The Republican ledger — Portsmouth, N.H., 1800-01-29 00:00:00, page 4

From the New-Jersef Journal.
To Field-Marshall Suwarrow.
for exploits in Italy filed the Italian Prince.
MIGHTY CHIEF*,
The triumphs of war have told us who thou art.
Thou art set forward by the armies of the circum
cifed,as Goliahof Gath. The hopes of kings have
rested on thee ; and to form an armour, with which
to Strike the foe with tenfold dismay, the minions
of power have announced to the world, the ex
ploits engraven on thy Shield, Cities itormed !—
Garrisons put up to the sword !—lnhabitants
butchered (and fleeing armies pursued, form pro
minent features in the vast defigu. Like a Chris
tian soldier, in the field of war, thou canlt en
dure hardness) animate thy troops and, for neg
left, threaten the lesser tygers with instant death
from thy uplifted paw 1 Thou waked thousands
to tremble & the found of thy feet, and the world
is painted as a wilderness before thee. To crown
all, in the back ground, thou art Seen kneeling be
fore the altar ; but the temple is in mourning,
and very faint are the glimmering rays, which,
palling through a diflant window, reflect smourn
ful light upon the pages of thy 'devotion. Left
the temple of the Prince of Peace should be pro
faned, and the paintings around frown at the fe
rocity of war, your armour is Seen without the
gate, in the keeping of a bull-dog, on whose ring
are en • .ven. W, P. '„_ '\.
This heterogeneous mixture of a Goliah before
the ark of God ; of a frowning light ; of veiled
paintings ; of armour out of doors, in the custody
of the dogs of war, presents a picture of things'
not altogether favorable to the devotions of the
kneeling suppliant. It looks like Stratagem: It,
strikes the beholder, although this hero in war,
thunderstruck at the effects ofhisqwn ferocity,wifh
* ed to obtain baptism for bisprofeffion, or absolu
tion from his fins at a Christian altar, whilst his ar
mour in custody of the dogs of war evinces the se
cret of his heart. The whole heavens 'frown at
the impious attempt, and, from a hole in the wall,
a whtfper is heard—ls it not the horns of the Lamb,
and the voice of a dragon. - < -
in what page of your devotion, Sir, do you find
a commiflion for war ?—War out of j/our own
realm I War unprovoked I—War as an hireling !--
War as the Hull-dog of other matters ! War a=
gainfl the instruments of avenging justice bn Ba
bylon's houfhonld !—War against the eruptions
-of the anti-chrifti'an Vesuvius !—Do youthink that
miracles will be wrought in your favour ?—Can
yob drink in the waves of this fmoaking, burning,
vomiting mount ? Can you digest the cinders of
this conflagration ? Do the different strata of the
deepening volcano form a regular and palatable
change of course to your ready appetite ?—lf re
port be true, some, at your table, have found the
fare already too severe. The gravel of this moun
tain, like the halftones of God, bath Silenced the
appetite of many of the northern holt. These but
add to the lieaps of flam/whofe carcases God hath
strewed up and down the Streets of the great city.
But you are going " to restore the ancient or
der of things !" — Read your bible I—Learn how
great, in the ac_. jnt ofGod, was that disorder
which you stile order ! How unlucky if between
your conftru&ion df the scriptures, and the inex
orable decree of the Almighty, there should be
found a contradiction ! Alas, for the shield Os Su
watrow ! If adverse winds should drive the
plumes of Italy, with this Pharaoh and his host,
like feeds upon alee-shore; " ^las, alas !'' the
trumpets will found, " alas, for the laurels of
Field-Marshall Suwarrow !'' /
BATTLE-AX.
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Description of MOUNT-VERNON, the Seat
of the much lamented General WASHING
TON. From a periodical publication printed in
*792.
MOUNT-Verdon, the celebrated feat of Gene
ral WASHINGTON is pleasantly Situated on the
Virginia bank of the river Potomack ; where it is
nearly two miles wide, and is about two hundred
and eighty miles from the fe:. It is nine miles from
Alexandria, and four above the beautiful feat of
thecate Col. Fairfax, called Bellevior. The area
of the mount is two hundred feet above the furface
of the-river, and after furnifhing a lawn of five a
cres in front and about the fame in the rear of the
buildings, falls off abruptly on those two quarters.
, Ori the north end It fubtides gradually info ex
tensive pasture grounds ; while, on the fdutb, it
Hopes more deeply, the coach-haufe, ftshles, vine
yard and nurseries. On either wing is a thick grove
of different flowering f,rett trees. Parallel with
them on the land fide, are two Spacious gardens,
into which one is led by two serpentine grave!
walks, planted with weeping willows and Shady
Shrubs. The mansion, house itfelf (though much
embcHifhed By, yet not perfectly fatisfattory to the
chaste taste of the present pofieflor) appears venera
ble and convenient. The foperb banqueting room
has been finished since he returned froth the army.
A lofty portico, ninety-fix feet in length, fop
ported by eight pillars, has a pleating effect when
viewed from the water ; and the tout eujemble of
the green-house, fchpol-houfe offices, and fervants'
halls, when seen from the land fide, bears a resem
blance ton rural village, efpecialb as the lands on
that fide are laid out somewhat in form of English
gardens, in meadows and graft grounds,ornament
ed with little copies, circular clumps, and Single
trees. A small park on the margin of the river,
where the Engtim fallow deer, and the American
wild deer, are seen through the thickets, alternate
ly as they are failing along, add a romantic and
picturesque appearance to the whole feenery. On
the opposite fid,of a small creek, to the north
- ward, an extenfiv< ^aiu, exhibiting coro-fields,
and cattle grazing affords in fom mer a luxuriant
landscape to die eye; while the blended verdure
of woodlands and cultivated declivities on the
Maryland shore, Variegates the profpe& in a char
ming manner. Such are the philosophic shades to
which the late Commander in Chief of the Amer
ican armies retired from the tumultuous feenes of
a busy world. '
,Easton, (tUdtythty Dec. 16.
A gentleman lately from the Delaware
state, has politely favoured us with the par
ticulars of the following distressing circum,
stance, which took place a few days ago, in
Louis Town in that state. Sometime since
the peace arid happiness of the family of a
Mr. Wiley, tavern-keeper, was destroyed
by the unlawful connection of a Mr. Wil
fofy with his wife; & on a difenffian of the
proceedings of Mr. Wilson, and sacred pro
miles by him made to Mr. Willey, the bu- °
finefs was to appearence entirely dropped ;
but on meeting a few days at the above
town, while Mr. Wilson wasin conversation
with a gentleman at the fire, Mr. Wiley
came in, and walked across the room seve
ral times, and at length pulled out a pistol,
and fcharged the contents of it through
tire head of Mr.Wilfon, without giving him
a moment's warning ; a brother of the de
ceased being at a Short distance, was imme
diately sent for, who on his arrival beheld
his relative a corpse on the floor, demanded
of Wiley if he was the man who committed
the deed—to.which Mr. VV iley replied that
he was, and as he had obtained his fatisfac
tion that he might take his, at which Mr.
Wilson immediately snapped a loaded pistol,
thrice at his bread, without difeharging the
fame, when the company prefect interfer
ed, and Mr. Wiley was commited to jail
in Georgetown, to stand his trial.
—I .rvi I -ct-h^ l'M <4 — r— ; - —— —l * ny
FARM TO LET.
To be let, and entered upon the firfl day of April
next, a Farm in Kittery, containing
A BOUT 150 acres, consisting of
mowing, pattering, tillage, and orchard,
lituate opposite the town of Portsmouth, and one
mile from the market-boufe—is bounded by the
river westerly and eaftery more than two hundred
rods, and parted by stone-wall into ten divisions;
has the advantage of a large quantity of salt dress
ibg (marfli-mud, niufcles and rock-weed) on the
Shores, by which it may be manured and enriched
to a high degree at little expence—it is provided
with a flock of cattle and ffieep, and with most
kinds of farming utenSils.—Juquire of
yofepbWhiffle.
N. B. Those disposed to hire the above farm,
are requeued to apply before the zoih ofFebruary.
Portsmouth, Jan. 21, 1800.
- ,_~
100 Hogfoeads Flax-Seed.
WANTED—One Hundred Hog /heads of
FLAX-SEED,
For which Cash and a generous price will be paid,
FOR SALE,
50 Bbls. TAR,
Fit for Ship's pfe——-Apply to
Jofefeb Cbamfenej.
Portsmouth, fan.2l, ißco.
FOR SALE BY\
" William Tredick,
At his Store on Drlfco's Wharf, 50 Hogfhe&
good flavoured _ 1
St. Vincent RUM,
Entitled to the Drawback. ^an. 21, 1800.
TO LET, •
iDYthe fubferiber, his Tan-Yard,
Bark-Mill, and Beam-House, feme tools, and
and other appurtenances, to be entered on the Ift
of April next—formerly the property of James
Clarkfon, Efa,—enquire of
CHARLES CHAUNCEY,
on the Premises.
Portsmouth, Jan. 2,, 1800.
SCHOONER JILL^,
A Constant Packet from Portsmouth to New
buryport. For height or Passage, apply to
JOHN BODGE, In Daniel-Street, or the Master
on Board. Said Schooner is now lying at Ports
mouth Pier. January, 1800.
NEW STORE.
Long & Hamilton,
TNFORM their friends and the public that they
I now occupy the New Store, directly opposite
Neil M'lutire, iu Fore-ffreet, where may be had
?Ageneral assortment of
WEST-INDIA GOODS
AND
GROCERIES,
BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Consisting of the following articles, viz.
Old Coniac Brandy, at)tf Capers,
%6f. per gallon. & Anchovies,
Common ditto, * Mustard in bottles and
Old Weft-India Rum, * in kegs,
Common ditto, * Cayenne,
Cherry, ditto. * Belt No, r. and No. 2
Gin, ^ Chocolate,
Nlolartesr * Coffee,
Madeira, ) 8 Spanifli Segars,
Red-Port, I 8 Starch,
Sherry, > WINES. Punch Strainers,
Lisbon & I ^ Candles, '
Malaga ) ^ Pint & ^ pt. Tumblers
London Rorter, ^ Wrapping Paper
Havanna Sugar, ~#Writing; ditto,
Brown ditto, * Paper Tobacco,
Loaf ditto, £ Raisins in boxes & per
Bohea Tea, in wholes calk; Figs,
chests, half clefts an<i^{ Stone Jugs,
quarter chests. * Gin Cases,
Souchong ditto, * Tank Bottles,
Hyfon ditto, * Indigo,
Oatmeal, A Russia Iron,
Ginger, * Russia Duck,
Pepper, 8 Ravens ditto,
Pimento, Q Russia Sheeting, -r•
Cinnamon, ^Cordage,
Gaft, w A few kegs of Butter,
Nutmegs, w Salt, 1;
Mace, " * Powder per qdk;
Cloves, £ &c. &c. &c.
All persons that have accounts open with
EDWARD J. LONG, are requested to
call at the above store and fettle the fame.
Portsmouth, Dec, ;8, 179,.
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Auction,
By JACOB WALDEN, Au^'r,
On Thursday the loth day of February next,
, At Mr. Greenleafs tavern, at 3 o'clock P. M.
THE Dwelling House of the sub
scriber in Cross-street, with the land belong
ing thereto, being two hundred and fifteen feet on
said flreet, and sixty three feet on Vaughan-Greet,
the house is forty-fix feet long and thirty-fix feet
in width, in good repair and well finifhed from
the lower floor to the upper chambers, with an ad
dition of a large kitchen and'a chamber over it—
A cellar under the whole—a well of good water
iu the garden which never fails of water, with a
pump It is a good House, roomy, and has
every convenience for a large family—any person
inclining to purchase may view the fame any day
previous to the sale.
—ALSO—
One half of a Rope-Walk, at the
North part of the town, now improved by Mr.
Daniel Wentworth, and is covered 125 fathom,
With a building at the Weft end of the walk, and
a loft that will cantaip 40 tons of Hemp, and in
good repair.
Conditions of file will be made known at the
time of sale, or previously, by applying to
JOSHUA WENTWORTH.
Portsmouth, Jan. 13, 1800.
JOHN GAINS,
Clock & Watcb Maker,
D Efpe&fully informs his Cus
tomers and the Public in general, that he
has REMOVED from Congress-street to Spring
hill, one door fouth of Samuel Hill's ftore—
where he carries on the Clock and Watch making
business in all its branches.
HE HAS FOR SALE,
Eight Day CLOCKS ; a large
assortment of warranted WATCHES ; a grbat
variety of Chains, Strings, Seals and Keys.
Portsmouth, Jan. 6, ißop.
"JOSEPH CHAMPNEY,
& CQUAINTS his Friends in particular, and
the Merchants and others generally ; that he
Mauufaftures HEMP, of a quality equal to any
ever imported, into CORDAGE of any kino that
will recommend itfelf, in any quantity or lize,
from a Four thread Worming to a Twenty-four
inch Cable.
—ALSO—
White Work, —viz. White Rope,
Houfling, Marlin, &c.
Orders for Flip's Cordage, receiv
ed and executed with fidelity, punctuality and
difoatch.
payment received inCafli, or in approved Notes
—payable in 30, 6q, 90, apd 120 days, or even 6
months if desired, —price accordingly.
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HE HAS FOR SALE,
At his flore adjoining the House he occupies, (be
longing to Supply Clap, EJq.)
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Wines, Brandy, Gin, Rum, Porter,
Crackers, Cheese, Scotch Herring, &c. &c.—And
A general afortment of
GROCERIES,
pure as imported—parftcu/ars, fee Shop-Bill.
^WANTED,
'A haridfome, strong, well-made
HORSE, suitable for every duty,—the owner of
Inch an one, will receive ready money, and a gen
erous price.
FLAX-SEED ,
Cleaned in the best manner for ex
portation—and for Sale for Farmers' use for fow
jng:—Apply as above. Dec. 28, '99.
a ; :
ALL persons indebted to, or
that have any demands against the estate of
JOHN HOOPER,
late of Portfmenith, deceased, are requeued
to prefect their accounts for settlement, to
SAMUEL HOOPER, Admimftrator.
Portsmouth, fan. 8, 1800. N
, TAKE NOTICE/
THE Undersigned, his Swedfb Majesty's
Vice-Confal, (and authorifed to tranfaft the
Cpnfular business for his Majefly the King of Den
mark) within the States of New-Hampshire, Maf
jachu/etts, and Rhode-Uland, hereby gives Public
Notice, that in obedience to recent instructions re
ceived from his Government, it is the duty of all
Matters of Swedish and Danish veflels, before their
failing from any port of tire above-mentioned
States, to call upon him in order to be granted such
Certificates for their cargoes, as the exigency of
the prefers state of the neutral commerce, and the
several decrees of the belligerent powers render
indifpepfabJy necessary ; and that any Matter of
teffel, belonging to the refpeftive nations, or na
vigating under the protection of their flags, in 0-
faitting t 8 take such Certificates, will personally
Qand responsible for the confequfnces.
Boflon, Jan. 1,1890. 4
In the absence of CHARLES F. DEGEN, Esq.
JOHN C. HAUFF.
q^f The r@arve Printer: a, S^m, Newburyport, Portland,
port fourth, Newport and Providence, are requeued to public the
above.,
TO^E LET
For the term of three years, and
to be entered upon by the firft day of Jan
uary next, the following STORES, on
Forifmouth Pier, viz. NO6. 2, 10, 16, 17.
For terms apply to
THOs. MANNINGS .
L MARTIN PARRY, l
or, GEORGE LONG,
Portsmouth, Dec. 25. 1 I
— —_—— — — ; —
WANTEIk-A convenient Tenement in the
centre of the town —Inquire of rhe Printer,
TO BE SOLD,'
At she Republican Printing-Office, MuT
berry-Lane, Portfmouth —[Price 25 Cents,]
. A LETTER from GEO. I^L
CHOLAS, of Kentucky, to his Friend in
Virginia, justifying the condud of the cit
izens of Kentucky, as to some of the late
measures of the General Government ; and
correaing certain falfe statements, which
have been made in the different States, of the
views and a&ion of the people of Kentucky.
Drugs and Medicines,;
FRESH & GOOD.
A general assortment just imported from EUROPE
BY
JOHN JACKSON,
And to be fold at his Shop in Buckflreet, wholesale
and retail,
IT consists (without enumerating
them) of Simples and Compounds, both inland
out of fafhion, and adapted to former and modern
practice—as well as a great variety of genuine
patent Medicines of+nown utility, viz.
Anderson's, Lockyer's, Speedi
man's, Hooper's and Var.dour's Nervous Pillsf; r
Bateman's Drops, do. Spirit of Scurvy Grass ; Tur
lington's ballam of life, Stoughton's Elixir, Mare
dant's anti-ftorbutic Drops, Frances's female
flrengthening Elixir, Hill's balsam of Honey, Dr.
Walker's Jesuits Drops, do. fpecific purging Elec
tuary, Steer's Opodeldoc, Eflence of Peppermint,
do. of Pennyroyal, Dalby's Carminative, Godfrey's
Cordial, true Daffy's Elixir, Squire's Elixir, Dr.
James' Fever Powders, Dr. Brodum's Botanica,
Syrup and Keftoratye Cordial for debilitated,
nervous and consumptive constitutions, chephalic
Snuff) Clinton's Oil and Snuff for deafnefs, Issue
plasters which stick without filliting, Blue Peas,
Scot's liquid Blue, Greenough's Tintture hr |te
Teeth, do. tooth powder, few boxes Glass's Mag
neffia, Salt of Lemons to take out iron moulds.
.Dying Drugs.
Oil of Vitriol, Aqua-Fortis, Al
um, Roman Vitriol, ground Camwood, Madder,
Argoll, Red Saundc4, &c. Also —
Dry and ground white lead, red
Lead, black Lead, Spanish Brown, Rose Pink,
Prussian Blue, patent Yellow, Ivory Black, Li
thargeJkvhite Vitrol, Dutch Pink, Umber, Gold
and Silver Leaf, Dutch Metal.
Glue, shell lac, feed lac, camel's
hair Pencils, Pumice Stone, Rotten Stone, Sandi
ver, Borax, belt Poland Starch, fig Blue, best dou
ble distilled Lavender water, Hungary water, Co
riander, Caraway & Peppermint Comfits, fugar'd
Almonds, Peftoral Lozenges of Tolu, Peppermint
do. Magneffia do. white and brown sugar candy,
fugar'd barley, Pearl and Scotch barley, Callile
Soap, Salt Petre.
Pungent Smelling Bottles, best
velvet corks, India Ink, India Rubber, Glyfter
pipes, do. Syringes large and small, male and fe
male Syringes, cases Pocket Instruments, surgeon's
needles, best crown Lancets, inferior do. cases
catheters, Bougies, hollow do. or elastic catheters,
pewter bed pans, breast pipes, nipple Shells, urin
als, tooth brushes, vials, pill boxes, lint, court
plaifter, best bottled muilarj, Sponge, &c. &c.
Portsmouth, Dec. 10, 1799.
^ A BARGAIN.
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Ettate situated in the centre
of the tpwn, with a building thereon
in compleat repair, well calculated for a
Dwelling House and Store. For terms,
which will be liberal, please to apply to the
Printer. Porlfmoa/h, Jun. 1, 1799.
Just Received, and for Sale by
Dame & Penhallow,
Thefollowing Articles, of the firfl quality, viz.
Grapes, by the jar or single pound.
Fi ^ s :
Railins,
Almonds in shells,
Tamarinds,
Currants,
LifbonWine,
Surrinam Coffee and,Cotton.
PorffinoutJf, Dec. 4,1799.
~ . "TO BE LET, '
CTA Flouje, very convenient for a
small family, having good accommodations, near
Underwood's Rope-Walk. The rent will be low^ —
For farther particulars inquire of the printer.
Portsmouth, Nov. z 6, 1799.
WANTED—As an attendant in a small family.
A Girl between 12 and 15 years of
age, to whom generous encouragement will be
given, if well recommended—For further infor
mation inquire of the Printer. Dec, 24.
Wanted Immediately,
g^TwoaftiVe Apprentices to the Rope-Mak
ing Business—is they have arrived to the age of
17, they will anTwer, provided titey can be well
recommended for honesty and sobriety. Enquire
of the Printer. Portsmouth, Oil. 9, 1,99.
Wanted Immediately, §
At the REPUBLICAN PRINTING OFFICE,
TWO smart active Lads as Ap
prentices.
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