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T NN ‘AR o Gy ' v Re e T w ‘ - - ‘ : : 2 3 , ; eI TR e / ' : PORTS#{?_UTH? 'fNiﬁﬁfﬁ%‘*ﬁgﬁs@j}fvhusHED I»SﬁIEI}RQ%{S"GKRﬁN‘BK,Pn-lrsz!‘sis‘jo’fﬁa’s-urz, AND PRINTERS OF THE LA{VEO;.TH-E~UNITFD S'r.lvn\:'s..~ - James Rundlet =~ HAS jult received /in addition to his former stack, 2nd is : Fashionable Beaver Bonnets ;- finé split Straw Bonnets and Hats ; finest black,blue, corbeau and bot- tled green Broad Cloth; 3 Queen's Cloths; middling & low priced blue do. fine Coatings ;- Velvets; Pins fine Cambrics: Cotton Table Cloths, & napkins white and colored cotton Sewings; some very fine black gauze; Inquire gimmicks 5 Mittens and Tippets; Real Blackéis, Galeati fit : 4’”s”’;#@‘4&!‘B% very small advance for Cash or short credit. Dazc. 20. Family Bibles. GENTLEMEN who received subscription papers, in July last, for publishing four FAMILY BIBLES, by Matthew Carey and Thomas & Tappan, are required to return them to Charles Tappan, Porthsmouth, N. H without delay—who will deliver the books in February next. Portsmouth Dec. 20, 1828, Nath’l T. Moulton, (Y ONTINUES the Tailoring Business in the most neat and eligible style, at His shop No. 11, Market. At the foot of Congress Street, near the Bell Tavern, Henry Beck has for sale a few dozen West Elm Fancy and Occidental fashion chairs; straight and swell back Bamboo Chairs; Fan back ditto; Settees; Arm Chairs; Kitchen ditto. For Cash or approved Notes. Also, one elegant Mahogany case, eight-day Clock, on which a handsome discount will be made. Portsmouth, Dec. 20. State of New Hampshire, Grafton County, NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in New Chester, county and state aforementioned, who have not paid their county, town, school, and highway taxes for the year 1808; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with incidental charges will be sold at public vendue, on Monday, the sixth day of March next at my office. Dwelling house in New-Chester, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon of said day, unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber. Original proprietors names in the first division, March 4th. Robert Murphy, owners and occupants, 94 New-Chester Road, occupied by Moses Kelley, Richard Pearl, and Kelsey, respectively, in the third division. Samuel Searl, Soley & March, Thomas Wells, Timothy Ingalls, and Blank Lot; Robert White, Joseph Talford, John Underhill, Matthew Thornton, and Joseph Blanchard, in the fourth division. John Murphy, Talford & Ingalls, Samuel Gant, Samuel Emerson, and Matthew Thornton, in the fifth division. Timothy Ingalls, Samuel Searl, in the sixth division. Store by Peter Sleeper, Collector. Widespread 23rd, 188, 0 POLITICAL. The embargo is coercive. ON THE BRITISH. It will be admitted on all hands, that the mere declaration of the British ministry, that the embargo does not affect Great Britain, is no proof that it does not. We all know that proud nations, like proud individuals, frequently endure evils which pierce them to the quick without complaint, hoping thereby to induce their adversaries to desist from their operations, and at the same time preserving their pride from humiliation and giving a wonderful proof of their being perseverant and of trials of fortitude, "a miss is as good as a mile." Sometimes one daily gives way precisely with the very moment where his antagonist is on the point of surrendering, and by disgraceful weakness owns himself vanquished and gives his opponent a brilliant victory. The conduct of G. Britain, in relation to the embargo, is conclusive evidence of the effect that measure has upon her; and it is to her conduct that I recur to establish the fact that the embargo is a coercive act upon her. It is coercive; because, immediately after it was enacted all the stories, British fathers, American refugees, loyalists, and English half-pay officers in the United States, exclaimed against it most violently, and still do so. 2d. It is coercive; because, as soon as it was known in England, the merchants of Liverpool and London held meetings to remonstrate with the ministry against the orders of council, which they conceived produced the embargo. 3d. It is coercive; because, the British ministry found it necessary, in order to keep down the rising sensitivity of the English public, to procure counter meetings, aided by secret influence from the treasury, to buy them into silence. 4th. It is coercive; because, it threw the many manufacturers of Manchester into commotion and open resistance to the government, rendering it indispensable to employ force to quell them. 5th. It is coercive; because, after the riot at Manchester among the weavers, they strongly manifested a disposition to rise a second time, and the only means of keeping them down, short of bloodshed and butchery, was for the government to employ the manufacturers at their own risk, under pretense that the American markets would speedily be open, and that large supplies would be necessary. 6th. It is coercive; because, the price of flour rose in the English islands in the West Indies, in the markets of Great Britain herself, and cotton, tar, turpentine, lumber, and provisions in general, have risen in value to an enormous and unprecedented height. 7th. It is coercive; because, the British cabinet issued a proclamation, offering safe-conduct and extraordinary privileges, to such vessels of the United States, the owners or masters of which would violate our embargo laws, run out of our ports without clearance papers, and carry provisions or other supplies to British possessions. It is coercive; because, all those men in the United States, who are notoriously partial to Great Britain, are virulently opposed to the embargo; and they have never been known to be hostile to any measure in this country which was beneficial to the English. It is coercive; because, as soon as the existing revolutions began in Spain and Portugal, the British ministry were nearly frantic with joy and their journals in London boasted that "Now they had a new market and they did not care for the American markets." It is coercive; because, since the revolutions in Spain and Portugal, American produce has continued to rise in Great Britain, and the ministry, to prevent murmurs, are obliged to post handbills on the corners of their houses, asserting that the people of this country are in a state of rebellion. It is coercive; because, it forces the British subjects to pay more money for provisions and other supplies than they otherwise would do; and it obliges them to resort to a thirst for their dependence upon us. It is coercive; because, for the few benefits of trade, which Great Britain enjoys, in Spain and Portugal, The has incurred the expense of an army of forty thousand men. Squadrons of ships: whereas, if the embargo had not been laid, they would have enjoyed a more lucrative trade without that cost. If then the embargo has produced all these effects, who, with any color of justice, can say that it is not coercive? If it has not yielded all the benefits expected, it has certainly produced more good, and may, eventually, succeed to the utmost. Those who say it has not been coercive, because it has not brought Great Britain to terms, only beg the question. The proof of coercion is that the British are compelled by the embargo to do that, which willingly in an embargo, they would not do. In short, the Monitor. The New London federal paper says, speaking of the New Jersey Legislature, that "A motion to approve of the measures of the administration, was This about as true, as the story lately current in the history papers, that the New-Hampshire Legislature had pointedly condemned the Embargo—and chosen a committee to draft instructions to their Representatives in Congress, to endeavor to procure its removal. The fact is, the Legislature of the former, as well as the latter, speak in high terms of approbation of the measures of the administration, and particularly of the Embargo—and solemnly pledge themselves to support the government in every measure deemed necessary at this perilous crisis in our affairs." The following resolutions, passed by the New Jersey Legislature, are considered as expressive of their opinion of the administration: By the Legislature of New Jersey Whereas the unceasing hostility of Great Britain and France towards the neutral rights and commerce of the U. S., having rendered every prospect of an amicable adjustment of our grievances hopeless, and considering it the duty of all good citizens to rally round the standard of the general government; therefore— Resolved, as the sense of the legislature of New Jersey, That we have viewed with abhorrence the repeated aggressions on our national sovereignty, and the plunder of our commerce, by those common disturbers of the tranquility and peace of nations, That we have anxiously waited the result of the earnest and unceasing endeavors of our government to restore harmony and a good understanding with those nations, and regret that they should still remain deaf to the voice of justice, and previously blind to the mutual interests of all. That national honor and interest forbid that any further advances should be made on the part of our government, towards an accommodation, whilst the orders and decrees of Great Britain and France continue in force against our commerce. That inclination and duty prompt us to unite in support of such measures as the wisdom and prudence of the general government may direct. That whether we be called to endure privations resulting from the embargo, non-intercourse, or the more direful calamities of war, we will prefer either, or all, to the dishonorable and degrading condition of “tribute.” That whilst we are desirous of obtaining the utmost latitude for the free discussion of public measures, and making every charitable allowance for diversity of opinion, we cannot avoid expressing our most decided disapprobation of the conduct of that portion of citizens who invariably condemn every official act of the administration; and by palliating or justifying the aggressions of our enemies, endeavoring to withdraw the confidence of our citizens from the rulers of their own choice. That notwithstanding these many artful appeals to the passions and pockets of our citizens, to seduce their affections and confidence from the general government, we are happy to find the good sense of our constituents a sufficient security against such attempts; and that the lives and fortunes of Jerseymen will cheerfully be pledged to aid such measures as the constituted authorities may direct for maintaining the honor and independence of our country; and that “the alternative chosen, whatever it may be, will be maintained with all the fortitude and patriotism which the crisis ought to inspire.” Grand RAT: Resolved, That the governor of this state be requested to forward copies of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the United States, and to our senators and representatives in congress. In the whole body of the South Carolina Legislature of 150 members, there are not 15 Federalists. From some of the Southern papers, there is a suspicion that the Nova Scotia Expedition is against New Orleans, and it is insinuated that some precautions are taken. "We cannot say anything on the subject, but the English have so much business that it is hardly probable that they will come to Copenhagen so suddenly. But that we ought to be upon our utmost guard is unquestionable, whatever may be said by her friends.—She dreads the rivalry of our full prosperity, and therefore may choose to run upon us, before we are established beyond her power. A few petty states of government. Clerical Exposition: What is a church?—A visible body of professing worshipers. What is meant by the church of Rome? The mode of worship prescribed by the Pope and his Cardinals. What is meant by the church of England? A form of worship different. From the church of Rome, but was subject to the Pope till Henry VIII, who laid the groundwork of what is called the reformation. His son Edward VI progressed the business, but his Catholic sister Mary succeeding him restored popery in England. Her reign was bloody, but of short continuance, and for half filler Elizabeth succeeding next, established what is termed the Protestant religion. The 39 articles contain a summary of her doctrines, but outward ceremonies, such as surplice, sign of the cross, bowing, kneeling, are all of the popish family; and only used, as things of accommodation, in primitive times, as a door of entrance, for not the most scrupulous, who were willing to enter the portals of reformation. What do you mean by the Protestant Episcopal church? A branch of the old multitude, who are willing to protest against the frailties of all visible churches, except their own. Political Expedition What is government? A social compact wherein mankind voluntarily assemble to give up part of their natural liberty to secure their political and social rights. What is a monarchy? A government wherein the principal power is given to an individual; sometimes a fool or a madman. What is a republic? A government established by the people, and wherein every honest, well-informed citizen may have an opportunity to serve his country. What do you mean, at this time, by the word federal? A man who is opposed to the present government? Who is out of power, or seeking to get into office, through the downfall of deserving men. republicanism. What do you understand by democracy? A citizen attached to a republican form of government, and who wants neither kings, lords, nor princes to rule over the land, with a haughty and tyrannical sway. The good people of these United States generally crave not the hand of old George nor young Napoleon in their government. They are determined to cook and to carve, to brew and to bake for themselves; any royal, loyal to a fault publicly drank in Boston or elsewhere, to the contrary notwithstanding. They certainly, in the issue of the present crisis, will be found to bow down neither to the tyrant of the ocean nor the tyrant of the land. They will recede from both; and like their magnanimous ancestors, the patriots of '76, suffer any privations, sooner than relinquish those invaluable rights and privileges which were so nobly attained for them and their posterity. American Manufactures. Extract of a letter from ELKANAH WATSON, Esq. of Pittsfield (Mass.) to the Rev. SAMUEL SHEPARD, of Lenox, dated October 19th, 1808: I am happy in being able to answer correctly your queries, respecting the width and color of the superfine Berlin broadcloth, in which I am now clothed; having been very exact, in this first essay made in this Country. On the 10th of June last, my Spanish ram and ewe were sheared, and yielded, including tags, 81b. 4 oz. of wool. I received in rolls, 61b. 11 oz. Tags and cuttings, Waste, 7 percent Fine weight, 3.4 This was spun and woven in a superior style by the Shakers, who delivered me 5 yards of cloth, 1.75 yards wide. "The cloth was dressed by Mr. Maynard, who delivered me after fulling, dying, and finishing 7.5 yards of cloth, full 30 inches wide. The whole cost was as follows: viz, Carding 6lb. 1102. wool, $1.09 Spinning and Weaving, 3.98 Fulling, Dying, etc., 2.85 Total cost of the cloth, $3.75 The cloth, as it is finished, is considered by competent judges to be worth $3.50 per yard, and allowing this to be just, the following is an estimate of the profits: 8.14 lb. of wool unwashed, at $1.00 per pound. Hence, it is unequivocally ascertained that my wool, in the state it was shown, is fairly worth $1.25 per pound besides leaving a handsome profit for the manufactory, or in other words, the value of $26.25 dollars in 7.5 yards of cloth, cost $7.00, and $4.50 exclusive of the wool, or $2.50 per pound, putting profits out of the question. The value of the cloth is estimated above, is considered to be low for imported broadcloth is about 56 inches wide exclusive of border, or 28 inches for the half; mine is 30 inches, which difference I have never noticed. In either view, the results are extremely interesting to the community, and the time, I am confident, is at hand, when this great source of national wealth will be duly appreciated by all classes of the community, especially in the New England States, and of consequence, will be prosecuted with that vigor to which self interest always motivates." Three pieces of superfine broadcloth, manufactured at Humphreyville, one of fine-blooded Merino wool, grown in this country, and the other two pieces of the wool of the half-blooded Merinos, were exhibited to the general assembly at its late session, to the high approbation of the members. The first piece was judged to be equal in fineness and goodness to cloths now sold at $10 dollars or $11 dollars per yard; the others to those which are worth $6 dollars per yard. We understand these and some pieces of cotton cloth from the same factory, have been sent to Philadelphia, where extraordinary encouragement for the sale of homespun cloths is offered by the domestic society. [Con. Herald.] We have again the pleasure to widely announce the effect of American ingenuity. A gentleman well known to the editors of this paper, has added such improvements to the machinery for the Spinning of cotton, as entirely to obviate the difficulties and delays which have hitherto arisen from the breaking of the thread, and also such as facilitate the work, save labor, and simplify the movements. He proposes to obtain a patent for his discoveries, and we hope, before many days, to be furnished with a particular description of them. The inventor states, that with one of these machines, which will cost only thirty-five dollars, a child of four or five years old may spin as much cotton as sixteen women, and of almost any fineness required. The spindles may be added infinitum, in proportion to the dimensions of the machine, and the motion of power applied. This invention promises to be the most important for promoting Domestic manufactures of any which the ingenuity of man has yet fallen on; as every farmer can afford such a machine himself, and employ the leisure time of his family in increasing his own wealth, and securing the independence of his country, by the proper application of its natural resources—a much better method of manufacturing, than is adopted in Europe, by flowing in unwholesome situations, vast crowds of distressed objects who die to live, and live to die, in consequence of rigorous confinement and want of relaxation from business. How sweet is truth when it comes out—While many of our common yeomen are following their federal guides, led like swine by the snout, or like a jackass by the ears, not knowing whether it fortunately happens; here and there, that one of the more knowing ones, a young sprout, pops up at a little distance from its original flock, and declares truly, the nature and course of the root from whence it sprung. Ed. [Northyolk (afi-) Regerency..] Pl e ey ot PRI ; ot NAT R R e. 