The Republican ledger — Portsmouth, N.H., 1800-05-20 00:00:00, page 4

A HUMORQUS FELLOW
of puping memory, having eltabldhed an ale-house
hear 'the Pound, at Oxford, he had painted on his
figp, : Alefold here—by t^^und." His ale be
ingasgood as his jokes, the Oxonians reformed ' ty
hishobfein great numbefrs, & sometimes (laid there
beyfoud college hours. This was matter &f com
plaint to the Vice Chancellor, who w^s dehred to
take away his license by one of the Prottors of the
fauiverfity. Boniface was fommoned to attend,
and when he came inro the Chancellor's presence,
be began hawking and spitting about the room ;
this the Chancellor observed, and alked what he
meant by it ? " PlgaJe yourworship, said he, “/
caMe here on purpoje to clear myjelj." The Chan,
cellbr imagined that he actually weighed his ale,
and@Wt in that manner, therefore fagto him,
«< treyffif me that you fell ale by the pound—is
that true ?" ," No, and please your worship,"
replied the wit. " How do you then ?" said the
Chancellor. ^ Verty well, / thank you fir —how du'
you do ?" The Chancellor laughed, and said,
4 get y° u gbne for dßafcal, l'll f@y up more to
you." Thf fellow departed, and eroding the quad
rangle he met the prottpr who had laid yhe in
formation. “ Sir," said be, "tie-Vice Chancellor
wants to speak to you," and returned with him.
46 There fir? said he; " youjent me for a Rajeaf
andtfuroe brought you the greater one that I Anew
'©''' .'''
Lately died in Scotland, J. Anderson, therein
known itinerate tinker, at the alltmifhing age ol
114. .After carrying hit budget fiuce his 14th
veur—time at left made a hole in his mortal kettle,
which death consigned to the common ' drolso,
nature, in the hope ofbeing melted lowland re
fined by the Universal Bounder. Lond. pap
—it'
STEPHEN DELANDE,
&@n^gij&ner, ish
Oppofaethe Rev. Mr. Buckminster's Meeting-hotife
Q Eipe&fuffyHnforms ttep'dbfc,
Athaf he had ler sale a great variety ot su@r
Piumos; Peppermint LoWge; ; (Sugar Ahubnarf;
Burnt Almonds ; Candy of various kinds, Aditi
feed Cake j Almond do. Macaroni do, and Pies.
tat ml if"*—.' ItJo ( X^
Syrup of Vinegar; Syrup of Letri^
ons, and Syrup of Almonds aft excellent cooling
drink in %rta „'%£% J/ , .
He Wkewife informs the Ladies that foe Paks
Macaffifrf Case and Pies f r company , 0^1
ihoruit notice. Portymoum, May % 1809.
On the VOLUBILIN of WOMEN. '
YOUNG women (hould not tittle-tattle;..
Like fun-dials, never (ho^ld they prattle :,
sass tell! what they're Mlt'd, and be ffill,'-
But girls are fa idle.
± Their tongues they svont bridle, „
. So gallop it goes like the clack of a, mill.
,<_=►—
&. i^r EPIG^M. ^•
Qn cherubs (Heb. Chefubim) painted on a country
church (as commonly) with rueful faces'.
„PA'RSON-&i^ry. ^ ^ ^,
" Why diiti6 my churchy man, withfuch phizes
grim? - I
Cherubs i'th' dumps, with tears in either eye ?"
Painter.
" Qeeatyeyopr Reverence f„s that Cherubim'.
And Seraphim continually do cr, F
.u 11: ;\
' A SLUT !
SHE is all grease abd I know not what use to
put herto; but to make a lamp of her, and run
from her by her own light. I warrant her rags,
and the- tallow in them, will burn a Poland win
ter. if (he lives till Doom's day, lhe'll burn #
week longer than the whole world.
3, tilff , ——-
A PREACHER
whfrhad-been accused of being too long winded
in his charity sermons, resolved on the next occa
sion that;presented itfelf, to remove the cant eof
the complaint, and took for bis text, “He that
giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord." . His
wQpfe.ferjppn was, 64 if you like the fecurit, droit
wimyogrmoney !"
AN IRISH PEASANT
was carried before a magistrate bn a charge of hav
ing Bolen iheep, the property of Garret Fitz Mauv
rice. The Jufiice alked him if he could read ?
To which he answered, “ A little." ? You coulu
not be ignorant then," said Mr. Quorum " that
the Iheep found in your poffeffiou belonged to Sir
Garret,as his brand(G.F.M.) was on it." “ True,"
replied the prisoner, “ blit by Shaint Pt-trio I tho't
the ihree fetiers itppd for Good Fat Mutton.' 1
poetical Department. 1
— CT T+H>6g+^»++++>-»->—,
My, TOBACCO-BOX and it, CONTENTS.,
COMPANION dear, of fyferfty ^
Fond charmer of an idle bo^r,
Thon doit contain in during date,
A plant whose po.v'rs felicitate.
Thy treasure gives (thy vot'ries know it)
More raptures than has dream'd the poet.
• Not folt Favorites' when ^ blofts
O'er violet banks, add Woodbine rows, ^
Kiffiog, with amorous desire.
Gay Flora drelt in spring attire.
Nor cits' perfumes and odours frail
g^Tplftlilfe^
Wby&foeiidpairi; wfa noxious breath,
The cherry cheeky the floral wreath.
And fragrance of Arabia's shore,
it adds new virtue to thy flo^e. ^.
' Since in toQac perfettjons blend, ;.; k
Well may the sylphs its'growth attend ,
With filter gnomes beneath its (hade, '—^
Where pots'nous infers can't ipvade, + _
Through circling gyres, to numbers fweet,r
In fairy gambols, fhift their feet.
What man who knew this plant to prize,^
Could ere foch excellence despise?
Rough to the tatte, at (irit, 'tis true;-
But soon appears ambrolpl dew ;
fy^Wwe.kooiQpdiall Whb prove it, : -
The tore vfe Uff, Me more we love ft. *
Sales at ,Au&ion!
' ^ J- ^RA LE AT
PUBLIC VENDUE,
Tr SUE OFFICE us
! ALEXANDER EWEN,
,u,foket-ftreet, Portsmouth,
On "TUESDAY, 27th infant,
A valuable assortment of
Jaconet Mullins, of different quali
ties, ttom 4-4 to 6-4 wide ; Book do. ftom
7-B.to 9-8. ; Muslin Handkerchiefs ; black,
blue, green and lead colored plain and ItripM
Calamancoes ; a few pieces Irilh Linen ;
Calico ; Women's and Men's Cotton Hole ;
white Qiflting; Women's Gloves ; Hair
• Ribbon ; a quantity Twine.
Also, a quantity ts
India sugar;A ^ w ^ s Coffee, 8
by to Window Glass, fig and cat Tobacco,
with a number of other articles.
f CpNDrctPNF %=Nptqs; with approved indorfers,
for fatal above wo dollar; 30 days, all above 200,
90 days credit. * , '-
AT PRIVATE SALE,
260bbls. Beef; 200 quintals Cod
Fish ; Rum „ Brandy ; a number of con
venient Dwelling Houses, appi) & above.
Ontbe id def-of June next,
~? WILL BE SOLD,
1 At PUBLIC VENDUE,
% 10 o'clock in the morning, at Greenleaf's pm,
<in Portsmouth,
A House & Land in Crbfs-ftreet,
three dory high, titrated between the Land
of Mr. Neil M'lntire, and? the land of Cape Sam'l
Storer. The House is in good repair, lately pa
pered and painted, with, dry cellar, and every
,tner convenience for th^ occupation of a filial!
lunik. N. ROUSSELET.
Portsmouth, April 7, 1800.
At Public Au&ion,
On the 25th day of funenext, At 3 o'clock P. M
on the premises,
Q , VAT NE\V,AND ^ELL FINISHED
DWELLING HOUSE,
With 4 convenient Shop in front, an excel
lent Cellar, a Well of good water within
the House, and convenient Out-Houses,
now occupfed Tfy the Subscriber.
John Bodge.
O^The premfes may be viewed an, day previous
„the Sale. 'Portfmouth, April 22, 1800.
THOMAS MORTON,
Has just received and for sale at his
Shoe & Leather Store,
GOLDEN O KEYS'
TORE STREET#
At the lowelt prices possible,; 3
A complete afortment of
Gentlemen's, Ladle's, Miffe's and Children's
SHOES,
Whole & Half Boots ; Boot Legs ;
Leather of all kinds ; Saddles & Bruges.
50 dozen blue and white Cups and
Saucers. -^
200 Straw Tumblers.
200 Glals Decanters.
A few black China Teapots,, with
Sugar Bowls and Creampots, ol the new
elt fashion.,
40 dozen China colored Plates and
Dilhes.
Common Teapots, do. Sugar 'Djlh
es, do. Creampots.
100 Fur and other Hats.
Cotton, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice,
Flour and kailins.
N- B. Any quantity of Boots, Shoes or
Leather, suitable to any contrast, may be
had at the above Store, by giving proper no
tice. .Portfmoutl), May 12, 1800.
Joseph bishop,
^. . FR^MfSAL^M,
D Efpedfully informs the inhab,
iMints.ot Punfmouth and its vicinity,
that he has had the Tallow Chandlers' and
Soap Boilers' works ere&ed in Ark-lane, in
this town, where he ihall darry on th©
Tallow Chandlers' & Soap Boilers'
Bulinefs in all its branches.
BE HAS FOR SALE,
, Caftile, White and Rosin SOAP,
Warranted ' good ; Mould.& Dipt Candles.
'; O %Vr£D,
. A quantity of Wood Ashes, for
ttydityh ^ any of the above articles will
be given. sh<f . • iA ^ ..;,;
I Said Bit Hop, fasten long experienced
i) the above buffnefs, in London, Marfeillcs
-fro *BE SOLD
POT & PEARL ASHES.
BARTLETT ADAMS,
/ Sculptor and Stone Cutter,
HAS arrived fiom Boftoh, with a stock of
ITALIAN MARBLE
and Qiincy Slate Stone, suitable for table flats,
hearths, chimney-pieces, tomb fcues and grave
hones, and many other uses—which he is deter
mined to fell on reasonable terms, if applied for
soon at Mr. Mark Rogers's Wharf.
N. B. Gentlemen engaged in building,
may befopplied tyith any kind of Stone by giving
a (hurt notice, Portsmouth, April 21.
BARGAINS.
THE fubferiber purposes to lay
out his lands in-lots which is pleasant-
Iy situated on the North fide of the road near
the South School House, having a beautiful
profpea of the harbor and sea—with a road
running through the fame, 24 feet in width.
Any person inclining to purchase may fee
the pity)—and know the terms by applying
to the fubferiber.
frALSOt•
The House arid a fine Garden spot,
to be let—to be entered on by the middle ot
Xpril.
George Jerry Osborne, fen.
Portsmouth. March 25, ißop.
THOMAS MANNING
Has for Sale, at No. 7, Portsmouth Pier.
Good flavored W. I. RUM,
per hhd. or bbl.
MOLASSES ; A few pipes of
London market Madeira WINE,
three years old.
Portsmouth, April 9, 1800.
WHEREAS some audacious person or persons
have again, added inlull to injury, by
'breaking off the tops of that beautiful row ol
,oung growing trees at the upper end of Broad
hreet, on Saturday night last, and thereby defeat
the expectations of a generous public.
Therefore, the Selectmen hereby offer the above
Reward of Two Hundred Dollars, to any person
or persons that will give them evidence futheienr
to convitt the perpetrator or perpetrators of both
crimes before any court in this country proper to
kry the some, namely those broke in February lall,
land those broke in the night following the 26th
of this instant, April, except the perpetrators are
idiots or diffracted persons, in which case the
above reward Ihall be proportionable.
. And whereas many young and beautifbl trees
have been and are now planting in several Greets
in this town for the benefit of the public, the Se
lectmen earnestly recommend to the inhabitants
jo keep a good look out and prevent any damage
being done to said trees; and if any person fliall be
found wilfully or maliciously breaking or deltroy
Ing them, that notice thereof be immediately giv
en to the Select men,who are determinnd to bring
the offenders to such punishment as the law will
Inffift. „
GEORGE GAINS, ]
BIOSES WOODWARD,!
SAM'I HUTCHINGS, 3salesmen.
ELIJAH HAIL,, , 1
SAMUEL DROWNE, J
;Portsmouth, April 28, 1800. ,
U«!■ <ll1 ’'"Illi^ to i—I'• M.I!.I
THE STAFF OF LIFE.
Bartholomew Barry,
D Efpedfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has Removed from
padiebfredt, to Mr. Treadwell's Bake-Huufe,
near Dr. Cutter's, where hg carries on the
\ ] Bakings^B
in all fta' Variety.,
—— — ——
Any quantity of Ship<Bread, and
all forts of CAKES, may be had at the above place
at the ftotteft notice.
100 bushels clean Flax-Seed, for
Farmers.
130 do. unclean, for crushing into
Gil.^.:
CORDAGE of every description.
Wines & Groceries as ufuai, pure
as imported, &c—FOR SALE BY
Joseph Cliampney,
WhO WANTS
100,000 of inch-thick Boards and
20,000 Red-Oak, Hhd. Staves,
For which Cafli will be paid on delivery, to be
surveyed and delivered at Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, March 29, 1800.
'' WANTED,
ib fobs of pot and ten tons of pearl
ASH^, to be delivered by jth : July nex',
it) Portsmouth, when the cam will be paid,
or an advance of part cash paid, on a note;
with good endorsers.—Apply to
yofefeb Champne,.
Two Hundred Dolls. Reward.
Clean FLAX- SEED.
Wm. STANWOOD, jr.
Has just received a fre/b flippy of
GOOD S,
Ataurt^ u nich a?e,
CUperfine, middling & common
Bioad Cloths, Forfeit Cloths, Devonshire Ker
leys, Coatings, Cafimeres and Swandowns, Rose
Blankets, Baizes and Flannels all colours, Durands
a "d Tammies, Wildboars and Camblets, Velvets,
Corduro)sand Thicksets.
Plad and ftrip'd Ginghams, plad
and mourning Chintzes, Muffins & muslin Hand
kerchiefs all Kinds, Shawls and cotton Romals,
cotton, worked and silk Hosiery.
Fashionable steel, plated, gilt &
other Buttons, very cheap.
Gentlemens' satin beaver & bea
ver Hats, Ladies ditto, Boys ditto.
Satins and Modes, Taffetas and
Tiffanies.
Irish and check'd Linens, India
Cottons per piece or yard all which will be
fold at the lowed rate.
4 m. Portsmouth, Feb. 11, 1800.
—
Wanted Immediately,
A few excellent New Milch Cows,
Ifor which cath, and a good price, will be
^given—lnquire of the Printer.
Portsmouth, April s, ito).; %
CT FOUND in Portftnouth,
some time the last winter an Ox chain,
the owner may have it again by proving
property and paying charges. Apply totlfc
printer. Portfmoutb, May, i^i^cb
WANTED, (from the Country,)
A smart, active Lad, about 15
or 16 years of age, as an Apprentice to the
Boot and Shoe making business, to whom'
good encouragement will be given—inquire
of the Printer; March 25.
—I —
KAGS!!!
PASH given for' clean linen and ''
'cotton aud linen Rags at this Office.
Cbe Bepubtican Ledger,
Is published, uR&'X, cveg Tuefda) uiwnjng
on the following Conditions: 4
One Dollar and Fifty Cents per annum, (exclufi^ +
of pottage}-^ thirds be paid in udia&,
' './; ^ — T- LS
Take Notice!!
THE fubferiber being under the
= necettity of closing all accounts imme
diately, requests ail perfuns indebted to him
on accounts, notes of hand, or otherwise, to
call cn him and fettle the fame without fur
ther notice, —and is under the necessity to
state, that all demands remaining unsettled
on the firft day of June next, muftunavoid
ably be placed in the hands of an attorney,
to colled without reserve. -
Nath'l White.
Portsmouth, May 12, 1800.
'THE fubferiber begs leave to in
^ form the public^and his friends in par
ticular, that he,has opened a
BROKER'S OFFICE
in Market-ltreet, Portfinouth, and oitushis
service in felling or purchasing on epONnift
fion, all kinds ,of Merchandize, Bills of Ex
change, Vessels, Houses and Lands, &c. &c.
He likewise has a License as an
AUCI IONEER, and wiil receive Mer
chandize or any of the above articles for pub
lic sale ; and promises thgfe gentlemen
who may be pleased to favor hi( nwith any
articles for sale, that his belt endeavors (half
not be wanting to complete the fame with
fidelity and dispatch, and the fmalleft,favoi -
shall be duly attended to, by the public's mutt
obedient humble servant,
Just Published,
And ready for delivery to Subjeribers and others
A PLAIN ATTEMPT to hold
up to view the Ancient GoJpef: being a dis
course on A&six. 22 —Shewing from the
Apostolic I ellimony, that the Clergy and
their followers, in our age and country, are
the very Antichrist, opposing the gcfpel with
the weapons of Jewilh error Hill, but that
they wiil be confounded by it. Adapted to
the meareft capacities.
Beware of falfe Prophet '„
^ — Enoch—prophecied oj thefc
Neu l.(lament.
By DANIEL HUMPHREYS
N. B. All letters direaed to himin the
.ine of his business, (poll paid) will be duly
attended to.
FRESH GOODS,
Broker & Au&ion Office.
Alexander Ewen.
Portsmouth, March 25, 1800.