The United States oracle of the day — Portsmouth, N.H., 1800-01-04 00:00:00, page 4

ter us from vice and folly, is, that by eve
^ ry adion of our lives, we shall inscribe a
, character on the volumn of our exigence,
f which eternity itfelf can never obliterate
even we ourselves may change our o
pinion refpe&ing them. All matters,
in which the interest of others is con
cerned, or "which regard ourselves,
as members of foctety, should, notwith
standing our inclination, be tranfa^d
with the greatest circumfpe&ion. We
may be often tempted to publish our own
exploits, by hearing the fame a&ions ap
plauded in others; but, we may be assur
ed, it will always excite, either envy or
contempt. Many opportunities will be
off^ed, by which we might increase our
property, at the expense of our honor and
honesty; but, property thus gained, can
by no means, compensate for the loss of
our reputation. But, the consideration,
which, exclusive of all others, should de-
" Lad us not into Temptation."
AMONG all the petitions, present
ed to the ALMIGHTY DISPO
SER OF EVENTS, none by being
granted, would more conduce to the hap
pines s of mankind,than, " Lead us not into
Temptation." But, fince,in a life of or
dinary prosperity, we must exped to meet
with many temptations ; we ought to for
tify ourselves arainft their influence, by
all the means in our power. The temp
tations, to which we are exposed, for the
trial of our firmnefs and resolution, are
almost innumerable. And the means molt
^flentiall, necessary to support us in refill
ing them, are general and comprehensive
views of the concomitants and confequen
ccs of the anions, to which we are excit
ed. For a person, who forefees the sensa
tions excited in others, and the refleaions
occasioned in himfelf, by an improper ac
tion, will hardly yield to the strongest
temptation. We should confider, that
others may not view out actions in
the fame light that we do; and, that
The MEDLEY, No. 102.
THE scandalous faleof indulgencies in
the Roman Church, it is well known,
produced the reformation. One Tetzd,a
Dominican Friar, and a retailor of indul
gencics had picked up avast sum at Leip
fic. A gentleman of that city, who had
no veneration for such superstition, went
to Tetzef, and afleed him if he could fell
him an indulgence beforehand for a crime
which he would not fpecify, and which
he intended to commit. Tetzel faid,"Yes,.
provided they could agree on the price."
The bargain was struck, the money paid,
and jhe absolution given in due form.
Soon after this, the gentleman knowing
that Tetzel was going from Leipfic, well
loaded with caffi, way-laid him, robbed
him, and cudgelled him ; and told him at
parting, that this was the crime for which
he ,had purchased an absolution. George,
duke of Saxony, a zealots friend of the
court of Rome, hearing of this robbery, at
firft was very angry ; but being informed
of the whole story, he laughed, heartily,
& forgave the perpetrator of a crime that
was thus spiritually pardoned by anticipa
tion —
ORIGINAL—For the U. S. Oracle.
A Bill was prepared in the House of
Representatives in this State, some years
ago, for the repairing of roads, but the
Council would not consent to it, unless
they might be exempted from any of the
charge; to which the House at last con
sented, rather than have no law for re
pairing their roads. Soon after a bill was
rprepared in the fame House for the pun-
SOLEMN DIRGE. L . M .
[ OLUMBIA, Virtut,HEEi)OM,rife!
~ And sweep the plaintive chords of woc;
A Nation's tears ; an Empire's sighs,
Mourn WASHINGTON,by death, laid
low.
11.
The Patriot, Hero, Sage, combin'd;
1 he Good, the Great, the Brave the ,ts;
The Sire, and Friend of human Kind;
Os Men the Best, of Men the First !
111.
Tis WASHINGTON^ bows the head 1
His Virtues tow'r above the grave ;
The Hero, Patriot, Sage, is dead!
GEORGE WASHINGTON, the Good,
the Brave.
IV.
A WASHINGTON can never die !
The Good, the Great, the godlike Brave,
In ev'ry tear, in ev'ry sigh
Shall live, and triumph o'er tla egrave.
V,
The world's vast round is Virtue's urn ;
But all our Hearts ffiall be his grave ;
There, Love's eternal lamp (hall burn;
And Life, entomb the Good, the Brave.
VI
Columbia, Virtue, Freedom, Fame,
Shall twine the Laurel, Civic wreath ;
And Angels bear th' immortal Name
Above ; —beyond the grasp of Death.
MASONIC ~HrMN. c.M.
AT God's imperial, high decree,
Our Mefer fleepsin dust ;
His Brethren bend the prostrate knee ; —
Thy Will, 0 God! is just.
If.
That Will, Grand- Master, M<fl Sublime /
Lent him to guide our way ;
When darkness wrapp'd Columbia's clime,
And veil'd the light of day.
111.
That Will, beyond the storm of war,
Our Maker's steps convey'd;
Our Brother left his trophi'd car,
And fought Mount Vernon's ihade.
IV.
In War, in Peace ; in War again,
Columbia's voice he heard ;
A Master, Brother, cried Amen,
And bow'd to ADAMS' word.
V.
His God-lihe course ofglory rufr
Heav'n's Royal Arch sublime;
'Mid morn's bright dar and Light's full Sun,
Enthrone His foul divine.
VI.
Immortal Mafler, Brother, liail!
Adieu, farewel, adieu ;
The cassiaj,rrg on glory's vale,
Is bath'd in virtue's dew.
Poetical RtpcJitor,.
The following Hymns ^re coifed for
and fang at the Church in this town, on
Tu,day Infs, upon the felemn oce^fton of Gen,
WASHINGTON', Death."
ilhment of perjury • and'after the third readying,
the Speaker asked them, whether they were
ready for the question ? when one of the mem
bers rose, and moved for an amendment df the
bill; and that thefa words might be inferred,
, Councilors exempted.
o
EPIGR.IM on a Lady aobofquinted.
If ancient poets Argus prize,
Who boasted of a hundred eyes;
Sure greater praise to her is due,
Who looks a hundred ways with two.
I Portsmouth Boot, Shoe, ^ Leather Store
IREMOVED
'*Direftly opposite Mr. Sam'l Hill's Shop.
Sign OF THE
GOLDEN T KE Y,
SPRING HILL,
FLAX-SEED
Cleaned in the best manner for exporta
tion-=aud for Sale for Farmer's tile for
lowing.— Apply as above. Dec. 28. go.
I %.,&afe^^^^.ffi.rtre, ^rarirrnraira muiti mmn m
Bibles, Boors, Stationary.
Blank Account & Record Books.
SAMUEL LARKIN,
Makes and keeps conflantly for file at the
PortJmowh Book-Store, all kinds of Mer-
A hamlfome^ strong, well-made
HORSE, suitable for every duty,—the
owner of fu<h an one, will receive ready
money, and a generous price.
chants Blank Account & Record Books, viz.
LEDGERS of various sized papers,
Journals, Waste Books, Let terßooks,
Invoice Books, Day Books, Blank Man
uferipts, Record Books, forge and small,
suitable fur Town or Country Records,
different kinds of Memorandum Book,
handy for the Pocket, Blank Navigation
Books, Cyphering & Writings Rooks of
various kinds and sizes—all of which he
warrants to be of good paper, and well
bound.
At the above place ma, also be had
BIBLES, of most all kindsand
Wines, Brandy, Gin, Rum,
Port r, Crackers, C'lncfe, Scotch Herring,
&c. &c.—And a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Wbite-Work.--viz.Whiteßope,
Houfling, Marlin, &c.
Orders for Ship's Cordage, re
ceived and executed with fidelity, punc
tuality and dilpatch.
Payment received in Cash, or in ap
proved Notes —payable in 30, 60, 90, &
120 days, or even 6 Months if desired, —
ptice accordingly.
±hfy.¥«+«<*
He has for Sale at his Store
adjoining the Hot/Lhe occupies (belong
ing to Supply Clap, Esq )— A neat afot
meat of —
pure as imported — particulars, fee Shop-
Bill.
prices—and an elegant assortment of Children's
Books, —Likewise, Thomas's,the Farmer's,Sew
all's, Bickerfaff's, Weatherwife's, and the Sheet
ALMANACKS for 1800.
TICKETS & Quarter
TICKETS, in the Dartmouth College
Lottery, may be had as above, where tire
prizes will be paid immediately after
drawing. also
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
TICKETS and Quarter Tick
ets, in the sixth Clais of Dartmouth
College Lottery, which will commence
Diawjtg the loth of January next, fold
by C.Peirce, at the Columbian Book
flore, who wl/lpar the prizes on demand.
Asa may bq. bad at C. Peirce'sflop in Dan'lfrect,
BOOKS %d STATIONARY, Cheap !
IBOOKS & STATIONER Y
as ofua!,. Porrfmotnh, D~c. 12.
Joseph Champney,
A CQUAINTS his Friends in
particular, and the Merchants and
others generally; that he Manufactures
HEMP, ofa qualify equal to any ever
imported, into CORDAGE of any kind
that will recommend itfelf, in any quan
tity or size, from a Four-thread Worming
to a Twentyfour-inch Cable.
the above articles is just received, and will
be fold very low.
Thole gentlemen and ladies who may
pirate to favor him with their custom,
will find constant attendance, and every
favor acknowledged. He is determined
to fell at the lowest prices possible.
TC,Count>y Stores supplied on easy terms.
Any quango ref-Shoes, Suita
ble for any contrast, may be had on easy
terms, by giving proper notice.
Has constantly for sale, a neat and general
afoiment of
LADIES' Lhglifh & American Shoes
and Slippers: Gentlemens' Boots
duUShocs; Soal Leather ; Harness, bri,
die, black grain, and wax'd neat's ditto ;
blackgrain, wax'd and tosser calf. Akin do.
Red, green and black Morocco Skins;
bed fiddle Skirtings; Englifli and Phila
delphia drawn calffkin Boot Legs; 'Jaki
more curdevan ditto, (beep (kin do.
A general assortment of
Thomas Morton,
TICKETS.
WAN TED
—4L SO-
@3= Wanted to live in a faall
Family, in tfe country, & Box, from 10 /012
years old —to fay till fa for a trade, or until
21, and receive fuck competition as can be
agreed on by hisparentsor guardian.
George Turner,
TAKES the liberty to inform
hi# Friends and the Public, that he
has opened a Shop next door to his
dwelling house in 3roid-ftreet Portfmoutb
WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE,
GROCERIES
AND
—riz —
Old Coniac Brandy,|Capers.
at 16/. per gallon.%Anchovies;
Common, ditto. jMuftard in Bottles,
Old W.I, Rum. | and in Kegs.
Common, ditto. ^Cayenne,
Cherry, ditto. jßeft No.i, & N 0.2
Gin. ; Chocolate.
Molasses. jCoffee.
Madeira, \ ^ jSpanifh Segars.
Rad-Port, /^ jStarch.
Sherry, >Z jPunch Strainers.
Lilbon and ( = ^Candles.
Malaga j^ |Pt. & % pt. Tumblers
London Porter. ^Wrapping Paper,
Havanna Sugar. jWriting, ditto.
Brown, ditto. |Paper Tobacco.
Loaf, ditto. jßaifins in Boxes, &
Bohea Tea,in whole| per Calk ; Figgs.
cheffs, half chefts,|Stone Jugs,
and quarter chefts.jGia Cases.
Souchong, ditto. flunk Bottles.
Hyfon, ditto. flndigo.
Oatmeal. ;Ruffia Iron.
Ginger, fßuffia Duck.
Pepper. ^Ravens, ditto.
Pimento, jßuffia Sheeting.
Cinnamon. ^Cordage.
Cassia. jA tew kegs of Butter
Nutmegs. jSalt.
Mace. ^Powder perCafk.
Cloves. ; &c. &c. &c.
William Boyd,
Has for Sale at his Store in Fore-freet,for
Cafli or app? trued Credit,
Coffee in bbls, or bags.
Sugar per hhd. or bbl.
Rum per hhd. or bbl.
Brandy and Gin.
Russia and Swedes Iron.
Raisins per cask.
James-River Tobacco.
Rock Salt.
A pair fix pound Cannon.
Cannon & Musket Powder.
Pollock ^ifh.
I Second hand Cable, io' j n _
ches, 7$ fathom, about worn.
1 Anchor all 900 wt. stocked.
Gin Cases, &c. &c.
T^kk'anted 10 or 12 likely young
HQRSES. Portfrnnu|h, Dec. 20, 1799.
JUST LANDED, and for SALE BY
D. & J. CUTTER ;
NEW Superfine & X-brand
FLOUR; a few Hhds.
TOB ACCO. also
Antigua RUM; Rock SALT;
Russia & Ravens DUCK ; Ruf.
fia Sheeting and Bar IRON.
_____ Anfmouth, Dec. 6, 1799^
Old COPPER, Wanted.
All persons that have accounts
open with EDWARD J. LONG, are
requested to call at the above store and
fettle the fame. Porfmouth, Dec. 28, '99.
CASH and the highest price
given for old Copper, Brass, Pewter
and Lead-r-by the fubferiber at bis Shop
in Buck-street.
Ward Gilman.
GROCERIES,
BT WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
Confiding of the Following Articles,
Informs their friends and the publick that they now
occupy the new fore directly opposite Neil
Mclntire, in Fore-street, where may
be bad a general affartmeni of
fc^Thefe Goods are well cho
sen at the best markets, for Cath, and
will be fold on very moderate terms, or
exchanged at Cadi prices, for Flaxseed
Butter, Tow-Cloth, or other country pro
duce. Portsmouth, Dec. 20, '99.
TnW^Tore.
Long & Hamilton,
Weft-India Goods
AND
WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Hit affirtment eonJifts of the following
AR TICLES.
Bohea TEA, 3 Molafc.
Souchong, ditto. , Wed India Rums
Hvfon, ditto. T French Brandy.
Cotfee. f Holland Gin.
Chocolate. + Raisins.
Wed-India Sugar. fl. 6d. tod. & zod
Eaft.lndia, ditto. * NAILS.
L;af, ditto. f Spanish float! digo
Pepper & Alfpice. f Cotton.
Ginger. ± Powder & Shot.
Cinnamon-. ; Poland Starch.
Cloves. T Redwood.
Nutmegs. ,AHum.
With other articles too numerous to mention.
S. Little,
HAS of late much enlarged his
Stock of SEAMEN'S CLOTH
ING, which he is determined to Sell at
the lowest price possible.
ALSO—2OO pair Calf-fkin SHOES,
(uitablc for the Weftlndia Markets.
CHEAP CLOTHING,
A(tke Sign of the trumpet, Spring-Hill.
'T'HE Subscriber refpectfully
A informs his friends and the public
that he has for sale, at the figo of the"
Golden Anchor, (Spring Hill) a general
assortment of
Which are "warranted by their humble servant
THOMAS HYDE.
The 4fh, ph, 6 h, ;.h, Sth, gth, and
10th Volumes of Wentworth's Svfton
of Pleading, are now received and ready
for file at the Bookstore of CHARLES
PEIRCE, No. 5, Daniel freer, Ports
mouth.
New Crockery &Glass
Ware Store.
sign /?&, °f ° ie
Golden 1 # Pitcher.
f™^=^,
Edward J. Peirce,
Havingimported in the la, Vessels from Li
verpool, a large and complete afatnsent of
Crockery &GlafsW^re,
t^Among "which are feme very nice^Q
HE begs leave to inform his
friends and the public in general,
that he has taken the store lately occupied
by Mr. Bayley, in Dani^-ftrect, and that
he intends Selling on the most reasonable
terms. He will be happy to receive their
commands. —Punaual attendance given,
and all favours gratefully acknowledged.
Portsmouth, Nov. 30, ?,gg.
Seamen's Clothing,
Pottfmouth, Dec. 20, 1799.
Wentworth's System of Pleading
Complete.
The great utility of the above work,&
the high opinion,entertained of it, by pro
feffional gentlemen of the law, we doubt
not* will insure it a rapid tale.
TO BE'SOLD
At Public Auction,
P^^L()' T Thurfday the
'-'3°'' 'ay °' J anuar y
next, if not fold before at
P" vate Lie; a Dwelling
-IHoufe,two,two flories high, four
rooms upon a floor, one half finifhed, the
the lot about 70 feet front, and 100 feet
deep, with a good well of water, near the
South-Mills.— A^o-two luge House-
Lots adjoining the fame, a valuable water
priviledge to one of fat'd lots— For further
particulars inquire of the Printer.
Portsmouth, Dec. 9, 1799.
AUCTION.
Sign of the Golden Tea-Pot.
A BRAHAM ISAAC, invites
the Ladies und Gentlemen of the
town and country, to his Auction-Office
on Wednesday, the Sth of January next,
1800. .Where at 10 o'clockA. M. will
be told, a great number of the most elegant
Tea Sett's of India CHINA, by the Sett.
If any Gentleman or Lxdy wish
es to fee them previous to fate, they will
please to call at his (hop, ficn of the Got
den Teapot.
Kendue hept as usual evm Weduefday
FOR New -York,
' the Schooner Diligent,
^l&lfl&C.4pt' Spinney, will fail in
a few days, —For Freight or
<te*r^^3patiag e apply to JACOB
WALDEN, at the N.H." Hotel.
Portfaouth, Dec. 28, 1 799.
WANTED
To Purchase, Th-ee or Four Hundred
Live TURKEYS,
For which Casi and a generous price will be
given — Inquire of the printer. Dec. 13
BARLh Y, Wanted.
ONE THOUSAND Bufliels of good
BARLEY wanted, for which the
Cath will be given, at a fair price by the
fubferiber. DANIEL PROWS.
Portsmouth, Dec. 28, 1799,
Sign of the Golden Anchor.
Sulfcriptione for tie Oracle, at I dollar go carte
per annum, payable quarterly,—foni-amwally—or
annually, as is weft convenient for the Sulfrilers
are thankfully received at the Columbian Booklerc,
and Oracle Printing-Office, No. 5, Danielftrett,
P&rtfmoutb.
CT The Customers of The Oracle of
the Day, will please to remember that the firft
of January comes but once a year, and that this
period has now elapfed—therefore the Editor
hopes they will not be offended at expressing
his earned desire to Lave a complete Settlement
with every individual, once in 12 months.
g, No. 5, Daniel Street, isa handy shop to
call at,when our country ft lends come into town.
g, Our refpeaable cudomers in Berwick,
are reminded that no person is audiorifed to fet
tle with them, but the Editor himfelf.
g. The loud calls of the Paper-maker, Type
founder, &c. &c. cannot be dispensed with, un
less the cash is paid down.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fub
feriher has been duly appointed ad
ministrator de bonis non, on ti^ eflate of
DANIEL SHERBURNE, late of Ports
mouth, Merchant, deceased, and hrs tak
en upon him that trust, by giving bonds
as the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate of laid dycrafeJ,
are requested to exhibit the fame, and all
pesfons indebted to said Estate, are called
upon to make payment.
SAMUEL SHERBURNE,
Admin,ratorde bonis non.
Portfwouth, Dec. 20, 1799.
fetouzQmtra±toTCwCTr-e.___ —Q^tttTfff
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War Department.
Trenton, September 2, I 799.
ALL Officers of the fi ft regiment of
Artilierifls and Engineers, and of
the firft, second, third and fourth regi
ments of Infantry in the service of the
United Spates, who are, from .whatever
cause absent from their commands, are
required with all possible expedition to
report themfJves by letter to M^jor Ge
neral Alexander Hamilton. The officers
thus called upon, will be held amenable
for any avoidable delay in reporting them
selves, and those who do not report in
four months from the date of this notifi
cation, will be presumed to have resigned
their commissions. J's M'Hemy.
Edw'dParry
HAS JUST RECEIVED
An extensive affirtment of Fall & Win teY ;
GOODS,
^hich will be fold at a low advance
by Wholesale & Retail, at his Store in.
Market-Street, for Cfh or fort
approved Credit ;
CONSISTING OF
THE best London fu
perfine Broad Cloths of th. most
fashionable colours ; Queens Cloths and
Superfine Bath Coatings Suitable for Li.
dies ' Habits; best luperfiue plain and
mixt Forrest Cloths ; cross bar'd and faft.
ionabie Swandowns and Caflimeres Vefl
woating ; best Devonshire Kerfeys ; wa
ter proof Cloths; Oilcans Cloths, and'
ftrip'd Ehflics ; Rose Blankets of a supe
rior quality ; reel, crimson, green and yel
low Baizes; yard wide fine black Flannel,
green, red and white ditto ; Hunting
Coras and Thickfetts ; best Velveteens
and Velverets ; Carpeting and Carpets.
A complete assortment of
Chintzes of every description and cf the
latest fashion, from 2% to 7/6 per yard ;
an elegant afortment of Cambrick
Mnflins, tambor'd and lapet Muffins;
plain, ftrip'd and crofi bar do ; Muflinets
and Dimities; Mullin Shawls and Hand,
kerchiefs ; purple and patch color'd do
a large assortment of silk Shawls and
Handkerchiefs; white Camels hair Shawls
with fringe and netting.
Also, one trunk of white and
color'd Muffs and Tippets, of the newest
fafhion; Suwarrow Hatts and Grecian
Sonnets; fancy Plumes and Feathers ; bu
gle and other Trimmings ; fine white &
black Laces and Edgings ; Modes and
Sattins ! black and white patent Veils ;'
Italian Silks; Luftring, ; silk Crapes &
color'd Tiffany.
^ Cash and the highest price
given for Pot and Pearl Allies.
Portfeouth, Nov. 22, 1799.
NE W,G OO DS,
Sign of the L AMB and FLAG,
A large affortroent of Mens'
and Womens' fafhionable Beaver Hatts,
childrens' do. of all colors ; a complete
affottment of Hosiery, of every descrip
tion ; green and red Worsted Caps, &c.
A few bales of Salmon Twine
and Herring Netts; St. Peters Cod Lines
and Sewing Twine.
Also a large assortment of Irish
Linneus and Sheetings of the best fa brick,
from if. to 7/6 per yard; Cotton and
French Cambricks; Diapers and Table
Cloths; a complete assortment of Du
rants, Caliimancocs & Ruffrib; Moreaus,
Camblets and Wildborcs.