Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-09-14 00:00:00

J. M. P. M.
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE
NUMBER 177.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
CHARACTER OF ALEXANDER,
THE PRESENT EMPEROR OF RUSSIA.
FROM A LATE WORK.
CATHARINE was prevented by death from the execution of a design, which would have proved fatal to Paul, but that the youth and natural good disposition of his eldest son defeated it; who, by the purity of his morals and his personal charms, inspires a high degree of admiration. That ideal character which enchants us in Telemachus, is almost realized in him. He may be reproached too with the same faults which Fenelon has bewailed in his imaginary pupil; but these are, perhaps, not so much faults as the absence of certain qualities not yet developed in him, or which have been stifled in his heart by the miserable companions which have been allotted him. He inherits from Catharine magnanimity of sentiments, and an unutterable equanimity of temper; a mind just and penetrating, and uncommon discretion; with the alloy however, of a cautious disposition, a circumlocution unsuitable to his age, and which might be taken for dissimulation, did it not evidently proceed rather from the delicate situation in which he was placed between his father and grandmother, than from his heart, which is naturally frank and ingenuous. He possesses his mother's nature and beauty, as well as her mildness and benevolence, while in none of his features does he resemble his father. Paul, conjecturing the intentions of Catharine in favor of this son, is already felt coldly toward him; at the same time discovers in him a resemblance of character, no conformity of taste within himself; for Alexander appears to do what his father requires of him, from a principle of filial duty rather than a compliance with his own inclinations. His humanity has acquired him the hearts of the soldiers, his good sense the admiration of the officers; he is the co-sistant mediator between the Emperor and those unhappy persons, who, by some trifling neglect, may provoke his anger. He requires no the dignity of Grand Duke of Russia to inspire sentiments of love and interest; nature has richly endowed him with the most amiable qualities and his character of heir to the greatest empire in the world, cannot render him indifferent to humanity. Heaven, perhaps, destined him to render thirty millions of people more free than they are at present, and more worthy of being so.
His character, however, though amiable, is passive. He wants the courage and confidence to discover the man of merit; always modest and unobtrusive; and it is to be feared, that the most important and impudent, who are generally the most ignorant and vicious, will find little difficulty in procuring access to him. Yielding too easily to the impulses of others, he does not sufficiently consult his own heart and understanding. He appears to have lost his relish for instruction, in losing his masters, and especially Colonel La Harpe , his first preceptor to whom he owes all the knowledge he has acquired. A too premature marriage has contributed to diminish his energy; and it is probable that, notwithstanding his good qualities, he will become in time the dupe of his courtiers, and even of his valets.
Death took Catharine by surprise. It is evident to those who were acquainted with her court, and the unfortunate estrangements between the mother and son, that she entertained a wish to have another successor. The dread of reflecting on the end of her days; and on that of her reign, which she feared still more, with the death of Potemkin, prevented her from accomplishing this project, while she had time for it, or from confirming it by a will. The youth of the Grand Duke Alexander, and still more the goodness of his head and heart, were afterwards obstacles to the execution of her design. Her predilection for the young Prince, however, worthy no doubt of a purer source, was very striking; and her private conferences with him began to be frequent and mysterious. Perhaps she might in time have succeeded in endeavours to distil in him the voice of nature, have corrupted his understanding and his morals, and driven him impetuously to act a detestable part towards his father. After La Harpe had quitted him, after a separate court was established for him, and some persons of merit removed, he was the most attended and least occupied of Princes. His days were spent alone with his wife, his valets, or in the society of his grandmother. He lived more effeminate and obscure than the Tsars of a Sultan in the Haram of a Seraglio. This kind of life must at length have stifled all his excellent qualities. Had he been willing, or had Catharine even been able to speak but a few words before she died, Paul probably would never have reigned. Since Peter I. who arrogated to himself the power of nomi- nating his successor, the throne of the Czar has been occupied by scarcely any other than usurpers, who have overturned each other with more barbarity and confusion than the
successors of Ottoman. Catharine I. became Empress because Menchikov had the boldness to proclaim her. Peter II. reigned by virtue of a will; Anne was elected by a Council, the Senate and the army; Ivan was made Emperor by an ukase; Elizabeth said in her Manifesto, that she ascended the throne of her father because the people willed it, and the guards revolved; and on these grounds the condemned a prince in the cradle to a perpetual prison; and his relations, as innocent as himself, experienced the same fate. Peter III. reigned by favour of Elizabeth; and when he was dethroned, Catharine II. ascending the throne of Russia, declared, that heaven itself had called her to it. A son supplanting his father would not, after such a series, have excited any remarkable disgust, but the sudden death of Catharine prevented that catastrophe; the dreadful shriek she gave as she expired, was the voice that proclaimed Paul Emperor of all the Russians.
THE REGULARITY OF NATURE, IN FORMING THE HUMAN FACE.
IT is a general observation, that, among the number of faces which we constantly see, we never meet with two that exactly resemble each other; but we seldom take notice of one circumstance that is very wonderful, which is, that every face is formed in such a manner, that, however ugly it may be, it is not disfigured by accident, we could not change any part to render it more handsome without making it deformed, because even in its ugliness, nature has obtained an exactness of symmetry which we should not condemn.
For example: Suppose that we had the power of lengthening the nose of a person who has a short one, it would be of no use; because the nose being rendered more long, it would not be symmetrical with the other parts of the face, which being of a certain bigness, and having certain elevations and depressions, it is requisite that the nose should be proportionate.
Thus, according to certain very perfect rules, a flat nosed person must be so; and, agreeable to the same rules, the regular-featured flat nosed face would become a monster, could we give it an aquiline nose: moreover, it is sometimes necessary that a man should have no nose.— Thus, for example, in building of the Tuscan order, it is proper to leave the column without a volute; in the Corinthian or Ionic orders the volute is a beautiful ornament; but it would occasion an irregularity, and appear monstrous in the Tuscan.
These considerations show us, that we ought not to ridicule any person for their apparent defects; for those we may conceive are most frequently perfections. A small nose, small eyes, and a large mouth, form a species of beauty, which though perhaps not entirely consonant to our ideas of a handsome person, we should not despise; it being in fact a peculiarity which has its rules.
When nature forms a face, it is with the most just rules; and such is her regularity, that every one is produced perfect to her designs. From men judging by what pleases them, we find the Chinese esteem a flat nose and small eyes; the Africans prize triangl'd eyebrows, while in France they admire them arched; the Lybians love large mouths; the natives of Japan, blacken their teeth; and in Ethiopia the most black are the most handsome; and our despising such beauties, are only proofs of the strange differences of the human mind.
There are as many different orders of beauty as of architecture; and, considering the Nature has her laws, we can never be wrong in saying, that the most ugly face in the world is equally perfect and regular with the most handsome.
UNITED STATES AND TRIPOLI. OFFICIAL.
CIRCULARS.
To the Consuls and Agents of the United States of America, residing in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy, the Barbary States and British Garrisons in the Mediterranean, and to all others whom it doth or may concern.
GENTLEMEN,
IN the Circulars, which I have had the honor to transmit to your office since November last, I have informed you of the state of our affairs with this regency, and now confirm the whole of their contents, and request you to continue to keep our vessels in port, and by no means to permit any of them to sail, unless under convoy, as I expect every instant that war will be declared against the United States.
The greatest force that this Regency is able to put to sea at once, is one ship of 28 guns and 200 men, one brig and two polacres of 14 guns, and one hundred men each, the whole of which it is supposed will be employed against the merchant vessels of our fellow citizens. I therefore request you gentlemen, to make this circular as public as possible, and to transmit a copy of it to the department of State.
I am, &c.
JAMES L. CATHCART.
Chancery of the U. S. of America at Tripoly, in Barbary, May 11, 1801.
To the Consuls, Agents, &c. [as above]
GENTLEMEN,
I am sorry to inform you, that this instant, 6 o'clock P. M. the Bashiaw of Tripoly sent his Chacchi to inform me, that he intends to
declare war in form against the United States of America, upon Thursday the 14th of May; and that the flag of the United States, had already been hoisted on board the cruisers, in the place where the flags of the nations at war with this regency are always hoisted. You will please to use every means in your power to give publicity to this circular, and transmit a copy of this to the department of State.
I am, Gentleman, &c.
JAMES L. CATHCART.
Tripoly, May 11, 1801.
To the Consuls, Agents, &c. [as above]
GENTLEMEN,
In addition to my circular of the 11th inst. I am sorry to inform you, that our flag staff was cut down on Thursday the 14th inst. and war was declared in form by the Bashiaw of Tripoly against the United States.
You will please to give every possible publicity to this circular, and transmit a copy thereof to the department of State. I shall depart from Tripoly bound to Tunis, in a few days, where I shall remain to wait the President's orders.
I am, Gentlemen, &c.
JAMES L. CATHCART.
Tripoly, May 15, 1801.
To Thomas Appleton, Esq. Consul of the United States of America, at Leghorn.
SIR, Quarantine, at Leghorn, June 2.
AS I find several of my fellow citizens in this port, who seem determined to sail, notwithstanding their being informed of war being declared by the Bashiaw of Tripoly against the United States of America, I conceived it my duty to inform them, through your office, of the actual force of that regency, which was ready to sail on the 24th of May, and the consequence attending the capture of any of them.
First.—Should any of our fellow citizens be unfortunately captured, they would be kept as hostages, in order to force our government to comply with terms wholly incompatible with the honor and interest of the United States; and which, I am of opinion, our Government will reject with disdain.
Second.—If, on the contrary, our fellow citizens should defeat them, and sink two or three of their cruisers, they will render an essential service to their country, as we shall be enabled thereby to conclude a peace with Tripoly upon our terms, and the other Regencies will probably be intimidated in some measure from breaking with us.
Third.—The Bashiaw of Tripoly has pawned all the honor he has, that he will not capture any of our vessels until the expiration of forty days, to commence from the 14th of May; but I am persuaded that if any of his squadron falls in with any of our vessels even before that period expires, they will capture them, and if they are valuable, they as certainly will be condemned; nevertheless, I recommend to our countrymen to act upon the defensive only, until the expiration of said period: but should the Tripolitans fire the first gun, to exert themselves to the utmost in order to inspire those people with a high idea of American intrepidity, and to realize the idea I have already inspired them with, that the Americans were a superior race of men to the Castrati of Naples, and that they would never take any of our property, without its being first disputed to the utmost.
Fourth.—The actual force of Tripoly, ready for sea on the 24th of May, was, first, the Admiral, an American built ship, coppered, deep-wafted, yellow sides, with a white streak, muzzle of the guns red, low, paltry green stern, with flowers festooned above the windows, painted white, and a white woman head, heavy rigging, and looks at a distance, like a Spaniard. She is commanded by Peter Liff (alias) Morad Roize, an English renegado, mounts 18 nine-pounders on her main deck, 6 lower on her quarter deck two bow chasers, and two stern chasers, which are placed in such a manner, that the taffarel is cut down very low, and is a good mark to know the vessel by. She is manned with 200 men, and carries 28 guns.—Second, a Swedish built bark, which is fitting out at Moltha, and is to carry 150 men and 20 guns, 6 pounders.—A Swedish built brig, which is fitting up in a hurry, and carries 14 guns, 4 pounders, and 120 men, has a great sheer aft, and has the Johannes Van Berk painted above her cabin windows, and a white woman head. Fourth, two polacres of 18 guns each, one of which is black, the other yellow sides, and a Bermudian poop, painted red; their guns are 4 pounders, and they carry 100 men each. Two quarter galleys built at Malta, the one rowing 28 oars, the other 24—carry 4 guns each, and from 70 to 100 men each, are calculated to keep under the stern and take in a calm, in a fresh breeze are of no service, may easily be known, by having extraordinary large lateen sails. The whole force of Tripoly consists of seven sail of vessels, carrying 106 guns, 4, 6 and 9 pounders, and 840 men, very badly equipped. They have more vessels, but have no people to man them. Their mode of attack is, first, to fire a broad side, and then fit up a loud shout, in order to intimidate their enemy, they then board, if possible, with as many men as they can, armed with pistols, large and small knives, and probably a few blunderbusses, if you beat them off once, they seldom risk a second encounter, and three well directed broad
sides will insure you a complete victory. The capture or sinking of their Admiral is of such importance that it will not only insure us a permanent peace upon our own terms, but will probably effect a revolution in Tripoly favourable to our interest in the whole of the Barbary States. From viewing the importance of the object meant to secure, should a battle ensue, I am persuaded that every worthy son of Columbia will exert himself to the utmost of his abilities, and will sooner submit to death than slavery, the continuance of which, probably, may be for many years, which God in his infinite mercy forbid. I request Mr. Appleton to furnish the matters of all the American vessels in port, with a copy of this letter, to make it circular in all the ports in the Mediterranean, Lisbon, London, and Hamburg, and to transmit a copy thereof, to the Department of State. I am, with sentiments of the greatest esteem, Yours, &c. JAMES L. CATHCART.
P. S. The Admiral is reputed a coward, seldom goes near a vessel that looks warm, a few wooden guns, waist and quarter cloths would be of service, and in case of action, boarding nettings ought not to be omitted.
RUSSIA AND FRANCE.
IMPORTANT STATE PAPERS.
Note presented to the French Government by M. Kalitschuff, the Russian Minister at Paris.
THE undersigned hastens to communicate to Citizen Talleyrand the commands he has just received from his court. His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russians, relying upon the Chief Consul's love of justice, by which he has obtained so great and so merited a reputation, entertains the hope, that he will fulfil the engagements into which he had entered with the late Emperor, not to assist upon the hard conditions to which the King of Naples had been obliged to submit. The undersigned thinks it his duty to remind Citizen Talleyrand, that the admission of the five articles, presented to the French Government, by way of answers to its pressing representations, for opening a negotiation with Russia, was the only motive for sending the undersigned to Paris. The new instructions direct him to insist, that the said five articles which had been agreed upon as the basis of the negotiation, should receive their speedy execution. By these articles the two powers agreed that the King of the two Sicilies and the King of Sardinia should again be put in possession of the respective states which they possessed, before the entrance of the French troops into Italy.— Citizen Talleyrand, Minister of foreign affairs, has been authorized repeatedly to give the assurance that the five articles were agreed to, and that they would be carried into effect. As, however, it has been seen, that by force of arms the King of Naples has been compelled to agree to other terms, and as, in defiance of the most solemn promises to conclude a definitive peace with the King of Sardinia, by which he was again to be established in his dominion, it is evident that the latter is excluded from his territories, there is every reason to suspect and believe, that unforeseen circumstances have changed the intentions of the French Government, and inspired it with other views and intentions, repugnant to the above articles and measures which had been taken with his Majesty.—The undersigned is commanded to represent to citizen Talleyrand, that without positive certainty of the five articles alluded to being carried into effect, and which were acceded to by the French Government as preliminaries, there can be no restoration of harmony between the two countries, and he therefore declares, that neither the armistice of Foligno, nor the conditions which in the first instance were presented to the Marquis de Gallo, and which afterwards on the refusal of the latter to agree to them, were transmitted to Gen. Murat, to be signed by the Chevalier Micheroux, can ever be acknowledged by the Emperor, and that they must ever be considered as directly inconsistent with the promises made by the Chief Consul.—This is the substance of the commands which the undersigned has received, and which he has been directed to communicate to the French Government. He must also add, that the views which the Chief Consul announced, and his moderation which was held out as directed to promote a general peace, were the only grounds on which all Europe entertained the hope that the moment of that peace was at no great distance; that it would be permitted to look forward to the future with tranquillity; and that the system of robbery taken up by the Directory longer existed. These were the only reasons that induced his Majesty the Emperor to send a Plenipotentiary to Paris, and thro' whom it was expected that the relations of amity with the French Government would be restored. The undersigned flatters himself, that the Chief Consul, in his wisdom, would consider that his fame is concerned in fulfilling the promises he had made, and the hopes he had raised, as it will depend upon him, by the re-establishment of a general peace, to give repose to all Europe. He therefore requests Citizen Talleyrand to make known the contents of this note to the Chief Consul, and, as soon as possible, to communicate to the undersigned the resolution which the French Government shall adopt.—The undersigned, &c.
[Signed]
KALITSCHUFF.
* With a noble and well disposed heart, he appeared neither obliging nor sensible to friendship, nor liberal, nor grateful for the pains taken on his account; neither was he prompt to acknowledge merit.
Telemachus, Book xvi.

As no answer was given to the note, Count Kalitscheff on the first of May, presented the following:
The undersigned reminds Citizen Talleyrand that he has yet received no answer respecting the objects of which he had the honor, by the commands of the Emperor, to submit to ad- dress him; and therefore he begs him to notify to the undersigned whether the French Govern- ment, agreeably to the admission of the prelimi- nary articles, intends to keep its promise con- cerning the integrity of the kingdom of the two Sicilies, and the re-establishment of the King of Sardinia in his dominions, as they were previous to the arrival of the French troops in Italy.— The undersigned considers it unnecessary to make any farther observations respecting this affair, which has already been sufficiently dis- cussed, and he hopes that Citizen Talleyrand will lay before the Chief Consul the contents of the present note, and that he will commu- nicate to him his resolutions agreeable thereto.
[Signed]
KALITSCHEFF.
[With regard to the three articles which are not enu- merated in the above notes, it is believed, that the first contained a positive assurance that the Pope should be maintained in his temporal dominion; the second, that the Grand Duke of Tuscany should be indemnified in Italy, and not in Germany; and the third, that the arrangements in consequence of the treaty of Luneville should be made with the concurrence of Russia.]
Letters from Petersburg of the 4th, state, that Alexander the first notwithstanding all that has been said to the contrary, is determined to interfere in the most active manner in the general political concerns of Europe. A treaty of the closest alliance and friendship is expected to be formed without delay, between him and the courts of Vienna and Berlin, with the avow- ed intention of compelling France to a General Pacification upon equitable principles. Citizen Duroc has actually received a copy of the Pro- test of the Russian Monarch, and forwarded it to Paris by a Special Messenger.
Naval Action off Algeziras.
GIBRALTAR, July 10.
THE French squadron, consisting of three line of battle ships and one frigate, stated in our last to have entered the Bay, proved, agreea- bly to our information at that time, to be part of admiral Gantheaume's squadron, under the command of rear admiral Linois. The ships of the line are the Formidable, L'Indomptable and Le Desaix. It was reported that their object was to join the fleet at Cadiz, for the manning of which they had about 2000 men on board more than their complement. On Saturday morning the wind having come to the eastward, they again stood into the bay, and came to an anchor in front of Algeziras; the frigate being close in shore on the southern part of the town.—The next day they altered their position, and moored in a line of battle, about a cable and a half distant from each other, in which situation they remained until Monday morning the 6th inst when the signal being made for a squadron from the W. we had the pleasure of perceiving it was an English squadron, and of ascertaining it to be rear admiral Sir James Saumarez, in the Cæsar, with five of his ships.
The fort of Algeziras is defended by vari- ous batteries of heavy guns, on the island, as well as upon the banks to the north and south of the town, the first from which crosses before the town and harbour, and intersects in front of the French ships, taking in flank any attack- ing who might approach them. The anchor- age here is also extremely dangerous, the whole harbour and island being surrounded by reefs of sunken rocks. In short it was imagined that, even had there not been a single man of war in that harbour, no hostile ship would have the boldness to venture to come near the port, or expose itself to the dangerous obstruc- tions which both nature and art had provided for the security of this place: But no dangers can appal or discourage our intrepid Tars when the enemy appears to be within their reach.
We beheld with admiration, though not without anxiety, the English squadron haul up directly for the French ships. The Venerable, under the command of capt. S. Hood, led the line, according to his orders, with his usual address, and passed the batteries, and the French ships, without returning their fire until he arrived at his station. The French ships opened their fire at 25 minutes past 8 o'clock. The English were to come up in the following order, as directed by the admiral:
The Venerable, to lead in, and pass the enemy's ships, without coming to anchor.—Pom- pee, to anchor abreast of the inner ship of the enemy's line.—Audacious, Cæsar, Spencer, Han- nibal, to anchor abreast of the enemy's ships and batteries.
All this appeared to be executed, as far as the sudden failure of the wind would permit. At 35 minutes past 8, the action commenced by the Pompee and Audacious,—at 9 the Cæ- sar opened her fire, a quarter of an hour after- wards she passed the Venerable and came to an anchor:—At 35 minutes past 9, the Spencer opened her fire, and soon afterwards the Han- nibal. The roar of cannon was, about this time, incessant and tremendous; and the fire was returned with spirit by the French admiral; who, however, as well as the two other French ships, ran close in upon the shore, and apparently grounded. About half an hour pas- ten, the fire from the enemy's batteries on shore became so galling to the Cæsar and Pom- pee, that it was judged necessary to order them to cut and make sail. The Pompee was so much injured in her masts and yards, that the signal was made to tow her out of the action: About 12 o'clock the Hannibal was discerned,
through the smoke, close to the French admiral, and there was great reason to hope that a few minutes would have brought her along side of his ship, when the contest would have been probably terminated in the surrender of the latter; but unfortunately the Hannibal at this critical instant grounded, immediately opposite to the battery on the north of the town.—She, notwithstanding, kept up her fire on the French admiral; but under such disadvantages, the valour of her officers and crew could not avail. Being completely exposed to the fire from the battery on shore, Capt. Ferris had the misfor- tune to see a considerable number of his brave crew killed and wounded, before he would con- sent to strike his colours. The wind being now entirely failed, the British admiral finding it totally impracticable to bring any of his ships near enough to those of the French, found him- self (at 35 minutes past one o'clock, P. M. after an action of five hours, with very little in- ermission) under the necessity of withdrawing his force, excepting the Hannibal, which being ashore, he was obliged to abandon to the enemy; to whom however we do not conceive she can be of any service.
We have great reason to believe that the French ships have suffered so severely by this attack, that it will be a considerable time be- fore they can be fit for sea, if at all repairable; and so far Sir James Saumarez has attained his object. For our part, we must observe, that the daring and valiant character of Britons was most nobly displayed in this arduous conflict, which would have been crowned with more complete success, had not the breeze failed. It is not in the power of mortals to command the elements; but men who are capable of seeking glory in the midst of such perils, will have the good wishes and admiration of their country- men on their side, and must at last triumph over every foe.
So uncommon an event to the French is the capture of a British ship, that their exultation will have no limits; but had not the Hannibal grounded on a strange coast, she would have given a very good account of the French ad- miral's ship.
The town of Algeziras did not suffer mate- rially.
By the official return it appears, that of the English, there were 7 officers and 114 seamen, &c. killed; and 15 officers, and 125 seamen &c. wounded. Of the offi- cers killed the highest was Lt. Williams of the marines. The French had 184 killed, and 306 wounded.
Immediately following the above returns in the Gi- braltar papers, are the Spanish Admiral's orders to his fleet, on the day previous to the action, on the 12th and 13th July.—By these orders it appears that the three ships which sustained the attack of the English squadron on the 6th July, were to far distant to be able to join the Spaniards.—Thus joined, the combined squadron consisted of the following heavy line of battle ships, viz St Ferdinand, St Antonio, Hermenegild, Formidable, Royal Charles, Indomptable, Argonauta, Desaix and St Augustin; besides two frigates and a cutter. This fleet is commanded by Admiral Juan Joaquin Moreno.
July 10. Yesterday a combined French and Span- ish squadron entered Algeziras. It consists of two Spanish three Decker's, and two 2-decker's, and a French 74, and two frigates. They were this day joined by another Spanish 74.
Saumarez's Victory.
GIBRALTAR, JULY 17.
In our former Chronicle we stated the arrival at Algeziras, of the Spanish squadron intended to act in conjunction with the French; and our readers will recollect we then observed, that, "their trusting themselves out of Port is generally a prelude to a British Victory." And we have now the satisfaction of announcing the accomplish- ment of this prediction.
It was upon Sunday the 12th July, at noon that we saw the combined squadron get under sail. The side of this mountain was covered with spectators of this formidable squadron, as it advanced in battle array, through the Bay towards the Straights. A sudden burst of ap- plause amongst the crowd directed attention towards the New Mole, where the five English ships under Sir James Saumarez, the Thames frigate, and the Calpe sloop, were spreading their sails, and in motion to encounter this greatly superior force.—As the night closed upon us, we could just discern the enemy's fleet steering towards the African shore, and the English bearing down upon them, when both fleets disappeared from our view. The heavy cannonades and explosions were, however heard distinctly during the night, and occasioned no small anxiety, till the return of the admiral with his Prize, a Spanish 74 gun ship, bearing a French Commodore's broad Pendant.
An Oration,
Delivered at Newhaven on the 4th of July, A. D. 1831, before the Society of Cincinnati, for the State of Connecticut, assembled to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence.
BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
IT is probable, that the persons who com- pose this audience, have never met to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence with sensations similar to those which they ex- perience this day. Since the last year, the ad- ministration of our national government has gone into the hands of men whom the gene- rality of the people of New England have long viewed as its enemies—men, whose prin- ciples and practices, we have both feared and reprobated. A change of this sort, in a country like this, could not have been wrought without a violent struggle. One side grasping at power and emolument; the other eagerly endeavour- ing to save their constitution and country,
exhibit to our view a state of things which presupposes passion, strife, and tumult. Suc- cess having crowned the exertions of the party, which with no small share of parade, assumes the title of Republicans; but which, in more correct, and definite phraseology, is called Jacobinical; (1) the Federalists, a class of men, to which I trust the most of us are still proud to belong, prudently, and justly yielded to a constitutional election of Chief Magistrates, and resolved to wait for events, which to the eye of reason and common foresight, could not be far distant. The inaugural speech of the new President, was, I believe, very conformant to the feelings and wishes, of his political oppo- nents. For though it contained no specific en- gagements, relative to the course which the administration intended to pursue; yet it ap- proached so near this point, as that most peo- ple would consider a violent departure from the federal principles, as a breach of faith. In this situation, it was easy to foresee, that if Mr. Jefferson fulfilled the seeming promises in his speech, he would be deserted by the furious of his own party; if he failed to fulfil them, the more moderate of both parties would charge him with hypocrisy: A dilemma, not the most enviable for a man burthened with duties of a new and difficult nature; duties, from which many minds of more skill and firmness than his, would have shrunk with dismay. The federalists are, therefore, quietly waiting for the disclosure of the principles, which are to govern the new administration. This disclo- sure must, in the nature of things, be near at hand. Those who have heretofore, with all their skill and labours, opposed and embarrassed, the operations of the government, will now have its duties to perform, its measures to ori- ginate, and its influence and dignity to uphold. Although we are now in the midst of that period, which after such turbulence and convulsion is usually settled, and serene; yet we have received some samples of what we may hereaf- ter expect from the hands of our rulers, when thoroughly fixed in their stations. On this sub- ject I forbear to comment. It is not exp- edient at present, to examine how far the powers of the President to remove from office, and to supply the vacancies made by himself, "during the recess of the Senate," extend; and it will be difficult to deprive him of the power of con- struing his own declaration in his own manner. It is with the result of the administration that we are more immediately concerned. For that, we must patiently wait. I trust, however, that if driven into an opposition, the federalists will not de- grade themselves, nor their cause, by a sullen, indecorous, unprincipled and indiscriminate opposition; but will show that they are actuated by higher motives than those, by which a Ja- cobinical opposition has heretofore been influ- enced. They will doubtless remember, that they have a cause to support, a government at- tached; and will conduct like men, in so interest- ing and responsible a situation.
In the mean time, let us profit by the lessons which the Jacobins have taught us. We have learned from experience, what great things may be accomplished by a spirit of union, vig- ilance and activity. We have seen a vicious combination, composed of the most discordant materials, agreeing to bury their individual & separate interests and passions, and uniting with one heart, and hand, to forward by every mean, and at all hazards, the general plans of the party. We have also seen them succeed. That government, which the collected wisdom, virtue and patriotism of the United States origi- nally planned, and, which we flattered our- selves, was established in its operation, under the auspices, the skill, the pre-eminent virtues, and singular talents, of the father of his country, is now the sport of popular commotion—is adrift, without a helm or compass, in a turbid and boiling ocean. To be prepared against the hour of its shipwreck, or to bring it back in safety to its wonted haven, the federal party must also unite, be watchful and active. Con- fident as we are, that the present administration is not competent to the management of the go- vernment, upon Jacobinical principles, it is the indispensable duty of the federalists to be pre- pared for any event that may happen. For this purpose they must move in a firm, compact, and formidable phalanx, which no common force can resist, and no ordinary danger intimi- date.
These general remarks, are applicable to the federalists throughout the union. They have a common interest to protect, which is assailed by a common enemy. This interest must be defended, and cherished, and this attack re- pelled, by a general concert both of plan and conduct. In the mean time, to the federalists of New England, they come with redoubled force. (2) In New England, the people par- take strongly of a common character and are more united, and more federal, than in any other division of equal extent in the United States. The causes of this union and federalism were implanted in the earliest forms of their government; they have in a great degree formed the national character; they have been productive of public virtue, and private happi- ness; and of course, will not easily be removed, or destroyed.
But although these remarks are applicable, in so forcible a manner, to New England; there is a circle still more confined, which in a pre-eminent degree, is interested in this sub- ject; I mean the state of Connecticut. Distinguished not only from the states which lie south of her, but also, in many particulars, from her more intimate and cordial sisters of New England, standing in some respects alone in national char- acter, unyielding firmness, and unvanquished federalism, she has become the object of the
bitterest hatred, and vengeance, of the legion of Jacobinism. Having ravaged the greatest part of Europe, and laid waste every thing that was valuable in that miserable quarter of the globe; having secured her dominion over a large portion of these United States; one on- ally might have hoped, that the foul spirit of discord and ruin would say—"It is enough; stay now thine hand." Yet all these mighty conquests "avail nothing, so long as Mondevant must resign, or the triumph will be incom- plete." Determined, therefore, that this tiring career, the Jacobins bend all their forces against the peace, the order, the religion, and the happiness of this state. Here then federalism must take her stand; and if victorious here, she may still hope to regain the ground which she has lost, and to save our distracted and falling country (3.) I call on you then my fellow citizens, to unite your strength and activity, manfully to resist a foe, just entering the gates of your fortress. Having seized the reigns of the general government, they are now leveling their open and their secret force, at your go- vernment, your institutions, your "ready habits." These are the bulwark of your safety, the corner stone of your happiness. To protect them is a momentous and sacred duty. They are a trust committed to your care; and sooner or later they will be required at your hands. [TO BE CONTINUED.]
NOTES.
(1) I do not mean to include among Jacobins every man who is pleased with the election of Mr. Jefferson. The immense multitude of falsehoods, which have been circulated thro' this country, for several years past, have deceived many honest people, who had not the means of detecting them. To this description of per- sons, are to be added, some of warm, and enthusiastic minds, whose dispositions are good, and whose inten- tions are honest. Multitudes also for the want of just information, are led astray. None of these, are to be considered as Jacobins. But there are men, to whom the term is strictly applicable. There are men whose object is to accumulate power, for the purpose of grat- ifying their own inordinate ambition; there are men, who are desperate in their pecuniary affairs, who crave the emolument of office; and there are men, who from a depraved, and diabolical spirit, intend by conspira- tion and re-union to throw every thing into confusion, to destroy law, to banish justice, to expose the property of the industrious and wealthy, to the robbers of the idle and vicious—These men are Jacobins. Among them are Americans—and among them are a host of foreigners, especially of the denomination of the United Irishmen. If we are to learn the principles of liberty and government, from the Coopers, Callenders, Dunes, and Chethams of England, Scotland and Ireland we have got to pass through a tremendous and bloody schooling. It is to be hoped that there is yet too much pride left in the American bosom, to submit to such de- gradation. Time will show whether he is or not I am, however, much deceived in the character of New-England, if she will submit to it for a great length of time. If the people of New England will attend to the private characters of the leading Jacobins among themselves, they cannot mistake their real objects in all their clamours about tyranny, monarchy and pick-crackers.
(2) In a Baltimore paper, some time since, New-England was called "THE LA VENDER OF THE UNITED STATES." This language is not unnoticed by us. It is well known that La Vendee is that part of France, which during the earliest part of the Revolution, re- mained attached to the former government, and resisted with great force, and heroism, the various usurpations & tyrannies, which took place in the nation. This called forth the vengeance of the Robespierres, Marats, Bar- reras, and other, bloody-thirsty villains, who successively ruled the French people, and La Vendee was for years the scene of the most in- describable miseries. The fields were wasted, the towns were plundered, and burnt, and the inhabitants, men, women, and children, were butchered by thousands.
(3) It may perhaps be tho't, that there is a degree of arrogance, in claiming in any sense, for the State of Connecticut, a distinction from the other New England States. To vindicate the remark in the action, the following are subjoined.
Every person who has read the principal Jacobin Gazettes for a considerable time past, must have seen that there is existing a peculiar animosity against the government, institutions, habits, clergy and people of Connecticut. To cite all the proofs would be an end- less task. As a specimen, take the following from the Republican Watch-Tower of the 17th of June 1801.
"CONNECTICUT POLICY."
"From the first settlement of this state to the present moment, the great body of her citizens in authority have been uniform in nothing but their opposition to the principles of republicanism, and the encourage- ment of a fanatical spirit, subversive of all just civil government. The original character of the first settlers, totally unacquainted with the just principles of civil, institutions, has been transmitted through succeeding ages, to the present time. The sentiments of the state have been marked, as well while a colony as now, with a steadiness that excludes both retrogradation and advancement. Like an illithus, inanimate and immo- able, she bids defiance to the meliorating progress- made on the b b sides of her. The advancement of political science, generated by our revolution has not changed her constitution, nor effected her steady habits. Like a blind man, light has no effect upon her senses—Yet differing from all other substances, she appears un- ceptable of receiving new impressions from external things. Hence our late revolution, nearly as important as that which achieved our independence; that revolution which dethroned John Adams and banished from its authority a myriad of conspirators; has hitherto had little percep- tible effect upon Connecticut. Like the agitated billows, she rolls along, confused herself, and confusing others, bearing down her opponents as they come into contact, and sinking them if possible, into the lowest abyss. A fanatic generation for a p mpering, deluded and anti christian priesthood, renders them the dupes of their cunning, and subservient to their power. The mad ravings of Douglass, like the ancient thundering of the vatican, commands the most reverential and implicit respect. And there- fore, real honest, but enveloped in superstition, are converted into instruments by the cunning of their priestly rulers, to debate themselves and to exalt their opposi- tors."
One would suppose that this passage is sufficient for my purpose. Though many other things are said about New-England, yet no other date is singled out in this manner.
But they have gone farther. They have in plain terms declared, that though we might stand it out the last, yet we should eventually fall!
The states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and probably Vermont, have many institutions in common with Connecticut. Their influence is equally bene- ficial. The former, however, though evidently galling

Since the last year, is much divided. Mr. Ger- and a very large vote for Governor, against one of the most virtuous, amiable, and respectable men in the United States. New Hampshire, though less divided produced more votes against Gov. Gilman, than would have been found against so worthy and able a Magistrate, if Jacobinism had not crept in amongst them. These, and many other considerations, will serve to show, that Connecticut is viewed by the Jaco- bins as the greatest obstacle in the way of their domi- nion. And it is with reference to this subject alone, that Connecticut is considered as distinguished from her sister states above mentioned. In most points of view Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connec- ticut, may be considered as one. Their manners, their habits, their politics, their morals, are the same. It is to be hoped, whatever may happen in the United States, that these states may never, by any untoward event, be divided.
Portland, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1801.
The serious and candid attention of the reader is invited in the perusal of Mr. Dwight's interesting station, commenced in this day's Gazette. The statements will appear novel to some, but they must soon grow familiar to all. We forbear further comment till the public become acquainted with the whole production.
The sit-in is fixed on for electing a repre- sentative to Congress, for the First Eastern District, to supply the place of the Hon. Mr. LEE — The precepts are but lately issued; and the time is but very short. Great exertions are there- fore necessary, to counteract the Jacobin influence now active in certain parts of Kennebec and Lin- coln counties; and to secure the election of a man who will exert his talents to promote the real in- terest of our country, and not become the dupe of party intriguers or political theorists.
MILITARY REVIEW. On Wednesday last, a review and inspection of the regiment of Militia under the command of Col. ANDER- SON, took place at New-Glasgow. The appearance and conduct of the officers and soldiers gave a flattering idea of the improvements in the Militia of this District.
FAIRBANKS EXECUTED. The following mention of Fairbank's execution, was re- ceived by the last Mail:
On Thursday the sentence of the law was execu- ted on Jason Fairbanks, for the murder of Eliza- beth Fales. At half past 8 o'clock in the morn- ing the prisoner was taken from the gaol in Bos- ton, and conducted to the county of Norfolk. — He was carried in an open coach, and attended by the Rev. Dr. Thacher. The carriage was preceded by the Sheriff of Suffolk, and his Dep- uties. At the county line he was delivered into the charge of Sheriff Cutler, who proceeded with him to the Gaol at Dedham. Soon after two o'clock he was led to the place of execution on the Common, and a few minutes before three he suffered the ignominious punishment ordered for his crime.
During all the incidental solemnities peculiar to such an awful occasion, he appeared as insen- sible of his situation as he did upon his trial; and made the signal for his own execution by dropping his handkerchief.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE. THE citizens of the First Eastern District being called upon to elect a successor in Con- gress to their late representative, SILAS LEE, Esq. appointed District Attorney, the a ten- tion of a number of our Freemen has been turned to
Orchard Cook, Esq.
In support of this gentleman, the votes in the counties of Lincoln and Kennebec will be very generally united. For the information of those, who, in this extensive district, have not a personal or adequate acquaintance with Judge Cook, it seems proper, in this manner to state; that he is possessed of a penetrating mind, a discriminating judgment, an habitual activity; and, to render their qualities useful, a firm & unflattering love of his country. Of the above qualities of mind, he has given decided proof, by the eminence in literary accomplishments, political knowledge, and acquaintance with bu- siness, which he has acquired by his own ener- gy without any advantages peculiarly favoura- ble.
The commercial interests of the United States being at present most critically interesting, it ought to be further particularly noted, that his thorough, systematic, and practical acquain- tance with commerce, and his inclination and ability to give it an energetic support are among his most powerful recommendations. Should he not be elected by a full majority, it will be owing to the negligence of the electors in exer- cising their important right of suffrage. So common are electioneering panegyrics that it might appear matter of form to say more, and truth forbids to say less.
A VOTER.
There is a good prospect that the Tripolitans will soon be weary of their hostilities to the Uni- ted States. The Tripolitan ship Admiral, of 28 guns; and the brig "Johannes Von Berg," of 14, having come down the Straights, to seek the belt field for their piracy, put into Gibraltar and were there blockaded by the U. S. Frigate Phi- ladelphia, on the 17th of July. The forty days of "grace" granted by the Bashaw it is known, ended the 23rd of June. The brig Happy Con- ple which arrived at New-York, left Leghorn, on the 18th of June; and in her passage passed two Tripolitan corsairs without molestation. The brig was armed, and in company with three other armed vessels.
The U. S. frigate Essex, Capt. Bainbridge, was spoken July 8, off the Cape de Gatt, bound
for Tunis. She had under convoy the ship Grand Turk, of New London, laden on account of the U. S. with various articles, agreeable to our engagements with the Tunisians.
Dispatches from Commodore Dale, since his arrival at Gibraltar, have been received by gov- ernment.
Jenks' Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
TUESDAY, Sept. 8. Arrived — Ship Nabby, Capt. Grandall, 42 days from Liverpool — Capt C. brought London papers; but their contents were anticipated by earlier arri- vals. Passenger, Mr. William Brown, merchant.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9. Arrived — Brig Industry, Capt. Mead, 25 days from Martinique, via Guadaloupe and St. Croix. Sail- ed from Martinique in company with brig Mars, and sloop Silas, Dagetts, of Boston, for a market. — Left at Guadaloupe, brig Enterprise, Russ, of Salem, from Lissa — a Left at St. Croix, brig Fox, Sawyer; sloop Resolution, Tate; sloop Morning Star, Edde; sloop Greyhound, Miller; sloop Eunice, Small; and sloop Diana, Rogers.
August 31, lat. 35, 14. long. 68, 10. spoke sloop Joseph, capt. Ralph Flanders, of Newburyport, 18 days from Guadaloupe — bound home.
Sept. 2, lat. 36, 48. long. 68, 10. spoke the ship Fanny, of Salem, capt. Kingsman, 15 days from Guadaloupe bound home.
Sept. 7, lat. 41, 32. N. spoke the ship two Friends, capt. Thomas Goff, of N. York, 27 days from London bound to N. York.
THURSDAY, Sept. 10. Arrived — Sloop William, Capt. Dennison, 11 days from Philadelphia.
SATURDAY, Sept. 12. Arrived — Brig Richmond, Capt. Wm Cutter, of North-Yarmouth 28 days from Barbary; left there sloop Mary, Capt. Young, of North-Yarmouth, to sail in 4 days — Brig Argo, Capt. Liley, of Augusta, to sail next day, for St. Martins, thence home — Brig, Lark, Sawyer Biddford — Aug. 8, took from the desert island of Sambrero, the passengers and crew of a brig belonging to Norfolk, consisting of fifteen persons, the vessel run ashore in the night and was entirely lost, the crew narrowly escaped Sept. 6, spoke brig Fox, Capt. Johnson, from St. Mols, for Newyork, who supplied capt. G. with provisions. Markets dull.
Same day — Arrived an English brig from St. Johns with plasters of Paris.
COMPANY ORDERS. THE PORTLAND FEDERAL VOLUNTEERS, are requested to meet at the Center School House, THURSDAY Evening next, 7 o'clock with arms and ac- coutrements. By order of the 1st Lieut. Sept. 14. JOHN WOODMAN, CLERK.
New Flour.
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE. At No. 13, Long Wharf. SUPERFINE Philadelphia FLOUR, in whole and half barrels; Fine and Middling, do. William Jewett. Portland, Sept. 14.
Land for Sale.
EIGHTEEN acres of Land in Gorham, part of Lots No. 5 and No. 6, being the same Land which was lately set off in execution from Cor- nelius BRAMHALL to ELEANORA CUMMING, Ad- ministratrix. — For terms apply to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Attorney Portland, Sept. 10, 1801. to said Admin.
For Sale,
FOR CASH, OR ON SHORT CREDIT, ONE HALF of the DWELLING-HOUSE of HENRY BRIGHTMAN, deceased — situated in Back-street, with a good Lot of Land belonging to the same. — For terms, apply to JAMES D. HOPKINS. Portland, Sept. 10, 1801.
Moses Davis,
CHAISE MAKER, WISHES to inform his customers and the pub- lic, that he has removed to his new Shop on Main-street, near Union Hall; where he carries on his business as usual. For sale at said Shop, a second hand CHAISE, cheap for cash or country produce. Sept. 14.
Union Library.
THE Members of the Portland Union Library are hereby notified, that their Quarterly Meet- ing will be held at Mechanic's Hall, Water-street, the first Friday evening in October, 7 o'clock; where a general and punctual attendance is requested. Nathan Pratt, Librarian. Portland, 10th Sept. 1801.
TAKE NOTICE.
On Wednesday next, will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE DWELLING HOUSE, BARN & LAND, now owned and occupied by Capt. JAMES BLAKE — situated on Court-street, in the center of the town. The above will be sold with or without the buildings; or to accommodate purchasers, as the Lot is sufficiently large to make two lots, it will be sold one half or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser. — For terms of payment, apply to William Fennelly, Auctioneer. Sale at 12 o'clock, M. on the premises. The above is worthy the attention of those who want to purchase real estate, as it will be sold to the highest bidder, without any kind of reserve. Portland, Sept. 12, 1801.
Walsb's Mercantile Arithmetic.
A New and Valuable Publication. Just received for Sale, at Jenks' Bookstore and Print- ing Office (Price 1 dol. 25 cts. b. informly bound & lettered) A NEW SYSTEM OF MERCANTILE ARITH- METIC, adapted to the Commerce of the United States, in its Domestic and Foreign Relations; with Forms of Accounts and other Writings usually occurring in Trade. — By MICHAEL WATSON. Iter est breve per exemp a. SENECA.
DIRECT TAX. STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, ELEVENTH COLLEC- TION DISTRICT — SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act en- titled "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" — and the following tax- assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800; of which the said re- puted owners, possessor, or occupant of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector, in manner directed by the act aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Biddeford, Pepperellborough, and Buxton, situated in the coun- ty of York.
   Names of owners, super- intendents or occupants, at the time of taking the Valuation. Value of each House. Value of each Land. Value of each Land. Total tax on Lands and build- ings.   D. D. C. D. C.  
   Stephen Adams 275 0 55 617 50 1 74   Joseph Banks 200 40 175 50 50   Ephraim Bryant, jun. 150 30 201 50 57   Moses & Ed. Bradbury 513 50 89   Widow Sarah Bradbury 408 1 15   Moses Banks 409 50 1 16   David & John Bachelder 268 76   Westbrook Berry, owner 413 40 1 17   Samuel Berry, possessor 260 73   Benjamin Berry 95 50 27   Daniel Bryant 600 70 1 70   Joshua Berry 526 50 1 49   Jonathan Bangs 186 50 53   Willard Bangs 149 50 42   Benj. Bradbury, jun. 195 35   John Codman, owner 650 1 95   John Chadwick, poss.   John Chawick, 1 24th saw mill 58 50 16   David Currier 24 44 20   Noah & Ephraim Curtis 175 35 465 40   Robert & Elias Carl 150 30 586 30   Samuel Chase 850 2 55 2640   Abner Chase, owner 600 1 20 221   John Touque, poss. 105 21 78 22   Samuel Caine   Capt. Benj. Cole, owner 54 70 15   Benj. Gutteridge, poss. 213 20 60   James Clark 195 55   William Carl 163 80 46   Widow Sarah Carl, ow. 150 80 43   Jer. Mullican, possessor 585 1 65   Benj. Carl — heirs of 104 29   Jonathan Clay 317 90   Nathaniel Cole 500 1 861 27   John Coolbrooth 250 50 70   Samuel Dennett, jr. 175 35 1053 2   Ebenezer Dennett 225 45 312 83   Clement Dennett 115 23 565 50   William Davis 271 40 77   Ebenezer Dearborn 429 1 21   Jacob Dearborn, jun. 59 40 17   Jeremiah Emery 500 60 510 90   Benjamin Foss 300 60 572 1 62   Edmund Flood 663 1 88   Heirs unknown 325 92   James Fogg 330 50 93   James Foss, 3d 456 1 29   Neilsen Fogg 342 97   Henry Flood 400 80   Pke Gordon 225 45 694 20   William Gullpatrick 200 40 217 10   Joseph Googins 150 30 265 20   Joseph Googins, jun. 500 40 448 50   David Googins 345 65 1093 30   Samuel Gould 250 50 260 74   Jedediah Gutteridge   Graffam Increase, ow. 161 20 46   Luther Brown, poss. 400 80 1287 3   Joseph Hall 200 40 501 80   Joseph Hall 175 35 435 50   Petahiah Harmon 398 10 11   Sufanah Hill 208 59   Widow Eliz. & Elisha Hill 97 50 28   Samuel Hains, jun. 336 50 95   Daniel Hains 333 50 94   John Hazeltine 97 50 28   Joseph Hanton 298 80 85   Joshua Harman 195 56   Stephen Jones 379 1 7   Thomas Jenkins 335 92   William Joss 220 44 150 50   Richard Joss 450 90 1474 40   Joseph Kindrick 105 21 598 1 69   Matthew Kiflick 125 25 526 50   Noah Kindrick 90 25   Joshua Kimball, 3d 100 28   Edmund Knight 249 66 71   Joshua Kimball, jun. 208 59   John Kimball 300 60 171 60   Abel Kout 345 69 187 20   Richard Kimball 343 97   Joseph Libby 186 33   Richard Lamb 200 40 734 50   Abijah Lewis   Thomas Lee 136 50 37   Alexander Lewis 956 2 71   Thomas Ladd 220 62   David Libby, jun. 335 95   Levi Merrill 377 1 7   Robert McDonald 546 1 55   Josiah Mullican 527 50 1 49   Pinchas Mullican 45 50 13   William Staples, poss. 208 40 347 16   Porter Aaron, owner 345 69 98   Richard Berry, poss. 208 40 347 16   Aaron Porter, owner 345 69 98   Pinchas Mullican, & 208 40 347 16   Widow Hannah Foss 345 69 98   Jeremiah Mullican 208 40 347 16   Amos M. Carlton 345 69 98   James Murch

POETRY.
SWEETLY IN LIFE'S JOCOND MORNING.
From the Comedy of "Life."
SWEETLY in life's jocund morning, Beam'd on me a father's smile; Joy with livelier charms adorning, Cheering gave instruction's smile.
Cruel memory, too severely, Tells me those blest hours are gone, Which with him, I priz'd so dearly, He has frown'd and they are flown.
Love which drew this sorrow on me, Love alone can yield relief; The pitying power which has undone me, Pours the balm that heals my grief.
What thou memory so severely Tells me that my joys are gone, Let but him I love so dearly, Smile, and then my cares are flown.
EXTRACT.
It was a frequent saying with Washington, that "to dive deep into a merchant's ledger, was a sure sign of a failing fortune, or a callous conscience." For this reason, his life was a practical comment on that wholesome old proverb, "cut your coat according to your cloth." I have been told by his old friend and pastor, the Rev. Mr. Lee Massey (who, if wit and worth could have given biographers, would have had a more long ago) that while Washington received no more than the salary of a country surveyor, he always had a dollar at the service of a friend, and never suffered a creditor to tip him a wink, and take him aside to shove an account into his fil. And when, by the generosity of his brother, he inherited the Mount Vernon estate, and by the far greater generosity of the young Mrs. Martha Custis, he was made one of the wealthiest men in America, he continued the same, independent and good. He walked with justice, and justice is one of the mighty pillars that support the throne of him who is the same yesterday, to day and forever. Washington used to say, that "to be just, a person must sometimes cease to be generous. Generous minds have been known especially when young, to gratify their benevolence, even at the expence of their honesty. The reason is, acts of generosity give great pleasure to ourselves; they attract on us the admiration and love of others; and every sermon we hear, every novel we read, dwells on the praises of charity. But let no bonâ fide youth despair, because he is not able to be generous. Let him reflect, that we are under greater obligations to the one than the other. Society may subsist without generosity, but not without justice."
Feathers & Bedticking.
FOR SALE, by AARON AUSTIN, at his former stand, next door to William Fennelly's Office, Fore Street, a large assortment of Sea Fowl, Live Geese, Russis, and Lisbon FEATHERS—Also, ready made BEDS and MATRASSES; best American manufactured BEDTICKING; English do. of all prices. Also a quantity of INDIGO.—The above assortment will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of SHIPPING FURS. Portland, Sept. 7.
NOTIFICATION.
WE the subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. Edward Cutts, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of SAMUEL LINSCOTT, late of Phillipsburg, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—Do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims to said estate—and that we shall attend that service at the house of EBENEZER CLEAVES, inhoulder in said Phillipsburg, on the first Mondays of November and January, and the last Monday of February next coming, from ten at the clock in the morning until three in the afternoon of the said days. JOSEPH CHADBURN, } Commissioners. JOHN WOODMAN, } Phillipsburg, August 28, 1801.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of JOHN MILLET, of Poland, in said county, a person non compos mentis , represented insolvent—Hereby give notice, that six months are allowed said creditors to bring in and prove their claims to said estate—and that they will attend that business at the house of JESSE RICE, in said Poland, on the first Mondays of October, November, and February, next coming, from one to five o'clock, in the afternoon of said days. JESSE RICE, NICHOLAS NOYES. Poland, Sept 2, 1801.
TAKE NOTICE.
THOSE persons who may have accounts unsettled with WILLIAM GRAY, jun. & Co. are requested to call on the subscriber and settle the same immediately, as they have dissolved by mutual consent. THOMAS GOODWIN. Portland, Sept. 5, 1801.
NOTICE.
THE partnership between ELLIOTT G. VAUGHAN & Co. was by mutual consent dissolved this day. All persons having any demands against said firm, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those who are indebted, are desired to make immediate payment to GEORGE E. VAUGHAN, at his Office over W. Moony's Store in Fish-street. ELLIOTT G. VAUGHAN. WILLIAM T. VAUGHAN. Portland, Sept. 5, 1801.
NOTICE.
THE sale of Lands in the Sixteenth Collection District, Second Division, lately advertised in this Gazette by WILLIAM EMERY, of Sanford, Collector of the Direct Tax for said District, is postponed from the 28th of September to the Tuesday day of November next—the former sale being too soon after the last time of advertising, to allow the law, requires the postponement necessary.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the annual meeting of the MEDICAL ASSOCIATION of the County of York, will be held at BARNARD'S Hall, in Kennebec, on the second day of the Session of the Supreme Court in September, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Per order, SAMUEL EMERSON, Secretary.
THE Subscriber, having been duly appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of WILLIAM HUDSON, of Portland, a Bankrupt—requests all persons indebted to said Estate, or possessed of any of said Bankrupt's property, to pay and deliver said debts and property without delay to Isaac Gage, Assignee. Portland, August 31, 1801.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to SAMUEL M. QUINCY, who is declared a Bankrupt, are requested to call on Neil McIntire , Portland, who is appointed Assignee to the said Bankrupt, and pay the sums they respectively owe, or a suit will be commenced against them without further notice. NEIL MCINTIRE. Portland, August 27, 1801.
A YOUTH, of about 15 years of age, who writes a good hand, and is of a good disposition, is wanted at the Subscriber's Office, in Portland. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
TO LET.
A DWELLING HOUSE and HATTER'S SHOP, in Windham, well situated for a trader of tradesman of any kind, on the main road, in the Centre of the town. Inquire of WINSLOW HALL. Windham, 3 No. 27, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of SAMUEL BUSH, late of Westbrook, in the county of Lincoln, Physician, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, therefore, having demands against the Estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for Settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to—THOMAS BOYD, Administrator.
AN AXE was taken up last week at the head of Fish-street. The owner may have the same by applying to this office. August 31.
Flour and Iron.
FOR SALE, At No. 13, Long Wharf, SUPERFINE, Fine, Middling, and Rye Flour. Camboose, Bar Iron, Nail and Spike Rods. To be kept constantly for sale, at Boston prices. WILLIAM JEWETT. Portland, August 17.
FOR SALE, By J. Bryant, At his Store, next door to Gen. Waldo's, 60 Boxes dipt CANDLES, new Cheft. HYSON TEA, Sweden's IRON, Bittered and German STEEL, Madeira, Sherry, and Lisbon WINES, A few Hds. of good flavored RUM, Old French BRANDY, &c. &c. Portland, August 24.
FOR SALE, By John Prichard, At his Store under the Theatre, South-end, AN ASSORTMENT OF West-India Goods & Groceries, as usual. ALSO, 5 hhds. TOBACCO, suitable for the West-India Market. Likewise, A number of Cales long Corked CLARET WINE, of the first quality, which will be sold cheap for cash. Constant attendance, and every favor gratefully received.
Stevens & Heath,
INFORM the public, that they carry on the SAIL MAKING business, at Bath, on Kennebec River; where their work will be executed with neatness and dispatch, as cheap as in Boston. Bath, August 20.
Lime for Sale.
THE subscriber has for sale, One Hundred Hhds. of LIME, containing one hundred gallons each, which he will warrant to be of the first quality. CALEB HATCH. N. E. Please to apply at E. MORSE's Wine-Store Fore-street Portland, August 10.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who stand indebted to the subscriber—that unless they make payment to him, on or before the 15th day of September next, their Notes and Accounts will be put into an Attorney's hand for collection, without further notice:—And all those that have any demands, are requested to call for their pay.— SILVANUS GALLISON. Windham, August 7, 1801.
Robert H. Smith,
BEGS leave to inform the Public in general, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Elliott G. Vaughan and Co. near door below the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, at the Sign of the Indian Chief, Fifth-Street, where he has for sale all kinds of manufactured TOBACCO, SNUFF, and SEGARS, of the best quality, wholesale and retail, at the Boston prices. Portland, September 7, 1801.
For Militia Officers & Soldiers.
JUST RECEIVED for sale, BY E. A. JENKS, LAWS, for the Government of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; containing every necessary information on the subject of the duty, fines, and exemptions of the Militia, &c. (Price, 37 1/2 Cents.)
THE Subscriber requests all those who are indebted to him for Postage on Papers, to call at each Office or place where their papers are left, the first Week in October next, the day and hour the Rider arrives, where the subscriber will be, to settle with them.—Those who do not comply, their accounts will be put in suit. JAMES PAINE. Windham, August 20th, 1801.
Valuable Medicines,
FOR SALE BY E. A. JENKS,
DR HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE. Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad layings in, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of—nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of the blood, hysterical affections, inward weakness, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, seminal weakness, obstinate gleet, floor albus (or whites) impotency, bartruenis, &c. &c. In cases of extremity where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a peremptory cure in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures. The grand restorative is prepared in pills as well as in a fluid form, which offers considerably in producing a gradual and lasting effect. Their virtues remain unimpaired for years in any climate.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant Fevers, is recommended DR HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
Which have been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West-Indies and the South-west parts of the United States, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places can be adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this laudable remedy, has under providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances. Fads of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy founded on mere assertion could do.
It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once in every two weeks during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative—and further, that in the earlier stage of those diseases, that life will very generally succeed in removing health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate, and beyond the power of common remedies. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold if taken on its first appearance.—They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—kickneys at the stomach and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. For the cure of VENERIAL complaints of every description: Prepared by Doctor Leroux.—The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great portion of them, after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrates its efficacy in expelling the disease, however deep rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury. The mildness of the Vegetable Specific is equal to its surprising efficacy—its operation is so gentle that it is given to patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure without disturbing the system or producing any of those disagreeable effects inseparable from the common remedies. With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the disease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and with the least inconvenience possible.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS. For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermittent Fevers.—Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine had proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle. These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail, which unless early attended to and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, and bring on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety of complaints, of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which upon trial have either been found dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of, but being a very noxious medicine, and seldom taken in a sufficient quantity, it very often fails, and children and those who have weak stomachs are frequently lost for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
THE Managers of the Amoskeag Canal Lottery embrace this opportunity to express their gratitude to the Public for that liberal patronage, which has enabled them to carry thro' six Classes, which has entitled them to carry thro' six Classes, in the space of little more than one year; & present them with the following General SCHEME of Four Classes more, in said Lottery, by which they presume they shall complete the sum which they are authorized to raise.
   Class 7th will consist of Class 8th will consist of     6000 tickets at 3 dols. 18,000 1000 tickets at 4 dols. 4,000   Deduction for Deduction for Deduction for Deduction for   the Lottery, } 1800 the Lottery, } 2400   Do. to be carried to last Class, } 1200 Do. for last Class 2400   3,600 4800   To be drawn in To be drawn in   Prizes as follows, 14,400 Prizes, Dols. 19,200   viz—1 of 1500 dols. is 1500 viz—1 of 2000 dols. is 2000   1 100 shares 1000 1 1000 1000   1 500 dols. is 500 1 100 shares 1000   1 400 400 1 500 dols. 500   1 300 300 2 300 600   1 200 200 10 100 1000   10 100 1000 20 50 1000   20 50 1000 50 20 1000   60 10 600 900 6 1000   280 5 1400 1020 5 5100   1625 4 6500 2019 Prizes, Dls. 19,200   2001 Prizes, Dols. 14,400 3991 Blanks.   3999 Blanks. 6600   6000 In Prize of 300 dols. is allowed to the first drawn Blank, and 100 to 200 dols. and 10 to 50.  
   Class 9th will consist of Class 10th will consist of     6000 tickets at 5 dols. 30,000 1000 tickets at 6 dols. 6,000   Deduction for Deduction for Amount brought from therepced.   the Lottery, } 3000 ing Classes, } 8,400   Do. for last Class 3000   6000   To be drawn in To be drawn in   Prizes, Dls. 24,000 Prizes, Dols. 44,400   viz—1 of 2500 dols. is 2500 viz—1 of 8000 dols. is 8,000   1 1000 1000 1 4000 4000   1 100 shares 1000 1 2000 2000   1 500 dols. 500 1 1000 1000   2 300 600 1 100 shares 1000   3 200 600 3 500 dols. 1500   12 100 1200 1 50 shares, 1500   40 50 2000 10 200 dols. 2000   50 10 1000 20 100 2000   100 10 1000 40 50 2000   1800 7 12,600 28 100 2800   2011 Prizes, Dols. 24,000 40 50 2000   3989 Blanks. 200 10 2000   6000 1822 9 16,398   2201 Prizes, Dls. 44,400   3799 Blanks.  
The Prizes of 300 Dols. will be allowed to the first and last drawn Blank. The Shares in the Canal, Mills, &c. will be conveyed by the Proprietor, reserving himself the privilege of redeeming the same, at any time within two years from the time of drawing such shares, by paying the amount of such prizes in money, and receive per cent. per annum interest, to the time of such redemption.
A recent inspection of the foregoing GENERAL SCHEME, will show that the last class contains an uncommon number of valuable prizes. To secure a chance for these prizes to adventurers in the 7th class, every holder of a ticket or tickets in this class shall be entitled to purchase an equal number in the eighth—holders of tickets in the eighth to purchase an equal number in the ninth, and the same of the other classes;—provided application shall be made within twenty days from the publication of the list of prizes in the 7th, 8th, and 9th classes respectively. Whence it is apparent that for 3 dollars laid out in the 7th class a person may draw eight thousand in the last.
The Managers can assure the public that the money already raised (and they believe more) has been expended on the Canal; that the Proprietor is now proceeding in the business with his usual ardor; and that not only the want of cash will prevent his completing the works, in the course of the present season—They therefore cannot help flattering themselves that, when gentlemen of property consider the chance for a probable speculation which the above GENERAL SCHEME offers them, and contemplate the great advantages which must accrue to the public and particularly this town as a vicinity from the completion of the work on Amoskeag Falls, they will come forward and give it that spirited and efficient patronage, to which alone the managers have ever looked for success in their undertakings.
The seventh class will commence the 5th day of October next, in the usual manner. But to give the adventurers all the Prizes, and secure to the Lottery the above deduction—the Prizes, and Blanks drawn against the Number of the Tickets that are found sold, shall be opened, and declared as usual; but should any Number be drawn out that appears to be unford the same shall be immediately rolled up again, and the Prize or Blank drawn against it, remain unopened, and both be put into separate boxes, there to remain till the drawing for the day is finished; then to be returned into the Wheels before they are removed. This method to be pursued from day to day, until the Tickets are sold, unless any should appear to be unford when there remains only 200 in the Wheel; in which case, the Prizes and Blanks shall all be opened and declared, as they are drawn, when their foldor unford.
All Prizes not demanded within six months, shall be considered as generously relinquished to the Lottery.
Ephraim Robinson, } Managers. Samuel Tenney, } Nathaniel Parker, } Ipswich, August 1.
TICKETS for sale by E. A. JENKS.
THIS GAZETTE,
Is published every Monday, at EZEZER A. JENKS' Office, N o . 7. FISH STREET; where Advertisements and Communications, are received with attention. The price is one DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS a year, exclusive of postage.
As this GAZETTE has the largest and most extensive circulation of any paper in Maine it is highly advantageous for Advertisements, which will be inserted reasonably, and in a conspicuous manner.
PRINTING,
In its various branches, executed in the neatest manner and at the shortest notice.