Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1799-11-18 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 84.]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1799.
[VOLUME II.]
Late Foreign News.
Received by an arrival at New-Bedford.
Affairs of India.
CAPTURE OF SERINGAPATAM.
(Capital of Tippoo Sultan's Dominions.)
Madras Gazette Extraordinary.
Wednesday, May 15, '99.
THE following copy of a letter from Lt. Gen. Harris to the Rt. Hon. the Governor General, dated Seringapatam, 7th May, 1799, is published by his Lordship's authority.
J. WARB, Sec. to Gov.
MY LORD, ON the 4th inst. I had the honor to address to your Lordship a hasty note, containing in a few words the sum of our success, which I have now to report more in detail.
The fire of our batteries, which began to batter in breadth on the 30th April, had on the evening of the 3d inst. so much destroyed the walls against which it was directed, that the arrangement was then made for assaulting the place on the following day, when the breach was reported practicable.
The troops intended to be employed were stationed in the trenches early in the morning of the 4th, that no extraordinary movement might lead the enemy to expect the assault, which I had determined to make in the heat of the day, as the time best calculated to ensure success, as the troops would then be least prepared to oppose us.
The flank companies of Europeans, taken from those regiments necessarily left to guard our camps, and our out-posts, followed by the 12th, 33d, 73d, and 74th regiments, and three corps of grenadier sepoys, taken from the troops of the three Presidencies, with 200 of his Highness the Nizam's troops, formed the party for the assault, accompanied by 100 of the artillery, and the corps of pioneers, and supported in the trenches by the battalion companies of the regiment De Meuron, and four battalions of Madras Sepoys. Col. Sherbrooke, and Lieut. Colonels Dunlop, Danympyle, Gardiner, and Mignan, commanded the several flank corps; and Maj. Gen. Baird was entrusted with the direction of this important service.
At one o'clock the troops moved from the trenches, crossed the rocky bed of the Cavery under an extremely heavy fire; passed the glacis and ditch, and ascended the breaches in the fausse braye and rampart of the fort, surmounting in the most gallant manner every obstacle which the difficulty of the passage, and the resistance of the enemy presented to oppose their progress. Maj. Gen. Baird had divided his force for the purpose of clearing the ramparts to the right and left. One division was commanded by Col. Sherbrooke, the other by Lt. Col. Dunlop; the latter was disabled in the breach, but both corps, although strongly opposed, were completely successful. Resistance continued to be made from the palace of Tippoo, for some time after all firing had ceased from the works. Two of his sons were there, who, on assurance of safety, surrendered to the troops surrounding them; and guards were placed for the protection of the family, most of whom were in the palace.
It was soon after reported that Tippoo Sultan had fallen. Syed Sheb, Meer, Saduc, Syed, Gafar, and many other of his chiefs, were also slain. Measures were immediately adopted to stop the confusion at first unavoidable in a city strongly garrisoned, crowded with inhabitants and their property, in ruins from the fire of a numerous artillery, and taken by assault. The Princes were removed to camp. It appeared to major general Baird so important to ascertain the fate of the Sultan, that he caused immediate search to be made for his body, which, after much difficulty, was found late in the evening in one of the gates, under a heap of slain, and soon after placed in the palace. The corps was the next day recognized by the family, and interred, with the honors due to his rank, in the mausoleum of his father.
The strength of the fort is such, both from its natural position and the stupendous works by which it is surrounded, that all the exertions of the brave troops who attacked it, in whose praise it is impossible to say too much, were required to place it in our hands. Of the merits of the army I have expressed my opinion in orders, a copy of which I have the honor to enclose; and I trust your lordship will point out their services to the favorable notice of their king and country.
I am sorry to add, that on collecting the returns of our loss, it is found to have been much heavier than I had at first imagined.
On the 5th inst. Abdul Khalic, the elder of the Princes formerly hostages with lord Cornwallis, surrendered himself at our out posts, demanding protection. Kerim Saheb, the brother of Tippoo, had before sought refuge with Merr Allum Behauder. A Cowl Namah was yesterday dispatched to Futieh Hyder, the eldest son of Tippoo, inviting him to join his brothers. Purneah and Meer Kummer Odeen Khan have also been summoned to Seringapatam—no answers have yet been received, but I expect them shortly, as their families are in the fort.
This moment Ali Reza, formerly one of the Vakeels from Tippoo Sultan to lord Cornwallis, has arrived from Meer Kummer Odeen Khan, to ask my orders for 4000 horse now under his command. Ali Reza was commissioned to declare that Meer Kummer Odeen would make no conditions, but rely on the generosity of the English.
Monsieur Chapue, and most of the French, are prisoners. They have commissions from the French government.
I have the honor, &c.
GEORGE HARRIS.
 Killed, Europeans, 70 —Natives, 13.  Wounded, do. 273 do. 34.  Missing, do. 4 do. 2. 
Private letters received by the same conveyance, mention that immense treasure has been taken at Seringapatam.
It is rumoured, that the Jupiter, of 50 guns, commodore Loffack, with a squadron of frigates, has fallen in with the French squadron on their return to the Mauritius, driven them ashore, and destroyed the whole of them.
The East India House is to be splendidly illuminated this evening, and the East India brigade are to fire a feu de joie on their own ground.
It is asserted, we know not on what authority, that several British officers, supposed to have died in the prisons of Hyder Ali and Tippoo, were found still living in the dungeon of Seringapatam.
The successful termination of this short war secures to us the sovereignty of India. The Nabob of Arcot, who once shared the Carnatic with Hyder Ali, is no longer powerful, and the Mahrattas alone possess extensive territories, and a considerable military force. But the Mahrattas are attached to us, and even if they were not, the destruction of Tippoo would effectually prevent them from risking a contest.
The Holland Expedition.
VICTORY.
London Gazette Extraordinary.
Downing-Street—Sept. 16, '99.
A Dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was this morning received from Lieut. General Sir Ralph Abercrombie, K. B., at the Office of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State.
Head-Quarters, Schager Brug, Sept. 11, 1799.
SIR,
HAVING fully considered the position which the British troops had occupied on the ist instant, and having in view the certainty of a speedy and powerful reinforcement, I determined to remain until then on the defensive.
From the information which we had received, we were apprized of the enemy's intention to attack us, and we were daily improving the advantages of our situation.
Yesterday morning, at day-break, the enemy commenced an attack on our centre and right, from St. Martin's to Petten, in three columns, and apparently with their whole force.
The column of the right, composed of Dutch troops, and under the command of General Dandaels, directed its attack on the village of St. Martin's.
The centre column of the enemy, under the orders of General de Moncean, likewise composed of Dutch troops, marched to Crabbendam and Zyper Sluys.
The left column of the enemy, composed of French, directed itself on the position occupied by Major General Buirard, commanding the second brigade of Guards.
The enemy advanced, particularly on their left and centre, with great intrepidity, and penetrated with the heads of their columns to within one hundred yards of the post occupied by the British troops. They were, however, everywhere repulsed, owing to the strength of our position, and the determined courage of the troops. About ten o'clock the enemy retired towards Alkmaar, leaving behind them many dead and some wounded men, with one piece of cannon, a number of waggons, pontoons and portable bridges. Colonel McDonald with the reserve pursued them for some time, and quickened their retreat.
It is impossible for me to do full justice to the good conduct of the troops.
Col. Spencer, who commanded in the village of St. Martin's, defended his post with great spirit and judgment.
Maj. Gen. Moore, who commanded on his right, and who was wounded, though I am happy to say slightly, was no less judicious in the management of the troops under his command.
The two battalions of the 20th regiment, posted opposite to Crabbendam, and Zyper Sluys did credit to the high reputation which that regiment has always borne. Lieut. Col. Smyth of that corps, who had the particular charge of that post, received a severe wound in his leg, which will deprive us for services, a time of his services.
The two brigades of guards repulsed with great vigour the column of French which had advanced to attack them, and where the slaughter of the enemy was great.
I continue to receive every mark of zeal and intelligence from the officers composing the staff of this army.
It is difficult to state with any precision the loss of the enemy, but it cannot be computed at less than 800 or 1000 men; and on our side it does not exceed, in killed, wounded, and missing, 200 men. Exact returns shall be transmitted herewith. I have the honour to be, &c.
R. ABERCROMBY.
Right Hon. Henry Dundas.
SEPT. 21.
Downing-Street, Sept. 19.
A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was this morning received from Field Marshal his Royal Highness the Duke of York, at the Office of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State.
The Helder, North-Holland, 14th Sept. 1799.
SIR,
I have to acquaint you with my arrival at this place yesterday evening, having sailed from Deal on board the Amethyst frigate on Monday morning the 9th inst.
Upon coming on shore, I had great satisfaction in witnessing the disembarkation of eight battalions of Russian auxiliary troops, consisting of 7000 men under the command of Lieut. Gen. D'Hermann, which had arrived from Revel in the course of the preceding day and yesterday morning. I afterwards saw these troops upon their march towards the position occupied by the British near Schagen; and I have great pleasure in assuring you that, from their appearance in every respect, the most happy consequences may be expected from their co-operation with His Majesty's arms in this country; Lieutenant General D'Hermann seems to enter most heartily into our views, and I form very sanguine hopes of receiving essential assistance from his zeal and experience.
I understand that Sir Ralph Abercrombie has made you acquainted with his having repulsed the enemy in an attack made upon him on Tuesday last. I proceed to join him at his quarters at Schagen immediately.
I have had the pleasure to meet the hereditary Prince of Orange here. His Serene Highness is occupied in arranging into corps a large body of deserters from the Batavian army, and volunteers from the Dutch ships of war which have proceeded to England. Every assistance shall be given to his Serene Highness to render these corps an efficient addition to our force. I am, Sir, yours,
FREDERICK.
Eleven thousand troops, British and Russians, were to move forward on Monday from the Helder, to join the main army, and 5000 more were preparing to disembark. The whole were in the highest health and spirits.
All the letters yet come to hand express the most sanguine hopes of Amsterdam being very speedily in our possession, if the French, in their retreat, did not inundate the country, for which, by accounts received from the head-quarters of the British army, it was apprehended they were making preparations.
It is natural to suppose, however, that this is a measure which the great majority of the Dutch would rise up to oppose; and it is a measure of all others calculated to unite that people against the common enemy of civilized society; for the people of Holland must be convinced, that by adopting so desperate a measure as that of a general inundation, the French did not consider not only the future welfare, but the present existence of a great proportion of the inhabitants of Holland.
We know nothing more calculated to open the eyes of what the French call the Batavian people, than this measure of destruction which they meditated against them. The idea of such a measure being in contemplation, however, was accelerating the landing and march of our troops, for it was conceived possible that we might press upon the French so fast, that they might not be able to accomplish their murderous and diabolical designs.
The Juno frigate, commanded by capt. Dundas, had been lightened, for the purpose of her sailing up as near as possible to Amsterdam, and she was to be accompanied by all the gun and other vessels of force that could be adapted to the navigation of the Zuyder Zee. Vice-Admiral Mitchell, whose judgment and spirit are equal to every emergency, was himself to command this armament, with his flag displayed on board the Juno.
SEPT. 31.
Yesterday afternoon, Major Dalton arrived with dispatches from the army in Holland, dated Tuesday last, at which time no action had taken place subsequent to the defeat of the French and Dutch upon the 10th instant. The French, it is said, had began to cut through several of the dykes in the country round Alkmaar, Haarlem, and Amsterdam, probably with the view of preventing the advance of our troops. This measure will not, however, prevent the intended operations against the latter place, as it is to be attacked from the sea, and the gun vessels and light ships are in a state of forwardness for the business.
Alkmaar, which at present so much engages
the public attention, is about twenty three miles to the northward of Amsterdam.
LONDON, SEPT. 16.
Letters from Deal, this morning say, that yesterday sailed the Nemesis, Resource, Adventure, Weymouth, Royal, Admiral, Trusty, Scheerness, and Dordrecht ships of war, with transports, and about ten thousand troops, the first and second divisions, for the Texel.
Yesterday, arrived in Ozeby Bay, on the coast of Suffolk, the Dutch fleet, taken in the Texel, consisting of twelve sail of the line of battle ships.
Prior to the ships beforementioned leaving the Texel, the marines were landed from all the English ships to do garrison duty, to enable the regular troops to join the main army.
Such of the Dutch sailors who declared for the Stadtholder, were drafted out of the respective ships before the fleet failed.
DEAL, SEPT. 19.
This morning his Royal Highness Prince William of Gloucester, embarked on board the Nemesis frigate, for Holland.
THE FLEETS.
LONDON, SEPT. 16.
His Majesty's ship Monarch, of 74 guns, arrived yesterday in the Downs, from Lord Bridport's fleet, to resume her station in the North Sea. She left the Channel fleet last Friday, at eight o'clock in the evening, all well, off Brest. The ships from Plymouth had joined, and his Lordship had with him an invincible fleet of 40 sail of the line.
The five Spanish ships which had come out of Rochefort, have escaped the vigilance of Sir J. B. Warren, and have got into L'Orient. The two squadrons were in sight of each other, but the Spaniards were so far to the windward, that it was impossible to cut off their retreat.
Of the French Armies, &c.
PARIS, SEPT. 7.
Moreau, after the battle of Novi, had at first resolved to quit his post and to retreat to Savona; but having learned how much the enemy had suffered, he renounced his first design, and determined to cover the Genoese territory. We shall remain on that part on the defensive at least until the arrival of Championet, who will bring with him a reinforcement of 30,000 men to join him, from his army of the Alps.
Our army of the Rhine advances into Germany without meeting with any great obstacles. It has exacted contributions from several towns on its route.
It appears that the Austro-Russians have taken Tortona, and that they threaten Coni. But Championet has thrown provisions into the latter place, as well as into Fenestrell's.
Our troops have crossed the Rhine, in the neighbourhood of Spires, in several places, and after having joined a corps of 8000 men, encamped before Mannheim, the army advanced into the Valley of the Neckar. The head-quarters, at the date of this intelligence, was before Heilbrunn. The army is more than 30,000 strong.
Twenty thousand men who have joined the army of Massena, make his army amount to 100,000 fighting men. We expect every moment a terrible and decisive battle.
The attack of Philipbourg is begun by this time. The siege will be covered by an army of 30,000 men.
Paul I. has ordered a new levy in his dominions of 180,000 men, in order to repair the losses which his armies have experienced in the present campaign.
The Minister at war has particularly enjoined the Commander in Chief of the army of England to keep a vigilant eye upon the department of the Maine and Loire. He at the same time instructed him to form a column of two or three thousand men, with a train of light artillery, to be ready to act as occasion may require; to keep that body of men in continual activity, and to direct it against every point where the brigands may attempt to assemble, in order to crush it effectually.
The Spanish Minister has demanded, in the name of his court, that the body of the Pope should be embalmed, and delivered to him, to be sent to Rome to be interred. But that superintendence should not get possession of it, the administration of Valence have caused him to be interred, and lime thrown into his grave.
ARMY OF ITALY.
Extract of a letter from Suchet, General of Division, and Chief of the Staff, to the Minister at War. Aug. 27.
The loss of the enemy is men very much exceeds ours, and among us, from his own confession, to upwards of 8000, 1500 of whom have been left upon the field of battle, 1250 taken prisoners, with General Luthman and twenty-eight officers, and the remainder wounded and unable to fight.
Thus, after fourteen hours of obstinate fighting, the French army would have remained in

possession of the field of battle, had not in minds of the soldiers and the General officers been affected by the loss of their brave commander.
The successes obtained by General Kleban, have raised the courage of our troops; and the greatest part of them now desire to engage the Russians, whom they have had an opportunity of knowing and conquering during the whole of the battle of Novi.
(Signed) SUCHET. (counter-signed) BERNADOTTE.
Head-Quarters at Comiegiano, Aug. 24.
Since the unfortunate day of the 25th Aug. the enemy to our great astonishment, has made no preparation to follow us; and we have resumed our positions in the mountains of Liguria. The citadel of Tortona, having lost all hopes of succour, capitulated yesterday. The enemy left but very few troops between Alessandria and Tortona. They marched with the main body towards Asti, which shewed their design to besiege Coni, the only strong place of which we are possessed in Piedmont. They have also detached a corps of twenty thousand men against General Grenier, who has come down with part of the army of the Alps into the environs of Suza.
We cannot long maintain ourselves in the position which we now occupy. In the first place our army is not sufficiently numerous, and in the risk of being entirely destroyed; on the other hand, the mountains of Liguria are very barren, and the cavalry and artillery horses perish daily owing to bad food. The hay is very bad, and for three months past oats have altogether failed us. Genoa can no longer afford us any assistance. The Government of that place is alarmed at the approach of the Austrians. One of the Directory has attempted to take flight; another has given in his resignation. The workmen and sailors are patriots, and will see our departure with grief; but the merchants, who for commerce has been on the decline for these four years past, are anxiously desirous of the arrival of the English, from whom they hope to obtain a free trade. These considerations are not those which are most powerful. Our army is in want of every thing, and the treasury is empty. A sum of three hundred thousand livres, which was on its way from France, and which was expected with the utmost impatience, was stopped at Savona by General St. Cyr, in order to discharge the pay of his army, which was four months in arrears. This General was compelled to this measure by the discontent which the two divisions which he commanded have loudly testified. The contractors, who are not paid, and who are daily cheated by the bills which are given them on the treasury of Paris, will no longer do their duty. Drafts have lately been given them which have not been paid; and several soldiers have been obliged also to receive them. It appears as if every thing conspired against this army.
French army of the Rhine, &c.
LONDON, SEPT. 19.
The Hamburg mail due on Sunday arrived last night. The most important intelligence brought by it is from Switzerland and the Rhine. The French have crossed the Rhine, in order to divert the attention of the Archduke, and oblige him to divide his forces. They are now advancing in two columns of nearly twenty thousand men each to Durlach and Heilbronn, and seemed to threaten the Archduke by Shaffhausen, while Massena is to attack him in front. His royal highness therefore has quitted Switzerland with a large part of his army, and has marched to Donaueschingen, in order to check the progress of the French army, in which the accounts from Frankfort say he has been successful. General Hotze commands the Austrians and Russians in the absence of the Archduke. But Hotze, with an army so inferior to Massena's can only act strictly on the defensive—he is waiting anxiously for the reinforcements from Italy and General Kray. Lecourbe is again marching against Coire.
The French, it is obvious, have no idea of maintaining themselves in Suabia—they will probably retreat as the Austrians advance. An article from Dieburg mentions they were completely defeated by the Austrians six leagues from Heidenberg; but by forcing the Archduke to march into Suabia, they expect that Massena will succeed in obliging the Austrians to evacuate Switzerland.
The Archduke has issued a new circular letter to the Princes of the Germanic circles, calling on them for their contingents. The letter observes, that the present is the most favorable moment for Germany to recover her ancient frontier.
To the electorate of Mentz, the people have unexpectedly risen en masse , driven the French back to Offenbach, and threatened the city of Mentz, which, as well as Cassel, is declared in a state of siege.
OF PRUSSIA.
LONDON, SEPT. 20.
The determination of Prussia, to remain neutral, is confirmed, and Saxony, in following the example of Prussia, has explicitly declared to the Diet, that she will take no part in the war of the Empire.
Another Embassy is to proceed to Berlin. Count Bellegarde has been appointed ambassador from the Emperor of Germany, and Prince Gailitzin from the Emperor of Russia. Whether the object of the two powers is again to urge his Prussian Majesty to enter into the war, we know not. A Russian army of one hundred & twenty thousand men is said to be raising on the frontiers of Poland.
Miscellaneous Articles.
The famous strong pass, called the Bocchetta, is again mentioned in some accounts, to have been taken on the eighteenth, and the allies, it is added, had entered Genoa on the 21st ult. at which time an English squadron was cruising before that city.
A letter from the commander of the Danish naval force in the Mediterranean, contains the disagreeable intelligence, that the Dey of Tripoli has declared war against the Hanse Towns, Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bremen—and that a Tripoline corsair has already captured off Alicante, two Danish ships, and sent them to Tunis, under the pretence of their cargoes being Hamburg property.
In the palace of Tippoo Saib, in Seringapatam, was found a treaty he concluded with the French, which is sent home by the Governor-General. In this a stipulation, that Tippoo should divide with the enemy the English ships that should be captured, and also the different seaports on the coasts of Malabar and Coromandel.
We have great reason to believe that the Chouans are again in great force; and very active, though secret preparations are making in a certain quarter, for powerful succour to be sent them.
The Directory have published throughout Paris a Proclamation, in which they endeavour to alarm the people with the idea of the return of Royalty. In this proclamation, both the danger and the exhortation to provide against it, are stated in the most general terms. The Directory, however, do not appear to rely for the support of their authority merely on their powers of conciliation.
Letters from Venice state, that a conclave is to be held either in that city or Padua, for the election of a new Pope.
No less than three or four candidates are mentioned for this dignity!
By the Thetis sloop of war, which arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday from Minorca, after a very short passage, we are informed that a report was circulated there, and generally believed, that Buonaparte had at last surrendered to Sir Sydney Smith. From many circumstances, it was thought very probable, and what had long been expected there to take place.
PARIS, SEPT. 4.
On the fifteenth of last month, nineteen priests were sent off from the prison of Lyons for Oleron, in four carts, with chains about their necks.
A letter from Toulouse states, that a column of rebels which took refuge at St. Clar de Lomagne, a small town near Lectoure, has been cut to pieces. The Republicans were not satisfied with victory, but put to death the men, women, and children of the village, and then burnt the place.
SEPT. 5.
The Directory has ordered the editors and printers of the following journals to be arrested: Bulletin officiel des Armees Coalisees, La Parisienne, La Quotidienne, Le Courier de Paris, Le Democratie, Le Miroir, La Feuille du Jour, Le Necessaire, Les Hommes Libres, Le Grondeur, and Le Defenseur de la Patrie.
It is said that we too have a secret expedition on foot, and that it will be commanded by Bernadotte.
The anniversary of the 4th September, was celebrated this day in the Decadary Temples, and in the Champ de Mars. Sieyes, the president of the Directory, pronounced an harangue upon the occasion.
On the preceding evening the Directory issued another order, the object of which was to apply the law of the 5th September, to the proprietors and editors of the journals arrested yesterday. The place of their banishment is Oleron. They are allowed two months to repair thither, in conformity of the law of the 8th September, 1798; and those who shall not within that time make their declaration, are to be placed on the list of emigrants.
It is Delmotte who commands at Brest in the absence of Bruix.
Macdonald is at this moment at Paris, and has already had a conference with the Minister of War.
EDINBURGH, SEPT. 14.
By the London Gazette inserted in the foregoing columns of this paper, our readers will see that Parliament, which had been prorogued to the 29th of October, is now called to meet on Tuesday the 24th of this month.
Various conjectures are afloat respecting the cause which has produced this unexpected measure. The London Star of Tuesday last has the following remarks upon it:
This sudden and unexpected measure has made a very strong impression on the public mind, and has occasioned a considerable fall of the stocks, since it is ascribed to some important movement in the cabinets of the coalised powers, upon which our Ministers do not choose to act without the concurrence of Parliament. We have good reason, however, for believing, that the chief object of this measure is to get a bill passed to enable government to send an additional number of militia to Holland. We know from very respectable authority, that it has been in contemplation some time to augment our continental army with 30,000 troops collected in this manner, especially, as it does not appear that his Prussian Majesty will take any part in the deliverance of Holland. A report was even circulated yesterday, that our Minister at Berlin had been ordered to quit that city, from which it was inferred, that hostilities would soon follow. At Ratisbon, on the 25th ultimo, the King of Prussia declared, as Elector of Brandenburg, "That he would not depart from his neutrality; and that he would take no part of a war of the Empire."
Important Protest.
CURRACOA, Sept. 17.
BY this public instrument of protest, be it known, that on the 5th day of July instant personally appeared before me B. H. Phillips, consul of the United States of America, Joseph Stackweather, late gunner, Alexander Coulter, and James Noyes, late seamen of the schooner Nautilus, whereof Robert Dixon was master, who, having severally been duly sworn on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God, did depose and say,
That they sailed in the Nautilus from New York on or about the 12th day of June last, bound to and within a few leagues of Curracoa, they perceived a small schooner come from the land and gave chase to the Nautilus, the small schooner pressed sail, and about seven o'clock had neared her so much, that she fired a shot at the Nautilus, and hoisted French national colors, and in fifteen minutes afterwards she fired another shot and hoisted a dark flag with a skull and white bones painted thereon, when an engagement commenced at long shot, and continued until half past eight o'clock, when she came along side the Nautilus, and about 60 people of various colors, came on board, some with cutlasses, and others with pistols in their hands, with which they cut and stabbed nine of the Nautilus's crew in the most wanton and barbarous manner, although the officers and crew begged to have their lives spared, and had ceased resistance and surrendered themselves prisoners.
That after they had so surrendered, five of the crew of the Nautilus were killed and thrown overboard, viz.
Robert Dixon, master, Mr. Merryman, mate, Wyatt Simmonds, boatwain, John Hantren, and } seamen. William Grier.
And that John Fyall, James Burnett, William Millar, and Alexander Coulter, were very dangerously wounded; the latter received eleven stabs and cuts—he was the only person wounded, previously to the Nautilus being boarded, and that by a musket ball in his face, which broke his lower jaw bone and carried away six of his teeth.
That the small schooner is called "the Thetis," and commanded by "Joseph Rival," mounting six carriage guns, and had on board seventy people.
Portland,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, '99.
The readers of the Gazette are this day presented with much important foreign information, received by the last arrival from Europe. The destruction of Tippoo, and possession of his dominions by the English, must give a new turn to Asiatic affairs. This conquest is the most signal of modern times; and the official details are very interesting. The English and Russians are progressing in Holland, while the French threaten an inundation of that country. Modest specimen of their humanity! Nothing official occurs of Buonaparte; though he is reported to be in the hands of the English. In Italy the French find both valor and obstinacy are vainly opposed to the determined Swartow, who has gained possession of most of the principal places.—An arrival at New York, in a short passage from Lisbon, brings news that the French are entirely driven from the Genoese territory. Sweden is said to have certainly joined the coalition, having 20,000 men, and 7 sail of the line in readiness for action. Prussia is determined on neutrality.—Switzerland must become the scene of considerable action, as the French continue all their force in that quarter. Commotions still exist, and will doubtless continue in the interior of the French nation.—A variety of other matters of less moment will be found under their proper heads. Of domestic concerns, several articles worthy attention are inserted.
Late accounts from France cherish an idea that the Directory are determined on a pacific policy towards this country.—Beware of the tiger's crouch!
Information is received from the Havanna, that the Intendant has granted permission for the importation of dry goods (cotton manufactures excepted.)
Major General Hamilton has directed a prosecution against the publisher of the New York Argus, an infamous jacobin paper, for a most audacious libel.
The President of the United States has taken his residence at Philadelphia.
Mr. Samuel Stubbs, jun. and Mr. Royal Gurley, of Northyarnton, are appointed Midshipmen on board the frigate Essex, Capt. Preble.
Governor Davis, who has recently attracted considerable public attention, is turned of forty years; was educated at Princetown college, served with reputation in the revolutionary war, afterwards entered into the profession of law, in which he attained considerable eminence; and, previous to his appointment as Envoy to the French republic, was appointed a general in the provisional army, and elected governor of North Carolina; he is said to be peculiarly calculated for the present mission, by an easy address, and an active discerning mind."
[The following handsome and just compliment to this town, is copied from J. Russell's Gazette.]
"The Bank of Portland, will soon have their Bills in circulation; the requisite deposits of gold and silver having been made. The proximity of this delightful place to the sea, its easy navigation, its secure harbour, its natural defence, and the liberal and enterprising spirit of its inhabitants, are circumstances on which is
built the rational assurance, that Portland will become the city and great emporium of trade for all that vast eastern country called Maine, which is continually and rapidly progressing in its settlement."
Horrid Barbarity!
Mention was made in the last Gazette, of the capture of schooner Mary, Captain Blake, of this port, and the inhuman murder of his Mate. Mr. Potter. Capt. Blake has since returned, and furnished the following particulars:
"Left this port on the first August, and made Tobago on the 28th, but was becalmed and drifted to leeward. Endeavouring to make St. Croix, on the morning of the 5th of Sept. abreast of the forts in the Spanish island of Margarita, two leagues from the beach, was boarded by two boats from a French privateer, the first boat that reached me was commanded by the Captain of the privateer, having six men armed with long knives, muskets, and a blunderbuss. The second boat contained the Lieutenant and ten men, armed as before. After impetuously demanding where from and where bound, they began damaging the Americans, and immediately boarded me. The first on board was an Italian, with a long knife concealed under his garments, who was followed by the Captain with swords and pistols, and a Frenchman armed with a blunderbuss, who formerly sailed out of New York, together with three others. Soon after boarding, and making some enquiry, the Capt. of the privateer pointed at me and the unfortunate Mr. Potter, as master and mate; and uttering something, bade his followers "Begin immediately"—on which the Frenchman with the blunderbuss aimed at me, but fortunately it missed fire. At the same instant, another one stabbed Mr. Potter in the back of the neck, who in defence seized a handspike and knocked the murderer down; on which the Frenchman, having primed his blunderbuss, shot Mr. Potter through the head. After he fell, the inhuman Captain cut him across the thigh and leg with his sword, and the one knocked down recovering himself, grasped his knife and ripped out the bowels of Mr. Potter. They then drove myself and the rest of my people below, and carried my vessel into the harbour of Pantapa. We were kept confined below for three days, and then myself sent ashore to the Governor, being repeatedly threatened with death. My treatment on shore was most barbarous and insulting; and myself & crew in continual danger of our lives. The Governor and secretary also treated me very ill—abused the Americans, and refused me protection. I was then ordered on board, and some soldiers were also sent to prevent the vessel and cargo from being injured, which were to be sent to Guadalupe. Remained in this situation till the tenth of September, when the brig Essex, Rolando, arrived, showing a tier of guns. I immediately apprized Capt. Rolando of my situation, who memorialised the Governor on the subject, and produced an immediate alteration in my treatment. On the 12th, with permission of the Governor, myself and people sailed in the Essex, for St. Thomas's, but falling to leeward, the first land we made, was the east end of Porto Rico, on the 19th; sent a boat ashore, to inquire for French cruisers, and was told there were no French, but several English cruisers on the coast. Making sail to the westward, for Cape Francois, at midnight on the 19th, a schooner came alongside, and fired a great number of shot without hailing, then boarded the brig, took the Captain and crew out, put them on board the privateer, and next morning took them into a lagoon on the fourth side of Porto Rico, & plundered the vessel of great part of her cargo, consisting of dry goods, &c. and in the evening dismissed her."
"The people who carried my vessel into Margarita, were French; but those of the ship. I am confident, were English, from some of the Windward Islands, although they pretended to be from Porto Rico, under the command of Augustus Love."
PIRACY AND MURDER.
Arrivals at Boston bring information, that Capt. Willen, in a schooner from Philadelphia or Baltimore, for St. Thomas's, had arrived at St. Barts. Thirteen days after he sailed, three Spaniards, whom he had shipped in the United States, rose in mutiny, wounded Capt. W. severely, with a hatchet, as he lay in his birth; killed the supercargo, Mr. Saunders, in his birth, murdered the mate on deck, with an ax, and an American seaman that would not join them. The Captain remained master of his cabin, which he defended with his pistols and sword, for thirty-five hours, when an agreement was entered between him and the pirates, conditioning that the Captain should navigate the vessel to the Spanish Main. Ten days after, the Captain being partly recovered of his wounds, and a favorable opportunity presenting, secured two of them in the hold, and presently reduced the other to obedience. In this situation, he pinioned the Spaniard on deck, so that he could merely steer the vessel, and supplied his two prisoners in the hold with water, poured down a hole made in the deck with a crowbar; and was twelve days before he received assistance, which was sent him from the Eagle, and the Swedish King's vessel, on his appearing off St. Barts. The Spaniards were taken on board the Eagle, and carried to St. Kitts, where Commodore Tingey delivered them into the hands of a justice. They confessed the whole of their iniquity before a magistrate.
AMERICAN PROWESS.
Capt. Bryant, who also arrived at Boston, in the schooner Peggy, in 26 days from St. Bartholemews, informs, that two days before he sailed, the United States brig Eagle, Lt. Campbell arrived at St. Barts, from St. Kitts, the commander of which acquainted the American Consul, that the United States brig Pickering, Lt. Hylers of 14 four pounders, had, after a battle of nine hours, captured, and carried into St. Kitts, the French privateer schooner le Conqueror d'Egypte, mounting eight nines, and six six pounders, with 200 men. The action was severe, and was fought off Guadalupe, about the 8th October, from whence the Frenchman was sent to take the Pickering. Capt. Bryant does not recollect what loss of men the vessels sustained; but the affair was considered as highly honorable to the American flags.

FURTHER SUCCESS. The night after the capture of the Conqueror of Egypt, Lt. Campbell, in the Eagle, took a French Letter of Marque, from Guadeloupe bound to France, which he carried into St. Kitts. She had dispatches on board to the French government, and was very richly laden with coffee and sugar. Capt. Tingey, of the Ganges, at St. Kitts, had written to the American Agent at St. Bartholomew, for information whether the Eagle's prize could be condemned there.
TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS. The Communications from Brunswick, are received; but it is necessary either to see or hear from the parties concerned before they can be published. "A Dispute between Law, Physic and Divinity," however ingenious and witty in its moral, contains unnecessarily satire upon three respectable classes of men. With due submission, therefore, I would recommend that it remain in MS. "Cassius" is replete with genuine wit, and most admirably describes the Coquettish Scribent, with which the renowned "Alma Mater" is afflicted; the requisite remedy is also described in an able and masterly manner. A trial of matter, however, must plead its non-appearance; besides, it will more aptly apply after the publication of the "Cat's-paw" production, which is now only known to the Trumpet readers. Errata—In the last page, 28th line of the poetry, for "Freedom" read Faction .
Advertisements omitted this day, shall appear next week.
MARRIED —In Bridgetown, by the Rev. N. Church, Dr. Nathaniel Bradstreet, to the amiable Miss Batley Andrews. At Egwick, Mr. John Goodwin, merchant, to the amiable Miss Agnes Rogers.
DIED —In this town, on Thursday last, after a long and tedious illness, Capt. EBENEZER DAVIS, aged 45, Pals'd Master of the Portland Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. His remains were respectfully interred on Saturday last, with Masonic honors.
Marine Articles. Port of Portland. Wednesday last arrived, brig Neptune, Capt. Bragdon, 14 days from St. Thomas. Sailed with a convoy under the Ganges, Capt. Tingey.—Lett there, Schooner Beaver, capt. Moody, of this port; brig —, Mt'neire, Portsmouth.—Capt. Bragdon was informed while at St. Thomas, that the ship Butler, capt. E. Deering, in his outward bound passage was taken by a French privateer, and retaken and sent into Martinique; the fch. Dion, capt. Dyer, taken and sent to St. Bartholomew; also, the brig Pamela, capt. Colby, sent into Porto Rico—all of this port. Yesterday arrived, Schooner Polly, Cobb, 23 days from St. Kitts. Same day, Sloop Dove, of New-York, Westcott, from St. John's, with plaster of Paris.
NAVAL ARTICLES. Capt. Truxton has resumed his command in the navy, and is to proceed to sea in the Constellation.—The question of rank between him and Capt. Talbot, having been waved, the President has declined accepting his resignation and he returns to service. The Eflex frigate is nearly ready for sea, being completely rigged and watered. The Constellation is now on a cruise. The Amora, Indian, a recapture by the Constitution, Capt. Talbot, is eliminated at New-York, to be worth 100,000.
The Trumpeters! To John Rand, and William Burdick, alias, the Oriental Trumpeters. HAD you omitted the last sentence of the following production, it would have continued in obscurity, or at most have given you a title to dispute the palm in point of "oriental literature" with the elegant prose of a Sturdivant , or the dulcet verse of an Eldridge . But as it reflects so much honor and liberality on its authors, and as the limited circulation of your paper might keep it from the eyes of the world, I take the liberty of laying it before the public, with such references as may enable the reader more generally to understand it. From the Oriental Trumpet. "Indispensable Caution: "The Editors of the Oriental Trumpet, feel conscious, that it would be deemed an insult, were they particularly to solicit their readers to peruse remarks, on so unworthy a subject as a CAT'S-PAW!—They will not, therefore, afford them by making such a request—but leave it at their option whether to observe the following exposition or turn to another part of their paper. (1)
"Of Cat's-Paw. (2) "Must we his MIND, and FORM, from darkness draw? "It is the disgrace of human nature, that in almost all societies there are to be found certain contidians , meddling busy-bodies; who not only endeavor to destroy every character that stands in the way of their aggrandizement, (3) but attempt to correct the judgement and taste in languages and expression, and to regulate the knowledge of all mankind, from the sublime sciences of religion and politics, down to the grand art of paring a toe nail and forming the plait of a shirt frill!—(4) These universeal levellers , superior reformers , or great geniuses , however, to the honor and repose of the world, are but few, (5) and are easily discovered by their pedantry and hypocrisy, or absurd orientation of learning and sincerity—Filled with the enthusiastic ideas of becoming generals , senators , fisheymen , and the depraved ones of crushing , (6) or rising on the ruin of their superiors, they bounce upon every stage of action—and exhibit—perhaps, one grain of candor or common sense in proportion to their tons of malice and ignorance!—In short—they prove themselves—mere CAT'S-PAWS!—every one of them a real E. A. J. (7) "To those, who are acquainted with the grimalkin disposition of CAT'S-PAW, it could have excited no surprise to find him, on Monday last, exerting the whole force of his malignant talents, to scratch (8) us into a new-paper-war: but as there may be some to whom his real designs appear somewhat mysterious, we will state a few of the reasons for his infuriate attack: "Cat's-Paw, then, wished us to bring him into notice, (9) no matter how, provided it did take place—He had ra-
ther he had than not noticed at all! Besides, familiar relations to those which urged the Marmots to bring Louis, to the scaffold, and our Jacobino rail at Administration have propelled Cat's-Paw on—to endeavor to bring us down upon an equality with his own despicability—but his peurile attempts could no more affect our standing, than an emmet could raise mount Atlas! [WHEW!] "Was Cat's-Paw capable of offering or maintaining a fair and manly argument, we might deem it a kind of honor to enter into disputation with him; he appears, however, incapable of any thing but rabbler and nonsense, and exhibits not the least feature of candor, genius or erudition in his whole composition; to notice him, therefore, as being either a gentleman or a scholar, would be the height of folly and disgrace. (10)
"The many universeal attempts (11) that Cat's-Paw has made to attract our attention, has only tended to provoke our laughter and commiseration. We viewed the presumptuous obtusion of his vain imaginations springing up from a tainted understanding and a depraved heart, and portrayed with all the impotence of a cloud of Pusca "besotted a volcano," and emitting the fumes of mawkishness, effrontery and spleen! But lest it might be deemed uncharitable to hold a deaf ear forever to his plaintive beggings , and as his greatest friends think he might possibly possess the point and importance of a super-facial-love , (12) we have turned our thumb upon him—and crashed (13) the Cat's-Paw into notice—and, we hope, in a manner that will satisfy him—although at the same time we are positive, that the fly snickers of sarcasm or the broad grins of ridicule can no more tend to correct his vitiated temper, and proverbial identitum , than they could keep back the fatal stench of a rotten hunk (14) or annihilate the yellow fever !—If this should prove to be the case, and who doubts it? and Cat's-Paw again and again new , purr , scratch , bite , or even tear , we shall in future treat him as the moon is represented to have treated the barking puppy —paws on, and view him with silent contempt—or bring him to some sense of propriety and justice by the use of a whip of rope or cow-hide . (15)
[Those references in inverted commas were handed by an ingenious correspondent. I infer them to show in what estimation this vulgar and uncouth mess of trumpetry is held by those who have had an opportunity of seeing it.] (1) "Modest editors! to insert almost a whole column of nonsense which they themselves are conscious is an insult on their readers." (2) This trite appellation is repeated ten times, probably to supply a deficiency of words. (3) This means that I would not suffer these shallow pates to interrupt my pursuits, by duplicity and knavery. (4) "To correct the taste in languages and expression, used in the grand arts of paring a toe nail and forming the plait of a shirt-frill is task-worthy the great genius of the Trumpet" (5) "See the marvellous consistency of these " superior reformers " who tell us that in almost every society are found a certain description of people, who in the next sentence, to the honor and repose of the world dwindle down to VERY FEW ." (6) "These troublesome Multi parvi possess a wonderful qualification of crushing the ruins of their superiors, and then they bounce on the stage and exhibit—not a tragedy, reader, nor even a pantomime—but, only one grain of candor." (7) This E. A. J. is intended for ELIEZER ALLEY JENKS; but the bullies had neither manhood or courage openly to assert it. (8) Malignant talents to scratch , is as ridiculous as talons to write . (9) More consistency! they bring me into notice by inserting the initials of my name in their handful of papers! (10) "The features of the above composition, give the Oriental Trumpeters the most indisputable claim to the titles of gentlemen and scholars , and we will, on no account, dispute it with them." (11) "An instance of the profundity of their grammatical knowledge, and their extreme accuracy—"the many attempts, has only provoked laughter and commiseration!" (12) The point of a superficial louse!!! (13) "Surely their knowledge of the operation here described, is experimental; no beggar could do it half so dexterously!" (14) "The foetid stench, alias stinking stink, of a rotten skunk!—Scholars and gentlemen!!" (15) "This bullying conclusion, tho' penned with fear and trembling, is an additional proof of the genius, erudition, and gentlemanlike qualifications of these worthy editors. May they long occupy the conspicuous niche in the temple of Cloacina , to which their merits have justly elevated them; and enjoy the additional profits which our notice will bestow, by procuring an enhanced subscription." N. B. If those redoubtable heroes , JOHN RAND and WILLIAM BURDICK, have a desire to be exercised with a whip of ropes or cow skin , I have one or two active lads who will at any time attend to them; or if the said Rand and Burdick will produce respectable vouchers that they are gentlemen , I will even wait on them myself.
TO BE SOLD, By Nathan Bond, Middle-Street, near the Bank, The following articles of the first quality, and upon reasonable terms for Cash— MADEIRA, Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines, Coniac Brandy, Gin, N. E. W. I. and Cherry Rum, Porter, Vinegar, Cider, Melasses, Loaf, Brown, & Powder Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Hyson, Souchong & Bohea Tea, Almonds, Raisins, And an assortment of Confectionary. Portland, Nov. 11.
TO LET, PART of a DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Middle-Street,—Inquire of the Printer. Nov. 18.
FRESH GOODS. Daniel Johnson, Has just received, and now offers for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, a very general assortment of fresh Fancy and Staple Goods.
CONSISTING OF BROAD Cloths from 6/ to 33/ per yard—Navy Blue, Common do. Black, London Brown, Fashionable mixt, Claret, and Bottle Green, Ratten, Lambkins, Best Devonshire Kerseys, Forest Cloths, Blue plains, Elastics, Serges, Calmeers—Black, Blue, Mixt and Brown, Twill'd Thicksets, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Mens' Black Satins, Swansdown Waistcoating, Merseilles do., Irish Linens, Brown Hollands, India Cottons, Cambrics, Mullin and Silk Shawls, Common Cotton do., Muffs, Mullinets, and Dimities, Lutrings, Modes & Satins, Ladies' Mullin Handker's, Gentlemen's do. do., Sarinets and Gauzes, Ginghams, Calicoes, Wildboro'—Striped and plain, Mens' Camblets, Calamancoes, Moreens, Russells, Durants, Tamines, Baizes—red, green, and yellow, Flannels—fine & superfine, twill'd & plain, Variety of worsted, silk, & cotton Hosiery, Worsted & Leather Gloves, Oil Cloths, Quality & Shoe Findings, Which being a consignment, terms, Galloons, Tapes, Threads, Silk, and Twill, Variety Buttons, Table and Tea Spoons, Hearth Brushes, Hl. Hinges, H do., Brais Thumb Latches, Iron do., Knockers, Knob Locks, Box do., Closet do., Chest do., Stock do., Pad do., Steel plate Saws, Iron do., Tea Canisters, Bellows, Cafe Knives, &c., Table Steels, Jack Knives, Pen do., Brais Cocks, Pewter Razors, Hammers, Combs, Shoe Brushes, Cork Screws, Spectacles, Marking Irons, Iron Shovels, 2od. rod. & 4d. Nails, Shovels and Tongs, Gimblets, Common assortment Hol-low Ware, Good 4th proof Bourdeaux Brandy, Good W. I. Rum, Bohca and Souchong Teas, Coffee and Chocolate, Rice, Fig Tobacco, Flour, Jar & Cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper and Ginger. ALSO, Russia Duck and Sheetings, Ravens, do., will be sold on the lowest Portland, Nov. 18.
Maine, ss. By order of the Hon. David Sewall, Esq. Judge of the District Court, for the District of Maine—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, in behalf of the United States, against a two-masted shallop, pink-sterned, without any name, of between twenty and thirty tons burthen, British built, her tackle, apparel, and furniture; said shallop having been seized by said collector for a violation of the revenue laws of the United States. Also, another libel is filed as aforesaid, by said collector, in behalf of the United States, against two barrels of sugar, seized by said collector, for being illegally imported into the United States: And a hearing will be had on the abovementioned libels at the District Court to be holden at Portland, on the first Tuesday of December next, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and shew cause, (if any there be) why the said shallop and sugar should not be deemed forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal of the District of Maine. Portland, 18th Nov. 1799.
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE, By KEZIA BUTLER, In MIDDLE-STREET, A handsome assortment of Fashionable Millinery & Fancy Articles. Among which are the following.
STRAW, chip, cane and silk Bonnets; dres Turbans; black, white and fancy Plumes; straw, and other Flowers; black and white, bugle and straw Trimmings; silk, cotton, and silver Cords; do. Fringes: cotton and silver Girdles; a variety of fashionable Necklaces and Ear-drops; yellow, white and pearl Buttons for gowns; a handsome assortment of plain and fashionable Ribbons; beaufont Veils; black and white, figured and plain Gauzes; Crape do. cotton and kid Gloves; men's leather do.; beaver Hats with bands and buckles; camel's hair Shawls and Sashes; a variety of cloak and bonnet Satins; Linens; Sarinets; figured satin Waistcoat Paterens; plain and worked Mullins; muslin Handkerchiefs. Also—Black and white Cottons; Calicoes; cotton and muslin Shawls; white and colored Pocket Handkerchiefs; Linens; Cambricks, marking Canvas; cotton and worsted Hose; plaided Socks; Fur Trimmings; Muffs and Tippets; Wildbores; Shalloons; Durants; Tamines; Calamancoes; Baizes; and Flannels; white and colored Threads; do. Sewing Silks; Tapes; Bobbins; shirt Buttons; superfine white chapel Needles. Smelling Bottles; Wash-balls; Wind-for Soap; violet and plain Powder; powder Boxes and Puffs; tortoise shell Hair Slides, and Combs; ivory and horn do.; japanned Tea Trays; Waiters; Cannisters; Bread-Baskets, &c. A few Dutch Looking-Glasses; Steel Scissors; Cafe Knives and Forks; Pen Knives; pewter Tea-pots; plated and metal Thimbles; elastic Knitting-needes, &c. &c. Cloaks, Turbans, Bonnets, &c. made in the newest fashions. Portland, Nov. 4
Ten dollars reward. DESERTED from the rendezvous in Hallowell, on the 30th of October last, CALEB BOYINGTON, a soldier in the 15th regiment of the United States' Infantry, born in the town Pownalborough, in the county of Lincoln, state of Massachusetts; by trade a joiner; he is twenty one years of age, five feet five inches in height, has blue eyes, brown hair, and light complexion.—Whoever will take up said deserter and secure him in any goal, or deliver him to any officer in the service of the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward, with all the incidental charges. WM. HEYWOOD, Capt.
Samuel Swett, INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has just received from Boston, and has for sale at his Store in Portland, a large assortment of European, West-India, & Hard-ware GOODS, which he is determined to sell as low, for ready cash, as can be purchased in Portland. Portland, Nov. 18.
THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Jonathan Brown, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of PADSHALL KNIGHTS, late of Boothbay, mariner, 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 William M'Cobb, Esq. in Boothbay, on the last Friday of this and the five following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M. William M'Cobb, John Leishman. Boothbay, Nov. 12th, 1799.
THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners , by the Hon. Jonathan Brown, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors of the Estate of PAUL REED, late of Boothbay, Gentleman, 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 William M'Cobb, Esq. in Boothbay, on the last Friday of this and the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock, P. M. William M'Cobb, John Leishman. Boothbay, Nov. 12th, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of John Reed, late of Topsham in the county of Lincoln yeoman, deceased, unadministered on by SUSANNA REED, late of said Topsham, widow, deceased, who was formerly executrix of the last will and testament of the said John Reed, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of the said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement—and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to Samuel Wilson, Administrator. October 29th, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Susanna Reed, late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, widow, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of the said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement—and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Samuel Wilson, Administrator. October, 29th, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscribers have been duly appointed executors on the Estate of William Owen, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, deceased; and have taken upon themselves that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs.—All persons having demands on said estate are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted are requested to make immediate payment to DAVID OWEN, JOHN OWEN, Executors. Brunswick, Nov. 5, 1799.
CHECKS, FOR the PORTLAND BANK, printed on fine paper, and a neat type, in a proper form for binding, may be had at JENKS'S BOOK STORE.
FOR SALE, By ISABELLA CHILD, At her Shop next door to the Bank, An assortment of seasonable FANCY GOODS AND MILLINERY, Received by the last ships from London, Among which are,
LADIES' beaver and silk hats—Fashionable Saguaro bonnets and turbans, full and half dress. Elegant plumes, feathers and artificial flowers, of various description. Sawarrow laurels and bouquets. Bracelets, ear-rings and necklaces. Bugles and bugle trimmings, silver and gimp do. Ladies' extra long silk and kid gloves—beaver habit do. Ladies' and misses' dark slate-colored gloves for mourning. Kid slippers—English black morocco do. Elegant fashies, cords and tassels. Silk cord of different colors. Puffs netting silk—colored cottons for netting. Ribbons of all widths, and colors, plain and variegated. An assortment of very delicate thread laces and edgings. Plain, sprigged, lappet and lace mullins. Camels hair shawls. Printed mullins and chintzes. Glass, steel, and pearl buttons, fashionable for ornamenting dresses. White, black, and colored Italian crapes. Do. tiffanies. Black, cyprus, netting, check'd and plain gauzes. Bonnet and cloak satins of all colors. Modes and farfants. Thread fringes. Black velvet ribbons.
Also—Mullinets. Black and white cottons, Ladies' and misses' cotton hose. Calamancoes and durants. Linens. Cambricks. Superfine and other white flannels—yellow do. Lambkin and baize. Far-trimmings. Muffs. Emigrant flocks, &c. Gentlemen's black and white silk hose, of a good quality. Cotton do. Extra superfine black and white worsted do. Silk and beaver gloves. Do. fur lined and lamb's wool. Toltinet, Merseilles and Swansdown waistcoating. Black fatin. Hair ribbons. Shoe fringes, &c. Wash-balls, smelling-bottles, tooth-picks and cases. Silver pencil cases. Small steel scissors of an excellent quality. Dressing combs, needles, pins, tapes and bobbins. Every article of Millinery made in the latest fashion. Portland Nov. 11th, '99.

Poetry.
AN ADDRESS,
Written by a Gentleman at Durdham, Mass. and pronounced at the Federal Theatre, Boston, on Wednesday evening the 30th ult. by Mrs. BARRETT, in honor of the natal day of our illustrious ADAMS.
FROM realms Atherial, and of endless day, Columbia's Genius speeds her hasty way; Her radiant path, with glowing splendor bright, Pours on the astonish'd world, a flood of light. While her proud Eagle spreads his wings afar, One talon grasps the thunderbolt of war— The other bears the emblem of repose, She grants to honest friends, or humble foes.
Ye free-born heroes, and ye patriots sage, Ye ardent youth, and venerable age! Sweet blooming virgin—matrons chaste and fair, Your country's hope and heaven's peculiar care— With thankful hearts and bosoms fir'd with love, Raise high the song of gratitude to Jove, With grateful incense let your altars blaze, Bid you vast concave with loud peals of praise, For ADAMS lives! Again, blest task! we pay, Our annual offerings on his natal day!
Columbia's Genius comes! she quis the skies, To give due honors to the great and wise; For ADAMS' merit claims superior meeds— Immortal praise belongs to godlike deeds! The common plaudit and the sculptur'd bust, Are empty sound, and perishable dust. Flattery may blazon o'er a statesman's name, The Muse, bestow a temporary fame, But he, who like a Deity presides— Tho' Galla rage, or Freedom dash her tides; A rock of Virtue in a sea of crimes. The best of patriots in the world of times; And as his country toward perfection moves— In wisdom, worth, and dignity, improves, Demands an eulogy from tongues divine, The appraise of Gods—the lyres of all the Nine!
And WASHINGTON! what praise can we bestow, How twine a laurel, worthy of thy brow! Where sleeps the trump that should thy deeds proclaim, Or where the Muse to celebrate thy name? Some future Homer, shall curap'd rehearse, Thy splendid actions in the EPOIC VERSE. Some Robespierre, in a rapturous age, Record thy victories on his brilliant page.
With ADAMS bearing Wisdom's sacred shield, With WASHINGTON to lead in battle's field— While navies thunder round our rock-bound coast, And dauntless valor fires the warrior host— COLUMBIANS! say—can fear your breasts assail? Can vigor tire—impetuous courage fail? No! every bosom scorns the slaves' alarms— Your ADAMS call'd—and millions rush'd to arms; Your souls contemn'd with Freedom's proud disdain, In glorious peace or faithful Galla's chain.
Columbians! hail the patriot's natal day— First, to the Gods, your grateful homage pay, Then shout his name, who gave th' august decree, "TO ARMS! TO ARMS!" FOR DEATH OF LIBERTY.
MISCELLANY.
Extract from "DISCOURSES ON DAVILA."
O fureur de se distinguer, que ne peuvent nous point!
THE labor and anxiety, the enterprizes, and adventures, that are voluntary undertaken in pursuit of gain, are out of all proportion to the utility, convenience or pleasure of riches. A competence to satisfy the wants of nature, food and cloaths, a shelter from the seasons, and the comforts of a family, may be had for very little. The daily toil of the million, and of millions of millions, is adequate to a complete supply of these necessities and conveniences. With such accommodations thus obtained, the appetite is keener, the digestion more easy and perfect, and repose is more refreshing, than among the most abundant superfluities and the rarest luxuries. For what reason then, are any mortals averse to the situation of the farmer, mechanic or laborer? Why do we tempt the seas, and encompass the globe? Why do any men affront heaven and earth to accumulate wealth, which will forever be useless to them? Why do we make an ostentatious display of riches? Why should any man be proud of his purse, houses, lands, or gardens? or in better words, why should the rich man glory in his riches? What connection can there be, between wealth and pride? The answer to all these questions is, because riches attract the attention, consideration and congratulations of mankind; it is not because the rich have really more of ease or pleasure than the poor. Riches force the opinion on a man that he is the object of the congratulations of others; and he feels that they attract the complaisance of the public. His senses all inform him that his neighbors have a natural disposition to harmonize with all those pleasing emotions, and agreeable sensations, which the elegant accommodations around him are supposed to excite.
His imagination expands, and his heart dilates at these charming allusions; and his attachment to his possessions increases, as fast as his desire to accumulate more: not for the purposes of beneficence or utility, but from the desire of illustration.
Why, on the other hand, should any man be ashamed to make known his poverty? Why should those who have been rich, or educated in the houses of the rich, entertain such an aversion, or be agitated with such terror, at the prospect of losing their property? Or of being reduced to live at an humbler table? In a meaner house? To walk instead of riding? Or to ride without their accustomed equipage or retinue? Why do we hear of madness, melancholy, and suicides, upon bankruptcy, loss of ships, or any other sud-
den fall from opulence to indigence, or mediocrity? Ask your reason, what disgrace there can be in poverty? What moral sentiment of approbation, praise or honor, can there be in a palace? What dishonor in a cottage? What glory in a coach, what shame in a waggon? Is not the sense of propriety, and the sense of merit, as much connected with an empty purse as a full one? May not a man be as estimable and respectable, attended by his faithful dog, as if preceded and followed by a train of horses and servants? All these questions may be very wise; and the sceptical philosophy has her answers ready. But if you ask the same questions of nature, experience, and mankind, the answers will be directly opposite to those of Epictetus, viz. that there is more respectability in the eyes of the greater part of mankind, in the gaudy trappings of wealth, than there is in genius of learning, wisdom or virtue.
The poor man's conscience is clear; yet he is ashamed. His character is irreproachable, yet he is neglected and despised. He feels himself out of the sight of others groping in the dark. Mankind take no notice of him: he stumbles and wanders unheeded. In the midst of a crowd, at church, in the market, at a play, at an execution, or coronation, he is in much obscurity, as he would be in a garret or a cellar. He is not disapproved, censured or reproached: he is only not seen. This total inattention is to him, mortifying, painful and cruel. He suffers a misery from this consideration, which is sharpened by the consciousness that others have no fellow-feeling with him in this distress. If you follow these persons however into their scene of life, you will find that there is a kind of figure which the meanest of them all, endeavors to make; a kind of little grandeur and respect, which the most insignificant, study and labour to procure, in the small circle of their acquaintances. Not only the poorest mechanic, but the man who lives upon common charity, nay the common beggars in the streets; and not only those who may be all innocent, but even those who have abandoned themselves to common infamy as pirates, highwaymen and common thieves, court a set of admirers, and plume themselves on that superiority, which they have, or fancy they have, over some others. There must be one indeed who is the last and lowest of the human species. But there is no risk in asserting that there is no one, who believes and will acknowledge himself to be the man. To be wholly overlooked, and to know it, are intolerable. Instances of this are not uncommon. When a wretch could no longer attract the notice of a man, woman or child, he will be respectable in the eyes of his dog. "Who will love me then?" was the pathetic reply of one, who starved himself to feed his malice, to a charitable passenger who advised him to kill or sell the animal. In this "who will love me then," there is a key to the human heart; to the history of human life and manners; and to the rise and fall of Empires. To feel ourselves unheeded, chills the most pleasing hope; dampens the most fond desire; checks the most agreeable wish; disappoints the most ardent expectations of human nature.
Is there in science and letters, a reward for the labor they require? Scholars learn the dead languages of antiquity, as well as the living tongues of modern nations. Those of the east as well as the west. They puzzle themselves and others with metaphysics and mathematics. They renounce their pleasures, neglect their exercises, and destroy their health—for what? Is curiosity so strong? Is the pleasure that accompanies the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge so exquisite? If Crusoe, on his island, had the library of Alexandria, and a certainty that he should never again see the face of man, would he ever open a volume? Perhaps he might: but it is very probable he would read but little. A sense of duty; a love of truth; a desire to alleviate the anxieties of ignorance, may, no doubt, have an influence on some minds. But the universal object and idol of men of letters is reputation. It is the notoriety, the celebration, which constitutes the charm, which is to compensate the loss of appetite and sleep, and sometimes of riches and honors.
The same ardent desire of the congratulations of others in our joys, is the great incentive to the pursuit of honors. This might be exemplified in the career of civil and political life. That we may not be too tedious let us instance in military glory. Is it to be supposed that the regular standing armies of Europe, engage in the service from pure motives of patriotism? Are their officers men of contemplation and devotion, who expect their reward in a future life? Is it from a sense of moral or religious duty, that they risk their lives, and reconcile themselves to wounds? Instances of all these kinds may be found. But if any one supposes that all or the greater part of these heroes are actuated by such principles, he will only prove that he is unacquainted with them. Can their pay be considered as an adequate encouragement? This, which is no more than a very simple and moderate subsistence, would never be a temptation to renounce the chances of fortune in other pursuits, together with the pleasures of domestic life, and submit to this most difficult and dangerous employment. No, it is the consideration and the chances of laurels, which they acquire by the service.
The soldier compares himself with his fellows, and contends for promotion to be a corporal: the corporals vie with each other to be serjeants: the serjeant will mount breaches to be ensign: and thus every man in an army is constantly aspiring to be something higher, as every citizen in the commonwealth is constantly struggling for a better rank, that he may draw the observation of more eyes.
FRESH GOODS.
JOSHUA BLAKE, has just
received an extensive assortment of STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS, which are selling (for cash only) at a very low advance—
CONSISTING OF Fine and superfine, navy blue, fashionable mixt, scarlet and other colored Broadcloths; a variety of low priced ditto; black, dark blue, feather buff colored, white and other colored Kerseymere; a variety of lantern, Marlees, molekin corded fa in and swandown Waistcoating; black, white and fancy silk Hosiery; patent ditto; a variety of worsted and cotton ditto; black and white silk Gloves; patent worsted wood flock and beaver ditto; do. hand with fur; ladies' silk Gloves and Mitts of the fashionable length of all colors; habit ditto; long and habit kid ditto; cotton Gloves and Mitts; black worsted ditto; silk and cotton Girdles and Sashes; black velvet ditto; Claps; elastic Glove ties; do. with clasps; Bugle Trimmings; gold and silver Pranges and Cords; Epaulettes; Beads and Necklaces; Pendants; black and fancy Plumes; Fans; Umbrellas; Purse; a variety of white thread Laces and Edgings; among which are some very fine; black silk Laces; Fancy Hat bands; fashionable plain, and other Ribbands; green and white Tiffanies; netting, crape, spotted and plain Gauzes; Sarfnetts of all colors; a great variety of Satins and Modes; of almost every color, narrow and wide; figured fancy ditto for bonnets; black, white, blue, and other colored Lustrings; Italian striped ditto; white camel's hair trimmings; a variety of silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs; plain, check'd and striped mouselin and cotton ditto; linen and cotton pocket Handkerchiefs; Romalls; book and jacquet mouselin Handkerchiefs; fine border'd and tambour'd ditto for gentlemen; Book Muffins among which are some very fine; plain tambour'd, check'd and plain jacquet ditto; tappet ditto; black ditto; Chinizes; Gingham; Dimities; Mullinets; Copperplates; Crapes; Wildbrier; Cambiets; Cambiercus; Ruffles; Calimancoes; Moreans; Durants; Shablonas; Tamines; Velvets; cotton and worsted Florentines; Ballings; Janes; men's worsted Caps; emigrant Socks and Half Boots; a great variety of Muffs, Tippets, and Fur Trimmings; beaver Hats; kid, morocco, and cloth Slippers; silk ditto; Children's Shoes; a variety of cut-out, pearl, plated, and metal buttons; Elastic Shags; floor and stair Carpeting; duvil and rose Blankets; Baizes and Flannels of all colors, among which are some very fine twill'd; do. metts; fine, blue, brown, and mixt beaver Wallings; Lambkins; Port-Cloths; best Devonshire Kerseys and Hunters; German Serjes of all colors; Whitewines; Pearls; Linens; Duffles; Elastic Cloths; Orleans Stripes; Irish Linens; Cambicks; check'd Linens; Diapers; Sheetings; brown Hollands; Bed ticks; black silk Velvet for caps; ditto corded for waistcoating; men's best black Satins; twill'd plain and striped; diaper and plain tapes; Bobbins; silk Ferrets; Galloons; Taffes; Quality and Shoe Bindings; Sewing Silks; Wils; Threads; Needles; Pins; &c. &c. together with almost every article usually found in English Goods Stores.
A large assortment of English and American manufactured PAPER HANGINGS. Portland, November 4, 1799.
TO the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas next to be holden at Portland, in and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of October, Anno Domini, 1799.
THE petition of ISAAC SMALL, of Freeport, in said County, humbly represents: That sometime in the month of November, A. D. 1794, your petitioner received, of Reuben Sawyer, late of Freeport, aforesaid Mariner, deceased, an obligation for a deed of the one half of a certain lot of land lying in said Freeport, on range D number nine, which obligation was given, upon condition, that on your petitioner's paying to the said Reuben Sawyer, the sum of twenty five pounds seventeen shillings, (equal to eighty six dollars and seventeen cents) the said Sawyer, would give your petitioner a good warranty deed of the above mentioned lot, but has been prevented from so doing, by death; and your petitioner says, said sum of eighty six dollars and seventeen cents, has been paid to the Administrator to the estate of the said Reuben Sawyer since his decease, as will appear by a receipt herewith presented, agreeable to the condition of said bond; your petitioner therefore prays that the Administrator, upon the estate of the said deceased, after due notice, may be authorized to give your petitioner a deed of the one half part of said lot. No. 9, on range D, according to the true intent and meaning of the above mentioned obligation. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray— SALMON CHASE, his Attorney.
AT a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for the County of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1799:—
ON the petition of ISAAC SMALL, whereof the foregoing is a true copy—
ORDERED, That the petitioner give notice to all concerned by causing the same and this Order thereon to be published in one of the Portland Newspapers three several weeks—the last publication to be fourteen days at least, before the first Tuesday of January next, that if they see fit, they may appear at the Court of Common Pleas, which is then to be holden at New-Gloucester, within and for the said County of Cumberland, and show cause if any they have why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
AT a Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the County of Cumberland begun and holden at Portland, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1799.
ORDERED by the Court, that such Persons as have been allowed to take out licence at this term as Innholders or Retailers, may recognise with the Clerk any time before the first day of December next.
It is further Ordered, that the practice of general liberty for taking out such licences after the end of any term, be discontinued, and that this order be published in all the Portland newspapers.
Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. War Department. Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL Officers of the first regiment of Artillery & Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service, of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions. JAMES M'HENRY.
Elizabeth Berry,
INFORMS her friends and customers, that she continues to make, and has for Sale, Muffs, Tippets & Cloak Trimmings.
Also, a large assortment of RUSSIA FURS, and a new and great variety of TOYS, for children.—Best POLAND STARCH, and ELLIOT'S SNUFF.—An assortment of CHINA.
Sable and Fox Skins dressed in the best manner, at her shop corner of Federal and Temple streets, Portland. Nov. 4.
RAN-Away from the Subscriber last night, an indentured apprenticeship named GILMAN MASH, about 19 years old—had on when he went away a blue great coat a light foug coat, and olive-colored overalls.—Whoever will take up said apprenticeship and return him to the subscriber, shall have six cents reward, and no charges paid. All masters of vessels and others, are forbid employing or harboring him on any account whatever, as they will have to answer for their conduct as the law directs. JEREMIAH CHANDLER. Monmouth, October 29, 1799.
Strayed or Stolen
FROM the Subscriber in Portland, on the 13th ult. a black HORSE, about 12 hands high, trots and paces, has a hog mane and switch tail—had on a pair of rope fetters.—Whoever will take up said Horse, and secure the Thief, if stolen, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS Reward, and reasonable charges paid, by returning him to Capt. PETER WARREN's Stable. JOHN HENDERSON. November 4, 1799.
10 Dollars Reward!
SUPPOSED to have been Stolen, on the night of the 27th inst. from the barn of ASAH MERRILL, in Gray, a large dark brown HORSE, ten or twelve years old, from 14 to 15 hands high, with a star in his forehead, and a large scar on the left buttock.—Whoever will detect the Thief, or secure said Horse and return him to the subscriber, at their Shop in Portland, opposite Mr. STEPHEN M'LELLAN's, shall receive the above reward. OWEN & OSGOOD.
At the same time was stolen from Mr. DANIEL HEANY, of Gray, a SADDLE, with brass tips, blue housings, trimmed with white buff, edged with washed leather, the girt woolen, had been broke near the buckle, and mended by a piece of leather sewed on.—Also, a GREAT COAT, of an olive color, with small coat buttons, and scolloped round the edges. Oct. 29.
THE Copartnership of CARY & ADAMS, will, by mutual consent, be dissolved on the 11th inst. All Customers who have accounts open with said company, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, on or before the above date. Benjamin Cary, Moses Adams. Portland, November 4th, 1799.
To the Honorable the Senate, and Honorable House of Representatives, in General Court assembled at Boston, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE Petition of the Inhabitants of a Plantation called New Pennycook, lying in the county of Cumberland.
HUMBLY REPRESENTS, That said Inhabitants labor under many inconveniences and disadvantages for want of incorporation.—Therefore we the subscribers, being a committee appointed to petition your Honors, for incorporation, humbly pray your Honors to incorporate said Plantation on, according to the boundaries and points of compass hereafter mentioned in this petition, viz. beginning with a hemlock tree standing upon Bethel line; thence running north 18 3/4 degrees west, crossing Americoaggin river, seven miles, and forty rods to a spruce tree; then turning and running north 7 1/2 D. east, seven miles and forty rods to a beech tree; then turning and running 18 3/4 D. east, crossing Americoaggin river, again seven miles and forty rods to another beech tree; then turning and running south 7 1/2 D. west, seven miles and forty rods to the bounds first mentioned,—the plan of said Plantation being drawn and sent with this petition. We the subscribers humbly pray your Honors to incorporate said Plantation by the name of CHINA:—Otherwise relieve your Petitioners as you in your wisdom shall think fit, and as your humble petitioners in duty bound shall ever pray.
FRANCIS KEYES, JOSHUA GRAHAM, PHILIP ABBOT, New Pennycook, Jan. 23, 1799. Committee appointed to petition for incorporation.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In Senate, June 19th, 1799.
ON the Petition of the Committee of the Plantation of New Pennycook, praying that said Plantation be incorporated into a town by the boundaries particularly specified in said petition.
ORDERED, That the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, and this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively, in the PORTLAND GAZETTE, the last publication to be forty days at least before the second Wednesday of the next session of the 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. JOHN C. JONES, President pro tem.
In the House of Representatives, June 20, 1799. Read and concurred. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. True Copy—Attest, EDWARD McLANE, Clerk of the Senate.
THIS GAZETTE.
Is published every Monday at E. A. JENKS'S 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. Partial payments are requested. The extensive and rapidly increasing circulation of this Gazette renders it highly advantageous for ADVERTISEMENTS, which will be inserted reasonably, and in a conspicuous manner.