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New Hampshire Gazette.
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Federal Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, March 18.
An engrossed bill to provide for the erecting and repairing of arsenals and magazines, and for other purposes, was read the third time, and the blanks therein filled up.
A message from the President of the United States.
United States, 18th March 1794.
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives,
The Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic, having requested an advance of money, I transmit to Congress certain documents relative to that subject.
GEO: WASHINGTON.
Message and papers read and ordered to be committed to Mr. William Smith, Mr. Ames, Mr. Hillhouse, Mr. Venable and Mr. Sherburne.
A message from the Senate, by Mr. Otis their secretary.
Mr. Speaker, the Senate have passed the resolution authorizing the President of the United States, to employ, as packet boats, such of the revenue cutters of the United States, as the public exigencies may require.
FRIDAY, March 21.
The question, "Shall an EMBARGO for Thirty Days, be laid on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, except those employed in the coasting trade and fisheries?" was this day determined in the negative—46 in favor of the embargo—and 48 against it.
Foreign Intelligence.
Translations from French papers.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Sitting of the 12th Nivose, (Jan. 1.)
BARRERE spoke as follows: Landau hath resisted the bombardment with an energy worthy to be recorded in the historic page. Landau received 25,000 shells. For three weeks past the garrison hath lived on horses and cats; their bread was made of rye and pease; the ammunition bread was sold at 14 livres, sugar 18 livres per pound, a goose 100 livres. Those brave Republicans whom you behold at the bar related these facts to us this morning.
You are a very astonishing garrison said I to them; very astonishing, replied they with emotion, in having done our duty!
I thought proper to make known to you this answer, as it is expressive of the spirit of French soldiers; but Landau is not the boundary of our successes. The Republican army is in the pursuit of the slaves; it is perhaps at this moment at Spires and at Germersheim. Vienna and Berlin must at length refound with our victories, and the cries of the German and Prussian people slaughtered in this horrid war, waged against liberty, echoed round the thrones of usurpation will ere long accuse the tyrants, and make them atone for their crimes like the last of the Capets.
I had good reason to call your attention to the garrison and citizens of the town of Landau. I make one more reflection suggested by circumstances, the rage of kings is conquest; the interest of a great Republic is self-preservation. The immense countries united to the body of the empire, added to the splendor of Roman magnificence.—The expulsion of foreign hordes, the ruin of thrones, the preservation of the territory of the French Republic, in this consists the real power of France. It is our province to keep alive that national pride, that preserving spirit of Republics which is resolved to establish liberty on our territory in its full extent, and to give it to other nations only by the spectacle of our happiness and by the maintenance of the rights of men and citizens.
I will conclude this report by an instance of Republican generosity. During the bombardment, a citizen of Landau, a baker, had been called on to extinguish the fire of the arsenal. At the very time when he was employed in the service, word was brought to him that a shell had set fire to his house. Without interrupting his work, he made answer, my house is private property, my services are wholly due to the Republic, and I will not quit my post, I must defend the property of the nation. What a reproach this answer is to the proprietors of Valenciennes and the selfish inhabitants of our cities! And by whom are these instances of patriotism displayed? By the people alone, by those men who love liberty and devote themselves for her defence without any view of private interest.
It behoves the representatives of the people to reward a noble action with public approba-
tion and applause. The Republic will indemnify this citizen, and all the citizens of Landau who have suffered in this horrid bombardment, and in the devastations committed by the plundering Royalists of the North of Europe. Let us leave to royalty the scourges of destruction and bombardment; to the Republic alone it belongs to fertilize and construct. Tyrants are the torrents that lay waste the universe; they can exhibit nothing but ruins, tombs and crimes. Republics are the vivifying streams of politics, they present only fruitful fields, prosperous cities and cultivated lands. It is the exclusive province of liberty to alter the state of the world and procure happiness to mankind.
Here is the decree which I propose to you: The National Convention, after having heard the report of the Committee of Public Safety, decrees:
Art. 1. The armies of the Moselle and the Rhine, and the garrison and citizens of Landau deserve well of the country.
Art. 2. The representatives of the people sent to the armies of the Moselle and the Rhine are charged to take an exact account of the feats of courage and heroism which signalized that victory, and to transmit the same without delay to the National Convention.
Art. 3. They are authorized to adjudge civic rewards, in the name of the Republic, to the brave republicans who have distinguished themselves in this campaign by illustrious exploits.
Art. 4. The representatives of the people are charged to draw up without delay a statement of the losses sustained by the patriots, whether in the bombardment of Landau, or by the entrance of the royal freebooters of Austria and Prussia into the territory of the Republic.
Art. 5. They shall transmit to the Convention the name of the citizen of Landau, who saw his house burning without abandoning his post at the arsenal, and also the name of the soldier who cut off the head of the Prussian cannonier, and got possession of the cannon.
Art. 6. The present decree shall be sent by express to the departments and to the armies of the Republic.
This decree was enacted amidst shouts of applause.
The Convention orders the report of Barrere to be printed and sent to the armies. Barrere whom the applause of the Assembly had conducted to the tribune, descends amidst new acclamations and repeated demonstrations of joy, and says, the citizens who have brought the dispatches from Landau deserve to be heard.
An officer spoke as follows: Soldiers of the garrison of Landau, honoured with the confidence of the people have been dispatched to you to bring you the happy tidings which you have just heard.—The town of Landau is intirely saved: The slaves fled like dastards as soon as they were attacked with the resolute valor of the soldiers of the Republic. They gave way without firing a gun, and abandoned their redoubts and artillery. Our brave soldiers pursued them at the point of the bayonet and proved to them that the machines of Kings cannot stand before the soldiers of liberty. Our armies will ever be victorious; we are marching against Spires and shall shortly be in that town.—We will carry our conquering arms even beyond Mayence; we will seize all the magazines; we will carry off all the supplies, and will return to fortify ourselves near Spires. I say our arms will always be victorious, yes; for as we passed by Weissenburg we were informed, that Condé said, "France is no longer betrayed, the game is up with us." [Applauses.] I have nothing to add to what has been said by citizen Barrere concerning Landau. As to what relates to the army, I can give no information, as I was blocked up in Landau, but my comrade will lay something before you.
Another officer then spoke. Since the grand attack on the 4th the republican soldiers ardently desired to pursue the robbers, the abettors of tyranny. The unanimous cry of the whole army was; Let us march against the villains, let their bodies manure the French soil. The army did not wait till the generals had digested their plans; they insisted on marching against the enemy.
Nothing could stop them, neither the bad weather, nor fatigue, nor their wants. Every day the enemy raised new redoubts, but these were considered as so many new laurels by our soldiers.
They had no shoes, the commanders said to them, we are going to distribute shoes.—Republicans, replied they, do not require to be shod in order to fight bravely. Barrere has already told you they refused bread while they were marching to relieve Landau.—When bread was offered them they said, we are on the march, let us go on, we have some yet in our pockets; beside there are potatoes to be had. Citizens representatives, as long as the soldiers are led on by Sans Culottes they will be invincible; they will observe discipline, they will do any thing required of them. In entering Haguenau the soldiers observed the greatest order. The ene-
my accuse them however of pillaging; but the slaves themselves were the only plunderers, and pillaged every one but the aristocrats. We respected even the property of the latter, because, said we, it belongs to the nation. [Applauses.] It would require all the paper in Paris to write down all the heroic exploits that I could relate to you. [Applauses]
The riflemen of the enemy were engaged with ours. One of our wounded comrades had fallen between the two fires. A sergeant of the battalion of L'Ain was informed of this; he threw himself between the two fires, took the wounded man on his back; but receiving a ball in his thigh, he was obliged to abandon the man he was carrying, and with difficulty, escaped death he had so courageously braved.
You have been told of the enemy's redoubts. They had been erected with consummate art. The soldiers saw them raised daily, and their daily cry was we must attack them; we will dislodge them, and drive them into the Rhine. They attack, and the Republicans triumph.—Twenty pieces of cannon fall into their hands with 600 prisoners. [Applauses.]
The President. Soldiers of the Republic, the applause which you have received from the Convention proves to you the sincere joy we feel at the recital you have made. The armies of the Rhine and the Moselle have conquered; it is thus they have proved that they have fought for liberty. Go, soldiers of the Republic, and repeat to your brethren in arms that they have deserved well of their country.
Moÿse Bayle. I move that the President give the fraternal kiss to these brave fellows.
This motion is received with enthusiastic rapture, and the kiss of fraternity is given amidst the loudest acclamations.
Extracts from the Paris National Gazette. An old woman appeared before the Council General having twelve children employed in defence of the Republic, demanded a passport to go to Meseire to seek two children of one of those sons, announcing that she was in extreme indigence.—A member observed that she had already received relief. Chaumette replied—Well, and what then, grant her twelve times the sum—Who deserves it better than this respectable mother? Twelve sons in defence of their country! I demand that on the spot she be granted an indemnity. A sum was accordingly accorded her and the President gave to this precious mother of a family of brave defenders the kiss of gratitude amidst the loudest applauses.
Chaumette demanded that the members of the Council be invited to wear jabots (wooden shoes) to frugalize leather, and to give an example to other citizens—for, says he, if any of you have children on the frontiers, and they write to you they are bare footed, who is he among you that would not send him shoes? It is just, that he who defends the Republic should want nothing, and that those who defend the rights of citizens should attend to their wants—His propositions was seconded and adopted.
The National Convention decreed as follows: That the public accuser of the revolutionary tribunal shall immediately judge Dietrich Custine, the son of the general punished by the law, Biron, Debrulli, Barthelémie, and all the generals and officers convicted in complicity with Dumourier, Custine, Lamarlière, Houchard, &c. That he shall also judge all strangers, bankers, and other individuals convicted of treason and of connivance with the kings leagued against the French Republic.
BOSTON, April 7.
On Saturday evening arrived a vessel from St. Vincent's. An obliging correspondent has favored us with a St. Vincent's paper of March 8, from which the following is extracted:
King's Speech,
At the opening of PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, Tuesday, Jan. 21. HOUSE OF LORDS.
This day His Majesty came to the House of Peers, and being in his royal robes, seated on the throne with the usual solemnity, Sir F. Molyneaux, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod was sent with a message from his Majesty to the House of Commons commanding their attendance in the House of Peers. The Commons being come thither accordingly, His Majesty was pleased to make the following Most gracious Speech.
My Lords and Gentlemen, THE circumstances under which you now are assembled, require your most serious attention.
We are engaged in a contest, on the issue of which, depend the maintenance of our constitution laws and religion, and the security of all civil society.
You must have observed with satisfaction, the advantages which have been obtained by the arms of the allied powers, and the change which has ta-
ken place in the general situation of Europe, since the commencement of the war. The United Provinces have been protected from invasion. The Austrian Netherlands have been recovered and maintained; and places of considerable importance have been acquired on the frontiers of France. The re-capture of Mentz, and the subsequent successes of the Allied armies on the Rhine, have notwithstanding the advantages recently obtained by the enemy in that quarter, proved highly beneficial to the common cause. Powerful efforts have been made by my Allies in the South of Europe.—The temporary possession of the town and Fort of Toulon, has greatly distressed the operations of my enemies; and in the evacuation of that place an important and decisive blow has been given to their naval power, by the distinguished conduct, abilities and spirit of my commanders, officers and forces, both by sea and land.
The French have been driven from their possessions and fishery at Newfoundland, and important and valuable acquisitions have been made both in the East and West-Indies.
At sea our superiority has been undisputed, and our commerce so effectively protected, that the losses sustained have been in considerable proportion to its extent, and to the captures made on the contracted trade of the enemy.
The circumstances by which the further progress of the allies has hitherto been impeded, not only proved the necessity of vigor and perseverance on our part, but at the same time confirmed the expectation of ultimate success. Our enemies have derived the means of temporary exertion, from a system which has enabled them to dispose arbitrarily of the lives and property of a numerous people, and which openly violates every justice, humanity and religion. But these efforts, productive as they necessarily have been of internal discontent and confusion, have also tended rapidly to exhaust the national and real strength of that country.
Although I cannot but regret the necessary continuance of the war, I should ill consult the essential interests of my people if I were desirous of peace, on any grounds but such as may provide for their permanent safety, and for the independence and security of Europe. The attainment of these ends is still obstructed by the prevalence of a system in France, equally incompatible with the happiness of that country, and with the tranquillity of all other nations.
Under this impression I thought proper to make a declaration of the views and principles by which I am guided. I have ordered a copy of this declaration to be laid before you, together with copies of several conventions and treaties with different powers, by which you will perceive how large a part of Europe is united in a cause of such general concern.
I reflect with unspeakable satisfaction, on the steady loyalty and firm attachment to the established constitution and government, which notwithstanding the continued efforts employed to mislead and to seduce, have been so generally prevalent among all ranks of my people. These sentiments have been eminently manifested in the zeal and alacrity of the militia to provide for our internal defence, and in the distinguished bravery and spirit displayed on every occasion by my forces both by sea and land: They have maintained the lustre of the British name, and have shewn themselves worthy of the blessings, which it is the object of all our exertions to preserve.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons.
I have ordered the necessary estimates and accounts to be laid before you; and I am persuaded you will be ready to make such provision as the exigencies of the same may require. I feel too sensible the repeated proofs which I have received of the affection of my subjects, not to lament the necessity of any additional burthens. It is however a great consolation to me to observe the favourable state of the revenue, and compleat success of the measure, which was last year adopted for removing the embarrassments affecting commercial credit.
Great as must be the extent of our exertions, I trust you will be enabled to provide for them in such a manner as to avoid any pressure which could be severely felt by my people.
In your deliberations you will undoubtedly bear in mind the true ground and origin of the war.
An attack was made on us and our Allies, founded on principles which tend to destroy all property, to subvert the laws and religion of every civilized nation, and to introduce universally that wild and destructive system of rapine, anarchy, and impiety, the effects of which, as they have already been manifested in France, furnish a dreadful but useful lesson to the present age, and to posterity.
It only remains for us to continue to persevere in our united exertions; their discontinuance or relaxation could hardly procure even a short interval of delusive repose, and could never terminate in security or peace.—Impressed with the necessity of defending all that is most dear to us, and relying, as we may with confidence, on the value and resources of the nation, on the combined efforts of so large a

part of Europe, and above all on the incontestable justice of our cause, let us render, let us render our conduct a contrast to that of our enemies, and by cultivating and practicing the principles of humanity and the duties of religion, endeavour to merit the continuance of the divine favour and protection, which have been so eminently experienced by these kingdoms.
[Here endeth his Majesty's most gracious, judicious and most sensible Speech]
A PROCLAMATION.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WHEREAS I have received information that certain persons in violation of the laws, have presumed under colour of a foreign authority, to enlist citizens of the United States and others within the state of Kentucky, and have there assembled an armed force for the purpose of invading and plundering the Territories of a nation at peace with the said United States: And whereas such unwarrantable measures, being contrary to the laws of nations, and to the duties incumbent on every citizen of the United States, tend to disturb the tranquility of the same, and to involve them in the calamities of war: And whereas it is the duty of the Executive to take care that such criminal proceedings should be suppressed, the offenders brought to justice, and all good citizens cautioned against measures likely to prove so pernicious to their country and themselves, should they be seduced into similar infractions of the laws.
I have therefore thought proper to issue this Proclamation, hereby solemnly warning every person not authorised by the laws, against enlisting any citizen or citizens of the United States, or levying troops, or assembling any persons within the United States for the purposes aforesaid, or proceeding in any manner to the execution thereof as they will answer the same at their peril: And I do also admonish and require all citizens to refrain from enlisting, enrolling or assembling themselves for such unlawful purposes, and from being in any wise concerned, aiding or abetting therein, as they tender their own welfare, in as much as all lawful means will be strictly put in execution for securing obedience to the laws, and for punishing such dangerous and daring violations thereof.
And I do moreover charge and require all courts, magistrates and other officers, whom it may concern, according to their respective duties, to exert the powers in them severally vested, to prevent and suppress all such unlawful assemblies and proceedings, and to bring to condign punishment those who may have been guilty thereof, as they regard the due authority of Government and the peace and welfare of the United States.
In Testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the city of Philadelphia, the twenty-fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the eighteenth.
GO. WASHINGTON.
By the President, EDMUND RANDOLPH.
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, March 22.
We hear that the French Minister has declared that the French government will allow and pay damages for the detention of the American vessels at Bourdeaux, at the rate of twenty-five livres per day, for each.
Mr. SEDGWICK's resolutions brought forward a few days since, proposing the raising of fifteen regiments provisionally, for the defence of the United States, were taken up this day in committee of the whole—the first resolution being read—was put and negatived without a debate—the others respecting the organization, fell of course—That gentleman then proposed another resolution, the object of which was to ascertain the sense of the committee, whether any extra provision for the protection of the country is necessary—this brought on a debate—the resolution was at length carried in the affirmative, and a committee of nine appointed to report a plan to place the force of the country in a more efficient situation.
Arrivals and departures of vessels at, and from the port of Philadelphia, March 1793, and March 1794, taken from the Coffee-House books.
  From the 1st to 23rd March 1793, arrived 75   Same period cleared 38   From the 1st to 28th March 1794, arrived 80   Same period cleared 46 
NEW-YORK, March 25.
It is surprising, says a Correspondent, to observe, how the serious prospect of war, within a few days has cooed the spirits of our raunch whigs, as they called themselves. Three weeks ago, war was their cry, war in preference to national disgrace!—Every man that would not join in the war song, was a tory an aristocrat, an enemy to France, to his country, and every thing bad. Now, when people begin to think a war is inevitable, what a change! War is a dreadful calamity now, with these violent patriots. They wish to avoid it, if possible; and those people who were before moderate, because they thought violent measures were wrong, now come forward with union and spirit, and
declare if war is necessary, they will be the first to make sacrifices and hazard every thing in defence of freedom and independence. This is only a new proof that the most hasty men are the least to be depended on.
Interesting State Paper.
BY a letter from a gentleman at Burlington (Vermont) we are favoured with the following authentic copy of a reply made by Lord DORCHESTER, to a Deputation from Seven Tribes of Indians, at a Council held at the castle of St. Lewis in the city of Quebec, on the 10th day of Feb. last.
REPLY of his Excellency Lord DORCHESTER to the Indians of the Seven Villages of Lower Canada, as Deputies from all the Nations who were at the General Council held at Miami, in the year 1793; except the Chawanois, Miamiens and Loups.
CHILDREN—I have well considered your words, and am now prepared to reply.
Children—You have informed me, that you are deputed by the seven Villages of Lower Canada, and by all the nations of the Upper Country, which sent Deputies to the General Council, held at the Miamiens, except the Chawanois, Miamiens, and Loups.
Children—You remind me of what passed at the Council Fire held at Quebec, just before my last departure for England, when I promised to represent their situation and wishes to the King, their father, and expressed my hope, that all the grievances they complained of, on the part of the United States, would soon be done away, by a just and lasting peace.
Children—I remember all very well; I remember that they pointed out to me the line of separation, which they wished for between them and the United States, and with which they would be satisfied and make peace.
Children—I was in expectation of hearing from the People of the United States, what was required by them; I hoped I should have been able to bring you together and make you friends.
Children—I have waited long, and listened with great attention; but I have not heard one word from them.
Children—I flattered myself in the hope, that the line proposed in the year eighty-three, to separate us from the United States, which was immediately broken by themselves, as soon as the peace was signed would have been minded, or a new one drawn in an amicable manner here also I have been disappointed.
Children—Since my return, I find no appearance of a line remains; and from the manner which the people of the States push on, and act and talk on this side, and from what I learn of their conduct towards the sea, I shall not be surprised if we are at war with them in the course of the present year, and if we are, a line must then be drawn by the Warriors.
Children—You ask for a passport to go to New-York; a passport is useless in peace; it appears therefore that you expect we shall be at war with the States before you return—you shall have a passport, that whether peace or war you shall be well received by the King's warriors.
Children—They have destroyed their right of preemption; therefore all approaches towards us since that time, all the purchases made by them I consider as an infringement on the King's rights, and when a line is drawn between us be it peace or war, they must lose all their improvements and houses on our side of it; the people must all be gone, who do not obtain leave to become the King's subjects; what belongs to the Indians will of course be confirmed to them.
Children—What further can I say to you—You are our witnesses that on our part we have acted in the most peaceable manner, and borne the language of the United States with patience; and I believe our patience is almost exhausted.
Given under my Hand, at the Castle of St. Lewis, in the city of Quebec, on the 10th day of February in the year of our Lord 1794.
(Signed) DORCHESTER. By his Excellency's command. (Signed) HEMAN WISTUS RYLAND, Secretary.
BENNINGTON, March 14. THE Rev. Doct. Samuel Peters, formerly of Hebron in Connecticut, is elected Bishop of Vermont, in lieu of the Rev. Doct. Bass, who does not accept.
BOSTON, April 5.
From the WEST-INDIES.
Accounts from the West-Indies received yesterday, wore a more pleasing aspect than for some time past. From thence, via New-York, Newbury-Port and Cape-Ann, we learn, that the system of British policy in the West-Indies was entirely changed—that all the vessels uncondemned were given up, and that some of the Captains of vessels condemned, had flattering prospects of restoration of the property, and indemnification for expenses: That the privateers &c. had orders not to detain American vessels except when bound to a place blockaded; and when from an island having contraband articles on board. The accounts are from Dominica and St. Kitts.
Yesterday Capt. Phineas SMITH arrived here in a schooner from Dominico, where he had been carried in and his vessel and cargo, condemned and sold: The vessel he purchased for about 70 dollars, and came home empty. He informs, That the last British instructions were received at Dominico four days before he failed, and that all proceeds on American vessels immediately ceased.
That of about 60 vessels carried in there, 31 had not been condemned, and the Governor had
advised the agents of the privateers, who had brought those in which were not condemned, to make the best terms they could with the American captains, as restitution must be made: That a vessel had been sent to Martinico, to obtain the instructions of Admiral JARVIS, as to future proceedings respecting American vessels. That when he cleared out he was charged at the office the fees, &c. of clearance. To this he objected, observing that it was hard to condemn all a man's property, and then make him pay for coming off: That the Governor replied, that he might make himself easy, as he would have it all returned. Capt. S. enquired of whom the restitution was to be made, for if he was to depend on King George, he should get nothing, as he was already a bankrupt; and was answered by the Governor cavalierly, that the French islands would pay for it.
The British plunderers in the West-Indies appear determined to set at defiance not only every principle of justice and honor, but even the orders and instructions of their own Government. Since the instructions of January 8, have been proclaimed in the islands, these freebooters have declared that the property condemned cannot be reclaimed, according, as they say, to the decided opinion of Lord MANSFIELD.
Some have doubted the authenticity of Lord Dorchester's reply to the Indians, inserted in the last CENTINEL; but we received it by several conveyances, and at Albany, it is pronounced to be official. It corresponds with the language his Lordship held at a talk given before he failed for England. It appears to be the first ostensible letter in the British warlike alphabet.
We learn from Salem, that a British vessel cleared out from that port, the evening before the intelligence of the embargo arrived there, made her escape from the harbour the next day, notwithstanding she was spiritedly pursued by a boat from that town.
There is a report from New-York, that an express had arrived there requesting the attendance of the Hon. Judge JAY, and Mr. KING at Philadelphia—from whence it is said they will go to Europe, as Commissioners to demand restitution for the spoliations on our commerce. We do not give it for fast—for Rumour of late has doubled her hundred tongues.
We are told that Committees of the merchants of Salem and Newbury-Port, will join one from this town, in suggesting the best measures to obtain indemnification for the losses they have sustained.
When the Resolution laying an embargo throughout the United States, passed in Congress, there were 90 members present, who all rose in its favour, except 15 or 16.
From PHILADELPHIA, March 28.
Mr. Dayton's propositions for the sequestration or arrestation of British property, was this day under consideration in the House of Representatives—the debate was renewed and continued till near the time of adjournment.
No vote was taken when the committee rose, and the House adjourned till Monday.
We have relinquished the task of particularizing the piracies of Great Britain on our commerce. The accounts daily received would fill a volume.
The speech of Lord Dorchester is another confirmation of what we are to expect from our friends the British, and is a proof of the base arts which that nation employs to keep alive the flame of war upon our frontier.
From undoubted authority, we understand that this talk which Lord Dorchester had with the Indians was conducted in a very secret manner. The matter was not known, even, in Quebec, till some time after the departure of the Indians; when on their return to Montreal, they disclosed the matter to a friend, who took a copy of the said talk, and from which several copies were made out.
From the Kentucky Gazette of Feb. 22.
Extract of a letter from his Excellency Major General Anthony Wayne, to his Excellency Major General Charles Scott, dated Headquarters, Greenville, Feb. 10. 1794.
"The hostile Indians sent in a flag some time since, proposing a cessation of arms, and requesting me to appoint the time and place for holding a general treaty.
"I agreed to a cessation for 30 days, and then to appoint the time and place for holding a general treaty, on condition, that they would surrender up all and every of the American prisoners in their possession, to the officer commanding at Fort Recovery, on or before the 11th inst.
"Whether the enemy were influenced by a serious wish for peace, or whether this overture was an insidious manoeuvre to gain time to procure their provisions, and to remove their women and children to a place of more security, time will soon determine.
"For my own part I think it rather problematical, from certain circumstances attending this extraordinary embassy.
"I have the honor to be, &c.
ANTHONY WAYNE."
"The Honorable Maj. Gen. Charles Scott,"
A small French privateer schooner, called the Sanspareil, has captured and sent into Charleston, a Spanish snow from the Havannah, bound to St. Augustine, having money to the amount of 107,000 dollars on board, for the pay of the troops, and a reinforcement for that garrison. Capt. German spoke the prize at Charleston bar, on Sunday the 16th inst.
A gentleman in Jamaica writes his corres-
pondent in Philadelphia, that they are there fitting up a Prison ship for the Americans—and that upon their arrival they are stripped of every thing even their necessary cloathing.
It would puzzle the deepest jurist to decide whether this country is in a state of peace or war. We neither enjoy the advantages of the one nor of the other. We suffer infinitely greater hardships than if open hostilities with England existed. If we were at open war our merchants would not leave our ports unarmed and our privateers would be able to make reprisals, but now we have nothing to get—but blows.
PHILADELPHIA, March 31.
The resolutions of Mr. DAYTON respecting the sequestration of British property, were this day, on motion of Mr. MERCER postponed; several members who are opposed to the resolutions spoke against any delay of a decision.
The resolutions reported by a select committee relative to placing the force of the United States in a more efficient state, were taken up in committee of the whole—some amendments took place—which with the resolutions were reported to the house. The house agreed to the amendments; an additional resolution for vesting the President with power to raise twenty-five thousand men, in case war should take place, was postponed until to-morrow.
Accounts from Jeremie, by Capt. Dewer, state, that there was no embarrassment in the way of doing business at that place.
That on his passage home, he was boarded by several British cruisers, who after examining his papers left him. That it was true 2 or 3 American vessels had been sent down to Jamaica, from Hispaniola—and that it was reported that arms and ammunition had been found on board of them, which was assigned as the reason of their being thus treated.
Capt. Dewer heard of no general orders for sending all American vessels down to Jamaica.
NEW-YORK, March 25.
Arrived here, the brig John, Capt. Cooper, in 20 days from Curraco—he informs, that he failed out in company with the ship Phoebe, Capt. Burke, of Philadelphia, bound for Hispaniola—he left at Curraco, the sloop William, Capt. Gamble, of Philadelphia, together with 6 sail of American vessels, belonging to the northern states, whose names he cannot recollect—he further informs, that, on his homeward bound passage, he was boarded by 3 British privateers, 2 belonging to New-Providence, and 1 to Jamaica, which examined his papers strictly, afterwards dismissed him.
April 3.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house at Lisbon, to their correspondent in this city, dated January 27, 1794.
"The American vessels that are now here, government has granted a convoy to; and will sail in 10 or 15 days: and we shall not be surprised to find the truce with the Algerines not confirmed, and that the Portuguese squadron again takes its station in the straits."
The late prompt and cheerful concurrence of the several States, with the Federal Government, in enforcing the Resolve of Congress, laying an Embargo, which was communicated by THE PRESIDENT of the United States, augers well. Should a war take place the best effects may be anticipated therefrom. His Excellency Governor HUNTINGTON, of Connecticut, immediately on receiving the Resolve, and the request of the President to enforce its prompt execution, issued a Proclamation, "requiring all persons within that State to yield a prompt and strict obedience and conformity to the recited Resolve, as a supreme law; and all officers Civil and Military in that State is enjoined to be vigilant and active in their exertions, as the case may require, to prevent any person or persons from contravening the true intent and meaning of the Resolution within any harbour, port or place in that State."
MARINE JOURNAL.
The following is a list of American Vessels, condemned on the 24th February, at St. Kitts—by Capt. Sullivan, of the brig Kitty of Philadelphia, viz. [Valued at dollars.]
  Ship Sidney, Porter, Baltimore, 50000   Snow Neptune, Town, Boston, 1000   Brigs Murray, Winfor, Connecticut, 6100   Sally, Birchmore, Salem, 10000   Diana, Gardner, New-York, 2800   Bethiah, Lathrop, Boston, 27174   Stork, Holland, Newbury-port, 17635   William, Treado 27700   Martha & Mary, Stanbury, Baltimore,   Kitty, Sullivan, Philadelphia, 17320   Elfe Guido, Glover, Norwich, 13428   Schooners, Lucy, Grant, Boston, 4000   Atlantic, Marshall, do. 8900   Sally, Crowninshield, Salem, 9600   Sally, Grey, do. 4700   Nelly, Wallis, Alexandria, 8000   Dolphin, Crampton, Rhode-Island, 8000   Commerce, Fairfield, Boston, 10945   Alethia, Spragg, Providence, 6870   Ceres, Robinson, New-York, 10500   Betsy, Freeman, Portland, 4000   Swallow, Fitch, Norwich, 4800   Dove, Isaac, Baltimore, 20000   Sloops, Dove, Harmstead, Weathersfield 6700   Union, Wormer, Hartford, 6000   Fanny, Hoit, New-Haven, 4800   Sally, Telletton, New-York, 4000   Sally, Colley, Salisbury, 6100 
  Condemned, 250072   Libelled, 69000   Total, 319072 

BALTIMORE, March 21.
The following letter, addressed to Col. SAMUEL SMITH, was yesterday received, by the Sloop Flying-Fish, from St. Eustatius:
St. Eustatius, March 1, 1794.
“Dear Sir,
“The Want of a good opportunity has prevented me from informing you, before now, of the infamous part the British are acting against us in the West-Indies—in consequence of additional Instructions from the court of St. James’, dated 6th of November, 1793, a copy of which is enclosed, the British cruisers have carried into their Windward-Islands 300 sail of American vessels, many of which are condemned, and all will be.
“My Brigantine, Venus, is among the number; she was among the first condemned at Montserrat. In a conversation which I had with the Judge of that place, I remarked to him, that it was impossible that, by adjudication, the court of St. James’ could mean condemnation, or that it could be their intention to strip us of our property by such orders, when, at the same moment they were giving the United States the most positive assurances of their friendly disposition toward them. His reply was, that he confirmed the instructions as they were intended. The same construction is given them by the commander in chief, and all neutral vessels, bound to or from French ports, if taken, will be condemned; but they do not stop here—they have already carried into their ports several American vessels, cleared out for and actually bound to neutral Islands, some of which have been condemned, and probably all of them will, and for no better reason than the judges suspecting they were intended for French ports. Joseph Spear has, I suppose, informed you, that your Ship Sidney is in this predicament: She was taken coming into this Road, and, although under the guns of this place, carried into St. Kitt’s, where she has been libelled, and I am very apprehensive of her fate.
“Mr. Patterson’s brigantine Fair-American, going into Bassetere Roads (St. Kitts,) was boarded and taken possession of by the Captain of a privateer, belonging to the person to whom the Brigantine was addressed, and, I am informed by a Gentleman from thence, that it is probable she will be libelled. Capt. Topliffe, from St. Vincent’s, bound to Dominica, with a few Hogheads of Rum, and a considerable sum in specie, only two hours out, was seized and sent back by a British Frigate belonging to Admiral Jarvis’s fleet. The specie was sent on board the Admiral’s ship, and such was their necessities that it was instantly paid away. Frigates belonging to the same fleet, have sent into Barbadoes American Ships, with their colours reversed. These facts will be established to the satisfaction of Congress, with many others of a more aggravating nature: In short every violence, indignity, and injustice has been offered Americans and their flag, in these seas.
“From such conduct, the British must mean to provoke us to War, or they must think Americans so passive, so pusillanimous, that they will suffer themselves to be robbed, insulted, and trampled upon, with impunity.
“But, I trust, the moment it is arrived when America will rouse, do herself justice, and chastise British insolence, unless immediate restitution and ample satisfaction be made.
“You have before now heard of the attack made by the British on Martinique, and they affect to say, that in two or three weeks they will reduce the whole island; but this I consider as mere Gasconade. If they succeed, which I think very doubtful, it will be with great loss. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing you in two weeks after you receive this.
JOHN SPEAR.”
BOSTON, April 10.
Murder and Piracy!
On Sunday last, John Batist Collins, a Fleming, Augustus Polefski, a Portuguese, and Emanuel Fashidy, an Italian, were committed to the gaol in this town, by a mittimus from Samuel Barrett, Esq. Justice of the Peace, charged with Murder and Piracy; of which the following are the particulars communicated by Capt. Saunders, viz.
That on the 3d Nov. he sailed from Bilboa (Spain) for Boston; but having met with severe weather and heavy gales which shifted his ballast; on the 15th December, bore away for the West-Indies; and on the 19th of that month, between 3 and 4 o’clock in the morning, the abovementioned sailors came into his cabin, where he, his mate, and a passenger were asleep in bed, and laying violent hands on them all, most barbarously murdered the passenger, and endeavoured to do the same to himself and mate; but, such was the will of God, they did not execute their murderous designs. Capt. Saunders received five wounds—a stab in his right breast, two stabs in the left shoulder, and two in the right hand. The Mate, besides a number of flight cuts, received four wounds—two stabs in the breast, one in the side, and one in the right thigh, besides being so strangled by the throat as that the blood run out at his ears. After the pirate left the state-room, Capt. S. in his woful condition went on deck, and called for assistance, but knew not from whom it was to come: That instant he heard the mate call for help, that he was stabbed, and had received his death wound: On which Capt. S. went into the cabin to his assistance; there he found that the mate had got the pirate, who meant to take his life, into the middle steerage: When Capt. S. endeavoring to assist him in that doleful situation, and turning his head up the companion, saw another of the pirates coming down on him with a broad-ax over his head; with which the pirate had struck the boy on deck in the shoul-
der, and had wounded him. On seeing the pirate with the ax, Capt. S. let go the pirate he had in his clutches, and went in between decks, where he fainted and lost his senses. He remained sometime insensible, and was visited by the mate and one of the sailors, who supposed him dead. The mate then went into the cabin: By this time the pirates had got on deck, where they had two Americans, on which they fastened the companion, the after hatch and fore scuttle with ropes and spars. Capt. S. having recovered from his swoon, proceeded to the cabin, where the mate had got posted in a posture of defence, who supposing the Captain dead, and seeing or hearing some one coming into the cabin, whom he took to be the pirates, cocked his pistol, and was on the point of firing on him: He however, soon knew him, and gladly received him into the cabin, where he witnessed the murder and out-rage of the pirates. The Capt. and mate immediately set about dressing their wounds, and putting themselves in a state of defence against the pirates who had possession of the vessel. The pirates then bore away E. S. E.
On the 20th, the passenger, Mr. Enoch Wood, was committed to the watery grave. The second day after the pirates had the brig in possession, they spoke to Capt. S. in the cabin, and told him, that if he did not give them provisions and water, they would kill the two Americans, eat them, and scuttle the brig, so that they should all go to h—l together. Capt. Saunders told the Mate to tell them they might complete their design; but hearing one of the Americans cry out, Capt. S. told the mate to tell them to stop their hands, and he would consider on the matter. After consulting the mate, some provisions were given them through the furnace hole. In this situation Capt. S. continued 90 hours; when the pirates saw a sail to leeward, on which they hauled their wind to S. by W. (which Capt. S. knew by his cabin compass) thereby trying to escape the sail until dark, when the pirates bore away N. E. supposing the ship might heave round at dark, Capt. S. put lights at his windows, which the ship seeing, bore away for them, and at half past eight o’clock, at night, proved to be the ship Alenson of Liverpool, James Bryne, commander, who relieved Capt. S. and his crew from the bloody pirates. As soon as the ship’s boat came on board, the pirates acquainted the Lieutenant that they were Frenchmen in the cabin, who would not surrender themselves; and after the hatch and cabin-door were unlashed, seeing Capt. S. in a posture of defence, and supposing what the pirates had told him to be true, the Lieutenant snapped his pistol at Capt. S. three times: But as Providence had ordered, the priming had been lost. Capt. S. soon made his situation known, and the pirates were immediately secured in irons from the ship. The surgeon on the ship acquainted Capt. S. that his wounds were very dangerous, and both Capt. Bryne, and himself, advising him to go on board the ship to have his wounds dressed; after obtaining an officer and three sailors from the ship, to assist in working the brig, he went on board the Alenson, and arrived at Barbadoes, where he found his brig had arrived before him.
It is with much pleasure that Capt. Saunders takes this opportunity of publicly paying a just tribute of respect and gratitude to Capt. Bryne, who took him on board his own vessel, that his wounds (which were very dangerous) might be dressed and attended to by the ship’s surgeon, and who on all occasions conducted himself towards him like a gentleman, and a man of honor. Capt. Saunders also feels himself under many obligations to Mr. James Caldwell, the surgeon of the ship, for his care and attention to him, and the reasonableness of his charges.
SALEM, April 8.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Townsend, of this port, to the Editor.
“I send you a hand-bill, giving an account of the English operations at Martinique—This gives the fair side of the business; but it is whispered, that they have lost two or three gun-boats, several of their experienced officers, and a great many men.”
(Copy of the Hand-Bill.)
Authentic News
from Martinico.
Pilgrim, Monday, Feb. 17, 1794.
DISPATCHES received this day from Martinico, dated, Boyne, Fort-Royal-Bay, Feb. 15, 1794, from Admiral John Jarvis, commander in chief of his Majesty’s naval forces. &c. &c. to his honor the President, give the following
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
On the 8th instant Sir John detached the Irresistible from Bay Marin, to co-operate with brigadier-general White, at Ance d’Arlet, and the Admiral himself followed in the Boyne next morning, leaving Capt. Nugent in the Veteran to protect the Ordnance storeships, victuallers, and transports in Bay Marin. The seamen of the Boyne and Irresistible carried the artillery and stores necessary for the reduction of Ilet aux Remiers, four miles and a half of the most rugged and mountainous road imaginable, under an incessant fire of a numerous artillery of mortars, howitzers and guns, by which a few gallant seamen and artillerymen were killed, and some officers and men were wounded. On the 10th at night, the batteries were completed, and at day-light opened upon Ilet aux Remiers, and after about four hours firing, the island surrendered to his Majesty’s arms, and was taken possession of by Lieut. Roger, (by order of Sir Charles Grey, who was present) with 50 seamen of the Boyne, and about 50 marines and 25 artillery men. Sir John Jarvis immediately dispatched orders to Capt. Nugent, to lose no time in coming round with the Ve-
teran and all the transports, &c. On the morning following the Admiral himself worked into the Bay with the whole of the squadron and transports, except those dispatched to Cape Navire, the Asia and Rœbeck fortunately joining at the moment, brought up the rear of Capt. Nugent’s transports. On the 13th Capt. Nugent was ordered to take under his command the Blonde, Zebra, Nautilus, Rattlesnake, Rœbeck, Veluvius, and Bomb tender, with the Spitfire and Venom-gun-boats, and proceed off St. Pierre, to co-operate with Maj. Gen. Dundas, who was then on his march to attack that place in the rear; which Col. Syms, with a corps of light infantry and artillery was to attack on the western flank, and Col. Myers, with a corps of light infantry and grenadiers on the eastern; the ships and bombs cannonading and bombarding in the front at the same time—this operation was to take place on the 17th inst. (this day) in the morning. The Asia was dispatched to reinforce Capt. Nugent’s squadron.
The Tickler and Teazer gun boats had cannonaded Fort Royal with good effect the 13th and 14th inst. at the distance of about four hundred toises, without suffering any injury, though an incessant fire of shot and shells from Fort-Bourbon, the redoubt, and fort St. Louis was kept up during the whole time; Capt. ROGERS commanded the first night, and Capt. POWLE the second.
Fort Bourbon and Fort Royal, the President with inexpressible pleasure informs the public, are completely invested; the transports, ordnance stores-ships and victuallers were, when his dispatches came away, working into the road of Fort Royal bay, where the Admiral informs him there is a good wharf at no great distance from the heights of Bruno, where General PRESCOT commands, and at which place, as well as at Cape Navire, every exertion was to be made to land the battering train.
It is reported, that Gen. ROCHAMBEAU has made a successful sally from Fort Bourbon; and that Prince EDWARD was wounded.
By late accounts from Jamaica, we learn that no American vessels had been condemned there—the Attorney-General had declared that the instructions of the 6th Nov. did not authorize such condemnation—and the people not interested in privateering were exceedingly exasperated that the Americans were even detained.
Capt. TOWNSEND writes from Barbadoes, 11th March, that his trial, which had been put off from time to time, was expected to come on in a few days: And it was the general opinion that in consequence of the Instructions of the 8th Jan. his vessel and cargo would not be condemned. He had however, already suffered much by plunder. He further says, that all the captured vessels, and cargoes, except his own and Capt. FELT’s had been discharged, and sold under prime cost at vendue.
Capt. SMITH arrived on Sunday from Norfolk. He informs that the French ships there were loaded, and had fallen down to Hampton-Road. The French ships of war consisted of several ships of the line and frigates. The French officers behaved with much propriety, testified a perfect respect for our government, and submission to the police. The Daedalus British frigate remained there; and the Ambuscade French frigate, of equal Force, was to be left to take care of her. There were also a number of British merchantmen there of value;—and when Capt. SMITH came away, he met 16 additional French ships going in; so that the whole fleet would consist of 150 to 180.
While the embargo, so efficiently laid by Congress, operates as a temporary suspension of navigation, there are valuable considerations, which even that melancholly commercial event have educed to public view. During the “inaction” of a class of men so extensively beneficial to the States, a proposal has appeared in public, offering 60 young seamen of this town, the opportunity of learning the art of navigation at the expense of the donor—three well qualified Masters having been judiciously selected for that purpose. A proposition, so well timed, so thoroughly well founded and considered, so radically charitable, requires the testimony of applause; and the Merchant who did so munificent an act, will not be less to be applauded because the MAN is unnamed.
NEWBURY-PORT, APRIL 4. Extract of letters from a Master of a vessel in Bourdeaux, dated December 1793, and January 1794, to his Owners in this town.
“Our situation here is truly distressing—Embargoed all winter, and in the Spring, if we should be permitted to go, it will be in the very mouths of the Algerine Pirates, and British, who are worse, and who do not let a vessel pass, without plundering, abusing the crew, and robbing them of their private property, and the Captains of all their cash, and even of their watches and clothes, as many now in this port can testify. The truce made between the Portuguese and Algerines, evidently originated from those cannibals, the English, with a view to injure the United States. There are now here 105 sail of Americans, in a distressed situation: Oh! America, how are thy sons insulted, abused and robbed, by the English, embargoed and starved by the French, murdered by those armed monsters, the Algerines, and their frontier inhabitants mangled, by a savage crew! Is it not high time for the Worm, so long trodden under foot, to turn? Yes, by the—It is. Rouze, Americans, rouze, and no longer tamely submit to such gross insults, especially when America, alone, furnishes every necessary article for its maintenance and defence! For my own part, I have ever, till now, been disposed for peace; but, after taking a retrospective view of the insults offered, I think I could, cheerfully, again take the match in hand, and face our enemies; for now, while we preserve the name of new-
trials, we suffer more than we should if engaged in War.
GOD SAVE AMERICA!!!”
“I think that the French, in spite of all opposition, are in a fair way to establish their Republican government. A few days after the taking of Toulon, a frigate and six transports went in there; and consequently fell into their hands; since which, 60 sail of vessels, from Naples, got into the same trap; and also became prizes.”
SHIP-NEWS.
On Saturday last arrived here from St. Kitts, by the way of Beverly, Captains John Holland and William Trow, with their crews, whose vessels and cargoes have been taken and condemned at St. Kitts, together with upwards of 30 other American vessels, and a number that had not come to trial, among which was the ship Sidney, James Porter, master, from Baltimore, bound to St. Eustatius, with provisions, and had cash on board to the amount of 19 or 20,000 dollars. Capt. Holland informs, that at least 270 sail of American vessels have been taken and carried into the windward islands, belonging to different ports in the United States—that as many as from 5 to 700 of the people belonging to them had arrived at St. Eustatius before he left it, and great part of them without money or any thing to support themselves and must have been in the most distressing situation had not Mr. Skipworth, late Consul at Martinico, took compassion on his suffering countrymen, and supplied them with provisions to bring them to the different parts of America they belonged to—which he did in a courteous and humane manner. He further informs, that all those who stand trial, are obliged to pay 300 pounds for trial and condemnation.
FROM DOMINICO.
By the arrival of Mr. LANE, supercargo of Brig Margarat, we are again obliged to add another friendly action of the British, by whose piratical conduct the American commerce has already suffered intolerably—The above vessel was taken on her passage to this port, and carried into Roseau, where the people were treated in the most insulting manner, being robbed of all their clothes and other property. The brig and cargo were condemned, and the Captain refused a copy of the condemnation unless paying seven Joes therefor, which he was unable to do.
PORTSMOUTH, April 12.
The Legislature of New-York, with becoming spirit and federalism, has granted 75000 dollars for purchasing field artillery, &c. and have under consideration the grant of 30,000l. towards fortifying the harbour of New-York, and 12,000l. for building floating batteries on the lakes. Preparation is the best guarantee of security.
From PHILADELPHIA, March 15.
“I suppose the conduct of the New-England members is at present very unpopular; it will soon, however, be thought otherwise; at least as soon as the good of the whole is well understood—until then we must content ourselves with the consciousness of having done right. Madison’s propositions would tend to the immediate injury of the agricultural interest, and ultimately to the injury of all the members of the community.”
By fishing vessels which have lately come in, we learn that an English frigate (supposed to be Capt. George, of the Hufar, of 44 guns) has been several times seen of late, cruising on our coast. A coasting vessel arrived here last Friday, the skipper of which says, that he heard a very brisk firing the day before, off Seguin; and another vessel brings a report of an engagement between a French and an English frigate, which came on about 11 o’clock, A. M. and lasted until 3 P. M. The English frigate at length gave out and run, and the French pursued. The wind being southwesterly, and the coarser bound to the westward, soon lost sight of them; so that we cannot say yet, that the Englishman was captured. If this however, has been the case, as probably it has, we may venture to give it as our opinion, that the merchants and other citizens of this town, will not go into mourning, on account of the misfortunes of the “amicably disposed” English, as our trade is too much embarrassed to justify the expence.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, liable to pay Taxes, are hereby notified to exhibit to the Selectmen, on oath, invoices of their ratable property for the present year, in such a manner as the law directs—that we shall attend at Union-Hall, every Wednesday evening, (from 7 to 9 o’clock,) from this time to the first Wednesday in May next, inclusive, for the purpose, of receiving them and that none will be received after that time.
GEORGE GAINS, SUPPLY CLAP, THOMAS SHEAFE, NATH'L A. HAVEN, JOHN GODDARD.
} Selectmen.
Portsmouth, April 8, 1794.
ALL persons that have any demands on the estate of Mr. THOMAS SEAVEY, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are requested to exhibit them.—And all those that are indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment, to JOSEPH AKERMAN, Attorney to SARAH SEAVEY, Administratrix to [the estate of the said deceased]. Portsmouth, April 10, 1794.

ADVICE to the FAIR.
SURE no maiden like NANCY was blest, 'Till her passions tumultuous arose; Far more white than the lilly her breast, And her breath was more sweet than the rose. In her teens she was gay and would sing, And so merrily sport thro' the day, That each youth was as gay as a king If she would but permit him to stay. Now her charms are forgotten and past, And neglected she sighs all alone; For the youths when seen are in haste, And refuse to give ear to her moan. Then let prudence ye fair be your guide, Learn from many to shun her sad fate; Or the girl who would fain be a bride, May be wise when alas 'tis too late.
THE TRUE HEARTED SAILOR.
JACK dances and sings, and is always content, In his vows to his lass he'll ne'er fail her, His anchor's a trip when his money's all spent, And this is the life of a sailor. Alert in his duty he readily flies, Where winds the tir'd vessels are flinging, Though sunk to the sea-gods, or toss'd to the skies. Still Jack is found working and singing. 'Long side of an enemy boldly and brave, He'll with broad-side on broad-side regale her, Yet he'll sigh from his soul o'er that enemy's grave, So noble's the mind of a sailor. Let cannon roar loud, burst their sides, Let the bombs, let the winds a dread hurricane rattle, The rough and the pleasant he takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle. In a fostering pow'r while Jack puts his trust, As fortune comes smiling he'll hail her, Relign'd still and manly, since what must be, must, And this is the mind of a sailor. Though careless and headstrong if danger should press, And rank'd 'mongst the free list of rovers, Yet he'll melt into tears at a tale of distress, And prove the most constant of lovers. To rancour unknown, to no passion a slave, Nor unmanly, nor mean, nor a railer, He's gentle as mercy, as fortitude brave, And this is a true hearted sailor.
PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 12. At the annual Town-Meeting held on Tuesday the 25th ult. the following persons were chosen to their respective offices, for the ensuing year, viz.
SELECTMEN.
George Gains, Supply Clap, Thomas Sheafe, John Goddard, Nathaniel A. Haven.
ASSESSORS.
Joseph Akerman, Samuel Drown, Jeremiah Libbey, Tobias Walker, Jeremiah Dennet.
OVERSEERS of the POOR.
Elisha Hill, Nathaniel Marshall, William Sheafe, Reuben Shapley, Joseph Champney, Alexander Ewen, Gilbert Horney, Joseph Akerman, Walter Akerman.
AUDITORS.
Joshua Wentworth, Daniel R. Rogers, William Gardiner.
CONSTABLES.
Edward Hart, John Davenport, Nahum Akerman, William Vaughan.
FIRE-WARDS.
Moses Woodward, Samuel Hill, Nathaniel Adams, Thomas Thompson, Jacob Sheafe, Ephraim Ham, Nathaniel Folsom, Neil McIntire, Peter Cowes, William Sheafe, Jeremiah Libbey, Clement Storer.
TYTHING-MEN.
Peter Cowes, George Wentworth, Samuel Hall, John Dennet, William Boyd, William Vaughan.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Rev. Doctor Haven, Rev. Mr. Buckminster, A. R. Cutter, Samuel Hale, Judge Pickering, Nathaniel Adams, Nathaniel A. Haven, John Goddard, Dea. Elisha Hill.
LOT LAYERS.
William Hart, Nathaniel Adams, Weare Coffin.
FENCE VIEWERS.
Samuel Sherburne at the Plains, Sam'l Hall, Walter Akerman, Sam'l Langdon, Jeremiah Dennet, Israel Marden.
Searchers and Sealers of LEATHER.
Nath'l Jackson, Perkin Ayers, Geo. Dame, William Vaughan.
Cullors and Packers of Fish, and Cullors of Staves, Hoops, &c.
John Pitman, Charles Grace, Rich'd Savory, James Day, Geo. Hull, Nicholas Miller, Geo. How.
Measurers of Wood by Land and Water.
John Beck, Samuel Beck, John Melcher, Samuel Cotton, Shackford Seaward, John March, Elisha Hill, Humphrey Fernald, Ephraim Ham, Paul Leighton, John Dennet, Ephraim Dennet, Nath'l Treadwell, Thomas Currier.
Corders of Wood.
Joseph Benson, James Melcher, Richard Peverly, Geo. Abbott, Benjamin Loud.
Edmund Coffin, Harbour Master.
Jeremiah Libbey Keeper of the Magazine. John Dennet Keeper of the Pound.
HOG REEVES.
John Goddard, William Gardner, Nath'l Adams, John Peirce, Abel Harris, Samuel Storer, Jacob Sheafe, Geo. Turner, Thomas Manning, Eliphalet Ladd, Edward Gove.
PIRACY!
The Schooner DE-
LIGHT, the property of MANUEL ANTONIO MARTIN, of the Island of Bona Vista , was, on the 18th of October last, while lying at anchor in the Road of that Island, forcibly entered and carried off by JOHN DUNHAM, JOHN MURRAY, a man by the name of DODGE, and one other person, name unknown.—This vessel was sold to M. A. MARTIN, by WILLIAM MCNEILL, who came to Bona Vista , in her from Madeira .—She was built in the county of Mathews , state of Virginia , and was registered at New-York , the 16th April, 1793.—Her name was printed on her stern. Her dimensions as follows, 56 feet 6 inches keel, 16 feet 6 inches beam, hold 6 feet 2 inches, her burthen 54 tons.
At the time of their entering the vessel, there was a black man on board by the name of BALTHAZER, whom they carried off with them. JOHN DUNHAM was mate of the vessel under Capt. MCNEILL, prior to the sale of her, and the other persons were mariners. DUNHAM is a married man, and has a family at Nantucket .
The Cargo of the Vessel consisted of the following articles, viz.—2 cases containing 74 pieces Linen; 1 case Wine-Glasses; 1 bale containing 9 pieces Broad-cloth; 1 do. 9 do. 79 pieces Cotton, (needle worked)—33 do. do. inferior, 2 mops of salt; she had seven small arms and some pistols.
If any person can give any information of this vessel, or any part of the property, so that it can be recovered, or the offenders brought to justice, they are requested to inform Messrs. JOSEPH ANTHONY and SON, Philadelphia , MURRAY and MUMFORD, New-York ; CLARK and NIGHTINGALE, Providence ; or HEAD and AMORY, Boston .
*** The several printers in the different States, are requested to insert the above in their papers. March 29, 1794.
WHEREAS a high way has been laid out, by order of the court of general sessions of the peace, for the county of Stratford , through Tuftonborough , leading to Moultonborough , both in said county, and said Tuftonborough not being incorporated.—And whereas the proprietors of said Tuftonborough , have failed to clear out and make the same passable, after due notice given them as the law directs; and whereas the said court of general sessions of the peace holden at Dover , in and for said county, on the Thursday next following the third Tuesday of February last past, did make their further order, that two pence half penny be assessed and levied on each and every acre of land in said Tuftonborough , for the purpose of paying the expence of clearing out and repairing the same highway and the said court did then and there assess the said land in that sum and ordered that the treasurer of said county should collect the said tax as the law directs.—Therefore, agreeably to, and in pursuance of said order, notice is hereby given to each and every of the proprietors, and owners of all and any part of the lands in Tuftonborough aforesaid, that unless they pay to me the subscriber the said sum of two pence half penny per acre on each and every acre of their part of said lands, in sixty days from the first publishing this advertisement, at my dwelling-house in Dover , in said county, so much of the land in said Tuftonborough , will be sold at the dwelling-house on Tuesday the 24th day of June next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at public auction, as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of two pence half penny per acre on all the lands situate within the limits of said Tuftonborough to pay the said tax.
THOMAS FOOTMAN, } County Treasurer. Dover, April 7, 1794.
Six pence Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber a Mulatto boy named ALEXANDER FEBRUARY; he is about five feet seven inches high, well built;—Whoever will apprehend said Runaway, and return him to his master, in Durham , shall be intitled to a reward of six pence, and no charges. NOAH JEWET.
Durham, April 3, 1794.
TO BE LET,
The half of a convenient Dwelling House, situated in a pleasant part of the town, for further particulars apply to G. W. Wendell.
James Rundlet
Has for sale at his STORE, Market-Street.
A quantity of Excellent CLOVER-SEED.
—ALSO— A small quantity EARLY BUSH-PEAS.
Portsmouth, April 5, 1794.
Broke Gaol at Portsmouth.
ON the night of the 28th of March last, one DANIEL MORSE, committed for theft, broke Gaol. Said Morse is a tall slim Fellow, dark complexion;—Had on when he went away a light colored Jacket and Trousers . Whoever will stop said Morse , and return him to said Gaol in Portsmouth, shall be paid five Dollars reward, by EBENEZER CHADWICK, Prison-Keeper. Portsmouth, April 4, 1794.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in New Durham, that by an act of said state passed the 15th day of June A. D. 1791—the selectmen of said New-Durham were impowered to assess, levy and collect a tax, on all the lands in said town (public rights excepted) at the rate of one penny per acre, annually for two years, to be applied, for the purpose of repairing the highways, in said New-Durham and in and by said act liberty was given to the owners of land so taxed, to work out the same, any time between the first day of June and last day of September, in the Year, for which such tax should be made, at the rate of three shillings per diem for an able-bodied man, of which taxes only the first for the Year 1793 hath been assessed and collected, the said proprietors and owners are therefore hereby advertised, that they have liberty to work out their proportion of the second penny tax, made and assessed for the Year 1794, under the direction of Messrs. Joseph Mooney, Samuel Wille the third, and Jeremiah Palmer, selectmen of said town, any time between the first day of June and last day of September next following agreeably to said act—which if they neglect to do, so much of the delinquent proprietors and owners lands, will be then advertised for sale, as will pay their respective proportion of said last penny tax, in specie, with incidental charges—any person may see a list of said taxes by applying to DANIEL COLOMY, Collector. New-Durham, March 25, 1794.
In conformity to an Act Incorporating the society of Universalist, in Portsmouth:—
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE,
On Monday the twenty first day of April next, At three o'clock, P. M.
AT the Meeting-House of said society, the following pews for the payment of taxes for the year 1793, unless prevented by previous payment, viz.
   No. Pews. £. s.    9 - - - 1 13  13 - - - 1 13  19 - - - 1 13  29 - - - 1 2  30 - - - 1 2  31 - - - 1 2  32 - - - 1 2  33 - - - 1 2  48 - - - 1 2  54 - - - 1 2  
ABNER BLASDEL, } Wardens. MARTIN PARRY, } Portsmouth, March 24, 1794.
ABSENTED himself from the subscriber, last Wednesday, THOMAS M'GAW aged 17 years, had on when he went away, a short blue coat, is of a middle stature;—I do hereby warn all persons harbouring him on my account, as I will not pay any demands that may arise by him after this date. EZEKIEL WALKER. Conway, March 15, 1794.
ALL persons having any Demands on the Estate of Mr. Samuel Oaks, late of Portsmouth, husbandman, Deceased, testate, are requested to present them for settlement; and those indebted to said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to THOMAS BECK, Executor.
FOR SALE,
A few Shares in Piscataqua-Brige, if immediately applied for. For further particulars apply to the Printer hereof.
State of New-Hampshire.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer be, and he hereby is directed to collect the outstanding Taxes.—The debts due on the Excise and Impost Bonds, and the debts due on the bonds of the Masonian proprietors, as soon as it can be done conducive to the public good of the State, any former Resolve to the contrary notwithstanding. And it is further Resolved, that the Treasurer receive State Notes, Certificates and bills of the New Emission, in payment of either of said demands at the following rates, viz. Twenty shillings in State Notes or Certificates in lieu of fifteen shillings in Specie, and twenty shillings of said Bills of the New Emission, in lieu of five shillings in Specie, calculating the interest on said Notes and bills of the New Emission.
Sent up for concurrence,
JOHN PRENTICE, Speaker pro tem.
In Senate, February 22d, 1794.
Read and concurred,
ABIEL FOSTER, President of the Senate.
Approved February 22, 1794.
JOSIAH BARTLETT.
Treasury-Office, } Exeter, March 5, 1794. New-Hampshire.
THE Treasury being of opinion that "the public good of the State" will be best promoted by an immediate Collection of the debts above mentioned, Requests all concerned not to delay payment any longer, and thereby save the trouble and expence of multiplicity of Extents.
J. T. GILMAN.
The several Printers of News Papers in this State are requested to insert the above in their Respective Papers for two Weeks.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of Fitzwilliam, that there is assessed on each lot of land in said town, subject to a Proprietors' tax, a tax of six shillings and four pence; and unless the same is paid to the subscriber, Proprietors' Collector for the year 1793, by the 15th day of April next, their land will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
JOHN BOWKER, Propr's Collector. Fitzwilliam, March 8, 1794.
ALL Persons who have any demands against the Estate of Mr. JOSEPH WHIDDEN, late of Portsmouth, Blacksmith, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same to the subscriber, attorney to the Administratrix.—And those who stand indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to JOHN AYERS, Attorney to MARY WHIDDEN, Admin'x to said estate. Portsmouth, March 7, 1794.
THIS is to give notice,
That the subscriber wishes to settle all accounts any person may have with him, up to the date hereof: Those therefore who have demands, and those who are indebted, are desired to settle the same immediately with DANIEL ODIORNE. Kittery, March 21, 1794.
Piscataqua-Brige.
AT a meeting of the Di-
rectors of PISCATAQUA-BRIDGE, on Saturday, the 22d day of March, 1794:
Voted to assess the sum of Fifteen Dollars upon each share of the Proprietors, and that the Treasurer be desired to collect the same in one month from the date.
Attest—NATH'L ADAMS, Propr's Clerk.
THE Proprietors are
hereby accordingly requested to make payment of Fifteen Dollars on each and every share thereof, to the subscriber, at his house in Portsmouth, on or before the 25th day of April next.—As the Timber , &c. is generally provided, the Workmen will begin in the first week of April; and as the Contracts for the materials become complete, the Contractors are calling for their pay as it becomes due, which makes a punctual payment on the shares necessary. Being the second Assessment. THOMAS MARTIN, Treasurer. Portsmouth, March 24, 1794.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Estate of EBENEZER JANVRIN, late of Portsmouth, Mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment to MARTHA JANVRIN, Admin'x. Portsmouth, March 10, 1794.
Ecclesiastical Convention.
THE Ecclesiastical Convention of the State of New-Hampshire, are hereby notified, that their next annual Meeting will be holden at Amherst, in the county of Hillborough, on the first Wednesday of June next—when a Sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Seth Payson, of Rindge.
AN ADDRESS TO AMERICA. THOUGH I am a man of a poor estate, Yet—fifty geese preserv'd the Roman State: If we honour not ourselves our honour is nought, How rich I should be if you lik'd this thought.