Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-01-05 00:00:00

National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
City of Washington—WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17.
The resolution proposed by Mr. Varum, to prevent the raising a battalion of artillery and engineers, wanting to complete the 2d regiment, was taken up—and after considerable debate was negatived; 39 years, 46 nays.
THURSDAY, DEC. 18.
The resolution made by Mr. M'Millen, in relation to the disposition of lands in the N. W. Territory appropriated to the maintenance of schools, and religion, was agreed to, and a committee of five members appointed.
FRIDAY, DEC. 19.
Mr. Griswold, from the com. to whom was referred so much of the President's Speech as relates to the Judiciary, made report, which having been read twice, was referred to a com. on the whole house on Monday.
Mr. H. Lee from the com. to whom was referred the several propositions made commemorative of the services of George Washington, reported a bill for the erection of a Mausoleum, differing in no other respects from the former bill reported, except as to the materials of which the Mausoleum is to be constructed; the present bill directing it to be made of stone, the former one directing it to be made of marble.
He said that the com. after maturely considering the relative merits of all the plans proposed, had preferred the Mausoleum, as well from its superior durability as cheapness to any other.
The bill was read twice, and referred to a com. of the whole house on Tuesday.
The Com. on unfinished business reported in part a list of certain laws relative to revenue which expired with the present session, and recommended to refer the expediency of continuing them to the com. of Ways and Means.
Which report, being read twice, was agreed to.
SENATE.—Dec. 17.
For four days past the French Treaty has been before the Senate, who have been engaged in reading the documents that accompanied it, which are circumstantial, and which are part in English and part in French.
Mr. Morris moved the adoption of a rule, enjoining on the members secrecy in the case of all future Treaties, and the proceedings thereon, unless it should be otherwise directed by the Senate. The motion made did not in the least affect the proceedings of the Senate as to the Treaty now before them. On this motion the Senate were equally divided; and the Vice-President gave his casting vote against it.
The reasons for rejecting this motion were, that the time of offering it was improper, as it might tend to impeach the conduct of members in the instance of the Treaty before them, respecting which there had been no special injunction of secrecy, and because its provisions were improper in themselves; it was alleged by those who voted against the motion, that the true principle would be, that in all cases of Treaties in which the President recommended secrecy, the injunction should exist until revoked by the Senate.
By the Mails.
CHARLESTON, DEC. 4.
Capt. Stetson from Cadiz, failed from thence Oct. 1. He states, that 10,000 persons died there of the prevalent disease in the course of ten weeks; that he frequently met in the streets three or four carts loaded with dead bodies, piled up so as to require two horses to draw them; that the disease was rarely fatal to females; that about 33,000 of the inhabitants
had left Cadiz; 33,000 were sick, of which 25,000 were on the recovery. Capt. S. was examined by Admiral Bickerton, commander of the British squadron off Cadiz, and permitted to proceed, "not, (as the passport observed) because he had not a right to send him in for adjudication, but from a principle of humanity."
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 19.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the George Washington frigate, capt. Bainbridge, dated at Algiers, Oct. 14, 1800.
"I am sorry to inform you, that we are to set sail from hence to-morrow, for Constantinople, which will of course detain us from our country at least nine months. We are going to carry presents from the Dey of Algiers, to the Grand Seignor. We are to take with us 20 gentlemen, 100 negro Turks, 60 Turkish women, 2 lions, 2 tigers, 4 horses, 200 sheep, besides jewels and money. The Dey insisted on our going; and we had only to choose between compliance and slavery. They have hoisted the red flag at our main top-gallant-mast head."
It is further understood, that capt. O'Brien, had to enter into security, on the part of the United States, of 800,000 dollars, for the safe delivery at Constantinople, of the cargo of the George Washington.
A paper called the Times, printed at Alexandria, in Virginia, on the 15th inst. contains the following important article:
"We are informed by authority upon which we can rely, that Mr. Sitgreaves has at length negotiated an adjustment of our differences with Great Britain, which have arisen in consequence of the sixth article of our treaty of amity, commerce and navigation with that power. Government we believe has not yet received an official copy of the statement, and our knowledge of it is not sufficiently extensive, to state with precision many of the leading features, or the nature of the claims which are barred by it in future but we can venture to assert, that as the Sold Base upon which the future friendship of the two nations is to be founded it is stipulated that a specific sum of money shall be paid by the government of the United States to that of Great Britain, and in consequence that certain claims of a particular nature shall be again adjudged. The commissioners will then resume the exercise of their functions."
CLASHING OPINIONS.
Governor Jay, and indeed all the Governors to the Eastward, have borne testimony against the dangers of innovation—in which caution the President concurs. But the Governor of Pennsylvania has no fear on the score—He is for rotation and innovation; and is now urging some new-fangled mode of selecting jurors.
BOSTON, JAN. 1.
We learn, by information from Calcutta, that a cutter, dispatched by order of the First Consul, arrived safe at the Isle of France, with information, that Commissioners were about to sail from France for that island to adjust the government.
Judge Ellsworth's arrival is thus noticed in a London paper of the 30th October:—His Excellency Oliver Ellsworth, the Chief Justice of the United States, one of the late Envoys to Paris, arrived in London yesterday morning, from France. The success of these Negotiators with the French Republic, and the spirit of amity which seems to actuate them, we hope, may render the presence of this gentleman instrumental also to the adjustment of the existing differences between this country and America. Mr. Ellsworth's talents are of the first order, and his popularity in America renders it highly probable that he will one day succeed to the President's Chair.
Extract of a letter from a person in Richmond, to a gentleman in Norfolk, dated Dec. 9.
"You have no doubt heard that South Carolina is for Jefferson. Immediately on the news reaching this place the greatest joy was testified.—The house broke up, and there is nothing going on but feasting and rejoicing. Every department of the United States is already filled in the judgment of the Jeffersonians. One man thinks himself Secretary of State—another dreams himself to be Attorney General—and another looking as powerful as Mars himself, feels the importance of being Secretary of War. Indeed this place is quite alive, and you hear nothing as you pass in the streets, but "I told you so, I knew he would get it." Invitation after invitation eight and ten deep; the Madeira flies about, and the toasts are of the most extravagant kind. The prevailing opinion is, that the Navy will be laid up or sold—that the Treaty with Great Britain is to be entirely done away—that then our commerce will flourish, for our merchantmen will go clear, as the British know better than to touch one of them, and get herself into hot water
with this country. The Governor has wrote a charming letter to the assembly—it was almost as long as Mayo's bridge. Your old friends desire me to tell the Catch Club will be glad of your company."
The conduct of Capt. Watkins, of the British frigate Neriede, towards the Americans at Curacoa, appears to have been extremely unjust. He has, however, been compelled by Admiral Lord Seymour to return a large sum of money, belonging to the American Consul—which being confided to his hands for safety—he meanly determined to reserve for adjudication.
From Newport, Dec. 30.
A slight shock of an Earthquake was experienced in this town, on Christmas morning, between 1 and 2 o'clock.—Notwithstanding a diversity of opinion on this subject, we feel ourselves authorized in stating the fact, by the concurrent testimony of many credible persons.
From the East-Indies.
Capt. Clay, of the Delaware, arrived at Philadelphia from Calcutta, informs that a vessel had arrived at the Isle of France, with intelligence, that Buonaparte was immediately to send two frigates to the Mauritius, with Commissioners, for finally adjusting the governments of the islands, on such terms, as were likely to meet the general approbation of the inhabitants.
Capt. C. has brought with him from Calcutta, a superb piece of plate, value 2000 rupees, presented by the Right Hon. Lord Mornington, Governor General of the British possessions in India, to Captain Waters, late commander of the ship Atlantic of Philadelphia; as a testimony of their gratitude for the service rendered the commercial interests in India by his gallant defence made in that ship against a French cruiser of very superior force, in consequence of which not only the Atlantic but a valuable British Indiaman was preserved from the fangs of the French.
An account of the British islands prior to the invasion of Cæsar, has lately been discovered in the possession of the Brahmins, of Benares. In this valuable treasury of antiquity, Britain is called by a name which signifies The Holy Island . The Thames, the Isis, and other rivers, are called by names familiar to the present ones, and Stonehenge is described as a grand Hindoo Temple! The Asiatic Society of Calcutta, are said to be preparing for publishing a translation of this interesting manuscript.
Portland, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1801.
A letter received from Boston, dated Jan. 1, informs, that information had been received there, that the Senate of the United States had rejected the French Treaty.—It also informs, that intelligence had been received, said to be from the seat of government, that Mr. Burr was elected President of the United States, by reason of one vote being lost to Mr. Jefferson in Kentucky.
From Providence, Jan. 1.
Extract of a letter from one of the Senators of this State in Congress, dated Washington, Saturday afternoon, December 20.
"I am this moment informed that a report is prevalent, that in the State of Tennessee, three votes are given in favour of Mr. Jefferson, and only two in favour of Mr. Burr. If this is true, it decides the election in favour of Mr. Jefferson as President, and Mr. Burr as Vice President."
The Society of Quakers in London have declared their sentiments in a manner which does them the greatest honor. They have addressed the public in an advertisement, declaring their abhorrence of forestalling and regrating in the markets, and that they will discountenance any one of their Society who shall be guilty of such nefarious practices.
The culture of Cotton in the Southern States, promises a valuable acquisition to the staple commodities of this country. The exports of this article in the past year from the single port of Charleston, amount to six millions four hundred and sixty three pounds weight!
It appears by a London paper, that in the town of Arrab, province of Bengal, 2000 thatched houses have been lately consumed by fire, with most of the furniture. It was ascertained that 50 persons perished.
As it is fashionable to cite authorities to elucidate the question, when the century ends, we beg leave to refer our readers to Anderson's History of Commerce. That learned author closes the centuries with the end of the years, 400, 500, 600, &c. and begins them with the years 401, 501, 601, &c. This method he observes from the 5th to the 8th century, except in two instances, the 13th, and 14th. But he gives his opinion decidedly in vol. 2, p. 265, where he says "the very last day of the 16th century having given birth and form to the first English East India Company."—In page 261, he had recited, the charter, the date of which was Dec. 21, 1600—which day he calls the very last of the century.
A letter from Washington, says, "Mr. Wolcott has resigned his office of Secretary of the Treasury. He goes out of office a new-year's day. He leaves our Finances in excellent order. There is now a balance in the treasury of 3,000,000 of dollars in specie. This is a most excellent officer, and he carries with him the regard of every man of virtue in our country, who know his character."
We understand that Gov. Jay is nominated Chief Justice of the U. S. vice Judge Ellsworth resigned.
Thomas Calvert, late commander of the United States brig Norfolk, is appointed commander of the brig Eagle.
In the town of Portland there has been, during the year 1800, 200 Births, 110 Deaths, and 61 Marriages.
Mr. PRINTER, Please to insert the following extract from a Law of this Commonwealth, respecting the recording of Births and Deaths.
It is the duty of every householder to give notice to the Town Clerk, of every Birth and Death which may happen in his house, or the eldest person next of kin, to give such notice of the death of his kindred—and the master or keeper of any alms-house, work-house or prison—and the commander of any ship or vessel, to give notice of every birth and death which may happen in the house or vessel under his charge. The penalty for neglecting to perform this duty for the space of six months is a fine of one dollar.—The fee for recording is 8 Cents, to be paid by the town.
MARRIED.—At Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, Mr. JOHN TRIPP, to Miss DEBORAH LOWELL.
In this town, Capt. ROBERT McDONALD, to Miss FRANCIS STODDARD.
DIED.—At Falmouth, Maine, the 29th instant, a woman who called herself MATILDA JONES, aged 43 years, a native of Ireland. Ten days previous to her death, she found in the street in a very helpless condition; since which time until her death, proper care was taken of her—she was decently interred.
In this town, Mrs. BELLE OLBIN, aged 84.
MORTALITY.
DIED.—In this town, on the 29th ult. Mrs. ELIZABETH JENKS, aged 47 years, wife of Deacon WILLIAM JENKS, and eldest daughter of the late Mr. ELIEZER ALLEY of Boston.—In her were united the virtues of a Christian—society has lost in her a worthy member, her disconsolate husband an affectionate wife, and her children a tender parent.
"Why altho' Judas ev'ry night weeps; Who knows but she now lives enthron'd on high, 'Far, far beyond you twinkling, azure sky— Enrold in bliss, where heav'n's responsive rings With Hallelujahs to the King of Kings! Where God himself regales the new-birth guests, In one eternal non-flowing feast."
PORTLAND MARINE LIST.
Jan. 1, arrived Snow Caroline, Capt. Samuel Robinson, 28 days from St. Kitts.—Left at St. Kitts, Dec. 22; brig Horatio, M. Pridill, to fall in 10 days for Newyork or Newhaven; A brig from Havannah, capt. Simson, bound to Boston.—Came over the Shoals, Dec. 26—spoke Feb. 18; brig, from Barcelona, Capt. Smith, for Boston, 84 days out. A schooner from Demarara, via St. Thomas, formerly commanded by Capt. Stone, of Newburyport—Capt. S. and one of his men died in 12 days after leaving St. Thomas;—Capt. Lord, from Virginia to Boston, in a schooner belonging to Ipswich, having on board Naval Stores; Capt. Mason, of Arundell, from Tobago, in a schooner.

Annual Address
Of the CARRIER of JENKS' PORTLAND GA- ZETTE, to his CUSTOMERS.
TIME! mysterious power! thy sovereign sway All beings own;—all nature's works obey. Man's noblest efforts must submit to thee, And nations, empires, own thy firm decree. —From first a pair, a family arose; A city follows, and a nation grows; Thy hand sustains, supports—thy mandate gives Wealth, power, and glory, and the nation lives. Short life, alas! Even glory, wealth, and power, Are but the beings of a transient hour And History's blood stain'd page, but feebly shews, Relentless victor! what thy power subdues. —Great Babylon, Assyria, first in fame, Like Chaldea, Persia, but ex st in name. And Israel's chosen sons, the favor'd race Are fatter'd lan'less and their nation waste. To where proud Rome in mould'ring ruin lies, Her vanquish'd glories frowning to the skies, Thou doom'st to fall—the tottering state decays; And Rome, the conqueror of the world, obeys. Exemption from thy power could Science claim, Newrows h d liv'd immortal as his fame Could Learning, Genius, power superior own, Fore still had liv'd to claim the Muses crown. Their WASHINGTON, could Greatness, Virtue, save! Had never tenanted the silent grave. Could mortal powers restrain the soul sublime, A man had liv'd to be thy victor, Time. His deathless fame to thee can never bend, And here, proud tyrant, must thy empire end. —Immortal shade! to bleeding memory dear, Accept the mass's tribute in a tear. "A patriot's fall may justly melt the mind, "And tears flow nobly, shed for all mankind." Kind patrons of our art, the Printer's page, Records th' events of Time from age to age To distant climes, would wald'ring fame roam, Harmless the journeys, while fame at home. War's gore-stain'd field, tho' terrible in arms, Excites no terror—grieves, but under alarms. What works of Learning, former ages boast, Without the Printer's aid, had now been lost. Let ev'ry tongue, let ev'ry nation show How much to Printing, Arts and Science owe. When Learning, Gen u s, Virtue, glory claim, The Printer is the regisier of Fame — —Thus the Gazette, impartial truth its aim, Alke uninfluenc'd by praise or blame, Facts as they are, its weekly number shews, Constant as Time, disseminates the news, —The eighteenth century's rapid course is run, And with another year, a century begun. Permit the News boy w th a heart sincere, To with his generous patrons all a happy year.
WHEREAS the copartnership un- der the firm of WEEKS & TUCKER, was dissolved by mutual agreement on the first day of the present month—All persons having claims upon that company, may apply for settlement and pay, to either of the subscribers; and those who are indebted to them, are again called upon to make payment without delay, or their notes and accounts will be lodged in the hands of Attorney for collection.
Lemuel Weeks, Daniel Tucker. Portland, January 3, 1801.
Hatch & Dearborn, INFORM their friends and customers that they have removed from Fifth-street, and taken a shop in Middle-street, lately occupied by Mr. JOHN CLINTON—Where the TAILORS' BUSINESS will be carried on in all its branches with neatness and dis- patch. Every favor in the above line of business, will be thankfully received.
FOR SALE AT SAID SHOP. Best superfine black Broadcloths; blue do. mix d do.; Superfine white Cassimere. black do. blue do. Drab Ratteen, blue do. Coatings; a general assortment of Waistcoat Patterns; best steel and gilt Buttons, Silk Velvets for Caps; Elastic Slings; a general assortment of Trimmings. Portland, Jan. 5, 1801.
THE subscribers take this method to inform the public, that they have pur- chased the Store lately occupied by NATHANIEL MARTIN in Northarmouth, and have entered into copartnership in trade, under the firm of Mitchell's & Buxton, where they have for sale, a general assortment of English & Westindia GOODS, Also, a handsome assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Lumber, and Country produce. Gentlemen of the Faculty in this vicinity are desired to call at said Store.
AMMI R. MITCHELL. N. LORING MITCHELL, JEREMIAH BUXTON. Northarmouth, Dec. 24, 1800.
For Sale, A HOUSE LOT in Federal-street, near the center of the town.—Inquire of the Printer. Portland, Dec. 22.
For Sale, A house for immediate use. A HOUSE with two rooms on a floor, finished, and very convenient, in the center of the town.—Apply to the printer. Dec. 22.
New Glass & Crockery Ware Store.
Aaron Adams,
MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the easterly apart- ment of Doctor Coffin's New Brick Store, al- most opposite the Columbian Tavern; where he has received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool and Dub , a general assortment of GLASS and CROCKERY WARE—which is now open and ready for sale on the lowest terms for cash or ap- proved credit. The favors of his friends are solicited—the final- lest of which will be received with pleasure. N. B. Crates packed on the shortest notice.
To be Sold,
A Lot of tillage and pasture Land, containing about 58 acres, with a House and Barn thereon standing; and a Saw-Mill adjoin- ing, conveniently situated, called Darling's Farm. Also a Wood Lot of one hundred acres, within a mile's distance from the above. The whole situa- ted on New-Meadows River in Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln.—Terms of payment made easy.—For further particulars apply to JEREMIAH LIBBY, Esq. of Portsmouth; or to MARK L. HILL of said Georgetown. Nov. 20, 1800.
NEW GOODS.
Just received, and now ready for sale by Moody & Thurston, At their Store in Fifth-street, formerly occupied by Mr. Joshua Blake, an additional supply to their former assortment of Staple & Fancy Goods:
CONSISTING OF Superfine black, navy blue, olive, scarlet, and fashionable mixed Broadcloths; Mid- dling and low priced do.; Cassimeres; Coatings; Ratteen; Fustian, Lillie and Orleans Striped Cloths; Baizes and Flannels of all prices and colours; Blankets; Newever; Molton, Iarnette and fashionable Swans- down Vest Patterns; Matelottes Quilting; Hosiery; Gloves; all kinds of Stuff Goods; Calicoes; Cop- per-plates; Camei's hair, muslin and silk Shawls; Sams; Luttrings; Noddy; Sarinets and Ribbons; India Cottons; a great variety of Muslins; Cambrics; Bun- dauna and Cotton Handkerchiefs; Umbrellas; Hats; Shoes of various kinds, &c. &c. &c. ALSO,
Loaf and Brown Sugar; Coffee; Cotton; Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Salt; a general assortment of Hollow and Hard Ware; WEST-INDIA GOODS, NAILS and GLASS. All which they are determined to sell cheap for cash or country Produce. Portland, Dec. 29.
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE,
By Zaccheus Hannaford, At his Store, Main Street,
A well chosen assortment of English, West India, and other GOODS—among which are, Superfine and low-priced Broad- cloths, Waistcoating, Calicoes, Baizes, Flannels, India Cottons, &c. Westindia and Newengland Rum, Brandy, Gin, Molasses, Chocolate, Cotton, Coffee, Raisins, Rice, Flour, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas, Candies, Digital and Leaf Tobacco, ad 60 red & 2nd Nails, Nail Rod, Russia and Sweden Iron, none of which but at a fair price for English and British Steel, Salt, Cotton & Wool Cards, Knives and Forks, a few dozen Stone Jugs from one to three gallons, Sirens, Hearth Brushes, Bed Cords, Slough Bells, Redwood, Logwood, Fustic, Copperas, Alum, Fire Dogs large and small, Hand-Saws, &c. &c. LIKEWISE,
A good assortment of Hollow Ware. Consist of Ware, and every favor acknowledged with gratitude. Portland, Dec. 29.
Fresh Goods,
Received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool,
ARE now offered for sale at the Store lately kept by Mr. William Coleman, in Fifth street, consisting of a variety of BROADCLOTHS, KER- SEYMERS, HALF THICKS, and PLAINS. N. B. Said Goods will be sold at the lowest price for Cash or approved Credit. Portland, Dec. 22.
PROPOSALS,
Will be received by the undersigned, for building by special contract, an house, at the garrison of FORT SUMNER. Plans and an elevation of the intended building may be seen at his lodgings, where also other parti- cular information will be given.
JOHN HENRY, Capt. of Artillery. Dec. 22.
Thomaston Lime,
OF THE FIRST QUALITY, Just Landed on Col. Waite's Wharf, for sale by SIMON LOVEITT, Fore Street, Portland, Cheap for Cash or Country Produce. Dec. 5.
THE Copartnership of KENT & BECKET, being dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to said firm, or having demands thereon, are request- ed to settle the same with WILLIAM BECKETT. Daniel Kent, William Beckett. Portland, Dec. 15, 1800.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, on the fifth inst. a red horse-COLT, six or seven months old, with a white face, four white feet and a natural trotter. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away. PETER LIBBEE. Scarborough, Dec. 18, 1800.
Portland Bank.
THE Stockholders in the Portland Bank, are here- by notified that their annual meeting for the choice of seven Directors for the year ensuing, will be held in the Bank Chamber, on Monday 31st January 1801, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon; at which time a dividend of profits, for the last six months will be declared. The Poll to be closed at 12 o'clock. Per order of the Board of Directors. John Abbot, Cashier. December 27, 1800.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
YORK, ss.—At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, begun and held at Biddeford, within and for the county of York, on the last Tuesday of October, being the 28th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1800.
WHEREAS application has been made to this Court by sundry inhabitants of this county, for a "new Highway to be laid out from Portland Road, to the Road leading from Parsonsfield to Fryeburg through Porterfield."—And also for an- other "new Highway to be laid out from New- hampshire line, through part of Porterfield, and part of Cutler's grant, to Portland road in Brown- field."
Therefore ordered, That the sub- stance of said applications, with this order thereon, be inserted three weeks successively, in the Massa- chusetts Mercury, printed at Boston by Young & Minns, and also, in the Portland Gazette, printed by Eliezer A. Jenks; the last publication thereof to be thirty days at least, prior to the next term of this Court, to be held at York, within and for said county of York, on the third Tuesday of April next; to the end the Proprietors of said Lands may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the said new Highways should not be laid out as aforesaid. Attest—DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
To the Honorable Senate and the Honorable the Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, in General Court assembled.
HUMBLY shews the Subscribers, Original Proprietors of Township Number Two, east of Union River, and settlers, inhabitants of said Township, now incorporated by the name of Sul- livan, desirous of holding our lands, by a tenure more secure than the one we now have, pray your Honors to take our situation into consideration, and secure to us our rights as to your will. John may seem just and equita- ble; we beg leave to state to your Honors the following facts:
1st. That the greater number of us came here as Proprietors under the grant of 1764, or under Proprietors of that grant, some of us twenty-six years ago. 2d. That during the contest between the United States and Great Britain, we suffered in proportion to any of our fellow-citizens, losing all the navigation belonging to the Town and though little, it was all consisting of three Coasting Vessels, and two Fishing Schooners which loss to this day is not made up, that the enemy landed and burnt two of our Houses and all the Furniture and Provisions therein. 3d. That there is taken up and set- tled upon all the f out lots to the number of about one hundred and ninety. 4th. That the Township is a very poor tract of land that what remains will scarcely be worth settling not a lot of an hundred acres that will make a settlement, being swamps, ledges of rocks, or barren heaths. 5th. That part of the Township falls within the grant of Mount De'Grignon, six miles in length, and in some places more than a mile in width, all which is front land and near one fourth of the Town- ship. 6th. That we are now building a Meeting House, which is in some forwardness.
Therefore your Petitioners pray that the Township may be confirmed to them and the other settlers and inhabitants of said Town of Sullivan, in equal Proportions or in such way as you in your wis- dom may think best, and as in duty bound will ever pray.
James Leland, William Preble, Nathaniel Preble, jun. Samuel Ingalls, William Abet, Amos Ames, John Abbe, Benjamin Johnson, Edward Pettengill, his mark Morris Bigford, Joshua Bigford, Ebenezer Beane, Richard Clarke, James Beane, James Simpson, George Crabtree, Samuel Simpson, Samuel Ball, Moses Allet, Reuben Allet, Stephen West Merchant, Benjamin Bennett, John Bane jun. Patrick Man, John Buckley, William Woolfer, Joseph Bidford, William Fols, Summers Woolfer, Robert Mercer, John Urian, jun. John Springer, Patrick Gogins, John Simpson, Richard Downing, Abner Blaisdell, Jabez Simpson, Samuel Beane, Ephraim Dyer, William Ingalls, Thomas Aih, John Johnson, Thomas Fols, Nathaniel Johnson, Oliver Woolfer, Oliver Woolfer, sen. Charles Coats, John Preble, David Woolfer, Daniel Haris, Amos Bradon, William Cabatree, John Gordon, Morgan Jones.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
In the House of Representatives—Nov. 13, 1800.
ON the Petition, of Jabez Simpson, and others, original Proprietors, of Township Num- ber Two, east of Union River, and settlers inhabitants of said Township, now incorporated by the name of Sullivan, praying that the same may be confirmed to them and the other settlers and inhabitants of said Town, in equal proportions.
ORDERED, that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition and this order there- on, to be published three weeks successively in Jenks' Gazette printed at Portland, and in the Cashine Journal, printed at Casine, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the third 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 the said petition should not be gran- ted.
Sent up for concurrence. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. In Senate, Nov. 14, 1800. Read and concurred. SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. A true Copy—Attest. EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk of Senate.
THE Proprietors of Union Wharf are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held at Mr. William Cutter's Tavern, on the 11th Tuesday of January next at 6 o'clock, P. M. when they will act on the following articles, viz. 1. To choose a Moderator. 2. To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year, and such other officers as they shall judge necessary to manage affairs. 3. To receive accounts and allow the same if they see proper. 4. To see if the proprietors will vote any sum or sums of money to be assessed, raised and applied for the purpose of adding to the wharf already built, and to defray any expenses that may attend said business, or be otherwise incurred in managing the affairs or im- proving the interest of said proprietors, and generally to act on all matters that they shall think necessa- ry for the interest of the concerned. Thomas Beck, Prop. Clerk. Dec. 1800.
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders in the MAINE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, are hereby notified, that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fifth-street, on Tuesday the 31st day of January next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President and Directors, Joseph Swift, Secretary. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Dec. 13th, 1800.
FOR SALE, An excellent Farm, CONTAINING about 117 acres, of Land; 80 of which are under improve- ment—with a convenient House, Store, &c. there- on; together with a good Grist-Mill.—It lies in the town of Bowdoin, county of Lincoln, within a few miles of Bowdoin College, and near the place where the Court sits in Topsham.—It will be sold on reasonable terms for cash, or approved credit, inquire of the subscriber at Topsham. HEZEKIAH WYMAN. Topsham, Dec. 1800.
Also, 200 acres of Land in Top- ham, Inquire as above.
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. William Colham, Esq. Judge of Pro- bate for the county of Cumberland, and to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of
Joshua Brown, late of Scarborough, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that pur- pose—hereby give notice that they will attend the bu- siness of their appointment at the dwelling of Ebene- zer Libby, one of the subscribers, on the last Monday of December next, and the last Monday in the four following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M. Ebenezer Libby, Daniel Libby. Scarborough, Nov. 24, 1800.
FOR SALE, A very elegant Sleigh, and Harness, Calculated for one or two horses.—Inquire of the Printer. Dec. 15.
Taken up adrift, ON Sunday last, a Long-Boat. The owner, by proving property, and paying charges, may have it again, by applying to NATHANIEL JORDAN, jun. Cape-Elizabeth, Dec. 15, 1800.
War Department,
November 13th, 1800. THOSE gentlemen who have applied for milit- ary appointments in the service of the United States, are informed, that their applications with all the recommendatory letters accompanying, were consumed by fire in the War Office, on Saturday evening last. Those who continue to desire to be considered as candidates, will see the propriety of renewing their application. SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
THE nonresident proprietors and owners of the following Lots of Land in the town of Belfast and county of Hancock, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the sub- scriber for the Direct Tax to collect for the year 1800, in the respective sums following, viz.
FIRST DIVISION. THIRD DIVISION No. of Lots. Dcts. Cents. No. of Lots. Dcts. Cents. 1 1 14 78 49 21 1 14 51 48 22 1 14 95 48 SECOND DIVISION. THIRD DIVISION. 14 34 101 49 17 34 94 49 18 34 95 49 34 34 90 49 35 34 15 48 37 34 32 49 40 34 55 48 42 34 13 48 49 34 18 48 50 34 69 48 3 34 64 48 34 48 63 48 67 48 50 48 20 48 23 48 24 48 60 48 89 48 26 48 93 48 59 48 54 48 33 48 56 48 102 48 48 48 19 48
If no person shall appear to discharge the Tax aforesaid, and all intervening charges on or before Monday the twenty-fourth day of January next at ten of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said Land as will discharge the same will then be sold at Public Auction, at the dwelling house of John R. J. in Belfast aforesaid, according to law. JOHN RUSS, Collector of the Revenue, Esq. D. Dist. Dist. Belfast, Nov. 12, 1800.

SELECTIONS.
ON HARMONY.
THE melody of the human voice, when properly modulated and accompanied by instruments, has an astonishing power over the soul, and has been a theme for the poets of every age.
The prophet David having singular knowledge, not in poetry alone, but in music also, judging them both to be things most necessary for the house of God, left behind him a number of divinely indited poems, and was farther the author of adding unto poetry, melody in public prayer, melody both vocal and instrumental for the arizing up of men's hearts, and the sweetening of their affections towards God.
The following lines were written in the year 1553, and are almost as scarce as a Manuscript.
TO AMANDA, On her hearing her Song.
Heark to the changes of the trembling air! What nightingales do play in comfort there! See in the clouds, the cherubs listen you, Each Angel with an otocousicou. Heark how she shakes the pascic element, Dwells on that note, as if 'twould ne'er be spent; What a sweet fall was there, how, she catch in That parting sire, and ran it o'er agen! In emulation of that dying breath, Linnets would strain, and sing themselves to death. Once more to hear that melting echo move, Narcissus like, who would not die in love? Sing on, sweet charm, refine, soul of melodie; Closely attentive to thy harmonic, The heavens ob it and stop their rumbling spheres, And all the world turned itself into cares; But if in silence, thy face once more appear, With all those jewels which are treasur'd there, And flew that beautic which so far outvies Thy voice! 'twill quickly change its cares for eyes.
In a Paris paper we find the following curious Anecdote:—
A CURIOUS occurrence lately took place in the neighborhood of Lyons:—A dancing bear and his master went some time ago to a farmer's house, not far from the city of Lyons, in quest of a night's lodging; it was not very natural that such guests should meet with a very welcome reception; but it was rather late, the weather abominable, and no other asylum near at hand. It happened that the farmer was next day to go to town to sell some cattle, and with that intention had put thirty sheep into a separate stable—His humanity, however, induced him to turn out his poor sheep, in order to give a fit accommodation to his Bearish Majesty; after which, he took home the showman to sleep at his house. About midnight, every one was awakened, and alarmed by the most dreadful howlings and lamentations; when, upon enquiry, it appeared that two thieves, who got informed of the farmer's intentions, but who were ignorant of the event of the evening, came to his stables to carry away the sheep, little thinking of the kind of reception that awaited them. On examining the stables, one of them was found torn in pieces by the bear and the other struggling in the embraces of the terrific animal. The showman, however, succeeded in extricating the thief, and in muzzling the bear. Thus was the farmer rescued, from a loss that must have wholly ruined him, and recompensed for the hospitality he had so generously exercised.
ELEGANT COMPLIMENT.
A French officer being just arrived at the court of Vienna, and the Empress hearing that he had the day before been in company with a great lady, asked him if it were true that she was the most handsome princess of her time. The officer answered, with great gallantry "Madam, I thought so yesterday."
A WELL-DOER.
A father wished to dissuade his daughter from any thoughts of matrimony. "She who
marries does well," said he; "but she who does not marry, does better."—"My father," she answered meekly, "I am content with doing well; let her do better who can."
A late London paper says—"The new species of Hemp, called Sunt the produce of Bengal, and which has been manufactured there for general purposes, has turned out nearly equal to our own rope. In order to give it a fair trial, the company's ship the Earl Howe , Captain Robert Burrowes, which has lately arrived, had all her running rigging rove with this rope in Bengal, by the order of government; and we learn, from respectable authority, that it answered during a long voyage home, Captain Burrowes' sanguine expectations. All the Marine Establishment in India is to be supplied with this new article of Eastern produce, which is esteemed an invaluable acquisition to the shipping navigation of the Indian seas."
PROPOSALS for publishing a MONTHLY MAGAZINE, to be entitled,
The Cabinet, Or, LITERARY REPOSITORY.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE acknowledged want of a MAGAZINE, or some similar periodical publication in New-England has induced the Subscriber to hazard his property and reputation on the same perilous ocean on which numbers have already foundered. If he flatters himself with success, where others have experienced failure, let him not be accused of vanity, until it be known on what he founds his expectations. The repeated failure of every attempt of this kind is well known, and the cause obvious—where many departments are to be filled periodically, no one man is adequate to the task, however fertile his genius and extensive his credit. A miscellaneous work, like a Magazine, to be conducted well must be conducted by MANY. Every preceding Editor has considered too much in his own powers; and if not deficient in ability himself has yet neglected to secure the literary aid of others, so indispensable in works of this nature. Aware of this, the subscriber has spared no pains or expense to engage Gentlemen of the most respectable literary talents, to fill the several departments; and a SUPERINTENDING EDITOR, of industry and ability. He has also received assurances of assistance from many literary Gentlemen of the first respectability, of whom the following have politely consented to the publication of their names:— Rev. Doctor Morse, Rev. JOHN S. J. GARDNER, Rev. T. M. HARRIS, GEORGE BLAKE, Esq. JOSEPH DENNIE Esq and DAVID EVERETT, Esq.
In addition to this aid, he has high expectations from the PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY, of Harvard University, who contemplate publishing selections of the literary productions of its members, in which case he is authorized to lay, the CABINET will be the medium of communication. From this source, which has occasionally delighted the connoisseur, may be expected a monthly entertainment of the richest fruits which taste and genius can furnish.
From the above, and such other assistance as he has reason to anticipate from men of letters, he flatters himself that the miscellaneous reader will find in the CABINET that variety of useful instruction and chaste amusement, which is expected from a periodical publication of the kind. American Biography will have a conspicuous place. Whatever is interesting in our natural or civil History, claims, and will meet attention. A summary of the political state of Europe will be given quarterly; and the political History of our own Country in which will be comprised all important state papers &c. monthly. The works of genius and taste, on every subject, will be sought with solicitude, and cheerfully communicated to the public. If such encouragement is afforded as will justify him in commencing the work, the First Number will be for January, 1801, and will appear on the first of February.
JOHN WEST.
CONDITIONS.
THE CABINET will be printed on good paper, with the best type. Each Number will contain from 56 to 64 pages, ornamented with a handsome Copperplate Engraving.
It will be published on the first of each month.
The price to Subscribers will be Thirty-Three Cents and One-Third each Number, to be paid quarterly; and no Magazine will be delivered to any Subscriber, who is more than two quarters in arrears. This condition will be strictly adhered to.
Subscriptions will be received by the proposed publisher, No. 74, Cornhill, from any person residing within 10 miles of Boston; and by E. A. JENKS, Portland.
John Clinton,
TAILOR & HABIT MAKER,
INFORMS his Customers, and the public in general, that he has removed to the chamber formerly occupied by Mr. Benjamin Titcomb, Printer, second door above the Bank, and nearly opposite the Custom House, Middle-street where he will be happy to receive the commands of any who may honor him with their employ.
He would inform his customers, that he has just received from Boston, a Pattern of the newest fashion for Ladies' Habits, and Gentlemen's Coats, Waist-coats and Small-clothes. He feels every emotion of gratitude to those who have employed him, and hopes by his industry and endeavors to please, to merit a continuance of their favors.
N. B. He will take two or three young women, who can be well recommended, as apprentices, if application is made immediately. Portland, Dec. 20, 1800.
Shipping Furs.
The highest price, given for Shipping FURS, by DANIEL JOHNSON, At his Store in Fore-street.
Treasury Department,
Washington September 18, 1800.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23rd day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled, "An act to establish a General Stamp Office,"
THAT a General Stamp Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof, (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty which are demandable by law:
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Description of document, and Price in Dollars and Cents. Rows include: NY certificate of naturalization (5), licence to practice, or certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any counsellor, solicitor, advocate, attorney, or proctor, in any court of the United States (10), Provided, that a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said offices, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices (10), Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) (4), Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) (4), Any charter party, bottomry or respondentia bond (1), Any receipt of discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall not exceed the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars (25), When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars (50), And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of (1), Any policy of insurance or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars (25), When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars (1), Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular state (50), Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States, or any state, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal process or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty.) (10), If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars (10), If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars (25), If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars (50), And if above one thousand dollars (75), Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz: If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars (4), If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars (10), If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars (20), If above one thousand dollars (30), Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country (22).
The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set. Any note or bill of lading or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported; If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state (4), If from the United States to any foreign port or place (10). The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading without respect to the number contained in each set. Any notes issued by the banks now established or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale: On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar (6), On all notes above fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars (50), On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars (1), On all notes above five hundred dollars (2), Any protest or other notarial act (25), Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war (25), Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) (50), Any certificates of a share in any insurance company of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank; if above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars (10), If above one hundred dollars (25), If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. II
That the power of the supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February 1801.
That, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the supervisors of the revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February 1801 bring or send such vellum, parchment and papers, to some officer of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity of value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, with the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought into some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped. IV
And for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the Treasury, at Washington, the day and year above-mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury,
Nov. 3.
REMOVAL.
William Codman,
INFORMS his friends and customers that he has removed from his Store in Fifth-street to the westerly end of the New Brick Store on Middle-street, opposite Mr. Ebenezer Storer's, and the head of Union-street—Where he has for sale a general assortment of
European, India, & W. India GOODS.
In addition to his former assortment, he has just received a fresh supply of New Goods; making in the whole, perhaps as great a variety as can be found in any one store in the town.—All which, will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, Wholesale and Retail.
N. B. For sale as above, a quantity of large Rock SALT, and high proof BRANDY. Portland, Dec. 8, 1800.
ADAGE.—Sauce for goose, sauce for gander; or let one band swab the other.
THE Subscriber's property having (in his late absence) been seized by some jealous creditors, who believed a false report that he had absconded; he therefore begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has returned, and carries on the business as usual at his shop on Cornhill.—Those who are indebted to him on book or otherwise, will see, by this, the necessity of making immediate payment, to enable him to fulfil his engagements to others.
WILLIAM CALLWELL. Portland, Dec. 20, 1800.
THE subscriber, hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of
Jotham Patridge,
late of Falmouth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased—and having taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment:
JONATHAN PATRIDGE. Falmouth, Dec. 9, 1800.
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. Judge of Probate, of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of
Jotham Patridge,
late of Falmouth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said Creditors to bring in and prove their Claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of Jonathan Patridge at a place called Saccarappa, in Falmouth aforesaid, on Tuesday the 23rd. day of this, and the second Tuesdays of the five following months, from one to five of the clock in the afternoon.
ENOCH FREEMAN, ELIAS MERRILL, Commissioners. Falmouth, Dec. 9, 1800.
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