The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1803-12-27 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
"By adopting REPUBLICANISM for our Polar Star, we shall endeavor to our countrymen the true principles of their Constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety."
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY NATHANIEL S. & W. PEIRCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Peter Coffin,
Has just received per ship Tiger from London, an additional supply of FANCY & other GOODS,
CONSISTING OF Chintzes; Dimeties; Black and colored Sarsenet Cambricks and Ginghams; fashionable cotton & silk Girdles; black Laces; Broad Cloths; best double mill'd Cashmeres; superfine fashionable Waistcoating; Bed Laces and Fringes, &c. &c.
Portsmouth. Dec. 20, 1803.
Molasses, Coffee & Sugar FOR SALE.
Just landed from the brig Triton 150 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES 10,000 wt. of best Green COFFEE, and a few Tierces & bbls. SUGAR, & now ready for sale at No. 9, Portsmouth Pier, by C. STORER.
IMPROVEMENT.
THE subscriber has for Sale a consignment of OVEN FRAMES, made in such a manner as to be fix'd to the mouth of any Oven, with door and latch to the same which will keep the Oven nearly air tight,—the above are from the Furnaces of Messrs. Alger & Malcomber, and are esteemed universally as a useful and secure improvement.
NATHAN B. FOLSOM.
Portsmouth, Dec. 23.
John Man,
Has for Sale, at the corner of Market & Bow-street, Spring-Hill,
RUIM, GIN, and BRANDY, per bbl. or gallon; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea TEAS; Loaf and brown SUGARS; No. 1, and 2 Chocolate; Coffee; Spanish INDIGO of an excellent quality pr. dozen or less quantity; GINGER pr. keg, dozen, or lb. Gun Powder do; Nutmegs; Cloves; Pepper; Allspice; Salt Petre; Copperas; Allum; Red Wood; Fustic; Soap; Starch; Spanish Segars, with most articles in the
GROCERY LINE.
Also, American and English Shoels; Frying Pans; Flat Irons; cotton and wool Cards; Blocktin Tea Pots; Pewter Basons; Spoons; Knives and Forks; Jack Knives; Pen and pocket do. Razors; Scissors; Japan Cannifers; do. Waiters; Pins; Knitting & Sewing Needles, &c.
A complete assortment of
Iron Hollow Ware, viz.
Small and large KETTLES; Pots; Dutch Ovens; Basons; High-Pans; Spiders; Skillets; large and small Cart Boxes, Waggon do. and Chaise do. a large supply of DOGS or ANDIRONS of all sizes; rod and 2od Hammered NAILS; 4, 6, 8, 10, and 20 cut NAILS; English Blistered, German, Hallbach & Triebe STEEL, some of which is suitable for Shoing Sleighs.
Liverpool SALT per hhd. or bushel—all of which he will sell low for cash. Dec. 20, 1803.
Rose BLANKETS,
from 6 to 11 quarters, of a superior quality, may be had remarkably cheap at the store of Wm. GARLAND, near the Court-House. Dec. 13.
Just received and for sale by Quincy & Pierrepont,
Fresh Baltimore Superfine
FLOUR.
December 13, 1803.
FRESH FLOUR.
Now landing from Schooner Dove, from New-York, and for SALE BY
THOMAS SHEAFE,
AT HIS STORE FORE-STREET— 120 bbls. superfine Flour. 30 half bbls. do. do. from New Wheat.
Portsmouth, December 13, 1803.
TO LET,
A BUILDING suitable for a School, Shoemaker's shop, &c. Inquire of the Printers.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton & linen RAGS at this Office. Dec. 20.
Political Miscellany.
To the Editors of the N. H. Gazette.
GENTLEMEN, If the enclosed meets your approbation, you will please give it a place in your valuable paper. I have been induced to offer my observations on a subject, which in the opinion of every good man, stands in need of reformation, and a practice which it would seem the interest of every individual in this State, to abolish. That every Citizen may feel the importance of such a measure and exert himself to its fulfilment, is the sincere wish of your and their—
FELLOW-CITIZEN.
ON the late Thanksgiving day one of our honest Republican Ministers of the gospel in this town, after enumerating the several articles in the Proclamation to be given thanks and prayed for, made the following observation, "that he could not see why there should be so much partiality in the proclamations, and why the President of the United States could not be mentioned in all, as well as in some of them—And quoted that passage of holy scripture, which may be found in St. Paul's first epistle to Timothy, chap. ii. 1, 2, 3. 'I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men. For Kings, (or Presidents) and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.'
For the justness of the above observation, let us have proof on both sides, for, "in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established"—we will bring forth three on each side, which will answer for the whole, and let every candid person judge for himself. Under President WASHINGTON's administration, see Gov. Gilman's proclamation for a public Thanksgiving, dated October 17th, 1796, one article of which reads thus, "For preserving the inestimable life of the President." Under President Adams' administration, see Gov. Gilman's proclamation for public Thanksgiving, dated Oct. 6th, 1797, one article, "For preserving the life of the President." See proclamation for Thanksgiving under the above administration, dated Oct. 9th, 1798, one article "For preserving the life and health of the President of the United States."
Under President JEFFERSON's administration, see Gov. Gilman's proclamation for Thanksgiving, dated Oct. 27th, 1801, "That it would please Almighty God to have the Government of the United States, and those of the several States, under his holy protection." See proclamation for public Fast, dated March 17th 1802, "That fervent prayers be made to Almighty God, for his blessing on the people and government of this State, & of the United States." See proclamation for the last Thanksgiving, dated Oct. 25th, 1803, "That it would please Almighty God, to keep the Governments of the several States, and that of our Nation, under his holy protection."
When I consider the above witnesses, I do not wonder at the observation of our honest Minister. But why is it that our Governor will not notice President JEFFERSON? Is he so good a man that he does not stand in need of prayer? I believe he does not think himself a better man than old general Joshua, who had faith to command the "Sun to stand still upon Gibeon, and the Moon in the valley of Ajalon;" Notwithstanding this great general could not prevail against the enemies of God's people any longer than when good old Moses' hands were lifted up in prayer for his success.
Does he think he is so wicked a man, that he is out of the reach of prayer? I believe Gov. Gilman will not be so presumptuous as to say this, as the mercy of our God is infinite. Again, does Gov. Gilman, consider President JEFFERSON as his enemy? if he does let him turn to the 5th chapter of Matthew, 44th, and 45th verses; I shall cite them left some should not take the pains to look at them, "But I say unto you love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use
you and persecute you." Why? "That ye may be the children of your father which is in Heaven, for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." (It might be profitable to read to the end of the chapter, for it is all good.) But, has not Mr. JEFFERSON complimented the State of N. Hampshire with "your excellent Governor?" No doubt betakes good young Elihu for an example, read Job xxxii. 21, 22, "Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. For I know not to give flattering titles, in so doing my maker would soon take me away."
Does Gov. Gilman think that the Citizens of the State of New-Hampshire wink at these things? or does he consider them altogether incapable of discernment?
The foregoing brings to recollection a notable affair which took place not many years past, when the General Court of this State was convened at Hopkinton, in the spring session. An honest Minister of the gospel was called into the House of Representatives to officiate as chaplain, who in his addresses to the throne of grace, prayed for as much as Gov. Gilman has called upon all the ministers and people of every denomination throughout the State to pray for, ever since Mr. JEFFERSON has been President; but this good man did not particularly say President—though he prayed "that it would please Almighty God to have the government of the United States, and those of the several States under his holy protection." What was the consequence of this wicked prayer? The assistant clerk of the house was directed to wait on this good man, and inform him that the house did not want any more of his services—He feeling much hurt by so abrupt a dismissal, as he did not force himself upon the house, presented a decent memorial to the same, wherein he expressed that he had no aversion to pray for the President or any other man in public office, but that he had never been called before to speak to so public a body, and that he felt rather diffident, and hoped the candor of the house would cast the mantle of charity over any imperfections he might innocently be guilty of, as he meant none.—A committee of five members of the house, were appointed to take this good man's memorial into consideration and to report thereon; however the matter was delayed 'till after the next Lord's day, on which, this good man prayed heartily for the President, Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, and for the Government and people of this State, to the general satisfaction of a large assembly; he also gave the House of Representatives a decent scriptural dressing; (tho' not more severe than they deserved)—soon after, the above committee took the memorial into consideration; one observed that he (the memorialist) was a dam'd rascal; another observed that it would not answer to do that in a public body which would be justifiable in private life; O horrible! a third observed that as he had given the house so good a whipping, he thought he was even with them, and it would be best to dismiss the memorial; upon which advice four fifths of the committee reported to the house, that this good man have leave to withdraw his memorial, which report was accepted, "and they cast him out," not because he did not pray for the President, but as it was said in another case of the best character that was ever upon this earth, "say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and had a devil?—But he was a Republican who never had deviated from first principles; this was the true cause of his being ejected. This good man has since been settled over a respectable society in Dunstable, (Mats.) where he conducts with propriety, and is highly esteemed and beloved by all who are acquainted with him. May he be continued a rich and long blessing to the people of his charge, and to his country!—Now suppose after all that has been said, the enlightened people of this State at the next election of Chief Magistrate, should leave out Gov. Gilman, and vote for, or elect some other person for their Chief
Magistrate;—which would be the greatest indignity to Heaven, to let a fatigued servant of the People return to private life, and enjoy the fruit of his labours, or to thrust out a minister of the most high God, from a station in which he might have been, not only beneficial to the bodies, but also to the souls of his fellow-men? the former would be perfectly consistent with reason and justice, the latter is of infinite concernment, would be the answer of every candid unprejudiced person.
Another memorable affair took place at the above session; this was an address to President Adams, approving of all his conduct, and full of invectives against disorganizers and jacobins, (as the committee were pleased to term the true Republicans of this State,) which address was objected to by some of the members on that account, and was taken back by the committee several times, in order to soften it down so as to suit every man's palate; but still the leaven of the Pharisees (which is hypocrisy) remained therein, inasmuch that four members of the house had the audacious principles of genuine Republicanism so deep rooted in their hearts as to give this famous address their hearty nay, against one hundred and thirty-three, who voted in favour of it. But what was the President's answer to this address? This, "It is not that the people are enemies to their country, but that they only differ in opinion as to the administration of the Government." In which single sentence was exhibited more candor than was to be found in the majority of the house who voted in favor of the address; and so angry was one of the members with the above four, that he addressed the speaker of the house in the following words, viz. "we cannot tell sir, how soon we may have occasion to send those persons out of the country." I mean the same person who betrayed the confidence of the Republicans of this town after they had elected him a member of the General Court. I believe he would not have the impudence to make such a speech at this time—and when made, it was treated with that silent contempt it so justly merited.
But before I conclude, I will mention what I conceive a great absurdity, namely, an Election sermon, at the first session of the General Court. It has been the practice of the clergy of this state, of late years, to appoint their conventions at the time & place of the meeting of the General Court in order that they may kill two birds with one stone,—first, they have a handsome treat of their own providing—next, a sumptuous feast at the expence of the state; one of which cost the state not much less than one hundred dollars; at which time I counted near forty of those gentlemen, God forbid that I should call any man Reverend, as this is an appellation that belongs to God only, for "Holy and Reverend is his name,"—but this is not all, the whole general court must wait on this business one day and perhaps more, at two dollars per day for each member, which appears to me to be a needless waste of the public money, especially when some of the performances are not worth the paper on which they are printed.
At the above time Mr. Noah Wooster, was the champion of the day, and took his text from Judges iii. 11,—"And the land had rest forty years: from which text he went on to blast the French Nation, and the Republicans of our country in the most abusive manner, and this, at a time when president Adams was trying to settle all matters of dispute with the French nation. With how much sincerity, perhaps, Mr. Wooster knew, or I think he would not have gone to the length he did;—but what followed? Why, a committee was sent to Mr. W. to thank him for his ingenious discourse, and to request of him a copy for the press.—I believe Mr. W. would be ashamed to deliver another discourse of the same kind in this day.—The forty years rest that the land had, was not in consequence of Othniel's death, but in consequence of the good deeds he had done while living, and had Mr. Wooster improved the text in the following manner, I think he would have come nearer the mark:—viz.—
Were I, and all the Federalists of my cast dead, the people and land of the United States, would have rest a thousand years, or without doubt till the end of time.
Now let us change the scene,—let all the Clergy from every town in the State be summoned to meet at the time and place where the General Court may meet at the next spring session, and let one of the members of the Court deliver an Oration upon the genuine principles of a Republican form of government, then let the Clergy in their turn give the Court a handsome treat, and send the members thereof to take charge of their flocks, while they (the clergy) remain on the ground, and legislate for the people of the state.—What a figure do you think they would cut? Not so good a one I am persuaded as any republican member of the enlightened Court we now have would do even with their flocks, were we to take Mr. Wooster for an example.
But I am very far from throwing away this class of citizens as useless; let us look into the good book, Romans xii. 7, "Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation; he that giveth let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness."—Therefore let not the minister leave his flock in the wilderness, as sheep without a shepherd, while he goes to an idle parade; neither let him that ruleth spend the people's money in any way that will not profit them.
Now I am certain that if there is any thing in the foregoing observations that can give offence, it will be to those who file themselves Federalists , in contradistinction from those who are real Republicans, or in other words, the true friends and supporters of our revolution, and republican form of government, but if they are offended and are fully determined to go up to Ramoth Gilead to battle against Republican principles, and should they even send the son of Imlah to Ammon the governor of the city, and to Joab the King's son, and order them to feed him with bread of affliction, and water of affliction, until they come in peace, if they return at all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by MICAIAH.
N. B. A worthy respectable member in the general court, observed upon Mr. Wooster's discourse, "that it was the most confuted heap of jargon he ever saw." Portsmouth, 24th Nov. 1803.
[The following is extracted from the address of the enlightened Patriot, Governor M c Keen, delivered to the legislature of Pennsylvania, on the 9th inst.]
"If the happiness of a free people is the true object of a republican government, and if the attainment of that object is justly deemed the best reward of those, to whom the care of the public interests is confided: a fairer occasion than the present has never occurred in the history of our country, for mutual congratulation and devout acknowledgments. Whether, indeed as citizens of the union we contemplate the prosperity of the nation, or, as functionaries of the state, trace the rapid progress of improvement within the immediate boundaries of the state of Pennsylvania, the theme of exultation and gratitude is alike conspicuous and uniform.
"By an enlightened policy, which neither indulges passion nor betrays timidity, the federal administration has recently added to the many benefits flowing from the exertions of its wisdom and patriotism, the peaceful acquisition of the province of Louisiana, including the island of New-Orleans. The value of the acquisition, even with the sole view of accommodating and securing the commerce of the western states and territory of the union, every candid mind will appreciate much higher than the stipulated price; but when we consider it in relation to the present, as the probable means by which we avoid a participation in the war that has been fatally rekindled in Europe, or in relation to the future, as affording a natural limit to our territorial possessions, by which the danger of foreign collision and conflict is far removed, while the sphere of domestic industry and enterprise is enlarged; the event may well be regarded as an auspicious manifest-

tion of the interference of providence in the affairs of men; for it opens a new source of triumph to all who shared in the toils of the revolution; it must invigorate the hope of all who wish to perpetuate the fabric of civil liberty on the basis of the republican system; and all who are solicitous to promote the unembarrassed development of the moral and physical character of our country, will here find an ample motive for confidence and perseverance."
EIGHTH CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, NOV. 29.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill making provision for the further protection of the seamen and commerce of the United States, were referred to a select committee.
The House took up the report of the committee of the whole, on Mr. Jackson's resolution making an appropriation of a certain part of the proceeds of lands, sold in Ohio, to the making public roads, and agreed to without a division.
After which several verbal amendments were made, and the resolution, thus amended, referred to a committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Dawson called for the order of the day on two resolutions, some time since offered, respecting post roads.
Mr. Claiborne called for the order of the day on the bill for the relief of Amey Dardin.
The motion of Mr. Dawson being lost, there being only 32 Ayes in favor of it, Mr. Claiborne's motion was taken up.
The House then went into a committee of the whole on the bill which was so amended as to allow Amey Dardin 2,500 dollars for the horse Romulus, being the estimated value thereof, not including interest.
The committee reported the bill so amended.
The question was then taken on two thousand five hundred dollars, and decided in the negative—Ayes 48 Noes 47—by the vote of the Speaker.
Mr. Nicholson moved to fill the blank with 2,320 dollars, being the amount of principal and interest on the value of the horse.
Mr. Sandford moved to fill it with 1000 dollars.
The House agreed to Mr. Nicholson's motion—Ayes 52—Noes 43.
The yeas and nays were then taken on the engrossing of the bill for a third reading—Yeas 57—Nays 49.
A message was received from the President, communicating an Appendix to the Digest respecting Louisiana.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30.
An engrossed bill for the relief of the legal representatives of David Dardin deceased, was read the third time, and on the question shall the bill pass, the yeas and nays were, Yeas 58—Nays 57.
The speaker declaring himself with the nays, the bill was rejected.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH, jun. from the committee of ways and means, presented a bill giving effect to the laws of the United States within the territories ceded to the United States, by the treaty of the 20th of April, 1803, between the United States and the French Republic—and for other purposes which was received and read the first time.
Read twice and committed to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
THURSDAY, DEC. 1.—The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole Mr. Tenney in the chair—on the Message of the President, enclosing the treaty with the Kaskaskia tribe of Indians.
The two following resolutions were agreed to, and afterwards confirmed by the House; viz.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made for carrying into effect the treaty concluded at Vincennes, in the Indiana territory, on the 30th of August 1803, between the United States of America, and the Kaskaskia tribe of Indians.
Resolved, That the committee appointed on the 22d of November last, on the petitions of sundry residents in the state of Ohio, be authorized and directed to report by bill or otherwise, the provisions necessary for carrying the said treaty into effect, and on our other concerns with the Indian tribes.
FRIDAY, DEC. 2.—The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the report of the committee of Claims on the petition of Benjamin Wells, which is as follows:
REPORT.
The object of the petitioner is to obtain indemnification for the losses he sustained by the interference in the western counties of Pennsylvania in the year 1794. These were estimated by the commissioners appointed for that purpose under the act of Congress passed the 27th February, 1795, of 1237 dollars 50 cents—On account of which there was advanced to the petitioner, by government, the sum of 897 dollars 50 cents for which he is held responsible by the terms of the act just mentioned.
If your committee entertained the opinion that the government is bound to make reparation for damages occasioned by rioters or insurgents, still they would not be disposed to admit the report of the commissioners in the present instance as conclusive evidence of the just amount of those damages. It is very obvious that with the best possible intentions to do complete justice they were exposed in an exparte enquiry, to various impositions from the representation of their losses by the parties in interest.
From the best information your committee can obtain they are satisfied that the sum already received from the government by the petitioner must be viewed as an adequate compensation, for the actual destruction of property he has sustained. To exonerate him from further liability to refund this sum would, it is believed, under all the peculiar circumstances of the case be an act of justice as well as of liberal policy.—And as there are other sufferers from the same unfortunate transactions, to whom similar advances have been made; your committee are of opinion relief should be extended to all, under one general provision—They therefore respectfully submit to the house the following resolution, to wit:—
Resolved, That the officers of Government and other citizens to whom monies were advanced by the President of the United States pursuant to a law passed the twenty seventh day of February, one thousand seven hundred & ninety-five, entitled "An act to provide some present relief to the officers of government, and other citizens, who have suffered in their property by the insurgents in the western counties of Pennsylvania," ought to be exonerated from any future responsibility for the monies so advanced to them respectively.
Messrs. J. C. Smith, Smilie and Findley, supported, and Mr. Claiborne opposed the report.
Report agreed to—Ayes 64—Noes 24. The committee rose and reported the report of the committee of Claims without amendment.
Messrs. Jackson, Holland and Claiborne supported, and Messrs. J. C. Smith & Smilie opposed postponement, which was lost.
The House then concurred in the report of the committee, and directed a bill to be brought in.
Mr. NICHOLSON made a report, in part, from the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the several acts relative to the sale of the public lands—The report concludes with a resolution, that the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General be authorised to receive propositions of settlement from certain companies having claims, and finally abjut the same.—Made the order for Monday.
Dr. Leib reported a bill to reduce the Marine Corps of the United States.—Made the order for Monday.
MONDAY, DEC. 5.—The following message, and accompanying papers, were received from the President of the U. States. (For President's Message, see our last Gazette under the above date.)
TUESDAY, DEC. 6.
Mr. Elliot called for the order of the day on the amendment of the senate to the constitution respecting the election of president and vice-president.
On the question whether the house would resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the amendment;
Mr. R. Griswold moved a postponement of the consideration of the amendment till to-morrow, on the ground that the house having some time since sent an amendment, embracing the same principle, to the senate, it became them to act in the first instance upon it.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. Elliot & Dawson, and lost—Ayes 32.
Mr. R. Griswold then moved that the committee of the whole should be discharged from the further consideration of the amendment, on the ground alledged by him, that it had not passed the senate by a constitutional majority, contending that such majority was composed, not merely of two thirds of the members present, but of two thirds of the whole body.
This motion was advocated by Messrs. R. Griswold, Lowndes, Thatcher, Dana, Dennis, Huger and Goddard; and opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, Eustis, Smilie, Thomas, G. W. Campbell, Rodney, J. Clay, Elliot and Varnum.
Mr. Huger required the taking of the yeas and nays; at about 4 o'clock the question was accordingly taken.—Yeas 34—nays 85.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7.
The resolution from the Senate, for altering the mode of electing President and Vice-President, was called up, and debated in committee of the whole. On the 7th Mr. Huger moved for a postponement, in order to discuss a resolution for establishing Electoral Districts throughout the United States, the mover, and Mr. Griswold advocated the measure.—It was opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, Elliot, Rodney, Thomas, and Mitchell; and lost 85 to 34. The merits of the Senate's Resolution were then entered into; when Messrs. Elliot and Dana severally moved amendments thereto; one of which went to the abolition of the office of Vice-President. both amendments were negatived by the usual majority. Another amendment was proposed for extending the number of Candidates to be voted for by the House, in case of no choice by the Electors, from three to five.—This motion was supported by Messrs. Chamberlain (the mover,) Goddard, Elliot, R. Griswold, Dennis, Huger, Thatcher, Dana, and Baldwin; and opposed by Messrs. Sandford, Smilie, J. Randolph, and Rodney. The motion was lost—Ayes 39. The question was then taken on the resolution, and passed—Ayes 75—Noes 26. The Committee then rose, and reported the resolution to the House. In the House, the amendments were renewed and suffered similar fate as in the committee. The question being put on the
whole resolution, was agreed to without a division.
On the question, shall the resolution pass? Several motions for postponement and adjournment were made, and variously disposed of;—and at nine o'clock on the 7th, the House adjourned without taking the question.—On the 8th the question again occurring, Mr. Gregg delivered his sentiments in favour of its passage.—Mr. Eustis, in a speech of considerable length, moved a recommittal of the resolution, in order that in the mean time a message might be sent to the Senate, requesting the resolution that went from the House. Dr. Eustis declared himself friendly to the principle of discrimination, but hostile to the other principle which the Senate had connected with it. This motion was lost—Ayes 49, Noes 59.—At four o'clock the House again adjourned, without taking the main question.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8.—Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of ways and means, on a resolution referred to them touching the expediency of discontinuing the office of commissioners of loans in the several states, made a report, with a concluding resolution that it is inexpedient to discontinue said office.
The report with accompanying documents from the secretary of the treasury was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
A message was received from the president, transmitting a copy of the laws of the Indiana territory, additional to those before laid before congress.
A bill was received from the senate to divide the Indiana territory into two governments.
Referred to a select committee.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9. The House resumed the consideration of the amendment to the constitution, received from the Senate, respecting the mode of electing a President and Vice President.
Mr. Hoge moved a recommittal, in order to obtain an amendment to the resolution.
Motion lost—Ayes 40—Noes 63. The question was then put on agreeing to the main resolution.
Messrs Smilie, Holland, Thomas, Jackson, Stanton, and J. Randolph spoke in favor, and Messrs. Taggart, Thatcher, R. Griswold, Dennis, Huger, and Eustis, against it.
About seven o'clock a motion was made to adjourn, and lost—Ayes 37.
When the FINAL QUESTION on agreeing to the AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION, as received from the Senate, without alteration, was taken by yeas and nays, which being called, the Speaker rose and observed—the yeas are 83, the nays 42, the Speaker votes in the affirmative, the amendment is consequently carried in the AFFIRMATIVE by a constitutional majority.
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States, enclosing a Report of the Secretary of State, on the violation of the flag of the United States, the impressment of American seamen and others, on board American vessels, conformable to a resolution of the Senate of the United States of the 2d November, 1803.
Letter of the President of the U. States to the Senate.
To the Senate of the United States. In compliance with the desire of the Senate, expressed in their resolution of the 22d of November, on the impressment of seamen in the service of the United States by the agents of foreign nations, I now lay before the Senate a letter from the Secretary of State, with a specification of the cases of which information has been received.
T. JEFFERSON. December 5, 1803.
Letter from the Secretary of State to the President.
Department of State, Dec. 2, 1803.
SIR,—Agreeably to a resolution of the Senate passed the 22d of last month, requesting the President of the United States, to cause to be laid before them such information as may have been received, relative to the violation of the flag of the United States, or to the impressment of any seamen in the service of the United States, by the agents of any foreign nation; I do myself the honor to transmit to you the enclosed abstract of impressments of persons belonging to American vessels, which, with the annexed extracts from the letters of some of our agents abroad, comprises all the information on the subject that has been received by this department since the report to Congress, at its last session, relative to seamen. To the first mentioned document I have added a summary, shewing the number of citizens of the United States impressed and distinguishing those who had protections as citizens; those who are stated to be natives of the British dominions, and not stated to be naturalized as citizens; and those of all other countries, who are equally not stated to be naturalized in the United States.
Another source of injury to our neutral navigation has taken place in
the blockade of Guadalupe and Martinique, as notified in the annexed letter from Mr. Barclay, consul general of his Britannic Majesty for the Eastern States.
Beside the above, I have received no official information of any material violations of our flag during the present European war, except in the recent aggressions of the Emperor of Morocco.
With very high respect, I have the honor to be, Sir your most obedient servant.
JAMES MADISON.
The President of the U. States.
Summary of impressments by the British from American vessels:
Forty three impressments of citizens of the United States appear to have been made, of whom twelve had protections:
Ten, natives of the British dominions and not stated to be naturalized as American citizens and
Seventeen of all other countries, who are not stated to have been naturalized in the United States.
Summary of impressments by the agents of other powers from American vessels.
Two, by the agents of France.
One, by the agents of the Batavian republic.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
DECEMBER 2d 1803.
Extract of a letter to the Secretary of State.
Extract of a letter from James Maury, Esq. Consul of the United States at Liverpool, to the secretary of state, dated March 24, 1803.
"I had the honour to write to you on the 25th ultimo, since which the alarm of war has occasioned a great press for seamen. Many of ours, confident as I suppose in the continuance of peace, had not taken the caution before leaving home, to be furnished with regular document of citizenship which exposes them to impressment."
BY THE LAST MAILS.
RALEIGH, (N. C.) DEC. 5.
A BED of Gold Ore has been lately discovered in Cabarrus County in this State, in a Creek running through the land of Mr. John Reed, a native of Hesse Cassel, in Germany, which promises to be a source of great riches to the proprietor. The metal was first found by two or three children of Mr. Reed, who were fishing.—They brought a few pieces home to their father, as a curiosity, ignorant of its value. On examination, the ore was found not only to be gold, but gold of a pure quality. Since this discovery, these little boys have picked up daily from 100 to 120 penny weights (worth upwards of 20l. sterling) but the proprietor has lately found a lump of the ore twenty-eight pounds weight, which it is supposed, when fluxed will yield twenty-seven pounds of pure gold, and is worth upwards of five thousand six hundred dollars! These facts are assured to us by one of the Members of our General Assembly from Cabarrus, now in this city.
From Washington, Dec. 13, 1803.
"The bill for repealing the BANKRUPT LAW, has this day passed the Senate, Seventeen voting for it, and Twelve against it. The signature of the President only is wanting to give it the effect of a law. After the signature, no new proceedings under the old law will be valid: But all commissions issued prior thereto must be completed by the commissioners."
DEC. 14.
"On Monday the Amendment to the Constitution respecting the election of a President and Vice-President was reported to the House of Representatives by the committee of enrolment, when the Speaker signed it, and the House passed a resolution requesting the President of the United States to transmit it to the several states. The Clerk of the House carried the amendment, with this resolution, to the Senate for concurrence. The Vice-President having signed the amendment, it was moved on the federal side of the Senate, that it should be sent to the President for his approbation. On this motion a debate ensued, which occupied the day. By the supporters of the motion, it was contended, contrary to all precedent, that the amendment required the approbation of the President."
On the question being taken by Yeas and Nays, the following gentlemen voted in the affirmative: Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy, and White.—Mr. Dayton was the only federal member who voted the negative.—Nays 23.
The Senate then concurred in the resolution of the House of Representatives.
A more extraordinary motion was perhaps never submitted to Congress. Many amendments have been made under federal administrations, & such an idea as the necessity of the President's signature never appears to have been before dreamt of."
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1803.
SUMMARY—FOREIGN.
ACCOUNTS from London of the 8th and Liverpool of the 10th of November, have been received. It appears from them that the expedition of England had not yet been undertaken, but that the preparations to that effect were prosecuted with an alacrity and zeal unknown at any period since its beginning, and that Bonaparte was on the point to repair to the scene of action—the troops, bateaux and crafts intended for the purpose, have been greatly augmented—400,000 men are to be employed in the expedition—there were at Brest 22 sail of the line, five frigates and a vast number of transports—the troops stationed in its environs and amounting to 170,000 men, are destined to act against Ireland—At Dunkirk an embargo has been laid on all vessels, and a general impress of sailors has been made—50,000 French and Dutch troops stationed in Holland, are to make an attempt on Scotland—Detachments of the Consular Guard were in march from Paris to the coast—The French infantry in Switzerland are on their march to form part of the expedition—The artillery horses at Brussels were immediately to be sent to Bruges—The First Consul will establish his head-quarters near Dunkirk; The minister at war, Berthier, has returned to Paris after visiting the various ports on the coast—it is confidently asserted that the British government had received certain intelligence that Bonaparte intended landing a considerable force in Egypt, in consequence of which intimation, dispatches had been forwarded to Lord Nelson, in the Mediterranean, and an additional reinforcement sent him, consisting of four sail of the line and some frigates—A heavy firing was heard at Deal and Dover, proceeding from Boulogne, but no particulars had been received when the accounts came away—dispatches had been received from Lord Cornwallis, said to announce extraordinary bustle in Brest; from whence it is inferred that the French fleet was preparing for sea—Preparations on the part of England are vigorous and formidable—the North was to be strengthened without loss of time—a party of artillery escorting six field-pieces, six curriole guns, twelve ammunition wagons, bread waggons, &c. were on their route from Woolwich for Tynemouth and Hall—1000,000 of men are said to be under arms, and an additional number ready to join them should necessity require it—Pressing of seamen was carried into effect with more rigor than ever before witnessed—the most prompt measures were adopting to drive cattle, remove horses, corn, break up roads, &c. they were in momentary expectation of the French, and (if we can credit private accounts) rather courted than dreaded the event. Spain and Portugal are still subject to French sway. The Ottoman Porte has had recourse to Russia, as a protector from the storm which appears impending over that empire. It has made a proposition for an alliance—the issue has not transpired. On the 25th of July a convention was signed at London, by Lord Hawkesbury on the part of Great Britain, and the Baron de Silverhjelm on the part of Sweden, by which the latter allows great additions to be made to the articles which were to be deemed contraband of war, by the convention with Russia.—The other parts of Europe afford no change.
TO OUR NEWBURYPORT Champion.
We will no longer dwell on a subject, the decision of which we have mutually agreed to leave with the public who no doubt, will give due credit to the abilities of our opponent, insupporting that "the leaders" (those who are at the helm of state) and "supporters of Mr. Jefferson" are one and the same; but as he has so frequently touched upon our "folly" and want of "common sense" and so assiduously courted applause from the public for discovering not only our want of abilities but that of all, who dare publicly assert what is not in unison with his darling principles (we might say erroneous prejudices) we beg leave for ourselves to observe that, if we have been thus limited in our talents we regret it no farther than they would have enabled us to bestow them aright—we do not wish to possess talents to convert them into the most infamous and scandalous purposes. This however is but too frequently the case and as Mr. Park cannot possibly be ignorant of this, we sincerely hope that he may improve by it and feel "That none are so empty but those who are full of themselves."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at the Natchez, to the Editor of the N. Y. M. Chronicle, dated October 28, 1803.
"You may inform the public that the Cherokee Indians have this week given permission for the United States to open a road from S. West Point and Tellico Block house to Georgia, the commercial interest of Georgia will feel great benefit from this measure, while the planters of Tennessee will reap equal advantage—Scarcely a month passes by without witnessing some act of our administration worthy admiration and gratitude."

The Hon. General Court of this State, will, in all probability rise the last of this week.
Committees have been appointed for the following purposes: To take into consideration the act making further provision for the administration of justice, passed Feb. 12, 1794, and report by bill or otherwise, such alterations and amendments as may be judged necessary—To take into consideration the laws of this State respecting the jurisdiction of Justices of the peace in criminal causes, and make such alterations and amendments as shall be judged necessary, and report by bill or otherwise—To take into consideration the state of the Treasury, and the expediency of raising a State Tax—To consider the expediency of adopting measures for ascertaining the quantity of lands belonging to this State, and the expediency of selling the same.
Federalism Rising!
The WHOLE of the Republican candidates to represent New Jersey, in the present congress, have been elected without opposition—even in the county of Burlington the federalists did not go to the poll. We have the above information orally, details may be expected in a day or two.
Medical Admonitions to Families.
Mr. Charles Peirce, of Portsmouth, has furnished his countrymen with a handsome edition of PARKINSON'S Medical Admonitions . It appears that this valuable work has already passed through four editions in England; and from this circumstance alone, we may conclude it is a publication of no ordinary merit. It remains for the "faculty" in America to approve or denounce the positions of this author. His composition is concise, intelligible, and free from all the pomp of technical phraseology, with which Medical Authors too often abound. It would seem, his object is not so much to furnish a complete system of instruction, not to flatter the reader, that the assistance of the Physician may be dispensed with in the family; but, on the contrary, he has arranged a complete " Table of Symptoms ," whereby the intelligent head of a family may generally anticipate the approach of evil, or ascertain the malignancy of a disease, and call a Physician ere it is too late. The Prescriptions of this author, in ordinary cases, may supercede the necessity of a Physician. He has given us the signals of danger, and warned us when to flee for help. It follows that his book may be useful in every family, and peculiarly so to those who are remote from medical aid.
The above is extracted from a new and excellent paper just commenced at Portland, Maine. The Book referred to, may be had at the several Book-stores in this town.
MARKETS —In the West-Indies, generally good. At St. Eustatia, Nov. 6, very good for American produce; beef worth 24 dollars.
Markets in the Mediterranean, at the last dates, were brisk. Flour was rising, on account of short crops in Spain. Brandies were falling; and American vessels in demand as freighters.
The American Consul at Malaga, (Kirkpatrick) under date of the 15th Oct. last, has notified, that the Board of Health of that port had directed the interdiction of all communication between vessels in the Mole and Bay, on account of an epidemical sickness which afflicts that city.
MARRIED
At Milford, Mr. Elijah Dunbar, of Peterborough, to Miss Ann Peabody.
At Londonderry, John Bell, jr. Esq. to Miss Peris Thom, daughter of J. Thom, Esq.
At Dover, Mr. Jacob Joy, jr. to Miss Eliza Hicks, both of Madbury.
In this town, on Sunday evening last, Mr. Robert M'Cleary, to Miss Sophia F. Davenport, daughter of Mr. J. Davenport.
DIED
At Maryland, William Vans Murray, Esq. late Minister from the United States to the Hague. At Newbridge, Capt. Samuel Hamont, aged 65, his wife, aged 64, and their son, Peter, aged 29; all of whom died in the course of 8 days. In New Jersey, Mr. James Satter, late Treasurer of that State.
Massachusetts & New-Hampshire REGISTERS , and Thomas's, the Farmers, Houghtons' and Low's ALMANACS, for the year 1804, by the dozen or single for sale at CHARLES PEIRCE's brick bookstore, Daniel-street, Portsmouth.—Dec. 27.
1000 dollars for only 2 !!
Who would value laying out of two dollars, twelve days to receive one thousand at that time? Certainly no person in their right senses, who wanted money, and could command two dollars in the world!
Well HERE an opportunity now presents! a rare chance indeed! And even if the adventurer should lose two dollars in the risk, it would not be much! "Nothing venture, nothing have!" If our great merchants had not ventured a little at first, they never would have been so GREAT as they now are!!!
The tenth day of next month, will positively commence drawing the first Class of Atkinson Academy Lottery, 1000 dollars the highest Prize. Tickets at a dollar, and quarters at 62 1/2 cents may be had at N. S. & W. Peirce's bookstore, if applied for immediately. December 27.
SHOES.
ROBERT M'CLEARY, HAS received and for Sale at his Store, three doors west of the Bell Tavern, Congress-street, an extensive assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
SHOES.
Ladies' & gentlemen's Russia fur'd SHOES. English and American do. Black, green, yellow and red Morocco Skins; white Sheep Skins; striped Binding do.; ladies' and gentlemen's Socks; water proof and flannel Soals; gentlemen's Morocco Slippers; Boot Webbin; blue and green Florentine; black Satin Lakin; gentlemen's Beaver Gloves; Stockings; straw Plombs and Rosettes for ladies' bonnets; pearl Ear Drops; trebble gilt do.; pearl Beads; fancy ditto.; Breast Pins; Miniature Chains; ladies' Gold neck do.
Boot-Legs.
A very handsome assortment of Ladies' mounted and plain tortoise shell Hair and Dressing COMBS; gentlemen's Hair do.; gentlemen's patent Buckles; ROSETTS; Bandano Handkerchiefs; Italian Shaving Soap, in pots.
A few elegantly stamped MASON-IC APRONS.
TRUNKS.
Men's Hats & Fur'd Caps.
All the above articles will be sold low for cash or Tow Cloth—but no credit by retail.
Allowance made to those who wish to purchase by wholesale, and approved credit given.
Portsmouth, Dec. 27, 1803.
S. LARKIN,
Has for Sale at his Store on the Parade, a general assortment of
West-India GOODS & Groceries,
which he offers very low for CASH.
AMONG WHICH HE HAS EXCELLENT old Cogniac, and Spanish BRANDY, by bbl. or gallon; old Jamaica RUM; best Holland GIN; Madeira, Lisbon, Sher-ry, and Malaga WINES, per qr. cask, or retail; No. 1 and 2 Chocolate of a superior quality per box or retail; SUGAR and FLOUR per bbl.; COFFEE, COTTON, and INDIA SUGAR per bag; excellent English Mustard per keg, lb. or bottle; Ginger per keg; best Spanish Segars per box.
Loaf and Lump Sugar; fresh Raisins per box or cask; Hyson Skin, Souchong, and Bohea TEAS per chest; Window Glass various sizes; Pepper; Allspice; Cassia; Spermaceti, Mould, and Dipt CANDLES; Chocolate Shells, and Cocoa; Gun Powder, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong TEAS; Basket Salt; split Peas of an excellent quality.
Zant Currants; Prunes; Figs; Shell'd Almonds; Grapes; Olives; preferred Ginger; Muscadel Raisins; Mace; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cloves; Indigo; Saltpetre; Starch; and various other articles, also, Wrapping, Writing, Printing, Sheathing and Press Papers.
Portsmouth, December 27.
Nathan B. Folsom,
HAS received from the Manufacturers a large supply of single, 2 & 3 threaded COTTON YARN. Likewise, Bed Tick and Wick Yarn, which he offers for sale, wholesale and retail, at the same prices as it is sold for at the Manufactories, for cash or credit.
He has likewise on hand, a general assortment of Clothier's and Hatter's DYING DRUGS, DYE-WOODS & TOOLS.—Also, an assortment of GROCERIES, as usual.
Among which are, Brandy and Gin, per pipe or less quantity; Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Hyson-skin, and Young-hyson TEAS, per chest or retail; Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Port and Malaga WINES; Raisins per cask; Pepper and Pimento per bag, &c. &c.
N.B. Those persons who have demands against him, are requested to present their bills for payment; and those indebted, either by note or account, to call and settle the same immediately.
No. 3. High Street, Portsmouth, Dec. 27, 1803.
Stephen Hardy,
HAS just received and for sale at his Shop in Buck-street, a variety of fashionable Gold Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Handkerchief Pins, Gold Necklaces, Combs, Snuff Boxes, Smelling Bottles, Dressing Cases, Plated Candlesticks, Japan'd Lanterns, Tea Pots, Penknives, Scissors, Pocket Books, Waiters, Snuffers and Snuffer Trays, &c.
N.B. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Portsmouth, Dec. 27.
LADD & SMITH,
Have for sale at their Ship Chandlery Store , NO. 3, MERCHANT'S ROW, CORDAGE, Bolstere, Worming, Houling, Marlin, Points, whipping & sewing Twine; Russia Sheeting; Tow Cloth; Leather; sheet Copper and Lead; Tar; Rozin; black and white Varnish; spermaceti, porpoise, fish and linseed Oil; spirits of Turpentine; dry and ground White Lead; ground Venetian; red; do. Yellow Ochre, powder'd do.; Spanish Brown; Whiting; Lampblack; Verdegrie and Vermilion; Paint Brushes and Tools; Roll and Sulpher Brimstone; Tallow; Sand and House Sheathing Paper; Mop Yarn; Malt Hoops; Hanks; Oars; Handspikes; Perkins' Patent Pumps; ships Cambooses.
Spikes; deck, drawing, sheathing, scupper, copper, 24d, 20d, 10d, 8d, 6d, 5d, 4d and 3d wrought and cut Nails; 20d, 10d, 6d, 5d, 4d, 3d, 2d and 1d Brads; 6d, 4d, 3d, 2d and 14 ounce coarse and fine Clouts; tin'd Pump Nails; Rivets; Hooks and Thimbles; brass and iron Cabin door Locks; Stays, Buttons, Hooks and Hinges; Woodstock, iron rim, close pad and portmanteau Locks; H and HL Hinges from 3 to 10 inches; cast iron patent but Hinges, with and without loose pins; chest and box Hinges; Wood Screws, different sizes.
Patent copper Binnacle Lamps; do. feeders; jappan'd lamps; Candlesticks; speaking and hand Trumpets; brass and wood Cocks; copper, tin, and wood Hand Pumps; wood and tin tunnels; draw and water Buckets; iron bound Cans; iron Shovels; Boat Hooks; Grains; Harpoons; shark hooks; can hooks; marlinspikes; crow bars; marlin, bolstere and sail Needles; Palms; deep sea lines from 60 to 120 fathom and hand do. log, mackerel, squid, 9, 12, 15, and 18 thread lines; deep sea, hand and fifth Leads; fishing hooks; broad and narrow Axes; Hatchets; Adzes Hammers; steel plate, common and compass Saws; Chisels; Gouges; screw and pod Augers; Plains; Files; Tapborers; Bits; Gimblets; Nippers; Marking Irons; Iron Squares; Compasses; Chaulk lines; Drawing Knives; Saw sets; Caulking Tools.
Table and Carving Knives & Forks; fish Knives; table & tea Spoons; Coffee Mills; tea and large Kettles; Iron Pots; Spiders; Skillets; Bake Pans; Dutch Ovens; Frying Pans; Gridirons; Skimmers; Ladies; Tormentors; Iron Spoons; Tinder-boxes and steels; tin and horn Lanterns; Bellows; Thins; Bowls; stew Pans; Coffee Pots; tin and wood Measures; stone Jugs; Pewter, &c.
A general assortment of Crockery, Glass, Jappan'd, Tin, Iron, and Wood Ware; Floor, Hearth, Dusting, Scrubbing, and Tar Brushes; Mops; Birch and Corn Brooms; Cabin Bells; Mouse and Rat Traps; Cork Screws; Corks &c.—Powder, Shot, Bullets, Flints, Powder cases, screw-drivers, worm screws and gun Locks.
10 by 8 and 9 by 7 Glass; Grindstones; red, blue, yellow and white Bunting; Colours, Ensigns, Pendants, Jacks and Burgees.
GROCERIES.
Rum; Brandy; Gin; Molasses; hyson, hyson skin, souchong and bohea Teas; Muscovada, India, lump and loaf Sugars; Coffee; Chocolate; Pepper; Mace; Cinnamon; Cassia; Cloves; Nutmegs; Raisins; Ginger; Salt-Petre; Starch; Mustard; cake and bar Soap; Cotton; White Beans; Pollock Fish, &c. &c.
WANTED —Oakum, mop-yarn, points, tow cloth, leather, malt hoops, hanks, lampblack, oars, handspikes, buckets, cans, brooms, serving-mallets, log-reels, and hand-pumps.
Portsmouth, 27th Dec. 1803.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons are cautioned against buying a NOTE OF HAND, signed by the subscriber in favor of William Randall, of Wakefield, for FIFTY DOLLARS, payable in six months from November 23, 1803—as said Note was written and intended to be given as the difference between a Horse, which the subscriber was about to swap with said Randall, but we could not agree; said Randall carried off the Note without my knowledge—therefore I will not pay said Note, not having received the value thereof. JOSIAH HUCKINGS. Offspec. Gore, December 6, 1803.
LOST , in some part of the town of Portsmouth, on Tuesday last, two DEEDS, given by JOHN PEIRCE, Esq. to ASA WIGGIN, of Offspec. Any person finding the same, and will leave them with the printers of the N. H. Gazette, shall be handsomely rewarded.
DANIEL WIGGIN.
Stratham, Dec. 24, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
GRAFTON, ss. To the Honorable Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Haverhill, in said county of Grafton, on the first Tuesday of November, Anno Domini 1803.
HUMBLY SHEWETH, SARAH GOODWIN, of Bath, in said county, spinster, that on the 27th day of June, Anno Domini 1797, being then Sarah Sandborn, she was legally joined in marriage to Ezra Goodwin, then of said Bath, husbandman, by Andrew Savage Crocker, Esq. a Justice of the Peace for and within said county; and that ever since that time she hath conducted herself towards the said Ezra as became a dutiful wife, agreeably to her marriage covenants and contract. But said Ezra totally disregarding his marriage covenants and obligations, hath willingly absented himself from your petitioner, for the space of more than three years together, now last past, without making suitable provision, or any provision for her support and maintenance:—And the further sheweth, it hath ever been in his power to have made suitable provision for her support and maintenance. And your petitioner further sheweth, that from repeated information she is authorised to represent to your Honors that said Ezra, since absenting himself as aforesaid, hath committed adultery with one Sarah Wiser, at Paris-town, in the state of New-York. Wherefore your petitioner humbly prays, that she may be divorced from said Ezra, and that the bonds of matrimony between her and said Ezra may be decreed null and void, and as in duty bound will ever pray.
SARAH GOODWIN, by M. P. PAYSON, her Atty. October 15th, A. D. 1803.
GRAFTON, ss. SUPERIOR COURT, November Term, 1803.
Ordered by the Court, That the petitioner notify the said Ezra Goodwin to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be holden at Plymouth, within and for the county of Grafton, on the first Tuesday of June next, to show cause (if any he have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition, and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette and Dartmouth Gazette, the last publication whereof to be six weeks before said term.
Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Chester, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident owners of land in the town of CROYDON, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1803, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the first Tuesday of March next, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges.
   NAMES. No. D. R. Q. D. C.     James Whipple, 61 0 0 100 0 36   Ja's Welman, meadow 15 0 0 3 0 6   Antipas Holland, do. 11 0 0 3 0 6   John Snow, 56 0 0 50 0 18   Ephraim Shannon, jr. 51 0 0 60 0 18   March Chase, 44 0 0 50 0 18   James M'Clallen, 4 2 0 100 0 30   Rev. Parsons, 64 0 0 60 0 24   Solomon Chase, 57 1 0 100 0 30   Benjamin Wood, 16 0 0 60 0 18   Benjamin Leland, 55 2 0 100 0 30   Dudley Chase, 50 0 0 50 0 18   Joseph Miriam, 27 1 0 100 0 30   General Chase's heirs, 36 1 0 100 0 30   Benjamin Bellows, 40 2 0 100 0 15   Abraham Temple, 42 2 0 60 0 24   Undivided land owned by proprietors, 1 1 0 100 0 36   James Richardson, 15 1 rem'n 30 0 10   William Dudley, 68 0 1 50 0 18   Benjamin Wood, 11 2 rem'n 65 0 20   Jonathan Aldrich, 47 0 0 60 0 18   John Cutting's hill farm, Baedon farm, & a piece of meadow land below Kimpiton mills, 1 33   Sam. Cummings, pasture over mountain, 45   BARNA COOPER, Collector.   Croydon, Dec. 13, 1803.  
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Chester, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident owners of land in the town of CROYDON, who have not paid their highway taxes for the year 1802, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the first Tuesday of March next, so much of their land, as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder.
   No. D. R. Q. D. C.     Ephraim Sherman, jr. 51 0 0 60 0   March Chase, 44 0 0 60 0   James M'Clallen, 9 2 0 100 0   Rev. Parsons, 64 0 0 60 0   Joseph Miriam, 27 1 0 100 0   General Chase's heirs, 36 1 0 100 0   Benjamin Bellows, 40 2 0 100 0   Undivided land owned by proprietors, 1 1 0 100 0   Ebenezer Waters, 65 0 0 60 0   William Dudley, 68 0 1 50 0   Benjamin Wood, 11 2 rem'n 50 0   Jonathan Aldrich, 47 0 0 60 0   Sam'l Cummings, pasture over the mountain, 45   John Pike, Sippo Page's farm, BARNA COOPER, Collector. 42   Croydon, Dec. 13, 1803.  
THIS is to notify and warn all persons from trucking or harbouring POLLY, my wife, on my account, if they would wish to avoid the penalty of the law.
JOHN HEWETT.
Portsmouth, Dec. 20, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A NEW finished two Story HOUSE, near the fourth meeting-house. For further particulars apply to
JOSEPH S. AYRES.
Portsmouth, Dec. 27, 1803.
TO BE SOLD,
At PUBLIC VENDUE, On Tuesday, the 28th of February next,
A FARM,
Containing about forty acres of good Land—consisting of Mowing and Pasturing, with an Orchard, well watered and wooded—a House, Barn and Saw-Mill with its privileges, thereon—situated in London-derry, about two miles from the east parish Meeting-house, on bever brook to called.—For further particulars, apply to the subscribers.
SAMUEL MARTIN, FORREST MARTIN.
Londonderry, December 24, 1803.
TO BE SOLD,
At No. 2, Langdon's Wharf, SIX hundred quintals POLLOCK FISH; 30 bbls. MACKAREL; 10 do. Pickled COD FISH; 10 hhds. Grenada RUM; 12 do. Tobago do.—Cheap for cash, apply to ELISHA WHIDDEN,
Dec. 27, 1803. Busk-street.
COLD WEATHER HAS COME! FEATHERS.
WARNER & WEARE, Have received and offer for sale at their Store, N. W. corner of the State House, Congress-street, an assortment of FRESH FEATHERS, which they will sell low for cash or short credit. Dec. 27, 1803.
Notice of Importance!
ROBERT M'CLEARY informs all those who are indebted to him, whose accounts have been standing more than three months, to make immediate payment, or he will be under the disagreeable necessity of putting them to further cost. Portsmouth, Dec. 27, 1803.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the commissioners in the commission of Bankruptcy, awarded against GIDEON ADAMS, of Henniker, in the district of New-Hampshire, trader, have certified to me that the said GIDEON ADAMS hath in all things conformed himself according to the directions of the Statute entitled, "an act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States." This is to give notice, that by virtue of said statute, his certificate will be allowed and confirmed as the said statute directs, unless cause be shown to the contrary, to me at my office on or before the third day of January next, at 12 o'clock, M.
JOHN PICKERING, District Judge of the New-Hampshire District. Portsmouth, Dec. 26, 1803.
Take Notice.
To be Sold at Public Auction by virtue of a licence from the Hon. EBENEZER SMITH, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Strafford, and State of New-Hampshire, on Tuesday, the 3d. day of January next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of John Davenport, innholder in Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham.

Miscellaneous Repository.
On seeing a sailor hove from his saddle on to the deck of his horse. SPECTATOR, cease your cruel glee, From taunting jests refrain; Sure 'tis no wondrous thing to see A sailor on the main.
EDRIC OF THE FOREST. (A ROMANCE.)
No. IV. Concluded. HERE the exclamation of Edric interrupted the narrator, who, baring his breast, displayed the scar; and, falling at the feet of the baron cried in an ecstasy of transport, 'I am your son.'
New life seemed to rush through every vein of the baron, as he strained him to his breast; but the count Orlando, waving his hand again, expressed his will of proceeding - "Your wife was conveyed to a gloomy fortress some miles distant, where I tried by every art in my power to win to my purpose, in vain. Miranda was equally unsuccessful in inspiring you with the sentiments she wished; when, in the paroxysm of rage she raised the dagger against you, which you detected, she fled to me for refuge: but, alas! I shuddered to repeat the horrid catastrophe! Unslated vengeance will find vent; and the injured angelic Editha fell a victim to the infernal passion of her own sex! she perished by poison, which this guilty hand administered. Into what a sea of blood was I plunged! Remorseless conscience still haunted me, and I turned my vengeance against her who had instigated me to perpetrate crimes, at the bare mention of which my soul once revolted. Again were my hands imbrued in blood! I fled the fortress, as though I would fly from myself, and joined a party of murderers that forage the country. Knowing all the avenues to this castle, I recommended them to a subterranean path adjoining it, as a place of safe concealment; but, to ensure all in greater perfection, it was judged expedient, by odd founds, and dreadful noises, to intimidate the inhabitants of the castle from occupying that part of it adjoining the passages leading to our cave. The report of its being haunted gained but too ready credibility among a set of ignorant, superstitious people; and the disappearance of your wife, murder of your child, and extraordinary conduct of Miranda, gave a horrid coloring to the suspicious excited against you. Little remains to be said in consequence of some plunder, about which we disputed, a battle among our party ensued; and after a most horrid slaughter, part of the fee fled, and I was left wounded as you see. A faint hope of yet making atonement for my transgressions inspired me, and I crawled hither; and oh, may my guilty career prove, that happiness is never to be obtained by treachery or a vain attempt to counteract the intentions of our Supreme Guide. I die a repentant sinner; but I feel my crimes have been too great!"
Strong convulsions shaked his utterance, and in spite of all medical assistance, which was immediately procured, after suffering three hours of unspeakable torture, he expired. As soon as they could with decency after the interment of Orlando, which was done as secret as possible, the remains of the baroness were brought from the fortress, and deposited in consecrated ground. This melancholy rite for a while revived the grief of Waldeck, but the pious and soothing consolations of his son taught him a proper estimation of the blessing he possessed, and he was soon restored to happiness. Edric, now every obstacle was removed likely to impede his union with Eleanor, entreated his father's permission to seek her, to try if she still loved him: a trial he had too great confidence in her virtue to fear would turn out to his disadvantage. This obtained, he hastened to the castle. The Count received him with open arms, told that many noble, illustrious suitors had presented themselves, but, for Edric, she had refused them all. He led him to her. She received him with transports of chaste love; & when he unfolded to them the discovered mystery, the count, taking the hand of his niece, joined it with that of Edric; assuring them, that his happiness was complete, now that he could, with honour to himself, confer it upon them. "But, my dear child," he added, turning to Edric, "let me suggest one idea to you: - the inglorious event of the scene you were lately in, renders it highly necessary that you should again exert your arm against the rebels, nor secure your own private ease, when your country is in trouble. I would have my Edric thine no less splendid in public than in private life." "You have anticipated my wishes," cried Edric glowing with heroic ardour. "I wished only to secure the prize, for the obtaining of which life was alone to me valuable. In the expectation of this sweet reward, my courage will be invincible: and as I expect my father hourly hither, an uninvited visitor, to see and confirm my choice, I wait only his consent to fly to the performance of my duty."
Sentiments so congenial to his own filled the count with unconcealed admiration, which the approving presence of Waldeck confirmed. He beheld the lovely, blushing lady Eleanor, with the partiality of a father, and longed ardently for the hour the world would be secured to his Edric; on whom he bestowed, at his departure, his fondest blessing.
No more an obscure wanderer, did the now happy son of the baron seek to rush into the arms of death, under the banners of the duke of Cumberland. He raised his name in the annals of fame, and the country rung with just praises of the youthful warrior. On the happy termination of the rebellion he was presented to royalty: - from whose hands, in token of gratitude for his signal services, he received the honor of knighthood, and returned a happy victor to his Eleanor's arms. Their union was now no longer deferred; the humble peasant for miles round paraded, of the general felicity, & the wonderful history of Edric became the chant of the village mothers to their infant sons; the winging them how courage, fortitude, and virtue, were rewarded! Age instead of destroying, added lustre to the beauty of the fond couple. Calm serenity and virtuous innocence sat on their brow; and when the evening of life closed in upon them, they sunk as into the slumbers of a peaceful sleep, until their spotless souls waked into a happy futurity.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of SHARON, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1803 - that so much of their land as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the house of Caleb Jackson, innholder in said town, on the third Tuesday in February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 10 columns: No., Acres, Lot, Range, Value wild land, Mowing, Pasturing, Valuation, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes names like Job F. Brooks, Capt. John Egerton, Samuel Hanley, etc.
Sharon, Nov. 10, 1803. SAMUEL SPAFFORD, Collector.
GROUND RENT. A LOT of LAND situated on High-street, opposite Mr. WM. R. HARDY's, suitable for 5 or 6 small Buildings. Any person or persons wishing for such a convenience, may be suited by applying to WILLIAM BREWSTER. Portsmouth, Dec. 20, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. County of Rockingham. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of Land in the town of CHESTER, and county of Rockingham aforesaid, who have not paid their county and other taxes for the year 1803, 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 William Bell, innholder in said Chester, on Monday the twentieth day of February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 10 columns: No., Acres, Lot, Range, Value wild land, Mowing, Pasturing, Valuation, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes names like Enoch Sanborn, Col. Richard Kent, John Cilly, etc.
Sharon, Nov. 10, 1803.
Table with 10 columns: No., Acres, Lot, Range, Value wild land, Mowing, Pasturing, Valuation, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes names like Samuel Adams, L. Derry, John Clark, L. Derry, etc.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors & owners of Land in the town of Wentworth in said County, who have not paid their Highway and county taxes for the year 1803, that so much of their Land as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue at Capt. William White's, inn-holder, in said town, on the first Tuesday of March next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 10 columns: No., Acres, Lot, Range, Value wild land, Mowing, Pasturing, Valuation, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes names like Francis Bachelor, Jonathan Evans, Col. Eben't Stevens, etc.
REUBEN CLIFFORD, Collector. Wentworth, December 7, 1803. A Wet NURSE, wants a place; enquire of the Printers.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors, owners of land in the town of LOUDON, who have not paid their county and highway taxes for the year 1803 - that unless they pay said taxes on or before the 21st day of February next, so much of their land, as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of John Ladd, in said Loudon, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, on said day.
Table with 10 columns: No., Acres, Lot, Range, Value wild land, Mowing, Pasturing, Valuation, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes names like John Burnum, Benjamin Jones, Benjamin Mason, etc.
JONATHAN ROLLINS, Coll'r. Loudon, Nov. 29, 1803.
State of New-Hampshire.
Cheshire, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of unimproved land in the town of UNITY, in said State, that are delinquent in paying the taxes assessed thereon, for the year 1803, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, on or before the first day of March next, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, at the dwelling-house of ABNER CHASE, inn-holder in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day.
Table with 10 columns: No., Acres, Lot, Range, Value wild land, Mowing, Pasturing, Valuation, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes names like John Sherburn, Thomas Clough, Samuel Winslow, etc.
NOAH LADD, Collector. Unity, Nov. 12, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOHN MAN, of Portsmouth, in the District of Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued - that the Commissioners named and authorized in and by said commission and the assignee of his Estate and effects intend to meet at the office of Charles Cutts, Esq. Portsmouth, on the 19th day of January next at 11 o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt when and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of dividend, and all claims not then substantiated will be disallowed. All persons having accounts unadjusted, will call upon the Assignee, for settlement before that time.
JOB HARRIS, Assignee. Portsmouth, December 20, 1803.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of EDWARD GOVE, of Portsmouth, in the district of New-Hampshire, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued - That the commissioners named and authorized in and by said commission, and the Assignee of his Estate and effects, intend to meet at the office of Charles Cutts, Esq. in Portsmouth, on the 18th day of January next, at 11 o'clock A. M. in order to make a dividend of the Estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of dividend, and all claims not then substantiated will be disallowed. All persons having accounts unadjusted, will call upon the Assignee, for settlement before that time.
SAMUEL HUTCHINGS, Assignee. Portsmouth, December 13, 1803.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE.
At No 16, Portsmouth Pier, BEST VELVET CORKS; GLASS WARE, assorted; - Also, - STONE JUGS, of all sizes; do. POTS, of do. Apply to John Salter.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three.
AN ACT in addition to "An Act to regulate the proceedings for extinguishing fires, that may be accidentally or otherwise kindled."
WHEREAS, the Acts heretofore made for extinguishing fires, are found not to answer every purpose for which they were designed: -
THEREFORE BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That it shall be the duty of the fire-wards, or the major part of them, within the town of Portsmouth, or any other town where fire-wards are chosen, to make such rules and regulations, not repugnant to any law of this State, for preventing fires, or for clearing away shavings, chips, or any combustible matter that may be thought dangerous, from any house, store, work-shop, wharf, or street, as they, in their judgment, may think proper. And the said fire-wards shall have full power to annex such fines and penalties for the breach of any one or all of those rules and regulations, as may be necessary, not exceeding twenty dollars for each offence.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That any person may sue or prosecute any one for a breach of any of those rules or regulations, so made, before any court of competent jurisdiction to try the same, in an action of debt, one half of which fines shall go to the prosecutor, and the other half to be applied for the use of the engines within the town where the offence is committed.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
In the House of Representatives, Nov. 28th, 1803.
The foregoing Bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence - NAHUM PARKER, Speaker, P. T.
In Senate, Nov. 29th, 1803. This Bill having been read a third time, was enacted.
AMOS SHEPARD, President.
APPROVED, Nov. 30th, 1803.
J. T. GILMAN, Governor.
True Copy - ATTEST. NATH'L PARKER, Dep'ty Sec'y.
William Garland,
(Late of the Co. of GARLAND & BLAKE)
INFORMS his friends and the public that he is now opening at the Store lately occupied by Mr. Edward Parry, in Congress-street, a large assortment of Seasonable GOODS,
Of the latest importation, which will be sold at prices that will give satisfaction to the purchasers, - among which may be noticed in particular,
Broad Cloths of all prices, consisting of blue, green, brown, black, and mix'd colors; and fashionable Drab for furtouts; Plains; Serges; dark brown Coatings and Ratteens; handsome Drab do. Baizes; Flannels.
An assortment best ROSE BLANKETS, very cheap.
Black and olive Velvets; fashionable Drab do. and Cords; Hosiery of all kinds.
A neat assortment of Vesting, consisting of Swansdown, satin, and silk Velvets.
A variety of Chintzes, of the newest fashions; Furnitures; Camel's Hair Shawls, black, white & color'd, and with elegant satin borders.
A large quantity of India Cottons and Calicoes, of all prices, cheap; Pelice Silks; Lutestrings.
A large assortment of Muffs and Tippets, from 3 3/4 to 21 dolls. Tippets separate; Furs ready dressed for making do.
He has also for sale, 5 pipes Spanish Brandy. 8 hlds. West-India Rum. 5 bales Cotton. Gin. 10 chests and quarters Tea.
Portsmouth, 29th Nov. 1803.
Robert Harris,
Has moved from his Store on Langdon's Wharf, to one on Church-Hill, where he offers FOR SALE at low prices,
Table with 2 columns: Brandy, Gin, Rum, Malaga, Sherry & Vidonia, Bohca, Souchong, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Hyson, Pepper, Allspice, Raisins, Indigo, Iron, Spanish Segars, Allum, Olives, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d Nails, Burton Ale, Porter, Cotton, Almonds, Soap, Florence Oil & 1 Ton good BUTTER. N. B. The Boston price, in cash given for all Flax Seed, Pott & Pearl. Ashes that may be delivered by the 10th January. Dec. 6, 1803.