Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-09-08 00:00:00

Politics.
The following extract from Rollin's Ancient History, may be considered as no less applicable to many would-be Statesmen of the present day, than to those of former times.]
THE Youngsters of Athens, dazzled with the glory of Themistocles, Cimon, and Pericles, and full of a wild ambition, after having received for some time the lessons of the sophists who promised to make them very great politicians, conceived themselves capable of every thing, and aspired to the highest employments. One of these, named Glauco, has taken it into his head so strongly, to enter on the administration of public affairs, that none of his family or friends were able to divert him from a design little consistent with his age and capacity. Socrates, who had an affection for him upon account of his family, was the only person who could prevail upon him to change his resolution.
Meeting him one day he accosted him so appily with discourse, that he engaged him to give him a hearing. You are desirous, then to govern the Republic, said he to him. True, replied Glauco. You cannot have a more noble design, replied Socrates: for if you succeed, you will have it in your power to serve your friends effectually, to aggrandize your family, and to extend the confines of your country. You will make yourself known, not only to Athens, but throughout all Greece, and perhaps your renown, like that of Themistocles, may spread abroad amongst the barbarous nations. In short, wherever you are, you will attract the respect and admiration of the whole World.
"Since you desire to be esteemed and honored, no doubt your view is to be useful to the public? Certainly. Tell me then, I beg you, the name of the Gods, what is the first service you propose to render the State? As Glauco seemed at a loss, and meditated on what he should answer I presume, continued Socrates, it is to enrich it, that it to say, to augment its revenues. My very thought. You are well versed then undoubtedly in the revenues of the State, and know perfectly what they may amount to: you have not failed to make them your particular study, in order, that if one should happen to fail by an unforeseen accident, you might be able to supply the deficiency by another. I protest, replied Glauco, that never entered into my thoughts. At least you will tell me to what the expenses of the Republic amount; for you must know the importance of retrenching such as are superfluous. I am as little informed in this point as the King. You must therefore refer your design of enriching the state till another time; for it is impossible you should do it, whilst you are unacquainted with its revenues and expenses.
"But, said Glauco, there is still another means which you have not mentioned; a state may be enriched by the ruin of its enemies. You are in the right, replied Socrates. But that depends upon its being the strongest; otherwise it incurs the danger of losing what it has. For which reason he who talks of engaging in a war, ought to know and consider the forces on both sides; and if he finds his own party strongest, he may boldly advise the war, and if the weakest, he should dissuade the people from undertaking it. Now do you know the strength of our Republic, and its resources, and those of our enemies, by sea and land? Have you a state of them in writing? Be so kind to let me see it. Have it not at present, said Glauco. I see then, said Socrates, that we shall not presently enter into a war, if you are charged with the Government; for you have abundance of inquiries to make, and much pains to go through, before you can safely resolve on it.
"He ran over in this manner several other articles no less important, with which Glauco appeared to be equally unacquainted; till he brought him to confess, how ridiculous those people were, who have the rashness to intrude into government, without any other preparation than that of an high esteem for themselves, and an immoderate ambition of rising to the first places and dignities. Have a care, dear Glauco, said he to him, least a too warm desire of honours should deceive you into pursuits that may cover you with shame, by setting forth incapacity and slender abilities in a full light."
"A man must be very simple to believe that mechanic arts are to be acquired without the help of a due apprenticeship, and proper masters, and that the knowledge in governing States, which is the highest degree of human prudence, deserves no previous labor and application."
ON POLITICAL CONVERSATION.
AN EXTRACT.
"He who would add an elegance to politics, and distinguish his conversation on the subject from the vociferation of porters in an alehouse, or of bawlers in the street, should inspect the finished pieces of antiquity, and learn to view public acts and councils in the light in which they appeared to those whom the world has long considered as some of the best and politest teach-
ers of political wisdom. If he possesses not taste enough to relish the works of poetical imagination, let him confine himself to such authors as Thucydides and Xenophon, Polybius and Plutarch, Livy and Sallust. Politics will assume new grace by communicating with history and philosophy; and political conversation, instead of a vague, passionate and declamatory effusion of undigested ideas, will become a most liberal exercise of the faculties, and form a mental banquet, at which the best and wittiest of mankind might indulge their finer appetites with insatiable avidity. What can constitute a more rational object of contemplation than the noble fabric of society, civilized by arts, letters, and religion? What can better employ our facility, than to devise modes for its improvement and preservation?
Not only the understanding, the taste, the temper of a people, but the spirit also, will be greatly improved by learning politics of the Greeks and Romans. No man of feeling ever yet read Livy without learning to detest slavery, and to glow with a love and emulation of public virtue. The Greek and Roman spirit cannot be too much encouraged by those who have a just idea of the dignity of a true friend to his country. And let it be remembered, that the Athenians in their most glorious periods, were as much attached to politics as any people of modern times; but that they preferred, amidst the warmest contest, a refined taste, and delicate passion for the politest learning, and the profoundest philosophy."
BURLEIGH.—No. VII.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
IN order to determine whether the evils which I have mentioned in my last, are substantial, or only the fruits of imagination, let us consider whether it will not be in the power of government, under a Jacobinical organization, to destroy the whole financial system. The collection of the revenue, necessarily employs a great multitude of people. We are to suppose every man of them, whose office is of any significance, to be of Mr. Jefferson's sentiments—viz. "That our government is a monarchy, or tyranny; and that our liberties cannot be preserved without destroying the Constitution." With these sentiments, we must suppose them all to co-operate with their chief to destroy this tyranny. One of the most effectual modes, will be, to cut off the supplies to the revenue. The means which they will have for effecting this purpose, will be obvious, if we reflect for a moment, that it will be in the power of the department, by relaxation, &c. to effectually destroy this great pillar of the government. A weak and relaxed administration of the revenue department, must prove fatal to the system. Nothing but the most exact, and energetic conduct, in every officer of the department, can accomplish the great purposes of the establishment; and the least relaxation introduces confusion, negligence, fraud, and ruin. Another very serious mischief which it ever draws after it, is expense . No system in this department can be more expensive, than a relaxed system. In short the evils are innumerable, and incalculable. The failure to collect in season, increases the inability to pay. The burden accumulates every moment upon him from whom the taxes are due. The want of the money encircles the difficulties of the government.—On the other hand, there is a train of lawsuits, executions, fees, &c. on the other, resort must be had to other modes of raising money. The people, after having paid their shares to support the government, will find that the government is not supported, and they will murmur, justly against it. The interest, and the principal, of the public debt, which are now paying off, will not be paid; of course our national credit will be lost. The pensions to the soldiers will fail; of course, those honest men, who fought our battles, who sacrificed their health, limbs, and constitution, in accomplishing our freedom and independence, will be reduced to the necessity of starving in the streets, or to beg a miserable support from the ironheart of those who have thus abused them.
Beside, this destruction of the revenue, is calculated to produce other very extensive consequences beyond those I have enumerated. Two or three years since, our foreign commerce was threatened with annihilation for the want of protection. The Federalists proposed to raise a navy to protect us against depredations from those who might choose to rob us on the ocean. The Democratic party, as usual, opposed the measure with the utmost vehemence. It was, however, carried; and the most beneficial effects instantaneously realized. Our navigation revived, and extended beyond all example. It is from imposts that we raise a great proportion of our revenue; and if it were not for the opposition of the Jacobinical party, their insurrections, their French connections, &c. such has been the astonishing encrease of our commerce, that we should probably, in a short time, from this source raise a sufficient sum to defray the expenses of our government. The expenses of the government are the subjects of outcry in the mouth of every Democrat in the United States, from him who gives cut the watch-word , to him who scarcely knows whether he lives in the United States, or among the Hottentots. Every species of fallhood, every base imposition, is practised to deceive, and inflame the people, by this mild, moderate party , who wish to elect Mr. Jefferson President, that he may purge Federal measures, and soften, and write parties . To expenses, they have lately added peculation; and the pages of the Aurora have teemed with account after account, of the frauds of one officer of the
government after another.—What is all this intended for? Can any man hesitate for the answer? It is to make you believe, that the Federalists, after attempting to faddle you according to the letter to Mazzei, with a tyranny , are at the same time plundering your Treasury . Who makes this charge? WILLIAM DUANE; a renegade foreigner, who has fled from his own country to save his ears; and here modestly has become the guardian of our rights. Where is this charge made? In the Aurora ; a name synonymous with the blackest fallhood and villainy. And, yet, this paper is under the patronage of—Mr. JEFFERSON! It is also the general vehicle of all the fallhood, and treason, of all the Jacobins in this country! What is all this hue-and-cry for, but to convince you it is time to change your administration, and put in the virtuous correspondent of Mazzei; who, they say, will lighten your burthens , by pursuing the same measures which President Washington, and President Adams have pursued?
The direct tax , or the tax on houses and land , has been more clomoured against, than any other, by the Democrats. It is to be regretted that it has become necessary to lay this tax. The Democrats have exclaimed much against it, and have in some instances raised uneasiness in the minds of Federalists, from this burthen as they term it. To shew their honesty in its true light, let it be remembered that a direct tax has long been a favorite measure with the Democratic party in Congress. But let us see what has caused this tax? The establishment of the navy? What caused the establishment of the navy? French depredations. Who have been the cause not only of the French depredations, but of many other evil and expenses which this country has endured from the French? Our Jacobins. Does any man require any other proof than his own memory can furnish him with? Let him recollect the conduct of James Monroe the present Governor of Virginia, lately our ambassador at France. He offered in effect, to place the destiny of this country in the hands of the French Directory. His conduct stimulated them to treat us with scorn, to spurn at our offers to negotiate with them, to demand tribute from us, and to tell our Commissioners that the French party in this country was so strong that they could impose their own terms upon us , and, when they found themselves mistaken, to let loose the whole swarm of their pirates upon our unprotected navigation, to rob us of many millions of property. Nothing remained to save us, but warlike measures . A navy was proposed by the Federalists: It was opposed by the Democrats. "Better, say they, to sacrifice the whole of our commerce, than to be at the expense of protecting it." This language was well understood. Tribute to France had been spurned at by the country thro'out. France wanted money, and our Jacobins determined she should have it; and they well knew if our commerce should be unprotected, the French would collect the Tribute themselves.
In spite of all the opposition, and clamour of the Jefferson party, government established a navy. The measure was necessarily attended with expense; but what has been the effect on the country at large. Two years ago, by reason of the French depredations, our commerce was threatened with destruction . The effect of this was the sinking of the price of every article of country produce, to almost nothing. By paying a small tax on land, &c. our commerce is protected; and what is the consequence? The price of grain, and every thing else, which the farmer can raise, is at a height unknown before—Corn little short of a dollar a bushel, rye, and wheat, &c. &c. in proportion.—Who will not cheerfully pay his direct tax, when this is the consequence? Who will not abhor the Jacobin, who attempts to sow uneasiness, and discontent among the people, by exclaiming against the government for laying burthens on the people, which his own party originally proposed, which his own conduct first occasioned, and when the consequence of those very burthens, is wealth and prosperity to the husbandman, and mechanic?
But, if Mr. Jefferson is President; this navy is to be laid up, the ships are to rot at our wharves, our commerce is to be again plundered and our country produce to perish on our hands, our farmers are to be impoverished, and our merchants ruined. Will it be said that Mr. Jefferson will keep up the navy; notwithstanding his own dislike of it, and the clamour of his party? If he does; must he not keep up the burthens? And if we must pay a land-tax, &c. may we not as well pay it to a Federal, as to a Jacobinical administration?
News from Europe,
By an arrival at Boston from London, with prints 16 days later than before received.
Military Movements in Germany.
LONDON, JULY 7. INTELLIGENCE from the Danube is highly interesting, & the details transmitted by Gen. Moreau to the chief consul respecting the action of Hachstadt (the passage of the river between Blenheim and Dillingen) are both im-
portant and extraordinary. It was on the 22d ult that this attack took place at day-break; there were several false demarcations, but the point was at Blenheim, where the bridges had been left standing upon account of their decayed and dangerous state, in which it was thought no army could attempt to pass them. Four score swimmers first passed the river, naked, with their arms following in two miserable skiffs. The immediate issue of this affair, was the loss of 5000 men in prisoners alone, and 20 pieces of cannon: which fell in the hands of the French. But the remote consequences of their success were of still more importance. General Kray immediately broke up from his strong position before Ulm, leaving only a sufficient garrison to defend it, and was marching, according to the letter of general Moreau, to give battle to the Republicans. We shall save the enemy, adds the French General one half of his journey. Thus is the fate of Germany about to be decided in a battle, which threatens to equal or to exceed the horrible carnage we have lately had to deplore in the north of Italy.
PARIS, JUNE 5.
"General Moreau Commander of the army of the Rhine, has defeated the Austrian army in the actions of Nederheim, Nordlingen, and Oberhausen, where General Kray commanded in person. The enemy was pursued as far as Ingolstadt on the 28th of June. The result of these different engagements, has been the taking of Munich, whence the Elector of Bavaria has been obliged to fly with his whole court, the victim of his avidity, which induced him to betray his own interests, and those of his country, for a few millions of livres which the English have given him as subsidy.
"Latour D'Auvergne, chief grenadier of the republic, fell fighting amidst the first ranks of the grenadiers of the 16th.
Copy of a letter from the General in Chief of the army of the Rhine, to the Minister at war.
Augsburg, June 29.
"The enemy, citizen minister, with the intention of preventing us from penetrating by Rain, assembled their army at Neuburg. As he was one day's march before us in his retreat and as we had three defiles to pass, those of Vernitz, and Danube, and the Lech, the bridge over which took nearly twelve hours to repair, the general movement was retarded. The corps of General Lacoue, however, effected a passage in the evening of the 26th and on the 27th advanced into Bavaria; the division of General Gudin marching upon Poetmest, and that of General Montichard upon Neuburg.
"The latter found at Oberhausen a very considerable corps of the enemy, commanded by Kray in person, with which a very warm action commenced. General Lacoue came up at the moment when our troops were forced to yield to thrice their own number, and maintained the fight until the arrival of the brigade of General Granjean, who passed the Lech, and advanced with great rapidity to the division of Montichard, which still kept its ground with distinguished valour.
"A battalion of the 14th light, two of the 45th of the line, and two of the 57th, attacked the enemy with an intrepidity which has been seldom equalled. The enemy, notwithstanding his considerable force, was defeated, and effected his retreat during the night towards Ingolstadt on both sides of the Danube, after burning the bridge of Neuburg.
"The Austrian Generals observed at Neuburg, as they were retreating, "That army is invincible. Never did the French fight so well as now."
"You will also soon receive, citizen minister interesting details respecting our marches and engagements at Nederheim and Nordlingen, and the attempt made by the enemy to draw us into negotiations for an armistice, founded on pretence of conventions entered into between the armies of Italy, by which means they might have an opportunity of establishing themselves in Bavaria.
"This I had foreseen, and General Decean had already set out by forced marches with his division for Munich, which place he entered yesterday morning.
A true Copy. (Signed) "MOREAU."
PARIS JULY, 15.
General Moreau has invited the States of Upper Suabia to an assembly, to which he will communicate his demands. Deputies have repaired for this purpose to Augsburg. Moreau was to join them on the 1st instant, on his return from Munich, where he will only tarry himself.
STUTGARD, JUNE 30.
Hitherto no armistice has been concluded between Kray's and Moreau's armies; that concluded in Italy was only communicated to the army on the 23d instant. The principal Imperial army has now left Suabia and the theatre of war has been removed to the Upper Palatine, and other districts belonging to the Elector of Bavaria. After Gen. Kray had quitted his position near Ulm, to prevent being cut off, and by rapid side marches and a skilful manœuvre, he reached the Danube, near Neuburg, thus restoring his communication with

Bavaria. Moreau likewise changed his plans, sending troops across the Danube to Bavaria, by forced marches, to get into the flank of Kray's army.
Ulm is provisioned for a year, and its works are so extensive, that a siege of it will employ a great force.
JULY 4.
They state from Munich, of the date of yesterday, that the head quarters of Moreau were at Schwabhausen. Ingolstadt is invested. General Lacourbe continues to extend his force into Upper Bavaria. The French are fortifying Lindau.
HEILBRON, JULY 1.
We learn that Ulm is bombarded, and that it cannot hold out long. There are 10,000 men in garrison. Philippsburg has 1800. The French troops have not yet penetrated thus far.
FRANKFORT, JULY 7.
The battle which took place yesterday upon the Nidda was very smart and bloody; there were several charges with the bayonet, as well as of the cavalry. The Polonese Legion made part of the French troops that attacked.
Last night the Germans quitted the line of Nidda, and retired to the left bank of the Mein. This morning the French appeared before this city, and have established a post opposite the gate of Bokeheim.
JULY 8.
The French are still before our gates; they talk of contributions, but our Magistrates appear inclined to chide them.
NORDLINGEN, JUNE 26.
Yesterday Gen. Kray and Moreau had an interview, it was to consult on an armistice. Moreau refused any without Ulm and Ingolstadt were surrendered. Kray would not consent, and they separated. They appear to respect each other. Ulm is provisioned for a year, and its works are extensive.
RATISBON, JUNE 29.
Yesterday a great quantity of reserve artillery passed this city. Many persons are preparing to leave this place.
JUNE 30.
The diet has deputed M. d'Epen to the head-quarters of Moreau to negotiate the neutrality of the General Diet of the Empire.
Augsburg, July 4.—The column of our army which has penetrated to Munich, has found, a great deal of ammunition, and 5,000 muskets. "every thing goes well"; the army advances. In the last affair we took 6,000 prisoners."
Moreau is negotiating with the Deputies of Swabia, the price of their peace.
Paris, July 10.—General St. Suzanne who commands on the Lower Rhine, has 30,000 men.
Convention between England, and the Emperor of Germany.
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
House of Commons, July 15.
Mr. Pitt presented a Message from his Majesty, which was read, and was as follows:—
"G. R."
"His Majesty thinks it proper to lay before this House the Copy or a Treaty which has been signed at Vienna, between his Majesty's Minister at that Court, and the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Emperor of Germany, duly authorized for that purpose."
"His Majesty has directed his ratification of this Treaty to be immediately prepared and transmitted to Vienna to be exchanged with that of her Emperor; but on account of the present advanced period of the year, his Majesty has thought it best not to delay communicating to Parliament the engagements thus entered into; and he recommends it to the House to adopt such measures as may be necessary, in order to enable his Majesty to fulfil them. His Majesty doubts not that he shall see in the conduct of Parliament in this conjuncture an additional example of that good faith, firmness and determination which have uniformly actuated the councils of this country, and he is persuaded that his parliament will concur with him in thinking, that by furnishing the means of prosecuting the war with vigor, they best promote the attainment of peace on grounds consistent with the security and honor of this country, and with the safety and independence of Europe."
"G. R."
The message was ordered to be referred to a committee of supply tomorrow.
Mr. Pitt presented a copy of the Convention entered into between his Majesty and the Emperor of Germany, dated June 20, 1800, which was ordered to be laid on the table. The loan has been granted.
[This Convention, concluded at Vienna, the 20th June, provides, that in order to enable the Emperor to carry on the war the present campaign, his Britannic Majesty advance his Imperial Majesty, by way of loan, 2,000,000. sterling—to bear interest six months after the conclusion of peace between Austria and France. The contracting powers mutually promise each other to carry on the war against France during the present campaign, with all possible vigor, and to employ in it all their respective means by land and sea, concerting together, as occasion shall require, on the most advantageous manner of reciprocally employing their forces by land and sea to the support of their operations.]
Armed Neutrality.
The reports of an Armed Mediation in the North of Europe are renewed with activity and
confidence. Unfortunately from that quarter no assertion can be disproved from its own anomalies or absurdity. It is rather the precise case to believe things because they are incredible, and to admit whatever is monstrous and absurd.
Austrian accounts of the bloody Battle of Marengo.
VIENNA, JUNE 28.
THIS day's Court Gazette contains the following account of the bloody battle of Marengo, on the 14th of June:—On the 24th. capt. Jakardowski arrived here, as courier from gen. Melas, with intelligence that the enemy had likewise crossed the Scrivia, preparing for an attack with all his forces, which induced gen. Melas to draw up his army behind the Bormida; the divisions of Haddick and Keim, which had arrived at Alessandria on the 11th, having joined the other troops on the 12th. Next day, on the 25th, major Lange arrived here with further accounts from general Melas, according to which the whole Imperial army crossed Tenaro on the 13th and encamped before Alessandria, between the Bormida and the Tanaro. On the same day the enemy made a very vigorous attack on the advanced posts near Marengo, who were repulsed by the superiority of the French. Early on the 14th, the Imperial army crossed the Bormida, was formed in three lines of battle, a reserve placed in their rear, destined at the same time to cover the right wing of the principal column, which had advanced against Marengo, and to observe the road to Novi, in which district the French general Suchet had arrived. Field marshal count Haddick led the first line of battle, followed by lieutenant general Keim, and then the division of Morian grenadiers, and the division of Elsmits cavalry. While the first line vigorously attacked the enemy near Marengo, the second and third, and field marshal lieutenants Oreiley and Ott, filed off against Targaroia and Sale. Under continued furious attacks during the whole day, the fortune of war was now on one side, then on the other; the approach of night only terminating this battle, extremely bloody for both armies. General Melas speaks highly of the generals, staff, and other officers, and of the troops, but particularly of the regiments of Hauenendorf and Bussy; colonel Frimont and major Degenfeld, and principally of the excellent effects of the artillery, which was distinguished on every occasion.
The loss of the Imperial army, in killed, wounded, and prisoners, amounts to 9069 men, of which the wounded are estimated at 5274. We have lost 1493 horses, 683 of whom are wounded. The enemy's loss in killed and wounded was very considerable. General Delfax remained dead on the field of battle, and several other generals are among the wounded. We made 2600 prisoners. In the night, from the 14th to the 15th, those of the enemy's troops which had arrived later, advanced to the right banks of the Bormida. Gen. Melas had two horses wounded under him, and the Imperial army has suffered a considerable loss in staff and other officers, in the battle. Major Hensey, of Archduke John's dragoons, was killed; field marshal lieutenants count Haddick and Voyelsang; major generals Latterman, Gottesheim, Bellegarde, and la Maricelle; colonels Kolbel, Kuhn, Verinati, Soudain, Erros, Schuffek, Belleredi, Provencheres, and Reifner of the artillery; also four lieutenant colonels and ten majors, were wounded. Of superior officers 230 were killed or wounded. Major-general Zach, executing the functions of quartermaster-general, colonels Schiaffinati & Weeber, four lieutenant colonels, Major Count St. Julian, commanded a battalion of Joseph Coloredo's grenadiers, and 60 other officers were made prisoners by the French.
Both parties having agreed on a period of 48 hours, for burying the dead and exchanging the prisoners, this afforded an opportunity of entering into further convention, according to which ten days notice is to be given previously to the renewal of hostilities; this convention likewise stipulates the drawing up of the whole Imperial army along the Po and Mincio.
A private letter, same date.
In the dreadful battle of Marengo the French, it is said lost twice the number of men we did: the grape shot from 100 Austrian 24 pounders made terrible havoc among them. The Imperial troops fought like lions, but were at length forced to give way to the superior French infantry. Melas would, perhaps, have renewed the combat on the following day, had not the French received considerable reinforcements on the day of action. The courier who arrived here on the 27th with the account of our losses in Italy, had passports both from general Melas and general Berthier.
Bonaparte's return to Paris.
TO THE CONSULS OF THE REPUBLIC.
Lyons, June 29.
"I am arrived at Lyons, Citizens Consuls, and wait here to lay the first stone of the front of Bellecour, which is to be rebuilt. This circumstance could alone retard my arrival at Paris. I have not been able to resist the ambition of re-establishing a square which I once saw so beautiful, and which is now so hideous in appearance. I have been given to hope, that in two year it will be completely finished."
"I hope that before that period, the commerce of this City, of which all Europe was once proud, shall have resumed its former prosperity. I salute you."
(Signed) "BUONAPARTE."
Bonaparte, on his return, met some of his old soldiers at Lyons. He accosted them by
name, and observed he had seen them pass the Tagliamento, in face of the enemy; that he had done every thing to procure peace; but that if an autumnal campaign should be necessary, he would make them pass Tagliamento again, and bring them to the gates of Vienna.
PARIS, JULY 3. The night before last Bonaparte arrived.—He avoided the honors intended him; but a salute has been fired yesterday; and he has been most affectionately addressed. There was a general illumination of the City last night. On seeing the Ministers and Council of State, he said, "Here I am again! Have you done much since I left you?" The answer from twenty mouths at once was, "Not so much as you, General." Bonaparte was absent from Paris only 58 days.
The First Consul yesterday received a State visit from the Senates, the Legislators, the Tribunes, and the Military Bodies, and expressed to them his perfect satisfaction at the brilliant state in which our victories have placed France. It is reported, that his carriage was broke on the way, and that he got a slight contusion on the head. We understand that he has only brot with him the ratification of the armistice concluded at Marengo.
Speech delivered by the President of the Senate, to the First Consul on the day of his arrival.
"CITIZEN FIRST CONSUL,
"We come to express to you our sincere participation in the general joy which is manifested on account of the new triumphs with which you have astonished Egypt. It particularly belongs to the Public Functionaries invested with the authority of preserving the Constitution to feel the value of such great events. Each of us, Citizen Consul, feels peculiar pride in being the guardian of that Constitution, since you f. cuse to the French people the high destiny which they have deserved by so much valour, so many efforts, and such multiplied sacrifices."
"You have fulfilled your promise of anticipating victory by peace, or of commanding peace by victory."
"We feel sincere satisfaction in acknowledging that the country owes its safety to you; and that the people will be indebted to you for its happiness and prosperity, which will by your means succeed ten years of the most violent revolution."
"The President of the Tribunate addressed the First Consul to the same effect, and concluded by saying "You shall be the Pacifier of Europe and the Benefactor of the Human Race, as you are already the Glory of the French Nation."
Respecting the Interior of France.
LONDON, JULY 21.
On Saturday we received the Paris Journal's to the 16th instant.
The most new and interesting parts relate to the internal politics of France. Some time ago, by an extract from The Decade Philosophique, we shewed that the party of the philosophical Republicans are jealous of the party of Concord, of those who, in their desire of unanimity, sacrifice every Republican principle, every revolutionary institution—who, under pretence of crushing all factions, assume a sovereign, a despotic authority.
A new academy for the instruction of youth, or rather an old one revived, has been opened in Paris, the avowed object of which is to correct the vices and reform the morals which have been the consequence of the revolutionary education.—An attack like this upon the Jacobin system could not escape notice, and accordingly we find it has excited the bitterest inuendoes of the Journal already mentioned.—Every inflammatory topic is touched upon to alarm the nation against the conduct of the Government, in which Bonaparte is never implicated further than as a mild Magistrate. The insecurity of the Proprietors of National Domains is hinted at; the word people is repeated in a manner, calculated to rouse the resentment of the lower classes, and an alarm is particularly attempted to be raised against the return of the Priests and Emigrants, and the toleration of the Catholic worship. The uneasiness of the Jacobins at the indulgence Government shews to the persecuted classes is great, and threatens to produce a popular commotion, which the genius of the Chief Consul will no doubt prevent. It is remarkable that the Jacobins of Paris should censure the Government for reviving the ancient institutions, and that the English Cabinet should make war upon the Government, though our Minister professes to have the restoration of these institutions chiefly in view.
The summer, it has been observed, generally produces commotions in Paris; and it has been humourously said, that nothing preserves tranquillity so well as rainy weather, which keeps people at home. The present fair season is not without the usual symptoms.
Paris, we learn, is thronged with emigrants. All who have not been in arms against the Republic are permitted to return; and so long as they refrain from meddling with the government, they and such parts of their property as have not been sold are returned to them—they are unmolested;—Bonaparte enjoys unlimited confidence; and appears to be as firmly established in his authority as the king of Great-britain is in his.
Respecting Egypt.
CONSTANTINOPLE, MAY 28.
Negotiations, we learn between the Grand Vizier and Gen. Kleber, in regard to the evacuation of Egypt, have been already resumed. It is not believed that they will terminate so
soon as the last time, and the Turks flatter themselves that notwithstanding the bravery displayed by the troops of Gen. Kleber, the terms will be more favorable. At any rate they will insist that the French on their return to Europe shall not serve against the English or Imperialists.
Relative to Russia.
Paris, July 2.—It is stated, that the Czar has prohibited the importation of British merchandise into Russia—that he is making great preparations by sea, and has formed a defensive league with the other Northern powers to repress the audacity of the English who respect no flag whatever.
London, July 21.—A treaty of Commerce between Russia and France, is stated from Berlin, to be now in discussion.
Gen. Maitland's Expedition.
London, July 12.—The expedition originally destined to the coast of France, under general Maitland, has sailed for the Mediterranean. The night of the 19th June was fixed on for a descent on Belle-Isle, and 5400 men, were in readiness for the assault; but in the morning of that day the general received intelligence that the forces on the island amounted to 7000; and determined not to make the attempt against such superiority of numbers. On the 23d the squadron failed for the Mediterranean.
Miscellaneous Paragraphs.
London, July 20.
Capt. Campbell, in the sloop of war Dart, has, in a very gallant manner, cut out of Dunkirk, La Defiance, a French frigate of 40 guns, 24 pounders, and 330 men, some of whom were on shore.
The Austrians have punctually fulfilled all the stipulations of the Convention at Alessandria. The armistice continued; and the French and Austrian officers and soldiers have feasted and drank together.
Lord Keith has claimed & received a ransom for neutrals lying in Genoa of 620,000 francs.
Paris, July 5.—All the officers on leave of absence, have been ordered to join their respective corps.
BARRAS has gone to Spain.
Paris July 15.—The 14th July was yesterday celebrated with great rejoicings.
The Marquis de la Fayette, lately spent a few day at Paris, and then returned to his country seat near Melun.
From a London paper of July 16.
Carnot, in an address to the Prefects and the Generals of the different departments of France, so far from considering peace as certain ex-horts them to prepare for a new scene of warfare, and accelerate the departure of the second class of conscripts, "in order to make a last and "terrible irruption into the enemy's territory." This however, were it unconnected with any other circumstances, might be considered as little more than a boastful expedient of intimidation; and, indeed, the Minister at War admits, in a great measure, that such is actually his object: He says that while France continues to present herself to foreign powers in this commanding posture of concentrated and victorious force, they will not be induced to "reject that peace that is again offered to them, and which their reserves have not rendered more severe." The terms now offered not being more severe than those proposed by Bonaparte previous to the late successes of the Republican arms, Carnot very artfully describes them as a fresh proof of moderation on the part of the conquerors; and expressly states, that if they are refused, "it will be necessary to make a final effort, and to dictate the peace which they now offer."
Of military intelligence the last Paris papers contain but little that is important, excepting some unofficial accounts from Strasbourg and other places, which state that the army of Moreau continues to advance; that General Kray has quitted his formidable position at Ingolstadt, and is retreating towards Landshut, on the river Iser, whither the seat of war is about to be wholly removed from the Danube, in order the more securely to cover the Austrian frontiers; that the French division commanded by Lecourbe, has marched against Ratisbon; that the enemy have taken possession of the Bishopric Eichstadt, entered the Upper Palatinate, and forced the corps of General Sizarzy to retreat to Langenfeld; that General St. Suzanne was set out on the 9th, from the Rhine, with his army, to attack the Imperialists on the Maine, and to proceed from thence through Franconia to co-operate with Moreau; that a large quantity of ammunition, and 5000 muskets, were found by the enemy in Munich; that in the affair of the 27th, at Neubourg, the French made 6000 prisoners; and in short, that every thing continues to go on in favour of the enemy. It is expected that they will make a speedy effort to possess themselves of the Tyrol and the Grisons, the possession of which would enable them to effect an immediate co-operation between the armies of Italy and the Rhine.
From Italy there is particular news. Melas is organizing the several French armies in that country, which are said to consist of not less than 160,000 men. Prince Charles, it is said, will resume the command of the army of the Danube: and it is confirmed, that 30 battalions of reserve, with 10,000 Hungarian horse, would immediately move to its relief. The corps of Conde with a so be united to this body. The duke D'Angouleme took the command of the cavalry of Berion the 25th of May. On the 13th ult. the Cundean army was at Sal-

Portland, Monday, September 8, 1800.
The Supreme Judicial Court will open in this town next week.
THE FEVER AT BALTIMORE.
Rages with great violence. In the 24 hours ending at sunrise, Aug. 27. there were 29 new cases. The total number then sick was 116—Deaths, seventeen.—Aug. 28 there were 26 deaths.
Several cases of the malignant Fever have occurred in the town of Providence.
Three persons have lately been committed to Philadelphia prison, for altering Bank bills. Original bills of 1 dollar were altered to 100—those of 5, to 30 or 50. They extracted with a liquid the original sum, and inserted a larger. The liquid is now in possession of the mayor of the city.
By the last Salem paper it appears that Mr. Crowninshield is not elected a representative, as was apprehended. There was no choice. An opportunity yet remains, therefore, of retrieving the reputation of that district by choosing Mr. Reed.
There is no choice either in the fourth western District—Candidates, Messrs. Upham and Lincoln.
It is probable the election in New Hampshire and Rhode Island will be Federal.
The American Consul for Cadiz, has arrived at Baltimore from that place; he received passports from the French Consul at Cadiz; and believes the negotiation with France goes on favorably. He left Cadiz July 14. when it was blockaded by an English Squadron under Lord Keith.
In China, a considerable degree of discontent is stated to exist, in consequence of the new Emperor having dismissed some of his popular Ministers, and most of the principal officers and confidential servants of his Predecessor.
Bonaparte has had an interview with Neckar, and conversed respecting the finances of France. Neckar said that the views of Bonaparte on this subject were comprehensive and profound.
It is said that on the completion of the Union of England and Ireland, the British king will take the title of Emperor of the British Isles.
In Paris a fanatical republican on seeing the statue of Liberty thrown down to erect that of Concord, stabbed himself on the spot.—A platform being erected for the Consuls, the votaries of Equality demolished it.
The English have captured the island of Goree, on the coast of Africa.
The Lazzaroni of Naples have expressed their dissatisfaction at the conduct of the government in very menacing terms.
The latest advices from Malta mention proposals by the French for the evacuation of that island.
The Pope has made peace with Bonaparte.
ST. DOMINGO.
Rigaud has been completely conquered by Toussaint; and in the convention, which concluded the sanguinary war, has agreed to leave the island. Toussaint's dominion is now complete, and a better order of things is established in the southern departments. A nest of privateers which depredated on the American navigation is annihilated; and the murderous wretches who manned them, can no longer gratify their thirst for blood. The commerce of the United States will doubtless be soon extended to the whole island. Rigaud was to depart in a brig of 22 guns; and it was expected some of the American cruisers, which were numerous off Aux Cayes, would fall in with him.
THE PIGOU
Acquitted by the new admiralty tribunal established at Paris, called the Council of Prizes, was armed, tho' not commissioned, and was destitute of a roll of equipage. It was said, that "defence is a natural right, and every means of defence is lawful at sea in every other dangerous situation in life;" and that the want of or incompleteness of one paper, should not cause the condemnation, when other sufficient evidence could be produced of the neutrality of the property. The arguments were honest and ingenuous, and we hope the example will be followed. [Mercury.]
An English paper by the last arrival, says, "We are informed by the most respectable authority, that the state of Bonaparte's health would not permit him any longer to remain with the army, and he has returned to Paris to undergo a surgical operation for the fistula.—At the battle of Marengo he could only occasionally appear in it, not being able to sit on horseback more than half an hour without some relief."
From Halifax—Aug. 14.
Admiral Parker has arrived from England. A change is expected in the Admiralty Court. A regiment of troops have arrived—two are to go from hence for England. An expedition from England against Guadaloupe is thought to be in contemplation. At the time of Admiral Parker's sailing from England, there was no rumour nor expectation of a war with the United States, which has been so much talked of here.
John Diale of Cape-Ann, and Eben. Stanford of Portland, have deserted from the American ship Brutus, and entered on board the Earl of Dublin privateer. The former man was boatwain's mate in the Merrimack.
DIED —In this town, Mrs. BATHSHEBA HENDERSON, aged 40.
At Saccarappa, Mr. ISAAC BAYLEY, aged 24.
At Cape-Elizabeth, Mrs. ANNA DYER, aged 58.
The mortality among the children of this town is very considerable. Nine died in the course of the last week.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
No Foreign arrivals at this port last week.
Brigs Jane, Robinson, and William, Mt Donald, of 1818 tons, were at Liverpool, at the last dates.
The Dolphin, Grove, of 1818 tons, was lately at Cork. On the 21st June, the Dolphin recaptured a ship from Demarara, bound to Pepperellborough, which had been taken by a French privateer 3 days before.
July 20, was spoke, floop Washington, Freeman, 13 days from this port for Demarara.
A letter from an officer on board the Peticoat sloop of war, dated at St. Thomas, July 30, says, that Lieut. Shaw, of the U. S. S. Experiment, had his right arm shot off in an engagement with a French privateer of 16 guns.
The Ganges, Capt. Manisty, has driven on shore, and captured La Fortune, French privateer, of 66 pounds, and 70 men.
The French cruisers have orders from Victor Hugues, to capture all American vessels, armed, or not, and he will find means to condemn them.
Salem, Sept. 3.
Capt. Thomas Stevens, arrived at Marblehead on Saturday, in 25 days from Laguira, informs that the port of Laguira is shut to all neutral vessels. Left there Capt. Walton of Newburyport, half his cargo on shore, and not permitted to land the other half; had been there 45 days. Aug. 10, off the west end of Porto Rico, was boarded by the tender of the Kite British frigate, and used very politely. Aug. 16, lat. 31, long. 69. spoke the frigate United States, Commodore Barry.
A way to get Rich!
For Sale, at Jenks' Book Store, A FEW TICKETS in the 4th class of the
Amoskeag Canal Lottery,
which is to be drawn agreeably to the following Scheme. —The punctuality with which the other classes of this Lottery were conducted, and the valuable purpose to which the profits are applied, should induce all adventurers to purchase. The prizes paid without deduction. More money has been drawn in this District, in the preceding classes than the amount of tickets sold. As the time of drawing is so near at hand, those who wish to purchase are advised to apply soon. The prizes will be paid at this office. Sept. 3.
THE Managers of the Amoskeag Canal Lottery, having drawn the First, Second and Third Classes, agreeably to their engagement—present the public with the following
SCHEME
Of the FOURTH Class of said Lottery.
   Dollars. is Dollars.     1 prize of 2000 is 2000   1 of 60 finished shares in said canal, mills, &c. } 600   1 500 - 500   30 100 - 3000   58 50 - 2900   70 20 - 1400   100 10 - 1000   800 6 - 4800   939 5 - 4695  
2000 Prizes. Amount of prizes, 20395
4000 Blanks. Deduction for the Lottery, 3105
6000 Tickets, at 4 dollars each, is 24000
The prize of 500 dollars abovementioned, will be assigned to the last drawn blank.
The drawing of this Class will positively commence on the twenty-first day of October next, at Boston, and continue from day to day (Sundays excepted) until it shall be completed.—The prizes will be paid by the vendors of the tickets, without deduction.—Those of 20 dollars and under, on demand; and all others, in thirty days after the list shall be published. The shares in the canal, mills, &c. will be conveyed by the proprietor, and finished without any expense to the holder of the prize. And all prizes not demanded within six months from the publishing the list, will be deemed as generously given to the proprietor of the lottery.
Ephraim Robinson, Samuel Tinney, Nathaniel Parker, Managers. Exeter, New Hampshire, August 5, 1800.
Circulating Library,
At Jenks' Bookstore, next to the Bank.
LATELY received at said Library, a variety of the newest Novels, &c. which have arrived from London—CATALOGUES of which are now printed, and may be had gratis. The following are the
CONDITIONS,
On which books may be taken from the LIBRARY.
QUARTERLY subscribers to pay one dollar and fifty cents per quarter; paying one half the sum at the commencement of the quarter; to have the privilege of taking out two volumes at a time, and to change them when agreeable. Persons once subscribing to be considered subscribers until their names shall be erased, and their accounts settled.
Persons who do not subscribe, to pay ten cents per week for sixteen volumes, and six cents per week for duodecimo volumes.—No books to be let by the day.—Any book retained longer than seven days by non subscribers, must enter upon a second week, and so on.
Compensation must be made for books lost, abused, leaves folded down, written upon, or torn; and if belonging to a set, the whole must be paid for.
Unless the above conditions are strictly complied with a Circulating Library cannot be maintained and properly supplied in Portland. Should the encouragement prove sufficient very considerable additions of Books in the different branches of Literature will be speedily made.
All persons now in possession of Books which have been out more than a week, are desired to return them—And those who are indebted to said Library are requested to make immediate payment. Portland, Sept. 6, 1800.
A few copies of Dr. Emer-
son's ORATION ON MUSIC, lately delivered in this town, may be had at Jenks' Bookstore.
Two Lads,
Who may wish to learn the Printing Business, will find good encouragement, at this Office, by immediate application. Sept. 8th.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
YORK, ss.
AT a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Waterville, within and for the county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August, being the twenty-sixth day of said month, A. D. 1800.
ON the petition of TRISTRAM JORDAN, jun. and DANIEL GRAINGER, trader, both of Pepperellborough in said county, shewing—That they are interested in a certain tract or parcel of Land situated in Pepperellborough aforesaid, adjoining land possessed by Joel Sawyer, John Sawyer, and others, commonly called Goodwin's lot: that said Jordan owns and is seized of two thirds of said lot, and the said Grainger one with part of the same, in common with other persons to the petitioners unknown: which proportions they are desirous of holding in severalty—and praying that the same may be set off to them to hold in severalty.
ORDERED, that said petitioners cause the substance of their said petition and this order therefor, to be inserted in the Portland Newspaper printed by ELIEZER A. JENKS, three weeks successively; the last publication to be thirty days at least prior to the next term of this Court, to be held at Biddeford, within and for said county of York, on the last Tuesday of October next; to the end any person or persons interested therein, may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted.
Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
Corn and Flour.
FOR SALE.
On board floop Diana, capt.
ALLEN, at the head of Mr. INGRAHAM's Wharf, a quantity of CORN & FLOUR, wholesale and retail, at the lowest price. For particulars apply to the master on board. Sept. 8
A paved Gutter,
OF about eighty rods in length, and six feet in width, is to be made in this town.—If any person or persons incline to procure stones, and make the same, they are desired to apply to the Sealemen. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman. Portland Sept. 6.
Wanted—An Apprentice
to the HAIR-DRESSING business.—Good encouragement will be given. Apply to Portland, Sept. 8. MOSES ADAMS.
S. Harding,
INFORMS his customers and the public, that he has REMOVED from Fifth street to Union street a few doors below Mr. How's Store, where he keeps for sale, as usual, an assortment of
Medicines & Groceries,
of the first quality; which may be purchased on reasonable terms. Portland Aug. 12.
Knives & Forks.
THE person who took two dozen Knives and Forks from a house in this town, about one month since, will save the trouble of further publication, by delivering them to Col. TYNG's, in Gorham, without delay; or at the house from whence he took them, and no questions will be asked. Portland August 25.
Moses Davis,
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he has taken a shop in Main street, next to Mr. MORLEY's Tavern, Portland, where he intends to carry on the CHAIR-MAKING BUSINESS, if encouragement is given.
For sale, as above, a new CHAIRSE. August 25.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 24th inst. EDWARD GILMAN, an indentured apprentice. This is to forbid any person trusting or harbouring him, as I shall not be accountable for any debt of his contracting. EBENEZER WINSLOW. Falmouth, 8th Mo. 27, 1800.
ALL persons are hereby forbidden to harbour, trust, trade with, or employ, on my account, DUNCAN PERRY, jun. as I will not be answerable for any obligations he may contract. DUNCAN PERRY. Poland, August 23, 1800.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber, on Friday the 22d inst. a black HORSE, with a star in his forehead, about fifteen hands high. The owner may have him again, by proving property and paying charges. Apply to the subscriber. NATHANIEL HODGKINS. Falmouth, August 29, 1800.
TO BE SOLD BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Or Let for a number of years, to build on.
PRIVILEGES for ten Saws on Saco River, in the town of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, with Land to accommodate the same, or as will best suit the purchaser.—Also, a number of Shares in three Saws now under improvement, with a Grist-Mill. It is a very fine place for young men to carry on business in the country—being 18 miles from Portland, 17 from Saco, 20 from Kennebunk, and 16 from Dunton, with good roads to either, which makes it a very good country stand.—Also Water and Timber in plenty.—Any young Gentleman who wishes to be concerned, will do well to see it himself, as it may be had on reasonable terms. Robert M'Donald. Boston. August 16.
SALE BY AUCTION.
On Monday, the 15th of September, At Eleven o'clock, A. M. at Mr. MILLIKEN's Tavern, North-yarmouth.
SEVENTY-SIX acres of good Land, part wood and part cleared; through which runs the new county road; therefore will make two distinct farms, though small. Both divisions are supplied with water.
At the same time also to be sold,
A large and commodious Store,
with an acre and one third of Land, and a new built Barn—situated at the Corner (so called) near the upper Falls.—Notes with an endorser at a reasonable time, will be taken for part payment. Inquire for further particulars of Mr. LEVI CUTTER, near the premises. August 25.
William Brown,
Offers for Sale, a Handsome Assortment of SUPER-Village Straw, and Norway
Bonnets; SASH BARS; Fur'd Travelling Caps; York Bands, and Limerick Gloves for Ladies.—The above are offered wholesale or retail, at reduced prices. ALSO,
In Boxes dipp'd CANDLES, Bbls N. E. RUM, Doz. 1st proof BRANDY, Few dozen PORTER.
Portland Sept. 1.
GENUINE BILLIOUS PILLS,
PREPARED by SAMUEL LEE, jun. of Windham, Connecticut. Secured to him by Patent, by the President of the United States, dated April 30th, 1796; agreeable to an act of Congress.—They are approved of by Physicians, and others, for their singular virtues; and particularly as a sovereign remedy against an overcharge of bile in the stomachs of men, women and children. They remove pains in the head, stomach and bowels—the gripes, and obstructions. They are an excellent help for the gravel, surfeit, cholick, jaundice and dropsy; and a most effectual remedy for colicwinds, and the refore convenient for all travellers by sea and land. They have proved to be very efficacious in preventing the yellow fever. After a debauch by eating or drinking, they restore the loss of appetite, and easily purge the stomach and bowels, without pain or griping. They are very necessary for seamen, as they prevent many of those diseases which they are afflicted with.
The above Pills may be had of JOHN P. WHITWELL, Esqon; of SHIRLEY ERVING, Portland; and of
JAMES CUSHMAN, Topsham; who has constantly for sale, a general assortment of Drugs & Medicines. Topsham, August 16, 1800. (8w—22)
PROPOSALS,
By the PRESIDENT and DIRECTORS of the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Company, AT THEIR OFFICE IN FISH-STREET, PORTLAND, For Insuring Houses, Stores, and other Buildings of all kinds, against Fire.
Rates of annual Premiums for Insurance against FIRE.
 1. HOUSES or Stores with brick or stone walls, and slate, tile, lead, copper, or composition roofs, standing separate from other buildings, 75 cents on 100 dollars.  2. Houses or Stores with brick or stone walls, and slate, tile, lead, copper, or composition roofs, connected with other buildings, having brick partition walls of one or more feet above the roof, 80 cents.  3. Houses or Stores with brick or stone walls, and wooden roofs, that stand separate from, or connected with other buildings, with brick partition walls of one or more feet above the roof, 85 cents.  4. Houses or Stores with brick or stone walls and wooden roofs, connected with other buildings without brick partition walls, 90 cents.  5. Houses or Stores of wood, or plaster walls, standing separate from other buildings, 95 cents.  6. Houses or Stores of wood, connected with other buildings, 100 cents.  7. All buildings occupied, in whole or in part, by any person who shall use or exercise therein the trade of a carpenter, joiner, cooper, tavern-keeper or inn-holder, stable-keeper, baker, sugar-boiler, rope-maker, boat-builder, maltster, brewer, tallow-chandler, apothecary, chemist, oil and colour-man, china-glass, or earthen-ware-seller; or shall be used for storing or keeping of hemp, flax, tallow, pitch, tar, turpentine, resin, unslacked lime, saltpetre, sulphur, gunpowder, spirits of turpentine, aqua fortis, spirit, nitri fortis, oil of vitriol, hay, straw, fodder of any kind, corn un-threshed, oil, wax, or dried fruits, from 125 to 200 cents, in proportion as the situation and quality of such buildings shall render them more or less hazardous, in the opinion of the Directors.  8. As circumstances may exist, which will either lessen, or increase the hazards, that come within the strict letter of the foregoing rates, the Company, in those cases, reserve the right to fix the premiums accordingly, or to refuse to make the insurance. 
CONDITIONS.
 1. PERSONS applying for insurance on houses, stores, or other buildings, shall lodge in the office a written declaration, particularizing the town and street, where such buildings are situated, of what materials composed, their dimensions, relative situation, estimated value, and the purposes for which the premises are occupied; and not more than three fourths of said value can be insured.  2. No policy will be executed, or hazard commence, until the premium is paid at the office in money.  3. All persons insuring their property at this office, must give notice of any other insurance that is, or shall be made by them, or in their behalf, on said property, otherwise the policy will be void.  4. Insurance will be made on property held by mortgage, lease for years, or life, in remainder, or reversion provided the nature of the tenure be previously specified.  5. No insurance shall be made for a less term than one year; and any person choosing to be insured for seven years, shall be allowed the amount of one year's premium, by way of discount, and for four years, half a year's discount.  6. The company shall not be accountable for, or pay any loss, or damage, caused by foreign invasion, civil commotion, or any military or usurped force whatever.  7. All persons insured at this office, sustaining loss or damage by fire, in buildings, shall give immediate notice thereof, in writing to the Company, and deliver into the office within thirty days, as particular an account of such loss or damage, as the nature of the case will admit, and the full amount thereof, not exceeding the sum insured, shall be paid in thirty days after proof without deduction, provided the same shall amount to three per cent on the sum insured.  8. The Company have the right to rebuild, or repair the houses or buildings damaged or destroyed by fire, in lieu of paying the loss in money; provided the same be begun within thirty days after proof of loss, and be finished without any unreasonable delay.  9. No policy shall be binding on the Company if signed, unless such assignment be allowed by an entry thereof, in the books of the Company.  10. The Company will receive proposals for insurance from any of the citizens of the District of Maine, Portland, the thirty first day of July, one thousand eight hundred. 
Per Order, Joseph Swift, Secretary.

MUSES.
IMITATION, From the Fifth Book of Horace.
TO PYRRHA.
Quis multa gracilis te proe in rosa?
WHAT gentle youth, in flower's and fragrance drest, Now clasps thee, PYRRHA, in his glowing arm?
For whom is study'd now that simple grace Which plait's the robe in many a careless fold?
Alas, for him! too soft confiding youth, Who trusts the transient summer of thy smile,
Infatuate Dupe! too soon, yet, ah! too late Thee perjur'd, and himself undone, he'll find;
This heart a sole shield of caution gives, And lets me view, uncharm'd, thy Cice-form;
From a London Paper.
SHAW M. LAWTON.
THIS was an action brought by the plaintiff against the Defendant for criminal conversation with his wife.
Lord Eldon said that this case might be decided in the words of Lord Mansfield, who on a case which was tried before him, observed, that if a woman lives in a state of prostitution with the privy of her husband, an action cannot be bro't against any man who is thus drawn into connection with her.
PHILANTHROPIC LOTTERY.
THE subscriber regrets being under the necessity of informing those who have not yet received their prize money for Tickets purchased of him, in the first class of said lottery, that after repeated applications he is unable to obtain it from the proprietor.
Those few who have purchased in the second class, are informed that the drawing, agreeably to the postponement, was to commence on Thursday last.
E. A. JENKS.
Portland, Sept. 1, 1800.
THE Columbian Phenix No. 7, is now ready for subscribers, and for sale at Jenks' Book-Store.
PHILANTHROPIC LOTTERY.
Highest prize 3000 dollars.
THE drawing of the Philanthropic Lottery has actually commenced in Boston, and will be completed in thirty days.
A few Tickets in the above Lottery may be had at the Post-Office, Portland, if applied for immediately.
SCHOOL BOOKS,
FOR SALE AT JENKS' BOOK-STORE.
The American Preceptor, The Young Gentleman and Ladies' Instructor,
Orator's Assistant, Columbian Orator, Webster's Third Part, The Maine Spelling Book, Webster's, & Perry's Spelling Books
Child's Companion, Young Ladies' Accidence, &c.
ALSO—A VARIETY OF Children's Books, of different prices.
The Author of a Work, entitled The Oriental Harmony, TAKES this method to express his sentiment of gratitude to those Gentlemen who have encouraged it by their subscriptions;
Subscribers may depend upon it, that no pains have been spared to render the work worthy the approbation of all impartial friends to sacred vocal music.
ABRAHAM MAXIM.
District of Maine, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL person indebted to the Estate of JOHN BURNHAM, late of Portland, deceased, are requested to make payment without delay.
Thomas Burnham, Peter Warren.
August 25, 1800.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed joint Administrators on the Estate of SILVANUS PRINCE,
late of Northarmouth, Yeoman, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
Thomas Prince, John Prince, Administrators.
Northarmouth, August 19, 1800.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed joint Administrators on the Estate of SAMUEL MERRILL,
late of Northarmouth, Esq., deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
Mary Merrill, Moses Merrill, Administrators.
Northarmouth, August 19, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a further time of six months from the date hereof, is allowed by the Judge of Probate for the county of York, to the Creditors to the Estate of Joseph Gilpatrick, Esq.
late of Limerick, deceased, to bring in their Claims to the subscribers, Commissioners to said Estate;
John Baker, Samuel Bradbury, Commissioners.
Limerick, June 23, 1800.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, That having been duly appointed Administrator upon the Estate of THOMAS MORSE, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs.
Edmund C. Delano.
Northarmouth, July 14, 1800.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ON Monday night, the 11th instant, made his escape from the Goal in Pownalborough, one LEVI GRIFFIN, about 30 years of age, dark complexion, long black hair, black eyes, about 5 feet 6 inches high—had on when he made his escape, a short bottle-green coat, blue pantaloons, and striped waistcoat.
JOHN S. FOYE,
Keeper of the Goal in Pownalborough.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, holden at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March, Anno Domini 1800.
THE petition of John Mufley of said Portland, merchant; John Philbrick of Standish in said County, yeoman, and Sarah his wife in her right; Esther Mufley of said Standish, single woman; Mary Mufley of said Standish, single woman; Theodore Mufley, Edmund Mufley, and Joseph Mufley, all of said Standish, yeoman; and Daniel How of said Portland, merchant, and Abigail his wife in her right—humbly shews:
That your petitioners, as heirs to Benjamin Mufley, late of said Portland, deceased, are interested in, and stand seized in fee as Tenants in common and undivided with some other persons or persons to your petitioners unknown, of one moiety or half part of a certain lot or parcel of land and the flats fronting thereupon, lying in said Portland, and bounded as follows, viz:
ON the petition of John Mufley and others, praying for partition of Real Estate, whereof the foregoing is a copy—Ordered, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, on the third Tuesday of October next to their granting the same.
Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
FOR SALE, By Newhall & Watson, No. 3, LONG WHARF, A consignment of Fresh India Goods.
BEST Bohea, Hyson & Souchong TEAS; 10 Boxes assorted CHINA, Bengal SUGAR of the first quality. ALSO, High 4th proof Alicant BRANDY, Russia, Ravens and Imperial DUCK, RUSSIA SHEETING, IRON, NAIL RODS and NAIL PLATS, CABLES and CORDAGE BOLTROPE, &c., LOAF SUGAR, SHEATHING PAPER and NAILS, SEWING TWINE.
Portland, July 28.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, By Abijah Cheever, At his Store in Middle-street, opposite the Bank,
10 Boxes well assorted China Tea Sets, Few Chests-fresh Hyson, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, Loaf and India Sugars, 8 Casks Men's, Women's, & Youth's English Beaver HATS, Men's and Youth's Felt do., 2500 pairs of Women's and Misses' Kid, Morocco, and Cloth SHOES, Men's and Boys Leather and Morocco do., Brass Pedicel Andirons, Shovels, Tongs and Hooks, Brass Handles for doors, &c.
All the above articles will be sold on very low terms for cash. Portland, Aug. 18.
Notice is hereby given, TO Retailers of Wines and foreign Distilled SPIRITS, and owners (or keepers) of WHEEL CARRIAGES, in the county of Cumberland, that the subscriber will attend at his Office in Fifth street, Portland, from Monday the Fifteenth to Friday the twenty-sixth day of September next (Sundays excepted) from 9 to 12 o'clock, A. M. and from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M. of each day, to issue Licences to Retailers, and to receive entries of and duties on Wheel Carriages.
EBENEZER MAYO, Collector of the Revenue.
N. B. The penalty for retailing without licence, is Fifty Dollars; and for neglecting to make entry and pay the duties on Wheel Carriages, within sixty days previous to the last day of September, is 25 per cent on the amount of duty.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors of Land lying in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, that the following Lots are taxed in the State, County and Town Tax, for the year 1799, in the bills committed to me to collect, as follows:—
Table with 7 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, Land, County tax, tax, Road tax, C. C. It lists tax details for various lots in Poland.
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary interest charges, on or before Wednesday the twenty-sixth day of November 1800, at 10 o'clock, A. M. so much of the said Lots of Land as will be sufficient to discharge the same will then be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder, according to Law, at the house of WENTWORTH RICKER, innholder in said Poland.
John T. Merrill, Collector.
Poland, August 10, 1800.
LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at BATH. JOSEPH Brown, Jonathan Clark, Hannah Cobb, John Covel, William Clefford, Mr. Cooper, Abraham Frost, James Hove, John Kelly, William Howard, Caleb Lombard, Tobias Lord, Daniel McKenzie, Samuel Mains, Abigail Mitchell, Michael Nelson, Philip Owen, Mary Phipps, Tristram Reedman, John Sinclair, Michael Shee, James Sanders.
August 16.
War Department.
August 4th, 1800. THE commanding Officers of corps, detachments, posts, garrisons, and recruiting parties, belonging to the military establishment of the United States, are to report to, and receive orders from Brigadier General Wilkinson, in the city of Washington, and all officers on furlough are to report themselves to the same officer with all possible dispatch.
SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On Monday the 15th day of December next, A Certain piece of excellent Wood LAND, containing one hundred and twenty acres (mostly white oak) lying in the town of Biddeford, about three miles from Saco falls.
Simeon Beal. Scarborough, July 10, 1800.
STOLEN or Strayed from the door of Mr. Joseph Cross's store, Fore-street, Portland, on the 17th inst., a black HORSE, with a white stripe in his forehead, half-hipped, about 12 years old.
Enoch Hamblen.
Licences & Wheel Carriages. THE Subscriber will attend to grant licences to retail foreign distilled Spirits and Wines, and to receive entries of and the duties payable on Wheel Carriages, at his Office in York, every day in September next (Sundays excepted).
Joseph Tucker, Collector.
N. B. The penalty for retailing without licence, is Fifty Dollars; and for neglecting to make entry or pay the duties, on Carriages, twenty-five per Cent. in addition to the duty.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas holden at New Gloucester, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday of January, Anno Domini 1800.
THE petition of GEORGE TRUNDY of Cape-Elizabeth in said County, Yeoman, as he is Tenant by the Courtesy in the right of Olive Trundy, his wife, late of said Cape-Elizabeth, deceased; Hannah Jordan of said Cape-Elizabeth, widow; William Bickford of Addison in the County of Washington, yeoman; Solomon Jackson of Pejepscot Claim in the County of Lincoln, yeoman, and Sarah his wife in her right; Temperance Jordan of said Pejepscot Claim in the County of Cumberland, widow; and Benjamin Thomas of Long-Island in the County of Hancock, mariner, and Mary his wife in her right—humbly shews:
By SALMON CHASE, their Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland in said county, on the last Tuesday of March, A.D. 1800.
ON the petition of George Trundy and others, whereof the foregoing is a true copy—The Court order, That the petitioners cause notice thereof to be given to all persons interested in the Estate therein mentioned, by publishing said Petition and this Order in 'Jenks' Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the next term.
Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF Hussey, Taber & Co. BEING this day dissolved by mutual agreement, those who have claims against said firm are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers, at the store lately occupied by said Company in Fifth-street; and those indebted are desired to make immediate payment, otherwise they may depend on their Notes and Accounts being lodged in the hands of an attorney for collection.
SAMUEL F. HUSSEY, JOHN TABER, ISAIAH HACKER.
Portland, Feb. 20, 1800.
A Common Sewer
IS wanted from the head of Fifth Street to near Club Lane, in Portland, to be made with Stone.
Samuel Freeman, Chairman of the Selectmen.
August 4.
FOR SALE,
By N. Richardson, AT HIS WHARF, CORN; Superfine FLOUR in half barrels; New-England RUM; RUSSIA DUCK, &c. &c.
Aug 18.
FOR SALE, At No. 13, LONG WHARF, 200 casks Thomaston Lime.
Portland, August 4.
THIS GAZETTE, IS published every Monday, at E. A. JENKS' Office next door to the PORTLAND BANK, Middle-Street where Subscriptions, Advertisements, and Communications are received with attention.