Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1799-07-08 00:00:00

JENKS'S PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED ON MONDAYS, BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 63]
MONDAY, JULY 8, 1799.
[VOLUME II.]
Fresh Seasonable Goods,
Imported by the last arrivals from LONDON.
JUST OPENED, & NOW READY FOR SALE,
By William Codman,
An extensive assortment of Fashionable SPRING GOODS, too numerous to be particularized in an advertisement—and which are well worth the attention of purchasers.
Likewise,
A general assortment of HARDWARE.
4d. 6d. 10d. W. I. & N. E.
 and 20d. Nails.  Brads of various sizes.  Russia, Swedes & Philadel.  phia bar iron, of all sizes.  Hallack, and Hart & Club  Steel.  Sheet Lead.  Ravens Duck, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, & 8 by 10  Window Glass.  Shoe of all sizes.  Gunpowder of a superior quality, by cask or less quantity. 
A great variety of PAPER for ROOMS, of the most fashionable figures, which will be sold at the lowest Boston prices.
ALSO, the following INDIA GOODS:
 Hyson, Sou-  Black Persian,  chong, and Bohemian Teas,  Cottons of various prices, by piece or yard,  imported by the last arrivals,  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Nankenees.  Umbrellas, &c. &c. &c. 
As every attention was paid to the purchase of the above Goods, in order to have them laid on at the most reasonable terms, they will be sold low for Cash.
Portland July 1st, 1799.
Fresh Fancy & Staple Goods.
FRYE POOR,
Has received a general assortment of GOODS, of the latest importation.
Consisting of
 CALICOES & CHINTZES, of the newest fashion—a large assortment jacquet, book, tappet and tambored Mullins—Black ditto—Book and jacquet Mullin Handkerchiefs—Pocket ditto with coloured borders—Mullins—Dimities—Plaid and striped Gingham—Yard wide and 3/4 inch Linen—Cambrics—Black and colored Lustrings and Satins—Modes—Striped and colored Nankins—Plain ditto—Janes—Fustians—Cassimeres—Ruffsels—Durants—Shalloons—Silk Shawls—Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs—Mullin Shawls—Bandanna Handkerchiefs—White, blue and green Savonett—Gauze—Black & white Long and short Silk Gloves—Long and short white kid Gloves—Ladies Cotton Hose—Men's Silk and Cotton Hose—Waistcoating—Persians—India Cotton—Brown Holland—Bed Ticking—Checked Linen—White and colored Threads, Sewing Silk—Laces—Edgings—Ribbons—Tapes—Binding, &c. &c. 
Almonds, Figs, Box and cork Raisins, Hair Powder, Starch, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Loaf and brown Sugar, Rice.
Iron, Steel, White Lead—4d, 6d, 8d & 10d, Nails—3d, 4d, 5d & 6d Brads—Sheathing Nails.
Young Hyson, Hyson skin, Souchong and Bohemian TEAS—Brandy—Gin—Rum—Madeira—Port—Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga WINES.
A general assortment of HARD WARE GOODS.
Morocco and Cloth Shoes—Leather ditto. Portland, July 1, 1799.
Take Notice.
TO be sold, if applied for soon, one Dwelling HOUSE 32 feet long, 19 ditto wide, entirely finished, a good cellar under the whole, with a brick arch, and other conveniences. Likewise, a convenient SHOP, in a good stand for trade, 34 feet long and about 20 wide; a good Barn that will keep two horses and two cows and half hay sufficient; together with a back house 20 feet by 16, with a good plank floor, and a good Chase House.
Also, one lot of Land, 134 feet front, and 191 feet rear, beautifully situated for an elegant House Lot, all lying at Stroudwater, near the bridge. For further particulars, inquire of JOHN BUTLER, living on the premises. Falmouth, June 29th, 1799.
Lost or Mislaid,
TWO PLOUGHS, which were put on board a Portland packet, or some other vessel, for the Long Wharf in Boston, about one year since—was meant to be stored at Mr. NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN's, in Portland. —Whoever will give information to Mr. Nathaniel Chamberlin, shall be paid for their trouble and expense. JOTHAM JOHNSON. June, 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator de bonis non, upon the estate of JOSEPH GRAY, senior, late of North Yarmouth, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs: all persons concerned are hereby notified to exhibit their claims, or make immediate payment to AMMI R. MITCHELL, Administrator.
FOR SALE, By Nathan Bond,
At his STORE, Middle-Street, near the head of Fifth Street.
 Brandy, Gin, Coffee, Shels,  W. I. & N. E. Rum.  Draft and bottled Porter,  Molasses,  Sugar Baker's, ditto,  Sherry,  Malaga,  Port and Madeira  Leaf and Brown Sugar,  Hyson, Souchong, & Bohemian Teas,  Welch's No. 1 & 2 Chocolate,  Portland, July 1, 1799. 
Elihu Deering,
Has just received for sale, at his store opposite Dr. Erving's, an assortment of English, West-India and Hard-Ware GOODS,
which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash. among which are,
 INDIA Cottons, Mullins, Cambrics, Handkerchiefs, Shawls, Checked and White Linens, Calicoes, Gauzes, Catgut, Threads, Sewing Silk, Twist Bindings, Tape, Fans, Gloves, Stockings, Umbrellas, Hats, Looking Glasses, Flesh Brushes, and others. 
Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack
 Knives, Scissors, Glass Ware, Iron do. Wooden do. Earthen and Tin do—Combs of different kinds, Needles, Locks and Hinges, Latches, Screws, Files and Rasps, Nails and Brads, Scythes and Sickles, &c. 
Paper, Quills, Spelling Books,
Stares, different kinds of Pencils, Ink-Powder, Inkstands, Washers, Small Books, and Pasteboard.
Souchong and Bohemian Tea, Loaf Sugar, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Raisins, Figs, Capers, Mustard, Table Salt, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Allum, Starch, Glue, Indigo, Honey, Rice, Salt Petre, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Pipe, Cake, Red Blackball, Copers, Rosin, Sweet Oil, Linseed do. Few Paints and Brushes, Log Wood, Red Wood, Vinegar, &c. &c.
Portland, July 1st, 1799.
Isabella Child,
Has just opened at her shop in Middle-Street, an assortment of fashionable
Millinery & Fancy Goods,
of the latest importations, viz.
CHINTZES, Gingham, Dimities,
 Mullins, Linens, Silk Nankenees, Janes and India Cottons, Delicate figured and plain Mullins, Stamp'd do. Silk and Mullin Shawls, coloured & black Silk Gloves of the fashion, bleached dove, white, black, pink and blue Pelon Satins, Modes and Sarfnet Parasols, Fans of all kinds, a large assortment of fashionable plain and other Ribbons, Italian Crapes, Tiffany Gauze, Black and white Veils, Black Cotton and Mullin, Ladies' and Misses' cotton Hose, Calamancos and Durants, marking Canvases, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, dressing Combs, Misses do. Windsor Soap and Wash-Ball, Tooth Picks, Silver Pencil Cases, Beads and Ear-rings, delicate kid and other Slippers, black velvet Ribbon, Plumes and Feathers of all kinds, very fine Thread-Laces and Edgings, Bugles, gimp, chenil and braided Trimmings, N. lion Hats with bands and plumes to match, Melon and Je ne scai quoi Bonnets, straw chip and lamp'd paper do. Gentlemen's Merceries Waistcoating, black and white silk Hose, fine cotton do. with lace backs, fancy color do. coloured silk Gloves, thin leather and beaver do. Boy's Gloves, fine mullin Neckerchiefs, Steel and Pea Buttons. June 24. 
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE,
At E. A. JENKS'S Book-Store,
A variety of Children's Books, of all sizes,
 Drawing and Music Paper,  Instructions for the Flute and Violin,  Excellent Gilt, wove, & plain post Paper,  Writing and printing paper of different kinds,  BLANKS, of various kinds. 
Together with a general assortment of
Books and Stationary,
which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash. The smallest orders promptly attended to.
Cash given for Rags and Canvases.
Wanted,
One or two active LADS, a-
bout 15 years of age—with good habits, and reputable connections, as Apprentices to the Printing Business—Inquire at the GAZETTE OFFICE. July 1.
Notice.
ALL persons holding subscription papers for Donations to Bowdoin College, are requested to forward them as soon as possible to either of the subscribers.
 JOHN DUNLAP,  BENJAMIN J. PORTER,  CHARLES COFFIN. 
Brunswick, June 11th, 1799.
NEW GOODS.
Joshua Blake,
Has just received an assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods, Which are for sale (for cash only) on the lowest terms.
AMONG WHICH ARE,
 Fashionable Chintzes and Calicoes; Gingham; Copperplates; striped and figured Mullins; Dimities; book, jacquet, tambor'd and printed Mullins; japanned and black do; Cambicks, Lawns; Mullin Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's tambor'd and bordered do.; silk and mullin Shawls; patch coloured and purple do.; mullin and silk Waistcoating; white and fancy Mouselines do.; Nankenees; Janes; Fustians; Velvets; cotton Florentine; fatin do.; Worsted do.; Ruffsels; Shalloons; Calamancos; Morrens; Durants; Tammies; Lustrings; Satins; Modes; Sarfnetes; plain and crepe Gauzes; Tiffanies; an assortment Irish Linens of the first quality; Sheeting do.; Checked do.; cot on checks and stripes; brown Holland; India Cottons; Bedticks; Ladies' Cotton Hose; Men's Black and white silk do.; white and fancy cotton do. plated do. hemp do. worsted do.; kid and silk, long and habit Gloves; men's silk, woodcock and beaver do.; Umbrellas; Fans; Laces and Edgings; Ladies' silk Girdles; Necklaces; Spangle; Gold Cords; black, white and fancy Plumes; polished, steel, pearl, and Italian Buttons; Broadcloths; Kerfeymeres; Serges; beaver and felt Hats; your's do.; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; black and check d' Barcelona do. pocket do.; Romals; Ribbands; Ferrers; Taffes; Bindings; pound and bundle Pins; Chapel Needles; elastic knitting do.; Scissors; Pocket Books; Kid and Morocco Shoes; black and fancy Florentine do. Misses do. Oil'd Cloths; Diapers; Table Cloths; Britannias; Sewing Silks; Twists; Tapes; Threads, &c. &c. Portland, June 10. 
FRESH GOODS.
Daniel Johnson,
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, and the public in general, that he has taken the shop lately occupied by Mr. ROBERT LITTLE, directly opposite Mr. JOSEPH CROSS—where he has the following articles for sale, as cheap as can be purchased in town.
Broad Cloths Tow Cloth,
 from 7/6 to 13/ per yard, HL Hinges. H do.  Kerseys, Cassimeres, Bafs Thumb-latches.  Elastics, Serges, Iron do. Knockers,  Thickfests, Knob Locks,  Fawl'd & plain fancy Cord, Box do.  Blankets, Rose & Duffel, Closet do.  Calicoes, Bed Ticking, Chest do.  Gingham, Mullins, Stock do.  Muslins, Dimities, Pad do. Bolts,  India Cottons, Steel plate Saws,  Irish Linens, Cambrics, Iron do. do.  Lawns, Moreens, Tea Canisters, Bellows,  Fannies, Durants, Cafe Knives, &c.  Calamancos, Ruffsels, Table Steels,  Nankins, Nankenees, Jack Knives, Pen do.  Ribbed Cotton Hose, Brass Cocks, Pewter,  Plain do. do. Razors, Hammers,  Thread do. Combs, Shoe Brushes,  Clouded do. do. Cork Screws,  Pocket Handkerchiefs, Marking Irons,  Mullin do. Iron Shovels,  Oil Cloth, Scythes, Sickles,  Yellow Flannel, 20d. 10d. & 4d. Nails,  White do. Shovels and Tongs,  Shawls, Satins, Cumbies, Cow Hooks,  Modes, Laces, Glafs,  Ladies' Gloves, Common assortment. Hol-  Genlemen's do. low Ware,  Merseilles Quilting, Good 4th proof Bourdeaux  Mullin Shawls, Brandy,  Silk do. Good W. I. Rum,  Assortment Buttons, Few barrels Cider,  Brown Holland, Sugar by barrel or lb.  Fustians, Shoes, Chocolate, Tea, Coffee,  Pocket Books, Best negro head Tobacco,  Playing Cards, Raisins, Flour,  Crapes, 10 or 12 excellent GUNS. Portland, July 1, 1799. 
FOR SALE,
By Newhall & Watson,
At No. 3, LONG-WHARF,
Excellent 4th proof Gin,
 per pipe or smaller quantity;  4th proof Alicante Brandy, do.  Lisbon, Sherry, and Malaga Wines;  Fresh Tea, of the last importation, at Boston prices;  Nankins and India Cottons;  India Sugar, first quality;  Iron; Duck and Cordage, &c. &c.  Few casks Ground Ginger;  W. I. and N. E. Rum;  Loaf Sugar; Chocolate;  Iron Hoops, Nail Rods, and Nail Plates;  Best steel plated Shovels;  Nails of all kinds. 
Portland, June 24.
Stone Lime—best quality.
Jonathan Bryant,
INFORMS his customers, that he has for sale at his Store and Lime Kiln, excellent Stone Lime, free of core.
Portland, May 27, 1799.
LEFT at the store of HANNAFORD and WEBB, sometime last winter, a small piece of WILDBORE, and a piece of yellow BAIZE.—The owner may have them again by applying at said store.
Also left at the same place, a drab coloured SURTOUT, supposed to belong to a person in Gorham.—The owner may have it again, by applying to said store, and paying for this advertisement. June 17.
French and Indians.
[By the following it will be seen that the French are endeavoring to excite the Indians to war with this country]
IN the Philadelphia Gazette of the 21st ult is, published the address of the Indian chiefs of the Western nations to the President of the United States, and the President's reply by the Secretary of War. After presenting the Great Pipe of friendship and peace, and expressing, in their metaphorical and laconic stile, the purity of their intentions, and earnest wishes for mutual confidence between their tribes and the United States, they complain, as a grievance, that the sales of land made by them, to individuals of the whites, previous to the treaty of Grenville, between gen. Wayne and themselves, are disannulled, by a law of the United States, since which the equivalent stipulated to be given by those to whom it was transferred has ceased to contribute to their subsistence. The answer to their request, to have those private sales confirmed, (which were too frequently procured by circumvention,) must be convincing and acceptable to the native proprietors of the conceded soil. After informing them, that our laws and customs to prevent fraud, do not allow of the purchase of lands from the Indians unless in the presence of one of our Commissioners, the Secretary adds,
BROTHERS,
You must now see that the President, your Father, cannot, in the mode you propose, comply with your request—It would be to oppose an established and uniform practice, intended to guard the Indian Nations from imposition, and preserve peace with them.
The discussion was friendly and noble on both sides. The Chiefs were dismissed with presents, and provision made for their return to their respective tribes. It must be a reflection highly gratifying to our countrymen to see the disputes between themselves and their forest neighbors settled in this amicable manner, more especially after the pains which have been taken by our less civilized foes to set them on against us. We cannot avoid publishing the following extract from the address, to show the success of the Great nation's diplomatic skill among the Western tribes.
We have, and so have our respective Nations heard of the difficulties and dangers with which YOUR COUNTRY is threatened, and of your wisdom and firmness in these trying times; we were disposed to mourn at the first, but our hearts feel strong at the last: Your enemies have attempted to impress us unfavourably; but we feel for you the regard of Brothers, and exult in the wisdom, dignity and Independence, of your conduct.
Your enemies have but a short time past, sent us a strange three coloured Flag, with a War-Belt, inviting us to hostile acts against you;—but we wiped our kettles with their Flag, and returned their Hatchet without an edge.
OFFICIAL.
FORT WASHINGTON, MAY 15.
By a letter dated 4th of May, 1799, I am informed from Col. David Strong, commanding at Detroit, that there is a report of a body of Indians collecting, who are meditating some hostile operations against some part of the frontiers. I am requested to make it known to the public.
EDWARD MILLER, Capt. commanding.
NATIONAL PRIDE,
Is as necessary as individual. A man is not worthy of estimation, who has no pride of character—who is not alive to the pleasures of a well-earned fame. A nation is in a state of degradation, and will be trampled on, which does not feel a sensibility for its reputation.

By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A Proclamation.
WHEREAS by an Act of the Congress of the United States, passed the ninth day of February last, entitled "An Act further to suspend the Commercial Intercourse between the United States and France, and the dependencies thereof," it is provided, That at any time after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient and consistent with the interests of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue, for the time being, the restraints and prohibitions, by the said act imposed, either with respect to the French Republic or to any island, port or place belonging to the said Republic, with which a Commercial Intercourse may safely be renewed; and also to revoke such order, whenever, in his opinion the interest of the United States shall require; and he is authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly.
And Whereas the arrangements which have been made at St. Domingo for the safety of the commerce of the United States, and for the admission of American vessels into certain ports of that Island, do, in my opinion, render it expedient and for the interest of the United States to renew a Commercial Intercourse with such ports,
THEREFORE, I, JOHN ADAMS, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above recited act, do hereby remit and discontinue the restraints and prohibitions therein contained, within the limits and under the regulations here following, to wit:
1. It shall be lawful for vessels which have departed, or may depart, from the United States, to enter the ports of Cape Francois and Port Republican, formerly called Port au Prince, in the said Island of St. Domingo, on and after the first day of August next.
2. No vessel shall be cleared for any other port in St. Domingo, than Cape Francois and Port Republican.
3. It shall be lawful for vessels which shall enter the said ports of Cape Francois and Port Republican after the thirty-first day of July next, to depart from thence to any other port in said Island between Monte Christi on the North, and Petit Goave on the West; provided it be done with the consent of the Government of St. Domingo, and pursuant to certificates or passports expressing such consent, signed by the Consul General of the United States, or Consul residing at the port of departure.
4. All vessels sailing in contravention of these regulations, will be out of the protection of the United States and be moreover liable to capture, seizure, and confiscation.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the United States, at Philadelphia, the twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1799, and of the Independence of the said States, the twenty third.
JOHN ADAMS.
By the President, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
NEWYORK, JUNE 29.
Thursday arrived ship Juno, Capt. Willis, in 10 days from Savannah. Capt. Willis informs us, that a Mr. Arnold, commander and owner of a small Schooner belonging to Savannah, had arrived there two days before he failed, and informed, that he failed from Jamaica, in company with a number of other vessels, under convoy of one of the United States brigs, and that after being out some time, fell in with a British frigate, the capt. of which insisted that the captain of the brig should suffer him to examine for British subjects on board, which he refused, and delivered up his vessel to the capt. of the frigate, who took possession, and ordered her to proceed to Jamaica.
A tremendous hail storm was lately experienced in a part of South Carolina, which covered the whole surface of the earth from two to three inches deep, and in many places where it had been floated, it was from 6 to 8 inches deep; "in one of the walks of the garden was measured 9 inches of solid ice."
We have received information, via St. Thomas, that the party of Victor Hughes, ex-agent at Guadaloupe, who was forced to embark for France, by his predecessor, general Desfourneaux, had formed a project for overturning and destroying that colony, by a general insurrection. The English being informed of the plot, presented themselves before the port of liberty on the 2d Germinal with 11 ships of war and several transports full of troops for the purpose of supporting the intended rebellion.
The generale was immediately beaten—the troops were formed in a square by order of gen. Desfourneaux, who taking from the ranks the chiefs of the plot, caused them to be instantly shot, others who were at the same time arrested, were delivered to a court martial, and being found guilty were condemned to suffer either death or banishment.
OF FOREIGN POLITICS.
We have little to add to the Foreign Details we have already laid before our readers, other than to confirm them. The haste in which newspapers are collated and issued render them liable to many errors.—Curiosity is ever on the tip toe of expectation; and the desire to gratify it will frequently catch at those fleeting narratives which are set in motion by evil-designing or frivolous persons; and wasted about on the opinions of credulity:—It is therefore the duty of an Editor to confirm or contradict as well as to announce. In discharging this duty, we repeat,
That the French have been driven from Suabia over the Rhine into France, and Switzerland:—That the confederate Austrian and Russian army has been victorious in Italy; that it has obliged the French to evacuate three or four Provinces, in the Cisalpine Republic;—to cross the Adda; and to intrench in the strong holds at Lodi—leaving Mantua and Peschiera, with their garrisons, to their fate:—That the communication between the French main army at Lodi, and the divisions at Rome and Naples (the evacuation of which is not confirmed) is cut off;—and that the English, Turks and Russians, were landing forces in Italy, to assist the loyal Neapolitans in recovering their capital:—that the British fleet had failed from that port:—that its numbers were variously narrated—some accounts making it consist of 25 sail of the line, while others report it to contain 15 sail of the line and 10 frigates; that it had been paid three months in advance, and was victualled for five months; that it had not returned; nor had it steered for Ireland.
(Centinel.)
BOSTON, JULY 5.
The Harmony from London for Philadelphia, was taken May 26, long 56, by a French frigate from Guadaloupe for France—11 Frenchmen were put on board, 4 Americans left, who retook the vessel 3 days afterwards, and have since arrived at Philadelphia.
General Washington, we learn, is building several new and elegant houses at the city of Washington—Next year it is to become the seat of government.
From the latest London papers, it appears, that the bill then before parliament, for the suppression of treasonable and seditious societies, will include all lodges, of Freemasons, except the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland.
A private soldier in the U. States Infantry has lately been punished at Baltimore for desertion. His head was shaved, a halter put round his neck, a label of his crime on his back, and he was drummed through the principal streets to the tune of the Rogue's March.
On the 26th ult. the heat was so intense at Philadelphia, that animals dropped down from suffocation.
A slight shock of an earthquake was felt in Salem, about 9 o'clock on Monday morning last.
A New Providence privateer of 16 guns and 60 men, was lately taken by two French privateers, and her whole crew, except 5, were massacred. Her capt. was thrown overboard alive.
The Students of Phillip's Exeter Academy have equipped themselves as Soldiers, as well as Scholars. On the 15th ult they paraded, in complete and handsome uniform, and were presented, by the young ladies of Exeter, with an elegant Standard. On this occasion, the Portsmouth Oracle pays the following compliment.
Hail, gallant youth in arms renown'd! Columbia bids her young defenders hail; And wills, that virtue, glory crown'd Adown the stream of time of shall deathless fail. The federal banner which your barque displays, Was wrought by female worth in beauty's loom; And mid the battle's thunder, lightning's blaze, Beneath that standard wait the hero's doom. What tho' he fall? yet woman's tears shall lave, Her youthful hero's consecrated form; The pearl that beauty drops on glory's grave, The patriot dead to new born life shall warm.
FIRES AT CONSTANTINOPLE.
CONSTANTINOPLE, MARCH 18.
THE 14th inst. was a melancholy day for Constantinople, almost two thirds of the suburb of Pera being laid in ashes by a dreadful fire. The hotels of the English Ambassador, S. Smith, the Austrian Internuncio, Baron Hubert, and several other magnificent edifices, were entirely consumed. The damage is incalculable. All attempts to extinguish the fire were ineffectual. It continued to rage nine hours, and the number of houses consumed is estimated at 1300. How it began is not known, but strict enquiry is making to discover whether it was caused by incendiaries.
APRIL 3. On the 1st of April, a second fire broke out at Constantinople; and on the 3d, a third conflagration took place.
Portland,
MONDAY, JULY 8, 1799.
The fourth of July,
Has been celebrated this year, in a superior manner. Viewing it as the Anniversary of our emancipation from national obscurity and servitude to foreign power, the keenest feelings of patriotism were excited—and the breast of every genuine American palpitated with the mingled emotions of joy and admiration, on the auspicious occasion. May Americans never lose sight of the importance of "the great anniversary festival"—and may a strict adherence to the oaths of our fathers, shield us from all attempts against our independence.
It may be well here to cite the sentiments of our beloved President on this event. They are worthy of being recorded:
"Philadelphia, July 5, 1776. The day is passed—The fourth day of July, 1776. will be a memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever. You will think me transported with enthusiasm; but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood, and treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States; yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of light and glory—I can see that the end is more than worth all the means; and that posterity will triumph, although you and I may rue, which I hope we shall not. I am, &c. JOHN ADAMS."
IN THIS TOWN,
The Day was ushered in with the peals of our cannon—the ringing of bells—martial music—and the display of the American flag on the shipping in the harbour, at the Fort, and several public places. The military honors of the day were performed in a soldierly manner, by the Federal Volunteers, under the command of Capt. Boyd. At 12 o'clock the escort being formed at the New Assembly-Hall, the procession, consisting of The Committee of Arrangement, the Orator, Continental Officers, High Sheriff, Marshal, Supreme Court, Gentlemen of the Barr, Selectmen, Gentlemen Subscribers, moved to the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's meeting house, where a learned, judicious and spirited Oration was pronounced by Capt. Amos Stoddard, which was received with the most cordial applause of a numerous and respectable audience. The procession then returned to the New Hall, which was handsomely decorated, and partook of a sumptuous dinner, prepared by Mr. Daniel Cobb, for the occasion. Nathaniel F. Fosdick Esq. presided at the festive board. The usual number of Federal Toasts were given under the discharge of Artillery. Several patriotic Songs were sung with spirit, and received with applause.
About 11 o'clock the ceremony of naming FORT SUMNER was performed under the direction of Capt. Stoddard, commanding Officer, in presence of a great crowd of spectators. After a heavy discharge of cannon the business closed by three hearty cheers from the soldiers and spectators.
THE VOLUNTEERS,
Repaired to the Columbian Hall, and honored the Day with rational mirth and festivity. An elegant dinner was prepared by Mr. Cutter. The usual number of truly federal Toasts were given, and an occasional Ode was sung. In the afternoon the company again paraded and went through various evolutions with great exactness. Their whole conduct was honorable to themselves and ornamental to the town.
AT NEW-GLOUCESTER
The day was celebrated with becoming festivity and hilarity. A respectable company company met at Mr. Jenks's Hall, where an entertainment was prepared,—The Toasts were ingenious, and highly federal.
From Kennebec.
"The anniversary of the birth day of our nation, was celebrated at Kennebec in the following manner:—The day was ushered in by the discharge of cannon, and the flag of the United States was displayed from the dwelling house of Mr. Joseph Barnard; where the citizens assembled at 11 o'clock—At 12 the procession, preceded by a band of musick, moved to the meeting house. The throne of grace was then addressed by the Rev. Mr. Phippen in a prayer highly elegant and patriotic; after which an Oration was pronounced by Doctor Fisher, combining much originality of thought, with perspicuity of language, and sentiments purely federal. They then returned in the same order to Mr. Barnard's, where about 70 respectable citizens partook of an elegant dinner; and each countenance spoke the joy and hilarity of the day."
[The toasts are unavoidably omitted this day]
Accounts of the celebration of the Anniversary, with the Toasts, &c. have been received from several towns—but too late for this day's paper.
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
Finished its term in this town on Saturday last, after dispatching considerable business.
Messrs. James D. Hopkins, and Peter O. Alden, were admitted Attorneys at said Court.
The members of the PORTLAND BANK, are to meet the 27th. inst. to choose a Board of Directors.
Very considerable damage has been done this season by thunder storms.
The destruction of property by fire has been by far more general this season than ever before known within so short a period in these United States. There have been five great fires in our four principal cities, viz. one at Boston, one at Newyork, two at Baltimore and one at Philadelphia, in which the property consumed has been estimated at near one million of dollars.
PRICE OF ASHES.
Pot Ashes, (fence) from 156 to 160 dollars per ton, Pearl — 146 dollars 67 cts.
DIED—At Freeport, Mrs. BACON, wife of Captain James Bacon—Mrs. MARY ROGERS, wife of Major James Rogers.
Marine
Articles.
Port of Portland.
Wednesday last arrived, brig Mary Caroline, Capt. Samuel Robinson, 28 days from St. Kitts, and 14 from St. Thomas's.
Sailed in company with 47 sail of American vessels, under convoy of ship Baltimore, and brigs Richmond & Eagle. Among which were—Brigs Union, Portsmouth & Hope, Boston; Atlantic, Bristol; Florida, Philadelphia; Little Mary, Wilmington N. C. Hannah, Newburyport; Dove, ditto. Sloops, Three Sisters, Bristol; John, Newyork; Friendship, Sag Harbour; Hedy, Chatham. Schooners, Hope, Casine; Harmony, Brunswick; Phoenix, Kennebec; Rosanna, Bristol; Columbus, Wilcaisset; Eagle, Bath; Ranger, Newcastle; Two Brothers, Newhaven; Harriet, New London; Shadrack, Plymouth; Prudence, Hartford; Scawflower, Boston; Beaver, Portland; Neptune, Philadelphia; S'yph, Baltimore; Rover, of Boston; Left at St. Kitts Schooner Benevolence, Thomas M'Cray, of Wilcaisset.
Ten days previous to our sailing, the Baltimore and Richmond captured a French privateer of 4 guns and 35 men, and brought her into Baffatore. St. Kitts—The West India seas swarm, at present, with French privateers.
Ship Lucy, Connolly, from Savannah for Charleston, was lately taken by the British frigate York. A licut. and 12 seamen were put on board—5 Americans remained, who soon afterwards rose and retook their vessel.
Ship Butler, Deering, of this port, was to sail from Martinique June 22.
Capt. STODDARD'S Oration,
Pronounced on the anniversary of American Independence, is now in this press, and will be immediately published. Those gentlemen who wish to subscribe for this valuable production, will please to apply at the Insurance Office, or at Jenks' Bookstore. July 8.
William B. Peters,
INFORMS the young Ladies and Milles of the town of Portland, that his Afternoon Dancing School will positively commence the 24th inst.—to be kept every Wednesday and Saturday from 4 o'clock P. M. till sunset, at the chamber over the Post Office. Those who wish to become subscribers, will please to leave their names at the Bookstore of E. A. Jenks; where the terms may be known. July 8.
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT on the night between the 7th and 8th of March 1795, the dwelling house of Mary Gray, then sole Administratrix on the estate of Joseph Gray, senior, late of Northyarmouth, mariner, deceased, was destroyed by fire—at which time a Certificate of six per centum funded stock of assumed debt of the United States, issued by Nathaniel Appleton, Esq. Commissioner of Loan for the State of Massachusetts, was lost. Said Certificate was in favor of Joseph Gray, of Northyarmouth, for the sum of 226 dollars 26 cents, dated 24th July 1792. If any person or persons have any objections to the same being renewed by the Treasurer of the United States, they must state their demands and lodge the same at the United States Loan Office in Boston, within three months from the date hereof.
AMMI R. MITCHELL, Sole Administratrix de bonis non, to the said Joseph Gray, junior. Northyarmouth, July 4th, 1799.
A List of Letters,
Remaining in the Post Office at Kennebec, July 2d, 1799.
 Daniel Davis, Arundell.  Jonathan Downing, do.  Thomas Durrell, Kennebec.  Salley Furlong, do.  George Gideon, do.  Hannah Jones, do.  Major William Jeffords, W. L.  John Low, do.  Nathaniel Low, Coxhall.  Lucy Miller, Kennebec.  Ambros Ridgely, Alfred.  John Rofs, Kennebec.  Capt. John Stone, do.  Abraham Seward, do.  Aaron Stevens, do.  John Stone, Arundell.  Widow Elizabeth Stone, do. 
List of Letters,
Remaining in the Post-Office, Wilcaisset, July 1, 1799.
 Buckley Charles, Wilcaisset.  Bryer Samuel, Bethel.  Coverter Thomas, Wilcaisset.  Cargill Melvill Thomas, do.  Crooker Abner, Edgcomb.  Chaney Ralph, Wilcaisset.  Carleton A. Fredrick, do.  Cremer Edw. Dr. Bethel.  Crowell Joseph, Edgcomb.  Carr Rachel, Wilcaisset.  Cannon James, do.  Carr Mary, do.  Dunham Hannah, do.  Hanson Robert, Woolwich.  Hartley Robert, Wilcaisset.  Hardy Sullivan, Edgcomb.  Jones Benjamin, Newcastle.  Johnston Leonard, Wilcaisset.  Merrrow Joseph, Edgcomb.  Neal John, do.  Pickles Mrs. do.  Reed Joseph, do.  Stacey Rebecca, do.  Sargent Joseph, do.  Stevens Moses, do.  Tolman William, do.  Thompson Samuel, do.  Tuckerman Daniel, Wilcaisset.  Tibbetts Nathaniel, do.  Wheeler Abijah, do.  Whitten Asa, do.  Willet Thomas, Wilcaisset.  Willson James, do. 
List of Letters,
Remaining in the Post-Office, Brunswick, July 1, 1799.
 Charles Couing, Brunswick.  George Coombs, ditto.  Mrs. Sarah Harding, ditto 2.  Miss Lurancy Lincoln, ditto.  Joseph Hacker, ditto 2.  William B. Larabee, ditto 2.  Robert Jordan, ditto.  Thomas Pool, ditto.  David Hunsford, ditto.  Samuel Bracket, ditto.  John Sprague, ditto.  Hannah Hencery, ditto.  Col. James Hunter, ditto.  John Morse, ditto.  Capt. Aaron Stackpole, ditto.  John Fulton, ditto.  Joseph Fulcom, ditto.  Isaac Rich, ditto.  Capt. John Meriman, ditto.  Thomas Dehan, ditto.  Thomas Dunmore, ditto.  William Gowell, ditto.