The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1804-05-08 00:00:00

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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE) PUBLISHED BY PEARCE, HILL & PEARCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
SPRING GOODS.
JAMES RUNDLET, Has this day received per the Minerva and Galen from London, and the Patty, from Liverpool, a valuable assortment of Staple and Fancy GOODS, which are now opening and are for sale at a small advance, by wholesale and retail.
BILLS on London wanted. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
NEW GOODS.
William S. Cooper, Has just received and is now opening at his shop adjoining the Bell-Tavern, (Congress-street) an assortment of Spring & Summer GOODS,
which he will sell at the very lowest prices. ROAD CLOTHS —Cassimeres—Black & olive Velveteens—Wildbores—Durants—Tammies—Moorens—Plain & ribb'd Callimancoes—
A great variety of Latest plaid Callicoes and Chintzes, (very cheap)—Copperplates—Dainties— Plain & plaid Chambray Muffins— \frac{1}{2} , \frac{3}{4} , & \frac{1}{2} black, white & color'd Cambric Muffins—Book and Jacquet Muffins—Fashionable Sarfnet Cambricks—
Fashionable silk Shags, for Bonnets—Wailcoatng—Men's plain and striped Satins—black and other color'd Nankinets—Satin strip'd do. Clouded Nankinets—
Men's white, black & color'd Cotton Hosiery—Women's white & blk. Cotton Hosiery—Women's black and color'd Cotton Gloves—Men's beaver and cotton Gloves—
Linen, cotton, romal, Bandannos, & black silk Handkerchiefs—purple & chintz Shawls—white Parifnett—black Cypress—black Modes—patent black Laces—Edgings—black Lace Veils—Parafoils.
A few pieces of Linens—India Cottons—Threads—Sewing Silks—Ribbons—Buttons—Tapes—Bindings—Cotton Braces—Cotton Umbrellas—India Nankinets—
PAPER HANGINGS. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
NEW GOODS.
Oliver Briard
HAS just received a large and general assortment of SPRING GOODS, of the latest importation, which are now offered for sale very cheap, at his store in Fore-street, No. 2, Merchant's Row. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
Nathan B. Folsom,
Has just received and will in future keep a constant supply of English, Dutch and American GUN POWDER; such as Tower proof, Musket & Cannon, do. fine and coarse Philadelphia & Connecticut do.—Likewise, a supply of Patent SHOTT, No's. B. B. B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8—all of which will be sold at the Bolton prices. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
A quantity of LIME, FOR SALE BY RICHARD LOW, At Store No. 6, Long Wharf.
Clover and Herds Grass
SEED,
FOR SALE BY Stephen Pearse, opposite the Court-House. April 24.
Black & color'd Sewing Silks. Brown Hollands. Nankins. Tapes. Black Lustrings & Sinchaws, Just received and for sale by James Rundlet.
A few Shares in the New-Hampshire Fire and Marine Insurance Company, for sale. April 17.
HARD-WARE GOODS.
H. & B. PENHALLOW, Have imported in the ships John Adams, and Packett, a large and general assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, consisting of almost every article usually imported in their line of business; which they offer for sale, at their store in Market-street, by wholesale & retail. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
J. & J. GODDARD, Have for SALE, at their Store in Market-street,
RUSSIA & Swedes IRON. Heart and Club, Halback's and blistered STEEL.
NAILS, of all sizes, Cut & Wrought. SPIKES, sheet LEAD, sheet IRON. 8 by 6, 9 by 7, 10 by 8, 12 by 10, 14 by 11, 17 by 12.
WINDOW-GLASS. Painter's OIL & COLOURS. CLUE, ROTTENSTONE. BRUSHES, of all kinds. Gilt and Mahogany Frame LOOKING GLASSES. Best Cogniac & Alicant BRANDY. Holland GIN.
Madeira, Sherry, Redport, Vidonia, Lisbon and Malaga WINES. Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Sotichong and Bohea TEAS.
Philadelphia double & single refined LOAF SUGAR. Hhds. & bbls. BROWN SUGAR. COFFEE, SPICES. Boxes of GLASS-WARE. Consisting of Tumblers, Wine-Glasses and Decanters.
Hollow IRON-WARE. SHEATHING PAPER. CORDAGE, of all sizes. —ALSO—a very general assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, by wholesale and retail. Portsmouth, March 20, 1804.
SHOES & BOOTS.
Robert M'Clary,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth and its vicinity, that he has just received, and now ready for sale, at his store in Congress-street, three doors west of the Bell Tavern, a handsome assortment of
LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S SHOES; which are as follows,
Ladies and Gentlemen's black morocco SHOES & SLIPPERS; do. English & American black, blue, pink, straw, purple & plaid Kid do. do. Red, yellow, green & morocco do. do. Jane and Nankin, do. do. Afforted Stuff, do. do. Leather, do. do. Misses Leather, Morocco & Kid, do. Boys, lin'd & bound, & common Shoes. Children's red, green and yellow Morocco, do. do. Leather, do. Ladies red and black Morocco Walking, do. do. English & American Cork Soles; do. do. that Lace. Men's and Boys HATS. MASONIC APRON PATTERNS. Red, yellow & black Morocco SKINS. SUWARROW BOOTS. Also,
A variety of TRUNKS.
*** All the above articles will be sold low for cash, but no credit by retail. Allowance made to wholesale purchasers, for cash or approved notes. Portsmouth, April 10, 1804.
Joshua Rand, INFORMS his friends and the public that he has taken the chamber lately occupied by Mr. Josiah Blake, (Buck-street,) where he carries on the Boot and Shoe making business, in its various branches, all orders punctually attended to, and the small cost favour gratefully acknowledged. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
(Br AUTHORITY.)
EIGHTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at the First Session begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the seventeenth of October, one thousand eight hundred and three.
AN ACT
To amend the charter of Alexandria. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the town of Alexandria shall be, and is hereby divided into two districts, by a line running east and west, at an equal distance between King and Prince streets, beginning at the river Potomac and extending to the western boundary of said town, and all that part of the said town which is situate north of the said dividing line, shall be called the northern district, and all that part of the said town which is situate south of the said dividing line, shall be called the southern district of the town of Alexandria, and where any house or lot shall be situate partly in each district, it shall be considered as lying in that district where the greater part of said house or lot is situate and shall be affected accordingly, each of the districts aforesaid shall be divided into two electoral wards, by a line passing from north to south through the middle of Putt street, to be called the first, second, third and fourth ward, none of the taxes on the valuation of real property, which shall hereafter be collected in the northern district, shall be expended in the regulating, or fixing up, or paving, or repairing of the streets, or sinking of wells, or building of bridges in the southern district, nor shall the taxes on the valuation of real property, which shall hereafter be collected in the southern district, be expended in the regulating, or fixing up, or paving, or repairing of the streets, or sinking of wells, or building of bridges in the northern district. But all the monies to be expended upon the aforesaid improvements in either district, shall be raised by an assessment on the valuation of real property in each district respectively, at the times and in the manner the said common council shall order and direct. It shall be the duty of the officers and other public officers to keep the accounts of each district separate and distinct in regard to the assessments for the aforesaid local purposes, and all other taxes, which are now or shall hereafter be assessed or levied, upon the valuation of real property or other subjects, together with the fines and all the rents, issuing from property belonging to the corporation and all their other resources, shall constitute a general fund, to be appropriated as the common council shall direct.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That every free white male citizen of full age, who shall be bona fide seized of a freehold estate in the town of Alexandria, or who shall have resided in the town aforesaid for the space of one year, and have been a house-keeper therein for the space of three months next preceding the day of the election, and who shall have been within that time charged with any tax upon the public books, and shall have paid such tax, shall be qualified to vote for members to serve in the common council of the said town, and no other person shall exercise the right of suffrage; and the persons qualified as aforesaid to vote shall meet at some convenient place in the ward in which they respectively reside, and elect by ballot four persons for the representatives of such ward in the common council, out of the free white male citizens who shall have arrived to the age of twenty one years, and shall have resided in the town of Alexandria three years, and in the wards for which he shall be elected, for the space of three months immediately preceding the election, and shall moreover be seized of an estate of freehold in the said ward of the value of five hundred dollars and be a house-keeper therein. And that the said election shall be held on the first Tuesday of March in every year, by three commissioners to be appointed in each ward for that purpose by the mayor and common council for the ensuing election, and afterwards by the common council, which appointment shall be at least ten days before the day of each election, except in regard to the first election to be held under this act. The election for the ensuing year, shall be held at such place in each ward as shall be fixed on by the mayor and common council, and thereafter shall be held at such place as shall be appointed by the common council, of which public notice shall be given.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That the members of the common council, elected as aforesaid or any twelve of them, shall within seven days after their election, in each year assemble themselves at the court house, or any other place, which shall be hereafter fixed for their meeting, and shall choose one of their body to be president of the said common council to whom shall be administered by any justice of the peace in the county of Alexandria, an oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office; whereupon the President of the said common council shall ad-
minister the oath of office to the other members of the said council and shall have while the council is in session the same power which is at present exercised by the mayor or upon the like occasion, and he shall convene the council whenever in the opinion of four of the members expressed to him in writing, or whenever in his opinion the good of the town may require it; and the authority of the said common council shall continue one year from the day of their election, and until others are chosen and qualified in their stead, and no longer. That the common council so elected, and those thereafter to be elected, and their successors, shall be and hereby are made a body politic and corporate, by the name of the common council of Alexandria; and by the said name shall have perpetual succession with capacity to purchase, possess and enjoy lands and tenements, and goods and chattels either in fee or lesser estate therein, and the same to give, grant, let, sell, alien or transfer; and to plead and be impleaded, prosecute and defend all causes, complaints, actions real, personal or mixed, and to have one common seal, and perpetual succession. And all the estate, rights, and credits, now vested in the mayor and commonality of the town of Alexandria, shall be vested in the said common council when elected, and may be recovered in their name for the use of the said town; and in like manner all claims and demands against the mayor and commonality of Alexandria, prior to the operation of the present act, may be prosecuted and recovered against the aforesaid common council; and process served upon the president of the common council shall be deemed sufficient.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the jurisdiction of the said common council shall extend to the limits heretofore prescribed by law, and exercised by the mayor and commonality.—The concurrence of a majority of the whole number of members elected into the common council, shall be necessary for the passing of any law, order, or resolution, or for repealing, altering, or revoking the same.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That the said common council shall have power to erect and repair work houses, houses of correction, and other public buildings, for the benefit of the said town; to pave, make and repair the streets and highways; to make all laws which they shall conceive requisite for the preservation of the health of the inhabitants, and for the regulation of the morals and police of the said town, and to enforce the observance of their said laws, by reasonable penalties and forfeitures, to be levied upon the goods & chattels of the offender; and they shall have power to raise money by taxes, for the use and benefit of the said town: Provided, That such laws shall not be repugnant to or inconsistent with the laws and constitution of the United States: The said common council shall, whenever they deem it proper, have power to open, extend, regulate, pave, and improve the streets, within the limits of the said town: Provided, They make to the person or persons who may be injured by such extension, just and adequate compensation out of the funds of the corporation, to be ascertained by the verdict of an impartial jury, in like manner as has been usual in other cases where private property has been condemned for public use. They shall have power to hold and keep within the said town, market days in every week, and from time to time to appoint a clerk of the market, who shall do and perform all things belonging to the office of clerk of the market, within the said town, according to the rules and regulations which they shall prescribe. They shall have power to pass all laws, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States, which they may conceive requisite for the prevention and removal of nuisances, and to appoint a superintendent of police, commissioners, and forevers of the streets, constables, collectors of the taxes, and all other officers who may be deemed necessary for the execution of their laws, who shall be paid for their services, a reasonable compensation, and whose duties and powers shall be prescribed in such manner as the common council shall direct, in carrying into execution the powers hereby granted.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, That the jurisdiction of the said common council shall extend over the harbour of Alexandria, and over vessels of every description, which may arrive and be in the harbour, or be at anchor in any part of the river Potomac below Pearson's island, and within the district of Columbia for the purpose of preventing and removing all nuisances, and such other subjects or things being on board any such vessel, as may be prejudicial to the health of the town, and for no other purpose. And also, their jurisdiction shall extend over the house lately built in the vicinity of the town, for the accommodation of the poor and others, and over the ten acres of ground thereto belonging, and over all persons who may be sent or placed there by the consent or authority of the common council, and on their way to and from the same, until they be regularly discharged: Provided, That paupers and other persons shall not be considered as having thereby gained a residence in the county, so as to become chargeable thereto.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That the common council shall annually, at their first meeting after their own election and qualification, choose by ballot, a fit and able man, having the qualifications herein after directed, to be mayor of the town, which choice shall be made by a majority of the whole number of members of the said common council, unless the whole number of mem-
bers be equally divided between two persons, in which case one of those two persons shall be immediately, by the vote of the president of the council, elected. The mayor shall hold his office for one year, from the time of his election, and until a successor is chosen and qualified in his stead. At the expiration of which period he may be re-elected for two years thereafter in succession, and no longer until he shall have been out of office for one year.—He shall before he enters upon the duties of his office, take an oath or affirmation, in the presence of the council, faithfully to execute his said office, which shall be recorded in their book of proceedings. He shall see that the laws of the corporation be duly executed, and shall report the negligence or misconduct of any officer to the common council who on satisfactory proof thereof, may remove from office the said delinquent, or take such other measures thereupon as shall be just and lawful. He shall have power to convene the common council, when in his opinion the good of the community may require it, and he shall lay before the council, from time to time, in writing, such alterations in the laws of the corporation, as he shall deem necessary or proper. He shall have, and exercise all the powers of a justice of the peace within the said town, and shall receive for his services, annually, a just and reasonable compensation, to be allowed and fixed by the common council, which shall not be increased or diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected. Any person who shall be eligible to the office of mayor, who is a white male citizen of the United States, who shall have attained to the age of thirty years, and who shall be the bona fide owner of a freehold estate in the said town and shall have been a resident in the town of Alexandria five years immediately preceding his election, and no other person shall be eligible to the said office.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That in case of the refusal of any person to accept the office of mayor upon his election thereto, or of his death, resignation, inability or removal, the common council shall elect another in his place to serve the remainder of the year. The common council shall have power to supply vacancies in their own body, by causing elections to be made in manner herein before directed out of the citizens qualified to fill the said office in the ward in which such vacancies shall have happened; and may in the absence of the president, elect a president pro tempore. In case of the temporary inability or absence of the mayor, the president of the common council shall perform all the duties of the mayor that may be required to be performed during his absence or inability, and in case of vacancy in the said office he shall perform the duties thereof until a new election shall be made.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the acts of the common council, shall be signed by the president of the common council and shall be presented to the mayor for his approbation, who, if he objects thereto, shall within three days after it shall be presented to him for his assent return it to the common council with his objections in writing, and if a majority of the whole council shall be of opinion that the law ought to be passed, it shall, notwithstanding the objections of the mayor, become a law and he shall sign the same; but if the mayor or shall not return his objections to the same within three days to the said council, it shall become a law and shall be signed by him. The clerk of the council shall record in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, all the laws, orders and resolutions which shall be passed aforesaid, and deliver a copy of them to the public printer to be printed for the information of the people.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted, That the commissioners to superintend the election in each ward, shall before they receive any vote, take severally the following oath or affirmation, to be administered by the mayor or any justice of the peace, "I A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will truly and faithfully receive and return the votes of such persons as are by law entitled to vote for members of council in ward No. _____ and that I will not knowingly receive or return the vote of any who is not legally entitled to the same, so help me God;" the said election shall be closed on the day it is begun, and the poll shall be kept open until full set and no longer. The said commissioners in each ward or a majority of them shall, on the next day after the election, make a list of all the votes received at said election; and the four persons having the greatest number of votes, shall be duly elected; and in all cases of an equality of votes, the commissioners shall decide, and shall make a return of the persons so elected, under their hands and seals, to the mayor, who shall cause the same to be published in the newspapers of the town; the said commissioners shall also send a duplicate return, under their hands and seals, of the persons elected, to the clerk of the common council, who shall preserve and record the same; the said common council shall judge of the legality of the election of any person who shall be returned as a member thereof, and shall have full power to pass all laws to enable them to come to a just decision upon a contested election. They shall have power to compel the attendance of the members of the council by reasonable penalties and to pass all laws, for the orderly and regular conduct of business. They may punish any member for disorderly behaviour, and with consent of three fourths of the whole council expel a member.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted, That

whenever taxes upon real property, or other claims charged upon real property within the town, shall be due, and owing to the common council, and the proprietor shall fail to discharge the same, the said common council, after giving the party reasonable notice when he resides in the town, sixty days notice when he resides out of the town, and in the United States, and after six months publication in the newspapers, when he resides out of the United States, shall be empowered to recover the said taxes or debts, by motion in the court of Alexandria county: And provided , it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court, that such taxes or claims are justly due, judgement shall be granted, and an execution shall issue thereon, with the costs of suit, against the goods and chattels of the defaulter, if any can be found within the town; if not that the whole property upon which the tax or claim is due shall be ordered by the court, be leased out at public auction for the shortest terms of years that may be offered on condition that the lessee pay the arrearages, and also the future taxes accruing during the term, and be at liberty to remove all improvements at the expiration of the lease: Provided always , That the common council may prosecute any other remedy, by action, for the recovery of the said taxes and claims which is now possessed or allowed.
SEC. 12. And be it further enacted , That so much of any act or acts of the general assembly of Virginia, as comes within the purview of this act shall be and the same is hereby repealed: Provided , That nothing herein contained shall be construed to impair or destroy any right or remedy which the mayor and commonality of Alexandria now possess or enjoy to or concerning any debts, claims or demands against any person or persons whatsoever, or to repeal any of the laws and ordinances of the mayor and commonality of the said town in force, which are inconsistent with this act.
NATHAN MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. February 25th, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Political Miscellany.
From the Republican Advocate.
REPUBLICAN ECONOMY DEFENDED.
TO prove that the present administration is superior to the one which it succeeded, I adduce the increase of money in the national treasury since the year 1801. Federalists reply by a declaration that such monies resulted from the imposition of extraordinary taxes under Mr. Adams' ministry. I will admit the fact (though it be a false one) for the sake of charity, and what does it prove? It proves at once, that the present ministry take better care of the public money than their predecessors; and this is exactly what I wish to prove. But I will treat the subject arithmetically—the proof will then be explicit.
Mr. Adams administered the government 4 years; during that period he borrowed on loan 11,300,000 dollars, besides extending the ordinary revenues of the country, - 11,300,000 Deducting from this debt the monies left by Mr. Adams in the treasury, - 1,794,044 15
And the actual deficit of debt left unpaid by his ministry, will be - 9,505,955 15
Thus allowing that every cent which Mr. Adams left in the treasury had been appropriated towards the discharge of the debt incurred by him, the nation remains still involved for the term of his presidency, to the amount of nine millions five hundred and five thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars fifteen cents.
When the present ministry came into power, they found the Treasury thus empty: in eighteen months thereafter, the public chest contained an increase of specie to the amount of 2,745,630 72 after defraying the expenses of government.
Independent of this increased sum, the present administration had paid off, for the same period of 18 months exclusive of the money arising from the sale of the bank shares. 5,339,886 44
Consequently, the saving effected for the term of one year and six months, amounts to - 8,085,517 16
Of this vast sum what proportion, I ask, was derived from the produce of the old taxes? The direct tax netted but two millions of dollars. The greatest part of this tax was not then collected, nor is it all collected to the present hour. It is dead, and its remains lie scattered over the country. Therefore, these two millions of dollars could not have been applied to the reduction of the public debt at the end of the first eighteen months of the present ministry's power: and the proceeds from the sale of lands were enjoyed by the former as well as by the present administration. Where then is the boasted advantage derived from the former taxes? The people require something more than naked assertion to fix their faith in such vague declarations.
The opposition in a body, from beginning to end, have argued the case wrong. The question is not so strictly, how was the money procured? as it is, how was it applied? I will admit that the Adams ministry were skilled
in the modes of raising money by taxation and loan, if federalists will as candidly acknowledge that they were equally adroit in the arts of expenditure. If the present ministry progresses as they have commenced, for the four years for which they have been elected, the amount of their savings, will be at least twenty millions of dollars, a sum much larger than that appropriated to the purchase of Louisiana. Had Mr. Adams pursued similar measures how would affairs now stand? Let me state the matter clearly.
At the end of four years he left the nation nine millions five hundred and five thousand nine hundred and fifty-five dollars fifteen cents in debt, and the treasury empty. Acting upon economical principles, suppose he had during those four years saved twenty (as the present ministry will) instead of sinking upwards of nine millions; the difference in favor of the United States would then have been twenty-nine millions five hundred and five thousand nine hundred and fifty-five dollars fifteen cents. And this is not all; for that money which now goes to redeem the deficit occasioned by Mr. Adams' ministry might be appropriated to more wholesome purposes. The present administration is encumbered with the debts of the last.
Federalists ask with boldness, "how could the present set obtain money? for they have imposed no duty nor tax." I will answer in a breath. The money was obtained by curtailing the expenses of government. I wish no man to believe my unsupported assertion: I am no oracle of Delphi that I desire a credulous world to receive my declarations as infallible. The items that follow place my word upon the basis of truth. Federalists cannot shake it.
There were upwards of one million of dollars saved in the following manner:
 Reduction of officers by the President, which depend upon his will, and other economical arrangements, previous to the session of the first Congress under the present administration, 161,695 91  Reduction of the marine corps, 39,000  Reduction of the army, 522,000  Reduction of the navy, 900,000  Saving of fees from excise officers, by the repeal of the internal taxes, 135,000  Repeal of the inferior judicial system, 33,000  Reduction of commission to collectors of customs, 17,030  Total, 1,107,695 91 
This sum was saved to the treasury, independently of the money which the people were enabled to keep in their pockets. Thus, upwards of one million of dollars are accounted for instantly. Other large sums can be found in the case that has been taken of the ordinary revenues of the country, and in the plain republican measures, that have uniformly characterized the present administrators of the government.
Had Mr. Jefferson with his associate ministers, formed plans of war; had he proceeded to raise useless bands of armed men; had he built ships of war that were inefficient to protect our commerce against European aggression, but which required millions to keep them afloat; neither Mr. Jefferson, nor that "confederation of worthies" which federalists attempt to ridicule, could preserve the nation from the jaws of debt. The present ministers of the government are men, but they are wise men; and wisdom is essential to statesmen. Their wisdom tells them that the youth of this country is unable to sustain the pressure of expense sufficient to maintain a standing army, a navy unequalled to the task assigned to it, or a diplomatic corps that produced no benefit to the United States. Even Hercules would have been under the burthen had the Heavens been put upon his shoulders when he was a boy.
I will not yield to the temptation to divert the public by exposing weak inefectives. My fears are not awakened for the safety of the administration; for if, when only in the gristle, it could withstand the rude assaults of men favored with wealth and cursed with talents to embroil the passions, where is the danger now, when it is ripening into the bone of manhood? Inefectives avails nought: It proves nothing nor does it convince any man. It is merely a relief to a wounded spirit, and I hope federalists have experienced benefit from the use of it.
* See Laws U. S. P. 37, 227, 232, vol. 4. † See Mr. Gallatin's report for 1802. ‡ See do. for 1803.
From the Eastern Argus. TRUTH!....."thee I revisit safe, "And feel thy sovereign vital lamp."
IT has always been a fundamental axiom with Republicans that the PEOPLE of an enlightened and free government, when left to the investigation of governmental proceedings, however for a while they may be deceived, will, at last come to a true knowledge of their political interest: And if they should stray from the goal
of their pursuit, conducted by an ignis fatuus , or clue of deception, they will immediately revereberate to the standard of truth .
In no particular are mankind subject to more erroneous deceptions, than by impositions on their virtues: and never were the virtues of a People more basely trampled on, than those of the People of the U. States, by the fashion who stile themselves " Federalists ."
The Citizens of the United States are celebrated for their tenacity of their Liberties , and their attachment to their Government: These are the national virtues of the Americans; and these have been made the ladders of these Enemies of Freedom, to seize the reins of Government, and trample on the Liberties of the People.
When these Federal Aristocrats commenced their career, they occupied so favorable a situation, that they had almost secured the whole authority of Government, before the People discovered the deception. They held up the bale demon of Aristocracy under the garb of similitude of
Haven-born FREEDOM's pure guise, Whose sacred touch inflames the soul! The great body of the unsuspecting People were following this ignis fatuus , as the true lamp to conduct them to the immortal Temple of FREEDOM: But as soon as they had time to inspect its composition, and investigate its merits; they found it to be the production of the morals of Despotism , engendered of the coarse vapours of night, to lure the unwary traveler to his doom! Every aspect of this Fiend was found to contain some vile contagion to scourge mankind—here were Excise Laws , Stamp Acts , Standing Armies , Sedition Laws , Alien Bill , with each a poniard to force its way through the regions of Posterity!!
From this unfeigned guide, They turn'd their wand'ring steps: And again has the SUN OF LIBERTY arisen, in his pristine glory, and Numinous the western hemisphere; and the Citizens of Columbia are pursuing the high road of Republicanism .
Who could doubt the prevalence of Republicanism in America, among an enlightened People, who know, by experience, the miseries of Tyranny? Let those incendiary partizans who would, with the exertions of fanatics , persuade the People that Republican Governments cannot stand, I say, let them witness to the verification of our axiom:—Notwithstanding the whole phalanx of American and European Federalism have been employing all their skill in the tactics of falsehood , to keep the New-England States in a quarrel with our General Government, and, if possible, to make a separation , and set up a little Monarchy here among the disciples of the "Old School"—Notwithstanding the unremitted exertions of Cobbett , Russell , Park , and all the host of mercenary British hirelings ; the People are returning to the principles of independent FREEDOM. FRANKLIN.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 28.
Yesterday we received French and Dutch papers to the 16th March, they inform, that the American vessels in the ports of Holland were hurrying to sea in momentary expectation of a general embargo. That the French and Dutch were preparing for an expedition, three sail of the line, two frigates, sixty transports, and some gun-boats; all which had sailed from Amsterdam for Rotterdam.—That Moreau, Pichegru, and some other General officers had been tried & convicted at Paris; that on the trial several letters produced and Moreau was asked if they were his writing, which he denied; asserting, that whenever his hand writing was shewn him, he would not deny it.
FROM NEW-YORK, APRIL 27.
ELECTION—Last evening the election of the city and county of New-York was closed. To the city the result is honorable; to the Union it will be highly gratifying. In despite of the arts and efforts of party and of faction REPUBLICANISM HAS TRIUMPHED!
The Burrites (seceders from the Republican party) few in number and wretched in point of talents, could have done nothing of themselves: they are scarcely missed by the republicans. But in order to divide us—in order to break down the republican party in this State, the great body of our federal opponents have enlisted under the banners of Aaron Burr, with a zeal bordering on madness—which has produced a majority of one hundred, in the city and county—But the Republican majority for Assembly-men is about SEVEN HUNDRED!
Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell and Daniel D. Tompkins, Esq. both Republicans, are undoubtedly elected Members of Congress.
Our friends in the other States may rest assured that Judge Lewis will be elected Governor, by a very handsome majority.—Citizen.
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1804.
SUMMARY—FOREIGN.
LONDON dates one day later than those before received, have reached New-York. They contain intelligence of the arrest of twenty-seven more officers of distinction, implicated in the conspiracy against the First Consul of France; among them are Generals Ferriss, Macdonald and Massena.—Accounts have been received in London from the British squadron off Boulogne, containing information of the capture of five gun-boats, the sinking of others, together with French transports. His majesty was advancing in recovery. It is confidently asserted in the political circles in London, that a war with Spain is not very remote, and it is no less confidently stated that letters of Marque and reprisal are preparing to be issued against the ships and vessels belonging to that power. The ships intended to block up the harbour of Boulogne, are all ready to cross the channel with their heavy cargoes and a squadron was appointed to convoy them. Gen. Marmont has been appointed Commander in chief in the Dutch Republic; his appointment was thought to be the fore-runner of important military movements and it is expected that the Dutch troops stationed in the North of Holland and destined to form part of the expedition will be shortly embarked. General Marmont is said to be universally disliked by the Dutch. Generals Moreau and Pichegru have both been tried and condemned, but no accounts of their execution has yet been received. The Dutch have prepared three sail of the line, two frigates, 60 transports and some gun-boats, for an expedition and these vessels have sailed for Rotterdam. From Genoa we learn that our vessels there have been put in requisition for the purpose of conveying troops on a secret expedition. A squadron with troops, was to sail on the 7th ult. from Barbadoes against Surinam to assist in an attack on that place. The chief of the Chouans, Georges still continues to elude the researches of the police. Nothing farther has transpired respecting the recent disturbances in Germany—their result forebodes serious consequences and it is probable that a rupture between Empire and Prussia is not far distant.
DOMESTIC.
A letter from Washington dated 19th April, says, "In addition to the favorable accounts which have been received since the loss of the frigate, the Secretary of State has received information that the Emperor of Russia has interposed, authoritatively, for the liberation of our prisoners, whether the Bey will obey or not, time only can discover; it cannot fail I think, to make such an impression on the Regency, as must facilitate the negotiations of our Government for their release."—Norfolk is rapidly rebuilding; nearly the hundred houses are already rebuilt, many of them of brick: The necessities of life, however, are said to be scarce, and every advantage, we are told, is taken by the humbug vendors, they have raised their prices from 25 to 50 per cent.—The reports of the recall of Mr. Pichon, French charge des affaires, prove to be without foundation.—Considerable damage has lately been done by a tornado in Georgia, and a freshet in the Delaware.
The Governor of Georgia has issued a proclamation summoning the Legislature of that state to meet on Monday the 14th May inst. at Louisville, "upon a subject of great political importance" says the proclamation, "it no doubt refers to the amendment of the constitution."—Professor Webber, of the university in Cambridge, and Dr. Jenner of London, were lately elected honorary members of the American Philosophical Society in Pennsylvania.—Sometime in the beginning of last month Mr. David Riddle of Bedford, being at work in a saw-mill, unfortunately fell and broke one of his legs.—His brother, Mr. Isaac Riddle, who lived in the neighborhood, on hearing of the misfortune, immediately prepared with his wife, to go and see him; but on starting from the door Mrs. Riddle's horse by some misstep suddenly threw her off, by which her neck was dislocated, and she instantly expired.—On the 17th ult. in a thunder and hail storm, the lightning struck and entered the house of Gen. Herman Swift of Cornwall, which instantly killed Mrs. Swift.—This amiable and esteemed Lady, was late the widow of Dr. Fay of Bennington (Vt.) and daughter of the Hon. Moses Robinson.
We are necessitated to omit much matter, with many advertisements, prepared for this days Gazette, 'til our next.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers for the Portsmouth Female Asylum; are requested to meet next Thursday, 3 o'clock P. M. at Mr. Amos Tappan's for the purpose of choosing Managers for the ensuing year. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
The death of the Rev. SAMUEL McCLINTOCK, as noticed in the last Gazette, is an event in Providence, deeply affecting, not only to the relatives and particular friends and the church and congregation over which he was pastor, but to all the real friends of true religion, of liberty, and the interests and happiness of our country. Mr. McClintock, happy in his family, and every social connection, was likewise peculiarly so in the esteem and affection of the republicans of this State and of the Union, on account of his uniform adherence to the sacred principles of our constitutions and governments, as well as to those of Religion. Unmoved by the shafts of malice and unprincipalled opposition from the enemies of freedom, he continued faithful to the American cause, receiving every mark of respect and cordial friendship, which shining talents and eminent usefulness never fail to procure from a generous and grateful people. The breach made upon the public is great, and as such most sensibly felt. But the memory of so worthy a character will be ever precious in our estimation. Though he has bid adieu to our world, and acts no more in the present scene, yet still he lives—he greatly lives the life of IMMORTALS, in the regions of unfulfilled bliss! and he still lives to us, in those examples of piety and patriotism, those labours of beneficence and love, which adorned his life, and which address us, with a moving eloquence, to pattern after so amiable an exemplar. 'Tis thus we prove our love to friends deceas'd, Living like them, and like them to be bliss'd!
50 Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS some evil minded, mischievous person, or persons, have lately pulled down sundry Notifications, handbills, and Advertisements, that have been set up according to law, to stand up fourteen days; and they have also proceeded so far in their works of darkness as to break the Glass Windows in the dwelling houses of the peaceable inhabitants at late hours in the night, and have been so audacious as to throw stones at and break the windows of a house occupied for Public Worship, in service time, thereby endangering the lives of those assembled in said house, and other enormities have been done by them to disturb the peace and quiet of the town.
Therefore the Selectmen offer the above reward of fifty dollars to any person that will give evidence sufficient to convict the perpetrators of their nefarious works, before any Court proper to try them, that they may be punished according to law. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
THE subscribers Health Office.
For the town of Portsmouth, being authorized by a statute law of this State, passed June 10, 1803, make the following By Laws
 1. All Hog-Sties shall be cleansed as often as they become offensive.  2d. No fresh filth, heads or their entrails shall be left in the docks, streets or where they may become offensive.  3d. No owner or keeper of a livery stable or stables within the town of Portsmouth, shall keep by him more than one cart load of dung from and after the last day of May until the 15th day of October.  4th. No person shall throw any dead animals, dirt, filth, or vegetable substances into any of the streets, lanes, yards, or where they may become offensive.  5th. All privies and vaults shall be cleansed as soon and often as they become offensive.  6th. No stagnant water or putrid vegetables shall remain in any cellar or other places within said town, after the last of May, until the first of November. 
SAMUEL JONES, BENJ. SHERBURNE, JOS. BRACKETT } Health Officers. State of New Hampshire. Ruckingham ff. Portsmouth May 3, 1804 Approved of by Samuel Penhallow and R. Cutts Shannon, Justices of the Peace and of the Quorum.
Extract of a law passed by the Legislature of this State June 10, 1803, viz.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That the health officers now in office, and those who may be hereafter chosen, according to the directions of the act aforesaid, shall have power, and they are hereby authorized and empowered, from time to time, and as in their judgement the health and safety of the said town, and of the people may require, to make such rules and regulations, to have effect within the limits of said town and port, as to them shall appear necessary for those purposes; also for preventing and removing nuisances; which rules, orders, and regulations being approved by two or three justices of the peace, one of whom being of the quorum shall be binding, and strictly observed within the town of Portsmouth. And if any person or persons shall disobey or violate the rules, orders and regulations of said health officers, for made and approved, at any time after three days from the publication of the same in two of the newspapers printed in said town, such person or persons shall forfeit and pay the sum of ten dollars to be recovered by the said health officers before a justice of the peace.
NOTICE!
M. J. de Rochémont, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Citizens of New-Hampshire, that he has issued Proposals for establishing in this town, a weekly Newspaper, to be entitled THE POLITICAL STAR. It has met with the support of many of the most respectable inhabitants of this town, and it is hoped that the liberal encouragement of persons elsewhere will enable him shortly to issue the first number. Proposals will be sent to the principal towns throughout the State. N. B. M. J. DE ROCHÉMONT most solemnly assures the public that no individual whatever is any way interrested in the STAR, but himself. This caution is thought necessary in town—perhaps elsewhere no less.

Spring & Summer Goods.
Edw'd Parry
Has imported by the latest arrivals, a general assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS,
THE best London Superfine, black, blue, mixed & drab BROAD CLOTHS; double milled Cashmeres; black and olive Velvets; twill'd Nankinets; Dimities & Mouselinets; lace, cambric and farfnet Mullins; imbos'd Cambric; colonade and tambored Mullins; book and jaconet Mullin, and Mullin Shawls; plain and figured Chintzes; best London made Hats of the latest fashion.
A complete assortment of Irish Linens and Sheetings, With a large assortment of other GOODS as usual—all which will be sold cheap, by wholesale and retail, for cash, or liberal credit, at his Brick Store, N o 10, Market-street. 20,000 yds. good Tow-Cloth wanted. May 8, 1804.
NEW GOODS.
DANIEL WEEKS,
Next door to Mr. Abner Blaisdell's, Buck-street, has just received a great variety of Spring and Summer Goods,
BEST superfine Broad-Cloths and Cashmeres; fine and common do. all colours; plain and striped, black, blue, drab and olive Velvets; black Twill; black, blue and buff English Nankinets; plain and twill'd Nankinets; silk Velvets; plain & striped Satins and Marfeilles Quiltings for Waistcoating; Chintzes and Calicoes; Copperplate and patch Furnitures; Chambray Mullins; A great variety of
Black white and coloured cambric Mullins; farfnet Cambrics; book and jaconet Mullins; Dimities; Mullinets; silk Shags for Bonnets; Straw Bonnets; Ladies black, white and fashionable colour'd cotton Hose; some very nice, Gentlemen's black and white cotton Hose; black and white silk Hose; black, white and colour'd silk Gloves.
White and colour'd picnic Mits; Cotton Gloves; gentlemen's Beaver Gloves; black and coloured Cotton do.; black white and coloured double Sarfnet for gowns; Lustrings; Silk Velvets; black and white patent Laces; white thread Laces and Edgings; black and white Lace Veiling; black Modes; black and white Parisnet; black Crape; black and green Gauzes.
Silk Shawls; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; Linen; cotton bandannos, & black silk Handkerchiefs; 1/2 & 3/4 netting cambric Shawls; black do.; white embroidered do.; fashionable fancy Fans; black do.; morocco Slippers; black Russel; Moreens; Calimancoes; Durants; 1/2 and 3/4 Irish Linens; Shirting Cotton; Oil-Cloths; Morocco; silk and cotton Bracers; Umbrellas; Pins; Kneedles; Sewing Silks; Threads; Combs; Ribbons; Tapes; Buttons; Scissors; Knives; Razors; &c. &c. all very low for cash or short credit. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
Engraving in General.
THE public are respectfully informed, the above business will be carried on very extensively by JAMES AKIN, Newburyport, who having completed his professional Studies in London under an eminent Master, and since that time resided, and followed his profession in Philadelphia, (from which place the yellow fever has exiled him) flatters himself to be able to afford much satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands.
Specimens may be seen in his possession which will testify his abilities & more particularly in BANK WORK, having executed the business for several Banks in the southern States; therefore solicits the attention of the Banks in New-England, as there appears at present to exist a want for the security of their bills.—Newburyport, May 2.
THE Subscribers after returning their acknowledgments to their customers and other friends, for the liberal encouragement given; would inform them and the public in general, that having received a fresh supply of Furs and Trimmings, they continue the
Manufacturing of Hats
of all kinds, at their Manufactory bottom of Daniel street, where they trust those who will please to call, may suit themselves, both as to number and quality.—They will supply Gentlemen with Hats, by the year, at a moderate price.
SPARHAWK & CURTIS. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
NEW GOODS.
James Henderson, HAS just received a general assortment of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
which are now opened and for sale at his Store Congress-street, cheap for cash. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
Robert Harris,
Offers for Sale at his store in Bow-street.
A Quantity of good PEAS, white BEANS; Clover and Heard Grafs SEED; cleaned Flax SEED; Isle of France INDIGO in Boxes; and a general assortment of GROCERIES.
Portsmouth, May 8, 1804. PAINTS, LEAD & SHOT.
RECEIVED per Galen & Minerva, from London. White Lead; do. ground in Oil; black Lead; Red ditto; Venetian Red; Spanish Brown; Spruce Yellow; do. ground in Oil; Patent Yellow; Prussian Blue; Vermillion; Verdigris; Vitriol; Whiting; English Glue; Roten Stone; Gold and Silver Leaf, &c. Thick and Thin Sheet Lead; Patent Shot, all sizes.
Likewise, an assortment of Books, Charts and Stationary; among which are, Park on Insurance, 5th edition; East-India Directory; Malham's Gazetteer; More's Daily Assistant; Southland's Ship Builder; Art of Mast-Making; Globes, &c. &c. also, on hand Blunt's Practical Navigator; do. Coastal Pilot, last editions, For sale by LADD & SMITH, No. 5, Merchant's Row. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
FEATHERS.
THE Subscriber has on hand at his store opposite the N. W. corner of the Court House, live Geese, sea fowl, Russia and other kinds of FEATHERS, to close the sale of which he will sell at a generous discount, from the usual prices, for ready cash or Tow Cloth. JOHN WARNER. Portsmouth, May 8, 1804.
FOR NEW-YORK,
THE Harriot and Jane, WILLIAM TREFFETHEN, Master, now lying at Capt. James Driscoll's wharf. For Freight or Passage, (in all next week) apply to Capt. Driscoll, or the Master on Board. MAY 8, 1804.
THE Proprietors of New-Castle Bridge, are hereby notified that their annual meeting stands adjourned to Monday the 28th day of May inst. at two o'clock P. M. to the House of Mrs. ELIZABETH TREFFETHEN, in New-Castle, near the Bridge. HENRY PRESCOTT, Prop's Clk. New-Castle, May 7, 1804.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Legislature of the State of New-Hampshire at their last session granted a tax of two cents on each acre of land in the town of CONCORD county of Grafton, (Public lands excepted) for the purpose of making & repairing Highways in said Town of Concord; and appointed the subscribers a committee to assess, collect, and appropriate the same, and in said grant, granted liberty to the resident & non-resident land owners in said Concord, to work out their taxes on said highways as said committee shall direct, any time between the first day of June, and the fifteenth day of September in the year when said tax is assessed at the rate of six cents the hour for every able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet, and the same price per yoke for good oxen; and we the subscribers have assessed said tax, and will be prepared and ready to receive the work agreeable to the true intent and meaning of said grant. JOHN RICHARDSON, TIMOTHY TAYLOR, SIMON OAKES, Committee. Concord, May 1, 1804.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of New-Hampshire at their Session at Concord, in the year 1803, assessed a tax of three cents, on each acre of land in the town of Stratford, (public rights excepted) for the purpose of making and repairing roads, and building bridges in said town. This is therefore to notify the proprietors, and land owners, in said town; that they have liberty to work out said tax any time between the first of June, next, and the fifteenth day of September following, by applying to us the committee, who are appointed to superintend and lay out said tax. ISAAC STEVENS, GEORGE GAMSBY, DAVID HOLBROOK, Committee. Stratford, May 3, 1804.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
Grafton, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of Land in the town of STRATFORD, in said county, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1803—that to much of their land as will pay said tax, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Widow BALDWIN, in said Stratford, on the first Wednesday of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 5 columns: Original Proprietors Names, No., Acres, Cents, Mills. Lists various names like Moses Averell, Perry Averell, Samuel Baird, etc. with corresponding numbers.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE—
Grafton, ff. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of HANOVER in the county and state aforesaid, who have not paid their proprietary tax raised the 25th of October last; that so much of their land as will pay said tax, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Benjamin Hatch's, in said Hanover on the first Tuesday in July next, at one o'clock afternoon, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
Table with 5 columns: Original Proprietors Names, No., Acres, Cents, Mills. Lists names like Joseph Stone, Jr., Elias Freeman, etc. with corresponding numbers.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a commission of Bankruptcy is awarded & issued forth against EDWARDS BUCKNAM, of Lancaster, in the district of New-Hampshire, trader—and he having been declared a bankrupt; is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the twenty third and twenty fourth days of May, and the nineteenth of June, next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at the office of Charles Cuts, Esq. in Portsmouth, & make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects—when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts. And at the second meeting to choose assignees—and at the last meeting the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent to, or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to said bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint. JOHN M'CLINTOCK, H. S. LANGDON, Commissioners. Dated May 8, 1804.
Taken by EXECUTION, And to be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION on THURSDAY next, the 10th inst. at ten o'clock, a.m. at Store No. 6, on Long-Wharf, THREE Hhds. Rum; 49 Reams Letter Paper; 1 Bale Cotton; 1 quarter chest of Tea; 3 Barrels Flour; 400 lb Lamp-black; 2 barrels Rice; 8 casks Spanish Brown & Yellow Ochre; 4 Kegs White Lead. Any purchaser over 20 dollars will be entitled to 60 days credit, with good endorser. May 8.
To be sold at Public Auction, On Thursday the 10th day of May next, on the premises; THE late Mansion House and lot of Land of Joseph Cotton, late of Portsmouth, boat builder, deceased—situate on the south side of Deer-street, being fifty feet on said street, carrying that breadth one hundred and fifty feet back, and bounding westerly on a lane of twelve feet. Conditions of sale to be made known at time and place of sale. SAM'L HUTCHINGS, Admin'r. Portsmouth, April 24, 1804.
Sale at AUCTION. On Friday next, May 11, at the office of ALEXANDER EWEN, in Daniel-street, Portsmouth. Household Furniture, consisting of Tables, Chairs, Bed-Stead, Curtain Furniture, and Books. &c.—Sale at 11 o'clock. Also, same day, at Rindge's wharf, north end, a quantity West India RUM of an excellent quality. Sale at half past 12 o'clock.—Conditions made known at time and place of sale. May 8.
PAULSBOROUGH. WHEREAS the Proprietors and owners of the township of PAULSBOROUGH, in the County of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire, at their meeting held at Epsom, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 2d day of September A. D. 1803; voted to raise a tax of two hundred twenty eight dollars on the common and undivided lands in said township; being twelve dollars on the common and undivided lands in each original right in said township, for the purpose of cutting and making roads, building mills, procuring settlers to settle in said township, paying public taxes, and other demands that then or thereafter should exist against said proprietors, and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given, and the sum of three dollars sixty four cents and half a cent only has been paid on each of said rights. Notice is hereby given that unless the delinquent proprietors and owners of the common and undivided lands in the following rights, viz. Sir William Mayne, baronet, Robert Mayne, Esq. Geo. Gray, Esq. John Grayham, Esq. Walter Kennedy, Esq. William Butts, Esq. Paul Wentworth, Esq. John Nelson, Esq. John Ward, Esq. Robert Grayham, Esq. David Scrymgeour, Esq. Colin Mackenzie, Esq. Thomas Mayne, Esq. Edward Mayne, Esq. William Serwus, Esq. The Hon. Robert Needham, Samuel Smith, Esq. Thomas Evans, Esq. and William Wentworth, of Barbadoes, Esq. shall pay me before the time of sale hereafter mentioned eight dollars thirty five cents and half a cent on the common and undivided land in each of said rights (it being the balance due of said tax) and also pay the incidental charges thereon, to much of said delinquent's common & undivided land in each of said rights as will pay the balance of said tax and the legal charges will be sold at public auction at my dwelling house in Epping in said county of Rockingham on the thirteenth day of July next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Collector. Epping, May 3, 1804.
MAYNESBOROUGH. WHEREAS the Proprietors and owners of the township of MAYNESBOROUGH, in the county of Grafton, and State of New-Hampshire at their meeting held at Epsom, in the county of Rockingham in said State, on the 2d day of September, A. D. 1803; voted to raise a tax of two hundred twenty eight dollars on the common and undivided lands in said township, being twelve dollars on the common and undivided lands in each original right in said township, for the purpose of cutting and making roads, building mills, procuring settlers to settle in said township, paying public taxes, and other demands that then or thereafter should exist against said proprietary, and committed the same to me to collect, of which due notice has been given, and the sum of three dollars fifty six cents only has been paid on each of said rights. Notice is hereby given, that unless the delinquent proprietors and owners of the common and undivided lands in the following rights, viz. Sir Wm. Mayne, baronet, Robert Mayne, Esq. George Gray, Esq. John Grayham, Esq. Walter Kennedy, Esq. William Butts, Esq. Paul Wentworth, Esq. John Nelson, Esq. John Ward, Esq. Robert Grayham, Esq. David Scrymgeour, Esq. Colin Mackenzie, Esq. Thomas Mayne, Esq. Edward Mayne, Esq. William Serwus, Esq. The Hon. Robert Needham, Samuel Smith, Esq. Thomas Evans, Esq. and William Wentworth, of Barbadoes, Esq. shall pay me before the time of sale hereafter mentioned eight dollars forty four cents on the common and undivided land in each of said rights (it being the balance due of said tax) and also pay the incidental charges thereon, to much of said delinquent's common & undivided land in each of said rights as will pay the balance of said tax, and the legal charges will be sold at public auction at my dwelling house in Epping, in said county of Rockingham, on the tenth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Coll. Esq.

Rare chance for BOOKS.  The friends of Literature, and those who purchase for Libraries, or to sell again, are respectfully invited  At S. LITTLE'S Office, Back-street, Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 16th day of May next, precisely at 9 o'clock A. M. and continue 'til 9 in the evening; where is to be offered a large and valuable assortment of
New BOOKS, in various branches of useful & polite literature; consisting principally of Dictionaries, Divinity, History, Physic, Mathematics, Miscellaneous Works, Novels, &c. &c.—including a number of Works really valuable and in good order; and the whole presenting an opportunity worthy attention, and rarely offered in this town. A Catalogue of the above Books seen at time and place of sale. *** No Book delivered 'till after sale is over. May 1, 1804.
FRESH FLOUR.  John Langdon, junr. HAS received an additional supply of New Superfine FLOUR, directly from the Mill, which he offers for sale at his Store in Bow-street, as cheap as can be purchased in town. Also,—A number of bags PIMENTO, of a superior quality at the Boston price; boxes Herring, in good shipping order. May 1, 1804.
FRESH CAPERS.  S. Larkin, HAS received and for Sale at his Store—fresh Bottled CAPERS.—Also, fresh Turkey FIGS; Shell'd ALMONDS; PRUNES; Mufca-del, Bloom & Calk RAISINS; fresh SALLAD OIL. A general assortment of  GROCERIES as usual. May 1, 1804.
Nathan B. Folsom, HAS just received by the Galen from London, via Boston, and offers for sale at Store No. 3, High-street.—A complete assortment of Clothiers dying Drugs Woods, &c. Clothiers & Hatters Tools. —also for sale as above— Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Alicant Brandy, per Pipe or less quantity; Hollands and American Gin, per do. Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, Claret, Malaga and Aloque Wines, per gr. cask or retail—6 casks Red Wine on consignment, very low; an assortment Teas, Coffee, Sugar, &c. and other Goods sufficient to constitute a general assortment of GROCERIES;—Cotton per Bale; 20 Tea Sets China; 60 Oven Frames; 200 pieces India Chintzes; 1000 lbs. Bemis's & Elliotts Snuff, in kegs and Bottles; 1000 lbs. Cotton Yarn, assorted numbers; 50 lbs. candle Wicking; 200 yds cotton bed Ticking; 50 doz. cotton & wool Cards; cheis Nylon Tea; 50 boxes mould Candles; boxes bar Soap, &c. Hats, &c. and many other articles.—Any of the above articles will be sold very low for cash or approved credit.
N. B. He expects a quantity of English, Dutch & American Gun Powder; and an assorted quantity patent Shot, by the next Coaster from Boston and will in future keep a constant supply for sale at the Boston prices—Cash advanced on consignments. April 17, 1804.
FOR SALE BY  T. MORTON, Sign of the Golden Key, Congress-street, Two doors from the Portsmouth Stone.  H Y S O N, young hyson, hyson-skin, touchong and Bohea TEAS, warranted; Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy; Hollands and American Gin; Rum, per hhd. or otherwise; Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Claret, Port and Sweet Wines, per quarter cask, or less quantity; Leaf, India, & Brown Sugars; Molasses; Coffee; Flour; Pollock Fish; Salt; Cotton Cards, &c.—together with a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS and GROCERIES, of the first quality, and very low for READY CASH. *** Attendance from sun-rise until 9 o'clock in the evening.
FOR SALE and possession given immediately;  33 acres of good Pasture LAND, of an excellent soil; being part of the Farm known by the name of Gilman's neck Farm, situated near the head of Lamprey-River.—For further particulars inquire of Mr. PAUL CHATMAN, of Newmarket, or the subscriber—Also, for SALE, About 80 acres of good Land, on which is a large new Barn, and a large quantity of Wood and Timber—It is conveniently situated in Newmarket, three quarters of a mile from Newfields landing. Inquire of BENJAMIN HILL. Portsmouth, May 1, 1804.
STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.  Cheshire ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Nonresident Owners of Land in the town of STODDARD, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1802, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of their land as will pay the same, with all lawful charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, on Wednesday the 27th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the House of Gardner Towne, Esq. in said town.
   OWNERS. Lot. Acres. Value. High-way Tax. Dls. Cts.     Peter Hunt, 10 5 80 40 80   ditto 11 5 80 40 20   Col Stoddard's heirs 13 5 80 40 23   ditto 9 4 80 36 18   Matthew Thornton, 27 5 80 80 40   ditto 23 5 80 66 33   Joseph Blanchard, 3 13 80 80 40   ditto 12 7 80 40 20   Joseph Read, 16 2 38 56 18   Jotham Odiorne, 24 12 30 50 95   Col. Kidder's heirs, 8 14 40 50 95   Samuel Stevens, 9 11 23 18 6   Ebenezer Pease, 20 5 80 80 40    JOHN TAGGERD, Collector. March 27, 1804.
STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.  Cheshire ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Nonresident Owners of Land in the town of STODDARD, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1803, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, so much of their land as will pay the same, with all lawful charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, on Wednesday the 27th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the House of Gardner Towne, Esq. in said town.
   OWNERS. Lot. Acres. Value. High-way Tax. Dls. Cts.     28 5 80 70 35   22 7 80 80 40   24 6 80 80 40   Col. Stoddard's heirs 24 7 80 80 40   ditto 25 2 70 60 30   ditto 28 4 80 60 30   ditto 9 4 80 30 15   Matthew Thornton, 27 5 80 80 40   ditto 14 8 48 80 40*   ditto 19 2 40 40 20*   Joseph Blanchard, 12 7 80 40 20*   ditto 20 2 40 30 15*   ditto 27 3 80 80 40*   ditto 23 6 80 60 30*   Mary Parker, 11 2 80 80 40   ditto 21 2 15 20 10   Peter Hunt, 10 5 80 40 20   ditto 11 5 80 40 20   Joseph Read, 20 4 80 70 35   John Chamberlain, 16 2 38 40 20   Thomas Read's heirs, 4 0 80 100 50   Phillip Cummings, 9 5 80 140 70   Reuben Hodgman, 5 5 20 40 20   Benjamin Butterfield, 17 15 50 60 30   Nathan Whittemore, 1 13 80 120 60   Hugh Wilson, 3 3 40 30 15*   Jotham Odiorne, 13 8 40 40 20*   Dearborn Emerson, 24 12 30 46 23*   Sam'l Morse's heirs, 24 11 40 60 30*   Col. Kidder's heirs, 23 3 80 100 50   Steel & Dresher, 14 4 80 50 25   Josiah Robbins' heirs, 24 2 80 120 60   Rolland Cotton, 1 4 80 140 70   Ebenezer Pease, 8 5 60 60 30   Joseph Spaulding, 20 7 20 23 12   Charles Lawrence, 21 7 80 90 45   8 0 40 60 30    JOHN TAGGERD, Collector. March 27, 1804.
STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.  Cheshire ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of DRYDEN, in the county of Grafton, in said State; that so much of each of the following rights or shares of land in said township, as will pay a proprietary Tax of two dollars on each of said rights or shares, and incidental charges, will be sold as the law directs on the 26th day of July next at ten of the clock A.M. at the dwelling house of JOSEPH LOOMIS, Esq. in Colebrook in said county of Grafton, unless prevented by previous payment—viz.
   Sam'l Averill, Aaron Quinby,     Sam'l Hungerford, Josiah Quinby,   Edward Burling, Joseph Cornnell,   Elias Ongevine, Joseph Cornnell, jr.   Jacobus Blecker, Drake Palmer,   David Lefpinard, Aaron Palmer,   Dan'l Hawxhurst, Nathan Palmer,   William Ames, Benj. Cornnell,   James Besley, Jacob Dreykman,   Henry Coutant, John Abiel,   James Fowler, James Abiel,   Peter Hungerford, Garritt Abiel,   Thomas Seymore, Edw. Burling, jr.   Tho's Seymore, jr. Jonathan Quinby,   David Matthews, Jacob Underhill,   John Beckman, John Hallock,   Henry Van Vleck, Andrew Abrams,   Cornelius Cusper, Ant'h Lipanard,   James Beckman, jr. Rich'd Burling,   John Beckman, Thomas Manslin,   Gerardus Beckman, Leo'd Lipmanard,   Thomas Beckman, Ant'h's Abrams,   Theodore Beckman, John Temple, esq.   Timothy M'Carthy, Theo. Atkinson esq.   William Proctor, Mark H. Wentworth, esq.   Carden Proctor, worth, esq.   Thomas Miller, John Nelson, esq.   Christopher Miller, His Excellency,   Vincent Mather, jr. Benning Wentworth, esq.   Thomas Matthews,   Peter Farmer,   John Gibbs,   Benjamin Ferris,    JABEZ PARSONS, Collector for the proprietors of said Township of Dryden, Dryden, April 3, 1804.
Elegant Razors, in sets or separate, warranted good. Penknives, all sizes, from 6 cts. to 75. each. Shaving and dressing Glasses, with drawers, from 3/ to 6/ each. Shaving Boxes and Brushes. Belt refined and scented Shaving Scap. Razor Scap and Cases. Smelling Bottles, very handsome. Tooth Brushes, of all qualities, from 6 to 20 cts each. Tooth Powder, and Tooth Paste. Damask Lip Salve, for sore lips. Spectacles of various qualities. Inkstands of almost every description. Wafers of different colours and qualities. Sealing Wax, red and black. Writing and Letter Papers of different aspects, from 1/ to 2 dollars per quire. Ink Powder, and Ink, (both black & red.) Dutch Quills and ready made Pens. Writing, Cyphering and Account Books. Bibles of all sizes and prices. School and classical Books of all kinds, from 6 cts to a much higher price.— All the above, will be sold very low, at the Brick Bookstore of C. PEIRCE, Daniel-street, Portsmouth. May 1.
STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that Joseph Whipple, Esq. and others, have petitioned the General Court, representing that a petition is now pending before said Court, praying that a Turnpike Road may be made from Bartlett to Britton-Woods, which said petitioners are of opinion will be of great public utility should the prayer thereof be granted; in which case they pray leave to suggest that a Turnpike Road to be made from where the said Road from Bartlett, will terminate, namely, through said Britton-Woods, and through Jefferson to Lancaster Meeting-House, being about twenty miles, will greatly accommodate the public, and the inhabitants of that part of Connecticut River in particular.—Wherefore they pray said Court to grant them the privilege of a Turnpike Road from where said Turnpike Road prayed for will terminate, to run through Britton-Woods and Jefferson aforesaid, and from thence to said Lancaster Meeting-House.
ORDERED, that the petitioners be heard before the General Court on the first Tuesday of the next session, and that the petitioners cause that the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon, be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, three weeks successively, commencing eight weeks, prior to said day of hearing—and also cause that a like copy and order of Court, be posted in some public place in the towns of Jefferson, and Lancaster, the like term of time prior to said day of hearing, that any person or persons may then appear and show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted. ATTEST, NATH'L PARKER, Dep'y. Sec'y. Concord. December 21, 1803.
STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.  County of Grafton.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of Land in the town of BRIDGWATER, county and State aforesaid, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1803—that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at my dwelling house in Bridgewater, on Monday the second day of July, at ten of the clock in the forenoon unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   NAMES. No. Quantity. Value. Highway Tax. D.C.     Matthew Thornton, 71 2 100 3 0 50   William Tolford, 5 3 100 3 0 50   Soly and March, 70 2 50 1 3/4 0 95   James Shirley, jr. 29 1 100 4 0 75   Maj. Theo. Sanborn, 68 2 100 4 0 75   Robert Mc. Murphey, 70 3 100 3 0 50   John Mills, 89 2 100 6 1 00   John Rindge, Esq. 62 3 51 3 0 50   J. Mc. Murphey, Esq. 61 2 100 6 1 00   Capt. Phineas Sargent, 35 1 100 4 0 75   Mercer and others, 86 1 30 2 0 25   David Atwood, 20 3 40 3 0 50   Smith and Page, 27 1 88 6 1 00   ditto, 43 1 30 3 0 50    NATHAN PILSBURY, Collector. Bridgewater, March 27, 1804.
FOR SALE, A FARM in Deerfield, containing 76 acres of good mowing, tillage & pasturing, a fine Orchard, House and Barn thereon; said Farm is pleasantly situated on the main road from Nottingham to Epsom, and is within two miles of the Meeting-House—it is a good stand for a Tavern or a Store. For further particulars, inquire of  DEARBORN WADLEIGH. Deerfield, April 18, 1804.
LOST on Wednesday last, between Stratham and Newmarket, a Mock Sable TIPPET ; the finder will receive a reward by leaving it with the Printers hereof. April 20, 1804.
WANTED— A SMART, capable WOMAN, to do the work of a family; one who can be well recommended, (and none other need apply) shall receive very generous wages—ALSO—wanted in the same family, an active GIRL, from 10, to 15 years old; to whom good encouragement will be given—inquire at this office. April 20.
War Department, Feb. 8th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
 First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.  Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky.  Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.  Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of north latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)  Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.  Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)  Seventh. At New-Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, & at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned or provided for.  Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur-Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.  Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.  Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.  Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.  Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pitsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.  Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)  Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.  Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, (the district of Maine excepted.)  Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine. 
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense & risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredation of an enemy, or by means of the troops, of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be fur-
nished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under other contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.  H. DEARBORN, Secretary of war. 2w. May 15.
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE
Mails of the United States, ON THE FOLLOWING POST-ROADS, Will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive.
FROM Portsmouth by Hampton Falls, Salisbury, Newbury-Port, Ipswich, Beverly, Salem and Lynn to Boston, six times a week. May 1 to November 1.
Leave Portsmouth every day, Sunday excepted, at 2 p. m. and arrive at Boston the next day by 1 a. m. Leave Boston every day, Sunday excepted, at 1 p. m. and arrive at Portsmouth next day by 7 a. m. November 1 to May 1.
Leave Portsmouth every day, Sunday excepted, at 2 p. m. and arrive at Boston the next day by 9 a. m. in 19 hours. Leave Boston every day, Sunday excepted, at 2 p. m. and arrive at Portsmouth the next days by 10 a. m. in 20 hours.
2. From Portsmouth by Dover, Rochester, Middletown, Oipppee, Moultontown and Center Harbor to Plymouth, and from Plymouth by New-Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanstown, Nottingham and Durham to Portsmouth, once a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p. m. Leave Plymouth every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Portsmouth on Monday by 8 a. m.
3. From Hanover by Orford to Haverhill, once a week. Leave Hanover