Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-05-26 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 109]
MONDAY, MAY 26, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber, proposes to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL in Portland, at the Columbian Hall, if suitable encouragement be given to teach reading, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, oratory and the Latin or Greek languages.
Those who are inclined to promote the same, will please to call at Mr Jenks' Office; where subscription paper specifying the conditions, is left.
Isaiah Alden.
26th May, 1800.
Lottery-Office,
Portland, May 19, 1800.
THE fortunate adventurers in the PHILANTHROPIC LOTTERY , who have purchased Tickets at this Office, are requested to exhibit them for settlement. An unavoidable absence of the proprietor has rendered it impossible for him to attend to it before.
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The drawing of said lottery will commence at Boston, on the 28th day of July next.
A list of the prizes drawn in said lottery shall be immediately published after the drawing completed; after which the prizes shall be paid on demand.
Those prizes which shall not be demanded within six months after the publication of a list of the fortunate numbers, will be considered as gratuitously given for the benefit of the lottery.
SETH STORR, Manager.
JOHN BOYLE, Boston.
Appointed to superintend the drawing.
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to the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, to be held at New Gloucester, within and for the county of Cumberland on the first Tuesday of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred—HUMELY SHEW—
JOHN MORRILL, John Marston, Ezekiel Leighton, William Baker, Simeon Fields and Ralph Hobbs, all of Falmouth in said county yeomen, and Duncan McIntosh of Windham in said county, yeoman, that they are interested as tenants in common with others unknown, in a certain tract of Land in said Falmouth, containing by estimation about eight hundred acres—the whole of which tract was allowed and granted by the Proprietors Committee of Falmouth, to the heirs of the late Brigadier Samuel Waldo deceased, out of their share of nine hundred and sixty-two acres, and that out near the Duck Pond; their proportions of said tract being as follows, viz—said John Morrill, one hundred acres; the said John Marston thirty acres; Ezekiel Leighton, sixty acres; said William Baker, sixty acres; said Simeon Fields, sixty acres; said John Marston, twenty acres, and said Duncan McIntosh, fifty acres—and that they are desirous of holding their shares thereof in severality; they therefore pray that their honors would order partition thereof to be made according to the statute in that case made and provided.
By DANIEL DAVIS, their Attorney. Falmouth, January 28, 1800.
a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in said county, on the last Tuesday of March, 1800—
On the Petition of John Morrill, and others, which was entered at the last term of this Court, continued to this term, whereof the foregoing is a true copy of the said Petition, and the Petitioners cause all ions interested in the tract of land therein mentioned to be notified of the said Petition by causing the substance thereof with this order thereon, to be published in Jenks's Gazette, printed at Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least three weeks before the third Tuesday of October next, that they may have opportunity to appear at the Court of Common Pleas, then to be held at Portland, within and for the county aforesaid, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
ALL institutions deserve patronage from the public in proportion to their usefulness. The Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company is considered by many as coming under this description; it being incorporated for the benevolent purpose of guarding its associates against losses of buildings by fire, whether the same should happen by accident, lightning, civil commotion, or foreign invasion. The President and Directors, therefore, have thought proper to lay before the public, its principles, and general state of its funds, to induce all persons owning houses or other buildings within the Commonwealth, to become Members of the same, and avail themselves of its advantages. By a mutual insurance we bear one another's burthens. The loss sustained by one falls on the company; whereas individuals, heretofore, were obliged, in case of loss by fire, to apply to their particular friends, and to the benevolence of the public for assistance; but in the present case an opportunity presents of having their property secured upon the only just principles of insurance, by casting into the funds of the society a rate equal to the hazard only and no more. Conflagrations are generally more alarming, and far more distressing to mankind than losses at sea; and the reason is obvious. In the former case little or no provision has been made in this country for the protection of property in case of fire, whereas in the latter it is almost universal. Under this consideration, it is to be hoped, that those societies, who have been established for the purpose of enlarging their usefulness towards mankind, as well as those gentlemen, who have been in the habit of issuing policies for the generous design of insuring on buildings, will so far extend their candor towards this Company as to suppose that their motives of pecuniary consideration are not so much attached to the final gain in the difference of the premium as to add another institution, and confer another opportunity on the citizens of this Commonwealth, for security and happiness.
The rates of premium are from 35 to 75 cents on one hundred dollars, governed by the judgment of the Trustees, which depends on the materials of which the house is built, the manner of occupying it, and the relative situation of the same as to other buildings.
Although the Policies are issued for seven years, it operates for any less time; as provision is made, that when the property insured shall be alienated by death, sale, or by any other means, the assured may surrender his policy at the office, and receive a sum not exceeding his deposit money.
The fees arising from the policies, transfers, endorsements, forfeits and interest accruing hereon, will, in the whole time (in all probability) pay the expense of Office; in which case nothing can be taken from the funds, but also use losses by fire if fortunately no loss happens, the property with interest reverts back to the person who paid it (except his proportion of the reserved funds) as the whole funds of the company, are placed in the funded stocks of the United States; the interest of which is received quarterly, put into principal, and accumulates much better compound interest.
The calculations are made upon the whole number of buildings, consumed by fire in Boston for the term of forty years past, taken from the records of the H. Society, commencing in 1759, and of course it includes the great fire of 1760; from which and a comparison with the institutions of the same nature in England, Virginia, New York &c. it clearly appears, that the funds are adequate to support the loss of more than sixteen houses annually, at 1600 dollars value each. But, in order to make each individual of the company entirely satisfied of his indemnity in case of loss by a very great conflagration; provision is made, that each member shall be assessed a sum (in proportion) to make good such loss; but not in any event to exceed two dollars for one paid as premium and deposit.
It is now thirteen months since the risks commenced, without any loss whatever. There is now 940 000 dollars insured in the Office, one fifth of which is in the country. The funds are already respectable and increasing rapidly.
By order of the President and Directors, Andrew Cunningham, Sec'y. Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Office, No. 15, State-Street, Boston. March 7. (3m—90)
Miscellany.
POLITICAL.
Judge CHASE'S Address to JOHN FRIES, convicted of Treason.
(Concluded from the last Gazette)
In your serious hours of reflection, you ought to consider the consequences that would have flowed from the insurrection, which you incited, encouraged, and promoted, in the character of a captain of militia, whose incumbent duty it is to stand ready (whenever required) to assist and defend the government and its laws, if it had not been immediately quelled. Violence, oppression, and rapine, destruction, waste, and murder, always attend the progress of insurrection and rebellion; the arm of the father would have been raised against the son; that of the son against the father; a brother's hand would have been stained with a brother's blood; the sacred bands of friendship would have been broken, and all the ties of natural affection would have been dissolved.
The end of all punishment is example; and the enormity of your crime requires that a severe example should be made to deter others from the commission of like crimes in future. You have forfeited your life to justice—let me then earnestly recommend to you, most seriously to consider your situation—to take a review of your past life, and to employ the very little time you are to continue in this world, in endeavours to make peace with that God, whose mercy is equal to his justice. I expect that you are a Christian; and as such I address you. Be assured
ed my guilty and unhappy fellow citizen, that without serious repentance of all your sins, you cannot expect happiness in the world to come; and to your repentance you must add faith and hope in the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ. These are the only terms, on which pardon and forgiveness are promised to those, who profess the Christian religion. Let me therefore again entreat you to apply every moment you have left, in contrition, sorrow, and repentance. Your day of life is almost spent, and the night of death fast approaches. Look up to the Father of Mercies, and God of Comfort. You have a great and an immense work to perform, and but little time in which you must finish it. There is no repentance in the grave; for after death, comes judgment; and as you die so you must be judged. By repentance and faith, you are the object of God's mercy; but if you will not repent, and have faith and dependence upon the merits of the death of Christ, but die a hardened impenitent sinner, you will be the object of God's justice and vengeance. If you will sincerely repent and believe, God hath pronounced his forgiveness; and there is no crime too great for his mercy and pardon.
Although you must be strictly confined for the very short remainder of your life, yet the mild government and laws which you have endeavoured to destroy, permit you (if you please) to converse and commune with ministers of the gospel; to whose pious care and consolation, in fervent prayers and devotion, I most cordially recommend you.
What remains for me is a very painful, but a very necessary part of my duty. It is to pronounce that judgment, which the law has appointed for crimes of this magnitude. The judgment of the law is, and this court doth award "that you be hanged, by the neck, until dead." And I pray God Almighty to be merciful to your soul.
From the Salem Gazette.
INSOLENCE and IMPUDENCE seem to have got to their highest pitch. A set of imported incendiaries, urged on by the jacobins of our country make nothing of committing the most heinous crimes against the government, and setting at defiance every step taken to punish them for it. They make nothing of prescribing in the proceedings of Congress, what is right or what is wrong—what is constitutional or what is unconstitutional; and, when they are arraigned before a Court of Justice to answer for their crimes, of dictating the method they must pursue, as though they were the great Umpires of our nation.—Indeed punishment seems to urge them on, instead of deterring them from their diabolical plans. How long Government will permit these base incendiaries, who have robbed Justice of her right in their own country, to be meddling with the political concerns of the nation, is hard to conjecture; but so long as there is a remedy prescribed, it is a pity it should not be applied to this worst of all evils, the interference of foreigners with our national concerns. To encourage such as are of good repute to settle here, is certainly laudable, and we are happy to see many among us, whose industry and character would be an advantage and an honor to any country. But then to encourage the officiousness of every country to reside here, to excite riots and civil commotions, is an evil, when once it gets a footing, that ages cannot remedy; and we certainly experience its dire effects, more and more every day.
It seems that they were aware of this evil, in some instances, in earlier ages; that they were sensible that foreign influence was the sure destroyer of all government and order—that it eat to the very vitals of peace and happiness. In the ancient republic of Athens, under the government of the wise Solon, a foreigner was permitted to reside, perhaps as long as he conducted himself with propriety; but he was entirely excluded from having any thing to do with the concerns of the nation; and a law was made, making it highly penal for a foreigner to intrude himself into the assemblies of the people; of course, while there, he was but a mere cypher. In the modern republic of America, we see them placed here and there in the different assemblies, as arbitrators of a free people, as if the country was not able to produce natural born citizens of her own, who were capable of conducting her national concerns; while horses of them are besetting, on all quarters, the bulwark of our nation, the constitution of America.
When we permit people of every nation, whose opinions are diametrically opposite to each other, to have any concern with the affairs of the country, what can we expect but a continual jargon—a confused pile of political opinions, each struggling for pre-eminence? What peace or tranquillity is there to be expected in this pot-ture of affairs? These are evils which certainly await this country; indeed they have already experienced its too baneful effects; and unless the government of this country take efficient measures to exclude the interference of foreigners with her political concerns, we may expect to see the much boasted liberty and independence of America trodden under foot by foreign intruders, united with the jacobins of our own country.
AGRICULTURAL.
[From a South-Carolina paper of April 19]
Extract from Edwards's History of the West-Indies, folio 194, vol. 1.
In describing the Grasses of Jamaica, he says, "the other kind called Guinea Grass, may be considered as next to the sugarcane, in point of importance, as a most of the grazing and breeding farms or pens throughout the island were originally created, and are still supported chiefly by means of this invaluable herbage. Hence the plenty of horned cattle both for the butcher and planter; which is so far, that few markets in Europe furnish beef at a cheaper rate, or of better quality, than those of Jamaica. Perhaps the settlement of most of the north side parishes is wholly owing to the introduction of this excellent grass, which happened by accident about 50 years ago, the seeds having been brought from the Coast of Guinea, for some birds which were presented to Mr. Ellis, chief justice of the island. Fortunately the birds did not live to consume the whole flock, and the remainder being carelessly thrown into a fence, grew and flourished, and it was not long before the eagerness displayed by the cattle to reach the grass, attracted Mr. Ellis's notice, and induced him to collect and propagate the seeds, which now thrive in some of the most rocky parts of the island, bestowing verdure and fertility on lands which otherwise would not be worth cultivation."
This grass has been planted in my garden for several years, and the increase of six seeds was produced, which covered a piece of ground 24 feet long, 4 wide, and the grass 10 feet high, so thick that a small bird could scarcely find its way to pass through. In 1797 it was cut when three feet high, as low as one foot, (to prevent its roots from being burnt by the sun) ten times, viz. 20th of May, 2d of June, 26th of June, 12th July, 1st of August, 10th of August, 21st of August, 8th of September, 26th of September, and 10th of October, being in the whole 20 feet, cut in less than five months.
It was ordered by the Agricultural Society to be published at that time, together with Mr. Edwards's account of it, but was omitted.
I have given the seed to a number of gentlemen, for some years past, few of whom raised it. I have planted always some of the same seed, which must be done in drills, shallow and lightly covered, and it always came up; but it is very difficult to save it, the least breath of wind shaking the seed. In order that this inconvenience may be obviated, after the first rain any gentleman may be accommodated with six plants, the volunteer seed of one single root, from which there will be above a thousand plants; they are hardy when first cut; only water and shade them for four days, uncovering at night, and with the least attention it may be raised, so as to produce any quantity from the volunteers of the ensuing year.
To be planted in rich corn land, and the seed sown under. JOHN CHAMPNEYS.
PHENOMENONS!
On the 12th of January, about 8 in the morning, several persons in Southern Prussia saw three suns appear on a sudden. They rose majestically from the horizon. At seven o'clock the sky was clear and serene; a few minutes after it was covered with clouds; and at half past eight, there were seen in the East three columns of fire, the middle one of which rose to the height of 45 degrees. The two others, formed by the two suns, were only a third as big as the middle one; they seemed to burn like a blazing fire, and as they rose produced a majestic and awful effect.
Another phenomenon has occurred in Polish Prussia. Near the village of Labotin, in the district of Pizdesse, is a lake about a league long, and three quarters of a league broad. A forest of oak is on one side, and the villages of Labotin and Zackreowo on the other. This lake was all at once covered with red spots, which the superstitious inhabitants said were blood rained from Heaven; the peasants from all parts ran to look at the miracle, and soon saw pieces of red matter float on the water, some of them five inches thick. The lake was frozen, and the red spots remained upon the ice. Three members of the administration proceeded to take cognizance of the phenomenon, and they remarked that the surface of the lake was in reality covered with spots of a bloody red, in some places, with red and green spots and with purple and violet spots in others. They caused the ice to be broken one foot from the bank, and they found a crust of red and green, three inches deep. Having penetrated to eleven inches depth, they found a red and green substance, some of it glutinous.
Two of the administrators having resolved to taste it, found it extremely acid. It also produced an immediate and a very great pain in the temples and stomach. The melted ice produced a greyish water, which smelt of sulphur. Experiments are now making at Berlin to ascertain what it is, and a quantity of the water has been sent to the royal academy there.
WITTIICISM. The learned Dr. W. having married a lady by the name of Experiences, who was remarkably tall, was asked one day, after his marriage, what he thought of the married state. He replied, that by his own experience he found it was a good thing to be married.

Latest Foreign News.
CONSTANTINOPLE, JAN 30.
SOON after our troops had made themselves masters of El Arisch, Gen. Kleber sent an officer to the Grand Vizier with proposals for peace, who rejected them, on account of several demands made in them by that General, to whom he returned an answer, in which he said, that he would not now listen to any other proposals from the French, than that they would surrender as prisoners of war, promising them that they should be treated with humanity. The Grand Vizier told the French officer who was the bearer of the proposals, that he was fully acquainted with the weakness and precarious situation of the French troops, and that the well equipped Turkish army was now on the point of marching to annihilate the French; in which case Gen. Kleber would be responsible, if, as at El Arisch, not one of his men should be spared. With this and similar expressions the Grand Vizier dismissed the officer, and with the greater part of his army set out for Cairo, detached the remainder against Damietta and Alexandria, where they are to act conjointly with the English and Russians. The number of Turkish troops which had been employed against El Arisch amounted to 14,000 men, and the loss which they suffered in storming that fort is stated at several thousand men, the French and Copts having sought desperately. The greater part of the French garrison were put to the sword, and, besides the General commanding the Turks, several other Ottoman officers lost their lives, by the explosion of a powder magazine. The Grand Vizier has sent hither on of his first Adjutants, with an account of the present situation of affairs in Egypt. While the Grand Vizier marches against Cairo, Sir Sidney Smith, will act against Damietta.
FEB. 10. After the taking of El Arisch, the Grand Vizier's camp was shifted to Salicbe, three days journey from Cairo. The Grand Vizier himself still remains at El Arisch, where it is said negotiations are carrying on relative to the free departure of the French from Egypt. A report was spread here a few days since, that a French squadron, coming from Nice and Toulon, had made its appearance off Candia, consisting of four sail of the line, seven frigates, and forty transports, with troops and other succour for the French army in Egypt. On what foundation this report rests is not known; but the Russian Admiral Ushacow has desired the Porte to send off four or five ships of the line, which have been ordered to sail immediately. The remainder of our fleet is likewise getting ready to sail, and, notwithstanding the Ramazan, or fast, the works in our arsenal are carried on with the greatest activity. Smyrna is at present overflowing with European merchandise, particularly muffsins, for Constantinople, on which a new duty is to be imposed, as every means are resorted to for supplying our exhausted treasury.
ITALY, FEB. 24.
The Imperialists under Generals Ott and Klenau are now in full march against Genoa, which will be attacked by land and sea at the same time, and where misery is now at its height: a pound of bread costs 14 fols.
LONDON, MARCH 24.
On Saturday night three King's Messengers arrived at Lord Grenville's office, with dispatches from Petersburg, Vienna, and Constantinople. The Elbe is still completely blocked up with ice; but the river Weser being open, they hired a pilot-boat at Bremer Lehe, whence they sailed on Wednesday, and were landed at Lewestoffs on Friday afternoon. They brought over with them the Hamburg Mails of the 14th 21st and 28th of February; and the 4th, 9th and 14th inst. the remainder were detained at Cuxhaven, the Post-master at that place not choosing to trust all of them in so small a boat.
Although the regular series of communication is broken, by the want of the intervening dates, we are enabled to collect sufficient information to ascertain in a pretty certain degree the actual state of affairs on the Continent. It is perfectly true, that Bonaparte has made repeated overtures for a separate peace, with the court of Vienna; and it appears equally true, that they have been uniformly rejected. The general tendency of these overtures is said to be an offer on the part of the French government to evacuate the whole of Italy, to guarantee the ancient Constitution of those States, and to make the Rhine the boundary of France. But whatever the propositions were, they appear to have been wholly rejected, and the campaign is about to open with great vigour. Indeed, there have been already some trifling skirmishes between the advanced posts in the neighbourhood of Old Brissac, which terminated without any material advantage to either side. The Archduke is to remain in the chief command of the Austrian army on the Rhine, and General Kray will act under him.
Prince Suwarrows is returned to Petersburg. A very large Russian force still continues on the frontiers of Prussia, with a view of keeping that Court in check, in case it should attempt to assist the views of France, in war. A large Russian force is to be assembled at Riga and Revel, which is to be transported to the shores of Great Britain, as soon as the season opens.
The conduct of the Austrian Gen. Frolich at Ancona, has probably assisted very much to increase the misunderstanding between the two Imperial Courts. Although the Russians assisted at that siege with a considerable body of land and sea forces, the Russian commander appears
not to have been consulted when the capitulation was made.
Neither the Hamburg letters, nor persons lately arrived from Vienna, make any mention of the Emperor's illness; nor is the King of Denmark dead.
Advices from Constantinople state, that the Grand Vizier has concluded an armistice with Gen. Kleber for one month. The latter has offered to withdraw with his whole army from Egypt; and the armistice is granted in order that the Vizier may have time to consult with his court.
Another French frigate has been taken by our squadron in the Mediterranean, on board of which were several French Officers, who had taken their passage to Europe, in order to represent the situation of the Egyptian army to the Chief Consul.
Yesterday were also received the Paris journals to the 19th inst. inclusive, which contain a full contradiction to the idle reports of an armistice between the Austrian and French armies.
If the Hamburg letters had left any doubts of the Court of Vienna having rejected the overtures of Bonaparte, the Paris journals would render the fact decisive. A letter from Strasbourg, of the 14th inst. states, that the pretensions of Austria are beyond all bounds: That so far from accepting the treaty of Campo Formio as the basis of negotiation, it insists upon the cession of all the conquered provinces on the left bank of the Rhine, and that Prince Charles shall be declared Sovereign of Belgium. Indeed, the proclamations and addresses of the French government, and the extract from the sittings of the legislative body of the 10th inst. evidently prove that all hopes of peace are vanished. The address of Lucien Bonaparte to the prefects and other magistrates, calls upon them to use every possible influence to forward the conscripts and the old soldiers of the Republic to the Army of Reserve, to be established at Dijon. They are to join their standards on or before the 5th of April. The prefects are also strictly commanded to enforce the payment of the contributions. "In the civil administration (says the minister) as in war, you must act with vigour, to conquer; for without great obstacles to overcome, what would be glory?"
Bonaparte proposes to conduct the affairs of the Republic from his camp, the same as if he were at Paris; being unwilling to delegate any part of his authority to another person. It is understood that Carnot will conduct the war department in the absence of Berthier.
Letters from Strasbourg mention, that the French army of the Rhine is completely organized. General Suzanne commands the left wing, St. Cyr the centre, and Lecourbe the right.
It is stated that the Prince of Hesse Philipsthal has joined the Austrian army with 10,000 Neapolitan troops of whom 4,000 are cavalry.
The Royal family of Naples were to leave Palermo on the 3d of April, on their return to their Continental dominions.
The Empress of Germany has presented Gen. Kray with a gold snuff box, set with diamonds, of most exquisite workmanship, with the following inscription: "Within is concealed what yet awaits you." On touching a secret spring, a partition appears, in which a wreath of laurel is seen.
A cabinet council was yesterday held at Lord Grenville's office, upon the dispatches received from the continent. We understand Lord Minot has transmitted home a copy of the note sent by the Austrian government, in answer to Bonaparte's overtures of peace, in which his Imperial Majesty distinctly declines negotiating, unless it be in conjunction with Great Britain, for a general peace.
With respect to the great question of Peace or War on the continent, no further intelligence has been received.
It is reported with great confidence, that another proposition for peace from Bonaparte is expected immediately. Whatever credit is due to this rumour, it is certain that in the highest political circles it is asserted, that a messenger from our Ministers has actually passed over to France; and that Thomas Grenville is again to be sent abroad on a diplomatic commission.
Advices have been received in town from Vienna, of a date as recent as the 10th of March, at which period all political symptoms indicated the vigorous continuation of the war. It is with great regret we learn through the same channel, that the health of the Archduke was so much impaired, that it will be impossible for him to remain with the army.
Domestic Articles.
At Philadelphia, on the evening of the 7th inst. a meeting took place between James A. Bayard and C. G. Champlin, Esquires, in which the former of those gentlemen received a slight wound in the thigh, and the latter in the cheek.
The meeting is said to have been occasioned by some expressions which fell from Mr. C. in the course of the debate respecting negroes.
General Morris and Mr. Rutledge were the seconds on this occasion.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in Newburyport, dated May 13th.
"SUNDAY afternoon warrants were issued for arresting the Duclists and their Seconds; which caused them to decamp in the course of the night, and neither of them have been heard of since. Two fled to the North and two to the South. Many laughable circumstances attended the fracas."
Disbanding of the Provisional Army.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 14.
The Senate yesterday passed a resolution, nom. con. to disband the PROVISIONAL ARMY, and the House of Representatives this forenoon concurred therein without an argument. The measure to take place on or before the 15th June. The officers and troops are to have three months pay to defray their expenses home. This measure is not unexpected.—In conversation with General Marshall some days since, he expressed his opinion, that in the present situation of affairs in Europe, the retention of the army in service was not an object. The General's opinion is here considered of immense weight.
The regiments to be disbanded by the above Resolution are the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th. The Permanent Army Establishment will then consist of one regiment of cavalry, commanded by Col. Watts; two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers, commanded by Col. Burbeck; and four regiments of Infantry, commanded by Colonels Hamiramex, Strong, Gaither and Butler.
Dismissal of the Secretary of State.
THE Hon. John Marshall, Esq. of Virginia, has been nominated by the President, Secretary of State, in the room of Timothy Pickering, Esq.
The removal of the Officer who has so long and so ably presided in the Department of State, has excited an extra degree of public attention.—The cause is universally inquired after, and is variously assigned by partiality and malevolence. The truth is, no charge of deviation from a strict line of integrity has been made, or can be made, against Mr. Pickering.—His dismissal must therefore have been deemed necessary from political motives.—It is well known, that on the subject of the negotiation with France Mr. Pickering has been uniformly opposed to the measure as untimely, inexpedient and dangerous; that the ruling powers in France were insincere, and that, to use his own language, "the tiger was only crouching to spring with more velocity on its prey."—Such being his belief, he has avowed it like an honest man; and taken his measures accordingly.—The President has entertained different sentiments on the subject; and his Envoys are now negotiating an accommodation with the French.—Dispatches from them are momentarily expected.—Under the direction of the President, the Secretary of State is the proper officer to answer those dispatches; it is therefore, highly essential that the language of the Secretary be in perfect unison with the principles of the President; and of course, that Mr. Pickering either must have resigned or been dismissed from office before that answer was made. In consequence, on Saturday the 10th inst. the President we learn, informed Mr. Pickering of his determination to make a new arrangement in the Department of State; and invited him to resign his office; suggesting the necessity of his determination on Monday morning, as the nomination of his successor must be made before the present session terminated. Mr. Pickering, in answer, informed the President, that he had contemplated a period at which to resign his office, but that neither his own honor, nor the situation of his country at the present moment, would allow him to take that measure; and that the President might act in the premises as his wisdom should dictate. In consequence, the President informed Mr. Pickering, "That he was no longer Secretary of State." Gen. Marshall consequently has been nominated and appointed. We have not heard of his acceptance; nor could we, as he is on a journey to Virginia, having obtained leave of absence some days before he was nominated.—In genuine federal principles, Gen. Marshall is as inflexible as Mr. Pickering; but in the negotiation of France, the General may not have imbibed so strong prejudices; and having been one of the Envoys to that Republic he may be supposed to be more conversant with some of the points in dispute, than Col. Pickering, and consequently to be preferred.—We find him very well spoken of in the reformed Gazettes of France; which being now under guardianship may be considered as speaking the language of the government.—"Le Bien-Informé," after mentioning the motion Gen. M. made in announcing to Congress the death of Gen. Washington, adds, "This is the gentleman who some time since came as Envoy from the United States: and who so virtuously and so spiritedly refused to fill the pockets of some of our gentry with Dutch inscription and mil lions of livres."
MAY 16.
We understand that the President has signified to the Executive Officers, that it will be necessary for them to be in the city of Washington by the 15th of June next.
The President, we learn will proceed to the city of Washington immediately.
The Hon. Samuel Dexter, Esq. Senator of the state of Massachusetts, has been nominated Secretary at War, vice Mr. M'Henry resigned.—The Senate has concurred.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Calcutta to his correspondent in this City.
"The friends to the United States of America here have been agreeably surprised by the arrival of an adventure from an American East India Company. Indeed it has long been a matter of astonishment here, that among the many instances of great enterprize, to form an American India Company has been so long neglected; since, by the means of a permanent company only, the necessary confidence and credits are to be established throughout India. The time allowed the company's agents to procure goods, and the rendering any further shipments of specie immediately from America unnecessary—all these circumstances, when combined with others equally obvious, must make a saving of at least 25 per cent. to the concerned."
Portland,
MONDAY, MAY 26, 1800.
The Foreign News, in this day's paper, was received at Marblehead, on Wednesday last, by the armed brig. Philanthropist, Captain John Prince, 40 days from Lisbon, with London papers to March 25.—"The war in Europe is said to be continued, and the campaign to be opened with its usual vigour on the part of the Republicans, with their first Consul at their head, who says, that since he cannot restore peace to Europe by negotiation, he will by his sword."
RISING OF CONGRESS.
The first session of the sixth Congress, closed on Wednesday the 14th inst. The next session will meet on the third Monday of November next, at the city of Washington.—The number of acts passed at the late session is 69 all of which, with the resolutions, &c, will be published in the Gazette.
The State Representatives, from this part of the country, will be almost entirely federal. An official list will probably be ready for the next Gazette.
Thomaston, May 16th, 1800. Yesterday the inhabitants of this town made choice of the Hon. HENRY KNOX, Esq. to represent them in the General Court the ensuing year. At a time when attempts are making to wound the government of the Union through the fides of State Legislatures, the acquisition of such a character must be highly estimated by every real friend to our country.—The meeting was full and the choice unanimous. This circumstance, while it does honor to the town, must be, to their representative, a gratifying proof of the affections of his fellow citizens."
APPOINTMENT.
JONAS CLARK, Esq. of Kennebec, Collector of the district of Kennebec.
By an act of Congress, passed the 23d ult. a new post road is established "from Portland by Windham, Waterville, Buckfield and Turner to Portland."—And another "from Buckfield to Edenton."—The post road from Standish, by Flinstown, and Fryeburg to Conway, Tamworth and Sandwich in New Hampshire, is by the same act discontinued.
Mr. Ford's Concert, &c. will doubtless merit and receive the liberal support of the people of this and the adjoining towns.
The CONCERT and BALL advertised for this evening, by the Musicians from Boston, will afford a most agreeable amusement both to those who "delight in the voice of sweet founding music" and those who love to "tread the mazy dance."
The Hon. Charles Lee, Attorney-General of the United States has been appointed to execute the duties of Secretary of State, until the present vacancy shall be filled.
COMMERCIAL.
By an act passed at the last session of Congress, goods, wares and merchandise exported to New Orleans, are entitled to the same draw-backs, as if exported to any other foreign place.
By a new law, the Acts concerning the Fisheries, and making allowances for their encouragement, are to continue in force for 10 years from the first day of March last.
(The following was received by Capt. Prince, arrived at Marblehead.)
CIRCULAR.
Copy of a letter from DAVID HUMPHREYS, Esq. Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States at the Court of Madrid, to Lewis M. O'Brien, Vice Consul and Agent for said States at St. Andero.
SIR, Madrid February 27, 1800. I have received a letter, dated the 15th inst. from the acting first Minister of State of his Catholic Majesty, informing me that the King, "desiring as much as possible to diminish the damages which result to the nations, from the scandalous traffic, which many of his subjects have with the place of Gibraltar, by means of neutral vessels; and using just reprisals towards the enemies of his crown, who have declared the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar de Barrameda to be blockaded; his Majesty has been pleased to declare, that from that day, he considered the place of Gibraltar to be blockaded, and that under this view, all neutral vessels going to this place, would be held as lawful prizes." In consequence of this declaration, I have to request that you will communicate, as extensively as may be, the necessary information to such citizens of the United States as may be concerned.
The Ministers and Diplomatic Agents of the neutral nations at this court, are endeavouring to use all the means in their power to prevent the disastrous consequences which may be expected to result from so extraordinary a measure. With sentiments of regard, yours, &c.
(Signed) DAVID HUMPHREYS.
His Honor MOSES GILL, Esq. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth, of Massachusetts.
Died, at Boston, on Wednesday last, the 21st Instant.
ÆT. 67.

NAVAL AFFAIRS.
On Sunday, 18th inst. the United States brig Pickering , Lt. HYLLAR , of 14 guns, arrived at Boston from a cruise: and saluted the flag of the United States at the Castle and the town. During her cruise, she has been one of the most successful vessels of the navy, having captured two French privateers and a lotter of marque; and recaptured ten sail of American and British merchantmen. She has not lost a man during her cruise; and in a very short period will be fit for sea. Lt. Hyllar merits the thanks of his country, and the notice of government, for his attention and activity.
There were in the Pickering's last fleet, twenty sail of recaptured vessels, and all except one, recaptured by United States vessels.
The frigate John Adams , has sent a privateer schooner of 10 guns into Charleston.
Road to Fortune!—Adventurers attend!
8 th The Second draft of the American Canal Lottery , Potentially commences drawing tomorrow, May 27, and will be finished with expedition. Tickets in the same will be sold at this Office until Wednesday night. Prizes paid on demand. 8 th  Dartmouth College Lottery commences drawing on the 6th of June, when the sale will be stopped here. 8 th Having sold many Prizes in the Philanthropic Lottery , a sufficient sum of money has not yet been received from the managers to discharge the whole. More is expected in a few days, when the remainder of the prizes will be attended to.
FOR SALE.
By NEIL M'INTIRE, At his TOBACCO MANUFACTORY, Fore-Street, PORTLAND. (Sign of the INDIAN CHIEF) PIGTAIL, Fine Twist, Leaf, and best Smoking TOBACCO; SEGARS, &c. &c. Warranted of the first quality—All of which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash or approved credit. May 26.
DESERTION.
DESERTED from the Garrison at Fort Sumner, SAMUEL GREEN , a private, aged 19 years, 5 feet 8 inches high, grey eye, red hair, light complexion; wore a long white frock, and an iron ball fixed to his leg with a chain. Any person or persons apprehending and delivering him at this post, or to any Military Officer within the United States, shall receive TEN DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary charges.
N. Leonard, Lieut. Portland—Fort Sumner, 2 d Reg. Art. & Eng.—commanding May 24, 1800.
Pleasant and Valuable Situation.
TO BE SOLD, A Convenient new HOUSE , and good lot of LAND , within large Barn thereon, pleasantly situated in Free Street , opposite Mrs. DAVIS'S Tavern.—For terms apply to WILLIAM CAMPBELL , on the premises. May 26.
For Sale at Auction,
On Wednesday, the 11th of June next, At three o'clock, P. M. on the premises, if fair weather, if not, the next fair day. ONE DWELLING-HOUSE , 32 feet long, 19 do. wide, entirely finished, a good cellar under the whole, with a good brick arch and other conveniences.—Also a convenient SHOP , in a good stand for trade, 32 feet long, and about 20 wide.—Also a good Barn that will keep two horses and two cows, and hold hay sufficient—together with a Brick Store 20 feet by 16, having a good plank floor, and a stable house. The above buildings are now held on lease. Likewise, at the above time and place, two undivided third parts of a lot of LAND , adjoining to land of Mary Patrick , upon the west side of the road and adjoining Stroudwater fresh river and the land of James Means ; containing about half an acre more or less, beautifully situated for an elegant house lot. The above premises all lying near Stroudwater bridge. Good and sufficient warranty deeds will be given for the whole. For further particulars inquire of JOHN BUTLER , on the premises, or of Mr. JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM , Portland.
WANTED,
A Young Woman to do the work of a family. One that can be well recommended for her fidelity and good disposition, may hear of a place where the highest wages will be given, by applying to the printer.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator to the estate of
Capt. JONATHAN MORSE , late of Portland, deceased, and has given bonds as the law directs.—All persons indebted to said estate are desired to make payment; and all persons having demands against the same, are requested to exhibit the same to ENOCH MORSE , Administrator. Portland, May 24, 1800
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of
SOLOMON STEWARD , late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, he has taken upon himself 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 any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to WENTWORTH STEWARD. Standish, May 21, 1800.
TAKEN up, by the subscriber, on the 23d inst. a small red MARE , about four or five years old.—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to GEORGE KNIGHT . Falmouth, May 24, 1800.
Whereas  Juda , wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my bed and board, this is to forbid any person from trusting her on my account, as I will not pay one cent for any debt she may contract from the date hereof. DAVID THOMPSON. Wells, May 21, 1800.
Concert of Sacred Music.
For the Benefit of Mr. FORD . On WEDNESDAY Evening, the 28th Instant, at Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting House, will be performed, a Concert of Sacred Music. The Organ and other instrumental music will accompany about One Hundred and Twenty vocal performers, pupils of Mr. Ford .
An Oration on Music, will be delivered on the occasion by Dr. SAMUEL EMERSON , of Kennebec.—Mr. Ford's friends and others in the town of Portland and its vicinity, are solicited to attend.
First bell at 6 o'clock, and the second at 7. Tickets, at 25 Cents, may be had at JENKS' BOOKSTORE and of Mr. STEPHEN PATTEN .
TAKE NOTICE.
THE inhabitants of the town of Portland are hereby notified, to bring into the subscribers, Assessors of said town, in ten days from this date, true and perfect lists of their polls, and of their estate, both real and personal (not exempted from taxation) which they were possessed of on the first instant. Peter Warren, James Neal, Daniel Cobb. Portland, May 26, 1800.
PROPOSAL , by JOHN RUSSELL , For Publishing by Subscription, Discourses on Davilla.
THE Editor of this work respectfully acquaints the public, that he has been induced to this undertaking by many friends of high political reputation.
These Discourses were originally published in the Gazette of the United States ; but as they did not allow to man that portion of political virtue which our citizens at the time of their first appearance (in 1790) but too erroneously supposed him to possess, they were either condemned as a libel on his nature, or viewed with jealousy, as inimical to his freedom. Our observations from abroad, and experience at home, have since taught us the lessons they were intended to inculcate; and those evils which they were designed to prevent, have borne the testimony of their truth.
It is unnecessary to mention the rank or reputation of the supposed author to give celebrity to the work. The Discourses are allowed, by the best judges, to form a complete essay on associated man; in which practical improvement is drawn from profound investigation; his principles of action, as an individual, traced to their effects in his relative capacity; and from the light of history and a thorough knowledge of his nature, his past disasters are made subservient to his present and future happiness.
The maxims inculcated are calculated to secure virtue, by laying a restraint upon vice; to give age and vigor to the tree of liberty, by pruning its excrescences, and to guard it against the tempest of faction by the protection of a firm and well balanced government.
A work, combining so much excellence, on a subject of such dignity and importance cannot be too much appreciated. Conceiving it to be both useful and honorable to his country, the Editor is desirous to give it a more durable publicity; and believing the work will meet with a welcome reception from his fellow citizens, he presumes that to offer proposals will preclude the necessity of soliciting the patronage of the public to forward his design.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The work will make from 400 to 450 large octavo pages; and will be printed with a handsome type, on the best demy printing paper. It will be neatly bound and lettered; and delivered to subscribers at two dollars. A list of the names of subscribers will be subjoined to the work. Subscriptions received at JENKS' BOOKSTORE .
MUSIC.
A Collection of the most celebrated MUSIC, just received from the Musical Magazine . Boston, is ready for sale at JENKS' BOOKSTORE . May 26.
AN ADDITIONAL ASSORTMENT OF Books and Stationary, is now opening for sale By F. A. JENKS, Next door to the Bank.
Where may be had, The New Practical Navigator. Belknap's Psalms and Hymns, at the lowest price—per dozen or single. An Historical Discourse, commemorating the services and virtues of WASHINGTON . By the Rev. George Richards of Portsmouth. Also, Buonaparte's Intercepted Letters.
Several hundred volumes of the latest and most valuable books, will be speedily added to his CIRCULATING LIBRARY , which will render it worthy the attention of all classes of readers. May 19.
JOURNEYMAN PRINTER, LIBERAL and prompt compensation will be given for the services of a capable Journeyman Printer—Apply at this Office.—An APPRENTICE will also meet with good encouragement. May 26.
FOR SALE. By William Brown, At the Store lately occupied by Messrs. J. M'LELLAN and Son.—A few dozen Z. P. SCYTHES. May 19.
SMALL POX.
A n inoculating Hospital will be ready to receive patients by the first Monday in June next, on the Waldo Farm , near Stroudwater River .—Terms of admission may be made known by applying to Doctors BARKER , at Stroudwater , BELLARD , at Cape Elizabeth , or to J. C. BARKER , at Dr. Erving's , Portland. May 19, 1800.
A NEW ADVERTISEMENT. To Merchants, Store-keepers, & Tradesmen, in general, &c.
I FEEL a peculiar pleasure in stating, that you have so generously and generally come forward and subscribed for my work, that (notwithstanding all provisions heretofore made by me) the coins and Monies of Account of the principal maritime trading place in Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Prussia, Poland, Germany, Holland, Flanders, Spain, Portugal, Italy, in several of the windward and leeward West-India Islands , and many ports in the East Indies —the whole to be reduced to dollars and cents; and the best mode of computing the exchange with those places explained; also, a large sheet table of calculations at compound interest at 6 per cent. the tables used in banks for the determination of the value of gold; the interest of each month from one to twelve months, on every dollar (without exception) from one to two thousand; and a table of all the post towns in the United States; besides much other general useful information, shall positively be added to the work, entitled ROWLETT'S
Tables of Discount or Interest, On every dollar (without exception) From one to two thousand; thence on every ten, fifty, and five hundred, to five thousand, from one to sixty four days inclusive, at six per cent. with notes for 5, 7 and 8 per cent. &c. &c. &c. The work is dedicated, by permission, to the President and Directors of the Bank of North America, and received in the first twelve days the patronage of JOHN ADAMS , President of the United States; of THOMAS JEFFERSON , Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate; of two-thirds of the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives of the United States; and of the Presidents and Directors of the different Banks unanimously, &c.—a list of the whole is printed and attached to the proposals.
It is evident that the work will be no trumpery catchpenny-thing; for I do assure the public that the price of it is reduced very near one half, according to the usual rate at which books sell; and it is my full determination to render it, in point of subject matter, a valuable acquisition.
With respect to the accuracy of the Tables, too much cannot be said, and I pledge myself that a PREMIUM of not less than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS shall be offered to the first person who shall inform me of a single error of one cent, according to the principle acted upon.
To do away all doubts with respect to the expences of the undertaking, I do most solemnly declare that they will amount to very near FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, and perhaps more, independent of any remuneration for my own trouble in the arduous business, and the great expence already incurred for specimens, proposals advertisements, handbills, &c. &c.
I do therefore trust with confidence, that gentlemen will continue to come forward with that public spirit and generosity which characterize the nation, and support the work by subscribing to it without hesitation, otherwise it cannot be published, and I must sit down to reflect upon a CONSIDERABLE LOSS.
I am, with profound respect Gentlemen, Your obedient humble servant, JOHN ROWLETT, Accomptant, Bank North America.
POSTSCRIPT. —Gentlemen are respectfully invited to see Specimens of the Tables, &c. exhibited at the Insurance Office, at Mr. Morley's Tavern, at Mr. Symmes's Office, and at E. A. JENKS' BOOKSTORE , in Portland—Also, at the Post Office in Wiscasset ; and please be referred to the other advertisements which appear every day in some one of the newspapers.
Subscribers are to pay nothing until the book is delivered rigorously conformable to all stipulations. Copy right secured according to act of Congress, on 31 st January, 1800. Philadelphia. March 27, 1800.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for the county of Cumberland, which is to be holden at Portland, in said county, on the 25th day of March, 1800.
THE Petition of the Subscribers, inhabitants of Brunswick and Durham in said county, humbly shews—That a new Common Road from the Upper Carrying Place, so called, on Androscoggin River in Brunswick , to the southward bend of said river in Durham , is much wanted, as the road now there is extremely inconvenient, not only from its circuitous direction, but especially from several long and steep hills, which lie in its course and which render travelling with teams and in carriages laborious, difficult and often hazardous; that a road might be laid out in such a course and over such land as would almost entirely avoid the abovementioned disadvantages; that such a road was in fact formerly laid out, and for some time improved; that a few years since, it was by a vote of the town of Brunswick , discontinued, and the present road opened in its stead, to the great damage of your petitioners, whose business obliges them frequently to travel said road, and of the community at large; that the present road requires a heavy annual expence to render it safe to passengers, but can never admit of easy or expeditious travelling; that the new road for which your petitioners request, might, they believe, with a small annual expence be made and maintained in such a manner as to facilitate and expedite in a great degree, not only the passage of carriages, but particularly that of loaded teams.
Your petitioners, therefore, desire and hope, that the Court will be pleased to appoint a Committee to lay out said Road according to law.
At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland in said county, on the last Tuesday of March, A. D. 1800—
On the Petition of William Hunt , and above one hundred others, whereof the foregoing is a copy—ORDERED, That the Petitioners give notice to all concerned, by publishing a copy of said Petition and this Order, in the Gazette , printed at Portland by Ebenezer A. Jenks , three weeks successively, the last publication to be three weeks at least before the third Tuesday of October next, that they may then at said Court to be holden at Portland aforesaid, have opportunity to make objections, if any they have, to the granting of the prayer thereof.
Attest, Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED, JAMES STARBIRD , a private belonging to the 2 d Reg. Art and Engineers—aged 20 years, 11 months, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches high, blue eyes, brown hair, and dark complexion—born in Raymond , state of Maine , and enlisted the 2 d instant.—Any person apprehending and delivering him to the subscriber, or any other Military Officer within the United States, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges.
N. Leonard, Lieut. 2 d Reg. Dated at Fort Sumner, Art. & Eng.—Commanding May 14, 1800
POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT!
CONCERT
Of Vocal and Instrumental MUSIC, At the New Assembly Room.
THE Gentlemen Musicians of Boston, will give their Last Concert, with the Addition of
A BALL,
THIS EVENING, Monday the 26th Instant. The Concert to consist of the following Selection—
Part First. OVERTURE. SONATA on the Forte Piano—by Mrs. Von Hagen. SONG, "The Female Crier"—Miss Graupner. CONCERTO on the Clarinet—Mr. Granger. TRIO SONG—Mrs. Graupner, Mrs. Von Hagen, and Mr. Pick. BATTLE of PRAGUE, with accompaniments—Mrs. Von Hagen. Part Second. CONCERTO on the Violoncello—Mr. Von Hagen. SONG, "Waring Willows"—Mr. Graupner. CONCERTO on the Hautboy—Mr. Graupner. SONG, "The heart which Love has wounded"—Mrs. Graupner. For the last time. A SOLO on the ITALIAN MUSICAL GLASSES—Mr. Pick. FINALE.
The Concert will commence precisely at half past 7 o'clock. TICKETS may be had at Morley's and Cutler's Taverns , at the Bookstore of E. A. Jenks and Baker & George , and at the New Assembly Room —at One Dollar for a Lady, and Gentlemen—Single Ticket. 75 cts.
Crockery & Glass Store.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
ROBERT CROSS,
HAS just received, by the late arrivals from Liverpool and Hamburg , and offers for sale, a complete assortment of
PENCIL, ENAMELLED, CHINA, GLAZED, and COMMON, } Crockery Ware. Glass Ware.
Cut quart Decanters, Plain quart Decanters, — pint do. — pint do. — half pint do. — half pint do. — Tumblers, — finest Tumblers, — barrel do. — common do. — Wines, — Wines; Salts, — Goblets, — Vinegar Cruets, — Salts, — Bird Glasses; Mugs.
ALSO, Elegant Decanters, and Flower Pots; Plated do.; do. Cream Pots; do. Sugar Tongs. Tea Sets, China; Cups and Saucers, do.
Japan Ware.
Trays, Octavian Centers, Knife do.; Bread do. Cadies. Qval Waiters, 1 quart Jacks, Round do. Pint do. 4 lb Cannisters, Tea Pots. 2 lb. do.; 1 lb. do. Snuff Trays, 1/2 and 1/2 lb. do. Tumblers, &c. &c.
ALSO, A handsome assortment of Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books; Ladies' do. and do. Thread Cases; Memorandum Books; Lead Pencils, &c.
N. B. Crates of assorted Ware, packed at the shortest notice. Portland, May 19.
Abijah Cheever,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has taken a Store in Middle Street , at the head of Fifth Street , and nearly opposite the BANK, where he has for sale a handsome assortment of
Men's, Women's, Misses' & Children's SHOES—viz.
Men's best No. 1 Womens' best En- Calf skin Shoes, glith black, blue, purple- Morocco do. red, yellow and green Calf skin do. of the 2 d & Morocco Sippers, with 3 d quality, and without heels, Calf skin Pumps, Common do. Half and whole Boots— Black, blue, green & fancy Common and best kind stuff do. with and with- of Cordovan Legs, out heels, Boys' Shoes—best & com- Misses' black, blue, yellow, mon kind, green and red Morocco Children's Morocco Pumps Sippers, of all sizes, Calf skin do. Clogs and Galoshes of the Womens' Calf-skin Sippers newest fashion, best and common kind.
Also, Bout 100 pair of English Kid SLIPPERS, of various colors and figures. All of the above are particularly wide and warranted for said CHEEVER, to be equal to any the country affords. He expects to have every defect in his assortment supplied as often as two or three weeks.
ENGLISH HATS.
Men's belt black and white beaver HATS; Womens and youths, black, green, and drab-colored beaver; Boys black, white, and drab-colored felt Hats—Just received, and of the newest fashion. Russia Sheetings; Ravens Duck, by the piece, or less quantity; Loaf, white and brown India SUGARS; TEA; CHOCOLATE, No. 1; Fig and Pigtail TOBACCO, by the cask and roll, or less quantity.
Muskets, ammunition boxes, belts, &c. Brass Door Handles, and Latches; Chimney Hooks; Strew Deas; all of different kinds, and of the newest fashion. All of which will positively be sold, by retail or quantity, as cheap as in Boston.
N. B. Cash and the highest price given for OLD BRASS and COPPER.
THE Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf are hereby notified and warned, that their Annual Meeting will be held on Monday the second day of June next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the store of James Deering , on said wharf, for the following purposes, viz. To choose a Moderator, Clerk, Collector of Tares, and Wharfinger, and to transact other business that may come before the meeting respecting said Wharf.
Josiah Tucker, Prop. Clerk. Portland, May 12, 1800.

BALLAD.—By Miss SEWARD.
FROM thy waves, stormy Lannow, I fly, From the rocks that are lash'd by their tide; From the maid, whose cold bosom, relentless as they, Has wreck'd my warm hopes by her pride! Yet lonely and rude as the scene, Her smile to that scene could impart A charm that might rival the bloom of the vale;— But away thou fond dream of my heart! To thy rocks, stormy Lannow, adieu! Now the blasts of the winter come on, And the waters grow dark as they rise; But 'tis well!—they resemble the sullen distain, That has lour'd in those infolent eyes. Sincere were the sighs it repress'd, But they rose in the days that are flown; Ah! nymph, unrelenting and cold as thou art, My spirit is proud as thy own! To thy rocks, stormy Lannow, adieu! Lo! the wings of the sea-fowl are spread, To escape the rough storm by their flight; And these caves will afford them a gloomy retreat, From the winds and the billows of night. Like them, to the home of my youth, Like them, to the shades I retire; Receive me, and shield my vex'd spirit, ye groves, From the storms of insulted desire! From thy rocks, stormy Lannow, I fly,
Drugs & Medicines.
TO be sold by S. ERVING , at his Shop in Middle-Street, DRUGS & MEDICINES, warranted good, of the last importation; which he assures his customers he will sell, for cash, at the Boston prices.
GARDEN SEEDS,
of the last year's growth, imported from England. Portland, April 28, 1800.
Fresh Garden Seeds.
JUST received for sale , at WILLIAM HUDSON'S Grocery Store, Fore-street, an assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation. April 14.
VALUABLE SITUATION.
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
THAT beautiful situation in Falmouth, two miles from Portland, on the corner of the road leading eastward; now improved as a public house—having 38 acres of Land, a new House, 60 feet by 36, well constructed, with four stacks of chimneys, and a good cellar.—Also, a Stable, 50 feet by 23, and a Shed 30 by 16. The land is under improvement, and has a living stream running through it.
Whoever may be disposed to purchase said place, shall have it on the most liberal terms.—For further particulars, apply to
IGNATIUS LORING,
on the premises.
April 27.
THE Stockholders in the MAINE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY , are hereby notified, that there were two thousand shares subscribed for; and by the Act of Incorporation, the Capital Stock of said Company is reduced to one thousand shares. In consequence of which, each subscriber will now hold half the number of shares he subscribed for—Twenty dollars on each of those shares, agreeable to said act, must be paid to the President and Directors of said Company, at their Insurance Office in Portland, on or before the ninth day of June next.
Woodbury Storer, President.
Portland, April 17, 1800.
Notice.
THE copartnership of THOMAS & M c LELLAN , is this day dissolved by mutual agreement.—All persons having demands on said company are desired to call on ISAAC M c LELLAN, at his store on the head of Mr. Ingraham's Wharf, opposite Mr. Faine's, and receive their pay;—and those who are indebted, are requested to call on said M c Lellan and settle immediately.
Elias Thomas, Isaac M c Lellan.
Portland, April 28, 1800.
Take Notice.
THE subscribers, copartners in trade , under the firm of JOSEPH & BULKELEY EMERSON , having, this day, by mutual consent, dissolved their connection, hereby call upon all persons indebted to said firm, to make immediate payment to BULKELEY EMERSON in Bangor, otherwise their notes and accounts will be put in suit.
Joseph Emerson, Bulkeley Emerson.
Sacopee, March 26th, 1800.
WHEREAS HANNAH , my wife, has abseated herself from my bed and board, and in many instances behaved in an unseemly, indecent, and very unbecoming manner—this is to caution all persons whatever against trusting her or giving her any credit on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt which she may contract after this date.
John Harford, of Waterborough
in the county of York—Hylandman. Waterborough, April 30th 32.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOSIAH WILSON , late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, he has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
Aaron Dwinel.
Poland, April 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. JONATHAN BOWMAN, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of
David Silvester,
late of Pownalborough, in the county of Lincoln, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent, give notice, that one month more is allowed to receive and examine the further claims against said estate; and that they shall attend said business on Monday the 13th day of May (infant) and the three next following Mondays, from 3 till 10 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of JOSEPH TINKHAM in said Pownalborough.
Joseph Tinkham, Chairman.
Pownalborough, 6th May, 1800.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, That having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of
Samuel J. Proctor,
late of Durham, 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; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
William Thompson.
May, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given , that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of
Robert Stanwood,
late of Brunswick, mariner, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who have any demands on said Estate, to bring them in for settlement; and those indebted thereto, to make immediate payment.
John Soul.
Freetown, May 7, 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the Estate of
Josiah Wilson,
late of Gray in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against said estate, at the dwelling house of Capt. JAMES DOUGHTY in said Gray, on the third Tuesday of this, and first Monday of the five following months, from one to five o'clock, P. M.
Israel H. Buker, James Doughty,
Gray, May 7th, 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the Estate of
Benjamin Macintire,
late of Falmouth, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against said estate, at the late dwelling house of the deceased, on the second Tuesday of May next, and the second Tuesday of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M.
Moses Merrill, Joshua Merrill,
Falmouth, April 21, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given , that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of
BENJAMIN MACKINTIRE,
yeoman, deceased, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, represented insolvent, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore desires all persons who have any demands on said estate to bring them in for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make payment.
David Mackintire.
Newport, April 14, 1800.
THE subscribers, Commissioners on the Estate of JOSEPH PERKINS, late of Limerick, in the county of York, yeoman, deceased—appointed by the Hon. EDWARD CUTTS, Esq. Judge of Probate for said county—give notice, that we shall attend for the purpose of examining the claims of the several creditors to said Estate, at the house of the widow of said deceased, on the last Monday of this and the five following months.
John Morrill, James Perry,
Limerick, March 4, 1800.
(M. 5)
James Codman,
HAS for sale at his store, at the head of Flag-Meadow Road, in Gorham, an assortment of
Westindia Goods & Groceries,
which will be sold at the lowest prices, for cash or country produce. For Sale as above,
Best Salt PORK, by the barrel or smaller quantity.
War Department,
MARCH 12, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given , That separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1800, to the 30th day of September, 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required, as aforesaid, from the 1st day of Jan in the year 1801, to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at
the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz:
First —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Oswego; at Niagara; at Pittsburgh; at Presqu'ile; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Logamies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, on the river Wabash; at Massie; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river.
Second —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Blockhouse; at St. Stevens, or other fort or post on the river Mobile, or Tombigby, & any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States.
Third —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point Petre; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Alathamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed.
Fourth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina.
Fifth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina.
Sixth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempsville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Frederickburg, at Carterville, at Harper's Ferry, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia.
Seventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M c Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown, at Bladensburg, at George town, at Easttown, at the head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland.
Eighth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easttown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Ninth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackinsac, at Elizabethtown, at New Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New Jersey.
Tenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Newyork, at West Point, at Poughkeepsie, at Harlem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kenderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburg, at Albany, at Conajoharie, at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Newyork, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid.
Eleventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at Newhaven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut.
Twelfth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Brinton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, at Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts.
Fourteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any port, place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of New Hampshire and Vermont.
The ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz: Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boned Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations.
It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of the fortified places or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and at all losses, sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable characters and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian Frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M c HENRY,
Secretary of War.
PUBLIC SALES.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION,
The 2d day of June next,
A FARM , containing four hundred acres of land; thirty or forty acres of which is now under improvement—with a House and two Barns on the same.—The sale to be on the premises, at one o'clock, P. M.
John Hartford.
Waterville, May 31, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given , that by order of the Court of Common Pleas holden at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March last past, the Farm at a place called Preumscot in Falmouth, containing about ninety acres of upland and marsh, with the buildings thereon, belonging to the Estate of EDWARD WATTS , late of said Portland, Physician, deceased, will be sold at Public Vendue, on Monday the ninth day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the house on said Farm, to pay the legacies given in the last Will and Testament of the said Edward Watts, and the just debts which he owed at the time of his death. Also at the same time and place will be sold all the Live Stock and Farming Utensils belonging to the premises—Whoever will give the most shall have the preference in said sale.
Mary Watts,
{ Executrix of the last Will and Testament of Edward Watts }
Portland, April 23, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given , that by order of the Court of Common Pleas holden at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March last past, all the share or right belonging to the Estate of SAMUEL WALDO late of said Portland, merchant, deceased, in the Farm at Long Creek in Cape-Elizabeth, commonly called and known by the name of the Waldo Farm , being one half of the remainder or reversion expectant on the life estate of SARAH WALDO of Boston in the county of Suffolk, will be sold at Public Vendue, on Monday the ninth day of June next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Thomas Motley , Innholder in said Portland, to satisfy the just debts which the said Samuel Waldo owed at the time of his death—Whoever will give most shall have the preference in said sale.
Sarah Tyng Waldo,
{ Administratrix to the Estate of Samuel Waldo }
Portland, April 23, 1800.
TO BE SOLD,
BY ORDER OF COURT,
On Wednesday, 28th of May inst.
ONE third part of a piece of Flatts Land , in Portland, in the county of Cumberland, with one third part of the wharf thereon standing, commonly called Weeks' wharf.
Also, another piece of Flatts Land , situate nearly opposite the house of Mr. Thomas Beck, Portland aforesaid, the same being the share of Flatts belonging to a piece of land sold by THOMAS CUMMING , late of said Portland, merchant, deceased, to Samuel M. Quincy .
Also, a large lot of Land situate in King Street in the same Portland, with a dwelling, House standing thereon, and the other buildings on the same, being the dwelling house of the said Thomas, except that part of said lot and buildings which are set off to the subscriber, widow of said deceased, as her dower in her said husband's estate.
Also, the remainder of said lot last mentioned , and the buildings and appurtenances subject only to the life estate of the said tenant in dower.
The above being all the real estate whereof the said Thomas died seized and possessed, will be sold on the day above mentioned, on the premises; or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to pay the just debts of the said deceased, with incidental charges.
Dated at Portland, the third day of
February, Anno Domini 1800.
Eleonora Cumming,
Administratrix on said Estate.
TO BE SOLD,
POTATOES , of an excellent quality, equal to any brought from England; having been raised from the best kind, imported from Liverpool, and carefully preserved separate from any other sort.—Inquire of the Printer.
May 19.
A Schoolmaster
IS wanted , to teach a Grammar School in Phipson (Dudley's Mills) for the term of 6 or 12 months.—None need apply unless he can be well recommended.
David Young, School Com.
Phipson, April 24, 1800.
TO LET,
A Store in Fore-street,
Inquire of JOSIAH TUCKER.
Portland, May 12.
For Sale,
A small Dwelling-House and Lot , at the west end of the town.—For terms apply to the printer.
May 12.
WHEREAS SARAH , wife of me the subscriber, has eloped my bed and board, I hereby give notice to all persons, not to trust her; as I will not pay one farthing she may or should contract after this date.
Thomas Dodge.
Wiscasset, April 24, 1800.
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