The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1809-06-13 00:00:00

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—
Variety of Kidderminster Car- peting, 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
REMOVAL.
S. Goddard,
INFORMS the public, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. Thomas W. Penhallow,—
Where he has Just received and is now opening A new and extensive assortment of Seasonable GOODS;
Amongst which are— CALICOES, Gingham, Muslins, a great variety of Furnitures, Blk. and white Cambrics, Dimities, Leno, dotted and Spidernet Muslins; Brown, fluted and plum Lustrings; plaid do.; elegant figured Silk of different colors for Bonnets; plain do.; black and colored Crapes; black and white Millinet, Fultans, 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 Cambrics of a superior quality; pink, white, green and orange Sarfets; plaid and plain Ribbons; a few gross fashionable silk Buttons for Coats; Stuff Goods of every description; one case of Linens well assorted, one do. Nanneens and Grandurells, one do. white and colored Cambrics, one do. \frac{3}{4} and \frac{1}{2} 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 Hkfs. blue and white India Cottons of all widths and prices; blue Nanneens; black Satins, &c. &c.
These with his former Stock he is determined to dispose of on the most favorable terms. May 30, 1809.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT
Extending the right of suffrage in the Indiana territory, 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 citizens of the Indiana territory, entitled to vote for representatives to the general assembly thereof, shall at the time of electing their representatives to the said general assembly, also elect one delegate from the said territory to the Congress of the United States, who shall possess the same powers heretofore granted to the delegates from the several territories of the United States: any thing in the ordinance for the government of the said territory to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the sheriffs of the several counties which now are, or may hereafter be established in the said territory respectively, shall, within forty days next after an election for a delegate to Congress, transmit to the secretary of the territory a certified copy of the returns from the several townships in their counties respectively. And it shall be the duty of the governor, for the time being, to give to the person having the greatest number of votes, a certificate of his election.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That so soon as the governor of the said territory shall divide the same into five districts, the citizens thereof, entitled to vote for representatives to the said general assembly, shall, in each of the said districts, elect one member of the legislative council who shall possess the same powers heretofore granted to the legislative council in the said territory, and shall hold their offices four years, and no longer; any thing in the ordinance for the government of the said territory to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the general assembly of the said territory, shall have power to apportion the representatives of the several counties therein, or which may hereafter be established therein, according to the number of free white male inhabitants, above the age of twenty-one years, in such counties: Provided, That there be not more than twelve, nor less than nine, of the whole number of representatives; any act or acts to the contrary notwithstanding until there shall be six thousand free male white inhabitants, above the age of twenty-one years, in said territory; after which time the number of representatives shall be regulated agreeably to the ordinance for the government thereof.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the Senate pro tempore. February 27, 1809 APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Political Miscellany.
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
MR. ADAMS'
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot, SIRS,—On the 6th of March a letter was written by the Secretary of State by my order, in the following words, to Mr. MURRAY.
Philadelphia, March 6, 1799.
SIR, I enclose a commission constituting you, in conjunction with the Chief Justice Elsworth and Patrick Henry , Esq. of Virginia, Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary to the French Republic.—By the President's direction, I enclose for your information, copies of his Messages to the Senate of the 18th and 28th of March; (it should have been the 18th and 25th of February) by the latter of which you will see the motives inducing the nomination of a Commission for the purpose of negotiating with France, instead of refusing the business wholly with you. This will doubtless be agreeable, by relieving you from the weight of a sole responsibility in an affair of such magnitude.
It is the President's desire, that you by letter to the French Minister of foreign relations, inform him, "that Oliver Elsworth , Chief Justice of the United States, Patrick Henry , late Governor of Virginia, and yourself are appointed Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, with full powers to discuss and settle by a Treaty, all controversies between the United States and France."—But, "that the two former will not embark for Europe until they shall have received from
the Executive Directory direct and unequivocal assurances, signified by their Secretary of foreign relations, that the Envoys shall be received in character, to an audience of the Directory, and that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to that character by the law of nations, and that a Minister or Ministers of equal powers shall be appointed and commissioned to treat with them."
The answer you shall receive to your letter, you will be pleased to transmit to this office.
You will also be pleased to understand it to be the President's opinion, that no more indirect and official Communications, written or verbal, should be held with any persons whatever, Agents on behalf of France, on the subjects of difference between the United States and the French Republic. If the French government really desire a settlement of the existing differences, it must take the course pointed out: unless the Executive Directory should prefer sending a Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant,
TIMOTHY PICKERING.
WM. VANS MURRAY, Esq. Minister of the U. States at the Hague.
Mr. MURRAY obeyed these instructions by a letter in these words:— The Hague, 5th May, 1799.
CITIZEN MINISTER, It is with the greatest pleasure that I hasten to fulfil the instructions, which I have just had the honor to receive from the government of the United States of America, by informing you that the President has appointed Oliver Elsworth , Chief Justice of the United States, Patrick Henry , late Governor of Virginia, and William Vans Murray , Minister resident of the United States to the Hague, to be Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, with full powers to discuss and settle by a Treaty all controversies between the United States and France; but that the two former, Mr. Elsworth and Mr. Henry will not embark for Europe until they shall have received from the Executive Directory, direct and unequivocal assurances, signified by their Minister of foreign relations, that the Envoys shall be received in character to an audience of the Directory and that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to that character by the law of nations, and that a Minister or Ministers of equal powers shall be appointed and commissioned to treat with them.
I request you, Citizen Minister, to lay this subject before your government, and as the distance is so great, and the obstacles so numerous in an Atlantic voyage, that you will favor me, as speedily as possible, with the answer which is to lead to such happy and important consequences.
Accept, Citizen Minister, the assurances of my perfect high esteem. (Signed) WM. V. MURRAY.
To the Citizen TALLEYRAND, Minister of the Exterior Relations of the French Republic, &c. &c. Paris.
When Mr. MURRAY received the answer of the French Minister, he inclosed it, with the following Letter from himself, to the Secretary of State:—
The Hague, 7th of May, 1799.
DEAR SIR. On the 4th inst. late in the evening, I had the honor to receive your No. 22, containing the commission of envoys.
On the fifth I addressed, precisely, agreeably to your instruction as I conceived, the inclosed letter to Mr. Talleyrand, the minister of exterior relations. You will perceive, Sir, that I did not think myself at liberty to go, not only not out of the commas, but beyond them. In one word alone I deviated, in the word minister, instead of secretary of foreign relations. No direct nor indirect and inofficial communications, written or verbal, will be held by me with the French agents on American affairs.
I accept the appointment which it has pleased the President to clothe me with under a grateful sense of the high honor conferred upon me so unexpectedly, by this mark of his confidence. I may be allowed to say, that though I was deeply sensible of
the honor conferred by the first nomination, and shall always, I hope retain a most grateful recollection of it; yet, Sir, the new modification of that nomination gave me great pleasure, always conceiving as I thought I did, that any negotiation with France would be full of anxieties and political perils to the Envoys that should be employed by our government. I had no wishes to be engaged in it, and no expectation that I should be: To have a share in it was by me unthought: You will excuse this declaration, because I was instrumental in certain preliminary steps relative to the advances of France which produced the basis of the appointment.
I sent the original of the inclosed to Mr. Talleyrand, by post; another, a copy to Maj. Mountmorence , to be handed to him; a third to a Mr. Giffith for Maj. M. in case the other failed, to be opened by Mr. G. if Maj. M. should have been out of Paris, and directed Mr. G. to follow the instructions which he would find in the letter to Maj. M. which were to deliver the inclosed to Mr. Talleyrand , and take his letter in answer for me, and send it to me.
As soon as I have the answer of the Directory, I shall have the honor of transmitting copies to you, Sir, by different ways.
I am, with the greatest respect, and sincere esteem, dear Sir, faithfully your most obedient servant.
WILLIAM V. MURRAY.
The Hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq. Sec'y of State. of the U. States of America.
PARIS, 23d Floreal, (12th May 1799) 7th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
The Minister of Exterior Relations. To Mr. WM. VANS MURRAY, Minister resident of the U. States at the Hague.
I augur too well, Sir, from the eagerness you display, in fulfilling the instructions of your government, not to hasten to answer the letter I received from you, dated the 15th of this month.
The Executive Directory being informed of the nomination of Mr. Oliver Elsworth of Mr. Patrick Henry , and of yourself, as Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, to discuss and terminate all differences which subsist between the two countries, fees with pleasure, that its perseverance in pacific sentiments has kept open the way to an approaching reconciliation. It has a long time manifested its intentions with respect to this subject. Be pleased to transmit to your Colleagues, and accept yourself, the frank and explicit assurance, that it will receive the Envoys of the United States in the official character with which they are invested: that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives which are attached to it by the law of nations, and that one or more Ministers shall be authorised to treat with them.
It was certainly unnecessary to suffer so many months to elapse for the mere confirmation of what I have already declared to Mr. Gerry , and which, after his departure, I caused to be declared to you at the Hague, I sincerely regret that your two colleagues await this answer at such a distance. As to you, Sir, whom it will reach in a few days, and who understand so well the value of time, when the restoration of harmony between two republics which every thing invites to friendship is in question, be assured that as soon as you can take in hand the object of your mission, I shall have the honor immediately to send you passports.
Accept, Sir, the assurances of my very sincere consideration.
(Signed) CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
The foregoing documents were not published till they were communicated to Congress with my Message of December 5th, 1799. The Messages to the Senate nominating the Minister and the Envoys were never published till now, as I remember. I may be, however, mistaken. These papers were not published till the mischief was done that they might have prevented, and innumerable prejudices and errors propagated all over the nation.
I have omitted two facts which ought to have been inserted in a former letter:
I. One is, that one of the Heads of Department at Trenton was more
dissatisfied than the rest. He said he was far from being sanguine. He had signed the letter to me, urging a postponement of the mission, because he did not like to be singular; but he wished me to decide the question according to my own judgment and sentiments. He also shewed me a letter from the Attorney-General in Virginia, saying that the people expected that the envoys should proceed, and would be disappointed if they did not.
II. Another fact is that I transiently asked one of the Heads of Department whether Elsworth and Hamilton came all the way from Windsor and Newark to Trenton, to convince me that I ought to suspend the mission?
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, May 10th, 1809.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot, SIRS,
At first I intended to encumber your paper with no Documents but such as were absolutely necessary for my own vindication. But as the peace with France in eighteen hundred was not only an event of great importance in itself, but produced demonstrations of the prejudices, passions, views, designs and systems of parties, more perhaps than any other; I hope you will allow me room for such other papers as may serve to throw light upon this subject. At present it may not be very interesting, but the cause of truth and justice may hereafter be promoted by having the facts and evidences laid together in a series. The future policy of the nation will not be injured by it.
Besides the communications already published from the sovereign of the French nation, through their Minister of foreign relations, their diplomatic organ at the Hague, and our Minister there, another was communicated through the same channels in these words:—
Copy of a Letter dated Paris, 11th Fructidor, 6 year, (August 28, 1798,) from Mr. TALLEYRAND, as Minister of Exterior Relations, to Mr. PICHAON, Secretary of Legation, Hague.
TRANSLATION.
I see with pleasure, citizen, that the intercourse of society has procured you some political conversations with Mr. MURRAY. I entertain an esteem for that Minister. Like all the men at the head of the affairs of the United States, he has received the impressions which the British Cabinet has known how to give, against us. He thinks the measures of his government just and supports them: but he possesses reason, understanding, and a true attachment to his country: he is neither French nor English: he is ingeniously an American. I am not at all surprised that he has appeared to you to wish sincerely for the reconciliation of the two Republics. I will therefore cheerfully answer the questions you put to me, on different points, which appeared to you, not to be well established in his mind. I do not see, between France and the United States any clashing of interest, any cause of jealousy. The Americans wish to be fishermen, sailors, manufacturers, and especially husbandmen. In all these points of view, their success is more at the expence of England than us. Why should we be uneasy about them? They aspire to the consolidation of their national existence, and it is to our purpose that they should succeed. In fact, we should have decided upon very superficial views, to sustain their Independence, if the matter was to separate them from England, merely to leave them finally insulated among themselves, on an extensive seacoast, weak, rivaling, and impoverished by each other, and torn by foreign intrigues. We know that Great Britain would soon have put together, piece by piece those scattered shreds, and we should have done nothing useful for ourselves, if so miserable a chance of it, were not daily rendered more remote.
What, therefor, is the cause of the misunderstanding, which, if France did not manifest herself more wise, would henceforth induce a violent rupture between the two Republics? Neither incompatible interests, nor projects of aggrandizement divide them. After all, distrust alone has done the whole. The government of the United States has thought, that France wanted to revolutionize it. France has thought that the government of the United States wanted

to throw itself into the arms of England. It does not require much skill to divine, which is the Cabinet interested in the two events producing each other, and which invisibly puts in motion all the expedients calculated to make them take effect. Let us open our eyes on both sides. I am disposed to admit that the conduct of the government of the United States may be explained by other causes than those heretofore presumed. But let it on its part, understand, that the French government, wounded as it may be, is too wise to entertain the views of disturbance, which the other supposes. It concerns a Republic, founded on the system of Representation, to support and not to weaken similar establishments. The stability of this system abroad is a necessary example at home. France in fine, has a double motive as a nation and as a republic, not to expose to any hazard, the present existence of the United States. Therefore it never thought of making war against them, nor exciting civil commotions among them: and every contrary supposition is an insult to common sense.
These fundamental principles being established, it is natural to ask by what fatality, a good understanding was not long since restored? It was because irritation being mingled with distrust, neither party yielded to real conciliatory inclinations. In the United States it was supposed that the French government was temporizing, in order to strike the blow with greater certainty; whence resulted a crowd of measures, more and more aggravating. In France it was supposed that the government of the United States, wished only the appearances of a negotiation, whence resulted a certain demand for pledges of good faith.
Let us substitute calmness for passion, confidence for suspicion, and we shall soon agree. I used my endeavors to enter upon a negotiation in this spirit, with Mr. Gerry. My correspondence with him, until the day of his departure, is a curious monument of advances on my part, and of evasions of his. It is wrong to think that I confined myself to vague protestations. Among that series of official Letters, which will doubtless be published at Philadelphia, I select one of the 30th. Practical, wherein you will see that I make very positive propositions, without any mixture of preliminary conditions. This letter was followed by three notes upon the Articles to be discussed, and I intended to complete the others in this manner if Mr. Gerry had not refused to answer thereto.
When it became necessary to abandon the idea of treating with that envoy, who thought it important only to know how a negotiation might thereafter be resumed, I gave him the most solemn assurances concerning the reception that a new plenipotentiary would receive. It was far from my thoughts to insinuate that the President should send one from the United States, instead of investing with his powers some one who was in Europe; far less that the envoy should land directly in France, instead of announcing it in a neighboring country. I wished merely to say that the Executive Directory was so decided for a reconciliation, that all tampering would be superfluous, that an act of confidence in it, would excite its own. I should be very badly understood, if there should be found in my expressions a restriction on the nature of the choice which the President might make. I wished to encourage Mr. Gerry by testimonies of regard, that his good intentions merited. Although I could not dissemble that he wanted decision at a moment when he might have easily adjusted every thing. It does not thence follow that I designated him; I will even avow that I think him too irresolute to be fit to hasten the conclusion of an affair of this kind. The advantages that I prized in him are common to all Americans, who have not manifested a predilection for England. Can it be believed that a man who should profess a hatred or contempt of the French Republic, or should manifest himself the advocate of royalty, can inspire the Directory with a favorable opinion of the dispositions of the government of the United States? I should have disguised the truth, if I had left this matter ambiguous; it is not to wound the Independence of that government, to point out to a sincere friend of peace, the shoals he ought to avoid.
As to the mediation of the Batavian Republic and of Spain, I do not know that there is any serious question about it, and it appears to me absolutely useless. The United States might hesitate, in the present state of things, to refer themselves to their impartiality, and besides I see no subject which may not be arranged directly.
I know that the distance which separates France and the United States, opens a vast field for incident, and there have been but too many of them. But the Executive Directory is undaunted in the conduct which may best obviate them. The excess even of provocations has desisted their effect. The government of the United States surrounds itself with precautions against an imaginary attack. To stretch the hand to deluded friends, is what one republic owes to another, and I cannot doubt that the dignity of that attitude will convince the President of our pacific dispositions.
The two governments ought above all to be attentive to indirect attempts to alienate them from each other. Their prudence will secure this object, and I will cite but one example of it. You have told Mr. Murray the truth respecting Dr. Logan. But I perceive, that on all hands it is attempted to produce a belief in America, that we are negotiating with him. On the 7th of this month a very insidious paragraph was inserted in the "Bien Informe". It is therein intimated, that guided by the citizen Thomas Paine, Dr. Logan has made application to the Executive Directory, in the character of secret agent. The Doctor has complained of it bitterly to me. He has no need of justifying himself concerning a matter, the falsity of which I know better than any
body; but he assured me that having once met Thomas Paine, at the house of a third person, he found him so prejudiced against the United States, and so opinionative, with respect to an influence he neither possesses among them nor us, that he abstained from conversing any more with him. Moreover, to cut short all misunderstanding, I engaged Dr. Logan to postpone till another time, the experiments he proposes to make on agriculture, and to return home. As to Mr. Hitchen, of Massachusetts, I was even ignorant till now that he was in Europe. A single word will suffice for the rest.
We want nothing but justice on the part of the United States: we ask it: we offer it to their government: it may depend upon the candor of the Executive Directory. You will not doubt, citizen, that I approve of the communications which your zeal has caused you to seek with Mr. Murray, since I enable you to resume them with official elucidations &c. &c. &c.
CH. MAU. TALLEYRA D.
This and all the other communications from the French minister, heretofore published in my letter to you, were produced by my message to Congress of the 21st of June, 1798, which was in these words:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. While I congratulate you on the arrival of General Marshall, one of our late envoys extraordinary to the French republic at a place of safety, where he is justly held in honor, I think it my duty to communicate to you a letter received by him from Mr. Gerry, the only one of the three who has not received his congé. This letter, together with another from the minister of foreign relations to him, of the 3d of April, and his answer of the 4th, will shew the situation in which he remains, his intentions and prospects.
I presume, that before this time he has received fresh instructions, a copy of which accompanies this message, to consent to no loans, and therefore the negotiation may be considered at an end.
I will never send another minister to France, without assurances that he will be received respected and honored, as the representative of a great, free, powerful, and independent nation.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, June 21st, 1798. In my next letter you will have the evidence of the compliance of the French government with the conditions and requisitions in my message to the Senate nominating Mr. Murray and other ministers and envoys to France.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, May 9, 1809.
Massachusetts Election.
Tuesday, June 6. At four o'clock, agreeably to adjournment, the two Houses convened together to elect nine Councillors, in the room of the gentlemen who declined accepting seats at the Board. The ballots taken were 549:—of which the Hon. Edward H. Robbins, Artemas Ward, Thomas Dwight, Ephraim Spooner, Prentiss Mellen, Oliver Fish, Nathaniel Dummer, Wm. Prescott, and Daniel Dewey, Esq's had 311 each, and they were chosen and notified accordingly.
Wednesday, June 7. At 12 o'clock, agreeably to adjournment, the two branches of the Legislature assembled in the Representatives' Chamber—when His Excellency the Governor came in, and delivered the following
SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. CALLED to the office of Chief Magistrate of this great and important Commonwealth, by the free suffrages of my fellow citizens, permit me to embrace the earliest opportunity, to express the deep and respectful sense, I entertain of their confidence, and of the obligations it has imposed, for the exercise of all my powers, to secure their rights, advance their interests, and increase their happiness, by all the means, which are afforded by the constitution, and the laws of the land.
Educated at a time, when the principles of civil liberty were investigated and discussed by the sages and heroes, who conceived and accomplished our glorious revolution, my strongest and earliest impressions were in favor of that well regulated freedom, which is secured by our excellent constitution—An absence of eight years in the service of our common country, by the opportunity it afforded of remarking the circumstances of other nations, served to confirm, and, if possible, encrease the respect and reverence I had previously imbibed for the religious and civil institutions of my native state. A comparison of our condition, with that of any other people, must convince every one of the enviable situation, in which we are placed, and of the superior means afforded to us, for enjoying all the blessings of which social life is capable. While this consideration cannot fail to inspire us, with profound gratitude to the Almighty Ruler of the universe, it ought to awaken us to a sense of the awful responsibility we are under, to transmit, unimpaired to our successors, this valuable inheritance, derived, through the providence of God, from the toils and sacrifices of our pious ancestors.
To perform this first of duties, to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government, we must follow their example in a constant adherence to the precepts of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, and must sacredly regard the fundamental principles of our Constitution, of which none are more evident, none more explicitly asserted, nor more frequently recognized, than that all power resides in the people, and that government is instituted for their protection, safety, prosperity and happiness.
Their substitutes, or agents, entrusted with the administration of government, cannot, then, in their own immediate acts, nor in the appointment, nor continuance in office of others, rightfully suffer themselves to be influenced by any considerations, but such as promote these just and declared objects.
All citizens, who possess the requisite information, talents, and integrity, have fair claims to public confidence, whatever may be their sentiments on the political doctrines which are discussed in the community.—And so long as men in office perform the duties assigned them, with adequate skill, fidelity and impartiality, their political sentiments ought not to be the ground of removal.
While I entertain no doubt of the soundness of this opinion, I am equally well satisfied, that when persons in office do not execute their duties with fidelity, or conduct themselves in a manner that is inju-
rious to the reputation of government and to the interests of the people, or become otherwise disqualified, they who are entrusted with the administration of government are bound in good faith to their country, to remove them, undeterred by the fear, that such act may be imputed to political prejudice, or to any improper motive.
To adopt a rule, that no man is to be selected for office, unless he be of the particular sect, or party of those, who administer the government, or subscribe to their political creed, is to establish a principle, not only not recognized by, but directly repugnant to the constitution. It is moreover highly unjust to the people, as it narrows the choice for office, and may frequently exclude from their service, the purest integrity, the highest capacities, and best dispositions. It is considering government, as instituted, not for the common good, but for the exclusive advantage of an association or party of men.
Should they, to whom is deputed the authority of the Commonwealth, surrender themselves to such motives, they would descend from the distinguished elevation of rulers, of a free people, to the level of a faction, disposing of the honors and employments of the public, as bribes to augment their party, and perpetuate their power—When creeds and opinions unknown to the constitution are rendered necessary to employment, they very soon become the only qualification required, and supply the place, not only of talents, for the performance of the highest duties, but even of common honesty, necessary to the discharge of all. Already we have but too much reason to deplore the violence and animosity of party spirit. It has gone far to destroy local intercourse, and all the endearing charities of life, between ancient friends and neighbors, and to substitute political opinions for virtue, intelligence, and patriotism. Already the wise and good, of all parties, entertain apprehensions, lest the interests of the people, and the duties of government might be forgotten in the solicitude for party power, and the hatred of political opponents. They see, and lament not only the evils, at present experienced, but they have a dread of evils still greater, even the destruction of our free government, as a necessary consequence of party passion, unless assuaged by a temper of conciliation, of mutual forbearance, of candour, and respect for each other, and by the unqualified surrender of every interest, and every desire to the pre-eminent claim of country, in those who have been selected by the citizens to guard their rights, and advance their prosperity.—Let us then, gentlemen, trustees for the public good alone, of the power and authority of a just and enlightened community, by the candour and liberality of our own conduct, endeavour to set the example so much desired, by deliberately weighing and justly appreciating the measures, and motives of each other, and by pursuing, within the circle of our respective duties, unbiased by any prejudices, or prepossessions, the happiness and prosperity of the people, and the security of their rights. Such an example from the government, we might safely trust, would be followed by our fellow citizens, and would afford the best prospect of continuing the freedom, and glory of our country.
Our forefathers, from the first settlement of the country, judged it necessary to provide for the religious instruction of the society, and to enjoin on all the members thereof, the worship and adoration of the Supreme Being, the beneficial effects of which have been felt at every stage of our political existence, in the good order of society and preservation of civil government, in the peculiar happiness, and prosperity of the people, and in the most signal instances of divine interposition, in behalf of our highly favored land.
While the people of this Commonwealth peremptorily insist on the rights of conscience, and guarantee, to every man, perfect freedom, to worship the great Creator, and preserver of the universe, according to the dictates of his own mind, they, also, invest the Legislature with power, and render it their duty to authorize, and require the citizens, in their several corporate capacities, to make suitable provision, for the institution of the public worship of God, and for the support and maintenance of public Protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality, if it be not done voluntarily—and also to enjoin on all the subjects, an attendance upon the instructions of such public teachers, if there be any, on whose instructions, they can conscientiously and conveniently attend.
The principle adopted by the people is, evidently, not to impose articles of faith, on the conscience; but to declare their own obligation, and that of the Legislature to enjoin, and promote the means of instruction, and the maintenance and communication of the protestant religion, of piety, and morality, as essential to the happiness of the citizens.
The least reflection on the relations of civil society, and the limited power of government will manifest the great temporal advantage, to be derived from promoting the worship of God in spirit and in truth.
The power of government does not extend beyond that class of duties, which result from positive law and perfect obligation, nor to punishment, for the breach of such, unless the same be proved, according to certain established and known rules.
All those duties, which are not of positive law, but of important obligation, such as gratitude, love to our neighbour, hospitality, parental and filial affection, and offences against the same, are not the subject of human laws. These and numerous others, which are inculcated, taught or forbidden, by the precepts of that holy religion, which is acknowledged by our Constitution, are neither prescribed, nor prohibited, nor even determined upon, by the law of the state. Yet no man can doubt, that a firm belief, in their truth, promotes the happiness of society, and that an exact performance of the duties, not subject to human controul, but enjoined by christianity, renders the citizen a better member of the community, and disposes with the necessity of multiplying laws and encreasing forfeitures. Society cannot deter from committing crimes, by inflicting punishment for their commission, unless the same be fully proved. It therefore has no hold on one, who can perpetrate wickedness in secrecy and preclude all testimony of his guilt; but religion teaches that the omnipotent judge of crimes pervades every recess of human concealment, and that, from his all piercing eye, it is impossible to keep secret aught that the hand can execute, or the mind conceive.
Hence, we may justly conclude, that, in complying with the requisitions of our fundamental laws, as regards the worship of God, and of public instructions in piety, religion and morality, we commit no offence against the rights of conscience, we promote the progress of truth, the peace and happiness of society, and preservation of government. It cannot escape the observation of a wise Legislature, that for most of the duties, which are of positive law, religion affords sanctions, stronger than can be created by any human power—that while it makes us better citizens, and happier in this world, it affords the only solid hope of purer enjoyment and higher rewards in another.
The Constitution enjoins on the Legislature, and Magistrates, in all periods of the Commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries, especially the University in Cambridge, public schools, and grammar schools in the towns. A recollection, that this duty is founded upon the principle, that the diffusion of wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, among the people, is necessary for the preservation of their rights and liberties, will claim, from this Assembly, a continuance of that attention and regard, which it has received from past legislatures.
Agriculture, whether considered as the immediate source of human subsistence or as the honorable and happy employment of a great portion of our citizens, may be justly deemed of the first importance, and its improvement cannot fail to reflect blessings on every member of the community, as well as on the Commonwealth at large. It therefore merits, and will doubtless receive from this enlightened assembly, all the encouragement of which it is susceptible.
The mode suggested in the Constitution, for the promotion of this branch of industry, by rewards and immunities, and by the encouragement of private societies, and public institutions, hath been prosecuted with success. It has already occasioned the collection and diffusion of much knowledge, and excited a general spirit of improvement through the state. From the experience of other nations as well as of our own, it is probable that the distribution of such funds as the Legislature shall think advisable to appropriate to this object, may be more advantageously applied, through societies, established under the countenance of government, than in any other way.
Manufactures and commerce promote agriculture, as they offer the most liberal rewards for all its productions. So far, then, as these interests succeed, agriculture is promoted and advanced, and not only persons immediately occupied in manufactures, and in the vast and various scenes of commercial enterprise, are benefited by their encouragement, but the proprietors and cultivators of the soil are deeply concerned in whatever tends to their security and increase.
It is true, that the principal means of fostering these great interests, are confided exclusively, to the government of the Union, yet peculiarly interested, as is this Commonwealth, in their advancement, a wise Legislature will ever be vigilant to adopt all such as are within their authority, to assist a direct and laudable spirit of enterprise in such important objects. Among these, may be reckoned the making, and executing just and practicable laws of inspection on manufactured articles, the encouragement of societies, were necessary, for carrying on any particular manufacture, under suitable restrictions and limitations, and the rendering communication, between all parts of the Commonwealth, easy, safe and economical. These, with every other branch of industry, and every other source, from which human happiness and the means of enjoyment may be presumed to flow, are most effectually supported, protected and encreased, by enforcing honesty and punctuality in the performance of contracts, by an inviolable regard to the rights of property, and a sacred respect to all the principles of justice.
But, as in a nation greatly commercial, the utmost prudence and sagacity cannot always secure from misfortune, those, whose occupations are, in their very nature, subject to hazards, there is no doubt that the government may and will, so far as it can be done, consistent with the rules of the Constitution, relieve the unfortunate from those embarrassments into which they have been plunged by circumstances not under their control, and restore to them the opportunity of providing for themselves, and serving the community by honest industry.
On the wisdom of the Legislature the people repose with confidence, for good and wholesome laws, and all the necessary provisions, for the impartial interpretation of these laws, and the administration of justice.
The Constitution instructs us, and experience confirms its propriety, that it is not only the best policy, but for the security of the rights of the people, and of every citizen, that the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court should have honorable salaries, established by standing laws:—what salaries are of this character must always rest, with the sound discretion, of the legislature, to decide. Whenever they can ascertain the amount, that meets this description, they will have no hesitation, in establishing the same, by law.
The business of this court is so extensive, various and important, that it can be properly performed, and with sufficient dispatch by none, but the ablest men, & can leave to upright Judges no leisure for attention to distinct concerns, or to provide for the support of their families, by other means, than their salaries.
The Militia of the Commonwealth is, at all times, a subject of the deepest interest, as on its organization and discipline, the peace and safety of the State greatly depend.
For a remedy of such defects in the system, as experience shall have discovered, and the confirmation of such arrangements, as have proved suitable, the citizens look to their Legislature; and sure I am, gentlemen, that the intelligence, and zeal, contained in this assembly, will satisfy their just expectations.
The fiscal concerns of the Commonwealth will always claim your serious attention. To draw from the citizens the amount, necessary to discharge, with punctuality, the obligations of the State in a manner the most equal, and least burthensome to those who are to pay, will be the first aim of a wise government.—To secure the money against loss, after it is collected from the people, is an object no less important. This was supposed to have been provided for, by rendering the choice of the Treasurer, dependant on those, who in common with their constituents, must suffer from any waste of the public funds, by taking bonds, for the faithful performance of the duty, and by frequent settlement of the Treasurer's accounts.
Although it is expected, that the sum, which may eventually be received from the bondsmen, of the late Treasurer, will not be less than the amount in which his account
was deficient, yet the inconsiderable derangement of the Treasury, from want of the money, at the time when it was supposed to be at command, and the injury to the character of the State, always, in some degree implicated in the conduct of officers, to distinguished, as the head of the treasury, are of sufficient importance to claim the deliberate wisdom of the Legislature, in devising the best means to prevent like evils in future.
We are seriously admonished by the circumstances, in which the treasury was left, by the predecessor of the present Treasurer, that the checks contained in the system were not sufficient to secure the community against unfaithfulness in an officer.—Several other states, prior to the revolution, suffered frequent losses, by a defect, in this department of their government. In altering their State Constitutions, they thought to remedy the evil, by assigning the appointment of their Treasurer to the Legislature.—The result has shown this remedy not to be effectual, and in several instances, they have altered their system, by adding to the officers entrusted with the care of the revenue, one, in the character of Comptroller.
Should the Legislature turn their attention to the providing further security in this department, this mode may not be altogether unworthy their notice.
The regulations of such an office might operate, as checks on the Treasurer, by rendering the Comptroller's sanction necessary to the settlement of all accounts, to the payment, and receipts of all monies to, or by the Treasurer, and to drawing the same from the Bank, where by law it is kept.—A system that should assign to the Comptroller's office, a particular account with each of the debtors, and creditors of the State, and also an exact account with the Treasurer, which would, at all times, exhibit precisely the balance of his account, might be found to contain greater security against misapplication of the public money, than that under which, our pecuniary concerns have been managed.
I trust, gentlemen, that we may sincerely and heartily congratulate each other, and every individual in our country, that the political year commences with the promise of reviving commerce, and the restoration of our citizens, to the exercise of their faculties, and their industry, and to the right of acquiring and possessing property, asserted in our declaration of rights to be essential and unalienable. We have great reason to indulge the hope of realizing these views, from the prompt and amicable disposition, with which, it is understood, the present federal administration met the conciliatory overtures of Great Britain.—A disposition which is entitled to, and will certainly receive the hearty approbation of every one, who sincerely loves the peace and prosperity of the nation.
While we sincerely rejoice at the prospect, opened to the United States of returning prosperity and plenty, this Commonwealth has great reason for self gratulation on the patience and firmness, displayed by her citizens, under privations the most painful, and restrictions the most irreconcilable to the spirit of freemen. While the acts, enforcing these privations and restrictions were submitted to, by individuals, with a resignation, that evinced the most exemplary love of order, and respect for the constituted authorities of the nation, the wisdom and temperate firmness displayed by the Commonwealth, in their Legislature, their persevering attachment to the union, their correct estimate of their own rights, and their prudent and constitutional measures for relief must always redound to its highest honor.
The history of the United States and of this State has ever shown Massachusetts submitting with cheerfulness to the most important sacrifices, for supporting the common cause, and general interests of the union, and this without the smallest disposition to dictate to the other members of the confederacy. Under the distressing circumstances of the last year, the Legislature did what duty rendered indispensable, and it surely did no more.
To prevent an adoption in future of measures so fatal to the occupations, industry and subsistence of the people of this State cannot fail to be a subject of momentous concern, to a Legislature, entrusted with guarding the rights of the citizens, and the independence of the Commonwealth.
It may be thought advisable to attempt this, by a declaration, to be proposed as an amendment of the Constitution of the U. States, providing, that its powers shall never be so construed, as to authorize Congress, in any case to enact a general prohibition, or restriction of maritime commerce, to operate for a longer time than the session in which it may be enacted, and to a certain early day of the next succeeding session.
Whether a purpose so desirable can be effected by this or any other mode, must rest with the wisdom of the Legislature to decide. Although some difference of opinion may exist as to the means, I cannot persuade myself there will be any, as to the importance of securing us against a return of the like distresses, which in times less auspicious to peace and good order, might produce convulsions, disastrous to the harmony, if not to the union of the states, to preserve which according to its original intent, cannot cease to be the first object of every friend to the independence, and prosperity of the country.
Gentlemen, The observations which have been submitted, principally relate to our mutual duties, as they arise under the Constitution of the State and are sanctioned by the usage of former times, and the relation that our constituents have been pleased to create between us.
The reflections which I have presumed to offer, or the effect of a blind attachment to party, you will, I trust, look at altogether unsuitable to the occasion, the time, nor the circumstances under which we are convened.—They are dictated by a pure and disinterested zeal for the happiness of the whole people, & are drawn from me by a thorough conviction, that unless we can prevail on ourselves to forsake our asperities, to yield a portion of our prejudices to the common good, we put at imminent hazard the morals and the prosperity of the citizens, the safety and freedom of the Commonwealth.
Entertaining no doubt that wisdom and candor will preside over all your deliberations, and that they will be guided by a single regard to the best interests of the country, permit me to assure you that these shall not languish, for want of a cordial co-operation, on the part of the executive, nor shall they suffer, so far as depends on me, from that temper, which I have attempted to describe, and which, I am sure, is at war with the sacred rights, and essential happiness of the people.
C. GORR.

National Legislature.
ELEVENTH CONGRESS—First Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, MAY 30.
Mr. Randolph laid on the table a resolution for taking a new Census.
A bill was reported to accommodate our commerce to our present foreign relations. Assigned for Friday.
Mr. Dana offered a resolution for the better protection of American Seamen; and a resolution for allowing merchant vessels to arm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31.
Mr. McKim presented a petition from a number of American citizens, who had been captured from on board the Leander, in the employment of general Miranda, stating their situation, in some of the South American provinces, were confined in dungeons and others condemned to chains to labor in the Spanish mines; and praying that congress may adopt such measures as they deem proper, to restore the petitioners to liberty and to their families. Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Bacon laid on the table the following resolution, which was ordered to be printed:
Resolved, That the Secretary of The Treasury be directed to prepare and report to this house at their next session, a plan for the application of such means as are within the power of congress, for the purpose of protecting and fostering the manufactures of the United States, together with a statement of the several manufacturing establishments which have been commenced, the progress which has been made in them, and the success with which they have been attended, and such other information as, in the opinion of the Secretary, shall be material in exhibiting a general view of the manufactures of the U. States.
[Sundry reports and resolutions of minor consequence were laid before the house, which we have not room to copy.]
THURSDAY, JUNE 1.
Much business was done this day, of which the following notice is all that we have room to take.
Mr. Lyon offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That for the protection of those who have commenced, and the encouragement of those who may be disposed to set on foot, manufactures within the United States of the articles hereafter enumerated, as well as for the encouragement of the cultivation of the productions necessary for such manufactures, provisions ought forthwith to be made by law to subject to additional duties on their importation into the U. States all articles of which leather is the material or chief value—hemp & cotton and all articles of which they or either of them are the material of chief value—Woolen cloth, whose invoice prices shall exceed six shillings sterling per square yard—Woolen hosiery, window glass, silver and plated wares, paper of every description, nails, spikes and tacks, hats, cloathing ready made, millinery of all kinds, beer, ale and porter.
This resolution was, after debate, referred a reference to the committee of commerce and manufactures, 55 to 50, and ordered to lie on the table, ayes 75.
Mr. Randolph's resolution declaring that provision ought to be made by law for securing the third census of the inhabitants of the United States, was taken up, passed without opposition, and referred to a committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Randolph's resolution declaring that provision ought to be made by law for securing an impartial trial by jury, &c. was taken up, and after debate passed without opposition.
The house took up the unfinished business of yesterday (the resolution approving the conduct of the Executive.) Messrs. Rhea and McKim spoke in favor of indefinite postponement, and Mr. Gardener against it. The house adjourned at half past five o'clock, without taking a question.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2.
Mr. Montgomery presented a petition, praying Congress to prohibit importations of foreign spirits distilled from grain, [such as gin]—Read and referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. J. G. Jackson moved that the unfinished business of yesterday, (Mr. Randolph's resolution) lie on the table. Carried 54—42.
On motion of Mr. J. G. Jackson, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill repealing the several embargo acts, and reviving and amending certain sections of the non-intercourse law. Mr. Ballet in the chair.
The bill was read from the chair. After the reading of the first section.
Mr. GARDENER moved that the committee rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again, with a view of referring the bill back again to a committee to digest and perfect in a single bill an entire system of non-intercourse, without reference to other laws.
On this motion, Mr. J. G. Jackson entered into the merits of the bill, in a speech of considerable length, and took a view of our relations with France and Great Britain.
He was called to order—but the chairman decided that he might proceed.
Mr. LIVERMORE and Mr. QUINCY opposed the bill for the same reason that induced Mr. Gardener to make his motion.
Mr. RANDOLPH rose to speak—shortly after he commenced, he was called to order.
The motion for the committee to rise was then carried.
The speaker laid before the house a letter and report from the Secretary of the treasury transmitting a statement of the finances of the nation, with some estimates. Read and referred to the committee of ways & means. The House adjourned until Monday.
NO INDIAN WAR.
A letter to a Member of Congress, dated at St. Louis, in the Louisiana Territory, May 10, 1809, states, that the alarms lately existing there, on account of an expected attack of the Indians, had subsided—the militia were marching back, and the panic struck people returning to their habitations and senses. A letter from the late Governor Grignon, dated May 23d, says, "I am happy to inform you that the alarm, of the Indian war has subsided."
Died at New-York on the 8th inst. after a tedious illness, the celebrated THOMAS PAINE, aged 73, author of the rights of Man, &c.
BY THE MAILS.
GEORGIA. Savannah, May 25, 1809.
The Schooner Nancy White, Capt. Murphy, has just arrived here from St. Jago de Cuba, with 141 French passengers, of which 44 are people of colour. These unfortunate people were compelled, to leave Cuba, in consequence of the Spanish Governor's proclamation, requiring all French residents to depart in 40 days. Application to permit their landing here of the people of colour has been refused.
WASHINGTON CITY, JUNE 5.
It is with sensations of painful regret, that we announce the sudden death of FRANCIS MALBONE, Esq. a senator from the state of Rhode Island. He dropped down yesterday on his way to attend divine service at the capitol, and immediately expired.
SALEM, JUNE 10, 1809.
According to our last accounts from Spain, towards the close of April, the French were in the full career of victory. The French were in the neighborhood of Seville, and it was expected that the Council would retire to Cadiz, tho' it has been even said, would go to Lisbon, while it was still uncertain whether a convention would not be adopted, as the last expedient to quieting the nation of Spain. At Cadiz, it was evident, no consent had obtained in the public measures, and the naval arrangements seem to indicate a delay for some negotiations which should be favorable to the city. At this moment we may visit the city of Seville. This ancient city, whose name has been corrupted from Hispalis by the Moors, to whom it is indebted for its glory, and in whose style of architecture it still remains, has always retained the highest honors of a city in the Kingdom, though it has given Madrid as the residence of the Kings, and its American commerce to Cadiz, which still holds many privileges under its jurisdiction. It is about a century since the commerce of the American colonies was removed to Cadiz from Seville, which has lessened its population by this memorable event. It had its greatest prosperity in the times of the Moors, but had not a situation adapted to the convenience of modern commerce. It has had 120,000 inhabitants tho' it has lost one third of that former number, and indeed in a few years after the American commerce was removed, of 16000 artificers in wool and silk, not 400 were left in the city. It still, how much soever it may suffer by comparison with its former state, has a distinguished rank in Spain. Its wool, its oil, and fruit have a high reputation, and by a late statement we find that its annual exports in the article of wool far exceeded a million of dollars. Of Oil it had exported from 14 to 15,000 pipes, and in later times from 7 to 8000, and its Fruit has all its former demand and reputation. The appearance of the city displays its antient greatness. Its cathedral is next only to that of Rome itself, in grandeur and elevation. The late accounts from Sweden were favorable to negotiations with the neighboring powers, but nothing is said of the partition intended in the North, by which any part of the Danish German dominions will be united to the Swedish. German dominions. The propositions between Sweden and Russia had been sent to Paris.
[Register.]
Important Discovery!
The range of cliffs lying along the Mississippi river, about fifteen miles below the city of Natchez, which mass of earth has often attracted the admiration of the traveller, and amused the speculations of the philosopher, without a distant expectation of any real advantage to our country. But accident (the source of many important events for the benefit of mankind) has discovered this great mass of earth to be of various hues and colors. The discovery was made by an enterprising Yankee, who had a large quantity of it carried to Boston, which proved equal to any imported from Europe, and remunerated him handsomely for his labor and risk. The prominent colors as yet discovered of this great mass of ochre, are white, yellow, purple, and red, all of which have been found of an excellent quality. Here we see how nature distributes her good things, and how partially it often operates—this great bed of earth might have enriched many poor families, but the proprietors we understand are Mr. Farrar and Mr. Claiborne, two of the richest planters in the Mississippi territory. This however will not lessen the great profit which will result to our country from this discovery.
40,000 Dollars found!!
We are informed by a gentleman from Grayson County (Va.) that a Mr. Perkins, (farmer of the county) was so fortunate, as to discover in a hollow Tree, the sum of 40,000 dollars. It is said Mr. Perkins has forwarded a part to the Mint of the U. States.
[Wylie Paper.]
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1809.
VERY LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS.
The fast sailing ship Pacific, Capt. Stanton, arrived at N. York on Thursday, in 31 days from Falmouth with dispatches for government, of which Lt. Reed, of the U. States navy, is the bearer, who proceeded immediately for Washington.—During the 26 days the Pacific remained in England, no intelligence had been received from France of the arrival of the Mentor.
Capt. Stanton has favored the Editor of the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser with a regular file of London Papers, and Lloyd's Lists, to the 5th of May, 20 days later than any advices previously received from England.—The leading articles are—the new orders in Council—the Austrian Declaration of War against France—Marshall Davoust's Proclamation to the armies of France—and the rumour of a great battle between France and Austria, in which the Austrians are said to have lost 30,000 men.
Four French ships of the line have been destroyed in Basque Roads, by Lord Cathcart.
The Paris Moniteur states, that "if the Austrians are mad enough to commence hostilities, such hostilities will be the last they will provoke."
The Declaration of War, by Austria against France, and other particulars, will be given in our next.
LONDON, May 2. —The firing and illumination on the French Coast on Friday night and Saturday morning has created some apprehensions that the Austrians have been defeated.
May 5. —We are unable to lay before our readers any authentic information respecting the reported battle between the Austrians and French in Bavaria. The captain of a French privateer recently taken and brought into port, states a desperate battle has taken place, in which after three days hard fighting, the Austrians were defeated with the loss of 30,000 men.
FROM SPAIN.
Capt. Burr, arrived at New York on Monday in 40 days from Cadiz informs that the French were within 5 leagues of Seville, and the Junta were preparing to abandon that place for Cadiz. An additional division of the French army were advancing by way of Barcelona, to co-operate with that marching against Seville, and to unite with it afterwards in the reduction of Cadiz.—The British at Cadiz were fitting out the French squadron in that harbor, for the purpose of carrying it off in case the city should fall.
The cause of the Patriots of Spain is represented by this arrival as despondent.—Divisions and jealousies had crept into their armies, and among the greatest of them, that of a suspicion of and want of confidence in the British.
Capt. Burr is the bearer of dispatches for our government, supposed to relate to the vessels seized by the American Consul at Cadiz for violating the Embargo.
From Congress we have the debates on some domestic concerns; no diplomatic communications have been made. In the Senate attention has been paid to our frontiers, particularly at the communications of the Lakes, and upon the entrance of the Missouri and Ohio. Upon the present state of our navy, the Secretary Hamilton has reported 127 Gun Boats about which no determination has yet been made. The question is now respecting the expediency of continuing that mode of defence, whatever might have been thought of it, under different prospects of our national affairs. It is not expected that the present will be a long session, and good hopes are entertained of the national tranquility.
In Massachusetts we have had our elections and a greater number of votes, and of representatives have been produced than on any former occasion. The division is nearly equal, and the temper more moderate than at the last session. We have not had it in our power to do justice to the speech of His Excellency by an attentive examination. We were pleased with the spirit of moderation from which we promise great advantages to our country, as it is not intended to relax our zeal in the cause of our country but to provide the sure principles upon which we can co-operate for its salvation, by the kindest dispositions towards each other, in a cause that claims all our affections.
[Salem Register.]
A spirit of enterprise is awakened among our commercial friends, and no place into which they have entrance appears to be forgotten—Our best wishes are for their safety. ib.
Health seems to be general throughout the Union. In Philadelphia for the week ending 20th May, the deaths were 41—24 adults and 17 children. In Portland, in May the deaths were 11—7 adults and 4 children. ib.
We have to apologize to our New-Hampshire Customers for so large a portion of our Paper is this day devoted to the more particular concerns of Massachusetts, as many of our subscribers reside in the district of Maine, and always expect us to give place to their Governor's Speeches. Congressional and other concerns omitted, shall be attended to in our next.
New Hampshire Legislature.
On Wednesday last the Legislature of this State met at Concord—The House of Representatives made choice of GEORGE B. UPHAM, Esq. Speaker, and JOHN O' BALLARD, Clerk—In Senate MOSES P. PAYSON, Esq. was chosen President, and ABEL FOSTER, Clerk.—The committee appointed to canvass the votes for Governor reported the whole number of votes
Hon. John Langdon, 15241 Hon. Jeremiah Smith, 15610 Scattering, 132 Necessary to a choice, 15492 Majority for Jud. Smith, 118
On Saturday last Messrs. Butler, Alcott, and S. P. Webster were chosen from the House, and were joined by Gen. Butler, from the Senate, a committee to wait on Judge Smith, and inform him of his election to the office of Governor and commander in Chief of the State of New Hampshire for the present year.
PATRIOTIC ESCORT.
On Saturday last, 7 o'clock, P. M. the Hon. JOHN LANGDON, Esq. made his entrance in this town from Concord. A large number of gentlemen in private carriages, the Selectmen, and a numerous cavalcade, composed of citizens in this and the neighboring towns, met him at Piscataqua bridge, and conducted him to his seat in this town. The streets at the entrance and in the town were crowded with spectators. He was received by an elegant band of music at his seat, where appeared to be a rivalry among the citizens in approaching and showing their respects to their venerable and patriotic friend.
FOURTH JULY.
"Hail, Independence, hail! Heaven's next best gift to that of life, And an immortal Soul."
A respectable number of gentlemen, who have ever held sacred the principles, which accomplished our emancipation from tyranny, and animated with the sentiments and feelings which inspired the minds of our revolutionary heroes and patriots, have agreed to celebrate the approaching anniversary of American Independence, by every demonstration of joy becoming freemen. All whose hearts are impressed with gratitude to Heaven for continuing our beloved country in peace and progressive happiness, are invited to join in this glorious celebration.
American Independence.
Those Republican Citizens who intend celebrating the approaching anniversary of American Independence, in this town, are requested to meet at Mr. Davenport's hall this afternoon at five o'clock. June 13.
CABBAGE PLANTS.
As Cabbage plants are frequently destroyed by the worms, soon after being planted, we suggest to our readers a simple and easy method of preserving them. Nothing more is necessary for this purpose than to wrap a small piece of paper round the plant, when setting it out—let the paper go a little below the surface of the ground, and extend about half an inch above it—this will form a shield against the worm, which we believe to be effectual. A leaf of tobacco would answer the purpose equally, and perhaps would be preferable on account only, of its furnishing a sort of manure for the plant, but for the purpose of preservation, we believe the paper to be sufficient. In recommending this experiment we would observe that we have witnessed its advantage; of a square of 180 cabbages round each of which we put a small piece of paper, not one has been injured by the worms, while another square planted without any shield has been entirely destroyed. [Charleston paper.]
2,000 DOLLARS!
THIS day commences drawing, at Concord, the First Class of Haverhill Academy Lottery 1—a few Tickets, halves and quarters may yet be had at C. PEIRCE's Book-Store, Portsmouth,—where is just received, A large assortment of
Tooth BRUSHES and POWDERS, of various prices. June 13.
FRESH and NEW.
JAMES RUNDLET,
Has just received and is now opening,
TWELVE packages of Fresh imported Goods, which, added to his former Stock, makes a very extensive assortment—which will be sold very low by wholesale and retail. June 13th.
Notice to Creditors.
ALL persons having any demands on the Estate of NAHUM AKERMAN, late of Portsmouth, deceased, testate, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber, Attorney to Ann Akerman, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, after having proved said Will and taken upon herself the said trust, and given bonds as the law directs, and appointed the subscriber to be her attorney, in her said capacity—and all indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment. NATHANIEL MARSHALL. Portsmouth, June 12, 1809.
Crockery & Glass Ware.
GILMAN WHITE,
Informs his friends and customers, in New Hampshire, that he is now opening,
CROCKERY and GLASS Ware, at his store, sign of the Coffee Pot, opposite the Ferryways, in Newburyport, which with what he had on hand forms as complete an assortment as can be found any where, and will sell wholesale and retail at Boston prices, which are reduced from what they have been for several months past. (VIZ.)
Blue and brown lined dining sets—gilt, blue printed, Myrtle, best enamel'd and other Tea sets of various forms and figures—blue printed, blue and green edged, blue lined and cream coloured dishes and plates of all sizes—Edg'd and cream coloured baking dishes—Enamel'd, printed and cream coloured Bowls, all sizes—Blue printed, painted, cream coloured and stone Chambers of all sizes, with and without covers—Hand Basins and Ewers—gilt, printed, enamel'd, cream coloured & pressed Mugs and Pitchers of all sizes—Lined egg boilers—Soup and sauce Tureens of different kinds—Blue printed, edg'd and cream coloured sauce boats—Blue printed, edg'd and cream coloured Custard cups, some are handled, with covers—White and blue glass sugars and creams—Tea pots, sugars and creams of various kinds and forms—Coffee bowls and saucers and Tea cups and saucers of different kinds—Quart, pint and 1/2 pint Tumblers—Cut and plain Decanters—Goblets—Jelly Glasses—Glasses Mustards and Salts of different kinds—Cut and plain Wine glasses of various shapes—Japaned Tea trays—Cheese trays—Bread trays—Smaller trays and Waiters, with a great variety of other articles too numerous to mention.
Crates or Baskets packed at the shortest notice, and the smallest favour gratefully received.
Newburyport, June 6, 1809.
C WOODMAN
Fancy and Military HAT-maker, TAKES this method to inform the public, (the inhabitants of Portsmouth in particular) that he has taken the store of D. Smith's, Buck-street, where he intends to keep a general assortment of HATS of the newest fashion and finest fabric.—Military Hats made in a superior style if spoken for. Military and other HATS repaired at short notice and every command strictly attended to. Portsmouth, June 13, 1809.
TO BE SOLD,
AN excellent Farm in Andover N. H. containing about 350 Acres of land, situated about one half mile south of Mr. Benjamin Thompson's Tavern, in said Andover.—There is on said farm about sixty acres of excellent intervale land, exceeded by none in this part of the country—there is a good Saw and Grist mill within one mile of said farm—there are good buildings on said farm. A Barn about 100 feet long by 32, and sufficient hay to fill it yearly—Pasturing enough for 35 or 40 head of cattle—an Orchard containing 250 Apple-trees, about 100 of them bore fruit the last year—a good well of water and an excellent garden.—Conditions of sale made easy for the purchaser.—Any person wishing to purchase, may be accommodated with all, or 200 acres of said farm, as may best suit the purchaser—Please to call on the subscriber, living on the premises on or before the 10th of July next. ELISHA BACHELDER. Andover, 6th June, 1809.
FOR SALE,
BY the subscriber about 12 acres of Mowing Land, adjoining & other land of John Wentworth, Esq. at Little Harbor, running by said land Easterly, to the river, divided into three lots, fenced with a good stone wall, with a Barn on the middle lot, of 63 by 21 feet, adjoining the road, which will contain twenty five Tons of hay which hath been cut on said land in one year.—Also, a convenient Dwelling House with a good cellar, about one acre of land, extending to the river, a good well of water and a very convenient place for a garden; within about one hundred rods from the above mentioned land. Also, a Lot of Land on Jeffers street, at the eastern end of the Alms House, 44 feet on the street and 60 feet back, with a good building suitable to make a dwelling house—all which will be sold on reasonable terms by MOSES WOODWARD. Portsmouth, June 13, 1809.
WANTED.
A LAD from 14 to 16 years of age to attend the Store of STEPHEN PEARSE. June 13, 1809.
THIS may certify that on the morning of the 27th May last, between two and three o'clock A. M. the Dwelling House of Mr. Samuel Nudd of Wolfborough caught on fire and was consumed, with two little boys, sons of Mr. Nudd, one about 9 years old the other about 7—together with almost all their Furniture and provisions—the fire before it was discovered, got in such a blaze that the remainder of the family which escaped, had but just time to leap from their beds.—It was not more than 15 minutes after the fire was discovered, that it was possible to enter the house. Dudley Hardy } Setmen Jonathan Blake } of Thomas Stevenson } Wolfborough, Wolfborough, June 3d, 1809.

Miscellaneous Repository.
MAY TO APRIL.
Without your showers I breed no flowers, Each field a barren waste appears; If you don't weep, my blossoms sleep, They take such pleasure in your tears.
As your decay made room for May, So I must part with all that's mine: My balmy breeze, my blooming trees, To torpid fans their sweets resign.
O'er April dead, my shades I spread; To her I owe my days so gay— Of daughters three, it falls on me To close our triumph on one day.
Thus, to repose, all Nature goes; Mouth after month must find its doom: Time on the wing, May ends the Spring, And Summer dances o'er her tomb.
AN EXCELLENT CUSTOM OF THE SAMNITES.
The Samnites had a certain custom, which in so small a republic, and especially in their situation, must have produced admirable effects. The young people were all convened in one place, and their conduct examined. He that was declared the best of the whole assembly, had leave given him to take which girl he pleased for his wife; the person that had been declared second best, chose after him, and so on. Admirable institution!—The only recommendation that young men could have on this occasion was owing to virtue, and to the services done their country, who had the greatest share of endowments, chose which girl he liked out of the whole nation. Love, beauty, chastity, birth and even wealth itself, were all in some measure, the dowry of virtue. A nobler and grander recompense, less chargeable to a petty state, and more capable of influencing both sexes, could scarcely be imagined.
It appears by the foregoing, that high collars, short jackets, and shovel nos'd boots, had no great influence with the Samnites; and which, together with a few more polite acquirements, such as swallowing two or three gills of gin or brandy before breakfast, sitting over a card table till two and three o'clock of a Sunday morning, half stupified with wine, and then reeling home to their lodgings, concluding the scene with damming and cursing the good people of the house for going to bed so soon, &c. constitutes the greater part of the recommendations of a number of our present young men.
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: PEIRCE.—Also, By CHARLES TAPPAN. Wholes 3 dollars, and Quarters 5/3. The SCHEME of this Lottery, is as follows—
Table with 2 columns: Prize amount, Number of prizes. Includes entries like '1 Prize of 2000 Dollars is 2000', '1 Do. of 1000 Do. is 1000', etc.
Not two blanks to a Prize!—and subject to no deduction!!
Those who contemplate becoming adventurers, will please to apply soon to C. Peirce, by whom Prize Tickets, sold by him, will be paid. Portsmouth, May 16, 1809.
For Sale or to be Let, ON reasonable terms,—A Convenient two story Dwelling HOUSE, in Chapel street—Inquire of JOSEPH LOW.
TO LET, HALF of a convenient dwelling House, apply to ELISHA WHIDDEN. May 16.
FOR SALE CHEAP, A SUIT of Uniform for the Light Infantry Company, with accoutrements complete—payment received in mechanic's work if wished,—for particulars inquire of the Printer. May 23.
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 practice, that in case they shall persist therein for the future, they shall be prosecuted according to law. JONATHAN WARNER. Portsmouth, May 4, 1809.
To be Let and entered on immediately—The Mansion HOUSE of the late John Penhallow, Esq.—A very convenient House & pleasant situation—Inquire of DANIEL AUSTIN, or H. B. PENHALLOW. Portsmouth, May 9th, 1809.
WANTED to Purchase—A Burthensome Vessel of from 90 to 100 tons fairable to carry Lumber.—Apply to the Printers.
PASTURING. GOOD Pasturing for Horses and Cows, may be had within half a mile of the North Mill Bridge.—Enquire of the Printers.
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; Fine hair Cords; White, black & colored 4-4 and 6-4 Cambricks; Twill'd 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 Mullins, 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, Hucabucks, Towels, Cotton damask table Cloths; Florence Lustrings; Modes, Satins and Sarsnets; Fine Straw Bonnets; India Nankeens; Blue ditto; Superfine blk. blue, corbeau and drab Broad Cloths; Superfine black and drab Cassimere; Princes Cord Vesting, Middling and low priced Cloths and Cassimere; Patent buff Nankeens Cotton Cassimere; 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.
Penobscot & Berkshire Bills
taken at par, (if brought in immediately) by
JAMES RUNDLET,
Who has just received and is now opening an additional supply of
Spring and Summer GOODS, Among which are—
Superfine and common drab and blk. Cassimere; A great variety of fancy Mullins; 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.
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 Buck-streets.
HERE 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.
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 250 do Pollock and Scale } FISH. 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.
Nath'l Adams, jun.
No. 20, Merchants' Row, Has for Sale,
A 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.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber, administratrix (with the will annexed) of JOHN WENDELL, Esq. late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, deceased, has taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having any demands against said estate, are requested to bring in their claims for adjustment; and all persons indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to DOROTHY WENDELL. Portsmouth, May 30th, 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.
NOTICE.
Peter Coffin,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken the Compting Room and Chambers in Store No. 1, India Street, near Long wharf, Boston, for the prosecution of the various branches of Commission Business,—and will be happy to execute any orders with which he may be favored. He has formed such connections as will enable him to make liberal advances on consignments, and to make purchases on the best terms. Boston, June 1st, 1809.
FRESH GOODS.
Tim o Upham,
HAS just received and is now opening for sale on the BEST TERMS for cash or approved credit,—a very extensive assortment of FRESH IMPORTED PIECE GOODS. Also, an additional supply of MILITARY GOODS June 6.
Straw Bonnets & Satin Willow.
Wm. Jones jr.
Has Just Received—
ONE case Ladies Straw Bonnets, plain and emboss'd Silks for Bonnets, of every fashionable colour; Satin Willow for do. (a new article); Wreaths; Flowers; black and white Willow and Chip Flats; tambour'd Turkey Guaze; hail, stone drop and victory-net Mullins; Sarsnets; rich London plaid Cambricks; black and white Crapes; glazed and unglazed Cambricks; Superfine black, blue, olive and brown Broad Cloth; superfine double and single milled Cassimere, &c. &c. June 6.
Smith & Haven,
HAVE removed from No. 5, to No. 10, Merchant's Row, where they have for sale,
Ship Chandlery, Hardware, West-India Goods, Paints, Colours & Oil. June 6, 1809.
Public Sale of Real Estate,
To be sold at Auction, on Monday the 3d July next, at 10 o'clock on the premises, if not previously disposed of.
A valuable and pleasantly situated DWELLING HOUSE, and about 10 acres of LAND, in Greenland, near the Meeting house, on the road leading to Boston, formerly occupied by Capt. JOHN MEADER, deceased.—On the premises are a Convenient Store, Stable, Wood and other outbuildings. This situation commands an extensive prospect, and for health and beauty is exceeded by few.—Also, nearly opposite said Dwelling House,
100 feet of Land, with a one story House on the same—likewise 2 acres good Peat Ground, laying in the neighbourhood, and a pair Hay Scales on the Parade.
With sundry articles of Household Furniture, Farming Utensils, etc.
A liberal credit will be given for a large part of the purchase money. S. LARKIN, Auct.
A few Chances Left.
TICKETS, Halves and Quarters in the Haverhill Academy Lottery, which commences drawing next week, are for sale at C. PEIRCE's Bookstore.
Those who with well to Literary Institutions, as well as those who wish to obtain two thousand Dollars, for only three Dollars, are requested to send immediately and supply themselves with Tickets. An excellent 2d hand QUADRANT, for sale at C. PEIRCE's Store. Also, A great variety of SEAMEN'S BOOKS, &c. June 6, 1809.
REMOVAL.
William Bowles,
INFORMS the public that he has removed to his house in Pitts-street, where he carries on the
Painting and Glazing Business, where all kinds of PAINTS dry or ground in Oil, may be had as usual, at the shortest notice. June 6.
GRAVEL for Sale,
SUITABLE for side Walks, Garden alleys, &c. delivered at any part of the Town when requested. Enquire of JOSHUA JONES. Portsmouth, June 6, 1809.
For SALE or to LET,
A Two story HOUSE pleasantly situated on High Street, and in good repair—For terms apply to N. A. & J. Haven. June 6.
WHEREAS my wife SA-
RAH BLAKE has left my bed and board and absolutely refuses to live with me, all persons are hereby forbidden supporting her as I am determined to pay no debt she shall contract after this day. JOSEPH BLAKE. Epping, April 27, 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.
NEW GOODS.
Nath'l Dean,
Has just received a very general assortment of
Spring and Summer GOODS
OF THE LATEST IMPORTATION, WHICH are now ready for sale at his Store in Market-street, cheap for cash, short approved credit, or good Tow Cloth. May 30.
Berkshire & Penobscot Bills
BERKSHIRE and Penobscot Bills will be received at par for English Goods at DRAPER's Store, if brought in immediately. May 27.
S. MESSINGER,
Has just received at his Hat Store, No. 2, Sheafe's building,
A 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, Merchant's Row,
28 bales Georgia COTTON, first quality; 4 Hds. Demarara RUM; 10 chests and 1 boxes Souchong TEA; 5 do. Hyson skin ditto; Bohea ditto, per quarter chest; Cakes 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.
NEW.
Biglow's new latin Primer; do. Introduction; Smith's New Hampshire Latin Grammar; Gloucester Greek Grammar; Comly's English Grammar made easy to the teacher & pupil, and by good judges said to be the best ever published. Murray's Grammars large and abridged; ditto Exercises and Key; Walker's & Perry's Dictionaries; Spelling Books of almost all kinds; A new and complete system of Arithmetic for Schools and Academies, by Caleb Alexander, 2d edition, in high repute.
Thaddeus of Warsaw, a Novel, in 2 vols. by Miss Porter; Mrs. Opie's simple Tales; Fisher Ames' works; The Cyclopaedia No. 20, &c. The above are just received and for sale at PEIRCE's Bookstore in Daniel Street. May 29.
REMOVAL.
Thomas W. Penhallow,
RESPECTFULLY informs his customers that he has removed to the store which he formerly occupied, fronting Spring Hill—where he solicits a continuance of their favours. Constantly for sale an extensive assortment of CUTLERY, IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE GOODS. Also, Patent Sky Lights and Binacle Lamps. May 30.
FOR SALE,
THE Hull of a new Ship, of about 240 tons burthen, built of the best seasoned materials—Apply to NATHAN NASON of Berwick, or ISAAC WALDRON, of Portsmouth. May 30.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed executors of the last Will and Testament of JOHN PENHALLOW, Esq. late of Portsmouth, deceased, and have taken upon us that trust;—All persons therefore who have any claims upon said estate, are desired to present the same immediately; and those who are indebted, to make payment. DANIEL AUSTIN, HUNKING PENHALLOW, BENJAMIN PENHALLOW. Portsmouth, March 28, 1809.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the Estate of GEORGE GAINS,
late of Portsmouth, Esquire, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds, as the law directs. All persons having demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement, and all persons indebted to said estate, are now called upon to make immediate payment. JOHN GAINS, Administrator. June 3.
TO LET,
ONE half of the Store the subscriber now occupies, on Mr. Samuel Hill's wharf near the market, suitable for the storage of Goods—Apply to JOSEPH GAVET. Portsmouth, May 30.
SCHOOL AND CLASSICAL
BOOKS.
C. PEIRCE 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 3/6. Ferguson's easy introduction to Astronomy, for young gentlemen and Ladies, 6/6. A Compend of History from the earliest times to the present day, 12/6. Ferguson's Lectures, on Select Subjects, 2 vols. 8mo. 3/6. Webber's Mathematics. Beattie's Elements of moral Science, 12/6. The Orator's Assistant, being a selection of dialogues, 2/6. Zeno's Anabasis, 2/6. Elementary or fundamental principles of the Philosophy of Natural History, 5/6. The Newtonian System of Philosophy by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, 4/6. Elements of English Composition containing practical instructions for writing the English language with perspicuity and elegance, 4/6. Tucker's Sacred and Profane History epitomized, 6/6. Morse and Parish's History of New England, 6/6. An introduction to the Study of the Bible, 6/6. 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 9/6. Scott's Elements of Geography for the use of Schools, illustrated with six Diagrams, and a Map of the World, 3/6. Goldsmith's Easy Grammar of Geography, for the use of schools, with maps, price 4/6. Goldsmith's Roman History, abridged, by himself for the use of schools, price 5/6.
PARENTS, if you wish your Children to become respectable in the world, give them good education.—Villains 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.
NOTICE.
UMBRELLAS covered, capt, repaired and executed in the neatest manner and shortest notice—apply opposite T. G. Yeaton's Tobacco Manufactory, Back street. May 15.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands on the estate of Doct. JOHN JACKSON, Physician, late of Portsmouth deceased, are desired to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement, and all those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment unto ESTHER JACKSON, Executrix. Portsmouth, Feb. 18, 1809.
To Let, a convenient Dwelling
HOUSE, lately improved by Capt. RANDALL,—For particulars inquire of ESTHER JACKSON. May 16.
ROCKINGHAM J.
THE subscriber has been appointed by the honorable Nathaniel Rogers, Judge of Probate of wills for said county, Guardian of WILLIAM HOIT, of Portsmouth, yeoman, who by excessive drinking, idleness and other vicious habits, is spending his estate and thereby exposing himself and family to want,—By virtue of said appointment, all persons are hereby forbid trusting the said Hoit, and all indebted required to make payment to DANIEL P. DROWN, his Guardian. Portsmouth, May 27th, 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Heirs, and whom it may concern, are notified that on Wednesday the twenty first day of June next, I shall present my account of Administering the estate of Deacon JOHN COLMAN, late of Newington, deceased, to the Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, at the Probate Court to be held at Portsmouth on said day, for allowance and settlement, at which time and place those concerned may be heard. WOODMAN COLMAN, Executor. Dover, May 26, 1809.
THE subscribers having
been appointed by the Hon. Stephen Thatcher, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills &c. for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JAMES HOOPER, late of Kittery, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent,—and six months being allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we will attend that service at the dwelling-house of Alex r Rice, inn holder in said Kittery, on the first Monday in June next, and on the first Monday of the five following months, from 4, to 7 o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days. ALEX r RICE, RICHARD ROGERS, } Commissioners. WM. W. FERNALD. Kittery, May 25th, 1809.
State of New-Hampshire—Rockingham J.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in NOTTINGHAM, in the county and state aforesaid, who have not paid their county, school, town and highway taxes for the year 1808; that so much of their land will be sold at Public Vendue at the house of Bradbury Bartlett, inn holder, in said Nottingham, on Monday 31st of July next, at ten of the clock before noon as will be sufficient to pay said taxes and incidental charges thereon, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: No of Acres, Name of Delinquents, County tax, School tax, Town tax. Includes entries like 'Isaac Brown 16 72 83 104 7 0 bow 0 50', 'Samuel Currier 4 20 23 29 23 2 3 23', etc.