Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-02-24 00:00:00

Washington's Will.
JUST PUBLISHED, In a handsome Pamphlet, and for sale at the Bookstore of E. A. JENKS, next door to the Bank.
The Last WILL and TESTAMENT of Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The following EXTRACT from said Will, is a sufficient demonstration of its value, not more to gratify the prevailing curiosity of the public, than to afford instruction. It is indeed another proof of the greatness and goodness of that exalted character.
Item. WHEREAS by a law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, enacted in the year 1785, the legislature thereof was pleased (as an evidence of its approbation of the services I had rendered the public, during the Revolution, and partly, I believe, in consideration of my having suggested the vast advantages which the community would derive from the extension of its inland navigation under legislative patronage) to present me with One Hundred Shares, of One Hundred Dollars each, in the incorporated Company, established for the purpose of extending the navigation of James River, from tide water to the mountains; —and also with Fifty Shares of One Hundred Pounds sterling each, in the corporation of another Company likewise established for the similar purpose of opening the navigation of the river Potomack, from tide water to Fort Cumberland, the acceptance of which, although the offer was highly honorable and grateful to my feelings, was refused, as inconsistent with a principle which I had adopted, and had never departed from—Namely—not to receive pecuniary compensation for any services I could render my country in its arduous struggle with Great Britain for its rights; and because I had evaded similar propositions from other States in the Union. Adding to this refusal, however, an intimation that, if it should be the pleasure of the legislature to permit me to appropriate the said Shares to public use, I would receive them on those terms with due feasibility; and this it having consented to, in flattering terms, as will appear by a subsequent law and sundry resolutions, in the most ample and honorable manner—I proceed after this recital, for the more correct understanding of the case, to declare—That as it has always been a source of serious regret with me, to see the Youth of these United States sent to foreign countries for the purpose of Education, often before their minds were formed, or they had imbibed any adequate ideas of the happiness of their own; contracting too frequently, not only habits of dissipation & extravagance, but principles unfriendly to Republican Government, and to the true and genuine liberties of mankind; which, thereafter are rarely overcome.—For these reasons, it has been my ardent wish, to see a plan devised on a liberal scale, which would have a tendency to spread systematic ideas through all parts of this rising Empire, thereby to do away local attachments and State prejudices, as far as the nature of things would, or indeed ought to admit, from our National Councils.—Looking anxiously forward to the accomplishment of so desirable an object this is, (in my estimation) my mind has not been able to contemplate any plan more likely to effect the measure, than the establishment of a UNIVERSITY in a central part of the United States, to which the Youths of fortune and talents, from all parts thereof, might be sent for the completion of their Education in all the branches of polite literature; in arts and sciences, in acquiring knowledge in the principles of politics and good government, and (as a matter of infinite importance in my judgement) by associating with each other, and forming friendships in juvenile years, be enabled to free themselves, in a proper degree, from those local prejudices and habitual jealousies, which have just been mentioned; and which, when carried to excess, are never-failing sources of disquietude to the public mind, and pregnant of mischievous consequences to this country; under these impressions, so fully dilated,
Item. I give and bequeath in perpetuity the Fifty Shares which I hold in the Potomack Company (under the aforesaid act of the legislature of Virginia) towards the endowment of a UNIVERSITY, to be established within the limits of the District of Columbia, under the auspices of the General Government, if that government should incline to extend a fostering hand towards it; and until such Seminary is established, and the funds arising on these shares shall be required for its support, my further will and desire is, that the profit accruing therefrom shall, whenever the dividends are made, be laid out in purchasing Stock in the Bank of Columbia, or some other Bank, at the discretion of my Executors, or by the Treasurer of the United States for the time being, under the direction of Congress;—provided that honorable body should patronize the measure; and the dividends proceeding from the purchase of such Stock, is to be vested in more stock, and so on, until a sum adequate to the accomplishment of the object, is obtained; of which I have
not the smallest doubt, before many years pass away, even if no aid or encouragement is given by legislative authority, or from any other source.
Fast Day,
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BY HIS HONOR
Moses Gill, Esq.
Lieutenant-Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A PROCLAMATION
For a day of solemn Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer.
IMPRESSED with a profound sense of the dependence of societies, as well as individuals, on the bountiful providence of Almighty God; and in conformity with the usage of our renowned ancestors, at this season of the year, humbly and devoutly to implore his protection and forgiveness:
I have thought fit, at the opening of the year, to appoint, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, I do hereby appoint Thursday, the Third day of April next, as a day of public Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer throughout this Commonwealth, that we may bow in humble adoration before the supreme ruler of the universe, to confess our sins, and through Christ, to supplicate his merciful forgiveness, resolving to forsake them; earnestly to pray that he would build up our churches in the faith of the gospel, and cause the spirit of the true and undefiled religion of Jesus Christ to prevail throughout the world: That we may preserve in our hearts an awful reverence of his holy name and day; and that an effectual stop may be put to the progress of vice, profaneness and irreligion;
That he would prevent the spreading of epidemic and mortal diseases, and continue to us the great blessings of health, which has been so generally enjoyed;
That he would bless and prosper our university, colleges, academies and schools; so that our youth may be trained up in all useful knowledge, and every manly and christian virtue;
That he would inspire us with a love of our country, and cause industry, frugality, temperance, justice and righteousness to prevail;
That he would protect our navigation, extend our manufactures, commerce and fisheries, prosper the exertions of the husbandman, and give his blessing to all the lawful labours of our hands, and crown the year with his goodness;
That he would continue the life of the President of the United States, cement our union, and prosper the administration of our national government;
That he would continue to us the peace and tranquility we now enjoy; bless the legislative, executive and judicial departments of the government of this Commonwealth, and prosper the administration thereof.
And I do hereby urge upon all ministers and other public teachers of religion, to meet, with their several congregations, at their usual places of public worship, on said day, there devoutly to acknowledge our aggravated guilt—to humble ourselves under the frowns of his Providence, in removing from this land so many great and eminent men; for whom the people still mourn: And humbly to beseech him to inspire others with like patriotism, virtue and wisdom.
And I do hereby recommend to all the good people of this Commonwealth, to abstain from all servile labour and recreation, unsuitable to the religious solemnities of the day.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this twelfth day of February, one thousand eight hundred, and in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
MOSES GILL.
By his Honor's command, with the advice and consent of the Council.
JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Politics.
[The following interesting Observations on the late Revolution in France, are taken from the 'Mercury of Europe' a Hamburg paper of Nov. 30. Whether the parallel between Buonaparte, Cæsar and Cromwell, is just or not, we do not pretend to assert—but when he compares him also to our WASHINGTON, we are astonished at the personal ignorance this writer displays of our late illustrious President, and of the history of the American government. These remarks, however, will be read with considerable interest.]
True American.
ON THE LATE REVOLUTION.
Of all the extraordinary changes which have characterized the French Revolution, and alter-
nately subjected the French people to the censure and to the approbation of an astonished world, that of the 18th Brumaire is, in my opinion, the most complete, the most unexpected, and hitherto, except one, the most bloodless.
I do not mean to say, until we see their exit, that the chief actors, in this stage of the performance, are entitled either to praise or to condemnation, in a much more eminent degree than their predecessors, in the grand pantomimical exhibition, which, for the last ten years, has constituted the principal source of study and amusement, of contemplation, of hope, of fear, of horror, or of delight, to the various nations of the universe; on the contrary, I am disposed to consider the change (so recently effected) of the rulers of France as a change of figures in a puppet show, rather than a change of men, possessing different or opposite principles, and aiming at different or opposite ends. In fact, it seems to have depended upon something, not very unlike the turning up of a straw, whether the crafty Corsican, whose views of usurpation at length began to develop themselves, should, after having become master of the secret designs of the two great parties, into which the active politicians of France are at present divided, attach himself to the jacobins or the anti-jacobins. The latter, however, he found amongst others, two very cogent reasons for preferring; they are both more numerous and more tractable, and, if we may believe themselves, they are also more wise. Upon this occasion, indeed, it must be confessed their measures have been concerted and put in execution with uncommon secrecy, promptitude and discretion; if they are not rather to be considered as tools in the hands of Buonaparte, whose great popularity, joined to their fears of the opposite party, has enabled him to put them successively in motion.
It has been remarked by a sagacious writer on politics, that a faction will at any time give up their country to a foreign power, rather than to the dominion of an opposite faction; and I should presume they will not be less ready, when reduced to the alternative of choosing to deliver it in preference into the hands of an usurper. This conduct in times of violence and precipitation, is founded on the principle of self preservation; and it seems to have been the fear of proscription, which threw the Council of Ancients into the arms of Buonaparte.
But lest I should seem to judge too harshly of Buonaparte, and the party, who by his assistance, now enjoy perhaps a momentary triumph in France, I shall suppose myself an advocate alternately for both parties, and state what I think may be said, in that capacity, in defence of each.
If I were inclined to defend the conduct of Buonaparte and the Council of Ancients, I should say—that finding himself by an unprecedented popularity, in the actual possession of an almost unlimited power, he determined to use it in the manner which he deemed most conducive to the general good; that in order to promote this object, the Council of Ancients determined to join him, and apprehending no danger from his ambition, which had taken quite another and a more noble direction than that of Cæsar or of Cromwell, they resolved, for a limited time, to invest him, in conjunction with two colleagues with all the civil and military authority of the state; that the best mode of effecting the salutary purposes in view, was to suspend from their functions, or entirely to crush the opposite faction; that therefore, they were certain, externally, of obtaining the consent of the allied powers to a fair and honourable peace; and determined, internally, to enact wise and just laws for the future government of the country;—and finally, that the extraordinary powers, which had, for these purposes, been delegated to or assumed by the Consuls, would, at the expiration of the time limited, be spontaneously surrendered by them.—All these things being certain, and it being also certain that the means which the Consuls will pursue, will be well calculated to obtain the grand object of their appointment, the predominant party must stand justified, in the opinion of every rational man, for the apparently monstrous act of usurpation which they have committed, in violating, and in effect dissolving, the whole national representation of France.
But let us hear the advocate of the other side of the question. In fair reasoning, it must indeed be granted, that the great utility clearly ascertained, will justify even the violation of principles. But the determining that general utility ought never to depend upon the judgement of one or a few men. Supposing these men to be the least corruptible within the whole circle of human nature, yet as no man is incapable of being intoxicated by an excess of power or of applause, it is folly or madness to throw, uncontrolled, the destinies of a nation into the hands of one or a few individuals.—Let us allow Buonaparte (for Sieyes and Roger Ducos can only be considered as merely nominal colleagues) to be the most perfectly virtuous man that ever existed, it is preposterous to suppose him entirely divested of human corruptibility, and as if that were actually the case, to permit him to elect or to dismiss at pleasure, all the representatives of a nation, for
the late proceedings at St. Cloud amount to nothing less.
In this enlightened age, such an exertion of authority, is by far too presumptuous for any being possessed only of the attributes of mortal man. But in truth, Buonaparte does by no means appear to be endowed with a very high degree of incorruptibility. On the contrary, his passions, being unusually centred, render him the more eminently dangerous.—Unaddicted to love, wine, fanaticism, or hoarding, the sole object of his ambition is fame; and fame, we all know, is one of the high roads to power. In all ages, military fame, has proved the most certain means of usurpation. The three most remarkable instances generally known, are, Julius Cæsar, Cromwell, and in a smaller degree, Washington. Having no wish to undervalue the extraordinary qualities of Buonaparte, I do not scruple to compare him to those great men, and even to add that he is, in my opinion, more dangerous to liberty than them all.
Possessing fewer of the minor passions (which divide the attention, and often lead it aside from the main object) that Cæsar or Cromwell, and more intrepidity and decision than Washington, he is perhaps better calculated, than either of these generals would have been, to act the part of an usurper, in the existing circumstances of France. He seems indeed, with wonderful sagacity, to have opportunely imitated the most prominent traits of their respective conduct. In returning from Egypt without leave, he may be compared to Cæsar; in dispersing by force of arms, the Council of Five Hundred, and in an affected respect for religious prejudices, he resembles Cromwell; and in his designs of procuring a new Constitution, suitable not to France but to Buonaparte, he will probably imitate the dexterous policy of Washington.
From the hints already thrown out by some Paris journals, there is good reason to believe, that if the blind attachment of the army should continue to support him in his measures, Buonaparte will endeavour to procure a constitution for France after the model of the American constitution; by which means he may hope, by successive re-elections to become President for life. This, I say, is probably what he will attempt. But, notwithstanding the splendor of his great talents, and the possible purity of his intentions, it does not appear probable that his projects will be attended with success. The steady adhesion, even of the army, to a man whose conduct is at least doubtful, cannot with certainty be depended on; and it is upon the army that he entirely relies for support. And although according to his professions, he may entertain the laudable ambition of distinguishing himself by procuring a general peace for Europe, and then retiring to the rank of a private citizen (beside, that peace does not depend solely upon him) there must be many men in France who, whilst they may not distrust the good intentions of Buonaparte, would not with the destinies of the Republic to be entrusted to the uncertain caprice of any individual whatsoever. The success of this most daring enterprise seems therefore, I think, extremely doubtful. At all events, the Rubicon is passed; the hero of Italy has thrown off the mask: the Republic is in danger; Et nos verrons le coût.
Count Rumford.
[The following Letter written to a friend, by the Rev Dr. Foss of Raynham, will doubtless prove interesting to many readers of the Gazette.]
THE book you lately put into my hands, I have read with pleasure and avidity, inspired by the benevolence of its Author, and the magnitude of his subject. Count Rumford, to me appears one of the most useful, illustrious, and benevolent philosophers of the present age. He is an honor to humanity, as well as to the country which gave him birth. His Essays on the Economy of Food and Fuel , are replete with most valuable instruction. All his investigations are nobly calculated to alleviate the miseries, and ameliorate the condition of the poor, in every part of the globe. Thousands, no doubt, on this side the Atlantic, will unite with the poor of Munich, and "rise up and call him blessed." No subject, perhaps, of philosophical inquiry has a higher claim to attention, because none is of more extensive utility to mankind, than fire or heat. To the sensible properties of this element, we are indebted for almost every convenience and comfort of life. All the arts and manufactures depend, more or less, on the agency of heat. I am happy, therefore, that the subject is in such able hands, that already it has received so many useful improvements, and is still progressing.
Since the great disideratum , in open fire places, was to emit, and in close ones to confine the heat; it became necessary to investigate, and if possible, ascertain, among various substances, what are the best conductors, and non-conductors of heat. And the result of this inquiry was, that air conveys, or in a quiescent state, is the best non-conductor of heat. This I consider as a valuable discovery, because it affords a key to open and explain numerous phenomena, which otherwise are difficult to account for.

Hence, in particular, appears the reason why a building is warmer when studded than plank- ed in the walls. Hence the advantage of wooden window shutters—of double glass win- dows—of double or hollow coverings in open fire places, and double vaulting in those that are close, and a set of double covers to confine the heat in a common boiler. Hence the peculiar advantage of glow faces, of loose drawers—of wool and fur for clothing—of feathers for bedding—and a covering, even of snow, in winter, to preserve the heat of the earth. In these, and many other instances, the heat or warmth, is confined, or increased, by the intervention of air in a quiescent state, thro' which the heat cannot pass—In short, it is upon this principle, that our ingenious author, has constructed his whole apparatus for the economy of heat and fuel. I had long known and lamented the prodigious waste of fuel, which attends the common mode of cooking, and often proposed a method of accumulating heat, not very dissimilar to what is here proposed; but never did I imagine, that the result of actual experiment, would have carried the economy of fuel to a saving of nine tenths of the whole—or that a pot or boiler, sufficient for a family, could have been boiled with a less quantity of wood than two pounds of dry pine; and still less when the numbers to be provided for are large. But when to this saving of Fuel, we add his Economy of food; by which a gustful, nouishing meal, for an adult person, is obtained at a less expence than two farthings; we are almost ready to dismiss our anxiety for the poor. The feeling heart, so often filled with pain at the sight, the shivering sight of those sorry piles of wood, or rather ragged roots and rotten stumps, and scraggy bush lying at the door of the poor man's bleak cottage, is now relieved; neither piercing winds, nor pinching cold, need disturb my ease, while I sit and solace myself in the diffusive warmth of my own fire. The poor man's children, in tattered garments, half covered and shivering, need no more shiver in the smoke, or hover again over a few flashy flicks or coals, faint and dying on the squallid hearth of some open fire place, made large and deep for convenience or necessity of family cooking, and which at once swallows up and carries off the principal part of the heat generated by the combustion of the fuel. For fire places may now be reduced to the smallest size, and brought forward into the room, which, if properly situated to the sun, made tight, of a moderate size, low in the walls, defended by window shutters, and its fire supplied by fuel which has been moderately seasoned under a cover, or if a cheap stove placed in the centre of the room, be made use of, instead of a small fire place, the quantity of fuel necessary to warm the room, will in either case be reduced to a comparative trifle. While the business of family cooking (which in this way, aside from the saving of fuel, is attended with far less trouble) may be performed by means of a close fire place, made for the purpose and at small expence. This will require little besides a few bricks, and some coarse clay. The grates may be made of brick instead of iron. A tile brick will serve for the door, both of the ash pit and fire place. A single brick will answer for the register, and another for a damper. The boiler may be of cast iron instead of copper, made in proper form, and its cover, instead of tin, may be made of wood, which is a non-conductor of heat.—Thus accommodated, the industrious poor may dismiss their fears; but not their gratitude to the man whose benevolence so much resembles that amiable attribute in Deity, which shines conspicuous, not only in multiplying the number of animated existences, but in providing means for their subsistence. The inhabitants of any country will increase in numbers, in proportion to the means of subsistence; he therefore who can make to grow three spires of grass, where two only grew before, merits more of his country than he who writes an epic poem. But if such is the claim of one who multiplies of animal existence only, what must be due to him who devises the means of multiplying rational existence? In this view it may perhaps be said, that one Count Rumford is worth an hundred Poes—That one of his boilers is of more value than 12 Iliads of Homer, and the philosophy even of his soup, exceeds much the famed philosophy of Newton—because they are, in a sense, prolific of human beings and human happiness. Newton, it is said, by experiments made on soap bubbles blown up with a tobacco pipe, investigated the colours of the rainbow; but Rumford has done more with his blow-pipe—he has investigated the best form of a boiler, and the best method of applying heat. Franklin, the great American philosopher, by a kite projected into the air, has brought fire from heaven to earth. "But a greater than Franklin is here," for Count Rumford has bro't fire from the kitchen under a pot or boiler, and there confined and condensed it with more than a decuple intensity. The phenomena of colours, and experiments of Electricity, may be more curious, more splendid and sublime; but they are not more useful or benevolent than those of Count Rumford. His experiments, like the miracles of our Saviour, are all acts of charity and mercy. His philosophy is genuine philanthropy. "It causeth the poor man's heart to sing for joy," and "the blessings of many" thousands ready to perish with hunger and cold "will come upon him." I do not wonder, sir, that you are so much pleased with our author: his philosophy, I know, is congenial to your heart. Nor will you suffer any loss, either of pleasure or improvement, by turning your attention, for awhile, from the thorny subject of politics, to the more pleasing study of natural philosophy;
the subject of which "changeth not," with the humours, the lusts and jarring interests of men, but fixed and immutable as the laws of nature, or the pillars of heaven. But numerous and useful as are the discoveries and improvements in philosophy, yet their introduction to common use is often a work of time and patience.
New improvements will be opposed by old prejudices, which are always "loud and clamorous." To remove them you will therefore give your name, your example and influence. You will adopt the plan, recommend the book, and often inculcate the patriotic doctrine of kitchen economy.
With friendship and esteem,
I am, Sir, yours, &c.
Raynham, Jan 2, 1800.
P. S. I am now flattered with a hope, that my health, which for more than two years past has been very low and precarious, will yet afford me the pleasure of sending you the result of a number of experiments I intend to make on your favorite subject. I am happy to learn that a very neat edition of Count Rumford's Essays, in 2 vols. octavo, has been lately reprinted by Mr. D. West, in Boston.
[The above Work may be had at Jenks' Bookstore, Portland.]
Electioneering Miscellany.
From the Commercial Gazette.
MR. CUTLER,
Notwithstanding the meetings that have of late been holden by our Legislature, respecting the choosing of our Governor, I think it a duty incumbent on me to communicate, thro' the medium of your paper, the opinion of the most respectable part of the people of this Commonwealth, respecting the choice of our next Chief Magistrate. I have had many opportunities of conversing with people of the first character in this State, and with men who have more influence in the respective towns than most of the members now in our General Court. They informed me, they were determined in their town meeting of April next, to give their suffrages for the Hon. FISHER AMES, Esq. of Dedham, for Governor, and his Honor MOSES GILL, Esq. for Lieutenant Governor of this Commonwealth.
At a time, fellow citizens, so critical as the present, I consider it the only salvation of our political happiness to be as united as possible in our next choice.
The Hon. Fisher Ames was spoken of as early as June last, as being the most worthy and most able to make up the loss this State experienced in the death of our late Governor Sumner. No one can doubt, but the same degree of happiness will be enjoyed under the administration of Mr. Ames, should he be chosen, as was enjoyed under the administration of Gov. Sumner. No one can call in question the eminent talents of Mr. Ames. He is well known throughout this Commonwealth as a statesman and a politician, as a man of integrity and uprightness. He is a religious man, and exemplary in his life and conversation.
It is hoped, fellow citizens, that your suffrages will not be withheld from the man, who so justly and so deservedly merits them; notwithstanding what the Legislature have brought forth.
The people in this part of the State suppose Mr. Strong to be a very amiable and good man, but is not sufficiently known throughout this Commonwealth to gain the unanimous suffrages of the people. He is also too far distant from the place in which the General Court is holden to attend to the business of the State. On the other hand, Mr. Ames is well known throughout this State, and throughout the Union indeed.
It is my humble opinion, Mr. Printer, that Mr. Ames, will be chosen Governor, if the printers in Boston, and those in other parts of the State, will let the people of the Commonwealth know, that he is held up as a candidate for their suffrages.
UNION, UNION, UNION, in Mr. AMES, fellow citizens, will give to us the man, the statesman, and the politician, our State so much deserves, and so much wishes for.
UNITARIAN.
Madame La Fayette, having lately waited upon Buonaparte, was asked by the General how her husband did since he had regained his liberty. She answered, "Separated from his country, the rest of Europe is still but a prison to him."
Sixth CONGRESS of the United States.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FEB. 6.
THE Rules of the House were suspended, and a bill introduced for "giving farther time to the holders of military warrants to locate and register the same." Fourteen days farther were allowed, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate, during the sitting, with the bill for enumerating the inhabitants of the United States. Sundry amendments were made by the Senate thereto.
FEB. 7.
The Senate's amendments to the Census bill, were read and ordered to be printed.
The Foreign Intercourse bill was discussed in committee of the whole. Mr. Gallatin moved a clause limiting the bill to two years. This was opposed by Messrs. Griswold, Harper, Dana, and Otis; and supported by Messrs. Nicholas, Macon, Gallatin and Smith. On motion of Mr. Otis, the bill was recommitted for amendment.
The following message was received from the President of the United States, to wit:—
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, IN conformity to your request to me, conveyed in your resolution of the fourth of this month, I directed the Secretary of State to lay before me copies of the papers intended.—These copies, together with the report, I now transmit to the House of Representatives for the consideration of its members.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, Feb. 7, 1800.
[The papers were. No. 1, Mr. Linton's note to the Secretary of State, containing the requisition of the British government to deliver up Thomas Nash [alias Jonathan Robbins] charged with mutiny, piracy and murder, &c. No. 2—Copy of Mr. Pickering's letter to Judge Bee, containing his direction, under the instruction of the President to deliver Nash up, "provided such evidence of his criminality be produced, as by the Laws of the United States, or of South-Carolina, would justify his apprehension and commitment for trial if the offence had been committed within the jurisdiction of the United States.—No. 3. Judge Bee's answer.—No. 4, certificate of the Selectmen of Danbury, that no such person as Jonathan Robbins was ever born or resided in that town.—No. 5, certificate of Town-Clerk to the point.—No. 6, Admiral Parker's account of Nash (alias Robbins) execution, and confession he was an Irishman.—No. 7, Mr. Moody's letter containing Minutes of the Court Martial which tried Nash, from which it appears he was born at Waterford, in Ireland.]
The Message and report were laid on the table, and ordered to be printed.
FEB. 10.
Mr. Smith submitted a resolution for extending for sixty days, bonds due prior to the first day of August next, for duties, where it shall be required by the parties, and where the recovery of the duties shall not be endangered thereby. The effect on the merchants of the U. States, by the failures in Europe, was urged as the cause of the resolution. Mr. S. moved its reference to a committee of the whole. Upon the question, the Yeas were 33, Nays 33. The Speaker deciding in the affirmative, it was committed.
FEB. 11.
Mr. Smith, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, pursuant to the order of the house of yesterday, reported a bill extending the time for the payment of bonds given for duties of import, in certain cases; which was read a first and second time, and committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Gordon, from the select committee to whom was referred the consideration of that part of the law relative to the military establishment which provides that non-commissioned officers or privates shall not be arrested for debt—reported a bill "in addition to the laws relative to the military establishment of the United States," which was read a first and second time, and committed for to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Otis, their secretary, informing the House that the Senate had passed the bill giving further time to the holders of military land warrants, to register and locate the same, without amendment.
FEB. 12.
The House resolved itself into a committee on the bill for extending the time of payment on bonds given for duties on imports in certain cases.
Some uncertainties, and want of further information, as to the operation of the law, were stated by Mr. Nicholas, Mr. Sheafe, and Mr. Sewall; whereupon a motion for the committee to rise was carried, and leave being refused to sit again, the bill was recommitted to the committee of commerce.
The House also went into a committee on the bill farther to suspend the commercial intercourse with France; but on the suggestion of Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Champlain that the
bill was but just laid before the House, and as it contained some essential alterations from the now existing law, a motion was carried for the committee to rise and ask leave to sit again—Leave was granted.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying the House, that they had passed the bill to suspend further enlistments under the act to augment the army of the U. States.
The House resolved itself into committee on the bill respecting debts and contracts entered into by non-commissioned officers and soldiers in the army.
After some discussion, the committee rose and reported the bill.
Mr. Nicholas then moved that the bill be recommitted to a select committee, "with instructions to amend the laws relative to the military establishment, so as to take away the exemption thereby given to non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates from arrest for any debt or contract entered into before their enlistment." He afterwards amended it, so as to restrict the sum of debt or contract to 20 dollars.
This motion caused a lengthy discussion, gentlemen in opposition to it supposed it would have the effect of disbanding the army. The friends of soldiers who wished to procure their discharge would take advantage of this circumstance to arrest them, frequently, perhaps, on claims made on purpose.
The question was at length taken by yeas and nays, and negatived—Yeas 43, Nays 51.
A message was received from the President of the United States, informing the House that he had approved and signed the following acts:
An act giving further time to the holders of military warrants to register and locate the same.
An act for the relief of John Vaughan. An act to continue in force an act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned. Adjourned.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FEB. 12.
THE Rev. Joseph M'Kean, of Beverly, was chosen to deliver the Election Sermon, in May next.
A bill for giving a remedy against Executors and Administrators of deceased debtors, in joint contracts, was read a second time.
FEB. 13.
The additional Supreme Judicial Court bill was again debated, and committed to Messrs. Wilde, Skinner, Porter, Leonard and Titcomb.
The additional Contagious Sickness Bill, and the Ninth Turnpike Road Bill, passed to be engrossed.
FEB. 14.
A bill in addition to the Law for the instruction of youth, and for the promotion of good education; was read a first time.
FEB. 18.
A bill to encourage the manufacture of leather boots, half boots, pumps, sandals, slippers, and gloveshoes; and to prevent frauds therein; passed to be engrossed.
A committee on the sale of Eastern lands, was raised.
Bill's incorporating certain plantations in the District of Maine, into towns by the names of Orland, Ellsworth, and Rumford, have passed various stages.
FEB. 19.
A new militia bill was bro't down from the Senate, read, and tomorrow 11 o'clock appointed for the second reading.
The new annual Tax bill passed to be enacted.
A bill to regulate the manufacture of Nails within this Commonwealth, and repeal all laws heretofore made, was read, and tomorrow 11 o'clock appointed for the second reading.
Miscellaneous Articles.
BOSTON, FEB. 18.
The U. S. frigate Boston, Captain Little, we understand, has sent into Newport, a large French letter of marque ship, called the Two Angels, pierced for 32 guns, and mounted with 20. She was from Cape Francois bound to Bourdeaux, with a very valuable cargo. It is said the first fair wind will be improved to bring her to this port.
From Philadelphia—Feb. 11.
"The President in complying with the request of the House of Representatives, to furnish the papers respecting the surrender of the murderer Robbins, alias Nash, to the British, has put a gag on the mouths of those stupid railers against government, who have for months, been bellowing, lying, and deceiving on this subject. The mover of the Resolutions has been completely quizzed—and if he thought the government would have appeared so just, as the exposure of the papers present would rather have been doomed, eternal silence than have opened

Tips on the subject. It is thus the President triumphs in his integrity; and it is thus the democratic chain is broken link by link.
"Master Randolph has been rather more circumspect in his flippancy, since the seasonable check he received from the "raggamuffins."—The sweet-scented gentleman finds he cannot use with impunity the same language to freemen, he has been in the habit of using to his daddy's negroes, in Virginia.—He is here the butt of ridicule & contempt."
The United States Schooner Experiment, Capt. Maley, with a convoy off the east end of Gonaives in the Bite of Léogane, was attacked about the 10th January, by 12 of Rigaud's barges; during the action three of them went on shore and renewed their crew; the day being calm they had every advantage of the Schooner, but after she had sunk three of them, the remainder sheered off: they however took possession of a northern brig, Captain Chipman, whom they instantly murdered—part of the crew saved themselves by jumping overboard—she was afterwards retaken by one of Toussaint's barges. Dr. Stevens was on board the Experiment at the time of the engagement.
Cape Francois.
When the intelligence of Buonaparte's Revolution reached the Cape, it was proclaimed in an address to the inhabitants, exhorting them to be assured, from the well known civism of the new rulers, that the most happy consequences will be likely to result from the change of men and measures; and the vessel of state, tossed for ten years by the revolutionary tempest, is about to enter the port in triumph and peace!
The Bank of England, for the relief of merchants, has lately prolonged their discounts from 2, to 4, 6 and 8 months, which is considered a great benefit to the commercial interest.
Late St. Domingo papers recived at New York, mention the death of General WASHINGTON in the following handsome manner:—"The Hero of America, General GEORGE WASHINGTON, is dead. Liberty has lost in this great man one of her warmest admirers. All America is in mourning. There is not an inhabitant of the United States who does not regret the loss of a father and a friend, and who does not believe that loss irreparable."
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
On Monday evening last, as Mr. Daniel Sawin of Watertown, an elderly and respectable man, was sitting alone by the fire side (the rest of the family, being at that time only two children, having retired to bed) he was taken in a fit, in which situation he fell so near the fire as to find himself burnt, when he recovered, to such a degree that it was with much difficulty he succeeded in procuring a vessel of water to quench the flames which his clothes had communicated to the house in several places. He survived this sad catastrophe but a few hours.
NEWYORK, FEB. 12.
The Philadelphia frigate, of 44 guns, Capt. Decatur, is to be ready for sea in all April.
THE PERPETUAL MOTION.
In the jail of Goshen, in this state, two men are confined on suspicion of counterfeiting hard dollars. During their imprisonment, without any other instrument than a penknife, they have fabricated a machine of cedar-wood which discovers the Perpetual Motion. The machine consists of about 30 cog and spae wheels of various dimensions, and is set in motion by weights. It can be adapted to a clock, law-mill, grist-mill, or any other piece of machinery.
Portland,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1800.
The non-arrival of vessels from Europe, is the most natural apology for a lack of foreign intelligence this day.
DAY OF MOURNING.
In compliance to the recommendation of the Constitutional authorities of our country, Saturday last, the Twenty Second of February (formerly "among the first on the bright page of American festivals") was observed in this town as a day of solemn mourning, for the death of our great political father, GEORGE WASHINGTON.—The performances of the day were conducted in a manner which did credit to the town. The morning was solemnized by the tolling of bells, and the display of the U. S. flag at half mast on the shipping;—and the general suspension of business declared the sincerity of our grief.
At 11 o'clock public devotion was commenced at the Rev. Mr. KELLOGG's meeting house by appropriate vocal and instrumental music, performed in a superior manner, by a numerous band composed mostly of gentlemen of the town. The Rev. Mr. KELLOGG addressed the throne of Grace, in a judicious and truly excellent prayer. The Hon. ISAAC PARKER then pronounced an able and finished Eulogy, which even surpassed the high expectations of the public; and which was too meritorious to be mentioned in common newspaper encomiums.—The language was elegant and correct—void of galeonade, and delivered in an easy and unaffected style of eloquence.—The public will probably be soon furnished with a production so honorable to the occasion; as it is understood the Selectmen have applied for a copy for the press.
FROM ALFRED.
The 5th inst. was observed as a day of public mourning for the death of our beloved WASHINGTON. At sunrise minute guns were fired—at 11 o'clock a procession was formed at the house of Mr. Nathaniel Conant, and proceeded to the meeting house in the following order:
 Troop of Horse dismounted.  Capt. Webber's Company of Militia.  Rev. Clergy.  Magistrates and Citizens of distinction.  Military Officers according to seniority.  Scholars.  Citizens two abreast. 
All dressed in proper habiliments of mourning. The meeting house was shrouded in black on the occasion. The music was solemn and adapted to the subject of the day. The throne of grace was addressed by the Rev. Mr. Swift, and an ingenious, pathetic, and appropriate discourse delivered by the Rev. Mr. Turner, to a numerous and respectable audience, who dedicated the tributory tear to the memory of the unrivalled patriot, hero and statesman.
ROBERT SOUTHGATE, Esq. of Scarborough, is appointed a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Cumberland, to supply the vacancy lately occasioned by the death of JOSEPH THACHER, Esq.
DIED—In this town. Mrs. RINGE, wife of Captain William Ringe.—Also Mr. JOHN KNIGHT.
A Charlestown Paper of Jan. 23, states the death of His Excellency Edward Rutledge, Governor of South Carolina.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Wednesday last, arrived here ship Butler, Capt. Elliot Deering, who sailed from St. Kitts January 22d, and from St. Thomas, on the 25th of said month, where the convoy made up, consisting of 50 sail of American vessels, under the U. S. brig Picker ing. In lat. 24, spoke Schooner Farmer of this port.
Came passengers in the Butler, Capt. Brazier, of the ship Rebecca, and Mr. Stephenson, supercargo of the same—which on her outward bound passage, in lat. 19, long. 61, was captured by a French privateer of 14 guns, and carried into Guadalupe—vessel and cargo, condemned.—Mr. Stephenson has furnished the following minutes of marine news:—Spoke lat. 37, 33, long. 71, 30, west, a French corvette from Cape Francois bound to Boston, a prize to the U. S. Boston frigate. Said corvette, when taken, was bound from Cape Francois to Bourdeaux, France.—Left at Guadalupe Jan. 15, a French frigate, lately arrived from France, with new commissions.—It was reported that she had new orders to respect and protect the American flag! [boyish speculation.] Two or three American and English frigates were cruising off Guadalupe, waiting for the French frigate to come out.—The following Ame-
rican vessels were captured & carried into Guadalupe by the French from Dec. 25 to Jan. 10: Ships Rebecca, of this port, and Hope, Pratt, of New York—brigs Dolphin, Rice, of Portsmouth, Neptune, Flint, Salem, and a brig belonging to Kennebec—Schooners Sea Flower, Baker, and Phenix, Balsan, of Boston, Chance, Goodrich, of Weatherfield, Harris, Phoebe, Ranging Polly, Cox, Barnard, and Commerce, Hutchinson, of North Carolina, Sally, Butler, New York, of Marblehead, Alfred, Drinkwater, of Duxbury, Thomas, Drew, of Wilmington, and a Schooner from Portsmouth—sloops Abigail, Jones, of Boston, and Cygnet, Hunt, off New Haven.—The United States frigates Adams, Constellation, and John Adams, sloop of war Baltimore, and Brig Eagle, were at St. Kitts, Jan. 22d.
A St. Kitts paper, by the above arrival, of Jan. 21, says—"The Constellation frigate, Commodore Truxton, with a brig having stores for the United States Navy, arrived here last evening. Commodore Truxton resumes the command on this station: and we understand frequent convoys will be appointed for any American or British vessels which may call here to take advantage of them."
Boston, Feb. 15.
The brig Alligator, from Porto-Cavello, for Salem, has been spoken at sea. The papers do not mention any time, lat. or lon.—Masters of vessels ought to be more attentive to the families and concerned of their seafaring brethren, in these particulars. If it were not for the industry and attention of the Printers, not even one half of what Ship News is presented to the public, would transpire. [A serious FACT.]
The keel of the Massachusetts 74, to be built in this town, has arrived at the Navy yard—it is in five pieces; and cost 500 dollars. Vast quantities of timber for plank, and other materials, are daily arriving.
Philadelphia, Feb. 12.
Capt. Waite of the ship Nestor, arrived in town yesterday, left Ready Island on Monday, and informs that he sailed from Liverpool the 27th Oct. In consequence of heavy gales of wind he put into Belfast the 1st of November; sailed from the latter port the 3d same month, in company with the brig Randall, Bosworth of and for Kennebec, which vessel had on board the crew of the brig Polly, Hattaway, belonging to Kennebec, which had been wrecked on the north side of the island Moult. By stormy weather again obliged to seek shelter, and accordingly made the port of Kinsale the 15th November. Same day came into the same port, the ship Amiable, Tillinghast, of and for Philadelphia, from Hamburg; and ship Jefferson, Freeman, of and for Boston, from Liverpool—the latter vessel was in a most distressed condition, rudder gone, topmast carried away, and altogether greatly injured. Left Kinsale the 15th Nov. in company with the Amiable, Tillinghast, parted from her the 29th in lat. 39, N. long. 20, W. In lat. 32, long. 72, spoke the brig Happy, Holmes, of Hartford, from Savannah, bound to Barbadoes, out 4 days.
Fountain Pens,
MAY be had of SUSAN BABSON, under the Columbian Hall, where she keeps for sale, a general assortment of Millinery Articles. Feb. 24.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to ANDREW A. FROST, by bond, note, or account, are informed that unless they are settled within thirty days, the same will be put in suit, without further notice. A. P. FROST. Falmouth, Feb. 11, 1800.
Moses Adams,
INFORMS his customers, that he has removed from Fifth-street, to a shop in First-street, opposite Mr. Hudson's Grocery Store—where he is always ready to attend to them. Feb. 24.
Paine's Eulogy,
On the life of WASHINGTON, is for sale at Jenks' Book-Store. Also, a few Fountain Pens, very convenient for every man of business.
To be Let,
And entered upon the First of March next, A Convenient HOUSE, situated in Back-street, formerly occupied by Mrs. Greely, as a public house. It will accommodate two small families. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of DANIEL BROWN, late of Freeport, yeoman, deceased. All persons that have any demands upon said estate, are hereby called upon to settle—and those indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment to. Thomas Chandler Russell, Administrator. North-yarmouth, Jan. 8, 1800.
Lottery Office.
E. A. JENKS, has commenced the establishment of a LOTTERY OFFICE, in Portland, for the sale of all such Tickets, as the Legislature shall permit to be sold in the Commonwealth. The prizes are intended to be paid at said Office.
Schemes of the Dartmouth College Lottery, and the Amoskeag Canal Lotteries, will be published next week.
Philanthropic Lottery.
The drawing of this Lottery is postponed until the 20th of March, in order to give time for such arrangements as shall render the drawing perfectly satisfactory. A few more Tickets in said Lottery are to be sold at said Office. Those who wish for a chance, therefore, must apply soon, as these are the last to be obtained here.
N. B. The above will be sold cheap for cash or approved credit.
Cash given for Shoe Thread.
Feb. 17.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the estate of
Nathaniel Gerrish,
late of Durham in the county of Cumberland, Gentleman, deceased, and has taken upon her that trust by giving bonds as the law directs: She therefore desires all persons who have any demands on said estate, to bring them in for settlement, and all those who are indebted, to make payment without delay—She will attend for the above purpose, on the first and last Wednesdays of the six following month.
Sarah Gerrish.
Durham, 12th Dec. 1799.
A Yawl Boat
WAS taken up adrift, on the 30th ult.—about 10 1/2 feet long, and five feet ten inches wide, with a small painter fastened on her. The owner may have her again by paying reasonable charges, and applying to EBENEZER WEBSTER of Cape Elizabeth. Feb. 3.
A Pillow-Cafe, containing a piece of cloth and several other articles, was left at the house of the subscriber, on the 29th ult.—The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying charges. IGNATIUS LORING. Feb. 10.
FOR SALE—BY
Newball & Watson,
No. 3, Long-Wharf,
RUSSIA DUCK,
Russia Sheeting; Ravens Duck, Cables, Cordage and Bolts, as cheap as can be bought in Portland, Iron—flat and square, Steel plate Shovel, Nail and Spike Rods, Sheathing and Drawing Nails, Sheathing Paper, Sewing and whipping Twine, Powder, per cask, Muskets, India Sugar per bag or quantity, Loaf Sugar, Teas—Bohea and Souchong, Deep sea, Cod and Log Lines, Black Iron Rings per piece, Fig Tobacco per keg, Brimstone, &c. &c. Feb. 10.
Spanish Segars,
Of the first quality. A large assortment of SWEET-MEATS, and other Articles in the GROCERY LINE, just received and to be sold by NATHAN BOND, Near the Bank, upon reasonable terms. Portland, Jan. 27, 1800.
TO BE SOLD OR LEASED,
and entered upon next April, A FARM in Waterford, containing about 180 acres, nearly one half of which is under improvement, producing annually about forty-five ton of English hay. About thirty head of cattle are now on the Farm, which will be sold or leased with it. Ask for Sale.
Two PEWS in Stroudwater meeting-house—and Two small STORES, at Stroudwater Landing. For terms enquire of
Thomas Webster,
Who has for Sale at the New Store, opposite Mr. Daniel How's, Middle-street, 60 boxes of Glass, 30 ditto Tin Plate, A few hundreds Sheet Iron, 60 crates Liverpool Ware, assorted, A few tons of White, Red, and Sheet Lead, Whiting, Spanish Brown and Yellow Ochre—Together with a general assortment of PIECE GOODS and Gentlemen's HATS of the newest fashions—imported in the Joseph capt. Melan, and Argo capt. McDonald, directly from the manufacturers, and will be sold low for cash, lumber or country produce.
ALL persons who are indebted to the subscriber, are requested to settle and make him payment of at least one third of what may be due, with in forty days, or their notes and accounts will be put in suit.
Samuel Butts.
Capt. A. Landing, Jan. 20, 1800.

To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Warren within and for the County of Lincoln on the first Tuesday of November Anno Domini 1799.
BY Benjamin Hasey his Attorney complains Thomas Wilson of Topsham, in said County of Lincoln, yeoman, that on the thirtieth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, Samuel Thompson late of said Topsham, Esquire, deceased, intestate, by his bond of that date under his hand and seal, did bind himself and his heirs, upon the payment of the sum of forty five pounds, to make and execute to the said Wilson, a good warrantee deed of fifty acres of land, situate in Topsham aforesaid, and bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the highway at the northeast corner of a lot of land then lately let by the said Samuel to John Dugon, and bounded on the same lot south-westerly to run the same course with said lot containing the width of thirty rods or more, so as to run back the same course with the lots of land below Stephen Pennell and Ethan Hinkley's land, until said fifty acres be completed. Now the said Wilson avers that he paid to the said deceased the aforesaid sum of forty five pounds, yet the said deceased being prevented by death, has never made to him the deed aforesaid, wherefore the said Wilson prays, that your honors after due notice given to all concerned in the estate of the said Samuel deceased, would grant licence to and empower the administrators of the said deceased, to make and execute to your complainant such good warrantee deed of the premises as the said deceased when in full life upon the payment of the sum aforesaid ought to have made and executed.
BENJAMIN HASEY.
A true copy. Attest JON. BOWMAN, Jr. Clerk.
LINCOLN ss.
At a Court of common pleas held at Warren, within and for the County of Lincoln on the first Tuesday of November, being the fifth day of said month, Anno Domini 1799.
UPON the complaint aforesaid, Ordered that the complainant notify all persons interested in said complaint to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas, to be held at Pownalborough, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of June next, by publishing an attested copy of said complaint with this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Gazette printed at Portland by EZEKIEL ALLEY JENKS, the last publication to be three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; also by posting an attested copy of said complaint with this order thereon in some public place in said Topsham, three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court, that they may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted.
Attest JON. BOWMAN, Jr. Clerk.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Warren, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of November, Anno Domini 1799.
BY Benjamin Hasey his attorney, complains Ezekiel Thompson of a plantation called Little-river, in said County of Lincoln, Esquire, that on the twenty sixth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, Samuel Thompson late of Topsham in said County, Esquire, deceased, intestate, by his writing obligatory of that date, under his hand and seal, did bind himself and his heirs, to make and execute to the said Ezekiel a good warrantee deed of one hundred acres of land situate in Topsham aforesaid, and lying on the easterly side of land then occupied by James Wilson, beginning at the river by said Wilson's land, and to run back the same course with said Wilson's land about north eighteen degrees east, carrying the width of forty nine rods, running the same course with said Wilson's land, until one hundred acres be completed—said writing obligatory being made for a valuable consideration to the said deceased, at the time the same was executed. Now the said Ezekiel avers, that the said Samuel on the twenty fourth day of May, Anno Domini 1797, made to him a deed of one moiety only of the premises adjoining the land the said Ezekiel then occupied; but being prevented by death, the said deceased has never made and executed to the said Ezekiel, a deed of the other moiety of the premises. Wherefore your complainant prays that your honors after due notice given to all concerned in the estate of the said deceased, would grant licence to and empower the administrators of the said deceased, to make and execute to your complainant such good warrantee deed of the other moiety of the premises as the said deceased in his life time ought to have made and executed.
BENJAMIN HASEY.
A true copy. Attest JON. BOWMAN, Jr. Clerk.
LINCOLN ss.
At a Court of common pleas held at Warren, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of November, being the fifth day of said month Anno Domini 1799
UPON the complaint aforesaid, Ordered, that the complainant notify all persons interested in said complaint, to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be held at Pownalborough within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of June next, by publishing an attested copy of said complaint with this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Gazette printed at Portland by EZEKIEL ALLEY JENKS, the last publication to be three weeks at least, before the sitting of said Court; also, by posting an attested copy of said complaint, with this order thereon, in some public place in said Topsham, three weeks at least, before the sitting of said Court, that they may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted.
Attest JON. BOWMAN, Jr. Clerk.
ABNER ROGERS,
Respectfully informs his Friends and the public, that he has taken the shop opposite the Brick Store in Fifth-street, Portland, where he carries on the
Clock & Watch Manufacturing Business :
And has for sale a variety of WATCH CHAINS KEYS, SEALS, &c—Also, a few WATCHES.
He anticipates the pleasure of giving satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands.
1st Nov. 31st, 1800.
WHEREAS Nathaniel Whitney of Standish, holds my note for thirty dollars, dated sixth day of January, 1800; and also my other note for seventy dollars, together with Edward Tompson and Robert Higgens as surety for the payment of said seventy dollars.—This is to caution all persons against purchasing said notes, as I have not received any consideration for them, and am determined not to pay them nor any part of them.
J. DAVIS.
Jan. 28th, 1800.
MISCELLANY.
From late foreign publications.
IN the present age of political innovations it is curious to observe the great veneration for antiquity which prevails in all our dresses and fashions. Queen ELIZABETH's ruff decorates our blooming belles: and our beaux are puckered and stuffed on the shoulders A LA RICHARD THE THIRD. But what is still more remarkable, is the total abjuration of the female pockets. These heavy appendages are no more worn at present than keys to the girdle. Every fashionable fair carries her purse in her work-bag—her money and her industry lie cheek by jole—and her gambling gains lie snug by her house-wife. Her handkerchief, her tooth pick case, her watch and her keys, if she has any, are the constant concomitants of her visits; and while no part of the symmetry of her shape is altered or concealed by the old fashioned panniers, she has the pleasure of laying every thing that belongs to her upon the table, wherever she goes.
AN IRISH PETITION.
To the honorable the commissioners of excise, the humble petition of Patrick O'Connor, Blaney O'Brien and Garvey McQuire, to be appointed inspectors, and surveyors, and overlookers, vulgarly call'd excisemen, for the county of Cork (its own self, my jewel) in the kingdom of Ireland.
AND whereas we your undersigned petitioners, will both by night and by day, and all night and all day; and we will come and go, and walk and ride, and take and bring, and send and fetch, and carry; and we will see all, and more than all, and nothing at all, of all such goods and commodities, as may be, and can be, and cannot be, to pay duty.
And we your aforesaid petitioners, will at all times, and at no time at all, and at times past, be present and absent, and be backward and forward, and behind and before, be every where and no where, and here and there and no where at all. And we your aforesaid petitioners, will come and inform, and give information, and notice duly and truly and honestly and wisely, according to the matter as we know, and don't know and by the knowledge of ourselves, and every one and no one at all: and we will not cheat the king any more than what is now and at all times lawfully practised.
And whereas we your aforesaid petitioners, as we are gentlemen of reputation, and we are Irish protestants, by saint Patrick and so we are, and we love the king, and we will value him, and we will fight for him and against him, and run for him, and from him, and after him, and behind him, and before him, and at one side of him, and t'other side of him, to serve him or any of his relations or acquaintance, as far and as much farther than lies in our powers dead or alive, as long as we live and longer too.
Witness our several and separate hands in conjunction one after another all together, one and all three of us both together.
BARNEY O'BLANEY PATRICK O'FLANAGAN CARNEY O'CONNER TEAGUE O'REGAN.
JUST RECEIVED,
At JENKS' Book-Store,
NEXT DOOR TO THE BANK,
An additional assortment of
Books, Stationary, &c.
which will be sold at the lowest advances.
Persons in the country, who may send their orders for BOOKS, BLANKS, PAPER, &c. shall be as liberally dealt with as if present themselves.
Constantly kept for sale at said Store,
BEST American & English Paper, (Wove, Gilt, and Plain) of various prices.
Blank Books of various kinds.
Quills, Ink-Powder, Slates, Wafers.
School Books, Children's Books.
Playing Cards, Ink-stands,
Desk Knives, Pen-Knives,
Razors and Straps, Spectacles,—
An assortment of BLANKS, &c. &c.
Also for sale,
Music and Drawing Paper,
Paint Boxes, Gammon Boards,
A few Charts of the West-Indies.
Church's Cough Drops!
FOR SALE,
By John Coe,
At No. 5, Fifth-street, next door to Mr. John Kent's, R. Church's original Cough Drops—a medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Consumption, &c. ALSO,
Walter's improved Essence of Mustard, a most safe and effective remedy for the Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Sprains, Bruises, Chilblains, Numbness, &c.
Together with a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, of a genuine quality, on the lowest terms. Portland, Feb. 17.
Appropriate MUSIC.
Now ready for sale by E. A. Jenks, (By the dozen or single, Handsomely printed on large fine writing paper, containing 24 quarto pages)
A NUMBER OF DIRGES, HYMNS, and ANTHEMS, COMPOSED ON THE DEATH OF
General WASHINGTON,
And respectfully dedicated to the afflicted people of the United States, who so justly mourn the loss and so gratefully commemorate the exalted virtues, and distinguished talents of that great Man.
To which is added, several ORIGINAL MASONIC DIRGES. Feb. 17.
John Hall & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A general assortment of DYE STUFFS, viz.
CAMWOOD, Madder, White Vitriol, Log wood, Oil Vitriol, Redwood, Fustick, Roman do. Alum, Clothing Shears, Coppers, Aqua-Fortis, Screws, A natto, Crem. Tart. Plates, Cochineal, Nutgalls, Coppers, Woad, Nicorag, ground, Cards, Tamerick, Archill, Prefs Papers, Roach Alum, Paper Fenders, Sugar of Lead, Bookson Dying
Drugs & Medicines.
ALSO, White Lead ground, Venetian Red, Spandis Brown, Spirits Turpentine per cask, &c. &c. Stone Yellow, Which are selling cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Boston, Jan. 14. (3 mo.—91)
LIST of persons licenced by the Supervisor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to retail foreign distilled Spirits and Wines in the county of Cumberland, for the year 1800.
Retailers of Spirits.
Bridgeton. Beeman Noah, Andrews Samuel. Beck Thomas, Bucksfield. Bonnel George, Andrews Mark, Bryant Jonathan, Lowell William: Bryant & Fox, Brunswick. Baker Alexander, Coffin Charles, Codman William, Danlap John, Churchill Benjamin K. Stover Theophilus. Cobham Sally, Cape-Elizabeth. Croft Joseph, Knight George. Douglas Wm. & Barnard Falmouth. Fallon Amos, Butts Samuel, Emmons Martha, Biby William, Gorham William, Gowen James, Gibbs Ezra, Gorden John, Hudson William, Lobdell Isaac, How Daniel, Moody John, Haley Joseph, Means James, Hobart John, Merrill Elias, Harris Mark, Morrill John, Hisey Parker, Prince Benjamin, Lograham William, Shaw William, Jewett Jedediah, Sparrow Jonathan, M'Lellan Stephen, Steele David, Morse Eliza, Winlow Jonathan. Motley John, Freeport. Noyes & Hale, Johnson Jacob, Plummer Joseph, Watson Nathan, Plummer Francis, Wellon James, Plummer Asa, Gorham. Pierpont George, Codman James, Pritchard John, Elder Elijah, Poor Frye, Hamblin Timothy, Storer Ebenezer, Miller John, Stevens William, Prentiss Samuel. Stuart Jonathan, Gray. Stevens & Hovey, Green Daniel W. Thomas & M'Lellan, M'Lellan Stephen, Waterhouse William, M'Lellan Joseph. Vaughan William. Livermore. Paris. Learned David. Bolster Isaac, Northyarmouth. Prentiss Caleb. Buxton & Mitchell, Peland. Byram Oliver, Emery Moses, Cutter Levi, Sweet Samuel. Chase Asa, Scarborough. Elwell Payn, Emerson Joseph, Russell Samuel P. Stewart Jonathan, Robbins Thaddeus, Wood John. Stockbridge Joseph, Turner. Todd William. Dillingham Jeremiah, Newcastle. Loring John. Harris Jacob. Standish. Portland. Mussey Theodore. Broad Thaddeus, Windham. Bond Nathan, Gallison Sylvanus, Retalers of Wines. Lewis Daniel D. Bridgeton. How Daniel, Andrews Samuel. Hobart John, Gorham. Harris Mark, Horton John: Hisey Parker, Northyarmouth. M'Lellan Stephen, Russell Samuel P. Prichard John, Portland. Pierpont George, Broad Thaddeus, Poor Frye, Bond Nathan, Stevens William, Croft Joseph, Stuart Jonathan, Hudson William, Stevens & Hovey, Standish. Thomas & M'Lellan, Mussey Theodore: Waterhouse William, David Smith, Portland, Stephen Knight, Vaughan William. Falmouth, William Stubbs, Northyarmouth, and Thomas Sylvester, Freeport, are also retailers of Spirits.
NEW SPELLING BOOK.
THOSE Persons who have not been able to receive a sufficient supply of The Maine Spelling Book, are informed that they may now be had wholesale and retail at Jenks' Book-Store, and at the Author's School House in Union Street, Portland. Feb. 17, 1800.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
BY virtue of writs of venditioni ex-ponas directed to the Subscribers from the District Court held at Portland on the first Tuesday of December last, will be exposed for sale at the house of JOSEPH TINKHAM, Esq. in Pownalborough, on the fourth day of March next, a certain
Pink'd Fern BOAT, or SHALLOP, of about twenty-six tons burthen, with her tackle, apparel, furniture and appurtenances—Said boat having been condemned at said Court for a breach of the revenue laws of the United States.
ALSO,
At the same time and place will be sold two barrels of SUGAR, condemned in the Court and for the cause aforesaid.—Sale to be at eleven o'clock, A. M. and conditions then made known.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal.
Portland, 15th Feb. 1800.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
BY order of the Hon. DAVID SEWALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court for said District, Notice is hereby given,
That a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, by FRANCIS COOK, Esq. Collector of the port of Wiscasset, against seven bales of Sugar, seized by said Collector on the second day of December last for a violation of the revenue laws of the United States.
Also that another libel is filed as aforesaid, by said Collector, against the following articles, viz. one piece of Waistcoating, No. 451; one do. No. 452; one do. Cloth, No. 36; two do. 37, 45; one do. 44; one do. 111; two do. 91; two pieces of Flannel, red and yellow; one do. Coating; ten loaves of Sugar; one case of 4d. Nails; one do. 6d. do.; one small Bale marked T T; two crates of Ware, marked N & P; four Bales; two small chests of Bohemian Tea; one do. Souchong Tea; six tubs Spices; two kegs of Gin; one keg of Gun-Powder; one dozen Iron Candlesticks; one cask Raisins. I T H.—The above articles having been seized by said Collector on the second day of December last past, for a supposed breach of the revenue laws of the United States.
Also that another libel is filed in said Court, by NATHANIEL F. FOSDICK, Esq. Collector of the port of Portland and Falmouth, against twenty-five hogsheads of foreign Rum, imported from Antigua, in the West-Indies, into the United States—the said Collector having seized the same for an alleged breach of the revenue laws.
And a hearing will be had on the above libels at the District Court next to be held at Pownalborough, within said District, on the first Tuesday of March next—at which time and place all persons concerned may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the articles above mentioned should not be decreed forfeited.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal.
Portland, 25th Jan. 1800.
To be Sold,
BY ORDER OF COURT,
On Monday the Seventeenth day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon,
ONE third part of a piece of Flatts Land, in Portland, in the county of Cumberland, with one third part of the wharf thereon standing, commonly called Weeks' wharf.
Also, another piece of Flatts Land, situate nearly opposite the house of Mr. Thomas Beck, Portland aforesaid, the same being the share of Flatts belonging to a piece of land sold by THOMAS CUMMING, late of said Portland, merchant, deceased, to Samuel M. Quincy.
Also, a large lot of Land situate in King-street in the same Portland, with a dwelling House standing thereon, and the other buildings on the same, being the dwelling house of the said Thomas except that part of said lot and buildings which are set off to the subscriber, widow of said deceased, as her dower in her said husband's estate.
Also, the remainder of said lot last mentioned, and the buildings and appurtenances subject only to the life estate of the said tenant in dower.
The above being all the real estate whereof the said Thomas died seized and possessed will be sold on the day above mentioned, on the premises; or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to pay the just debts of the said deceased, with incidental charges.
Dated at Portland, the third day of
February, Anno Domini 1800.
Eleonora Cumming,
Administratrix on said Estate.
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