy is one of the most favourable. I am desired to assure you, that the General in Chief will do every thing for the safety of Amsterdam. On my part, I shall omit nothing to maintain the tranquillity of this important city. You will take proper measures that nothing is sent from here to North Holland, and that no vessels sail for that quarter, excepting to the places occupied by Gen. Daendels, viz. Purmerend, Monnickendam, and Edam. (Signed) MARLOT."
From Gen. Rostallion, to the Dutch Minister of War.
"H. Q. Beverwyk, Oct. 3.
"The great affairs of yesterday prevented me from writing to you. Our left wing and a part of the centre was attacked at 7 o'clock in the morning, by the enemy's forces, which were double ours. Our columns however maintained their positions all day. The great superiority of the enemy allowed them to advance a great part of their army along the shore, protected by the fire of their vessels near D'Elmondo op zee . We remained in possession of this position and of that of Bergen until night overtook us. This morning the General in Chief, who foresaw a new attack, thought not proper to wait with fatigued troops, a stronger enemy. He, in consequence, ordered a retreat, which was made in the greatest order. The troops are this moment arrived in their new positions, and there is no attack to fear. The camp of Beverwyk, which is very concentrated and favourable, will put us in a state to attack as soon as our reinforcements are arrived.
"The division of Gen. Daendels, which maintained itself in its position during the combat, made its retreat by Purmerend and Monnickendam, from whence it covers Amsterdam, and takes from us all inquietude for that side.
"The enemy must have suffered extremely in the engagement of yesterday. We have made more than one hundred prisoners, among which are three officers. The Generals of Division having not yet been able to give me an account, I am obliged to delay making you a more circumstantial report. ROSTALLION."
Further accounts—unofficial.
HAGUE (Holland) OCT. 5.
On the 2d inst. the English made a most violent attack on our left wing and centre. Both sides fought with the greatest obstinacy, and night only put an end to the carnage. The next morning the enemy renewed the battle with augmented violence, until our centre and left were forced to give way to the enemy's superiority. We were obliged to give up all our positions, and even Alkmaar. We have taken another position, having our advanced guards at Baam, Castricum, and Limmen.
The village of Koedyk was burnt in the action. At Haarlem between 40 and 50 vessels, with wounded, have arrived. The French Gens. Lamaison and Mercier, are wounded.
ALKMAAR, OCT. 8—at noon.
In the tremendous battle of yesterday, the enemy stormed our positions several times; but were repulsed with great loss. The battle re-commenced this morning, at day break; both parties fought with unexampled fury, and every inch of ground was contested. The enemy renewed the attack with fresh troops, at various times, and victory remained doubtful, until at length our troops are retreating, fighting, and in order. They are exhausted with fatigue. All our military stores, and every thing, is gone to Beverwyk; where the army will take a new position, which can be better defended. The enemy has bought his victory very dear; and however great our loss may be, his can hardly be less.
AMSTERDAM, OCT. 5.
IN the action of the 2d, we took 107 highlanders, who have been sent to Utrecht. There have just arrived here, 100 other prisoners. Within two days 9000 French troops have passed this city, on their way to the armies.
The English are masters of Lemmer, and have taken post in Friesland; from whence they can easily march to this city by land. We are, however, continually at work on the batteries upon the dyke at Naerden.
The greatest loss in the battle of the 2d, fell on the French; and the most part of the officers of General Brune's staff, have perished. Some corps were cut off, so that
the inundations ordered by us, have been more fatal to us than to the enemy. We were beginning to set the water-mills at work, but the English have set them on fire with their artillery.
The enemy entered Alkmaar, the 3d instant, at five o'clock, in the afternoon; and we learn, that the head-quarters of Gen. Brune has been transferred from Beverwyk to Haarlem; from whence they will be removed here, should the enemy advance any further. The English headquarters, we learn, are at Alkmaar; and some of their troops have advanced to the neighbourhood of Haarlem. The batteries which the English erected on the Dunes, in the action of the 2d, made great destruction amongst the French.
ZWOLL, (Overijssel) Oct. 6.
The English having made themselves masters of all the coasts of the Zuder Zee, in Friesland and Gueldres, have summoned the city of Harderwyk to surrender.
This day we hear a lively cannonade.
Our loss in the battle of the 2d, has not yet been accurately ascertained, and we have had no official account on the subject.
Austro Russians driven nearly out of the North of Switzerland.
BREGENZ, (on the Lake of Constance) SEPT. 27.
"Gen. Hotze, on the 23d, hearing the French has crossed the Linth, went on a reconnoitering party, fell into an ambuscade, and was killed, with several other officers. [An article, dated Lindau, Sept. 30, says, "The French have sent the body of General Hotze to the Austrian out posts on the Rhine. It was interred with the honors of war, at Bregenz, the 28th."] After the death of Gen. Hotze, the French made two attacks on his positions, and forced the Austro Russians to retreat, with the loss of 14 officers, and many privates killed, and a Russian General wounded.
SEPT. 28. A general retreat of Gen. Hotze's army has taken place. The military chest, and archives have arrived here. The militia is ordered to defend the Rhine. The Russians were defeated the 25th near Zurich and forced to retreat. [A later account says, that Mussena had restored the Republican order of things at Zurich. ] Yesterday afternoon, it was laid, our headquarters were still at St. Gall, and the troops at the distance of a mile and an half. As they are not in sufficient force, it is feared they will be obliged to retreat across the Rhine.
SWABIA, Oct. 3. It is believed, that for some days the united Imperial armies have advanced, and re-occupied their former position in Switzerland. The head-quarters of Marshal Petrasch, who commands the division of Hotze, was still on the 29th, at St. Gall. A body of troops have passed the Lake of Constance, and the Rhine. Gen. Korsakow's (Russian) head-quarters are at Eglisau, upon the right bank of the Rhine. Some bodies of French troops advanced between the separated armies, and progressed to the suburbs of Schaffhausen, Winterthur, Frauenfeld, and some even to Constance; but they are not numerous. It is believed Marshal Suwarow will take immediately the chief command at Eglisau.
Austro-Russian successes in Italy and Switzerland.
FELDKIRCH, (on the Rhine) Sept. 26.
On the 23d, Fieldmarshal Suwarow commenced his operations against Switzerland, from the side of Italy, by taking Arzlgo. On the 24th he carried Mount St. Gothard. Generals Jellachich, Rosenberg and Aussenberg, are advancing in three columns against various parts of the Cantons. Rosenberg has reached the Grison country, and taken 500 prisoners. Aussenberg has taken the important post of Kriechberg; and Jellachich has made himself master of Mollis, and beaten the enemy near Mellehorn.
TRANSLATIONS.
LINDAU, (on Lake Constance) Sept. 29, 8 o'clock, P. M. The bridge over the Rhine, which was taken up yesterday morning, will be thrown over to night, and the corps of Gen. Petrasch, whose head quarters have been at Bregenz, is to advance in haste, as he has been apprised that Generals Jellachich and Aussenberg, have united with Marshal Suwarow, who was advancing into the heart of Switzerland. He already occupies Lucerne.
SWABIA, OCT. 3.
"We have this day received by an extraordinary messenger, the important news, that Marshal Suwarow, on the 28th Sept. entered Lucerne (the canton we suppose is intended) with his army, and that he was preparing to march against Berne. The inhabitants of the little cantons all join him. Orders have been sent to the Grisons, at Rhinthal, and Schaffhausen, for the troops to advance. Gen. Korsakow, on the 28th Sept. had a conference at Schaffhausen, with Generals Nauendorff and Kienmaier. On the 29th, a heavy cannonade was heard near Raveribourg."
DONAUESCHINGEN, (Swabia) Oct. 1.
The Austrians are advancing from Feldkirch. The Austrian Col. Lauser, has attacked the French in Glaris, beaten them, and taken 1500 prisoners, and two standards. The Austrian Generals are to march against the left wing of the French, while Suwarow takes them in the rear by St. Gothard.
HAMBURG, OCT. 10.
As far as can be learned from the favourable and unfavourable accounts of the late events in Switzerland, it appears that both armies attacked on the same day, at different points, according to different plans, and with various but mutual success. The consequences can alone decide the victory:—We will, however, grant all possible success to Mussena, and let him safely pursue his victories near Utznach and Zurich towards the Rhine, and the lake of Constance—Four renounced Generals are at his heels, who may in all probability bring his army between two fires: But supposing the worst of chances to befall the Austro-Russians, and the most favourable for the French General, we cannot find
any advantage for him in his last victory; which tended only to weaken, in a considerable degree, his exhausted forces.
MISCELLANEOUS.
[The above furnish the most material news brought by Capt. Howland .—On the Upper and Lower Rhine, the military manoeuvres of the adverse combatants, produce little bloodshed;—the Archduke Charles, who had marched into Swabia with the main body of his army, was about returning to Switzerland; probably to co-operate with the Russian forces, who have lately been successful in the south part of that republic, and proceed to operate offensively. Gen. Massena, whose successes in the north of Switzerland, had promised much advantage, now finds by the enterprising spirit of the allies, powerful forces in his rear, and on his right. In Italy, the business of re-revolutionization is nearly completed; Rome is strongly besieged by the Royalists; Ancona has not surrendered; the King of Sardinia has arrived at Turin, and re-assumed his royal authority. The report of Genoa having surrendered by capitulation, is not mentioned in the latest Vienna Court Gazette. The Cardinals are about holding a grand conclave; the old order of things, both in religion and civil legislation, would be far better than new. The inundation of the Heer Hugo Waard is effected, and 4000 acres are overflowed.]
Of France—internally.
Paris letters, and papers up to the 16th Sept. state, that the sittings of the Council of Five Hundred, on the 14th and 15th, were remarkably stormy, manifesting every symptom of revolutionary disorganization, by vulgar personalities, clenching of fists, and descending even to blows—a conduct not to be expected from the sage legislators of a great nation, whose deportment in debate ought ever to breathe a dignified calm, which at once ensues respect and obedience to its decrees.
The question, whether France is or is not in danger, having been rejected, after great uproar, the Directory sent a message to the Council of Antients on the 15th, stating, "that a Royal conspiracy redoubles its activity, but that its own members are redoubling their vigilance. Corruption, seduction and decoy, extend throughout the Republic. Even in the midst of Paris, Royal proclamations are printed. The parricidal presses have been seized, the culpable authors or editors are in the hands of the law; but they must be judged by the common tribunals; yet should they not be sent to the military commission, for having provoked Royalty?" The message was ordered to be printed, and referred to a social commission. Fresh changes of Ministers, and other indications of approaching convulsions, our readers will find under the head of France in the subsequent columns of this journal.
PARIS, Sept. 16.
In the Council of Five Hundred a violent debate occupied the Assembly the whole day on the 13th and 14th, on the question for declaring the country in danger. A member, in a motion of order, expressed to the Council the anxiety and the alarms of the people, and the dangers which surrounded the country. It is assured that we are betrayed, and that a disgraceful peace is to be the fruit of eight years of triumph, combat and sacrifices. I do not credit such reports, but the people are suspicious, and should be eased of their fears. I propose a law, which does not yet exist in our code, which is to prevent the Directory from permitting any diplomatic treaties, any secret articles which may trench on the rights of the people, and infringe the constitution: it is, at the same time, giving a guarantee to those powers who are connected with us by treaties.
Jourdan. —The dangers of the country are so imminent that a representative of the people can no longer be silent without being an accomplice in our present evils and those that threaten us. It is time to tear off the veil from our eyes, and to see and declare our true situation. Persecution death itself, cannot frighten a republican! He prefers honour to life, death to infamy, and would even let his blood, flow on the scaffold, when he dies for the cause of the people! (Several voices cried out Yes! Yes! ) After an uninterrupted series of crimes, prepared by the perfidy of the former Directors, Italy, still astonished at our victories, was witness to our disgraceful defeat. But what can valour, when left to itself do against forces ever increasing! Thousands of heroes are dead; the strong places have been delivered up, or forced to capitulate; the French soldiers have been sacrificed as victims to the manes of tyrants. The Batavian Republic is partly invaded; its navy is in the hands of the enemy; all France, all Europe, however, knew that it was threatened—What measures were taken to defend it? None. The English land, establish and entrench themselves—nothing opposes them. (It must not be tho' that I mean here to throw suspicion on Gen. Brune, who commands in
that country;) I do justice to his civic virtues, and to his talents. All these events are the effects of treachery; and if we do not hasten to prevent it, Belgium also will soon be invaded.
Helvetia, a country formerly so happy, has been the scene of crimes and exactions of some men, and has however, given an example of the most sublime devotion. In the interior, a vast royal conspiracy is organized, whose central committee is in Paris. Republicans, proscribed under the names of Jacobins, Terrorists are assassinated. Republicans woe be to you, if you still slumber. Remember your antient energy which made your tyrants tremble. The centinels who should watch over the constitution and safety of the state, are silent and seem to sleep, instead of crying out "to arms!" Seek, Citizen Representatives, in the constitution of the 3d year, in your wisdom and your energy, the means of saving the country. It is by the impunity, and even by the protection given to conspirators and traitors, that disobedience to the laws has in a measure been legitimated.
Jourdan then threw on royalism all the calumnies invented against the popular societies to sow division among the republicans, accusing them of a project to overthrow the constitution of the 3d year, in order to substitute another in its stead.
But if our dangers are great, the resources of the nation are great also. The constitution presents to us means of safety by rallying under its standard. I move that a Committee of ten members be formed to propose measures of public safety. I propose also to the Council to declare by a legislative act that the country is in danger, and that the constitution is threatened by internal and external enemies. Jourdan then presented a project to the above effect. Several members here cried out, to the vote, to the vote; others called to the order of the day. A violent agitation broke out in the council; about 20 members ran together to the tribune; among them were Blim, Stevenotte, Bigonnet, Salicetti, Lefage, Senault, Augereau, &c.—Villetard and Chénier being also of the number were most violently hissed and driven back by the others. The tumult was at its height, the President covered himself twice, and after much difficulty obtained silence.—He then declared that it was impossible to deliberate in such a tumult, and that as long as it lasted he would suffer himself to be dragged from his chair rather than any question should be put to vote.
Bertrand, (of Calvados) said, that whatever might be the dangers of the country, the question should be discussed with temperance. He moved that the members for and against it be heard, that the people might know who were their friends and their enemies, and whom they might consider as their rallying point. Adopted.
Chénier said, that he should oppose the declaring of the country in danger. When in 1792 the first legislature declared the country to be in danger, there existed a conspiring throne which it was necessary to destroy; our enemies raised in haste, weak and undisciplined, were commanded by Generals appointed by the conspirators themselves. You have now skilful and republican generals; our armies are reinforced daily; and notwithstanding our reverses; they have not lost the remembrance of victory. I find no resemblance, no comparison, between what existed in 1792, and the present period ( murmurs ). I know that a treaty has been spoken of with a king, that a project of a monarchical constitution is said to be in agitation; but these reports are unfounded. I say that our situation, in the interior and exterior, has no analogy with our state under the monarchical power, and I move for the previous question.
Lucien Buonaparte said, that the resolutions of the Councils should be the result of confidence, and not of violence; for he who should here sacrifice his opinion to fear, might be justly accused of pusillanimity. The proposition of declaring the country in danger was made to the Commission of Seven. I opposed it, and shall oppose it still, in the face of the whole republic. I ask what course the council will take?—(We will save the republic, cried several members at once.) Murmurs and cries, said Buonaparte, do not intimidate me; our intentions are all the same. (Here several members cried out, no no; and the President having called Talot to order for threatening Buonaparte by words and gestures, he continued ): Whatever be the difference of opinion which animates us, we must attribute it solely to the uneasiness occasioned by our present situation: it exists in reality, but is the means of saving the republic. He declared, that he saw no other possibility of safety than in
the intimate union of powers, in their constitutional independence, and in giving the executive power a sufficient degree of force. He was far from thinking that the regenerated Directory would deviate from the constitution, and forget its duties towards the republic; and he therefore thought every measure of permanency, of federalism, or which tended to declare the country in danger, illtimed and dangerous. It can only be a measure of preservation when necessary to overthrow an established order of things. He concluded by saying, that the interest of the country opposed the measure contained in the project of Jourdan, and he moved for the previous question.
Chafal opposed the motion. He said, I swear by our armies, by our generals, by the conscripts, by the conquerors of the royal rebels—I swear by liberty, and her miracles, that the country is not in danger.
During the sitting, numerous groups of people assembled round the Council, which patrols of cavalry attempted to disperse. When the result of the deliberation was known, loud clamours arose, and several members on going out of the hall were loaded with invectives.
This day the streets are also crowded with groups; the greatest anxiety and fermentation prevail, and many people, apprehending fresh disturbances, quit the capital. More troops are coming to Paris. The Jacobins at the Hotel Salm had last night a secret meeting, at which nearly 200 deputies were present.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 27.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Surinam, to his friend in this city, dated October 24.
"It is the opinion of people in general, that this will be a place of great trade in a little time, which makes numbers flock here, but so far almost all have been disappointed, especially the Americans, as the English will not permit them to land any thing which they can furnish from England or their own colonies. This day a vessel arrived from Boston in 25 days. I have not heard her name—the Schooner Unity, of Newburyport, and the Good Intent are here."
BOSTON, Dec. 5.
News from EUROPE.
Capt. Howland, who arrived here on Monday last, from Hamburg, brought papers of that city to the 12th October, the day on which he left it. Capt. H. was informed by the merchant to whom he was consigned, and by the Hamburg post-master, that an express had arrived that morning, (but after the paper of that day was printed) giving an account of the complete defeat of the army under the command of the Duke of York.
This information Capt. Howland received a few hours before he failed, and was requested to relate it to the American merchants, on the authority of the post-master. Capt. H. further observes, that he believed the account to be true, and that it was generally believed by the merchants and others in Hamburg—The number said to be lost by the Duke, was from five to seven thousand men.
SALEM, Dec. 6.
THE DELAWARE'S SUCCESS.
A letter from St. Christopher's to a gentleman in this town, dated Nov. 8, says, "The Delaware sloop of war arrived the 4th, with a prize, a 16 gun brig from Guadalupe, with upwards of 100 men." It adds, "The risk is considered very great from this to the lat. of 22 or 23 degrees N.—On the 5th the Adams frigate arrived: We immediately applied to Commodore Morris for a convoy, who answered, that he could not give a convoy but once a month; that on the 19th ult. he gave one, and that on the 19th Nov. perhaps a few days sooner or later, he would give another: He likewise says he considers the risk very great, and advises to tarry till that time. We have accounts, that on the 3d inst. three Americans were carried into Guadalupe, and that a number of privateers failed on the same day on a cruise. There are here about 20 sail waiting for the convoy."
FRENCH "RELAXATION."
The brig Eliza, Capt. Woodbury, which was mentioned in our paper in March last, to have been taken on her passage from hence to Bilboa, and carried into Bayonne with a cargo of sugar, cocoa, and filh, was condemned at the Court of Pau, alledging that the white Havana sugars were of English produce. The cause was carried by appeal to the Court of Cassation in Paris, where in September last both vessel and cargo received final condemnation.

Late Important NEWS.
Received at Portland by the ship Cornelia, Capt. Prince, from Liverpool. Dates to Oct. 13th.
Sanguinary scenes in Switzerland.
OFFICIAL LETTER—From MASSÉNA, Gen. in Chief, to the Executive Directory. H. Q. Zurich, Sept. 28. 1799.
THE two armies, Russian and Austrian, are totally destroyed. The Russians have passed the Thur. We are in pursuit of the remains of the Austrian and Bavarian corps who had joined them, to the number of 8000. The Commander in Chief, Hotze, was killed on the field of battle. Their baggage, camp effects, six standards, and more than one hundred pieces of artillery, are in our power. The loss of the two armies in killed, wounded, and prisoners, is more than 20,000 men.—Three Russian Generals are in our hands. Gen. Suwarrows in person attacked my right. I am marching against him. (Signed) MASSÉNA.
English remarks on the above.
LONDON, OCT. 11. We this morning received Paris Journals, to the 7th inst. inclusive.—The news they bring is appalling to humanity, and the only hope we have in laying it before our readers, is that the losses sustained by the allies have been exaggerated in the French reports. That Massena should not only retrieve the affairs of his army, but destroy completely the two armies, well appointed as they were, which opposed him, killing 8000, with their General (Hotze), taking 5000 prisoners, with three Russian Generals, and wounding upwards of 6000, appears to be hardly credible, yet such is the statement that has been published officially at Paris, and which also mentions the capture of Zurich by the French army.
The intelligence, distressing as it is, seems to receive some confirmation from the circumstance of the Archduke having been obliged to march a great part of his army with the utmost expedition to endeavour to retrieve affairs in Switzerland. This may be considered as, perhaps, the most painful part of the intelligence; it will enable the French to send great reinforcements from the Lower Rhine to the aid of their army in Holland; and the allies, in spite of the success that has hitherto attended their operations in that quarter, may in consequence be forced to abandon the enterprise of delivering the Dutch from the French yoke.
We wish not, however, to anticipate evil. Government we hope will be prepared for every emergency, and possessed of better information than we can pretend to boast, will, no doubt, adopt the proper means to insure the safety of our brave army.
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 3. S I X T H Congress of the U. States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MONDAY, DEC. 2.
THIS being the constitutional day for the meeting of Congress, and a sufficient number of members appearing to form a quorum, on motion of Mr. D. Foster, the House proceeded to the choice of a Speaker; when Messrs. Rutledge and Livingston, who were appointed Tellers, reported, that Mr. Sedgwick had 42 votes. Mr. Macon, 27. Mr. Dent, 13. Mr. Rutledge, 2. Mr. Sumpter, 1. That the whole number of votes were 85, and the rules of the House requiring a majority of the members present to constitute a choice, neither of the above gentlemen were elected. The House then proceeded to a second trial; when— Mr. Sedgwick had 44 votes, Mr. Macon, 38. Mr. Dent, 3. Mr. Rutledge, 1. Whereupon Mr. Sedgwick was declared duly elected, and conducted to the chair accordingly. Mr. Sedgwick upon taking the chair, addressed the House in the following words: GENTLEMEN, ALTHOUGH I am conscious of a deficiency of the talents which are desirable to discharge with usefulness and dignity, the important duties of the high station to which I am raised by the generous regard of the enlightened and virtuous representatives of my country, yet repoling myself on the energy of their candid support, I will not shrink from the attempt. Accept, I pray you, gentlemen, my grateful acknowledgment of the honor you are pleased to confer; and, with it, an assurance, that no consideration shall induce me to deviate, in the least degree, from a direct line of impartial integrity. A message was received from the Senate, informing the House, that a sufficient number of members appearing to form a quorum, they had proceeded to the choice of a President pro tempore, when the Honorable Samuel Livermore was elected. The House proceeded to the choice of a Clerk; when it appeared Jonathan W. Cundy had 47 votes, John Beckley, 39. Whereupon Mr. Cundy was declared by the Speaker, to be duly elected. Ordered, that a message be sent to the Senate, to inform that body of the election of the Hon. Theodore Sedgwick, as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
On motion of Mr. Mason, the House proceeded to the choice of a Sergeant-at-arms, Door-keeper, and assistant door keeper, when Joseph Wheaton, Thomas Claxton and Thomas Dunn, were unanimously elected.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House, that they had passed a resolution, appointing a joint committee to wait on the President of the U. States, and inform him, that Congress had met, and were ready to receive any communications he might think proper to make; and in case of concurrence, that Messrs. Read and Bingham were appointed a committee on behalf of the Senate.
The House concurred in the resolution, and Messrs. Marshall, Rutledge and Sewall, were appointed to wait on the President, in conjunction with the committee from the Senate.
The following letter was read by the Speaker: No. 72, Welbeck-Street, London, Sept. 20, 1798.
SIR, I beg leave, through you, to offer to the House of Representatives of the United States, impressions of the two prints of the American revolution, which I have lately caused to be published. The importance of the events, and the illustrious characters of the two great men to whose memory they are particularly devoted, give to these works their best claim to your notice; and the patriotism of my countrymen, I trust, will give them a kinder reception than their intrinsic merit might entitle them to hope.
With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, JNO. TRUMBULL. The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
A letter signed Wm. Godfrey, addressed to the Speaker, was read, stating, that he had been impressed on board a British man of war, and had made frequent applications for relief to the American minister in London, without effect. Referred to the Secretary of State.
On motion, it was resolved, that each member be furnished with three newspapers, printed in this city, during the session, at the expence of this house.
Mr. Marshall, from the joint committee appointed to wait on the President of the United States, reported, that they had performed that service; and that the President had appointed to-morrow forenoon, twelve o'clock, to meet both Houses in the Representatives Chamber. The House then adjourned, till this morning 10 o'clock.
The prints referred to by Mr. Trumbull, in his letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, are,—1st, a representation of the Battle of Quebec, and death of Gen. Montgomery,—2d, the Battle of Bunker's Hill,—both elegant engravings. They are placed on the right and left of the Speaker's chair, and are highly ornamental to the Representatives Chamber.
BASSATERRE, Oct. 8. ON Friday, the United States frigate, Ganges brought in a French letter of Marque schr. called L'Esperance (formerly the Laurel of this port) from Point Petre, bound to Bourdeaux, with a valuable cargo of sugar, coffee, cotton, &c.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 29. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Martinico, to his friend in Norfolk, dated 25th ult. "There has been an embargo at Guadalupe, since the 7th inst. Gen. Desfrenaux is under arrest there, and two French frigates have arrived there from France."
[OFFICIAL.] American Navy. FRIGATES. Guns.
United States, 44 Com. John Barry. Constitution, 44 Capt. Silas Talbot. President, 44 Building at New-York. Chesapeake, 44 Capt. Samuel Barron. Philadelphia, 44 Capt. Stephen Decatur. Constellation, 36 Capt. Thomas Truxton. Congress, 36 Capt. James Sever. New-York, 36 Building at New-York. Infatigable, 36 Capt. Alexander Murray. Essex, 32 Capt. Edward Preble. John Adams, 32 Capt. George Cross. Adams, 32 Capt. Richard V. Morris. Geo. Washington, 32 Capt. Patrick Fletcher. Boston, 32 Capt. George Little. Gen. Greene, 32 Capt. Chitt' R. Perry.
SHIPS OF WAR. Ganges, 26 Capt. J. Mullowny. Portsmouth, 24 Capt. Daniel M'Niel. Merrimack, 24 Capt. Moses Brown. Connecticut, 24 Capt. Moses Tryon. Baltimore, 20 Lieut. Cowper. Delaware, 20 Capt. Thomas Baker. Maryland, 20 Capt. John Rodgers. Heralds, 20 Lt. Charles C. Russell. Trumbull, 18 Maf. & Com. D. Jewett. Pettafsco, 18 Capt. Henry Geddes. Warren, 18 Maf. & Com. T. Newman.
BRIGS. Norfolk, 18 M. & C. Wm. Bainbridge. Richmond, 16 Lt. Cyrus Talbot. Pinckney, 16 Lt. Samuel Hayward. Eagle, 14 Lt. Hugh Campbell. Augusta, 14 Lt. Arch. M'Elroy. Pickering, 14 Lt. Hillar. Scamnel, 14 Lt. Mark Fernald.
SCHOONERS. Experiment, 12 Lt. Maley. Enterprise, 12 Lt. Shaw.
GALLIES. 2 in Georgia—3 in South-Carolina—2 in N. Carolina.
December 2. GALLANT MANEUUVRE.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Malaga, to his friend in this city, dated Oct. 6, 1799.
"Yesterday a scene was exhibited here highly pleasing to every real American. The brig Thomas Pinckney,
LAWTON, of N. York, from Palermo, bound here, was captured a few days ago by a French privateer, who was bringing her into this port for condemnation. As soon as it was perceived that she was in possession of the French, Capt. Packwood of the ship Washington, who was lying in the bay, with an alacrity which will ever reflect honor on him, feeling a just indignation for the insulted rights of his country, immediately got his vessel under weigh, and to the no small satisfaction of a concourse of Americans and others, who were anxious spectators of this interesting scene, retook the prize by boarding her with his boats, the privateer narrowly escaped the same fate by rowing in shore.
"The Spaniards, spurred on by French influence, shewed, or pretended to shew, a great degree of resentment at this supposed violation of territory, which by the bye they had frequently passed over unnoticed, when committed by the French: and in order to satisfy the eager remonstrances of the enraged Frenchmen, the forts prepared to fire, and the gun boats were ordered out to attack the Washington, and retake her prize—they went out, but after the spirited conduct to which they had been eye-witnesses, they felt very little inclination to hazard an attack, and returned again without attempting any thing.
"Every artifice that the malice of enraged and disappointed Frenchmen could invent, was made up to prejudice the Americans in this place; but happily for us, their influence, altho' almost unbounded, was effectually thwarted by the spirited exertions of our pro-Consul Mr. Edward Beaufield, who acts in place of Mr. Michael Murphy, deceased; and the French obtained no other satisfaction than that of being told that they had done the same on many occasions."
DECEMBER 4. Yesterday David Frothingham was brought to the bar of the Court of Oyer and terminer, and received his sentence for the libel on Gen. Hamilton; which was, that he be fined 100 dollars, imprisoned 4 months in the Bridewell, and remain there till he be bound for his good behaviour for a year, himself in the penalty of 2000 dollars, and two sureties in 500 dollars each, or one competent security in 2000 dollars.
BOSTON, Dec. 9.
From BATAVIA. Capt. Van Beuren, arrived at Baltimore, in 117 days from Batavia, informs, that 4 French vessels of war were expected there in Aug. or Sept. to unite in annoying Americans in those seas; as a declaration of war had been formally made at the Isle of France, against America.
Coffee was so plenty at Batavia, that they had not warehouses sufficient to store it in.
The Minister of his Catholic Majesty, has communicated to his Excellency Mr. HUMPHREY, the U. States Minister at Madrid, the declaration of war against Russia. This declaration envelopes that of the Emperor of Russia. "In the one as well as the other," says the Spanish Premier, "are expressed the respective political sentiments entertained by both crowns; and his Catholic Majesty does not doubt, from the impartiality of the United States of America, that they will recognize in that of Madrid, the spirit of justice and moderation displayed in his reply."
On Wednesday last the Hon. General Court convened at Exeter, agreeable to adjournment, and on Thursday both branches being joined, a joint committee awaited on, and escorted His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Council to the Representatives Chamber, where His Excellency addressed both branches in the following patriotic
S P E E C H ; Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
SELECTED from all parts of the State, by a free and independent people as their Representatives, and assembled at this time agreeably to your own request, for the purposes pointed out in our constitution of government:—If any grievances exist which you can remedy; if any new laws are necessary for promoting the common good, and furthering the happiness of our fellow-citizens; these will undoubtedly be attended to with pleasure. Their prosperity, tranquility, and love of order, are sources from whence I have had most pleasing reflections.
Since the last meeting of the Legislature, an appointment of Sheriff of a county has been made. Some difficulty occurred as to the tenure to be expressed in the commission; but following the former practice, it was inserted during good behaviour, subject to the limitation as to age. By our constitution it is declared, that the tenure which all commissioned officers, shall have by law in their offices, shall be expressed in their respective commissions.—That by which judicial officers shall hold, is expressed in the constitution; but I do not find that the tenure by which Sheriffs, Attorney-General, and several other officers shall hold, is expressed
in the constitution or by the laws. It may be remembered that on an occasion which happened sometime since, the Executive were of opinion that the Constitution did not authorize them to remove a Sheriff from office, and it is presumed this is now the general opinion of those who have attentively considered the subject. It appears that judicial officers may be removed by impeachment, or in consequence of an address from both houses of the Legislature to the Executive, but Sheriffs and others, only by impeachment.
It is scarcely presumable the Constitution intended these should hold their offices by a tenure less liable to removal from office, than do the justices of our highest court of Judicature. As there has not been an appointment of a Sheriff or Attorney-General since I have had the honor of being in my present office, excepting the one before mentioned, this subject did not previously, particularly occur to my mind; and as to offices of lesser consequence, I have followed the invariable practice of my predecessors, so far as respects the tenure of commissions. As it appears to me most proper that the Legislature should determine by law the tenure that officers should have in their commissions, where the same is not done by the constitution,—I now recommend this subject to your attention.
The act for the limitation of actions is soon to take place—the time has been extended, and I do not know that it would be generally beneficial to have a further suspension, but perhaps some alterations might be useful. One clause in the act comprehends "all actions of debt grounded upon any lending or contract without specialty," the precise meaning of the term specialty in this case, may perhaps, be not understood by all concerned, and it is submitted to the wisdom of the Legislature whether it might not be best to exclude from the operation of this act, notes of hand secured by mortgages, and such where actual payments and indorsements have been made within a term of time to be limited.
While the ravages of war are continued, both by sea and land, by so many powerful nations; it is scarcely to be expected that our country will be entirely free from its effects.—Various have been the means used, to engage the United States in European contests; but through the wisdom, vigilance and firmness of our national administration, this has been hitherto prevented. Our country has been an asylum for Foreigners, and perhaps it would not be too much to say that many expected to live here without much restraint of law. It cannot now be doubted that many have come with the most friendly pretensions, who were at the same time agents of those who would destroy our peace. The opposition that has been heretofore made to our national administration, I made no doubt operated on the minds of foreigners, that they might injure us with impunity. If the happy Government under which we live, which has so highly exalted our country in name, wealth, and honor, does not engage our warmest affections and support, it can scarcely be expected we shall ever have one that will.
The President has made a third attempt for adjusting our existing difficulties with France, by sending Envoys for this purpose, which has occasioned much political speculation. The sentiments which I have heretofore delivered respecting the Rulers of that nation are not altered; but having a high opinion of the wisdom and rectitude of the President, my confidence in him is not in the least degree diminished by this measure. Peace consistent with honor, must be desired by every good citizen, and this measure ought to put to silence those who have injured the Government by asserting that the President had no desire to be at Peace with France.
To examine candidly and thoroughly into the conduct of Rulers, is not only a privilege, but it is the duty of Freemen; but that suspicions and jealousies should be excited because they are placed in important stations, is unworthy of free electors.
Permit me again to repeat the great satisfaction I have had in contemplating the strong attachment my fellow-citizens have shewn to our National Government, which has been so fully and repeatedly expressed by their Representatives, and I doubt not but they are more and more firmly united in this sentiment, and will guard against every injurious attempt that may be made against it.
Many are the duties assigned to Legislators and Magistrates; and we should always bear in mind that examples have a powerful influence.
Whatever acts you may think proper to pass, for promoting the prosperity of our fellow-citizens, will be duly attended to; and be assured that it will be a pleasing duty to me, to unite with you in measures calculated
to advance the happiness of our common country.
JOHN T. GILMAN. State of New-Hampshire, Dec. 5. '99.
His Excellency the Governor and the Honorable Council then withdrew, and the House proceeded to business.
Voted, That Messrs. Haven, Beman, and N. Parker, be a committee to draught an answer on the part of this House, to His Excellency's Address, and lay the same before the House.
PORTSMOUTH, DECEMBER 11.
From Exeter, we have nothing special to offer our readers, except the Governor's address, the business of the General Court has been principally of a private nature as usual, at the beginning of a winter session, the time has been principally taken up in hearing of petitions, appointing committees, filling up vacancies in the Senate, passing accounts, &c.
On Saturday last the Hon. Senate declared the seat of a Senator for the first district vacant, and sent a message to the Hon. House, informing them of the same, that the Hon. Moses Leavitt, Esq. and the Hon. James Sheafe, Esq. were the two highest candidates, the House then being joined by the Senate proceeded by joint ballot and made choice of the Hon. James Sheafe, Esq. as Senator for the first district by a very large majority.
Nathan Taylor, Esq. is chosen to fill the vacancy in the Senate for the 6th district.
In consequence of the application of the American Minister at the Spanish Court, orders have been issued, countermanding former directions, and allowing the Cargoes of American vessels to pass through their Custom-houses, although not furnished with Consuls' Certificates,—from whence they proceed.
We have now the pleasure of publishing, by information from an undoubted source, that the Honorable JAMES SHEAFE, Esq. is elected by above two thirds of the votes of the freemen of New-Hampshire to represent this State in the Congress of the United States in place of Mr. Sprague resigned.
His Excellency JAMES JACKSON, is re-elected Governor of Georgia, by a majority of 43 votes.
The exports from Baltimore, in the year, ending with September last, was 16,610,904 dollars!
Arrived here the brig Union, Capt. Lunt, in 22 days from Fort-Dolphin.
Monday arrived Capt. Oliver Blunt, in a Schooner, 25 days from Antigua, just as he arrived, Capt. Shaw in the brig Ranger, finding the markets low sailed for Montserrat.
The sch. Dean, Dyer from Portland to the West Indies, is taken by the French privateer Volney.
The William and Mary arrived at New-York from England, was freighted with Cannon for the United States.
On Wednesday evening last, Stephen and John Pettigrew, brothers, and Stephen and Abraham Dixon, brothers, set off from this town in a small canoe for Kittery, where they all belonged, the wind blowing very hard and the tide running strong, the canoe was soon after upset and they all drowned; three of these unfortunate men have left widows and young families to lament their loss.
MARRIED]—In this town, Mr. Richard Shapley, to the amiable Miss Dorothy Blandell; Mr. Caleb Harvey, to Miss Mary Bell; Mr. Moses Norris, to Miss Elizabeth Caverly.
DIED]—At Salem, EDWARD PULING, Esq. an eminent attorney at law, and a highly respected character, aged 44. At Dover, Mrs. Charlotte Paul.
In this town, Mr. James Shores, aged 80; Mrs. Love Loud, aged 55; Mr. Peter Ball; Mr. John Hooper; Master Eleazer Ward, aged 8.
To be sold at public auction
On Thursday the 26th instant at Mr. Greenleaf's Tavern.
THAT valuable piece of LAND laying on Illington-road, opposite Nath'l Adams, Esq's estate, containing about 7 1/2 acres, calculated to make 40 house lots, and only 150 rods from the State-House.—Conditions of sale will be known at the time of sale, or in the mean time by applying to Joshua Wentworth.
December 9, 1799.
FOR SALE, BY Samuel Rice,
NORTH END.
A FEW bales of Seine Salmon Twine. —also—
Sail, Sewing, and Herring
TWINE. Portsmouth, Dec. 11, 1799.

To our delinquent Customers.  "IL FAUT DE L'ARGENT." Or, We must have Money.
KIND Patrons & Friends, we've so much need of money. We're forced much against our inclination to DUN-YE; And with your permission we'll eke out a long To the chorus to fam'd of—Il faut de l'argent.*
The rulers of nations in Europe we find, And our rulers at home, like the rest of mankind, Their plans, just or unjust, cannot carry on, Without frequent demands of—Il faut de l'argent.
No more can the farmer, mechanic, or merchant, Exist without money—they're always in search on't; And the trade of priests, lawyers, and doctors is done, When obliged to cease crying—Il faut de l'argent.
Just to tis with us, by your money we live, And soon must we perish when none we receive; Our creditors daily our ears almost stun, With the foul damping found of—Il faut de l'argent.
Our paper requires a few dollars each week, And where, but of debtors, this cash must we seek? And other expenses incessantly run To increase the loud calls of—Il faut de l'argent.
And since in your service we spend our existence, From you let us draw, then, at least our subsistence: Our labors, which keep endless pace with the sun, Authorise us to tell you—Il faut de l'argent. While grateful to patrons who punctually pay—
To those who still weary us with their delay Our cry shall be constantly, all the day long, Il faut de l'argent, first! Il faut de l'argent! THE PRINTER. *Pronounced—Eat foe de l'argent.
State of New-Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of New-Durham, who have not paid their highway, county, and school taxes for the year 1799—that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 18th day of February next, so much of their lands as will pay the same together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. JOSIAH EDGERLEY, innholder in said town, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Names of proprietors and owners of unimproved lands. No. of lots. No. of acres. Highway Tax. County Tax. School Tax.     Valentine Mathes, 84 1 100 0 75 4   Richard Wiburd, Esq. 68 1 100 80 4 1/2   ditto 68 2 125 50 8 3/4   Thomas Packer, Esq. 7 1/2 2 125 1 0 5   Robert Burnham, 5 2 125 50 8 3/4   Jer. Ditsos & Peter Moe 28 1 50 50 8 3/4   Sam'l & Solomon Sias, 92 2 125 75 4   Thomas Chesley, 96 1 100 1 25 6   ditto 96 2 125 2 0 10   Stephen Jones, 90 2 125 75 4   John Andrews and P. Cromer, 7 2 125 50 8 3/4   Samuel Chesley, 1 2 125 2 0 10   Benjamin Smith, 66 2 125 75 4   Jonathan Chesley, jr. 95 1 100 1 0 5   Capt. Joseph Thomas, 32 2 62 1/2 25 1 3/4   Col. Th's Wallingford, 60 1 45 45 2 1/2   ditto 60 2 45 95 1 3/4   Ichabod Chesley, 95 2 70 35 1 3/4   Simon Randel, 57 2 125 1 25 6   Benjamin Jackson, 52 2 125 50 8 3/4   Benjamin Smith, 59 2 95 46 8 3/4   Jas. Mason & B. Bennett 69 2 125 50 8 3/4   Gideon Davis, 59 1 100 1 25 6   ditto 57 1 12 3 0   John Pearl, 61 1 50 50 8 3/4   Ebenezer Horn, 89 1 28 75 3   Moses Canney, 29 1 50 2 0 10   Joseph Clark, 97 2 125 75 3   Hatevil Knight, 99 2 125 75 3    GEORGE DAVIS, Collector. New-Durham, Dec. 4, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the land owners in Peirce in said county, who have not paid their highway tax for the year 1799, that unless they pay said tax to me the subscriber, on or before the 18th day of February next, all or so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said tax together with all lawful charges, at the dwelling house of the subscriber in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said day, the following rights or shares are taxed fifty seven cents each, of which rights or shares the following are the names of each original grantee thereof: John Sanborn, Jacob Walden, Joseph Holbrook, John Melcher, James Paul, William Blunt, Stephen Sumner, David Paul, Mark Rogers, Thomas Peverly, William Marshall, Silas Marshall, Elipt' Day, John Hodgdon, Jacob Tilton, Daniel Spaulding, Joseph Moulton, Caleb Tappan, Thomas Macdonough, Capt. John Knight, William Lee Perkins, Thomas Ramson, George R. Treadwell, Nathaniel Treadwell, William Stanwood, Theodore Atkinson, fitters lots (so called) lot No. 6, 120 acres, lot No. 2, 120 acres. BARNARD COLE, Collector. Peirce, November 13, 1799.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Piermont, in the county of Grafton, State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their highway tax for the year 1799, and their county tax for the year 1798—that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the fourteenth day of February, 1800, so much of their lands as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of DAVID CARR, innholder in said Piermont, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   Description of land. Highway Tax County Tax   1799. 1798. 1799. 1798.   No. Range. Q'ty. Dols. Div. Cts. mils. Dols. Div. Cts. mils.     Theodore Atkinson, 4 5 100 0 5 0 5 0 8 2   4th div. 24 0 160 0 6 0 0 0 9 7   J. W. Waldron, 4th div. 18 0 160 0 6 0 0 0 9 7   Howard Henderson, 4th div. 35 0 160 0 7 5 0 1 2 5   Clement March, 4th div. 54 0 160 0 6 0 0 1 2 5   Ezekiel Worthen, 4th div. 22 0 160 0 5 0 0 0 0 0   John Downing, 4th div. 19 0 160 0 4 0 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Moulton, 4th div. 36 0 160 0 7 5 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Carlton, 6 3 100 0 5 0 5 1 7 4   Charles Paxton, 7 3 100 0 5 0 5 1 2 5   4th div. 52 0 160 0 7 5 0 0 9 7   Peter Gilman, 9 3 100 0 7 5 0 1 1 1   4th div. 42 0 160 0 7 5 0 1 2 3   Maj. John Wentworth, 4th div. 49 0 160 0 7 5 0 2 2 3   Robert Auchmory, 4th div. 34 0 160 0 7 5 0 1 3 9   Zebulon Giddins, 2 4 100 0 2 5 8 1 3 9   4th div. 13 0 160 0 5 0 5 2 0 9   Nathan Whiting, 3 4 100 0 2 5 8 0 7 0   4th div. 40 0 160 0 7 5 0 1 2 5   Andrew Wiggins, 6 4 100 0 9 8 0 1 5 3   Samuel Barr, 8 4 100 0 5 0 5 0 0 0   Robert Temple, 4th, 41 0 160 0 7 5 0 1 1 1   house lot, 33 1 45 0 1 5 0 0 5 6   Joseph Blanchard, 4th div. 46 0 160 0 9 8 0 0 0 0   Samuel Greely, (part) 12 5 97 0 8 3 0 0 0 0   Henry Sherburn, 4th div. 25 0 160 0 7 5 0 1 5 3   John Page, 4th div. 2 0 160 0 7 5 0 0 0 0   Messrs Weare, 5 6 100 1 1 7 0 1 2 5   Bean, common land, 0 0 100 0 7 5 0 0 0 0   Poor, com. do. 0 0 50 0 2 5 5 0 0 0   4th division, 9 0 160 1 1 7 0 0 0 0   4th division, 8 0 160 0 7 8 0 0 0 0   4th division, 14 0 160 0 7 5 0 0 0 0    Piermont, Nov. 8, 1799. THOMAS RUSSELL, Jr. Collector.
TAKE NOTICE!  THIS is to caution all persons against purchasing a Note of HAND in favour of Israel Smith, against the subscriber, bearing date 6th November, 1797, for forty-four dollars; which note was forged or unfairly obtained, for I never received any value for said note, and I am determined never to pay said note. his DAVID * ATKINSON, mark. THOMAS BURLEY, jr. JOSIAH BURLEY. Sandwich, Nov. 15, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ss.  NOTICE is hereby given that Joanna Casey of Portsmouth, in said county, single woman, and Hannah Redman a minor, by the said Joanna Casey, have claimed an appeal from a decree of the Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for said county, made the 16th day of November instant, granting unto John Fogg, of North-Hampton, in said county, Physician, Executor of the last will and testament of Tristram Redman, late of said North-Hampton, deceased, licence to sell the real estate of the said Tristram Redman, to pay his debts to the Superior Court of Judicature, next to be held at Portsmouth, within and for said county, on the first Tuesday of February next, at which term of said Superior Court, said appeal is to be entered for trial. Attest, Wm. PARKER, Register. Dated at Exeter, 30th Nov. 1799.
The above mentioned appeal will be entered for trial at the aforesaid term of the said Superior Court. JOANNA CASEY. To the honorable Justices of the Superior Court began and held at Exeter, in our county of Rockingham and State of New-Hampshire, on the third Tuesday of September, 1799.
THE petition of William White Esquire, humbly sheweth that he is duly authorised and appointed guardian to Catharine Gardner Flagg, Sarah Wingate Flagg, Henry Gardner Flagg, and Edmund Webster Flagg, all minors and under the age of twenty one years. That the said Catharine, Sarah, Henry and Edmund children and heirs of Josiah Flagg late of said Chester, deceased, intestate, own the four fifths of all the real estate lying in said county, of which the said Flagg died, seized and possessed in fee simple, that the sale of the land will be conducive to the interest of said wards, that your petitioner is desirous of being empowered to make sale thereof for that purpose, he therefore prays that your honours would empower him to sell the four fifths of the said deceased's lands, lying in the county aforesaid; agreeably to a law of this State, in such cases made and provided. Chester, Sept. 21, '99. Wm. WHITE.
Rockingham, ss.  Superior Court, September Term, 1799. Ordered by the Court that the petitioner notify all persons concerned, to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature to be held at Portsmouth, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of February next, to show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by cauling said petition and order of court thereon, to be published three weeks successively, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before said term. Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ss.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Peirce, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1798, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of their lands as will pay the same and all lawful charges, will be sold at public vendue on the 28th day of February next, at the dwelling house of the subscriber in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. if not prevented by previous payment. The original proprietors names are as follows, with the sum of five cents to each right or share—John Hurd, Esq. Joseph Holbrook, John Melcher, William Blunt, Mark Rogers, Joseph Peverly, Esq. Caleb Marshall, Moses Davis, Stephen Wells, William Moulton, Caleb Tappan, Capt. John Knight, Thomas Macdonough, Arthur Werler, Theodore Atkinson, Joseph Moulton, Stephen Sumner, fitters upland lot No. 2, five cents. MOSES DUSTIN, Collector. Peirce, November 15, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ss.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Northwood, who have not paid their town, county, school, and highway taxes for the year 1799, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the fifth day of February next, so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Henry Batchelder, innholder in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of lots. No. of acres. Highway Tax. County Tax. School Tax. Town Tax.     Wm. Cl. Horton, 7 10 49 6 10   Thomas Mosley, 0 13 156 7 6   Ann Smith, 0 18 58 4 2   John Calf, 8 19 78 4 0   John Wright, 0 21 156 7 6   Cutts & Melton, 9 26 82 0 27   Joseph Malom, 10 8 130 6 0   Nath'l Sargent, 0 9 90 4 0   Abner Davis, 7 10 95 5 0   David Rundlet, 9 39 50 2 4    Sherburne Blake, Collector. Northwood, Nov. 26, 1799.
Almanacks FOR 1800, For Sale At J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-Store, As cheap as can be purchased in Boston or elsewhere, Wholesale & Retail. —ALSO—  PRESS PAPERS OR A SUPERIOR QUALITY; Printing and Writing Paper, of different qualities very cheap for cash—together with  SHEATHING-PAPER, And a good assortment of Books, Blanks and Stationary.  STAMPED PAPER AS USUAL.
Just received and for sale by  Dame and Penhallow, The following articles of the first quality, viz,  GRAPES by the Jar or single pound; Figs; Raisins; Currants; Almonds in shells; Tamarinds. Lisbon WINE; Surinam COTTON; COFFEE, &c. December 5, 1799.
Portsmouth Aqueduct.  THE Directors have voted an 8th assessment of six dollars on each proprietor's share, and have directed their Treasurer to collect the same on or before the 10th inst. The proprietors are therefore requested to pay the same to him at the Custom-House, on or before said day. THO'S MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, Dec. 2, 1799.
Will'm & Charles Neil, Have for sale the following articles, at the lowest prices and of the VERY BEST QUALITY. —V I Z—  GUNPOWDER, HYSON, Souchong, and BOHEA TEAS. Loaf Sugar, East and West-India, ditto. Fresh Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Rum, Brandy, Gin; Sherry, Lisbon, Port and Malaga WINES; Rice, Coffee, Chocolate, Flour, Almonds; Powder, Shot of all sizes per bag or pound;—with a variety of other articles, too tedious to enumerate. The greatest encouragement to country traders. Nov. 22, '99.
Treasury Department, March 11th, 1799. Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to the Act of Congress, passed on the first day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-six, entitled, "An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the Act supplemental to the said recited Act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due west to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckahoe branch of the Mufking river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four hundred acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order in which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1800, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
20,000 acres of good LAND, In the towns of Errol, Millsfield, Paulsborg, Maynesborough, Lincoln and Concord—and Land purchased of the State, to be sold on reasonable terms for ready Cash or approved notes.—For conditions of sale apply to W'm PLUMER. Epping, Nov. 26, 1799.
A Fresh Assortment of WINTER AND OTHER GOODS, JUST RECEIVED BY William Stanwood, jr. Market-Street next door to the Printing Office, Which will be sold at the lowest cash prices; THAT CAN BE PURCHASED IN TOWN.  HARD WARE GOODS.
H. & B. Penhallow, Most respectfully inform their customers and the public in general, that they have imported in the brig Betsey, and ship Foxwell from Bristol; and the ship Packet from Liverpool, and have for sale at their store in Market-Street, A large assortment of  CUTLERY; Iron Mongery; Saddlery; Brass Foundry, and Ship Chandlery Wares. —ALSO—
Patent Shot; Sheet and Bar Lead; Pewter; Brass Kettles; Warming Pans; Frying Pans; Shovels and Spades; Anvils and Vices; patent