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THERE are no men in society more useful to their
Country, than that class which devote themselves to
the instruction of youth. Yet thcie are none which
make greater sacrifices,both of fortune, and of fame.
Without the publicity to attract popular notice, men
of ability can hardly be attracted towards that oc
ffitinby any other inducement than the hope of
doing good. It has the privacy of retirement, with
out its exemption from cares ; the anxieties of more
active life,without its various advantages, These ob
servations apply peculiarly to new institutions in new
countries, ihe divers employments of men reck
on no one in their number, in Which eminent qual
ities of the mind and heart are more inadequate!,
remunerated, vet none, where the absence of these
qualities is more severely felt. Talents that flaunt
m light, are often less useful than those which retire
tobnade. On 'the great map of human society there
are spots less brilliant than the test, which, for that
ftason, are unheeded bv the eye of a hasty observer,
but which arc, nevertheless, well worthy of Ixing
explored, and contain many, though not so obvious.
Sources of benefit. In these twilight regions are all
^ Instructors. They do much good,with little noise, &
are prominent in usefttlncs, though on the buck ground
of observation. Schools and literary establishments
are to civilized society, what blood is to the consti
tution. They operate unseen and unregarded ; but
it is their' constant operation, that, circulating the
principles of life, gives health And vigor, and beau
ty to the system.
On the 25th day of August died at Hanover N. H.
BEZALEEL WOOD ARD, Professor of Philosophy
and the Mathematics in Dartmouth College; a
man, eminently entitled to that respect which a
country should pay to the tutors of its Youth, the
guardians of their morals, and the formers of their
minds. Professor W. was originally from Connect
icut, ( educated in Yale College. With talents that
would have enabled him to have figured in the more
public walks of life, he went soon to Dartmouth
College, and devoted himself to the service of an in
fant Institution, then struggling for existence in the
Interior of a new country. The early history of
Dartmouth College is a tautological narrative of
effort against embarrassment ; of the strife of zeal
against poverty. While Profeswr W. had, with
others, his share in supporting and subduing his
difficulties, by attention to the prudential concerns of
the College, his labors io instituting, contributed
largely to give it character, as a place of education.
He was of that sort to whom teaching is easy. His
information was to deep scholastic learning, what
Common sense is to metaphysical and over-refined
fete. it was a store of facts, $ maxims and
useful inferences, gathered from reading and conver
sation. He seems to have studied only as far as he
would make his acquisitions hisown, and not to have
placed a high value on that unwieldly litertature,
which like the heavy armour of an ancient soldier
frequently oppresses & prostrates whom it is inten
ded to protect and defend. The arrangements of
the University assigned to his department Mathe
matics, Natural Philosophy, Moral Philosophy and
Geography. In the two last of these he seemed to
leach with the most pleasure to himself. Moral
Philosophy afforded, room for discussion. On
this unexhausted and; inexhaustible subject Recita
tion to Professor W. Was not a mere catechism from
the page of the author, but a rational conversation
between the Master and his Pupil. He delighted
to draw forth the notions of his hearers, and to con
template the embryo systems of young minds. It
Fill be happy, if the business of moral instruction fall
fa into less able hands ; if morality shall be consid
ered what it ought, not tne wisdom of week mandant ,
st human speculation on propriety and fitness, buta
comment on the revealed will of God. Geographi
cal studies afforded the Professor an opportunity
of elncidatingfthe ch.tracterestic differences of nations,
of comparing modes and customs ; of interspersing
Anecdotes ; and of communicating much of that sort
of knowledge which tiling, and not lettered oracles
can convey. These qualities of the mind would de
tain description longerjf those of the heart attracted
jwitQlwi force, it is the patience, the kindness the
POETRY,
a-w-s
FROM THE CITIZEN.
^ I if that muse who fir'd Matilda's* line, •
For met would -shed her fervid glow on mine,
Swift as the vivid light'hing's rapid course,
Strong as the cataract's impetuous force,
My animated verse should rise to Heaven,
Another Alexander to be given.
That him wemourn, may view from realms above
Mow much he shar'd his country's warmest love-
How -sad we mourn his loss, how deep deplore
, Our brightest star that's set to rise no more,
'Till the last trump shall sound on that great da,
When Hamilton— disrob'd of mortal clay—
At God's right hand stall sit, with face benign,
And at his m=—r cast a Io;k divine.
For what wise purpose did the Almighty stay
His avenging rod on that eventful day ?
Why struck he not the m to the ground,
Who could with coolness aim so deep a wound 1
Who could with sullen disappointment's gloora
plot for his country so reverse a doom,
And 'with maligant envy's direful hand,
Deluge in tears Columbia's happy land ;
Tear from a much lov'd wife her bosom friend,
Cause her, alas ! with sorrow to descend
Into that grave where all her joys now lie ;
Ah ! littte reptile, known'st thou too must die I
And when thou'rt writldng on that awful bed,
And view the widow by her orphans led,
Think'st thou their tears will not some pangs impart !
Or has remorse fled thy obdurate heart 1
Columbia calls alotfd, what have you done I
Genius demands from thee a favorite sqm
Give her her Hamilton, and thou may'st fl,
fTo other dimes, and there, deserted, die.
•The celebrated Mr*. Robins n, Anna Matilda,
Tribute to the memory of Professor Woodward.
From the Palladium.
instance, the afEibritty and accessibility of Professor
W< th tt will be longest remembered ty the subjects
on which the, were exercised. In meriuian life,
he was a model of gentle and conciliatory manners,
arid less commanding by the authority of his station,
than by the irresistible sway of amiable courtesy, and
dignified Condesension. In contemplating a worthy
character, mental endowments are less regarded,
than inestimable ; those dispositions which form a
good Friend, a go>d Partner, a good Parent, and a
good Christian. " .Non admirantur fiarvos ri.
vulos, etiam ri pellucidi utilesque sint, sed Mluin
et Istrum, aut Rhmum, into multo etiam magis O
ceanum." An affectionate Pupil pays this tribute of
respect' to the memory of an Instructor, a patron,
and a Friend.
N. B. The above Machine was some time
since, and continues to be, put into operation at
Boflon by Dr. Francis Adolph Aichmiler for
merly partner cf J. B. by whom and the aid of
the Machine, several effectual cures have been
'wide where every other medical aid had beer
tied in vain. beptembe B.n
Terrible Tractoration.
Just receive.! from Mw-Vork, (price 1 dollar)
and for sale at the Book-Store of
Xt & D. TREADWELL, Court-Street,
PoKTSMOVTH.
TERRIBLE TRACTORATION ! a Poetical Pe
tition against (galvanizing Trumpery, and the Per
kinistic Institution ; in four Cantos.. —Most respect
fully addressed to the lloyal College of Physicians,
nV
CHRISTOPHER CAUSTIC, m.d.1.1.d. &: a.a.s.
" It is not too much to say, that the Author is a
legitimate branch of the Hudibrass family, and pas
esses a vein of humour, which will not be easily ex
hausted." Extract from Literary Review.
Life of Buonaparte,
from his birth to the peace of Luncville, to which is
added an account of his remarkable Actions, Re
flies, "Speeches, and Traits of Character —with
anecdotes of his different Campaigns— elegantly
bound —
HAYIEY's TRIUMPHS of TEMPER— one
handsome volume.—so cts.
BUNYAN's SELECT MINOR WORKS, bound
and in boards— veru cheap.
JUVENILE MAGAZINES, 4 vols. with plates.
3,50 cts.
Same Work abridged to 1 vol.— 7sct&.
APHORISMS, kc. &c one handsome v01.63cf0
ZAIDA; or, Dethronement of Mahomed IVth.
by Kotzebue si.
with a general assortment of
Children's & Youth's Books.
and a handsome assortment of CHAP BOOKS.
a good assortment of
Superior Slates.
A general assortment of Ladies, and Gentlemen's
POCKET BOOKS.—TRUNKS.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
received for the American Edition of
Rollin's Ancient History.
j„°The first volume of this excellent History is
now in Press, in Philadelphia, and will be out in
four or five weeks. The Subscribers being part
publishers of the work, solicit the patronage of their
Friends. It is offered very low, 75cts, per vol. of
350 pages with plates.
W. &JF TREADWELL.
FORSALE,
ftefe&The House now cc
cupied by the Subscriber. It lrsfive
I—Rooms on the Floor, propopirate
#4llO number of Chambers, Aqueduct,
1 ;&c.and in good repair. For 'crips
apply to
JOHN UNDERPIN D.
Partem ough September 8, J;t4.
De John Bredou
Regularly educated Physician and Surgeon;
His lately arrived in this town from Europe,
and tenders his services to the public in the line
of his profefion—he cures Billious and inflam
matory fevers after a new method, now in gen
eral and fuccefsful practice in Germany ; Rheu--
matic complaints, even those of long continu
ance ; Veneral Difeafes'in (horc time without
Mercury ; old wounds.
His charges trill be proportioned to the ability of
his Patients ; &is lodgings are at Mr. Little's
Buck street. :
Artijical Rheumatic Bathing
or Vapour Machine.
AS many of the inhabitants of this metropo
lis and its environs, fuffer greately from rheu
matic and other bone complaints, for the cure
of which many fruitleft attempts have been re
sorted to, I thought proper to introduce a Rheu
matic Bathing or Vapour Machine, now much in
use in Europe, and flatter myfelf to remove with
a degree of certainty and in a short time, every
species of Rheumatism, Lameness and Contract
ednefs ; also, Dropsical symptoms, and those
complaints which orignate from repelled erup
tions, and the most disorders of the nervous sys
tem.
This Machine, by means of occasioning a
wholesome prefpiration will also extract from the
body, all mercuries in its natural form that may
have been too frequently applied in leveral dis
eases, and which produce pains in rhe bones and
therefore often taken for Rheumatism, but in
general originate from an imprudent use of Mer
cury. The method of this cure being 'an easy
one for every perlon, and applicable in every
season of the year, I hope to earn the fatisfac+ion
and confidence of the public. It has a remark
able effect upon those petfons who make use of it
and it has been tried by men of the ftrideftve
racity and honor.
The Bathing Machine is open at my lodging#
every day from 9 in the Morning until 7 in the
Evening. Those persons, who wish the use of
the Machine, are requested to call an hour be
forehand, in order to converse upon the fubjed
of the complaint, and thereby to regulate and
prepare the Machine.
John Bredou,
Physician from Europe.
At Mr. Little's, Buck street.
200 quintals Haddock Fish ;
200 do. Pollock do.
—ALSO—
-30 M. Refuse Boards ;
l Apply to
IELISHA WHIDDEN.
'_Pfrt&mouth, Sept. 8, 1804.
FQR-Q^
A few bolts of Russia Duck,
ALSO,
'Ticklinburgs
of the first quality—please to apply to
TOBIAS WALKER,
• at' his Sail-Loft, ^erth-_End^___ September 8.
'T'HE Proprietors of the Londonderry
1 Turnpike Incorporation are hereby noti
fied, That a meeting of laid proprietors will be
holden at the dwelling house of Isaac 1 horn,
Esq. in Londonderry aforefaid, on Tuefday the
fecund day of Odober next, at ten of the clock
in the forenoon, to ad on the following articles,
lit. To choose a Moderator to govern said
meeting.
2d. To choose a Clerk.
3d. To choose a Treasurer, President and Di
reftors.
4th. To choose a committee to survey and
lay out the Turnpike road.
§th. To choose an agent or agents to certra&
with the owners of the land, through which the
said Turnpike road may pass.
6th. To fee how much money the proprie
tors will raise, on each share, as the firft assess
ment.
7th. To agree upon a method of calling fa
ture meetings of the proprietors.
Bth. To choose all such officers, and to do
and tranfaft all such bufmefs as thall be, by said
proprietors deemed fit and expedient, for the be
nefit of said incorporation.
Groen under % band at Londonderry aforefaid,
this twenty eighth day of ^uguft 1804.
JOHM PRENTICE.
Isaac Manning,
Respectfully info ms the citizens of
Portsmouth, and its vicinity, that he has
commenced the
Baking Business
at the Bake house lately occupied by Mr. Ben
jamin Carter, in Mafon-Areet ; wh re he intends
to carry on said business, in all its various branch
es, and humbly Solicits die patronage of a gener
ous public. He promiles those who will pteafe to
favour him with their custom, that no exertions
within the compass of his abilities (halt be want
ing on his part to render them perfea fatisfa&ion.
And if an affidaous attention to business, togeth
er with neatness, pon&uality tnd dilpateh •$ any
recommendation, he flatters himfelf he Iball re
ceive a large fharg of the public favour.
Por&nou:h, September tj, 18.4
IN. B. FLOUR taken in and baked b a work-:
I manlike manner..
James Rundiet,
Informs his Friends and Customers that he has re
moved from his stand in Congress-street, to his new
Brick -Store in Market -street, where he has ready
for sale, an extensive assortment of
Enlish Piece Goods,
which lie imported direct frojn the Manufac
tories; and will dispose of them at a small advance,
by wholesale and retail.
He has just received the following
India & Dutch Goods,
which will be sold low :
100 pieces BTOWN HOLLANDS ;
10Q — PLATILLESROYALES;
100' — BRITTANNIES ;
150 — CHECKS and STRIPES;
50 ..-< OIL CLOTHS;
1 case ROUANS
200 dozen TAPES and BOBBINS ;
500 pieces INDIA COTTONS ; some fine ;
190 — 'NDIA CALLICOES ;
100 — BANDANNAS % Lungee HAND
KERQHIBFS;
300 — NANKINS, &c. &c.
He has also a consignment of
10 chests Hyson, andZT^.o . . .
10 chests Soo. hong 5 TEA ^ be" ^
20 boxes CHINA ; and
about one ton good BUTTER.
Portsmouth, September 7, 1804.
French & Dutch Goods.
Just Imported by
PETER COFFIN,
from France and Holland a variety of French and
Dutch Goods viz..—
Mens and Womens black & white silk HOSE;
black & white silk GLOVES;
A variety of FANS some very elegant & cheap ;
Satt inWaistcoating ;
Dutch CHECKS ;
Bretagnic LINENS ;
Dutch TAPES—See. all which will be sold
very ch^P; July 25.
Lucca Oil & Roll Brimstone.
30 cases of best Lucca Oil
30 flasks each ;
20 barrels of Roll Brimstone,
for Sale on the best-terms for Cash or approv
ed Credit by
EDMUND H. QUINCEY.
September 8.
, Just received and for sale by
JOHN irfAN,
a supply of
Women's Morocco Shoes,
same of the very largest sizes, by the dozen or sin
gle. tALSO—
A few pipes BRANDY.—GROCERIES, and IRON
WARE, as usual.
Portsmouth, September 8, 1804.
REMOVAL.
7'o BE SOLD,
South-Hadley Canal Lottery.
n I HE Managers offer the public the follow.
A ing SCHEME of the SIXTH CLASS.
1 of 10,000 Dollars is 10,000.
I - 2000 do. - 2000
1- 1,500 do. - 1,500*
6 - 1,000 do. - 6,000
, 2 - 750 do. - 1,500
12 - 500 do. - 6,000
100 - 100 do. - 10,000
14Q - 50 do. - 7,000
120 - 30 do. - 3,600
15Q - 20 do. T 3,000
6175 - 8 do. - 49,400
Dollars 100,000
1? L ess than two blanks to a prize
13292 blanks ) c
20,000 Tickets at 5 dollars is 100,000.
A part of the above valuable prizes will coma
out of the wheel as follows :
The first drawn blank on the 3d day's drawing en=
titled to - 500 1 Ist blank 24th, 1,000
do. 6th, 500 I do. 27th, 1,000
do. 9th, 500 do, 30th, 1,000
do. 12th, 750 do. 33d, 2,000
do. 15th, 750 do. 35th, 10,000
do. 18th, 1000 do. 38th, 1,500
do, 21st, 1000 do. 40th, 1,000
Subje& to a deduction of 121 2 per cent.
The drawing will commence the 25th of next
month and continue, without adjournment, until
completed. Tickets and quarters may be had
of Charles Peirce, Portsmouth, agent of the Ma-'
nagers in 'New-Hampfhire, by * bom prize tick
ets will he paid on dema » Tickets will rife
the 25th of th s month to 5 dels. 50 cts.
_Sept. 12, _____
nix) BE LET, port of a convenient
House, confiding of five lower rooms, four
chambers, a large garden, wood house, good
well in the yard, with other conveniences. In
quire of the printers.
-QtfPofyfMoUTh OkrtCLE
is published every Saturday morning for the town
and vicinity, and
THE ORACLE POST
L every Tuesday merging fcr the Country, by
William and Daniel Treadwell,
at their Bock and Stationary shop, corner of Courts
and Buck-streets, Portsmouth, Aywhunpohire-^
Terms, 150 cents per annum, 50 cents paid in ad
vance—Punctually forwarded to all parts of this.
4 Sta e. and the District of Maine.
! ^afo&ttc—— —==^
FOR SALE BY
Thomas Sheafe,
At his Store, Fore'street, &ort»fflk
A quantity of Russia IRON ;
Best clean HEMP ;
CORDAGE and BOLT-ROPE of every & *
RUSSIA DUCK;
do. half down BEDS;
BANDANNGES;
=AL 80=
A few barrels of superfine FLOUR.
Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1804.
- — ^ — ——-it—AtQ&dty
Havanna Segars.
S. LARKIN has just received a feOT
boxes of real Spaniffi Segers, of a VW
ry superior quality, which are for file a; Hi*
store by the box, half bo*, or retail.
A general assortment of
Teas, Wines, & Groceries,
as usual.
Portsmouth, Sept. 15, 1804.
John Gray,
RESPECTFULLY informs hit friends and
the public in general, that he intends keep-/
ing a genteel Boarding House, and entertaining
Gentlemen travellers as formerly, by Mr. John'
Greenleaf, deccafed, at his late dwelling hcuA
in Court-street, also,
Good stabling for Horses,
and the best attendance paid them.
A few handsome Chaise, and good
Horses will be kept to let by the fubscribet.
Portsmouth, Sept. 15.
FOR SALE,
A Lot of Land,
Fronting on Cross fireet 67 feet, extending 1q
feet in depth, to a lane of 10 feet, and me fur
ing on said lane 67 feet ; the east corner fronts a
lane of 10 feet, leading from Bow-street, also,
60 feet on a lane of 8 feet.
For terms apply to
Alexander Ewen.
N. B. As some person or persons have re
peatedly broke down and removed rocks off the
Alone wall of the above property—they are re
queued to return them, or abide by the penalty
of the law. Sept. 15.
ON Ttefday,Augnft 30th, between the hours
of 6 and 10 A. M. i,n the dwelling house
of Messrs. Griffin and Withers in Ce. out of a
lock'd trunk, two red Morocco Pocket Books
containing to the amount of 226 dollars in bills
Joes and Dollars ; and we the undernamed do
not commit this matter to public infpe4hon with
an idea of recovering the loss, but to let our
brethren know how much they are exposed to
imminent danger,as we may well ttyle it so, when
people so cunningly study to defraud the hard
toiling and generous spirited sons of Neptune.
However, we console omfelves with a trust in
Providence, that the atrocious and inhuman'ac
tion will be brought to light, while we plough
the tempefluous ocean in quell of a repleniih to
subsist on. And while the party concerned feels
the blow of guilt always attacking them for de
frauding the innocent and industrious labourer
of the above, we hope brother Tars will take
special care of their money.
Anthony Ferris.
John Ouens.
Portsmouth, Sept. 15.
Stolen !