Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-05-05 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 106]
MONDAY, MAY 5, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
For Jenks' Portland Gazette.
THE CRISIS.—N o I.
THE Crisis is intended merely as an answer to the Criterion, and if the latter should proceed in his future numbers as he has begun in his first, will be continued as long as he shall be pleased to write. The inverted signature of the criterion will be contrasted with the direct subscription of the crisis, and the matter of the former will be no less reversed. It is not a little strange that the Gazette of the United States should be surprized with such an intrusion, unless the editor of it has fallen into despair again, and begun to expectorate phillipies by way of salutary discharge. But one would have supposed that as fear is the last caution that leaves us in the decay of sanity, the libel-act might have had some charms to restrain the author or the printer from such a virulent invective against the government. If, however, as is probable, such things hardly stimulate sensation at Philadelphia, they do more at the end of the Union, and their authors at this distance will be secure of that notice which they rather desire than dread, and rather require than deserve.
After a pretty round charge upon Congress, and a "whirlwind" of nonsense, to use his own metaphor, the criterion begins the substantial parts of its first number by saying that all parties (does he mean in Congress?) are pushing the government to its final destination, monarchy, or (a little before) despotism. This is the proposition assumed, and to prove this the writer says, let facts speak. What is the first fact? That states exercise supreme judicial powers in deciding on their own legislative contracts. The second? That Congress countenance these infractions by exercising the same power in their own case. And what is the inference? That the rights of the common people are not so well secured as the rights of the subjects of monarchy are in England. This poor author had not the correctness to perceive that by his own argument the terrible danger we were in was only that of having our rights better secured than they are; but to expect three lines of intelligent and consistent reasoning upon a general political subject from these half-witted constitution tinkers would be exorbitant. I therefore pass on to a simple denial of facts.
"Numerous facts," says he, might be mentioned, but we shall select only two, at present. Then the first is "the sale of lands by a state legislature, and after receiving the money for them declaring the sale void."—Here is one half of the evidence that we are verging to monarchy or in "the road to despotism," and that that the common people are not so secure as they are under the British monarchy. Whence comes this jumble of uncongenial things? You see at once that the writer is a Georgia speculator, who wishes Congress or some authority to do him justice. But methinks it is an odd way to carry points to begin by lashing the body we solicit. It reminds one of some nation of Indians, who had a wooden God which they always thumped with clubs until he granted their requests. This first fact of the criterion a little above was expressed to be the exercise of judicial power in a state over its own contracts.—We do not deny the villainy of the state of Georgia; but we deny the argument raised from it. It was neither an assumption of judicial power, nor has the question yet been in any manner adjudicated. It was a mere denial of justice, attended with the proper state ceremonies of such an act of violence. Georgia is an individual, and refuses to perform her promise: Is this a judicial act? Does it prove the tendency of the United States to monarchy?—The judiciary of the United States is as competent to compel the state of Georgia to do justice in this case, as it is to decide between state and state, or individuals and states in any case whatever. If therefore the criterion writer is a sufferer by the bonfire of principle in Georgia, he need not inculcate the government of the United States, which certainly could not hinder it; but let him bring his case before the Supreme Court, where he will be certain to find "supreme judicial power" which probably can take care of the rights of "common people." Perhaps he may by this experiment save himself the future trouble of crossing the Atlantic for a figure of justice, and even cease to start at "monarchy" in the dreary "road to despotism."
Secondly, the other moiety of facts which the criterion adduces is as follows:—"Certain contracts of the United States, pledging their faith in the most solemn manner to pay the interest on them annually, have lain many years in the treasury for payment, and the creditors have petitioned in vain for the fulfillment of the national engagement." Therefore (always keeping in view the politicians) we are pushing on to monarchy.—Yet he says "the subjects of England in such a case might appeal to the judiciary, and king, lords and commons must submit."—Certainly he wants a clear head. But a writer who selects the title of "the criterion" ought to specify what "contracts." The United States may have very good reason to do what would enable an interested and prejudiced writer to speak in these general terms. What con-
tracts?—To charge the government not only with breach of faith, but in the next breath with the corruption of influence and patronage; this is no trifle. What contracts?—Are they some of the old army notes or continental paper money?—You must be explicit, sir.
But it is amusing to see how daring ignorance is behind a curtain. The criterion asserts that "the subjects of England can appeal from their legislative to their judicial department." In the first place there was no need of making this comparison odious, because England is a free nation—but the assertion is false. There is no instance whatever wherein the doings of the legislature in England may be controlled by the judges but such wherein the judiciary of the United States have parallel and co-extensive jurisdiction. But in neither country can they sustain a suit to compel the nation; nor is there a country on the face of the earth where this is done. Then what a libellous, impudent fellow this must be to put in requisition such a quantity of bold assertion without even a blush, or by your leave!
Passing over his "marbles and nine pins," and other things of equal argument and dignity, we shall only quote another passage principally for the sake of the decency and modesty of it: "Could Congress, with our present mongrel character support a seven years war which might call for twenty or thirty millions more than all the revenue?" What mongrel character? Surely this man longs for monarchy, despotism, and the "marbles and nine pins" of this world. Not even the government shall be free, and even that which shall govern it, must afterwards be subjected to a third. Let us wait and see No. 2. Upon the whole for the present, we rather think it "a crisis" when such writers can pass with impunity, than that their performances are any "criterion" of the times.
AMERICA.
From the Gazette of the United States.
THE CRITERION.—No. II.
NO reflecting person can cast an eye over the vast country of the United States, mark the enterprise of the people, their ardent love of liberty, attachment to property, and rapid population, without feeling a full conviction that a strong government is essential to preserve these extensive regions in Union, and "liberty with order," as our great Washington remarked. To increase the powers of the legislature, might increase the danger rather than security. To add to the powers of the executive, might create alarm, without use. To extend the powers of the judicial department, is obviously the only effectual and safe remedy for the evils we feel and fear. This department has in all countries, and in all governments, been the best guardian of legal rights; it is the most enlightened, the most independent (in a republic) the most responsible, and the last corrupted. To this department the English owe all their liberties, independence, security of natural rights and public credit; it is in fact the main pillar which supports all they hold dear. And is not such a department with equal powers more essential for this country than for that? It most evidently is, because our executive power is more limited. Such extensive powers in the judiciary, is not only necessary to guard the legal rights of the citizens, but is a check upon the other great departments. It is at once the safest and the most powerful check; it is the organ of law, it is in the habit of appealing to the letter of the constitution, to ascertain the rights of the people; its character and responsibility do not permit it, like twitted legislators, who hold their office for a short period and therefore too often aiming to make the most use of it with sinister views, to pervert constitutional principles; it is influenced by the strong motives of honor and interest to preserve a straight line of conduct. It may therefore be properly called the natural friend to the equal rights of the people, and the true guardian of the constitution. Why then it will be asked are our leading men, our zealous republicans, our jealous sentinels in Congress, whose discernment is so keen, and whole ardour is so great as to start at the shadow of encroachment from the other departments, yet are perfectly quiet and fearless while the legislature exercises a judicial power which destroys the real principle of a genuine republic, "a government of laws." It originates in the common feelings of men, that power is safe in their own hands. This is the germ of corruption and despotism, and is the most threatening danger that alarms reflecting men; it creates distrust in the legislature, which ought to possess high and universal confidence. Such a judicial power which embraces all the proper objects, would remove the distrust in the legislature, and thereby strengthen its hands, by increasing confidence in all its acts. To neglect this is to leave the door open for every evil work, and finally for the entry of a monarch. To this catastrophe things and events are tending; and seem to progress without any alarm or opposition. One session of Congress elapses after another, parties & debates grow warmer, one guard to "liberty and law," is removed from the constitution, by taking away the right
of the people to appeal to the judicial department for a decision of their legal demands upon states. By this deadly stroke, the citizens have lost their best security, and the judicial powers are contracted to a degree totally incompatible with a government of laws." No substitute has been offered, or even proposed, (that we ever heard of) by Congress, or suggested by the professional republicans. Thus we have seen that the department most essential to equal liberty, which was at first too limited has been greatly contracted, and its powers, absorbed by the legislature. Do we not see a constant effort in some quarter to lessen the powers of the executive also, and to add them to the legislature? When men view the whole face of our government, do they not see a disorganizing tendency? It will, we believe, be conceded by all that the legislature, even if perfect in integrity, is wanting in many qualifications for a judicial court. Is it not evident then, that its continuing the exercise of powers for which it is unqualified, with all the before mentioned objections, has a disorganizing effect upon our whole political system, by weakening all ties, and all checks? Does it not lessen the respect and confidence of the people in it? How forcibly must all thinking persons be affected with the inconsistency of the legislature erecting itself into a court to decide upon the demand of creditors founded upon its contracts, in which court they are not permitted to argue their cause, nor to employ counsel, or produce witnesses! Would not such a court, appear to all persons not in the habit of seeing it, as a mockery of justice? It is in vain to say, they may argue their cause before a committee. As well might a small committee from a jury hear the parties and report the case. Are the Spanish courts of inquisition, more irreconcilable to the principles of a free government and proper judiciary? Why then do our republican members slumber over this limb of despotism, this bane to liberty & to legal rights? The legislature being so numerous, individual responsibility is next to nothing: hence the greater danger from its exercising the judicial power, as the injured citizens cannot know who were the judges. If discovered, the dishonor being divided among so many, it produces little effect. Hence no political truth is more evident, than that the legislature should be confined to the department of legislation. Nothing is more certain, than that the ancients as well as the modern republics, lost their liberties by an inattention to a proper division of powers; and not giving authority sufficiently extensive to the judicial department. It is equally certain that the same error now exists in this government, and portends its ruin. Many facts have occurred within a few years, and are daily occurring, which forcibly urge these sentiments, and ought deeply to impress them. Even at this time we are told (but as we live near a remote frontier, and many hundred miles from Congress, we do not know the particulars) people residing by the Mississippi, are applying to have their rights to land ascertained, but by reason of legislative usurpations, there is no power in the Union to decide legally! Is it not evident that if the rights of the possessors of that country are not immediately decided in a legal way, that the seeds of insurrection and war will be sown in that extensive and fertile region? That country being evidently destined to become the most populous part of the Union, and so many motives exist to draw emigrants to it, if the claims are not soon settled in a legal manner, the injured purchasers and present occupiers, stimulated by the strong motives of interest, and sense of injury, may combine their efforts with enterprising citizens and foreigners to form settlements, and hold out such inducements to all who wish to seek their fortunes or a settlement there, as will insure a rapid population. Is it compatible with any wisdom and foresight, to leave this vast concern to take its course without an amicable decision, conformable to law, and the constitution? Can any motives to procrastinate exist other than views of speculation in the lands? Does not the long existing and yet unsettled confusion in a large district of Pennsylvania, by reason of similar errors in government, read a serious lesson to Congress upon this subject?
The scale for the operations of our government is so extensive, if the minds of our legislators are not capacious, they cannot reach it.—Little calculators may legislate for an island or province, but the western world requires minds in proportion to its limits. Painful therefore is the appearance of puddling measures unworthy of the high destiny of our nation.
ACIREMA.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
In Brady's history there is a particular account of the pay of Edward the third's army, in the twentieth year of his reign. The Black Prince's pay was 20 shillings per day: the sum total for which an army and fleet of 31,294 men was to be paid and subsisted for sixteen months, is 12,720l. 2s. 9d.; a sum which would not last a modern fleet and army the same strength five days. [Eng. Mag.]
Ornaments of the Frigate PRESIDENT.
Launched at New York, on the 10th inst.
Head.—The BUST of our late President WASHINGTON, supported by two Female Figures, TRUTH and JUSTICE, standing on a Rock, an Emblem of Strength, an Oak growing out of the fertile part thereof, representing the strength and fertility of Genius; the right hand of Justice supporting the Bust; in the left a Medallion, on which are the Scales. Balanced; the wreath with Laurel, the Emblem of Victory; the Figure of Truth, holding in her right hand the Mirror of Prudence, and the left resting on the Fescos, the Emblem of Union; on her head a Wreath of Palm, an Emblem of Virtue; both Figures Cloathed in light flowing Drapery.—At the back of the Bust the Standard of America, representing him as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States; in the Trail Boards the American Eagle, one Claw resting on the American Shield, with the other darting Thunder and Lightning at the Hydra the Emblem of Anarchy and Confusion.
Stern.—In the centre of the Taffrail the Figure of AMERICA, the right arm resting on the Base of a Monument and three Books representing the three Branches of Government; in the right hand a pen, to record the Heroic Actions of her Sons; in her left, the Constitution of the United States; at her feet the American Eagle, crest, supported by the Standards of the Army and Navy; on her right the Figure of Wisdom, and the left the Figure of Strength, both inclined and looking to the centre; in the right hand of Wisdom, a SPEAR, the left resting against the Port, and the Bira of Vigilance at her feet; The left hand of Strength resting on a Herculean Club; the right resting against the Port, as the grand supporters of America. In the quarter pieces, Liberty and Union, supporting the general design as the Basis of Republican Government.—The Figure of Liberty on the Starboard quarter, and Union on the Larboard both Figures inclining to the centre; in the right hand of Liberty the Staff and Cap, in the left, the Rights of Man; the Figure of Union or Concord, the right hand resting on the Emblem of Union, and in the left the Olive Branch of Peace.
NASHVILLE (Tennessee) MARCH 18.
This morning a duel took place between two respectable young gentlemen, of this town. It is with sorrow we inform our readers, that one of them fell—his opponent's ball passing immediately through his head. A reciprocal and friendly farewell took place a short time before the discharge of their pistols. They behaved with firmness—and have left a precedent for maturely weighing the causes and consequences of quarrels to the end that society may not be deprived of its ornaments by precipitately taking up an ungrounded principle of honor.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 19.
IN answer to the Indictment of THOMAS COOPER, for a libel on the President, he filed the following
PLEA.
The above named defendant (protesting against the insinuation and constructions in the said indictment alledged against him) pleads not Guilty—and of this he puts himself upon his country, and will give the following facts in evidence on the trial, in justification of the supposed libel, stated in the aforesaid indictment.
1st. Mr. Adams, either by himself or by the officers of state acting under his authority, has given the public to understand, that he would bestow no office but on persons who conformed to his political opinions. 2d. Mr. Adams has declared, that a republican government may mean any thing. 3d. Mr. Adams did sanction the alien law, and thereby the abolition of the trial by jury, in the cases that fall under that law. 4th. Mr. Adams did sanction the sedition law, and thereby entrenched his public character behind the legal provisions of that law. 5th. Under the auspices of Mr. Adams the expence of a permanent navy is saddled on the people. 6th. Under the auspices of Mr. Adams, we are threatened with the existence of a standing army. 7th. The government of the United States has borrowed money at 8 per cent in time of peace. 8th. The unnecessary violence of official expressions used by Mr. Adams, and those in authority under him, and his adherents, might justly have provoked a war. 9th. Political acrimony has been fostered by those who call themselves his friendly adherents. 10th. Mr. Humphries after being convicted of an assault and battery on Benjamin Franklin Bache, the printer of the Aurora, merely from political motives, was, before his sentence was expired, promoted by Mr. Adams, to a public office, viz. to carry despatches to France. 11th. Mr. Adams did project and put in execution, embassies to Prussia, Russia, and the Sublime Porte. 12th. Mr. Adams in the case of Jonathan

Robbins, alias Nash, did interfere to influence the decision of a court of justice.
(Signed) THOMAS COOPER.
Mr. Cooper addressed the jury in a speech of about three hours and an half, in which he attempted to justify the publication, by endeavoring to show that it was true in all its parts, and the conduct of the President of the United States, merited the censures which were passed upon it. — Mr. C. continued his speech until exhausted with fatigue, and the indulgence of the Court, which manifested itself through the whole trial, was here conspicuous. Judge Chase declared he would patiently wait until the Defendant had refreshed himself and was able to resume his defence. — This very liberal proposition of the Judge, the Defendant declined. — Mr. Rawle addressed the jury, after which Judge Chase summed up the evidence, and the jury in about twenty minutes returned their verdict — GUILTY.
The Court appointed Wednesday next, to hear any thing which Cooper may have to offer in extenuation, after which judgment will be passed.
During the trial, and more particularly during the harangue of Cooper, we observed several of the leading Jacobins, passing to and fro, with folded arms, and with countenance gloomy, sullen and lowering. — They had formed, it seems, a high opinion of the orator, and they were completely disappointed. His defence was remarkable for nothing but its impudence: On coming out of Court, he was asked why he did not make use of the witnesses whose attendance [he had sworn] was absolutely necessary to his defence, and who were (afterwards) all present in court — The man neither replied nor blushed! No one wondered that he did not reply. All but those who knew him well, were surprised that he did not blush.
We are not yet done with this trial: — As it affords an instance of the most shocking depravity we ever remember, even amongst the depraved leaders of the Jacobins, &c. besides an hypothesis of the whole party; we shall give further particulars in a future number. — The public should be apprised of the efforts that can be used by British and other renegades, and their abettors, for the destruction of our government, and they shall!
Philad. Gaz.
Latest from Europe.
By an arrival at New-York, London papers have been received to March 4 — Four days latest.
MILAN, FEB. 4.
We learn, that the first operation of the campaign will be the siege of Gava; for which preparations are making.
BERLIN FEB. 13.
Sweden begins to act conjointly with Russia. — France must watch the former. — The alliance of the Russians does not please the friends of freedom in Sweden.
PARIS, FEB. 26.
A treaty of alliance has just been concluded between Portugal and Russia. The former acknowledges the latter as Grand Master of Malta, but solely as honorary.
The Genevese have addressed to the First Consul, a strong protest against their union with the French Republic. They assert, it was imposed upon them by the violence and vexations to which the Directory exposed them.
General Kray has been present at Vienna at a Council of War. He is destined, it is stated to command the army of the Lower Rhine, which is to be composed of the corps of Sztarray and Hohenlohe. Prince Charles is to command the army on the frontiers of Switzerland; and general Bellegarde is to assist the Councils of the Archduke Ferdinand in the command of the army of Italy.
PARIS, FEB. 23.
Mr. Murray, the American Envoy, with Mr. M'Cartney, his secretary, are in this city.
On the 19th, the Consuls were installed in their palace at the Thuilleries, with great pomp. Bonaparte's coach was drawn by the six white horses which were presented him by the Emperor of Germany on the conclusion of the treaty of Campo Formio. The sword he wore on that occasion was likewise a present from the Emperor on the same occasion.
Gen. Dumourier, has paid his respects to Louis XVIII. at Mittau.
STUTTGARD, FEB. 15.
From Donaueschingen we learn, that the Archduke will quit the army on the 19th, and proceed to Vienna or Prague; and that Gen. Kray will take the command of the army in his stead.
LONDON, MARCH 4.
The Paris Journals to the 27th ult. which we yesterday received, still give contrary accounts respecting the part the Russians will take on the continent. One paper asserts, Suwarrows is appointed Generalissimo, while another positively affirms, the Russians will all return home. — Their destination is still a mystery on the Continent, but we are strongly of opinion they will not join Austria in the war. The Courts of London and Vienna are interested in keeping up as long as possible the idea of their return to the Rhine — a public State Paper, from the Emperor PAUL, will probably soon dispel all doubts upon the subject, and disclose the motives for his conduct.
It is reported that the Archduke is recalled, and that Kray will take the command on the Rhine. — But all the rumours in these Journals are too vague to claim particular attention. — We do not expect that the campaign will be
opened for some weeks, and we even doubt that it will be opened at all.
Admiral Lord Bridport leaves town immediately for Portsmouth, in order to take the command of the channel fleet, which will proceed immediately off Brest. Government have received advice, that the enemy's force in Brest harbour, consists of 54 sail of the line, 36 of which are equipped for sea.
Sixth CONGRESS of the United States.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — APRIL 21.
THE additional Salt Duty Bill passed — Ayes 37, Nays 28.
Mr. Parker presented, from the Naval committee, a bill for arranging the fleet of the U. States into squadrons, to be described by flags — White, Blue, and Red — and for appointing one Vice-Admiral, and four Rear-Admirals to command the same. After being read a first time, on the question to assign a time for a second reading.
Mr. Gallatin moved to make it the order of the day for the first Monday in December next.
Mr. Eggleston wished its postponement. — He said it had been agreed upon to suspend the building of the 74's for the present. In addition to this, our difference would most probably be soon adjusted. Another reason was, it would incur an additional expence, which would be improper, after having agreed to borrow 3,500,000 dollars.
Col. Parker said, the 74's were not suspended building, but it was thought advisable not to hurry their building. He enumerated the conveniences which would result from the new arrangement; — stated that the whole expence would not be more than 10,000 dollars; and that from the resulting advantages, he believed it would be a saving. He did not think there was a certainty of peace, from the revolutionary disposition of France; but even if it was certain peace would be made with that nation, it was not known that the combined powers would not renew their depredations. He wished the measure to be adopted, even if it was at the expence of the army. The return of peace would render the army augatory, except just enough for the garrisons. The army expences exceed 4 millions; whereas the navy (really a more efficient defense and advantage) was little more than two millions. He wished our naval defense to be nurtured and rendered respectable; for which this bill was necessary.
Mr. Champlin advocated, and Mr. Clay opposed the bill.
[A question of order occurred, on the impropriety of discussing the merits of a bill while on the question of its postponement. The Speaker declared such discussion unparliamentary; and his opinion was confirmed by the House.]
The question for postponing the bill until December, was lost — Yeas 44, Nays 45; and it was made the order of the day for tomorrow.
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT, &c.
Mr. Harper moved that this bill be committed to a select committee for amendments, particularly as it respected the powers of the committee. — Mr. Marshall supported, Messrs. Gallatin and Nicholas opposed the motion, which was carried — Yeas 54. Messrs. Marshall, Sewall, C. Goodrich, Harper, Nicholas, Dennis and Bayard, were appointed.
The Kennebec, &c. district bill was ordered to be engrossed.
The Senate announced its concurrence in several bills.
The Prohibitory Slave Trade Bill came down from the Senate, and was referred to a committee of the whole.
The Mine and Metal Company Incorporation bill, was discussed and amended; by the introduction of a section, providing, that the President might whenever the stock of the company should amount to 150,000 dollars, cause the Secretary of the Navy to lend them 50,000 dollars, for ten years, for erecting a machine for rolling the copper into sheets, &c. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading tomorrow.
APRIL 22.
The amendment of the Senate to various bills, which had originated in the House, and which have been mentioned, engaged the attention of the House the whole of the day.
APRIL 23.
Mr. Davis called up his resolution fixing the next annual meeting of Congress on the first Monday in November next — which, after a long debate, was negatived — a, c 27.
APRIL 24.
A bill was ordered to incorporate a company for the manufacture of Sheet Copper.
APRIL 25.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill providing for the sale of lands in the N. W. Territory, were agreed to.
5000 dollars being appropriated for the purpose of procuring a Library for the accommodation of government when removed to the city of Washington. Messrs. Wain, Evans and Powell, were appointed on the part of the House to be joined by two from the Senate, as a committee to make out a catalogue of the books, adopting the best mode of procuring them, and devising a system of rules and regulations.
The House non-concurred in the Senate's new bill for forming two governments in the N. W. Territory.
Mr. Marshall from the committee to whom
was referred the bill from the Senate prescribing the mode of deciding disputed elections for President and Vice-President, made report that it would be proper to strike out the whole of said bill except the enacting clause and insert the amendment reported by the committee.
This report was committed for Monday, and ordered to be printed.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill to provide for the disposition of the lands between the Great and Little Miami Rivers, and after some time spent therein, the committee rose, and obtained leave to sit again, and the House adjourned.
By the Mails.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 24.
[OFFICIAL]
A letter from the American Consul at Cadiz, dated the 5th of March, 1800, to the Secretary of State, announces a proclamation of the King of Spain, declaring the port of Gibraltar in a state of blockade. The following is a translation of the proclamation as printed and published at Cadiz on the 28th of February last.
BLOCKADE OF GIBRALTAR.
HIS Catholic Majesty, desirous of lessening as far as possible the injuries resulting to the nation, by the shameful trade carried on by many of his subjects with the Garrison of Gibraltar, by means of neutral vessels, and availing himself of the right of making reprisals on the enemies of his crown, who have declared the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar in a state of blockade: — His Majesty is therefore pleased to order, that from this day the Garrison of Gibraltar shall be considered as blockaded, and that in consequence thereof, all neutral vessels bound to that port shall be considered as lawful prizes.
Published for the information of this city and neighbourhood.
Cadiz, 28th Feb. 1800.
UNITED STATES, vs COOPER.
Mr. Cooper yesterday appeared before the Circuit Court of the United States, agreeably to notice; and on being asked by the court whether he had any thing to alledge in extenuation of his offence, replied, that not being conscious of having set down ought in malice , he had therefore nothing to offer in extenuation. The court then asked information with regard to his circumstances, in order that they might know what fine it would be proper to impose. Mr. Cooper replied that he had possessed some estate in England, which however he was now deprived of, and that his only present resource was the practice of the law, from which, by imprisonment, he should of course be precluded.
Thomas Cooper was this morning called up to receive the judgment of the Court. He is sentenced to six months imprisonment, and to pay a fine of four hundred dollars.
Mr. Dallas, in the Circuit Court this morning, moved an attaint of judgment in the case of the French pirates, on the ground that there was a flaw in the indictment.
Farris was arraigned this morning; the court having declared that no English or other authorities (except the constitution and laws of the United States) should be resorted to, in order to prove what constituted treason. Messrs. Dallas and Lewis counsel for the prisoner, after combating it with great spirit, begged leave to retire, and to decline acting on the case, being precluded, as they considered, from setting up any defence. Judge Chase then called upon the prisoner to know if the court should appoint counsel; he answered he did not know whether it would be worth while or not. He was remanded to prison.
Joseph Beroufe, Peter Peterson, and Joseph Barker, have been convicted before the Circuit Court, of piracy and murder.
Nineteen of the Insurgents, indicted for conspiracy, rescue, and obstruction of the process of the law, submitted to the mercy of the Court. Sentence on them is postponed, to give them time to produce testimony of their innocence.
APRIL 26.
Judge Chase pronounced sentence of death this morning upon the three Frenchmen, convicted lately before the district court, of piracy and murder. They are to be executed the ninth of May.
The jury this morning found a verdict of guilty, against John Fries, for high treason.
BOSTON, APRIL 30.
FROM FRANCE — DIRECT.
By the cartel brig Benjamin and Nancy, Capt. Williams, in 66 days from Bourdeaux, we have received files of French papers, and letters, to the 18th February.
The papers contain but few articles which have not been anticipated in the London Gazettes. — The Paris Editors have vied with the English in eulogizing the character and services of our WASHINGTON. — The order of the Chief Consul of France, has been universally obeyed; and the Americans in every part of France have agreed to wear badges of mourning for 42 days. The administration of Bonaparte, appears to give universal satisfaction, so far it has been energetic and humane, liberal and politic.
Our letters from Bourdeaux, (18th February) mention, that the Envoys were hourly expected
there, from Spain; where "they would be received with open arms, and with that degree of sincerity to be expected from a people acknowledging their past errors and injustice."
In the "Publiciste" of Feb. 8th, we observe the following article: — "The first Consul has ordered the Minister of the Interior, to erect in the great gallery of the Thuilleries the statues of Demosthenes, Alexander, Hannibal, Scipio, Brutus, Cicero, Cato, Cesar, Guitavus Adol. phus, Turenne, Conde, Duguec Trouin. Marlborough, Eugene, Saxe, WASHINGTON, Frederick Ill. Mirabeau, Dugommier, Dampierre, Mareaeu, and Joubert."
FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Capt. Freeman arrived since our last, from the Mediterranean, reports that at Leghorn he saw a letter from the United States Consul at Tunis, which stated, that the Bey had been perfectly satisfied on the subject of some difficulties which have retarded the stipulations of the treaty with him; and that confidence between the parties was restored. We also learn that Lord Nelson, who had joined the besiegers before Malta, had lost a 74 gun ship, which was sunk by the batteries; and that about the same time he had replaced her by the capture of a French 74, from Toulon for Malta, with troops and supplies on board. At Gibraltar, Capt. Freeman learnt, Mr. Williams, the United States Consul at London, had acquainted the American Consul at Gibraltar that Lord Keith's proclamation for putting Cadiz, and the other Spanish ports, in a state of blockade, was unauthorised by the British government; and requested him to give every information of American vessels detained, or diverted from their voyages, in consequence.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 26.
Capt. Strangman, of the Swedish Schooner Ophelia, 17 days from Anguilla, informs, that he saw the action between the United States brig Eagle, Capt. Campbell, and the French privateer the Conqueror of Egypt. — The Frenchman was captured and carried into St. Kitts. It was reported that Capt. Campbell, was shot in the action.
Portland,
MONDAY, MAY 5, 1800.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
CONTINUED.
   Strong. Gerry.     In the last Gaz. 18,959 16,304   Bowdoinham, 4 20   Bathstown, 10 115   Cambridge, 19 6   Ducktrap, 0 1   Edgartown, 29 7   Fayette, 1 44   Fox Island, 0 75   Holland, 45 1   Hartford, 22 0   New Sharon, 14 15   Provincetown, 39 0   Sumner, 15 1   Sanford, 23 14   Tisbury, 39 8   Final Haven, 13 75   306 towns. 19,222 16,668  
OUR ENVOYS.
An arrival at Philadelphia from from Cadiz mentions, that our envoys had passed through Bourdeaux on their way to Paris. The Cadiz account is as late as the 10th March; and may therefore be credited.
FROM ST. DOMINGO.
In the Bulletin Official de Saint Domingue, of the 4th ult. is the official account of the capture by Toussaint's forces of Jacquemel, on the 27th February, after much severe fighting. The attack was made by 2000 troops, and many of Rigaud's forces were killed and made prisoners. Oge was killed. Toussaint's troops have also taken the important port Cavalier near Baynet. The most deadly animosity subsists between these chieftains. They reciprocally denigrate each other rebel : and both acknowledge fealty to the French republic.
Other accounts, to the 9th April, say Toussaint is generally successful.
General ROCHAMBEAU, we find by a Paris paper, is restored to rank — A Philadelphia paper mentions his arrival at Guadaloupe, as Governor of that island, appointed by Bonaparte.
All the papers assert, that Mr. Gore is the bearer of important dispatches to Government, We are satisfied the assertion is erroneous. Mr. Gore, it is probable, has returned on his private business — the deliberations of the Commissioners on the British treaty being suspended.
[Continued.]
An arrival at Newyork furnishes London dates to the 8th March; but they do not give anything of importance.
Intelligence of the arrival of our Envoys at Paris, had not reached London at the above date. Six mails from Hamburgh were then due.
Capt. Knap, arrived at Newyork from Exuma, informs that the Boston frigate has captured 9 of Rigaud's barges, and made 400 prisoners thereby.

Mr. J. Fraser, Botanical Collector to his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, with his son, has arrived at Charleston from London.
MARRIED —At Boston. Mr. John O. Watts, merchant, of this town, to Miss Nabby Cheney. In this town, Mr. John Warren to Miss Rebecca Burnham. At Ducktrap. Mr. John Rea, of Belfast, to Miss Sally Ulmer, of Ducktrap. At Prospect, Mr. John Lanphere, to Miss Sally Richey.
DIED —At Windham, Mr. John Sweet, aged 74. At North Yarmouth, Capt. William Weeks, aged 70. At Freeport, Mrs. Betsey Sear, wife of Capt. John Sear. At Knoxville, William Blount, Esq. aged 56, formerly Governor of Tennessee, and Senator of the U. S. At Sutton, Dea. Willis Hall, and his Wife, the latter aged 74, died on the 7th, and the former, aged 84, on the 10th April—they were both interred in one grave. At Charleston, Capt. Ph. Sheldon, aged 90,—His widow is 86 years old, and his posthumous son 56 in number.
In England, George Stevens Esq. the brightest star in that Constellation of genius and science, formed of Pope, Theobald, Rowe, Warburton, Garrick, Johnson, Capel, and Malone. As a critic, he left every competitor, even Johnson himself, far behind him.
Marine Articles. Port of Portland.
Tuesday, April 29. Arrived Schooner Isabella , Capt. L. Smith, 22 days from Turks Island .—Capt. S. was taken on his outward bound passage by a French Corvette of 24 guns, and afterwards retaken by the Adams frigate, and sent into Martinique .—April 12, spoke Sloop Lydia , of Rhode Island . Joseph Norton master, in lat. 28, long. 73, out 7 days: bound to Havanna . April 23, spoke Sloop Hunter , of and from New York , bound to Liverpool , Richard Foster , master, out 34 hours.
The Laws , will accompany the next Gazette . The 2d. number of the Columbian Phœnix , is received, and ready for delivery to subscribers, at Jenks' Bookstore .
Dancing School. J. WARREN DOW, Respectfully informs the young Ladies and Gentlemen of this town, that the DANCING SCHOOL , which he has lately advertised for, will open on Tuesday next, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon for Ladies and Masters, and at 7 o'clock for Gentlemen.—If those who wish to attend, will make their appearance at the Columbian Hall at the stated time, he will meet them with an intention to open, when information concerning the school, and the regulations of each class will be made known. May 3.
A Schoolmaster Is wanted, to teach a Grammar School in Payson (Dudley's Mills) for the term of 6 or 12 months.—None need apply unless he can be well recommended. David Young, School Com. Payson , April 24, 1800.
To be Sold at Auction, The 2d day of June next, A FARM , containing four hundred acres of land; thirty or forty acres of which is now under improvement—with a House and two Barns in the same.—The sale to be on the premises, at one o'clock, P. M. John Hartford. Waterville , May 3d, 1800.
The person who took a drab coloured GREAT COAT , trimmed with black plush, from the bar room in the Columbian Tavern is requested to return the same immediately.—As the person is well known, it is presumed he will comply, in preference to being shamefully exposed. Portland , March 5.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. As three of the Trustees of Bowdoin College , have requested me to call a special meeting of said Trustees, to be held at Brunswick , on Tuesday the thirteenth day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. John Dunning , to act on such matters and things as might be acted upon at the stated semi-annual meeting on the twenty-first of May aforesaid; and which which will render the said semi-annual meeting unnecessary. The said Trustees, are accordingly requested to meet on the 13th day of May, at the place above mentioned, by Samuel Deane, Vice-President. Portland , April 29, 1800. of Bowdoin College.
THE subscribers, Commissioners on the Estate of JOSEPH PERKINS , late of Limerick , in the county of York , yeoman, deceased—appointed by the Hon. EDWARD CUTTS , Esq. Judge of Probate for said county—give notice, that we all attend for the purpose of examining the claims of the several creditors to said Estate, at the house of the widow of said deceased, on the last Monday of this and the five following months. John Morrill, James Peary,  Commissioners. Limerick , March 4, 1800. (M. 5)
WHEREAS HANNAH , my wife, has absent herself from my bed and board, and in many instances, behaved in an unseemly, indecent, and very unbecoming manner—this is to caution all persons whatever against trusting her or giving her any credit on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt which she may contract after this date. John Harford, of Waterborough in the county of York—Essex County. Waterborough , April 30, 1800.
Drugs & Medicines.
TO be sold by S. ERVING , at his Shop in Middle-Street , DRUGS & MEDICINES , warranted good, of the last importation; which he assures his customers he will sell, for cash, at the Boston prices.
GARDEN SEEDS, of the last year's growth, imported from England . Portland , April 28, 1800.
PUBLIC SALES.
NOTICE is hereby given, that by order of the Court of Common Pleas held at Portland , in and for the county of Cumberland , on the last Tuesday of March last past, all the share or right belonging to the Estate of SAMUEL WALDO , late of said Portland , merchant, deceased, in the Farm at Long-Creek in Cape-Elizabeth , commonly called and known by the name of the Waldo Farm , being one half of the remainder or reversion expectant on the life of SARAH WALDO of Boston in the county of Suffolk , will be sold at Public Vendue on Monday the ninth day of June next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Thomas Maisey , Innholder in said Portland , to satisfy the just debts which the said Samuel Waldo owed at the time of his death.—Whoever will give most shall have the preference in said sale. Sarah Tyng Waldo,  Administratrix to the Estate of Samuel Waldo. Portland , April 23, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that by order of the Court of Common Pleas held at Portland , in and for the county of Cumberland , on the last Tuesday of March last past, the Farm at a place called Premont in Falmouth , containing about ninety acres of upland and marsh, with the buildings thereon, belonging to the Estate of EDWARD WATTS , late of said Portland , Physician, deceased, will be sold at Public Vendue, on Monday the ninth day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the house on said farm, to pay the legacies given in the last Will and Testament of the said Edward Watts , and the just debts which he owed at the time of his death. Also at the same time and place will be sold all the Live Stock and Farming Utensils belonging to the premises.—Whoever will give the most shall have the preference in said sale. Mary Watts,  Executrix of the last Will and Testament of Edward Watts. Portland , April 23, 1800.
Notice.
THE copartnership of THOMAS & M'LELLAN , is this day dissolved by mutual agreement.—All persons having demands on said company are desired to call on ISAAC M'LELLAN , at his store on the head of Mr. Ingraham's Wharf , opposite Mr. Paine's , and receive their pay;—and those who are indebted, are requested to call on said M'Lellan and settle immediately. Elias Thomas, Isaac M'Lellan. Portland , April 28, 1800.
Take Notice. THE subscribers, copartners in trade, under the firm of JOSEPH & BULKLEY EMERSON , having, this day, by mutual consent, dissolved their connection, hereby call upon all persons indebted to said firm, to make immediate payment to BULKLEY EMERSON in Bangor , otherwise their notes and accounts will be put in suit. Joseph Emerson, Bulkley Emerson. Scarborough , March 26th, 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. WILLIAM GORDON , Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland , to the Estate of BENJAMIN MACINTIRE , late of Falmouth in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against the said estate, at the late dwelling house of the deceased, on the second Tuesday of May next, and the second Tuesday of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. Moses Merrill, Joshua Merrill, Falmouth , April 21, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of BENJAMIN MACKINTIRE , yeoman, deceased, late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , represented insolvent, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore desires all persons who have any demands on said estate to bring them in for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make payment. David Mackintire. New Gloucester , April 14, 1800.
WHEREAS the subscribers gave a Note to Solomon Rayns , of New Gloucester , for the sum of Fifteen Dollars, dated October 3d, 1799—And whereas said note has been discharged; this is therefore to caution all persons against receiving said note, as we declare that it has been paid. David Mackintire, Joshua Gowen, jun. New Gloucester , April 14, 1800.
WHEREAS SARAH , wife of me the subscriber, has closed my bed and board, I hereby give notice to all persons, not to to trust her; as I will not pay one farthing she may or should contract after this date. Thomas Dodge. Wiscasset , April 24, 1800.
TICKETS, In the 7th Class of the Dartmouth College Lottery , and 2d Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery , for sale by E. A. Jenks . BLANKS, Of various kinds, printed on good paper, for sale at this Office.
War Department, MARCH 12, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next, ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1800, to the 30th day of September, 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the 1st day of Jan in the year 1801, to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned viz.
First —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Olwey ; at Niagara ; at Pittsburg ; at Preakpa ; at Michimackinac ; at Fort Dearborn ; at Fort Wayne ; at Fort Vincennes ; at Fort Knox , and Ouatanha on the river Wabash ; at Muscat ; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi , above the mouth of the river Ohio , and upon the Illinois river.
Second —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky , and within the said state; at Knoxville ; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee ; at South-West Point ; at Tellico Blockhouse ; at St. Stevens , or other fort or post on the river Mobile or Tombigby , & any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States .
Third —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point Petre ; at Coleraine ; at Savannah , and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia ; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha , and at all other places in the Creek Nation , within the limits of the United States , where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson , at Fort Pinckney , at Charleston , or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South-Carolina .
Fifth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington , Cape Fear ; at Beacon Island , Ocracoke ; at Charlotte ; at Fayetteville ; at Salisbury , or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North-Carolina .
Sixth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk , at Portsmouth , at Kempville , at Charlottesville , at Winchester , at Staunton , at Richmond , at Alexandria , at Leesburg , at Fredericksburg , at Carterville , at Harper's Ferry , or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia .
Seventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry , at Baltimore , at Annapolis , at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown , at Bladensburg , at George town, at Baltimore , at the head of Elk , and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland .
Eighth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort William , at Philadelphia , at Lancaster , at Wilkesbarre , at Reading , at Dittlof , at Yorktown , at Carlisle , at Lewistown ( Neffin county) at Bedford , at Greensburg , at Washington , at Easttown , at Wilmington , at Christiana , at Dover , or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Pennsylvania , enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Ninth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackinac , at Hitzabethtown , at New Brunswick , at Burlington , at Woodbury , at Trenton , and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New-Jersey .
Tenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New York , at West Point , at Hudson , at Harlem , at West-Chester , at Poughkeepsie , at Kinderhook , at Stillwater , at Newburg , at Albany , at Conesjoharie , at Cherry Valley , and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York , except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Eleventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford , at Hartford , at New London , at Brooklyn , at Wethersfield , at Litchfield , at Guildford , at New Haven , at Fairfield , at Danbury , at Middletown , and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut .
Twelfth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott , at Bainton's Point , at Newport , at Providence , and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island .
Thirteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine , Gloucester , Cape Ann , Salem , Marblehead , Boston , at Springfield , at Uxbridge , and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts .
Fourteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth , at Exeter , at Windsor , at Bennington , at Rutland , or at any fort, place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New Hampshire and Vermont .
The ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap, at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michimackinac , Detroit , Niagara and Olwey , for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the
supplies to the troops, and at all losses, sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of credible characters and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian Frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY. Secretary of War.
To the Honorable the Senate, and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, on the second Wednesday of January, 1800.
THE Petition of GREENLEAF RAND , of Windham , in the county of Cumberland , joiner, humbly shews—That your petitioner, together with his brother JOHN RAND , jun. of said Windham , on the twenty fifth day of May, Anno Domini 1795, agreed with, and did then and there purchase of Caleb Rea , of said Windham , physician, a certain hundred acre lot of land numbered 113, in the second division of hundred acre lots in said Windham , and did then and there receive of the said Rea his certain agreement in writing under his hand, in words following, viz. "Know all men by these presents, that I Caleb Rea of Windham , in the county of Cumberland and commonwealth of Massachusetts , physician, for the consideration of the sum of one hundred and eighty pounds, to be paid in manner hereafter mentioned, by John Rand, jun. and Greenleaf Rand , joiners; do hereby oblige myself to give and execute a Warranty Deed of sale to the aforesaid John and Greenleaf Rand , of a certain hundred acre lot of land in said Windham in number 113, in the second division of hundred acre lots.—Provided the said John and Greenleaf pay me one hundred and twenty five dollars on demand, and one hundred and eighty dollars on or before the first day of November ensuing, and three hundred dollars on or before the first day of October, Anno Domini 1797, with interest till the payments are completed. Caleb Rea " And your petitioner says that he and his said brother entered on said lot in pursuance of the said purchase, and the writing aforesaid, and continued to perform and make the payments as in said writing mentioned; but that the said Rea , before all the payments became due or were made, was taken away by death, and that your petitioner's said brother afterwards was also taken away by death. Your petitioner also further says that he and his said brother, in his life time, and your petitioner, since his said brother's decease, have performed every thing that was incumbent on them or him to perform, and make all the payments either to the said Caleb , in his life time, or to his administratrix, Sarah Rea , since the said Caleb's decease, agreeably to the true intent of said purchase; but that your petitioner is now prevented from having his said Deed, by reason of the decease of the said Caleb Rea as aforesaid.
Your petitioner also further says that John Rand , father and heir to the said John Rand , deceased, and also his administrator, and Sarah Rea , the widow and administratrix of the said Caleb Rea deceased, are very willing and desirous that your petitioner should have a Deed of said lot to himself only, as they have all amicably agreed concerning the same land, that the sale should take place, and that it would be very detrimental to all parties, and to said Rea's estate, if said deed should not be made agreeably to the intent of the agreement made by the said Caleb Rea as aforesaid. Wherefore your petitioner prays that the Honorable General Court would, notwithstanding said writing or agreement is not under the seal of the said Caleb Rea , authorize the said Sarah Rea , administratrix as aforesaid, to sell and convey said lot, and make and execute as good and sufficient deed thereof to your petitioner as the said Caleb Rea could do were he now living, in pursuance of his said agreement: Or grant such other relief as the Court in their wisdom shall see fit.—As in duty bound, GREENLEAF RAND.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 24, 1800. ON the petition of Greenleaf Rand , praying that Sarah Rea , administratrix of the estate of Caleb Rea , late of Windham , in the county of Cumberland , deceased, may be authorized to make and execute to the said Rand a deed of certain land in said petition mentioned:
Ordered, That the said Greenleaf Rand notify all persons concerned, by publishing an attested copy of his petition and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette , the last publication to be thirty days at least previous to the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that they may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent up for concurrence. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. In Senate, February 26th, 1800. Read and concurred, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. True copy—Attest, EDWARD M'LANE, Clerk of Senate.
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As I not in vain we silver rills From moly founts in flow; Who brawling down the vocal hills, Leaves mortals as we go.
A CURIOUS CAUSE OF WAR. In the year 1005. Some fellows of the commonwealth of Modena ran away with a bucket from a public well belonging to the state of Bologna.
Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company. ALL institutions deserve patronage from the public in proportion to their usefulness.
The rates of premium are from 35 to 75 cents on one hundred dollars, governed by the judgment of the Trustees, which depends on the materials of which the house is built, the manner of occupying it, and the relative situation of the same as to other buildings.
Although the Policies are issued for seven years, it operates for any less time; as provision is made, that when the property insured shall be alienated by death, sale, or by any other means, the assured may surrender his policy at the office, and receive a sum not exceeding his deposit money.
The fees arising from the policies, transfers, endorsements, forfeits and interest accruing thereon, will, in the whole time (in all probability) pay the expenses of Office; in which case nothing can be taken from the funds, but absolute losses by fire.
It is now thirteen months since the policies commenced, without any loss whatever. There is now 940,000 dollars insured in the Office, one fifth of which is in the country. The funds are already respectable and increasing rapidly.
FOR SALE. By Boardman & Little, At Store No. 1, Fifth Street, 5 hhds. 2d proof excellent flavored Tobago RUM.
James Codman, HAS for sale at his store, at the head of Flagg-Meadow Road, in Gorham, an assortment of West India Goods & Groceries, which will be sold at the lowest prices, for cash or country produce.
300 acres of Land, lying in Raymond, which will be sold on liberal terms, for cash or approved credit. Gorham, April 39.
Fresh Garden Seeds. JUST received for sale, at WILLIAM HUDSON'S Grocery Store, Fore-Street, an assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation. April 14.
JOSEPH LOVIS, AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN WATCH, FISH-STREET, PORTLAND. INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has just received a select assortment of the best warranted ENGLISH and FRENCH WATCHES;
Watches bought, sold or exchanged. Making and repairing of Watches, Jewelry, &c. &c. are carried on at the above place as usual, with fidelity and dispatch; and every favour thankfully acknowledged. April 21.
John F. Dyer, HAS for Sale at his TOBACCO MANUFACTORY, sign of the African Prince, north side of the Market-Street, Boston, all kinds of manufactured TOBACCO & SNUFF. Pigtail, Fine Twist, Segars, Smoaking and Keg TOBACCO, &c. Raper and Scotch SNUFF, of a superior quality.
New Rice, For Sale at Store No. 16, Union Wharf, BY JOSEPH McLELLAN & SON. April 7, 1800.
ESCAPE! Seventy Dollars Reward. TWO prisoners escaped from the Goal in this town on Monday night last, viz. JOHN GLAN, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches high, dark eyes, dark hair and dark complexion, flour built, about 22 years of age—committed on conviction of an assault and battery.
WILLIAM JILES, 5 feet 10 inches high, sandy complexion, dark short hair grey eyes, about 30 years of age, an Irishman—committed on suspicion of having feloniously and burglariously stolen Goods at Scituate.
A reward of seventy dollars is hereby offered to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure them, so that they may be returned to said goal, or twenty dollars for said Glan, and fifty dollars for said Jiles, and all necessary charges paid. William Caldwell, Gorham. Portland, April 17.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are hereby notified, that their next semi-annual Meeting is to be held at the house of Mr. JOHN DUNNING in Brunswick, on the third Wednesday being the twenty fifth day of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. JOHN FROTHINGHAM, Secretary.
VALUABLE SITUATION. TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, THAT beautiful situation in Falmouth, two miles from Portland, on the corner of the road leading eastward; now improved as a public house—having 38 acres of Land, a new House, 60 feet by 38, well constructed, with four stacks of chimneys, and a good cellar. Also, a Stable 30 feet by 23, and a Shed 30 by 16. The land is under improvement, and has a living stream running through it. Whoever may be disposed to purchase said place, shall have it on the most liberal terms. For further particulars, apply to IGNATIUS LORING, on the premises. April 21.
TAKE NOTICE. THE Stockholders in the MAINE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, are hereby notified, that there were two thousand shares subscribed for; and by the Act of Incorporation, the Capital Stock of said Company is reduced to one thousand shares. In consequence of which each subscriber will now hold half the number of shares he subscribed for—Twenty dollars on each of those shares agreeable to said act, must be paid to the President and Directors of said Company, at their Office in Portland, on or before the ninth day of June next. Woodbury Storer, President. Portland, April 17, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE. THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. JOSEPH BOWMAN Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims to the Estate of EBENEZER EMERSON, late of Topsham, in said county, physician deceased, represented insolvent hereby give notice, that six months are allowed the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims; and that they will attend on the business of their appointment at the house of GIBBON WALKER of said Topsham, on the last Monday of March, and the first Tuesday of the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Jonathan R. Parker, William Wilson, Commissioners. Topsham, March 17th, 1800.
THE nonresident proprietors of improved Lands in the town of Gray, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bills submitted to me the subscriber, collector of the town of Gray aforesaid for the year 1799, to collect in the respective sums following, viz:     SECOND DIVISION.  State tax.  County tax.  Town tax.    No. Lots.  No. Acres.  Cts.  M.  Cts.  M.  Cts.  M.     10 60 4 2 6 1 18 3  14 60 0 0 0 0 18 3  20 60 4 2 6 1 18 3  THIRD DIVISION.  2 51 1/2 4 8 6 9 18 3  27 80 7 5 0 0 32 5  50 103 4 9 13 8 41 9  58 53 4 9 21 5  59 53 3 5 15 5  62 103 9 6 13 8 15 5  FOURTH DIVISION.  5 107 5 7 3 21 7  10 107 5 7 3 21 7  15 107 5 7 3 21 7  17 107 5 7 3 21 7  31 107 5 7 3 21 7  37 107 5 7 3 21 7  52 107 5 7 3 21 7  56 107 5 7 3 21 7  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes, and all necessary intervening charges, on or before Tuesday the 20th day of May next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, according to law, at the dwelling house of Joseph Libby, innholder in said Gray. Dated at said Gray the 18th day of March, A.D. 1800. George Small, Collector.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To the Honorable the SENATE and HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES, in General Court assembled. THE Memorial and Petition of the subscriber, HUMBLY SHEWETH—That your memorialist was entrusted with a petition from the greater part of the Inhabitants of the plantation of New Suncook, in the county of York, praying to be incorporated into a town. You memorialist in picking up said papers left said petition at his house in Fryeburgh, and by reason of the great distance from this place to Fryeburgh, has not been able to obtain said petition. He therefore prays the Honorable Legislature, in behalf of said inhabitants of New Suncook, that the said plantation of New Suncook may be incorporated into a town, and invested with such privileges as towns in this Commonwealth by law enjoy—And as in duty bound, will ever pray. WILLIAM FESSENDEN.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In Senate, February 24th, 1800. ON the petition of WILLIAM FESSENDEN, in behalf of the inhabitants of the Plantation of New Suncook, in the county of York, praying that said plantation may be incorporated into a town: ORDERED, That the Petitioner cause an attested copy of their Petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette published by ELIEZER A. JENKS, the last publication to be forty days at least before the second Thursday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence. SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 26, 1800. Read and concurred. EDWARD T. ROBBINS, Speaker. True copy—Attest. EDWARD T. LANE, Clerk of Senate.
TAKE NOTICE. WHEREAS the Selectmen of the town of Gray, both on the day of the date hereof, bound to the subscriber, as he law directs, in that case made and provided, John Colley, a married person upwards of twenty one years of age, who has lived an idle and vagrant life;—This is therefore to forbid all persons whomsoever from harboring, trading or tramping him, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. JAMES COLLEY. Gray, April 7, 1800.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOSIAH WATSON, late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, he has 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 payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Aaron Dwinel. Poland, April 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Capt. WILLIAM STANWOOD, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore desires all persons who have any demands on said deceased, to bring them in for settlement, and those who are indebted to make payment. Elisha Williams. Brunswick, March 24, 1800.
TO BE SOLD, OR LET, A FARM, in Dresden, containing about 160 acres, on the east side of Kennebec River, adjoining land lately belonging to Dr. TOWN. On said place is a House and Barn—and about sixteen tons of English Hay are commonly cut. Said Land is excellent for tillage as well watered and watered. For further particulars apply to the subscriber. THOMAS PATTEN. Topsham, March 28,
The elegant fullbred Horse SPLENDOR, WILL stand this season at the stable of the subscribers in New Gloucester, near JENKS' Tavern except Fridays and Saturdays, when he will stand in HEBRON at Mr. ASA BRACE'S, at the reasonable rate of one dollar and fifty cents a leap three dollars the season, and five dollars to insure a foal. Splendor is a beautiful dapple grey, seven years old this spring, fifteen and an half hands high, well formed either for saddle or harness, and equal in figure to any horse in the state. Gentlemen who please to bring their mares, may depend on a first attention being paid them, and their favours thankfully acknowledged by their humble servants. David & Cushman Bassett. New Gloucester, April 19.
The elegant Horse called THE ISLE, WILL stand at the stable of the subscriber in South Berwick during this season. He is of a beautiful deep black color, 15 hands high, and of an elegant carriage. The terms are one dollar and fifty cents a single leap, three dollars the season, and four dollars to insure a foal—Those persons who are desirous of bringing their mares, shall receive every attention. Stephen Larrabee. South Berwick, April 1800.
LIST of LETTERS Remaining in Post Office at Kennebec, APRIL 22d, 1800. BENJAMIN Adams; Nathaniel Butland; Benjamin Cousins, jr. Cookall; Abigail Cousins, Wells; Benjamin Debeus; David English; Jonathan Farnum; Arandel; Jonathan Forbes, Arandel; James Gould; James Harung; Nathaniel Leach; Samuel Lewis; Benjamin Littlefield 4th; Daniel Lord; Ebenezer Mattson; John Miller; Arandel; Jonathan March; Abraham Pease; Hannah Simonds, Wells; Elisha Tompson; Thomas Waldburn; Oliver Wakefield; John Wides, Arandel; Mary Whiting. All those with no town named, are of Kennebec.
LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE, WISCASSETT, APRIL 1, 1800. ALBEE William, Wife of. Here John, Wife of. Bridge Nathaniel, do. Hulton Moab, Personaburgh. Barker Eliza, do. King William, Topsham. Barker Tu cy, Boats. Keen Maria, Bristol. Ball Joseph, do. Kimball Ebenezer, Wife of. Byam Joseph, Personaburgh. Kingsbury Timothy, do. Brewer Nathaniel, Wife of. Mitchell William, do. Barry John, do. Murray David, do. Colbourn David, do. Montgomery John, Boats. Cutter Nabby, do. Niles John, Subcenter. Colby Samuel, do. Patte son Wm. Edgcombe 2. Creainore Edward, Boats. Seeey Samuel, do. Delano Ephraim, Woodworth. Smith Silas, do. Dunbar Timothy, do. Still David, do. Dexter Thomas, Kennebec. Stern Ezekiel, do. East by David, Edgcombe. Shannon William, do. Gore Ebenezer, do. Sampson Charles, Personaburgh. Goodwin Major, Personaburgh. Starling Joshua 2, Personaburgh. Gilman David, Woodworth. Stinson Samuel, Woodworth. Harbourn John, do. Wright Joseph, do. Hamden Samuel, do. Williams Hannah, Wife of. Hanson Robert, do. Hatch Isaac, Eastport.
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