The Republican ledger — Portsmouth, N.H., 1801-01-13 00:00:00, page 4

A lea-officer, who, for his courage in a former
engagement, where he had loft his leg, had been;
prefered to the command of a good (hip ; in the
heat of the next engagement,a cannon ball took off
his wooden deputy, io that he fell upon the deck ; I
a seaman thinking he had been frefh wounded,[
called out for the surgeon. No, no, Jaid the cap
tain, the carpenter will do."
At a meeting of the Arirtocratic^l Federalists of
New-Ark,(N. J.) on the evening previous to the
late election, while they were counting up the
women that they intended to bring to, lie poll on
the next day. A certain Captain proposed that
such a widow mould be waited on, it was obferv-|
TO that the would vote against them—“No no,"
fays the Captain, “ Don't you know /he was.a tery
all the war.”
There is a Tweet enthufiadic melancholy that
some times deals upon the foul -even though it
felf is for a while suspended, and every scene of
nature seems to wear an image ofthe mind. How
delightful are the sensations at such a time !
though felt, they cannot be described ; it is a kind
of anticipation of those pleasures we are taught
to expect herafter : the foul seems entirely ab
flra&ed from earthly idea, wrapt up in the cpjp
^emplation of future hapinefs. Aik yourfelf in
one of these moments, what is there in this world
that is worth a thought ; and you will answer
nothing ; its greater Sublunary is but as a dream,
and vanishes like -a shadow : this thould convince
its more than any thing, that there is a future
state : our fouls were iormed to tafle higher de
lights, more refined sensations than any thing in
life can excite ; and Something from within tells
us we shall one day enjoy them— else why these
ideas, why these expectations—of what life would
-be those noble feutiments, with which the mind is
sometimes impr. fled if we were only to-a& an in
figpificant part for a few years in this life, and
then fink into nothing ? No, there must be a fu
ture date, and that immortal !
In the year 1774, in the City of Westchester
(Eng.) on the evening of, the sth of Nov. being a
day of public rejoicing, the following melancholy
circumstance happened, though, as it is said,
was attended with the ludicrous event which is
Subjoined :—A pupper-fhow man haying hired a
room over a cellar in which was deposited a quan
tity of gun powder, the room being excellively
crouded with people to fee the exhibition—when
unfortunately afqmb being thrown by some boys
who were affembied at a fen-fire in the street,
found its way between the iron grates into the
teller, catched to the gun ponder and blew up
the building, together witli all the assembled I'pec
tators of Mr. Punch into the air, among the rest
was a sailor, who after his serial excurlion, found
himlelf seated upon a dung hiti, whose fott mate
rials not injuring the fonof Neptune, he after the
firft surprise being over, getting up rubbing his
eyes, and hitching up his trowfers, exclaimed,
« damn my eyes, what are you a going to (hew its
next."
*THE rights of women, fays a female pen.
Are to do every thing as well as men ;
To think, to argue, to decide, to write,
To talk, undoubtedly—-perhaps to fight ;
iFor femties march to war ,like brpve commanders
4ot in old authors only, but in Flanders,)
I grant this matter may be Drain'd too far,
And maid 'gainft man is mod uncivil war.
1 grant, as all my worthy friends willfay,
That men fhonld rule, and women Should obey ;
1 grant their nature and their fraility such,
Women may make too free, and know 'too much.
But since the sex at length has been inclin'd
To cultivate that ufefol part, the mind;
Since they have learnt to read , to, write, to spell;
Since some of them have wit, and tile it well ;
Let us not force them back, with brow severe,
•Within the pale of ignorance and fear,
Confin'd entirely to domeflic arts,
Producing only children, pies and tarts:
The favorite fable of the tuneful nine
jl replies, that female genius is divine,
Then who'd avoid a pleasing thump,
For blessings fuQ as these ?
None—who have honor to defend,
Or pretty girls to please.
But turn the scale, let fortune frown,
And dire disasters greet ye ; -
'Tis then" I'm sorry for your loss ;
" But times are hard, good by t'ye.'
Beside—to have one's fancy jaws,
From aching teeth well freed ;
Tis cohfummation to be wifh'd,
'Tis happiness indeed.
0, tis a pleasing thing to,ght,
And box it wit^a grace ;
To give a man a bloody nose,
And eke —a bloody face.
What pleasure beams from two black eyes,
And lips of Congo fixe ;
For which, who wou'dn't scratch and bite
To gain so fweeta prize.
WHEN Fortune smiles and looks serene,
'Tis " Sir, how do you do ?
" Your family are well, I hope,
“ Cou'd I serve them or you ?"
Those then who oft your table grac'd,
And on your viands fed ;
Will be the firlt to given kick,
“ He brought it on his head."
poetical Department.
RIGHTS OF WOMEN.
FRIENDSHIP.
ON BOXING.
Locant.
#umOTL
For the LEDGER.
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For the LEDGER.
LONG & HAMILTON,
Inform their friends and the public, that' they
have a general assortment of
Goods in the Ship Chandlery line,
CoiiJiJling of the following articles,
TAR, I Sail Needles,
ROSIN, Hammers,
Brimllone, Tacks,
Sheathing Paper, Clouts,
Cordage, Scupper Nails,
Russia Duck, Table Spoons,
buntings, Fleih Forks,
Quadrants, Iron & Steel Handsaws
Compasses, Gimblets,
Spy Glasses, Drawing Nails,
Twines of all forts, Sheathing ditto,
Log Lines, 2od, iod, & 6d, do.
Mackerel do. Hop Heads,
Paint and tar brushes, Coopers' Adzes,
Dutt and scrubbing do. Carpenters' do.
Ship^Clamps, Wood logs,
Sailors Palms, Deep sea and hand
Ships Serapers, I Leads,^
Caulking Irons, Long tar brushes,
Making do. Iron Camboofes of dis-
Mafeking do. ferent sizes,
Bung borers, Lanthorns,
Halt hour Glasses, Tin Ware, &f. &c.
14 & 28 second do.
—ALSO—
A general afortment of
WEST-INQIA GOODS,
AND;
GROCERIES.
The fubferiber tfent to the
Poll-Office in Portsmouth, N.H. in the
month of August last, a letter directed to
Edward Gray, Esq. of Boston, containing
a Note of hand, of which the following is a;
copy, viz. -f
Boston, Feb. tft, 1796. f
" 3679 Dollars.
On the firft day of February, one thou-1
sand eight hundred and tWo, 1 promise to;
pay to John Tucker, Esquire, or ,o his or
der, the sum of thirty-fix hundred ^nd sev
enty dollars, being for value received. }
Witnefs—JACOß Kuhn. CHA's CUSHING.” I
Which Note, was endorsed (blank) by
John Tucker, Esq. and neither the Note or;
letter hate been received—-Therefore all
persons are hereby captioned against pur-;
chafing the fame, as payment is flopped.j
And whoever possesses the Note or Letter,§
is requeued to give immediate informations
to Edward Gray, Efqityrp, $^
Bogen, to William Gardner, Esquire,:
of Portsmouth, N. H. or the fubferiber.
SAM'I H. HEWES.:
P.S, A Reward of TWENTY;
DOLLARS will he given to any perform
who will deliver the abovementioned Note?
as aforefaid./
Boston, Nov. 19th, rßoo. j
ALMANACS,
for 1801,1
1 FOR. SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
JOHN N. INGALLS
RefyeHfuLy informs his Friends and the Pub
lic, that he 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 pleafcd to fayor him with any articles
for sale, that his best endeavors {hall
not be wanting to compleat the fame
with fidelity and difpatch—
and the smallest favors (hall be duly attend
ed to.
Brandy, Rum, Sugars, Teas,
Coffee, Flour, Cotton, Rice, Rai
sins, Candles, Rigging and Soal-
Leather, Morocco do. Hats, &c.
Portsmouth, Dec. 20, 1800.
THO'SMORTON,
SIGN 'egg* OF THE
GOLDEN g KEY,
MARKET STREET,
Has just received a large assortment of
Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
of varions kinds and qualities,
Boot-Legs, English Soals, &c:
which he is felling very low for calh. \
He has aljo just received a few bundles of'
Skirting & Harness Leather, I
It being a consignment, will be fold low,
for ready cash only.
He has aljo for sale, a few cafa of
Excellent fre£h RAISINS,
Ship Chandlery Store.
-~«e«»r>-
And Retails
FOR SALE,
At the sap under the Republican Ledger Office,
in Mulbery-lane,
Writing Paper, Letter ditto,
Ink-Powder, Inkflands, Sealing-
Wax, Bfock Sand and Sand Boxes,
Penknives, Slates & Slate Pencils,
Pocket Books, Playing Cards.
Thomas' & Sewall's Alma naeks
for 1801.
A few elegant Watch Cases,
and a handsome atfortment of T RUNKS.
®^^W~ "
SAKE TOUR RAGS.
CASH, and the highest price given for
Clean linen, & c^ton ^linen Rags
at this Office.
If ipe ladies would suspend a bag behind th
door, apd iityead ot Creeping their Rags into the
tire, as is frequently the c„ttam,pu< them into the
ba&lhey will tind it more to their advantage, than
the offenfive @el| of burning Rags,—Dr. Frank
ljn uled to fay, that a penny laved was twp pence
earned ; indeed, he said many good things :—He
often tq|d, his female friends, that "a diligent &
frugal woman alwayshad a large fhtft"—That
"it you would be wealthy, thiak of laving as
well as getting"—And that
“M^ny efta,e,#re fyent in the ggxtin^,
flnee women for tea forfook Spinning and knitting.
And men for ,fyfr punch forfoak tewing and fitting.”
So, wifboat; delay prepare you bag;
• And take fonle care to save jow RaGS.
4. The fubfeription money to be paid on
delivery of the print, which is expected to
take place in five months.
5. The publisher pledges bimfelf that the
likeness shall be accurate and striking, anti
that the engraving shall be equal, if not fu.
perior to any work of the kind hitherto ex
ecuted in the United States.
Subferiptions are received at this Office.
1. 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.
2. JThe size of the print shall be 22 inch
es in length and 14 inches in breadth, so as
to make it a match for Stuart's print of Gen,
Walhington.
3. The price to fubferiberswill be Six
Dollars, The price to non-fubferibers will
be enhanced.
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
Are ReJpeapully Submitted,
By the Public's mod obedient
and verv humble fervent
GEORGE HELMBOLD.
^ <-< «44gg„>fcF>-—*
CONDITIONS.
Dr. DWIGHT,
Informs the Public that he will
inoculate for the Cow Pox with
out d+fcrimination.
OQ. 27th, 1800.
JAMES L. GILES,
Refpeafully informs his Cuflomers and the pub
lic in general that he has removed to Jej-.
frey's Row, Bow-freet,
Where he continues to carry on the
Taylor's Bufineis,
with neatness, punctuality and dispatch.
Conflant attendance given, and the fmallefl favors
acknowledged with thanks.
Portsmouth, fan. 5, isot.
NOTICE is hereby given to
the Proprietors of New-Hampshire Hotel
and Portsmouth Pier, that their annual
^meeting will be held at the N. H. Hotel on
[the 19th day of January, 1801, at half pad
2 o'clock P. M. where their punaual at
tendance is requested, as business of impor
tance is to be laid before the Proprietors.
Elijah Hall, Prop'rs Clerk.
Portsmouth, fan. 5, 1801.
FOR SALE,
30 Puncheons Rum, at the
lowest prices, for cash or approved credit,
Apply to
ROBERT HARRIS, jr.
Will give the highest price in CASH, for
Shipping Furs & Bees' Wax,
at his Store No. 5, on Langdon's Wharf.
Portjmouth, Dec. 9, 1800,
Wanted to Charter,
A Vellel from 80 to 100 tons
—Apply to the Printers. rs Dec. go.
Amateurs of the Fine Arts
THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING
A FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT
Jefferfon's Portrait.
Richard Evans.
To TRh
©bdefale Prices Current, 4
AT PORTSMOUTH, (N. H)
~^+tfe«tefofyfo_.
Saturday, Jan. 3, igoo.
Current prices of per from to
D. c. p. c.
ASHES, Pot, iflfort, T. 154 0 160 c
, Pearl -- 170 o. 172
Bread, Ship C. 650 9 0
Better so oxß 020
Brimeftone, roll C. 550 6 o
Beef, common B. 9 0 10 0
, niefs, - i[ 0 o
Brandy, Spanish 4/bpr. G. 125 j
^ , Naples — lio 120
Cinnamon * ffi 2 5° 3 o
Cloves - - 2 0 216
Coffee -- 026 028
Cottoh, foteign scarce -- 040 050
, American — 0 37 °43
Cordage, American C. 16 Q 17 0
Chocolate, common ffi 020 021
,best 032 0 34
Candles, mould — 019 021
'dipt — 016 017
Coals, foreign Ch. 14 0 15 0
, American n^e, -- 0 0 00
Duck, Ruflia Bt. 14 9 16 o
, Ravens — 12 0 13 .0
Fish, Merchant, C. 5 0 0 0
,W. India mark. -- 4 o 4.50
Scale none -- 250 275
Salmon B. 950 10 0
Mackerel --$ o 6 6
Flour, super. frefh —l2 0 13 0
, fine •- 10 50 xi o
, middlings — 9 10 0
''4s °
rlaxfeed, bu. ITo 117
Gun powder ffi 040 050
Geneva, Holland iflpr G. 125 0 0
, American -- 075 0 0
Hemp, none, T. "0 0 0 0
Hogs Lard lb oto 0 I2|
Iron, Philadelphia T. 115 0 120 0
, Russia X- i2o o 130 o
, Swedes -*l2O 0 140 o
Logwood T. 50 0 55 0
Lead, white, gr. in oil C. 15 0 16 o
'dry -- I 3 0 Oo
' re d -- 850 0 0
Lemons bx. 850 10 o
Lumber, boards clear M. 15 0 16 0
, , merch. -- to 0 10 50
Singles — iSO 2
Molasses G. 055 od
Nutmegs It )6 50 7 o
Ltver Oil B. II o 12 0
Pepper ffi 032 0 35
Pork, best pieces B. 20 0 22 b
, common -- 15 0 16 0
Pimento ft, 0 15 017
Pitch, fares, B. 6 0 ,7
Paper, Sheathing C. «4 0 4
Redwood T. 60 0 0 0
Raisins calk 8 0 850
Rum, Jamaica G. 128 0 0
, Windward — i lo 1
Rrce C. 6 0 op
Rosin B. 40
Soap, white ffi 014 016
, brown -- 012 ol
Starch, Poland ft ) 025 o
, American -- o 12J o i 7
Sugar, Havannah C. 17 o IR co
, East-India -- o {, ' o
, Weft- India ,- 11 0 14 0
A , 'hoaf ffi 027 028
Salt, St. Übes H. 6 0 00
, Lisbon — 60 0 0
, Liverpool , -50
Steel, German ft, 0 18 021
>»g|i|h — 015 0
Salt Petre, rough 0 24 O Q
. B..4 50 0 0
'urpentine„ , -=4O < 0
Tea, Hyf<>n. sll7 120
, Souchong - 0 95
I obacco, James River C. 525 6 0
, Georgia — o o
Wines, Madeira G. 166 a„-
Lilbun -.xl7'
Sherry - ft 12
Malaga q.c. 26 0 0 o
Red Port none G. 0 0 0 0
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Uleeklg Calender.
_ 7ANUARr HATH 31 DATS.
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13 d 7 "7;
^ Th, <f" y " 7255 11 J 5 M. fas.
<™ rfday ’ 7245 12 18 5
1 6 Friday, 7 24 5 , ~
: M °"' !ay ' 7215 338 to 38
Obe BepuMican &eoger,
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on the following Conditions:
One Df&r ^ Fifty Cents per annwm,(?xt|nfi ve
of pollage}—om? third to be paid in te4z;e.