Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-03-10 00:00:00

BY AUTHORITY.
Law of Massachusetts.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred.
An Act to incorporate Hugh McLellan, and others, into a Company, by the name of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That Hugh McLellan, and others, and all such persons as have already, or hereafter shall become Stockholders in said Company, being Citizens of the United States, be, and hereby are incorporated into a Company and Body Politic, by the name of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, for and during the term of twenty years after the passing of this Act, and by that name may sue and be sued, plead, or be impleaded, appear, prosecute and defend, to final judgment and execution, and have a common seal, which they may alter at pleasure, and may purchase, hold, and convey, any estate real or personal, for the use of said Company, subject to the restrictions herein after mentioned.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted , That a share in the capital stock of the said Company shall be one hundred dollars, and the number of shares shall not be less than one thousand, nor more than six thousand. And if the said number of shares are not already filled, subscriptions shall be kept open, under the inspection of the President and Directors of the said Company, until the same shall be filled; and the whole capital stock, estate, or property, which the said Company shall be authorized to hold, shall never exceed five hundred thousand dollars, exclusive of premium notes, or profits, arising from said business; of which capital stock or property, twenty thousand dollars only shall be invested in real estate.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted , That the stock, property, affairs, and concerns, of the said Company, shall be managed and conducted by nine Directors, one of whom shall be the President thereof; who shall hold their offices for one year, and until others shall be chosen, and no longer; which Directors shall, at the time of their election, be Stockholders and Citizens of this Commonwealth, and shall be elected on the first Tuesday in January, in each and every year, at such times of the day, and at such place in the town of Portland, as a majority of the Directors, for the time being, shall appoint, of which election public notice shall be given, in at least two of the newspapers printed in the town of Portland, and continued for the space of twenty days immediately preceding such election. And such election shall be held under the inspection of three Stockholders, not being Directors, to be appointed previous to every election by the Directors, and shall be made by ballot, by a majority of votes of the Stockholders present, allowing one vote to each share in the capital stock; Provided , that no Stockholder shall be allowed more than thirty votes. And the Stockholders not present, may vote by proxy, under such regulations, as the said Company shall prescribe. And in case of any unavoidable accident, the said Directors should not be chosen on the said first Tuesday in January, as aforesaid, it shall be lawful to choose them on another day, in manner herein prescribed.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted , That the Directors so chosen shall meet as soon as may be after every election, and shall choose out of their body one person to be President, who shall preside for one year, and be sworn faithfully to discharge the duties of his office; and in case of the death, resignation, or inability to serve, of the President, or any Director, such vacancy or vacancies shall be filled, for the remainder of the year in which they may happen, by a special election for that purpose, to be held in the same manner, as is herein before directed, respecting annual elections for Directors and President.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted , That the President and four of the Directors, (or five of the Directors in the absence of the President) shall be a board competent to transact business; and all questions before them shall be decided by a majority of votes; and they shall have power to make and prescribe such bye laws, rules, and regulations, as to them shall appear needful and proper, touching the management and disposition of the stock, property, estate, and affairs of said Company, and the transfer of the shares, and touching the duties and conduct of the several officers, clerks and servants employed, and the election of Directors, and all such matters as appertain to the business of insurance; and shall also have power to appoint a Secretary, and so many Clerks and Servants, for carrying on the said business, and with such salaries and allowances to them, and to the President, as to the said Board shall seem meet: Provided , that such bye laws, rules and regulations, shall not be repugnant to the constitution or laws of this Commonwealth.
tions, shall not be repugnant to the constitution or laws of this Commonwealth.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted , That there shall be stated meetings of the Directors, at least once in every month, and as often within each month as the President and Board of Directors shall deem proper; and the President and a Committee of three of the Directors, to be by him appointed in rotation, shall assemble daily, if need be, for the dispatch of business; and the said Board of Directors, and the Committee aforesaid, at, and during the pleasure of the said Board, shall have power and authority, on behalf of the Company, to make Insurance upon vessels, freight and goods, and against captivity of persons, and on the life of any person during his absence by sea, and in cases of money lent upon bottomry and respondentia, and are also authorized to make insurance on any mansion house or other building, & on the goods & property therein contained, within this Commonwealth against damage arising to the same by fire, originating in any cause, except that of design in the insured; and to fix the premiums and terms of payment; and all policies of insurance by them made, shall be subscribed by the President, or in case of his death, sickness, inability or absence, by any two of the Directors, and countersigned by the Secretary, and shall be binding and obligatory upon the said Company, and have the like effect and force, as if under the seal of said Company; and the assured may thereupon maintain an action upon the case against the said Company; and all losses duly arising under any policy so subscribed, may be adjusted and settled by the President and Board of Directors, and the same shall be binding on the Company.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Directors, on the second Tuesday of June and December, in every year, to make dividends of so much of the interest arising from the capital stock, and the profits of the said Company, as to them shall appear advisable; but the monies received and notes taken for premiums on risks which shall be undetermined and outstanding, at the time of making such dividends, shall not be considered as part of the profits of the company; and in case of any loss or losses, whereby the capital stock of the company shall be lessened, each proprietor's or stockholder's estate shall be held accountable for the deficiency that may be due on his share or shares, at the time of said loss or losses taking place, to be paid into said company by assessments, or such other mode, and at such time or times as the directors shall order; and no subsequent dividend shall be made until a sum equal to such diminution, shall have been added to the capital; and that once in every two years, and oftener, if required, by a majority of votes of the stockholders, the directors shall lay before the stockholders, at a general meeting, an exact and particular statement of the profits, if any there be, after deducting losses and dividends.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted , That the said company shall not directly, or indirectly, deal or trade in buying or selling any goods, wares merchandise, or commodities, whatsoever; and the capital stock of said company, after being collected at each installment, shall, within one hundred and twenty days, be invested, either in the funded debt of the United States, or of this Commonwealth, or in the stock of the United States Bank, or of any incorporated Bank in this Commonwealth, at the discretion of the president and directors of said company, or of other officers which the proprietors shall for such purpose appoint.
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted , That twenty dollars on each share in said company shall be paid within sixty days, after the first meeting of the said company, and the remaining sum due on each share, within five years afterwards, at such equal installments, and under such penalties, as the said company shall direct; and no transfer of any share in said company, shall be permitted, or be valid, until the installments on such share shall have been paid.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted , That no person, being either singly, or as partner with one or more persons, a member of any other company, carrying on the business of fire and marine insurance, shall be eligible as a director of the company by this act established.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted , That the property of any member of said company, vested in the stock of said company, shall be liable to attachment, and to the payment and satisfaction of his just debts to any of his bona fide creditors, in manner following; to wit, in addition to the summons by law prescribed to be left with the defendant, a like summons shall be left with the secretary of said company, and the debtor's shares in the said company's funds, together with the interest and profits due, or growing due thereon, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient, shall thereby be held to respond said suit according to law; and all transfers of the debtor's shares, not noted in the books of the company, previous to the delivery of such summons, shall be barred thereby; and execution may be levied upon the property of any stockholder in said company, and his share or shares therein exposed to sale, in the same manner as is by law prescribed,
where personal estate is taken in execution; and it shall be the duty of the officer, who extends such execution, to leave an attested copy thereof, with his doings thereon, with the secretary of said company; and the purchasers shall thereupon be entitled to the reception of all dividends and stocks which the debtor was previously entitled to. And upon any attachment being made, or execution levied on any shares in said company, it shall be the duty of the secretary of said company, to expose the books of the company, to the officer, and to furnish him with a certificate, under his hand, in his official capacity, ascertaining the number of shares the debtor holds in said company, and the amount of the dividends due thereon.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted , That in case of any loss or losses taking place, that shall be equal to the amount of the capital stock of the said company, and the president or directors, after knowing of such loss or losses taking place, shall subscribe to any policy of insurance, their estates, jointly and severally, shall be accountable for the amount of any and every loss that shall take place under policies thus subscribed.
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted , That the president and directors of said company shall, previous to their subscribing to any policy, and once in every year after, publish in two newspapers, printed in Portland, the amount of their stock, against what risk they mean to insure, and the largest sum they mean to take on any one risk.
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted , That the president and directors of said company shall, when and as often as required by the Legislature of this Commonwealth, lay before them a statement of the affairs of said company, and submit to an examination concerning the same under oath.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted , That Hugh McLellan, Arthur McLellan and Daniel Tucker, are hereby authorized to call a meeting of the members of said Company as soon as may be, in Portland, by advertising the same for the three weeks successively in two of the newspapers printed in said town, for the purpose of electing the first Board of Directors, who shall continue in office until the first Tuesday of January next following.
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 6, 1800. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
In Senate, Feb. 6, 1800.
This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President.
Feb. 7, 1800.—By the Lt. Governor approved.
MOSES GILL.
True Copy—Attest
JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
American Naval Action.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE NAVAL ACTION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN FRIGATE CONSTELLATION, AND A FRENCH 58 GUN SHIP.
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 24. YESTERDAY morning lieutenant Shaw, of the armed Schooner Experiment, arrived at Marcus Hook from a cruise, being despatched by Commodore TRUXTON, with letters for the Secretary of the Navy; from which the following are extracted.
United States Ship Constellation, at sea, February 3, 1800.
Sir, On the 30th ult. I left St. Christopher's with the Constellation in excellent trim, and stood to windward, in order to gain the station for myself, before the road of Guadaloupe, and at half past 7 A. M. of the day following, I discovered a sail to the S. E. to which I gave chase, and for the further particulars of that chase and the action after it, I must beg you to refer to the extract from my journal herewith, as being the best mode of exhibiting a just and candid account of all our transactions in the late business, which has ended in the almost entire dismantlement of the Constellation; tho' I trust to the high reputation of the American flag.
I have the honor to be, &c. THOMAS TRUXTON. BENJAMIN STODDART, Esq. Sec'y of the Navy.
Occurrences on board the United States Ship Constellation, of 38 guns, under my command, February 1st, 1800.
Throughout these twenty-four hours, very unsettled weather, kept on our tacks beating up under Guadaloupe, and at half past 7 A.M. the road of Baffaterre bearing East five leagues distance, saw a sail in the S. E. standing to the S. W. which from her situation, I at first took for a large ship from Martinico, and hoisted English colours on giving chase by way of inducement, for her to come down and speak me, which would have saved us a long chase to leeward, off my intended cruising ground; but finding she did not attempt to alter her course, I examined her more minutely, as we approached her, and discovered that she was a
heavy French frigate, mounting at least 54 guns. I immediately gave orders for the yards &c. to be slung with chains, topfalls, top-sail sheets, &c. stopped, and the ship cleared; and every thing prepared for action, and hauled down the English colors. At noon the wind became light, and I observed the chase, that we had before been gaining fast on, held way with us, but I was determined to continue the pursuit, tho' the running to the leeward I was convinced would be attended with many serious disadvantages, especially if the object of my wishes was not gratified.
Passed two Schooners standing to the northward, one of them showed American colours, and was a merchant vessel, and the other I supposed to be of the same description.
Feb. 2d, at one P. M. the wind being somewhat fresher, than at the noon preceding, and an appearance of its continuance, our prospect of bringing the enemy to action began again to brighten, as I perceived we were coming up with the chase fast, and every inch of canvas being set that could be of service, except the bog reefs, which I kept in the topfalls, in case of the chase finding an escape from our thunder impracticable, should haul on a wind and give us fair battle; but this did not prove to be her commander's intention. I however got within hail of him at 8 P. M. hoisted our ensign, and had the candles in the battle lanterns all lighted, and the large trumpet in the lee gangway ready to speak him, and to demand the surrender of his ship to the United States of America; but he at that instant commenced a fire from his stern and quarter guns directed at our rigging and spars. No parley being then necessary, I sent my principal aid de camp, Mr. Vandyske, to the different officers commanding divisions on the main battery, to repeat strictly my orders before given, not to throw away a single charge of powder, but to take good aim and fire directly into the hull of the enemy, and load principally with two round shot and now and then with a round shot, and a stand of grape, &c.; to encourage the men at their quarters; to cause or suffer no noise or confusion whatever; but to load and fire as fast as possible when it could be done with certain effect. These orders being given, in a few moments I gained a position on his weather quarter, that enabled us effectually to return his salute; and thus a close and as sharp an action as ever was fought between two frigates commenced and continued until within a few minutes of 1 A. M. when the enemy's fire was completely silenced, and he was again heaving off.
It was at that moment that I considered him as my prize, and was trimming in the best manner I could my much shattered sails; when I found the main-mast was totally unsupported by rigging, every shroud being shot away, and some of them in several places; that even stoppers were useless, and could not be applied with effect. I then gave orders for the officers to send the men up from the gun deck to endeavour to secure it, in order that we might get along side of the enemy as soon as possible; but every effort was in vain, for the main mast went over the side in a few minutes after, and carried with it the top men, among whom was an amiable young gentleman who commanded the main top. Mr. James Jarvis, son of James Jarvis Esq. of New York. It seems this young gentleman was apprized of the mast going in a few minutes by an old seaman; but he had already so much of the principle of an officer engrafted in his mind, not to leave his quarters on any account, that he told the man if the mast went they must go with it, which was the case, and only one of them was saved.
I regret much his loss, as a promising officer and amiable young man, as well as on account of a long intimacy that has subsisted between his father and myself; but have great satisfaction in finding I have no other killed and only 2 or 3 slightly wounded—fourteen of the former, and twenty-five of the latter.
As soon as the main mast went, every effort was made to clear the wreck from the ship as soon as possible, which was effected in about an hour. It being impossible to pursue the enemy, and as her security was then the great object, I immediately bore away for Jamaica for repairs, &c. finding it impossible to reach a friendly port in any of the islands to windward.
I should be wanting in common justice, was I to omit here to journalize the steady attention to order, and the great exertion and bravery of all my officers, seamen and marines, in this action, many of whom I had sufficiently tried before on a similar occasion, and all their names are recorded in the muster roll I sent to the Secretary of the Navy, dated the 19th December last, signed by myself.
All hands employed at repairing the damages sustained in the action, so far as to get the ship into Jamaica as soon as possible.
THOMAS TRUXTON.
List of Officers and Men, killed wounded and missing by the action of the 1st of Feb. 1800, on board the United States Ship Constellation, of 38 guns, Thomas Truxton, Esq. commander, with a French National Ship of 58 guns.
Mr. James Jarvis, midshipman, missing, who was in the maintop, went overboard with the mainmast.

Killed —William Lightfoot; John Robinson, Seaman, John Smith, do. Thomas Stevenson, old do. John Williams, seaman; John Wilson, do. James Foster, do. Emmanuel Manna, do. Robert Smith, do. Emmanuel Drift, do. William Powell, old do. Joseph Grower, seaman; Christopher McCormick, Midshipman. Mr. A. Shirley, 2d Lieutenant, slight wound in the leg. Mr. P. C. Wederstrand, slight wound in the head; Mr. R. Warren, midshipman, slight wound in the head; Mr. F. Comeford, master's mate, slight wound in the head; John Highland, quarter gunner, shot thro' the back; James Rodgers, sergeant of marines, slight wound on the arm. Jona. Bell, sail maker's mate, fractured leg; John Hoxse, seaman, arm shot off, and wounded in the side; William Musgrove, seaman, fractured thigh; James Carter, seaman, wounded in the thigh and side; Ephraim Jabins, seaman, wounded in the arm; Benjamin Bradford, seaman, arm shot off, died; Antonio Poyntz, seaman, slight wound in the arm and knee; Edward Hallman, seaman, slight wound in the head; George Matthews, old seaman, fractured thigh; John Logan, old seaman, fractured leg; Thomas Fitzgerald, old seaman, gluttonous maximus muscle badly wounded; Charles Lewis, old seaman, shot through the arm; John Baptist, boy, leg shot off; Philip Smith, boy, wounded in the back of the neck; Cader Branton, marine, wounded in the thigh; William Small, marine, shot thro' the thigh; William Howell, old seaman, slight wound in the thigh; George Carson, marine, shot thro' the head. ISAAC HENRY, Surgeon. Feb. 3, 1800.
An officer on board the Constellation, has forwarded the following address, which was delivered by the brave Truxton, to his officers and crew, on the 2d February, 1800.
PUBLIC thanks , tho' but a small tribute, is nevertheless justly due to seamen and soldiers, who have manifested their zeal, activity and bravery so conspicuously, in support of the honor and dignity of their country's flag, as the crew of the Constellation , of 38 guns did last evening in an engagement with a French national frigate of 58 guns or upwards (carrying much heavier metal) in which the enemy was completely beaten, and would have become their prize, had not the damages sustained in making the first efforts to get along side of her, together with the loss of the main mast, main-top-mast, main top gallant mast, mizen-top mast, and several other spars, which also went over the side at the moment of her sheer-off, together with the dismantled state of the ship otherwise, made a further pursuit impracticable.
As the commander, therefore, I feel infinite satisfaction in returning my thanks to the officers of every description, seamen, marines, and others, for the gallantry they displayed on this occasion, which under a beneficent Providence, has enabled me to add another laurel to the American character, on the records of the navy, and you may be assured gentlemen, seamen and soldiers, that you shall be properly noticed to the President of the United States, and such of you as have been unfortunately wounded & survive, will doubtless be put on the pension list, and while their misfortunes I regret, I shall state with pleasure their just claims to the government, in order that they may have that protection and care taken of them which is provided by a grateful country for those that the fortune of war has been unkind to.
THOMAS TRUXTON.
United States Ship Constellation, Feb. 2, 1800.
Sixth CONGRESS of the United States.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FEB. 20.
Mr. Thatcher presented a petition of Samuel Haley, of the State of Massachusetts, praying aid for continuing in repair docks and wharves which he had erected on a certain island, the utility of which had been frequently experienced by mariners. Referred to the secretary of the treasury.
A message was received from the President of the United States, by his secretary Mr. Shaw, informing the House that the President did this day approve and sign the act intitled "an act to suspend in part an act intitled an act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes," which originated in this house.
FEB. 21.
The Bankrupt bill was read a third time, and the question for its passing called.—Several preparatory motions were made, and the bill
passed as follows:—In the affirmative, 48—Negative 48. Mr. Speaker declared himself in the affirmative, and the bill was passed.
WAYS AND MEANS.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of Ways and Means, made a statement; of which the following is a summary:—
   D. C.     The amount of necessary supplies for the present year, as estimated 15,393,034 11   Deduct one million, on account of suspension of further enlistments 1,000,000 00   Add to this a suspension of building the six 74 gun ships for the present year which the committee conceived it expedient to do 600,000 00   16,000,000 00   Leaves a sum to be provided for in the present year, of 13,793,034 11   To meet this expenditure, the receipts of the present year were estimated at 9,301,258 51   Deduct the revenue from the aforesaid expenditure, would leave a sum to be provided for above the revenue of the present year of 4,491,775 60   There remained in the Treasury of the last year's appropriation 2,159,377 10   But as a part of this would be wanted for contracts yet remaining due, and not more than one million would be left on hand towards this year's expenditure which deducted 1,000,000 00   Would leave a balance to be procured, over and above the revenue of 3,491,775 60  
The committee reported that they had turned their attention to the object of revenue, but had not decided as to their report, and therefore they thought proper to submit a resolution to the House to authorise the President to procure by loan for the services of the present year the sum of 3,500,000 dollars, at such rates as he may find most for the interest of the United States.
The Report was ordered to be printed and referred to a committee of the whole house.
FEB. 24.
An engrossed bill entitled "an act to allow drawbacks of duty on goods exported to New-Orleans, and therein to amend the act for the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," was read and passed.
The House resolved itself into committee on the bill to continue in force an act concerning certain fisheries of the United States, and for the regulation and government of the fisherman employed therein, and for purposes therein mentioned.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HIGH COURT FOR THE TRIAL OF IMPEACHMENTS.
Saturday, March 1. 1800. —THE Court was opened with the usual solemnities. The Gallery of the Senate Chamber, and the doors, were opened; and seats were assigned for the Hon. Council; the House of Representatives; and the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court. In the area of the circular table, were seats for the Managers of the House, who conducted the Impeachment, with the Attorney General, the Sheriff of Suffolk, who acted as the officer, and the Clerks of the Senate.
The articles of Impeachment being read, charging JOHN VINAL, Esq. a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk, with misconduct and mal-administration in his office, in instances in acts of extortion, bribery and corruption.
The Defendant being called on to plead, plead Not Guilty —but immediately admitted the judgement of the Supreme Judicial Court, by which he had been convicted. On this the High Court voted, to proceed to give their verdict.—The question was put to each member, by the President, beginning with the junior, as follows:— mutatis mutandis :—
"JONATHAN MAYNARD, Esq. What says your honor? Is John Vinal, Esq. a Justice of the Peace, for the County of Suffolk, guilty of misconduct and mal-administration in his office, as charged upon him in the articles of Impeachment preferred by the House of Representatives, or not guilty?"
All the Members of the High Court answered— Guilty , of all the articles charged.
EPHRAIM WILLIAMS, Esq. in behalf of the managers for conducting the Impeachment, then moved, that the Court proceed to pronounce judgement against the Defendant, by removing him from office, and disqualifying him from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit, under this Commonwealth.
The Court not being ready to give judgement adjourned until Monday.
Monday, March 3, 1800. —The Court met agreeably to adjournment; when the Defendant appearing, and answering, the President pronounced the following judgement:—
"That you JOHN VINAL, Esq. be removed from your office, as Justice of the Peace, and be dis-
qualified from holding any office of honor, trust or profit in this Commonwealth." The Court was then adjourned sine die .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MARCH 5.
At about half past one o'clock, the Secretary came into the House of Representatives and said, that he was directed by his Honor the Lieut. Governor, to inform the House, he had approved the following ACTS, viz.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "An act for the preservation of the Fish called Salmon, Shad and Alewives in the rivers, streams and waters within the Counties of Lincoln, and Cumberland," and for repealing all other laws heretofore made for that purpose, so far as respects their operation in said Counties.
An act to set off Thomas Locke from the town of Burlington, and annex him to the town of Lexington.
An act in addition to several acts passed respecting the Middlesex Canal.
An act authorizing the Proprietors of the Episcopal Church in Newbury Port to appoint an agent to convey certain real estate.
An act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of The President, Directors and Company of the Gloucester Bank.
An act to incorporate a number of the inhabitants of the town of Winthrop, in the County of Kennebec, into a Religious Society by the name of the First Congregational Society in Winthrop.
An act for determining at what times and places the several courts of general sessions of the peace and courts of common pleas shall be holden within and for the county of Lincoln, and for repealing all laws heretofore made for that purpose.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a bridge over Connecticut-River in the county of Hampshire, and for supporting the same."
An act to alter the appropriation of the sum of two hundred pounds per annum, made by an act passed in the year 1796, entitled, "An act to alter the appropriation of the sum of two hundred pounds, payable annually, by the proprietors of West Boston Bridge to the University of Harvard College."
An act to incorporate Hugh McLellan and others, into a company by the name of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
An act to enable the Proprietors of a certain piece of rough Salt Marsh situated in the town of Rowley in the county of Essex, to make and maintain a Dyke for the better improving the same.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President and Directors of the Merrimac Bank."
An act to incorporate the plantation heretofore called New Pennicook, in the County of Cumberland, into a town by the name of Rumford.
An act to incorporate the plantation called Number Two, lying on the east side of Penobscot River into a town by the name of Orland.
An act to alter the time of holding the courts of common pleas and general sessions of the peace now by law holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland on the last Tuesday of April.
An act to apportion and assess a tax of 133,435 dolls. and 13 cents; and providing for the reimbursement of 20,554 dollars paid out of the Public Treasury to the Members of the House of Representatives for their attendance the two last sessions of the General Court.
An act for establishing a corporation by the name of the Eighth Massachusetts Turnpike Corporation.
An act for incorporating the owners of certain Meadow Lands in the town of Orleans in the county of Barnstable for the purpose of managing the same, as a common and general field.
An act for the preservation of the Fish called Bass in Duntton River in Scarborough in the county of Cumberland.
An act for allowing the Proprietors of the upper Locks and Canals on Connecticut River in the county of Hampshire, a further time for completing their works.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for enforcing the speedy payment of rates, and directing the process against deficient constables and collectors."
An act establishing the Ninth Massachusetts Turnpike Corporation.
An act for dividing the second parish in the town of West Springfield in the County of Hampshire into two parishes.
An act to incorporate the plantation No. 7, lying on both sides Union River in the county of Hancock, into a town by the name of Ellsworth.
An act giving a remedy in law against executors and administrators of deceased debtors in joint contracts.
An act in addition to the act incorporating certain persons by the name of the proprietors of the locks and canals on Connecticut River, and the other acts since passed respecting the same.
An act empowering towns to restrain cattle from running at large within their several limits.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to prevent the spreading of contagious sickness."
An act for the due regulation of weights and measures.
An act to incorporate a number of the inhabitants of the towns of Ashfield and Buck-
land in the county of Hampshire into a Religious Society by the name of the United Baptist Church Society in Ashfield and Buckland.
An act to encourage the manufacture of leather, boots, half boots, shoes, pumps, sandals, & goloshes, and to prevent fraud therein.
An act to regulate the manufacture of nails within this Commonwealth, and to repeal all laws heretofore made for that purpose.
An act to incorporate a religious society by the name of the German Protestant Society in the town of Waldoborough.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to provide for the instruction of youth, and for the promotion of good education."
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for the preservation of fish called salmon, shad, and alewives in the rivers, streams and waters within the counties of Lincoln and Cumberland," and for repealing all other laws heretofore made for that purpose, so far as respects the said counties.
An act to preserve and regulate the taking of the fish called alewife at Neguasset-Falls, so called, within the town of Woolwich, and for repealing an act entitled, "an act for regulating the fishery in the town of Woolwich in the County of Lincoln."
An act to regulate the inspection of beef intended to be exported from this Commonwealth.
An act to render valid the doings of the Deputy Sheriffs within and for the County of Hancock.
An act in addition to, and for altering an act, entitled, "an act for establishing a corporation by the name of the 6th Massachusetts Turnpike Corporation."
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for regulating and governing the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for repealing all laws heretofore made for that purpose," excepting an act, entitled, "an act for establishing rules and articles for governing the troops stationed in the Forts and Garrisons within this Commonwealth, and also the Militia when called into actual service."
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a Bridge over Eastern-River, near Lithgow's mills in the town of Dresden."
An act to empower the Selectmen of the towns of Boston and Charlestown, to increase the number of Engine-Men in said towns, and for other purposes.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "An act to prevent common nuisances."
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a Bridge over Fore-River, between Portland and Cape-Elizabeth, and for supporting the same."
An act to establish a Municipal Court in the town of Boston.
An act to ascertain the quality of Butter, and for the more effectual inspection of the same.
An act for regulating the alewife fishery in the Gulf Stream, so called, that runs between the towns of Scituate in the county of Plymouth, and Cohasset in the County of Norfolk.
An act exempting Muscongus-River in the town of Waldoborough from the operation of all laws regulating the Salmon, Shad and alewife fisheries in said town.
An act making further provision in the Judicial Department.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to prevent the destruction of the fish called alewives in Taunton River, so called in the county of Bristol, and also to regulate the catching said fish therein for the future."
An act to incorporate certain proprietors of Fresh-pond meadows in the town of Cambridge in the county of Middlesex, for the purpose of draining said meadows.
An act to empower assessors in certain cases, to renew warrants to constables or collectors.
An act for the public worship of God and other purposes therein mentioned; and for repealing the laws heretofore made relating to this subject.
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for the support and regulation of mills."
An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act for the incorporation of the trustees of the Charlestown free schools."
An act to incorporate Ebenezer Beckford and others for the purpose of establishing an iron manufactory, and other purposes therein mentioned.
After which, he informed the House, that it was his Honor's pleasure, by and with the advice of the Council, and at the request of the General Court, that they should be adjourned to the Tuesday preceding the last Wednesday in may next; and they were accordingly adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 24.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in London dated the 15th of December 1799, to a friend in this city.
"I have wrote you sundry letters since I have had the pleasure of a line from you some of which, I am sorry to say, I know to be captured. Premiums of insurance have advanced with us; say to 12, 15, 18 guineas, with returns on your homeward and outward bound; too many of whom have been captured latterly for these premiums to support."
The Experiment, Lt. Shaw, which brought Commodore Truxton's dispatches to Government, was on a cruise, and fortunately fell in with the Constellation the day after the action; and was ordered home by the Commodore, with the information communicated.

Portland,
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1800.
The appearance of this day's Gazette renders it unnecessary to mention that there have been no late arrivals from Europe.
[The following is an extract from Mr. Parker's Oration, delivered before the inhabitants of this town, to the memory of WASHINGTON.]
"PURSUING with invincible stability the object for which he relinquished all the felicities of life; we find him collected in misfortune, prudent in success, with no ambition but for the honor of his country; feeling no distress which happened in her cause. In his victories if you look for the fulsome boasting, and pedantic gasconade of the seducer rather than the conqueror of degenerated Italy, you will find in their stead the most ardent praises of his meritorious army, and devout acknowledgments to the God of battles. In defeat, you find no inactive despondency—no desperate sacrifice of blood—but a mind capable of deriving advantage even from adverse fortune, and always presenting a formidable aspect to a victorious enemy.
Where are those passions which have been seen to agitate the warriors of other nations when inflamed with success, and triumphant in the glory of their arms?—Had the auri sacra fames , that passion so universal, a place in his breast? The British treasury would have been at the command of a man whose detection would have enslaved his country. Did ambition, that vice so often allied to greatness have any influence on his actions? Then like SYLLA, the corrupt General of Rome, he would have led a discontented army to the seat of power, and fortified himself in the seas instead of the affections of the American people. Or, like the modern SYLLA of France, at a blow he would have extinguished the constitution of his country—with the halberds of his grenadiers expelled the national representatives from the hall rendered sacred by their presence—and under the imposing name of Dictator, Consul, or Triumvir, erected a sanguinary throne on the necks of a devoted people.
But with a popularity superior to that of any fortunate pretender to power in ancient or modern history—at a period when the feebleness of government could scarce have found a bayonet to protect itself from ruin, this unparalleled man nobly stepped forth the champion of civil authority; and by his management and address, a mutiny that would have conducted a JULIUS CÆSAR to empire, was dissipated without effect.
Nor is it less a subject of congratulation and gratitude, that the people who were to reap the reward of such pre eminent merits and incorruptible integrity, were as constant in their affections as he in his virtues. Popular favor has in all countries and in every age been proverbially fickle, and republican gratitude has been estimated on the same scale with punic faith.
CAMILLUS was compelled to fly from the Rome he had so often saved from destruction. ARISTIDES was a victim to the ostracism of Athens—and the Hero of Marathon ended his days in a dungeon. But the people of America, have never for a moment forgotten the services of their WASHINGTON, and have never withheld the expression of their gratitude.
In disasters that would have brought a score of French Generals to the guillotine; and in victories that would have sent as many to the sands of Arabia, they implicitly confided in the man they had chosen for their guide, followed him with their affection through every period of his life, and bear ample testimony to his merits when removed from the scenes which his name hath so long embellished."
"* BUONAPARTE, who has been for several years so celebrated has been compared to JULIUS CÆSAR and to CROMWELL, but it appears to me there is in his character a much stronger resemblance to SYLLA than to either of these celebrated men. We have yet no evidence of his possessing the talents of CÆSAR, unless a puerile display of classical allusions, is received for evidence of great erudition and extensive information. He certainly has not shown himself equal to CROMWELL in casting, not even upon the jaded terms of liberty and equality, which he seems to have uttered with a very ill grace on his late usurpation. Like SYLLA he is a man of accomplishments and ostentation—Like SYLLA he was sent upon a foreign expedition—Like SYLLA he returned to the city without leave from his government, and like SYLLA, with his soldiers he has destroyed even the nominal liberty of his country—Whether like SYLLA he will from magnanimity or a taste for debauchery abandon the throne he has usurped, is yet to be proved. The principal difference in the two characters is that SYLLA brought his army with him to share the fruits of his treachery—Buonaparte ignobly abandoned his to perish by the sword or by pestilence."
The Philadelphia Aurora of the 24th ult. contains several extracts of letters from Lancaster, narrating a high-handed fracas in the Legislature of Pennsylvania, occasioned by a motion of Dr. Logan to adjourn the House when a federal Member was speaking.—The member, Mr. Fisher, thus insulted, called the Doctor a puppy, after the House had adjourned; and the Doctor returned the compliment by calling Fisher a scoundrel—On this Mr. Fisher struck the Doctor; and a personal contest, in the style of the French Convention, ensued; in which Doctor Logan, and a Mr. Wilson, both democratic members, were much injured. As no manner of reliance can be placed on the Aurora account of the transaction, we must wait a short time for a just description of another "blessing of governor McKean's administration."
THE following is given in a late London paper as an authentic account of the substance of the speech of Buonaparte to the bakers of Paris when assembled respecting an advance to the government: there are some striking passages in it.—"Every thing," said he, "stimulates you to the most noble efforts. The great object now in view is to maintain our armies on a respectable footing, and to give to our negotiations the imposing character they ought never to have lost—Let us all unite, let us draw, stand firm together, and we shall not be under the necessity of opening a new campaign in the spring, and 100,000 of our fellow citizens will not be compelled to go and perish in foreign lands. If your fortune and your credit have been compromised under the government which has been overthrown, the cause is easily to be found. It was because none of the measures pursued tended either to tranquility at home nor to peace abroad; neither to liberty nor to public happiness.
Now, therefore, those who step forward to assist the government will have the honour of having obtained that peace so much desired, and having secured the general happiness. I say the honor—that principle so powerful in the mind of a Frenchman. Yes, they will be honored in France and in foreign countries for having aided a revolution which tends so evidently to put an end to that social disorganization, that scourge of humanity, and to that war which has arisen from it."
AS Buonaparte and Moreau are the leading names under whose auspices the recent revolution is announced to tranquilize the people, there are some particulars mentioned in the French papers concerning their connection, which tho' of themselves trivial, may now be thought not indifferent, or at least curious.—Buonaparte and Moreau were personally unacquainted, never having seen each other till since Buonaparte's return from Egypt. They met at the house of Gohier, the actual president of the directory. The French papers state that an immediate intimacy and mutual esteem commenced between them. Buonaparte took every opportunity to testify his admiration for Moreau's military character, and employed every means to acquire his regard and confidence. When it was proposed that the two councils should give a vote to Buonaparte on his return, the latter, it is said requested that it might be given to Moreau and him jointly. He loaded Moreau with civilities, and made him some very valuable presents. These circumstances, when the natural reserve of Buonaparte's character is considered, seem to argue that knowing Moreau's popularity in the army, he wished to secure his aid and co-operation in the change that was meditated. This may in some degree explain the circumstance of their being found so together as the prominent military characters in this affair. Perhaps this behaviour in Buonaparte may have been but general civility and regard. [London Pa.]
ENVOYS TO FRANCE. Accounts are said to have been received at Charleston, (S. C.) from London, announcing that our Envoys had been received at Paris with every mark of approbation. But it may be well to avoid saying much on this subject till something official transpires.
The U. S. ship Connecticut, has captured the French privateer called the Conquest of Italy, which has for a long time annoyed our trade, having captured 200 American vessels.
A New York paper of Feb 25, cautions the public against counterfeit Dollars—the milling is badly executed—they are mostly pewter, and may be detected by ringing them.
It is supposed the French ship engaged by Captain Truxton, was the Volontaire, on her return from Cayenne. It does not by any means appear that the engagement was in consequence of a challenge, as some vicious Jacobins have asserted.
Letters from different parts of the District, continue the assurance that the Hon. CALEB STRONG will be supported as Governor at the approaching election.
It is intimated with some degree of confidence, that this port has been judged very suitable for the erection of a navy dock.
On Thursday last, it is said, upwards of six hundred Teams and Sleighs, with country produce &c. came into this town previous to one o'clock, P. M. This fact may serve to convey an idea of the increasing trade of the town and country.
On the late Day of Mourning an ingenious and able Eulogical Poem was delivered at Topsham, by the Rev. Mr. ELLIS. This Poem is now in the press, and will be ready for sale at this Office by the close of the week. Also, will be speedily published an Eulogy delivered at Northampton by A. R. Mitchell, Esq.
An Eulogy was pronounced on the 22d ult. before the inhabitants of Biddeford and Pepperellborough by Prentiss Mellen, Esq.
Married at Concord, New Hampshire, on the 16th ult. Mr. THOMAS SIMONSON, of this town, to Miss RUTH DODGE, daughter of Capt. Thomas Dodge of that place.
Died, in this town on Tuesday last, Capt. Jonathan Morse, aged 67.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland. Saturday last arrived Schooner Aurora, John Dicks master.—"Sailed from Berbice 16th Jan. in company with the armed ship Portland, and the schhr. Hulda of Portland. On the 23d, in lat. 18, 47, long. 57 W. was captured by the French privateer Schooner Union, of 12 guns, & about 150 men. On the 25th, was recaptured by the United States frigate Insurgente, Alexander Murray, Esq. commander—took out all the Frenchmen, and put Mr. Randolph on board as prize master, with four other men, and sent us into St. Kitts, to sail with the first convoy. Feb. 2, failed under convoy of the Conquest, capt. Watson, who conveyed us clear of the islands. On the passage experienced very severe weather—suffered much in the sails and rigging, and could not fetch New York, as intended.—Left at St. Kitts, brig Americocoggin, of Topsham, with three other vessels that had been captured, and retaken."
Capt. Dicks brought home two of the company belonging to Schooner Union. Capt. Josiah Thrasher of this port, who was blown off on his passage from Livorno; dismasted, and captured by a French privateer, in the West India latitudes. Capt. T. was considered as lost some time since.
Extract from the Log Book of the United States schhr. Enterprize. Lt. John Shaw commander, arrived at Philadelphia. Jan. 10. Boarded the American brig Polly, of Wiscasset, took six prisoners out of her, about a deg. E. of Martinique. She was taken by a French privateer of 8 guns, who put on board eight men to navigate her to Guadalupe, leaving on board the Polly the captain, a man and a boy, who retook her after an obstinate struggle with the Frenchmen, killed two and disabled the rest. Sent an officer and 12 men on board the Polly, at the same time, to assist them in anchoring her in St. Pierres. Jan. 24. Boarded and recaptured the brig Androscoggin, of Topsham, bound for Jamaica, six days in possession of the French, taken by the privateer La Union, Topaz master.
The inhabitants of Portland are hereby notified that Mr. PARKER'S ORATION, which has been printed by order of the Selectmen, is ready to be delivered to them on their calling at this Office.
150 Dollars Reward! ESCAPED from the custody of me the subscriber, in Gorham, by the assistance of two persons to me unknown, JERUSHA PENFIELD of said Gorham, who was arrested by me on a warrant against her, and in my keeping, by virtue of the same and a mittimus to prison, from the Hon. William Gorham and Edmund Plummer, Esq's, charging her of the crime of being delivered in secret, and concealing the death of her bastard child. Whoever will apprehend the said Penfield, and the said persons to assisting her, or give notice concerning them, so that they may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for any or either of them.—Said PENFIELD was low of stature, rather thick and corpulent, dark grey eyes, dark hair, and aged 22 years—had on when she went away a dark calico loose gown—She has been very sick, and was thought to be so when she went away. JOHN WOODWARD, Deputy Sheriff. March 8, 1800.
Watch Stolen. TAKEN from the house of the subscriber, sometime on Friday evening last, a SILVER WATCH—with "MURRAY" marked on the face. The swivel was soldered in.—Five Dollars reward will be given for apprehending the thief—or if the person who took said Watch will return it no questions will be asked. John Hobart. Portland, March 10.
A House and Lot, N. E. side of King-street, to be sold—Inquire of the Printer. March 10.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors and Owners of Land, in the town of Shapleigh, in the county of York, that their lands are taxed in a tax bill, committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said town for the year 1798, to collect, viz.
Table with 4 columns: R., N., Acres, Cents. It lists tax assessments for various residents in Shapleigh.
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary charges, on or before the Eighth day of April next, so much of said Lands as will be sufficient to discharge the same will then be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, according to law, at my dwelling house in said Shapleigh, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day. Joseph Door, 3d. Collector. Shapleigh, Jan. 20th, 1800.
Courts Altered. THE next Court of Common Pleas, and Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, are to be held at Portland, in said county, on the last Tuesday of March next—The term for holding the Spring Courts, which has for some years past been in April, being by a late law altered to that time. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. February 26, 1800.
To be sold at Public Vendue, A Valuable FARM, in Falmouth.—It contains about ninety acres of Land, well situated for a farmer or trader, or mechanic of any kind—it is well wooded and watered, and is five miles and a half from Portland, lying on the main road—formerly the property of Daniel Hall, of said Falmouth, deceased.—Sale to be at the dwelling house on said farm, on the 9th day of the 4th month next at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Conditions will be made known at the above time and place. Also—The Lot No. 66, at the head of the Great Duck Pond in Windham, to be sold at 1 o'clock, P. M. the same day. WINSLOW HALL.
Now opening, and for sale By William Codman, AT HIS STORE IN FISH-STREET, A fresh supply of EUROPEAN GOODS, which will be sold on the lowest terms for Cash. Likewise, A quantity of 70 lb. IRON KETTLES, with a general assortment of West-India Goods, Groceries, &c. &c.—Wholesale and retail. Portland, 3d March, 1800.
D. Johnson, At his Store in Fore Street, has for sale, the following CATALOGUE of BOOKS:
PAUL & Virginia, Elegant Fables, Saunterer's Journal, Telemaque, Reply to Wilberforce, Romans in Greece, Wrongs of Woman, Coffigan's Travels, Plague and yellow Fever, Constant Lover, Count Rumford, Calvinism Improved, Strong's Sermons, Griffith's Letters, Brown's Elements, Columbian Songster, Echo, Row's Exercises, Grisville Abby, Companion, Edwards on religious Affections, McFingal, Perry's Spelling Book, Edinburgh Dispensary, Cooke's Voyages, Columbian Orator, Jones' Book Keeping, Maury on Eloquence, Marten's Law of Nations, Washington's Letters, Gurney's Short hand, Beauties of Holmes, Remarks on Daniel and John, Becaria on Crimes, &c. Blair's Sermons, Cox's View of the United States, Rousseau's Eloisa, American Coast Pilot, Baruel's French Clergy, Jachin and Boaz, Morse's Geography, Ghost-seer, or Apparition-elf, Adventurer, Rambler, Guardian, Goldsmith's Animated Nature, Goldsmith's Essays, Village Curat a Goldsmith's England, Godwin's Political Justice, Grandison on light troops, Chamland's Idioms, Italian Nun, Kaim's Elements of Criticism, Laws of the United States, Millot's General History, McEwen on the Types, Monthly Review, Morris's American Gazetteer, Monroe's View, Pike's Arithmetic, Raffles, Russell's Seven Sermons, Purney's Grammar, Somerville's political transactions, Smith's Sonnets, Sterne's Sentimental Journey, Science of Life, Briffot's Commerce, Wonderful Story Teller, Aiken's Letters, Fordyce's Sermons, Little Jack, Botannic Garden, Stannart's Embassy, Gallatin on Finances, Musical Miscellany, Adams Latin Grammar, Singing Books, Buchanan's Family Physician, Evelina, Gil Blas, Neckar on Religion, Studies of Nature, Naval Gazetteer, Helvetic Union, Murray's Grammar, Joan of Arc, Southey's Poems, Marshall's Gardening, Looker On, Well Bred Scholar, American Accountant, Vindication of Divine Providence, Botanic Harmony, Catherine of Russia, Zimmerman on National Pride, Ormand, Weiland, Arthur Mervyn, Campbells Journey, Caroline of Litchfield, Juliet Grenville, Chapatal's Chemistry, Cullen's Practice, Bruce's Travels, French Revolution, Miscellaneous Pieces, Price's Sermons, Female Review, Gilberne on Female duties, Volney's Travels, Chinese Empire, President's Speeches, Bibles, Testaments, Psalm Books. &c. &c. March 3d.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled. THE Petition of the inhabitants of Cape-Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland, humbly shews—That at a Court of General Sessions of the Peace for said County held at Portland in October last, a road was ordered to be laid out from N. E. such Bridge to Portland Bridge; that part of said road, for the extent of about half a mile runs through a swamp which must be causewayed at a great expence, and that the whole of it together will probably cost the town nearly two thousand dollars. That the said town is extremely poor, and totally unable to sustain the expence of making and maintaining said road. That the said road does not accommodate the inhabitants of said town at all; will be of no use to them, but an additional and unreasonable burden to them, as the road is laid out wholly to accommodate the proprietors of said Portland Bridge without which a road in this place would never have been contemplated. Your petitioners therefore pray that your honors would relieve them from the enormous burden which the order of said court of sessions has laid on them; that the proprietors of said bridge, who are the only persons immediately interested and benefited by said new road, may be obliged to defray the expence, or that some other step may be taken to relieve your petitioners as in your honors wisdom may be deemed best. And as in duty bound, will ever pray. THE INHABITANTS OF CAPE-ELIZABETH BY ROBERT DYER, EZEKIEL JORDAN, MARK DYER, Selectmen and Agents of the Town for this purpose specially authorized.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In Senate, Feb. 11, 1800. ON the Petition of the Inhabitants of Cape-Elizabeth, in the County of Cumberland, praying to be relieved from the expence of opening a road ordered to be laid out by the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for said County, from None-such Bridge to Portland Bridge: Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, and this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in JENKS' GAZETTE, printed at Portland, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested in said petition may then appear, and shew cause if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 12, 1800. Read and concurred, EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. True copy. Attest— EDWARD MC. LANE, Clerk of Senate.
ALL persons indebted to ANDREW P. FROST, by bond, note, or account, are informed that unless they are settled within Thirty days, the same will be put in suit, without further notice. A. P. FROST, Falmouth, Feb. 21, 1800.

MUSES.
FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
DIRGE—Br S. E.
Birth, Life and Death of General WASHINGTON.
Sung at Kennebec, on the 22d Feb.
HAIL, sacred shade! thy natal carols rise In grateful jubilee above the skies: While here on earth, we'll sing the glorious morn, That told the world—a WASHINGTON was born.
Thy will be done! great everlasting Sire! Who form'd our Hero's soul of thine own fire! Lent him to us, till the great work was done, The battle fought, and Freedom's victory won!
To his reward, with pain we see him fly; Tears flow from pain, and sorrow heaves the sigh! But in our hearts, our Patron's love shall glow, Till Gabriel's trump Creation's dirge shall blow!
Miscellany.
MR. JENKS, THE following picture of WOMEN AT PARIS, is translated from a late French paper. As anecdotes relating to the fair, are generally read with avidity, I doubt not you will give it place in your paper. BON TON.
NEVER were women of ton more lightly clothed, and never was white so fashionable. Soap is become no less indispensable than bread. Our fair females are covered with transparent shawls, which float and flutter over their shoulders and upon their bosoms, which are seen through them; with gauze veils, which conceal one half of the face to pique our curiosity, and with robes so light, so loose, so thin, that the wearers seem to be almost naked. In this Sylph's dress they run from place to place all the morning, noon, and night; one sees nothing but white shades flitting through every street; it is the dress of the ancient vestals; and our women resemble Iphigenia in Aulis on the point of being immolated.
How enriched must the East India Companies be by the sale of these articles, which are inseparable from the toilets of the fair: for them art furnishes an eternal spring; for them, the concerts of Paphos and the music of Idalia enchant the ear; in voluptuous indolence they pervade every part of the metropolis, appear in every public place, frequent every assembly, are in every where, and remain long no where. In their light cars, they fly along the streets, and the morning dawns only to give the signal or the taste of a new pleasure, an extraordinary spectacle, a dressed ball, or an acrostatic ascension with appropriate music, loud when the balloon begins to mount, diminishing the sound as it ascends, and when it is nearly out of sight, ravishing the soul by notes dying away in the softest cadence, and in murmurs scarcely to be heard. At all these sights these white shades are seen—they pass before our eyes, like the fine figures of a picture; they appear to be without hands, but they speak with their eyes.
What must we think of these dresses, these daily promenades, this assiduous attendance at public places? Our women of ton occupy all the first seats, and we see them again at the illuminations. Does Pallas roll his stream through Paris? Who pays for all these pleasures? Does the capital contain more millions than any other city in the world? And are the women of Paris the only ones in the universe who enjoy the privilege of diverting themselves without ceasing, and of never working? To read romances, to dance, to do nothing, are the three rules which they scrupulously observe.
The time is past in which their clothes were the works of their hands. Needle work is unknown to them, and they think themselves born for enjoyments renewed without ceasing, and never interrupted.
Among no people, in no time, in no city, have women ever enjoyed such an independence, or devoted themselves to such indolence. Plato says, in his book upon laws, that the secret of increasing the number of men one half would be to employ women in the same exercises as men. Plato, says the beautiful Louisa, was a very impertinent fellow!
Is it the revolution that has been the signal of this excessive liberty? Twenty years ago young women would not have stirred a step from home without their mothers; they walked as it were under their wings, their eyes modestly thrown upon the ground. The man whom they dared to look at was the one whom they were permitted to hope or to choose for a husband. Has the revolution changed this subordination? Now they run about morning and evening in full liberty—to dress, to walk, to play, to laugh, to draw cards, to dispute about their adorers, such are their occupations. No scissors, no thimbles; they know no wound but that inflicted by the arrow of cupid, and those wounds are so slight! Satisfied with having nothing to fear from the confessional, they become mothers without shame; they nurse their children openly, and carry them to the Municipality without fear. There is no public walk in which we do not see children of nearly
two years old, playing on the knees of the mother of eighteen. The public places swarm with these innocent creatures, who announce a new regime and the absolute destruction of all former ideas.
Who can calculate the effects of this new system of love, of this new career opened to passion so active ever of itself? What powerful objects of seduction must a ribband, a hat with flowers, or a robe become, in a city where balls are in a state of permanence, to which girls of twelve years of age are suffered to go often alone? The most improper books get into their hands, the poisonous foam of false philosophy comes from their lips, and debauchery is mistaken for love. Debauchery is erected into a system; and untimely unions can only promise and prepare a weak and feeble generation.
TO BE SOLD, By Nathan Bond,
NEAR THE BANK, A Variety of articles in the GROCERY LINE, upon reasonable terms, for cash or country produce. Likewise, 100 bushels Indian Meal, (Yellow) in new tight casks, or by the bushel. March 3d. 1800.
FOR SALE, By John Coe,
At No. 5, Fifth-street, next door to Mr. John Kent's, DR. Church's original Cough Drops—a medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Consumptions, &c. ALSO, Walter's improved Essence of Mustard, a most safe and effective remedy for the Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Sprains, Bruises, Chilblains, Numbness, &c. Together with a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, of a genuine quality, on the lowest terms. Portland, Feb. 17.
John Hall & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A general assortment of DYE STUFFS, viz. CAMWOOD, Madder, Oil Vitriol, Roman do. Alum, Copperas, Aqua-Fortis, A natto, Cream Tart. Cochineil, Nutgalls, Wood, Nicorag, ground, Tamerick Archill, Roach Alum, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Log wood, Redwood. Fustick, Clothier's Shears, Screws, Plates, Copperas, Cords, Press Papers, Paper Fenders, Bookson Dying. With a general assortment of Drugs & Medicines. ALSO, White Lead ground, Patent Yellow, Stone Yellow, Venetian Red, Turpentine per cask, &c. &c. Which are selling cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Boston, Jan. 14. (3 mo—91)
Fountain Pens,
MAY be had of SUSAN BABSON, under the Columbian Hall, where she keeps for sale, a general assortment of Millinery Articles. Feb. 24.
PLEASE TO PURCHASE, (without delay)
ONE of the best situations for a good FARM, in Maine—Inquire of Mr. WILLIAM LIVERMORE, in Jay, who will inform you the premises contain 250 acres of choice Land; 100 of which is very fine intervale—Or inquire of the subscriber who affirms that 30 acres are also under improvement. THOMAS M. PRENTISS. March 3d.
To be Let,
And entered upon the First of March next, A Convenient HOUSE, situated in Back-street, formerly occupied by Mrs. Greely, as a public house. It will accommodate two small families. Feb. 24. Apply to the Printer.
FOR SALE—BY
Newhall & Watson, No. 3, Long-Wharf,
RUSSIA Duck,
Russia Sheeting; Ravens Duck, Cables, Cordage and Boltpore, as cheap as can be bought in Portland, Iron—flat and square, Steel plate Shovels, Nail and Spike Rods, Sheathing and Drawing Nails, Sheathing Paper, Sewing and whipping Twine, Powder, per cask, Muskets, India Sugar per bag or quantity, Loaf Sugar, Teas—Bohea and Souchong, Deep sea, Cod and Log Lines, Black Lustrings per piece, Fig Tobacco per keg, Brimstone, &c. &c. Feb. 10.
A Pillow-Case, containing a piece of cloth and several other articles, was left at the house of the subscriber, on the 29th ult.—The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying charges. IGNATIUS LORING. Feb. 10.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gurnham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of MATTHIAS RICE, late of Scarborough, in said county—physician, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, That six months are allowed said creditors to bring in their claims; and that they will attend said service on the second Tuesday of the six following months, from 10 o'clock, A. M. to 6 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Joseph Emerson, in Scarborough. JOSEPH EMERSON, SIMEON FITTS. Scarborough. Feb. 24. 1800.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of DANIEL BROWN, late of Freeport, yeoman, deceased. All persons that have any demands upon said estate, are hereby called upon to settle—and those indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment to Thomas Chandler Russel, Administrator. North Berwick, Jan. 8, 1800.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Warren within and for the County of Lincoln on the first Tuesday of November Anno Domini 1799.
BY Benjamin Hasey his Attorney complains Thomas Wilson of Topsham, in said county of Lincoln, yeoman, that on the thirtieth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, Samuel Thompson late of said Topsham, Esquire, deceased, intestate, by his bond of that date under his hand and seal, did bind himself and his heirs, upon the payment of the sum of forty five pounds, to make and execute to the said Wilson, a good warrantee deed of fifty acres of land, situate in Topsham aforesaid, and bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the highway at the northeast corner of a lot of land then lately let by the said Samuel to John Dugon, and bounded on the same lot south-westerly to run the same course with said lot containing the width of thirty rods or more, so as to run back the same course with the lot of land below Stephen Pennell and Benjamin Hinkley's land, until said fifty acres be completed. Now the said Wilson avers that he paid to the said deceased the aforesaid sum of forty five pounds, yet the said deceased being prevented by death, has never made to him the deed aforesaid, wherefore the said Wilson prays, that your honors after due notice given to all concerned in the estate of the said Samuel deceased, would grant licence to and empower the administrators of the said deceased, to make and execute to your complainant such good warrantee deed of the premises as the said deceased when in full life upon the payment of the sum aforesaid ought to have made and executed. BENJAMIN HASEY. A true copy. Attest JON. BOWMAN, jr. Clerk.
LINCOLN ss. At a Court of common pleas held at Warren, within and for the County of Lincoln on the first Tuesday of November, being the fifth day of said month, Anno Domini 1799.
UPON the complaint aforesaid, Ordered, that the complainant notify all persons interested in said complaint to appear at Pownalborough, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of June next, by publishing an attested copy of said complaint with this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Gazette printed at 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 JON. BOWMAN, jr. Clerk.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Warren, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of November, Anno Domini 1799.
BY Benjamin Hasey his attorney, complains Ezekiel Thompson of a plantation called Little-river, in said county of Lincoln, Esquire, that on the twenty sixth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, Samuel Thompson late of Topsham, in said County, Esquire, deceased, intestate, by his writing obligatory of that date, under his hand and seal, did bind himself and his heirs, to make and execute to the said Ezekiel a good warrantee deed of one hundred acres of land situate in Topsham aforesaid, and lying on the easterly side of land then occupied by James Wilson, beginning at the river by said Wilson's land, and to run back the same course with said Wilson's land about north eighteen degrees east, carrying the width of forty nine rods, running the same course with said Wilson's land, until one hundred acres be completed—said writing obligatory being made for a valuable consideration to the said deceased, at the time the same was executed. Now the said Ezekiel avers, that the said Samuel on the twenty fourth day of May, Anno Domini 1797, made to him a deed of one moiety only of the premises adjoining the land the said Ezekiel then occupied; but being prevented by death, the said deceased has never made and executed to the said Ezekiel, a deed of the other moiety of the premises. Wherefore your complainant prays that your honors, after due notice given to all concerned in the estate of the said deceased, would grant licence to and empower the administrators of the said deceased, to make and execute to your complainant such good warrantee deed of the other moiety of the premises as the said deceased in his life time ought to have made and executed. BENJAMIN HASEY. A true copy. Attest JON. BOWMAN, jr. Clerk.
LINCOLN ss. At a Court of common pleas held at Warren, within and for the County of Lincoln, the first Tuesday of November, being the fifth day of said month Anno Domini 1799.
UPON the complaint aforesaid, Ordered, that the complainant notify all persons interested in said complaint, to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be held at Pownalborough within and for the County of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of June next, by publishing an attested copy of said complaint with this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Gazette printed at 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 JON. BOWMAN, jr. Clerk.
Washington's Will.
JUST PUBLISHED, in a handsome Pamphlet, and for sale at the Bookstore of E. A. JENKS, next door to the Bank, The LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of General WASHINGTON.
Paine's Eulogy, On the life of WASHINGTON, is for sale at Jenks' Book-Store.
Also, a few Fountain Pens, very convenient for every man of business.
NOTE THIS.
All persons holding Books belonging to Jenks's Circulating Library, are requested to return them in SEVEN days, unless they wish to be considered as purchasers; for reasons which will hereafter be made known. March 3d.
Lottery Office.
E. A. JENKS, has commenced the establishment of a LOTTERY OFFICE, in Portland, for the sale of all such Tickets, as the Legislature shall permit to be sold in the Commonwealth. The prizes are intended to be paid at said Office.
Philanthropic Lottery.
The drawing of this Lottery is postponed until the 20th of March, in order to give time for such arrangements as shall render the drawing perfectly satisfactory. A few more Tickets in said Lottery are to be had at said Office. Those who wish for a chance, therefore, must apply soon, as there are the last to be obtained here.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
THE Legislature of New-Hampshire, having at their late session passed an act authorizing Samuel Blodgett, Esq. to raise the sum of nine thousand dollars by Lottery, for the purpose of completing a Canal by Amoskeag Falls, on Merrimack river; the subscribers duly appointed managers, conformably to said act, now offer the public the following
SCHEME of the First and Second Class.
To consist of 5,000 Tickets at 3 dollars, to be drawn all prizes, as follows:
  1 of 1,500 Dols   1 of 50 shares in said Canal, valued at 500 500   1 of 300 dls. is 300   2 of 200 400   3 of 100 300   6 of 50 300   12 of 25 300   18 of 20 360   40 of 10 400   60 of 5 300   1136 of 3 3408   1200 of 2 2400   2500 of 1 2500   5000 13088 
Deduction, 2,912. The prizes will be paid by the Managers, or vendors of the Tickets, without any deduction.
SECOND CLASS.
To consist of 5000 Tickets, at 3 dollars; two prizes to three blanks—Prizes as follows:
  1 of 2000 dols. is 2000 dols.   1 of 1000 1000 1 of 1000 1000   1 of 50 shares in said Canal, equal to 500 500 1 of 500 500   2 of 300 600 2 of 300 600   3 of 200 600 3 of 200 600   3 of 100 300 3 of 100 300   10 of 50 500 10 of 50 500   12 of 25 300 12 of 25 300   20 of 20 400 20 of 20 400   40 of 10 400 40 of 10 400   50 of 5 250 50 of 5 250   960 of 3 2880 960 of 3 2880   2500 of 1 2500 2500 of 1 2500   2000 Prizes, 13009 2000 Prizes, 13009   3000 Blanks, 1991 3000 Blanks, 1991 
The Prizes to be paid as in the First Class.
The design of the works on Amoskeag Falls, is in conjunction with the Middlesex and Pawtucket Canals, to open a water communication from the interior ports of New Hampshire to Boston and Newbury Port, for the conveyance of country produce and lumber of every kind, but particularly for the very important article of fire-wood. From the great advantages which will accrue to the public from the completion of these works, the managers flatter themselves that their Tickets will meet a prompt and extensive sale; they are therefore determined to commence drawing of the first class above exhibited, on the 22d day of April next and of the second on the 27th day of May following. As these classes will be succeeded by several others, the Managers are determined to observe the utmost punctuality in the performance of their engagements, and to complete the business they have undertaken, with all the dispatch that its importance will admit.
EPHRAIM ROBINSON, SAMUEL TENNEY, NATHANIEL PARKER, Managers.
N. B. The fifty shares in the Canal, in each of the above classes, will be severally conveyed by the proprietor, free of all charges in completing said Canal—or he will obligate himself to pay to those, who shall draw them, 500 dollars each in two years, with interest.
SLATES, of a superior quality, for sale at Jenks' Book and Stationary Store.
THIS GAZETTE.
Is published every Monday, at E. A. JENKS'S Office, next door to the PORTLAND BANK, Middle-Street, where Subscription, Advertisements, and Communications, are received with attention. The price is ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CENTS a year, Exclusive of Postage. Annual payments are requested. The extensive and rapidly increasing circulation of this Gazette, renders it highly advantageous for ADVERTISEMENTS, which will be inserted reasonably, and in a conspicuous manner.