property, hath loft much. It Would be better po licy, in the old countries of America, to allow a bounty on the growth of timber. We to enrich the cultivation of our improved lands anil prcferve our wood. Arbitrary afledinent by the opinion of one or se veral men is an oppre/five mode ot taxation, and ought not to be the bafts of a national revenue. This is pratftifed, in some manner and degree, by mod of the States within the union. Justice will not be done through so many prejudices, as are found in the minds of aflefiors; and if perfect justice could be done, the felfilhnefs or ignorance of very many will lead them to suppose they are over af fefied. The man thus soured will grumble more at a small taxation than for four times thefumim pofed on known principles, and where his exa \icd with each other, who Iliould pay the most refnttttn/" man whom Heaven approves, and' Americans delijht to hn„„ The Prelrdent then dismounted from his horse, took, his carp; and was escorted to Greenland. The way. for the inoft part' W ing lined with fpetlatois of all ranks. At Greenland he Ls'.n by Col. Wentworth's corps of Independent Horse 'incomoW uniform, having their standard dilplayed. as were the ftandardirf the fevcral corps; many mote officers of the militia, and U,„i gentlemen from this and the neighboring towns. The Prefix after a (hoit Jtav at Greenland, remounted his horse, and pafl>d the officers who were drawn up near the Globe Tavern umU he ,3nd ° f thC H ° n * MaJ ° r Gcneral ClUey ' t0 falutc ' h "» * At his entrance into this town he was saluted by thirteen can. non from three companies of Artillery, in complete uniform under the command of Col. Hacket. The street thro wh.cß he palled (Congress ftrect) was lined by the citizens of the town all the crafts being ranged alphabetically—the bellsrang a joyful peal and repeated (bouts from grateful tlioufands, hailed their Deliver er welcome to the Metropolis of Newhamplhire. Then did the people*s jujl applauses rife, And the loudjhout ran echoing thro the Jkies. A federal salute was fired from theCaftle, the ships l n the har bor weredreflTed, and the windows and doors of every houfc were crowded with ladies, anxious to fee and bless the man to whom America (lands fomuch indebted. On his arrival at the State House, he was conduced to the S enate Chamber, by the President and Council of this State, and took his llation in the balcony, when in a stage ere&ed for that purposed, three Odes, for the occasion, were fungbva number of gentlemen, accompanied by the band. Then the whole of the troops, under the command of Major. Geeeral Cilley, parted him in review, horse, foot, and artillery, and the line of officers, every officer saluting as he paired. The troops then retired, and the President was condu&ed to his lode ings, at Col. Brewfter's, by the President and Council of this State, the Hon. Mr. Langdon, and the Marftial of this diftritt, escorted by a company under arms, and in complete uniform. Every thing was conducted with the greatest poflible order and regularity—each countenance beamed with liveiv joy—sorrow was banifhedfar away, and each heart beat grateful to the name of WASHINGTON. In the evening the State House was beautifully illuminated— thirteen rockets were let off the balcony—Mutual congratulations took place, and the day concluded without any unlucky occurrence to mar the pleasure excited by so auspicious an event. Thus far for the day—We flatter ourselves it will be remembered so as patriotism continues to be a virtue, and the name of WASH INGTON to found grateful to American cars. On Sunday last, the illustrious President of the United States, accompanied by his Excellency President Sullivan, and the Hon. Mr. Langdon, together with his two Secretaries, attended divine service at the Queen's Chapel in the morning, and at thefirft Con gregational Church in the afternoon. The President was then conducted to his pew, attended by the Marftial of this dtllrift, and two Church Wardens with their staves. On this uncommon occa sion, both houses of woi(hip were crowded with whom were a brilliant concourse of the fair daughters of Hantonia, whofc lovely countenances teftifiedthe heart-felt joy, the prclenc: of their illustrious countryman inspired. The Rev. MefTrs Ogden and Buckminfter, in their well adapted difcourfcs, paid a just and beautiful eulogium, on the numerous virtues of this dignified personage, whose appearance diffufed such general joy, and awakened in every bread the most grateful sensa tions. Felicitating their numerous hearers on the happy occasion, which called them together, to offer up their unfeigned thanks, to the Supreme Ruler of the World, for all his mercies, and to implore a continuance of his divine and gracious benediction on the head of their beloved chief. At the Queen's Chapel, several pieces of sacred music were per formed, suited to the above occasion. On Monday morning the President of the United States (ac companied by President Sullivan, the Hon. Mr. Langdon, the Marshal of this diftrift, the Confui of France) and his two Secre taries, took an excurlion down the harbor. The barge which contained the President, was rowed by seamen dressed in white frocks, having for its coxswain, Capt. Hopley Yeaton, of thu town. The barge which contained the Confui of France, and the Pre sident's two Secretaries, was rowed by seamen, dressed in round blue jackets, with round hats decorated with blue ribbowaoo wavers. 1 The President was landed and made a (hort tarry at Kittery, the Province of Maine. A number of young gentlemen who compose the banding town, anxious to afford our illustrious and beloved President, ail the entertainment in their power, followed him in a barge, ana performed several pieces of music on the water, we hope to lJ acceptance. His Excellency was landed at Col. Wentwort $ feat, from thence proceeded to town by land, when he was again saluted by a discharge of artillery from Church hill: Then f President and suit, with a number of gentlemen of diftiottWi dined with the Hon. Mr. Langdon. ~ On Tuefdayan elegant entertainment was given by the Preli 0 and Council of this State to the President of the United States, i which were pre sent most of the principal officers of Government the bar, clergy, and many other gentlemen of diftinftion, to number of one hundred. After dinner the following toalts we drank, viz. ift. The PRESIDENT of the United States.* 2d. LOUIS the 16th, the Defender of Freedom. 3d. The 4th of July, 1776. 4th. Our friends and allies throughout the world. sth. The Vice President of the United States. . 6th. May the illustrious author of our liberties long remain Protestor. , c 7th. The band of heroes who fought and bled in the cauc Freedom. . 1. Bth. May the posterity of those patriots who laid the o un tion of our liberty, long support its glorious fabric. 9th. May the wisdom of our cabinet, preserve the frui $ contest in the field. . f , ton , 10th. May the commerce of America travel with the un, ly go down with the skies. r reC . nth. From the sources of American Independence m y dom be diffufed through the earth. f In the evening an elegant ball was g :ve n W'jhe gentler Portsmouth, which the President honored with his pre e he was introduced to a brilliant circleof more than leverl)' The President being seated, an excellent song wasfung a n j D g led by the band ; after which the dances began, an occa fjon passed away with all the joy and good humor which naturally inspired. ' , ~, t left this Yesterday morning, at half past seven the rre 1 town, on his return to New-York, and will take 1 parts of this State in his tour. After the firfl toafl, the Prcfdcnt arcfe } *ni.very State of New- fiamppiire.