The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1800-01-22 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
No. 4, of Vol. XLV.]
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1800.
[One Dollar 83 half pr. Annum.]
FRESH GOODS.
Peter Coffin, Has just received per the ship Men- tor, Capt. Flagg, from Liverpool, an additional Supply of GOODS; Among which are the following: A Great Variety of
MOCK Sable, red and grey Fox, Goats beard and bear Muffs and Tippets; White Angola, Mock Sable, ting'd, Canary, and grey ERMINE. A large assortment of Worsted Hosiery, consisting of Mens' fine light grey, twill'd, plated, black and white; womens' black; youth's grey and marble; Worsted Pantaloons and Drawers; Worsted Socks; mens' and boys' Worsted Gloves; womens' color'd cotton Mitts; womens' and misses' black and color'd Worsted Mitts and Gloves.
A great variety of fancy Nile, Duncan, plaid & mourn- ing Chintzes; Ginghams; plain jac- conet and check'd Mullins; Mullin Handkerchiefs; cotton Pocket Hand- kerchiefs.
Fashionable steel, plated, gilt, japan, horn, and common Buttons; silver Thimbles; steel Knee Buckles; Tooth Brushes.
Broad Cloths; plain and mix'd Forest Cloths; blue, mix'd and brown Coatings. Carpeting; cotton Counter- panes, &c.
Portsmouth, Jan. 17, 1800. TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, By Jacob Walden, Auctioneer, On Thursday the 20th day of February next, at Mr. Greenleaf's Tavern, at 3 o'clock, P. M.
THE dwelling House of the subseriber in Cross-street, with the land belonging thereto, be- ing two hundred and fifteen feet on said street, and sixty-three feet on Vaughn-street, the House is forty-six feet long and thirty-six feet in width, in good repair, and well finished from the lower floor to the upper chambers, an addition of a large kitchen and a chamber over it—a cellar under the whole; a well of good water in the garden which never fails of water, with a pump. It is a good House roomy and has every convenience for a large family—any person inclining to purchase may view the House any day previous to the sale.—ALSO, ONE HALF OF A Rope Walk,
At the North part of the town, now improved by Mr. Daniel Wentworth, and is covered 125 fathom, with a building at the West end of the Walk, with a loft that will contain 40 tons of Hemp, and in good repair. Con- ditions of sale will be made known at the time of sale, or previously by ap- plying to
Joshua Wentworth. Portsmouth, Jan. 13, 1800. Land for Sale
TO BE SOLD by the subseriber, a number of lots of land in several townships in the State of New-Hampshire, chiefly in the county of Grafton and in the vicinity of Cohas on Connecticut river, many of which are of the best quality, both of intervale and upland, and are well situated as they respect the great tra- velling roads leading to market.— They will be sold on reasonable terms to persons of good character (only) who are disposed to settle thereon, and credit will be given to those whose circumstances may require it.
J. Whipple. Portsmouth, January 13, 1800. THE SERVICE Of a Young Woman, as a Maid in a small Family, is wa. d. Apply to the Printer.
NOTICE.
EVERY person who is indebted to SAMUEL WHITE, Esq. of Haverhill, in Massachusetts, for more than five years standing, are requested to settle the same, or come and see him immediately, to prevent trouble and cost. Haverhill, Jan. 16, 1800.
Turnpike Road. THE proprietors of the NEW- HAMPSHIRE TURNPIKE ROAD, are hereby notified to meet at the house of Mr. John Greenleaf, inn- holder in Portsmouth, on THURSDAY the sixth day of February next, at three o'clock, P. M. To choose a Clerk, Chairman, and other officers.
To take into consideration the pro- priety of surveying the lands, and running a straight line from Piscataqua Bridge to Concord.
Also to determine generally what measures may be necessary to carry the design of the incorporation into effect.
JOHN GODDARD, Prop'r's Clerk. Portsmouth, Jan. 13, 1800.
FARM TO LET. To be let, and entered upon the first day of April next, a Farm in Kittery, Containing,
ABOUT 150 Acres, consisting of mowing, pasturing, tillage, and orchard, situate opposite the town of Portsmouth, and one mile from the market house—is bounded on the river westerly and easterly more than 200 rods, and parted by stone- wall into ten divisions; has the ad- vantage of a large quantity of salt dressing (marsh-mud, mussels, and rock-weed) on the shores, by which it may be manured and enriched to a high degree at little expence—it is provided with a flock of cattle and sheep, and with most kinds of farming utensils.—Inquire of
Joseph Whipple. N. B. Those disposed to hire the above farm, are requested to apply before the 20th of February. Portsmouth, Jan. 14, 1800.
JOHN GAINS Clock and Watch Maker, RESPECTFULLY informs his customers and the public in ge- neral that he has removed from Con- gress-street to Spring Hill, one door South of Mr. Samuel Hill's store— where he carries on his business of Clock and Watch Making in all its branches.
HE HAS FOR SALE Eight day CLOCKS, A large assortment of WATCHES, warranted good; a great variety of Chains, Strings, Seals, Keys and Trinkets.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of THOMAS HOIT, late of Sandown, gentleman, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settle- ment to JABEZ HOIT, Administrator. Chester, Dec. 23, 1799.
ALL persons indebted to the es- tate of Timothy Meserve, late of Durham, Tailor, deceased, are re- quested to make payment to the sub- seriber, and all who have any de- mands against said estate are desired to exhibit them for settlement. MARTHA MESERVE, Administ'x. Durham, December 28, 1799.
House broken open. WHEREAS some evil disposed person or persons did on Fri- day night of the 10th inst. enter the house of the subseriber, and stole the following articles, viz.—One very re- markably large old silver Watch with a silver face; seven silver Tea-Spoons, three of which were old and marked, the other four were nearly new, but not marked; and a small sum of money from ten to fifteen dollars in dollars and change.—Whoever will apprehend said thief or thieves so that the articles may be recovered and they brought to justice shall have thirty dollars reward. JAMES FOLSOM. Durham, (near Piscataqua Bridge). Jan. 11, 1800.
NEW STORE.
LONG and HAMILTON, Inform their friends and the public that they now occupy the new store directly opposite Mr. McIntire's, in Forest-street, where may be had a general assortment of
West-India Goods and GROCERIES, By WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, consisting of the following articles,
 Old Coniac Bran- dy, at 16/ per gallon.  Common, ditto.  Old W. I. Rum.  Common, ditto.  Cherry, ditto.  Gin; Molasses, Madeira, Red-Port, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga.  London Porter, Havanna Sugar, Brown, ditto.  Loaf, ditto.  Bohea Tea, in whole chests, half chests & qtr. chests.  Souchong, ditto.  Hysop, ditto.  Oatmeal, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Cinnamon, Cassia, Nutmegs.  Mace, Cloves.  Capers, Anchovies.  Ties and in kegs, Cayenne.  Best No. 1, & No. 2 Chocolate.  Coffee.  Spanish Segars.  Starch, Punch Strainers.  Quart and pint Tumblers.  Wrapping Paper.  Writing, ditto.  Paper Tobacco.  Raisins in Boxes, and per cask.  Figgs.  Stone Jugs.  Gin Casks.  Junk Bottles.  Indigo.  Russia Iron.  Russia Duck.  Ravens, ditto.  Russia Sheeting.  Cordage.  A few Kegs of Butter; Salt.  Powder per cask.  &c. &c. &c. 
ALL persons that have ac- counts open with EDWARD J. LONG, are requested to call at the above store and settle the same.
TO BE SOLD, A Good FARM, Pleasantly Situated In Long-lane, formerly the Estate of Daniel Sherburne, dec'd, containing ABOUT one hundred and twenty acres, with a genteel large House and Barn, only five miles from Portsmouth—also the reversion of about fifty acres in the farm adjoining, with one sixth part of the build- ings, now in the possession of Mr. Richard Hart, it is well situated for gentlemen's seats and would be sold in lots of ten or twenty acres, provided a number would take off the whole.—Likewise
A good Farm in Durham, now occupied by Thomas Vincent, laying on the river, about half a mile from the bridge. Also two dwelling Houses and Land, situate in the fourth part of the town, near Mr. Peter Coffin, one lately tenanted by Mr. Abel Harris, the other by Peter Babb, jr.—Also, that valuable lot with a large dwelling House and Stable, where Daniel Humphreys, Esq. now lives, and several House Lots in town, for Cash, &c.
Likewise for sale, about fifty thou- sand acres of LAND in sundry towns in this State, and in Kennebec, for which a good credit will be given with good security, or good settled farms in this State will be taken in payment.—Also, A good assortment of English Goods, which will be sold at six and twelve months credit, for cash or lumber, or the hull of a well built vessel, to be delivered in six months at the cash price.—Likewise— Wanted a good Farmer, to go on a farm, where will be wanted land cleared, and stone-wall built, which will be paid for according to agreement.—For terms in- quire of
Jonathan Warner. Portsmouth, State of New-Hampshire, December 26, 1799.
New-Hampshire Bank. THE Stockholders in the New-Hamp- shire Bank are hereby notified that a meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the Bank on Thursday 30th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. By order of the Directors, DANIEL R. ROGERS, Cashier. Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1800.
From New-Brunswick, and to be sold By B. CONNOR, At Jonathan Warner, Esq's wharf, CEMENT LIME, superior to any ever known imported, being a new found Stone. Portsmouth, Jan. 6, 1800.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Capt. MICHAEL DENNES JOSE, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same immediately for settlement to the subseriber, adminis- trator of the estate. WILLIAM STAVERS. Portsmouth, Jan. 12, 1800.
Funeral Oration,
ON THE DEATH OF GENERAL WASHINGTON,
Delivered at the request of Congress, by Maj. Gen. HENRY LEE, M. C. from Virginia.
IN obedience to your * will, I rise your humble organ, with the hope of executing a part of the system of public mourning which you have been pleased to adopt, commemorative of the death of the most illustrious and most beloved personage this country has ever produced; and which, while it transmits to posterity your sense of the awful event, faintly represents your knowledge of the consummate excellence you so cordially honor.
Desperate indeed is any attempt on earth to meet correspondently this dis- pensation of Heaven; for, while with pious resignation we submit to the will of an all gracious Providence, we can never cease lamenting in our finite view of Omnipotent Wisdom, the heart-rending privation for which our nation weeps. When the civilized world shakes to its centre; when ev- ery moment gives birth to strange and momentous changes; when our peace- ful quarter of the globe, exempt as it happily has been from any share in the slaughter of the human race, may yet be compelled to abandon her pa- cific policy, and to risk the doleful casualties of war: What limit is there to the extent of our loss?—None with- in the reach of my words to express; none which your feelings will not dis- avow.
The founder of our federate re- public, our bulwark in war, our guide in peace, is no more. Oh that this was but questionable! Hope, the comforter of the wretched, would pour into our agonized hearts its balmy dew. But, alas! there is no hope for us; our WASHINGTON is removed forever. Possessing the stoutest frame, and purest mind, he had pas- sed nearly to his sixty-eighth year, in the enjoyment of high health, when, habituatized by his care of us to neglect himself, a slight cold, disregarded be- came inconvenient on Friday, oppres- sive on Saturday, and defying every medical interposition, before the morn- ing of Sunday, put an end to the best of men. An end did I say—his fame survives! Bounded only by the limits of the earth, and by the extent of the human mind. He survives in our hearts, in the growing knowledge of our children, in the affection of the good throughout the world; and when our monuments shall be done away; when nations now existing shall be no more; when even our young and far- spreading empire shall have perished, still will our WASHINGTON's glory unfaded shine, and die not, until love of virtue cease on earth, or earth it- self sinks into chaos.
How, my fellow citizens, shall I single to your grateful hearts his pre- eminent worth! Where shall I begin in opening to your view a character throughout sublime. Shall I speak of his warlike achievements, all spring- ing from obedience to his country's will —all directed to his country's good?
Will you go with me to the Banks of the Monongahela, to see your youth- ful WASHINGTON, supporting, in the dismal hour of Indian victory, the ill-fated Braddock, and saving, by his judgment and by his valour, the re- mains of a defeated army, pressed by the conquering savage foe? Or, when oppressed America, nobly resolving to risk her all in defence of her violated rights, he was elevated by the unani- mous voice of Congress to the com- mand of her armies: Will you fol- low him to the high grounds of Bos- ton, where to an undisciplined, coura- geous and virtuous yeomanry, his pre- sence gave the stability of system, and infused the invincible love of country: or shall I carry you to the painful scenes of Long-Island, York- Island and New-Jersey, when combat- ing superior and gallant armies, aided by powerful fleets, and led by chiefs high in the roll of fame, he stood the bulwark of our safety; undismayed by disaster; unchanged by change of fortune. Or will you view him in the precarious fields of Trenton, where
*The two Houses of Congress.
deep gloom unnerving every arm, reigned triumphant through our thin- ned, worn down, unaided ranks: him- self unmoved. Dreadful was the night; it was about this time of winter—the storm raged—the Delaware rolling furiously with floating ice, forbade the approach of man. WASHINGTON, self collected, viewed the tremendous scene—his country called; unappall'd by surrounding dangers, he passed to the hostile shore: he fought he con- quered. The morning sun cheered the American world. Our country rose on the event; and her dauntless Chief pursuing his blow, completed in the lawns Princetown, what his vast foul had conceived on the shores of Delaware.
Thence to the strong grounds of Morris-Town he led his small but gal- lant band; and through an eventful winter, by the high efforts of his geni- us, whose matchless force was mea- surable only by the growth of diffi- culties, he held in check formidable hostile legions, conducted by a Chief experienced in the art of war, and famed for his valor on the ever-mem- orable heights of Abraham, where fell Wolf, Montcalm, and since our much lamented Montgomery; all covered with glory. In this fortunate interval, produced by his masterly conduct, our fathers, ourselves, ani- mated by his resistless example, rallied round our country's standard, and continued to follow her beloved Chief through the various and trying scenes to which the destinies of our union led.
Who is there that has forgotten the vales of Brandywine—the fields of Germantown, or the plains of Mon- mouth; every where present, wants of every kind obviating, numerous and valiant armies encountering, him- self a host, he assuaged our sufferings, limited our privations, and upheld our tottering republic. Shall I dis- play to you the spread of the fire of his soul, by rehearsing the praises of the hero of Saratoga, and his much loved compeer of the Carolina's? No! our WASHINGTON wears not borrow- ed glory: To Gates—to Greene, he gave without reserve the applause due to their eminent merit; and long may the Chiefs of Saratoga, and of Eutaw, receive the grateful respect of a grateful people.
Moving in his own orbit, he impart- ed heat and light to his most distant satellites; and combining the physi- cal and moral force of all within his sphere, with irresistible weight he took his course, commiserating folly, dis- daining vice, dismaying treason and invigorating despondency, until the auspicious hour arrived, when, united with the intrepid forces of a potent and magnanimous ally, he brought to submission the since conqueror of In- dia; thus finishing his long career of military glory with a lustre corre- sponding to his great name, and in this his last act of war affixing the seal of fate to our nation's birth.
To the horrid din of battle sweet peace succeeded, and our virtuous chief, mindful only of the common good, in a moment tempting person aggrandizement, hushed the discon- tents of growing sedition, and surren- dering his power into the hands from which he had received it, converted his sword into a ploughshare, teaching an admiring world, that to be truly great, you must be truly good.
Was I to stop here, the picture would be incomplete, and the task im- posed unfinished.—Great as was our WASHINGTON in war, and as much as did that greatness contribute to pro- duce the American Republic, it is not in war alone his pre-eminence stands conspicuous: his various talents com- bining all the capacities of a statesman with those of a soldier, fitted him alike to guide the councils and the armies of our nation. Scarcely had he rest- ed from his martial toils, while his in- valuable parental advice was still founding in our ears, when he who had been our shield and our sword, was called forth to act a less splendid but more important part.
Possessing a clear and penetrating mind, a strong and a sound judgment, calmness and temper for deliberation, with invincible firmness and perse- verance in resolutions maturely formed, drawing information from all, acting from himself, with incorruptible in- tegrity and unvarying patriotism: his own superiority and the public confi-

dence alike marked him as the man designed by heaven to lead in the great political as well as military events which have distinguished the era of his life.
The finger of an ever-ruling Providence, pointing at Washington, was neither mistaken nor unobserved; when to realize the vast hopes to which our revolution had given birth, a change of political system became indispensable.
How novel, how grand the spectacle! Independent states stretched over an immense territory, and known only by common difficulty, clinging to their union as the rock of their safety, deciding by frank comparison of their relative condition, to rear on that rock, under the guidance of reason, a common government thro' whose commanding protection, liberty and order, with their long train of blessings should be safe to themselves, and the sure inheritance of their posterity.
This arduous task devolved on citizens selected by the people, from knowledge of their wisdom and confidence in their virtue. In this august assembly of sages and of patriots, Washington of course was found—and, as if acknowledged to be most wise, where all were wise, with one voice he was declared their chief. How well he merited this rare distinction, how faithful were the labors of himself and his compatriots, the work of their hands and our union, strength and prosperity, the fruits of that work, best attest.
But to have essentially aided in presenting to his country this consummation of her hopes, neither satisfied the claims of his fellow citizens on his talents, nor those duties which the possession of those talents imposed. Heaven had not infused into his mind such an uncommon share of ethereal spirit to remain unemployed, nor bestowed on him his genius unaccompanied with the corresponding duty of devoting it to the common good. To have framed a constitution, was shewing only, without realising the general happiness. This great work remained to be done, and America, steadfast in her preference, with one voice summoned her beloved Washington, unpractised as he was in the duties of civil administration, to execute this last act in the completion of the national felicity. Obedient to her call, he assumed the high office with that self-distrust peculiar to his innate modesty, the constant attendant of pre-eminent virtue. What was the burst of joy through our anxious land on this exhilarating event is known to us all. The aged, the young, the brave, the fair, rivalled each other in demonstrations of their gratitude; and this high-wrought, delightful scene was heightened in its effect, by the singular contest between the zeal of the bestowers and the avoidance of the receiver of the honors bestowed. Commencing his administration, what heart is not charmed with the recollection of the pure and wise principles announced by himself, as the basis of his political life. He best understood the indissoluble union between virtue and happiness, between duty and advantage, between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and individual felicity; with a comprehensive eye over this great assemblage of communities and interests, he laid the foundations of our national policy in the unerring, immutable principles of morality, based on religion, exemplifying the pre-eminence of free government, by all the attributes which win the affections of its citizens or command the respect of the world.
"O fortunatos nimium, sua si bona norint." Leading through the complicated difficulties produced by previous obligations and conflicting interests, seconded by succeeding houses of Congress, enlightened and patriotic, he surmounted all original obstructions, and brightened the path of our national felicity.
The Presidential term expiring, his solicitude to exchange exaltation for humility returned, with a force increased with increase of age, and he had prepared his farewell address to his countrymen, proclaiming his intention, when the united interposition of all around him, enforced by the eventful prospects of the epoch, produced a further sacrifice of inclination to duty. The election of President followed, and Washington, by unanimous vote of the nation, was called to resume the chief magistracy; what a wonderful fixture of confidence! which attracts most our admiration, a people so correct, or a citizen combining an assemblage of talents forbidding rivalry, and stifling even envy itself? Such a nation ought to be happy, such a chief must be forever revered.
War, long menaced by the Indian tribes, now broke out, and the terrible conflict deluging Europe with blood, began to shed its baneful influence over our happy land. To
the first, outstretching his invincible arm under the orders of the gallant Wayne, the American Eagle spread triumphant through distant forests. Peace followed victory, and the melioration of the condition of the enemy followed peace. Godlike virtue which uplifts even the subdued savage.
To the second he opposed himself. New and delicate was the conjuncture, and great was the stake.—Soon did his penetrating mind discern and seize the only course; continuing to us all the felicity we enjoyed. He issued his proclamation of neutrality. This index to his whole subsequent conduct, was sanctioned by the approbation of both houses of Congress, and by the approving voice of the people.
To this sublime policy he inviolably adhered, unmoved by foreign intrusion, unshaken by domestic turbulence.
"Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vulnus instantis tyranni, Mente quait folida."
Maintaining his pacific system at the expence of no duty, America faithful to herself and unaitained in her honor, continued to enjoy the delights of peace, while afflicted Europe mourns in every quarter, under the accumulated miseries of an unexampled war; miseries in which our happy country must have shared, had not our pre-eminent WASHINGTON been as firm in council, as he was brave in the field.
Pursuing steadfastly his course, he held safe public happiness, preventing foreign war, and quelling internal discord, till the revolving period of a third election approached, when he executed his interrupted but inextinguishable desire of returning to the humble walks of private life.
The promulgation of his fixed resolution, stopped the anxious wishes of an affectionate people from adding a third unanimous testimonial of their unabated confidence in the man so long enthroned in their hearts. When, before, was affection like this exhibited on earth?—Turn over the records of ancient Greece—Review the annals of mighty Rome—Examine the volumes of modern Europe; you search in vain. America and her WASHINGTON only afford the dignified exemplification.
The illustrious personage called by the national voice in succession to the arduous office of guiding a free people, had new difficulties to encounter; the amicable effort of settling our difficulties with France, begun by Washington, and pursued by his successor in virtue as in station, proving abortive, America took measures of self-defence. No sooner was the public mind roused by prospect of danger than every eye was turned to the friend of all, though secluded from public service: the virtuous veteran following his plough*, received the unexpected summons with mingled emotions of indignation at the unmerited ill treatment of his country, and of a determination once more to risk his all in her defence.
The announcement of these feelings, in his affecting letter to the President accepting the command of the army, concludes his official conduct.
First in war—first in peace—and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and endearing scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, temperate and sincere; uniform, dignified and commanding, his example was as edifying to all around him, as were the effects of that example lasting.
To his equals he was condescending, to his inferiors kind, and to the dear object of his affections exemplary tender: correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence, and virtue always felt his fostering hand; the purity of his private character gave effulgence to his public virtues.
His last scene comported with the whole tenor of his life.—Although in extreme pain, not a groan escaped him; and with undisturbed serenity he closed his well spent life.—Such was the man America has lost—Such was the man for whom our nation mourns.
Methinks I see his august image, and hear falling from his venerable lips these deep sinking words:
"Cease, Sons of America, lamenting our separation: go on, and confirm by your wisdom the fruits of our joint councils, efforts, and common danger; Reverence religion, diffuse knowledge throughout your land, patronize the arts and sciences; let Liberty and Order be inseparable companions; controul party spirit, the bane of free governments; observe good faith to, and cultivate peace with all nations; shut up every avenue to foreign influence, contract rather than extend national connection; rely on yourselves only: Be Americans in thought, word and deed; Thus will you give immortality to that union,
* General WASHINGTON, though opulent, gave much of his time and attention to practical agriculture.
which was the constant object of my terrestrial labours; thus will you preserve undisturbed to the latest posterity, the felicity of a people to me most dear; and thus will you supply (if my happiness is now aught to you) the only vacancy in the round of pure bliss high Heaven bestows."
SIXTH Congress of the U. States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WEDNESDAY JAN. 1. Mr. Nicholas after some preliminary observations, in which he declared his object to be to lessen the public expenses, by lopping off all unnecessary expenses in the army establishment, laid on the table a Resolution to this effect:—
Resolved , That so much of the Act, for augmenting the army of the U. S. as authorizes The President of the U. S. to raise twelve additional regiments of infantry, and six troops of light dragoons and appoint two Major-generals, &c. &c. ought to be repealed.
Mr. Otis rose, he said, in compliance with a duty he owed to the committee of defences , of which himself and the gentleman who laid the resolution on the table were members, to state that application was made to the Secretary of the War Department for information on the state of the military establishment, until that report was obtained, he thought this resolution improper, for in conformity to that report the committee would, no doubt propose some resolutions to the House. He wished the resolution had not been read, because it might cause some alarm, and probably effect our interests at home as well as abroad. Notwithstanding it might be a general wish that some retrenchments of expenses would be necessary, and perhaps some reduction of the military force in order to retrench expenses as much as possible, yet he thought it very improper and impolite to discharge so large a proportion of the army at this identical moment, when negotiation was just commenced with France, and even to agitate the question: on which accounts he hoped the resolution would not be laid on the table.
Mr. Nicholas acquiesced in the wish, that the resolution lie on the table. A petition from several inhabitants of the Mississippi territory, praying a regulation of trade with the Indians, &c. and the establishment of a title to the lands ceded them from Spain, was, after a long discussion, referred to a Committee.
THURSDAY, JAN. 2. Several private petitions, as usual, engaged the attention of the house. A bill for the preservation of peace with the Indian tribes, was discussed.—It enacts punishments for any who shall aggravate hostilities between the U. S. and the Indians. Further discussion postponed until Monday.
The President informed the House, by Mr. Thomas Boylston Adams, [ his Son—Mr. Shaw, his Secretary, being on a message to Mount Vernon ] that he had approved the Supplemental Direct Tax bill, and a private bill.
A petition of Absalom Jones, and other free blacks of Philadelphia, was presented. It enumerated certain grievances under which the blacks in the United States labored; and prayed relief. Mr. Waln, who presented it, moved its commitment; which was opposed by Messrs. Rutledge, Otis, H. Lee, J. Brown, Hill, Dennis, Randolph, Christie, Harper and Jones;—and advocated by Messrs. Waln, Smilie, Thacher, Dana, Platt, Edmond and Gallatin; but the house adjourned before a decision took place.
FRIDAY, JAN. 3. The petition of the Free Blacks , occasioned a lengthy and free debate. Its introduction was pronounced pregnant with evils. Several questions of order occurred in the course of the debate. It was moved, by one member, that petitions predicated on the apparent principles of the one in question, ought to receive the pointed disapprobation of the house. On the other hand, Mr. Thatcher observed, that if such propositions were not heard, it must fix a national indignity and stigma which ages of good actions could never wipe away. After several questions the petition was referred to a committee.
MONDAY JAN. 6. Several local and private bills and petitions were, as usual, read and disposed of.
SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY. Mr. Bayard reported, a bill for establishing an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States. Referred for Monday next.
Consolidation of Excise Laws, &c. Mr. Harper moved, that the Committee of Ways and Means bring in a bill to consolidate into one act, and amend the several Excise acts now in force. He also moved, a Resolution, for amending the Stamp Act, by providing for the abolition of the several
stamping offices, and providing for one general stamping office, at the seat of government. Referred to the committee of the whole.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. A message from The President informed the House, he had approved the Resolution recommending the observance of the 22d of February next, in honor of the memory of Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY JAN. 7. James Sheafe, Esq. of New Hampshire, after being duly qualified, took his seat in the House.
Mr. Speaker laid before the House a report from the Secretary of the war department, respecting the Military establishment, which was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Nicholas then called up his resolution for retrenching the standing army, as laid on the table on Wednesday last.
This resolution excited much defultory debate, and finally was committed to a committee of the whole House for to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8. A message from the President of the U. States by Mr. Shaw his Secretary was sent to the House inclosing a report and documents from the Director of the Mint.
A message was also received containing a letter from the President, with Mrs. Washington's Answer to the request of Congress.
(See Portsmouth Head. ) The message was referred to the joint committee appointed to commemorate the death of Gen. WASHINGTON.
The order of the day was then called for on Mr. Nicholas's resolution, when Mr. Goode read some introductory preamble to a motion which succeeded to postpone it till the first Monday in March next, as this was not regularly moved or seconded no question was taken on it.
The Resolution underwent debate, until five o'clock; although the question of adjournment was thrice called. No decision was had.
THURSDAY, JAN. 9. Mr. Thatcher presented a petition of Nathaniel Pellican, praying for compensation for having procured the condemnation of a vessel employed in the Slave trade.
Disbanding National Army.
Mr. Nicholas's motion, to this effect, was rediscussed in Committee of the whole. Messrs. Nicholson, R. Williams, Randolph, Jones, and Claiborne, spoke in favour of the Resolution:—Messrs. Shephard, Otis, Harper and Hill, against it.
No question was taken; and the Committee rose, reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
FRIDAY, JAN. 10. After the usual local and private business was disposed of, the House went into Committee of the whole, on Mr. Nicholas's motion for
Disbanding the National Army. Messrs. Kitchel, Gallatin, and Randolph spoke in favor of the motion.—Gen. Smith, Mr. Harper, and Gen. Lee, against it.
The question was then taken, "Shall this motion be agreed to?"—When it was NEGATIVED,—60 to 39.
The Committee rose, and the House concurred, as follows:—
YEAS—Messrs. Alston, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Bird, Brice, J. Brown, Champlin, Cooper, Dana, J. Davenport, F. D. Venable, Dennis, Dent, Dixon, Edmond, Evans, A. Fisher, D. Foster, Freeman, Glenn, Goode, C. Goodrich, E. Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Grove, Harper, Hartley, Henderson, Hill, Huger, Inlay, Kittera, H. Lee, S. Lee, Lyman, Linn, Marshall, Morris, Noot, Otis, Page, Parker, Platt, Powell, Read, Rutledge, Sewall, Sheafe, Shephard, Smith, Talliferro, Thacher, J. C. Thomas, R. Thomas, Wadsworth, Waln, L. Williams, Woods. 60.—NAYS. Messrs. Baile, Bishop, R. Brown, Christie, Clay, Claiborne, Condi, Davis, Dawson, Eggleston, Elmondorph, Fowler, Gallatin, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, Heister, Holmes, Jackson, Jones Kitchel, Leib, Lyon, Macon, Muhlenberg, Neau, Nicholson, Nichols, Randolph, Smilie, Sandford, Stone, Sumpner, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, R. Williams —39.
European Intelligence.
[By the arrival at New-York, from Liverpool.]
PLYMOUTH, Nov. 7. This morning a fleet arrived from the Helder, with upwards 7000 Russians on board, who are to be landed at Guernsey.—No foreign troops can be landed in England, unless by special permission of Parliament.
DUTCH ACCOUNT.
HAGUE, [Holland] Oct. 22. The capitulation with the Duke of York's army has been celebrated here with firing of cannon, illumination and music. It was yesterday published by a herald in the streets.
LONDON, Oct. 28. Lord Bridport's fleet, of 34 sail of the line, passed Falmouth on Friday, for the westward.—The Spanish prizes are now ascertained to be worth one million sterling.
By the capture of the two Spanish prizes, Lord Bridport receives an addition to his income, of £125,000. And captains Gore, Digby, Young, and Pietrepont, receive £60,000 each.
NOVEMBER 4. His Royal Highness the Duke of York, arrived at York-house, Piccadilly, this morning.
Private letters received from the Helder mention, that on Thursday last, there remained only ten thousand men to be embarked.
HAMBURG AFFAIRS.
PARIS, Oct. 23. In consequence of the surrender of Napper Tandy, and his Associates, to the British by the Senate of Hamburg, the Executive Directory, on the 9th inst. issued an Arrete, in which they pronounce the delivery of them, "a crime against the rights of nations, a breach of the laws of humanity, and an high offence against the French Republic."—And, after the enumeration of six ramifications of the denunciation, decree as follows:—
Art. I. The crime committed by the Government of Hamburg shall be denounced to every allied and neutral government by the Ministers of the Republic resident at those governments.
II. The Consular and Diplomatic Agents resident with the Senate of Hamburg, shall immediately quit the city and its territory.
III. Every agent of the government of Hamburg shall receive orders to quit his residence in twenty-four hours, and the territory of France in eight days.
IV. A general embargo shall be laid upon all the ships and vessels carrying the flag of Hamburg, and now in the ports of the Republic.
The Ministers of the Marine, Police, and Foreign Affairs, are charged with the execution of this present decree.
(Signed) GOTHIER, President. LA GARDE, Sec. Gen.
OCT. 27.
Gen Berthier is to be chosen Minister at War.—Massena has required of Zurich a loan of 800,000 francs.—An English corvette, with 300 emigrants has been sunk by a French frigate.—Buonaparte is to set out immediately for Berlin—other accounts say he is to command an army against Italy.—Ad. Masserado is immediately to depart for Brest.—It is said, Massena has defeated Prince Charles, who has lost 10,000 killed and wounded;—amongst the former, Prince Constantine, the son of the Emperor of Russia;—and that Suwarrows is hemmed in on four sides.—The Brest fleet, it is said, has failed.
Latest Official Information from Holland.
Duke of York to Mr. Dundas. SCAGENBURG, Oct. 20.
SIR, IN my last communications I have represented to you the circumstances under which I found it expedient to withdraw the army from its forward position in front of Alkmaer, within that which it at present occupies, and which I trust will have appeared to his majesty sufficient to warrant the measure. The season of the year, which has already assumed here the aspect of winter, gave me, from day to day, additional reason to apprehend that any attempt towards a prosecution of the campaign in this country, could not be attended with decisive advantages; whilst the impossibility of covering the troops in the narrow district of the country in our possession during the winter, and the precarious state of supplies to be expected in that season, added to the conviction I felt, that the most advisable measure to be pursued was to remove the army to England; an operation which, although it might have exposed the army to some loss in its execution, I judged in my mind preferable to any other which could be adopted.
Under this impression, and considering the serious loss which might ensue from delay, I have been induced to conclude an armistice, in conjunction with vice ad. Mitchell, with general Brune, commanding the French and Batavian armies, of which the conditions are enclosed, and which although they provide for delivering up a large number of prisoners of war, now in our hands, yet I trust will not be thought by his majesty an inadequate compensation for many valuable lives which must have been lost, after the object which has hitherto directed them, no longer promised success; and when the only means which presented themselves of ensuring a secure retreat, were those of

resorting to the destructive measure of inundation from the sea—which, as it would have involved the inhabitants of the northern part of this province in ruin for a series of years, must have been highly repugnant to the feelings, as well as contrary to the character and practice of the British nation. I rest confident that the motives which I have here detailed will excise me to his majesty for having acted without waiting for previous instructions from home, and that I shall have the satisfaction of knowing that my conduct, in this respect, has met with his majesty's gracious approbation.
FREDERICK.
The Armistice.
Art. 1. From the date of this convention all hostilities shall cease between the two armies.
Art. 2. The line of demarcation between the said armies shall be the line of their respective out posts as they now exist.
Art. 3. The continuation of all works offensive and defensive shall be suspended on both sides, and no new ones shall be undertaken.
Art. 4. The mounted batteries taken possession of at the Helder, or at other positions within the line, now occupied by the combined English and Russian army, shall be restored in the state in which they were taken, or (in case of improvement) in their present state, and all the Dutch artillery taken therein shall be preserved.
Art. 5. The combined English and Russian army shall embark as soon as possible, and shall evacuate the territory, coasts, islands, and internal navigation of the Dutch Republic, by the 30th of November, 1799, without committing any devastation, by inundations, cutting the Dykes, or otherwise injuring the sources of navigation.
Art. 6. Any ships of war or other vessels which may arrive with reinforcements for the combined British and Russian army, shall not land the same, and shall be sent away as soon as possible.
Art. 7. General Brune shall be at liberty to send an officer within the lines of the Zuyt and the Helder, to report to him the state of the batteries and the progress of the embarkation. His Royal Highness the Duke of York shall be equally at liberty to send an officer within the French and Batavian lines, to satisfy himself that no new works are carrying on on their side. An officer of rank and distinction shall be sent from each army respectively to guarantee the execution of this convention.
Art. 8. Eight thousand prisoners of war, French and Batavians, taken before the present campaign, and now detained in England, shall be restored without conditions to their respective countries. The proportion and the choice of such prisoners for each, to be determined between the two republics. Major General Knox shall remain with the French army to guarantee the execution of this article.
Art. 9. The cartel agreed upon between the two armies for the exchange of the prisoners taken during the present campaign, shall continue in full force till it shall be carried into complete execution; and it is further agreed the Dutch Ad. De Winter shall be considered as exchanged.
Manly STATE PAPER.
Copy of a Declaration made by his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, to the Members of the Germanic Empire.
“His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, ever animated with zeal for the cause of sovereigns, and willing to put a stop to the ravages and disorders which have been spread by the impious government under which France groans to the remotest countries; being fully determined to dispatch his tea and land forces for the support of the sufferers, and to restore royalty in France, without, however, admitting any partition of that country; to re-establish the ancient forms of government in the United Netherlands, and in the Swiss Cantons; to maintain the integrity of the German Empire; and to look for his reward in the happiness and tranquillity of Europe; Providence has blessed his arms, and hitherto the Russian troops have triumphed over the enemies of thrones, religion and social order.
“His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, having thus declared his views, and the motives by which he is guided, addresses this declaration to all the members of the German Empire, inviting them to unite their forces with his to destroy their common enemy as speedily as possible, to found on his ruins permanent tranquillity for themselves and their posterity.
“Behold his Imperial Majesty of the Russias perceiving that they suppose his views and rally round him, will instead of relaxing his zeal, redouble his exertions, and not sheath his sword before he has seen the down-
fall of the Monster which threatens to crush all legal authorities. But, should he be left to himself, he will be forced to recall his forces to his States, and to give up a cause so badly supported by those who ought to have the greatest share in its triumph. Catéchina, Sept. 15, (old style) 1799.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
Frontiers of Suabia, Oct. 3.
Yesterday morning the Russian Generals received the following order from Field Marshal Suwarow:
“GENTLEMEN,
“YOU will be answerable with your heads for every inch of ground that you shall give up to the enemy. I have advanced by way of Schwitz, and am ready to repair your errors; shew therefore, a courage and resolution which nothing can subdue.”
SWABIA, OCT. 10.
The following Brigade orders have been published, concerning the victory obtained by the Imperial Russian Gen. Rosenberg.
“Head Quarters, Gengenbach, Oct. 9. “The troops are previously informed, that the imperial Russian General Rosenberg has attacked the enemy near Schwitz, and defeated them, with the loss of several thousand men and a General; the General of Division, Lacourbe was made prisoner, and seven pieces of cannon were taken.
(Signed) “Count MERVELDOT, Major-Gen.”
LONDON, NOV. 10.
Napper Tandy, and his associates, were yesterday removed from Newgate, to be conveyed to Ireland.
The Duke of York landed at Yarmouth, on Sunday. He was accompanied by Gen. Dundas, and Colonels Brownrigg and Popham. The populace knowing how to respect personal intrepidity, though in misfortune, drew his coach to his residence. On Monday his Royal Highness arrived in town, and waited on his Majesty at Windsor; and then proceeded to the Duchess at Orleans.
Six thousand of Dutch loyal troops are at the Isle of Wight.
Louis XVIII, is to return to Germany from Russia.
THE HAMBURG MAIL. Received on Wednesday, states that Ancona was taken possession of by the Austrians, Oct. 1.
The total failures at Hamburg from September 6 to Oct. 25, 1799, amounted to 26,753,763, banco.
From Alexandria, Oct. 7, it is stated, that on the preceding day the Austrians obtained an important victory over the French, and opened the communication between Ceva and the camp before Coni, which place they had surrounded, and which they were immediately to besiege.
From Milan, of the 10th, it is said, Gen. Melas had defeated Gen. Championet with the loss of 4000 men. The head-quarters of the latter were at Finale, and his army was 40,000 strong.
Accounts from Vienna, Oct. 19, mention a number of recruits having been sent from thence by waggons to upper Italy, whither Gen. Prolisch, with his troops and 4000 Russians, had been ordered to proceed from Rome from which city, it is said under the date of Oct. 5, that the free of liberty, and tri-colored cockade had been burned when the Neapolitan flag was hoisted at the castle of St. Angelo.
From Genoa, under date Oct. 3, it is said, General Klenau had repulsed the French to the walls of that city, and possessed himself of the heights upon which he was erecting batteries Gen. Championet had sent his sick and wounded to Nice. Many of the Genoese merchants had emigrated, in consequence of which their properties were confiscated. Want extended over those who remained whose misery was increased by heavy contributions.
In the Council of Ancients, October 18, a Member announced, in the name of a deputation from the Sarthe, “that on the 16th, Mans, (a considerable town in one of the Departments) had fallen into the power of the Chouans. About 60 grenadiers defended themselves, till they were overpowered by twelve hundred Chouans, who put all the Republicans to death. All the public banks were pillaged, and the most terrible devastation committed.” These facts were ordered to be sent in a message to the Directory.
Another member observed, that it was no longer the assemblage of a few robbers—it is an organized civil war; bands of Royalists provided with artillery and cavalry, who give battle, besiege and take towns.
BOSTON, January 17.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
About the 20th of Oct. Napper Tandy and his associates arrived in London, and were committed to Newgate. He appears to be about 70 years of age, and time has whitened his hair. His associates are gentle men, seemingly between 30 and 40 years of age.
The official account of the capture of the Thetis, Spanish frigate, mentions, that she had 1,411,521 dolls. on board, and that the San Brigade, had the same lading.
DIED—At Derryfield, widow Mary Baker, aged 57.
part took French leave of his army in Egypt leaving them with the utmost privacy.
We have a right to believe his clandestine departure produced some tumults among his deserted soldiers.
A letter from India mentions, that on the 30th of June, Kishna Rajah Oudaiyer, was crowned king of Mysore by the English Gen. Harris.—Tippo Saheb had 11 sons, 4 of them are now supported by the English. The British still keep Seringapatam, and the seaports on the coasts of Malabar and Coromandel.
PORTSMOUTH, JANUARY 22.
IN this day's Gazette our numerous readers will find the National Eulogy of the illustrious WASHINGTON, pronounced at the request of the United States in Congress assembled, by Major General LEE, at Philadelphia; it is well worth reading, and we hope every subscriber to the Gazette will carefully and attentively peruse the same.
Public Testimonials of respect are exhibited in every city, town and village, in United Columbia, to the memory of WASHINGTON: We would, were it in our power, give the details of each one, but the limits of a weekly paper will not permit it.
The recent arrival at New-York, furnishes late and interesting European Intelligence, the most prominent articles of which will be found in this day's paper.
It is not yet ascertained at Paris in what quarter the Directory intend to sport Buonaparte, but report assigns him two employments well worthy of him—the first, to recover Italy, and march to Vienna—the second, to repair to Berlin, and there conclude a peace.—The Russian Gen. Rosenberg has attacked the French near Schwitz, and defeated them, with the loss of several thousand men, and a general. The general of division, Lecourbe, was made prisoner, and seven pieces of cannon taken.—10,000 Russians have marched from the neighbourhood of Schaffhausen, to join General Suwarow.
The following letters were sent in a message to Congress, by the President of the United States.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. IN compliance with the request in one of the Resolutions of Congress of the 21st of December last, I transmitted a copy of those resolutions by my Secretary, Mr. Shaw, to Mrs. WASHINGTON, assuring her of the profound respect Congress will ever bear to her person and character—of their condolence in the late affliction dispensation of Providence, and entreating her assent to the interment of the remains of Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON, in the manner expressed in the first resolution. As the sentiments of that virtuous lady, not less beloved by this nation, than she is at present greatly afflicted, can never be so well expressed as in her own words; I transmit to Congress her original letter.
It would be an attempt of too much delicacy, to make any comments upon it—but there can be no doubt that the nation at large, as well as all the branches of the government, will be highly gratified, by any arrangement which may distinguish the sacrifice she makes of her individual feelings.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, Jan. 8, 1800.
Mount Vernon, Dec. 31, 1799.
SIR, While I feel with keenest anguish, the late dispensations of Divine Providence, I cannot be insensible to the mournful tributes of respect and veneration, which are paid to the memory of my dear deceased Husband; and, as his best services and most anxious wishes, were always devoted to the welfare and happiness of his country, to know that they were truly appreciated, and gratefully remembered, affords no inconsiderable consolation.
Taught by the great example, which I have so long had before me never to oppose my private wishes to the public will, I must consent to the request made by Congress, which you have had the goodness to transmit to me, and in doing this I need not—I cannot say, what a sacrifice of individual feeling I make to a sense of public duty.
With grateful acknowledgement and unfeigned thanks for the personal respect and evidences of condolence expressed by Congress and yourself. I remain very respectfully, Sir, your most obedient and humble servant,
MARTHA WASHINGTON.
The President of U. States.
On the night of the 4th inst. a serious fire was near occurring at New-York, by a maid servant's taking a hot brick to bed with her to keep her feet warm. The bed clothes were so much on fire as to require the application of a pail of water.
A fire happened at Brunswick, N. J. on the 10th inst. in which 6 houses were consumed.
His Catholic Majesty's Consul General, has announced, that no vessel will hereafter be admitted to an entry at the Havannah, unless furnished with a Notary's Certificate, attested by a Spanish Consul, respecting the species of property on board.
From Philad. Jan. 7.
National Manufactures.
We are informed, that there is at present an agitation, and nearly organized, a grand national plan of confederation throughout the United States, for the encouragement and sole use of American manufactures, when they can be furnished sufficient quantities for the consumption.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM HOUSE CLEARED.
Brig Ceres, Perkins, Surinam. Brig Rebecca, M'Clintock, Jamaica.
MARRIED—In this town, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Haven, SAMUEL ELLIOTT, Esq. to the agreeable Miss ANN MARSH, only daughter of the widow Sarah Marsh.
Capt. SAMUEL HAM, of Berwick, to Mrs. ABIGAIL MACKEY, of this town.
DIED—At Derryfield, widow Mary Baker, aged 57.
Just received by the brig Harmony and ship Mentor, and for sale by
THOMAS SHEAFE,
At his Store at the North End, adjoining the Town Wharf,
RUSSIA and Swedes
Iron; bar and sheet Lead; dry white do.; kegs of do.; do. ground in Oil; red and yellow Ocre; red Lead.
Liverpool cream color'd, blue and white Ware in crates; Liverpool Salt; House and Hearth Brushes; No. 2, 4 and 6 Canvas; 10 by 8, and 7 by 9 Glass; Cordage; Cod Lines; Nets; Bank Hooks; Sewing Twine.
Best rose Blankets; Flemish Linens; 100, 200, & Clout and Pump Nails; long and short handle Tar Brushes; a few casks Burton ALE, and London PORTER; also, 10 Hhds. Tobago RUM. Portsmouth, Jan. 22.
Grocery Store.
B. Leverett,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE AT HIS
Store No. 1, Bow-street, Spring-Hill,
A general assortment of
West-India Goods
AND
GROCERIES,
Consisting of the following articles, viz.
OLD French Brandy,
common do. W. I. Rum, old
ditto, Cherry, do. Holland's Gin;
Aux-Cayes Molasses; Sherry, Lisbon,
Malaga and Redport WINES.
Gunpowder, young Hyson,
Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and
Bohea
TEAS,
Of the first qualities; Philadelphia
Loaf Sugar; E. I. Sugar pr. bag;
W. India do. pr. bbl.
Superfine Flour, per Barrel
or retail; Hair Powder; Oatmeal;
Poland Starch; Coffee; Chocolate
Shells; Welch's No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, Sweetzer's No. 2 ditto.
Fresh Grapes, per Jar, or
lb. fresh Raisins pr. cask or lb. Mus-
catels, do. pr. box; shell'd and unshell'd
Almonds, pr. box or retail; fresh Figs;
fresh black Zant Currants; Citron;
Cotton; Coffee pr. bag; English
Muscad, per lb. or bottle; Cloves;
Mace; Cinnamon; Nutmegs; Gin-
ger; Pepper; Allspice; Capers & An-
chovies pr. bottle; Cayenne pr. bottle;
Scott's true liquid Bine, pr. ditto.
Double refin'd Salt Peter;
Crown Soap; spit & fire Blacking
Balls; Spermaceti mould and dipt
Candles; table Salt, pr. basket;
Sweet Oil, per flask.
Gun-Powder per cask;
Patent Shot, pr. bag; cotton and
wool Cards; warranted pigtail To-
bacco, pr. roll; Fig, Ladies small
Twist ditto, Smoking ditto No. 1,
2, and 3; very mild Spanish Se-
gars, pr. Box or retail; Elliot's
warranted Snuff, per keg, or retail.
Turners pr. straw; quart
and pint Decanters pr. pair; 8 by 10
and 9 by 7 Window Glass, pr. box;
Wrapping Paper, pr. ream; Gin
Cases; Pollock Fish pr. quintal,
&c. &c. &c.
Portsmouth, January 22, 1800.
Dartmouth College
LOTTERY.
THE Trustees of Dartmouth College being desirous that a complete sale of the present class of the lottery should be made—The Managers having a number of tickets on hand, which they flatter themselves may be disposed of should the drawing be at Portsmouth; have adjourned the drawing to Thursday the sixth day of March next, then to commence at Portsmouth, where it will continue till completed; gentlemen who have tickets for sale will please to return those at that time unsold, to the managers at Portsmouth. January 20, 1800.
Just Received and for sale, by
N. A. & John Haven,
A Few bales of Cot-
ton, of a good quality.
They have also for sale,
Bohea and Congo Teas, per chest.
Sherry, Malaga and Madeira Wines
per cask.
Iron, Hemp, Boxes Glass Ware,
And a general Assortment of
European Goods,
By Wholesale, as usual.
Portsmouth, Jan. 17, 1800.
One Dollar Reward.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber on the fourth August last, an indented apprentice named Henry Bouffard, twenty years old, all persons are cautioned against harbouring or employing him, as they would avoid cost and trouble.
GEO: DOIG.
Portsmouth, Jan. 22, 1800.
WESTFIELD.
200 Farms, of 160 acres each, LYING at Westfield, about fifty miles South West of Esopus, not one of which but may be cultivated. These Farms are of a good rich soil, having a proportion of low land to many of them.—The country is extremely healthy, not five persons having been known out of 52 families, settled there in several years. They are well watered by three large streams, a number of small ones, and several beautiful Lakes, the waters of which abound with fish and wild fowl. Deer, Elk and Bear are in such plenty as to sell from two to three cents per pound; and from the number of Beech Nuts and Acorns in the woods, any quantity of Pork may be raised free of expence.
At Westfield there are Saw and Grist Mills—Also, other conveniences for new settlers.—The road from Esopus is a good one for waggons and carts, and as it is very little out of the way, persons going to the Western Country will find this an eligible route; and those that have not already taken up lands, may be prevented a long and tedious journey, at the same time be enabled to procure more eligible settlements in a healthy place, contiguous to the Markets at Philadelphia, (being only 12 miles from the Delaware) and New-York, to which the cost of carrying produce is but a trifle, compared with that of the Genessee Country.
These Lands are 137 miles by land from New-York, 150 by Esopus, (100 of which is by water.)
Wheat per bushel at the Genesee Af. do. at Esopus 12 3/4. Apply to
Thomas Thompson,
Portsmouth, New-Hampshire.
The road from Esopus is through Hurley, Marbleton and Wawarsing, to Lackawack, 30 miles from Lackawack to Naverfing, 10 do. from Naverfing to the further end of Westfield 14 do. total 54 to Esopus landing. January 1800. [6 w.]
Abraham Isaac,
Informs the Public that he has just received by Capt. Flagg, from Liverpool, a large assortment of
CROCKERY,
Which he has for sale at his Store, in Buck Street, sign of the GOLDEN TEAPOT.
Among which are the following—
GREEN edged Plates; Twiflers and Muffins; Blue edged ditto. Cream colored, do. do.—With a variety of other articles, too lengthy to insert in an advertisement.—ALSO
A few elegant China TEA SETTS, Complete.
N. B. Attendance given from Monday morning to Friday evening, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. January 22, 1800.
Wm. & Charles Neil,
HAVE FOR SALE,
15 Bags COTTON.
10 Casks POWDER.
SHOT of all sizes.
10 Crates Earthen-Ware.
1500 wt. Connecticut Cheese.
3 Cases, containing Decanters, Tumblers
and Wine Glasses.
Brandy, per pipe or barrel.
Gin, per do. do.
Rum, per hhd. or bbl.