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Important State Paper. American Secretary to the Spanish Minister.
Letter from Mr. Pickering, Secretary of State, to the Chevalier De Yru Jo, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Catholic Majesty to the United States of America.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Philadelphia, Aug. 8, 1797.
[To be concluded in our next.]
AFTER mentioning that the Spaniards were reinforcing their upper posts on the Mississippi, that upwards of three hundred men had arrived at St. Louis and were erecting formidable works; he adds—"It likewise appears, through various channels, that they are inviting a great number of Indians of the territory (meaning of the U. S. north-west of the Ohio) to cross the Mississippi: And for this express purpose Mr. Loramie, an officer in the pay of the crown,—made a tour through all this country last fall: since which time several Indians have been sent on the same errand, and generally furnished with plenty of cash to defray their expenses." "A large party of the Delawares passed down White River about the 6th of May, on their way to the Spanish side, bearing the national flag of Spain sent them from St. Louis."
Lt. Rope, in his letter of May 9th to the Sec. of War, says—"There have been several attempts made to draw on the Indians upon my troops; I have fully ascertained this fact, and demanded of the governor to have a principal actor immediately brought to punishment, or sent out of the country. He has been sent for, and is now on board of one of the galleys, which is now about descending the river."—And, sir, if you enquire, you will find that this "principal actor" (Rapelic by name) was one of Gov. Gayoso's agents.
These facts are the grounds on which I expressed the opinion, That there was but too much reason to believe Mr. Ellicott's suspicions well founded, that the officers of Spain had exercised an undue influence over the Indians to prepare them for a rupture with the U. S.
This detail, sir, strikingly shews how little you have understood, and how entirely you have misrepresented my reasoning on this subject. I leave you to reconcile your reflections on the British minister and his nation for their inhumanity in employing the Indians in the American war, with your justification of the Spanish officers at this time, in securing the aid of the Indians in your war with the British. The Spaniards (you say) have fortified St. Louis and availed themselves of every means of defence which the country afforded; meaning by the ingenious expression, every means of defence which the country afforded, the employing of the Indians.
You are pleased next to charge, in your customary style, with "falling into the most glaring inconsistency," because I remark that "it may be difficult to say whether this plan of exciting the Indians to direct hostilities against the U. S. has been contemplated and promoted by any of our own citizens: yet it is certain that one or more of those citizens have proposed and taken measures to detach the southern Indians from the interest of the U. S. and to destroy the influence of the public agents over those nations, and thus to defeat the great objects of their appointment, the chief of which is to preserve peace."
Having quoted this passage from my report you ask "How is it possible to reconcile such evident contradictions? On the one hand the Spanish officers are those who excite the southern Indians against the United States, and on the other you quickly follow presuming, with sufficient foundation in my opinion, that it may be some citizen of the U. S."
Allow me, sir, to ask in my turn, how it was possible for you not to see that here there is no contradic-
tion? Is it not very possible that the Spanish officers might court the Chickasaws,—who live above the Natchez with large presents, and be preparing the Choctaws, who dwell along the Natchez district, and the Delawares, Shawanese, Miamis, and other tribes dwelling in the territory north west of the Ohio, for war against the U. S. while Mr. Blount and his agents were detaching the southern tribes of Cherokees and Creeks from the interests of the U. S. and eventually to aid the British in an enterprise against the Floridas? The Cherokees and Creeks, you might have seen, were the only Indian nations mentioned in Gov. Blount's letter. And is it not very possible, if their two nations should thus be led to war against the Spanish possessions, that they might not be excited to direct hostilities against the U. S.? and, therefore, that although Mr. Blount might contemplate the former, he might abstain from the latter? and is it not then my cautious manner of speaking of this latter perfectly correct.
I am happy to arrive at your last observation. And I wish it was not, like the rest, exceptional and incorrect. These are your words—"Respecting the last article of your report, I have only to observe, that although you have constantly assured me that government had not the least information respecting the subject of my representations, and although the letter of Mr. Jackson, of Georgia, appears to coincide with your ideas, nevertheless time has shewn that I have complied with my duty by not reposing on such assurances. The plot is discovered, and no body any longer doubts the expedition was to have taken place."
The expression that "you complied with your duty in not reposing on such assurances" may mean that you thought the assurances deceitful, and therefore, not meriting belief. Perhaps you did not intend this.—Perhaps you meant no more than that the government had been "remiss" in its duty, in not pursuing with eagerness the trains of your various suspicions. But I must show you that here (as in all other instances) your criminations are void of foundation, in either point of view.
The last article of the report respects Gen. Clarke of Georgia, to whom you said you knew of certainty that the English had made propositions, in order to avail themselves of his influence in that state, with some other persons, for making a division or serious attack against Florida: "and you add that "you do not doubt that in consequence of your information, the executive government will take the proper steps that Georgia also should not infringe the laws of neutrality." Here you confine your requests to Georgia, that she might not infringe the laws of neutrality: & my letter to Charles Jackson, Esq., the district attorney of that state, shows that the government took prompt measures to defeat the project of Gen. Clarke and his associates, if such a project existed. I suppose none did exist: You acknowledge that the letter from Mr. Jackson coincides with my ideas.—Your "certain knowledge" of an intended expedition in favor of the English from Georgia against Florida, under Gen. Clarke, you have never supported by a shadow of evidence. If you possessed any evidence of the fact, it would be easy to produce it. What you call your "certain knowledge" could rest only on information or the testimony of others, which might be as false and inconclusive, as the information about the Canada expedition; which I hope I have proved, to your conviction, never to have existed, even in idea. Yet you declare to me that you had "just reasons for suspecting that expedition was preparing on the lakes," and hence how can I avoid concluding, that your "certain knowledge" in one case, like your "just reasons" in the other, were without a sufficient foundation. [To be continued.]
FROM THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
No. I. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE POLITICAL STATE OF THE WORLD.
COLLECTED FROM THE MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES, AND OF THE LATEST DATES.
"MULTUM IN PARVO." "Here nothing is extenuated:— Nor ought set down in malice."
INTRODUCTORY REMARK.
IT has, annually been our custom to attempt a sketch of the political state of Europe, and other parts of the world: And from the celebrity our labors have attained, we feel satisfied our information has been correct. We are now in possession of ample documents; and as they extend to very recent dates, we doubt not our present sketch will be satisfactory.
ASIA.
In this vast quarter of the Globe but little present to the eye of political investigation. The greater part of its inhabitants are benighted in ignorance and despotism;—and the same pantomime which has been in representation for ages, still continues in most of its regions to tire with its repetition.
CHINA
Has a population of three hundred and thirty-three millions! It is nevertheless governed by one man; and not a murmur is heard in all this immense body against his authority. The attempts of the Europeans to introduce Embassies among them has been resisted with persevering firmness; and from the late ill success of Lord Macartney, very few more, it is expected, will be attempted. The American flag is as highly respected in China, as that of the most powerful European government.
IN PERSIA
There have been some tumults.—The SULTAN MAHOMET has lately been murdered. He had just concluded a peace with Russia, and the other neighbouring powers;—which a party of his court being dissatisfied with, unexpectedly assailed, stabbed him, and exposed his head to the view of the people, who testified their joy at his death. It was however to-day—and crucially to-morrow.
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.
Is almost perpetually convulsed in one part or the other. Under the date of August 1st, from Constantinople, it appears, that the Porte were under apprehensions of another revolt in Albania, Macedonia, and other frontier countries; and that frequent councils of the Sultan had been had thereon.—The Pacha of Scutari, who has long been in rebellion, has, it is said, proposed to Gen. Buonaparte the plan to revolutionize ancient Greece and the Turkish provinces. The Pacha of Belgrade has been a second time attacked, and defeated by the rebels. The whole of his suit, with the exception of a small number of regular troops, were killed on the field of battle; and the dead are said to have amounted to 2000. At the moment when ALI PACHA was preparing to march against the rebels of Romelia, he received counter-orders. It appears the Porte recollects that this Pacha has likewise been engaged in a revolt in his government, and is fearful that he should join Pashvan Oglu, on whose repentance but little reliance can be placed. The spirit of liberty has strongly displayed itself in the Morea, and Isle of Candia. From certain circumstances, it is apparent, that Austria is gaining ascendancy over the Porte. But we learn from Milan, 28th August, that a treaty between the Cisalpine Republic, and the Pacha of Scutari, is in agitation to counteract the intrigues of Austria. Above three hundred French officers in the Turkish service have been dismissed; which has excited the dissatisfaction of the French Ambassa-
dor. The Porte do not view with indifference the taking possession of Dalmatia and Corfu by the Austrians and French; but they appear more alarmed at the proclamations the latter have published in the Morea. Should the war continue, the Ottoman cabinet must expect to be constantly assailed by the European powers. A new Ambassador from Russia (Gen. Tamara) was expected at Constantinople. The Porte has refused to acknowledge the new order of things at Venice.
IN INDIA
The British maintain their decided superiority.—But few military operations were making. Small naval and land expeditions are occasionally fitted out, to protect their commerce; or to suppress the mutinies of their interior. In one of the former the island of Madagascar [on the coast of Africa] has been captured; and the small French garrison sent to the Isle of France. Some movements of the powerful Tippo Saib had created considerable alarm at the British Presidencies; but the last official accounts inform, they have subsided. It was found, that Tippo, on a hunting excursion, had carried with him an escort of 8000 troops, cavalry and infantry, which occasioned the alarm. Tippo, and the Rajah of Cotote, having had a dispute about elephants, a British detachment of 1000 men, marched to settle it by treaty or arms. On passing into Cotote, they were attacked by Rajah Pyche, when Major Cameron fell at the head of his troops; and the British retreated with the loss of 300 men, and a great part of their ammunition. In consequence of this event, Gov. Duncan, and Gen. Stewart, proceeded from Bombay to Tillicherry, to confer with Tippo's ministers on the subject.
AFRICA.
What can we say of this quarter of the globe? Of its interior we know nothing: And the government of the United States having secured the tranquillity of those of its powers on the Mediterranean, we have no tidings from thence which, until lately, ever have been disastrous. On the Atlantic side, we are informed, that a French squadron, under Com. Renaud, remains on the coast, and greatly annoys the English trade by the capture of rich prizes. It has not, however, disturbed the settlements since its late visit to Sierra Leone. We learn, that an expedition has recently been set on foot, in London, to explore the unknown parts of the North of the African continent. It is encouraged by many enterprising, opulent men. We hope not for the purposes of extending the traffic in human bodies. Indeed, all accounts agree, that the trade will scarcely reimburse the expenses attending it; and a letter from the coast, dated 25th June last, says, "that for several months the Slave Trade appeared nearly suspended; many of the traders having lost by the traffic." The important "resting Place" at the extremity of Africa (the Cape of Good Hope) though still a subject of negotiation, is fortifying by the British; and Rear Admiral Christian has lately sailed with an armed force there, to succeed Admiral Pringle. The inhabitants are said to be hostile to the British garrison.
EUROPE.
HERE an ample field opens, which our accustomed limits will not permit us to range in.
RUSSIA
Having made peace with Persia, remains at present tranquil, though at war. Since the Semarimis of the North, has paid the debt of nature, the condition of her vassals, has, it is believed, been ameliorated by her successor the Emperor Paul. His conduct to Stanislaus and Kosciolko, was certainly generous and noble; and, it is said, that in a late list of promotions he neglected Suwarrows,
for the massacres he had been guilty of. He is in alliance with Austria and Great-Britain, and accounts from Petersburg, say, if the German Emperor does not conclude the negotiating Peace with the French Republic, he will march to his assistance an army of 180,000 men. This is all we know of Russia, at present.
POLAND
Is no more. Its ancient and extensive territory, divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria, has assumed new names; which we do not readily recollect. In the interior, it is said, a serious insurrection of the oppressed Poles, has been suppressed. Among those who appeared on the frontiers of Buckowine, were several Armenians, who wore the tri-coloured cockade. The remainder of the insurgents passed the Danube, at Galacz, and joined the army of Gen. Buonaparte in Italy. This General mentions incorporating a regiment of Poles with a demi-brigade of his.
SWEDEN AND DENMARK
Remaining neuter, in the present broils of Europe, are rapidly advancing in wealth, and power. Their merchantmen visit every quarter of the globe; and though many spoliations have been made on them, their neutrality has immensely over balanced their losses. The King of Sweden is visiting his dominions incognito. As Leipzig he lately said, "that Kings can only see the truth when masked."—He appears to be much beloved.
PRUSSIA.
The manoeuvres of the monarch who governs this part of Europe cannot be calculated by any common scale. He readily joined in the crusade against France, and as readily quitted it; after having handled vast sums of British money. His conduct towards Poland is well known; he has lately been engaged in a serious quarrel with the Emperor (as head of the Germanic Body) respecting the possession of the Imperial city of Nuremburg and its territories; But a letter from Brussels, dated August 23, states, "that the King, feeling it his interest to be on good terms with the Emperor, has determined for the present not to take possession of the city." What direction his compass will now take, we cannot conjecture.
THE BATAVIAN REPUBLIC
Is an object of attention. Its revolution has been recorded:—But it has not yet agreed on a constitution of government. The Convention lately agreed on a form, and submitted it to the Primary Assemblies of the Republic for adoption.—It has been rejected by a considerable majority.—In the provinces of Overijssel and Groningen, it was accepted;—in those of Holland, Zealand, Gueldres, Utrecht and Dutch Brabant, it was, refused. The call of a new Convention has been the consequence. The rejection of the Constitution has been variously accounted for. Some assert it to be a consequence of the influence of the Orange party:—Some, because it was imposed on the Republic by the French; and others that it was too democratic. It appears, says an account from the Hague of Aug. 30, that the rejection of the Constitution, and the abuse lavished for some time past, by the Anarchists in their journals and pamphlets, on the Members of the Convention, have considerably discouraged some of them, and several who have been re-elected into the new Convention, have already demanded their dismissal, and others talk of doing the same. The French retain a decided influence over the Councils of the Republic; and the refusal of the citizens to ratify the Constitution has been severely remarked on by them. A very serious dispute has arisen between the Commissioner of the Convention on board the Dutch fleet, and Admiral De Winter.—In consequence of it, the latter demanded a hearing or dismissal; the former was granted

him, and he is continued in the command of the fleet. The force of Admiral Duncan, who lies off the Texel, is considered so powerful, as to render any attempts to engage him, quixotic; the transports which were prepared for a naval expedition have, therefore, been hauled up, and the design of forcing a passage through the English fleet, it is supposed, is abandoned. Many and great complaints are made at Amsterdam of the interruption of their trade by the English fleet, as no vessels arrive, except up the Briel. All vessels bound in, are stopped by the fleet, and acquainted if they are found making a second attempt to enter the Texel, they will be detained. The Republic has thirty-three ships of various sizes lying in the Texel. Admiral Duncan has twenty sail of the line, including fifty gun ships, besides frigates. The "victory of the Directory over its enemies," as it is styled in Holland, has lately been celebrated at Amsterdam in great splendour. Upwards of 7000 guests were present; and the toasts were every way cordial to the present ruling powers in France. We hear nothing respecting the American Ministers, except that two of them were in Holland.
The Dutch Convention has voted an address to the French government requesting not to be condemned hastily for not adopting the Constitution. A Treaty offensive and defensive with Spain was ratified the 19th Sept. It is similar to the French treaty with Spain.
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Arrests the most undivided attention. We have lately given our readers very ample details on the subject of the late Overturn therein. We shall, therefore, confine ourselves to a brief but we hope, accurate sketch of its cause, rise and progress. The first Legislative body, under the present constitution, was, it will be well recollected, two-thirds self-elected: At the expiration of a year, the people had the right of electing a new third to replace half of the above two-thirds. In this election, the people turned their eyes on moderate men, the lovers of Peace, and public happiness. These men did not coincide in opinion with a majority of the Executive Directory, although they formed, with others alike in sentiment, a majority of the Legislative Councils. Hence arose jealousy, mistrust, and a struggle for ascendancy. In the Directory, two of its members (Carnot and Barthelemy) acted in concert with the Councils. Several acts passed the Legislative bodies which the Directory condemned; particularly some with respect to the priests, nobles, and others, who had fled from the Republic more from terror, than from enmity of sentiment. They also expressed a sedulous desire for Peace; which the Directory opposed as infringing on their prerogatives. The Directory represented the finances as in the most deplorable state; and called on the Councils to take them into consideration. The Legislature did so, and refuted many of the charges. Things ripened daily to an open rupture between the contending parties. The newspapers took sides on the occasion; and the most flagitious and indecent charges were made against both. The majority of the Representatives of the People were branded as returned Emigrants, ex-nobles, ex-priests, cutthroats of Lyons, Chouans and traitors: While the Directory were styled the Triumvirate, the Catalines—and tyrants who aimed at the destruction of the Republic by usurpation. The armies beheld this war of the interior with astonishment; and as they communicated only with the Directory, notwithstanding Pichegru addressed them in a hand-bill, they generally sided with the Executive. Addresses poured in from every division, assuring the Directory of the most unshaken attachment. The attempt to march a column of troops to Paris from Hoche's army, is well known;—but it is not so well known that great desertions took place in all the armies, countenanced, as was declared in the Council of 500 by the commanders. These deserters, unarmed, repaired to Paris, to await the crisis which was expected. The Councils complained of their presence; but they were not ordered to be apprehended, or to retire. The Councils became alarmed for their safety, and organized a guard of about 1500 grenadiers to protect them. But they raised them with difficulty. At length the crisis approached.—Every thing had been consulted, and agreed on, between a party of the two Councils, and the three Directors.
Several military officers were displaced, and new ones appointed:—And at day-light on the 4th September, the blow was struck. A large body of Citizens was armed and marched to the halls of the two Councils; Rame, the commander of the Legislative guard was arrested; and his troops joined the Directory's. The alarm bells were rung; and the Members of the Legislature proceeded to their posts, but they were occupied by soldiers. Many fled, and secreted themselves—others attempted to meet at the houses in the vicinity:—While an invitation was received from the Directory, for the Council of 500 to meet at the Odeon (formerly the French Theatre) and the Elders at the School of Health, both in the vicinity of the Directorial Palace; and from which the occupiers were required by the Directory to remove, "under pain of rebellion." A small number of each Council met at these places, and resumed the Legislative functions.—Immediately a decree passed, for banishing from the Republic (to Guiana) above FIFTY members of the Councils, two of the Executive Directory, and several General officers. The list was declared by Bergoing, of the Council of 500, "to have been planned in concert with the Government," as the Executive Directory is styled. And so precipitate was the measure, that on reading it a second time, it was declared to contain the names of the best of patriots, and the most early and decisive friends of the Republic; and Le Normand, Thibaudeau, Doucet, Bailly, Tarbe, and Noguer Malguy, were ordered to be erased. When the name of De Toney was read, Tallien said, "we do not know this member. I move he be struck off, unless some accusation be substantiated against him." No member spoke and De Toney was struck off!
In the Council of Elders, the constitutionality of the measures was questioned.
"I move," said Laufranc, "since extraordinary events have not permitted us to meet in the usual place, and since the Constitution declares the mode in which the place shall be changed, that we proceed in the constitutional form."
Girou Pouzol—"Perhaps Liberty runs great risk—we must save her, and not lose time in vain formalities. I move we proceed to business."
The President declared, that there were not but 100 members present; and that 26 more were wanting to form a quorum. The Council, however, proceeded to consider the Message of the Council of 500, authorizing the Directory to introduce within the Constitutional circle the troops necessary; which was approved. The Council then adjourned for a few hours. At midnight the Elders received, and approved the Resolution of the 500, returning thanks to the troops for their good conduct. At seven in the morning, they took up the report on the banishment of the Members, and annulling the elections of forty-eight departments. Girou Pouzol said, "the Committee on the subject have not been able to procure the original documents to serve as proofs against the conspirators; nevertheless they have felt that the situation of the Republic required on your part a speedy deliberation."
LECOULTLEUX replied—"Our opinions, said he "are required respecting individuals, whom it is proposed to transport. It seems to me, that before we condemn them, we ought to examine whether those are any proofs against them:—I can see none that can make us comprehend many among them in the conspiracy. Shall we pronounce their banishment upon the opinions we have heard them express? Transportation is a terrible punishment; and though it is with pleasure I do justice to the manifest intention of not shedding blood, yet I must say, that the punishment which tears a citizen from his wife, children and family, to banish him 2000 leagues from his country, is a punishment as terrible as death. I see nothing in what has been laid before us, that ought to lead us to adopt a determination."
MARBOT—"The question is not susceptible of much discussion. We are not to examine opinions. We must separate from us the Chiefs of our enemies. Well! These Chiefs are the men contained in the list proposed to you are to collect proofs, to examine opinions; it must be known whether, in your consciences, you think that these are chiefs of the conspiracy? If you do
think so, you ought to save the Republic."
REGNIA conjured the Council to suspend the question until noon.
LACOMBE St. MICHEL—"The consideration of the safety of the country ought to silence all other considerations. I have heard the papers read; and I see a plan of conspiracy which is not doubtful. We know how bad the elections have been in the departments; we know that assassination is organized in them. The Directory offer you the means of saving the country; AND IF YOU WILL NOT ADOPT THEM, THEY WILL SAVE IT WITHOUT YOU. [Murmurs.] The conspiracy of Pichegru is clear, he has many accomplices. No benefits, Citizens, let us think upon the obligations which the present circumstances impose upon us. I move we proceed to the vote."
The sitting was however adjourned until noon, during which time the Council received a message; in which the Directory say, "This day is the 19th Fructidor (Sept. 5) and the people ask you, Citizens Representatives, where the Republic is,—and what you have done for its consolidation? The moment is decisive: If you allow it to pass by—if you hesitate on the measures which are to be taken—if you put off your decision for a moment, all will be lost, both you and the Republic. After urging the Councils to a decision they conclude by saying;—"
"The Directory has applied itself to point out to you the means of saving France, but it has to expect that you will avail yourselves of them. The Directory has felt a persuasion that you are sincerely attached to liberty, and the Republic, and that the consequences of this first liberty ought not to terrify you. It lays them before you; and is obliged to tell you that you are placed in an unprecedented predicament, and that ordinary rules cannot apply to an extraordinary case, unless you are desirous to surrender yourselves to your enemies. If the friends of Kings have friends among you; if slaves can meet with protectors in you; if you wait an instant, the safety of France must be despaired of; the Constitution will cease to be in force; and the Patriots may be told, that the hour of royalty is proclaimed throughout the Republic. But if, as the Executive Directory is fully persuaded, this terrible idea afflicts and strikes you, appreciate the value of the moment and embrace it: Be the deliverers of your country, and lay the eternal foundations of its happiness and glory."
The message had the desired effect. The resolutions were adopted; and the Directory requested to take measures to see them promptly executed.
In the United States of America, inquiry will be readily made, "What crimes could such men as Pichegru, Barthelemy, Carnot, Boissy d'Anglais, Vaublanc, Dumolard, Pastoret, Villeret Joyette, and the other conspicuous statesmen, generals, orators, and patriots, who are thus banished their country, be guilty of?" They are charged of "a conspiracy against the Republic, by attempting to introduce Monarchy."—But we must say, that we have not seen nor heard of any proofs, against any, except Gen. Pichegru, and Imbert Colombes. The former, it was said, had been tampered with by the Prince de Conde, when at the head of the Republican army of the North; and had promised to assist in the re-establishment of monarchy in the person of Louis XVIII. The correspondence containing these were said to be discovered by Gen. Moreau, a year ago, but secreted by him. The latter was said to be the Treasurer of Louis XVIII. at Lyons. What decree of credence to give these documents we know not. They may be forgeries, or they may be true. If the former, a deeper laid plan never was conceived by Robespierre; whose charge against his devoted victims was always "conspiracy against the Republic." If the latter, we may exclaim—
"Oh! human nature! how fallen!" The measures both of the Directory, and the residue of the Councils, were decisive and complete. The banished members were instantly seized, committed to the Temple, and sent in carriages, under a strong guard to Rochfort, from thence to be transported to Cayenne, in South-America. On the road they were ill-treated by the General who commanded the escort, but the Directory disapproved of his conduct, and arrested him. The decree which directs their
arrest, adds, that "Their property shall be sequestered after the publication of the present law; and they shall not be allowed to interfere with it until after an authentic return of their arrival at the place of their transportation." Since this event order has been restored. Thus has terminated a scene the most extraordinary in the annals of history.
NOTE.
No. II. we shall resume the subject, which limits will not now permit.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 20.
Capt. Scott, of the brig Amsterdam, who arrived yesterday, left the Texel on the 18th of Aug.
The privateer which destroyed the ship Arracabessa, is called the Fortitude, commanded by one Jordain; she is from Monti Christo. On Wednesday morning last, at eleven o'clock, she captured the ship Pallas, Hunter, from Glasgow, belonging to this port; and at 12 o'clock at night, the brig Maria, Lybert, from London, bound to Savannah: which vessels she sent for Cape-Francois.
The crew of the ship Maria, was put on board the ship Flora, Allen, which arrived from Turks-Island.
The Pallas, at the time of her being captured was in 10 fathoms water, 9 leagues to the Eastward of the Light-House.
Mr. Turner, the pilot, whom the privateer took out of the ship Arracabessa, was put on board the Betty. He was informed, while on board the privateer, that she had captured, before she came to our Bar, an English ship from Jamaica, belonging and bound to Liverpool; she mounted 10 guns, and was coppered. Capt. Bell, the master of the English ship, was killed before she was taken.
Capt. Allen, who brought in the crew of the brig Maria, had got with in the Bar, when the privateer Fortitude came along side of him; the Capt. then compelled him to return to sea, in doing which he ran a considerable risk of losing his vessel; when he had got without the Bar again, six men belonging to the Maria were put on board of him; the privateer then permitted him to return into port.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 4.
Accounts by the Electa, arrived yesterday from Leogane, state, that the ship Andromache, of this port, lately taken by a French privateer and carried into St. Domingo, has been released—and, as is said, in consequence of a late decree and order received from France.
BOSTON, Nov. 15.
The late accounts from Europe, indicate a continuance of the war between France and Austria and England. In France the troops of the first requisition were ordered to repair to the armies; and every measure was taken to recommence the dance of death with renewed activity. In Austria the Hungarian levy has been ordered to the frontier, and the whole line of war is reinforced. In England the note of preparation was great;—the governmental provision contracts had been renewed for six months; the marines had been ordered on board the ships of war; four new ships of the line ordered to be built; and the supplementary militia ordered to be embodied immediately.
The British frigate Doris, of 36 guns, lord Ranelagh, has taken, after a smart action, off Ireland, the French privateer Le Fabius, of 20 guns and 140 men.
The Landgrave of Hesse Cassel has, it is said, expressed a wish to renew his connections with the Dutch Government.
Accounts from Madrid mention, that an order for the retreat of the greatest part of the Spanish troops from the Portuguese frontier had been suddenly countermanded, which had given rise to a variety of rumours, one of which was, that it was the determination of the English at Lisbon to prevent the fulfilment of the Treaty of Peace with the French Republic.
The frequent executions for Mutiny are as consistent with strict justice as sound policy; for they must give the enemy a striking idea of the awful omnipotence of our Executive Government, and the passive obedience and returning loyalty of the misguided seamen.
In Ireland the Soldiers are shot for being united; in England the Sailors are hung for being disunited!
(LOND. COURIER.)
William Fitz
HEREBY acquaints his friends and the public, that he continues the Clock and Watch-Makers business, at his shop adjoining the large brick Store, on Spring-Hill.—Having with him an experienced workman, will execute any commands in that line expeditiously. Has for sale, eight day Clocks and Watches; Silver Cream-Pots, Spoons and Nipples; Gold Necklaces and Rings; Plated Buckles and Spurs.—ALSO,
A quantity of Rolled Iron, Cod & Pollock FISH. Portsmouth, Nov. 21, 1797.
Dancing School.
Messrs. Renard & Barbot RESPECTFULLY inform the public that they intend opening a Dancing School, in which they will teach Country-Dances, Cotillons, Minuet, Allemand, and Horn-Pipe. They will neglect nothing to deserve the approbation of those who will trust them with their tuition.
The school will be open as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained. For terms apply to the printer hereof, who has lodged with him a subscription paper. Nov. 21.
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, On Thursday the 30th day of November, at Col. BREWSTER's Boarding-House, at 10 o'clock, A. M. A great Collection of BOOKS.
FOR SALE, Thirty Casks Fresh RAISINS, BY Ew'd J. Long, At his Store in Market-Street. Where may be had, A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, as usual.
If the person that took a BACK GAMMON BOARD from the House of the subscriber, on the evening of the 12th inst. will return the same, no questions will be asked. If he does not, he may depend on being publicly exposed. EDWARD WATTS. Nov. 18, 1797.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber on the night after the 16th inst. a dark chestnut Stallion horse, 8 years old, 14 1/2 hands high, has a star on his forehead and a bunch on his back, where the hind part of the saddle bears, his dock is cut square—he trots freely and carries his head well up; was taken with said horse a new saddle and bridle; whoever will give information of said horse and thief, so the owner may have them, shall receive the above reward, or ten dollars for the horse, by TRUEWORTHY G. DEARBORN. Greenland, Nov. 17, 1797.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident owners of land in the town of Tamworth, who have not paid their county tax for the year 1796, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on Monday the 25th day of December next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the dwelling-house of David Gilman, Esq. in said town, as will pay said tax, together with incidental charges, unless prevented by settlement.
No. R'q'ty.c'ts. Estate of Jacob } Weed, dec. south } 13 2 60 1 part of Charles Heard, } 2 4 100 1 Wm. I. & J. Folsom } 3 1 60 1 south half of Nath. Churchwell, } 6 8 2 50 1 part of the north end of Willard Bickford, } 8 3 60 1 Henry Dockum, W. } 12 3 48 1 half of 11 & N. half of ISRAEL GILMAN, Collector. Tamworth, Nov. 13, 1797.
Rockingham, fl. ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trading with, or trusting Stephen Page, jr. of Hampton, in said county, he being adjudged to be non compos mentis, and under Guardianship. COTTON WARD, } His Guar- JONA. MARSTON, } dians. Nov. 14, 1797.

Latest Foreign.
PARIS, 3 VENDEMAIRE, Sept. 24. Buonaparte, General in Chief. Head-Quarters at Pasteriano, 25th Fructidor.
Soldiers.
WE will celebrate the 1st Vendemaire, the epoch most dear to the French: it will be a day most celebrated in the annals of the world.
It is from this day that the foundation of the Republic, the organization of a great Nation, the call of a great Nation to astonish and console the world by its destinies, is dated.
Soldiers—separated from your country & triumphant over Europe, they were preparing Chains for you; you knew it—you have spoken; the people awaked and marked out the traitors, and already they were in irons.
You will learn by the Proclamation of the Executive Directory what the private enemies of the soldiery, and particularly of the divisions of the army of Italy, were conspiring. That preference does us honor:—the hatred of Traitors, Tyrants, and Slaves will be in history our best title to glory and immortality.
We return thanks to the courage of first Magistrates of the Republic, to the Armies of the Sambre and Meuse, and of the Interior, to the patriots, to the Representatives who have remained faithful to the destiny of France; they have done by one blow what we have been doing for our country these six years.
BUONAPARTE.
Our Lille Plenipotentiaries are on their return to Paris. Two Couriers are set off for the Commanders in Chief, with instructions to attack the enemy at every point.— Bulletin de Paris.
The festival of the foundation of the Republic was celebrated the day before yesterday (Sept. 22) and surpassed, in magnificence, all those which have taken place since the federation of 1790. The numerous assembly of citizens, the enthusiasm during the ceremony, the best order maintained amid upwards of 150,000 spectators who filled the Field Mars and the vast avenues leading to it, the civic songs, the dances, the cries of Live the Republic , repeated on all sides, the acclamations with which the brilliant procession of the Directory was welcomed on its passage, the fine appearance of the troops stationed on the ground, as if to represent victory, and lastly, the general aspect of Paris on this glorious day, must have inspired every friend of liberty with joy and hope.— Redacteur.
Paris, 7 Vendemaire, Sept. 28. Yesterday evening it was currently reported, that Buonaparte had forced a body of 30,000 Austrians to lay down their arms. But as the report has not been confirmed this morning by the official Journals, the Conservateur and the Redacteur , we think it at least premature. However, it is certain that Buonaparte has received orders to attack, and that he had previously taken his measures so well, that we are in hopes of soon getting intelligence of some very brilliant successes in Italy. The different divisions of the army were to have been put in motion on the second of Vendemaire.
From the Ami des Lois . "It is certain that the transported members have arrived at Rochfort, without the least attempt having been made to deliver them, and without the least concern having been shown them (they were embarked the 6th at noon.)"
HOCHÉ.
General Hoché, appears to have survived but a short space, his recent appointment. His command of the armies of the Rhine and Moselle and of the Sambre and Meuse, was announced in Paris on the 22d Sept.
Council of Five Hundred.
3 Vendemaire, Sept. 24.
MALIBRAND said, "The hero, celebrated by so many exploits, by the battle of Weissenbourg, the delivery of Landau, the success at Quiberon, the pacification of La Vendée, and the last passage of the Rhine—Hoché is no more. He whose heart is not rent with grief, is not a Frenchman. Weep, Soldiers of Liberty, weep, Republicans, over the death of this intrepid warrior." He concluded by moving that a funeral ceremony should be held in the capital and in all the camps of the Republic. Referred to a Committee.
LONDON, Sept. 28.
By the 6th article of the treaty of commerce, between this country and America, it is agreed that in cases where our merchants cannot obtain just debts due to them or compensation for loss or damage sustained in the ordinary course of justice, the United States will make full and complete compensation; but this provision is only to extend to such loss as has been occasioned by lawful impediments, and not to those caused by insolvency. A notice to this effect appeared in the London Gazette of the 12th inst.
Several detachments of our cruizers are now out in the Bay of Biscay, looking out for a fleet of ships which have been for some weeks past preparing at Rochfort, and were expected to sail towards the middle of this month. Commodore Duckworth, commands one flying squadron, consisting of two sail of the line: & some frigates Sir John B. Warren another, & Capt. York commands a 3d squadron, consisting of the Stag, Phaeton, and Unite frigates; it is probable, that some of our cruizers will fall in with the ship or ships on board of which are the banished Deputies of the French Councils.
Rear Admiral Nelson, is so much recovered from his late wound, that report says, he certainly goes out in the spring with a command under Earl St. Vincent.
Oct. 2.
Mr. Vick did not carry dispatches to France as was so industriously reported on Friday night; but carried papers for Lord Grenville in the usual way in which that noble Lord transacts the public business. No proposition then has been made to the French and it is expected that a state paper, or a collection of papers, will speedily be made public, giving an account of the conduct of the Negotiation at Lille. The principal agents have been daily employed in the preparation of this Manifesto for some time past.
Oct. 3.
At the same time a Danish vessel arrived with passengers, and by this vessel we have the Paris Journal up to Friday last the 29th inst. They do not contain any interesting news. Nothing decisive has occurred at Udina. The armies remain in the same positions, and though there appears to be some alarm of commotion in the provinces, it is feeble and unsupported. No account is yet given of the new Republic on the left bank of the Rhine, except what the Journals have received like ourselves through the German prints, and it seems to pass over as a common event unworthy of occupying a place in the public mind.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 11.
Turks Island.
We can from the best authority inform the public, that salt can be purchased at Turks-Island lower at present, than has ever been remembered since our disunion with Great-Britain. The French privateers have interrupted almost every vessel bound there from the Windward-Islands, which has reduced the inhabitants to the greatest scarcity, both of money and provisions. A more favorable salt season has never been remembered than the present, if you added to the large quantities of last year's crops kept by speculators for a high market, has occasioned this rapid fall in the price—On the 15th of Aug. last, the ship Edward, of Providence (R. I.) owned by Edward Dister, merchant there, and commanded by John Pattis, arrived with about 4000 bushels of corn, a dozen barrels of flour, and 3 or 4 barrels of beef and pork—He carried no cash, and was obliged to sell as much corn at 10 shillings per bushel, as would pay his tonnage, duty and fees—the remainder he put up at vendue, payable in salt at the nominal market price, which was eighteen pence—His corn brought thirty shillings per bushel, his flour, beef and pork in proportion, so with that trifling adventure, he loaded his own ship, and left a surplus of salt behind, sufficient to load two other such vessels, which he will send for on his arrival. Had he carried cash, he might have purchased his cargo at five pence per bushel.
There are sworn measurers appointed in the Island, and the bushel tub measures 38 wine quarts is stamped by an inspector, so that the usual deficiency on salt cargoes is not much to be apprehended. There is also a new regulation in the boating, which enabled Capt. Pattis to load his ship in four hours. Americans are treated with the utmost kindness
and attention. The Island of Grand Key, has been lately fortified, since which the inhabitants have been principally governed by military law.
BOSTON, Nov. 20.
REAL SITUATION OF "OLD" ENGLAND.
From the (London) Morning Post, of Sept. 14.
"No situation can be more awful or critical than that of the British Empire at the present moment. By the faults or misfortunes of Ministers, we are brought into that deplorable dilemma, in which peace is a dishonor and disadvantage, and war certain ruin. Another year's contest will add at least seventy millions to the National Debt of England, which will cause the gross debt to approach Five Hundred Millions sterling! Under such a stupendous load in the nature of things a nation must sink. The prospect is alarming indeed. Nothing but peace can retard that shock which may be our desolation, and to obtain peace, it is apparent, that we must surrender all our conquests, the fruits of such a prodigious waste of blood and treasure, and by giving up Gibraltar and the Cape of Good Hope, lay the keys of India and the Mediterranean at the feet of the enemy!"
"The best informed persons declare, that they cannot perceive any means by which the Empire can be rescued from the misfortunes by which she is threatened. Very little is to be expected even from a change of men. So completely have our affairs been damned by the present set of Ministers, that were Mr. Fox called in, he could do no more than make a scandalous peace. But the public would have consolation in the assurance, that a peace made by him would be sincere and permanent, inasmuch as he has uniformly condemned the war, both in its principles and prosecution; & there would be no danger of the British Government relapsing into those errors which have brought our fortunes to so low an ebb. A negotiation under the auspices of Mr. Fox, therefore is the last remaining chance which is left for our salvation."
THE NEGOTIATION.
The following article from the Times of Sept. 1, we believe to deserve notice, because the Editor of that paper appears to have authority for what he publishes.
Our readers will have observed that hitherto we have been silent on the subject of the Pending Negotiation, because we did not consider ourselves authorized to announce any facts on which the public can rely. We now think we may state the following circumstances respecting the early stage of the negotiation, without running the risk of compromising ourselves; they are the propositions made by M. Letourneur in his Contre-Project delivered to Lord Malmesbury, as the basis upon which France would consent to a Peace with Great-Britain for herself and her allies, Spain and Holland.
"France demanded the restitution of all the places taken from her."
"The restoration of the ships taken, and the value of those destroyed at Toulon."
"The abandonment of the use of the title of King of France."
"An alteration of the Navigation Act."
In the course of conversation, M. Letourneur made some observations respecting the independence of Ireland, which France wished to guarantee.
FOR SPAIN.
"France demanded the restitution of whatever might be conquered from her during the war, together with the restoration of Gibraltar."
FOR HOLLAND.
"France demanded the restitution of Ceylon, the Cape of Good Hope, and all other conquests made from her."
"The restitution of all ships of war, and compensation for all ships and merchandise stopped and brought into port under the proclamation of his majesty."
It is necessary to be understood, that by treaties now existing with Spain and Holland France is bound not to leave any place belonging to either in the hands of the British; and that the Directory have very recently made declarations to those powers, of the steadfast intention not to do any thing by any peace, contrary to the constitution, or contrary to the existing treaties.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Vessels left at Hamburg, by Capt. Girdler, 56 days, from thence, viz. Capt. Hall, in a ship, and in a sch'r. Loub, Folger, of Boston; Capt. Baker, of Portland; Smith, New York; St. Barbe, of Kennebec; ship Aurora, of Philadelphia; Capt. Delano of Newbedford; Blunt, Portsmouth; Tarris of Philadelphia.
A WRECK—was towed into Bermuda, recently without any person on board. She was called the Atlantic, of Boston, and appeared to have been commanded by one Freeman.
A letter from Bourdeaux mentions, that the John, Scott, from hence for London, captured, after a detention of several months, had been acquitted, allowed damages and sailed.
A Philadelphia sch'r from Gonaiwes, lately met at sea by a French privateer, not being pretended a prize, was wantonly plundered, and the pirate exceeded rascals—even destroyed the compasses and quadrants. After long time spent in eccentric sailing, she fell in with a vessel and was supplied.
The Orrington, American Indianman, was attacked in the British Channel, by a French privateer. She had means of defence and used them. The privateer struck to her; when she was bid to sheer off, but to be more careful for the future of meddling with Americans.
Pleasing & Authentic.
By Capt. Grant, who arrived here yesterday in 41 days from Amsterdam, we have the means of announcing, from the authority of the American Consul resident in that city, that the THREE American Commissioners, to the Republic of France, had safely arrived at Paris—that they were received with every mark of respect and politeness—and that there was not the smallest doubt of their settling the misunderstanding between the two countries, to the satisfaction of the Federal Government.
Capt. Grant, from Amsterdam; informs, that the Dutch fleet consisting of 36 sail of vessels still continue blockaded within the Texel by Ad. Duncan, whose squadron by the reinforcement sent him then amounted to 37 sail of battle ships.
SALEM, Nov. 14.
On Saturday arrived brig Leopard, Capt. Thomas Putnam, from the Isles of France and Bourbon, 110 days from the latter. He communicates the following articles:—
The Convention of the Isle of France have laid a duty of 6 per cent on all importations, with a duty of half a dollar a ton on all foreign vessels, which took place July 1.
The French examine all neutral vessels which call at the Isle of France with the greatest strictness. A ship under Swedish colours come into Port N. West from Bengal, in order to get some ballast, and a fresh supply of provisions and water: she was libelled, tried and condemned vessel and cargo. A Danish bark arrived July 10 from Copenhagen, which had called at the Cape of Good Hope: the captain, officers and crew were put on board the prison ship, and the vessel's hatchways sealed up.
July 26, there were at the Isle of France three stout frigates, two of which had lately arrived from a cruise, in which they had taken nothing. There were some privateers out, which had been more successful, having sent in several prizes. One prize ship arrived the day the Leopard sailed and another was momentarily expected.
Dreadful SHIPWRECK!!
The following account of the shipwreck of the Two Sisters of Rhode-Island, is taken from a Hand-Bill published at BANTRY-BAY, AUG. 12, '97.
This morning about 2 o'clock, as some of our fishing boats were working out between the heads, they saw a large ship in the Offing, seemingly in great distress. They stood for the ship, and about 10 o'clock, they boarded her; but there was only one living man on board. She proves to be the Two Sisters, from Rhode-Island, bound for Bristol, and had been out five weeks:—Such a wreck, surely never was seen before! her mizen-mast was all split to pieces, and her main-mast was a stern hanging by some of the wreck; her foremast was also split to pieces, and her fore-top-mast gone by the cap in her steerage or half deck. There were seven men burnt to a coal, and the mate lying under the windlass dead; and as for the Captain, we have no account of him, only the young man found with the wreck says that the Captain and all hands were on deck when some dreadful thunder and lightning came on; and that there were six men on the main-top-sail yard when the main-
mast went over the side, and that they were all lost. He says the Captain was on the quarter deck when the mast went, but as he did not see him afterwards, he thinks the wreck hauled him overboard.
PORTSMOUTH, November 22.
The Legislature of Tennessee, have elected ANDREW JACKSON for six years, and JOSEPH ANDERSON for two years, Senators of the United States.
Arrived at Kennebec, the ship Sally, Benjamin Bourn, from Cork, in 52 days, lat. 49, 30, long. 20, 10, west, was boarded by a French ship of 22 guns, would made a prize of the ship on account of the sea-letter not being signed by the collector of the port last cleared from, having nothing on board but ballast let her go. Nov. 4, lat. 41, 30, long. 64, spoke the brig Mary, of Newbury-Port, Thomas Witham, master, from Amsterdam, bound to Boston, 110 days out, in great distress for water and provision; supplied them with some water, had a plenty of hulled Barley on board, on freight.
From France.
Capt. Shillaber arrived at Salem, on Thursday from Bourdeaux, informs that upwards 3000 persons were arrested and banished from that city, since the late change of affairs. The city of Lyons (so often the devoted sacrifice since the commencement of the Revolution) possessed by those who are called "Royalists" had been taken by the Republicans, after a bombardment of two days. Some rencounters had taken place in the south of France between troops attached to opposite parties.—That a plan really existed, and was conducted by Pichegru, and others, for the introduction of Royalty, seems not to have been doubted at Bourdeaux, to a great majority of whose citizens its success would probably have been agreeable. [Centinel.]
MARRIED—In England, the Earl of Mansfield, to Miss Mackham, daughter of the Duke of York, both aged 20.
In this town, Mr. Woodbury Tucker, to Miss Betsey Fernald.
DIED—In this town, Miss Margaret Brewster, a child of Mr. Richard Savory.
ENTRIES at the CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ENTERED FROM Ship George, Follet, St. Ubes. CLEARED FOR Schooner Hope, Moore, Havannah. Sloop Amity, Woodward, Philadelphia. Brig Polly, Furnace, Curracoa. —Abigail, Wiggin, Hispaniola.
Mary Libbey
BEGS leave to inform her friends and the public, that she has taken the INN on the great Bridge, lately kept by Mr. Nahum Ward, where she engages to use every exertion to accommodate and entertain travellers and others, who may have occasion to stop at that house.—As it is a line of business she has long been accustomed to the flatters herself she shall give the same satisfaction she has heretofore done in other places.
Piscataqua-Bridge, Nov. 1797.
FOR SALE On board the brig Augustus from Liverpool, LIVERPOOL
Salt & Coal,
Apply to M. S. MARSH. Portsmouth, Nov. 11, 1797.
THIS is to give notice that the Baking Business under the firm of Manent & Co. will be hereafter under the name of Henry Larroque,
who takes this opportunity to inform the inhabitants of Portsmouth and its vicinity, that nothing shall be wanting to derive their patronage, all his cares shall be to find them with the best Bread, Biscuit, Cake, Gingerbread, Sugar Candy, Tarts made with cream, Almonds, Apples, Pears and Quinces, every kind of Pastry, all sorts of meat preserved in hogs-fat, all in the French way.
Providence Stocking Yarn
THE proprietors of the Providence Cotton Manufactory, hereby inform the public that they constantly keep an assortment of 2 and 3 threaded cotton stocking yarn for sale, at the Providence prices, at the store of Dr. Samuel Tenney, in Exeter.

District of New-Hampshire. Collector's Office,
Portsmouth, Nov. 8, 1797. INFORMATION is hereby given to the owners of carriages for the conveyance of persons, in the county of Rockingham, who have not entered their carriages, and those who have, and not paid the duties thereon; that the said duties must be paid at this office, on or before the thirtieth day of this present month, otherwise the penalties will be strictly required agreeably to law.
GEORGE WENTWORTH, Collector of the Revenue, first division.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ss. PUBLIC notice is hereby given by us the subscribers, to all the proprietors and owners of lands in the township of Chebwick, alias Apthorp, alias Littleton and Dalton, in said county, who are delinquent in paying a tax of three cents per acre, granted by the General Court of said State, on the first day of January, 1796, and an act in addition to said act, passed on the 9th day of December, 1796, on all lands in said Littleton and Dalton, (public rights excepted) for the purpose of making roads and bridges in said towns; that unless they pay said tax with all intervening charges to us the subscribers, at Littleton aforesaid, on or before the 18th day of December next, so much of the said lands will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on said day, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Williams in said Littleton, as will pay said tax and costs.
The names of the Grantees of Chebwick are as follows, to wit:— James Avery, Jeremiah Clement, Benadiah Gallop alias Galloso, Nathan Gallop, William Gallop, Humphrey Avery, jr., William Avery, Solomon Avery, Samuel Avery, Lathan Avery, James Avery, Palus Avery, Christopher Avery, Weightfill Avery, Isaac Avery, William Billings, Barnard Farnard, Reuben Lockwood, Joseph Lockwood, Ebenezer Lockwood, Benjamin Giler, Elijah Mogan, Thomas Powars, Amos Mead, Abraham Weed, Nathaniel Weed, Francis Smith, Lemuel Smith, Joseph Smith, Isaac Smith, Solomon Morgan, John Baldwin, John Franchier, John Franchier, jr., William Franchier, John Ambler, Theophilus Rogers, Uriah Rogers, Joseph Williams, Thomas Prentice Gallop, Ebenezer Gallop, Asa Jones, Henry Gallop, Humphrey Avery, Theodore Atkinson, Esq. Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. James Nevens, his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. a tract equal to two of the above shares.
The Grantees of Apthorp are as follows, to wit:— Moses Little, jr., Moses Little, Israel Mosey, Alexander Phelps, proprietors as mentioned in the charter; Benning Wentworth, Esq. Theodore Atkinson, Esq. and Mark H. Wentworth, Esq. five hundred acres each; George Apthorp, Nathaniel Carter, Benjamin Harris, Tristram Dalton and Samuel Adams, four hundred acres each.
EBENEZER PINGREE, JOSEPH W. MORSE, SAMUEL LEARNED, jr. Collectors of said tax. Littleton, Sept. 29, 1797.
State of New-Hampshire. Strafford, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the township of Wolfborough, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1797, that so much of their land as will pay said tax with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. Thomas Whittle, innholder in said Wolfborough, on Thursday the 28th day of December next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Non residents names. No. acs. cts. Cts. Cts.     Benjamin Nudd, 5 50 67 6 6   John Moffatt, 14 300 0 92 9   Jonas Minot, 17 300 1 46 12   James Southern, 2 50 0 67 6   Stephen Bass, 5 100 0 48 4   George Mesterve, 9 100 0 48 4   James Sheafe, 20 21 300 1 77   Thomas Wentworth, 12 500 3 35 34   George Glynn, 5 150 0 48 12   Nathaniel Sargent, 19 335 4 48 12   Stephen Evans, 7 280 1 17 10   Joliah Stackpole, 1 100 0 67 6    SAM TIBBETTS, Collector. Wolfborough, Nov. 7, 1797.
TO BE SOLD At No. 15, Portsmouth Pier, By Daniel Huntress, By Wholesale, SECOND and third proof Tobacco and Barbadoes Rum; Brandy; Sugar; Cotton; Rice; Raisins; Lemons; Nutmegs; Nails; Soap; Candles; Powder; Red Lead; Pitch; Tar; Turpentine; Rozin, &c. &c.
NORTHUMBERLAND.
State of New-Hampshire.
Grafton, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in the township of Northumberland, who have not paid their tax of two cents on each acre of land in said township, agreeable to an act of the General Court, passed June 16, 1796, that so much of their lands as will pay said tax, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Jeremiah Eames, Esq. in said town, on Monday the 8th day of January next, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   1st div. 2d div. 3d div.   No. Ac. dols. cts. No. Ac. dols. cts. No. Ac. dols. cts.     Edmund Morse, 16 75 1 50 4 100 2 32 100 2   Peter Morse, 17 75 1 50 119 100 2 63 100 2   John Webster, 18 75 1 50 41 100 2 80 100 2   Joseph Moulton, 77 100 2   Joseph Moulton, jr. 20 75 1 50 95 100 2 102 100 2   Daniel R. Rogers, 21 75 1 50 96 100 2 73 100 2   Mark Rogers, 22 75 1 50 126 100 2 29 100 2   Benjamin Currier, 23 75 1 50 45 100 2 69 100 2   William Marshall, 24 75 1 50 86 100 2 62 100 2   William Moulton, 25 75 1 50 36 100 2 123 100 2   James Jewett, 26 75 1 50 57 100 2 121 100 2   James Peirce, 27 75 1 50 131 100 2 81 100 2   Jesse Johnson, 28 75 1 50 43 100 2 56 100 2   Moses Bartlett, 29 75 1 50 38 100 2 71 100 2   Ammi R. Cutter, 31 75 1 50   Ammi R. Cutter, 32 75 1 50 75 100 2 122 100 2   Daniel Warner, 33 75 1 50 120 100 2 11 100 2   Wm. Marshall, 34 75 1 50 5 100 2 133 100 2   Nathaniel Treadwell, 37 75 1 50 49 100 2 132 100 2   Daniel Fowle, 38 75 1 50 42 100 2 85 100 2   Caleb Tappan, 39 75 1 50 128 100 2 83 100 2   Edmund Moulton, 40 75 1 50 19 100 2 39 100 2   Jacob Treadwell, 41 75 1 50 99 100 2 48 100 2   George Gains, 42 75 1 50 60 100 2 82 100 2   Joseph Shillaber, 43 75 1 50 34 100 2 97 100 2   Joseph Shillaber, jr. 44 75 1 50 37 100 2 10 100 2   Caleb Johnson, 45 75 1 50 13 100 2 106 100 2   John Noble, 47 75 1 50 74 100 2 7 100 2   Nehemiah Wheeler, 48 75 1 50 27 100 2 65 100 2   Daniel Lunt, 49 75 1 50 25 100 2 14 100 2   Jacob Tilton, 50 75 1 50 16 100 2 70 100 2   Jonathan Shillaber, 51 75 1 50 46 100 2 93 100 2   Nathaniel Treadwell, jr. 52 75 1 50 125 100 2 31 100 2   Benjamin Sawyer, 55 75 1 50 114 100 2 111 100 2   Thomas Martin, 56 75 1 50 113 100 2 9 100 2   Caleb Marshall, 57 75 1 50 26 100 2 24 100 2   Samuel White, 59 75 1 50 127 100 2 55 100 2   Jonathan Dufain, 60 75 1 50 3 100 2 52 100 2   Jonathan Dufain, 61 75 1 50   Enoch Moulton, 62 75 1 50 22 100 2 64 100 2   Ebenezer N. Judd, 50 1   Daniel Spaulding, 2 100 2   Leverett Hubbard, 72 100 2   Isaac Williams,   William Stanwood, 103 100 2   William Brewster, 104 100 2   James Paul, 88 100 2   Samuel Burnside, 72 84 1 68 112 100 2 21 100 2   Mark Searcy, 73 84 1 68 130 100 2 8 100 2   Reuben Harriman, 74 75 1 50 87 100 2 47 100 2   Samuel Lear, 75 75 1 50 35 100 2 59 100 2   Edward Ayers, 20 100 2   Peter Porter, 105 100 2   Daniel Brewster,   John Hurd, Esq. two locations, 49 100 2   Mark H. Wentworth,   Aaron Page,  
The undivided land belonging to each original grantee, thirty cents. THOMAS EAMES, Collector. Northumberland, Nov. 4, 1797.
PETERBOROUGH.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all the non-resident owners of land in Peterborough, that their lands are taxed for the year 1797, as mentioned in the following list; and unless the said taxes are paid to me before the 15th day of January next, so much of each delinquent owner's estate as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, will be sold at Public Vendue on said day, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of William Wilson, innholder in said Peterborough.
   Non-Resident. List, 1797. Names of the original or present owner, and such other description as the land is usually known by. Number. Range. Quantity. cts dols cts cts cts cts cts     John Fowle, said to be owned by Samuel Moore's heirs. 101 east 100 2 0 55   Do. said to be owned by Messrs. 102 do. 100 2 0 55   Jeremiah Gridley, 103 do. 100 2 0 55   Do. This and 103 are said to be owned by Capt. Farley, of Hollis. 104 do. 100 2 0 55   Joshua Wyman, 73 2d west 40 2 0 27   Do. 83 3d west 40 2 0 27   Black and M'Neal, Boston. 94 5th west 100 3 0 83   Do. 95 do. 100 3 0 83   Said to be owned by Widow Dalton. 114 do. 100 2 0 55   Do. 113 do. 100 2 0 55   Joseph Kidder, part of 115 4th east 10 1 0 28   Jeremiah Gridley, original owner. 78 3d west 24 2 0 55   Thomas Fessenden, improver. 43 3d east 150 6 1 47 59 67   Do. For a piece of pine land lately owned by Mary and Samuel Moore. 36 do. 38 2 0 55 22 25   Jonas Minot, for the Hogg or Dady place. 55 2d west 70 6 1 48 60 68   Benjamin Moores, for part of 110 3d east 70 2 0 55 22 25   Joseph Hubbard, for lots 31 2d east 200 1 1 98 73 80   50 acres of the north westerly part of the place on which James Templeton lives, said to be owned by Capt. Cummings. 88 4th east 50 5 1 30 52 58   A pasture bounding upon the southerly side of James Templeton's place, known by the Burnt-Hill: It was taken from the said James by execution, conducted by Sam'l Dana, Esq. 26 do. 4 0 97 41 46   Do. 89 do. 4 0 97 41 46   Tony, a negro, for part of farm D 30 5 1 38 55 62   Speer, for a piece of land north of the common, Peterborough. 23 1 0 28 11 13   Isaac Holt, D 100 3 0 69 28 32    MOSES CUNNINGHAM, Collector for 1797.
R. Evans
Has received a very general assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS,
Among which are, BLACK Satins and Modes; a few pair Kid Gloves; elegant Furs and Errmins; a few handsome white, spotted, black and dark Muffs; Ladies' white Worsted Hose and Socks.
—ALSO— Mens' Hosiery of every description; Mens' Socks; Youth's Worsted Hose; Men and Youth's fur, knotted and worsted Gloves; Mens' Worsted Caps, &c. &c. N. B. Good Tow-Cloth taken at one shilling per yard, and good Crowns at six shillings and seven pence.
State of New-Hampshire. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Tamworth, who have not paid their highway and county taxes