Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-11-24 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 135]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
Political Miscellany.
[PUBLISHED BY REQUEST.]
From the Boston Gazette.
Letter to General HAMILTON, occasioned by his Letter to President ADAMS.—By a Federalist.
SIR, IT has long been known that you have attempted to direct the principal measures of our national councils; and this as essentially since your resignation, as while a minister of the government. While Gen. Washington administered the government, the influence of his prime minister was exerted in silence—the cautious maxims of that illustrious man led him to take counsel, before he resolved, and when he decided, his decisions appeared to be, and probably were, his own.
But the character of his successor—the firmness of mind, self confidence and independence of Mr. Adams, have restrained your influence, and called into open opposition, the secret enmity which has long ranked in your breast. You boldly assail the conduct and character of Mr. Adams, and endeavor to prove his vanity, self-sufficiency, jealousy, rashness, and ungovernable temper, unfit him for the station of Chief Magistrate. The instances adduced in proof are mostly of a private and trifling nature; hardly worthy of being the subject of remark or refutation.
I will not here attempt to disguise or palliate the faults of Mr. Adams: but admit them for the present in the full extent that you describe, and endeavor to prove that your policy and your conduct have been the principal causes of the present divisions among federal men, and that these should result in the elevation of an anti-federal man to the chief magistracy, the fault will lie at your door and that of your supporters.
In your letter to Mr. Adams, page 14, you state, that "To this circumstance of the equal support of Mr. Pinckney, we are in a great measure to refer the serious schism which has grown up in the federal party." This, sir, is a groundless assertion, and a most unjustifiable attempt to cast the blame of a division of opinion upon Mr. Adams. Whatever might have been the jealousies of Mr. Adams on the occasion of the former election, few or no federal men took any part with him—it was a subject in which very few felt themselves interested.
In page 23, you go farther and declare that the measures of Mr. Adams in regard to France have "sunk the tone of government in their executive chief—distracted public opinion—un-served the public councils—sown the seeds of discord at home, and lowered the reputation of the government abroad."
Permit me to inform you, sir, that this is an inaccurate statement respecting the causes of the discontent among federal men. As you have omitted to tell one half the story , I think it a duty I owe to justice and my country, to publish some other facts, which a personal esteem for the men concerned and an almost insuperable reluctance to acknowledge the existence of discord among the best citizens of America, much less to add fuel to the incipient flame, have hitherto concealed or permitted to be disclosed only to a few confidential friends.
Two important measures, one of which, was adopted and the other contemplated, as early as the year 1798, excited no small surprise and disgust among federal men, and induced some of the most zealous defenders of the government to withdraw their support. One of these was to propose a treaty offensive and defensive, or at least defensive, with Great Britain. To this measure you objected . I remark this to do you justice and to vindicate you from the calumny of your personal enemies, who hold you up as a partisan of Great Britain.
But many influential characters, some of them in the government, were zealously engaged in this interest: and among them, the late Secretary of State, who expressed his surprise that no attempt had been made by our government to bring about such a treaty. And it is a fact, that the British minister intimated a wish to receive a proposition for this purpose from our government.
On the other hand, most of the influential characters in the Northern States were opposed to the measure; among these, was the present Chief Justice of the United States, who took occasion to express his disapprobation to some gentlemen in the government.
These facts are stated on the authority of the gentlemen concerned. This measure was defeated in embryo; but it may be proper to state some facts of less consequence, that seem to relate to the subject. So early as the year 1797, William Cobbett, alias Peter Porcupine, proposed and urged an offensive treaty between the United States and Great Britain. From the character of that man, it was not generally suspected that he could be an agent of the British ministry; on the contrary, by the opposers of government, the suspicion was repelled by the friends of government, who rejoiced to find in him, though a
foreigner, a decided opposer of the disorganizing principles which were over running Europe and America.
The moment, however, that that writer proposed a treaty, some federal men suspected his views, and decidedly opposed him; though at the hazard of a torrent of abuse from that blackguard and some Americans. It is now ascertained that Porcupine was an agent of the British ministry, and corresponded with the under Secretaries of State.—This information was communicated to the President, last spring; soon after which that hireling left the country. But it is a known fact that he had won over to his interest the government paper of the United States; that through that paper the President was abused and vilified, even while it was the medium of official communications—and the then Editor is still Cobbett's agent in America.
The decided opinion of certain gentlemen of influence in favour of such a connection with Great Britain, alarmed some men who had warmly opposed the French partisans. The proposed alliance with Great Britain, was opposed on these grounds—That the distance of the United States from Europe renders such a connection unnecessary—That such alliance, when sought by a foreign nation, is doubly to be suspected—That the protection afforded by large states to smaller ones, almost necessarily involves in it subjection to their power or views, and is rarely to be obtained but by immense sacrifices, and at a price far beyond its value—That such an alliance would demonstrate a partiality to Great Britain, and consequently strengthen and increase the opposition at home, and perhaps blow up the latent fire of discord into an active and destructive flame—and in short, that it would involve this country in the delines of Europe, and link it to the fate of the warring nations; contrary to all the maxims of the administration both of Washington and Adams.
I will only add, that it appears a probable inference from the facts collectively considered, that the existence of the abovementioned views and wishes among some of the members, was among the cause which produced the late changes in the administration.
The other measure of government which was actually carried into effect, was the raising of an army ; and this is one for which you are, in a great degree, responsible. On this subject the President and you differ widely, and to the ill success of your propositions and views in regard to this measure, may be principally ascribed the open opposition you now make to the President's re-election.
As you have omitted to state the facts and your propositions on this subject, permit me to do it for you—and to inform the public, that the raising of an army was never recommended by the President, nor by any of the heads of departments with his privy and consent—that he never had an opportunity of expressing his opinion officially on the subject, until the bill was presented for his signature—and that, in his opinion, the measure was adopted without a due regard to the resources of the country; yet as the bill passed by a large majority, and was a measure of defence, of which he considered the representatives in Congress good judges, he did not see fit to give it his negative.
Permit me to state further, sir, that in the spring of '98 you addressed the people of the United States on the necessity of raising a considerable army; endeavoring to convince them of the danger of invasion—a danger altogether chimerical and almost morally impossible.—You was the principal instrument of exciting an unfounded alarm, and producing measures that put the country to unnecessary expense. And it was not the moderate number of twelve regiments only, that you intended to have raised. In a writing which you put into the hands of your friends, you proposed a much larger establishment, and far beyond the resources of the country. (Report says, 50,000 infantry, and 10,000 cavalry, but the particular number, I cannot specify.)
This enormous proposition alarmed even your friends—ultimately, however, but twelve regiments were raised—This step created great expense, and was without necessity. It has made many enemies of the government, and alienated the minds of many most decided federal men from you and your friends . And this alienation of mind is become the less reconcilable, as your friends have freely avowed that one main object in establishing an army, was for a rallying point in the event of civil dissensions, to collect the friends of government and crush domestic opposition. This avowal derives new force from the fact that a similar project was concerted among certain military characters in the year 1785, when Joel Barlow, who then was ripe for the establishment of monarchy, was sent as an agent from Connecticut to Boston, to make some arrangement with the military gentlemen in that State; when it was agreed, in case of civil convulsions, to rally the officers and soldiers of the late army, and with the help of supplies to be furnished by some rich merchants, to give a government to this country by force.
Think not, sir, that all the monstrous schemes
of daring ambitious men, to overawe and control the constitutional powers of our government, are either hidden or approved by federal men. The writer of this letter has been too long the faithful servant of his country; and too steady and uniform in the support of government and religion, against the assaults of disorganizers, to incur a suspicion of apostasy. But it is time to speak freely—to disclose the latent designs of some influential men—and arraign their schemes at the bar of public opinion. At this bar, sir, your opinion and mine must be tried. I reprobate your policy. I know that most of the hardy sons of freedom in the Northern States want no standing army to overawe domestic factions, nor to resist foreign foes, unless under circumstances that do not now exist.—They will cheerfully submit to pay the necessary expenses of defence; but the danger of invasion must exist—it must appear—before they will consent to pay soldiers. And I scruple not to say, that had it been generally known that the Executive did not recommend the raising of the 12 regiments, and that you had been the father of the military system, no power in this country could have resisted the public indignation. And it is surprising that your boasted wisdom and foresight should have, in this instance, yielded to the impulses of your military zeal.—Indeed, it would be incredible, had not other instances occurred, in which your passions had blinded your reason. But what can be expected from a man whose prominent talents have given him a confidence in his influence, and disdains public opinion, and overleaps all the ordinary maxims of prudence. To see Alexander Hamilton deliberately call together the most respectable citizens of New York to decide on the expediency of meeting a mob in the streets, to vote on a question respecting the British treaty—much more, to see him harangue that mob—surrounded by adherents who reproached the measure, in which they joined to gratify their leader—surely this gives us no very high opinion of the correctness of his judgment.
But what shall we say to the conduct of a man who has borne some of the highest civil and military employments, who could deliberately write and publish a history of his private intrigues, degrade himself in the estimation of all good men, and scandalize a family, to clear himself of charges which no man believed; to vindicate integrity which a legislative act had pronounced unimpeachable, and which scarcely a man in America suspected! Sir, if Mr. Adams has ever been guilty of such glaring inconsistencies of conduct and indiscretions, I will join with you in declaring him unfit to administer the government.
But this is not all—Your present letter to Mr. Adams, published at this moment, just before the election, and with a determined view to defeat his re-election, is the most indistinct of all your indistinct conduct. Admitting all your charges against Mr. Adams, they amount to too small a sum to balance the immense hazard of the game you are playing. A great proportion of the people of America are satisfied that Mr. Adams has not made any sacrifice of public interest, which clearly disqualify him for the station he holds. No other candidate clearly unites in himself a claim to universal suffrage—to be viewed is to be ruined—Mr. Adams is advanced in life, and no person believes that his public services will extend beyond the end of the next period of presidency. Under these circumstances, what extreme indiscretion was it to undertake an opposition from which, in case of success, would inevitably result an irremediable division of the federal interest, and in case of defeat, compel our overthrow and ruin! Will not federal men, as well as anti-federal, believe that your ambition, pride, and overbearing temper have destined you to be the evil genius of this country.
Besides, sir, Mr. Adams has the credit of being the father of the navy; a system of defence vastly cheaper and more effectual as well as more popular, than your military system.—A navy is the natural protection of the United States—it meets our enemy before he arrives—it attacks him on the water, where alone, in all probability, this country will ever be assailed; it is less expensive than an army—it encourages the genius of our people which tends more to maritime affairs, than to warfare on land—it keeps the defenders of the country at a distance where their vices will not infect their community—it limits the destruction of war to those who fight, whereas land armies desolate fields and towns—it unites the protection of commerce and revenue, with the defence of our Independence.
Let me ask you then how your talents could be so misemployed as to depreciate the navy and give a preference to an army, for defence: for in your remarks addressed to the people in 1798, you expressly declare a "considerable army to be an object of the most importance." And how can the merchants be so insensible to their true interests, as to join you in your clamor against Mr. Adams, the father of that policy by which their business is protected!
Be assured, sir, you mistake the temper of the intelligent and hardy freemen of the United States. Your military system they will not
bear; they are almost to a man determined, if possible, to have no treaties of alliance—and no permanent military force beyond what the frontiers and garrisons may require. Such is the present temper of the people; and in governments like ours, resting solely on popular opinion, it is policy to conciliate that opinion by clear and decisive evidence, of the necessity or utility of measures; rather than to drive forward regardless of consequences, and rely for support on the force of party attachments.
It avails little that you accuse the President of vanity, for as to this, there is less difference between men, in the degree of the quality possessed, than in the manner of showing it—and were it an issue between Mr. Adams and yourself, which has the most, you could not rely on an unanimous verdict in your favor. The same remark is applicable to the charge of self-sufficiency. That the President is unmanageable , is, in a degree true; that is, you and your supporters cannot manage him—but this will not pass in this country for a crime. That he is undulge is alledged—pray, sir, has he been fickle and wavering in his opposition to your policy? If he has, the found part of the American people will join in reproaching him.—Did he waver during the revolutionary war? Did he waver at the negotiation of 1783? There is a wide difference, sir, between a hasty declaration in familiar conversation and instability in a system of policy.
But it is an opinion formed on thirty years of public service, that Mr. Adams is a man of pure morals, of firm attachment to a republican government, of sound and inflexible integrity and patriotism—and by far the best read statesman that the late revolution called into notice. Opposed to these qualifications for the station of Chief Magistrate, his occasional ill-humor at unreasonable opposition, and hasty expressions of his opinion, are of little weight; and when to these considerations we add the extreme hazard of affording a triumph to the opposition, your conduct on this occasion will be deemed little short of insanity.
Whatever apologies you may make for this step, and whatever apparent candor may be indicated by your declaration that you would not divert a vote from Mr. Adams, the world will duly appreciate the tendency of your letter and the views of the author. The world will find the difference between candor and jesuitism—and in an attempt to defend the honor and interests of the United States, by censuring the President for the embassy to France, the citizens of America will see the deep chagrin and disappointment of a military character, whose views of preserving a permanent military force on foot, have been defeated by an embassy which has removed the pretext for such an establishment.
DEMOCRACY.
"What is Democracy?"—This question has found its way into the Traitor's Gazette , Edited by Tench Coxe and Co. of all others the disciples of that Doctrine should carefully avoid urging a reply to this query. Democracy is a Colossus, striding over our unhappy country and with Hellish malignity marking out the victims of its vengeance. View it in Pennsylvania and you find in its mad career expelling from Office of Trust and Profit virtuous men, who have been long and faithful servants to their Country;—and for what? For daring to exercise the rights of freemen in opposing the election of a Tyranny. By whom are they superceded? by Traitors and Thieves! —"What is Democracy?" an impious fiend, setting at defiance the laws of God and man and trampling down, with sacrilegious joy, the barrier of religion; 'tis a monster, which has initiated its disciples in the humane art, of teaching an unoffending wife and family "how to starve" such is a slight sketch of Democracy, drawn by a feeble hand; were the pen of a master to portray it in all its deformity, 'twere blacker than Hell. (Gaz. U. S.)
From the Connecticut Courant.
THE party in opposition to our government throughout New-Eng. and make a noise about the DIRECT TAX. It having been asserted in one of Burleigh's pieces, that this kind of tax had even been a favorite with the anti-federal party in Congress, I was led to satisfy myself about it, from a perusal of the journals of the debates of the House of Representatives. From that it appears, that the northern Federalists a ways proposed and advocated DIRECT TAXES, while the anti-federalists objected to them, and advocated DIRECT TAXES, as preferable. The northern Federalists resisted direct taxes, till it became indispensable for protecting our trade against the hostility and aggressions of France. More of the anti-federalists voted for this direct tax, which is here the topic of complaint with their party against federal men, than for any of the internal indirect taxes. Whatever merits the anti-federal party in Congress may have, I am satisfied they are not entitled to that of being opposed to taxes on houses and land. Those who think indirect taxes preferable, will not have their views gratified, by the predominance of that party in the

national councils. I thought this matter ought to be stated, so as to be generally and correctly understood.
A HOUSEHOLDER.
Those who wish to have proof of the fact above stated, are requested to turn to the debates in the House of Representatives of the United States on the Snuff and Sugar excise .—The anti federal party proposed to repeal these taxes and to substitute in the place of them A DIRECT TAX.—They went so far as to name the sum it would be proper to raise, and Mr. Findley, a leading anti federal member, proposed the sum of TWO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS! This proposition was rejected by the federal members, and through their exertions the excise on Snuff and Sugar was continued, and a land tax avoided.
When in the course of three years after the independence of this country was menaced by France with demands of tribute, and threats of invasion; and when every portion of citizens, from one end of the continent to the other, came forward and pledged their lives and fortunes in support of the measures then adopted by the government, THEN the anti federal party, who were formerly so ready to raise TWO MILLIONS by a direct tax, in lieu of a trifling indirect tax, opposed the measure of raising the same sum for the national defence, after many of them had voted for the Army, the Navy, and other measures of defence !—If through the devices of this party, the country should be embroiled in a war with Great Britain, how many more MILLIONS will they raise by a direct tax to carry it on? If on the contrary, the wise and pacific measures of the friends of PEACE, GOOD ORDER, and the CONSTITUTION, should prevail, the people will never hear of any other land tax.]
From the TRENTON FEDERALIST.
The adjustment of matters with France, so highly interesting to the welfare and happiness of the people in the United States, adds new lustre to the real character of Mr. Adams. Whatever charges disappointed ambition, or self gratification, may urge against the President, one thing is abundantly evident—that by firmness and perseverance he has completed the peace and harmony of the Union, both against the machinations of monarchy and the unceasing falsehoods of Jacobinism. Ever since the year '94, to the present time, has the violence of party urged the propriety and necessity of war —at one time with England, at another, with France. The great and good Washington, in his day, opposed the system, and Adams, his successor and imitator, has pursued the plan. People of America, behold the event of his wisdom and his virtue—Peace—Universal Peace now blesses your land!!
Legislature of Massachusetts.
NOV. 13.
THE Governor's Speech was committed in the Hon. Senate, to Messrs. Jones, Davis and Bigelow, who reported the following answer, which was accepted and presented to his Excellency.
ANSWER OF THE SENATE.
May it please your Excellency,
IT having been generally understood, that the object of the Legislature, in assembling at this season of the year, is the appointment of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, the Senate do not contemplate engaging in any other business which can conveniently be deferred to another session. And sincerely do we accord with you in the prayer, that our suffrages may be bestowed on the friends of order and good Government, and that the result may promote the best interests of our country.
It is a matter of regret, that any of our fellow-citizens should be so lost to a sense of their duty and interest, as to set the power of Government at defiance, and oppose their individual strength to that of the Community. So far as may depend on us, your Excellency may be assured that proper means will be adopted to suppress such pernicious evils.
We are gratified with the information, which your Excellency has communicated with respect, to the improved state of our militia. We feel confident, that so much dependence is to be placed on their discipline, courage and patriotism, that their Country has more to fear from the arts than from the arms of her enemies.
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE House of Representatives concur with your Excellency in the sentiment, that the object of their present session is highly interesting, not only to our immediate Constituents, but to the whole people of the United States, since the welfare and prosperity of a Nation essentially depends on the character of their Magistrates; and the wisdom with which their government is administered. Seriously impressed with this sentiment, it shall be our zealous endeavour to select those who are to give their suffrages in this State, in the ensuing important election, from the best informed citizens, and who have afforded proofs of their attachment to order and good government—And may that wise and gracious Providence, which has hitherto directed the Councils, and prospered the exertions of the American People, overrule and direct our deliberations upon this occasion for the public good!
While we learn with satisfaction that tranquillity generally prevails throughout the Commonwealth, we receive with regret the painful
information, that in one County some misguided and deluded citizens have been guilty of violent infractions of the peace of the Commonwealth, and have manifested a spirit of resistance to the Law.
Your Excellency, and the good citizens of the state, may be assured, that this House will co-operate in all proper measures to detect and punish all such enormities already committed, and to prevent, as far as possible, the commission of them in future:—For they are fully convinced with your Excellency that indifference on the part of the Government, will serve to embolden the offenders, and to invite, by a hope of impunity, the repetition of similar outrages.
The unusual improved state of the Militia, which your Excellency has noticed, must be highly gratifying to every Friend to the Rights and Dignity of our Country; for with a Militia thus trained and animated with patriotic and military ardor, America will not hesitate to assert, or be unable to defend her national rights, against any invader.
The important object of a national Election having been the sole occasion of the present extraordinary Session, and the habits and convenience of the citizens requiring a meeting of the Legislature at a later season, we shall endeavor to make the present Session as short, and as little burdensome to the People as possible.
A Convention of the two branches of the Legislature being formed, they proceeded to the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States.—[The names of the Gentlemen chosen were published in the last Gazette.]
The Convention then proceeded to the election of a Senator for the Congress of the United States, in the room of the Hon. Mr. Goodhue, resigned, when it appeared that the Hon. JONATHAN MASON, Esq. was duly chosen.
A resolution passed both houses, requesting his Excellency the Governor to issue a Proclamation, offering rewards for apprehending and bringing to justice, the opposers of the laws in the county of Hancock; and for appropriating 1000 dollars for that purpose.
NOV. 14.
A letter was received from the Hon. Jonathan Mason, Esq. declining his election as a Senator to the Congress of the United States.
The two branches then assembled in Convention, and proceeded to the choice of a Senator, in the room of the Hon. Jonathan Mason, Esq. declined; and the votes being taken it appears that JOHN CODMAN, Esq. was chosen.
The Secretary then came in with a Message from his Excellency the Governor, and informed the House, that it was his Excellency's pleasure, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, and at the request of the two Houses, to adjourn them to the third Wednesday in January next. They were adjourned accordingly.
By the Mails.
War-Office Burnt.
WASHINGTON, NOV. 10.
ON Saturday night, about 7 o'clock, the three story building in which the offices of the war department were temporarily held, took fire, and was in a few hours entirely consumed, with the adjacent building of the same size. The loss occasioned by this fire, may be irreparable, as all the papers belonging to the war department, except those of the Accountant, were burnt. The papers of the Accountant, being in an apartment not in immediate danger from the flames, were fortunately saved by a removal of them. It is not ascertained from what circumstance the fire arose.
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the War Office, to his brother in this city, dated the 8th inst.
"I was last night a sad spectator of a tremendous light. The War Office was burnt down, and with it, every book, record and paper, save the Accountant's which were down stairs, and were rescued from the flames. The fire is supposed to have communicated from the adjoining house, which was also destroyed, a piece of timber projected from under the hearth of Mr. Jackson's house into the house occupied by the Office, and the fire commenced on that side of the room—The fire places of the office were all on the other side of the house, and in the Secretary's room where the fire first shewed itself, there had been no fire for three weeks preceding, owing to his absence; the morning had been warm and the fire in my apartment had been suffered to expire some hours before I left it. The loss is great and irretrievable."
Important Naval Capture.
BOSTON, NOV. 19.
On Saturday arrived, the U. S. frigate Boston, Capt. Little, from a cruise, in company with the French National Corvette, Le Berceau, Capt. Sennes, of 22 French nine, and 2 twelve-pounders on one deck, and 230 men;—which was captured the 12th October, in lat. 22. 50. long. 51, after an action of one hour and forty minutes. The Boston mounts 24 twelve, and 8 nine pounders, and had 230 men; of whom the following suffered in the action, viz.—William Ford, John Higgins, Mathias Jasey, and William M'Kee, seamen, killed—Mr. Samuel Young, purser, Thomas Hartley, and Nathaniel Dill, seamen, wounded, since dead: Mr. J. M. Haswell, midshipman, George Groom, Gavan Walkinshaw, Francis Rice, John Rundlet, Francis Francis, John Alford, and John Collins, wounded and likely to recover,
The prize lost all three of her masts, and was very much disabled. The Boston is much injured in her masts, spars, rigging, and sails, which obliged Capt. Little to return from his cruise to rest. We are informed Capt. Little has expressed in strong terms his approbation of the conduct of his officers and crew, during the action; and considers that it would be injustice to the commander of Le Berceau, not to state, that he gallantly defended his ship as long as she was capable of making a defence.
Le Berceau had been out from Cayenne 25 days during which she had plundered two American vessels, and made prize of one. On a former cruise, she had captured several American, and a great number of Portuguese ships from Brazil.
A variety of circumstances renders this capture of more importance than appears at the first cast.—Le Berceau is considered as one of the fastest sailing corvettes in the French Navy; she served as a look out vessel to the French fleet for eighteen months; has frequently been chased by the British cruisers, and was never overtaken before;—she has been very successful in capturing British, Portuguese, and American vessels; and was bound this cruise to intercept the American Indiamen, and S. American ships. Capt. Sennes has been Post Capt. in the French navy for many years; and was a midshipman in Count D'Estaing's fleet in this harbour. He has been in several engagements, and is esteemed a brave and intelligent officer.
The Berceau lost in the engagement her First Lieut. Master, Boatswain, Master-Gunner, and Pilot, besides common men.
The Boston expended upwards of 2700 wt of powder, above 1500 round shot, besides double that number of chain, double headed, and grape, during the action.
The prize is now commanded by Lieut. Haswell, First Lieut. of the Boston.
The Corvette measures 120 feet upon her gun deck, and nearly the width of the Boston. Capt. Sennes, and a Commissioner who was in Le Berceau, after being on board the Boston 15 days, were at their request, permitted to go to Barbadoes, on parole—they took passage in a vessel bound to that place.
Le Berceau will be used as a prison-ship until a cartel is provided to carry the French prisoners off. She now lies under the guns of Fort Independence.
The several Printers of Newspapers in the state of Massachusetts, are requested to insert the following in their papers as an act by which the friends of the unfortunate men of this state may come to the knowledge how they may be relieved, from their confinement as seamen on board British ships of war, from the want of proof that they are American citizens.
Those persons who are particularly interested in the liberation of the seamen whose names are hitherto annexed, may hope for success, by giving proof to the Secretary of State, of their being citizens of this State; care must however be taken, that there be subjoined thereto, a description of the man's person to whom it relates.
John Tucker, Newburyport; Daniel Winslow, Wiscasset; Peter Payne, Cape Ann; John Jennet, Wareham, co. Bedford; David Morrill, Haverhill; James Cuner, Edmund; David Jones, Lunenburg; David Doane, Brockfield; James Stewart, Salem; Ebenezer Knowlton, Lancaster; William Lad, Ipswich; Samuel Dunham, Deer's Island, Penobscot Bay; Charles Reynolds, unknown; Cornelius Laffay, do. John Allen, do. Charles Brown, do. Edward Hafferson, do. Charles Briggs, do. Richard Peterson, do. James Thomas, do. Abraham Foxwell, Dorchester; William Pearson, Newburyport; James Alden, Portland; John Matherson, Meadow, (a free negro) John Morrison, Boston; John Elfslane, do. William Russell, do. Thomas Morris, do. Henry Higgins, do. John Newlin, Old York; John M'Cobb, Bath; William Niven, unknown, his family in New York; John Cook, Bedford; Francis Samson, Cape Ann; Thomas Swan, unknown; John Cutts, do. John Linn, do. Jacob Rirlon, do. Richard Collins, do. John Dixon, do. John Linsay, do. John Jones, do. Robert Morrison, do. Joseph Cazar, (negro) do. Richard Procter, do. Thomas Gilbert, do. Thomas Davis, do. William Hopping, do. James Hines, do. John Nichols, do. BENJAMIN LINCOLN.
NEWYORK, NOV. 12.
From an authentic source, we learn that the Convention concluded with France by our Envoys, does not adjust the past differences and claims of the two countries; but postpones that business till peace in Europe. It however puts an end to existing hostilities, and provides for an amicable intercourse during the war—as also a mode of determining causes that may occur relative to prizes.
Such a convention may be the more eligible at this time, as it precludes the probability of any uneasiness on the part of Great Britain or the other powers at war.
M'KEAN'S COCKADE.
Gov. M'Kean, as Commander in Chief of the Militia of Pennsylvania, has recommended, in "General Orders," that the Cockade in future, be composed of Blue and Red , corresponding with the color of the uniform, worn by the militia. It is unnecessary to make any other remark on this ridiculous and democratic measure, than just to observe, that the
American Cockade,
Recommended to be worn by General Washington and President Adams, is BLACK.
With an EAGLE in the Centre.
Portland,
Monday, November 24, 1800.
The town of Marblehead is said to be in a distressed situation, owing to the introduction of the Small Pox into that place. Three thousand of its inhabitants now are, or in a few days will be, under the operation of that disorder. Business is wholly at a stand; which, owing to former sufferings of the town, renders it doubly afflictive.—We are happy to hear that subscriptions for their relief are now open and fast filling up in Boston, Salem, and other places.
The President, since his residence in the city of Washington, has been severely afflicted with the fever and ague.
Judge Washington arrived at Charleston (S. C.) on the 24th ult. to hold the Circuit Court of the United States for that district, which commenced on that day.
The famous Bowles is said to be hovering on the confines of Georgia; but he is so closely watched he will hardly have a chance to do further mischief.
A man by the name of John Longdon, at cards in Alexandria, in a quarrel with his comrades, about the deux and jack , received wound from a knife, which put a period to his existence. The jury found a verdict of wilful murder. The perpetrator is in jail, and must suffer an ignominious death.
The Senate of Pennsylvania have negatived the bill from the House of Representatives, providing for the choice of Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States, by a joint vote of the members of the two houses. Whereupon, Mr. Gurney read, in his place a new bill, and with the permission of the Senate, presented the same to the chair—The Clerk having also read the bill, the Senate, on motion of Mr. Gurney, seconded by Mr. Johnston, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, for the purpose of taking the same into consideration;—after some time, the chairman of the committee reported the bill of the Senate; and thereupon, the same was read a second time—and on the question—"Will the Senate agree to the first section?"—the yeas and nays were called for, and the question carried in the affirmative—13 to 11.
The particulars are received in London of the death of the Rev. Mr. P. Greig, the Missionary to Africa. Seven men of the Foulah nation came to pay their respects to Mr. Greig on the 31st January. He received them with the greatest kindness, and with a view of conciliating them, amused them with the sight of various European articles. He allowed three of them to sleep in his house, when these wretches, filled with the insatiable desire of getting possession of the things they had seen, inhumanly murdered Mr. Greig in the night, and carried off the articles. The Foulahs were pursued by the people of Candia, most of the property recovered, and four of the ruffians carried to Free Port in chains.
On the 11th inst. twenty-eight ships, thirteen brigs, and twelve schooners and sloops, were preparing to sail from New-York, on foreign voyages.
An expedition has been fitted out of France, to make new discoveries; ordered by Bonaparte, and with the passports of the British government. The vessel departed in Sept. last; and it is supposed will be absent four or five years.
LITERATURE.
A prospectus of a new publication, to be entitled the Connecticut Magazine, or Gentleman's and Lady's Monthly Museum , appears in a Newhaven paper. It is to be printed on an elegant paper and new type, and its typographical execution is intended to equal that of any British Magazine. The publisher is Mr. Lazarus Beach, of Newfield. The numbers are to be delivered free of postage in a number of towns, among which, this place is one. The numbers are to issue from the press monthly, and will cost 25 cents each, containing 64 8vo pages. The first will make its appearance in February 1801. One or more plates elegantly engraved will accompany each. The character of Connecticut as the nursery of genius ranks highly. If the above work be contributed to, as we presume it will be, by the gentlemen of literary leisure with which the state abounds, we doubt not that this publication will attach to it numerous patrons. [Far. Mus.]
The Legislature of Vermont have passed an act incorporating an University at Middlebury in that state, under the direction of Mr. J. A. Water, who is appointed President. The Students on the evening succeeding the act of incorporation, had the College building handsomely illuminated.
DIED—At Demarara, on the 29th of Sept. last, after two days sickness, Mr. JOHN VEAZE Jun. of the town.
Those gentlemen who have subscribed to the Subscription BALL, which is to be held at CONCERT HALL on Thursday Evening next, are requested to call at the Store of Mr. Oliver Donnell, Tomorrow, and receive their Tickets. Nov. 24.

PROPOSALS for publishing a MONTHLY MAGAZINE, to be entitled,
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From the above, and such other assistance as he has reason to anticipate from men of letters, he flatters himself that the miscellaneous reader will find in the CABINET that variety of useful instruction and chaste amusement, which is expected from a periodical publication of the kind. American Biography will have a conspicuous place. Whatever is interesting in our natural or civil History, claims, and will meet attention. A summary of the political state of Europe will be given quarterly; and the political History of our own Country, in which will be comprised all important state papers, &c. monthly. The works of genius and taste, on every subject, will be sought with solicitude, and cheerfully communicated to the public.
If such encouragement is afforded as will justify him in commencing the work, the First Number will be for January, 1801, and will appear on the first of February.
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ALSO, The Village Harmony.
PORTLAND, NOV. 14, 1800. To Josiah Tucker, Clerk of the Proprietors of the long Wharf in Portland.
YOU are hereby requested by the subscribers, being five of the proprietors of said Wharf, to notify and warn a Proprietors meeting, to be held at the Counting-Room of Mr. James Deering, on Friday the 28th day of this month, at three o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz.
 1. To choose a Moderator.  2. To establish rates of Wharfage and Dockage, and to agree upon rules and regulations to be observed at the Wharf, and to empower the Wharfinger to carry the same into effect.  3. To receive accounts and allow the same if they see fit.  4. To raise any sum of money that may be necessary to defray the expense of erecting the addition made to the Wharf last summer.  5. To adjust the accounts of Mr. John Deering, late Wharfinger, and to authorise some person to collect from individuals what may be due on said account.  6. To pass any rates that may be deemed necessary for the advancement of the interest of the proprietary. 
DANIEL TUCKER, LEMUEL WEEKS, STEPHEN HARDING, MATTHEW COBB, JAMES DEERING.
Pursuant to the foregoing request, I hereby notify and warn the Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf, to meet at the time and place, for the purposes therein expressed. JOSIAH TUCKER, Proprietors Clerk. Portland, Nov. 14, 1800.
Keziah Butler, Respectfully informs the Ladies of Portland and its vicinity, that she has received a new and fashionable assortment of English Millenary & Fancy Goods , which she offers for sale at her shop in Middle-street, nearly opposite the BANK.
Cloaks, Bonnets, Turbans, Caps, &c. &c. made with neatness and punctuality.—The encouragement she has hitherto met with, induces her to hope for a continuance of their favours. Portland, Nov. 24.
Abner Rogers, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his shop in Fish-street to the shop in Fore-street , nearly opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf;—where he carries on the CLOCK and WATCH making business, as usual. And has for sale a variety of ENGLISH WATCHES , warranted of a superior quality—With a large assortment of WATCH CHAINS, KEYS, SEALS, &c. Also a good assortment of JEWELRY , Among which are, Gold and fancy Necklaces; Gold Nobs; Plain, Garnet and Hair Rings; Ear Wires; Miniatures and Chains; Stone Knee-Buckles; Plated and Steel do.; Pearl and Silver Sleeve-Buttons; Hat Buckles; Plated Sugar Tongs; Silver Claps and Thimbles; and a variety of other articles—all of which he will sell cheap for cash; and those that may favor him with their commands, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. Portland, 11th Mo. 1800.
COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS. To Ammi R. Mitchell, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the county of Cumberland:
THE subscribers, more than five of the proprietors of the School-House near the Lower Falls in North-yarmouth in said county, request your Honor, pursuant to the law in such case made and provided, to issue your warrant for warning and notifying a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at Milliken's Inn in said North-yarmouth, on Monday the fifteenth day of December next, at two of the clock in afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles, viz.
 1. To choose a Moderator.  2. To choose a Proprietor's Clerk.  4. To take any measures expedient and proper to the interest and concern of the Proprietors, and to sell the same if thought best. 
PAYN ELWELL, SETH MITCHELL, DANIEL STAPLES, HANNAH RUSSELL, JOHN MILLIKEN, SAMUEL CUTTER.
COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS. CUMBERLAND, ss.—To Payn Elwell, one of the petitioners above subscribing, and one of the proprietors abovenamed, GREETING.
You are hereby authorised, in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to warn a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the time and place, and for the purposes in said petition expressed, by advertising the same in Jenks' Portland Gazette , at least three weeks successively, before the said fifteenth day of December, and by otherwise notifying the same as the law directs. And you are to make return of this warrant, and your doings on the same, to myself, at or before said day.
Given under my hand and seal at North-yarmouth, in said county, the fourteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred.
AMMI R. MITCHELL, Justice of the Peace for the county of Cumberland.
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, the said proprietors are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes in the foregoing petition expressed. PAYN ELWELL. North-yarmouth, Nov. 15th, 1800.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, held at Topsham, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Tuesday of September, A. D. 1800.
COMPLAINS John Dugan of Topsham, in said county of Lincoln, yeoman, that Samuel Thompson, late of said Topsham, Esquire, intestate, deceased, at said Topsham, on the eighteenth day of June, A. D. 1784, by his bond of that date, duly executed and in court to be produced, did for a valuable consideration, bind himself, his heirs and assigns, to give unto the said John Dugan a good deed with warranty of a certain tract, piece or parcel of land, particularly mentioned and described in said bond.—Now your complainant avers that the said Samuel did not give him the above mentioned deed, being prevented by death;—wherefore your complainant prays that after due and proper notice given to all persons concerned in the estate of said deceased, that your Honors would authorise and empower the Administrators of the goods and estate of the said deceased, to make and execute such good and sufficient deed of the premises, unto your complainant, as the said Samuel in his life, might have made and executed. By PETER OLIVER ALDEN, his Attorney. A true copy—Attest, JONATHAN BOWMAN jun. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ss.—Court of Common Pleas, at Topsham. September Term, A. D. 1800. Upon the complaint aforesaid, Ordered, that the said John Dugan notify all persons interested, therein to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas, to be held at Warren, within and for the county of Lincoln on the second Tuesday of January next; by publishing an attested copy of said complaint, and this order thereon, three weeks successively, in the Gazette printed in Portland, by Elezer Alley Jenks, the last publication, to be three weeks, at least before the sitting of said Court; also by posting two attested copies of said complaint and this order thereon, in public places in said Topsham, and one attested copy of said complaint and order thereon, in a public place in Bowdoin, in said county, three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; that they may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest—JONATHAN BOWMAN, jun. Clerk.
A New Tavern. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has opened a New Tavern at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes , near the Hay-market, where he should be happy to receive the commands of those who may please to honor him with their company. PORTLAND, Nov. 24. CALEB GRAFFAM.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of Edward Watts , late of Portsmouth, in the State of New-hampshire, Mariner deceased—has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs: she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment: and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to OLIVE R. WATTS. Portland Nov. 22, 1800.
STRAYED OR STOLEN, FROM Mr. Thomas Minot's, in Falmouth, a red MARE, with a white stripe in her forehead, and all her feet white.—Whoever has taken up said Mare, and will return her to Mr. Minot's aforesaid, or to the subscriber at Conway, or give information to that he may send for her, shall be well rewarded. LUTHER RICE. Nov. 22.
Robert Haskins, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in General that he has taken a Store at the fourth part of the town, lately occupied by Mr. James Novell, where he keeps constantly for sale a large assortment of W. India Goods, Groceries & Cordials. Also an assortment of Drugs & Medicines. Among which are the following Patents.
 Swinson's Worm Lozenges,  Ching's do. do.  Church's Cough Drops,  Godfrey's Cordials,  Bullington's Balsom,  Taitman's Drops,  British Oil,  Essence Peppermint,  Elix Stomachic,  Cephalic Snuff,  Fungents,  Lee's Pills,  Hooper's do.  Anderson's do. 
Also, an assortment of SHOES , of a good quality; with a variety of other articles—All which will be sold cheap for cash; and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Portland, Nov. 17.
Rundlet & Garland, Respectfully inform their customers and the public, that they have for sale at their Store, at the head of Long-Wharf, a variety of Goods suitable for the present and approaching season.
Among which are, Superfine, middling, and low priced Broadcloths; Cassimeres; Elastics; Plains; Kerseys; Coatings; Baizes; Flannels; Swankins; Swandown Marlees & Satin Waistcoating; Silk Velvets for Caps; a variety of Handkerchiefs; India Cottons; worsted, and cotton and worsted Hose; Duffel Blankets; Mill'd Caps; blue and olive coloured Fearnoughts.
Likewise a general assortment of W. I. Goods & Groceries. and many other articles too tedious for an advertisement. Constantly for sale, ready made Clothing for Seamen. Constant attendance given, and every favor acknowledged with gratitude. Portland, Nov. 17.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for the county of Lincoln, begun and held at Topsham, within and for the said county, on the second Tuesday of September, A. D. 1800.
THE subscribers humbly show, That part of the County road leading from Monmouth to Little's river, is called, through Thompsonborough runs through a place called Wales, in the said county of Lincoln; that the land in the said place called Wales, is owned by nonresident proprietors, and not within the limits of any town; that the said part of said road, which is in said place called Wales between Monmouth and Thompsonborough, is very bad, and ought for the safety and convenience of travellers to be repaired. We therefore pray, that your Honors would order the same to be amended and repaired by the owners of said land, agreeable to a law of the Commonwealth, entitled "An act in addition to the several acts now in force respecting highways," or otherwise give relief; and we, as in duty bound, will ever pray. MATTHIAS BLOSSOM, WILLIAM BROWN, ANSEL BLOSSOM, JAMES HARVEY, JOHN CHANDLER, SIMON DEARBORN, JUN. EZEKIEL WICKWIRE, JEREMIAH CHANDLER, JOHN HOLMES.
A true copy—Attest, Jonathan Bowman, jun. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ss.—Court of General Sessions of the Peace, at Topsham. September Term, A. D. 1800.
Upon the petition aforesaid; Ordered, that the petitioners notify all persons interested therein, to appear at the next Court of General Sessions of the peace, to be held at Warren, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Tuesday of January next; by publishing an attested copy of said petition, with this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Massachusetts Mercury , printed in Boston, by Young & Minns, and in the Gazette printed in Portland by Elezer Alley Jenks; the last publication to be three weeks, at least, before the sitting of said Court; that they may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest,—JONATHAN BOWMAN, jun. Clerk.
L. Sarragot, Proposes opening a Dancing School in this town, on the first of December next—Those who are desirous of being taught the polite accomplishment of DANCING , will please to call on Mr. S. at Mr. CUTLER's, where a subscription paper, specifying the terms, time of tuition, &c. may be seen. The French Language is taught by Mr. S. as usual Portland, Nov. 24.
MAINE, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of a writ from the District Court for this District, forty-five bags of Coffee will be sold by public auction, at the Custom-House in Portland, on Tuesday the twenty-fifth day of November instant, at twelve o'clock (noon.) A sample of the Coffee may be seen any time previous to the sale, at the Custom House.—Conditions of sale will be made known at the time and place thereof. Isaac Parker, Marshal.
MAINE, ss. BY virtue of an order from the Hon. Judge of this District—Notice is hereby given, that a libel is filed by the Attorney of said District, in the Court thereof, for the United States, against the Brig Ranger , burthen about 110 Tons, her tackle, apparel, furniture, and appurtenances, for an alleged breach of the revenue laws; and that a hearing will be had thereon before said Judge, at the next District Court to be held at Portland on the first Tuesday of December next, at which time and place persons interested may appear and contest the forfeiture of said Brig. Isaac Parker, Marshal. Portland, 8th Nov. 1800.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Pownalborough, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of June, A. D. 1800.
BY Benjamin Hasey their Attorney, complains Meriam Orr, and Elizabeth Orr, both of Topsham, in said county of Lincoln, Singlewomen, that Samuel Thompson, late of said Topsham, Esquire, deceased, intestate, on the eighteenth day of September, A. D. 1794, by his bond under his hand and seal, for a valuable consideration to him made, did bind himself and his heirs to make and execute to the said Meriam and Elizabeth, a good deed of fifty acres of land, situate in Topsham aforesaid, as particularly described in the bond aforesaid, when said deed should be demanded. Now you complainants alledge, that afterwards, and often in the life time of the said Samuel, they demanded of him a deed of the above mentioned premises, but the said Samuel, being prevented by death, has never made to them the deed aforesaid; wherefore your Complainants pray that after due notice given to all concerned in the estate of the said Samuel deceased, your Honors would grant licence to and empower the administrators of the said deceased, to make and execute to your Complainants such good deed of the premises as the said Samuel, when in full life, ought to have made and executed. BENJAMIN HASEY. A true copy—Attest, JONATHAN BOWMAN, JUN. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ss.—Court of Common Pleas at Topsham, September Term, 1800.
Upon the complaint aforesaid, Ordered, That the said Meriam Orr and Elizabeth Orr notify all persons interested therein to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be held at Topsham, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Tuesday of September next, by publishing an attested copy of said complaint, with this order thereon, three weeks successively, in the Gazette printed in Portland, by Elezer Alley Jenks—the last publication to be three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; also by posting an attested copy of said complaint, and this order thereon, in some public place in said Topsham, three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; that they may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest— JONATHAN BOWMAN, JUN. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ss.—Court of Common Pleas at Topsham, September Term, 1800.
The said Meriam Orr and Elizabeth Orr, having neglected to notify, agreeably to the order of Court at the last term; they are now ordered to notify all persons interested in said complaint, to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be held at Warren, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Tuesday of January next, by publishing an attested copy of said complaint, with this order thereon, three weeks successively, in the Gazette printed in Portland by Elezer Alley Jenks—the last publication to be three weeks at least, before the sitting of said Court;—also by posting an attested copy of said complaint, with this order thereon, in some public place in said Topsham, three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; that they may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest— JONA. BOWMAN, JUN. Clerk.
At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the county of Kennebec, begun and held at Augusta, in said county, on the second Tuesday of June, in the year of our Lord, 1800.
UPON the petition of JOHN CHANDLER, Esq. and others, representing that the county road leading from Hallowell to New-Gloucester, passes through an unincorporated plantation, called Littleborough—that the Post-road therein is very bad, and needs much repair for accommodating travellers, and the conveyance of the mail—that the land in said plantation, whereon the said road is, belongs to nonresident proprietors—and therefore praying that the Court would order a sum of money sufficient to thoroughly repair said road to be assessed on the proprietors of the land aforesaid; or direct such other means for repairing the road, as the Court shall judge proper, according to the law of this Commonwealth in such cases made and provided:
ORDERED, that the said petitioners notify the proprietors aforesaid, to appear at the next Court of General Sessions of the Peace, to be held at Augusta, within and for the county of Kennebec, on the second Tuesday of December next, by publishing the substance of said petition, and this order thereon, in the Massachusetts Mercury , and Jenks' Portland Gazette , three weeks successively; the last publication to be at least twenty days before the sitting of said Court—that the said proprietors may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Barzillai Gannett, Clerk. A true copy—Attest, BARZILLAI GANNETT, Clerk.

SELECTIONS.
In the following ballad, in the character of Jack Maimal, the author probably had in his "mind's eye" that of Smollett's benevolent Lieutenant Bowling. The reader will doubtless discern some likeness between the little ragamuffin and Smollett's Roderick Random.
His father hung on Tyburn tree, His mother too, transported she! A thief and an impure; With shoeless feet, and houseless head, For one poor bit of mouldy bread Begg'd little Billy Moor.
But Billy begg'd in vain—for he, Poor guileless heir of infamy, Wher'e he sought relief, Heard nothing but (from door to door) "Begone! begone you bastard of a w—e Out, out, you little thief!"
The blighted bud its head declin'd, Unfed—"he dwindl'd, peak'd and pin'd;" He had no heart to live. He rose not from the cold wet stone, But view'd with thankless eye the bone, Or mites the stranger give.
An honest Tar, and fresh from sea, With heart just where it ought to be, Thus hail'd young Billy Moore: "What cheer my lad? Miss fortune's gale Math torn, I see, thy tatter'd sail, And thou art wreck'd and poor!"
The simple boy his story true Told with a blushing sweetness too, Then heav'd the heart sick sigh! "But God is good though man's unkind! Pals on my sufferings never mind, He soon will let me die."
Jack's heart, with manliest feeling, yearning, More than his purse in pocket burning, And that for once was cram'm'd; First wip'd the spray from either eye, "Die! mefmate!" was the tar's reply If thou dost—I'll be d—d!
"Bear up! I have thee safe in tow; I'll fit thee strait to face the foe, And cope with death d'ye see." He had him rigg'd—the next spring tide (His locker full and well supply'd) Bore Billy Moor to sea!
There, there the boy, with greatful heart, Applauded play'd his little part, And scorn'd to finch or run; But oft would bles the happy day, From shame and famine snatch'd away, To serve Jack Maimal's gun!
Jack too beheld with buoyant pride The little outcast's courage try'd, And time proclaim him man; And felt, (blest sense!) when anguish sighs, What 'tis to bid the sufferer rise, And do what good we can.
GENERAL LAUER.
Who has been lately appointed to a distinguished command in the Austrian army, is in general little known, because he never was a commander in chief. This General who belongs to the corps of engineers, is considered as one of the ablest engineers in the Austrian service. The Archduke Charles entertained a high opinion of his talents, and honored him with his confidence and friendship. It was he who directed the attack of Port Louis in Alsace, in 1793, and who afterwards blew up the fortifications; it was he who directed the celebrated siege of Mentz the same year, as the siege of Kehl in 1796; it was he who fortified the city of Ulm, and put it upon the footing in which it is at present. These are all military events by which General Lauer is known as a professional man. He is one of the pupils of the old academy of Engineers at Brussels, which by the order of Joseph II. was transferred to Vienna.
The following is a very droll specimen of Yankee wit. It has actually appeared in a Providence paper, and if the Groceries of this Rhode Island jester be as high flavored as his humour he deserves a daily crowd of customers.]
TO BE SOLD BY NICHOLAS BRANCH, At his Refectory, west end of the Bridge, Providence, SOLID ARGUMENTS. Consisting of  Bread, Butter, Cheese, Ham, Eggs, Salmon, Neats Tongue, Oysters, &c. ready cooked.  AGITATIONS. Cyder, Vinegar, Salt, Pickles, Sweet Oil, &c.  GRIEVANCES. Pepperauce, Mustard, Black Pepper, Cayenne, &c.  PUNISHMENTS. Wine, Brandy, Gin, Spirits, Bitters, Porter, &c.  SUPERFLUITIES. Snuff, Tobacco, and Segars.  N. B. Any of the above articles to be exchanged for NECESSARIES , viz. French Crowns, Spanish Dollars, Pishareens, Cents, Mills, or Bank Bills. Credit given for PAYMENTS , 30, 60 and 90 Seconds, or as long as a man can hold his breath. RUDIMENTS , gratis, viz.  Those indebted for Arguments,  Must not be Agitated,  Nor think it a Grievance,  If they should meet Punishment,  For calling for such Superfluites,  And supposing it not Necessary,  To make immediate Payment. 
WHEREAS my wife ABIGAIL has been the plague of my life these fifteen years, and has finally gone from me, and refuses to return—this is therefore to forbid all people from harbouring or trusting her on my account as I will not pay one cent of her contracting after this date. BENJAMIN CHIPMAN. Poland, Nov. 12, 1800.
Treasury Department,
Washington September 1st, 1800.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April one thousand eight hundred, entitled, "An act to establish a General Stamp Office,"
THAT a General Stamp Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof, (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty which are demandable by law:
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, viz.
  ANY certificate of naturalization 5   Any licence to practice, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, Solicitor Advocate attorney, or proctor, in any court of the United States 10   Provided, that a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) 2   Any charter party, bottomry or respondentia bond 1   Any receipt of discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than the wife, children or grand children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall not exceed the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any policy of insurance or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars 1   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular state 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States, or any state, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal proceeds or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty)   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars 25   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars 50   And if above one thousand dollars 75   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars 20   If above one thousand dollars 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country 25   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported;   From one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state 4   From the United States to any foreign port or place 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar 6   On all notes above fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars 2   Any promissory or other notarial act 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) 50   Any certificates of a share in any insurance company of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank;   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10   If above one hundred dollars 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. II 
That the power of the supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February 1801.
That, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the supervisors of the revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of Sixty days after the said last day of February 1801 bring or send such vellum, parchment and papers, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
And for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the Treasury, at Washington, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Nov. 3.
Cyrus Johnson.
Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has taken a Store, lately occupied by Mr. William Shaw, near Stroudwater Bridge; where he has a general assortment of
English & West-India Goods, Which he is determined to sell as low as can be purchased in the town of Portland. Nov. 10. (tf)
Fresh Fall & Winter Goods. NOW OPENING AND FOR SALE, By William Codman, At his Store in Fifth-Street,
A General assortment of Fresh EUROPEAN GOODS; adapted to the present and approaching season—Imported by the last arrivals, With a great variety of HARDWARE GOODS, PAINTS, LINSEED OIL, WEST-INDIA GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. &c. All which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash—Wholesale and Retail. October 29.
TAKE NOTICE.
By mutual agreement, the firm of WILLIAM LORD & COMPANY, is this day dissolved. They request all persons who are indebted to, or have demands upon said firm, to call on William Lord for settlement. WILLIAM LORD, THOMAS HODGKINS. Portland, Oct. 28, 1800.
The business is carried on as usual by said LORD; who keeps constantly for sale, English & West-India Goods, Groceries, &c.
FOR SALE, By Andrew Campbell, At his Oil-Mill in New Gloucester, LINSEED OIL. Cash given for Flax-Seed.
ALL persons against whom he has any demands, which have been due more than six months, are requested to make immediate payment. New Gloucester, Oct. 27, 1800.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, By Alexander Baker, At the head of Col. Wait's Wharf,
HADLEY'S Quadrants, Brass and Wood Compasses, Scales and Dividers, Spy-Glasses of all kinds, Hamilton Moore's Navigation, Daily Assistant, Seaman's Journal, American Coast Pilot, Charts to different parts of the world. Together with a variety of other articles, too numerous for an advertisement.
Quadrants and Compasses repaired at the shortest notice. ** Tinman's Business carried on as usual. Portland, Nov. 10.
Doctor Kinsman, Inoculates for the Cow-Pox, at Mr. MOTLEY'S.
Doctor Coffin, continues to inoculate for the Kine-Pox.—Price Two Dollars. Nov. 3.
Dr. Varnum, continues to inoculate with the Kine-Pox matter. He will inoculate persons at their own houses, or at Mr. Cutter's Columbian Tavern, on the most reasonable terms. Nov. 3.
Dr. Samuel Bellard, is about to inoculate with the Kine-Pox matter, for a very moderate consideration. He will be alternately at Mr. Cutter's Tavern in Portland, and at his Lodgings at Cape-Elizabeth. Nov. 3.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOSHUA BROWN, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased: Has taken upon him that Trust, and given bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment: JOSEPH BROWN. Scarborough, Nov. 17, 1800.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Guardian of John Millet of Poland a Person non compos mentis : has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said John Millet to make immediate payment: and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, and hereby to bid all persons from trading with him—or paying him any debt which they may owe him or receiving any money from him DAVID MILLET. Poland Nov 17, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOHN CHASE, late of Edgecombe in the county of Lincoln, Mariner, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. SOLOMON TRASK, Administrator. Edgecombe, Nov. 17, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that two months are allowed by the Hon. JONATHAN BOWMAN Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to the Creditors to the estate of CAPT. WILLIAM LACKEY, late of Thomaston, deceased; to bring in and prove here claims; the subscribers will attend that business at the dwelling house of David Fales jun. in Thomaston, on the last Tuesday in this month and the last Tuesday of December next, from two to five o'clock in the afternoon. DAVID FALES jun. SAMUEL M. MARTIN } Commissioners. Thomaston, Nov. 3, 1800
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix testament to annexo of the Estate of JOHN CHOAT, late of Ballstown, in the county of Lincoln deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the Law directs:—All persons having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. SALLY CHOAT, Administratrix. Ballstown, Oct. 8, 1800
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix cum testamento annexo on the Estate of JOB HOLMES, late of Hebron, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JUDITH HOLMES. November 1st, 1800.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator, with the will annexed, on the Estate of REUBEN CARVER, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased: He has taken upon him that trust and given bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SETH CARVER. Freeport, Oct. 27, 1800.
THE subscribers, having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. EDWARD CUTTS, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills &c. for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate, (represented insolvent) of Dan Page, late of Pepperellborough, in the county of York, Cordwainer, deceased; hereby give notice, that six months, from the 27th day of October last, are allowed to said Creditors, to exhibit and prove their claims to said Estate, before said Commissioners; who will attend for that purpose, at the dwelling house of the widow of said deceased, in Pepperellborough aforesaid, on the second Monday of the present and of the five following months, from three to six o'clock P. M. of said days. SAMUEL PEARSON, } Commis. CYRUS KING, } sioners. Pepperellborough, Nov. 3, 1800.
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