Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-04-07 00:00:00

Miscellaneous Articles.
Interesting particulars of the Death of TIPPOO SULTAUN.
Extract of a letter from Camp at Seringapatam.
I send you the following particulars relative to the conduct of the late Tippoo Sultaun on the 4th of May, collected chiefly from the Killadar of Seringapatam and from accounts given by some of his own servants.
The Sultaun went out early in the morning, as was his custom daily, to one of the Cavaliers of the outer Rampart of the North Face, whence he could observe what was doing on both sides; he remained there till about noon, when he took his usual repast under a Pandal. It would appear that he had at that time no suspicion of the assault being so near, for when it was reported to him that our parallels and approaches were unusually crowded with Europeans, he did not express the least apprehension, nor take any other precaution but desiring the messenger to return to the West Face with orders to Meer Goshar, with the troops on duty near the breach, to keep a strict guard.
A few minutes afterwards he was informed that Meer Goshar had been killed by a cannon shot near the breach, which intelligence appeared to agitate him greatly; he immediately ordered the troops that were near him under arms, and his personal servants to load the carbines which they carried for his own use, and hastened along the ramparts towards the breach, accompanied by a select guard and several of his chiefs, till he met a number of his troops flying before the van of the Europeans, who he perceived had already mounted and gained the ramparts. Here he exerted himself to rally the fugitives and uniting them with his own guard, encouraged them by his voice and example to make a determined stand. He repeatedly fired on our troops himself, and one of his servants asserts that he saw him bring down several Europeans near the top of the breach.
Notwithstanding these exertions, when the front of the European flank companies of the left attack, approached the spot where the Sultaun stood, he found himself almost entirely deserted and was forced to retire to the traverses of the north ramparts; there he defended, one after another, with the bravest of his men and officers, and assisted by the fire of his people on the inner wall, he several times obliged the front of our troops, who were pushing on with their usual ardor, to make a stand. The loss here would have been much greater on our part, had not the light infantry and part of the battalion companies of the 12th regiment, crossing the inner ditch and mounting the rampart driven the enemy from them and taken in reverse those who, with the Sultaun, were defending the traverses of the outer ramparts.
While any of his troops remained with him, the Sultaun continued to dispute the ground until he approached the passage across the ditch to the gate of the inner Fort; here he complained of pain and weakness in one of his legs, in which he had received a bad wound when very young, and ordering his horse to be brought, he mounted, but seeing the Europeans still advancing on both the ramparts, he made for the gate, followed by his palanquin and a number of officers, troops and servants. It was then, probably, his intention either to have entered and shut the gate, in order to attack the small body of our troops which had got into the inner fort, and if successful in driving them out, to have attempted to maintain it against us, or to endeavor to make his way to the palace and there make his last stand—but, as he was crossing to the gate, by the communication from the outer rampart, he received a musket ball in the right side, nearly as high as the breast; he, however, still pressed on, till he was stopped, about half way through the arch of the gateway, by the fire of 12th light infantry, from within, when he received a second ball close to the other;—the horse he rode on being also wounded struck under him and his turban fell to the ground; many of his people fell at the same time, on every side, by musketry both from within and without the gate.
The fallen Sultaun was immediately raised by some of his adherents and placed upon his palanquin, under the arch and on one side of the gateway, where he lay or sat for some minutes, faint and exhausted, till some Europeans entered the gateway. A servant who has survived, relates that one of the soldiers seized the Sultaun's sword-belt (which was very rich) and attempted to pull it off; that the Sultaun, who still held his sword in his hand, made a cut at the soldier with all his remaining strength and wounded him about the knee, on which he put his piece to his shoulder and shot the Sultaun through the temple, when he instantly expired.
Not less than 300 were killed and numbers wounded under the arch of this gateway, which soon became impassible, excepting over the bodies of the dead and dying.
About dusk, gen. Baird, in consequence of
information he had received at the palace, came with lights, to the gate, accompanied by the late Killadar of the fort and others, to search for the body of the Sultaun, and after much labour it was found and brought from under a heap of slain to the inside of the gate—the countenance was no way distorted, but had an expression of stern composure—his turban, jacket and sword belt were gone, but the body was recognized by some of his people, who were there, to be Pedilaw , and an officer who was present, with the leave of Gen. Baird, took from off his right arm the talisman, which contained, sewed up in pieces of fine flowered silk, an Amulet of a brittle metallic substance of the colour of silver, and some manuscripts in Magic Arabic and Persian characters, the purport of which, had there been any doubt, would have sufficiently ascertained the identity of the Sultaun's body;—It was placed on his own Palanquin, and by Gen. Baird's orders, conveyed to the Court of the Palace, where it remained during the night, furnishing a remarkable instance, to those who are given to reflection, of the uncertainty of human affairs. He, who had left his palace in the morning, a powerful, imperious Sultaun, full of vast ambitious projects, was bro't back a lump of clay, his kingdom overthrown, his capital taken, and his palace occupied by the very man (Major General Baird) who about 15 years before had been, with other victims of his cruelty and tyranny, released from near four years of rigid confinement in irons, scarce 300 yards from the spot where the corps of the Sultaun now lay.
Thus ended the life and the power of TIPPOO SULTAUN—it will require an able pen to delineate a character apparently so inconsistent, but he who attempts it must not decide hastily."
Extract of a letter from Seringapatam.
A very copious and curious library has been found; the books are kept in chests, each having its particular wrapper, and they are generally in good preservation. I was there when a small part of them were looked into by our Persian scholars, and saw some very richly adorned and illuminated, in style of the old Roman Catholic Missals, found in monasteries. There must be thousands of volumes; and this library promises on the whole, the greatest acquisitions ever gained to Europe of oriental history and literature. I hope it will be presented by the army for the public use."
[Calcutta Paper.]
From a late London Paper.
THERE is at present in the Middlesex Hospital a young and delicate female, who calls herself Miss T—lb —t, and who is said to be related to some families of distinction; her story is very singular:—at an early period of her life, having been deprived by the villainy of a Truffee of a sum of money bequeathed her by a deceased relation of high rank, she followed the fortunes of a young naval officer, to whom she was attached, and personated a common sailor before the mast, during a cruise in the North Seas. In consequence of a lovers quarrel, she quitted her ship, and assumed for a time the military character; but her passion for the sea prevailing, she returned to her favorite element, did good service, and received a severe wound on board Earl St. Vincent's ship on the glorious 14th of February, and again bled in the cause of her country in the engagement off Camperdown. On this last occasion her knee was shattered, and an amputation is likely to ensue. This spirited female, we understand, receives a pension of 20l. from an illustrious lady, which is about to be doubled.
Real Republicanism put to the test.
ONE day when Dr. Johnson was at the house of Mrs. Maculey, the celebrated female historian, whose excessive republican sentiments are well known, the Doctor putting on a very grave countenance, said to her, "I am now become a convert to your way of thinking—I am convinced that all mankind are on an equal footing; and to give you an unquestionable proof, madam, that I am in earnest, here is a very sensible, civil, well behaved citizen, your footman; I desire that he may be allowed to sit down and dine with us." On discovering her displeasure, the great moralist observed, "Your levellers wish to level down as far as themselves, but cannot bear levelling up to themselves. They would all have some people under them, why not then have some above them?"
Bonaparte borrowed his idea of making the Communes accept his constitution from the regiment of Camels which he raised in Egypt. He observed every beast go down upon his knees to receive his dragoon upon his back, and it struck his fancy that every Frenchman should do the same.
Amongst all the celebrated names of antiquity which have been given to Cromwell, Cæsar, Solon, Curtius, Ali Bonaparte, &c. &c. none of his flatterers have thought proper to call him Clemens Alexandrinus .
From the Connecticut Courant.
Messrs. Printers,
THERE have lately appeared in the newspapers, proposals for publishing the life of General WASHINGTON, by one SCOTT. As it is probable subscription papers may circulate through the country and many persons be deceived, I take the liberty to request you to give the following information to the public. General Washington, by his will, bequeathed all his papers, &c. to his nephew, the Hon. Bushrod Washington, one of the judges of the supreme court of the United States. Judge Washington, fully impressed with the necessity of having a life of General Washington written by some person of talent and character, has declared in a letter to a literary gentleman in this country, (the original of which the writer of this paragraph has seen) that he intends to have the work performed as speedily as possible, by some person on whom he can rely, and under his own inspection. All persons who wish to possess an authentic history of this GREAT MAN, will prefer waiting for that which is thus preparing; rather than to be imposed on by the catchpenny productions of a FOREIGN JACKSON.
Observations of the Royal Humane Society of London.
"Salus populi suprema lex.
"Important, public, and humane Cautions."
1. Fever, &c. —In great sinking of the strength especially near the end of fevers, and other acute diseases, patients, in consequence of accidental circumstances, frequently lie in a state resembling death.
If the bed-cloathes be soon removed, the heat of the body will be suddenly dissipated, and the enfeebled spark of life forever destroyed.
Relatives, &c. not attending to this interesting and important object, the lives of thousands of our fellow creatures have been sacrificed, and their bodies prematurely committed to the grave.
By a more kind and humane conduct, sensation would have often returned, vital action have been regained, and life perfectly restored.
2. Breweries and Distilleries. —Men rashly go down into large vats, emptied of fermented liquors, in order to cleanse such vessels. Dr. Hawes, earnestly recommends that pecuniary fines be levied, by brewers, distillers, &c. if ever such imprudent acts be again attempted.
A lighted candle should first be let down, which, continuing to burn clear, the men may then venture with safety—with certainty to save and secure valuable lives, it will be advisable to put an iron pot with quick lime at the bottom; then pour boiling water on it, which will instantaneously drive out the destructive and deleterious vapours.
3. Arsenick. —Druggists, Chemists and Apothecaries, are most earnestly requested not to suffer so dangerous a substance to be sold to any individual, unless two or more creditable persons shall accompany the buyer, and testify to the vender the purpose for which its use is designed.
4. Still born Infants. It is to be lamented, are too generally considered as dead.—The transactions and reports of the Humane Society record various instances of the resuscitation by warmth, friction, and inflation of the lungs; though some of the Infants had been given up at least two hours by Midwives, &c.
5. Turn up Bedsteads. —Bedsteads of this description have proved the premature death of an immense number of young children. Infant life has been too often sacrificed by such beds being thoughtlessly turned up; therefore it is recommended, upon every principle of sound policy, true humanity, and parental affection, that in future they should be disused.
6. Lightning. —Never stand near to leaden spouts, iron gates, rails, trees, brooks, or rivers.
7. Prevention of premature burials. —Under proper restrictions no danger can possibly arise to the living, as the first stage of putrefescency is always distinguished by a perceptible clamminess of the skin, and an acid gas, which marks the earliest time for interment.
In the second stage of putrefescency, as alkalescent vapour escapes, attended with an offensive odour. It is these alone which prove noxious to the attendants and survivors. The reality of death, in all cases, may therefore be thus known from its semblance. By an earnest attention to these important circumstances, premature interment will be prevented and an immense number of our fellow creatures restored to life, provided the resuscitative process of the Humane Society be assiduously employed.
If the least doubt remains, relatives, &c. should consult the Faculty, as they will readily form an accurate discrimination of the exudations, &c. on which the absolute criteria of life and death depend.
Publica salus mea morces.
Late Foreign News.
Received by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool,
French State Papers.
Bonaparte, First Consul of the Republic, to the French Soldiers.
SOLDIERS!
IN promising peace to the French people, I have been your organ. I know your valour. You are the same men who conquered Holland, Italy, and made peace under the walls of astonished Vienna.
Soldiers! It is no longer your frontiers that you must defend; it is the enemy's States that must be invaded.
There is none who has not made several campaigns, who does not know that the most essential quality of a soldier is to know how to support privation with constancy: several years of bad administration cannot be repaired in a day.
As first Magistrate of the Republic, it will be pleasing to make known to the whole nation the corps which shall deserve by their discipline and valor, to be proclaimed the supporters of the country.
Soldiers! When it shall be time, I will be in the midst of you; and astonished Europe shall remember that you are a race of brave men.
Paris, 4th Nivose, 25th Dec.
26th Dec. 8th year of the Republic.
Bonaparte, First Consul of the Republic, to the General of Division, St. Cyr.
The minister of war has given me an account citizen General, of a victory which you have gained over the left wing of the Austrians.—Receive as a testimony of my satisfaction a handsome sabre, which you will wear in the days of battle. Let the soldiers under your command know that I am content with them, and hope to be still more so. The minister of war will expedite to you the first Lieutenant of the army. Rely upon my esteem and friendship. (Signed) BONAPARTE.
Bonaparte, First Consul of the Republic, to the army of Italy.
Soldiers! The circumstances which detain me at the head of government do not permit me to be with you. Your wants are great: every measure is taken to provide for them.—The first qualities of a soldier are resolution and discipline; valor is but the second. Soldiers! Many corps have quitted their positions; they have been deaf to the voice of their officers; the 17th of light troops is in this number. Are all the brave men of Calliglione, of Rivoli, of Newmark dead? They would have perished rather than quit their colors, and they would have brought back their young comrades to honor and duty.
Soldiers! You say that your distributions are not regularly made. What would you have done if, like the 4th and 22d light troops, 18th and 33d of the line, you had found yourselves in the middle of a desert, without bread or water, eating the flesh of horses or mules?—Victory will give us bread, they said! and you—leave your colours!
Soldiers of Italy! A new General commands you. He was always in the van in the days of your glory. Give him your confidence; he will bring victory into your ranks.
I shall order a daily account of the conduct of every corps, and particularly of the 17th light troop, and of the 63d of the line, to be given me. They will recollect the confidence which I had placed in them.
The Consuls of the French Republic to the Citizens of St. Domingo.
Paris, 4 Nivose, 8th year (Dec. 25.)
CITIZENS,
A constitution which was not able to hold up against multiplied violations, is replaced by a new compact which is destined firmly to establish liberty.
By virtue of article 91, the French colonies are to be administered by special laws.
This disposition naturally results from the nature of things and from the difference of climates.
The inhabitants of the French colonies situated in America, in Asia, and in Africa, cannot be governed by one and the same law.
The difference of habits, of manners, of interests, the diversity of the soil, of its productions, of the modes of culture, and of the produce, call for a diversity of modifications.
One of the first acts of the new Legislature will be to frame a code of laws for your regulation.
Far from being a subject of alarm to you, you will discover in these laws the wisdom and the profoundness of the views which now direct the Legislators of France.
The Consuls of the Republic, while they acquaint you with this compact, take occasion to declare that the sacred principles of liberty and equality, as established in favor of the negroes, shall never undergo amongst you any infringement or modification.
If there be in the colony of St. Domingo

any ill-minded persons; if there be any of them who keep up a traitorous correspondence with the hostile powers: Brave Negroes, do not forget that French people alone recognize your liberty and the equality of your rights.
(Signed) BONAPARTE, First Consul. The Secretary of State, H. B. Maret.
ARMY OF THE RHINE.
Strasbourg, 30 Frimaire, Dec. 11.
The report that has been in circulation, of a courier having arrived at Suwarrows's quarters with orders to suspend his march, is altogether void of foundation; on the contrary, the march of the Russian troops, who are returning home, still continues; they are no longer any of them in Suabia, and the greater part of them have already advanced beyond Bavaria. It is rumoured that they will only go to Bohemia, to take up their winter quarters, and that on the return of the spring they will march back to the Rhine—this may be probable, but hitherto no certainty is annexed to it. It is, however, true, that the Court of Vienna uses all the means and influence it possesses, either at Petersburg, or at London, to dissuade the Emperor Paul from his resolution of withdrawing Suwarrows's army back to Russia.
Further Foreign Advices,
By the ship Thomas Ruffel , arrived at Boston from London—Papers to February 3.
Interesting Correspondence.
LONDON GAZETTE. OFFICIAL.
Second Letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Paris, with its accompanying Inclosures; and the Answer returned by the Right Hon. Lord Grenville, his majesty's principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
[TRANSLATION.]
MY LORD, Paris, Jan. 14, 1800. I LOST no time in laying before the First Consul of the Republic, the official Note under date of the 14th Nivose, which you transmitted to me; and I am charged to forward the answer, equally official, which you will find annexed. Receive, my lord, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Signed. CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND. To the Minister for Foreign Affairs at London.
Translation of the Note referred to in No. 1.
The Official Note, under date of the 14th Nivose, the 8th year, addressed by the Minister of his Britannic Majesty, having been laid before the First Consul of the French Republic, he observed with surprise, that it rested upon an opinion which is not exact respecting the origin and consequences of the present war.—Very far from its being France which provoked it, she had, it must be remembered, from the commencement of her revolution, solemnly proclaimed her love of peace, and her disinclination to conquests, her respect for the independence of all governments; and it is not to be doubted that, occupied at that time entirely with her own internal affairs, she would have avoided taking part in those of Europe, and would have remained faithful to her declarations.
But from an opposite disposition, as soon as the French revolution had broken out, almost all Europe entered into a league for its destruction. The aggression was real, long before it was public; internal resistance was excited; its opponents were favourably received; their extravagant declarations were supported; the French nation was insulted in the person of its agents; and England set particularly this example by the dismissal of the minister accredited to her. Finally, France was in fact, attacked in her independence, in her honour, and in her safety, long time before the war was declared.
Thus it is to the projects of subjection, dissolution, and dismemberment, which were prepared against her, and the execution of which was several times attempted and pursued, that France has a right to impute the evils which she has suffered, and those which have afflicted Europe. Such projects, for a long time without example, with respect to so powerful a nation, could not fail to bring on the most fatal consequences.
Assailed on all sides, the Republic could not but extend universally the efforts of her defence; and it is only for the maintenance of her own independence that she has made use of those means which she possessed, in her own strength and the courage of her citizens. As long as she saw that her enemies obstinately refused to recognise her rights; she counted only upon the energy of her resistance; but as soon as they were obliged to abandon the hope of invasion, she sought for means of conciliation, and manifested pacific intentions: and if these have not always been efficacious; if, in the midst of the critical circumstances of her internal situation, which the revolution and the war have successively brought on, the former depositaries of the executive authority in France, have not always shown as much moderation, as the nation itself has shown courage, it must, above all, be imputed to the fatal and persevering animosity with which the resources of England have been lavished to accomplish the ruin of France.
But if the wishes of his Britannic Majesty (in conformity with his assurances) are, in unison with the French Republic, for the re-establishment of peace, why, instead of attempting the apology of the war, should not attention be rather paid to the means of terminating it?—And what obstacle can prevent a mutual understanding, of which the utility is reciprocal, and is felt, especially when the First Consul of
the French Republic has personally given so many proofs of his eagerness to put an end to the calamities of war, and of his disposition to maintain the rigid observance of all treaties concluded?
The First Consul of the French Republic could not doubt that his Britannic Majesty recognized the right of nations to choose the form of their government, since it is from the exercise of this right that he holds his crown; but he has been unable to comprehend how to this fundamental principle, upon which rests the existence of political societies, the Minister of his Majesty could annex insinuations which tend to an interference in the internal affairs of the Republic, and which are no less injurious to the French nation and to its government, than it would be to England and to his Majesty, if a sort of invitation were held out in favour of that Republican government of which England adopted the forms in the middle of the last century, or an exhortation to recall to the throne that family from whom their birth had placed there, and whom a revolution compelled to descend from it.
If at periods not far distant, when the constitutional system of the Republic presented neither the strength nor the solidity which it contains at present, his Britannic Majesty thought himself enabled to invite a negotiation and pacific conferences; how is it possible that he should not be eager to renew negotiations to which the present and reciprocal situation of affairs promises a rapid progress? On every side the voice of nations and of humanity implores the conclusion of a war, marked already by such great calamities, and the prolongation of which threatens Europe with an universal convulsion and irremediable evils. It is, therefore, to put a stop to the course of these calamities, or in order that their terrible consequences may be reproached to those only who shall have provoked them, that the First Consul of the French Republic proposes to put an immediate end to hostilities, by agreeing to a suspension of arms, and naming Plenipotentiaries on each side, who should repair to Dunkirk, or any other town as advantageously situated for the quickness of the respective communications, and who should apply themselves without any delay to effect the re-establishment of peace and good understanding between the French Republic and England.
The First Consul offers to give the passports which may be necessary for this purpose. (Signed) C. M. TALLEYRAND. Paris, 14th Jan. eighth year of the French Republic.
Letter from Lord Grenville to the Minister for Foreign Affairs at Paris. Downing Street, Jan. 20. 1800.
SIR. I have the honor to inclose to you the Answer which His Majesty has directed me to return to the Official Note which you transmitted to me.—I have the honor to be, with high consideration, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant.
(Signed) GRENVILLE. To the Minister for Foreign Affairs, &c. &c. at Paris.
NOTE REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING.
THE official Note transmitted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in France, and received by the undersigned on the 18th instant, has been laid before the King.
His Majesty cannot forbear expressing the concern with which he observes in that Note, that the unprovoked aggressions of France, the sole cause and origin of the war, are systematically defended by her present Rulers, under the same injurious pretences by which they were originally attempted to be disguised. His Majesty will not enter into the refutation of allegations now universally exploded, and (in so far as they respect his Majesty's conduct) not only in themselves utterly groundless, but contradicted both by the internal evidence of the transaction to which they relate, and also by the express testimony (given at the time) of the government of France itself.
With respect to the object of the Note, his Majesty can only refer to the answer which he has already given.
He has explained, without reserve, the obstacles which, in his judgment, precludes at the present moment all hope of advantage from negotiation. All the inducements to treat, which are relied upon in the French official Note; the personal dispositions which are said to prevail for the conclusion of peace, and for the future observance of Treaties; the power of insuring the effect of those dispositions, supposing them to exist; and the solidity of the system newly established, after so rapid a succession of Revolutions—all these are points which can be known only from that test to which his Majesty has already referred them—the result of experience and the evidence of facts.
With that sincerity and plainness which his anxiety for the re-establishment of Peace indispensably required, his Majesty has pointed out to France the surest and speediest means for the attainment of that great object. But he has declared in terms equally explicit, and with the same sincerity, that he entertains no desire to prescribe to a foreign nation the form of its government; that he looks only to the security of his own dominions and of Europe; and that whenever that essential object can, in his judgment, be, in any manner whatever, sufficiently provided for, he will eagerly concert with his Allies the means of immediate and joint negotiations for the re-establishment of general tranquillity.
To these declarations his Majesty steadily adheres; and it is only on the grounds thus stated that his regard to the safety of his sub-
jects will suffer him to renounce that system of vigorous defence, to which, under the favour of Providence, his kingdoms owe the security of those blessings which they now enjoy.
(Signed) GRENVILLE. Downing Street, Jan. 20, 1800.
ON the 28th of January, the above correspondence, having been communicated to Parliament, underwent a thorough discussion. In the British King's message, his majesty, alluding to the correspondence, says, "He entertains the fullest confidence that the answers will appear to have been conformable to that line of conduct which was required from his majesty on this occasion, by his regard to all the most important interests of his dominions:—And his majesty, having no object more at heart than that of contributing, as soon as the situation of affairs shall render it practicable, to the establishment of the general tranquillity of Europe, on a sure and solid foundation, and of providing effectually for the security and permanent prosperity of his faithful people, places a firm reliance on the continued support of his Parliament, and on the zeal and perseverance of his subjects in such measures as may best tend to confirm the signal advantages which have been obtained to the common cause in the course of the last campaign, and to conduct the great contest in which his majesty is engaged to a safe and honorable issue."—In both Houses answers were moved to this Address, responding the above sentiments, and assuring his majesty of the continued support of his Parliament and people, in the measures he had pursued, and was pursuing.—In the House of Peers, Lord Grenville went over the entire history of the French Revolution, and exposed the conduct of the French Republic, towards all nations since 1792—during which time, he said "this lover of peace had been at war with every nation in Europe, but two, Denmark and Sweden—against even whom she had committed such acts of hostility, and she was now so situated with them, that the ministers of both courts had actually withdrawn from Paris."—Her aggressions, he also contended, were not confined to Europe, but extended to America, to Africa, and to Asia.—After detailing on these heads, his Lordship examined the pretensions of the Republic to an utter abhorrence of foreign conquests—and again brought in the occurrences of the present war, in which he said it was not necessary to comment.—He then gave a spirited sketch of the political career of Buonaparte, and contrasted his real conduct in various negotiations with his pretended claim to the character of the pacificator of Europe:—and demonstrated that no reliance was to be placed in him; that he was governed solely by ambition, without the least regard to justice or humanity. His Lordship defended the Emperor of Germany against any hostile interference with the affairs of France, until France had become the aggressor.—He declared the so much talked of treaty of Pavia, to have been a gross and impudent forgery; and that the treaty of Piltz was a mere visionary scheme, never carried into execution. With respect to Great-Britain, his Lordship stated, that the ministry, so far from encouraging the coalition, were actually ordered to labour to prevent it.—Instead, therefore, of being a party in aggression, Great Britain remained tranquil in 1792, and refused applications from the continental powers. To prove this, a singular coincidence, occurred.—The same M. Talleyrand, who is now minister of Foreign Affairs in France, was the very person sent to negotiate with Great Britain, in 1792, for which purpose he was joined in the commission with M. Chauvelin.—The letters of credence of these two Ministers, probably drawn up by M. Talleyrand himself, contains this positive acknowledgment of Louis XVI. then under the entire control of the Jacobin faction:—"I thank you that you have not joined yourselves to the coalition of the powers against France." Here then, said his Lordship, is the assertion of Talleyrand, Minister to the King of France, with Talleyrand, Minister to the French Republic. After an abundant display of historical facts and just deductions from them—His Lordship concluded, by asserting, that Great Britain had no security but in a steady resistance against France: until it should be found by experience that the Ruling Powers of that Republic acted on the principles of the other powers in Europe.
The Duke of Bedford answered Lord Grenville: His grace concurred that a fair opening for an honorable Peace now presented itself; and that Ministers ought to embrace it. He censured that littleness of mind which prompted Ministers to attack the character of Buonaparte; and proved that as little reliance was to be placed on the sincerity of the allies, as on the Consul of France.—His Grace then moved an amendment, recommending to his Majesty to enter into negotiations for peace with the French Republic. The debate was carried to a considerable length: when the question was taken on the original address:—
For it, 92 Against it 6 Majority for Ministry, 86
LONDON, FEB. 3.
The prospect of a rupture between Sweden, Denmark and France increases. Citizen Grouvelle has left Copenhagen, and Mr. Dreyer is recalled from Paris.
We have accounts from Brittany of a desperate battle between the Chouans and General Brune's forces, 5000 of the latter being killed, wounded, or made prisoners. Rumour may
have augmented these numbers; but it is certain that government has received information by a brother of D'Autichamp, who arrived on Friday, that the Chouans were in arms in great force, and in fine spirits;—that their numbers were from 50 to an hundred thousand men; and that hostilities had actually recommenced.
The Brest fleet appears on the point of sailing. And the channel fleet is ordered to assume its station off that port immediately.
A Paris paper of Jan. 21, says, "the letter written by Buonaparte to the Emperor of Germany, is similar to the one written to the King of England." We meet with no further notice on this subject in the Paris papers.
[The following Summary is extracted from the Centinel .]
All the European accounts by the Thomas Ruffel indicate a continuation of the war with fresh vigour and augmented numbers.—The allied powers are taking measures to bring a prodigious force into the field, early in the campaign. A London paper of Jan. 28, informs on unquestionable authority, that the Emperors of Germany and Russia had arranged every point in dispute; and that the armies of both Sovereigns were to act in co-operation against the French. Suwarrows's forces are returning towards the Rhine:—His headquarters were to be at Augsburg.—He was to command an army of 100,000 men, and to endeavour to enter France, by French Compte ,—Great-Britain is to furnish 30,000 men, or pecuniary supplies equal thereto; which will pay and subsist more than 150,000 Russian troops. The Austrian army contains 385,000 men, and is recruiting.—By a treaty between the British government and the Circle of Suabia the former is to take 10,800 of the troops of the latter into their pay.
On the side of France the most active measures are taking.—To quell the insurrections in La Vendee, Gen. Brune has been appointed Commander in Chief of the "army of England," now called army of the West.—He is clothed with plenary powers to pardon or to punish; and he has undertaken to reunite Frenchmen, whatever may have been their former opinions, to combat those whose reason could not enlighten; and to pardon delusion. Late accounts say he has wonderfully succeeded; and that a great number of the Chiefs have surrendered. The names of many of them have been erased from the list of emigrants. Gen. Brune suggests to his troops that scenes of glory await them in foreign countries. The Arch Consul Buonaparte, in appointing Angereau to the command in Holland, speaks of inviting him to follow him to the field. Gen. Massena took the command of the army of Italy, the 16th January. His Head Quarters were then at Antibes, (in France, cievant Provence.)—He informs his soldiers, he was "come to participate their sufferings, to soften them; to put an end to them; and to bring back victory to their standards." On the Rhine, Gen. Moreau commands in Chief. The army has retreated to the left bank of the river. All is activity.
From other papers.
Dispatches from Egypt to Oct. 10, were intercepted by the English. Others to Nov. 16, reached France in safety. The former (as published) represent the army to be in a most miserable condition, reduced to 16000 men, and of these, only 7000 fit for duty; all without cloathing, provisions and ammunition, almost hopeless of succour, on the point of surrendering to the Turks or English, and execrating the name of Buonaparte. The latter mentions it as having continued regularly prosperous; that the troops were well clothed and fed, and all full of affection for Buonaparte and their country. The statement of the defeat of the Grand Vizier, is of too ancient a date to be true.
Sixth CONGRESS of the United States. FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MARCH 19.
The Military Academy bill was reported by Mr. Otis, from the Committee of Defence, and read. Mr. Macon moved it to be rejected—which was negatived 49, to 42; and the bill was referred to the Committee of the whole.
Mr. Griswold observed, that so much had been said in the public papers, relative to the increase of the public debt, calculated to mislead the citizens of the United States, that he conceived an investigation ought to take place, and would therefore move the following resolution, viz.
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to examine the accounts of the United States relating to the public debt, and to report whether the same has been increased or diminished since the establishment of the present constitution.
MARCH 24.
A Resolution for presenting a Golden emblematical Medal, to Capt. Truxton; passed. Yeas 87.—Nays 4. These four were Messrs. Lyon and Randolph; Jackson and Sumpter.
Another Resolution expressive of a high sense of the meritorious example of Mr. James Jarvis, who gloriously preferred certain death to the abandonment of his post, passed unanimously.
The new census amendment bill, was read twice, and ordered for a reading to-morrow.

Portland,
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1800.
The foreign matter, communicated in this day's Gazette, is late and interesting, and exhibits a pretty correct statement of the affairs of Europe.
No official accounts having been received from Messrs. Elsworth and Davis , our envoys to France, some apprehension is expressed of their safety.
Every possible exertion has been made to expedite the departure of the U. S. ship Portsmouth , with dispatches to France.
THE ANNUAL TOWN-MEETING,
for the choice of officers, &c. is to begin at nine o'clock this day. A very full meeting is expected. It is hoped the people will not be inattentive when the votes are given in for Governor and Senators. When the qualifications and merits of Mr. Strong , as Governor, and Messrs. Longfellow and Davis , as Senators are considered, it is presumed the free electors will not be at a loss for whom to vote.
It has been intimated that the late meeting of the mechanic interest of this town, was suggested by certain would-be Senators; for the purpose of influencing the suffrage. If such be the fact, it is a lasting honor to the town, that in a collection of between two and three hundred persons, not more than one or two individuals were found who would not revolt at the idea of becoming the dupes of electioneering intrigue. Indeed there is too much discernment and independence in the mechanics, who compose the great body of freemen, to be disaffected by the idea of having a separate interest from the rest of the community. The conduct of the late meeting affords sufficient proof that demagogues cannot succeed among those who are in the habit of observing and judging for themselves.
The Hon. Mr. Watson , of New York, has resigned his seat in the Senate of the United States.
Duane , Editor of the Aurora has been arraigned at the Bar of the Senate of the United States, and Coufel allowed him.
Much damage has been done to Mills and Bridges by freshets caused by the late rain.
Duke Alexander Paulowitz , has, it is said, formally renounced his right of succession to the throne of Russia.
From Sullivan , March 19.
"This morning, a few minutes after seven, a flash of lightning struck the barn of Mr. Francis Salter , of this town, killed three cows, and a number of sheep; the hay taking fire, consumed the barn. Mr. Salter was returning from feeding his cattle at the time, and was thrown down and much hurt by the lightning."
No. 7519 in the Philanthropic Lottery , now drawing, drew the prize of 5000 dollars.
A list of prizes in the Dartmouth College Lottery , is received at this office.
DIED —In this town, Mrs. Polly Brazier , aged 26, wife of Mr. James Brazier .
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Tuesday, April 1.
Arrived Schooner Polly , captain Cobb , from Jamaica 21 days. Feb. 25 brig Fidelity , Capt Edward Simpson of Portsmouth, failed for the Bay of Honduras.
Wednesday, April 2.
Arrived Schooner Sally & Mary , captain Ebenezer Cross , 21 days from St. Thomas's. Was captured by a French privateer, and retaken by the British frigate Dianna . The Capt. mate and part of the crew taken on board the privateer and carried to St. Eustatia—were well treated. March 20, fell in with an armed ship which fired several shot without showing colors, and gave chase to the Schooner—but soon gave over the chase and showed French colours.—Left at St Kitts, Schr. Benevolence , Ring, of Wilcaisset . Schr. Hope , Moulton , of Beverly . The Three Friends of Boston , from South Carolina , which had been taken and retaken.
Friday, April 4.
Arrived Schooner Sharon , capt. Robert Stover , 25 days from Cape Francois. Sailed in company with brig Tryal , captain Sewall Tappan , bound to Newburyport; but sailing very dull parted with him 18th of March, lat. 25, long. 73 W. all well—March 26 spoke Schr. Seafower , capt. Jacob Bradbury of this port, two days out from Norfolk, bound to Tobago.—Same day spoke Sloop Mary-Ann , for Philadelphia, capt. Thomas Barnell , 13 days out from St. Thomas; failed with convoy.—March 29, lat. 39, long. 72. spoke Sloop Ranger , capt. Blanchard , from this port, last from Cape Ann, 5 days out, for Norfolk; two days before, capt. B. had taken two men from a wreck, near the south shoal of Nantucket, belonging to Baltimore.—Arrived at the Vineyard 1st April—failed from thence in company with about 30 sail of coasters and foreigners.—Capt. M'Warren , in a Schooner belonging to this port bound to Turkey's Island, parted with the fleet in lat. 21.—Left at the Cape about 30 sail, mostly belonging to the southward. Capt. Davis in Schooner Roebuck , to sail for Boston in ten days; captains Saunders and Powers , in Schooners for Boston, to sail soon; captain King and Brown , for Salem, to sail soon; brig Elizabeth , capt. Hodge , for Newburyport.
The frigate Constitution , and U. S. Schooner Experiment , were cruising off the Cape, and had taken a number of prizes in the Bite of Leogone .
Capt. Stover furnishes the following state of the markets at Cape Francois.—Beef 8 dls. a barrel—flour 10—pork 16 per bbl. Cof. 5 dls. 50 cts. per quintal, if good—Boards 22 dls. and Shingles 2 dls. 50 cts. per thousand—Coffee 25 suts—Sugar from 6 to 7 dls.—Molasses high and scarce—Logwood 1 1/2, and Juile 16 dls.
The Eliza , Smith, of this port has been taken by the French, and retaken by the English. Schr. Favorite , Jones was at Gonaives Feb. 24.
PORT OF NORTH YARMOUTH
April 4.—Arrived Sloop Britannia , William Young water from Grenada . Left there 12th March in company with brig Nathaniel , for Newburyport.—Left there Schooner Hazard , Hartly , to sail in 6 or 8 days. Lat. 25, long. 67. spoke Schooner Swan , Bartlett , from Plymouth, bound to Cape Francois.
New Rice,
For Sale at Store No. 16, Union Wharf, BY JOSEPH McLELLAN & SON. April 7, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE
THE several Constables and Collectors in the county of York, to whom a County Tax has been committed to collect for the year 1799, that a punctilious payment and settlement of the same is expected to be made at the Treasurer's Office in York, of the whole Tax, on or before the fourteenth day of April, 1800; otherwise extents will issue immediately against those who are deficient in any part of said Tax that hath been committed to them to collect.
William Frost, Treasurer of said County. York. March 26, 1800.
FOR SALE,
A HOUSE, situated in Middle-street, with a good Lot of Land.—Also, one Share in Long Wharf, already built. Apply to the Printer. April 6.
To the Honorable the Senate, and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
THE Petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the plantation of Brownfield, in the county of York, in the Commonwealth, humbly represents—That your Petitioners are greatly inconvenienced by reason of their present unincorporated situation.—That they are now unable legally to assess and raise money for the support of schools and the ministry in said plantation. That the public lands therein, viz. two College rights, a school, ministerial and parsonage right, each containing 350 acres, are unascertained—may, with impunity be trespassed upon and injured—are unproductive and unappropriated to the several purposes for which they were designed and granted. That the present situation of your petitioners subjects them to the abovenamed, and many other inconveniences—deprives them of the inestimable privileges enjoyed by the inhabitants of incorporated towns, which grievances can only be redressed by an act of incorporation. Wherefore your Petitioners pray that the plantation of Brownfield, as originally granted, and according to the plan herewith exhibited, may be incorporated into a township by the name of Dover , and be entitled to all the privileges therefrom naturally resulting; and as in duty bound shall ever pray. December 20, A. D. 1799.
  Joseph Howard,  Timothy Gibson,    William Webster,  Joshua Ames,    Amos Door,  Timothy Gibson, jun.    John B. Miller,  James Howard, jun.    Samuel Mansfield,  William Lane,    Jonathan Gibson,  Joshua Snow,    Francis Kimball,  James Bean,    John How,  John Lane,    Zadock Wright,  Afa Osgood,    Zechariah Gibson,  James Howard,    Dudley Bean,  Samuel Mansfield, jun.    David Millen,  Wilson Howard,    Daniel Tyler,  Thomas W. Wood.  
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In SENATE, January 15, 1800. On the Petition of JOSEPH HOWARD and others, inhabitants of Brownfield, in the county of York, praying that said plantation may be incorporated into a town:
ORDERED, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their Petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette , published by ELIEZER A. JENKS , the last publication to be forty days at least before the second Thursday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence.
SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President.
In the House of Representatives, Jan. 15, 1800.
Read and concurred.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
True copy—Attest.
EDWARD M'LANE, Clerk of Senate.
NIMROD.
WILL stand this season, the elegant horse called Nimrod , upwards of fifteen hands high.—Said horse will stand this season at the stable of the subscriber in New Gloucester —except the following days, viz. May 5th, 6th and 7th, at John Milkin's , North Yarmouth ; 8th, 9th and 10th, at Stockbridge's , Freeport ; 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th, at B. Hammon's , Paris ; 30th and 31st, at J. Smith's , Norway . June 16th, 17th and 18th, at Milkin's ; 16th and 20th at Stockbridge's .
Terms, 1 dollar and 50 cents a leap, 3 dollars the season, and 5 dollars to warrant a foal. Israel Smith. New Gloucester, March 29th, 1800.
THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners, by the Honorable JONATHAN BOWMAN, Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of
SUSANNAH REED,
widow, late of Topsham , deceased; and six months being allowed for that purpose, hereby give notice, that they will attend the business of their appointment at the dwelling house of Cap. ALEXANDER ROGERS, in Topsham , on the last Friday of this and the five following months, from one to five o'clock, P. M.
William Randall, Arthur Hunter. Topsham, March 15, 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Judge of Probate for the county of Kennebec, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of
BENJAMIN NOYES,
late of New-Portland , so called, in said county, gentleman, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that five months are allowed by the said Judge of Probate, for the Creditors to bring in their claims, and prove their demands; and that the said Commissioners will attend for that service at the house of Mrs. PIERRE NOYES, in New-Portland aforesaid, on the last Monday of April, and the last Monday of the four following months, from one to five of the clock in the afternoon of said days.
Lemuel Williams, Simeon Cragin, Commissioners. March 10.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of
Capt. WILLIAM STANWOOD,
late of Brunswick , in the county of Cumberland, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the Law directs: He therefore desires all persons who have any demands on said Estate, to bring them in for settlement, and those who are indebted to make payment.
Elisha Williams. Brunswick, March 24, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. JONATHAN BOWMAN, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims to the Estate of EBENEZER EMERSON, late of Topsham , in said county, physician, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that six months are allowed the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims; and that they will attend on the business of their appointment at the house of GIBSON WALKER of said Topsham , on the last Monday of March, and the first Tuesday of the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Jonathan R. Parker, William Wilson, Commissioners. Topsham, March 17th, 1800.
Take Notice.
THE copartnership under the firm of PURINGTON & HANSON, being this day dissolved by mutual agreement, all persons having on said firm, or are indebted thereto, are requested to settle their accounts and notes with DANIEL & SAMUEL HANSON, who will carry on business in future, at the store lately occupied by the subscribers. Methlach Purington, Samuel Hanson. Durham, March 12, 1800.
Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
ALL institutions deserve patronage from the public in proportion to their usefulness. The Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company is considered by many as coming under this description; it being incorporated for the benevolent purpose of guarding its associates against losses of buildings by fire, whether the same should happen by accident, lightning, civil commotion, or foreign invasion, the President and Directors, therefore, have thought proper to lay before the public, its principles, and general state of its funds, to induce all persons owning houses or other buildings within the Commonwealth to become Members of the same, and avail themselves of its advantages. By a mutual insurance we bear one another's burthens. The loss sustained by one falls on the company; whereas individuals, heretofore, were obliged, in case of loss by fire, to apply to their particular friends, and to the benevolence of the public for assistance; but in the present case an opportunity presents of having their property secured upon the only just principles of insurance, by calling into the funds of the society a mite equal to the hazard only, and no more. Contributions are generally more alarming, and far more distressing to mankind than losses at sea; and the reason is obvious. In the former case little or no provision has been made in this country for the protection of property in case of fire, whereas in the latter it is almost universal. Under this consideration, it is to be hoped, that those societies, who have been established for the purpose of enlarging their usefulness towards mankind, as well as those gentlemen, who have been in the habit of issuing policies for the generous design of insuring on buildings, will so far extend their candor towards this Company as to suppose that their motives of pecuniary consideration are not so much attached to the small gain in the difference of the premium as to add another institution, and confer another opportunity on the citizens of this Commonwealth, for security and happiness.
The rates of premium are from 35 to 75 cents on one hundred dollars, governed by the judgment of the Trustees, which depends on the materials of which the house is built, the manner of occupying it, and the relative situation of the same as to other buildings.
Although the Policies are issued for seven years, it operates for any less time; as provision is made, that when the property insured shall be alienated by death, sale, or by any other means, the assured may surrender his policy at the office, and receive a sum not exceeding his deposit money.
The fees arising from the policies, transfers, endorsements, forfeits and interest accruing thereon, will, in the whole time (in all probability) pay the expence of Office; in which case nothing can be taken from the funds, but absolute losses by fire. If fortunately no loss happens, the property with interest reverts back to the person who paid it (except his proportion of the reserved funds) as the whole funds of the company, are placed in the funded stocks of the United States; the interest of which is received quarterly, put into principal, and accumulates much beyond compound interest.
The calculations are made upon the whole number of buildings, consumed by fire in Boston for the term of forty years past, taken from the records of the Historical Society, commencing in 1759, and of course it includes the great fire of 1760; from which, and a comparison with the institutions of the same nature in England, Virginia, New York , &c. it clearly appears, that the funds are adequate to support the loss of more than sixteen houses annually, of 1600 dollars value each. But, in order to make each individual of the company, entirely satisfied of his indemnity in case of loss by a very great conflagration; provision is made, that each member shall be assessed a sum (in proportion) to make good such loss; but not in any event to exceed two dollars for one, paid as premium and deposit.
It is now thirteen months since the risks commenced, without any loss whatever. There is now 940,000 dollars insured in the Office, one fifth of which is in the country. The funds are already respectable and increasing rapidly.
By order of the President and Directors, Andrew Cunningham, Sec'y.
Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Office, No. 15, State-street, Boston.
March 7. (3m—99)
A House and Lot,
N. E. side of King-street, to be sold—Inquire of the Printer. March 10.
John F. Dyar,
HAS for Sale at his TOBACCO MANUFACTORY, sign of the African Prince , north side of the Market-House, Boston , all kinds of manufactured TOBACCO & SNUFF.
Pigtail, Fine Twist, Segars, Smoaking and Keg TOBACCO, &c.
Rappee and Scotch SNUFF, of a superior quality.
N. B. All orders punctually attended to, either in town or Country. Boston, March 13, 1800.
Corn.
Just received, and for sale
By How & Evans,
A Large quantity of CORN & MEAL, at their store in Middle street in corner Union street.—Also, a quantity of Herd Grass Seed. March 21.
FEATHERS,
OF various qualities, just received and for Sale (on low terms for cash)
By JAMES POOL,
at his shop in Fifth street, Portland. March 24.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
A Valuable FARM, in Falmouth .—It contains about ninety acres of Land, well situated for a farmer or trader, or mechanic of any kind.—It is well wooded and watered, and is five miles and a half from Portland , lying on the main road—formerly the property of Daniel Hall , of said Falmouth , deceased.—Sale to be at the dwelling house on said farm, on the 9th day of the 4th month next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Conditions will be made known at the above time and place.
Also—The Lot No. 66, at the head of the Great Duck Pond in Windham , to be sold at 1 o'clock, P. M. the same day.
WINSLOW HALL.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED, JOHN SMITH, a private belonging to the 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, aged thirty-three years, five feet eight inches high, light eyes, brown hair, and light complexion—wore away, blue panaloons edged with red, white vest, an old brown coat, and round hat—(a Drunkard by trade)—Any person apprehending him and delivering him at this Post, or to any Officer in the army of the United States, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges.
N. Leonard, Lieut. 2d Reg.
Art. & Eng.—Commanding. Fort Sumner, March 26, 1800.
For Sale,
AT the west end of the town, a DWELLING HOUSE and LOT.—For terms apply to the Printer. March 31.
THE nonresident proprietors of unimproved Lands in the town of Gray , are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, collector of the town of Gray aforesaid, for the year 1799, to collect in the respective sums following, viz.
   SECOND DIVISION. Town tax.   No. Lots. No. Acres. State tax. Cts. M. Cts. M. Cts. M.     10 60 4 2 6 1 18 3   14 68 4 0 0 0 18 3   20 60 4 2 6 1 18 3   THIRD DIVISION.   2 51 1/2 4 8 6 9 18 3   27 80 7 5 0 0 32 5   50 103 4 9 13 8 41 9   58 53 4 9 21 5   59 58 3 5 15 5   62 103 9 6 13 8 15 5   FOURTH DIVISION.   5 107 5 7 3 21 7   10 107 5 7 3 21 7   15 107 5 7 3 21 7   17 107 5 7 3 21 7   31 107 5 7 3 21 7   37 107 5 7 3 21 7   52 107 5 7 3 21 7   56 107 5 7 3 21 7  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes, and all necessary intervening charges, on or before Tuesday the 20th day of May next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, according to law, at the dwelling house of Joseph Libby , innholder in said Gray .
Dated at said Gray the 21st day of March, A. D. 1800.
George Small, Collector.
150 Dollars Reward!
ESCAPED from the custody of me the subscriber, in Gorham , on Thursday the 6th inst. by the assistance of two persons to me unknown, JERUSHA PENFIELD of said Gorham , who was arrested by me on a warrant against her, and in my keeping, by virtue of the same and a mittimus to prison, from the Hon. William Gorham and Edmund Phinney , Esqrs. charging her of the crime of being delivered in secret, and concealing the death of her bastard child.
Whoever will apprehend the said Penfield , and the said persons so assisting her, or give notice concerning them, so that they may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for any one of either of them.—Said PENFIELD was low of stature, rather thick and corpulent, dark grey eyes, dark hair, and aged 22 years—had on when she went away a dark calico loose gown—She has been very sick, and was thought to be so when she went away.
JOHN WOODWARD, Deputy Sheriff. March 8, 1800.

MUSES.
From the NEWYORK MUSEUM.
CAMPBELL'S PLEASURES OF HOPE (which we understand is in the press in this city, and will in a few days be published with his other Poems) can receive from us no eulogy, so justly warm as that which a small extract from the Poem itself conveys to the sensibility of each reader. 'Tis a Poem greatly true to nature, which must claim an exalted seat in the memory of man, and live till the register of time decays. The following are two beautiful passages from the work.
HARK! the wild maniac sings to chide the gale That waits to flow her lover's distant sail; She, sad spectre, on the wintry shore Watch'd the rude surge his throudded corse that bore, Knew the pale form, and, shrieking in amaze, Clasp'd her cold hands, and fix'd her maddening gaze: Poor widow'd wretch! 'twas there she wept in vain Till memory fled her agonizing brain; But Mercy gave, to charm the sense of woe, Ideal peace, that truth could never bellow: Warm on her heart the joys of Fancy beam, And aimless Hope delights her dark'd dream. On when the moon had climm'd the midnight sky, And the lone sea-bird wakes its wildest cry, Pul'd on the steep her blazing faggots burn To hail the barque that never can return; And still she waits, but scarce forbears to weep That constant love can linger on the deep. And mark the wretch, whose wand'ring never knew The world's regard, that soothed, though half untrue, Whole erring heart the last of sorrow bore, But found no pity when it err'd no more. Yon friendless man, at whose dejected eye Th' unfeeling prodigal looks—and passes by, Condemn'd on Penury's barren path to roam, Scorn'd by the world, and left without a home— Ev'n he; at evening, should he chance to stray Down by the hamlet's hawthorn scented way, Where round the cot's romantic glade, are seen The blossom'd bean-field, and the sloping green, Leans o'er its humble gate, and thinks the while— Oh! that for some home like this would smile, Some hamlet shade, to yield my feckly form, Health in the breeze, and shelter in the storm; There should my hand no flinted boon assign To wretched hearts with sorrows such as mine;— That generous with can sooth the unpitied care, And hope half mingles with the poor man's pray'r.
A Farm to be Sold,
IN Freeport, lying between the Meeting-House and the Corner, so called, containing about twenty-seven acres of land. A good House and other buildings convenient for a Farmer or Tradesman thereon—cuts five tons of Hay—and there are six hundred cords of green standing Wood on the same. Also a good well of water, and a young Orchard of about 40 trees, some of which bear several bushels of Apples in a year.—A great bargain may be made, as the subscriber is determined to sell. The purchaser may expect good terms for payment.—For further particulars inquire of the subscriber on the premises. Abia Chamberlin. Freeport, March 19, 1800.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled.
THE Petition of the inhabitants of Cape-Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland, humbly shews—That at a Court of General Sessions of the Peace for said County held at Portland in October last, a road was ordered to be laid out from None such Bridge to Portland Bridge; that part of said road, for the extent of about half a mile runs through a swamp which must be causered at a great expence, and that the whole of it together will probably cost the town nearly two thousand dollars. That the said town is extremely poor, and totally unable to sustain the expence of making and maintaining said road. That the said road does not accommodate the inhabitants of said town at all; will be of no use to them, but an additional and unreasonable burden to them, as the road is laid out wholly to accommodate the proprietors of said Portland Bridge without which a road in this place would never have been contemplated. Your petitioners therefore pray that your honors would relieve them from the enormous burden which the order of said court of sessions has laid on them; that the proprietors of said bridge, who are the only persons immediately interested and benefited by said new road, may be obliged to defray the expence, or that some other step may be taken to relieve your petitioners as in your honors wisdom may be deemed best. And as in duty bound, will ever pray.
THE INHABITANTS OF CAPE-ELIZABETH BY ROBERT DYER, EZEKIEL JORDAN, MARK DYER, Selectmen and Agents of the Town for this purpose specially authorised.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In Senate, Feb. 11, 1800.
ON the Petition of the Inhabitants of Cape-Elizabeth, in the County of Cumberland, praying to be relieved from the expence of opening a road ordered to be laid out by the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for said County, from None-such Bridge to Portland Bridge:
Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of this petition, and their order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in JENKS' GAZETTE, printed at Portland, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested in said petition may then appear, and shew cause if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 12, 1800. Read and concurred. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. True copy. Attest— EDWARD Mc. LANE, Clerk of Senate.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled.
THE subscribers, living in that part of Brownfield which is situated on the east side of Saco River, in a grant of land called Pleasant Mountain Gore, including Asahel Foster's, Gideon Lowell's, Ichabod Warren's and David Porter's purchases of Government, and a grant to the Trullers of Fryeburgh Academy—humbly shews, That your Petitioners labor under many inconveniences and difficulties for want of being in an incorporated state—They therefore pray the Honorable Court a Township may be incorporated agreeable to a plan herewith presented, and the inhabitants living on said land may be invested with the same privileges which incorporated Towns do by law enjoy; and your petitioners, as in duty bound will ever pray.
Elias Berry, Dean Osgood, his mark Wright M'Alen, Samuel Scotchings, Thomas Jellison, Joseph Walker, Benaiah Walker, Supply Walker, Cummings Colby, Daniel Long, Jedediah Long, John Stickney, Benjamin Lord, Henry Berry, Joseph Walker, jun. Daniel Lowell, Moses Lowell, Henry Walker, Isaac Berry, Stephen Burbank, John Burbank, Daniel Gilman, Francis M'Kucick, Tristram Jordan, John Sambon, Ezra Stites, Gilbert Warren, Cyrus Ingalls, George Lord, Jonathan Gilman, Ichabod Warren, Gardner Good, Daniel Hill, Thomas Veasey, Edmund Higgans, Samuel Harrison, Israel Burbank, Asa Osgood, Elisha Hammond, John Gilman, John Warren, Ichabod Warren, jun. James Bennet, John Bennet.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In SENATE, January 15, 1800.
ON the petition of ELIAS BERRY and others, inhabitants of a grant of land called Pleasant Mountain Gore, in the county of York, praying that said grant, together with other grants specified in their said Petition, may be incorporated into a town—
ORDERED, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their Petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, published by ELIEZER A. JENKS, the last publication to be forty days at least before the second Thursday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, Jan. 15, 1800. Read and concurred. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. True copy—Attest, EDWARD Mc. LANE, Clerk of Senate.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, in General Court assembled.
THE Petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of that part of Brownfield lying between the southerly line of Fryeburgh, and that line called the line of the State of New-Hampshire, humbly shews—That your Petitioners labor under great inconveniences in having to attend plantation and other meetings with the other inhabitants of the plantation of Brownfield. They therefore pray that that part of the plantation of Brownfield represented in the plan herewith presented, with the inhabitants living on the same, may be annexed to the town of Fryeburgh; to enjoy town privileges with the said town of Fryeburgh; and your petitioners as in duty bound, will ever pray.
Joseph Walker, Timothy Walker, Benaiah Walker, John Bennet, Henry Y. B. Osgood, James Bennet, Supply Walker, jun. John Stickney, Joshua B. Osgood, James Bean, Asa Colby, Josiah Spring, Supply Walker, Asa Buek.
ON the petition of JOSEPH WALKER and others, inhabitants of that part of the plantation of Brownfield lying between the southerly line of Fryeburgh, and that line called the line of the State of New-Hampshire, praying that the aforesaid part of Brownfield may be annexed to the town of Fryeburgh, aforesaid:
ORDERED, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, published by ELIEZER A. JENKS, the last publication to be forty days at least before the second Thursday of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, Jan. 15, 1800. Read and concurred. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. True copy—Attest, EDWARD Mc. LANE, Clerk of Senate.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the estate of
YOSIAH THACHER, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, 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 those who are in-debted, to make payment without delay—for which purpose she will attend on the first and last Mondays of the six following months.
Apphia Thacher. March 14.
TWO LADS about 15 years of age, are wanted immediately, as apprentices to the Printing business. Good encouragement will be given, by a speedy application at the Gazette Office.
TO BE SOLD,
On advantageous terms and sufficient credit,
ANY One of the Townships granted by the Legislature to Bowdoin College, situated in the seventh range of Townships north of the Waldo Patent, west of Penobscot river, and bounded southerly on the river Piscataquis. The quality of Lands, situation and proximity to settlements in a valuable and growing country, are such as to offer great encouragement to purchasers. ALSO,
About 18,000 acres in the College Township, so called, being No. 3, in the first range above the Waldo Patent. There are fifteen families settled on this township, and the great road leading from Kennebec to Penobscot River, passes directly through it. The Land is of the first quality, and there are many valuable privileges in this township. It will be sold in whole or in part, as purchasers may desire. For more particular information, inquire of either of the subscribers.
William Martin, } Committee of Trustees. Elijah Kellogg, Isaac Parker, Portland, March 17, 1800.
March 12—The sale of the following is postponed until Wednesday the 28th May next, at 11 o'clock, A. M.—Sale to be on the premises.
TO BE SOLD,
BY ORDER OF COURT,
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 out 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.
D. Johnson,
At his Store in Fore Street, has for sale, the following CATALOGUE OF BOOKS:
PAUL & Virginia, Elegant Fables, Saunders's Journal, Telemache, Reply to Wilberforce, Romulus in Greece, Wronski of Woman, Cogan's Travels, Plague and yellow Fever, Constant Lover, Count Rumford, Calumet Improved, Strong's Sermons, Griffith's Letters, Brown's Elements, Columbian Songster, Echo, Row's Exercises, Grisville Abby, Companion, Edwards on religious Affections, McFingal, Perry's Spelling Book, Edinburgh Dispensary, Cook's Voyages, Columbian Orator, Jones' Book-Keeping, Maury on Eloquence, Marten's Law of Nations, Washington's Letters, Gurney's Short hand, Beauties of Holiness, Remarks on Daniel and John, Beccaria on Crimes, &c. Blair's Sermons, Cox's View of the United States, Rouffeaux's Eloisa, American Coast Pilot, Baruel's French Clergy, Jachin and Boaz, Morse's Geography, Ghost-seer, or Apparition-ist, Adventurer, Rambler, Guardian, Goldsmith's Animated Nature, Goldsmith's Essays, Village Curate, Goldsmith's England, Godwin's Political Justice, Grandison on light troops, Chambeaud's Idioms, Italian Nun, Kaim's Elements of Criticism, Laws of the United States, Millot's General History, McEwen on the Types, Monthly Review, Morse's American Gazetteer, Monroe's View, Pike's Arithmetic, Radcliffe, Russell's Seven Sermons, Purney's Grammar, Somerville's political transactions, Smith's Sonnets, Sterne's Sentimental Journey, Science of Life, Brillon's Commerce, Wonderful Story Teller, Aiken's Letters, Fordyce's Sermons, Little Jack, Botanic Garden, Staunton's Embassy, Gallatin on Finance, Musical Miscellany, Adams' Latin Grammar, Singing Books, Buchanan's Family Physician, Evelina, Gil Blas, Neckar on Religion, Studies of Nature, Naval Gazetteer, Helvetius Union, Murray's Grammar, Joan of Arc, Southey's Poems, Marshall's Gardening, Looker On, Well Bred Scholar, American Accomptant, Vindication of Divine Providence, Botanic harmony, Catherine of Russia, Zimmerman on National Pride, Ormand, Weiland, Arthur Mervyn, Campbells Journey, Caroline of Litchfield, Juliet Greyville, Chapatal's Chemistry, Cullen's Practice, Bruce's Travels, French Revolution, Miscellaneous Pieces, Price's Sermons, Female Review, Giberne on Female duties, Volney's Travels, Chinese Empire, President's Speeches, Bibles, Testaments, Psalm Books, &c. &c.
March 3d.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors and Owners of Land, in the town of Shapleigh, in the county of York, that their lands are taxed in a tax bill, committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said town for the year 1798, to collect, viz.
   SECOND DIVISION. SECOND DIVISION.   R. N. Acres. Cts. R. N. Acres. Cts.     10 9 125 17 5 15   8 18 150 20 5 16   3 19 150 20 5 17   7 12 150 20 5 18   7 13 150 20 4 9   7 17 150 20 4 10   6 15 150 20 4 11   6 16 150 20 4 14   5 13 150 20 4 16   5 14 150 20 4 17  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary charges, on or before the Right day of April next, so much of said Lands as will be sufficient to discharge the same will then be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, according to law, at my dwelling-house in said Shapleigh, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Joseph Door, 3d. Collector. Shapleigh, Jan. 20th, 1800.
FOR SALE—BY
Kezia Butler,
NEARLY OPPOSITE THE BANK,
An assortment of SHOES,
MEN'S No. 1 Calf-skin Shoes,
Women's Black Morocco, Croseut, block and spring-heels, Green Morocco Slippers, Red and blue do. Miffes do. do. Florentine, croseut, court and spring heels Slippers Fancy Florentine do. Children's Leather and Morocco Shoes.
ALSO, A few pairs English Kid Slippers. All of which are of the first quality, and warranted.
Millinery, of the newest fashions, made and sold as usual. March 24.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 6th day of February 1800, passed an act incorporating Hugh McLellan and others, and all such persons as have already, or hereafter shall become Stockholders, into a Company by the name of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company;—and whereas by the 15th section of said act, the subscribers are authorized to call a Meeting of the Members of said Company;—now therefore, in pursuance of the above authority, we hereby notify and warn the Members of said Company to meet at the Insurance Office in Portland, on Wednesday the ninth day of April next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. for the purpose of electing the first board of Directors.
Hugh M'Lellan, Arthur M'Lellan, Daniel Tucker. Portland, March 13, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of MATTHIAS RICE, late of Scarborough, in said county-physician, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, That six months are allowed said creditors to bring in their claims; and that they will attend said service on the second Tuesday of the six following months, from 10 o'clock, A. M. to 6 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Joseph Emerson, in Scarborough. JOSEPH EMERSON, SIMEON FITTS. Scarborough, Feb. 24, 1800.
To be Sold,
ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS, At the House of SYLVANUS CUSHMAN, Innholder in Portland,
On THURSDAY, 10th of APRIL next,
THE compleat one half of a tract of LAND, lying in the town of Poland, in the second division of Lots in said town, containing 220 acres hard wood land, No. 100 and 101, lying in common, and undivided with capt. George Waterhouse, situated within half a mile of Waldron's & Waterhouse's Mills, To be divided according to quantity and quality. Conditions made known at time and place of sale.
TOGETHER WITH, THE one half of the abovementioned MILLS, consisting of one Saw-Mill, and half a Grist-Mill; together with half of a DWELLING, and other out Buildings, the latter of which would accommodate two small families, besides a good new Barn 30 by 40.
ALSO, About 60 acres of excellent LAND, adjoining said mills, a considerable part of which is under improvement, situated in the most central part of said town, through which there are two county roads.
LIKEWISE, Several other tracts of LAND in said town.
The above property will be disposed of for English and West India Goods, or Real Estate in the town of Portland. ABRAHAM WALDRON. Portland, March 17, 1800.
John Hall & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A general assortment of
DYE STUFFS, viz,
CAMWOOD, Madder, Oil Vitriol, Roman do. Alum, Copperas, Aqua-Fortis, A natto, Crem. Tart. Cochineil, Nuggalls, Wood, Niorag, ground, Tameric, Archil, Roach Alum, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Log wood, Redwood, Fustick, Clothier's Shears, Screws, Plates, Copperas, Cards, Press Papers, Paper Fenders, Bookson Dying.
With a general assortment of
Drugs & Medicines.
ALSO, White Lead ground, Spanish Brown, Patent Yellow, Stone Yellow, Venetian Red, Spirits Turpentine per cask, &c. &c. Which are selling cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Boston, Jan. 14. (3 mo—91)
Paine's Eulogy,
On the life of WASHINGTON, is for sale at Jenks' Book-Store.
THIS GAZETTE,
IS published every MONDAY, at E. A. JENKS' OFFICE, next door to the PORTLAND BANK, Middle-Street, where Subscriptions, Advertisements, and Communications, are received with attention. The price is ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CENTS a year, exclusive of Postage. Punctual payment is required. The extensive and rapidly increasing circulation of the Gazette, renders it highly advantageous for ADVERTISEMENTS, which will be inserted reasonably, and in a conspicuous manner.