The Republican ledger — Portsmouth, N.H., 1800-12-23 00:00:00, page 4

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,poetical Department.
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IMITATION of ANTI-JACOBIN
POETRY.
I AM a trimming Fed'ralirt,
And Jefferfon I will resist ;
Should he succeed then I will
Round readily.
For I have always held it beft^ ,
To yield when circumflances prefs'd,
Pursuing private iutereft,,
Right Readily.
I was oppos'd in eighty-seven.
To any anti-fed'ral leven..
And swore an angel bro't from heaven,
The Constitution.
In ninety-three I lik'd Genet,/
Did under many a red cap sweat,
And prais'd with all the trimming fee
French Revolution.
The British treaty firft I darn'd,'
But when 7 twas through the Senate eras'd,
1 swore by G—d it should ramm'd
\ Down people's throats!
For Adams firft I bawl'd, not loath,
For Pinckney then swore many an oath,.
But left 1 foould be wrong, for both
I'll give my votes.
' ~ " The PRUDE.
SAYS Betty the prude, as she wide spread her fan,
“ Me marry ! What H go to bed to a man ?
I deleft all male creatures ! My God ! I Ihall
swoon !"
She did —and was bro't to bed : Faith, before
noon!
soraiift
REFLECTIONS on MAN.
LET all remember that the generations of men
are like the waves of the sea. In Quick succession
they follow each other to the coast of death :
another and another Quick succeeds and presses on
the shore, and ebbs and dies to give place to the
following waves. Thus we are walhed forward.
Now buoyed perhaps by hope, fanned by the bree
zes of prosperity ; now finking in despair ; Shiver
ing in the tempest of fortune,•overwhelmed in the
billowsof sorrow. Sometimes when the least ex-,
pefted, the (forms gather, and the winds arise ;
and life's frail bubble bursts. Be cautioned then,
not trust to cloudless flties, to placid seas, or Beep
ing winds. Forget not there are hidden rocks.
Guard too, against the sudden blast. Be Faith
your pilot. You will then fafely be guided to the
haven of eternal blift.<
There you may bathe your happy foul
In leas of heavenly rest.
And not a wave of trouble roll
A across your peaceful bread !
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A greater number of vices are occasioned by
our not fufficiently esteeming ourselves, than from
a too high an opinion of our merit.
. ^Montefquieu.
pumocitt,
A Country Gentlemen, Walking in his garden
saw his gardener asleep in the arbour—'' What,
(fays be) asleep, instead of at work, you idle dog,
you are not worthy the fun fhouid shine on you.
“ I am truly sensible of my unworthiness," an
swered the man, " & therefore, I laid myfelf down
inthe /hadeV
A little boy having been much extolled by a
fond mother for his quickness of reply, a Gentle
man rudely observed, when children were so
keen in their youth, they are generally stupid and
dull, as they advance in years. " What a very
sensible boy muftyou have been, Sir, then," repli
& the child.l
A Gentlemen lately crossing a harrow bridge in
the Jenfeys, which was not railed on either fide
to secure paflengers from falling, said to a country
man, whom he met, "I think this narrow cause
way must be ver, duogerotis, my honest friend ;
Pray, are not peopte to* here some times ?" "Loft !
no Sir,' replied the man, 1 never knew any body
loft here in my life ; here have been Jeveral drown
ed, indeed, but they vsere always found again."
An Irilh witness in a cause lately tried in this
city, in which it was material to afeertain how
many children an ancestor had left, swore " that
there were two sons in Ireland, who were broth
ers ; and being hiked if there were no more
, bothers than two, repbed, he never heard of any
'more to his knowledge; without it was a bit of an
old maid that was there.,
-? [& the ridiculous and detefable fashion of Sugar-
Loaf Waists is about to be re afamed, the fol
lowing is submitted to the attentive perusal of
those ladies who wish to prejerve their health
qnd beauty.] $ v ,
From a London Paper.
THERE is a fafhionwhch has for some time been
beginning to make its appearance in the gay world
that deserves attention more than some of the ex
travagancies in the dress of the fair fex,which have
occafioued so much ridicule. This is the mon
strous and unnatural attempt to lengthen,he waist
and to squeeze the fliape into something that re
sembles no created being ;Something as inconsist
ent with health, as it is with beauty and grace.
, The most barbarous savages never prettify a de
vice more powerful to deform. The long waist,
the close drawn stays, seem intended to compress
the body into the figure of a sugar loaf, with the
cone inverted. What elegance can be difeovered
in this vile form, we are at a less to conceive. It
produces a shape which has no fort of relation or
connection with the human body. A fpeftator
mull wonder how fuch ? a dead lump came to be
, interposed between a pretty face & aßive limbs.
It banishes all ease & grace of carriage & depo©
meat ; it gives the idea of fliffoefs and constraint
exceedingly offenfive to the beholder. We ar.e
aftonilhed to fee this endeavor made to revive a
fashionjuttly exploded, a fashion which is no less
unfavourable to display a fine person, than it is cal
culated to produce diseases that me soon over
throw the utmost charms of countenance.
SOVEREIGN REMEDY FOR THE WOUNDS
Os CUPID !!
From a Lond. pap.
A Gentleman who has had the curiolity to fee
and converse with the Raw-Flesh Eater, has fur
njfhed us w'ith the following anecdote, .which he
related of himfelf. About five years ago he fell
desperately in love with a butcher woman at
Brest, and having plenty of money the produce of
a fuccefsful cause in a privateer, he made no scru
ple of 'paying his addrefles to her in form, nor
did he think at firft, that he had any reason to
complain of his reception. But having, on his
second visit, devoured two raw bullock's livers,
his mifirefs exprefled so much disgust and even
jiorror, that the absolutely interdi&ed his ap
proaches for the future. Inflamed with love and
hung with difappointmeut, he made a solemn
vow to abstain forever from raw flefh, and, tho'
it was then dinner time, he actually kept his re-
Colution for the space of seven hours. After that
period his hunger was so raging, and his love so
ardent, that life became as he thought insupport
able, and he went down to the sea fide with the
intention to defiroy himfelf—,
•' Silent he wander'd by the thundering roar
Os billows trembling on the founding shore."
Whilrt he was ruminating on this desperate
purpose, an accidental occurrence gave a differ
ent termination to the business ; for a huge field
rat croffiug at the time, he by an involuntary im
pulse, darted, caught, and bolted it down at a
mouthful. From that moment he has never felt
any return of the tender passion, thought no more
of his vow, and returned to his accustomed regi
men..
The above anecdote furnishes a difeovery of
more importance than the reader is perhaps im
mediately aware of. In these days when f& many
Damons are burning, and Chloes melting, With
amorous sensations, the example just mentioned
promises a i&ial cure without any other trouble
than that of Jwallowing a live rat.
A young French folQier in the department of
the Meuse, formerly officer of the marines, blew
out his brains in the Inn at Dijon, on the 7th of
September last. Nothing could have ' been done
with greater coolness, and even gaiety than this
a# of despair. He left behind him two written
papers, in one of which he relates the preparation
which he had made in the other, entitled an advice
so Amateurs, he ridicules his enemies, the revolu
tion, and eternity. 66 Wearied of fbjourning in
this world," said he, “ I feel desirous of visiting
another. If you wilh to hear any news from me,
my address is at the Supreme Temple, depart
ment of eternity ! When I return your childreh
will begrown up. Those who want to overtake
me, must put on their seven league boots."
Farmer's, Thomas' & Sewall's
ALMANACS,
for 1801,
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
TO THE
Amateurs of the Fine Arts
THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS
' FOR PUBLISHING
A FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT
OF
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
Are Refpeßful/y Submitted,
By the Public's most obedient
and very humble servant
GEORGE HELMBOLD.
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CONDITIONS.
I. The engraving will be done from a
portrait of this American Patriot, taken
expressly for the purpose by, an eminent
portrait painter, and will be executed by an
engraver of the firft rate abilities.
1. The size of the print (hall be 22 inch
es in length and 14 inches in breadth, so as
to make it a match for Stuart's print of Gen.
Washington.''
3. The price to fubferibers will be Six
Dollars, The price to non-fubferibers will
be enhanced. A
4. The fubferi ption money to be paid on
delivery of the print, which is expected to
take place in five months^
5. The publisher pledges himfelf that the
likeness Ihall be accurate and striking, and
that the engraving Ihall be equal, if not su
perior telany work of the kigd hitherto ex
ecuted in the United States.
Subscriptions are received at this Office.
New Au&ion Room.
JOHN NTNGALLS
RejpeHfulj informs bis Friends and the Pub
lie, that be has opened an
AUCTION OFFICE,
In the building formerly improved by Mr. Norie,
on the Parade, north fide of the State-houJe,
Where he will attend to receive
GOODS for Public Sale,
And promises that those gentlemen who may
be pleased to favor him with any articles
for file, that his best endeavors Ihall
not be wanting to compleat the fame
with fidelity and difpgtch —
and the smallest favors (hall be duly attend
ed to.
ROBERT HARRIS, jr.
Willgive the highest price in CASH;for.
Shipping Furs & Bees' Wax,
at hit Store No. 5, on Langdon's Wharf.
Portsmouth, Dec. 9, 1800,
The fubferiber sent to thel
Poft-Qffice in Portsmouth, N. H. in the
month of Augurt last, a letter dire&ed to
Edward Gray, Esq. of Boston, containing
a Note of hand, of which the following is a
copy, viz.
Boflon, Feb. sfl, 1796.
" 3670 Dollars.
On the firft day of February, one thqu
fand eight, hundred and two, I promise to
pay to John Tucker, Esquire, or to his or
der, the sum of thirty-fix hundred and sev
enty dollars, being for value received.
Witnefs,—Jacob Kuisn. CHA's CUSHING."
Which Note, was endorsed (blank) by
John Tucker, Esq. and neither the Note or
letter have been received—Therefore all
persons are hereby cautioned against pur
chasing the fame, as payment is flopped.
And whoever possesses the Note or Letter,
is requested to give immediate information
to Edward Gray, Esquire, Court-street,
Boston, to William Gardner, Esquire,
of Portsmouth, N. H. or the fubferiber.
SAM'I H. HEWES.
P.S. A Reward of TWENTY
DOLLARS will be giv^en to any person
who will deliver the abovementioned Note
as aforefaid.
Boston, Nov. 19th, 1800.
REMOVED.
EBEN'r CHADWICK,
Reffeeafully informs bis cuJlomers and the
public, that be has taken a fore oppofte
Mr. Sam't Hill's in Fore-street,
Where he has for Sale by wholesale & retail,
The following articles, cheap for cajh or Jhort
approved credit—viz.
A few hhds. 2d & 3d proof good
flavored St Vincents and Tobago RUM ;
pipes best Holland GIN ; Coniac and other
BRANDIES.
Hyfon, young hyfon, hyfon (kin,
Souchong and Bohea TEAS ; Loat, Ha
vannah and brown SUGARS.
Logwood, Redwood & Fuftick ;
Indigo, Copperas and Alum.
Nutmegs ; Pepper; Pimento ;
Cinnamon ; Cloves ; Mace and Ginger.
4d, 6d, rod & 2od. Nails ; Ame
rican & English Spades and Shovels ; Ship-
Scrapers ; Shot and Flints.
Elliot's Snuff per keg ; Kitefoot
and Spanish Segars ; Pipes ; Tobacco ; No.
I, 2, & 3, Smsaking do.
Connecticut Cheese ; Pollock
Filh; Coffee ; Chocolate ; Cotton.
Raisins ; Flour ; Poland Starch ;
Mould and dipt Candles ; Windsor & Cur
tis's (having Soap; Salt Petre; Mustard ;
Brimstone ; Spermaceti & sweet Oil ; Car
pet and drawing Brooms.
^London Porter; Vinegar ; Wrap
ping and Writing Paper ; empty Barrels &
K ^ s '
Men's and Boys" Shoes ; English
bend Soles.
Rye; Pork ; Bay-Tallow, &c.
TO LET.
The Store in Buck-street, lately
improved by Mr. Nathan B. Folsom-—For
terms apply as above.
portJmpulh, Nov. 24, ißco.
forTale;
The Cargo of the Ship Nancies,
just arrivedfrom Liverpool and now lying
at Portymouth Pier—conJifling of
Crates of Ware ; coarse Li
verpool Salt, fine stoved ditto ; best
house Coals ; 10 by 8, and 9 by 7
Window Glass ; a small quantity
of sewing Twine.
—ALSO— ,
Seventeen bales Paper, of different
qualities, which will be fold very reafonabiy,
apply at No. 8, Portsmouth Pier.
Portsmouth, Nov. 17, 1800.
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Fresh Fall and Winder
G OO D S,
Os the latest importation,
Jufl received by
OLIVER BRIARD,
And for sale at his store in Market
ftreet, at the lowest caffi prices.
Port/mouth, Dec. 3, 1800^
Dr. DWIGHT,
Informs the Public that he will
inoculate for the Cow Pox with
out diferimination.
oa. 27th, 1800. :
Dr. SPALDING,
Continues to inoculate for the Kirie
' Pox, at his new lodgings, at Mr. Thomas
Morton's, north end of Washington flrect.
IDr. WILLIAM CUTTER 1
Informs the Public,
That he Inoculates for the Cow- ,
Pox, all applications will be ftriCt^
ly attended to.'J
Portsmouth, October 20th, 1800.
- HAT S. )
James Rundlet,
Has just received /er the Minerva from Lon
don, a large aflortment of
Men's and Women's Beaver \
HATS—other Goods as usual.
Dec. I, 1800.
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Flax-Seed and Pot-Afl) [
WANTED;(
Cash, and a generous price will I
be given for FLAX-SEED, and POT and \
PEARL ASHES, byl
ABEL HARRIS, k
at his store in Portsmouth, it deliver there 1
before the last day of December nJt. l
Portsmouth, Nov. 24, 1800. P |
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Ship Chandlery Store.
LONG & HAMILTON, /
Inform tbeir friends ana the public, that the, J
- have a general assortment of
Goods in the Ship Chandlery line, (1
Confining of the following articles,
TAR, .Sail Neeales,
ROSIN, Hammers,
Brimdone, Tacks,}
Sheathing Paper, Clouts,l
Cordage, Scupper Nails, (
Russia Duck, Table Spoons,l
Buntings, " Flesh Forks,\
Quadrants, Iron & Steel Haadtaw#\
Compasses, Gimblets,,
Spy Glasses, Drawing Nails,
Twines of all forts, Sheathing ditto,'
Log Lines, 2od, rod, & 6d, do.
Mackerel do. Hop Heads,
Paint and tar brushes, Coopers' Adzes,
Dutt and scrubbing do. Carpenters ' do.
Ships Clamps, Wood logs,
Sailors Palms, Deep sea and hand
Ships Scrapers, Leads,
Caulking Irons, Long tar brushes.
Making do. Iron Camboofesof dis-,
Marking do. ferlft fiws,
Bung borers, Lanthorns,
Half hour Glasses, Tin Ware, &c. &c. 1
14 & 28 second do.
—ALSO—
A general aflortment of
WEST-INDIA GOODS, t
-AND
GROCERIES.
RICHARD EVANS,
Has received at bis Store in Market-Jireet,
An assortment of
Carpets & Carpeting ; Muffs
and Tippets ; Camels Hair & com
mon Shawls, and men's & youth's
Hats.
J HE HAS ON HAND,
A very general afortment of
Seasonable GOODS,\
Which he offers for sale at reduced prices.
He wifbes to purchase %
Pot and Pearl Ashes, Flax-Seed, and 1000
yards of Tow Cloth.
Portfwouth, Nov. 17, 180a.,
@0 toe Laptev.
SAVE FOUR RAGS.
CASH, and the highest price given for
Clean linen, & cotton & linen Rags ,
at this Office. 4 1
If the ladies would fnfpend a bag behind th I |
door, and iuflead of sweeping their Rags intg th e
fire, as is frequently the cuftom,put them into Ae /{ft
bag, they will find it more to their advantage, than /
the offenfive smell of burning Rags.—Dr. Fragk- / |%
lin used to fay, that a penny saved was two pence/
earned ; indeed, he said many good tlUngs :—
eften told his female friends, that "a dilligent
frugal woman always had a large fhift" —ThnJclr#
"it you would be wealthy, think of laving as
well as getting'?—And that
. "Many estates are spent in the getting, f
Since womcu.for tea forfook (pinning and knitting,
And men for then punch forfook hewing and splitting." j
So, without delay prepare you bags,i
And take some care to save your RAGS.
OleeWp Calender. • |
FkOM DECEMBER 23, to DECEMBER 2,, iToO.
Fullmoon 30 day xih night.&
M|^ Weather,&c. Jr.Sf . Ffa\r. ^&|Wr|b
233 Moderate -~7 36 5 5'55 morml head ,
?44 ^ 73 6 ' 6 36 1 5? ,
.ss' 7<^^ 7 19 & 9 IK&
266 Very 7)^5 8 2 31§ 'rt
•7 ? CM 7 355 848 418 2$ 1 /re
^ E i 7 353 9 36 §22 iron
292 I Snow "735 510 26 624 2=
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