The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1798-03-07 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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Vol. XLII.—Numb. 2154.]
WEDNESDAY, March 7, 1798.
[95. pr. Annum.]
From the Gazette of the United States.
The DIGNITY of GOVERNMENT—No. I.
THE glory of men does not consist in power, in wishes, in length of years, or grey hairs, but in wisdom.
If men were what they profess to be, government would be what it should be, in which all persons and all interests would find equal protection: In the first establishment of a free republic, the people always anticipate such a government, and under its benign influence they entertain the pleasing hope that universal harmony and contentment will pervade the happy land. Such were our anticipations: for although the history of all the living and the dead nations assured that no great people ever enjoyed such national felicity, yet we supposed that our superior political light which the energy of the revolution had kindled in the human mind, the republican principles instilled into American minds in their early education, and above all the general reading of the Scriptures in this country and the influence of the true maxims of morality they contain, had made us a new people —that we were politically and morally " born again ." Hence we concluded that we were alike secured from the follies and fate of other nations. Here the human character was to expand in all the glory attached to the final distinction of man—and expiring patriots who achieved the revolution were to be soothed in their latest moments with this hope. What fays experience? Do not the hearts of good men which once palpitated with rising joy sink within them—and their inspiring hopes fall back on their minds? Is not the lover of his country stung to the soul in viewing the divisions which retard the progress of every good? Is he not justly agitated with fears lest the same destiny awaits our country which has sealed the destruction of all others?
May the Parent of the Universe call back every American mind to our " first love "—to love our country with an affection stronger than all the wayward passions—to point all our energies to the path of wisdom—to silence every tongue that moves not in virtue's cause—that all of every nation who dwell here may lose distinctions in the American name—become her sons and daughters and share alike in the blessings which Heaven may have in reserve for an united, virtuous and intrepid nation, the guardian of freemen and friend of the world.
Let the rulers in every department search and try their own ways by the standard of truth, "whatever ye would men should do to you, do ye to them." This is at all times necessary, as it is said by high authority, "that folly has a corner even in the heart of the wife."
Let all the people search their hearts, to see if they have acted upon pure principles in their elections, and in supporting, or opposing the rulers; let them also try their conduct by the above divine rule. There cannot be a doubt that pure principles are as essential in the people as in the rulers, and that such a people and such only will have wise men to rule over them. It is idle to be careless in regard to elections, and clamour against the measures of government; ignorance only can entertain the hope of reforming bad rulers.—The only security in the power of the people, is to be vigilant at their elections (unless the government is to be destroyed;) here they ought to exert all their sagacity in a close examination of the political character of the candidates, and also the moral character, as an immoral man never ought to be trusted with power.
It is also very essential to the preservation of a free government, that there be great caution in bringing charges of misconduct against rulers, for if false accusations are frequently made and refused, the people will not duly regard an accusation against a bad man which is founded on truth—Besides, good men are often deterred from accepting an office when they may be exposed to abuse from licentious tongues and pens. This deserves the serious attention of Americans, as liberty is evidently in danger from the abuse good men in office are lia-
ble to, and in too many instances received. Besides, it degrades and vulgarizes the manners of a free people, it nourishes the evil passions and prepares them for slavery.
No. II.
Is it not universally acknowledged, that the abuse of public characters has tarnished the American name, and that all parties regret this abuse when it lights on their own favorite. Why then do not all unite in correcting an error which all at some times disapprove? There never can exist any circumstances that may justify abuse. Truth, and candour, are the best shields of defence in a good cause, and the best weapons to beat down error and falsehood. These enliven and captivate the human mind; and the perverse spirits which are not influenced by them are lost forever. Who that knows the illustrious men who were the great instruments in the hand of Providence to accomplish the revolution, but has felt an indefinable twinge of heart and repulsive indignation at seeing abuse flow from the tongues and pens of falsehood against the fathers of our country? It has been the fate of all countries to produce such demons of discord, and they are the ready instrument of tyranny as ready to flatter bad men, as to abuse good men; having no moral principle to regulate actions they go to all extremes and are bought and sold with money, or smiles, or love, or hatred, by any passion or any interest. Happy would it be for America if its air would not nourish such beings; but our newspapers too often prove their existence here.
Liberty has more to fear from the poison of these pretended friends, and the dissimulation of their vices, than from all the weapons European despots can form against her. "Honour thyself," should write it upon their hearts; we is an ancient maxim, and Americans ought to feel an honest pride in our name, and glory in our country. The merits of a Washington, and a long list of other retired patriots, with the illustrious names now in the first seats of government, feed the just ardour for our country's fame in every bosom. The moment men cease to love their country's friends, their patriotism expires. Nor ought our criticism ever to be so severe as to lose sight of prevailing virtues, if some errors were unhappily mingled. Shall the inadvertencies of a day or an hour becloud the steady sun and general tenor of life. But a distinction as wide as heaven and earth, should forever be preferred between good and bad men, that virtue and her friends may receive their reward, and the world be accelerated in its progress to brighter eras. A good man is a blessing in every circle, in government he is inestimable; and every heart ought to be a barrier to his. In proportion to the distinctions of moral character, in the general estimation, will every community rise or sink. This, revelation assures us, and reason confirms it; it is a law in the intelligent universe, which no beings can invert; and by the observance of it individuals and nations ascend the scale of dignity and happiness. Should not therefore this principle penetrate the bosom and be planted deep in the heart of rulers—and the people inspire it as the vital spring of free existence, and fix the idea in the budding mind of their infant offspring?
A PURE CHARACTER in government, is the durable cement of the federal union; it is an inexhaustible source; it commands all the wealth and strength of the whole nation to guard its rights, and to accelerate every measure for public happiness; it is the animating soul of a nation. The ancient republics perished for want of it. It now remains to be ascertained by experience, whether our republic will occupy the yet vacant seat in this most sublime temple of fame. He is unworthy to rule the free, who does not aim at it—and he is a blot to creation who gives a vote for a man whose soul is not elevated towards it.
Let not rulers or people be lulled in their slumbers to profound sleep, by the commonplace talk, "that it is in vain to expect that our people and government should be more wise or virtuous than those of other countries." Such remarks are often repeated with
an air of grave sagacity; but they tend to extinguish that hope which is the spring of action, and to fulfil the prophecy, therefore, they should be repelled.—The contemplation of great and good objects, fays a sublime writer, assimilates the mind and makes it great. "
This is the nature of man; the individual or the nation, that would ascend to glory must have elevated views above the walk of common minds; and unbounded by what others have achieved.
If Americans wish to be the great, the just, the glorious nation which their extensive regions and the bounties of nature seem to have designed, and the dispensations of Providence point to, they ought to fear more than death the least departure from the strait line of honor—An inadvertent step in government must never be defended, but instantly reformed. The only enquiry be, " for the path of wisdom ;" and put from us precedents that will not accord with its dictates. So may we attain the summit of human wishes, and reach the glowing point where good men bound their terrestrial views.
"THE PROPER STUDY OF MANKIND IS MAN."
MAN is a being of so complicated a nature, that to display his different virtues and vices, constitutions and faculties, would swell an endless volume. In general he is prone by nature to deceit, and dissimulation is almost the first passion he imbibes. He is early taught to disguise his vices and inclinations under the appearance of moderation. When arrived to a ripe age, when his powers are more extensive and unrestrained, it is then he begins more fully to practise that art, which he has been so long learning. But I would not have it imagined that this is the characteristic of all mankind. Many there are whose minds formed in a finer mould, are the seats of every noble, every generous virtue. Happy in themselves and conscious of their innocence, their hours are spent in sweet serenity and peace. But how seldom it is that we meet with such characters! Mankind are generally blinded by self-interest and ambition. How many are there who, versed in the arts of dissembling, their souls are narrow and unforgiving! Conscious of their own meanness and dishonesty, they are naturally suspicious; their company is none but such as are of their own dispositions. They behold their dearest friends with envy and distrust; jealousy is rooted in their hearts, and seated in their countenances. They are hoarding up misery for themselves, and their punishment shall be of their own begetting.
ANECDOOTE.
TWO Negroes meeting in a dram shop, called for a bowl of grog; after it was made, one fellow takes up the bowl, and after drinking two thirds of the contents cries—"hem! Mafia dis here too strong: do put little more water here." "Tay maie," fays the other one: "no be in fitch dam hurra: let me cry hem too."
Samuel Hill HAS TO LET,
THE northern end of his STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Nath'l White, is a very convenient apartment, being two stories below the street, opening upon the wharf, is well calculated for a wholesale and retail store; it may be entered upon immediately. —ALSO—
That STORE at the southern end, now occupied by Mr. Wm. Fitz, which may be entered upon the first of April next. Feb. 27.
THE subscribers being appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the estate of Joseph Knowles, late of Chester, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, will attend that business at the late dwelling house of said deceased, on the last Monday of this and the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock afternoon of said days.
JONA. SWAIN, } Commissioners. NATHAN KNOWLES, } Feb. 19, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and other owners of land in the town of Gilmanton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1797, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 4th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of Col. Antipas Gilman in said town, as will pay said taxes with the incidental charges thereon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Proprietors names. No. R. Q'ty C's.    Theo. Atkinson, 4th D. 123 15 6  Rob. Auchmooty, 2d 40 11 8 40 15  do 1st 100 2 10 100  Michael Bowdon, 1st 40 8 5 40 15  do 2d 40 39 5 40  do 1st 100 14 2 100  do 2d 100 1 1 100  Richard Clark, 1st 40 41 4 40 15  do 1st 100 2 16 100  do 2d 100 1 3 100  Jona. Clark, jr. p't 2d 40 24 5 31 23  do 4th D. 202 15 6  Jona. Colcord, 1st 100 8 17 100 9  do 2d 100 15 3 100  Jonath. Connor, 1st 40 1 1 40 56  do 2d 40 8 5 40  do 1st 100 4 11 100  James Davis, part 2d 40 1 1 39 22  Tru'y Dudley, p't 2d 100 11 3 91 18  Will'm Fellows, 2d 40 7 4 40 15  Edward Folsom, 2d 40 45 2 40 15  Ephr. Folsom, p't 1st 40 34 2 14 5  do 2d 40 22 5 40  do 1st 100 13 5 100  do 2d 100 18 13 100  Nich'n Gordon, 2d 100 11 5 100 28  Thomas Gilman, 2d 40 6 4 40 30  Nich'n Gilman 3d, 1st 40 30 3 40 30  Samuel Gilman, 2d 40 26 4 40 16  do 4th D. 157 15 6  Nath'l Gilman, 2d 40 27 4 40 15  do 1st 100 10 5 100  Joseph Hall, 2d 40 38 2 40 15  Joshah Hall, 1st 40 33 3 40 22  Benja'n Hilton, 1st 100 11 11 100 37  do 2d 100 14 7 100  Samuel Hilton, 2d 100 15 15 100 74  Edward Hilton, 2d 40 7 8 40 15  do 4th D. 159 15 6  Clem. Hughes, p't 2d 40 2 8 13 3/4 5  Richard Jennels, 2d 100 10 3 100 18  do 4th D. 180 15 6  Caleb Kimbal, 2d 40 44 2 40 15  John Kimbal, p't 1st 100 10 17 75 8  Stephen Lyford, 2d 100 3 16 100 37  do 4th D. 173 15 6  James Norris, 4th D. 172 15 6  Joah. Odiorne, jw, 1st 40 30 1 40 15  do 2d 40 42 4 40  do 1st 100 4 13 100  do 2d 100 12 14 100  do 4th D. 53 15 6  Jotham Odiorne Esq. part 1st 100 12 1 33  do part 2d 100 13 1 33  Jethro Parson, 4th D. 170 15 6  Nich's Perriman, 1st 40 47 5 40 15  do 2d 40 13 3 40  do 1st 100 2 15 100  Robert Smart, 1st 40 37 1 40 15  do 2d 40 20 3 40  do 1st 100 14 16 100  do part 2d 100 13 10 78  James Sinkler, 1st 100 12 17 100 18  Stephen Sewell, 2d 40 41 2 40 15  Oliver Smith, 2d 100 8 2 100 37  Jona. Thing, 1st 100 4 2 100 28  Nath'l Webster, 2d 40 8 8 40 15  Rich. Waldron, jr. 2d 40 8 4 40 15  Tho. Willson, p't 1st 100 4 12 25 14  Peter Weare, 2d 40 8 2 40 15  Jonathan Young, 1st 40 34 3 40 15  do 2d 40 2 7 40  do 4th D. 155 15 6    Part of two Ranges of lots laid out to the Ma-sonian proprietors.     No.  R.  Q'ty  C's.     In the first Range, 1 1 150  10 1 150  In the second Range, 7 2 150  8 2 150  9 2 150  14 2 150    EDWARD GILMAN, Collector. Gilmanton, Jan. 1, 1798.
Taken by Execution, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Public Auction,
On Saturday the 17th day of March next, At 12 o'clock, A. M.
THE good ship TWO BROTHERS, and her appurtenances, now lying at Portsmouth Pier, burthen 247 tons, two years old, sails fast, and flows well; built in a workmanlike manner, and of the best materials. Inventory to be seen at any time.
Also—About 10m. feet Pine Boards;—10m Red Oak bhd. Staves; some White Oak Plank and Timber.—Conditions of sales made known at time and place. EDWARD HART, Dep'y Sheriff. Portsmouth, Feb. 27, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident owners of land in Packersfield, in said county, who have not paid their highway taxes for the year 1797, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the 1st day of May next, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on said day, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, as will pay the same, with incidental charges, at the dwelling-house of Josiah Melvin, Esq., in said Packersfield, unless prevented by previous payment. Highway.
   Northeast Quarter. No. R. Dol. C's.    John Dany, 3 1 0 18  Dea. J. Rindal, 4 2 0 18  4 3 0 18  J. Ring's land, 2 5 0 40  2 7 0 40  Northwest Quarter. No. R. Dol. C's.  John Bufeton 5 5 0 49  Southwest Quarter. No. R. Dol. C's.  Alexander Kolfstone, 1 1 1 1  2 1 1 6  1 3 1 4    BANISTER MAYNARD, Collector. Packersfield, Feb. 20, 1798.
Rockingham, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES IVERS, of Bolton, in the county of Suffolk, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, merchant, and HANNAH his wife, did on the 21st day of February inst. by John Peirce their attorney, claim an appeal to the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden at Exeter, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the third Tuesday of September next, from a decree of the Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for said county, made on the 25th day of December last, granting to Jonathan Warner, of Portsmouth, in said county, Esq. administration of the estate of Barlow Treadwick, late of London, in the Kingdom of Great Britain, Esq. deceased, which said appeal has been allowed by said Judge, and is to be entered for trial at the said term of the said Superior Court.
Attest, WILLIAM PARKER, Register. February 23, 1798.
Rockingham, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given that Bartholomew Downing and Richard Downing Hart, both of Newington, in said county, Administrators of the estate of Richard Downing, late of said Newington, Esq. deceased, intestate, have petitioned the Judge of Probate for said county, representing that the said Richard Downing did, in his life time, viz. on the 27th of November, 1793, by his certain writing of that date, by him signed, covenant to convey to Nicholas Harrison Millar, and Richard Millar, both of Rochester, in the county of Stratford, a lot of land in said Rochester, being number 112 in the third division in said Rochester, John Williams and others, original proprietors; that the said Richard, by death, was prevented from conveying the said land as aforesaid; and therefore praying that they may be empowered to make and execute such conveyance to the said persons contracted with as aforesaid, as the said Richard, if living, would be obliged to make and execute.
And that the said Judge has assigned the 16th day of April next, at the probate office in Exeter, in the said county of Rockingham, for taking the same into consideration, when any persons interested in the said land may object to the granting the prayer of said petitioners.
Attest, Wm. PARKER, Register. February 21, 1798.
THE subscribers being appointed commissioners, by the honorable Judge of Probate, for the county of Rockingham, to receive and examine the Claims of the creditors to the estate of Zebulon Doe, late of Newmarket, in said county, Clothier, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice that they will attend that business at the dwelling house of James Hill, Esq. innholder in said Newmarket, on the first Monday of March next, and of the five following months from two to six o'clock, P. M.
ANDREW WIGGIN, jr. } Commissioners. JAMES HILL, } Newmarket, Feb. 26, 1798.
TO BE LET, ON REASONABLE TERMS,
THE House lately occupied by Mr. Ivory Hovey, on Spring-Hill; for further particulars apply to SAMUEL STORER. February 21, 1798.

Foreign Intelligence.
By the ship Lucy, Capt. Dill, arrived at Bostn, from Havre.
GERMANY (alias FRANCE.) COLOGNE, Dec. 5.
CITIZEN RUDLER, Commissioner of the French Government, and who is directed by the arrest of the Directory, to reorganize the conquered country, has arrived here. The bells have announced this event.
Yesterday, in an extra session, the Magistrates of Cologne took the oath of fidelity to the French nation, in the presence of Citizen Rethel, French Commissioner. The tribunal, & all the public functionaries, are to go through the same formality, this day.
[Cologne is on the left bank of the Rhine.]
PARIS, Dec. 12.
The following Foreign Ministers, &c. were at the festival of 80 covers, given by the Directory, at the Luxembourg, in honor of Gen. Buonaparte:—Citizen Meyer, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Batavian Republic; Tisconti, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Cisalpine Republic; Boccacci, Minister of Geneva; Messrs. Corfini, Minister Plenipotentiary of Tuscany; Del Campo, Ambassador of Spain; Sandoz, Minister Plenipotentiary of Prussia; Russo, Minister Plenipotentiary of Naples; Abel, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Duke of Wirttemberg; Reizenstein, Minister Plenipotentiary of Baden; Balbi, Ambassador of Sardinia; Steuben, Minister Plenipotentiary of Hesse Cassel; Dreyer, Minister Plenipotentiary of Denmark; Essid-Ally Effendi, Ambassador of the Ottoman Porte, and Dettmar-Basse, Deputy of Frankfort.
DEC. 14.
Executive Directory.
Frederick William III, by the Grace of God, King of Prussia, Margrave of Brandenburg, Arch-Chamberlain, & Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, &c.
To the French Republic, and in his name, to the Citizens who compose the Executive Directory.
Berlin, 17th Nov. 1797.
Great and dear Friends,
Providence having disposed of the days of the King, my father, who died on the 16th of this month, and having called me to the throne of my ancestors, I am anxious to announce to you this double event, persuaded that you will take a part in the loss which I have experienced, and that you are interested in my accession to the government of the Prussian Kingdom. I shall take the utmost care to cultivate and cement the good understanding which has so happily been established between the two nations; and under which, I pray God to keep you, great and dear friends, in his most holy protection.
Your good friend, (Signed) FREDERICK WILLIAM.
Extract of a letter from the General in Chief, Hatry, to the Executive Directory.
Head-Quarters, Mayence, Dec. 13. Citizens Directors,
The troops of the Republic are now in possession of Mayence, and the forts of Cassel; they entered this morning. The Emperor's troops evacuated them yesterday, and I should have entered immediately, if the troops of the Empire, which consisted of 8 battalions, could have found means to transport their baggage, &c. I gave them 24 hours to complete the evacuation; and I was assured of two gates, one of the city of Mayence, the other of Cassel. The whole is now evacuated. The Austrian troops marched off in two columns; one three battalions strong, by Ulm, passing by Heidelberg and Heilsbronn; the other, containing six battalions, passing by Aschaffenburg, on their way to Bohemia.
The troops of the different circles have taken the roads to their own countries."
Batavian Republic.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2.
Admiral De Winter, whom the English government has given permission to return on parole, arrived here yesterday. He has brought with him the body of Admiral Reintjies, who died of his wounds in England. The latter has been buried with all the honors of war, in the new church of this city.
DEC. 20.
Admiral de Winter has been received with the most enthusiastic applause, wherever he has appeared. An elegant gold-hilted sword has been voted him, and every attention paid to alleviate a fate he did not deserve.
LONDON, Dec. 11.
The Directory intend to appoint a Minister Extraordinary to the court of Berlin, to compliment his Prussian Majesty on his accession to the throne,
an accession which they consider, at this time, very important, when England and Russia endeavour to circumvent the young king, that they may get possession of his mind, which is said to be bold and enterprising, and secure in their favor the influence of the cabinet, which will be very considerable in the congress at Rastadt.
DEC. 14.
Saturday, some dispatches were received at Lord Grenville's office, from the Hon. Mr. Walpole, his Majesty's envoy at Lisbon, at Dropmore. These advices are said to be of a very unfavourable nature. The English troops, from the late treaty, under the command of Gen. Stuart, are reduced to salt provisions. Earl St. Vincent still continues off the harbour of Lisbon, and the next accounts are looked for with expectation, as important to this country.
HAGUE, Nov. 21.
Admiral Winter's account of the Naval engagement of the 11th ult. is now printed, and the Convention have resolved,
1. The Admiral's ship the Vryheid, was defended to the last. 2. That the English fleet, though only equal in the number of the ships of the line to the Batavian fleet, was superior in force. 3. The English covered more sea, and were also better in concert with each other. 4. That the English fleet had the advantage of attack. 5. That the retreat of six of the Dutch ships was the chief cause of the loss of the battle.
Our two state prisoners, the Pensionary and Count Bentinck, will be exchanged with England, it is said, for Admiral Winter and another of our naval commanders.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 15.
A Melancholy Fact.
By a gentleman, just from the Susquehannah, we are informed, that on Saturday the 10th instant, some malicious persons wilfully set fire to and burnt a house near the canal, wherein were six persons, all of whom were consumed. The particulars, as far as we can understand, are, that some people belonging to the canal lodged with the people of the house who disagreed, and the party of the house having proved too strong for the others, they went off; but returning some time after with several others, entered the house by violence, killed two children, and threw them behind the fire; then fastening the others in, set fire to the house and burnt it, with all its contents. The above gentleman further adds, that he saw the body of one person, not wholly consumed, and that five of the perpetrators of this villainous deed were taken, and are in confinement. (Fed. Gaz.)
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20. The following resolution passed the Senate of the United States on Wednesday last.
Resolved, that the secretary be, and he is hereby directed to obtain from the collectors of the customs of the principal collecting districts of the United States, an account exhibiting the number and tonnage of the vessels and the estimated value of their cargoes that have been captured or detained since the first of Jan. 1796, from their respective districts, by or under the authority of foreign nations, distinguishing the vessels captured or detained by each nation, and that the said secretary lay the result of the information so obtained as soon as may be before the Senate.
ALBANY, Feb. 19.
Liberty-Poles! No Stamp-Act!
A Liberty-Pole was last week erected at Skeenborough, in the centre of the blockhouse—about 400 persons were present—It seems these sons of liberty are much opposed to a revenue being raised from stamp duties.
BOSTON, Feb. 27.
Extract of a letter from Havre, dated Jan. 8.
"The public papers that I have enclosed will give you better information of the affairs of Europe than I possibly can do even did prudence permit it. As to our Commissioners it is now reduced to a certainty that they will not be received, and it is now with America that the question of peace or war is to be determined. If there is not a change in the affairs of our government, war will be the consequence. I do not mean by this assertion to hint at its propriety or impropriety, but depend it is the case."
"I saw a letter the other day from Mr. Paine, who says, that the minister showed him a letter published by Mr. Fenno (a paper that the minister insisted was under the patronage of Mr. Adams our President) which says, 'that from the divisions in France, there was reason to hope that in a short time the King would be restored to his rights in France.'"
I have no doubt that to this and similar publications, in a great measure, may be ascribed the ill success of our Embassy."
Extracts of a letter from Norfolk, of the 8th inst. received at Philad.
"I have a letter from my correspondent at Guernsey, dated the 21st Dec. stating the intentions of the Directory as hostile to this country, and in consequence some vessels under American colors which had been taken up to load, had been stopped from proceeding under fear that a rupture was unavoidable."
Insurrection at Guadaloupe.
A respectable French gentleman informs us that advices are received at Philadelphia by a young gentleman from his father, a resident at Guadaloupe, acquainting him with a second insurrection having broke out there, and that a severe contest had ensued between the whites and negroes, in which 900 of the latter and 200 of the former were killed. No particulars were mentioned. This article was received by letter from Philadelphia, and our informant thinks it merits full confidence.
Interesting Measure.
[The following proceeding is translated from a Paris paper of Jan. 5.]
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED. 15th Nivose, Jan. 4.
A message from the Directory was read—"At this moment," say they, "at the same hour you receive this message, all the municipal administrators, the Justices of the peace, and the Commissioners of the Directory, are proceeding in all parts of the Republic, to seize the English merchandise which has been smuggled in contravention of the law of the 10th Brumaire (1st Nov. 1796). This is the first vigorous act which the Directory, in the discharge of its duties, has exercised against the haughty Islanders of Britain.—The war is now about to assume the character which belongs to it, and Europe is on the point of shutting its ports against the productions of a nation, which will receive nothing from the industry of foreigners."
"In the detail of grievances which the French government has to make against the British Cabinet, the Directory recollects the regulation of 1704, and proposes by extension, the following measures:
"The flag of a vessel shall no longer cover her cargo.—That is to say, every vessel, laden in whole, or in part, with English merchandise, shall be declared good prize, let her belong to whatever nation she may."
"All ports of the Republic shall be shut against any vessels, of whatever nation, which, in the course of her voyage, shall have entered a port of England."
"These measures," add the Directory, "are perhaps the only ones calculated effectually to assure to the French nation, the benefits it proposes to itself."
Committed. Villiers applauded the vigorous measure adopted by the Directory, for the execution of the law of the 10th Brumaire. He demonstrated the necessity of it; which he grounded particularly on the boldness of an insurance company, which, even in Paris, engage to introduce prohibited merchandise for a premium of ten per cent. He demanded the immediate commitment of the message, and that the committee should be directed to make their report within 24 hours. This was agreed to, and the Council instantly committed the message to Lamarque, Blad, Villiers, Boissier, and Eschasseneaux (the elder.)
"By later papers we find, that a law predicated on the above message has passed both Councils of the Legislature, and is now in full force. The articles of English merchandise which are the object of this arrest, are every thing wrought, manufactured, or fabricated in Great-Britain. It does not extend to produce of any kind. If we were to conjecture, as to the object of this new regulation, we should suppose, it intended to impoverish the handicrafts and manufactures of Great-Britain—to compel them to speak loudly and boldly to the government, and thereby to intimidate them into an acquiescence in such a Peace as France should be pleased to dictate. How this will affect the trade of the United States is plainly seen, but it is to be expected the English government will not permit the American spring ships to sail without convoys, as great part of their cargoes is always insured in London. When the knowledge of this event arrives at Philadelphia, the necessity of permitting our ships to arm themselves, and immediately equipping all the armed ships that can be fitted out or purchased, will be so apparent, that an unanimous vote is expected on the occasion. We have not a doubt but
orders founded on the principle of this law, have been sent to all parts of the world by the Directory, for their ships of war and privateers to capture all vessels of every nation on board of which English goods shall be found, let them be furnished or not with rolls of equipages, or be sailing under the protection of the most sacred treaties. Indeed we have a paragraph before us, directly in point.—It is in a Philadelphia paper received by the last mail, which says, "A letter from Baltimore informs, that two vessels belonging to that city have been seized and condemned at the late Spanish (now French) port of St. Domingo, in Hispaniola, for having British manufactured goods on board; and that it is the determination of the French there to condemn all vessels found in their ports, or taken on the high seas, with British manufactures on board."
Foreign Memoranda.
Admiral Story has been tried and acquitted for his conduct in the affair of Admiral de Winter. The killed and wounded in the Dutch ships was 1159. The Prince of Conde, has found an asylum in the Palace of Paul I. at Petersburg, where he arrived the 27th November. The Court of Vienna has complimented the wife of Buonaparte with a superb Coach, and six white horses of exquisite beauty. The Emperor thinks the French General was very liberal in the cession of the Venetian territory.—The number of persons invited at the feast of the Luxembourg, in honor of Buonaparte exceeded 2000.—The Directory have forbidden under severe penalty, the wringing of bells, to call people to church.—It is time, say they, to obliterate every trace of the ancient regimen.—The patriotic gifts made to the Council of Five Hundred to facilitate the projected descent on England, are very numerous, but not very valuable.—Ad. Lacroix commands the French fleet at Brest.
The monuments of the arts, and precious productions particularly of Rome, which have passed through Mersailles, for Paris, amount to 228 pictures, 102 articles of sculpture, busts and statues, 1295 antiquities, 2543 volumes, in manuscripts, and printed on paper and parchment, and 1051 articles of natural history.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE, Since our last a bill for incorporating the Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company, passed to be enacted.
A bill for establishing a Superior Court of Judicature, in Maine, was debated, and finally referred to the next session.—Several other bills, principally of local nature, have passed various stages of progression.
Capt. Story, of the brig Trio, has been complimented with a gratuity of about 1200 dollars, by the Insurance Companies at New-York, for having gallantly protected his vessel from capture by a French high sea robber.
Yesterday the carpenters commenced rebuilding the Federal-street Theatre.
Hydrophobia cured by Vinegar.
Extract of a letter from Venice, (Italy.) "If you were here, you would be much pleased with a discovery made at Udine, the capital of Friuli, a small province belonging to this Republic. The discovery is this: A poor man, lying under the frightful tortures of the Hydrophobia, was cured by some draughts of vinegar, given him by mistake, instead of another potion. A physician of Padua, called Count Leonissa, got intelligence of this event at Udine, and tried the same remedy upon a patient that was brought to the Pedua hospital, administering him a pound of vinegar in the morning, another at noon, and a third at sunset; and the man was speedily and perfectly cured. I have diffused through Italy this discovery by means of a periodical paper that I am writing; and I hope that you will make it known in England by means of your public papers."
Seven of the villains concerned in the robbery of Lady Temple's house, have been taken and confined at New-York. None of them, as has been reported, were residents in this town.
Latest from France.
Important and Authentic. By Capt. Dill arrived at Boston in 45 days from Havre-de-Grace, a private letter was received from the hon. Elbridge Gerry, one of the American Extra-Envoys, at Paris, dated in that city, the 3d Jan. which says, "We have not been accredited by the Executive Directory, nor do I think we shall be, I see no prospect of success in our embassy, and I think our residence here will be but short. An en-
tertainment is soon to be given to the Lady of Gen. Buonaparte, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at which will be present the Directory, and all the Foreign Ministers except the AMERICAN."
Marine Intelligence.
Monday, Feb. 26. Arrived sch. Colley, from New-York, Capt. Nack, from St. Thomas, 44 days, consigned to Mungo Mackay, Esq. failed from St. Thomas, in co. with about 15 sail of American vessels. Spoke nothing.
Nantz, Dec. 8. The American brig Hannah, Capt. Lamb, 110 tons, from the coast of Barbary, was taken by the French privateer Buonaparte, for not being furnished with regular papers, was afterwards retaken by a Liverpool Letter of Mark, and at last retaken by the privateer Vengeance, and brought in here.—Dec. 15, arrived American brig Frances, Mosley, from Salem.—An American vessel called the Federalist, is carried into Bourdeaux. Her cargo, sugar, cotton, coffee and indigo, is valued at 400,000 francs. Also American brig Fanny and Betty, with the same kind of cargo.
The Galen and Minerva, from hence arrived safe in London, after short passages.
DIED.
In London, the celebrated John Wilks, aged 71 years.
Communication.
The affair between Lyon and Griswold, as it first took place, had more the appearance of sudden passion, than a serious design to violate the order and privileges of the house. But the last attack of Griswold, is the most premeditated affront on the government, that ever was committed. What can be said in favor of a man, who would, immediately after prayers, disturb Congress, by commencing an assault on a member, while sitting in his seat. While the speaker was in the chair, to throw the house of representatives into a "bear garden." After this, it will not do for us to talk about our religion, and represent the French as infidels. After addressing the Supreme Being in prayer, and before the clergyman can get out of the room, behold the praying circle are changed to a clan of boxers. The orderly 53 can view with composure the "iron nerved" Griswold, playing the part of the assassin, and can look on with indifference, till Lyon had furnished himself with a weapon of defence; but when they found Lyon on a par with Griswold, then forsooth they hasten to part them.—The cowardice of Griswold, is in this case, most notoriously evident. Griswold must have known, he had 52 men to protect him, in safe Lyon with his fist, had overpowered him with his club.
This party business is a disgrace to the United States. The 44 members, it is probable, were aware of the design of getting Lyon expelled, for the purpose of weakening the republican interest in Congress. The spitting on Mr. Griswold was not the main point of controversy, it was the voting of Mr. Lyon on the question of Arming, if Lyon had been in favor of this measure, and Griswold against it, it is likely the affront would have passed off in silence. The 44 did not justify the conduct of Lyon, but they knew they had no right to deprive 30 thousand citizens of their representation, from the mere accident of a private quarrel. If they had admitted such a precedent, the most important question might, hereafter, be carried, by first commencing a quarrel, and then expelling the members.
No. 49,669 in the Washington Lottery No. 11, has drawn a prize of 10,000 dolls.
CHARLES HARDY
Informs his friends and the public that he carries on
The Taylors' Business, At the Shop lately occupied by his Father, in Cross-Street;
Where he has for sale, SUPERFINE, mid-ling and low priced Broad-Cloths; Cassimeres; Coatings; Swandowns and other vesting; Stocking patterns; Flannels; Baizes; and many other articles in his line.
Portsmouth, Feb. 27, 1798.
WANTED,
FOR the service of the United States, the Hull of a vessel, intended to be Schooner Rigged; of about 80 tons burthen, single decked, and of such dimensions as shall be given, which will not be unfavourable to the undertaker. The outside and ceiling Plank and the Timber to be of the best seasoned White Oak, and free from sap; the decks to be of White Pine, clear of sap; the quarter-deck Plank without baus, the bottom to be bolted and sheathed with Copper, the whole to be finished in a workmanlike manner.
Any persons disposed to enter into contract for the above vessel, finding the Masts, Spars, Joiners, Painters, Glaziers bills, and every Material for the Hull; and to be completed, launched and delivered by the 30th June next, are desired to send their proposals sealed up, to this office, on or before the 31st March instant.
It is desired that any persons offering proposals for the above would name at what rate per ton they would increase the burthen one fourth or one third part, should such addition be concluded on before the contract is made. J. WHIPPLE.
District of Portsmouth, Custom-House, March 5th; 1798.

AUGUSTA, (Georgia) Feb. 1. "A bill has passed both branches of our legislature, by a very large majority, prohibiting forever the importation of negroes into this state." [We congratulate our readers, that this infamous traffic is now prohibited by every State of the union.]
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24. Yesterday afternoon arrived in this city, two chiefs of the COCHNEWAGO Tribe of Canada Indians, with five other Northern Tribe Chiefs. They inform that colonel Brandt, of the Six nations, has sent out three runners into the different tribes of the north, for the purpose of inviting them to a confederated council at the Fire Place of the Mohawks. Among the rest, Messengers were sent to the Cochnewagos for this purpose, with a Black Wampum Belt, whose answer was, "If Col. Brandt, or the Mohawks, with a council with us, they should have met us at our own Fire Place, and not have called us from home." The Messengers went away with this answer, but returned again with the Black Belt, and procured a meeting of the middle aged and younger chiefs, when they "opened the top of the business," which, they say, appeared to be fraught with mischief against the United States. They proposed to the Cochnewagos that they should sell their lands which they now possess near the territory of the United States and move over the lake further within the British territory. The Cochnewagos, observed that they enjoyed peace and plenty, round their own Fire Places, and that they would not take up the Hatchet against the United States. These Chiefs further say, had the Belt been mixed with white, or, had it been wholly red, or altogether white, it would have indicated peaceable intentions, but being entirely black, intimated mischief. Their intention in coming to this city, is to give information to Congress of the intended combination of the Indians. They say their nation consists of 500 Warriors, from 16 to 45 years of age. They have travelled 500 miles on foot, at their own expence, to communicate this information.
BOSTON, March 3. Late from England.
Last evening arrived here, the ship Polly, Capt. Chipman, from Liverpool, after a passage of 44 days. The latest London papers we have been able to procure, are down to January 8th; but they furnish nothing extraordinary. The debate in the British Parliament, on the assessed taxes , are very lengthy and spirited; but the bill which contemplates a triplification of the customary assessed taxes, passed by a majority of 125—Ayes 196. Noes 71.
The information of the late decree of the French government respecting English manufactures, had been received; and had excited much agitation. The result was to be expected—Convoys are to be granted to neutral vessels. The Pacific Congress at Rastadt, has determined that the King of England shall relinquish all his possessions in Germany, and with his Electorate (Hanover) all his influence in the German Empire.
An augmentation of the British army has been made; and the navy daily increases in number and strength. The ships of war, in commission, on the 1st January, 1798, amounted to 130 sail of the line, 18 fifty gun ships, 165 frigates, and 266 sloops of war.—Total in and out of commission 746.
LONDON, Jan. 1. In our paper of the 29th ult. we mentioned a plan for the invasion of this country by the French, of which Citizen Monge is said to be the projector. Of this plan we give the following as the outline:
"Thirty rafs are to be built; they are to be composed of enormous quantities of timber, connected in the strongest manner: They are to be provided with parapets of timber and hides, cannon proof, with artillery, and furnaces to heat the red hot balls; they are to be navigated with sails, oars and rudders; each is to bring over 10,000 men, making in the whole 300,000, with a due proportion of horses and field artillery; they are to proceed from different ports of France, and to attempt a landing in different parts of this island. Their red-hot balls are to serve to repel the attack of a fleet of battle ships, while their own immersion will render them incombustible. Their small draft of water will enable them to approach the flattest coast: their enormous bulk, covering a great number of waves, will prevent their being much agitated by the motion of the sea! and by means of draw bridges affixed to them, each raft will discharge its myriad upon the English shore!"
By a letter from Yarmouth, which we received this morning, and which we now lay before our readers, it should seem that the French government is about to put in execution MONGE's plan:
"Yarmouth, Dec. 31. "An English sailor left Brest on Christmas-day, in a Danish vessel, that landed him at Orfordness yesterday. He reported that astonishing preparations are going on at that port. Sixteen sail of men of war are victualling with extraordinary dispatch: Three or four hundred gun-boats are fitted out; and an immense multitude of hands are now employed upon the construction of one of those immense rafs projected by Citizen MONGE. It is to be 700 yards by 350, and to be worked by machines, windmills, horsemills, &c. a grand citadel to be built in the centre.—Already was the ground floor laid of the thickness of 6 or 7 bails; even the English prisoners are at work: He had himself been employed 5 or 6 weeks. No secrecy is used; any one may inspect their works. He describes the resolution and alacrity of the French soldiers to be at the highest enthusiasm; but time will not permit me to enlarge on this man's story; according to my reporter he is worthy of credit, as an eye witness of these great designs."
The Swedes have for some time renewed their attention to their Navy, which now consists of 36 ships of from 36 to 60 guns, and as many float frigates, besides galleys and gun vessels.
The Dey of Tunis has liberated, without ransom, 18 Frenchmen in return for an
act of kindness on the part of Gen. Buonaparte, who some time ago liberated and sent to Tunis 8 Turks, shipwrecked on the coast of Leghorn.—On this occasion Buonaparte has addressed a letter to the Directory, by whom the letter written on this occasion has been also published.
Letter of Thomas Muir, to the Minister of General Police.
Paris, 8th Nov. (Dec. 28.) I read with the greatest sensibility, in the Journal L'Ami des Lois , the toasts given at your Civic Feast. I am an United Irishman; I am a Scotchman; I can answer in the name of the two nations. The tears of affection and sympathy will flow when they shall be informed of the wills of your heart. You drank to the Victims of English Despotism; and may the blood they have shed speedily ripen in their country the seeds of Liberty and Equality. That blood has been shed; I myself have seen it. Alone I called for justice on the assassins, and that was one of the causes of my proscription.
You drank "To the United Irishmen," the Highlanders of Scotland, who wait only for the French to break their chains.
I assure you in the name of the Irish and Scotch, that we will break our chains on the heads of our Tyrans. An effort remains to be made by the Great Nation. It is not with the People of England it fights. It is only with a hundred scoundrels. Let them fall, and the Peace of the Universe is established.
Health and respect, (Signed) THOMAS MUIR.
M. Quirini, formerly Ambassador from Venice to Paris, has been arrested at Venice and conducted to Milan.
French Official State Paper.
PROCLAMATION Of the Executive Directory, to the French, in Answer to the British Manifesto.
Citizens, THE interest of the Republic commands you one more important triumph. After innumerable combats from which you have returned conquerors, it remains for you to reduce the first, the most intractable, the most crafty of all your enemies.
The Executive Directory desires a general Peace, the Directory wishes this peace for you and for Europe. But this year past and more, a faithless enemy agitates himself, stuns all the Cabinets of Europe with a vain buzzing, proposes with a loud voice Peace, breathes secretly War, affects to desire to extinguish with one hand the Torch which he lights again with the other; sends with eclat Pacifiers, and repels in effect all those overtures which alone could tend to a pacification. This enemy, you know that your indignation points him out to you and names him; it is the Cabinet of St. James's: it is the most corrupting and the most corrupted of the Governments of Europe; it is the English Government.
It is not only against French Liberty that this Government directs its conspiracy; its plot embraces the whole World. Ah! too long since, that perfidious Cabinet troubles, enslaves, desolates every part of the World.—Speak, Americans; say who are, directly or indirectly, your true Dominators; unhappy Indians, say by what detestable art that Government has established its tyranny among you; and you Europeans, more unfortunate still, innocent Inhabitants of the plains of Franconia, and of the lofty Alps, innumerable Victims of the scourge of combats, say who has been the most ardent instigator of this destructive War, in which have been sacrificed more than a million of men, in which immense treasures have been swallowed up, in which the Eye of Peace itself now only perceives on the field of victory but general misery, universal mourning, one vast scene of despair! Well! it is in the glare of these circumstances that the Cabinet of St. James's reveals to afflicted Europe that Britain alone has left nothing of the horrible disasters. Attend to this speech from the height of a Throne!—"Our revenues," said the King, "have continued to augment, our national industry has taken a new spring, our commerce has passed its ancient limits." If the King of England has told the truth, Powers of Europe, what a terrible lesson for you! What, is then this Government interested in your dissensions, which alone reaps the fruit of them, which lives by your calamities, prospers by your distresses, accumulates in its treasuries the tears and the blood of Nations, and grows fat on their spoils?
It is clear that this Cabinet must desire War, since War enriches it. That Government, nevertheless, in its late Manifesto, and in its speeches of parade, dares accuse France of an insatiable avarice! It does not say that the English, first Devastators of our Island of St. Domingo, have also taken without a blow the Dutch Colonies, although the United Provinces were then their Allies, and that they pretend to retain their thefts, which they will call conquests; and the King of England speaks to the Powers of Europe of the ambition of France!
But the principles of the French towards other nations, are now manifested; vague allegations can no longer obscure them. If the French republic secures the limits which she has received from nature—if she repairs in this point the faults of Monarchy, the disorders conquests foreign to that great aim: she does not oppress the secondary States and the weak powers; she thinks not of stripping her Allies; she is faithful to her friends; she punishes her enemies yet without hating them; naturally generous, she does not even hate the English nation; and never in France will a Minister have a right to the apothegm for his abhorrence of that people. But every body in France is agreed in one point; it is that one is there put in mind of Toulon, of Dunkirk, of Quiberon, of the Vendee; it is that one detects and curses cruelty, perfidiousness, the bloody machinations of the British ministry, and that one deplores at the same time, the inconceivable blindness by which the English suffer themselves to be over-burdened, for to become the horror of the world.
The great nation will revenge the Universe, and to efface that, Frenchmen, more than one means presents itself to you; the most worthy and the most rapid is the invasion of England. Unheard of success has accustomed you to count no more the obstacles. In such enterprizes, the name a-
lone of the Armies is the promise of triumph; and the justice of the cause is its warranty. It is no longer the time of laughing at projects of descent, and of discussing the means. At the height where the French are, their will is victory. Therefore, let the army of England go and dictate peace in London! and there also, Republicans, you will find auxiliaries; and there also, you will find many men, whom reason has not sufficiently abandoned, to prevent them from being sensible of the odium which their government spreads over the English name; and there also, you will find those thousands of generous men who struggle this long while, in order to obtain a parliamentary reform; and there also, you will find those Labourers without number, who sigh after peace, whom war, by protracting itself, reduces to misery, and who weigh, in the balance of their real wants, the splendid deceit of royal harangues, the illusion of Manifestos, and the chimera of conquests; and there also, you will find, the Irish nation, so many years oppressed, and which bears with so much uneasiness the chains of a Court that nourishes itself with the toils of Irishmen, drenches itself in their blood, and scoffs at their despair.
Go, under these auspices, brave Republicans: second the national and unanimous desire; conducted by the Hero who placed you so often on the road to Victory, you will have also for you the acclamations of all the just and virtuous souls that exist in the world; go, re-establish the liberty of the seas; restrict in fine, within just limits, the disorderly ambition of that government, perturbator of its own country, as well as of the Universe;—secure the repose of the French Republic, and that of Europe; there is the grand talk which remains for you to accomplish. And since at this moment the British government, sneering coldly and with a ferocious smile at the disasters of the Continent, applauds its opulence, force it to pay, conformable to justice, its quota of the expenses of this War, which that Cabinet alone wishes to eternize, and which it well knows it may terminate as soon as it chuses to speak, to the French Republic, a language that one may listen to, and that one can believe sincere.
Citizens, you will recognize your own sentiments in the exposition of those of the Executive Directory. The same spirit animates your faithful Representatives. In vain the Cabinet of London exhausts its efforts to sow among them mistrust and discord, or to persuade that it has succeeded in it. The 13th Fructidor has destroyed English influence, and since that memorable Day, the Members of the Council and those of the Directory present the spectacle of the most affecting union.
Hah! All Patriots have but one interest—There is in the Republic but one opinion and one desire. War to the Cabinet of St. James's! is the cry of France. What glory is promised to the Army of England! It suffices to indicate it to such Heroes.—Ah! to enslave our Warriors with an invincible enthusiasm, it is only to put them in mind of what they have already done. The Walls of the strongest places have fallen before them; the first Captains of the powers of Europe have not been able to resist them. They have made prisoners, Bender, at Luxembourg, and Wurmsler, at Mantua. By them the three colored Standard waves on the borders of the Rhine, and on the Aegean Sea. After so many Victories what speeches or what words could add any thing to the ardor of French Soldiers? It is enough for them to hear the voice of their country, and to bear in mind their own exploits. (Signed) REVILLIERE LEPAUX, President. LEGADE, Sec. General.
Portsmouth, Dec. 4. It appears by the late Paris papers, that the Ministers sent by the PRESIDENT of the United States of America, to endeavour to preserve peace with France meet with a reception not much more cordial than that which Lord Malmesbury experienced in his two Missions for a purpose of the same kind.
Falmouth, Dec. 29. Yesterday a Gentleman, said to be a Captain belonging to Sir Edward Pellew's squadron, landed in Mount's Bay, and set off expressly for London.—While he took fresh horses at Truro, he assured a gentleman of this town, that a French squadron was at sea and with them a large number of transports, having 50,000 men on board, destined so soon against Scilly Islands, and 30,000 to be landed in the North of Ireland; that Sir Edward's Squadron was not sufficient to engage them, and he was sent expressly to Government for an immediate reinforcement. We are in hopes that this bad news may not prove authentic.
In the House of Representatives of the United States Feb. 23, the report of the committee of privileges, which had reported against the expulsion of Messrs. Griswold and Lyon, was taken up. Mr. Siggers moved the postponement of it to March 1799—which was negatived, Yeas 38, Nays 53. The question for agreeing to the report of the committee, passed in the affirmative, Yeas 73—Nays 21. The motion for expulsion being thus disagreed to, a reprimand was moved for, which was got rid of, by moving for the previous question, which passed, Yeas 48—Nays 47. Thus has this disagreeable business been brought to a close.
The following contains the articles which are to be considered as British Manufactures , agreeably to the late arrest of the French government.
1. All kinds of cotton velvets; all stuffs and woolen cloths, whether made of cotton or hair, wholly or mixed; all quiltings, dimities, nankinees, and muslins, spun woolens and cottons, and English carpets. 2. All kinds of hosiery cotton, wool or mixed. 3. Buttons of all kinds. 4. Every kind of plated ware, hard ware, cutlery clock work, and other iron, steel, pewter, copper, brass, cast iron, sheet iron, tin and other metals, polished or rough, pure or mixed. 5. Leather, tanned, curried or prepared, worked or not worked; carriages put together or in pieces, harness and every other leather article. 6. Ribbons, hats, gauzes, shawls, known to be English. 7. All sorts of skins for gloves, breeches or waistcoats, also those articles when manufactured. 8. All kinds of glass and crystal ware, besides watch glasses, spectacle glasses, &c. 9. All sugar refined, both in loaves and in powder. 10. All sorts of earthen ware, known by the name of English ware.
carriages put together or in pieces, harness and every other leather article.
1. All kinds of glass and crystal ware, besides watch glasses, spectacle glasses, &c. 2. All sugar refined, both in loaves and in powder. 3. All sorts of earthen ware, known by the name of English ware.
Marine Intelligence.
Wednesday, Feb. 28. Arrived brig Johanna, Langien, Naples, 90 days. No Americans were at Naples.—Spoke nothing.
Same day. Sch. Catharine, Cox, Rotterdam, 60 days. Left there the Hancock, Ives, from Boston; Harriot, Storer, of Newbury-Port. Feb. 25, lat. 42, 30, long. 60, spoke sch. Dolphin, Dorr, of Wiscasset, bound to Curacoa, very leaky.
Same day. Brig Polly, Mitchel, of Kennebec, from St. Thomas, 39 days. Left there the Catherine, Henderson, of Salem, for Turk's-Island. Sailed in co. the Hope, Howland, of Rhode-Island; snow Dove, of do; the Peggy, Small, of Boston; sch. Atwater, of New-Haven, all bound to Havannah. Feb. 8, lat. 35, long. 70, spoke sch. Sally, Haley, from Biddeford, bound to North-Carolina.
Thursday, March 1. Arrived sch. Suanah, of Ipswich, Capt. Willcomb, from Aux-Cayes, 36 days. About 20 sail of Americans were at Aux-Cayes, but no pains were taken to bring a list of them. Spoke nothing.
Capt. Knowles, arrived at Cape-Ann, from Bilboa, left there, Jan. 15, Captains Laskin, Paterson, Russell, and Prince, of Marblehead; Williams and Dean, of Salem; Boardman, of New-York. Sailed in co. Capt. Roundy, of Boston, for Lisbon, and Hawes, of New-Bedford, for Savannah.
The Patty, Ropes, of Salem, for Baltimore; sch. John, of do, for Norfolk; and Columbia, of Boston, failed from Nicholas Mole, Jan. 29.
The following answer to a Card which appeared in the Oracle of the 17th ult. addressed to Caleb P. Wayne, Editor of the Federal Gazette , &c. is copied from the latter paper of March 1, by particular request.
Charles Peirce,
the irrepressible Editor of the Portsmouth Oracle . The readers of the Federal Gazette will recollect that some time ago this Peirce was mentioned as having refused to publish Scipio—Instead of justifying himself he has prated chiefly about the term We , which the Editor uses instead of the singular, I ; a practice almost universally adopted by Editors of Newspapers, and which he himself uses.—Peirce, the Sans Culotte being now compelled, to publish the Nos. of " FEDERAL SCIPION ," has (to keep back the real truth from being known) asserted that he has published them to evince his impartiality!—What his Jacobinic friends will think of his inconsistency, of his deviation from their party, is, probably, that he is a mere dish water for! unworthy the confidence of any party.
Mr. Peirce tells his readers that he is ignorant of the meaning of the word Jacobinism—poor man, why did he not consult the "book of Knowledge," he printed some time ago—he has to exculpate himself from the charge of Jacobinism asserted (or a writer has asserted for him) that the "tenor of his life has been neither base, wicked or nefarious;" and that "he keeps his flâneurs free from ice! Consequently he cannot be a Jacobin"—well said most grave Sir Charles! but all this whining will not convince your readers of your impartiality—no, no, Mr. Peirce, while whole columns are inferred from the Aurora , Argus and Chronicle , together with the pieces signed VERITUS (an infamous Jacobin as ever liv'd, and whom I strongly suspect to have written the card for you, addressed to me) are admitted with alacrity—and pieces in justification of our government are plac'd in the background as your friend Monroe wish'd to place the United States with respect to Foreign Countries. Not one of your patrons (unless they are as destitute of candour as you are of sense) will believe you.
But, Charles seems to have been seized with the horrors, the natural consequences of a guilty mind, as he begs to be excused from my "shaving hand," dreading a " Federal cut throat " no less than a " Sans Culotte guillotine "!—Leave of this whining, supplicating cant; gird on your wooden sword and other insignia of your order, Peirce—call Veritus and all your Sans Culottes friends to your assistance; for be assured that all your begging will have no effect.—You shall not be freed from the lash of Truth and Federalism—until you prove by your actions that you are a virtuous man and no Jacobin. If you have one grain of candour within you, an idea of justice, or the most trivial pretensions to what you profess, give this a place in your paper, if you do not every man will despise you no less than I do your infamous political tenets.
PORTSMOUTH, March 7.
From a Charleston (S. C.) paper of Feb. 6.
Capt. Payne of the Galatea , from Cape-Francois, was requested to publish, that the barque John and Jane , Capt. Adams, from St. Ubes, bound to Boston, has been drove off the coast in great distress; her sails all split, and short of provisions, arrived at Cape-Francois in 80 days from St. Ubes. In lat. 34. long. 18. Capt. Adams had the happiness to save three men in a boat, who proved to be the Captain and two Mates of the schooner Hiram , Capt. Rofs, from Philadelphia, bound to Marseilles, out 17 days from the Capes of Delaware, the schooner being upset by a stroke of the sea, and junk, when the rest of the crew and one passenger, being seven in number, were lost.
Saturday arrived here, the brig Ranger , Capt. Drisko, 44 days from Surinam, left there Jan. 18, snow Tredick , Codman , of Portland; schooner Jay , Moody , of do to sail in 10 days; schooner Polly , Ross , of Boston, to sail in 4 days; sloop Ruby , Knight , of Gloucester, to sail in 5 days; schooner Fame , Lee , of Salem; ship Effex , Peirce , of Gloucester, to sail in 20 days; brig Charlotte , Holden , of Providence; brig Rebecca , Feaner , of do; sloop Hawk , Langford , of do; brig Lydia , Cook , of do; snow Resolution , Chamberlain , of Exeter, to sail in 5 days; schooner Sally , Smith , of Ipswich, to sail in 6 days; ship America , Wheaton of Providence; brig Three Friends , Endicott , of Salem; brig Fame , Tilden , of Boston; schooner Success , Brown , of Gloucester; sloop Dispatch , Devii , of do; brig Nancy , Semes , of do to sail in 3 days; schooner Betsy , Cumpson , of Baltimore; schooner Nancy , Warner , of Gloucester, condemned, being rotten; ship George , Rice , of Philadelphia; ship Maria & Eliza , of Boston, master unknown.
The town of Exeter at their annual meeting have given in their votes as follows, viz.
For GOVERNOR. His Excellency J. T. Gilman, Esq. 137 Hon. Oliver Peabody, Esq. 10 COUNSELLOR. Hon. Joseph Cilley, Esq. 117 SENATOR. Hon. Jeremiah Fogg, Esq. 115 COUNTY TREASURER. Hon. Oliver Peabody, Esq. 135 RECORDER OF DEEDS. Samuel Brooks, Esq. 136
MARRIED —At Charleston, (S.C.) on Tuesday the 23d ult. by the Rev. Dr. Gallaher, FRANCIS DE PAU Esq. to Miss SYLVIA DE GRASSE, daughter of the late Count de Graftie.
At Atkinson, (New Hampshire,) Mr. STEPHEN P. WEBSTER, mer. of Landaff, to Miss MARY PEABODY, only daughter of the Rev. S. Peabody, of the former place.
At Haverhill, Massachusetts, on the 15th ult. Rev. EBENEZER DUTCH, of Bradford, to the amiable and accomplished Miss PHEBE EATON, of that place.
How boundless is the Preacher's love! Not measur'd by the soul; Anxious to save the better part, Yet pleas'd to gain the whole.
DIED —At New-Milford, (Mass.) Mr. ABIJAH PICKETT, his wife and four children, all within six weeks. At Kutery, Mr. Benjamin Fernald.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Sch'r Three Friends, Trefethen, Alexandria.
FOR SALE, 400 bushels excellent CORN. 50 barrels Tar and Pitch. 12 casks new Rice. 3 bales Cotton. Apply to Moses Woodward, jr. March 6, 1798.
William Neil Has for sale at his shop, A VARIETY OF Grocery & W. I. Goods, CAREFULLY chosen by himself, which he can assure his friends are good in quality, and on as low terms as any at market. He returns thanks to his customers in town and country for their numerous favours. Gentlemen in town may now have an opportunity of ordering their family stores, when they go to the Post-Office, next door to his Shop. Any goods so ordered shall be sent home to any part of the town, if required. February 6, 1798.
WHEREAS I the subscriber have obligated myself to take care of a pauper by the name of John Edwards, from the first day of January last to the first day of April next, but said Edwards has absented himself from my house, I therefore caution all persons from harbouring or crediting said Edwards on my account, as I will not answer any demand by him contracted. EDWARD MASON. Stratham, March 6.
Rockingham, ff. To be sold at Public Vendue, by virtue of an Order from the hon. Samuel Tenney, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for said county, at the house of Mr. James Peavy, innholder in Newington, On Thursday 22d of March inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M.
A PART of the Real estate of Richard Downing, late of Newington, Esq. deceased, consisting of that valuable Farm where Col. John Downing formerly lived, situate in said Newington, within one mile of Bloody Point ferry (so called) said to be 60 acres, be the same more or less, producing 30 tons of English hay yearly, and an excellent pasture well watered, which never fails; also a good Orchard producing 60 barrels Cyder yearly, and a good well of water, a beautiful situation, and a soil equal to any in said town. BARTHOW DOWNING Adminif. RICHARD D. HART, Trators. Newington, March 5, 1798.
FOR SALE, A lot of LAND in Deerfield, WITH a house, shop and barn thereon, now occupied by John T. Coffin, for terms apply to M. S. MARSH.

Windsor Chairs
of every description, warranted of the best kind, made & constantly kept for sale as can be purchased at BOSTON or elsewhere
By Josiah Folsom at his shop in Portsmouth.
FOR SALE BY William Plummer, In Market-Street,
By Wholesale & Retail, on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit.
WEST India Rum. French Brandy. Madeira. Holland's Gin. Sherry. London Porter. Port. Loaf and Brown Tent. Sugars. Lisbon & Hylon, } Malaga. Suchong & Bohea } TEAS.
Coffee; Chocolate; Molasses; Alspice; Pepper; Cloves; Nutmegs; Cinnamon; Cassia; Almonds; Rice; Flour; Oatmeal; Raisins; English Starch; Ginger; Currants; English and American Mustard; Indigo; Basket Salt; Capers; Spanish Se- gars; 4d, 6d, 8d & 10d Nails; Window Glass.
Russia & Sweden's Iron, &c.
FOR SALE BY Clement Jackson, At Store No. 4, Portsmouth Pier. 30 bbls. West-India Rum, of a superior quality. 20 bbls. Molasses. 10 pipes Gin and Brandy.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ff. TO be sold at public vendue on the fourth Tuesday of April next, at 10 of the clock in the fore- noon, at the house of Samuel Good- hue, jr. in Groton, in said county, so much of the following lots of land in said Groton, as will pay the taxes as- sessed thereon for the year 1797, with all legal costs, unless prevented by pre- vious payment to me the subscriber.
   No. R. D. Ac. Cts. cts. cts.    Henry Thomson, 5 7 3 60 2 18  Noah Thomson, 2 2 3 46 5 42  Henry Thomson, jr. 7 14 3 100 5 39  James Taylor, 7 1 3 100 5 44  Wm. Taylor, 15 3 1 50 3 16  Daniel Lovejoy, 3 2 3 100 5 42  Amos Phillips, 3 7 3 100 3 26  John Atwell, 7 10 3 50 2 16  Moses Boynton, 10 1 3 100 6 52  Thos Wentworth 15 3 3 100 5 39  John Wentworth, 16 2 1 50 2 17  Amos Beck, 10 6 2 50 2 21  Samuel Hart, jr. 18 2 2 50 2 17  1 1 3 100 5 39  M. H. Wentworth, 5 interval 10 1 10  19 2 1 50 3 26  19 3 2 50 3 26  4 2 3 100 5 39  8 3 3 100 6 52  Nathan Stearns, 25 1 1 80 4 34  2 2 1 20 1 10  
Vendue lots. James Wilson, 40 1 10 Jacob Foster, 1 80 4 31 R. C. Shannon, 6 10 3 50 2 15 Matthew Thomson, 4 1 3 90 5 35 ELEAZER BALL, Jr. Collector. Groton, Jan. 18, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Mer- edith, in the county of Strafford, and State aforesaid, who are delinquent in their highway tax for the year 1797, that unless the same is paid to me the subscriber, on or before the 3d Mon- day in April next, so much of their land as will pay the same with inciden- tal charges will be sold on said day at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Richard Boynton, innholder in said town, at 10 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment.
   D.R. No. Ac. Cts. cts. cts.    Peirce & Moor, 1 6 10 0 37  do 2 0 25 120 0 29  do 3 0 62 95 0 15  Jona. Robinson, 1 3 8 50 0 25  For the use of the proprietors, 2 0 9 120 0 20  Josiah Sanborn & John Sanborn 1 6 8 33 0 6  do 3 0 46 95 0 20  do 3 0 60 95 0 15  Gordan & Kelley, 2 0 50 120 0 40  Daniel Thurston, 2 0 81 120 0 20  do 3 0 81 95 0 15  Capt. John Ford, 2 0 75 120 0 40  Capt. Eben Sweeney 2 0 27 60 0 23  Joseph Jewett, 3 0 49 95 0 20  Benja. Barker, 3 0 75 95 0 20  Samuel Lane for farms Levi Lea- 2 0 8 115 1 41  virt lives on, 1 0 1 100 0 40  Chase Crockett, 1 0 1 100 0 40  JOHN GILMAN, Collector. Meredith, Jan. 11, 1798.  
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS at a meeting of the proprie- tors of Thornton, as granted by his late Excellency Benning Wentworth, by letters patent dated the 6th day of July, 1763, a tax of two dollars per right was granted to be laid out in clearing roads, &c. which tax has been duly assessed and com- mitted to me the subscriber as collector thereof, and I have duly advertised the same, but many of the original rights re- main still delinquent in paying such tax— Therefore notice is hereby given to the owners of such delinquent rights, that un- less such tax of two dollars per right as a- foresaid shall be paid to me at my dwelling house in Hampstead by the 20th day of March next, or at the place to be hereby appointed for the sale of delinquent rights in said township, that so much of each of such right will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Capt. Edmund Elliot in said Thornton, on the said 20th day of March next ensuing, as will be sufficient to discharge such tax with incidental charges, the vendue to begin at 1 of the clock in the afternoon on said day, at the house aforesaid, at which time and place articles of sale will be made known.
The original rights now delinquent in paying such tax are as follows, viz. Matthew Thornton, John Doak, John Moor, Jonathan Gilmore, Thomas Christy, Andrew Jack, John M c Lean, Samuel Mor- rison, Joseph Morrison, James Cochran, David Anderson, Thomas Morrison, John Gilmore, Samuel Steel, Robert Clindining, Andrew Clindining, David Clindining, Archibald Clindining, Andrew Clindining, Jr., Samuel Morrison, David Craig, Hugh Ramsay, David Montgomery, Sam l Gregg, Thomas Gregg, John Campbell, John M c - Cartney, James Alexander, James Doak, John Taggard, James Taggard, John Swan, William M c Nea, Fitch Pool, Wm. Taylor, Thomas Walley, Isaac Thomas, Hugh Gillis, Wm. Auld, Wm. Howard, hon. John Temple, Theodore Atkinson, Esq., Theodore Atkinson, Jr. Esq. Col. Joseph Smith, and Col. John Goffe. The society for propagating the Gospel in foreign parts one share, one share for a glebe for the church of England, and one share for the benefit of a school forever. JOHN HOGG, Prop rs Collector. Hampstead, Feb. 15, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the delin- quent proprietors and owners of the common and undivided land in the town of Acworth, in the county of Cheshire, and State aforesaid; that at a legal meeting of the proprietors of said common and undi- vided land holden in said Acworth, on the 21st day of September, 1797, a tax of fifty cents was voted to be raised upon each ori- ginal right or share of said common and un- divided land, for the purpose of defraying the expense of taking a survey and making out a plan of the same. Notice is hereby given that unless said tax, with incidental charges, is paid to me the subscriber, on or before the third day of May next, so much of their land as will pay the same with inci- dental charges, will be sold on said day, at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Galen Allen, innholder in said Acworth, at 10 o'clock, A. M. unless prevented by previous payment. The names of the delin- quent proprietors are as follows:
   Col. Sampson Stoddard, 50    William Stacy, 50  John Byam, 50  Reuben Gould, 50  Oliver Pierce, 50  Samuel King, 50  Jacob Farmer, 50  Ebenezer Gould, 50  David Brown, 50  Moses Easterbrooks, 50  Sampson Stoddard, jun. 50  Vryling Stoddard, 50  Jonathan Blanchard, 50  William Thomson, 50  Timothy Duffin, 50  Oliver Farwell, 50  Oliver Farwell, jun. 50  Nathaniel Gearfield, 50  John Hardy, 50  James Blanchard, 50  Ephraim Adams, 50  Reuben Kelcecutt, 50  Augustus Blanchard 50  James Rogers, 50  David M c Gregor, 50  James M c Gregor, 50  James M c Gregor, jun. 50  James Miltimore, 50  Alexander Clark, 50  Thomas Craige, 50  Jonathan Gilmore, 50  Daniel M c Fee, 50  Edward Gold Lutwyche, 50  Samuel French, 50  Stephen Powers, 50  William Roby, 50  Jonathan Hardy, 50  Thomas Blanchard, jun. 50  David Burge, 50  Samuel Barron, 50  Benjamin Byam, 50  William Pierce, 50  Joseph Pierce, 50  Benjamin Butterfield, 50  Benjamin French, 50  Matthew Thornton, 50  Robert Fletcher, 50  Samuel Cumings, 50  Moses Parker, 50  Nathaniel Butterfield, 50  Wiseman Clagget, Esq. 50  Maj. John Wentworth, 50  Hon. James Nevins, 50  Theodore Atkinson, Esq. 50  Peter Levins 50  Rev. Ebenezer Bridge, 50  Col. Jonathan Greeley, 50  Lieut. John Parker, 50  George Jaffrey, Esq. 50  FREDERIC LOCKE, Prop rs Collector. Acworth, Jan. 29, 1798.  
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Capt. BENJAMIN CLARKE, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for adjustment to JOHN MELCHER, Attorney to ELIZABETH CLARKE, Administratrix.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Deerfield, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1797, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of their land as will pay the same, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue on the 26th day of April next, at 10 o'clock A. M. at the dwelling house of Capt. Benjamin Butler, innholder in said town, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Range. Quantity. Highway tax. School tax. Town tax. County tax. Highway tax. School tax. Town tax. County tax.    Estate of John Moulton, 9 5 12 5 2 13 0 52 1 14  Jonathan Garland, 12 5 20 6 2 14 0 55 1 23  Fellows and Blake, 1 0 20 3 3 9 0 35 0 70  Rollins and Stephens, 18 5 30 5 3 13 0 52 1 13  Thomas Nudd, 1 0 10 6 2 16 0 64 1 35  Nehemiah Folsom, 1 6 10 5 2 13 0 52 1 6  Joseph Woodman, 18 6 20 2 2 3 0 12 0 18  Benjamin Eastman, 7 20 2 2 5 0 19 0 45 0  Jonathan Philbrick, for John Philbrick, 16 3 30 2 2 3 0 11 0 25  Widow Hannah Moulton, 8 6 25 3 2 8 0 31 0 66  Deacon Fogg, 17 4 20 4 2 9 0 36 0 76  Benjamin Brown, 8 & 9 2 120 13 8 28 1 12  John Tuck, 23 1 10 4 1 11 0 44 0 95  Phillips White, 26 1 300 2 0 3 0 11  Col. Joseph Fifeild, 20 1 20 6 2 15 0 57 1 24  Samuel Stephens, 20 1 20 6 3 16 0 64 1 35  Nathan Merrill, 1 3 20 4 2 10 0 39 0 85  David Fogg, 10 1 50 5 5 13 0 50 1 7  Israel Sawyer, 20 2 20 6 2 17 0 67 1 42  Reuben Currier, 3 0 9 0 34 0 74  John Scribner, 15 2 40 3 2 7 0 29 0 58  Improved. Improved.  Tuck and Sanborn 13 2 20 4 2 10 0 37 0 77  Scribner Gordon, 11 1 10 2 1 6 0 23 0 47  Hezekiah Bedee, 13 1 30 4 2 10 0 37 0 76  Mary Wheeler, original, 29 1 140 3  Richard French, 24 1 30 2  Thomas Willson, 29 1 70 3  Pike and Russell, 30 1 166 4  Nathaniel Ward, 10 3 50 7  Andrew Simpson, 19 3 50 2  Humphrey Hook, 19 3 50 2  John Woodman, 19 7 50 3  Broadstreet Gilman, 23 8 40 3  
ROBEY MARSTON, Collector. Deerfield, Feb. 16, 1798.
State of New-Hampshire. WHEREAS by an act of the General Court of said State, passed at their session in December, 1796, a tax of three cents per acre was granted upon each and every acre of land in Lyman, in the county of Grafton, for the term of one year (ex- cept public lands) for the purpose of mak- ing roads and bridges, and repairing the same as set forth in said act, and by which the proprietors and owners of said land are allowed to pay each one his proportion thereof in work at six cents per hour for an able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet; this is to inform all concerned that the selectmen of said Lyman, for the time being under whose direction the work is to be done, will be ready to employ the pro- prietors and owners of said lands as afore- said, any time between the 1st day of May next and the 1st day of October next en- suing the date hereof; the names of the said proprietors and owners with the number of their lots, quantity of land, and taxes there- on are as follows, viz.
   No. acres dols. cts.    Edward Cutts, 1 228 6  Isaac Bishop, 2 328 9  Elisha Lyman, 3 328 9  Joseph Beacher, 5 12