The Republican ledger — Portsmouth, N.H., 1801-09-15 00:00:00, page 4

Poetical Department.
THE k
LAST AMOROUS EPISTLE,
FROM'
tsO NATHANtfoMOLLY.
HOW oftln Love's yah Lake I've been,
The water jolt up to my-chin ;
Sometimes fous'd over head ears,
In deep despair, and drown'd with fears.
How oft my hand around thy waist
Has flily ventured, and clung faft :
What rapture on thy blooming cheek,
Enough to feed my foul a week.
How often have I flood aghaft,3
While from thy eyes such arrows pad,'%
Reach (bower appear'd to threat my last. )
All night together have we fat, = )
Jn one wide chair, and held our chat >
On love, on raptures, and all that.,
Thou know'll how oft thy hand I've f^ueez'd;
And thou haft ogled, and I teaz'dj,
' Declaring in wh^t state was 1, " 3
How I must lay me down and die, p
And to the grave for fuccourfly, )
'Mongft all the ills, my life that compass;
There ne'er was one that made such rumpus -
About my insides, as the loye,
Which I have had for thee my Dove:
How oft have I, my dearest dear,
Declar'd that thou'rt an Angel fair !
And sworn that thou from Heav'n didst fly ;
Yet knew that it Was all a lie.
Say, know'ft thou not what I've told o'er ?
For thou (halt never know them more;
Thou ne'er shall catch me, no, by Jove,
A dying in a fit of love.
I know all thy coquettish arts,
To catch and hold an hundred hearts.
Long may'ft thou reign; but, when thy charfas are
, pad;
The wealthiest Pool shall take thee off at last.
MY LANDLADY'S NOSE.
O'ER the evils of life 'tis a folly to fret,
Despondence and grief never leflen'd them yet:
Then a fig-to the world—let it come as it goes,
Piling to the'praife of my Landlady's Nose.
My Landlady's Nose is in noble condition,
For longitude, latitude, shape and position ;
?Tis as rotind as a horn, and as red asa rose,
Success to the hulk of my Landlady's Nose.
To Jeweller's (hops let your ladies repair,
For trinkets and nick-nacks to give them an air;
Here living carbuncles a score of them glows,
On the big maffy sides of my Landlady's Nose.
Old Patrick M'DoUgherty when dri the fuddle,
Pulls out a fegar, and looks up so her noddle ;
For Dougherty swears, when he 'wigs a good dose,
By Mjury's Firebrand, my Landlady's Nose.
Ye wishy-wash Biittef-rtiilk drinkers so cold,
Come here arid the virtues of brandy behold ;
Here's red burning TEtna, a mountain of snows
Would roar down in itreams from my Landlady's
Nose.
Each cavern profound of this (huff loving snout,
Is furnifh'd Within, fir,^ well as withobt ;
O'er the brown upper lip such a cordial flows—
O! the cordial brown drops of my Landlady's
Nose.
But, gods ! when this trunk with an uplifted arm,
She grasps in the dish clout to blow ap alarm ;
Horns, trumpets, and couchs are but fcreartiing of
crows,
To the loud thund'rhig twang of my Landlady's
; Nose.
My Landlady's nose unto me is a treasure,
A care-killing noflrum—A fountain of pleasure;
jf I want for a laugh to discard all my woes,
I only look up to my Landlady's Nose.
—fiMftf^fs§frH ^
SONG of a BROTHER TYPO.
THOUGH riches circulate at will,
By coining and by minting;
The printing art is nobler (till—
- Truth circulates by Printing.
Sint^ Truth is Truth, as all allow,
It cannot fuffer dinting—-
1 Pernicious Error rears her brow
When Tyrants limit Printing.
Since Freedom's felf sometimes runs mad
, The thought Is well worth hinting-*-'
' Let ufefpl hints be modest clad,
And then go on with Printing.
But Vice, you'll fay with hideous leer,
At Virtue will be squinting:
Well, if Vice squints and looks so queer,
, We'll mend her light with Printing.
tymli&-
— — —
SIXTY yehrs hence not a Angle man or woman
that is now thirty years of age., shall be found!
What a melancholy truth! But truth it is—a flub,
born faft: and what is ftiU more melancholy, ma
ny, very many of the lively aftors on the ttage of
. life at the present day, shall make their exit long
ere sixty years “ have roll'd away"—fixty years I
could we be sure of sixty years; what are they I
< c A tale that is told"— a dream—an empty found,
that paffeth on the wings of the wind away, and
is forgotten. Years shorten as man advanceth in
-age : Like the degrees in longitude, man's life
declenfeth as we travel towards the frozen pole,
until they dwindle to a point, and vanish forever.
—ls it possible that life is of so short a duration !
Will sixty years destroy all the golden names, over
the doors, in the Cities and towns of this flourifh
in^ country, and place new ones in their (lead ?
Will all the blooming beauties who now appear
more than mortal, fade and disappear in sixty
years ?—Can it be the fate of the belles and beaus,
"who now flaunt with the fineft flower on their
! heads, in sixty fear, to be powdered in dust and |
ashes ?—Ajas {it can, and most afluredly will bel
so Sixty, ears !" fays Death, grinning a gbaft- I
ly finite “ do you think I am going to starve sixty
years? Not f!—This very day, before the fun
reaches “ the margin of the Weft," thqufands of
belles and beaus bolides numerous old men and
babes, shall be facrificed to feed, not to fill, my
empty maw."' ^
<4«+4^^^»,+H„>
A WELL KNOWN EPITAPH,
ILLUSTRATED AND IMPROVED.
Remember man, now passing by,
As thou art now, so once was I;
4s lam noku, so must thou be,
Prepare therefore to follow me.-
Whoever this lover of simplicity and truth was,
he certainly dole the idea from the Latin motto.
Sum, Es, Fui. -,
Rest happy (hade, who in thy pilgrimage thro'
this vale of fin and furrow, compiled this short
but pithy leffpn fur wandering travellers yet to
come ; who halt thus kindly left a memento for
future ages in words plain and simple, yet Strong
and nervous ; on a fubjeft daily seen, but hourly
forgot : while by thy direction every gripping
scalp thus bespeaks the pufy passenger,
-''As lam now, Jo must thou be."
Let us now proceed to confider the above epi
taph, together with the motto, in such a manner,
as may conduce to general profit ; notwithstand
ing the frailty of the human heart, or the foil, bf
the author's head..
Sum, Es, Fui.
Remember man, now passing by,\
As thou art now, so once was Ir
Here comes in the Es,; and the motto and the
epitaph both join in this important question, What
art thou ? Art thou the child of health, a lover of
mirth, and the favorite of fun ? So once was I.—
Does the glance of love, the slush of fury, or the
serene look of complaisance, sparkle in thine
eyes ? So once they did in mine.
Active appear thy limbs, strong seems thy con
stitution; so unce seemed mine. Art thou the
child of calamity? Do di(appointments thwart
thy best designs ? does affliction mar thy comfort,
or losses unexpected spoil thy hopes ? Just so it
was with me, till death released my weary foul,
and bowed my head in dust. Thus speaks that
faithful monitor— a dead man's Jkull. . . .
^umotift/
When Col. Harcourt arrived at Kildare, as gov
ernor of that place, the officers told him they hop
ed .he would give a ball to the ladies. '' Ladies !"
fays he", fr ' ay, ay, I'll give them a ball ; —but it
mall be a ball of yarn to mend their flockings."
As a fellow was going to. the gallows, many
boys run to fee the execution ; which he feeing,
. called to them,faying, " Boys, you need not make
so much halle, for thebe will be no sport till I
come."
Two parsons meeting in a place where the way
was very narrow, the mod pragmatical of the two,
whb was loth tq dirty his (hoes, said to the other,
- who was ncateft the houses, Sir, I never give the
way to ,a cotcomb. Sir, replied the other, mov
ing to the outride of the p 0115,7 always do.
The Marks of envy give diflinguifhed grace
To virtue ; as indented fears adorn
~he /oldier's breast.
, When feme one mentioned tb an ancient gon-,
arch the vile and Scandalous libels that were dai
ly uttered ^gainft him, and wished their authors
to be punished,, '' No," replied the sage prince,
" let them alone : I ata pleased to fee those proofs
of the liberty ehjoyed by my fubjeCtri"
Our worthy president mult undoubtedly feel
the fame sentiment when he contemplates the foul
and unfounded abuse that is constantly pbured
upon his character in every part of the continent,
and no where so much as in Connecticut. He
mult rejoice, with all good men, that no un
conllitutional sedition law exitls to impose fiience
on the citizens-xhat ' the reign of terror is no more
—and that the liberty of speech and the press is
freely enjoyed by us though some of us so vilely
abuse these privileges. And though his energies
take the advantage of the liberty they enjoy so
calumniate and defame him--yet is he affufed
that his merits; tried in this seven-sold fire of per
secution, will come forth purified and approved,
and meet With the higtied honors and rewards in
the power of a free people to bestow. Bee.
From the Porcupine, a London papet, of the 19th
June, published by the infamous Wm. Cobbett„
the oracle of the late admtniftration,
" Adams, it appears by the left advices, is funk
into complete contempt. He < strutted his hour
upon the flage,' sometimes performing very well,
and sometimes very badly ; the clap and the hiss
long contended for the preference ; but the latter
finally prevailed.. Stripped of his ftage.robes, and
clad in the garb of a Ample citizen, the'old man
may now look back; and make a calm review of
allthe parts he has played, from the character of
pettifogger to that of President."
JOSIAH SMITH
Refpeafully informs the public that he has re
moved from the Sun Tavern to the
New-Hampihire HOTEL,
4t the head ofPortJmouth-Pier,
Where he has made such arrangements as enables
him to entertain customers to entire fatisfaftion ;
the hall has a repair, and is, well calculated for
public companies.
He intends keeping on-hand an assortment of
genuine LIQUORS, and good attendance, at a
moderate price. * ^^
Portsmouth, Sept. 7, ißor.
_______-—-————-^^—tav—<———-——^^
WANTED immediately-by the'
fubferiber, TWO APPRENTICES to
the -Ropemaking business, also a young man
by the month.'
JOHN UNDERWOOD. ,
I To Young Houfekeepers.l
C. PEIRCE,
No. ^ Daniel-Jlreet, Portsmouth, has just re.
ceived from London,
A small afTortment of handsome
LOOKING-GLASSES,
, AND
GILT FRAM'D PICTURES,
, Which will be fold low considering the size and
elegancy of them.
To Sea-faring Men.
C. Peirce has also received a capital assort
ment of
. CHARTS & MAPS,
of the British Channel ; of Spain and Portugal;
of all the Weft-lndia Islands ; of the coal! of A
merico, &c. &c.&c.
, 4ljo, a handsome assortment of
Day & Night SPY-GLASSES.
4 few of
Hadley's best Quafyants, Scales &
Dividers, and a variety of FAMILY BIBLES ;
BOOKS ; STATIONARY, &c. &c. all of which
he will fell a. a very low advance, for cash.
Portsmouth, Sept. 7, 1801.
ELIPHALET BARKER,
POST RIDER;
Intending to quit that business on
the firft of October, earnestly re
quests all those indebted to him
for the l^epublican Ledger to make
immediate.pay ment.„
, TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN BODGE,
Lower end of Daniel flreet,
Excellent clarified Spermaceti Oil,
per retail. Sept.\. ,
B. LEVERETT,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
AND HAS CONSTANTLY FOR SALE,
' ' At his flore on Spring-Hill,
THE FOLLOWING
GO OD$
—Viz.— 1
Gun Powder, 1
Hyfon,l
Young Hyfon, § TEAS
Hyfon Skin, ' 4
Souchong and
Bohea J:
Os the best qualities.
Old Coniat & ( a fTAV
Bourdeaux J D1•
Old and common RUM.
Old Cherry do.
Holland's Gin, real white.
Molasses.
Sherry, , I = -
TWINES.
Claret J 1 ,
Long cork'd CLARET, by the
c^fe or bottle.
Double refined, Phils-)
delphia, Single do.I
^ 3 , SUGARS
East India, arid
Havannah J
^^OCOTTON?
Frefli Mufcatall Raisins, pr. box.
do. do; pr. cask,
do; Black Zant Currants,
Shell'd and unfhell'd Almonds;
Real Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace,
Nutmegs;Cloves, Pepper, Alfpice,
Ginger, Poland Starch, Rice,
Hair Powder——Coffee,
Welch's best No. I and 2 Chocolate, do. Shells,
Anchoives, Capers nod Olives per bottle,
Englilh Muttard per lb. do. pr. bottle,
Sweet Oil pr. (hfk, Cayenne do. pr# bottle,
Scott's Liquid Blue per jug, ..
Windsor and Crown Soap,
Boston Pigtail Tobacco pt. roll,
do. Small Twist,
No. 1,,2 and 3 Smuaking Tobacco,
American Segars,.
Spanifli Segars pr. box or retail,
Spermaceti an^ Mould Candles;
Spanilh and common Indigo,
Double refined Salt Petre,
English Gun Powder and Shot,
1 Elliot's Snuff, per keg,
Wrapping Paper per' ream,
S,one Joggs, assorted from 3 galibhs down to 1
qnart,
Ditto Pickle Pottrf, to contain 3 gals. &c. &c. &c.
--_ ' — ^- ■ = =——=__—_—}—==.
FOR. SALE BY
• CHARLES GRACE,
At ho shop near Liberty-bridge,
Too bbls Menhaiden, put up
' in the best manner. --
1 1-2 tons excellent Oakum.l
I patent, air-tight, agitable
LAMPS,
The peculiar advantage of which is not only ft
prevent falling the oil, but by being made'
air-tight the oil is defended from the pref
fare of the atmofpbere, which caffes it
to rife much lighter and further ti
, the burners, burn brighter and
prevents it from coagulating.
The above LAMPS are kept constantly for file,
_ T BY
JOHN BADGER,
Tin-Plate Worker,
Cppofite Mr. Peirce's Boobflore, Daniel-flreet.
Tin & Pewter Ware as'ufual.
; Portsmouth, Sept. 1, 1801.
, GENTLEMEN'S
TAILORING ;
. IN THE NEWEST & NEATEST FASHIONS^
Mon£ L. SERRAT,
FROM FRANCE,
Refpeafully informs the Gentler
men of Portfnjouth and its vicinity, that he
has taken a (hop in Water-street, where
he intends to carry on the Taylor-,
ing business, in all its branches.
He flatters himfelf that constant at
tendance to his business, together v ith the
neatness and diJ patch of the work whick
, he may be favored with, will meet
the encouragement he wishes,,
and secure the patronage
-of a generous public.,
FOR SALE Br
\, LEWIS BARNES,
Qn the lowefl terms for cash or short credit,
8 or 9000 wt. firft quality,
DEMERARY COFFEE.
Apply at dlr. facob Walden's, or at the fore of
, Mr. Wm. chaJe.
Mig. 24, 1801. . ' ',
PATENT BUSHES.
Shotwell's Patent Buffies for
thieves of Blocks, may be had of the fubferiber,
with printed licenses to faflep them in, with pew
ter. Utility and cheapness will recommend theui
to every merchant fitting out new (hips—l3o will
bush every block and fhieve required in a ihip'of
300 tons, and will last as long as the (hip.
THO's THOMPSON,
Agent in N. H. for the Patentee/
Portsmouth, Aug. 3, 1801.
John Marble,
Sculptor & Stone Cutter, N
Will be in this town, from Ouincey, on the 31st
instant, with a itock of
ITALIAN MARBLE,
QUINCY SLATE STONE.
Suitable for table flabs, hearths, chimney-pieces;
tomb-stones, grave-ftohes, and many other tifes—
which he is determined to fell on reasonable terms,
ifapplie^or soon, at Mr. Mark Rogers? wharf.
N. B. Gentlemen engaged in Building, may be
Supplied with any kind of Stone by giving a short
notice.
Portsmouth, Aug. 18, i3oj.
'to tbe Lebies.
SAFE your rags.
CASH, and the highest price given for
Clean linen, & cotton & linen Ra6^
at this-Office.
If the ladies would suspend a bag behind the
door, and instead bl Sweeping their Regs into tl*
fire, as is frequently the cuftom,put them into the
bag, they will find it more to their advantage, then
the offenfive Smell of burning Rags,—Dr. Frank
lin used tb fay, that a penny fated was two pen<e
earned ; indeed, he said thany good things :—He
often told his female friends, that “ a dilligent &
frugal worhan always had a large fbift"—That
"if you would be. wealthy, think of saving as
well as getting"—.And that
<' Many estates arfeffcnt in the getting,
. Since women for tea forfook Spinning and knitting,
And men for their punch forfookshewing and Splitting."„
So, without delay prepare you bags,
And take some c^te to save your RAGS.
§©©S©@o^^
tae^ ^alenbar.
SEPTEMBER HATH 30 DAYS.
1} ; — & ,
Firfl quarter 15 day, ioh gmfurenoou.
Suy, hegh t MOON
Days of the R.& water. R. S
0 H - M. n. M
lueluar,. ? 4 7 525 [lO 21
16 Wednesday, 5 507 6 2c >r 24
17 Thursday, 5517 7 30 morn.
18 Friday, „53 7 830 q 36
19 Saturday, 554 7 9 ^ 1 4$
20 Sunday, 556 7 10 18 3 11
21 Monday, 5 577 tr 8 4 3*
CW &cpubUc@n Le@c,
< Is published, weekly, every Tttefdny. m@xning,
on the following Conditions :
|One Dollar and Fifty Cents per annum,(exclufivc
I of portage)—One third to be paid in attawse.