The United States oracle of the day — Portsmouth, N.H., 1800-07-12 00:00:00, page 4

We are under the disagreeable necessity of
announcing to the public, an affair of honor
which took place last evening, between Pomp
Ethiops, and Caesar Blackamore. The particu
lars of this unhappy rencontre, so far as they
have trahfpired, are as follow :—On the even
ing of the 17th instant, as chefe gentlemen were
fitting in a cellar-kitchen in Grub-ltreet, regal
ing themfelvcs in drinking gin-fling, and smok
ing fegars, the conversation turned on Miss
Dinah Pugg, whom Mr. Ethiops was supposed
to be courting. In perfect good humour Mr.
Blackamore remarked that her lips were as
thick as a negro's. Mr. Ethiops said that the
insinuation was falfe-— that he would not be
intuited in so tender a point as the lips of the
divine. Miss Pugg demanded immediate fatis
fadtion. The preliminaries were then fettled ;
and next morning at fix o'clock the parties met
at Crack-ikull Hollow, about a mile below
Mofechetto-Fort. The seconds were Quafha
Cuffee and Cuffee Quafha. The ground was
marked out, and they both fired nearly at the
fame time. The ball of Mr. Ethiops entered
his antagonist's cravat, about an inch below his
chin, and would doubtless have proved fatal but
for the enormous pudding inclofed in the cravat,
which deadned the force of the ball, and cauf
cd it to flick in the wool. The other ball hit
Mr. Ethiops about three inches below his right
knee, and, owing to the farpnefs of his fhin,and
the extreme tigbtnefs of his pantaloons, it split
in the middle, and fortunately did no other
mifehief than to diftolour the &in. Here the
seconds interfered, and the parties shook hands
in perfe& friendfhip.
The seconds assure us, that the parties behav
ed with great spirit and bravery, and that it
was as honorable a Jenvelas ever was fought.
Miss Pugg, upon firft hearing of the event,
fainted ; but, upon an application of a fmclling
bottle, she soon recovered.
New- Haven, June 19, 1800.
P. S. This is the twenty-third duel which has
been fought within the lad. three months,
though the firfl in Connecticut.
" Ad lwell your part there all the honor lies."
Died, on Saturday night last, FRANK a Negro
Fave, late the property of Capt. Robert Wetmore,
of Lancafer, Pennfyhania. Frank pfpffed many
and rare virtues. He was friendly to all, though
real friends he bad very few. —He wept at the
misfortunes of others, but over bis own mifcries, be
Joed no tears. He lived rebelled in the mofl de
grading of all conditions ; and died regretted, though
no connections are left to mourn bis departure.
We mention Frank and bis virtues, not to flatter
bis Surviving relatives, for be has none ; nor do nue
foppofe our encomiums would do bim any good, could
ley reach bim ;for tvbat is our approbation compar
edto the joyful found of !' Well done good and faithful,
Wc." which be bar undoubtedly beared before this
time: But we publijb this as a tribute to depart
ed worth, and to put many to the bhfb who glory
in the fairnefs of their skins, and boafl of their
privilege of Freemen.
With such illustrious Patriots Heft,
We'll bid defiance to a world !
While on each Spoiler's tow'ring crest,
Columbia's thund'ring arms are hurl'd.
Hail Independence ! UNION bail /
Tour Empire Jball o'er time prevail !
Tarty and Faction, taught at last,
Shall guard the government they chafe,
In tears deplore their errors part,
And "hurl their wrath on foreign foes.
Bleft Independence, warm all hearts,
In spite of Diplomatic arts !
Each clime where Union's flag, displays,
Shall our victorious Eagle qwn!
Our splendid stars with Freedom's rays,
Illume both poles, and ev'iy zone.
Blf Independence •we'll proclaim,
While earth revere's the Lav'n-born Dame.
Our Gallant youth with martial (kill,
Shall ev'ry danger fearlefs brave
Their country's foes resistless quell,
And guard the foil their fathers gave.
'Till Nations tremble at their frown,
And Independence wear the crown.
While the rapt bard this glorious feent
Surveys, with keen prophetic eye,
May no dark tempest intervene,
To cloud Columbia's morning Iky !
Thus GREAT, thus HAPPY may we he,
And ev'ry Nation bleft as zee !
the MORALIST— No. 358.
Importance of young people being religious.
ARE we ever too young to be religious, to
give ourfclves to God, and beg of him to
protc& and preserve us from vice and every
fin ? Religion is not gloomy, but is solid and
substantial. It will not debar us from innocent
amusements, but will help us to enjoy them in
aright manner. Young minds are prone to
be taken up with the vanities of this uncertain
world, and please thcmfelves with a long dura
tion. But how often does Providence disap
point their fchemes—lt is to teach us that our
hearts fheuld be set upon a more solid founda
tion—that we should be seeking for a founda
tion that we may build upon with fafety—We
mull not build upon this world, but upon vir
tue and religion, which will keep us from fall
ing—it "ill afford us the bed fatisfa&ion to
be approved of God, which should be our great
est care to secure—Without his approbation
we shall be miserable indeed. It will be dread
ful for us to feel the weight of his difpleafure—
what can equal it? Let us, my friend, en
deavor to behave in such a manner that we may
be approved of God. Happy indeed shall we
be my friend, then at death, to have our con
science easy, and our peace made with God.
"Sage ADAMS guides the helm of State,
Our Senators are wife and true,
More Ikill io counsel and debate
Greece, 'Rome, or Albion never knew.
Still Independence they'll maintain,
Tbd Europe bleed at ev'ry vein !
ORIGINAL SONG,
Composed by Jonathan M. Sewall, Esq.
for the Celebration of the
4th 'JULY, 1800,
And fang by federal parties at the bridge.
" Tune—“&/e Britannia."
LET wreaths of triumph 'twine your brows !
Loud paeans wake the joyful morn :
This day, a mighty Empire rose!
A Nation in a day was born !
Hail INDEPENDENCE ! Jbout the day,
COLUMBIA rofc to fro'reign fwny !
While Europe thunders with alarms
Where war's terrific clarion roars,
While half the nations rush to arms,
PEACE,heav'nly goddess, crowns our shores !
No desolation tuafer our plains.
Here glorious Independence reigns !
The MEDLEY.-No. 126.
Poetical Repofcory.
A Remarkable DUEL ! !!
\Commonwealth of Miffachufetu
York,ff
I ATa Court of Common Pleas,
begun and held at York,within and
for the county of York, on the third Tuef
d?y of April, be ng the fifteenth day of laid
mooth, Anno Domini, ISOO, — Joseph
Simpson, Pelatiah Simp/on, and Timothy
S^/faall of York, in the county of York,
yeomen, petition this court, and (hew,
that they are interested io a certain traA
of land lyinfin fdd York, being part of
lot numbered two, io the fecund division
of the Bated commons, bounded as fol
lows, beginning at a hemlock tree mark
ed on four sides, and running fouth Se
venty five degrees eart, thirty rods by
land belonging to the heirs of Joseph Per
ble, deceased, thence north thirty eight
degrees east, one hundred and twenty five
rods by lands belonging to the heirs of
Samuel Milbey, deceased, thence north
fifty two degrees weft, sixteen rods by
lands of Roland Young, thence north thirty
eight degrees east, thirty three rods by
said Young's land, thence north forty fix
degrees weft, ftventeen rods by Samuel
Treble's land, thence fouth forty two de
grees weft, on the dividing line between
lots No. two and No. three, ninety rods,
thence fouth nine degrees east, fix rods,
by meadow land belonging toJofah Ct fe,
thence fouth forty seven degrees east, six
teen rods by said meadow, thence fouth
thirty four degrees weft, five rods, thence
north, seventy nine degrees weft, five rods,
thence north feventynine degrees weft by
said meadow, tweny five rods, thence
fouth forty two degrees weft, eleven rods,
thence foutheriv by lands lately belong
ing to Daniel Bragdon, deceased, to the
bound firli mentioned, containing thirty
three acres ; —that the said Joseph is in
urefted in fix shares or acres, and the
said Fclatiah and Timothy, five (hares or
acres, of said trad of thirty acres; and
that their said (hares ofthe fame trad lie
in common, and undivided with Joseph
Preble, jun. Samuel Preblejun. Jedediah
Preble, yeoman, and Abigail Preble, fioglc
woman, all of York aforefaid, and allo
(hewing, that the said Joseph, Peletiah &
Timothy Simpson, are intcrefted in eleven
Blares or rights in a certain lot of land in
said York, called and known by the name
of lot No. two, in the second division
of the inner or Bated commons, Contain
ing about two hundred and eleven acres,
said eleven (hares lying in common and
undivided with the residue of said lot
owned by persons to the petitioners un
known; whereof it belongs to said Jo
:feph Simpson to have and to hold fix fliares
or rights; and to Gid Pelatiah & Timothy
to have and hold five (hares or rights ;
and praying for their said Blares to be set
off to them, to hold in severalty.
Ordered, that the petitioners cause the
fubflance of their said petition and this
order thereon, to be inserted in the Unit
ed States Oracle of the Day,
printed by Charles Peirce, at Ports
mouth, three weeks successively; the last
publication thereof to be thirty days at
ieafl before the next term of this Court,
to be held at Waterborough, within
and for said county of York, on the fourth
Tuefday of August next ; to the end any
perlon or persons interefled therein, my
then and there appear, and Blew cause,
ifany they have, why the prayer of the
said petition should, not be granted.
Httefi, DANIEL SEWALL, CloL
FROM the subscriber on the 28th ult.
a fm^ll red MARE, with a whitidi
main and rail; a white spot in her face
and back ; her main hangs on the left
fide.—lt is supposed fbe has been Rolen
and rode to the caftward, and then turned
look in the road.—Whoever will return
said Mare or give information of her, so
that the owner may get her again, fltaH
be handfomdv rewarded for their trouble.
SIMEON KEEN.
Kitto,, July 4, 1800.
Stolen or went adrift,
ON Saturday the 28th of June, from
the lower fifli market adjoining
Liberty bridge in this town, a CANOE,
about 14 feet in length; had been built
little more than one year. She had on
board a fearoan's outside brown Jacket ;
a bag ; jug, and i| |b. Tobacco.—Who
ever can give information of her so that
the owner may get her again, (hall be
handsomely rewarded for their trouble,
by applying to JAMES WHITHAM,
living on Gerriih's-iflaud, (Kilter,,) or
'e ring word with the Prin^.
10 BE SOLD
At Public AUCTION,
On Saturday the 26th day of July,
1 Soo, 4/ 12 o'clock, if not pevtouJly
fold at private Sale,
A One Lory HOUSE, 30 by
16; a 3ARN 16 by 22; and 80
feet of LAND front and 27 back ;-being
a water let, back of the Jail in this town.
Any person willing to pure haft the lame,
may know the terms by applying to
WILLIAM HOYT, living on the pre
mises. Portsmouth, June 27,-1800.
70 BE SOLD
At Public AUCTION,
On Tuefday the igth of July at
the New-HampJkire Hotel, (If not fold
before at Pt ivate sale,)
THAT new and well finifhed
DWELLING-HOUSE,
of Capt. JOHN BOADGE in Daniel-
Preet, which wes advertised in the Oracle
for fdle the 25th of June and postponed,
Jacob Walden, Au^'r.
Strayed or Stolen,
Effe nce of Spruce.
VSSENCE of Spruce in Bot-
XL ties, warranted to be of a very good
quality, to be fold by
Samuel Haven,jr.
At his Store in Market-Street.
Poitpnowh, June 14, 1800.
Difoifl of New-Hampfare,
to wit ;
BE it remembered that on the
seventeenth day of June, in the twen
ty-fourth year of the Independence of the
United States of America ; HENRY
RANLET, of the said Diftrid, hath de
posited in this office, the title of a Book,
the right whereof he claims as Proprietor,
in the words following, to wit, " Memoirs
of CHARLES DENNIS RUSOE
D'ERES, a native of Canada ; who was
with the Scaryawtauragatrooote Indians
eleven years, with a particular account of
his fufferings, &c. during his tarry with
them, and his fafe return to his family
cenreaions in Canada ; to which is ad
ded an Appendix, containing a brief ac
count of their persons, Dress, Manners,
Reckoning time, mode of Government,
&c. Feasts, Dances, Hunting, Weapons
of War, &c. making Peace, Diversions,
Courtlhip, Marriage, Religious Tenets,
Mode of Worfliip, DiLafes, Method of
Cure, burying their dead, character of the
Scaryawtauragurooote Indians, particular
description of the Quadrupeds, Birds,
Fifties, Reptiles and Infeds, which are to
be met with on, and in the vicinity of
Scaryawtauragatrooote Iflauds:" In con
formity to the aft of the Congress of the
United States, intituled " an Ad for the
encouragement of learning, by securing
the copies of maps, charts and books, to
the Authors and Proprietors of such co
pies during the times therein mentioned."
JONATHAN STEELE,
Cl rk of the DifotH of New-Ham/fkire
A true copy of Record.
Atteft, Jona. Steele, Clerk.
DifiriH of New-Hamfefliire,
to wit:
BE it remembered, that on the seven
teenth day of June, in the twenty
fourth year of the independence of the
United States of America, Henry Ran
let, of the said diftrid, hath depolited in
this office the title of a book, the right
whereof he claims as Proprietor in the
words following to wit, " The Tillage
Harmony : or Youth's Assistant to Sacred
Mufic —Containing a concise Introduc
tion to the grounds of Music; with such
a collection of the most approved Psalm-
Tunes, Anthem) and other Pieces as are
most suitable for Divine Worship ; de
signed principally for the use of ichools
and singing iocieties :" In conformity to
the a& of the Congress of the United
States intituled, “ An ad for the encour
agement of learning, by securing the co
pies of Maps, Charts & Books to the au
thors and Proprietors of such copies dur
ing the times therein mentioned."
JONATHAN STEELE,
Clerk of the Difoifi of New-Harnfflire.
A true copy of Record.
A*t'^> Jona. Steele, Clerk.
BILIOUS PILLS,
Celebrated throughout the u
nited States and Weft.lndies, in the
cure and prevention of Intermittent, Re
mittent, Bilious, Inflammatory, and Yel
low Fever ; Jaundice; Bilious Cholic :
Indigestion; Dropsy; Gout; Rheuroa
tifm; Plurify; Chlorofis, Worms; Dy
(entery; Bilious Vomitings; Convulsion
and Epileptic Fits : Asthma; Coughs
and colds accompanied with Coflivenefs ;
Foul Stomach; Scurvy ; Sore Throat ;
Hypochondria and Hysterical Affec
tions, &c. &c.
Drugs and Medicines ;
Paints, Dye-Stuffs, fee.
Physician's Bills duly noticed ; Ship's
Medicine Cherts in readiness, and others
replenished reasonably.
They are highly esteemed for their vir
tues when taken in the Spring fcalon
and for removing an over charge of Bil-&
ious redundancies in the Stomach and
Bowels, they prevent most of the diseases
of the hot season by being taken once in
15 or 20 days.
Certificates of their efficacy may be
feet )at the place of sale by the Agent, who
has constant supplies of the genuine
PILLS from the Patentee. — A!fo —
^Turnpike Road.
qqqqqqqq
THE Directors of the
New-Hampshire Turnpike Road,
have voted an affefiment of Two Doll
ars on each proprietor's (hare, and have
direfted rhe Treasurer to colled the fame,
on or before the if h day of June, 1800.
The proprietors are therefore requeued
to pay the fame to him, at the Custom-
House in Portsmouth, agreeably thereto.
, - THO: MARTIN, Treasurer.
CT The Treasurer earnestly calls
on the Proprietors to pay in their money,
as it is faOT^f^WANTED.
At hit Druggifl Store in Market-fireel, di
rect from the Patentee,
Doftor Le e's patent N. London
Church's Cough Drops, to
gether with a general assortment of
By Appointment.
FOR SALE BY
Josiah Dwight;
JOSIAH DWIGHT.
A LAD of about 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13
years of age, is wanted to live on a
small Farm near Portfrbouth, where he
will receive good treatment; and if be
tarries till he is2i years of age, he (hall re
ceive a sum of money, as can be agreed
on by the parents or guardian of the boy.
One from the Country would be prefer
ed.—lnquire of the Printer.
— L'O~rTC~
AConk-ibell Sleeve-Button,
fluted oval, with a gold nub in the
center —The person who finds the fame,
and will leave it with the printer, fyll
receive one dollar reward.
No. 8, Port/mouth Pier,
Soo Hhds. Liverpool SALT.
20 Tons COALS.
50 Crates WARE
45 Bbls, Spanish Brown.
It Tierces Spanifli Whiting.
30 Boxes PIPES.
Log and half hour Glasses.
Japan'd Speaking Trumpets.
Looking Glasses. Log Slates.
17 Calks 6d. and rod. Nails.
Painters Tools. Paint Scrubbers.
Hearth, White-wash & tallow Brushes.
White, blue and crimlon Bunting.
232 Stone Jugs &: Pickle Pots.
Sail Needles and Palms.
Large and small Hammers.
Best steel focker&and common Scrap
ers, &c. &c. &c.
Portsmouth, June 20, 1800.
FbUSALE,
At No. 7, Portsmouth Pier,
14 Hhds. Tobago Rum of an
excellent flavor.
40 Barrels Superfine Flour.
10 Bales Cotton,
10 Calks Rice.
20 Kegs New Butter.
50 Boxes Bar Soap, &c.
The above will be fold at the lowest
cash prices, Apply to
Wm. Garland, or'Silas Holman.
Portfmouth,June. 20, 1800,
A large number of Sheep and
other SKINS, for which the Calh will
be given by said LIOYD. funez].
Grocery STORE.
S HOE-MAK, such as
grows in pastures, &c. any person
may fee a sample of the fame, and know
what price will be given, by applying to
DAVID LIOYD, Morocco Leather-Drefer
in Ladd-ftrect, Portsmouth— Who Wants,
Wharf TIMBER,
for which the Ca(h will be paid.
—lnquire of Jacob Sheafe.
Portsmouth, sane 21, 1800.
TO BE SOLD.
AN Elegant New CHAISE,
of the firn quality, warranted good,
For less than the real value, with plated
harness compleat, newest faftiion, mould
ings, &c. Suitable for a Gentleman's
private Carriage —Enquire at the livery
liable of the fubferiber Ark-lane.
To be Sold at the Store of Mr.
EDWARD CUTTS in Bow-flrcet,
A few Hogfhcads of
SUGA R,
Os a good quality. June 20.
A likely Horjefor Jale.
TO be fold, a likely HORSE, about
7 years old ; Trots and canters ex
tremely well.—A hogshead ol Rum and
other Welt-India Goods, would be re
ceived in payment. — Inquire of the Printer.
Fresh Lemons; Citron; Mace ;
Cinnamon; Cloves ; Nutmegs; An
choives & Capers per bottle ; Englirti
Milliard per pound or bottle ; table
SALT per basket.
Spermaceti mould & dipt Can
dles ; Span:fh Sugars.
Gun Powder, Hyfon, young
Hyfon, Hyfon Skin, Souchong & Bohea
TEAS, of the firft qualities.
Philadelphia Loaf Sugar per
hundred or Loaf; E. India Sugar per bag.
Lisbon, Sherry, Malaga & Red
Port WINES.
Elliot's warranted Snuff pr. keg.
With a general affirtment of
Weft-India Goods & Groceries
as usual, and as cheap as can be purchas
ed at any Store in Portsmouth.
_ Portfmoutb, June 20, iSoo.
JUST RECEIVED from Liverpool,
per Ship Nancies, and for fate by
IL" just Received, and FOR SALE,
—viz —
FRESH Olives per jar ; frefh
Oil per jar, do. Florence Oil in flalks
for fillaci ; frefh Figs by the frail, ditto
Turkey Figs ; frtih Mufkalatt Raisins
per box ; fhcll'd & foft fhdi'd Almonds.
MARTIN PARRY,
B. Leverett,
J. DAVENPORT.
Porffmouth, July 4; 1800
WA NTED,
A QUANTITY OF GOOD
A LAD Wanted.
WAN TED a quantity of
Edw'd Parry
Informs hit friends and the Public, that'
be has received by tbejbip Knur, Capt. Jameson,
and tlefoip Nancies, Capt. Lunt from Liver
pool, an Extensive Assortment of
FASHIONABLE SUMMER
A quantity of Wood ASHES,
for which Cafli or any of the above ar
ticles will be given.
Said Bishop, has been long experien
ced in the above business, in London,
Marseilles, and in America.
^ Cash and the highest price
given for Pot & P<ar| ASHBS.
Portfmouth, June 20, 1800.
European & India Goods.
RESpedfully informs the in
habitants of Portsmouth and its vi
cinity, that he hrs had the Tallow Chan
dlers and Soap-Boiler's works creded ini
Ark-lane, in this town, where he Ihall
carry on the
Toppin Maxwell,
Has for dale at his Tan- Yard, near CoL
Ladd's Duelling -houfa
Sole-Leather, tanned in the En
glish Ryle, warranted good.
Saddle, bridle & harness Leathers
A few tanned Hogs-Skins.
All of which will be fold very cheap,
considering their quality.
—ALSO^A quantit, of
BOOT-LEGS, cheaper than
has been Formerly fold ^ this Town.
WANTE. D, afro Q^
Oak and He mlock BARK, for
which a generous price will be^ivcp.
And other GOODS as usual, all of which
wjll be fold on reasonable terms by
Wholesale and Retail.
Caftile, White & Rozin SOAP,
warranted good. Mould &Dipt Candles.
PORTER of good quality.
WANTED,
GOOD S,
Which are now ready for Sale at his Stoie
in Market frect, — Among which are
PRINTED Calicoes & Mus
lins ; Dimities; Muflinets; Ging
hams; elowded Nankinets; lulia Nan
keens ; Lappet, Tambore & fprig'd Muf
fins; plain, jaconet & ftrip'd Mullins;
Italian and knglifh Luftrings & Satins;
Parafuls and silk Umbrelles.
AIR ^^ A " excellent Farm
to A within eight miles of
Portsmouth, containing a
b°utone hundred and thir-
Acres of the very best
of mowing, pafluring and tillage, and has
three good Orchards, that has made one
hundred barrels of Cyder yearly. There
is on said Farm two Houses two flories
high, in good repair, and two Barns, one
55 by 32 feet, the other 56 by 30, with
other out buildings, —said Farm is well
wooded and watered, and would well ac
commodate any Gentleman in Portf
moutb or elsewhere, who wishes for a
pleasant country feat, — for further parti
culars, Inquire of the Printer.
Best fuperfine and low pric'd
Broad Cloths ; Ladies' and Gentlemens'
beaver Hats ; Men? silk and cotton
Hose with lac'd clocks; Durants ; Tam
mies ; Ruffels and Calimancoes ; Irish
LINENS. A laige aflortment of
Has received his String & Summer
GOODS,
Tallow Chandlers' & Soap Boilers'
Business in all its branches.
Which form a very extetfve afirtment of
Staple & Fancy.
He is now opening and offers them for sale,
on the most advantageous terms.
Portsmouth, June 6, 1800.
Spring & Summer
G OO D S.
of the latest importation, which
he now offers for sale at a finall advance
for cash, at his florein Market-street.
Edward Parry,
Has received a ConJignment of a
Few Flunks of
Plain, Sprig'd and Lappet
MUSLINS.
Rich'd Evans
Has just RECEIVED a Fr^ s u pply of
which will be fold very low per piece.
Portsmouth, June 20, 1800.
CHEAP MUSLINS.
INDIA COTTONS ;
NEW jGOODS.
JOSEPH BISHOP,
FROM SALEM,
NEW GOODS.
Oliver Briard.
HE HAS FOR SALE,
TO BE SOLD,