Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-08-23 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
NUMBER 226.]
MONDAY, August 23, 1802.
[VOLUME V.]
MAINE BANK.
At the first meeting of the subscribers for the Maine Bank, held at Portland, July 27, 1802—Voted, THAT the first payment to be made, be ten per cent. on each share; which shall be paid to the Directors at such time and place as they shall see fit to appoint, to receive the same, giving notice twenty days notice; and that such subscribers as shall neglect to pay the same, shall be considered as having forfeited their shares in the Bank.
Voted—That the Directors be and hereby are empowered to admit such additional subscribers to complete the subscription to the number of Three Thousand Shares, and also such portions in the room of those who may forfeit their shares by not paying in their first payment, as they shall see fit.
Attest, ISAAC ILSLEY, Clerk.
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Directors of the Bank aforesaid hereby give notice, that they have appointed Tuesday the Seventh day of September next, from eight o'clock in the forenoon until six in the afternoon, to receive the first payment agreeably thereto, at the building purchased for the Corporation, viz. No 12, Jones' Row, in Fifth Street, Portland. The payments to be made in Gold and Silver.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman.
Portland, August 4, 1802.
Bankrupt Notices.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against WILLIAM FAIRFIELD, of Pepperellborough, in the District of Maine, merchant; and he having been declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the twenty-third day of August instant, and on the sixth and on the twelfth day of September next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon on each of said days, at the Office of PRENTISS MELLENS, in Biddeford; and make a full discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects: And when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first meeting to choose Assignees; and at the last meeting the Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his Certificate.—All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint.
PRENTISS MELLENS, } Commissioners. SAMUEL PEARSON, } JAMES GRAY, JUN. }
Dated this 9th day of August A D 1802.
United States—District of Maine,
AUGUST 4, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of FRANKLIN TINKHAM, Trader—PETER BYSON, Merchant—and JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, Merchant, all of Wiscasset, against whom Commission of Bankruptcy have severally issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Tuesday of September next, at the Court-House in Wiscasset aforesaid, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said several Bankrupts: before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine.
United States—District of Maine,
JULY 27, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of Jonathan M'Kenny, of Portland, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard (if they think fit) before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Tuesday of September next at the Court-House in Wiscasset, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge, to said Bankrupt: before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine.
THE subscriber having been chosen Assignee to the Estate and Effects of FRANKLIN TINKHAM, a Bankrupt—all people indebted to the said estate, or to the late firm of Tompson & Tinkham, or have any effects to them belonging, must deliver them up and make immediate payment to JOHN STUART, Assignee.
Wiscasset, July 31, 1802.
FOR SALE, At Auction, on THURSDAY, 16th Sept next, Lot of Land, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, and valuable Tan-Yard—situated in Falmouth, Maine—accommodated with every convenience for a Tanner—now occupied by Daniel Bryant—it being the estate of Perez Bryant, of Boston Bankrupt. The conditions to be made known at the time and place of sale. Sale on the premises, at 12 o'clock. For further particulars inquire at No 10, Long Wharf, BOSTON.
Law Intelligence.
Sheriff's Court, London, May 29. QUACK DOCTOR. RICHARDS v. BURNETT.
THIS was a writ of enquiry of damages in an action brought by the plaintiff, a clerk in a respectable merchant's counting-house, in the City, against the defendant, a vender of quack medicines, who filed himself a doctor, and distributed handbills, advertising medicines which were to cure every disorder that man was subject to. The plaintiff had laboured under a scrofulous complaint, which frequently appeared in red spots and slight eruptions on the face. He had applied to a regular apothecary, who told him there was nothing unusual or alarming in his case, and that it was only necessary for him to live regular, and take the most simple medicines. The plaintiff, however, shortly after proved impatient, and having met with one of the defendant's handbills applied to him for relief.
The defendant undertook, for the sum of ten guineas, half of which he was to pay down, to effect a complete cure, and for that purpose be prescribed certain pills, the virtues of which were enumerated in his handbills; and
to aid the qualities of them, the plaintiff was to rub an ointment on his face every night. The defendant strictly enjoined him not to let his friends know that he had placed himself under his directions. He went on thus administering his medicines, and occasionally obtaining a guinea from the young man, who found himself from time to time getting worse. He was reduced to such a situation that he was nearly deprived of the use of his limbs, and his sight was extremely impaired. In this situation he acknowledged to his friends the error he had committed. The assistance of an eminent physician was obtained, who found the plaintiff in a state of danger from which he hardly hoped to extricate him. He attributed it to the injudicious and indiscriminate use of outward and inward applications of mercury and antimony. By proper treatment the plaintiff recovered the use of his limbs, but the sight of his left eye was entirely lost. It was to obtain a satisfaction for this injury the present action was brought. The witnesses consisted of medical gentlemen, who deposed, that the plaintiff owed not only the loss of his eye, but the debility of his frame, solely to the unskillful management of the defendant.
The under sheriff expressed his surprise that causes of this nature were not more frequently the subjects of inquiry in courts of justice, considering how the health and lives of the public were tampered with by ignorant pretenders to medicine. It was matter of regret that the legislature did not turn its attention to an evil which had extended itself not only throughout the metropolis, but every part of the country; or it were to be wished grand juries would exercise the powers with which the constitution entrusted them. Such men as the defendant could be considered in no other light than as public pests to society; a legalised plague to sweep mankind from the face of the earth.
The jury consulted some time, and returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages 400l.
Cleanings from late English Papers.
BONAPARTE.
LONDON, JUNE 4.
Bonaparte still remains with his family at Malmaison: His day is made up of 14 hours of almost uninterrupted labor.—He gives very little time to sleep or recreation. His meals are abstemious, and quickly finished; but he drinks a great deal of strong coffee, especially during his nightly labors—"This mode of living," said his physician lately to him, "must ruin your health—You cannot long hold out under it." "How long do you think?" said Bonaparte. "Perhaps three years or so." "Well," replied the Consul, "that is quite long enough for me." A walk in the Park, or half an hour at tennis, is his daily recreation. His natural bias leads him to avoid the crowd. His conversations which do not turn on the great affairs of Europe and France, are extremely short. Of those trusted persons, known by the name of favorites, he has none. He never once allows the least appearance of influence to be exercised over him. In company he is silent and retired within himself. In the private circle of his own family he is placid and agreeable and never appears morose or insolent to his domestics. His behaviour to his wife is that of a Citizen, and by no means of a Parisian. Many tradesmen in Paris call their wives Madame or you. Bonaparte thou's his wife, and never calls her but by her Christian name, Josephine. She calls him General, and usually husband (tu). Speaking of him, she says, my husband, or the General; but rarely, the Consul.
BONAPARTE FAMILY.
In the Frankfort Genealogical Manual ( Genealogisches Handbuch ), a list of the family of Bonaparte is inserted for the first time. It appears to contain some particulars hitherto not generally known.
Napoleon Bonaparte, born Aug. 15, 1767; wife Josephine, widow of General Beauharnois; her first name Lapagerie; born in Martinique, 1762; married December 1796.
Step Children.—Eugene Beauharnois, Cecile Beauharnois, married Jan. 4, 1802, to Louis Bonaparte, brother of her step father.
Brothers and Sisters.—Joseph Bonaparte; Lucien Bonaparte, a widower without children; Louis Bonaparte, married to Cecile Beauharnois; Maria Bonaparte, married in 1797, in Italy, to General Le Clerc; Caroline, married in 1800, to General Murat; Jerome. Guide Marin; Adela, married in 1800 to General Ciacchiocche.
Parents.—Charles Bonaparte, born at Ajaccio, in 1739, first a lawyer, afterwards in the army; his widow, Letitia Raniolini, was celebrated for her beauty.
Uncle by the father's side.—Napoleon, late Canon at St. Maria al Tedescho, in Tuscany.
LONDON, JUNE 22.
It is not only the Dutch that are discontented at the opening of Scheld; but the merchants of Nantz, Rouen, Havre and Dunkirk, have petitioned the French Executive not to allow a direct trade between Antwerp and the east and West-Indies colonies, asserting that if it is unin-
terrupted, all the old French ports from the Loire to the Low Countries must be ruined.
This day arrived a mail from Holland, by which the following letter has been received, dated Rotterdam, June 16—"We learn, from good authority, that the French have prohibited the importation and exportation of tobacco to and from Antwerp, under the penalty of seizure. This measure tends and is no doubt calculated, to favor the other French ports, especially Dunkirk; but offers no encouragement to foreigners."
By the latest advices from Egypt, we learn that the British troops at Alexandria had encamped before that city, where the PLAGUE was making great ravages. This terrible scourge had likewise manifested itself at Smyrna, and great fears were prevailing lest it should even reach Constantinople.
The expedition sent from Genoa against the famous Robber, known by the name of the Devil, has completely failed; and that depredator, with his banditti, continues his depredations in the environs of that city to such an extent as almost to prevent any intercourse with it by land. According to letters from Genoa, of the 22d ult. he has moved his head quarters from Capenardo to the Appenine mountains. He lately made proposals to the Genoese government, as an independent power, demanding for each of his companions 3000 louis, and for himself 6000, in consideration of which sums, and a complete amnesty, they would henceforth lead an honest life.
The EARTHQUAKE which was lately felt in several parts of Italy, swallowed up one whole village, that of Menguin, twelve leagues from Lodi; so that not one inhabitant, nor any vestige of it, remains.
The last Leipfic fair was attended by upwards of 36,000 foreigners, including 14,000 Jews.
DR. GUILLOTIN.
The celebrated Dr. Guillotin, the inventor of the terrible instrument that bore his name, is said to have been one of the first victims of his own contrivance. This is not true; the Doctor, who is a man of very mild and pleasant manners, resides at present at No. 116, in the Rue Neuve Rost, at Paris, and enjoys a very considerable practice and reputation as a physician. [Monthly Magazine.]
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
NEW-YORK, AUG. 10.
The following letter will doubtless receive an insertion in the several newspapers in the United States. It was not without much regret we once saw the slander which is here meant to be destroyed, find its way into one of our most respectable public prints, from the Anti Jacobin Review —a work of great literary merit, but in whatever relates to this country, discoloured with gross, unjustifiable misrepresentation.
To the Editor of the Evening Post.
SIR,
Finding that a story long since propagated under circumstances which it was expected would soon consign it to oblivion (and by which I have been complimented at the expence of Generals Washington and La Fayette) has of late been revived and has acquired a degree of importance by being repeated in different publications as well in Europe as America—it becomes a duty to counteract its currency and influence by an explicit disavowal.
The story imports in substance, that Gen. La Fayette with the approbation or connivance of Gen. Washington, ordered me, as the officer, who was to command the attack on a British redoubt, in the course of the siege of Yorktown, to put to death all those of the enemy who should happen to be taken in the redoubt; and that through motives of humanity I forbore to execute the order.
Positively and unequivocally I declare, that no such or similar order, or any intimation nor hint resembling it, was ever by me received or understood to have been given.
It is needless to enter into an explanation of some occurrences on the occasion alluded to, which may be conjectured to have given rise to the calumny. It is enough to say that they were entirely unconnected with any act of either of the Generals who have been accused. With esteem, I am, sir, your obedient servant.
A. HAMILTON.
NEW-PORT, AUG. 10.
It is now, beyond all contradiction, reduced to a certainty, that the celebrated letters, bearing the signature of Mr. Jefferson, which while Mr. J. was secretary of state were addressed to Mr. Hammond, at that time British Minister in this country, and which have for many years been adduced by his friends as undeniable proofs of his erudition as a scholar and his researches as a statesman, were actually the productions of Mr. Lewis, who was at the time, as at present, a lawyer of distinguished eminence in the city of Philadelphia.—All that Mr. Jefferson did, was to add his signature.
FROM THE RICHMOND RECORDER.
[From a Virginian Correspondent.]
IT is unfortunately true that many persons pretend to consider a dock and a navy yard, as one and the same thing. They pretend to believe that Congress intended that there should be no purchase excepting the two docks.
I should be glad that any man, who knows how to separate things which are dissimilar, would make a full stop at this place, and before he proceeds one step further, that he would try to ascertain what is the real difference between a dock and a navy yard.
The difference is as wide as possible. The dock is for the use of laying up and repairing of ships after they are built. The navy yard is for the use of workmen, the deposit and display of timbers, before and while the ship is building. The two docks might be sufficient for all the ships of the navy, and as many more. But every ship on the stocks ought to have a navy yard to itself. The six seventy-fours, could not be built without a navy yard to each, unless it should be in succession. Does any body pretend that this delay was contemplated by the law? Do not the statute and the appropriation to the contrary? Was it not the duty of Mr. Stoddert to cause the whole of the six ships to be built at once? How was this to be done without a navy yard to each of them? Mr. Stoddert's calumniators and their dupes, say, in the docks. Mr. Censor Smith says at Philadelphia; and the investigators seem to have thought Mr. Stoddert's office the proper place. A man who is just able to distinguish a cart from a horse—water from sand—a ship when built, from the rough timbers before they are put together,—would give a different answer. And yet the sagacious all knowing committee of investigation have said, or something to the same effect, that six seventy four gun ships could at the same time be built, fitted and equipped for sea in two docks! Or in Mr. Stoddert's office! Tell IT NOT in Gath! ! !
If Mr. Stoddert had purchased a single dock more than the law directed, it would have saved an immense sum. So likewise, if he had purchased one navy yard less than was sufficient for the building of six seventy fours, at the same time, he would, in my opinion, have deserved condemnation. It would have been a weak pusillanimous forbearance upon an important point, insupportable by any verbal criticism, tending to show that any number less than six was six, or that two docks and six navy yards were synonymous terms. It would have proved very clearly, to my satisfaction, that Mr. Stoddert was totally unfit for his place.
I have already said it was better to purchase than rent six navy yards. These are my reasons. A navy yard which is near to a town should be inclosed in a substantial manner. There should be several shops within it, particularly one for a black smith, another for a joiner. There should also be a substantial lumber house, in which all small articles might be secured and arranged. There should be an office for the superintendent, besides many other buildings.
If the navy yard belonged to the United States, all of these improvements would be erected in a substantial manner. If they should be rented for a short term, the improvements would be made barely to suit that term. The purpose being answered, they would be either lost, or sold for a mere trifle.
If the resources of the United States were so stretched that they would not afford a navy yard to each of the six ships, then it would have been proper to build one or two less; so that as far as the design might be pursued, it might be done with speed and with vigor.
These remarks are made not for those who understand ship building, but for such as have been misled into the opinion, that two docks, or the little navy yard at Philadelphia, would answer for the building of five seventy four gun ships at the same time.
But, suppose that something might be said in favor of the committee's report, I should then be glad to know upon what principles the executive council of Virginia, the members of the last assembly, or their eulogists and supporters, can pretend to find fault with Mr. Stoddert?
Nothing could be more amusing than to hear the separate answer which would be given upon this case. It is most likely no answer will be attempted; because no substantial answer can be given. Why then is it that countenance is or has been given to such scandalous misrepresentations? Is it not the duty of every person in each of these departments to give his constant attention and duty to every thing which occurs, in which the public interest, repose, or happiness, is in any way concerned? I say YES; and shall be glad to know the man who draws his stipend from the public treasury, who will say no, No.
Does this absurd clamor proceed from the want of talents? No. Is it from the want of information? Impossible. Is it because they want to see virtue, honor and honesty borne down by the opposite qualities? Grandiose! Even! most surely not. It is, I fear, because the tide of popularity has taken a certain direction, and threatens to overwhelm every man who has the temerity to oppose his voice against the defamations not only of Mr. Stoddert, but of all such men.

Having said so much as to our great ones, I will now show the dilemma, in which they are placed.
It may be remembered that the assembly passed a law, which authorised the governor and council to raise a body of soldiers. This law did not say a word concerning barracks. Barracks were nevertheless wanted; although they were not indispensable to the service. The Governor and Council have considered that the law, by implication, meant that barracks should be built. For this purpose it was necessary to borrow the money for the whole, from some of the funds in which there was a surplus. The barracks have been built at an expense of about 1800£. The last assembly thought proper to inquire into it. After investigation, they not only approved of the measure, but passed a vote of eulogy.
Any of the persons who have been concerned in the barracks business, and who have condemned Mr. Stoddert for purchasing the navy yards, which were indispensable, must have a great deal of folly, or effrontery. If the two cases are examined and compared, the result will be altogether in Mr. Stoddert's favor. He purchased navy yards by means of funds which were appropriated, and were abundant, without which it was impossible that the law could be carried into effect. The council executive have built a house, which might have been delayed, by the means of money which was appropriated to other uses. The republicans applaud and eulogize the conduct of the Governor and Council, and some of the same republicans are ready to condemn, to the lowest pit of infamy, the official conduct and private character of Benjamin Stoddert. These are strange constructions!
Readers, whoever you are, I ask you to pause—Let truth and justice take the lead.—Exert the properties, qualities, and energies which belong to your own mind and character. Be not apprehensive that Mr. A—, Mr. B—, Mr. C—, and so on may either condemn or ridicule you. The editors of this paper have promised to publish any reply which may be offered. Why has no body appeared, or rather why will no body appear? It is because the truths and arguments are too powerful for the impudent subterfuges of falsehood, or the empty illusions of sophistry.
With respect to the building of the barracks, my opinion is, that the Governor and Council acted not only with fidelity, but wisdom; and it is enough to say to those who carp at them, that the house is worth and will sell for more money than it cost. The wiseacres who complain, may, if they are sufficiently numerous, sell the house. I have no idea of calling men to the most honorable and confidential situations, and then acting with them as if they were either schoolboys or apprentices. If they are unfit for their places, get those who are fit.
The same reasoning will apply with increased force as to Mr. Stoddert. It was far more right for him to purchase the navy yards than it was for the Governor and Council to build the barracks. And I cannot conceive it possible that there should be a man in society, who has given either a vote or opinion in favor of the building of the barracks, who can hesitate to give, not only approbation, but thanks and applause, to that able, vigilant, virtuous and meritorious man, Benjamin Stoddert, late Secretary of the navy; who, not long since, made the American name and navy illustrious—to whom every individual in society owes individual thanks—to whom commerce owes so much—and to whom, in times to come, the candid and impartial historian will not fail to render exalted praise.
From the Gazette of the United States.
SERIOUS QUESTIONS AND OBVIOUS ANSWERS.
WHY did Mr. Jefferson put a stop to several prosecutions commenced by the government of the United States against William Dunn, now called Duane, a subject of his Britannic majesty?
Dunn, upon his arrival in this country published a libelous and seditious pamphlet against General Washington, under the signature of Jasper Dwight; he wrote paragraphs in the Aurora, in which Washington was called a murderer and in which the day of his retiring from the presidency of the United States was proclaimed as a jubilee, because his name would no longer legalize corruption. This same Dunn has since been the publisher of the Aurora, which has not ceased to libel the government, and to eulogize such men as Lyon, Jefferson, Paine, Gallatin, &c. &c.
What if Jefferson, had refused to screen this foreign miscreant from the punishment denounced against his crimes by our violated and insulted laws?
He might have told a number of stories as much more unpleasant to Mr. Jefferson than those told by Callender, as Dunn has been more active and conspicuous than Callender in the service of Mr. Jefferson. It is acknowledged that Mr. Jefferson paid a hundred dollars for the publication of the Prospect Before Us, and that he furnished part of the matter which was incorporated into the work. It is not known who furnished the lies and the libels incorporated into the Aurora, and it is not impossible that the information which Dunn could furnish upon the subject would be even more discreditable to Mr. Jefferson than to violate the constitution by screening him from the laws of the country.
It has been said that Mr. Jefferson degraded himself and his office by associating with that fellow, and by procuring him the most probable employments under the government. Who will undertake to say how much more he might have been degraded if by
neglecting to heap favours upon Dunn he had provoked him to tell what he knows?
What inducement had Mr. Jefferson to write a cordial letter to Tom Paine, giving him assurances of his "high esteem and affectionate attachment"?
This Tom Paine, had written an insolent letter to Gen. Washington, in which he denominated him a TRAITOR and accuses him of every crime which can disgrace humanity. He had also written a book and dedicated it to the American people, which, like a vaunting fool, he declared would overthrow and extirpate the christian religion.
For what reason was Tom Cooper, an English calico-printer, elected a member of the American Philosophical Society, of which Mr. Jefferson is president?
Tom Cooper had been guilty of a gross violation of the laws of this country by publishing a false, scandalous, and malicious libel upon the government which Mr. Jefferson wanted to administer, and for this crime had suffered an ignominious punishment.
For what reason were two hundred dollars taken from the treasury by Mr. Jefferson, and restored to James Thompson Callender, being part of his penalty for publishing a libel upon Washington, Adams, and most of the officers of government?
Mr. Jefferson had been aiding and abetting the publication of that infamous libel, and doubtless did not wish that the world should know that the man whose virtues will secure to him "the fairest page in the volume of faithful history" had been denominated "a patroon"—the "grand lama of federal adoration, the immaculate divinity of mount Vernon"—that he had been charged with "scandalous hypocrisy," and accused of introducing into the government "a scene of ignominy"—and all this with much more, in a book, part of the materials for which he had himself furnished, and for the publication of which he had given one hundred dollars out of his own pocket.
From the Washington Federalist.
COMPARISON.
THE federalists, by their wisdom, attention and real economy, were enabled to meet the public expenses, pay off the regular portions of the public debt, as the law directed, to purchase a large quantity of bank stock, to meet any sudden calls for money, and left, when they went out of office, above three millions of dollars, in the Treasury, besides a large sum due on bonds to the public, and uncollected taxes. All these things were done, during a dreadful and almost universal war which devastated Europe, when we were threatened to be involved with some of the parties, when we were obliged to build a navy, for the protection of our commerce, and to fortify our cities and harbors—behold the contrast.
Whilst peace is universal, whilst we have been enabled to reduce our army and navy, and are no longer at the expense of building vessels, or erecting fortifications—the government, is under the necessity of selling the stock formerly laid up, and which ought to be preserved for sudden exigencies.
If a person should die, leaving a large landed estate to his son, besides bank stock, and a large sum of money on hand—If such a son should make a parade of lessening his family expenses, by dismissing a few old servants, whilst he raised the salaries of others, not equally deserving—if he should dismiss others, for the purpose of introducing scoundrels and parasites—if he should permit the lewd companions of his abandoned and profligate minority, to prey upon his substance, and live free of rent, whilst he increased the rent of the old, faithful and attentive tenants of his father. If such conduct, should put him to the necessity of spending the ready money, of selling the stock and part of his land, would any one be so blind or foolish, as to praise him for his economy? Yes—All those who lived by his folly and extravagance—All those who lived by flattery and servility, all those who were necessary to supply food to his vanity, and to administer to his extravagance—all those in fine who depended more on his folly and wickedness, than their own merit for continuance and support, would be loud in their praises, not only of his economy, but of his discriminating liberality, wisdom, moderation and love of justice. But all this, would not convince the reflecting part of mankind, who had observed his conduct, that he was really possessed of any one of these good qualities.
But if he should sell this stock far below the market price, would not every person believe that he was criminally inattentive to his affairs, or entrusted them in the hands of corrupt agents?—Whether the reader, has ever observed any persons guilty of conduct so absurd, and so inconsistent with professions, we leave them to determine.
In our paper of Friday last, we published an extract of a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Paine. The following is an extract of a letter from said Paine to General Washington, written in Paris in 1796, and printed by thousands at the Aurora office. It places the merits of Paine in a conspicuous point of view.
EXTRACT.
"And as to you, Sir, treacherous in private friendship, and a hypocrite in public life, the world will be puzzled to decide, whether you are an apostate or an impostor; whether you have abandoned good principles, or whether you ever had any." (Salem Gaz.)
Disceillaneous Extracts.
LONDON, JUNE 17.
The future power and importance of the French in St. Domingo, when reduced to cultivation, and their means of annoying this country in future wars is a distant danger, and felt, like all distant, the most certain dangers, feebly. Bryan Edwards was of opinion that if the French succeeded in subduing the negroes in St. Domingo, and restoring the European ascendancy, it would be almost impossible to prevent them acquiring the dominion of the whole West Indies.
A private letter from the Cape observes—"The intelligence of peace has made Toussaint listen to terms. The whole island is restored to quiet. The chiefs have submitted to the laws of the Republic. I saw Toussaint yesterday at General Le Clerc's, and I saw a man! every thing he spoke was the result of deep reflection; he possesses a solid judgement and talent, and has the air of one accustomed to command. This man is far superior to all the rest of his colour. His character is very much mistaken in Europe. The inhabitants, after ten years' sufferings, are arriving on all sides from the Spanish colonies of North America, in order to repair their habitations."
Our Parisian correspondent writes that the most strange Revolution which has taken place in that country, is that which has taken place in the matter of Religion. In less than 15 days there was no less than 10,000 communicants, or persons tasting of the sacrament for the first time, and amongst these the majority were more than 30 years of age. The presses of Paris are now literally groaning, in consequence of this Revolution, under the pressure of Catechisms, Prayers, and other spiritual books.
ANECDOTE OF BONAPARTE.
A writer, who has given a sketch of Bonaparte's life thus far, relates the following Anecdote. The pupils at the military school where Bonaparte was placed, had small spots of land partitioned and allotted to each for a garden, &c. St. Louis's day was always observed as a festival. On one of these occasions a number of the pupils had prepared a variety of fire works, and had fixed on a garden adjoining Napoleon's for exhibiting them. He was too much of a "republican" to have any concern in the celebration. By some accident fire was communicated to a quantity of powder in lighting the works. The explosion was dreadful—legs and arms were broken, and some faces miserably burnt. In the consequent confusion, those who were least injured, broke down the fence, and were rushing into the garden of the embryo Consul; when he was seen at the breach armed with a pick axe, endeavoring to force back into the fire those who attempted to advance; and the blows which he bestowed on the unhappy fugitives increased the number of wounded. Exemplary revenge was taken; but the writer has declined mentioning what it was.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
To all Bucks, Bloods, Duelists and others, who wish to gain Notoriety by the Honorable and Probable practice of Duelling.
HECTOR DRAWCANCER, professed Duellist, (who splits a ball on the edge of a razor at ten yards, or snuffs a candle at 20,) begs leave to inform ALL of the above description—also, all those, who, from the misfortunes of that life, wish to go out of the world with eclat, that he has commenced the above business in all its branches—and has provided a convenient situation for the transaction of business, at Hoboken—where all description of persons may be accommodated, and passed to the "realms of eternal sleep," with every degree of delicacy and respect to their feelings.
As the proposed business, (notwithstanding acknowledged skill) will be attended with some risk to his person, he flatters himself the public will not deem the annexed prices exorbitant; particularly as he assures them he will be always provided with patent pistols, hair triggers, battle powder, &c. &c. and every article that can expedite the performance of the various engagements he may enter upon.
   PRICES PER HEAD.     For every Senator, Representative or other public officer whose situation particularly enforces a due obedience to the laws of the U. States. 1000.   For every Merchant, or man of independent property, who, having a large family, and numerous unsettled accounts, forfeits the claims which the public and his family have on him, 500   For every Shopkeeper, who, forgetting that this is a mode of passing from this life, not suited to his situation, 100   For every Blacksmith, Weaver, Shoemaker, Taylor, Clerk, Printer, Lawyer, Justice of the Peace, Stock-Broker, or Shoe-Black, 2 50    N. B. Hours of attendance, from 5 in the morning, till 3 in the afternoon. The Money to be deposited previous to taking the ground, and firing permitted. [Newyork D. Adv.]
A painter was employed in painting a West India ship in the river, suspended on a stage under the ship's stern. The captain, who had just got into the boat along side, for the purpose of going ashore, ordered the boy to let go the painter (that is, the rope which makes fast the boat)—the boy (who had never been to sea, and was ignorant of the term,) ran instantly aft, and let go the ropes by which the stage was held. The captain surprised at the boy's delay cried out, "You lazy dog, why don't you let go the painter?" The boy replied, "He's gone, sir, pots and all."
To WILLIAM WIDGERY, ESQ.
IN the Eastern Herald of this morning I noticed a publication with your signature, in reply to a short paragraph in my last Gazette.—You have conducted your publication with a considerable degree of plausibility, and not a little of your wonted art; but I think, Sir, you have tempered it with rather too much asperity, for a man of your age and experience. Indeed Mrs. Widgery, your intimation that I take advantage of my press, to "introduce the characters of the best men in society, without the least possibility of defence," is entirely uncaudal and untrue; and should not be made by a person in your situation, without some ground.—When you find me so far deviate from that magnanimity with which it is my pride to conduct a press (which I assure you and the public, now is and ever has been solely dependent on my own exertions) as to injure any character without giving an opportunity of defence, then let me be spurned from the society of every virtuous man. But you had not the liberality of mind to request it; if you had, or now have, my press would have been found open, and is now, as well for your vindication, as that of any man in society.
It has been in a political point only that I have viewed you, or known you;—and whatever "Caligula" may have brought against you in other respects, has been suppressed, from my invariable wish to keep myself and press aloof from personal bickerings. I applied your resolution not to "descend to blackguardism, or abuse"—and for the honor of society I wish you had prevailed on your champions, those rotten-hearted wretches, to observe the same conduct. But their meanness, infamy, and vulgarity, exceed all parallel, and beggar all comment; and with them I fear I shall be obliged to resort to other means than the press, to avenge the horrid and flagitious outrage offered to myself and my "own family"—You will doubtless bear from me again, notwithstanding your vaunting defiance of Caligula.
I ask pardon of my readers for this intrusion, and feel myself much obliged to the citizens of Maine, for the extensive patronage and approbation conferred on the printer. E. A. JENKS. Blood-y-Morning, August 23.
If the brute who has assumed and abused the signature of "Condu," will come forward with an acknowledgment of his guilt, he may make some amends, for his attempt to mock the peace of an innocent and amiable woman—but if he does not, he shall be hunted out and punished, however secure he may think himself with the imperfections of nature!
By the Gail.
NORFOLK, AUG. 11.
The blacks at Tortugas have massacred the whites. Two frigates had proceeded thither from the Cape, with troops to avenge the murders. Gen. McDonald's fresh troops from France, have been placed in different parts of St. Domingo.
BALTIMORE, AUG. 12.
FROM GUADALOUPE.
Arrived brig Philip, capt. Dove, 19 days from Guadalupe. The day before captain D. failed from Point Petre, an order arrived from the captain general, Richepanse, at Basseterre, for a forced loan from the merchants of Point Petre, of one million of livres tournois. This was likely to cause much disturbance, as the merchants, after a meeting, had determined not to pay it—the general at Point Petre threatened, in case of refusal, to arrest the principal merchants and send them to Basseterre. The result is uncertain.
A letter from an officer on board the frigate Chesapeake, dated Gibraltar, May 28th, mentions, that a squadron of British ships have failed, report says, for Algiers, to demand the Portuguese frigate captured some time since, for being taken in sight of the rock; and that the British officers, particularly Lord Keith, frequently visited the American frigates.
HEALTH OFFICE, Aug. 12.
The board of health are happy to report, that only one case of malignant fever has come to their knowledge since the 9th inst.
PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 14.
The board of Health report, that there were no new cases of fever yesterday; no deaths; three persons have been admitted to the hospital, who increase the number there to eleven. It is supposed that upwards of 30,000 persons left Philadelphia in consequence of the appearance of the fever.
AUG. 16.
The Board of Health have again announced that there has occurred no new case of the fever since their last report. Louis D.
Two seventy fours and a sloop of war, which failed from St. Domingo for Porto Cavello, for mules &c. were obliged to return suddenly without obtaining them, on account of a mortal disease which prevailed at that place, and carried off at an average thirty persons a day. The French Commodore died.
The famous Barras, once the first magistrate in the French Republic, as it was and is called, has been refused leave to make the tour of the interior of France.
Constantine, brother to the present Emperor of Russia, is at Paris on a visit.
NEWYORK, AUG. 13.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Chesapeake frigate, to a gentleman in Fredericksburg, (Vir.) dated "before Gibraltar, June 21."
"Our frigate is entirely refitted, and will proceed on its cruise in a few hours; it is hourly expected here, that the Emperor of Morocco and the Tunisians will declare war against the United States. A brig from Marseilles, which arrived here last night, brings news, that seven Tunisian cruisers, engaged the American frigate Boston, a few days ago, and that the Boston lost in the action, a number of men, and several officers, and that she dismantled two of the enemy, and shattered the rest very much; this is generally believed. It is also reported, that the Moors are fitting out two frigates in Tangiers, of 36 guns, with great expedition—we shall be off the port where these frigates lie, some time."

to morrow, and should they venture out, I hope to give you a better account of them. The Algerines have taken several British merchantmen; a ship of the line and one frigate, left this place in consequence for Algiers, a few days ago. We are called to get under way, so is the vessel that will carry this. So much, &c."
Letters received in this city yesterday from Havana, mention, that the Intendant still continued in confinement in the Moro, by order of the Governor; and that flour was selling at the Havana for thirty dollars per barrel.
NEWYORK, AUG. 17. The Mayor addressed a letter to the French Commissary, requesting that none of the negroes (slaves or prisoners) on board the frigates from Guadaloupe might be suffered to land; and received the most satisfactory assurance they should not—and this assurance was kindly followed by the removal of La Consolante from the city again to the Quarantine Ground.
The French national vessels here, are, La Consolante, La Volontaire, and corvette Salamandre:—Those expected are, La Cockade, La Romaine, and Le Cerf. The blacks on board those which have arrived, were carried to Carthagena, in Spanish America, but not allowed to be landed. Orders are now expected as to their disposition. The squadron want a supply of provisions, to be paid for in bills. Provisions are absolutely necessary. What can they do if their bills are refused? The knowledge of their predicament has created some curious reports.
PROVIDENCE, AUG. 14. INTERESTING. The ship Sterling, capt. Tory, is arrived at Newport from Gibraltar, which she left the 2d of July, and brings the following important intelligence:—
On the 24th of June arrived at Gibraltar, from Tangiers, Mr. Simpson, Consul of the United States, having been ordered to depart from thence at only one hour's notice.—This order was in consequence of not complying with a demand of the Emperor of Morocco, to grant convoy for several of his vessels, laden with wheat, bound to Tripoli, and the release and convoy of the Tripolitan ship, then at Gibraltar, to pass unmolested with her crew. The danger by the Consul and Commodore Morris was considered so great in passing the Straights by the gun boats, that the latter, with the frigate Chesapeake, came out with only three ships; there being an order from the Emperor to fit his armed craft immediately against the Americans.
BOSTON, AUG. 18. The American squadron in the Mediterranean, is commanded by Commodore Morris:—it is composed, we believe, of the Chesapeake, of 44; the Constellation, of 36; the Adams, of 32; the Boston, of 32; and the Enterprize, of 12 guns.
Accounts from the West Indies mention, that the French were taking possession of Tobago.
At the date of the last accounts from the Cape, Gen. Macdonald, with 17,000 troops from France, were lying too off the Cape, waiting orders at what place to land.
Capt. Harris from Lisbon, failed in company with two Portuguese frigates bound to the Mediterranean. The Portuguese are greatly provoked at the loss of their frigate, taken by the Algerines; and have issued fresh orders to their naval commanders, to use the utmost activity in their operations against those pirates.
The coast of Italy is said to be continually infested with pirates. The Pope has ordered artillery to his part of the shores to afford what protection he can against them.
HEALTH OFFICE. PORTSMOUTH AUGUST 14, 1802. MALIGNANT FEVER.
Since our report of the 14th we have to observe that John Gale, Pitts-street, who sickened the 13, died the 18.
Stephen Melcher, Washington-street, remains convalescent.
William Varrell, Washington street, sickened the 13, and is now convalescent.
Sally M'Carthy, Water-street, daughter of the late Mrs. Muchmore, sickened the 13, and died the 19.
We are happy to observe that no new cases has happened the last eight days and that there are no suspicious cases at present. So remarkable is the weather, that we confidently hope the fever is at an end.
ELISHA LOW, L. SPALDING, S. SHERBURNE, Health Officers.
The frigate La Consolante, of 48 guns, has arrived at Newyork. About ten days previous to her arrival she parted with four other frigates, all destined to some port in the United States, for provisions. They are expected at Newyork.
COAL. The practice of forcing the earth for pit or soot coal, common in European countries, ought to prevail in every part of the United States. A jointed auger is used; with such an instrument the ground has been perforated 300 fathoms. Coal has already been found in Nova Scotia, and in Virginia. It is not probable the intermediate ground is wholly destitute of it.
Portland, MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1802. To Correspondents. "THE REFORM" is received, and shall have a place in our next. FIRST EASTERN DISTRICT. We have received but few votes in addition to those published in our last. The returns at the Secretary's office are to be completed this day. The result of the election will therefore be known in a few days. There is reason to suppose Mr. Thatcher, the federal candidate, is chosen.
LINCOLN & KENNEBEC BANK. The following gentlemen are chosen Directors of this bank:—Silas Lee, Abiel Wood, jun. David Payson, Moses Carlton, jun. James Bridge, William King, Peleg Tolman, Thomas Agry, and John O. Page.—We understand that Silas Lee, Esq. is chosen President.
Advertisements are issued by the French Commissaries in this country, inviting the French citizens resident in America to give in their votes on the question, "Shall Napoleon Bonaparte be Consul for life?"
A public dinner was given to Col. Humphrey, at Newburyport, on Thursday last, by a number of respectable gentlemen of that town.
MR. JENKS. In consequence of the intimation in your last, we herewith enclose you a scale of Talents and Beauty. In the former are inserted two gentlemen from York county, who frequent our Courts, and with whom we profess to be acquainted; the residue may be applied to gentlemen of the Bar in Portland and Boston. We pretend not to an intimate acquaintance, neither do we presume to declare the scale a perfect one; but men of judgment, discernment, and information of character have been consulted, and upon the whole we conclude it will be considered as bearing a stamp not unofficial.
In the other scale we have introduced some who have recently taken the vows of Hymen, but whose names are still familiar; and a few who reside not in town, but are incorporated in our circles and excite equal interest with those who do. A scale of this cast could not be formed which would be acknowledged correct by any tribunal. Our opinions of female personal excellence are as various as the positions whence we behold, and the medium through which we survey. We therefore thought it not proper to judge alone, and after united and mature consideration, minute and attentive comparison, we submit the following for application.
Height of perfection being 20. Genius. Fancy. Humor. Learn. Origin. Elegance. Taste. A table with 7 columns and 15 rows of data.
Table with 7 columns and 15 rows of data, including names like S.C., P.M., P.W., L.W., D.S., I.C., S.W., E.W., N.R., N.S., Z.W., F.S., O.S., B.B., E.M., M.S., H.H., E.C., N.M., E.S., L.W., L.S., M.C.
For JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE. COURTS IN YORK COUNTY. For the consideration of the County of York.
MUCH has been done and said, to establish courts so that the county may be better accommodated, and much need there is that it should be. To make some partial alterations, will not satisfy the main part of the county. Every impartial man will think a new arrangement is necessary. Those who inhabit the populous towns ought to be willing to meet their country brethren at some reasonable place. It would be unjust always to bring them down to the lower end of the county because the populace can govern. Those who are acquainted with the county, know that it is very long. Kennebec is as
near the center on the sea coast as any place that is so convenient for a court. Limerick is about a third of the way up the county. If our two Supreme Courts were established in these two towns, every impartial man (even those in York and Kennebec) must think it would be just. Fryeburg is about half the way from Kennebec to the upper end of the county; and there ought to be held a Court of Common Pleas. Those in the lower end of the county may think it would be too much to travel up there once a year;—then is it not unreasonable to make those as far again come down as far as they do at present, five times a year? The distance ought to be considered as well as the population.—Do as you would be done by. EQUITY.
BOSTON, AUG. 20. We learn that Capt. Smith, who has arrived at Quarantine-Road from Cadiz, confirms the hostile position of the Moors, towards the United States, but furnishes nothing further of capt. M'Neil's affair in the Mediterranean.
SALEM, AUG. 17. Captain Leach, of Beverly, came passenger from Gibraltar in the ship Sterling, arrived at Newport, and gives the same account respecting the hostility of Morocco to the United States, as is under the Providence head; and adds, that the Swedish Consul was ordered away at the same time with the American. He further informs, that the Tripolitans had taken a Swedish and an American vessel, the latter supposed to be of Philadelphia; the Swedish they dismantled, taking out the crew, and turned adrift, but carried in the American.—He mentions the capture of the Portuguese frigate after one broadside she made no defence; that after the Captain was unable to keep either officers or men to their quarters; and that the slaughter which took place was chiefly after the Algerines boarded.
The hostility of the Moors puts the commerce of the United States in the Mediterranean to great hazard. The situation of Morocco, on the Gut of Gibraltar, enables them to annoy our vessels with their gun boats, in the same manner as the Spaniards have lately done.—There is reason to fear that some vessels from this port may be at Mogadore, and thus fall into the hands of the Moors. It is to be hoped that our government will take some speedy steps to re-establish peace, and save our fellow citizens.
A new species of oats, which, from the circumstance of the seed having been first discovered in a potatoe field, is called the potatoe oat, is in general request and culture in some of the northern provinces of Great Britain, it is a round full grain, resembling barley in size, with a remarkable thin shell, and the bushel of it weighs about ten pounds more than a like measure of any other species of oats.—Lond. pa.
THEATRE—The West Indian, and Inkle & Tarico, advertised for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Bignall, have long been favorite pieces. It may be expected their selection will be rewarded, as a compliment to the judgment of those who visit the theatre.
Theatrical Notice! The Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its Vicinity are respectfully informed that the Company being under an engagement to perform in Providence on Monday next, they will play but three nights more in Portland the present season, viz. This Evening, Monday August 23d. Tomorrow (Tuesday,) and positively for the last time on Wednesday.
At Northyarmouth, by A. R. Mitchell, Esq. Mr. J. En Russell to Miss Sally Stubbs.
Died, In this town, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Ann Clinton, aged 44, wife of Mr. John Clinton. At Northyarmouth, Mr. Samuel Tuck, aged 20, son of Mr. Lemuel Tuck. He died shortly after his arrival from the West Indies—supposed of the yellow fever.—Captain William Buxton, of New Gloucester, master of a packet from Northyarmouth, who took in a load of Coffee from the above vessel, died at Boston, immediately on his arrival there, aged 45.
PORT OF PORTLAND. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22—Arrived Brig Lucy, N. Blanchard, master, 23 days from Cape Francois.—Left Sch. Tris. Capt. Dennis, of Ipswich, to sail in 5 days.—Capt. Thacher of Boston, to sail in ten days.—Brig Capt. Moody of Bath, to sail in 15 days, a Salem Brig just arrived, and several sail of southern vessels.—Flour 8 Dollars per barrel, 10 per cent duties on all provisions. Boards 30 dollars, and on the fall. The blacks had risen on the whites at Port au Paix, 5 days before Capt. Blanchard left the Cape, and killed two hundred of them—No troops had arrived since March, but were expected daily.
The Herald, Wildrage, of this port, was left at the Havana, July 27, to sail in six weeks; Ocean, do. just arrived; Exchange, Manwarren, Boston, detained by government. In lat. 39, 4, brig Hope, 17 days from Wilcassett for Cadiz, was spoken July 10—July 23, lat. 46, capt. Clough, of Wilcassett for Leith.
SALEM, August 19. Arrived the brig Eunice, Capt. Benjamin Shillaber, 49 days from Mogadore—July 25 lat. 42, 21: N. lon. 43, 48 W. passed a vessel bottom up, appeared to be about fifty feet keel, broad bottom, thin keel, part of her stern under water, had a hole in her bottom, which appeared to be cut, bottom black and few barnacles on it—Aug. 17, Cape Ann bearing W. by N 50 leagues distance, spoke the Schooner Raven, Etiggs, a day from Portland, bound to Surinam.
United States District Court, AUGUST 19, 1802. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of GEORGE TYLER, of D. M. in said District, Merchant, and GARDNER GOULD, of a place called Pleasant Mountain Gore, in said District, Merchant, against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Tuesday of September next, at the Court House in Wilcassett, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said Bankrupt; and before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, One hundred bushels, "more or less" of JUNIPER BERRIES; for which a good price will be given—Apply to JOHN COE, No. 4. Fifth Street. Portland, August 23.
A LAD, about 14 or 15 years of age, is wanted to attend in a store. One from the country would be preferred. Good encouragement will be given. Inquire of the Printer. Portland, August 23.
LOST, on the post road between Portland and Biddeford, on Monday the 16th August, a Masonic Belt with a silver medal, together with an Apron. Whoever has found the same, and will leave it with the Printer of the Portland Gazette, shall be handsomely rewarded. SAMUEL SEBASTION. Portland, August 18.
THE friends of William Murphy, a seaman (a native of Ireland) who lately died on board the brig Industry, capt. W. Lowell, of this port, may receive his clothes and the balance of wages due to him, by applying at the store of ASA CLARK, No. 6. Long Wharf. Portland, August 23.
Bowdoin College. THE TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College are hereby reminded, that their next meeting will be held by adjournment at the College house in Brunswick, on the first Wednesday of September next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon; that the next day is appointed for the installation of the President, and the day following, which will be Friday, the third day of September, for examination of Students for admission into said College. CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, August 16, 1802.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of the Rev. CALEB JEWETT, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, deceased; and those who have any demands on said estate, are requested to call on the subscriber and make an immediate settlement. BETSY JEWETT, Administratrix. Gorham, August 20, 1802.
WHEREAS HANNAH, wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my bed and board—this is therefore to forbid all persons to harbour or trust the said Hannah, as I am determined not to pay any debts or debts she may contract after this date. JOHN COLBY. Brunswick, August 14, 1802.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, within and for said county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1802—
ON the petition of JOHN PEARCE and WILLIAM PEARCE, both of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, husbandmen, showing—That they are interested in common with others to them unknown, in the following tract or parcel of land, to wit, the two hundred and eighty acre squadron, numbered nine, situate and lying in the Gore, so called, in Northyarmouth aforesaid—That they are seized of the aforesaid tract of land in the following proportion: The said John Pearce in one hundred and twenty one acres, dividing said squadron into nine equal parts, being three shares and twenty-eight acres; and the said William Pearce in one hundred and thirty acres and one third of an acre, being four shares and six acres of the undivided squadron, as aforesaid; and that they are desirous that their several shares in the premises may be set off to them to hold in severality; and therefore praying that three or five freeholders may be appointed to set off their shares therein and divide the same from the rest—
ORDERED, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said estate and being within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, next to be held at New Gloucester, on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same. (26) Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
THEATRE, UNION HALL—PORTLAND. Positively the last night but two!
Mr. and Mrs. BIGNALL'S Benefit. THIS Evening, Monday August 23, will be presented, for the first and only time this season, the much admired Comedy in 5 Acts, called
THE WEST-INDIAN. Written by R. Cumberland, Esq. author of the Jew, Wheel of Fortune, Natural Son, Carmelite, &c. End of the play, My Granny's Advice to the Fair Sex; or A Poor Old Woman of Fingby (with a picture personified)—by Mr. BATES.
To which will be added, for the first and only time this season the favorite Comic Opera of INKLE & TARICO. Or, the American Heroine. Written by Coleman the younger, author of the Poor Gentleman, Mountaineers, Surrender of Calais, &c. [Choragus in the bills]
TICKETS to be had at Mr. DANIEL COBB'S, near the Theatre; at JENKS' Office; and at D. GEORGE'S Office.—Box 75 Cents—Pit 50 Cents. Curtain to rise at Eight o'clock, precisely.
A Fifty Dollar Bill WAS LOST last week, supposed to be in Portland. Any person having found the same, shall be handsomely rewarded by leaving it at the Gazette Office. August 3, 1802. A Fifty Dollar Bill

Poetry. FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE. The ancient state of the Island of Candia,* and present state of the Grecian Isles. FROM THE SHIP-WRECK.
ETERNAL powers! what ruins from afar Mark the fell track of desolating war! Here Art and Commerce, with auspicious reign, Once breath'd sweet influence on the happy plain! While o'er the lawn, with dance and festive song, Young Pleasure led the jocund hours along, Luxuriance Ceres too was seen Down the valleys with eternal green; For wealth, for valor, courted and rever'd; What Albion is, fair Candia then appear'd.— Ah! who the flight of ages can revoke? The free-born spirit of her sons is broke; They bow to Ottoman's imperious yoke! No longer Fame the drooping heart inspires, For rude Oppression quench'd its genial fires. But still her fields, with golden harvests crown'd, Supply the barren shores of Greece around. What pale distress afflicts those wretched isles! There Hope ne'er draws, and pleasure never smiles; The vassal wretch obsequious drags his chain, And hears the famish'd babes lament in vain. These eyes have seen the dull reluctant foil A seventh year loam the weary lab'rer's toil. No blooming Venus, on the desert shore, Now views, with triumph, captive gods adore. No lovely Helen's now, with fatal charms, Call forth th' avenging chiefs of Greece to arms. No fair Penelope enchant the eye, For whom contending kings are proud to die. Here fallen Beauty sheds a twilight ray, While Sorrow bids her vernal bloom decay. Those charms, so long renown'd in classic strains, Had dimly shone on Albion's happier plains!
* From the Gazetteer of the Eastern Continent. CANDIA, an island in the Mediterranean, formerly Crete, lying to the S. of the Archipelago. The capital, of the same name, though populous formerly, is little better than a desert, there being nothing but rubbish, except at the bazar or market-place; and the harbor of Candia is now fit for nothing but boats; but the walls of the town are standing, and it is the see of a Greek archbishop. This island was taken by the Turks, in 1669, after a war of 25 years. It was attempted to be re-taken by the Venetians, in 1692, without effect. The products are corn, wine, oil, wool, silk, and excellent honey. The air is good; and it is chiefly inhabited by Greeks, who bear a good character. Mount Ida, so famous in history, is in the middle of this island, and is nothing but a huge, ugly, sharp pointed eminence, with not the least shadow of a landscape. Candia is 200 miles in length, and 50 in breadth. Not an eighth of the houses are now inhabited. More than 1000 cities, towns and villages are reduced to 300. It is 500 miles S. W. Constantinople, long. 25, 18, E. lat. 35, 18, N. [Thesaur.]
A SHORT STORY. JACK DASH, in town a first-rate bean, Some time ago For near a month had never ventur'd out; 'Twas wise; for Jack was poor; and what bespoke it Was, that he had no money in his pocket; And therefore was not quite prepar'd to meet A friend of his, who slyly in the street, To tap him on the shoulder, lurk'd about. A doctor's wife, hard by: Who much delighted in his company, For Jack to please the ladies had the skill, Began to think him ill; So lent her servant, Thomas, to assure him That if by fell disease he was assail'd, And would but freely tell her what he ail'd, She'd get some draughts that very soon would cure him. The message hearing, thus rep'd young Dash— Friend Tom, then tell your mistress I will thank her, As my disorder's only—want of cash. To let the drafts be on her husband's banker.
School. A School Ma'am will commence a School on the 16th inst. in Back street, near Capt. Paine's—to teach Embroidery and Needlework; also Reading and Writing. A competent Master will at- tend two days in the week, without any additional charge, to teach Grammar and Arithmetic. The ut- most satisfaction will be given to her employers. For further information, inquire of the Printer. Portland, August 9.
FOR SALE, A LOT OF LAND on the south-east side of Federal-street, near the Friends' Meet- ing-house—70 feet front, and 130 feet back; on which are tenements and out-houses convenient for several families. The tenements are well supplied with water from the aqueducts. The Lot is well fenced, and the back ground excellent for hortulan productions.—For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. H. WHEELER. Portland, July 26
FOR SALE, A Convenient two story HOUSE, situated in Pleasant-street, with four rooms on a floor, part of which are well finished, with a good cellar and lower kitchen—Together with the Lot on which it stands, with a gangway in common. Terms will be made easy for the purchaser. For further information, apply to DAVID PEASE, at his Auction and Commission store, in Fore-street. Portland, July 26.
THE Copartnership of Chamberlin & Gage, is this day by mutual consent dissolved:—All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to call and make settlement, at their store in Middle- street; and those who are indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to said NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN, BENJAMIN GAGE. Portland, July 26, 1802.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and exam- ine the claims upon the Estate of THOMAS SEAL, late of London, in the kingdom of Great Britain, deceased, represented intestate—hereby give notice, that they will attend that service at the Auction Room of Ed- ward Oxnard, in Portland, on the second Friday of each of the following months. EDWARD OXNARD, ISAAC GAGE. July 26, 1802.
Spaine, R.—By virtue of a precept from the District Court of the District of Maine— NOTICE is hereby given, that a libel is filed in said Court against the boat Anna , of about nine tons burthen, her tackle, apparel, furni- ture and appurtenances, seized by Francis Cook, Esq. Collector of Wiscasset, for a breach of the revenue laws.—And that trial will be had thereon at the said Court to be held at Wiscasset, in said District, on the first Tuesday of September next; at which time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why said boat, &c. should not be decreed to be forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, August 11, 1802
Removal. ISAAC ADAMS , informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from No. 11 to No. 6, Jones' Row (two doors above M c Lean & Brown's) where he has for sale a general assortment of Books & Stationary, at the lowest cash prices, wholesale and retail.—He has received from the publisher in Boston, a variety of NEW MUSIC.
Among which are—Rule New-England—Village Holy- day—When Nights were Cold—Death of Anna—Ripe Cherries—My Bonny Lowland Laddie—Battle of Prague—Snatch Fleeting Pleasures—Negro Humanity— That will never do—Sweet Little Girl that I Love, &c. &c. Cash given for Rags, Cennons, and Junk. August 16.
Lewiston Bridge. NOTICE is hereby given, that the meeting of the Proprietors of Lewiston Bridge stands adjourned to Monday the 23d inst. at ten o'clock in the fore- noon, at the dwelling house of DAN REED, in Lewiston. DAN REED, Proprietors' Clerk. August, 1802.
Bowdoin College. THE Overseers of Bowdoin College are hereby no- tified, that their next meeting will be held by adjournment, at the said College, in Brunswick, on the first Wednesday of September next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. That the day following is appointed for the installation of the President; and the day after, which will be Friday, for the examination of students. M. L. HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, 2d August, 1802.
Loft. BETWEEN the Meeting-house in Gray and this town, a Silver WATCH, old fashioned—Who- ever has found said Watch, and will return it to Abner Rogers, in Portland, shall be handsomely rewarded.— The maker's name, &c. is known, so that it is not easy to conceal it. Portland, August 4.
Stop Thief. TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN from along side the Schooner Two Bro- thers, a YAWL BOAT, about fifteen feet—boat rope and stern sheet lead horse, and ribbon round the boat— the upper part of her jigs over in the form of a man- sion. It is supposed the was taken away by a fellow who called himself James Rust, of Townsend, who was seen in her off the harbour yesterday; he is about six feet high, much pitted by the small pox, talks much, and is quarrelsome—had on when he went away, a round blue jacket, thin spotted waistcoat, striped shirt and duck trowsers. Any person who will return said Boat shall receive a reward of Forty Dollars, on con- viction of the said Thief. DAVID TRUMAN. Kennebec, 11th August, 1802.
Four Cents Reward, AND NO CHARGES PAID. RANAWAY from me the subscriber, on the 18th July last, an indentured apprentice boy by the name of Alexander Spins jun aged 17 years, or there- abouts, dark complexion, short hair, five feet eight inches high, flour built—had on, it is supposed, when he went away, a short jacket, and mackerel trowsers— perhaps might shift his clothes, as he carried others with him. N.B. All masters of vessels, and other persons, are hereby warned and forbid either harboring, trusting or carrying off said apprentice, if they will to avoid the strictures of the law. JAMES M. KELSA. Wiscasset, August 5, 1802.
Strayed or Stolen FROM the inclosure of the subscriber, on the night of the 4th inst. a MARE, and Mare COLT— the mare is of a dark colour, short tail, square docked mane sheared off close, a white stripe in her face, with white feet, and about 8 years old.—The colt is of a red color, long tail square at the end, mane sheared with a halter round her neck; both trot all.—Whoever will return, or give information of said horses, shall be generously rewarded. SETH MITCHELL. North Yarmouth, August 11.
Strayed or Stolen, FROM Mr. Ingraham's pasture, on the 20th inst. a small red MARE, black mane and tail, with a star in her forehead, three years old last spring—trots prin- cipally. Whoever may have taken up said mare, or will give information, so that the owner may obtain her shall be handsomely rewarded by the subscriber. SAMUEL HUTCHENS. Portland, August 16.
NOTICE. THE partnership of Owen & Osgood, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons having accounts open with said firm, are requested to make immediate settlement to either of the subscribers. JOHN OWEN, FRANCIS OSGOOD. Portland, August 13, 1802.
WHEREAS BENJAMIN SMITH, of Ray- monston, in the county of Cumberland, has by deed, conveyed all his property to me the subscriber; and whereas said Smith continues to make contracts, touching said property—this is therefore to forbid all persons entering into any bargain or contract whatso- ever, with said Benjamin Smith, or harboring or trust- ing him on account of the subscriber, or his former property, as no debts of his contracting will be paid after this date. JOHN SMITH. Raymonston, August 9, 1802.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all con- cerned, that having been duly appointed Ad- ministratrix on the estate of JONATHAN WINGATE, late of Scarbro, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said de- ceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to COMFORT WINGATE. August 16, 1802.
Ship Chandlery. John Deering, HAS FOR SALE, At No. 1, Long-Wharf, 4d. 6d. 10d. and 20d. Nails, Brads and Tacks, Clout Nails, Sheathing do. Drawing Nails, Ship's Compasses, Coffee Mills, Codlines and Loglines, Deep Sea Lines, Binnacle Lamps, Bunting, Charts, Time Glasses, Scrubbing Brushes, Scrapers, Ladies, Fell Forks, Grains, Shark Hooks, Harpoons, Azes and Axes, Chisels and Gouges, Log Reels, Log Paper, Marling Spikes, Drawing Knives, Paint and Tar Brushes, Hammers, Plain Irons, Handlaws, Padlocks, Sewing and Whipping Twine, Hinges and Screws of all sorts, Gimblets, Caulking Irons, Iron Box Locks, Duck, Iron, Fryingpans, Iron Shovels, Maps, Lanthorns, Coffee pots, Trumpets, PAINTS of all kinds, A new Boxes Scale FISH. 10 Barrels RUM. 5 Hhds. Best RUM. The above articles will be sold on the lowest terms. Portland, August 9.
FOR SALE, At Store No 2, Long Wharf, 5 Tons Russia Iron, 5 Tons Russia Cordage, August 9. well assorted.
Fresh Flour. JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY WILLIAM JEWETT, No. 13, Long-Wharf, Alexandria superfine and fine FLOUR. ALSO, Russia Cordage, all sizes, AND Two Boxes Linens. Portland, August 9.
Joshua Richardson, HAS FOR SALE, At N. Richardson's Wharf, BOHEA, Souchong and Hyson skin TEAS, in whole, half, and quarter Chests, HOLLANDS GENEVA, LOAF SUGAR, BAGS COFFEE, PEPPER and SUGAR, Kegs, Fig TOBACCO, CASSIA, Georgia and West-India COTTON, CORDAGE, Sweden's IRON, TAR, PITCH, ROSIN, and TURPENTINE. Hops and Prime PORK. Russia and Ravens DUCK, Russia SHEETING. ALSO, A large assortment INDIA COTTONS. August 9, 1802.
Fresh Staple & Fancy Goods.
William Codman, INFORMS his friends and customers, in town and country, that he has just received an extensive as- sortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season; which he offers for sale at his store, No. 8, Missy's Row, Middlestreet. Consisting of as great a variety as can be found at any store in town—He has likewise received a variety of articles in the HARDWARE LINE. IRON, STEEL, GLASS, NAILS, &c &c Also, an assortment of GROCERIES. RUM by Hhd or Bbl BRANDY, GIN, Hylon, Souchong and Bohca TEAS, of the first quality. PAINTS of every kind. LINSDED OIL, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit, wholesale and retail. Portland, July 26, 1802.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY How & Evans, At their Store in Middle-street, on corner Union-street, A large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS—75 different figures, of the newest fashion, at the Boston prices,—Also, English, Hardware, & West-India Goods, and Groceries, as usual. Portland, Feb. 22. (6m)
Aaron Austin, Has for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, A Constant supply of Live-Geese, Sea-Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also, English and American manufactured Cotton BEDTICKING. BEDS made and filled at the shortest notice. MATTRESSES of all kinds ready made. Spanish INDIGO, and a few Chests Souchong TEA. N.B. The above assortment of Feathers are warrant- ed of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (3m) Portland, June 28
Jonathan Ward, Clock-maker, Jeweller & Silversmith, HAS constantly for sale, at his Clock Manufactory in Fryeburg, CLOCKS of almost every description, warranted equal to any in the world for time keeping. Gentlemen may at any time be supplied with eight day Clocks, either at said manufactory, or at their dwelling houses, by verbal or written request, as cheap for cash as can any where be purchased. All favors in any line of his business will be duly acknowledged. Two active Boys, 14 or 15 years of age, will meet with good terms as Apprentices, if application is made soon. Fryeburg, August 4, 1802.
Bricks for Sale. A Constant supply may be had at Horse-tavern, at a reasonable price.—Those gentlemen who wish to be supplied, may have them ready at any given time, by applying to THOMAS HOPKINS, or of the Ma- kers on the premises. Two kilns are now ready for delivery. Portland, July 12. (8)
THE partnership of BAKER & POWELL is this day dissolved by mutual consent:—All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN BAKER, JOHN POWELL. Portland, July 26, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Adminis- trator upon the Estate of RENE BELFONTAINE, late of Machias, in the county of Washington, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs. And all persons having demands upon the Estate of the said RENE BELFONTAINE, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are called upon to make payment to BENJAMIN WESCOAT, Administrator. Machias, 17th July, 1802.
To the Honorable the Senate, and the Honorable the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled. THE subscribers humbly shew—That in their opinion, the interest of the Commonwealth would in several respects be greatly promoted by an improvement of the roads in the Eastern part of the same—That there is no better way of effect- ing this improvement, than by the establishment of TURNPIKES—They beg leave therefore to propose for the consideration of the Court, the expediency of making Legislative provision for the purpose of incorporating a Company to make a direct road from Piscataway River to Portland, thence to Augusta, and from Augusta to the town of Prospect on Penobscot River. It will be an ex- pensive undertaking; but with the aid of Govern- ment, and the exertions of individuals, it may be done in a short time; and the benefit will doubt- less compensate for the expense—Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that your honors would make a grant to your petitioners, and others who may be admitted to join them, of Ten Townships of the undisposed Lands belonging to the Govern- ment, in the District of Maine, or such other num- ber as your Honors shall judge best in aid of the un- dertaking—and incorporate them together with such persons as your Honors should see fit to appoint to subscribe thereto on behalf of the government (to forward the design) into a company by the name of the "MAINE TURNPIKE ASSOCIATION," and make such provision for the establishment on Turnpikes, for defraying the residue of the ex- pence, and for carrying the plan into effect, as if your wisdom shall judge proper. And as in duty bound will pray. SAMUEL FREEMAN, and 22 others.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In SENATE, June 14, 1802. ON the petition of SAMUEL FREEMAN, and others, praying for a Turnpike Road from New- Hampshire line in Berwick to Portland, thence to the Bridge in Augusta on the River Kennebec, and thence to Penobscot—Ordered, that the pe- titioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette printed by Elezer A. Jenks, and in the Kennebec Gazette printed at Augusta by Peter Edes, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the third Wednes- day of the next session of the General Court; that all interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 14, 1802. Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true Copy—Attest. G ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate.
Strayed, A COW, black and white spotted, the tip of her horns sawed off; she is of a small size. Whoever has taken up said Cow, and will inform the printer so that she may be returned to the owner shall be rewarded or his trouble August 4.
WHEREAS, HANNAH, my wife, has left my bed and board, and refuses to live with me, and is running me in debt—this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay a single debt she may con- tract from this date. SAMUEL NUTTING. Lewiston, August 2, 1802.
Cheap Music Shop, No. 62, Middle-Street—BOSTON
WILLIAM CALLENDER, re- spectfully informs the gentlemen of the eastern country, who may wish to purchase any articles in the musical line, that he has removed his business from State-street to the above place, and near the meeting-house which has an elegant gift cock on the spire. Where he has for sale upon the best terms, DRUMS, and Horns-men's TRUMPETS, Bass Vi- ols, Tenor do. VIOLINS, CLARINETS, Haut- boys, German FLUTES, and FIFES, of various tones and prices, with many other articles in the musical line. A few Walking-stick German FLUTES of his own manufacture, made upon a new construction, and much approved of. Also, a number of bundles best Roman Violin and Harp STRINGS, of the first quality, and very cheap, by the bundle or single string. Every article warranted free from every decep- tion. N.B. STANDARDS for military companies very handsomely painted, may be had as above very cheap. Also, a variety of silver mounted Pheaton, Chaise and single Horse WAGS; Wood do. of American manufacture, of a superior kind, and warranted. May 31. (4m14)
This Gazette, is printed every MONDAY Morning, by WILLIAM JENKS, JUN. for the publisher ELEZER A. JENKS, the Printing Office, No. 7, Fifth-street, opposite Jones' Row, Portland; where Subscriptions, Communica- tions, Advertisements, articles of News, &c. 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 advan- tageous for Advertisements, which will be inserted rea- sonably, and in a conspicuous manner. Printing, in its various branches, executed at said Office, in a handsome manner, and at the shortest notice. WILLIAM JENKS, JUN.