The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1808-10-04 00:00:00

Ezra Brattle Esq
[No. 44.—Vol. LIII.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1808.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & GARDNER, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
MEDICAL LECTURES
At Dartmouth College.
THE course of Chemistry will commence as usual by Doct. SMITH, on the first Wednesday in October.
Doct. RAMSAY, from Edinburgh, has consented to give one course of Anatomy and Physiology, as given by him, at his Theatre, in Edinburgh; at Columbia College in New York, and his present school in Fryeburgh. —In this second course, Doct. Ramsay will commence his Anatomical demonstrations and doctrines of Physiology, Pathology, &c. on the second week of November next—and will continue his course two months.
Doct. RAMSAY's Anatomical Museum will be transferred from Fryeburgh to Dartmouth College, for the benefit of those who may attend; and will not be returned to Fryeburgh until the expiration of this course of Anatomical Lectures. —Gentlemen will be permitted to study the subjects of the Museum and demonstrate them to each other on Saturdays, as at Doct. R's school in Fryeburgh; on paying an additional fee of ten dollars. —Doct. Ramsay, having devoted the most laborious and minute attention to practical Anatomy; and convinced from the most extensive observation and experience, of its great importance to medical science, physiological reasoning and surgical dexterity, will superintend this department; (followed up the last year by his pupils, at Columbia College, New York, with a most laudable enthusiasm, to the highest degree of improvement;) and such gentlemen, as evince a thirst for knowledge, will be admitted to the private closet of Doctors Smith & Ramsay, as assistants in composing a Museum for Doct. Smith.
Doct. SMITH, will give a complete course of practical surgery, founded on the principles of Anatomy and Physiology; and will close his course with Lectures on the practice of Physic.
On the Gentlemen, who shall produce the best dissections and demonstrations of the Organs of Vision, Hearing, Brain and Heart, at Dartmouth College; Doct. Ramsay will bestow a gold medal, as given to his pupils in Edinburgh; and as proposed to his pupils, in Fryeburgh, to be adjudged by Doct. Smith. Hanover, Sept. 20, 1808.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
To the Honorable the Senate, and House of Representatives, convened at Hopkinton, June 1807. HUMBLE shews, (that we your petitioners inhabitants of the town of Danbury in the county of Grafton,) that said town containing only about thirty families, is greatly burthened with maintaining a great length of bad and expensive highways, a considerable part of which lies in the unsettled parts of the town, and but little travelled by the inhabitants in general; likewise, they have to build and support three bridges in said town, over Smith's river so called; two of which was entirely demolished or swept away by a late freshet, the other very considerably damaged and must soon be rebuilt or undergo a thorough repair.
Therefore we pray this Honorable Court to grant a tax of three cents per acre, on all the lands in Danbury (public rights excepted,) for the purpose of rebuilding said bridges and repairing the road throughout the town, and to appoint a committee for the laying out of the same, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.
Danbury May 23 d , 1807.
  Samuel Pillsbury,  Benjamin Winter,    John Whittmore,  Benjamin Danforth,    Robert Reynolds,  Leonard Judkins,    Ebenezer Flanders,  Jonathan Taylor,    Jacob Favor,  John Tolford,    Nicholas Hoit,  James Taylor,    John Tolford, Jr.,  Jonathan Clark,    Samuel Tolford,  Anthony Taylor,    Peter Smith,  Amos Taylor,    Samuel Clifford,  Samuel Norris,    Levi Flanders, Jr.,  Anthony Taylor, Jr.,  
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1807. UPON reading and considering the foregoing petition and the report of a committee thereon, Voted, that the petitioners be heard on their petition, before the General Court, on the first Tuesday of their next session, and that they cause that the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, three weeks successively, commencing eight weeks prior to said hearing, also cause that the like substance and order of Court be posted up in some public place in the town of Danbury the like term of time prior to said hearing, that any person or persons may appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer may not be granted.
Sent up for concurrence.
CHARLES CUTTS, Speaker.
Senate, the same day read and concurred.
JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary.
Copy Examined by
JOHN A. HARPER, Secretary of the Senate.
A true copy Attest—
  LEVI FLANDERS, Jr.,  Seletemen    GEORGE NILES,  of    JACOB FAVOUR,  Danbury.  
Danbury, March 21, 1808.
N.B. The above hearing was postponed to the first Tuesday of the November session, 1808.
WHEREAS the subscriber did, by my public advertisements, in August last, forbid all persons from trampling MARY, my wife, on my account. Those advertisements I now revoke, and am willing to make any proper acknowledgement to my wife, her family, relatives, connections and friends, for that misguided part of my conduct; earnestly requesting them not to attribute it to a revengeful disposition in me, but to my youth, and a want of proper reflection on the unhappy difference, to hastily presented to my view. NICHOLAS CHASE. Strafford, Sept. 23, 1808.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. DIVISION ORDERS.
Major General H. BUTLER, Commander of the First Division of MILITIA, in said State.
HEREBY Orders and directs that the Brigadier General or commanding officer of the first Brigade, in said State, do issue the necessary orders to the commanding officers of the several and respective Regiments composing said Brigade, for turning out the officers and soldiers belonging to their respective Regiments, equip'd as the Law directs, for review, inspection, military muster and exercise; in the order following, to wit:—The FIRST REGIMENT, to assemble and meet at some suitable and convenient parade to be named and appointed within the limits of said Regiment, on Monday the tenth day of October next, precisely at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
The Thirty-fifth REGIMENT, of militia, to assemble and meet at some suitable convenient parade, to be named and appointed within the limits of said Regiment, on Tuesday the eleventh day of said October, precisely at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
And the Third, Fourth, and Seventh Regiments, of militia, to assemble and meet at the parade on the Plains near the meeting-house in Kingston, on Wednesday the twelfth day of said October, precisely at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
The Major General with pleasure observes, that he places high confidence in the military ardour and patriotism of the Officers and Soldiers, composing said First Brigade; that at the present important crisis, these orders will be observed with promptitude, and that the respective days of muster will be appropriated to Martial Instruction and Military Exercise.
Given at Nottingham, the 24th day of August, A. D. 1808. BY ORDER, DANIEL PLUMER, Aid-de-Camp, To Major General H. BUTLER.
GUNS! GUNS!
A FEW Training Pieces, for sale at JACOB WENDELL's Store, on Church-Hill, if applied for soon—Also for sale a few fresh TAMARANDS. Sept. 6.
LAWS of the U. States.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
For the relief of George Hunter. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers be authorized to examine and settle the accounts of George Hunter, of Philadelphia, and in the said settlement to allow him a credit for such quantity of salt petre, the property of the United States, delivered to him for the purpose of being purified, as shall be made to appear to have been destroyed by fire in his warehouse.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 25, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To establish certain post-roads in the states of Georgia and Ohio. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following post-roads be established, viz. From Darien, by John Jones's to Milledgeville, and from thence to Athens. From Sparta to Milledgeville, and from thence by Jones Court-House to the Garrison on Oakmulgee. From Milledgeville to putnam Court-House, and from thence to Morgan Court-House, and to Randolph Court-House. From New-Libison to Canton in Ohio.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 23, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Remitting the duties payable on the importation of a monument to be erected in memory of the officers of the United States Navy, who fell during the attack made on the city of Tripoli, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four. BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the duties payable according to law, on the importation of a monument imported in the frigate Constitution from Italy, on account of the officers of the United States' Navy, be, and they are hereby remitted.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. March 13, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
POLITICAL.
From the American Mercury. EMBARGO.
The existence of the embargo is at present the pretext for all the abuse which the malice of federal office holders and office seekers can heap on the leaders of the present administration. The press groans, and candid spectators of the scene respond in accents of disgust and aversion on witnessing the various ingenious intrigues of that party in our country, who arrogate to themselves all the property, talents and religion in the community.
At one time we behold them boasting that they are exclusively the disciples of our late illustrious chief, (Washington,) that they alone are governed by his precepts, and follow his example.
At another, (and in fact, not unfrequently in the same paper,) we see them sowing the seeds of disunion and endeavoring to prejudice the minds of the people of the northern states against those of the southern. They tell us that our southern brethren are unfriendly to our interests—that they look with a jealous eye on our prosperity—of this class are 3 numbers which have recently appeared in the Columbian Centinel. The author has chosen for his motto—The fate of Asses. I appeal to the honest of all parties who have read this ebullition of federal violence, whether it is not apparently the design of this writer, to excite jealousies in the minds of the inhabitants of one section of our country against those of another.
Again, I ask, does this look like the conduct of those who are heartily disposed to adhere to the advice of Washington, who exhorted his countrymen to be firmly united in the sacred cause of liberty. His language was like that of every true patriot in our country, 'United we stand divided we fall.' we are told at one time that the embargo injures France abundantly more than it does England, and at another We are informed by the same federal writers, that the embargo was adopted at the instigation of Bonaparte. Such inconsistencies are too gross for men of sense to believe.
Every method which the ingenuity of man can invent is carried into execution to render the administration odious in the estimation of the citizens of this country, in consequence of their steady adherence to this measure.
Recourse is had to the basest passions of the human heart, by federalists in every corner of the country, for the purpose of weakening the confidence which the majority of the people possess in the rulers of their choice.
A late writer who has appeared in the American Mercury, charging the federalists with being the procuring cause as well of the existence as of the continuation of the embargo with all the evils attending it, is too correct. What more likely method could the general of an army take to encourage his troops to attack, and persevere in their assault upon a city, than by assuring them of a division among their enemies; that they will soon open their gates, welcome them to victory, and order them to triumph? Have not the federalists given our enemies assurances that a majority of the people are opposed to the measures of our administration—have they not discovered a most criminal fondness for Britain, in the palliation of all her insults and outrages on our rights? Have they not told them that little doubt could be entertained but that the people would rise in their united strength at our next presidential election, hurl those men from office who have thus imposed on their country this unnecessary burthen. The enemies of our country have taken latitude from these assurances to continue in the practice of their lawless aggressions.
But I trust in God a death blow is about to be given to the hopes of our enemies, both foreign and domestic. The united efforts of the main body of our fellow citizens will soon humble the haughty looks of our opponent in the dust. The present is a most critical juncture, it is now to be ascertained whether the people have virtue enough to govern themselves. Whether they will forego present gratifications when the well being of the country demands it.
I am persuaded, that notwithstanding
ing privations to which they are now subject, they will disappoint their enemies, by testifying in their conduct that they prefer an embargo to the plunging into all the horrors of a ruinous war, or to submitting to the rule of those men, out of power who fawn and cringe at the feet of our implacable enemy Great Britain.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
FROM THE DOVER SPY.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the country to his friend in town. Sept. 21, 1808.
Having had occasion to pass through a number of towns, in the interior of this State, since the late election of Representatives to Congress, on business of my own, and not for the purpose of deceiving my honest fellow citizens, I was induced as opportunity presented, to enquire into the particulars relative to the surprising events which accompanied that transaction. I can assure you I never before heard of any thing which bore the least resemblance to this affair. The Federalists, in this instance, have really exceeded themselves. Their former exertions on like occasions, sink into nothing when put in competition with this. The whole federal phalanx from Georgia to Maine were in agitation, and every engine of deception and intimidation were put in requisition. If you add to the innumerable host of frauds and misrepresentations industriously circulated from town to town, the secret service money which has been expended in this expedition, you will cease to marvel at this temporary success of federalism. Had the State of New Hampshire been left to herself, entirely, or had the federal corps which live within her limits, alone practised upon her credulity. Republicanism would still have triumphed; but when assailed from all quarters by the congregated forces of New-York and Massachusetts, what stand could the uninformed and unguarded yeomanry of a few country towns make against the insidious attack? Besides the more general misrepresentations concerning Mr. Jefferson and the Embargo; innumerable other subordinate forgeries and wheedles were kept in continual motion, all subservient to the great end.—In many towns, I was assured, that the collectors of taxes were bribed to call upon the inhabitants, who were in arrears, and with the federal ticket in their hands, declared, that unless they supported the candidates, they must receive that notice as legal, and in fourteen days suffer a distraint upon their property, and exposure at auction. In others, a certain race of important animals, by the disguised and revered name of country traders, or shopkeepers, who owe much more than they are worth, to the British factors and agents of Portsmouth and Boston, were bountifully supplied with federal tickets, and commanded under the pains and penalties of displeasure (which they well knew amounted to imprisonment) to distribute them among their customers. They, therefore, wrote duns in every case, however trivial the demand, and on the appearance of the unfortunate debtors, gave them Hobson's choice, either to vote (as it generally happened) against their better judgments, or to submit to prosecution and be delivered over to the tormentors, alias, deputy sheriffs.
In many places the citizens were persuaded that the inhabitants of Portsmouth were aggregated opposed to the late measure of Government, were convinced of the destructive tendency of the Embargo, had consequently receded from their republican principles, and would, hand and heart, support the federal candidates, by an unanimous suffrage. Knowing that their friends there, had more extensive and correct information on this subject, than themselves, they were caught in the snare, thus artfully laid, while pursuing, as they undoubtedly supposed, the path of their duty.
In the more remote towns, the people were informed, that as the State was united in one ticket, their votes would make no difference; it was, therefore, a pity to lose time at that busy season of the year, and they would do well to tarry at home.
In those places where the people were more particularly attached to Governor Langdon, and where it was known his opinion would have weight, a declaration was unblushingly made, that he disapproved of the Embargo from the beginning, thought it an imprudent, if not a wicked measure; that he had, in consequence, written a humming letter to Mr. Jefferson, and would support any ticket calculated to remove that evil.
A few of our fellow citizens, "good, easy fools," were caught to believe, in the simplicity of their hearts, that Mr. Langdon was himself the author of the Embargo, which he had contrived for the base purposes of speculation: that, tho' importuned by all classes, he still refused to take it off; and that the ticket presented to them must be supported, as those who composed it were alone competent to reach him his duty.
An idea generally prevailed, in the country of Strafford, and no pains were spared to strengthen the belief, that on the election of the federal candidates, the embargo would be immediately raised, that money would be extremely plenty and lumber and produce bring an astonishingly high price; and the fact was carefully winked out of sight, that the old representatives will go to Congress in November next, and remain there until the fourth of March following; that Congress will then adjourn, and not meet again, unless specially convened until the following December; making 15 months from the present time.
In every town the Republican candidates were abused in the basest and most illiberal manner. Reports, which had no foundation, but in the rancorous hearts of the federal leaders, were propagated with the most
active zeal; and the whole tribe of federal clergy, lawyers and sheriffs were called in to aid the iniquitous procedure. To aid the description, many were induced to sell their votes for a "SUNG."
In fine, I am convinced of one thing above all others, that a history of the triumph of Federalism, in this instance, is a relation of all that is disingenuous and base in the human heart. That the point has finally been carried by the wickedest imposition, and most detestable deception, and that not one out of fifty who has been induced to support this federal trick, has changed his principle, in the least. I consider therefore that correct information alone is necessary to undeceive our fellow citizens, who, as soon as they are brought to view the situation of affairs, in its true light, will rally round the standard of republicanism, and shield that government from ruin which alone protects their liberties and insures independence.
Glorious Struggle for Liberty.
For some time, after the breaking out of the French revolution, the people of this country, without distinction of party, admired and applauded it to a degree of enthusiasm. Bells were rung to celebrate their victories, and even roared in festive honor of their cause. England soon made the discovery, that all the civil and religious institutions of the world were endangered by that revolution. The influence she had been secretly cultivating in this country since the peace of 1763, (for, like a treacherous barbarian, she relinquished fleet only to use poison) was then instantaneously manifested. That portion of our citizens who have assumed the title of federalists were impressed with the same discovery, and expressed it in the same language of abhorrence. It is of vast worth considering, that the federalists suddenly saw, with new eyes all manner of dangers in the French revolution which they once admired, before any cause was visible, other than their sympathy with Britain; before any enormities had been committed, greater than had occurred when Washington, in a public communication, styled them a "wonderful people," and implored divine aid to their cause—before any thing like Consuls for life or Emperors, were thought of.
From railing against the French revolution, federalists were brought to condemn revolutions, in the abstract. All of us remember the time when the spirit of revolution was the summary phrase, used by them to describe a sort of political pestilence which threatened to sweep all order and law from the earth!—Who has not heard, in their political sermons, anniversary orations, or newspapers, of the awful devastation threatened to the civilized world by the demon of revolution?
In any other period than the age of federalism, it would astonish mankind to see such mortal foes of revolution, in such a short time become the most extravagant and enthusiastic advocates of a revolution. Now, revolution is a glorious thing. The French revolution, even while its ostensible object was a republican form of government, was their utter abhorrence.
Now, the Spanish revolution, led by petty tyrants of the nobility, and inquisitorial priests, the avowed object of which is to preserve an old rotten monarchy, and an inquisition, whose unparalleled oppressions and cruelties have crimsoned the history of centuries, and shook the civilized world with horror—the revolution which is to perpetuate these things is, in the eyes of our qudam revolution-baters, "a glorious struggle for liberty!" and all who do not join in extolling it as such—all who do not echo the mad absurdity, are villains, and devoted partizans of France! If any one wishes a clue to this federal labyrinth, here it is:—
The French revolutionists sought AGAINST monarchy and AGAINST England.—Therefore federalists hated them. The Spanish revolutionists are fighting FOR monarchy and FOR England.—Therefore federalists love them.
If any man is ingenious enough to find a different reason for the contradictory sentiments of federalists in regard to the two revolutions, he can amuse the world with a novelty. [Boston Democrat.]
EMBARGO POLICY.
The intelligence from London states that Bonaparte will take off his decrees if Britain will do the same. This is the work of the Embargo. Now, then, let us see what Great Britain will do. She says her orders of council were passed in retaliation; Bonaparte's proposal will test her on this subject. Is the embargo a weak measure when it coerces Napoleon, when the British power could not coerce him? What say the opposition? France yields to the force of the embargo; is it, then, a French measure? What will Cheetam and Genet say to it? What will Pickering say to it? [Monitor.]

Messrs. Printers. PUBLIUS in the Oracle of the 24th ult. appears to be much distressed that the Governor will not condescend to contend in the public papers with designing anonymous scribblers. What has been the crime of the Governor that has thus displeased and discomposed this patriotic gentleman? The Governor it appears has contradicted the fallacious lately propagated in the country (for electioneering purposes) against his reputation, which were that "he is opposed to the Embargo laws, and has remonstrated with the President of the United States against certain regulations necessary for carrying the same into effect; and has even sent a vessel to sea." By the last Gazette, it is evidently proved that these reports were industriously circulated. Publius is therefore without excuse for his violent abuse, and ought to make concessions to the public, and to the Governor, for his base assertions. He ridicules the idea of British influence in our elections, and has played off a profundity of wit, by asking "how much British gold did each voter get? who gave it to him? who distributed it, &c.?" Yet it is a melancholy truth, that the British government have always been in the habit annually of raising large sums of money to be appropriated for secret services (say for bribery and corruption,) and such is her particular situation, and such has been the conduct of many federalists and British agents in America, as to induce wiser men than Publius to the belief, that they are influenced by British gold, and have used their exertions at our elections in favor of the British cause. Whether Publius has received any proportion of this money for secret services I know not, nor would I vouch for his patriotism that he would refuse a handsome sum had he an opportunity. Publius has not in his production proved either friendship or respect for his "Excellency," but has treated the Governor's character in a ludicrous manner, and endeavored to place him in a laughable point of view, but his endeavors will prove abortive, and the imputation of retort will redound on himself. This remarkable Publius is surprised that his Excellency should not have taken more care, and sufficiently informed himself, before he charged the federalists with asserting falsehoods. Wonderful man! had he been more careful and cautious himself, fewer falsehoods had made their appearance in his performance, for the last Gazette has proved that the Governor was sufficiently convinced that those falsehoods had been industriously circulated. Publius would wish us to suppose him possessed of candor and prudence, and affirms "that it is the duty of every man to establish truth." This production under consideration, unfortunately for him, has the appearance of the reverse of those qualifications; for candor he has manifested illiberality, for prudence and the establishment of truth, rashness and misrepresentation, "we say misrepresentation, for we are very far from charging this lofty character with any intentional departure from the truth," but we regret that he has been deceived by false friends, who informed him that the false reports referred to by the Governor, "never has been reported against him." But it has been the fate of other great men before the days of Publius to be surrounded with evil counselors. "If the minister of Publius's parish had... before the public with a solemn declaration, confirmed by the same solemn declaration of the wardens of the parish, that he the minister, heard Gov. Langdon, "on election day in the midst of the people, express his high joy in finding some persons resisting British influence, or the influence of British gold."—I say even in this case the minister's assertion would only have "caused a smile on the gravest countenance," for he would not be believed after the Governor was known to have expressed the very words that he uttered at the time (as mentioned in the Gazette) and which can be attested to by many evidences. "Nor will any living mortal" believe Publius, should he persist in his erroneous assertion, that the Governor "expressed his high joy" as above mentioned. But presuming the Governor had expressed his high joy on the day of election as Publius has intimated, what then? where would have been the impropriety? had not he a right as a citizen? and was it not his duty as a patriot to express his high joy, that his friends and fellow townsmen with zeal "resisted British influence and the influence of British gold"? surely it cannot be conceived that the Governor would express sorrow on the occasion, however it might accord with the sensations of Publius at that period. Pray Mr. Publius did you not feel and express high joy when told that many of the federalists in Portsmouth had come to a resolution and publicly declared that they would not employ any mechanic or labourer, that voted at the last election for the republican ticket. And can you Sir in truth deny that Bank Directors, Lawyers, Traders and federal creditors, particularly in the country towns, have meanly exercised an undue influence with republicans? nor will you assert to the contrary, that in the town of Bethlehem the federalists publicly affirmed, they would sue every man indebted to them, if they refused to vote for the federal ticket, and that a motion was made in town meeting that every man should put his name on the back of his ticket, in order no doubt to punish the unfortunate republican that dared to vote consistent with his principles. However as Publius has been deceived by evil men in those particulars, and was not careful sufficiently to inform himself before his rash assertion "that no town or district could be mentioned (many towns were mentioned in the last Gazette) where it was reported that the Governor was opposed to the Embargo laws. Yet we conceive it our duty to "remonstrate" and admonish our Brother to be more careful in future, and to make suitable concessions for past offences;—this atonement we are fully sensible is humiliating, but humility is a christian virtue and will ever produce salutary effects. We also conceive it our duty to caution our Brother Farmers against British emigrations that are among us, and federalists that are under the influence of those emigrations. No honest intelligent man can deny but the majority of the Citizens of New-Hampshire are Republicans, or that the greatest part of the Republicans that voted for the federal ticket were under an undue influence, either as to the principles of the Embargo, or under duress as to their creditors. This being a fact, let us my Fellow-Citizens at the ensuing Election, perform the duty we owe ourselves and the
community, with an independence of principle and without being constrained by any consideration.
A FARMER.
FROM THE FARMER'S CABINET.
Republicans of New-Hampshire,
At a time like the present, when your national rights are outrageously violated—when foreign aggression and internal treason and faction have placed your country in a situation the most perilous and alarming—when your ancient implacable enemy and haughty oppressor, leagued with an artful and wicked faction in your own country, is plotting the destruction of your Republican institutions, it cannot be either unnecessary or unseasonable to address you on the interesting subject of the approaching election. This election, at all times important, is now from the perilous situation of our country, and the deadly hatred and unceasing hostility of the enemies of its government, rendered doubly and tenfold interesting. On this occasion every friend to his country must be irresistibly impelled, by every motive of safety and honor to step boldly forward in the great cause, defend his invaluable privileges, and confound and overwhelm the insidious plans of men, who are watching the rising excellence of our free institutions with the disquieting jealousy, the sleepless vigilance of disappointed ambition.
That in our country at all times since the establishment of its government, has existed a party powerful by talents, wealth, numbers and connections, is a fact, which admits not of a doubt. The Essex Junto, the leaders of this party, with their initiated members and adherents in New-Hampshire and every other part of the Union, have, with consummate art and unceasing perseverance, endeavored to change the nature of our government. To this source may be traced all their political opinions and measures. Hence their predictions that the constitution could not long exist—hence the idea that the government was void of energy, and must from its native debility speedily fall and give place to a monarchical system—hence their vile insinuations that the common people, being ignorant and capricious, were unfit to be trusted with the powers of freemen—hence their mockery of the principle of equal rights and their maxim that the people are their own worst enemies—hence their eulogies of the British government as the perfection of human wisdom—hence the attempts of Hamilton, the father of the sect, to introduce into the convention a form of government upon the model of that of Great Britain—hence too the reason why Hamilton was ever after the idol of Federalism—and hence the reason why Federalists, when in power, took the English Government for their standard. Witness their attempts to establish a navy, whose expenses would have entailed ruin on our country, not yet able to supply the enormous requirements of naval establishments. Witness their measures to accumulate debts deemed by some a public blessing.
See here the source of the funding system, a curse to our country. See here the origin of 8 per cent loans—alien and sedition laws to break down the spirits of the people—stamp acts upon the British model—standing armies, which were to be established on monarchical principles, and which, it must be seen, would be totally useless in this country, unless to silence the voice of liberty, or to restrain freedom of thought and freedom of action. To this source may we look as to the foaming ocean of faction, whose floodgates being loosed have sent forth those furious torrents of calumny, that have incessantly assailed the wise and well tried patriots of our country, the best and firmest supporters of equal rights, the rights of our country, the rights of man—hence have arisen those clouds of misrepresentation in which members of the Federal party have unceasingly endeavored to envelope the measures of our government—hence their inflammatory addresses to the ignorant, the forlorn and the avaricious on the recent important, wise, and patriotic measure the Embargo, a measure which men of all parties, knaves and fools excepted, in their hearts approve—a measure, which has hitherto saved our country from the calamities of a war—hundreds of our ships, and thousands of our seamen, and millions of our property from the grasp of the lawless tyrants of the ocean—a measure, which we are confident, will eventually be seen to have operated like the refreshing showers of heaven, that fall upon and fertilize the very fields, from which they had been exhaled.
To the same source we must attribute the base and shameless apologies, that were engendered in the hot-bed of the Essex Junto, and have repeatedly drawn through the columns of Federal newspapers and pamphlets, for the cruel and insolent aggressions of Great-Britain. With them, depredations on our commerce, the capture and detention of our citizens—nay, even the murder of our seamen on board national ships and in our own harbors, are hardly considered a subject of complaint. But further to multiply evidence is unnecessary. The man, who does not see that this party is devoted to Great Britain, must be wilfully blind.
Federalists consider the present as a favorable moment to thrust into power the apologists of British principles, and the friends and admirers of the British government. Too true indeed it is, that we seem at present to be on the eve of a war either with France or Great-Britain, or both. The object of this party is to drive us into a war on the side of Great Britain, by whose influence, gold and corruption, our excellent government would be radically changed, and the fair fabric of our liberty be totally subverted. This would open a boundless field to gratify the advocates of aristocracy the rich and the well-born, with wealth and power, stripped from the honest and humble cultivators of the soil. This would fix, forever six, the destiny of our country's freedom, would bring down the proud spirit of our independence, the bold genius of Republicanism, to the humblest position at the footstool of the venal miscreants of an English King. Animated with such projects, the spirit of federalism again raises its head, and sets all its engines into the most active and ardent operation. Delegates from the Essex Junto met the federal representatives of the State in the late session at Concord, and in Caucus, at the silent hour of midnight, when darkness bides from public view the vile transactions of traitors, assassins and incendiaries, planned their complicated system—to divide your strength, to lull you into supineness, to make you feel a false security, and, when the poison of pusillanimity which they are laboring to in-
fuse into your bosoms, shall have gradually stolen away your senses, to surprise you by an exertion of all their forces, as they lately did your brethren in Massachusetts. Systematical arrangements for this purpose are making in every part of the State. Every town has its Caucus; every man has his leader, assigned to him without his knowledge. Uninformed and wavering Republicans are to be assailed by every art, which ingenuity is able to devise, or which wickedness dare resort to.
Republicans, an alarming crisis has arrived! You are to contend not merely to determine who shall administer your government, but whether your government, itself shall stand, whether your republican institutions are to be preserved, or are to give place to tyranny, and "the government of the few over the many." Arouse then, my fellow citizens; your all is at stake. Lash up your sleeping energies. Watch the motions of your subtle enemy. Look around you with "a heart that never tires, and an eye that never winks." Let it never be said that the Republicans of New-Hampshire slept at their posts, whilst the enemy seized the gates. Arise—the genius of liberty, the genius of your country, call loudly for your exertion, and, if concern for mortal affairs dwell in celestial minds, the spirits of your departed ancestors, whose blood purchased the freedom, which is now attempted to be wrested from you unite in challenging you to perform your duty to your country.
In one respect, the advocates of the Embargo do not stand upon equal ground with its opponents.—The evils and inconveniences of the Embargo are before our eyes.—They are facts, on which any man can expatiate and reason.—But the evils of any other expedient are not completely realized. We can speculate on them with immense force of reasoning.—But it is still, for the most part, speculation combatting experience; conception combatting fact. It is impossible that any other system could have come into operation, at the same time, with the embargo. The embargo could not have been off & on at the same time.—Those therefore, who advocate this measure, though they are surrounded by the strongest probabilities, are yet obliged to contract facts, which no man can destroy, with probabilities, which prejudice may deny, or ignorance may not understand. [Eng.]
It is easy for any man to find fault. A painter may pour a group of horrors upon his canvas; but who, that was confined to a choice of horrible subjects, could represent a landscape of beauty and festivity? Our "choice was of necessity to be made" out of difficulties alone.—It was not a choice out of goods and evils alone.—War—Submission—or the Embargo, were the alternatives presented. What patriot could have hesitated about the choice? [Ibid.]
The Federalists, and the minority men have censured the embargo. They have attempted to exaggerate all its evils and inconveniences.—But whilst they have agreed to denounce it; they seem to have formed no very definitive or consistent views of a substitute.—One is for throwing our commerce into the hands of England—a third, for unqualified submission.—The last seems to be the general favorite of the opponents of the embargo.
Let us then suppose for a moment that this dishonorable project had been adopted.—There is no embargo. Our mariners, and our property, are suffered to seek their destiny on the high seas. A part of our vessels are condemned in the ports of France and Holland. Others are condemned in England. Most of our seamen carried into France, are impressed by necessity, persuasion, or force into the French navy. Most of those carried into England are enlisted in the British navy. Many are impressed by the British vessels on the high seas.—Millions of our property are confiscated.—Our merchants are robbed of millions by British requisitions and taxations.—Our national flag is insulted by a British licence. Our honor bleeds at every pore.—Who will believe that this state of things would not have excited a more inturate spirit of resentment and opposition than even the embargo has provoked? There is not a federalist and minority man in the country, who would not have yelped against these measures. Their cry would then have been: "Why did you not lay an embargo? Why did you not rescue our property and seamen from the talons of these freebooters? Neither our honor nor our interest can be confided to your vigilance. The country will be ruined, until the people rise up in the majesty of their strength, and displace such incapable servants. It is we alone, that can save the republic." [Ibid.]
At Washington, Sept. 19, afternoon, the vault of the new Court Room in the north wing of the Capitol fell in, and the Clerk who superintended the work was buried in the ruins. We are told that the Hall will be repaired for the reception of the Senate in November, by the exertions of Mr. La Trobe.
On Tuesday morning about ten o'clock, a large three story brick building, the corner of water-street and Morton's alley in Philadelphia, occupied in storing corn, &c. suddenly fell to pieces with a dreadful crash. A negro, who was unfortunately in the upper story, was buried in the ruins.
BY THE MAILS. THE STORY OF THE TWO MILLIONS OF BRIBE TO BONAPARTE COMPLETELY REFUTED, —OR— AN ABOMINABLE LIE, DETECTED AND EXPOSED BY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT. BUT THE LIARS WILL NEITHER FEEL REMORSE NOR ACKNOWLEDGE CONVICTION. FOR THE CONTRARY WE EXPECT THEIR HARDIHOOD IN VILLAINY WILL SET EVEN THIS DAMNING EVIDENCE AT DEFIANCE. AND THAT IN SPITE OF THE INJUNCTIONS OF RELIGION, THE DICTATES OF HONOR AND THE VOICE OF CONSCIENCE, THEY WILL STILL CONTINUE TO WALL-LOW IN THE FILTH OF FALSEHOOD AND THE MIRE OF INFAMY.
Read the Documents below, fellow citizens, and check not the impulse of honest hearts in execrating the calumniators who, to answer the sinister purposes of faction, are willing not only to deceive and betray you—but are desperate enough to risk the perdition of their own souls. [Albany Register.]
In our last, we published a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury of the U. S. on the subject of the 2,000,000, dollars, said by the federalists to have been sent to France, in "sixty tons of precious silver." The following letters are on the same subject. If there is any modesty among any of the federalists, they must blush at the depravity of their more hardy brethren. [Reg.]
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Sept. 14. 1808. SIR, I had the honor to receive your letter of the 22d August, requesting to know whether any part of the two millions of dollars appropriated by the act of the 13th of February, 1806, for defraying any extraordinary expense attending the intercourse with foreign nations, had been drawn from the Treasury—and, if thus drawn, to what purpose the money had been applied?
Official documents, already published by order of Congress sufficiently show that not a single cent of that money has ever been expended. The appropriation was made to enable the President to acquire Florida by treaty. Messrs Armstrong and Bowdoin, who were entrusted with the negotiation were accordingly authorized, if they should succeed in making the purchase, to draw for one million of dollars on the bankers of the United States at Amsterdam, and for one million on the Treasury, as was stated to Congress in the annual report on Finances for December, 1806. The negotiation did not succeed: Florida has not been purchased; those gentlemen never drew for any part of the money; and the funds thus placed in the hands of the bankers at Amsterdam, part of which, would have been applied to the purchase, if it had taken place, have, according to their original destination, been applied solely to the payment of the Dutch debt; as appears by the annual report of the commissioners of the sinking fund of February, 1808.
The evidence of these facts being scattered amongst voluminous documents of no very general circulation, I inclose a certificate from the Register of the Treasury, which will remove any doubt on that subject.
I have the honor to be, with consideration, Sir, Your obedt servt, ALBERT GALLATIN. David Thomas, Esq. Treasurer of the State of New-York, Albany.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Registers Office 9th Sept. 1808.
I certify that no part of the sum of Two Millions of Dollars, appropriated by an act, entitled "an act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations," passed the 13th Feb'y 1806, has been drawn from the Treasury of the U. S.—and that the whole appropriation remains full and entire in the said sum of Two Millions of Dollars, and will be paid in the Treasury Books to the credit of the surplus fund on the 31st December next, pursuant to the 16th section of the act passed on the 3d March, 1795, provided no part thereof shall hereafter be drawn from the Treasury before the end of the present year.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register. NOTE.—Mr. Nourse who signs the preceding certificate, is a decided Federalist who held the office of Register under the former administration, and has been continued by the present one. EDIT.
A good one! The Federalists of Philadelphia called a meeting of the Masters and Mates of the Merchant vessels belonging to the port, to make them curse the government, and Huzza for "Rols & Eres Vite" (subject to the British tribute) The proceedings of the seamen will be found under an appropriate head—"Old Seventy-Six," and speak for themselves. [Balt. Eve. Post.]
Old Seventy-Six!
In consequence of a public advertisement, calling a meeting of the captains of ships and officers of ships, belonging to the port of Philadelphia, at the White Horse Tavern to take into consideration certain public measures—there was an unusual numerous meeting. Capt. RICHARD O'BRIEN, was called to the chair.
Capt. SAMUEL VEACOCK, Secretary.
After some spirited and able observations from Captain Wm. Jones on the general concerns of the nation at this great crisis; and some reference to the particular object for which the meeting was called—the following resolutions were carried unanimously, with the exception of a single no to the last resolution—and it was resolved to be published in all the papers.
Resolved, That it is not expedient for this meeting—to adopt any political measures in relation to the ensuing election in our professional capacity distinct from our fellow citizens—but that it is the duty of each individual to reserve to himself the free exercise of his political rights, according to the dictates of his own judgement and conscience.
Resolved, That the depredations and outrages committed upon the persons and property of the citizens of the United States, peaceably and lawfully navigating the high seas and the arbitrary proscription, and absolute intermission of our lawful commerce, imperatively demanded of the government of the United States the adoption of such measures as to their wisdom appeared best calculated to preserve and protect the property and persons of our citizens, and to secure to the nation the means of defence.
Resolved, That the only alternative was an immediate embargo or war in an unprepared state, with 70,000 of our citizens, and nine tenths of the commercial capital of the nation, exposed to the depredations of the enemy—that the laws laying an embargo, (although a choice of evils) have had the happy effect in preserving the peace of the country—collecting the commercial capital of the nation—saving from bankruptcy our insurance companies—and thousands of individuals from absolute ruin.
That the privations experienced from the embargo, although manifestly great and demanding a high degree of patience and patriotism, are comparatively light with war, or the evils which have been averted by the embargo.
Resolved, That the causes which gave rise to the embargo, appear still to exist in full force, and are evinced by the continued condemnation of vessels and property under the obnoxious orders and decrees of both the belligerents, and the capture of our vessels even in ballast, sailing by special permission of our government.
Resolved, That the changes and events which alone could authorise the president of the United States to suspend the embargo law, have not taken place, and that it is the duty of good citizens, faithful to the constitution and laws, to wait with patience and just confidence, the deliberation and decision of the national councils, who have a common interest, and having full information, will be enabled to determine whether the dispositions of the belligerent powers are such as ensure safety to our trade, or whether a temporary embargo is more intolerable than an appeal to arms.
RICH. O'BRIEN, Chairman. SAMUEL S. VEACOCK, Sec'y.
BRITISH FRIENDSHIP.
Captain Bernard handed the following to the Editor of the Norfolk Herald, and requested him to give it publicity. Monday, August the 1st, at 6 P.M. in lat. 47, 24, N. long. 17, 38, W. two sail to windward bearing down for us—at 7 they fired a gun and hoisted English colours, upon which we hoisted ours; in 15 minutes they fired another gun, upon this we hoisted up our courses and backed our main-top sail; at 8 a boat from each ship came on board, overhauled our papers, and behaved in a very shameful manner, after which they came on deck, saying they would give us some trouble, for they liked to trouble Americans! and ordered us to stand to the eastward with them. (During this wanton conduct, Capt. B. said not a word.) They then ordered our crew to be mustered, and after overhauling them, swore that they would take two of them what day of the month, he was born on, on this our Captain said, that was never put in any protection; upon which one of them turned round and struck him a blow in the face, saying if he opened his mouth again he would give him five times as much; then struck the mate repeatedly, without any provocation, and told him if he said a word he would be taken on board and flogged! They then went on board their ships telling us not to make sail until they gave us orders; wore ship and ran down under our lee, and without hailing or saying a word, fired three shot at us, which passed over us between the main and fore masts, a little above our long boat. They then made sail to the eastward, and we made sail and stood on our course. JOHN BERNARD, Master of the ship Hark. WILLIAM COFFIN, NICHOLAS MEGLE.

Portsmouth,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1808.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
EUROPEAN dates, a few days later, have reached us, since our last, by the way of New-York, and Halifax.
The defeat of Marshal Macey, before Valencia and his flight with a handful of men now comes in an unquestionable shape, and may be relied on. With 1000 men, the remains of his army, he had sought refuge in Cadiz; and had joined one of the straggling French detachments in that province.
The Spaniards have met with but one reverse, that at Rio Saco, on the 14th July. They represent the battle as being most bloody; and that their defeat was owing to the dismay with which the levies were struck by the charges of the French cavalry.
An article from Madrid extracted from an Oviedo Gazette of July 30, states, that the Catalonians, with great loss, had taken the strong fortress of Montjoie near Barcelona by assault; and put the garrison to the sword. This article rests on no other authority; and some grants of allowance must be made for accounts circulated amidst the turmoil of a revolution.
King Joseph arrived in Madrid, the 20th July in twelve days from Bayonne. He had only a guard of honor with him.
The British expedition (10,000) under Gen. Wellesley, landed in Portugal, about 60 miles from Junter's H. Q. at Lisbon, on the 28th July. The French advance was near the place where the English landed. The Portuguese force which would join the English, is estimated at 7000 regulars, and 10,000 militia, besides armed peasants: but as Junot had been reinforced by the concentration of all the French forces in Portugal it was probable an attack would not be made on Lisbon until some of the other English expeditions arrived. We may, however, expect daily to hear of attacks of the advanced parties. [Boston Centinel.]
The British August Packet arrived at Halifax, the 12th ult. and was to sail the 19th for New-York. Her London accounts are to August 6. The news of the surrender of Dupont arrived in Falmouth, the day the Packet failed—August 9; at which time the English expedition under Gen. Burrard failed from Falmouth for Spain.
Mr. Patterson, of Baltimore, a passenger in the Packet, is stated to say, that the British have officially declared, that their orders of Council as to Spain, are not suspended as regards American vessels. [Gen.]
From GADIZ, July 23, 1808. "There were with Dupont, when he surrendered, 13,000 men; with General Bedel about 9000. The Spaniards have taken 60 pieces of cannon, and several Imperial Eagles."
"With respect to the decrees, the Junta at Seville had given an order for the liberation of all American vessels captured under the Milan decree, and the homogenous decree which Bonaparte compelled our Court to adopt: But the agents of the privateers which have captured them have prevailed on the Junta to suspend the execution of the order. The American Consuls are active in their representations on the subject, and it is confidently hoped the vessels will be ultimately restored."
"Dupont is one of Bonaparte's best Generals, and said to be a man of great literary acquirements. The number surrendered is 16,750. They are to leave Spain by Sea."
About the affairs of Spain we believe it will be judicious for Americans to say but little until they know more than they do at present. The unhappy inhabitants of that country are between two terrible fires. And what object is there, before them worthy of patriots?
If the Federalists will be consistent, and with well to the Spaniards, let them also with well to Ireland and to India.
France has no worse views towards Spain than England has towards Ireland and India. Americans with well to all who contend against oppression. [Democrat.]
The Baltimore American of September 26th, says "The President and the Heads of Departments are to be at Washington on Monday next, and it is Confidently expected that the Executive will be ENABLED to take off the Embargo before the meeting of Congress."
The records of condemnations made both in the English and French Prize Courts, are sufficient to display the real spirit of European decrees, and the dangers to which our vessels and property on the high seas are liable on the most frivolous grounds. The answer of Thomas Jefferson to the Petition of the inhabitants of Boston is worthy of himself and of the cause of his Country. When such men are permitted to preside over our affairs, the rights and the honor of the United States are committed to their best defenders. What patriot American will not concur in the sentiments of our patriot President, that, "to have submitted our rightful commerce to prohibitions and tributary exactions from others, would have been to surrender our independence." What patriot American will not act upon this sentiment. [Enquirer.]
PORTLAND SEP. 24.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENTS. In the violent gust of wind on Tuesday night last, two sloops loaded with stones, from Weymouth, bound to Marblehead, foundered near Boston Lighthouse. There were six persons on board, two of whom reached Nantucket, and four were drowned. Those who perished were, Mr. Levi Bates owner of both vessels; Mr. Samuel Pratt, and Mr. Joshua Binney, all of Weymouth, and Mr. Palmer of Bridgewater. Mr. Bates has left a wife and 13 children.
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, a boat left Portland for fishing, and in it were Capt. Thomas Simps, and Crane, and Mr. Gage, and two sons of Mr. Thomas Flint. On Thursday the boat was found, and it is presumed that they were all drowned in the gale. Two of them have left families.
Messrs. Printers,
COMMUNICATION.
I HAVE seen in Dr. Osgood's paper of the 23d ultimo, (Palladium,) the redoubtable Major's Centinel 24th of the same month, (both Boston papers)—the number of vessels and cargoes condemned by the French up to August 1798. Not doubting the statement was made and published for party purposes, and squints not a little towards prejudicing the minds of such as read these papers, and to help the federal cause—and thus by endeavoring to show the uninformed public that the French are worse than the English, and do us more injury. It would look more impartial to have published at the same time the number of vessels and cargoes condemned by the English as well as the French—And as it was not done by the New-York gentleman who kept the French account, I send you for publication a statement of English condemnations of American vessels, vessels and cargoes, and parts of cargoes, kept by a gentleman in the vicinity of Portsmouth to the year 1798. Also, a statement of American vessels, and vessels and cargoes, and parts of cargoes, and officers adventures, from 1798, to the condemnation of the brig Izette, Capt. Barns, at Halifax, in August, 1808. The statement would be as follows;
   The English have condemned American vessels to the year 1798, to the time the New-York account of French condemnation ended— No. of vessels. Value of vessels. No. of cargoes. Value of cargoes.     1276 5,937,256 2,177 Dolls. 71,328,000   Take the New-York account of the number condemned by the French for the same period, 950 4,750,000 47,750,000   326 1,187,256 23,678,000   Thus it will be seen that the English have taken and condemned more than the French from the citizens of the United States,   Ships, 326.   Value of these ships 1,187,256   Do. of the cargoes 23,678,000   Making more than the French, 24,865,256   From 1798 to 1808, when the brig Izette was condemned in August 1808 by the English at Halifax under the orders of the King and Council, Ships. 710 Value. 3,286,210 Cargoes. 1809 50,943,99 Making together, 54,230,100   79,095,356  
From this it may be seen at one view that the British have taken from the citizens of the U. States the enormous sum of 79,095,356—fay seventy nine millions of dollars—and condemned more than the French. Fellow-Citizens read this, and say which has robbed us of most money, the French or the English—By this you will see, had not the Government of the United States put on the embargo, the English would not have left but very few ships belonging to the American merchants, and but little money to buy the Beef, Pork and Butter from our country friends.
If the agonies of the "Oracle man" did not excite our pity, we should pass over in silence the vapid effusions of his last paper. To put an end at once to the ridiculous farce, which he attempts to lay on the account of elections in different districts, as published in this paper; we shall state, that those accounts were derived from sources which we presumed to be correct. The result of the election in this State was given in our last—Why does it not appear in the Oracle?
The last Oracle says—"If we are wrong we have no aversion to correction. The Gazette or any other paper is perfectly welcome to point out any error or misstatement in the Oracle. We shall thank them for it. If the cause we espouse cannot be supported with truth we will not support it at all. We are not afraid the people should know the truth."
The Oracle has teemed with misrepresentations respecting the "Two Millions;" it has challenged us to refute the charge by "Official Documents," this we have done and now call on the Oracle to publish those documents, fully and fairly. The Oracle has published, with avidity, all the slanders which have been propagated in the "Gazette" papers, on the score of Mr. Canning's speech in the British Parliament: A refutation of those vile calumnies against our government has appeared in what the federalists call the leading and official paper of the administration. We call on the Oracle to publish it.
We are willing to spare the Oracle the mortification of publishing Timothy Pickering's last exculpator letter; but we shall test the professions of that paper by its practice. In the identical number which contains so many pretty sayings about truth and correct opinions and diffusion of knowledge, we observe an article taken from the "North American," a Baltimore paper, under the title of "more blessings of the Embargo" containing a violent attack on the character of Lieutenant Nicholson of the United States navy. A complete refutation of that calumny, in all its parts, was published in the Baltimore North American of the 13th September, and has since been republished in most of the papers which had given place to the original article. So much for truth, correct opinions and diffusion of knowledge in the Oracle! From the Baltimore American, Sept. 26.
A short account of the Policy of the EMBARGO.
When the Embargo policy was finally adopted by our Government, there was but a choice of three evils, namely: the suspension of our commerce for a time; the prosecution of it under the restrictions imposed upon it by the French decrees and British orders; or, a declaration of war.
The Embargo was preferred, because our government possessed information, which afforded abundant ground for believing, that the British orders and the French decrees, if resisted, would soon be rescinded, or be so modified as to be unexceptionable to us.
If this peaceful policy had not been adopted, we must have pursued our commerce subject to the restrictions imposed upon it by the British orders and by the French decrees. And what are they?
The British orders, among other exceptional restrictions, declare that all American vessels must, in the first instance, go to a British port, must there obtain a licence to proceed to her port of destination, and must, moreover, pay for the same a certain tax.
The French decrees, among other exceptional restrictions, declare that all American vessels, bound to or from a British port, or having on board any British manufactures, or having been visited by any British vessel of war shall be taken as legal prize.
To restrictions so destructive and humiliating, the honourable and manly feelings of America, most assuredly, would not have submitted, and to such national degradation would, as surely have preferred war with all its ills. Our government, well knowing this, and that war would, therefore, have been the inevitable effect of the exercise of such arrogant pretensions, wisely determined to suspend our commercial intercourse with both the belligerents for a time, under the fullest persuasion of effecting, during such suspension, an honourable adjustment with both nations. And the dispatches by the St. Michael, daily expected, will fully satisfy every honest American, that they had good grounds for so reasonable an expectation.
REPUBLICAN TICKET,
For ELECTORS of President & Vice-President, OF THE UNITED STATES. His Excellency
 John Langdon,  Samuel Bell,  Amasa Allen,  John Goddard,  Robert Alcock,  Nathaniel Shannon,  William Tarlton. 
AN HONEST CONFESSION.
We learn that an Honorable Federal Judge, in Rockingham county, has openly declared that altho' he dislikes Mr. Jefferson, as much as one man can dislike another; Yet, rather than not have an hereditary Government over this Country, he would consent that the children of Jefferson should succeed to the Crown.
Thursday the 17th day of November next, is appointed to be observed as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise, throughout this State.
Mechanic Anniversary.
The sixth Anniversary of the Associated Mechanics and Manufacturers of the State of New Hampshire will be celebrated in this town on Thursday next; the Association will convene at Jefferson Hall at ten o'clock A. M. a procession will be formed at eleven, and preceded by the Portsmouth Band of Instrumental Music—will proceed to the Rev. Mr. Richards' Meeting-house in Pleasant Street, where an ADDRESS will be delivered on the Principles of the Institution—by one of the members; after which they will again form procession and proceed as before to Mechanic Hall, where they will partake of an elegant entertainment, to be provided for the occasion by Mr. DAVENPORT.
MARRIED.—In this town, Mr. John Langdon, jr. merchant, to Miss Charlotte Ladd. Mr. Jonathan Heartwell, merchant, to Miss Elizabeth Walker, daughter of Col. Seth Walker. Mr. John Nelson, to Mrs. Elizabeth White. Mr. Abner Greenleaf, to Miss Mary Bell. Mr. Ephraim Dockum, to Miss Mary Reed. Mr. William Holland, to Miss Lucy Heath.
DIED.—At Epsom, of the dylentery, in the 32d year of his age, Samuel Osgood jr. son of Col. Samuel Osgood. Mr. Osgood was taken sick on the 4th, and died on the 24th of September. It is but justice to the character of the deceased to observe, that his habits of life were correct—Beloved and esteemed by his friends and acquaintance—his death is sincerely lamented.
At Allenstown 27th ult. Mr. Daniel Davis, aged 105. At Deerfield, Mr. George M. T. Mills, son of J. Mills, Esq.
State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in WILMOT, in said county, who have not paid their highway, school and town taxes for the year 1808; that so much of their land as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the house of Eliphalet Gay, Esq. in Wilmot aforesaid, on Wednesday the 7th day of December next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of Acres. No. of Lots. Estimated Value. Town tax. School tax. Highway tax.     Jonas Minot 150 1 75 100 19 100 12 12   150 56 55 70 12   75 73 35 45 8   150 133 58 75 13   150 39 58 75 13   150 14 39 49 6   75 12 27 34 6   John Tolford 150 10 58 72 13   150 88 69 89 15   Oliver Lowel 150 11 58 72 13   Soley & March 10 74 4 5 1   Pierce & Moore 150 50 58 75 13   Ebenezer Parker 42 12 15 19 3   Owners unknown 150 135 48 61 11   150 136 41 53 9   150 85 41 53 9   150 45 41 53 9   Soley & March 100 84 53 68 12   John Wentworth 100 36 53 68 12   100 7 53 68 12  
DAVID CROSS, Collector. Wilmot, Sept. 13, 1808.
State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of NEW-LONDON, and that part of Wilmot which was disannexed from the town of New-London in June, 1807, who have not paid the taxes assessed on said lands by the Selectmen of said New-London, for the year 1808; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Joseph Colby, Esq. inn-holder in said New-London, on the fifth day of December next, at ten o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. of Acres. No. of Lots. Estimated Value. Town tax. School tax. Highway tax.     Capt. Jonas Minot 25 129 8 16 6 5 1 23 1/2   John Tolford 150 78 5 66 24 19 4 102   Joseph Severin 150 23 1 110 40 32 7 171   50 24 1 50 18 15 34 78  
The following lots of land lay in the town of Wilmot, they were disannexed from the town of New-London in June, 1807.
The sum set against each lot is a tax assessed for the purpose of paying a debt which the town of New-London owed at the time Wilmot was incorporated.
   No. of Acres. No. of Lots. Estimated Value. Town tax. School tax. Highway tax.     Capt. Jonas Minot 75 20 1 2 8 5   John Tolford 150 16 2 1 129   150 28 6 1 54   Oliver Lowel 150 11 6 129   Soley & March 10 74 4 70  
NATHAN HERRICK, Collector. New-London, Sept. 34, 1808.
AUCTIONS.
THIS DAY, October 4th,
At the Store in Merchants Row, lately occupied by Mr. Oliver Brainerd, a variety of genteel FURNITURE—consisting
 OF Mahogany, Windsor and chamber Chairs;  Mahogany Sideboard;  Bureau;  Dining and Card Tables;  one elegant set Mahogany dining Tables;  Looking Glasses;  Carpets;  Bedsteads,—and a great variety of other articles;  Kitchen Furniture, &c. 
Sale at 10 o'clock. Sept. 27. S. LARKIN, Auct.
TO-MORROW.
To be sold at Public Auction on
Wednesday the 5th of October next, at eleven o'clock A.M. on the premises—
ONE quarter part of that valuable lot of LAND, (common and undivided) situate on Market-street, opposite Merchant's-Row—being the lot on which the mansion house of the late Capt. Robert Furness formerly stood. Terms of payment made known at time and place of sale. Portsmouth, September 20, 1808.
On Thursday next, Oct. 6th,
12 o'clock—on Elwyn's wharf,
29 Puncheons Demerara Rum.
Conditions, approved endorsed notes at ninety days. S. LARKIN, October 4. [Auct.]
NEW FLOUR.
For sale by ISAAC WALDRON, jr.
100 Bbls. Superfine FLOUR,
from Gallego's mills, and made from new Wheat. October 4, 1808.
FRESH LIMES.
Just received and for sale by
JOSHUA WENTWORTH, jr.
Opposite the Brick Market,
A FEW hundred Fresh LIMES.
Also,
West-India Goods & Groceries
as usual. October 4.
Ground CAMWOOD, Wind-
for SOAP, &c.
S. LARKIN,
HAS for sale, 6 barrels of Ground
CAMWOOD, of a very superior
quality and at a reduced price
—also, a few boxes of purified Windsor
SOAP, of a very nice quality. Per-
sons wishing to use a pure and deli-
cate Soap in their families, are informed
that the price is so reduced there
can be no objection to its use—a con-
stant supply of the above articles will
be always kept on hand—
also for sale as above
40 Reams Letter PAPER—
very low price—and one box contain-
ing 400 Slates, different sizes and 2000
flat Pencils. October 4.
ALL those to whom C. W.
HAMILTON, is indebted, are re-
quested to exhibit their demands to
the subscriber on or before the 12th
of this month.
OLIVER HAMILTON.
October 4, 1808.
To the Honorable Justices of the
Court of Common Pleas, to be held at Exeter,

Miscellaneous Repository.
ADDRESS TO MORNING.
"The silent hours steal on, And flaky darkness breaks within the east." RICHARD III. AURORA, brightest in the train That thro' th' ethereal hall, While nature's tribes with matin strain Attend thy genial call: Shall man neglectful of thy care, Thy balmy gifts refuse; And bound in Somnus' witching snare Inhale Cimmerian dews? No:—when thy ruddy tints appear, Creation shall rejoice; For thy approach the sons of fear Implore with trembling voice. A splendid retinue attend, To grace thy shining court; Health will thy votaries befriend;— Industry there resort. These are the theme of every page, In every age and clime; And on the Poet's tuneful page, Descend to latest time. ROLLA.
Cure for the Scrofula, &c.
From a late London Paper.
Important discovery made known—The advertiser has already informed the public that after almost exploring nature to find out a cure for the Scrofula Leprosy Scrofula, and other diseases arising from the impurity of the blood, kind Providence has led him to the discovery of a Medicine which completely eradicates these diseases, and as he was not a man of independence, he thought he was in duty bound to those dependent on him, not to make the discovery known till the public had subscribed a sum equivalent to its value; but from the many differing applications that have been made to him for immediate relief, and the strong impression on his mind, that numbers daily dying of those dreadful maladies, the feelings of humanity have so overcome him, that every other consideration dwindles into nothing, when compared with saving the lives, and promoting the happiness of his fellow men. He therefore now rejoices to subjoin the discovery, the happy result of many years arduous experiments, that its beneficial effects may be universally diffused; and leaves it to the generosity and gratitude of those who shall receive benefit from it to give him what they may think proper.
The Medicine is, four-fifths common black pitch, one fifth rosin, and add about one sixth of flour, mix these well together, then make it into pills, to be taken a little before each meal, to the extent of an ounce per day for an adult; this if strictly attended to and persisted in will complete a cure.
The length of the advertisement prevents him from mentioning more particularly the easy method of making up and taking the Medicine, and the happy effects it will soon produce upon the patient; but these he should be happy to communicate to any person applying to him by letter (post paid) addressed to Passus, care of Mr. Francis Goadsby, druggist, Salford, Manchester.
A Methodist Camp Meeting commenced on Thursday last, near Leesburg in Virginia and ended on Tuesday morning, 23rd August. There was a great concourse of people attended during the time, and on Sunday, from the accurate calculation that a Spectator could make, there were on the ground between five and seven thousand souls. There were 275 tents and waggons, besides carts and other carriages for the conveyance of passengers. At the administration of the holy sacrament, five hundred and eighty souls communed. This must be pleasing to all those who love our blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ—There were many new converts to the Christian faith—number not known.—The spark that Nero endeavoured to extinguish, is increasing to a mighty flame. Thirty preachers were present. [Rep. Advocate.]
S. LARKIN,
KEEPS constantly for sale at his Store, on the Parade— A general assortment of West-India Goods, TEAS, WINES & GROCERIES, warranted genuine. Sept. 27.
Henry Beck,
Informs the Public that he has for sale at his shop, a few doors West of the Bell-tavern, Congress-Street—
FANCY gilt Chairs of the newest fashion; straight and swell back Bamboo Chairs; Fan back ditto; Settees; Arm Chairs; Kitchen ditto; one elegant Mahogany case eight day CLOCK, on which a handsome discount will be made, for Cash. N.B. A few bottles of Copal Varnish of the best quality, for sale as above. Portsmouth, Sept. 19, 1808
SAMUEL MENDUM,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has taken a Shop at the corner of Ark- lane and Daniel Street, where he carries on
THE Tailoring Business, in a neat and fashionable manner, informing that he flatters himself that he shall give satisfaction to all who may favour him with their custom. Sept. 27.
TO BE LET—CHEAP.
A VERY convenient neat finished dwelling HOUSE, apply to the Store of J. MEI.CHER. Sept. 27.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners and proprietors of land in the town of PEELING, who have not paid their county, town, school, school-house and highway taxes, for the year 1808; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling house of Jacob Selingham, in Peeling, on Thursday the 22nd day of December next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 10 columns: Original Grantees Names, No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists various names like Eli Demeritt, William Hanson, Joshua Wingate, etc., with corresponding tax data.
JACOB SELLINGHAM, Jr. Collector. Peeling, September 9th, 1808.
State of New-Hampshire, Hillsborough ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of BRADFORD, in the county of Hillsborough, who have not paid their highway, school, town, school-house and county taxes for the year 1807; that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the 19th day of December next, so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the house of John Raymond, inn-keeper in said town, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on said day.
Table with 10 columns: NAMES, No. of Acres, Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists names like Pierce and Moore taken from Washington, etc., with tax data.
WILLIAM PRESBURY, Collector. Bradford, Sept. 20, 1808.
State of New-Hampshire, Hillsborough ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in KEARSARGE-GORE, who have not paid their highway, school, town and county taxes for the year 1808; that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 21st day of November next, that 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 Capt. Jason Watkins, in said Gore, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on said day.
Table with 10 columns: NAMES, No. of Acres, Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists names like Soley & March, John Wentworth, etc., with tax data.
SAMUEL WELLS, Collector. Kearsarge-Gore, Sept. 19, 1808.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of BETHLEHEM, in the county of Grafton, who have not paid their county, town, highway and school taxes for the year 1808; that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber on or before the fourth Monday of January next, so much of their land as will pay the same together with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Capt. Lot Woodbury, in said Bethlehem, at ten o'clock in the forenoon on said day.
The following lots in the first sale designated by No. only.
Table with 10 columns: No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists lots 1 through 8.
The following lots in the second or third sale, owners unknown.
Table with 10 columns: No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists lots 5 through 22.
West Half.
Table with 10 columns: No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists lots 8 through 22.
The following lots in the fourth sale.
Table with 10 columns: No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists lots 9 through 24.
The following lots in Concord Gore.
Table with 10 columns: No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists lots 6 through 8.
The following lots in the fourth sale designated by No. only.
Table with 10 columns: No., Ranges, Towns, School tax, Highway tax, County tax. Lists lots 1 through 22.
[For remainder see next column.]
N. R. A. C. C. M. C. M. C. M.
Table with 10 columns: N. R. A. C. C. M. C. M. C. M. Lists various numbers and tax amounts.
WILLIS WILDER, Collector. Bethlehem, 5th Sept. 1808.
Nathaniel B. March,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has for sale at his Shop in Broad-Street, nearly opposite the Post-Office
BEST plain and full weltsed
Hogskin Saddles, some trim'd with Leopard skin, common ditto; silver plated curb and snaffle bitted Bridles, common do.; Coach, Sleigh and Chaise, silver plated and brass mounted Harnesses; Chaise and switch Whips; leather Buckets; Matroses; Saddle Bags and Portmanteaus; plated Collars and Martingills; Trucks and Cart Harnesses; head and neck Halters,—and a great variety of Leather, Ciel, Calf, Hair and plated travelling TRUNKS. Also, MILITARY APPARATUS, such as Hollers, Bear-skin & Canvas Knapsacks, one grof of Priming Wires & Brushes, Gun and Pistol Cartridge Boxes, black, red and white web and leather Sword Belts, Canteens, Gunflings, Holster Caps, Swords, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Sept. 19, 1808.
Valuable Public Sales.
On Tuesday, 11th October next, at the New-Hampshire, Fire & Marine Insurance Office, at 12 o'clock.
3 Lots of valuable Land situated in Tamworth, viz—
Table with 3 columns: No., Acreage, Description. Lists 3 lots.
A House and Barn is on each of two Lots, and a Barn on the other, and about 15 or 20 acres on each lot are under improvement.
A lot of Land in Warren, No. 6 of 1st Range, containing 100 acres.
16 Shares in the Newhampshire Turnpike Road.
7 Shares in PISCATAQUA BRIDGE, and
1 Share in the Portsmouth Aqueduct.
Terms liberal, and made known at the sale. S. LARKIN, Auc'tr. Portsmouth, Sept. 27, 1808.
WHEREAS, application hath been made in writing, to me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the county of Cheshire, and State of New-Hampshire, by the owners and proprietors of one sixteenth part of the rights and shares of undivided land, in the township of CHARLESTOWN, in said county, to notify and warn a meeting of said proprietors, to be holden at Isaac H. Ely's tavern, in said Charlestown, on Saturday the 22nd day of October next, at ten of the clock, A. M.
1st. To choose a Clerk, Treasurer, and such other officers, as they shall judge to be necessary.
2nd. To choose a committee to survey, lot out and sell said undivided land. and 3rd. To raise money to defray all expenses.
The said proprietors are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place above mentioned, and for the purposes aforesaid. SAMUEL STEARNS, Justice Peace. Charlestown, Sept. 16, 1808
TO LET,
The House and Shop
in Washington-street, now occupied by Mr. William Walker. Apply to MARY CHASE. Sept. 19.
TO LET,
One half of a convenient Dwelling HOUSE situated in Buck-street, apply to GEORGE HAM. Sept. 19.
FEW TICKETS & QUARTERS IN
Amoskeag Canal Lottery,
which commences drawing to-morrow, for Sale by Joseph Clark, jr. Sept. 27.
TO Let, a new and convenient
HOUSE in Penn-street, and a HOUSE in broad street with a large garden; Enquire of, Sept. 26. JACOB WILDER.
BYRNE'S Japan Varnish for
Boots & Shoes superior to any ever before invented, suitable for all seasons and climates. For sale at C. Peirce's Bookstore Portsmouth. Sept. 27.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS on the 9th day of June 1807, the subscriber had a HORSE stolen from him at Portland, of the following description, viz.—A grey Horse, about six years old, a trotter, which horse he afterwards found in Newmarket, but could not get possession of him. And has since learned that said Horse, after passing through several hands by sale, has been lately sold by some person to Mr. Elias Bagley of Portsmouth. And whereas the subscriber knowing said horse to be his property has attempted to get the legal possession of him but has failed, and cannot now find him—He therefore offers a reward of Twenty Dollars to any person who shall deliver said horse to him at Portland. And ten dollars to any person who shall give information of said Horse, so that the subscriber shall obtain him. EBENEZER PAINE. August 30, 1808.
Providence Factory.
COTTON YARN, BED TICK and COTTON STRIPES. Just received at
DRAPER'S
CHEAP CASH STORE,
A LARGE supply of 2 and 3 threaded Cotton Yarn, Bed Tick of a superior quality, and Cotton Stripes, direct from the Manufactory—which will be sold on the very lowest terms by wholesale and retail.—Will receive in a few days, a further supply and in future keep a complete assortment. Sept. 6.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
In the House of Representatives, June 14, 1808.
VOTED, That MESSRS. MESERVE, of Adams; E. GERRISH, of Belknap; and SAMUEL QUARLES, of Ossipee; with such as the Senate may join, be a committee to receive proposals in the recess of the General Court, for the whole or any part of the land that is left of the townships No. three, and No. four; and lay the proposals before this House, at the next Session.
Scat up for concurrence, CHARLES CUITTS, Speaker.
In Senate the same day.—Read and concurred, Mr. SHANNON, of Newtonborough, joined.
JOHN A. HARPER, Clerk.
A true copy Attest, JOHN A. HARPER, Clerk of the Senate.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Samuel Hollins and others, have petitioned the General Court, representing that the roads which were opened a few years since, the one leading from Joseph Loomis, the other from James Hugh, passing from Connecticut river, through Colebrook, township number two, Millsfield, Errol and Cambridge, to Hallowell and the other Eastern markets, are now for nearly the whole distance almost impassable, and for carriages, entirely so—That the said petitioners and the public are suffering greatly, and the settlement of that part of the country greatly retarded and discouraged, for want of the same being made comfortable waggon roads;—Wherefore the said petitioners pray that a tax may be laid of three cents upon each acre of land in the said townships of Colebrook, Millsfield, Errol and Cambridge, and that a special committee may be appointed for the purpose of laying out the same.—
ORDERED, That the petitioners be heard on their petition before the General Court, on the second Tuesday of their next Session, and that the petitioners cause that the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon, be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication of which to be six weeks prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof may not be granted. JOHN A. HARPER, Clerk of the Senate. Concord, June 6th, 1808.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of MOSES REMICK, late of Rye, deceased, are hereby requested to call on the subscriber for settlement. JOSEPH REMICK, Adm'r. Rye, Sept. 13, 1808.
CUT NAILS,
Of the Malden Factory of a very good quality—are sold by
P. P. F. Degrand,
No. 9, D. Spear's wharf, Boston, at the following reduced prices; and a discount of five per cent will be made upon any amount above fifty dollars: 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d—9 1-2 cents per lb. 6d,—10 cents, 4d—10 1-2—For Cash, foreign money. Boston, July 27, 1808.
HOUSE.
To Let, a neat finished and convenient HOUSE, at a low rent, situated near the Parade,—Enquire of the Printers. September 19.
** Clarionetts, Drums
and Fifes, for sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore.
NOTICE.
FOUR Gentlemen can be accommodated with BOARDING, in a private Family, at a moderate price—Inquire at this Office. Sept. 13.
Barrett & Shattuck,
No. 51, Hanover-street, Boston—
CONTINUE to dye & finish
of Warrented Colours. Broad-Cloth, Cashmere, Sattin, Lustrine, Crape, Shawl, Plaid, etc. Sattin, Velvet, Turkey-Carpet, Camel's hair Shawls—Also, Ladies Sattin, Lustrine, Cambric, Calico & Mullin Gowns, Hosiery & Gloves, Lace Veils, Gentlemen's Coats, Pantaloons and Vests, cleaned and dyed at short notice and small expense.—Goods received at the store of NATHAN B. FOLSOM, Portsmouth, forwarded and returned to the same place without additional expence. N.B. Persons sending Cloths or Garments of any kind are desired to have them accompanied with a pattern of the colour they wish them made, (as in many colours there are a variety of shades) also to enclose them in paper describing on the outside the contents, colour to be made, and owner's name. Portsmouth, August 1, 1808. (6m.)
TO BE LET,
A neat small tenement
in Jaffrey-street, opposite to Judge SHERBURN'S—having two rooms on the floor, a convenient yard, a good cellar, and the accommodation of Aqueduct. Inquire of J. WHIPPLE. Portsmouth, Sept. 19.
Room Papers & Borderings.
A LARGE assortment of ROOM PAPERS and BORDERINGS, just received and for sale at C. PEIRCE'S Bookstore, CHEAP FOR CASH. June 28.