The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-05-23 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
[No. 25, Vol. LIV.]
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1809.
[TWO DOLLS. PER ANNUM.]
PORT MOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETOR, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AND PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
BERKSHIRE BILLS
WILL be received for Goods at par, if brought in immediately, by TIMO UPHAM. Who has just received Fashionable Straw Bonnets, & Leghorn Hats, of a very superior quality. May 16.
Writing & Letter PAPER, JUST IMPORTED.
C. PEARCE has just received by the Eliza, Capt. Hunsicker the Enterprise, Capt. Tarlton, a handsome assortment of Writing and Letter Papers, also large thick Demy, Medium and Super-Royal Papers for Record, Journal, Ledger and other large blank Books. Gentlemen in want of any of the above papers, cannot fail of being suited at C. Pearce's store, if good paper at a reasonable price will suit them.
Family Bibles.
C. Pearce has also received a fresh supply of large and small Family Bibles. Young married people should remember that a Bible should be their first, most serviceable and convenient piece of furniture, if they would wish for the blessings of Heaven upon them. We fear there are many families in New Hampshire, who are without a thus saith the Lord with them! You have no longer the EMBARGO on an excuse; money has once more become plenty, and business brisk! Thank Heaven for this! BOOKS.
C. Pearce has likewise received a few Books, such as A practical Essay on the Analysis of Minerals and Mineral Substances; Modern Chivalry; Letters from the mountains; The Cottagers of Glenburnie; Romantic Tales; Lady's Cabinet of police Literature; Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Siberia; Fatal Revenge; Antoniette; Horrors of St. Domingo; Letters on Mythology; Richerand's elements of Physiology; Reece's Medical Guide for the use of Families and young practitioners in medicine and surgery; Murray's elements of Materia Medica and Pharmacy; Default's Treatise on Fractures, Luxations and other affections of the Bones; Medical and Philosophical Journal and review; N. Y. Medical Repository and Review. An eminent literary character being asked "why there were so many Quacks in the world?" Replied, "because they purchase and READ NO MORE BOOKS!" May 16.
Nath'l Adams, jun.
No. 26, Merchants' Row, Has for Sale, GENERAL assortment of Groceries and Shaker Garden Seeds, which will be sold at the lowest prices. Likewise 35 Chaldrons best Smith's Coals. May 16.
REMOVAL.
W. B. Norton, & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have removed from Mr. Wm. Sheafe's wharf to No. 3 Bow Street, where they have for sale, Rum, Sugar, Teas, Cotton, Tobacco, Indigo, etc. etc. 50 quintals Cod } FISH. 250 do Pollock and Scale } 300 Bushels of CORN, of an excellent quality. 150 M. pine BOARDS of the first quality; 400 White and Red Oak SHOOKS; 100 cords pine WOOD, can be delivered at a short notice. May 16.
Supply Ham,
WATCH & CLOCK-MAKER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a shop at the corner of Court and Duck-streets.
WHERE he will be happy to wait on any who may favor him with their custom. He flatters himself that having served a regular apprenticeship with an experienced workman, that he shall give general satisfaction to his employers. All kinds of WATCHES & CLOCKS repaired and warranted in the best manner, at the shortest notice.
A variety of Watches, Watch Chains, Keys & Seals, of the newest Patterns for sale, cheap for Cash. May 16.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners on the estate of JEREMIAH HART, will meet at the office of CHARLES CUTTS, Esq. on Saturday, July 8th, at 9 o'clock, A. M. to make a second Dividend on said estate—All concerned will govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Commissioners. May 15th, 1809.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners on the estate of JOHN NOBLE, will meet at the office of CHARLES CUTTS, Esq. on Saturday, July 8th, at 12 o'clock at noon, to make a second Dividend on said estate—All concerned will govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Commissioners. May 15th, 1809.
PASTURING.
GOOD Pasturing for Horses and Cows, may be had within half a mile of the North Mill Bridge.—Enquire of the Printer.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Making appropriations to complete the fortifications commenced for the security of the sea-port towns and harbors of the U. S. and to defray the expense of erecting and extending to the river Mississippi a canal of Carondelet, by way of the Bayou St. John to the city of New Orleans, to be extended to the river Mississippi, and made sufficiently deep throughout to admit an easy and safe passage to gun-boats, if, upon survey thereof, he shall be convinced that the same is practicable and will conduce to the more effectual defence of said city; and that for the purpose of defraying the expense thereof, there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to cause the canal of Carondelet leading from Lake Ponchartrain, by way of the Bayou St. John to the city of New Orleans, to be extended to the river Mississippi, and made sufficiently deep throughout to admit an easy and safe passage to gun-boats, if, upon survey thereof, he shall be convinced that the same is practicable and will conduce to the more effectual defence of said city; and that for the purpose of defraying the expense thereof, there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the Senate pro tempore. February 10, 1809. APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Authorising an augmentation of the Marine Corps.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States, be, and he is hereby authorised to cause the Marine corps in the service of the United States, to be augmented, by the appointment & enlistment of not exceeding one major, two captains, two first lieutenants, one hundred and eighty-five corporals, and five hundred and ninety-four privates, who shall be respectively allowed the same pay, bounty, clothing and rations, and shall be employed under the same rules and regulations to which the said Marine corps are or shall be entitled and subject.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, all enlistments in the said corps shall be for the term of five years, unless sooner discharged, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 3, 1809. APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making a further appropriation towards completing the two wings of the Capitol at the City of Washington, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the following sums of money be, and the same are hereby appropriated, to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, that is to say.
For improvements and repairs of the House of Representatives; six thousand dollars.
For completing work in the interior of the North Wing, comprising the Senate Chamber, Court Room, &c. &c. twenty thousand dollars.
For completing the stair case, and providing temporary and adequate accommodations for the Library, in the room now used for that purpose, and in the one in which the Senate now sit, five thousand dollars.
For improvement and repairs of the President's House and square, including a carriage house twelve thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums of money hereby appropriated shall be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 3, 1809. APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
On Saturday, the 23d of April, the Collector of the port of Richmond, Vir. took possession of the sch. Washington, Capt. Kendrick, belonging to Nantucket—on the information of one of his crew that he had violated the embargo laws by clearing from Nantucket on the 22d of Feb. for this port, and proceeding to Bermuda with a cargo of flour, and thence to this port.
British Parliament.
MR. WHITBREAD'S SPEECH.
[CONCLUDED, FROM OUR LAST.]
Has not Spain, though protected by those all powerful orders, which raised so many impediments to French aggrandizement, been invaded by the armies of Bonaparte? And has he not been able fully to supply, by chemical processes, which surprise us, the wants of the numerous legions which were marched from such different parts of Europe? Yes, unfortunately we have witnessed such occurrences, notwithstanding the other expedients of that pious, humane, and philanthropic gentleman opposite, (the chancellor of the exchequer,) whose decree against the importation of bark into any part of the continent, was, in his opinion, like the destructive upas, to poison and annihilate the armies of France. But then we are told that the American embargo was determined upon by that government before they were acquainted with the issuing of the orders in council here. Surely the right honorable gentleman will not now insist upon this; surely, in defending the measures of this administration, he is not reduced to such a pretext of falsehood & misrepresentation. With the documents which they knew to be in existence, and which are now before us, it is to be presumed they will not venture to set up such an artifice, by relying on which heretofore they have foundered, and have been beswamped and beimeared. If it be apparent that French aggrandizement is not limited, that the European population have not risen, that America has not acquiesced, and that our imports and exports have not increased; if, I say, all those facts are true, but are still not sufficient to convince ministers, not alone of the failure, but of the ultimate ruin of the course they have pursued, let them look to other authorities, let them direct their view to the number of your starving manufacturers, reduced to that state which the honorable baronet, (Sir Robert Peel) on the Irish distillery bill, so justly described, when he entreated this house not to aggravate their distresses, by depriving them of the very scanty meal which was left. I do admit, that even by such a system some will be found obtaining a profit even from the general calamity, in the same manner as we know that by the late conflagrations, tho' many are thrown out of bread and employment, others are receiving from the very occurrence, support and additional earnings. But that can be no compensation for the suffering endured. If you wish to ascertain the extent of the injury inflicted on this country by these orders, I call upon you to reflect upon the condition of the extensive town of Manchester, where out of forty-nine thousand persons employed before the issuing of those orders, a far greater proportion are thrown out of bread; where of the numerous cotton mills which were formerly employed, thirty-two are now idle, and six only at work. Cast your eyes to Ireland and behold the state of its linen manufacture for the want of flaxseed—Whence can it be supplied? Not from America or from the Baltic. And as to the probability of an advantageous intercourse with the Brazils, I am not so sanguine as to expect in the course, not alone of my life, but of many persons in this house younger than myself. But suppose that such advantages should arrive much sooner than I am induced to believe, what, I ask, is to be done for the supply of the passing year, or of the year that succeeds? Unhappily the evils, of which the friends who sit around the forewarned the right honorable gentleman opposite, have arrived, without convincing them of the absolute necessity of retracting their disastrous progress. Was it not natural to expect that when every prediction of ours was fulfilled, and every promise of theirs falsified, that they, without apparently yielding to the opinions of their political antagonists, would have embraced some plan of extricating the country from the dangers in which it was involved by their conduct? No such thing. Unappalled by the difficulties which they provoked, and elated by a temporary success, they distained to take advantage of the moment of that success, or to profit by the concessions which the American government offered. Indeed, under any circum-
stances, the present servants of the crown could not divest themselves of that political fancour against America which seems to fester in their breasts. From the period of their appointment to office, this seems to be the prevailing feeling which characterized their conduct towards that nation.
At the same time I do admit, that, on the unauthorised and wanton attack on the Chesapeake, the secretary for foreign affairs did as he ought to do, on a communication from the American minister, declared, that it was an act unauthorised, and promised reparation. But there the propriety ends. A gentleman whom I see in his place (Mr. Role) was fain to afford that reparation. Still it was feeble, both from the time when he failed, namely, the day after the issuing of the orders of the 11th of November, and the manner in which he executed the commission, that any thing but conciliation was meant. No intimation was given by him to the American government of such orders having been issued by his majesty's government: whilst the direct object of his mission was unaccountably coupled with the proclamation of the American government, relative to the interdiction of the British ships of war from her domestic waters.
Great Britain, the aggressor, in an aggravated attack upon a neutral power, refuses to enter into a discussion of those means of reparation which were due for such an attack, unless as a preliminary America consented to withdraw the very measure of defence, to which that power had resorted in her own defence against that very aggression. Could ministers seriously expect that any independent power could have submitted to such a degrading proposition? Did the right honorable gentleman fancy that he could call on the American government to crouch at his feet, in the same manner as we read of Louis the 14th calling upon the doge of Venice? In adjusting the intricate relation of empires, were we to regulate our conduct by a studied attention to etiquette? Were nations, in their adjustment of differences, to advance with measured footsteps, as you, sir, in moving at the head of this house in company with the lord chancellor, each attentive that the other should not precede him? Methinks if such be the views of present statesmen, it would be but proper to revive that system which prevailed under the See of Rome, where were four different folding doors, for different ambassadors to enter at the same time, that one should not complain of the precedence of the others. I dismiss this subject with one observation, that although for that aggravated and wanton attack on the Chesapeake, Admiral Berkeley was not only not brought to trial, but immediately dispatched on another command, still we find the Secretary of foreign affairs, in that masterpiece of diplomacy of the 23d of September, 1808, finding fault that no overture was made to repeal an interdiction which was the very effect of this unauthorised and cruel attack of the Leopard on the Chesapeake.
We now proceed to the orders of the 11th November: this drowned child which seems to have no father. The gentleman opposite will probably answer by referring to the order of the 7th January preceding. I tell them that it is they who raised the superstructure, where no edifice was necessary. But the house must recollect, that at the time I opposed that very order of the 7th of January, as both improper and nugatory. And here, again, we are terrified with the Berlin decree. In the last session we told you from this side of the house, that to contend that America acquiesced in that decree, was a false and untrue assumption; that it was false and untrue is now fully proved. It is now fully proved, that on the issuing of that decree by the emperor of France, America did all that she ought to do in defence of her independent rights. She did every thing necessary for her object, without being so foolish and insane as this country had proved itself on this subject. America took no notice of the idle menace, so long as she felt it ineffectual. She knew the same object had frequently been held out to inveigle her into hostility with each of the belligerents.—But the moment that decree was put in force against her neutral rights, which was in the case of the Horizon, General Armstrong immediately demanded a full explanation of its intentions from the government, accompanied with a remonstrance against the decision in the case of the Horizon. But such decision could be no motive for the 11th November, inasmuch as at the period of its issuing, no such event was known to his majesty's minister. What course did the American government pursue, when acquainted with the decision of the Horizon? It immediately ordered its minister at Paris to renew its remonstrance and at the same time put in force its embargo laws against France. Then followed your orders in council.
It will not now, I believe, be argued, that the American government were not in possession of your orders in council, before the embargo against Great Britain was passed into a law. That knowledge it had; and the immediate consequence was the adoption of the latter measure. But what was the most extraordinary feature in this transaction was, Mr. Role sent out as on a mission of conciliation, after you had issued these orders, was totally silent upon them in his various communications, for the purpose of adjusting our differences with America. What other feeling could such a circumstance provoke in the breast of any government, when it learned what had taken place here, but that it was the object of this country, by a specified mission for conciliation, artfully concealing other measures which vitally affected the independence of America, to insult and deceive them? Added to this, although an official notice was delivered on the 22d November, by the president to congress, that such orders were is-
sued by the British government—yet it was not until the 23d of the following February, that his majesty's minister to the United States communicated the existence of such orders to the neutral government most interested in their operation. There may, perhaps, exist in the minds of the great statesmen opposite, some good grounds for the delay; but in every plain view in which I have considered the subject, I could find no other motive than a desire to deceive, to insult, and irritate America; and this is the course of policy, which ministers thought proper to adopt towards that country at a moment when America was irritated against France. An irritation of which the French government was aware, as we find in the note of Gen. Champagny, to Gen. Armstrong, a strong complaint of the inclination and partiality of the United States to Great Britain. A partiality to either belligerent was peremptorily denied by the American government—and perhaps the very best proof it could afford of its impartiality was its being accused by both at the same time of being subject to an undue influence to its antagonist.—This was not the first time that such charges were brought against America. Similar complaints were made during the presidency of the immortal Washington. The enlightened patriot disregarded such accusations—he scouted every partial influence, and solely looked to the interest of his own country.
I now proceed to the offer of America, as made by Mr. Pinckney, to suspend the embargo laws, and supplements, as regard Great Britain, provided you repeal your orders in council, as far as they regarded the United States. She had continued her embargo with firmness and moderation. She did however avail herself of a proper opportunity to make to G. Britain a concession—a concession which the right honorable gentleman opposite (Mr. Canning) has plumply refused, although one of its most salutary consequences would have been to arm the merchant ships of America against France. What in God's name, would you have?—What do you want of America?—Have you any defined object in your policy with that country, and what is it? The blockade of the continent is raised, the system is broken up as harmless and contemptible; the evil on which your orders were to retaliate its own injustice has disappeared, as the foreign Secretary has assured us; yet, in the same breath he avows the determination of adhering to this unjust and disastrous system of retaliation. Whatever consequences may result from the perseverance, I am convinced that such a system will descend to posterity as a striking illustration of arrogance, imbecility, and political folly on the part of the advisers. Men who could not see what Mr. Pitt had so frequently seen before, that the Berlin decree was a stratagem on the part of the enemy, a mere ruse de guerre, tending to produce the very effects by your retaliating decrees which he had ineffectually hoped to produce by his own. No; even calamity cannot conquer the perverseness of his majesty's government nor can concession induce them to retract their errors. Most unfortunately, the last concession was made when the Spanish cause was fortunate, and it presented hopes of ultimate success. The right honorable gentleman, elevated by the temporary prosperity, distained this conciliatory proposal, and expressed the refusal of his sovereign in a note which certainly favoured much of himself, (a laugh,) for whether he is employed in discussions in this house—whether engaged in pacific overtures with hostile, or in adjusting differences with neutral nations, in every sentence and in every point—you are sure to see the author. It is true that he possesses all the stores of eloquence that we cannot fail to admire the corruscations of his genius, and the flashes of his fancy.—For my part, when considering the concerns of nations, I would prefer a portion of common sense, for how do all his brilliant qualities, tried by that, terminate? They terminate in clouds, in vapour, and in wind; yet even he complains of the tone of Mr. Pinckney's note; like a joker, who dislikes to be joked in return, particularly when the joke is against him, he feels uneasy under the tone of a communication—

With Sir Anthony Absolute in the comedy, the right honorable gentleman cries, "what the Devil are you in a passion for; why are you not as cool as I am?" (loud laughing.)
Indeed, Sir, I must declare my opinion, that with every deference for the talents and acquirements of the right honorable secretary, I must still, in estimating the abilities of statesmen in their political communications, contrasted with MADISON on this subject, I must express my preference for the solid and able reasoning of the latter. I have only to refer to the right honorable secretary's letter of the 23d of September, to prove by an extract that the strain of irony is not best suited to the ends of political deliberation. The words are—"that in this attempt almost all the powers of the European continent have been compelled more or less to co-operate; and that the American embargo, though most assuredly not intended to that end, (for America can have no real interests in the subversion of the British power, and her rulers are too enlightened to act from any impulse against the real interests of their country,) but by some unfortunate concurrence of circumstances, without any hostile intention, the American embargo did come in aid of the blockade of the European continent, precisely at the very moment when, if that blockade could have succeeded at all, this intervention of the American government would have most effectually contributed to its success." In this extract there is a sarcasm conveyed not becoming a statesman even were it just. They are not to be tolerated even to individuals, much less in a great and independent nation. But I will beg the gentleman opposite to state, what benefits they propose to obtain from continuing in their system of retaliation? What hopes do they now hold out to our manufactures, to Ireland to our colonies? Do they execute their orders in council? Are they playing fair with the country? Are they not following a trade they dare not own? Are they not at this moment carrying on by means of licenses a trade with Holland and France in those articles at the exportation of which the French government concurred, and is it not by such a species of smuggling they are enabled to support themselves and keep themselves afloat?
There has been a report that some conciliatory measures are in progress between this country and America, and I have on that account been asked by several members whether I intended to bring forward this motion? If it be so, then I would willingly make a bonfire of rejoicing of my papers, and say, "proceed—conciliate America—let her, at all events, be your friend—and for that important object make every concession that may become a great nation." But I have seen nothing that can warrant such a conclusion. In spite of all the predictions to the contrary, the embargo has been continued. There have been some who have derived hopes from the commotions which have taken place in America—the question is, however, whether these commotions express the sense of the American people? But suppose there could be any just ground of hope of a repeal of the embargo from these commotions, nothing is gained unless the Americans can force Napoleon to rescind his decrees—unless they could perform an impossibility—unless they could heap mountain on mountain—place Pelion on Ossa—scale the Hævens, and thus accomplish an enterprise which transcended the power of the giants. But then we shall be told of what has been done by the embargo-breakers. What have they brought to this country? Some cotton wool. But have they brought flax-seed? Have they brought turpentine—and many other articles of essential importance to the trade and manufactures of Great Britain? I can see little ground of consolation in this system of embargo breaking. But if the embargo were raised—if Mr. Jefferson's authority should be overturned—would the Americans ever bring their goods here to be taxed? This odious tax had been paid only in one instance, and the ship had been burnt by the hands of the populace. A report was brought to this country that the federal party was likely to prevail. The very reverse of this turned out to be the fact, and Mr. MADISON was elected President, and there existed no hope that the government of America would relax in their measures. If the Americans raise the embargo, they cannot come here to be taxed, and the consequence must be war; and if a war breaks out, what becomes of the scheme, of the gentleman opposite, to make the enemy contribute to our resources for carrying on the war? And I certainly entertain the most serious apprehensions that a war between this country and America will be the result. I am aware that there may be some who wish for such a war. The Americans are not popular in this country; and the American
character is not regarded with favor or respect. Of this I can state a remarkable instance.
The health of Mr. Jefferson was proposed at a meeting last summer, and was received with great disapprobation, although at that moment America was not a hostile nation; and though we professed to be anxious for more intimate relations with that country. That there are some interests which must flourish by a war with America I allow. That our own possessions in America may derive some temporary advantage from it, is very probable. But what will be the state of the West Indies in the event of a war—what the state of many other valuable interests—and how are you sure that you could retain your American possessions? The probability is, that we could not retain them; and for this reason, that the whole would then be united against us.—And then under such circumstances we were endeavoring to extend our possessions.
A force has been brought together to reconnoitre Martinique; and whatever opinion may be entertained of the propriety of prosecuting the object, this system of reconnoitring must be very creditable. I recollect another instance of this reconnoitring, under the honorable gentleman opposite (Sir J. Pulteney) at Ferrol. The honorable gentleman landed; he astonished the governor and the townsmen, who wondered what he had come for; but finding that the place was fortified, he embarked again.—The mention of Ferrol brings to my recollection another most important feature of this case.—The enemy are now in possession of Ferrol, where they have found several ships of war, and you have been refused admission into Cadiz—have you not? The navy of Spain may be brought against you—all the arsenals of the continent are in the hands of the enemy, and the ten thousand arms of our navy may have work enough. And yet, under these circumstances, you are to go to war with America upon a point of honor; and that too not to be satisfied unless America compels Napoleon to rescind his decrees, a thing entirely out of their power.
Recollect to what the greatness of this country is owing—recollect the debts due from America to your merchants, who are anxiously waiting for the result of this night's proceedings—recollect the state of your manufactures—recollect that the greatness of our country is in a general measure fictitious. That this country would be great, independent of commerce, I believe; but it would not by any means be so great; recollect that its greatness depends essentially upon that commerce, which your measures are about to destroy. Throw France back again into the situation in which it stood before its commerce commenced, throw America back again, and they can still do without you; but Great Britain has risen through her commerce, to a degree of consideration among the nations of the world which it could never otherwise have attained; your resources, your population, your navy, essentially depends upon your commerce. Destroy that, and you lose your right arm.
An honorable baronet has this night presented a petition from certain merchants, complaining of the injustice of the American government in the exercise of a mere municipal act.—They might have heard of ships having come into this country from Holland—of their having been detained here in contemplation of a war, and afterwards condemned as prizes.—Might not the Dutch merchants have, upon similar grounds, complained of the injustice of our government? But the honorable baronet has an opportunity of contributing to the relief of these petitioners, by voting for the proposition which I shall have the honor of submitting to the house. When we undervalue the American character, have we forgot general Washington one of the greatest men that ever existed, but who was here so often traduced by one party as partial to Great Britain, and by another as partial to France? Have we forgot Dr. Franklin, who was so much traduced at this bar? I do not mean to move at present for the revocation of these orders in council. I am willing that this should be done in the way least revolting to ministers. "I do not desire them to do it openly— non coram populo —let them get rid of them behind the scenes. Let them proceed in their own way—only let the thing be done. I cannot better close these observations than by reading an extract from the valedictory address of the great Washington upon his retiring from office:—"Observe good faith with all nations—cultivate peace—attend to the dictates of morality and religion in your intercourse with other states—for it is impossible that things should be so constituted as to render these inconsistent with sound policy. The experiment is worth trying at least, and the high character for probity
which you must thus acquire, will more than repay any temporary advantage which might result from a contrary line of conduct." Then be at peace with America, and with America by your side you may defy the rest of the world.
Mr. Whitbread then moved, That an humble address be presented to his majesty.
Humbly to represent to his majesty, that in consequence of certain decrees made by his majesty's enemies, contrary to the usages of war, and to the rights of neutral nations, and also in consequence of the alleged acquiescence of neutral nations in the said decrees, his majesty was advised to issue certain orders in council, respecting the trade of neutrals to and from the ports and countries of his majesty's enemies; and that the said orders were further enforced by certain acts passed in the last session of parliament. But that both in the said orders, and in the acts passed thereon, a power was reserved to his majesty of annulling the same, whenever such revocation should appear expedient.
That the congress of the United States of America, alarmed at the dangers to which neutral commerce was exposed by the practical operation of the said decrees, and by the system then known to be in the contemplation of his majesty's government and actually carried into effect by the said orders, passed laws for laying an immediate embargo on all American ships and exports; and that by the operation of such laws, all trade of export from the said states into this kingdom or its dependencies has been prohibited, and the commercial intercourse of his majesty's subjects with the said states has been in other respects essentially impeded.
That in the month of August last the minister of the United States, resident at this court, made to his majesty's government an authorized and explicit offer of re-establishing the said intercourse, proposing, that if his majesty's orders in council should be repealed, as far as regarded the United States, the embargo imposed in the said states should be removed as far as regarded his majesty's dominions; and adding, that if his majesty's enemies should rescind their decrees the said embargo should be continued with respect to them.
That this offer on the part of the United States appears to us just in principle, and in its tendency highly advantageous to the best interests of this country: just, inasmuch as it removed all pretence of the acquiescence of the United States in the French decrees, which acquiescence is the only ground on which any right could accrue to his majesty to interrupt the innocent commerce of a neutral power: and advantageous to Great Britain, inasmuch as, tho' it should not have produced the repeal of the French decrees (the avowed purpose of his majesty's orders) it would have secured to this country, the exclusive commerce of America, and her alliance, against a power which would thus be the common enemy of both.
That we believe and hope that it is still open to his majesty's government to renew, on the basis of this proposal the commercial intercourse between this country and the United States; every interruption of which we consider as manifestly injurious to the interest of both countries and calculated to assist the designs of our enemies, and to weaken our own resources.
That we, therefore, most humbly pray his majesty to adopt, without delay such measures as may best tend to the immediate re-establishment of the commercial intercourse between his majesty's dominions and the United States of America; and to bring, by temperate and conciliatory negotiation, all others points to a just and amicable conclusion, assuring his majesty of our firm and invariable support in maintaining against every unjust aggression, and every novel claim the ancient and essential maritime rights of his majesty's crown.
ELOQUENCE!
The following strains of indignation burst from Lord Chatham in the House of Lords on the 18th of November, 1777—soon after his speech on the address to the Throne, at the opening of Parliament. "This speech was among the last efforts of this distinguished statesman." In this brilliant blaze of eloquence, he denounced the measures which were pursued by the ministry; and concluded by moving that "the most speedy and effectual measures be taken, for restoring peace in America."
The indignant eloquence of Chatham was however in vain. The inhuman tactics of Suffolk was pursued. The Indians were roused against the Americans. The blood of Miss M c Rae screamed from the scalping knife of the savage. The very slaves were invited to join the British Camp. It were well for the honor of G. B. if this infamous system were for ever relinquished. But in the capitulation of Cayenne on January 12, 1809 to the English and Portuguese forces, it is "publicly declared" by Victor Hughes, "that he surrenders less to the force than to the destructive system of liberating all the slaves, who should join the enemy."
In the course of the debate Lord Suffolk, secretary for the northern de-
partment, undertook to defend the employment of the Indians, in the war. His lordship contended, that besides its policy and necessity, the measure was also allowable on principle. For that "if it was perfectly justifiable to use all the means that God and nature put into your hands."
I AM ASTONISHED! (exclaimed Lord Chatham, as he rose)—shocked! to hear such principles confessed—to hear them avowed in this house, or in this country; principles equally unconstitutional, inhuman, and unchristian!
My Lords, I did not intend to have encroached again upon your attention; but I cannot repress my indignation. I feel myself impelled by every duty. My lords, we are called upon as members of this house, as men as christians, to protest against such notions standing near the throne, polluting the air of majesty. "That God and nature put into your hands!" I know not what ideas that lord may entertain of God and nature; but I know that such abominable principles are equally abhorrent to religion and humanity. What! to attribute the sacred sanction of God and nature to the massacres of the Indian scalping knife—to the cannibal savage, torturing, murdering, roasting and eating; literally, my lords, eating the mangled victims of his barbarous battles! Such horrible notions shock every precept of religion, divine or natural, and every generous feeling of humanity. And my lords, they shock every sentiment of honor; they shock me as a lover of honourable war, and a detester of murderous barbarity.
These abominable principles and this more abominable avowal of them, demand the most decisive indignation. I call upon that right reverend bench, those holy ministers, of the gospel, and pious pastors of our church; I conjure them to join in the holy work, and vindicate the religion of their God. I appeal to the wisdom and the law of this learned bench, to defend and support the justice of their country. I call upon the bishops, to interpose the unfulfilled sanctity of their law; upon the learned judges, to interpose the purity of their ermine, to save us from this pollution. I call upon the honor of your lordships, to reverence the dignity of our ancestors, and to maintain your own. I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country, to vindicate the national character. I invoke the genius of the constitution. From the tapestry that adorns these walls, the immortal ancestor of this noble* lord frowns with indignation at the disgrace of his country. In vain he led your victorious fleets against the boasted Armada of Spain; in vain he defended and established the honor, the liberty, the religion, the protestant religion, of this country, against the arbitrary cruelties of popery and the inquisition, if these more than popish cruelties and inquisitorial practices are let loose among us; to turn forth into our settlements, among our ancient connections, friends, and relations, the merciless cannibal, thirsting for the blood of man, woman, and child! to feed forth the infidel savage—against whom? against your protestant brethren; to lay waste their country, to desolate their dwellings, and extirpate their race and name, with these horrible hell bounds of savage war!—hell bounds, I say, of savage war!—Spain armed herself with blood bounds to extirpate the wretched natives of America; and we improve on the inhuman example even of Spanish cruelty: we turn loose these savage hell bounds against our brethren and countrymen in America, of the same language, laws, liberties, and religion, endeared to us by every tie that should sanctify humanity.
My lords, this awful subject so important to our honor, our constitution, and our religion, demands the most solemn and effectual enquiry. And I again call upon your lordships, and the united powers of the state, to examine it thoroughly, and decisively, and to ramp upon it an indelible stigma of the public abhorrence. And I again implore those holy prelates of our religion, to do away those iniquities from among us. Let them perform a lustration; let them purify this house, and this country from this sin.
My lords, I am old and weak, and at present unable to say more: but my feelings and indignation were too strong to have laid less. I could not have slept in my bed, nor reposed my head on my pillow, without giving this vent to my eternal abhorrence of such preposterous and enormous principles.
"Lord Effingham.—Lord Effingham, Howard was lord high admiral of England against the Spanish armada, the destruction of which is represented in the tapestry."
No American ever desired the destruction of England: whilst she was unjust to the United States, there have been many who wished she might be made to feel her error; but nothing further.
[Monitor.]
BY THE MAILS.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
Havana, April 23, 1809.—The President, governor and captain general, together with the intendants of the island, by and with the advice and consent of a council, held here on the 5th inst. and communicated to the collector of the customs, on the 5th of same month, have determined as follows.
That as regards this island, it is hereby ordered that neutral vessels only, and those of the British, our allies, can enter the ports of Havana, Matanzas, St. Jago de Cuba, and Trinidad.
That Spanish vessels may depart from all the ports of clearances to the island, for those of neutral countries and of our said allies.
And finally that the goods, wares and merchandise, which shall or may be imported from neutral ports or those of our said allies, into the abovementioned four ports of this island, may be freely carried on from one place to another on the said island without any new duties. This information is published for the government of all concerned in trade, or who may be disposed to engage therein during the actual state of affairs.
Havana, April 18, 1809.
(Signed) ISLA, Calle-Sor.
A letter from Havana, dated April 28, 1809. The changeable and undecided character of our rulers, obliges me to contradict the statement forwarded you on the 13th inst. No alterations from the former duties have been made, than flour pays a duty of 8 dls. instead of 10, in American bottoms, and 5 in Spanish.—Meetings of public men still continue, and it is expected some change will shortly take place; until which the old duty, 34 per cent, is to continue. Flour can be entered and exported subject to a duty of one per cent.
ALEXANDRIA, MAY 2.
Yesterday the President of the United States and Heads of Department honored the citizens of Alexandria with their company at a public dinner, agreeable to an invitation given them.—The President was met at the foot of the Potomac bridge (which he passed in his carriage) by the officers of the second legion of militia on horseback, accompanied by an escort from capt. Dandridge's troop of cavalry, and a number of the citizens on horseback.—He was received in town by Col. M c Kinney, and the different uniform companies of Militia, who saluted him as he passed. The President was received at Mr. Caton's hotel by the committee of arrangements, and the citizens of the town were introduced, and paid their respects to their respected and welcome guests.
At 3 o'clock the company (composed of gentlemen of both political parties) sat down to an elegant dinner. Wm. Herbert, Esq. Mayor of the city presided supported by the hon. Judge Fitzhugh and Col. Simus as vice presidents.
On no former occasion have we seen a more numerous and respectable company, and the greatest cordiality and cheerfulness pervaded every countenance.
The toasts were appropriate, and had no reference to party.
NEW YORK, MAY 15.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in St. Bartholomew, dated the 25th ult.
"The Saints were given up last Tuesday evening, after a desperate engagement. The English lost heavily, & they are now destroying the forts. Three ships of the line got out of there two days before, and Cochran has succeeded in getting possession of two of them, the other got off by sailing."
"By a late regulation in the English Islands, Swedish vessels are not allowed to carry provisions; this will cause a partial stagnation in trade here; but when the people get in want of flour &c. these restrictions must be taken off."
PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) MAY 13.
Natural Phenomenon.
In the north part of Cumberland, in this State near Attleborough line, 12 miles from this town, about the beginning of March, in the night, the ground for the space of 2 or 3 acres, began shaking and continued two or three minutes. The houses shook considerably, the water in a pond adjacent, seemed considerably agitated, and there appeared many indications of an earthquake; but it passed off; and the next day, about 7 in the afternoon, the same quivering of the earth was observed. Since, every few days, the earth shakes with the same appearance, and sometimes so hard as to break crockery ware in the houses.
These continual convulsions have greatly alarmed the inhabitants near and on the place, and no way can they account for it. Some have removed.
HARTFORD, (Conn.) MAY 18.
On the 27th ult. there were found near the Turnpike Gate in the town of Saybrook, some human bones, supposed to be those of an insane man that had been seen near the place some time in the month of November last. The clothes that were found consist of a blue broadcloth coat with a silk cape, a mil'd vest, tow cloth trowsers, but one stocking and no hat nor shoes. The verdict of the Jury was accidental death.
The Printers in the United States are requested to publish the above.
BOSTON, MAY 20.
Country Bank Bills.
Very injurious reports were in circulation yesterday, respecting Penobscot and Berksire Bank Bills:—We have made diligent inquiry on the subject, and believe them to be wholly unfounded in truth.
Assurances (say the Philadelphia papers) have been given by the Secretary of State, that there is no objection to permit British vessels to load, in conformity with the 2d section of the act, of the 9th Jan. 1809, on giving bond, conditioned that the vessel shall not proceed to a foreign port, which bonds will become null on the 10th of June, by the effect of the law, under the President's Proclamation of the 19th April, 1809.
A letter from Alexandria, dated 8th of May, states that the SMALL POX was raging in that city, of which numbers had died.
The brig North-Star, from Philadelphia, and two other brigs, unknown, are said to be wrecked on Abaco.

TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1809.
A GLANCE AT EUROPE.
The recent advices from Europe would induce a belief that a new war will take place. We can only speak hypothetically on the subject, for there is no positive intelligence. But, agreeably to present aspects, we conceive the state of European affairs to be nearly as follows:
Turkey, convinced of the hostile designs of Russia and France, and urged by Great Britain, has formed a treaty with England, which will necessarily involve her in a war with France.
Austria, sensible of a secret resolution on the part of France, to assail and subdue her to an inferior grade, has determined to strike herself before the fatal hour arrives, and to perish, if perish she must, in the assertion of her rights.
The probability is, that there is an understanding between Turkey, Austria and England.
Under these circumstances, the plan of operations may be as follows:
Turkey to attack Russia, and draw off her attention and resources from assisting France.
The Swedes to distract the attention of Russia also in the north of Europe.
Austria to assail France.
The British to form flying marine and land corps in the Baltic and the Mediterranean; to land marauding parties, to bombard the maritime towns of France and her allies, to beat up their quarters in all directions; and by rendering it uncertain at what point they may begin or continue the assault, make it necessary for the Emperor of France to keep up a considerable force in all the seaports of the continent friendly to him.
Prussia may do something in this business, but not much.
At all events Europe seems destined to be torn by new wars, and for some time to come prevented from enjoying the blessings of peace. The recent reconciliation between England and America, will not make Great Britain any more desirous of a pacification than before.
Spain may be considered as subdued. Portugal has perhaps, by this time shared the same fate.
Partial opposition to king Joseph may still exist, but the back-bone of the Spanish cause is broken.
After all, however, some intrigue, some diplomatic stroke, some cunning political manoeuvre, may suddenly bring about a general peace. A result, nevertheless, more to be hoped for than expected. [Monitor.]
MR. WHITBREAD.
OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
The speech of this gentleman which we conclude to-day, ought to be read and studied by every friend to the independence and commercial rights of this country. We perceive the strength, the justice, and impartiality of our nation. We perceive the prodigious difficulties of that government under which our affairs are managed. We perceive the Chathamite attacked, and our national territory VIOLATED. Enough! Tell us no more of French influence, French partiality. Let the Whig spirit, the true spirit and enthusiasm of the country again be kindled. It is kindled. The guardian genius of our country answers for the rest.
Not the least disposition has been evinced on the part of the British press in this country, to re-publish Mr. Whitbread's speech in parliament; delivered on his proposition to address the king of G. Britain on the propriety and justice of repealing certain orders, operating oppressively against neutrals, and thereby re-establishing the commercial relations of his dominions with the United States. The subject matter of Mr. W's speech, will form an interesting page of American history. The suppression of it exhibits a want of candour and propriety, unworthy the press of a correct journal. [N. T. Aurora.]
AN IMPUDENT LIE.
The federalists absurdly claim the merit of our settlement with England, when they know in their own consciences, that instead of promoting the measure, they have retarded it many months. Had it not been for their systematic opposition to the embargo laws, and the opinion with which they inspired the British, that our country had not sufficient spirit and virtue to bear them, they would not have adhered to their unjust orders in council with so much obstinacy. But when they discovered by the election of Mr. MADISON, that our administration was popular, and that they had been deceived by the misrepresentations of the federalists and Tories, then their hopes became destroyed, and they sent their special messenger Mr. Oakley, with express instructions to make a settlement upon our terms—Thus fellow citizens, it is plain as the light of Heaven, that we owe the restoration of our commerce, entirely to Republican energy and stability. [Amer. Mercury.]
President Madison was lately a "terrible" enemy to Commerce, with our Federalists; but since his measures, in unison with Jefferson's, have secured their rights, they dare no longer oppose, or they think it good policy, since the Republicans have elected him, in opposition to the informous means they adopted to prevent it, to turn round and rejoice with the Republicans that MADISON is President. On the deceit of these men. The Republicans always knew Madison was a friend to Commerce, so they always contended. Algeron Sidney proved it by his writings; yet the Federalists denied the whole; and now at this time, when Madison has only repeated it by his words, to save themselves from the contempt they merit, they own it likewise! They will forgive the Republicans if they smile at their folly, though we feel happy in their conviction if they are sincere. [Eastern Argus.]
UNION.—In consequence of the joyful news contained in the President's Proclamation of April 19, 1809, indicating a speedy and amicable adjustment of all our differences with G. Britain, a number of respectable citizens of different political sentiments, from the towns of Gilmanton, Barnstead, Pittsfield, and Loudon , by previous agreement met on the first day of May, at the house of Mr. J. Wilson in Gilmanton, to express their heartfelt pleasure at the fair prospect of returning friendship with a great commercial nation. [N. Hampshire Patriot.]
[The Toasts on this occasion were national and conciliatory. We regret that we have not room to give them place.]
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
Dovermouth, May 12th, 1809.
GENERAL ORDERS.
WHEREAS the Governor has received a letter from the Secretary of War dated April 29th, informing him that the detachment of Militia of this State lately made in conformity to the Orders of the President of the United States, is no longer required to be held in readiness for actual service. It is therefore ordered by the Commander in Chief that the said detachment be discharged from that service.—The President of the United States presents his thanks to the companies or corps whose patriotism has induced them to volunteer their services to the United States.
By order of his Excellency the Commander in Chief MICHAEL M'CLARY, Adj. General.
The New-Hampshire Senate.
The Governor and Council have held their Session for the purpose of counting the votes for Senators. The result is, that the whole number of Senators is elected by the people, as follows:—
DIST. No. 1. Whole number of votes 2628—Hon. JOSIAH BARTLETT, having 1832 is elected.
No. 2. Whole number 2021—Hon. HENRY BUTLER, having 1015 is elected.
No. 3. Whole number 2408—Hon. WILLIAM ADAMS, having 1432 is elected.
No. 4. Whole number 2368—Hon. WM. A. KENN, having 1192 is elected.
No. 5. Whole number 2097—Hon. BRAND BARTLETT, having 1049 is elected.
No. 6. Whole number 2638—Hon. SAMUEL SHEPHERD, having 1247 is elected.
No. 7. Whole number 2355—Hon. JEDEDIAH K. SMITH, having 1245 is elected.
No. 8. Whole number 2028—Hon. JOSHUA DARLING, having 1303 is elected.
No. 9. Whole number 1933—Hon. LOCKHART WILLARD, having 1572 and is elected.
No. 10. Whole number 2278—Hon. ROGER VOS, having 1237 is elected.
No. 11. Whole number 2198—Hon. JOHN FAIRFIELD has 1611 and is elected.
No. 12. Whole number 2619—Hon. MOSES P. RAYSON, having 1633 is elected.
Of these, Five are Republicans and Seven Federalists.
IMPORTANT.
Capt. Gill of the ship Clara, from New Orleans, informs us, that on Tuesday last, he spoke the sch. Mohawk, 2 days from Norfolk, for Rhode Island.—The captain of the Mohawk informed Capt. Gill, that a French vessel had just arrived at Norfolk from France, with Dispatches said to be of great importance; and it was rumored that BONAPARTE HAD TAKEN OFF HIS DECREES. [N. Y. Mer. Adv.]
At the Circuit Court of the United States, held in this town last week, JOHN A. HARRER, Esq. of Meredith, was admitted an Attorney and Counsellor of said Court.
Berkshire Bills Current.
The President and Cashier of the Berkshire Bank, have published an Advertisement contradicting the report of the failure thereof—and further that Andrew Dexter Jr. of Boston in December last sold out his stock therein. The circumstance of Dexter's selling out his shares we consider an auspicious one, both for the Bank and the public.
A barn was burnt by lightning at Woodstock, Vt. on the 3d of April.
The deaths in Baltimore in the week ending 2d May were 13, 9 adults and 4 children. On the next week 23—16 adults and 7 children. In Philadelphia on the 9th May were reported 31 for the past week—15 adults and 16 children.
SUMMER GOODS.
Wm. Jones jr.
Has just received his full supply of Fancy and other Piece Goods—among which are
WELTED Scotch Robes, seeded, netted dice gauze, veined, bo. k. spider net and dice leno Muslins, elegant 7-8 and 4-4 London printed Cambricks and Ginghams, buff, purple, and pink Hamilton Cords, dark Ginghams from 1850 to 58—broad and narrow, plain and plaid Ribbons, Florence Lustring; blk. and fawn twilled Cambricks, rich patch Furnitures, and Copperplates, cotton Armlets, white cotton Sewings, from No. 24 to 80.
A great variety straw Hats and Bonnets, elegant netted Parasols and Umbrellas; Millinets, cap Wire, No. 38, 4 and 42 London Pins, brown, flax, dove, and white emboss Satins for Bonnets, green blue, and buff plain Satins; Tortoise shell and horn Combs from 10 cents to 2 dol. 50 cents, colored Muslins for mantles, cotton Damask and Huckabuck, mens rib'd and plain white and color'd cotton Hosi; Ladies white and colored cotton do. an excellent assortment ladies and gentlemen's silk Hosiery of every kind.
Cotton Footings and Laces, thread Edgings, 4-4 and 6-4 white cotton Cambricks; sewing Silk and Twill; Cotton Shawls; web Suspenders, blk. and white Crapes;
Variety welted vestings; Washington Stripes, Grandurells; cotton Cashmeres, princes Cords, patent buff Nankins; double and single mill'd, drab, black and blue Cashmeres, superfine black, olive, brown and blue Broad Cloths.
INDIA GOODS.
Blue and yellow Nankins, blue Cottons, Shirting, Baftas, 7-8 fine Sanas, gilla and romal, Bandanna and Lunge Handkerchiefs. May 23.
NOTICE is hereby given that John Flanders & Benjamin Evans Executors of the last Will and testament of BENJAMIN EVANS, late of Salisbury in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Esquire, deceased, have presented to the Judge of Probate for said county of Rockingham, a copy of the said Will, and a copy of the Probate thereof duly authenticated, and did in writing desire that the same might be filed and recorded in the Probate office for said county, and that the third Wednesday of July next, and the Probate office in Exeter in said county, are the place and time assigned for taking the same into consideration, when any person may show cause against the filing and recording said Will.
By order of the Judge WM. PARKER, Register. May 15th, 1809.
Just received and now opening by S. Goddard,
A new and extensive assortment of Seasonable GOODS;
—Amongst which are— CALICOES, Ginghams, Muslins, a great variety of Furnitures, Blk. and white Cambricks, Dimities, Leno, dotted and Spidernet Muslins; Brown, flax and plum Lustring; plaid do.; elegant figured Silk of different colors for Bonnets; plain do.; black and colored Crapes; black and white Millinet, Fultians, Washington Stripes, Cotton Hosiery, olive and blk. Velvets, Princes Cord and fancy Vestings, Tapes, Sewing Silks & Threads, black and assorted colors; Twill, coat and vest Buttons; blue, black & brown Broad-Cloths of the very first quality; Superfine do.; blue, black, fawn and drab Cashmeres of a superior quality; pink, white, green and orange Sarsnets; plaid and plain Ribbons; a few gross fashionable silk Buttons for Coats; Stuff Goods of every description; one do. Nankins and Granurells, one do. white and colored Cambricks, one do. 1/4 and 3/4 book Muslins, one do. olive and black Velvets; one trunk Copperplates, Ferrers & Galloons; silk Handkerchiefs and Shawls of every description; Straw and Chip Bonnets; Cotton & Silk Umbrellas; Silk Velvets, &c. &c.
INDIA GOODS. Madras, flag and Bandanna Hksf. blue and white India Cottons of all widths and prices; blue Nankins; black Satins, &c. &c. These with his former Stock he is determined to dispose of on the most favorable terms. May 23, 1809.
PENOBSCOT BILLS
taken at par, (if brought in immediately) by B. Brierley, WHO has just received a large assortment of the most fashionable Fancy & Staple GOODS,
which will be sold by wholesale and retail at reduced prices:—Among which are— Fancy Muslins of almost every kind and quality; Spidernet Laces; Cotton and Thread Laces and Edgings, cap crowns; Plain and tambores cotton Armlets; silk lace do.; White and coloured cotton Hosiery; do. do. silk do. Black and coloured Florence Silk; do. do. Satins; Elegant figured Silks for Bonnets; Black & white plain jacenet printed Cambricks and Muslins; do. Circassian Robes, Hamilton cord Cambricks; A large assortment of Ginghams and Chintzes very cheap; Printed Gown Trimmings; elegant 7-8 & 4-4 white and colored Cambricks; Twill'd Cambricks, & Saragossa Muslins; White Jean and quiltings; Fancy Vestings; Cambric and other Dimities; Linen Cambricks and Handkerchiefs; Colerain Shirting Cotton. One Case of American Manufactured BEAVER HATS of a very superior quality—Also, a few bales of excellent Georgia Upland COTTON, suitable for retailing—and 500 R. O. SHOOTS, which 350 W. O. will be sold cheap. May 23, 1809.
NEW GOODS. Oliver Briard HAS just received a very general assortment of Spring & Summer Goods, of the latest importation, which are now ready for sale, cheap for cash, or approved credit, at Store No. 2, Market Street. Portsmouth, May 23, 1809.
JAMES RUNDLET,
Has just received and is now opening an additional supply of Spring and Summer GOODS. —Among which are— Superfine and common drab and blk. Cashmeres; A great variety of fancy Muslins; Ginghams and Hair Cords; White and blk. Cambricks; American Beaver Hats, best quality—with a great variety of other Goods too numerous to particularize, all which will be sold at very low prices for Cash or on credit. May 22, 1809.
A SUIT OF CHEAP.
the Light Infantry Company, with accoutrements complete—payment received in mechanic's work if wished,—for particulars inquire of the Printer. May 23.
Fresh Spring & Summer GOODS.
Just received and now opening at DRAPER'S
CHEAP CASH STORE. VERY elegant and extensive variety of PEICE GOODS, suited to the present and approaching season.—AMONG WHICH ARE— Elegant twilled cotton Mantles, Blk. lace Nett, for shawls, Grecian Robes, 5-8, 4-4 and 5-4 Spidernet, Saragossa Muslins, Muslin Robes, An elegant variety of Plaid Ginghams and Hamilton Cords, A great variety of London printed Cambricks, and Muslins, Plain and figured leno Muslins, 6-4 damask silk Shawls, 6-4 twilled cotton do. Blk. and white lace Veiling, White cotton Veils, some very elegant, A great variety of Fancy muslins, Green, pink, white, blue and buff Sarsnets, India and Florence blk. Lustring, Thread and cotton Laces and Edgings, India plaid Lustring, Variety of broad and common width Ribbons, Long and habit kid and silk Gloves, Lace Gloves and cotton Armlets, Parasols with walking canes and netting fringe, Ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosiery, Straw Bonnets, Leghorn straw Flats, Chip Flats, Fancy straw Hats, Best Italian black sewing SILK. Variety of Kidderminster Carpeting, of the newest patterns. Providence Factory, Stripes, Checks, Shirting, and 2 and 3 Threaded Yarn. A large supply fine Shirting and common India Cottons &c. May 23.
SCHOOL AND CLASSICAL BOOKS.
C. PIERCE has just received an excellent assortment of School Books, NEW and GOOD, viz. An easy Grammar of Natural and Experimental Philosophy; with engravings, by David Blair, A. M. price 39c. Ferguson's easy introduction to Astronomy, for young gentlemen and Ladies, 6s. A Compend of History from the earliest times to the present day, 12s. Ferguson's Lectures, on Select Subjects, 2 vols. 8mo. 36s. Webber's Mathematics. Beattie's Elements of moral Science, 12s. The Orator's Assistant, being a selection of dialogues, 2s. Xenophon's Anabasis, 27s. Elementary or fundamental principles of the Philosophy of Natural History, 5s. The Newtonian System of Philosophy by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, 46c. Elements of English Composition containing practical instructions for writing the English language with perspicuity and elegance, 46c. Tucker's Sacred and Profane History epitomized, 6s. Morse and Parish's History of New England, 6s. An introduction to the Study of the Bible, 6s. A Sketch of the Improved Method of Education employed by Dr. Bell, at Madras, J. Lancaster in London; and now introduced in the minor schools of Philadelphia and New York, price 9d. Scott's Elements of Geography for the use of Schools, illustrated with six Diagrams, and a Map of the World, 39c. Goldsmith's Easy Grammar of Geography, for the use of schools, with maps, price 46c. Goldsmith's Roman History, abridged, by himself for the use of schools, price 39c.
PARENTS, if you wish your Children to become respectable in the world, give them good educations.—Villians and Swindlers may cheat and defraud them out of their estates, but they cannot take their learning from them; therefore, you had better spend a few hundred dollars in books and schooling for your children, than to leave them thousands of pounds!—If these observations are not correct, convince me, and I will retract. May 23.
To be LET and entered on immediately.—The Mansion HOUSE of the late John Penhallow, Esq.—A very convenient House & pleasant situation—Enquire of DANIEL AUSTIN, or H. & B. PENHALLOW. Portsmouth, May 9th, 1809.
To be sold any quantity of BOX, FOR large or small Gardens, from the Garden at Little Harbor,—Apply to the Gardener there. May 16.
TAKE NOTICE. IN consequence of an application to me, made by the proprietors of the Washington Mining Company, to call a meeting of the proprietors, in Kittery, at the dwelling house of Alexander Rice, Esq.; therefore the proprietors aforesaid are hereby notified to meet at the dwelling house aforesaid, on the first Tuesday in June next, at three of the clock, in the afternoon of said day, then and there—First to choose a Moderator, a Clerk, Treasurer, and five Directors, and generally to act and do any thing legally for the good of said proprietors. WILLIAM FROST, Clerk. York, May 4th, 1809.
AUCTIONS.
On THURSDAY Next,
10 o'clock,
At Store No. 2, Merchants' Row,
The Household Furniture
belonging to the estate of the late THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq. deceased; consisting of BEDS and Bedding, Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Bedheads; China, Crockery, and Glass Ware; plated Ware, &c. Also, 1 Chaife, 1 Sulkey, and sundry articles of Kitchen Furniture.
Also, at same place— 1 Wall Pew No. 8, 1 Pitt do. No 63, in St. John's Church; 2 Shares in the Portsmouth Library, 3 Do. in New Hampshire Turnpike, 1 Do. in Portsmouth Aqueduct, 2 Do. in Piscataqua Bridge, and 3 Do. in Portsmouth Bath House. May 23. S. LARKIN, Auct.
On Saturday Next—12 o'clock,
THE Brig ANNA, as she now lies at Ayers' Wharf—Burthen 173 Tons—the standing Rigging has been all newly fixed—the running Rigging, Sails, &c. as she came from sea. May 23. S. LARKIN, Auct.
S. MESSINGER,
Has just received at his Hat Store, No. 2, Sheafe's buildings,
CASE of Wontner's best Beaver HATS—principally large crowns and brims—Also, a general assortment of children's coloured Hats. May 23.
WM. GARLAND,
Has for sale No. 8, Merchants' Row,
28 bales Georgia COTTON, first quality; 4 Hds. Demarara RUM; 10 chests and boxes Souchong TEA; 5 do. Hyson skin ditto; Bohea ditto, per quarter chest; Casks RAISINS; Bbls. SUGAR; 50 boxes Brown SOAP; Coffee and Pimento per bag; Spanish BRANDY and American GIN; 70 lbs. real Spanish INDIGO; 12 kegs Fig TOBACCO; Fresh LEMONS, per box; Loaf Sugar, &c. May 20.
Fresh Seed.
PEPPER, Sage, Summer-Savory, Parsley, Sweet Marjoram and Thyme Seed, Water Melon, Musk Melon, Summer and Winter Squash, Early, chufier and long turkey green Cucumber seed, Parsnip, Cabbage, Turnip, Garden Cress and Pepper Grass seed.—Just received by the Stage from Boston, and for sale at R. PIERCE's Store.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having been appointed Sealer of Weights and Measures for the town of Portsmouth, hereby requests all persons to bring in their Weights and Measures to be prov'd and sealed. He will attend to that duty on every Monday and Friday this month, at his shop in Daniel Street. 'Tis expected that the above request will be complied with, as 'twill save the subscriber the trouble of calling at their shops and stores, and save the owners of weights and measures about three fourths of the expense.
ALL persons who have any demands on me, are requested to bring them forward and I will pay them—and those who are indebted to me are requested to make payment. JOHN BADGER.
NOTICE.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Nath'l Rogers, Esq. Judge of the probate of Wills &c. for the county of Rockingham to receive and examine the claims of Creditors to the estate of THEOPHILUS GRIFFIN, late of Northwood, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Lieut. Daniel French, in said Northwood on Monday the fifth day of June next and the first Monday in the four succeeding months, from three to six o'clock, in the afternoon, on said days.
DAVID CLARKE, } Commissioners. JONA. PIPER, Jr. ALEX. JOHNSON, Northwood, April 29th, 1809.
NOTICE
is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executor to the last Will and testament of Capt. DANIEL GORDON, late of Windham, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust—all persons therefore who have any demands upon said estate are desired to exhibit them for adjustment; and those who are indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to ALEXANDER GORDON, Executor. Windham, May 12th, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE!
DESERTED the service of the subscriber, at Kittery, on Friday evening the 19th instant, an indentured apprentice by the name of JOHN MATHER, a native of England, about seventeen years old, dark complexion, dark eyes, hair jet black, and height about five feet six inches. He had on when he went away a blue jacket, and olive colored Trowsers.—The subscriber hereby forbids all masters and owners of vessels to ship and carry said apprentice to sea—and all persons are hereby forbidden to harbour, employ or trust said apprentice, as the subscriber is determined to pay no debts of his contracting.—Whoever will return him to the subscriber, shall receive one dollar reward for his trouble, and no charges paid. DANIEL GOODWIN. Kittery, May 22, 1809.

Fresh Goods.
JAMES RUNDLET,
Respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he has just received an assortment of Spring & Summer Goods,
Among which are the following—Viz.
 3 & 4 & 4 & 4 fancy plaid Ginghams;  Blue hair Cords;  White, black & colored 4-4 and 6-4 Cambricks;  Twilled ditto;  Calicoes and Chintzes;  Patch Furnitures; 3-4 and 4-4 British Shirting Cottons; 9-8 Sheetings ditto; 3-4 & 6-4 Dimities; a great variety of Plain & fancy Muslins, of almost every description; Cotton and thread Laces & Edgings; Black patent Lace and Lace Veiling; Cotton and silk Umbrellas; Parasols; Silk Chambrays; Cotton ditto; Irish Linens; French Cambricks; India Cottons; Diapers and Damasks 3-4 to 10-4 wide; Damask table Cloths, Huckabucks, Towels, Cotton damask table Cloths; Florence Edgings; Modes, Satins and Sarfets; Fine Straw Bonnets; India Nankeens; Blue ditto; Superfine blk. blue, corbeau and drab Bread Cloths; Superfine black and drab Cambricks; Prince Cord Velvets; Middle and low priced Cloths and Cambricks; Patent buff Nankeens; Cotton Cambricks; Grandurells and Florentines. 
All of which will be sold at reduced prices for Cash, or on a liberal credit, by wholesale and retail. May 9.
Haverhill Academy Lottery
THE first Class of Haverhill Academy Lottery will positively commence drawing at Concord on Tuesday the thirteenth day of June next. Fortune's favorites will do well to supply themselves with Tickets in season, before the price shall be enhanced.
WM. TARLTON, S. P. WEBSTER, E. KINGSBURY, Managers.
TICKETS & QUARTERS
In the above Lottery, may be had at the Bookstore of CH. PEARCE—Also, By CHARLES TAPPAN. Wholes 3 dollars, and Quarters 5/3. The SCHEME of this Lottery, is as follows—
 1 Prize of 2000 Dollars is 2000  1 Do. of 1000 Do. is 1000  6 Do. of 500 Do. is 3000  10 Do. of 100 Do. is 1000  15 Do. of 50 Do. is 750  30 Do. of 30 Do. is 900  60 Do. of 20 Do. is 1200  388 Do. of 6 Do. is 2328  Not two blanks to a Prize!—and subject to no deduction!!!
Those who contemplate becoming adventurers, will please to apply soon to C. PEARCE, by whom Prize Tickets, sold by him, will be paid. Portsmouth, May 16, 1809.
RARE CHANCE.
To be sold or let, that pleasantly situated and well known excellent stand for business, in Deerfield, opposite the Pleasant pond so called, now occupied by Mr. George F. Williams, containing about 25 acres of Land, on which there are two good Orchards, a House in complete repair, a Barn 40 feet long, a large and convenient Store and shed. To those acquainted with the situation it is useless to say that for trade there is no better stand in the State of New Hampshire, and for a tavern which is very much wanted on that road, there is none so good. For terms which will be liberal to those disposed to purchase apply to GEORGE F. WILLIAMS on the premises, or CHARLES HANCOCK Portsmouth. May 16.
Seasoned PLANK and TIMBER—Wanted.
ANY person desirous of contracting to supply the whole or part of the undermentioned Materials, will send in their proposals to the subscriber in writing, stating the lowest price they will furnish said Materials, deliverable in Boston, or at the Navy-Yard at Charleston.—The Materials required must be of the best quality, free from sap, and of the dimensions stated, after being worked.—Security will be required for the performance of the contract. Boston, April 29, 1809.
The Plank and Timber wanted, is as follows:—
 15 pieces white oak Timber for beams, sided 16 inches, moulded 14 1/2 inches From 30 to 14 do do do 14 do 11 do 40 ft. long  13 do yellow pine do do 16 do 14 1/2 do to curve 6  14 do do do 5 to 14 do 11 do 10 inches  120 white oak Knees, body 5 to 6 feet long, sided 8 inches, fided 8 inches  112 do do 5 to 6 do do 7 do do 7 do  2 do do 20 do do 18 do do 14 do  2 do do 10 do do 12 do do 12 do  2 white oak pieces 10 feet long, 18 inches square  25 do do 40 to 60 feet long, 8 by 10 inches, for water.  350 feet in length, white oak timber, 12 inches square, 40 to 50 feet long, for water ways.  600 do do 8 by 5 Scantling, 5 to 6 feet long  800 do do 5 by 4 1/2 do 8 to 9 do  1600 do do 7 by 4 1/2 do 5 to 6 do  700 do do 4 by 4 do 8 to 9 do  1000 feet of 4 inch yellow pine Plank, 40 to 60 feet long, 10 inches wide  5000 do 3 do do 40 to 50 do 10 do  5700 do 4 do white oak do 40 to 50 do 12 do  5000 do 3 do do 35 to 40 do 12 do 
H. & A. LADD,
No. 14, Merchant's Row, Have for Sale, 150 M. merchantable Pine Boards, 50 M. Southern Pine TIMBER, suitable for the English market.
12 Hhds. SUGAR; No. 1 PORK; Refuse Beef; a few tons Pot-Attes, and 2 second band Anchors, 4 & 700.
Also—
68 casks first quality cut Nails and Brads, a supply of which will be kept constantly on hand at the Boston Factory prices.
TO BE LET, Store No. 10 Merchant's Row, with the wharf adjoining, also Two dwelling Houses and two Stores in Ladd-street—Enquire as above. May 9.
THOMAS S. BOWLES,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general that he continues
MATHEMATICAL, Optical, Surveying and Gauging Instrument making business in its various branches,
at his shop nearly opposite Mr. C. Peirce's Book store, Daniel Street; where he offers for sale, Sextants, Quadrants, Telescopes, Spy Glasses and Compasses of every description, also, Callipers, Gauging Rods, Want sticks, Board and Timber Rules, by the doz. or retail, as cheap as can be bought in New England, according to their different qualities.
N. B. Every article in the above branch thoroughly and carefully repaired and cleaned in the best manner.
All kinds of turned work done, of Steel, Iron, Brass, Ivory, Wood &c. Portsmouth, May 9, 1809
To be sold at Public Auction,
ON Thursday the 10th day of June next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the Meeting-house belonging to the first or North parish in Portsmouth, the following PEWS in said house for the term of thereon, for the year 1808, unless prevented by previous payment, viz.—On the lower floor, No. 5, 9 dolls. 50 cents. No. 49, 4 dolls. No. 54, 4 dolls. 75 cents. In lower gallery, No. 23, 2 dolls. 80 cents. No. 13, 2 dolls. 80 cents. No. 19, 2 dolls. 80 cents.
JOSEPH AKERMAN, Jr. Collector. Portsmouth, May 15, 1809.
THE subscriber respectfully
informs the inhabitants of Portsmouth, that she has commenced her School in the room where Miss Olive Daniels has formerly lived; she will teach useful Needlework, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, &c.—Those who yet wish to improve this opportunity, will please to call on her at Mr. Daniel Ladd's house, Vaughan-street. May 9, 1809. FANNY DOW.
WHEREAS sundry persons have made a practice of travelling across my Farm, at a place called Gravelly Ridge—Likewise my Farm at the Great Swamp, on which Joel Taber now lives, with Carts, Sleds, &c. and thereby have greatly damaged both the Soil and Fencing of said Farm.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned in such practices, that in case they shall persist therein for the future, they shall be prosecuted according to law. JONATHAN WARNER. Portsmouth, May 4, 1809.
NOTICE.
UMBRELLAS covered, capt, repaired and executed in the neatest manner and shortest notice—apply opposite T. G. Yeaton's Tobacco Manufactory, Buck Street. May 13.
TO LET,
HALF of a convenient dwelling House, apply to ELISHA WHIDDEN. May 16.
TO LET, on reasonable terms,
a convenient dwelling HOUSE with a Shop and Garden, at the lower end of Daniel Street.—Enquire of the Printers. May 16.
NOTICE is hereby given,
that ABRAHAM BROWN, of Hampton Falls, in the county of Rockingham is adjudged non-compos-mentis, and is put under a guardian. All persons who are indebted to, or that have demands upon said Brown, are requested to call and present their accounts for settlement to JOSIAH BARTLETT, Guardian to said ABRAHAM BROWN. Stratham, May 10, 1809.
Treasury Department,
March 27, 1809.
WHEREAS, in conformity with the provisions made by law, for the reimbursement of the Exchanged Six per Cent Stock, created by the second section of the act entitled "An Act supplementary to the act entitled an Act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," passed on the 14th day of February, 1807, it has been determined by lot that the Certificates of said Stock, designated by the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, should be reimbursed on the first day of October next;
PUBLIC NOTICE
Is therefore given to the proprietors of the Certificates of EXCHANGED SIX PER CENT STOCK, created by the act aforesaid, and bearing the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, that the principal of the same, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of October, 1809, to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, or attorneys duly constituted, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office where the Stock thus to be reimbursed may then stand credited to the proprietors thereof.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the certificates of Exchanged Stock bearing the permanent numbers, contained in the annexed Schedule, from the Books of the Treasury, or of any Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the first day of September next. And the interest on all the certificates contained in the said Schedule will cease and determine on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
SCHEDULE.
  8 16236 39015 40319 5 16201 39005 40340   10 16237 39019 40320 7 16218 39006 40344   5002 16247 39020 40323 5017 16219 39041 40348   5003 16256 39021 40326 5018 16222 39044 40355   5004 16257 39022 40329 5021 16238 39045 40364   5008 16261 39031 40332 5022 16242 39053 40365   5009 16267 39032 40333 5023 16246 40001 40367   5025 16268 39033 40335 5032 16249 40005 40378   5026 16286 39039 40341 5039 16255 40011 40383   5028 16287 39040 40342 5045 16258 40021 40384   5029 16288 39043 40349 5046 16270 40023 40394   5038 16294 39047 40351 5056 16275 40027 40408   5044 26002 39056 40352 5061 16276 40032 40413   10006 26007 39059 40356 5064 16283 40036 40418   10019 26009 39067 40359 10001 16290 40040 40428   10020 26011 40006 40360 10007 16292 40043 40432   10024 26012 40008 40373 10009 16293 40049 40437   10039 27002 40017 40386 10014 26001 40073 40449   15007 27004 40020 40391 10023 26013 40098 40452   15013 29002 40029 40406 10033 27003 40107 40454   15015 29005 40034 40410 10036 29008 40113 40455   15020 29006 40039 40416 15004 29009 40120 40463   15021 29011 40046 40419 15008 29012 40128 40469   15023 29016 40048 40421 15009 29013 40131 40471   15024 29026 40053 40422 15012 29019 40139 40476   15031 29053 40054 40423 15019 29042 40141 40481   15032 29057 40063 40424 15026 29084 40142 40484   16007 29061 40071 40427 15029 29095 40148 40487   16016 29062 40072 40430 15037 29099 40165 40488   16017 29063 40077 40431 16010 29104 40166 40498   16018 29066 40082 40436 16011 29111 40170 40500   16021 29070 40099 40438 16012 29112 40176 40501   16024 29071 40100 40442 16020 29113 40181 40502   16034 29074 40109 40453 16023 29116 40185 40507   16050 29076 40121 40456 16026 29117 40188 40508   16051 29079 40122 40457 16052 29127 40193 40509   16059 29081 40127 40467 16055 29134 40194 40510   16065 29082 40129 40493 16056 29137 40197 40511   16069 29085 40130 40494 16060 29148 40201 50008   16070 29094 40138 40495 16061 29151 40202 51002   16074 29097 40140 40504 16063 29154 40207 53015   16078 29101 40151 40506 16064 29166 40220 53024   16087 29102 40154 50004 16076 29167 40221 53031   16090 29119 40158 53007 16077 29169 40235 53033   16094 29123 40161 53010 16088 29175 40241 53049   16104 29126 40162 53014 16094 29178 40252 53053   16109 29130 40168 53017 16107 29179 40256 54004   16112 29131 40186 53023 16130 29187 40260 54009   16115 29133 40195 53044 16131 29197 40262 54012   16121 29142 40200 53045 16139 29203 40271 55010   16122 29150 40204 53050 16154 29209 40273 55026   16123 29161 40205 53052 16158 29212 40275 55029   16124 29162 40208 53054 16168 29213 40279 55044   16126 29164 40230 54003 16171 29219 40286 55046   16129 29172 40237 54007 16175 29225 40289 55055   16145 29188 40242 54015 16177 29228 40302 55056   16146 29193 40246 55015 16183 29232 40309 55065   16153 29199 40259 55017 16184 29234 40310   16160 29201 40264 55021 16186 29239 40331   16164 29202 40270 55032 16200 29243 40337   16167 29207 40278 55035   16191 29211 40283 55038   16197 29218 40291 55039   16207 29222 40292 55040   16212 29233 40293 55042   16224 29236 40297 55045   16226 29238 40299 55050   16230 29241 40301 55054   29245 40307 55057   39001 40308 55062   39003 40315 55068   39012 40318 
Treasury Department,
March 28, 1809.
WHEREAS, in conformity with the provisions made by law, for the reimbursement of the Exchanged Six per Cent Stock, created by the second section of the act entitled "An Act supplementary to the act entitled an Act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," passed on the 14th day of February, 1807, it has been determined by lot that the Certificates of said Stock designated by the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, should be reimbursed on the first day of January next;
PUBLIC NOTICE