The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1798-11-14 00:00:00

Foreign Articles.
By an arrival at Philadelphia, not later, however, than before received.
PARIS, AUG. 30.
We have just received the following letter.
ROME, AUG. 18.
Citizen-Editor, hardly had the brave Girardon put an end to the revolts of Alatri, Fetenentino, Veroli, and Profinou, than another rebellion broke out at Terracina. The French Commandant, citizen Leduc, was massacred by the rebels. Ten Chasseurs of the 19th regiment, who were with him, owed their safety to the swiftness of their horses. As soon as Gen. Macdonald received information of this affair, he sent against them by forced marches, a detachment of French and Poles. Our troops arrived at break of day on the 11th in sight of Terracina. After an obstinate resistance of six hours, that city was taken by assault, and all the rebels who were found in arms, put to the sword, without mercy. Several saved themselves in small vessels, but many of their vessels were sunk by our artillery, in attempting to escape. By this last victory we find ourselves absolutely masters of all the country. The terrible, but necessary punishment inflicted upon the revolted cities, (they have all been sacked) will I think, in future, prevent all seditious movements. If we had not succeeded, the insurrection most probably would have become general. The English would not fail to feed this new Vendee. Two of their frigates were cruising before Terracina, on the 11th.
LONDON, SEPT. 9.
OF THE UNITED STATES.
The firmness and rigor of the United States, in all probability, have prevented a war with France.—The French calculated upon their party in America, and they are disappointed. This was the scourge of war which they threatened. Without this they are impotent. By entering into a war with America, they can do no more mischief than they have already done by their cruisers. The impudent demand of a tributary loan they will abandon, because they cannot enforce it. They will accept, or perhaps offer reasonable terms, because by their precipitation they have excited in America a resentment which disdains abject submission. We shall probably hear no more demands of apology for the President's Speech, or any other humiliating condition; for once moderation with them will become a virtue of necessity.
To her fortunate situation America is indebted for the power of asserting her independence. This quarrel will encrease the character of her government, and the importance of the American name. The temporary battle it has occasioned, will teach her to know her own consequence, and her own strength. It will raise her in the estimation of Foreign powers, and what is better, in the opinion of her own citizens.
LORD ST. VINCENT.
The good understanding which prevails between Lord St. Vincent and the Spanish government has given umbrage to the French Executive; and the Republican army under Gen. Ange-reau, at Perpignan, has recently received considerable augmentation.—His Catholic Majesty was forced into the contest with this country, in opposition to his inclination and interests; and in its prosecution has experienced nothing but disaster and disgrace. There exists, therefore, a strong concurrence of circumstances to warrant the opinion, that the Cabinet of Madrid is wearied of the war. The influence, however, which enforced its unnatural coalition with France, still prevails; and we apprehend must render all overtures or disposition for peace abortive. The reciprocal civilities of the British Admiral, and the Governor of Cadiz, are most extraordinary, and we believe unknown in the annals of war.
A letter from Naples of the 19th ult. mentions an extraordinary instance of courage and presence of mind. A small brig having met with an Algerine cruiser near Syracuse, and finding themselves likely to be overpowered, the Captain, after running his ship close along side, leaped singly on board the Algerine, and with an axe, which he had in his hand, cut the rope from the mainfalls which the enemy could not hoist again in less than an hour. The Neapolitan Captain threw himself into the sea, and was taken up in safety by his own crew, while the barbarians seemed to be struck motionless at the attempt.
BUONAPARTE.
September 14.
We now know that our fleet has been so unfortunate as not to fall in
with that of the French. Admiral Nelson, after a fruitless cruise of 27 days, between Messina and Alexandria, without seeing or being able to hear of the French fleet, returned on the 19th of July to Syracuse in Sicily.—He had been joined by 5 Portuguese men of war, and the Lion, of 64 guns, making his fleet to consist in all, of 12 sail of the line and 10 frigates—a force sufficient to have done any thing with Buonaparte's fleet; but the latter has been followed, on the present occasion, by his usual good fortune.
Dispatches were received on Saturday evening by government, which agree in the above account; they were from Sir Morton Eden, at Vienna, who states that he had received letters from Sir W. Hamilton, at Naples, informing him of Sir Horatio Nelson having been at Salonica, on the 19th July, without having fallen in with the French fleet; that the English fleet arrived at Syracuse on the 22d; and that it intended putting to sea again the 27th of the same month, to explore once more the tract of the Tunisian fleet.
Copy of a letter from Nice, 4th Sept. by the second officer in the Marine department for the quarter of Ville Franche, to the Inspector of the Marine, at Toulon.
"I hasten to inform you, that the nephew of Gen. Kilmaine, who arrived here at 5 o'clock this day, in a Felucca from Genoa, has brought intelligence that a corvette, detached from our squadron is arrived at Civita Vecchia, and brought a dispatch from Gen. Buonaparte, for the French General at Rome, the contents of which was, that, after having effected the landing of his troops at Alexandria, Buonaparte put to sea again to seek the English; that he came across them off the Heights of Messina, and gained a complete victory over them. Five English ships of the line fell into the hands of the French, among which number was Admiral Nelson's ship, who immediately blew out his own brains."
The same officer added that he had been sent from Rome, the 29th of August, to carry this interesting news to Gen. Brune at Milan. As I was present when this report was made to the General of division, Garnier, who commands this place, I determined to transmit it to you by the quickest conveyance, persuaded that you will approve of my dispatch.
(Signed) GASQUET. True copy, The inspector of the marine at Toulon. (Signed) EVONS.
NOTE. This intelligence was published by Torch light at Toulon, and read at the Theatre at Marseilles, the evening of the 18th Fructidor, sixth year.
Authorized by the commandant of Marseilles the 19th Fructidor, sixth year.
True copy, BALGNERIE, fils, President. PAGES, Chief Secretary.
A Spanish 80 gun ship, from the Havannah, having 14 millions of dollars and the Governor of the Havannah, who is brother to the Prince of Peace, on board, has, it appears, eluded the vigilance of our cruisers, and arrived safe at Vigo.
PARIS, Aug. 29.
Intelligence has been brought by a courier extraordinary, that the treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, between the French and Helvetic Republics, was ratified on the 24th by the two Councils of Arau, amid the loudest acclamations.
MILAN, Aug. 9.
According to our Gazettes, it has been discovered that one Cinnò was the person who, at Leghorn, invented and circulated the story of the sea engagement between the English and French fleets, in which Buonaparte was made prisoner and seven French ships of the line taken. This report, which has caused so much alarm throughout Italy, is now declared by our Gazettes to be totally without foundation. On the contrary, they assert that a merchant ship which arrived at Leghorn, brings Intelligence that the Toulon convoy had arrived safely, part at Alexandria, and part at Alexandretta (Scanderoon, the port of Aleppo.) These places are above two hundred leagues distant from each other, and it seems somewhat improbable that the arrival of the French ship at Alexandretta, in Syria, should be heard of at Naples, as soon as the arrival of the others in Egypt. It is, however, confidently asserted, that Buonaparte, when off Candia, divided his convoy into two parts, one of which failed for Syria, and the other for Egypt. It is also said, that the troops landed in Egypt will, on their arrival at Suez, find fifty-three vessels completely equipped to carry them and their artillery and ammunition down the Red Sea, and that by the end of December, the whole army of Buonaparte will be in India!
HAMBURGH, Aug. 22.
An American vessel is arrived here whose crew, which is numerous, wears a Cockade surmounted with an Eagle. The novelty at first gave rise to various conjectures; but we learn this Cockade is nothing more than the sign lately adopted by the United States in the crisis wherein they at present exist. The vessel is from Maryland.
SAVANNAH, Oct. 11.
The following paragraph is extracted from the (Augusta) Southern Centinel, of Thursday last. "A letter from an officer at Fort Wilkinson to his friend in this place mentions, that information had been received there of presents, to the amount of 18,000 dollars, having been sent to Pensacola for the Indians. These presents, it was held out, were given by the Spaniards, but thought in reality to have been sent on by the French. The superintendent will no doubt exert every means in his power to check this piece of French treachery in its bud."
VERGENNES, Oct. 18.
It is reported, that the Office-building of Mr. John Cook, of Poultney, was much damaged by a mob of villains on the 13th inst. N. B. Mr. Cook was a candid, but prompt witness against Matthew Lyon, on the state trial before the Circuit Court.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 30.
FROM IRELAND.
This day arrived the brig Nancy, Capt. O'Brian, in 36 days from Cork: By whom we learn, that the French had made another attempt to invade Ireland, and had landed a number of men in the North; but hearing the fate of their countrymen they re-embarked. Their number was supposed to have been between 1000 and 1500.
NEW-PORT, Oct. 27.
Wednesday last, the Herald and Pickering, of the United States Navy, came into this port to water and procure fresh provisions. We learn with great pleasure, that our harbour, which is one of the finest in the world, is to be the principal resort for our growing navy during the approaching winter. A navy yard is here also to be established. This town undoubtedly will in process of time become one of the principal man of war ports of the United States. This will be the surest and only defence of our flourishing and beautiful Island against a foreign foe.
The collector of Newport has given public information that a buoy is anchored off the north point of Goat Island, in 16 feet water, at low tide. In going out or into the harbor of Newport, should pass to the N. of the buoy.
BOSTON, Nov. 7.
We mention with pleasure, the unanimous re-election of the Hon. THOMAS PINKNEY, of Charleston, South-Carolina, to his seat in Congress.
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
Yesterday Capt. Elkins, in the brig Zephyr, arrived here from the Mediterranean. He failed from Naples, the 13th August. Previous to his sailing, Sir William Temple, the British Minister at Naples, had received a letter from Admiral Nelson, dated at Syracuse, in Sicily, which informed, that he had followed the French fleet as far as Alexandria, without obtaining any information, and had returned unsuccessful.
We learn that Admiral Nelson is now reinforced by five Portuguese sail of the line, and several English frigates.
On the 16th August, Capt. Elkins spoke a Greek Polacre, 35 days from Smyrna; from whom he learnt, that Gen. Buonaparte had arrived at Alexandretta, (Scanderoon) and entrenched himself;—That the French still continued to hold Malta, where the French garrison consisted of 6000 men; their place in the army being supplied by an equal number of Maltese. Buonaparte took with him from Malta, a 64-gun ship, and a frigate.
The engagement between the Lyon British man of war, of 64 guns, and four Spanish frigates of 36 guns each, is confirmed. A person is on board the Zephyr, who was in the Lyon when the battle commenced, who says, that about the 27th July, off Minorca, at 6 o'clock, A. M. saw four Spanish frigates, one of whom had carried away her foretopmast. The Lyon bore down upon them, and a bout ro, a line was formed by the Spanish, with the disabled ship in the centre: At half-past 10, the Spanish commenced action, which continued very warm for half an hour, when the Spaniards tacked, and left the disabled ship, which soon after struck; and was carried into Naples. The Lyon lost but one man; the Spaniard about 80 killed and wounded.
There are French accounts in town, dated Toulon, Sept. 4th. which announce, that Buonaparte had defeated Nelson, who lost 5 ships.
AUTHENTIC.
A letter from his Excellency Governor Frederic, of Surinam, and its Dependencies, to a gentleman in this town, dated Sept. 10th 1798, says:
"I shall redouble my care, to preserve the tranquility and good order of the interior of the colony;—which to this moment has continued without interruption. You know, that the first and the surest mean is to keep up a sufficient supply of articles of the first necessity;—and 'tis to that end, that I shall continue, let what will happen, to admit and protect American vessels, which bring us those articles.—I write thus positively, to remove from your countrymen, in the present circumstances, all fear on this subject; and to assure them they shall be received and protected, as they ever have been."
It appears by letters from France, that the taking off the embargo was a partial measure: and that it has since been renewed in all the ports of France.
The world is not so blind as not to see—nor so unjust as not to acknowledge—the striking contrast between the conduct of the United States, towards France, and her conduct towards the United States. They allow, that on the part of France, it has been one continued tissue of insolence, outrage, dissimulation and cant;—while they bear witness to the modest, honorable, open and ingenuous deportment of our country.
A correspondent says, that Gen. Defourneaux, who is appointed to succeed Victor Hugues, at Guadalupe, is greatly attached to the citizens of the United States. After the destruction of the Cape, he resided some years at Philadelphia, New-York, and Boston, and married his lady here. If, adds our correspondent, the upas air of Paris has not infected him, we may expect some amelioration of GUADALOUPE enormities during his administration. Very well, Mr. Correspondent, but it must be recollected, that he has been chosen by the French Directory.
A Convention of Delegates from 43 towns in the county of Lincoln, have decided in favour of a division. The new county to be called " Kennebec ."
THE JACOBIN POLE.
Lately erected at Dedham, was, on Monday evening last, prostrated with the dirt; and yesterday, one Fairbanks, a deluded ringleader, charged with being an accessory in erecting this rallying point of insurrection and civil war, was apprehended by the Marshal of the district, accompanied by several good citizens of a neighbouring town, and brought to this town, for examination—part of which he underwent before Judge Lowell, last evening.
From the CENTINEL.
Exclusion of Aliens.
Massachusetts will add an honorable addition to her laurels, in being the first to propose measures for obtaining an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, excluding foreign influence from the councils of the Union. New-York, Connecticut, and New-Hampshire (if we mistake not) have concurred in the measure. The following is the Resolution of Connecticut.
General Assembly, Oct. 1798.
RESOLVED, that the Senators and Representatives of this State, in the Congress of the United States, be, and they are hereby requested, to use their best endeavors, that Congress propose to the Legislatures of the several States, the following amendment of the Constitution of the United States, viz. That (in addition to the other qualifications prescribed by said Constitution) no person shall be eligible as President or Vice President of the United States; nor shall any person be a Senator or Representative in the Congress of the United States, except a natural born citizen, or unless he shall have been a resident in the United States, at the time of the declaration of Independence, and shall have continued either to reside within the same, or to be employed in its service from that period to the time of his election. And in case the Senators and Representatives of this State in Congress, shall find that the aforesaid amendment is not conformable to the sentiments of a constitutional majority of both branches of the National Legislature, they are hereby requested to modify the same as to meet the sentiments of such majority.—Provided however, that any amendment which may be agreed upon shall exclude from a seat,
in either branch of Congress, any person who shall not have been naturalized at the time of making this amendment, and have been admitted a citizen of the United States fourteen years at least at the time of such election.
TRIBUTE TO FRANCE.
A SCRAP.
"We must have money," says Talleyrand; but there is an occurrence in the history of Massachusetts, which had the ci-devant Bishop have taken pains to look in, he would have stipulated for the species of money he desired; as by late events, it appears probable, he would not chuse a tribute in the money which was current here in 1635.—"In that year," says Winthrop's Journal, "in the infancy of the English settlements in America, the General Court of Massachusetts ordered, that bras farthings should not be current, but that musket balls should pass for farthings ."
From the MERCURY.
Messrs. Young & Minns. In my situation, as one of the Yeomanry of this district, I feel great indignation to see several disorganizers, hold in execration and contempt, the several nice and wholesome laws passed at the last session of Congress. I wish some able and energetic pen would point out the great benefits to be derived from the Sedition and Alien Bills. In my local sphere of life, I have not time or abilities to point out the very essential benefits to be derived from these laws. However, as a plain, upright farmer, I will plainly state my mind, wishing it to appear in the Massachusetts Mercury—as it will satisfy my uneasy neighbours and perhaps rouse some of your correspondents to take up the subject in its true light—This will not only place the matter on a just footing, but serve to inform and perhaps satisfy some of our most inveterate enemies to these laws. The towns, in this District, have been generally opposed to the most wise and prudent measures, adopted by the Administration of our Government—and I think they may be attended with some bad consequences, unless checked in due season.
The first step of the French, to sow confusion, anarchy and civil war among us, is totally owing to our Jacobin papers, and several private as well as public characters. Thank God they have found us (generally) united, to stand by the best government under the canopy of Heaven, and ready to support the Constitution and its Administration, with their lives and property. The Sedition Law, has already afforded a nice check to the further progress of these brutes. Why have not the disorganizers as much right to complain of a law against stealing and murdering one another, as against this law? They know the fate of these crimes, and because they see a gallows or a whipping post, they have no fear to be under its jurisdiction, without trespassing. In my opinion, I think it is the best law ever passed by Congress. If these measures had been adopted previous to the recall of Genet, our Commerce would not have been plundered, robbed and sold by the French—nor the present existing differences occurred. We all know the French are bad enough, and through their intrigues and fair faces, have brought several kingdoms, under their controul—but still we have reason to believe, that France would never have attempted to bring a nation like America, under tribute, if we had been only free from a set of men who love no government yet found out by the wiliest philosophers. Opposition, in some degree, will refine any government, and there is no nation on earth but has some, and it is proper there should be—but when this opposition endeavours, by all their arts and charms, to attempt a division, it is high time to exert every nerve to save it from destruction.
The country people this way, in general, never prepare their minds previous to a town-meeting. They will select one of their most influential and learned men, (who is very often a Jacobin) for a moderator—and this man will vociferate and explain, and bring forward such documents as will make his understrappers believe all he says as true as holy writ. By this means, we may be brought into anarchy and civil war! If any attempt to argue, they are soon cast out, as good for nothing. This ought not to be—the yeomanry ought to prepare their minds and faculties, and not place too much confidence in their head man—but like good and hearty fellows, speak what they think in a town-meeting on business of National concern.
A real old staunch Farmer, of Norfolk County. County of Norfolk, October 1798.
BOOKS.—Blanks and Stationary for sale at J. MELCHER'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.

The Latest News,
By yesterday's Mails.
LONDON, Oct. 1.
The Hamburg Mail which be- came due on Wednesday last arrived this morning, and brought a cor- roboration of the defeat of the French Fleet by Admiral Nelson. Some par- ticulars of the engagement are con- tained in letters from Constantinople and Vienna. Dispatches have also been received at the Admiralty, which state Admiral Bruys's Fleet to have been almost completely destroyed.
COURIER, Office, Oct. 1.
POSTSCRIPT.
The Dispatches are received at the Admiralty are from Sir M. Eden, at Vienna which confirm the very im- portant intelligence of the VICTO- RY obtained by Sir HORATIO NELSON over the French Fleet near Alexandria. Report states, that ALL THE FRENCH SHIPS , except two, which escaped to Malta, were either TAKEN or DESTROYED .
Dispatches are also said to have been received from Sir William Ha- milton, which state, that the Mutine Cutter had arrived at Naples with an account of Admiral Nelson having burnt two French ships of the line, and captured seven, with all the trans- ports.
SECOND EDITION.
We stop the press to insert the fol- lowing copy of a Paper posted up at Lloyd's:—
"In Dispatches received from Sir Morton Eden, at Vienna, dated the 15th of September, he mentions having received an official communica- tion from the Neapolitan Charge d' Affairs, that the Mutine Cutter had arrived from Admiral Nelson's fleet, on the 3d, at Naples, the Captain of which declared, that the whole of the French Line of the Battle Ships were taken, burnt, or destroyed, except two."
HAMBURGH MAIL.
CONSTANTINOPLE, AUG. 25.
Last night the Turkish ministry re- ceived important dispatches from the Pacha of Rhodes. They bring ad- vice that several French frigates had arrived at that island, which had been seized by the Pacha, according to the orders lately received from the Grand Signior. The Pacha has likewise transmitted the following intelligence.
The English admiral, Nelson, hav- ing appeared unexpectedly before the harbor of Alexandria, found there the French fleet, and immediately at- tacked it. The French admiral's ship, on board of which Buonaparte had been took fire, and was entirely con- sumed. The French frigates which escaped into the open sea, were not a- ware that the Porte was inimically disposed towards France, and that hostilities had already commenced: they therefore came to anchor in the harbor of Rhodes and were immedi- ately confiscated. From the Cap- tains of these frigates the Pacha of Rhodes received the account of the destruction of the French fleet, and the principal circumstances of that e- vent. The Porte immediately com- municated this intelligence, by their interpreter to the foreign ministers. This day the English minister, Sir Spencer Smith, received the confir- mation of this account.
With respect to the army of Buon- aparte we have received the following intelligence:—It had for some time maintained a position between Rosetta and Cairo; but suddenly retreat- ed to Damietta. In the vicinity of this town the French were attacked by an army of 20,000 Arabs,—the greater part Cavalry, under the com- mand of Mustapha Bey, and 2 other Beys. An obstinate battle ensued, and the Arabs say, in their account, transmitted to the Pacha of Damas- cus, that they forced the enemy to re- tire with considerable loss, and that the French afterwards made a stand a few leagues from Damietta. These accounts do not say why Buon- aparte, at first, instead of advancing against the residence of the Beys—should have retreated so soon: but this is ascribed partly to the numerous cavalry that covered the city of Cai- ro, partly to the inundation of the Nile, which at this time is at the high- est, and partly to the difficulty which the French found in obtaining provi- sions, where so many of the roads were laid under water.
The Porte has taken great offence at the invasion of Egypt by the French, and regards it as an act of open hostility. It considers the pro- ject of Buonaparte as very degrad- ing to its dignity, injurious to its govern- ment and contrary both to the claims it has to Egypt, and the relations which long existed between it and the Beys, who govern Egypt in its name. The French Charge d'Affaires, citi- zen Ruffin, and all those in employ- ment under him, have in consequence been put under arrest, and confined
to their houses. The French, residents here, have been forbidden to wear the national cockade in the streets and public places. They had, indeed, before laid aside the cockade, from fear of being ill treated by the popu- lace, who are violently incensed a- gainst the French. The French Charge d'Affaires in consequence of an intimation from the Porte, has like- wise been obliged to take down the insignia of the French Republic, which he had put up over the door of his ho- tel. Similar orders have been sent to all the towns in which French Con- suls or Vice Consuls reside, as the Porte fears attempts at Revolutionary movements. Particular orders have likewise been sent to Jassy and Buch- arest relative to the French Consuls there, as the Porte believes a suspi- cious correspondence is carried on there with some Polish malcontents.
Councils of State and conferences between the Turkish and Foreign Mi- nisters, especially those of England and Russia, who have now great in- fluence, are held almost daily. The Austrian Internuncio has not yet been invited to these conferences. It is certain that a grand project of al- liance is now in agitation.
The utmost diligence is used in e- quipping our fleet for sea; but it will now find no enemy to contend with.
VIENNA, Sept. 12.
Official accounts from Constantin- ople, which were yesterday brought by couriers to the English and Russian Envoys in this city, bring advice that admiral Nelson had attacked the French fleet before Alexandria, and partly burned and partly sunk almost the whole of it. Some ships, which made their escape, fell into the hands of the Turks, and met a similar fate; so that of this great French Fleet, scarcely a single transport is left.
The Turkish merchants here have likewise received letters from Constan- tinople (but of an earlier date than the above official dispatches) which men- tion that the Turkish nation is highly incensed against the French, and that the populace have clamorously de- manded that the French Charge d'Affaires shall be sent to the prison of the Seven Towers. In the mean time, orders have been given by the Porte to arrest all the French ships in the Turkish harbours. The embargo on all French property has been car- ried into execution, and the Consul at Jassy has been the first arrested.
The Turkish merchants here have likewise received letters from Smyrna, which state, that Buonaparte had ad- vanced with his army towards Grand Cairo, and published his invitation to Liberty in the Arabic language; but that the inhabitants had only been the more enraged against him, and that he had been forced to retreat.
[The customary mode of early communication of important intelli- gence, is from the Duke of Portland, to the Lord Mayor, and to Lloyd's Coffee House.—This circumstance renders the above official.]
[The London papers do not contain any further material accounts —The Rebellion in Ireland was taper- ing away:—and the negotiations at Radstadt still wore more a warlike, than a pacific aspect—The Austrian deputation have positively refused their consent to the French demands on Kehl and Cappel. The news of the defeat of the French fleet is official, and has been celebrated in England:—that of the defeat of Buonaparte, though not official, obtained general credence.]
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.
HEALTH OFFICE.
FELLOW-CITIZENS.
The period so ardently desired by us all has at length arrived.—Our best information and judgment corrobo- rated by the opinion of the physicians, we believe warrants us in announcing to you, the restoration of general health to our afflicted City and Liber- ties; and that the citizens may return with safety, if proper precautions are taken in cleaning and airing the houses, bedding, and clothing; correcting the exhalations from the privies by the plentiful use of lime, and working co- piously the private as well as public pumps.
In the termination of a painful duty we cannot repress our sentiments of respectful veneration for the unex- ampled benevolence and charity which you have displayed; the suffering sick, the widow and the fatherless have been cherished; and hundreds of grateful fellow-creatures have been wrested from the grasp of disease and death, by your bounty. These virtues are a certain pledge that the objects which you have safely conducted through the tempest of disease, will not be abandoned to the miseries of an inclement winter.
By order of the Board of Managers.
WILLIAM JONES, President.
Attest,
TIMOTHY PAXON, Clerk.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 13.
The General Assembly of this State, which met here last week, adjourned on Saturday to the last Monday in February next, then to meet at East- Greenwich.
The following sketch of proceedings at the late sessions is copied from the Newport Mercury of Tuesday.
The amendment to the Constitution of the United States, proposed by the Legislature of Massachusetts, for dis- qualifying Foreigners by birth from holding the offices of President and Vice-President, or being Members of either House of Congress, passed both Houses unanimously ; together with a resolution requesting the Senators and Representatives of this State to endeav- our to procure the same to be pro- posed by Congress to the several States, for their adoption.
The attention of both Houses was occupied in a very interesting manner on Saturday morning.—His Excellency the Governor having received from Timothy Pickering, Esq. a pamphlet, containing a Representation of the conduct of the French government to the Republic of Geneva, communica- ted it to the Assembly, who embraced a leisure moment to hear it read at length. They listened to the melan- choly catastrophe of a sister Republic with sentiments of pity and indigna- tion, and were deeply affected with the awful warning it afforded.—They exhibited at that moment the impressive spectacle of a Legislative Body learning from the admonitions of truth to avoid the crimes of one government, and the misfortunes of another.
On Thursday afternoon both Houses in Grand Committee, proceeded to the choice of a Senator to represent this State in the Senate of the U. States, for six years, commencing the 4th of March next, when the Hon. Ray Greene, Esq. was unanimously re- elected.
The wooden walls of America.
On Monday arrived here from Springfield, 40 fine fellows, to serve as Marines on board the United States frigate George Washington. The frigate will be ready for sea in a few days, more than her proposed compli- ment of men having offered.
BOSTON, Nov. 12.
NELSON VICTORIOUS,
AND BUONAPARTE DEFEATED. Some weeks have elapsed, since the above intelligence was announced to the public thro' the medium of the Commercial Gazette;—at that time, it did not obtain the universal cre- dence which its very probable as- pect merited.—The fact was, that the news was of too momentous con- sequence to be believed without a more official confirmation. We have now the satisfaction to assure our readers, that Anticipation has pro- ved the precursor of Truth:—FOR BUONAPARTE HAS BEEN DEFEATED BY THE ARABS; AND HIS FLEET CAPTUR- ED BY ADMIRAL NELSON.
Yesterday afternoon, the armed ship Foxwell, Capt. Stevens, arrived in 37 days from Bristol, with London papers to Oct. 1. By the politeness of the Capt. we were immedi- ately favored with a file of the Cou- rier, (an antiministerial print) which, to every person, in the least acquaint- ed with the politics of that paper, must afford the amplest corrobora- tion of Nelson's victory.—We par- ticularly refer our readers to the hand-bill posted at Lloyd's Coffee- house,—which places the account in the strongest point of credibility.—
The defeat of Buonaparte by the Arabs, between Rosetta and Grand Cairo, completes the frustration of that arch-bucanier's scheme to sub- jugate the east. Another important branch of the intelligence, received by this arrival, is the article from Constantinople, which confirms the former account, that a coalition is actually forming between the Porte, Russia and England against the arms and intrigues of France.
The Fever at Philadelphia.
The following authentic statement, will show the ravages of the late Fever.
  Deaths in August 1798, 693   do. in Sept. do. 1831   do. in Oct. do. 649   From 1st to 3d Nov. do. 50 
  In the same paper it is stated, that the die 3146   In August 1793, 325   In Sept. do. 1448   In Oct. do. 1993   In Nov. do. 113   Amount in different Societies } not enumerated above, 164   3952 
But it should have been observed, that in 1793, that not more than one quarter of the inhabitants removed to the country; where- as in the present year seven eighths of the citizens fled.
The several Banks and other public offices are removing into the city of Philadelphia. The cities of Philadelphia and New- York, have closed their records of disease and death: Health, with its attendant train of blessings has once more appeared; and again the aspect of business and cheerfulness resumes its wonted smiles.
PORTSMOUTH, November 14.
On Wednesday next the General Court convene at Concord, agreeably to adjourn- ment.
Monday arrived here the brig Rebecca, Capt. Moulton, 42 days from Kingston, Jamaica; failed in company with the sch'r Fanny, of and for Philadelphia. Oct. 4, spoke ship George, Capt. Soldier, near Port-Royal, from the Mole, for Kingston. Oct. 16, spoke a schooner under Danish colors, a French privateer then bearing down upon us, and should have been captured had it not been for the Danish Schooner, Capt. Moulton feels himself under great obliga- tion to the Captain who he believes saved him from a French fraternal hug; the Captain informed, the Schooner Polly, Capt. Shillaber had arrived at the Havannah. Nov. 8, spoke Schooner Rachael, two days from Portland, being short of water and provisions boarded her, supplied us with twenty gallons water, eight biscuit, half dozen poultry—for the poultry the Captain made us pay six dollars, and for one barrel potatoes four dollars, and for a few other small matters at the same extravagant rate, saying he would not supply us unless we would pay him the same price he could get in the West-Indies. Was he not a Jacobin?
It is remarkable how long the first settlers in America proceeded in their civil concerns without lawyers. In 1687, almost 60 years from the first settlement, there were but two attor- nies in Massachusetts. The noted Randolph, the Crown Agent, wrote a letter to a friend in England in Jan. 1687, in which he has the following passages, "I have wrote you, the want we have of two or three honest attorneys, if any such thing in nature. We have but two; one is Mr. West's creature, came with him from New-York, and drives all before him—he takes extra- vagant fees, and for want of more, the country cannot avoid coming to him."
We suspect this is the last time the people of America have had occasion to complain of the want of attorneys.
LAW REPORT.
HIGH COURT OF ADMIRALTY.
Sitting after Trinity term.
General Allen v. Gould, Esq. This was an appeal from the decree of Sir James Marriot, Judge of the Court of Admiralty to the Lords of Appeal, respecting the cargo of the ship called the Olive branch, captured in the year 1795, by his Majesty's ship the Audacious. The cargo consisted of 15,000 muskets, and other fire arms, purchased by Gen. Allen, the present claimant of the French government, by the recommendation of the Gover- nor of Vermont, in America, for the use of the militia of that place, and also for New-Hampshire.
By the decree of Sir James Marriot, the cargo of this ship was declared to belong to the enemies of this country, and consequently was subject to con- fiscation.
The Lords of Appeal, after hear- ing Counsel on both sides, were of opinion, that the cargo in question, was the property of General Allen, the claimant, and was destined for the use of the militia of Vermont, and therefore ordered the decree of Sir James Marriot, to be reversed, and that the General have the cargo deliv- ered up to him, in order to be sold. Their Lordships also directed, that the ship be restored to the lawful owners, and reserved the further con- sideration of the case until further evi- dence be obtained from the French Minister at Paris, with whom General Allen had by mistake left the order he received from the Governor of Vermont, for the purchase of the cargo in question.
The 29th Nov. is to be observed in Connecticut, as a day of Thanksgiv- ing. In the proclamation, Governor Trumbull recommends to the people, to offer up supplications and prayer to Almighty God, "That he would preserve these States from the dan- gers of foreign intrigues; and, amidst the tumults of conflicting nations, ex- tend his arm for their protection from hostile attempts; give stability to our state and nation, with wisdom, forti- tude and unanimity in their delibera- tions; perpetuate the Union of the United States, in harmony and mu- tual conciliation; suppress jealousies, divisions and animosities; cement all our citizens in the bonds of affection, and the ties of mutual interest; in- spire them with the spirit of true pa- triotism, justice, love to their own country, and to one another, and with universal benevolence to all mankind."
SEASONABLE CARGO.
Capt. Thorndike has arrived at Beverly, from Copenhagen, with 80 pieces of cannon, 200 muskets, 200 pair of pistols; and other articles, suitable to the present and approaching seasons.
CURIOSITIES.
A Rutland, (Vermont,) paper, of the 23d Oct. mentions as fact, that fresh strawberries were picked at New- haven, in that State, on the 14th of last month; that twenty four cabbage heads were growing on one stalk, in a garden in Rutland, and that an ap-
ple tree in an orchard in that town then had apples on it of a second growth, as large as pigeons eggs, and other trees were in blossom.
MARRIED —At Newbury-Port, Mr. Jacob Cutter, Merchant, of this town, to Miss Merriam Cross, daughter of Gen. Ralph Cross of that town.
In this town, Mr. William Hardy, to Miss Charlotte Spillard; Mr. Samuel Akerman, to Miss Sally Ham; Mr. John Stavers, to Miss Sally Pickering; Mr. Theodore Stavers, to Miss Nancy Gunnison; Mr. Henry Cotton, to Miss Merriam Fernald;
DIED —At Shrewsbury, Massa- chusetts, Mrs. Mary Jones, aged near- ly 105 years. Her maiden name was Mary Richardson. She was born at Woburn, Jan. 10th, O. S. 1694. Her first husband was Henry Baldwin, Esq. of Pelham, in N. H. by whom she had three children, who lived to settle in the world, and left families. Her second husband was Col. Jones, of Hopkinton, who died about the year 1772, since which time she remained a widow. She enjoyed a good degree of health, until within a few weeks of her death. The serenity of mind, and quietness of temper, which she possessed to an uncommon degree, doubtless contributed to her great age.—Being early impressed with the importance of religion, the practice of it, ever ap- peared natural and easy. As she lived, so she died in the hope of a blessed immor- tality, and but a few hours before her death was able to express, with great propriety, her views and prospects of fu- turity.
At Worcester, Mr. John Brown, Printer, aged 22; son of the late Mr. Sam'l Brown.
On board the sch'r Hope of this port, Mr. Dominicus Emery, aged 18, son of the late Stephen Emery of Kittery; also, Reubin Noble, aged 14, son of the late Moses Noble, jr. of this town.
In this town, Capt. Ephraim Ham, aged 69; Mr. Michael Fowler, aged 63; and a child of Mr. Clement Jackson.
The first No. of the
Federal Observer
Will be published on Thursday the 22d inst.—Persons holding Subscriptions for said Paper are requested to return them on or before Wednesday the 21st inst. at the Printing Office of the Publish- ers, opposite Mr. Greenleaf's Inn, Com- merce-street, Portsmouth, where Sub- scriptions and Advertisements for the OBSERVER are gratefully received, and every kind of Printing executed with neatness and dispatch, by
Treadwell & Hart.
Portsmouth, Nov. 14, 1798.
FOR SALE BY
John Man,
Opposite the State House, on the lowest terms for cash.
A QUANTITY of
Russia and Swedes Iron; Ger- man Steel; Nails; Shovels. A large assortment of Iron hollow Ware; Cart Boxes and Dogs. Casks of Raisins; bbls. of Flour.
Hyson, souchong, and bohea Teas of the first quality; Sugars; Molasses.
A few pipes of Brandy, and lhd. Rum; Gin.
Casks of Gunpowder; Cho- colate; Coffee; Rice; Ginger; Nut- meg; Cloves; Cinnamon; Starch; Hair Powder; cotton and wool Cards.
Redwood; Logwood; Cop- peras; Alum; smoking Tobacco; cake and bar Soap; mould and dipt Candles; with almost every article in the grocery line.
ALSO—A quantity of STONE LIME.
Portsmouth, Nov. 9, 1798.
CLARK & CONNOR
HAVE FOR SALE, At their store in Fore-street,
TOBAGO Rum per
lhd. Sugar and Coffee, entitled to drawback; Brandy per pipe; Gin per pipe; Madeira Wine per pipe; Sherry do. per pipe; Salt per lhd. Bohea Tea per chest; Steel per fag- got; fresh Raisins by the cask, &c.
European Goods as usual.
N. B. Wanted a few likely ship- ping Horses and Mules. Portsmouth, Nov. 9, 1798.
A COW.
STRAYED from the Potter's Pasture, on Tuesday the 6th of November, a long, slim, black COW, marked GOVE on one horn,—who- ever will bring said Cow to the store of LANG, BRIERLEY & Co. Portsmouth, shall be generously paid for their trouble.

TO MODESTY.  HAIL, Modesty! who still art seen With blushing cheek and downcast mein Yet beauty courts thy hue; That flushing crimson o'er the eyes, Then shifts its sweetly varied die, Alternative to the view. Sweet Maid! who in thyself retir'd, Art fearful lest to be admir'd, And seeks thy charms to hide: For modesty by soft controul, With sway more powerful rules the soul, Than Beauty's conscious pride. Behold that yet unfolding rose, Whose buds but half themselves disclose Yet had a rich perfume; Say, can the tulip so invite, So charm the sense, so feast the sight, In all its gaudy bloom? Without thee ev'n the Muse's fame, Which boasts a Heav'n-inspiring claim, Were but a vulgar fire; And love, best passion of the mind, But that by thee 'tis rais'd refin'd, Would sink to low desire. O had'st thou temper'd Sappho's lay, And calm'd imperious passion's sway, She ne'er had sought the steep; Nor from its height, by love inspir'd, Urg'd by disdain, to madness fir'd, Plung'd headlong in the deep. Say, could the wave alone assuage, Within her breast the glowing rage? Then dread ye sex, her fate; And hence be taught a modest part Alone can charm a lover's heart, Alone can fix your state!
A necessary precaution respecting the use of brown glazed earthen vessels. FROM the following circumstance it is very evident that this ware, either from its not being baked suffi- ciently hard, or from some compo- sition in the colouring, is rendered ca- pable of communicating a noxious poisonous quality. About two months ago I bought a gallon of excellent brandy, and put it into a jug of this kind; as my wife and self were the only persons in the family, who made use of it occasionally, it lasted us more than four weeks. During this time it was in use till I could discover it increase in colour, till at length, when nearly out, it became as red as port wine, leaving in the mouth a disagreeable brackish taste, some re- mains at the bottom were thrown away, but still I had no suspicion of the cause of the alteration in its quali- ty and taste. Soon after, a gallon of Sherry was put in the same jug, ac- cording to the length of continuance, so also was the alterations in its qua- lity and taste, until it was perceived to leak through the bottom of the jug, when I emptied what remained into a bottle, and laid the jug by, and the bottom is at this time covered with a kind of verdigrise, or green poison- ous quality.
During the time of our using these liquors we have been affected (with- out ever suspecting the cause) with considerable degree of weakness, ir- regular state of the body, frequent vomitings, and aversion of food, with an almost continual disagreeable bitter taste in the mouth. I hope these re- marks will produce an opinion and observations thereon by some medi- cal gentleman, as it is very evident to me, that had the liquor been taken in larger quantities and at shorter inter- vals, it perhaps would have proved fatal.
Messrs. Renard & Barbot RESPECTFULLY inform those parents whose children began the last quarter, that they have open- ed their School again, agreeably to their last advertisement, only they think the season is so far advanced that they shall give three lessons, in- stead of two per week. Messrs. R. & B. also inform the public that a subscription paper is left at Mr. Melecher's Printing-Office, for those young Gentlemen and Ladies to subscribe who wish to attend an Evening-School. Portsmouth, Nov. 2.
By licence of the Superior Court. ON Monday the 19th day of Nov. inst. will be sold at Public Auction, at Huse's Tavern, in Greenland, at three o'clock afternoon, a tract of pasture land in said Greenland, being part of a parcel of land commonly known by the name of the Lang pasture; and is a part of the estate of George Lang, of Greenland, who is under guardianship. EBENEZER JOHNSON, jr. Greenland, Nov. 6. '98.
Evening School Mr. Payson's EVENING SCHOOL commenced on the 19th inst. at the North School House—terms, one dollar and a half per quarter, wood and ink gratis. Nov. 7.
WANTED in a small family, where the work is easy, a per- son capable of sewing and cooking, honest and clean, to whom good wages will be given.—Inquire of the printer. Oct. 29.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Warner, who have not paid their proprietors taxes for the year 1793, and for the year 1796, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of John Georges, in Warner, on Wednesday the 12th day of December next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Taxes for the year 1793.     Div. No. q'ty. s. d.     Dr. Nehemiah Ordway, 1 17 60 2 4   Barned and Colby, 1 53 80 3 4   Benjamin Evans, 2 41 40 1 4   Nehemiah Ordway, 1 32 60 2 4   Jonathan Pressey, 2 58 40 1 4   Esther Colby, 1 23 6 2 4   Nathan Goodwin, 2 21 80 2 8   Aaron Rowell, 1 16 60 2 4   Thomas Jewell, 1 48 80 3 8   2 48 60 2   Samuel Barned, 2 5 40 1 4   Samuel Barned, 1 24 60 2 4   2 40 20 8   Nehemiah Ordway, jr. 1 2 60 2 4   2 22 60 2   James Ordway, 1 19 60 2 4   Ezekiel Dimond, 2 1 80 2 8   2 47 40 1 4   Martin and Lowell, 1 3 80 3 8   Francis Davis, 1 15 60 2 4   2 52 80 2 8   Joseph Eastman, 1 65 40 1 10   Nathan Currier, 1 4 6 2 4   2 44 40 1 4   Barned Hoyt, 2 11 80 2 8  
Taxes for the year 1796.     Div. No. q'ty. s. d.     Dr. Nehem'h Ordway, 1 17 60 37½   Humphrey Peirce, 1 54 80 50   2 3 80 50   1 19 60 37½   2 36 60 37½   Barned and Colby, 1 53 80 50   1 7 60 37½   Nehemiah Ordway, 1 32 60 37½   Tho's & W'm Rowell, 1 12 60 37½   2 47 60 37½   Benjamin Tucker, 1 59 80 50   Jonathan Pressey, 1 61 80 50   2 33 40 25   2 58 40 25   Esther Colby, 1 23 60 37½   Gideon & Phillip Davis, 1 19 80 50   Nathan Goodwin, 2 21 80 50   Peter Sargent, 2 34 40 25   Aaron Rowell, 1 16 60 37½   Thomas Jewell, 1 48 80 50   2 48 60 37½   Samuel Barned, 2 5 40 25   Samuel Barned, 1 24 60 37½   2 40 20 8   Nehemiah Ordway, jr. 1 2 60 37½   2 22 60 37½   Samuel & Israel Straw, 2 25 80 50   1 30 60 37½   2 42 40 25   James Ordway, 2 24 80 50   2 19 60 37½   2 16 60 37½   2 46 40 25   Ezekiel Morrill, 1 5 60 37½   Jarvis Ring, 1 6 60 37½   Ezekiel Dimond, 2 1 80 50   1 1 60 37½   2 29 60 37½   2 47 40 25   Eastman Hoyt, 2 30 80 50   1 22 60 37½   Martin and Lowell, 1 3 80 50   John Nichols, 2 5 80 50   1 21 60 37½   2 38 60 37½   Pain Wingate, 2 12 80 50   Daniel Morrill, 2 17 60 37½   Francis Davis, 2 52 80 50   1 15 60 37½   Jeremiah Flanders, 1 6 80 50   Abraham Merrill, 2 55 60 37½   Joseph Eastman, 1 65 40 50   Barned Hoyt, 2 11 80 50   1 13 60 37½   Nathan Currier, 1 4 60 37½   2 52 60 37½   2 44 40 25  
DAVID BAGLEY, Collector. Warner, Nov. 9, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. County of Rockingham.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of North- wood, who have not paid their town, school, County, State and Highway taxes for the year 1798, that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Jonathan Clarke Esq. inn- holder in said town, on the 26th day of January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. unless prevented by previous payment.
Taxes for the year 1798.     Div. No. q'ty. s. d.     Adner Davis, 7 10 96 17 17 4 17 0 64   Vol' Leathers, 9 18 40 0 36 15 0 54   John Calf, 8 13 78 0 0 30 18 0 40   John Waite, 8 21 156 0 0 7 8 30 1 10   Samuel Jones, 9 17 90 0 0 84 35 1 88   Cutt's & Moulton, 9 26 26 0 0 18 7 0 47   Ann Smith, 7 18 52 0 0 38 18 0 42   Jo'h Mallon, 10 8 130 0 0 50 80 0 75  
TO BE LET. A convenient Dwelling House in Washington-street; for further par- ticulars, apply to JOHN SALTER. Portsmouth, Oct. 30.
State of New-Hampshire. THE non-resident owners of lands in Rochester, are hereby noti- fied that so much of each right or parcel of land in the following list, as will pay the State and highway taxes assessed thereon for 1798, with incidental charges, will be sold at pub- lic vendue on the 11th day of Janua- ry, 1799, at the house of Levi Dear- born, Esq. in said town, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Div. No. q'ty. s. d.     William Leathers, 1 37 30 3 0 16   Col. T. Westbrook, 9 60 50 5 24   Joseph Kent, 3 186 70 7 33   James Durgin, 2 46 178 15 75   Clement Hughes, 2 76 50 7 33   Lieut. Joseph Jones, 3 41 140 13 67   Peter Varney, 2 101 80 7 33   Lieut. John Smith, 3 103 70 7 33   Benjamin Bickford, 2 116 100 10 50   William Furber, 2 3 140 97 1 33   Capt. S. Tibbetts, 2 7 54 3 16   Capt. T. Gerrish, 2 113 190 17 83   Eli Demeritt, 2 71 90 10 50   Lt. Gov. Wentworth, 2 185 130 13 67   Henry Tibbetts, & 3 47 111 10 50   John Tibbetts, 2 36 15 3 16   John Burnham, & 2 96 94 10 50   Robert Burnham, 3 29 46 5 24   Philip Chesley, I. 3 91 110 10 50   chabad Chesley, & 2 122 120 17 83   Jonathan Chesley, 3 37 82 8 41   Joseph Chesley, 3 184 66 5 24   Samuel Chesley, & 2 28 50 7 33   Jona. Williams, 3 90 35 3 16   Ric'd Hufsey, Job 3 183 74 10 50   Hufsey, & Joseph 1 88 14 7 33   Rankin, 3 47 46 5 24   Joseph Ricker, 3 23 140 13 67   George Ricker, & 2 85 80 10 50   Jeremiah Rollins, 3 94 60 7 33   ditto, 2 42 230 40 2 00   John Ricker, Me- 3 95 13 3 16   lurin Ricker, & E- 4 121 5 3 16   phraim Ricker, 3 14 55 7 33   Edward Evans, Jo-   seph Evans, and   Benjamin Evans,   ditto,   Ensign H. Nutter,   Henry Nutter, and   Eleazer Coleman,   John Sias, James   Burnham, & John   Sias, jun.   ditto,   Ebenezer Tuttle,   Wilm' Twombly,   & James Guppy,   John Hall, Thomas   Hall, and Samuel   Cearl,   Samuel Heard,   James Heard, and   David Watson,   John Twombly,   Joseph Twombly,   Benj. Twombly, &   Samuel Twombly,   Morris Fowler,   John Hoyt, Tho's   Aldam, & Benja-   min Green,   ditto,   John Drew, John   Cook, & Benjamin   Pinner,  
RICHARD DAME, Collector. Rochester, November 9, 1798.
To the honorable the Justices of the Su- perior Court of Judicature, holden at Do- ver in and for the county of Strafford on the first Tuesday of September, 1798.—
Humbly Shews,
NATHANIEL Giddings of Ex- eter, in the county of Rock- ingham, Esq. guardian unto Elipha- let, Dolly, Polly, Harriot and Nath'l Giddings, minors under the age of fourteen years, his children—That said minors are owners of the follow- ing lots of land lying in Sandwich, in said county of Strafford, viz. lot No. 22 in the 13th range, 2 in 13th, 20 in the 11th, 5 in the 9th, 4 in the 3d, 30 in the 12th, 20 in the 9th, 27 in the 3d, 6 in the 10th, 28 in the 9th and 20 in the 13 ranges, con- taining 100 acres each, also No. 3 in the 3d short range, and 90 acres on Sandwich line, all which premises lye in a state unproductive to said minors and subject to taxes and many expen- ces, inconvenient to said guardian, and are every day depreciating in va- lue, that it would be greatly for the profit and advantage of said minors that said land should be sold and the proceeds thereof put to interest for their benefit, he the said guardian therefore humbly prays your honors to grant him licence to sell the said premises, agreeably to the provision by law in such cases made and pro- vided, he giving bond to the Judge of Probate to account for the proceeds thereof as the law directs, and as in duty bound he will ever pray, &c.
NATH'L GIDDINGS. Exeter, Sept. 6, 1798.
Strafford, ff. Superior Court, September term, 1798. Ordered by the Court that the said Nath'l Giddings notify all persons concerned, to be before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden at Dover, in and for the county of Strafford on the fourth Tuesday of February next, to show cause if any they have, why the prayer of the fore- going petition should