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THE New Hampshire Gazette.
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PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY 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. 24, of Vol. XLVI.]
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1801.
[One Dollar 83 half pr. Annum.]
By virtue of a license from the Hon. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham,
Will be SOLD, At Public AUCTION, THIS DAY,
At 10 o'clock, at the Auction Room of ABRAHAM ISAAC, Sundry articles of Merchandise. A Pew in the North Meeting-House, on the lower floor, being No. 74. AND Ten shares in the New-Hampshire Union Bank.
At NEWMARKET, TO-MORROW, At 3 o'clock, P. M. A good faddle Horse. A silver Watch. And sundry other articles, belonging to the estate of Mr. John Pingrey Williams, late of Newmarket deceased. The vendue at Newmarket, will be at the late dwelling-house of the deceased. June 9, 1801.
FOR SALE, BY S. Holman, No 7, Portsmouth Pier, 3 tons Hart & Club STEEL. 1 do. Halback do; 10 hhds. West-India RUM; 30 bbls. N. E. do; 5 pipes 4th proof BRANDY; 6 bales Georgia COTTON; 10 chests Souichong TEA; 5 do. HYSON do; 5 bags BLACK PEPPER; 10 bbls. retailing SUGAR; India do; MALAGA WINE; 1 case BANDANNAS. June 2.
SALT. FOR SALE BY CLARK & CONNOR, In Fore-Street, Liverpool SALT. St. Martins do. IRON and STEEL. FLOUR and CORN. Kiln dried MEAL. Ship BREAD. BEEF, PORK & TONGUES, &c. &c. Portsmouth, April 25, 1801.
Grand Lodge. THE ancient fraternity of Free and Accepted MASONS, are informed that the Festival of St. JOHN the Baptist, will be celebrated in ample form, at Portsmouth, Wednesday 24th instant. The GRAND LODGE will assemble at their Hall, 10 o'clock, A. M. All Brethren of the craft, are desired to give attendance and join in the procession, which will move to St. JOHN'S CHURCH, where an appropriate discourse will be delivered by the Grand Chaplain. BY ORDER, L. SPALDING, Grand Sec'y. N. B. Tickets for the Feast, to be had of the Grand Stewards; and Brother Melcher, at two DOLLARS, without which none will gain admittance. June 2, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of undivided land in the township of Plainfield, in the State of New-Hampshire, who have not paid the proprietors tax of four dollars granted on each undivided right on the first Monday of September 1799—Also the proprietors' tax of six dollars on each of said rights, granted the 30th day of June 1800; that unless they pay the same to me the Collector, on or before the first day of July next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said taxes, amounting to ten dollars on each of the following delinquent rights, together with incidental charges, at my dwelling-house in said Plainfield, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
ORIGINAL GRANTEE'S NAMES. Daniel Clark, William Edwards, Joseph Williams, Moses Tufts, Joseph Smith, William Cutler, Stephen Kingbury, John Spalding, John Nelson, Joshua Spalding, Thomas Herd, Stephen Hall. STEPHEN REED, Collector. Plainfield, May 11, 1801.
Miscellany.
WASHINGTON'S Portrait, DRAWN BY THE PENCIL OF AN ARTIST. FROM A LONDON PAPER.
A London Editor, after noticing the decease of Gen. WASHINGTON, adds, "We dare not record his death without attempting to pronounce his panegyric. This mournful office is both our duty and our inclination; but we confess, that we feel our powers oppressed into sluggishness by the sense of its difficulty. To build up goodly phrases into rhetorical periods, and attach to the name of WASHINGTON all splendid generalities of praise, were indeed an easy task. But such vague declamation, at all times an unworthy offering to the memory of the departed, is peculiarly inappropriate to the sober and definitive greatness of his character.—Tranquil and firm he moved with one pace in one path, and neither vaulted nor tottered. He possessed from his earliest years that prophetic consciousness of his future being, which both makes and marks the few great men of the world who combine a deep sense of internal power, with imaginations capable of bodied forth lofty undertakings. His feelings, constitutionally profound and vehement, (and which, if uncounteracted by the majesty of his views, would have been wild and ferocious) gave him a perpetual energy; while the necessity of counteracting and curbing those feelings gradually disciplined his soul to that austere self command, which informed and moulded the whole man, his actions, his countenance, his every gesture. Thus, sympathising inwardly with man, as an ideal, not with men as companions, he perfected in himself that character, which all are compelled to feel, though few are capable of analysing, the character of a commanding genius. His successes, therefore, great in themselves, and sublime in the effects which followed them, were still greater, still more sublime, from the means by which they were attained. It may be affirmed, with truth, that if fortune and felicity of accident were to resume from his successes all which they had contributed, more would remain to him than perhaps to any man equally celebrated: his successes were but the outward and visible language of that which had pre-existed in his mind. But this character and these praises others have approached or attained, who great in the detail of their conduct for the purposes of personal ambition, had subdued and fettered their feebler passions, only to become more entirely the slaves of a darker and more pernicious influence. In WASHINGTON this principle, and habit of self-subjugation never degenerated into a mere instrument; it possessed itself of his whole nature; he ripened his intellectual into moral greatness, intensely energetic, yet perseveringly innocent, his hope, the happiness of mankind; and God and his own conscience, his end! Hence among a people eminently querulous and already impregnated with the germs of discordant parties, he directed the executive power firmly and unostentatiously. He had no vain conceit of being himself all; and did those things only which he on.y could do. "And finally he retired, his country half reluctant, yet proud in the testimony which her Constitution and liberty received from his retirement. He became entirely the husband and the master of his family: And the lines which Santeul, composed for the statue of the great Condé in the gardens of Chantilly, were yet more applicable to the Father and Hero of the American Republic."
WASHINGTON thought, felt, and acted in and for his age and country; the same temperance presided over his opinions as his actions. He sympathised with the moral and religious feelings of the great mass of his fellow-citizens, and was that sincerely, which others assuming politically, have betrayed hypocrisy, when they meant to have exhibited condescending greatness. He neither rushed before his age, and country, nor yet attempted to under-act himself;
his actions, from the least to the greatest, he inspired with one high and sacred charm, by being always in earnest! Posterity will adjudge to him the title of Great, with more sound and heartfelt suffrage, because he appeared no greater."
From the Columbian Magazine, of July, 1787.
MR. JEFFERSON.
LET us describe to you a man, not yet forty, tall, and with a mild and pleasing countenance, but whose mind and understanding are ample substitutes for every exterior grace. An American, who, without ever having quitted his own country, is at once a musician, skilled in drawing, a geometrician, and astronomer, a natural philosopher, legislator and statesman.—A Senator of America, who sat for two years in the famous Congress which brought about the Revolution, and which is never mentioned without respect, though unhappily not without regret: a Governor of Virginia, who filled that difficult station during the invasions of Arnold, of Phillips, and of Cornwallis: a philosopher in voluntary retirement, from the world and public business, because he loves the world, inasmuch only as he can flatter himself with being useful to mankind. A mild and amiable wife, charming children, of whose education he himself took charge, a house to embellish, great provisions to improve, and the arts and sciences to cultivate; these are what remained to Mr. Jefferson at the time this character was drawn, after having played a principal part on the theatre of the new world, and which he then preferred to the honorable commission of minister plenipotentiary in Europe.—His knowledge indeed was universal.—Sometimes natural philosophy, at others politics or the arts were the topics of our conversation; and it seems as if from his youth he had placed his mind as he has done his house, upon an elevated situation, from which he might contemplate the universe.
Character of General BONA-PARTE.
NAPOLÉONE Bonaparte, a godson of Gen. Paoli, was born at Ajaccio in Corsica in the same year (1769) that that island became subject to France. His father who died young had the rank of a Major in the service of that power. At the age of ten years Bonaparte was placed at the royal school at Brienne, from whence he was removed to the military school at Paris. While there, he discovered application and an inclination for the sciences. In 1785, being then no more than fifteen, he was appointed Lieutenant in second of the regiment de la Fere of artillery, which he joined at Valence. His person is middle sized, and his complexion dark and swarthy; his countenance bespeaks nothing remarkable, except his black eyes which are lively, and habitually fixed on the ground. He brought with him from Corsica, and preserved both in the royal houses where he was brought up, and the regiment into which he entered, Republican and elevated ideas, a spirit of independence, a great deal of pride, an extravagant opinion of his own nation, and a great contempt for the rest of the world. This character, as little adapted to military discipline as to society, pleased neither his commanders nor his companions: the latter did not fail to bestow on him those little corrections which when given by equals, generally prove useful lessons; they had however no good effect on the haughty and savage disposition of this young man. Dissembling, silent, vain and misanthropic, he read much, seldom went abroad, and almost always alone; he studied history and politics, disdaining the details of his profession, which he hardly attended to. Though naturally silent, when the subject under discussion was to his taste, whenever he deemed the auditory worthy of him, and more especially when Corsica was the topic of discourse, then he became animated, and spoke with great energy and warmth, though not with elegance. On these occasions he discovered a good memory, a great degree of penetration and wit,
a knowledge very uncommon for his age, and above all an extreme tenacity of opinion. Such was Bonaparte before the Revolution; till that period he had shown neither the inclinations, the virtues, the vices or the manners of his age. His opinions, the violence of his character, and his ambition, would naturally induce him to take part in this revolution; he was supposed to have had a considerable share in the disturbances which agitated Corsica in 1789. The year following, he rejoined his regiment, which was at Auxonne, taking with him a brother of the age of twelve. One of his companions inquiring why he took so young a man as his brother with him, he replied, I wish him to enjoy a great spectacle, that of a nation which will speedily be either regenerated or destroyed.
Bonaparte attached himself more and more to the Republican party, and obtained a rapid advancement. He was for a short time employed in the war of la Vendee, and also at the siege of Toulon. Being at Paris on the 13th of Vendemaire, he shewed himself one of the warmest partisans of the Convention, and very actively seconded Barras. This last being made director, offered Bonaparte the command of the army of Italy, on condition that he should marry the widow of the Vicompte de Beauharnais, who had been guillotined. The young Italian accepted the terms, and departed for the Italian army, which he found in the greatest want of arms, clothes and ammunition. He found the means to procure at Genoa, a part of what was wanting; and the victories which he obtained from the beginning of the campaign, very soon placed his army above all want.
No person has so much contributed to the issue of the campaign of 1796, and by it to the peace which will follow this war, as Bonaparte. None of the Generals of the Republic have performed services so important and so difficult. He is the only one amongst them who has not owed all his success to the superiority of his forces, or to political causes. Active, enterprising, able, and above all fortunate, he has committed few military faults, has not suffered his adversaries to commit any with impunity, and has not in person experienced one defeat. The war of Italy, which till 1796, had been, if I may use the expression, only on an episode of the general war, he made its leading and principal object; and there where the Emperor seemed to have the least to apprehend, he made him experience the most sensible losses, and caused the most serious alarms.
Description of the Seal, or Sea Calf, from Mavor's Natural History.
THERE are several distinct species of this genus; but we shall confine our observations principally to the common seal, which is a native of the European seas.
This animal resembles a quadruped in some respects, and a fish in others. The head is round, and the nose broad, with oblong nostrils, and large sparkling black eyes; it has no proper external ears, but there are two apertures which answer the same purpose. The body is thickest at the junction of the neck; and thence goes tapering towards the tail, and is covered with thick bristly shining hair of various shades. The feet are of singular conformation; and were it not for the claws with which they are armed, might well be taken for fins; and they actually do assist the animal in swimming, by means of their connecting webs.
The ordinary length of the seal is from about five or six feet. It is found in every quarter of the globe, but chiefly towards the southern and northern regions. It swarms near the arctic circle, and the lower parts of South-America, in both oceans; it generally lives in the water, where it subsists on fish. Sometimes, however, it ventures ashore, and basks on the rocks; but the instant it is disturbed, it plunges to the bottom.
On the shores of the north and icy seas, where the inhabitants are few, seals may be seen by thousands on the rocks, suckling their young. Like all gregarious animals in a wild state, they keep a sentinel on the watch;
and on the first signal of danger, instantly disappear.
It is remarkable, that seals generally forsake the sea during storms and tempests, and repair to the shore, along which they sport, enjoying the conflict of the wind and waves. They also migrate from one part of the world to another in immense droves, accompanied by their young, either from a native instinct to plant new colonies, or driven away by the older inhabitants of their native depths.
The female generally produces two or three young ones at a time. The young seals are remarkably docile; they at once distinguish and obey the voice of their dam, amid the numerous clamours of the herd, which sometimes resemble the bleatings of sheep, and sometimes the shriller outcries of a cat. The males frequently have violent conflicts, in defence of their mates, and watch over the conduct of the latter with a jealous eye.
The flesh of the seal is counted wholesome, but these animals are killed chiefly for the sake of their skin and oil. To the Greenlanders they furnish almost every necessary of life, and are, indeed, a principal article of their wealth. In former times, the flesh of the seal was esteemed delicate eating at the tables of the great and opulent even in our own country; but, though to be met with in abundance on several parts of the British coasts, we never find them entering into a modern bill of fare.
The following is the Description of the Green River PARROT, handed by a young man of credibility, late from that place in the State of Kentucky:
THIS bird is about the size of a Pigeon, of a green color except the head, which inclines to yellow; they go in flocks or companies about the plantations; are remarkable for their docility; when once taken and caressed a few hours, will have no inclination to leave their captor, but will remain about his house, enjoying his bounty with unparallelled indifference and security. When thus reclaimed they serve as a decoy by being perched on a pole or scaffold. While a flock are flying by, they will readily alight as conveniently as possible, and are so attached to each other, that any of the strangers that alight within reach may be taken by the owner of the decoy, without difficulty, which in 2 or 3 hours become as gentle as the other; they are possessed of an uncommon degree of sociability and friendship towards each other. When travelling about the house, one of them discovers a grain of corn or other food, it immediately raises the alarm, and by a chattering peculiar to themselves, invites its fellows to partake. When assembled, the discoverer splits with his beak the corn as with shares. They are remarkably fond of cuckle burs; the same friendship takes place on finding a plant or bush of these; they lodge or sleep suspending themselves by the beak, from a pin or crevice in the wall of the house, or any convenience which a hollow tree affords in which a whole flock will assemble if sufficiently capacious. The females of a flock lay their eggs together in a hollow tree promiscuously, and when thus deposited, the males assume the charge of hatching and supporting them; it frequently happens there are young in the nest half fledged, when others are yet in the shell.
Application of a PACK of CARDS.
THE four suits correspond to the four quarters of the year, and the number of cards in each suit to the weeks in a quarter. The twelve court cards intimate the twelve calendar months. The King reminds me of the duty I owe to the Executive; the Queen, of the duty I owe my wife; the ten, of the commandments; the nine, of the muses; the eight, of the beautitudes; the seven, of the wonders of the world; the six, to work six days and keep the seventh holy; the five, of the senses given by God to man; the four, of the seasons; the three, of the graces; the two, of the contrary principles of Virtue and Vice; the ace, of one Supreme God—and the knave, of him who is a foe to society and his country.
POLYGYRIA.

Intelligence from Egypt,
By the Schooner Iris , Capt. Griffin, in 52 days from Naples, and 35 from Gibraltar.
English Account of Egyptian Affairs.
GIBRALTAR, APRIL 17.
YESTERDAY arrived from Aboukir, in 28 days, His Majesty's hired armed brig Louisa , Truscott, from whom we have the following information:
The British army, under Sir Ralph Abercrombie , arrived in Aboukir Bay on the 2d of March; but did not attempt to disembark, on account of tempestuous weather, until the 8th, when a landing was effected by 7000 men, under a heavy fire from artillery and small arms. The French made a vigorous opposition, advancing to the beach, and actually levelling the muskets over the gunwales of the boats; but the British soldiers, leaping on shore, attacked the enemy with the bayonet, made good their disembarkation and drove the French about two miles towards Alexandria, and into the castle of Aboukir; taking from them 8 pieces of cannon.
Our loss in killed and wounded this day is computed to amount to 400 or 500 men; and the enemy's about the same. Among the corps which made this first landing were the Guards, 28th, 42d, 90th, and 92d regiments. Our troops were reinforced the same evening by 5000 more men who landed afterwards; and having established themselves in this position, they remained until the 13th March; when a general action took place, which terminated in the total route of the French; and 4 pieces of cannon being captured by the English, who lost about 1000 men in this affair: But by accounts from prisoners, the loss of the French was greater.
On the 14th the attack commenced upon the castle of Aboukir; and on the 18th that garrison surrendered to the British forces; all the guns, except two, having been dismounted by the fire from our batteries.
When the Louisa left Egypt, the British army was posted within two miles of Alexandria; and the French supposed to be about 6000 strong, were entrenched on the heights at Pompey's Pillar, said to command Alexandria. The British were occupied in disembarking their field train of battering cannon, two thirds of which were already on shore; and the attack upon the French camp was expected very soon to begin; when it was supposed there could be little doubt of the event being as glorious to Britain as the preceding actions had proved. The French had at first mistaken the 42d regiment in the Highland dress, for Turks, and attacked them with their usual confidence; but were received with a gallantry and spirit, which they did not expect, and probably had not been accustomed to. The Highlanders received the French cavalry on their bayonets; in their turn made a brisk charge; checked, and completely worsted that part of the French army opposed to them.
It is further reported that Murad Bey, and his followers have attacked the French at Cairo, and prevented Menou from joining the forces at Alexandria, where all the rest of the French troops in the Delta had been concentrated. Certain accounts had arrived that the Grand Vizier with his army had marched towards the Delta about the 20th of February.
One of the Lieutenants of his Majesty's ship Swiftsure , writes as follows to his friends in Gibraltar, dated 17th March.
"Our gallant army is only waiting for the heavy artillery to attack the enemy's height near Alexandria, which must immediately fall on our becoming masters of this height, as it entirely commands the town."
Sir John Warren fell in with and chased the squadron under Admiral Gantheume, on the 21st of March, but lost sight of them in the night. They were seen on the 4th of April, by his Majesty's brig of war the Mutine , off the island of Sardinia; steering north-east. Two of the line of battle ships had lost their foremast.
It may be worthy of remark to news-mongers, that the late French account of this victory in Egypt, on the 20th March, was from Gen. Moncor, dated at Milan, the 2d April, in which he says the intelligence of the English defeat and embarkation was founded on advices from Naples; the Iris left Naples the 11th April—nine days after the date of Moncor's letter—and then no such accounts had been in circulation.
Domestic News.
BALTIMORE, May 25. Arrived brig Viper , Capt. Story, 58 days from Leghorn. March 25th, the day we failed, while running under the lee of Gorgona , saw two sail making for us, which began to fire on us as soon as they were within gun-shot, which we immediately returned, supposing them to be Tripolitan corsairs. After an hour's engagement, during which time a fort on Gorgona continued a constant fire upon us, but fortunately doing us no injury, they wore ship and stood in for the shore. The Superior was in company, and assisted in the engagement.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25. Mr. WAYNE, the Printer , discharged. In the Circuit Court of the United States, this morning, the motion for attachment against C. P. Wayne arising, Mr. Chauncy, on the part of the defendant, stated that he would now move to the court that Mr. Wayne should be discharged. This motion he grounded on an informality which appeared both in the affidavit and the rule issued in this case. It appeared from the various authorities, which he cited, that in these cases the affidavit should be entitled on the civil side, as also the rule to show cause. In the present instance, the affidavit was not entitled at all, and the rule was misfiled , being instead of William Duane vs. C. P. Wayne, the U. S. of America vs. C. P. Wayne. This error, Mr. Chauncy observed, was material; and he trusted would be thought sufficient by the court for granting a discharge.
Mr. Dickerson made some remarks and was followed by the Attorney General on the same side.
Mr. Wallace on the part of Mr. Wayne, added some remarks, with additional authorities, in support of Mr. Chauncy's motion.
The Court then delivered their opinion, which was, that the proceedings, proving to be irregular, the motion for a discharge must be granted.
MAY 26.
A new rule has been taken out against Mr. Wayne, in the form prescribed by the judges, for contempt of Court, in consequence of the error in the former rule; and he is to appear this day.
NEW-YORK, May 26.
Capt. Patterson, who arrived yesterday, saw cruising off Cape Francois, seven British sail of the line, at the same time was boarded by a boat belonging to the United States frigate Constitution : from Signals shewn by the American frigate, the British vessels permitted Capt. Patterson to pass without boarding him.
MAY 27.
Distressing Accident.
From the best information we are able to collect, we learn, that out of 14 persons who were upset in the Brooklyn Ferry Boat on Monday evening, seven were drowned; amongst the unfortunate, we mention, with extreme regret, Mr. Charles Holmes, Merchant of this city, a respectable and worthy character.
Yesterday afternoon, during the thunder storm, one of the Ferry boats in crossing over from the Fly Market to Brooklyn, with about 30 passengers, a chair and 3 horses on board, upset, and we are informed, 12 or 15 persons were drowned. Their names we have not been able to learn.—Another boat, belonging to the upper Ferry, upset in the same squall, but the passengers were picked up.
On the evening of the 14th inst. between the hours of nine and 10 o'clock, some wickedly disposed person intending murder, discharged a shot at Doctor Edward Davis, of Still water in this state through his window, as he was preparing medicine for his patients; the contents of which he received in the abdomen, but fortunately in an oblique direction. The day following, ten shot and 3 large slugs, weighing about an ounce, were extracted by Dr. London, of Troy, leaving 6 large wounds: But, as they did not completely perforate into the cavity of the Bowels, it is expected he will recover.
Capt. Hawley, who arrived here yesterday from St. Croix, informs, that after the 8th May inst. all Americans who had trusted Danish Merchants, were to be debarred from the collection of their debts.
HARTFORD, June 1.
We are informed that on Friday the 22d ult. during a violent thunder storm at Pomfret, the house of Eben Malbone, Esq. was struck with lightning, and his daughter, aged about 12 years, was instantly killed. Further particulars we have not learned.
On Friday afternoon of the 22d ult. a severe Hail-storm was experienced in Stafford, and several towns in its vicinity. Many of the hailstones were at least 3-4ths of an inch in diameter. The hail was propelled with such violence by a severe gust of wind which accompanied it as to break out large quantities of glass from the windows in the houses along its course and greatly to injure vegetation.—Several promising fields of Rye were almost wholly destroyed. The hail was preceded by a torrent of rain, which almost completely swept away several fields of corn, which had been planted on sloping grounds.
encend in Stafford, and several towns in its vicinity. Many of the hailstones were at least 3-4ths of an inch in diameter. The hail was propelled with such violence by a severe gust of wind which accompanied it as to break out large quantities of glass from the windows in the houses along its course and greatly to injure vegetation.—Several promising fields of Rye were almost wholly destroyed. The hail was preceded by a torrent of rain, which almost completely swept away several fields of corn, which had been planted on sloping grounds.
BOSTON, JUNE 6. FROM SPAIN.
We learn by Capt. Dean, who arrived on Sunday in 30 days from Cadiz, That five Spanish ships had entered the harbor of that place, and augmented the number of ships of the line there to fifteen, the whole of which were preparing for sea; That French troops were in Spain on their way against Portugal; That various reports were current respecting affairs in Egypt. A gentleman sent Captain Dean the following letter, which the Captain presented to us for publication. The French official accounts, however, which have been printed, will probably preponderate in the minds of our readers.
"Cadiz, April 22, 1801.
"A letter has been received here this morning from Gibraltar, via Algeciras, which brings accounts of a bloody action having taken place, in Egypt, between the French and British troops, and that the former were defeated and routed (this affair happened at the moment of the disembarkation of the latter); and that Sir Ralph Abercrombie, was within two leagues of the City of Alexandria."
AMERICAN SQUADRON.
The frigates President , Philadelphia , and Essex , and the sch. Enterprise , bound to the Mediterranean, have received their orders, and it is supposed have already sailed from Hampton Roads.
Government has not yet determined on the Captains to be retained in the Navy under the peace establishment. Reports to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Hon. JOHN LORD, Esq. and BENJAMIN GREENE, Esq. are Candidates for the seat in Congress vacated by Judge Thatcher.
We are sorry to state, that the valuable ship Packet , Capt. Trott, on her outward bound passage to Liverpool was stranded on the south side of the Isle of Sable, on the 7th May, at about 9 o'clock in the evening. The passengers, crew, and a small part of her cargo were saved. The following was handed us by Capt. Trott, who with the passengers and crew arrived here last evening.
WE the Master, and Passengers, of the ship Packet , cast away on Sable Island, return our sincere thanks to Capt. Isaac Lane, of the Schooner Jolly Rover , of Portland, for his humane exertions, in getting us off that Island, and for his polite attention to us, on the Passage from thence to Boston.
John Trott, Master of said Ship, Andrew Riche, George Owen, Thomas Semple, Wendell R. Barker, George Campbell, Matthew Moorhouse, John Nutten, June 4, 1801.
LEGISLATURE.
A committee consisting of Messrs. Morton, Bigelow, and Williams, has been chosen to consider the resolution of the state of Maryland, respecting a uniform method of choosing Electors of President and Vice President of the United States.
Liverpool was never known to be so full of American flour as at this time; as a proof of which the last Liverpool paper contains advertisements for the sale of no less than 18,619 bbls. and 554 half bbls. in the course of one week, pursuant to the late act of Parliament.
[CIRCULAR.]
To the Agents and Consuls of the U. S. of America, residing in the different ports of France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Barbary States, and British garrisons in the Mediterranean, and to others whom it doth or may concern.
GENTLEMEN, I HAD the honor to inform you in my circular letters of Nov. 1800, and 3d of January 1801, of the state of our affair with this regency; I have now to add that all hopes of accommodation have subsided: I therefore request you to detain all merchant vessels navigating under the flag of the United States in port, and by no means to permit any of them to sail unless they are under convoy, as I am convinced that the Bathow of Tripoli will commence hostilities against the United States of America in less than sixty days from the date
hereof, and I am persuaded he has made his demands upon the United States, for no other reason than to have an unjust excuse for capturing our vessels and enslaving our fellow citizens, they being of such a nature that none but the President of the United States, and with the consent of the Senate, can agree to. And I having offered him the sum of thirty thousand dollars merely to state his demands, and wait until answers from the President, which he has refused, is sufficient proof that his intentions are as I have stated them, and dictate the necessity of taking every precaution in order to prevent our vessels from falling into his hands.
I request you, gentlemen, to make this letter public and to transmit a copy of it to the department of state.
I am with assurances of respect, gentlemen, your most obedient servt. JAMES LEANDER CATHCART.
Chancery of the U. S. of America, at Tripoli, in Barbary, Feb 21, 1801.
Mr. Ansaldo, will please to forward copies of the above to Palermo, and Naples, without delay of time.
(Signed) WM. ENGLAND.
[CONSULAR.]
SIR, I HAVE this day received letters from Consul Cathcart, dated at Tripoli, the 19th and 26th of February, informing me that the Bathow of Tripoli has rejected every offer of accommodation which Consul Cathcart has made him on the part of the United States of America, that said Bathow has rejected the letters of interference of the Dey of Algiers, and declares the Treaty of the United States to be void.—Demands great sums of money of the United States, and has sent his corsairs to sea with orders to capture all American property, and enslave the citizens of the United States in consequence.
This is to inform all citizens of the United States of the impending danger that is to be apprehended. The United States is snared at by the Algiers, and nearly the same by the Tunis.
GIVEN from under my hand and seal of office, at Algiers, this fifth day of April, 1801. (Signed)
RICHARD O'BRIEN, Agent and Consul-General for the United States of America.
WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, Esq. Consul for the United States at Malaga.
A true copy. Malaga, 22d April, 1801.
WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, Consul of the United States.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Naples, to his correspondent in this town.
"The appearance of a rupture with Tripoli, has naturally caused Mr. H. a good deal of uneasiness, but having his cargo on board, he is resolved to take his chance, and I sincerely hope fortune will favor him. I shall be peculiarly anxious to learn his arrival. It is much to be regretted that the U. States do not keep a couple of frigates in the Mediterranean, which would at once put a stop to the otherwise incessant pretensions of one or the other of these States, and give your government an increased respectability in those quarters where your commerce is certainly become an essential object to your country."
FROM WASHINGTON, MAY 28.
On Friday morning Mr. Nicholls, one of the clerks for the Navy Department, set off from Washington for Hampton Roads with sailing orders for the squadron about to sail for the Mediterranean under Commodore Dale. The vessels employed are the President , Philadelphia and Essex and the Schooner Enterprise , commanded by Commodore Dale, Capt. Barron, and Bainbridge, and Lieut. Commandant Sterrett. It is expected that they will sail on or before the first of June.
JUNE 5.
Capt. Swasey from Rotterdam, procured, in the British Channel, a London Paper of March 23. It mentions the receipt of the Paris official paper the Moniteur to April 19, and it is still silent as to the reported battle in Egypt, March 20; and the Clef du Cabinet , says the rumour stands in need of confirmation!!! The London Editor conceives the story thus refuted. Peace is said to be far advanced between France and Turkey. The prospect of an accommodation between Great Britain and Russia improves.
BRITISH COURTS.
We last evening received a copy of the note presented by the American Minister to the Court of London, relative to the conduct of British Cruisers and Courts in capturing and condemning American property, when conveying in American vessels to enemies' colonies, if the property is the growth or manufacture of enemies' countries. The following report was
made three days afterwards, and ordered by the King to be sent to the Judges of the Vice-Admiralty Courts for their government.
Extract of the Advocate General's report, dated the 16th of March, 1801.
I HAVE the honor to report that the sentence of the Vice Admiralty Court * appears to me to be erroneous, and to be founded in a misapprehension or misapplication of the principles laid down in the decision of the Court of Admiralty referred to, without attending to the limitations therein contained.
The general principle respecting the Colonial Trade, has, in the course of the present war, been to a certain degree, relaxed, in consideration of the present state of commerce. It is now distinctly understood, and it has been repeatedly so decided by the High Court of Admiralty, and the Court of Appeal, that the produce of the Colonies of the enemy may be imported by a neutral into his own country, and may be re-exported from thence even to the mother country of such colony; and in like manner the produce and manufactures of the mother country may in the circuitous mode legally find their way to the Colonies. The direct trade, however, between the mother country and its colonies has not, I apprehend, been recognized as legal either by His Majesty's Government or by his Tribunals.
What is a direct trade, or what amounts to an intermediate importation into the neutral country, may some time be a question of some difficulty:—A general definition of either, applicable to all cases cannot be laid down. The question must depend upon the particular circumstances of each case. Perhaps the mere touching in the neutral country to take fresh clearances may properly be considered as a fraudulent evasion, and as, in effect, the direct trade; but the high court of Admiralty has expressly decided (and I see no reason to expect that the court of appeal will vary the rule) that landing the goods and paying the duties in the neutral country breaks the continuity of the voyage and is such an importation as legalizes the trade, although the goods be shipped in the same vessel, and on account of the same neutral proprietor, and be forwarded for sale to the mother country or the colony.
A true copy from the files of the American Department of State.
JACOB WAGNER, Ch. Clk.
* In the case of the American brig Leopard , Ropes landed in part with Malaga wine. The cargo, so far as it consisted of wines, though regularly imported into the U. S. was condemned by Judge Kenful, Oct. 20, 1800, "the same being productions of the Spanish territory in Europe, and bound to the transatlantic ports of that empire."
A gentleman in this town has received a letter from Amsterdam, dated April 22, in which it is stated, that "by the last mail from Russia, it appears trade is made free to all parts, and the differences with the northern powers are considered as settled."
The dispatches lately received at N. York relative to the Barbary Powers, which were mentioned as important, are found to afford no fresh information.
FREETOWN, (Mass.) May 25. THUNDER STORM.
On Friday, the 22d inst. about 3 o'clock P. M. the clouds being collected, heavy, though distant thunder was heard. The lightning appeared strong and vivid; but from the distance, nothing uncommon was expected. About half past six, the electric fluid, in a column apparently a foot in diameter, descended to the ground, about 15 rods from the dwelling-house of Mr. J. Morton; broke an apple-tree off by the ground, and stripped the branch nearly to the top. On entering the ground in a body it proceeded about two feet, and then divided into three parts, each pursuing its own direction, and each opening a fosse in its process; then subsiding till it ceased to leave any visible track. A quantity of earth and gravel, estimated at five tons weight, was thrown into the air to a considerable height. Four men were eye-witnesses to the potent scene;—their opinions of the elevations of the bodies are different, from forty to sixty feet. One fact is sufficient to prove they must be to a considerable height: stones of the bigness of a man's head were found three rods from the cavity, which had been impelled to such a height as by their returning gravity to bury themselves wholly into the earth through a tough sward. Large bodies of earth, some supposed to weigh 200, were removed to the distance of 40 feet.—A person standing in the door fronting the explosion, was forced from the door to a partition about eight feet back.
A scene so grand, so sublime, and so majestically powerful, was never before witnessed by the beholders.

Latest European News, From Dutch and French papers, by the Sally Capt. Swasey, from Rotterdam, arrived at Boston.
STOCKHOLM, APRIL 7. THE new Russian Emperor has given our Ambassador assurances, that no interruption of the good understanding which has existed between Russia and Sweden shall take place; and that the treaties with Sweden, as well as the Convention of neutrality, shall be faithfully observed.
Besides the 13 sail of the line which has failed from Revel; there is a second squadron at Cronstadt, and a third at Swenskund, ready for sea. This last is composed of frigates and small vessels.
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 14. Conferences daily take place between our Court, and the Russian, Swedish and Prussian Ministers; who are continually sending couriers to their respective Courts.
The English fleet, of 16 sail of the line, under Admiral Parker, has failed into the Baltic. Of these, are the London, of 98 guns, the Admiral's ship, and those which were not engaged in the action of the 2d April. Just as the English Admiral weighed anchor, he received dispatches from London: What effect they will have on his future operations we have yet to learn. We think there will not be any blood shed in the Baltic.
Ad. Nelson cruises in the Sound, between Elsinore and Copenhagen.
BREMEN, (Germany) April 15. Yesterday a battalion of Prussian troops took possession of this town. Since then near 6000 more have passed through with artillery, tents, &c.
HANOVER, (Germany) April 16. Fort George, Nieuburg, and several other places in this electorate, have received Prussian garrisons. Gottenburg, on account of its university, has been spared.
LEYDEN, APRIL 21. Extract of a letter from Riga, April 1. "The first effect of the death of our Emperor, Paul I. has been felt by commerce. All the absurd prohibitions and rigours imposed by him, have ceased; and we have just received advices from Petersburg, that not only the exportation of all kinds of merchandise is made free; but that the embargo laid upon English vessels in our ports, will be taken off, as soon as the British government shall have taken off that imposed on Danish and Swedish vessels, for having formed an alliance with Russia. Already orders have been sent from Petersburg, for the return of the English seamen, which Paul I. had judged proper to send into the interior of the Northern provinces. We understand, the importation of English merchandise will speedily be permitted: The exportation of those of Russia is, without any exception, placed on the footing of the tariff of 1797. We flatter ourselves, that very soon the importation of all those articles which have been prohibited by Paul I. will be equally free. For the rest, the embargo on English vessels continues provisionally; and the office of liquidation of the English effects and credits seized, yet exists, and is in operation at Petersburg."
WASHINGTON, May 28. OFFICIAL.
Appointments by the President of the United States.
S. Bishop collector of Newhaven in Connecticut. David L. Barnes judge of Rhode Island District. Reuben Etting marshal for the district of Maryland.
By the Secretary of the Navy. Woodbury Langdon is appointed Navy Agent at Portsmouth, N. H. William Hunter is appointed navy agent at Savannah, (Geo.) in the place of Ebenezer Jackson resigned.
From 'The Sciotio (N. W. Ter.) Gazette.' A report has been current for several days, and which we fear is too well founded that a small squadron of British frigates had blockaded the port of Orleans; that the price of flour had fallen from 15 dollars to 5 dollars; and that those who had taken down large quantities in expectation of an immediate sale, had been obliged to store it. A new vessel built at Marietta, having on board 800 barrels of flour, &c. &c. left that place last week, and is now going down the Ohio, bound to the West-Indies but in consequence of the blockade, will be detained at Orleans.
Thus see the prospects of the enterprising citizens of the western country blasted in the bud—their old avenue to a foreign market obstructed.
NEW-YORK, June 1. A gentleman who arrived here yesterday in the Schooner Republican, Capt. Marsh, from New-Providence, has communicated to us the following interesting particulars:
He informs, that about five years since, among a number of other slaves, one, who styled himself King Caesar, was brought to that place from Africa, and sold to a Planter. Shortly after the sale, King Caesar, spurning the idea of slavery, took to the woods, where, from his superior abilities, he became Chief of all the blacks, who had, from time to time, ran away from the Plantations. There King Caesar erected fortifications, contrusted dens, and other hiding places, and places of defence; and for a
bout four years, has headed a banditti, and frequently committed depredations on the plantations adjacent to the woods. At length, on the representations of those who had been aggrieved, the Governor of the Bahamas issued a Proclamation, granting a free pardon to all who would leave the woods, and return to their owners: offering at the same time, a reward of one thousand Dollars, for KING CAESAR, dead or alive.—This had the desired effect, for on Saturday night the 9th inst. King Caesar was way-laid by a negro belonging to Dr. Cockley, of Nassau, and shot dead on his way to one of the plantations, where no doubt he was going for the purpose of plunder, &c. The next day the corpse of King Caesar was bro't into Nassau, amidst the joy of some, and the regret of others, who esteemed the man for his uncommon irrepressibility and dignified deportment. Scarcely an event, it is said, ever excited more interest at New-Providence, than the death of this man. He was about 45 years of age and a man of genteel address. His death has entirely disconcerted those over whom he presided, and it is expected most of them will return to their former owners.
Since King Caesar's death, his camps and dens have been examined; and, what is most extraordinary, large volumes of manuscripts, in a character which we are unacquainted with, have been found and brought into Nassau. Drawings of his own encampments, fortifications, &c. were also discovered in his hut, which has excited the astonishment of all who have seen them.
* It appears that he possessed the Sovereign Power over a nation in Africa, and was captured by a neighbouring Prince, in an engagement which took place between them—and afterwards sold to the captain of a vessel engaged in the Slave Trade.
BOSTON, June 6. EUROPEAN ARRIVALS.
Since our last several vessels have arrived here from Europe.
By the Sally, Capt. Swasey, from Rotterdam, we have been furnished with Rotterdam and Haarlem papers to the 23d April; and the Leyden Gazette to the 21st. They contain the latest accounts from the North of Europe. The Northern Confederacy, which, like the board of Jonah, grew up in a night, but apparently withered in as short a period. Various articles indicate the dissolution of the compact; and a letter from a highly respectable house at Amsterdam, dated April 22d, says, "By the last mail from Russia it appears, that the differences with the northern powers are considered as settled." Notwithstanding this, Admiral Parker had proceeded into the Baltic with 16 sail of the line, to put into execution the remaining part of his instructions; and on the 21st April a messenger was dispatched from London to Yarmouth, for the fleet under Admiral Totty to sail immediately to join the Baltic fleet. Previous to Admiral Parker's sailing he received dispatches from the British Admiralty, issued in consequence of the intelligence of the new order of things in Russia. Sweden, it is probable, is the next object of the British; wherein great preparations for resistance have been made. Admiral Nelson was left to watch the Sound. He was cruising between Elsinore and Copenhagen.
From an article, under the Stockholm head it would appear, that the Emperor Alexander intends confirming the recent measures of his father; but besides having his word to the contrary, we have good cause to believe, that the first important act of his reign will be the pacification of the North of Europe.
The papers are full of the operations of the Prussian troops in garrisoning the cities in the Electorate of Hanover, and taking possession of the Hans Towns on the North Sea. The ambitious projects of Frederick William are executed without the least apparent interruption.
All the French troops have quitted Germany; and the pacific treaty of Lunneville appears to have a permanent basis.
The late advices from Europe, concur in promoting the accounts of the defeat of Abercrombie, to have been Parisian fabrications, intended as momentary offsets to the affair at Copenhagen, and the death of the devoted ally of France, Paul, the madman.
Capt. Stoddard, from Liverpool, yesterday politely favored us with London papers to the evening of April 22d—Their contents have been anticipated.
WAR WITH TRIPOLI.
The Washington Federalist, by last night's mail, contains official dispatches from Mr. Humphreys, Minister of the United States in Spain, covering letters from Mr. Consul O'Brien, dated at Algiers, the 5th and 6th of April, announcing that the Bey of Tripoli had refused the mediation of Algiers; the presents sent from thence, and the bills of Consul Cathcart;—was determined upon war against the United States, and had sent his cruisers to sea accordingly. Consul O'Brien also adds, that with respect to Algiers, things look squally.
The squadron in Hampton Road, we learn, will sail immediately for the Mediterranean, to protect the commerce of the United States. Query—Had the policy which of late has been so highly extolled, existed four years since, would the United States have been able to send a squadron to chastise the Tripolitans? Rather, must we not have submitted to become their tributaries, or their slaves? No thanks
are due to the democrats, that the United States has such a squadron to send.
The Boston frigate, we learn, is not to proceed to the Potowmac dock; but is to continue in this harbour. We are happy to notice this, as the first fruits of public opinion.
The French corvette Berceau is nearly complete for sea.—No pains nor expense appear to have been spared by government in her equipment; and if her hull were equal to those equipments, she would be one of the finest sloops of war in the French navy. We shall endeavour to ascertain the amount of her bills, for the information of those who have furnished the money. Her crew, we learn, has arrived.
The brig St. Clair, commodore Whipple, burthen 100 tons, built at Marietta, anchored at Cincinnati, in the Western territory, on the 27th April. She is the first vessel that has descended the Ohio equipped for sea, and excited the astonishment of a great crowd of spectators, who considered her as a "pleasing preface of the future greatness of our country."
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 9. From the GENERAL COURT.
We have only been able to learn by the kind attention of a correspondent, that the whole number of votes for
Governor for 16,639 For His Excellency Gov. GILMAN, 10898 Hon. Mr. WALKER, 5249 Scattering, 492
For Speaker. Hon. JOHN PRENTICE 72 Hon. Mr. LANGDON, 66 Scattering, 9
Senators, Candidates. Hon. Mr. ORR, 86 Mr. THORNTON, 59
Councillors, for Hon. Mr. BLANCHARD, 94 Mr. BARTLETT, 58
Elected by the people. Hon. Mr. WINGATE, Mr. WALLACE, Mr. STEVENS, Filled by the Legislature. Hon. Mr. BLANCHARD, Mr. FREEMAN,
Treasury. Hon. OLIVER PEABODY, Esq. Secretary. Hon. JOSEPH PEARSON, Esq.
The Legislature have filled the vacancy in Senate with the appointment of the Hon. Mr. Orr, Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Moor Russell.
The U. S. ship Trumbull, has been sold at New-York, at auction, for 26,500 dollars. She was purchased by Messrs. Robinson and Harthorne.
Extract of a letter from the American Consul at Bristol, dated March 8th, 1801.
"The prospect in our fields, at present, is very flattering; to which the very mild winter we have had has greatly contributed, as our pastures and gardens have been almost as productive as in summer. These fortunate circumstances have in no small degree mitigated our wants, which otherwise would certainly have been more severely felt."
President Jefferson, in his reply to an address from sundry inhabitants of Newbury Township, Pennsylvania, says.
"Assurances of attachment and support from any description of my fellow-citizens, are accepted with thankfulness and satisfaction. I will ask that attachment and support no longer than I endeavour to deserve them by a faithful administration of their affairs in the true spirit of the constitution, and according to laws framed in consonance with that. The sentiments expressed on my undertaking the important charge confided to me, were expressed in the sincerity of my heart; and after the security and freedom of our common country, no object lies so near my heart as to heal the wounded confidence of society, and see men and fellow-citizens in affectionate union with one another. I join, therefore with the inhabitants of Newbury township, who have been pleased to address me through you, in earnest desires that a spirit of benevolence and mutual toleration may sooth the great family of mankind once more into order and peace."
The new London bridge, when our last account left there, was about to be carried into immediate execution; it is to consist of no more than three arches, the centre of which is to be capacious enough to admit vessels of 200 tons burthen to sail under it: this bridge is to be cast of iron erected on a stone base; the cost work is estimated at fifty three thousand pounds sterling.
Marine Intelligence.
Sunday arrived brig Mary, Capt. Frost, 33 days from Kingston, Jamaica, who favored us with the following list of vessels
Condemned in the Court of Vice Admiralty at Kingston, Jamaica. Schooner Polly, and brig Washington, of Salem, cargoes coffee; schooner Lark, schooner Olive, and schooner Carmelite, the latter's cargo cash, of Baltimore; brig George, of Charleston, cargo coffee; ship Sedgley, of Philadelphia, cargo mahogany; schooner Ruth, of Boston, cargo wine and dry goods; brig Grey-Hound, of Charleston, cargo coffee, condemned, v. f. cleared. Vessels cleared—an appeal by the captors.
Schooner Thomas, of Philadelphia, cargo salt and dry goods; sloop Elizabeth, of New-York, cargo wine and provisions.
Vessels libelled and waiting condemnation. Brig Fair American, cargo flour; schooner Edward and Edinburg, cargo cocoa, sloop Hannah, cargo indigo; ship Mary, cargo cotton; brig Sophia, cargo coffee; brig Sally, cargo cash; schooner Ino, cargo cocoa and hides, all of Philadelphia; brig Little George, cargo provisions and dry goods; schooner Sea Horse, cargo specie, of New-York; schooner Sally, cargo lumber; schooner Success, cargo coffee, of Newbury-Port; schooner Venus, cargo coffee; and brig Juno, cargo provisions, of Charleston; schooner Martin, cargo coffee and cotton, of Portland; schooner Amelia, cargo salt, belonging to Savannah; brig Neptune, cargo mahogany, of Salem; schooner John, cargo coffee, of Beverly.
At Liverpool April 25, ship Pomona, Morrill, of this port, to sail May 20.
Boston, May 31. On Sunday arrived at quarantine ground sloop Industry, Nickels, from Tortola and St. Johns, 25 days. On 23d March the Industry was captured by brig Nelson, Dean, of Selburne, N. S. and carried into Tortola on account of having bar iron and iron hoops on board on board, which Capt. D. and his officers deemed contraband, flood trial, and was acquitted, claimants paying all costs. Brig Two Sisters, Watson, of Philadelphia, had flood trial, vessel and cargo acquitted, claimants paying costs, brig Richmond, Cotton, of Portland, acquitted with paying costs; brig belonging to Hamburg, from Guadalupe, vessel and cargo acquitted, claimants paying 2000 dollars costs. The only American vessel Capt. N. left at Tortola was brig Friendship, Ray, of Beverly, from Guadalupe, waiting trial, who was taken by the privateer sch. Sanfarel, of Tortola; by a spirited exertion, Capt. Ray retook his vessel, but, unfortunately, coming through Mona Passage, was retaken by brig Serpent, of Antigua, and carried in Tortola. May 32, in lat. 28. long. 70, spoke brig Sally, Coffin, from Philadelphia, bound to Amsterdam, all well.
Entered at the Custom-House. Brig Little Cherub, Appleton, Tobago. Brig Betty, Grover, Grenada. Brig Mary, Frost, Jamaica.
CLEARED. Brig Hero, Rollins, St. Vincents. Brig Camillus, Lake, Dominico. Sch'r Hero, Savage, Demerara. Sch'r Charlotte, M'Clintock, Tobago.
Hymeneal Register.
MARRIED. At Roxbury, Col. Isaac S. Gardner to Mrs. Sarah Spooner.
At the Isle of Shoals, by the Rev. Mr. Pidgin of Hampton, the Rev. Mr. Stevens, to Miss Susannah Haley, daughter of Mr. Samuel Haley.
In this town, Mr. Joseph Walker to Miss Sally Brewster.
Bill of Mortality.
DIED. At New-Castle, Mrs. Abigail Tarlton, aged 63. In this town, Mrs. Sarah Clear—Mr. Peter F. Bennet.
For PHILADELPHIA,
THE BRIG Hampden and Sidney, JAMES HOLMES, Master, will sail in a few days—For Freight or passage apply to the Master, or to RICHARD EVANS. Portsmouth, June 9. 1801.
Richard Evans,
INFORMS the public that he has appointed his brother, Mr. John Evans his attorney, with full power to act for him in all cases whatever during his absence.
He informs his friends and customers that he has for sale at his Store in Market-street, a genteel assortment of Seasonable, Staple and Fancy
GOODS;
Which will be sold at the lowest prices. Portsmouth, June 9. 1801.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the night of the 31st ult. in Exeter, a DARK BAY MARE, about 14 hands high, with a white face, white hind feet, and wall eyes, trots all, is about 9 years old. Whoever will take up said MARE, and return her to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded and all necessary charges paid.
KINSLEY LYFORD. Exeter, June 6. 1801.
ALL persons that have any demands against the estate of SARAH SIMPSON,
late of Greenland, widow, deceased, are desired to exhibit them for settlement; and those that are indebted to said estate, are likewise desired to make immediate payment to WILLIAM SIMPSON, administrator of said estate. Greenland, June 9. 1801.
Theatre—Portsmouth.
For the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. DOWNIE, ON Wednesday evening June 10th will be presented a celebrated Comedy (never performed here) called
He won'd be a Soldier;
The merit of this Play, and the celebrity of its author, are too well known to require any eulogium.
L. Oliver Oldstock, Mr. Powell, Col. Talbot, Mr. Kenny, Capt. Crevett, Mr. Harper, Count Pierpoint, Mr. Dickenson, Mandeville, Mr. Downie, Johnston, Mr. Barnes, Servant, Mr. Parsons, Caleb, with the favorite song of Jaeky and the cow, Charlotte, Mr. Villiers, Hartnett, Mrs. Powell, Lady Oldstock, Mrs. Dickenson, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Downie, Mrs. Harper, To which will be added, (never performed here) a favorite afterpiece, performed in London above 70 nights successively with unbounded applause, called the
FARMER,
Farmer Blackberry, Mr. Dickenson, Col. Dorman, Mr. Kenny, Capt. Valentine, Mr. Downie, Fairly, Mr. Powell, Rundy, Mr. Harper, Farmer Stubble, Mr. Barnes, Bailiff, Mr. Parsons, Jemmy Jumps, the Maccaroni Stay maker, Betty Blackberry, Mr. Villiers, Molly Maybush, Mrs. Harper, Louisa, Mrs. Downie, Mils Field
Edw'd Parry,
Has received by the ship Merchant, from London, an additional assortment of
Fresh GOODS,
—consisting of— Extra fine fashionable BROAD CLOTHS.
Irish LINENS. A large assortment of fashionable sprig'd and colour'd MUSLINS of every description.
MUSLINNETTS; COTTON STOCKINGS.
Black and white LACES and EDGINGS.
Satin beaver HATS, and straw BONNETS.
All of which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash. Portsmouth, June 6, 1801.
AUCTION. TO-MORROW,
At 10 o'clock, A. M. will be sold at ABRAHAM ISAAC'S Auction Room;
ONE hundred Gold,
Silver and Gilt WATCHES, of various kinds, with various paintings on the face—some with Masonic arms, others with various figures—All of which will be sold to the highest bidder. June 9.
Wm. Treadwell & Co.
Have just opened and for Sale at their Book-Store opposite the east end of the State-House, Portsmouth:
A very neat assortment of
Books, Stationary, &c.
CONSISTING of Writing Papers of all kinds and qualities; large demy, medium and royal do.—royal, medium, demy and foolscap, cross ruled with lead lines for ledgers; demy marble, foolscap, do. wove hot press'd Letter Paper gold edges, do. do. plain do. common letter gold edges, do. do. plain do.
Glass Ink Stands mounted with brass; do. do. silver plated; book Ink Stands, various sizes; Wedgewood Fountain do. common Pewter do.
Penknives, some genuine for pens only; Tea Caddies from 1 dollar 50 cents to 4 dollars.
A very handsome assortment of Watch Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. black Seals with letters; Glass do.
Mavoire's collection of Voyages, Travels, &c. in 26 small pocket volumes, with many plates; Studies of Nature abridged, in 1 vol. 8 mo.
Wallis's new Drawing Box, with a small volume of familiar instructions for drawing in water colors. Also, a good assortment of
Paper Hangings; Matrasses; Pillows, &c. &c. which will be sold at the lowest Boston prices.
They have lately added from 20 to 30 volumes new Novels to their Circulating Library.
The Printing or Bookbinding business carried on as usual.
Wanted as above, a smart active LAD, as an apprentice to the Printing and Bookbinding business. June 9.
BRICKS.
140,000,000 BRICKS, for sale, and can be had in Portsmouth at three days notice, on good terms for the purchaser: For further particular inquiry of the Printer, or JACOB M. CURRIER, Dover. June 8.

Song of a FEMALE ORPHAN.
THE sparrow hawk five social partners And ducks to join in pairs, are ever prone; But I a prey to solitary woe, No soft & soothing comfort e'er can know; Bereft of either parents' power to bless, To whom shall I unbosom my distress? When the harsh people scold in boisterous tone Behind whose shelter shall the orphan run! My grief shall I to golden flowers betray, Alas! the golden crown fades away; If to the meadow-grass I breathe my sigh, The meadow-grass must wither too and die! Oh! that to my sad tale 'twould lend an ear, And the fair fowders of an Orphan hear. My loving father, loving mother rife, With your dear presence greet your daughter's eyes.
EPIGRAM.
THE ROYAL PAIR. I'll lift for a soldier, says Robin to Sue, To avoid your eternal disputes; Aye, aye, cries the sergeant, do Robin, do I'll raise the meanwhile, fresh recruits.
MEDLEY.
HUMAN LIFE.
THE faint glimmering of the pale-faced moon on the troubled billows of the ocean, are not so fleeting and inconstant as the fortune and condition of human life. We one day bask in the sunshine of prosperity, and the next, too often roll in anguish on the thorny bed of adversity and affliction. To be neither too fond of prosperity, nor too much afraid of adversity, is one of the most useful lessons we have to learn and practice in the extensive commerce of this world.
MR. PRINTER, By publishing the following Extracts from the Economy of Human Life, you will oblige some of your readers.
THE author, speaking of Justice, says—"The peace of society dependeth on Justice; the happiness of individuals, the safe enjoyment of all their possessions. Keep the desires of thy heart, therefore, within the bounds of moderation; let the hand of Justice lead them right. Cast not an evil eye on the goods of thy neighbour; let whatever is his property be sacred from thy touch. Let no temptation allure thee, nor any provocation excite thee to lift up thy hand to the hazard of his life. Defame him not in his character, bear no false witness against him, corrupt not his servant to cheat or forsake him—and the wife of his bosom, O tempt not to sin!"
Speaking of Charity, he says—"Happy is the man that hath sown in his breast the seeds of benevolence. The produce thereof shall be charity and love. From the fountain of his heart shall rise rivers of goodness; and the streams shall overflow for the benefit of mankind. He assisteth the poor in their troubles; he rejoiceth in furthering the prosperity of all men. He censureth not his neighbour; he believeth not the tales of envy and malevolence, neither repeateth he their slander. He forgiveth the injuries of men, he wipeth them from his remembrance. Revenge and malice have no place in his heart."
Speaking of virtues in women, he says, "Before her steps walketh prudence, and virtue attendeth at her right hand. Her eye speaketh softness and love, but discretion with a sceptre sitteth on her brows. The tongue of the licentious is dumb in her presence; the awe of her virtue keepeth him silent when scandal is busy, and the fame of her neighbour is tossed from tongue to tongue. If charity and good nature open not her mouth, the finger of silence resteth on lips. Her breast is the mansion of goodness, therefore, she suffereth no evil in others."
If a more general attention was paid to the foregoing observations, I believe that the tales of envy and malevolence would be less repeated by those who may hear them from those whose throats are like open sepulchres, and under whose tongues is the poison of asps.
Select Aphorisms.
HE who has the air of being quite unconcerned at the praises bestowed upon another, is either very prudent, or very envious, and at the same time convinced that those praises are deserved: Perhaps he acts nobly, if, from motives of humanity, he represses his own judgment, which possibly might crown the praise.
He who seeks those that are greater than himself, their greatness enjoys, and forgetteth his greatest qualities in their greater ones, is already truly great.
And truly little is he who, absorbed in trifles, has no taste for the great, goes on perpetually in quest of the little, and labors to impress inferiors with his own conceited greatness.
ANAXAGORAS was the tutor of the famous Pericles, to whom, in the administration of public affairs, he had been of the utmost service;
soon finding himself neglected in his old age by Pericles, he wrapped his cloak about his head, and threw himself on the ground, in the fixed resolution to starve himself. Pericles hearing of this accidentally, ran with the utmost haste to the philosopher's house; he conjured him in the strongest and most moving terms not to throw his life away, adding, that it was not Anaxagoras, but himself that was to be lamented, if he was so unfortunate as to lose so wise and faithful a friend; one who was capable of giving him wholesome councils, with regard to the pressing occasion of the state.—Anaxagoras then, uncovering a little his head, spoke to him thus: "Pericles, those who use a lamp ought to take care to feed it with oil." This was a gentle, and at the same, a strong and piercing reproach. Pericles ought to have supplied his wants unasked. Many lamps are extinguished in this manner in a country, by the criminal negligence of those who ought to supply them.
Wanted Immediately.
TWO BOYS from 16 to 19 years old, to learn the boat building trade, they must be well recommended, and those from the country would have the preference. Apply to NATH'L MELCHER. Portsmouth, May 25, 1801.
WE the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Esq. Judge of the Probate of wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham—in the State of New-Hampshire, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
Nathaniel Kimball,
late of Plaistow, in said county, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that we shall attend that business, at the dwelling house in Plaistow, which belongs to the estate of the said deceased, on the last Monday of June next, and the last Monday of the five following months, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon. PETER CLEMENT, MOSES GREENOUGH, } Commissioners. JAMES NOYES, } Plaistow, May 30, 1801.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. THE subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Judge of Probate, to receive, examine and adjust all the claims of the creditors to the estate of
Mr. Nathaniel Avery,
late of Northwood in said county, Cooper, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months being allowed from the 20th instant; hereby give notice, that they will attend that service at the dwelling house of the widow Nancy Avery, in said Northwood, on the last Saturday in August, September and October following, from one to six o'clock, P. M. on said days. JONATHAN CLARK, MARK FRENCH, } Commissioners. DAVID RAWLINGS, } Northwood, May 20, 1801.
STOLEN,
FROM the subscribers in Kennington, on Sunday evening the 3d. ult.
A light red MARE,
about sixteen hands high, with a little white in her forehead—trots all. Whoever will detect the thief, and return the Mare, shall have Twenty Dollars reward, or Fifteen Dollars for the Mare.
SIMEON PRESCOTT,
—ALSO—
A brown MARE,
ABOUT 15 hands high, with a little gall on the off side of her back, with a star in her forehead—carries a high head, and trots all.
Whoever will apprehend the thief, so that he may be brought to justice, and the Mare returned to the subscriber, shall have Fifteen Dollars reward, or Ten Dollars for the Mare.
THEOPHILUS SANBORN.
Kennington, June 1, 1801.
For SALE,
A CONVENIENT dwelling-house, stable and other conveniences with a lot of land about 70 feet front, and about 68 feet deep, situated near the fourth Meeting-house, now in the occupation of Mr. Theodore Hall, and will be sold reasonably; for particulars, apply to the subscriber at Newington.
ABSALOM PICKERING.
N. B. The above premises will be sold at auction, if not soon disposed of at private sale.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. John Pingery Williams, late of Newmarket, merchant, deceased, are requested to make payment; and those having demands against said estate are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to either of the subscribers, executors of the last will and testament of the deceased.
JOSIAH ADAMS, JOHN MELCHER, DANIEL WILLIAMS.
May 26.
DIRECT TAX,
62d Collection District. State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the towns of Burton and Chatham, on which the direct tax remains due and unpaid, which became due and payable on the 8th day of January 1800, that so much of each right as will be sufficient to pay the tax due on the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public auction at the dwelling house of the subscriber in Adams, in said 62d collection district, on Thursday the 20th day of August next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, unless prevented by previous payment, viz.
BURTON.
  No Acres. Cts    Ede Hall Burgin, 200 35  Zachariah Foss, 200 35  
CHATHAM.
  John Hasletin 100 31  SILAS MESERVE, Collector of the 62d Collection District.  
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To Be Sold
At Public Vendue,
On THURSDAY the second day of JULY next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, BY virtue of a Licence from the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham—All that valuable real Estate situate in Portsmouth, lately belonging to Mr. Thomas Hart, deceased.
CONSISTING OF
A large Mansion-House and commodious lot of Land on the easterly side of Fore-street, being an excellent place for trade, with a good Water privilege for large ships to lay afloat at low water. Also,
One other Lot or garden spot on the westerly side of said Fore-street, directly opposite said Dwelling-House, fifty-seven feet front on said street, and two hundred and twenty feet deep. Also,
A strip of Land fronting on High-street, three feet six inches wide and seventy feet six inches deep, each Lot will be sold separately. N. B. There is a part of the Wharf that will also be sold separately, either at public or private sale, as may best suit the purchaser of the Mansion lot. The sale will be on the premises, and the terms will then and there be made known—For further particulars enquire of
George Gains,
EXECUTOR. Portsmouth,br/>Portsmouth, May 5, 1801. (con.)
NEW GOODS
Joshua Blake
Spring and Summer GOODS
Which are for sale at his store in Market-Street, at a very low advance for cash; —Among which are—
SUPERFINE Broad Cloths and Kerseymeres; Merseilles and Mouselinet Waistcoatings; Nankens; clouded, striped, twill'd and silk Nankensets; Jeans; Fustians; twill'd Velvets.
Chintzes & Calicoes; Gingham; Copperplates; book, jaconet, cambric, lappet and sprigged Muslins; black do; Dimities; Mouselinetts; Quiltings; Muslin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, mens Neckerchiefs; purple and chintz Shawls; romal, linen, cotton, bandanna, check'd and black silk Handkerchiefs; black, white and color'd silk Shawls.
Black and color'd Lustrings; black Satins and Modes; color'd pelong Satins; Sarsnetts; plain, crape and cypress Gauzes; mens strip'd and twill'd black Satins.
Irish Linens; India Cottons; check'd and striped Linens and Cottons; Moreens; Russels; Calimancoes; Durants; Tammies.
Mens and youths white and fancy cotton Hose, black and white Silk do. womens cotton ditto; womens black, white, and color'd silk Gloves and Mitts; mens white and black silk ditto, beaver and wash leather ditto; ladies and gentlemens beaver Hats; Plumes.
White thread Laces & Edgings; Ribbands; Glove ties; Galloons; Tastes; Ferrers; Sewing-Silks; Threads; Bindings; Pins; Needles; Scissars; steel, pearl, plated and gilt Buttons; sleeve Buttons; ivory and horn Combs; Pocket Books; Fans; Umbrellas; Parafoles; Oil Cloths, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of
PAPER HANGINGS.
Portsmouth, May 16, 1801.
BOOKS, BLANKS and STATIONART, kept constantly for sale at J. MELCHER'S Book-Store and Printing-office.
COPARTNERSHIP.
THE subscribers have formed a connection in business under the firm of
Upham & Garland,
And offer for Sale on the best terms, at their STORE opposite No. 3, Portsmouth Pier—
Brandy and Gin, pr. pipe; Rum pr. hoghead; Bbls. N. E. RUM; Bags INDIA SUGAR; DO. PEPPER and COFFEE; COTTON pr. bag; Bohea, Hyson & Souchong TEAS, per chest; RICE pr. tierce; Raisins; Caffia; 4d, 6d, 10d & 20d Nails; Barrels Sugar; Indigo; Redwood; Logwood; Fustic. Copperas; Allum, &c.
NATHANIEL UPHAM, WILLIAM GARLAND.
May 26, 1801.
NEW GOODS.
At the sign of the Lamb and Flag MARKET-STREET,
Edw'd Parry,
Has received per ship Minerva, Capt. Barber, FROM LONDON, —A complete assortment of Fashionable
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
Which are now opening, for sale by WHOLESALE & RETAIL—viz—
BEST English and
French Broad Cloths of the most fashionable colors; plain, mixt, rib'd and inbosed Cassimeres. Fashionable Marseilles Quilting for waistcoating; color'd Jeans; clouded, striped and plaid twill'd Nankensets; rich black twill'd, striped and plain Satins; silk and other Velvets of the best qualities; Thicketts.
A large assortment of
Chintzes; striped, plaid and plain Gingham; Furniture of every description; printed Muslins; plain and figur'd cambric Muslins; black and white jaconet, book and cobweb India Muslins; Dimities and Mouselinetts; white and color'd cambric muslin Shawls, with netting fringes; white and color'd Shawls.
English and India Lustrings; Modes and Satins of every color; Italian Crapes; Gauzes and Mouselinetts; gold, silver, plaid and all kinds of Ribbons; silk and cotton Gloves and Mitts; white and color'd kid Gloves extra lengths.
A large assortment of Hosiery of all kinds; silk, cotton and worsted Pantaloon; Durants; Tammies; Florentines; rib'd and plain Callimancoes; Russels; Moreens and Florentines.
4 cases of London made Hats of every description, and of the new est fashion.
3 cases of 7/8 & 3/4 Irish Linens and Sheetings of the best fabric.
200 dozen of sewing Twine; 100 do. of 18 threads St. Peters COD-LINES.
50 dozen Mackerel LINES.
40 dozen log Lines, by wholesale only, and other GOODS as usual—
All the above will be sold on low terms for cash or approved credit. Portsmouth, May 23, 1801.
HARD-WARE.
H. & B. Penhallow,
Have for Sale, a large and general assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, consisting of almost every article usually imported in that line, which they will sell on the most reasonable terms, by Wholesale and Retail for CASH.—ALSO,
Sheathing Nails; best Sutton Hoes; Brass Kettles; Cart Boxes; Sad Irons; Sheet Lead; Black Lead; Rotten Stone; Pumice Stone; English Pots and Kettles; Frying Pans; Clock Faces; Sheet Iron; Brads, Tacks and Nails, of all sizes; Cast Iron Weights; large Scale Beams, &c. &c. Portsmouth, May 26, 1801. 6-w.
ALL persons having any just demands against the estate of HUMPHRY HOOK, yeoman late of Hawk, deceased, are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and those indebted, to make immediate payment to
REUBEN HOOK, Executor.
Hawk, May 18, 1801.
NEW GOODS.
Peter Coffin
Has received per ships Packet and John Adams, from Liverpool, An extensive assortment of Fashionable, Fancy and Staple
GOODS,
Which are now opening for Sale, by wholesale and retail—viz—
LONDON and Yorkshire superfine Broad Cloths, of the most fashionable colors; Ladies Habit Cloths; plain, mixt and ribb'd Cassimeres. A great variety of
Fashionable Waistcoating; Fustians; white & color'd Jeans; cotton Denims; clouded, twill'd and silk Nankensets; Thicketts; Velvets; color'd worsted & silk Plush; rich stripe silk Florentines, for Vests and Capes. A large assortment of
Calicoes & Chintzes, of the latest fashion; elegant Chintz, Gingham and Dimety Furniture; Copperplates. A great variety of
Fashionable color'd & check Gingham; fashionable printed Muslins; strip'd and flower'd Muslinets; Dimeties; fine Cambricks; large cotton Counterpanes; Table Cloths; green Table Coverings. A great variety of
Book, jaconet, strip'd, check'd lappet, cambric and black Muslins; satin, sprig and fancy Muslins; Muslin Handkerchiefs; Men's Neckerchiefs; Muslin Shawls, with fringes; chintz, purple and silk Shawls; Camels' hair Shawls, with netted and silk Fringes; romal, linen, cotton, bandanna and black silk Handkerchiefs; black Silk Shawls. A great variety of
English and India Lustrings. A large assortment of
Strip'd, plain & changeable Italian Silks; India Satins; black and color'd Modes; black and color'd bonnet and other Satins; color'd Tiffanies; black, white, blue, green and pink Italian Crapes; plain, picquet, net, crape and cypress Gauzes; Millinetts; Sarsnetts. A large assortment of
Thread, Laces and Edgings; black silk patent Laces and Edgings. A great variety of
Fashionable clouded, strip'd, spotted and check'd Ribbons; black and white cotton and silk Gown Tammies; chintz Trimmings; cotton and silk Girdles; Glove Ties; gold and silver Laces; gold and silver cord; gold and silver Fringes; gold and silver Epaulets, some very elegant. A great variety of
Fashionable Straw and Chip Bonnets, for Ladies, Misses and Children; fashionable silk Bonnets, full trim'd; Ladies Satin Beavers, with Bands, Feathers and Coops; fashionable black Beavers. A variety of
Black and fancy Feathers & Flowers; fancy Straw Trimmings and Bandings. A great variety of
Fashionable Fans, some very elegant; black crape, glaz'd and common black Fans; Parafoles, some with walking sticks; Umbrellas. A large assortment of
Morocco and Kid SHOES; Shoe Rofes; elegant steel Shoe ornaments and Clasps; a great variety of fashionable Necklaces and Croffes; Eardrops.
Men's and Youth's white, random, twill'd, imperial and vandyke cotton Hose; Men's white and black silk do. with lac'd clocks; men's brown thread and cotton do; Women's cotton and silk Hose, some with laced clocks; Women's black, white and color'd silk Gloves and Mitts; Women's white and color'd cotton do; best white kid Gloves; Men's cotton and worsted Caps; worsted Pantaloon; Pantaloon Hose; silk, cotton and worsted Pantaloon and Breeches Pieces; Men's beaver wash leather and brown thread Gloves; Stock Stiffeners; cotton and silk Elastic Slings; Shoe Ties; Men's and Youth's fashionable Hats, some grey with green under.
Fashionable steel, gilt, plated, silver'd, horn, matthewman and Italian Buttons; Button Moulds; Sleeve Buttons; steel Knee Buckles; silver Thimbles; steel and gilt Watch Chains, Scales and Keys; Tooth Brushes; Spangles; Morocco Pocket Books; Pins; Cap Wire.
Irish Linens and Sheetings; India Cottons; Brown Hollands; Checks; Threads; embroidery and common Sewing Silks; Twiss; Galloons; Bindings; Ferrers; Tapes; a large assortment of white cotton and chintz Bedlace, Fringes and Tassels.
Tammies; Durants; Shalloons; plain and ribb'd Calimancoes; Russels; Moreens; Tamborents; Florentines; Lastings; Sattinets. Portsmouth, April 28, 1801.