Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-06-23 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 113]
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
Political Miscellany.
The analysis of President Adams' Defence of the American Constitutions of Government, contained in the subsequent prospectus for publishing the work, is an able vindication of the political sentiments which the illustrious author, published, some years since, for the benefit of his fellow countrymen; but which, from an unaccountable apathy in the public mind, have been but little read, tho' often commented on by ignorance and illiberality. Should the Editor of the intended edition, be encouraged to prosecute his plan, the public interest may be expected to be greatly benefited; for so expedient is it, in free governments for the people to know, and to understand the natural elements of society, and the pure and solid principles of government, that it will not be thought extravagant when we say, that were the political lights which are displayed in this unrivaled work universally seen and examined there would be no occasions for that constant alarm; and those encreased exertions which seem to have become necessary for the support of those measures on which our national security rests.
PROPOSAL,
For publishing a cheap, elegant and correct edition of Mr. Adams' Defence of the American Constitutions; respectfully submitted to the enlightened freemen of the United States.
AT this important moment, when with unusual industry, and the hope of success, the enemies of our excellent government are attempting to undermine its foundation, and by calumnies and misrepresentation, to remove from office its most enlightened and virtuous supporters, every engine should be set in motion to effect their black designs, to rescue the Commonwealth from its most imminent danger. Impressed with the conviction of this truth, and the efficacy which the political doctrines of this incomparable work would have on public opinion at this time, the Editor is prompted to issue these Proposals, and trusts his countrymen will aid the publication by liberal and extensive patronage. To those who have read the DEFENCE no encomium is necessary; but unfortunately for our country, it has been read by a few, though it ought to be familiar with all. We have therefore selected the following Outline from a pamphlet, published in the State of Delaware, in 1796, which presents an ample and correct analysis of the work.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
AS it is a work of much labour and expence, it will be published after the English manner. In Numbers, each number to contain 64 pages. Letter press. It will be printed on fine paper, with the type used in the "Outline" in this proposal, which will enable the Editor to comprise the work in 16 numbers, or when bound, in two volumes. The London edition was in three volumes, and sold at eight dollars; the American edition published in 1797, by Mr. Cobbett, was also in three volumes, and sold at six dollars. It will be delivered to subscribers, handsomely fitted in blue, at 25 cents each number, to be paid on delivery.
As it may be inconvenient for many persons, particularly at a distance, to receive the work in numbers, subscriptions will be received for the work to be delivered in boards at four dollars and fifty cents, or bound and lettered at five dollars.
A seventh Book gratis will be allowed those persons who may procure six subscribers and in that proportion for a greater number.
If the public seem disposed to encourage the publication, it will be immediately put to press, and finished with all possible dispatch.
Subscriptions received by John Russell, the publisher at his office, Spring Lane, Boston, and at the several Bookstores in town, and by the Postmasters and Booksellers in the country. Boston, June 5.
Subscriptions for the above work received at Jenks' Bookstore.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BY his Public Instrument of LINCOLN, ss. PROTEST , be it known and made manifest unto all persons to whom this present writing shall come or in any wise concern, that on this second day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred, before me Dummer Sewall , Notary Public, duly appointed and qualified in said county, personally appeared David Trufant , of Bath, in said county, being sworn to declare the whole truth and nothing but the truth; declared as followeth, viz. That on the night immediately succeeding the 22d day of May last, his store in Bath, aforesaid, was by some evil minded person or persons unknown to him, with force & arms broken open, and sundry goods, about ten dollars in money, and a number of promissory Notes taken out and carried away; according to my best recollection the notes are as follows, namely,
  One signed Joseph Francis, of 800 dollars,   One signed Samuel & William Howard, of 220 dollars,   One signed John Curtis, of 60 dollars,   One ditto of 20 dollars,   One signed Ezekiel Emerson, of 100 dollars,   One signed James Blair, of 30 dollars,   undry smaller Notes and Receipts. 
DAVID TRUFANT.
Sworn to before me,
DUMMER SEWALL, Notary Public.
The deponent doth hereby protest, and I the said Notary Public, at his instance and request do by these presents solemnly protest against the said evil minded and wicked person or persons, aforesaid, for breaking the said store, and all the costs and cost the said David Trufant hath or may sustain in consequence thereof.
I the said Notary, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Notarial Seal. this second day of June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred.
DUMMER SEWALL, Notary Public.
Foreign Articles.
The conquest of Seringapatam.
LONDON, APRIL 26 A LETTER from an officer in India says, "The importance of the fall of Seringapatam to the power and commerce of Great Britain is not within the reach of ordinary calculation. From every appearance of its improving state, the cultivation of the country, the number of its inhabitants, and the advancing progress of its military establishment, that capital would, in a short time, have been impregnable, and the power of Tippoo Saib would have been at least equal to the combined strength of the European settlements in India."
"The English army, on its approach to Seringapatam, suffered very little inconvenience from the Sultan having destroyed the villages and laid waste the country in its front, nor from the attempts that had been made to poison the water in the ranks; because, contrary to Tippoo's expectation, we had, by a deviation to the left, gained a flourishing, highly cultivated country, and got possession of the large fort of Socilly, which was full of cattle grain and forage. Even to the very vicinity of Seringapatam Gen. Harris had the choice of his route; so that he was enabled to set down before it with all its resources for the siege undiminished. The evil most to be dreaded was famine. The whole of our draft and carriage bullocks died, and the rice had risen to three rupees the pound, on the day when the city was stormed; so that if we had not succeeded in our attempt, the consequence would have been fatal to the army; and that we were not repulsed, was owing to the incomparable conduct and intrepidity of the troops, as well as to the judicious means employed to support and protect their extraordinary efforts. It may be proper to remark, that, notwithstanding the errors committed by the Sultan in defence of the place, nothing less than the vast combined army in our service could have crowned the enterprise with success."
"The hour of attack was fortunate, as numbers of the enemy, and even the Sultan himself, had gone to take refreshment. On hearing the alarm, he hastened back: when, finding that the grenadiers had entered the breach, and seeing his people falling all around him, he made for a sally port, where, amidst a crowd of fugitives, he was overpowered and slain. It is not yet known by whom hand this tyrant of the East was laid low; and it is supposed that the jewels which he always wore about his person, and which were now become the spoil of the fortunate soldier, whoever he might be, are two precious to be hastily acknowledged. It was said that he constantly wore a ruby ring, which was esteemed by him as the most valuable in his treasury; his turban also was always adorned with a jewel of great value; and a pearl necklace was a continual ornament of his person. The pearls of which it consisted were of uncommon size and beauty. They had been the collection of many years, and were the pride of his dress. Neither of these precious articles have appeared since the Sultan's death. His body was found late in the evening beneath a heap of others, brought together in one promiscuous slaughter. He had been shot in the temples, and otherwise wounded, as it appeared, with a bayonet."
"The rooted and barbarous antipathy which this tyrant manifested against European prisoners of all ranks, in a former war, seems to have accompanied him to the last. Above twenty unhappy stragglers from our army had fallen into his hands in the course of our march, whom he ordered to be put to death; and among them a little drummer boy of the Scotch brigade. Even his small motley band of French auxiliaries execrate his memory as a most cruel tyrant, and represent, with bitter imprecations, the ignominy and hardship to which he subjected them."
"The carnage on this occasion was much less than might have been expected, in a large city entered by storm, and filled with people whose opposition was continued in the streets and from the houses. By the efforts of the General and others, the effusion of human blood was soon restrained; nor, in the course of that plunder which the laws of war allow in certain cases, was any defenceless inhabitant killed, nor any woman treated with wanton brutality."
"The plunder of the town was very great; and many of the soldiers, both native and European, possessed themselves of very precious effects in gold and jewels. Considerable fortunes are supposed to have been made by persons of higher rank, in the way of purchase. The houses of the chief Sirdars, as well as of the merchants and shroffs, were completely pilaged; while the women, alarmed for their personal safety, emptied their coffers, and brought forth whatever jewels they possessed. Fortunately, however, for the army in general, the palace was secured. The quantity of money yet discovered, though great in itself, is by no means equal to what might have been expected from the known extent of Tippoo's revenues and expenditure. Many lacks of specie it is supposed are not yet found; and it is equally probable that they never will be recovered."
VENICE, APRIL 1.
On the 26th ult. the Pope quitted the island of St. Giorgio Maggiore for the first time, and proceeded to the convent of the Benedictines, at St. Michele di Murano. The inhabitants of the convent, amidst an immense concourse of people, received the holy father on the shore. The visit paid by the Pope, this day, to the Archduchess Marianna, in the Nunnery of St. Lawrence, was attended with great solemnities. At the gate of the convent, the Pope was received by the Nuns, kneeling on each side, and as soon as he entered it the Archduchess appeared and conducted him to her apartment, whence he proceeded to a saloon of the Convent, where a throne had been erected, and the Nuns, one by one kissed his feet, which was also done by the Clergy of the convent, in a chapel adjoining the church.
PARIS, APRIL 14.
"It cannot be unknown to Buonaparte, that he has an opponent truly republican, in his brother Lucien, the minister of the interior, whose officers are filled with bold Marseilles, as those of Fouché are with Jacobins. It is publicly known that Lucien having presented a list of persons for persels to the First Consul, the latter found it so Jacobinical, that he threw it into the fire. Lucien immediately threw his port folio at his brother's head, and set out for St. Asnes, where he remained for several days. The consul wrote to him to return, and threatened that if he staid a day longer, he should be dismissed from his office. The minister obeyed, and resumed the duties of his office. During the reign of Robespierre, Lucien was the keeper of a magazine near Marseilles, and was so violent a Jacobin, that he was imprisoned as a terrorist after the 9th Thermidor."
"Bernadotte is also known to be one of the most determined enemies of Buonaparte, and has just refused to serve under his command in the army of reserve. In a late conversation, he addressed him in the following language: "I am resolved not to act under an usurper; you may be the tyrant of those who will stoop to it, but you shall not be mine, while I wear a sword by my side." Bernadotte makes no difficulty of telling this story to his acquaintance. As long as places remain to be given away the republicans and the aristocrats will be enthusiastic in favor of Buonaparte; but when they are disposed of, the spirit of party, and the passions of different factions will break out. Sieyes procures as much as he can the introductions into the tribunate of men who are inimical to Buonaparte."
"Letters from Dijon state, that there is not a single franc in the military chest, and that want of specie occasions great confusion."
Among the present Directors of the Batavian Republic, is a person of the name of Van Hoof, who had the narrowest escape from the guillotine. During the time of Robespierre he was one of the prisoners of Paris, expecting, with many others, to be carried to the guillotine. At length one of the Commissioners ordered all the prisoners to be called, in order to select those who were to be executed. He called out Van Hoof, a foreigner. A person of the name of Vanot, a watchmaker, immediately advanced, and replied "here I am." He was immediately carried to the tribunal, not even interrogated, but condemned to die. In the roll of persons executed, it appeared that Van Hoof had been guillotined. The 9th of Thermidor, which destroyed Robespierre, arrived. The friends of the Dutchman demanded his release. It was answered that he was dead. They asserted the contrary. The prisoners were called, and Van Hoof was pointed out. It was then found that another had been assassinated in his place, and he was permitted to leave the prison.
LONDON, APRIL 12.
BRIST FLEET.
Various and contradictory are the reports which of late have been in circulation respecting the state of preparation of the combined fleet at Brest, and the object of which it may at present have in view. It is well known that an armed force, from about 24 to 30,000 men are now in readiness to embark upon some secret expedition upon the object of which we idly speculate, or are led into a dangerous security. There appears, however, one circumstance, of the truth of which we have no room to doubt, (namely, that Gen. Humbert had arrived at Brest, and is to take the command of the expedition) that pretty clearly points out Ireland as the place against which this armament has been planned with so much silence and mystery? and to this opinion we are more naturally inclined to learn as we know it to be the recorded opinion of Humbert, that with four thousand effective men, he asserted on a former occasion, that he might have over-run the whole of that country. At all events the choice of such a General, upon such an occasion, is rather an unequivocal proof of the nature of the service in which he is to be engaged.
A chest has been sent from Bengal by a French Physician to the Museum of Natural History at Paris. It was brought from Denmark by the minister Greenovelle; it contains a quantity of insects, 150 of which have not yet been described by any Naturalist.
American Affairs.
SAVANNAH, MAY 30.
FROM Talahasse in the Creek nation, we have advice that information had been received there that Bowles, with 300 of the Seminola Indians, had entrenched themselves within gun shot of the fort at St. Marc's and killed 11 of the garrison; and that they had stopped the river Appalatchala, by felling trees across it, to prevent succours being carried to the fort. That the Indians were in general well disposed to the United States; the men were employed in cultivating their lands and the women in spinning, weaving, &c. And that Col. Hawkins was to have a meeting with the Chiefs, the end of this month, at Tucabatchee concerning the line, which had been run as far as the Catahouche.
From Pensacola we also learn, that a party of the Seminola Indians, instigated by Bowles, had lately committed some depredations within the jurisdiction of that place, but had been driven off by 25 men sent by the Spanish Governor against them; and that a schooner from New- Providence, laden with India goods, ammunition, and two long 12 pounders, had been taken by the Spaniards. A merchant, named Hunter, and 27 of the crew escaped.
Extra of a letter from Washington, (Penn) dated May 12.
"By an officer of the United States army, who passed through this town on the 7th inst. from Knoxville, we are informed, that a war is likely to take place between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. The cause of the dispute is said to be that a Chickasaw Chief erected a ferry on the Tennessee river at the crossing place from Orleans to Kentucky. A Chief of the Choctaws (Double-head) sent him word that he would erect one on the opposite side of the river. The Chickasaw replied that he would take his scalp if he attempted it. The two tribes have taken up the quarrel, and, as our informant says, are preparing for war."
The Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Mr. T. Lewis, writes to the Secretary of War, from S. W. Point, under date of 6th May, 1800, that "The Indians are improving in the art of spinning, weaving, &c. in a most astonishing degree."
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 10. [OFFICIAL.]
"Port Republican, May 3, 1800."
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq.
"For the information of merchants of the United States, I have to announce to you, that the army of Gen. Toussaint, after effecting the capture of Bennet, performed a rapid march across the country, and by its sudden appearance, and the judicious positions that detachment of it were placed in, caused an immediate evacuation of Grand and Petit Gaude, by the troops of Rigaud. The troops of Gen. Toussaint have been in quiet possession of both these places for some days past, and a commercial intercourse has already commenced with the port of Petit Gaude, which has considerably augmented the prices of American provisions in this market."
"As this success has opened to us a communication with a rich country, I flatter myself our trade will be greatly benefited thereby. One certain advantage resulting from this event, and which is highly to be prized, is, the stop it will put to the career of these piratical barges, which have infested the Bight, as they are now deprived of a port in the vicinity of Gonaive to fit out and resort to. I have the honor to be, &c. ROBERT RITCHIE."
NEW-YORK, JUNE 9.
On Saturday last the 6th regiment of Militia under the command of Lieut. Col. Morton, paraded for inspection before Adjutant General Vanhorne. This regiment is composed of all the uniform companies in this city, and of young men principally. Their elegant appearance, their strict discipline and accurate performance of every military movement, obtained universal applause. It is recommended by the Col. to the companies to adopt the same uniform. The alteration is already begun, and on the 4th July, the field officers and two or three companies will appear in this regimental uniform, which we understand is generally admired.
BOSTON, JUNE 14.
The President of the United States, on his journey from Philadelphia to Washington, was received at York, by a military escort, by a civil procession, the ringing of bells, and every other demonstrations of respect. On leaving the borough the citizens waited on him with an affectionate address; in answer to which the President observes: "In visiting the great counties of Lancaster and York, after an interval of three and twenty years, I have not only received great pleasure from the civilities of the people which have deserved my grateful acknowledgements but as much higher delight, from the various evidences of their happiness and prosperity. The Multiplication of the inhabitants, the increase of buildings for utility, convenience and ornament, and the extensive improvements of

...every where given to the appearance of a polish in some measure resembling...
The above observation of the President will apply to almost every mile of our country...
The Southern papers furnish many indications of that respect and veneration which is felt by every patriot American...
A Court of Inquiry, whereof Commodore Truxtun was President, and Capt. Samuel Barron, and Capt. James Barton. Members; has been held on board the United States ship of war Chesapeake...
JOHN FRIES. The following is a copy of a petition of this culprit to the President of the United States...
ALEXANDRIA, JUNE 10. His Excellency JOHN ADAMS, arrived at this place yesterday. He was escorted by a troop of Cavalry into town...
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 11. An act having passed the Legislature of this State, at their last session, directing the sale of the house erected in this city...
A Bahama Gazette of May 20, says, "On Sunday came in the American Schooner Greyhound, with slaves from the Coast of Africa...
Advices have been received from Dr. Stevens at Cape Francois, that a French Frigate had arrived at St. Domingo...
Disbanding of the Troops.
PROVIDENCE, JUNE 18.
From Oxford, June 13. "On Tuesday last, Major-Gen. HAMILTON, with his suite, arrived at this place...
"On Thursday, the General made a public dinner, to which all the officers of the brigade, and several gentlemen of the permanent army were invited.
...tal music, from a new formed band, and from a large collection of drums and fifes. Hilarity and joy pervaded the guests...
"But Friday was reserved for a more prominent display of the passions of the human mind. At 7 o'clock in the morning, the brigade was formed into an hollow square...
"This day the General sets out on a visit to the eastward; probably as far as P. R. land, but certainly as far as the capital of New Hampshire."
THE PLAGUE.
Extract from the London Medical Review, published by a Society of Physicians and Surgeons of London.
"Histories of the plague, exhibiting the modifications it undergoes in different climates, must at all times, and at all places be acceptable...
No nation was ever longer engaged in war with the Turks without taking the plague. In this respect they are as much to be dreaded by their friends as by their foes.
NOTE. "Whatever doubts might have been entertained as to the real nature of the yellow fever...
"...it is the plague, with such modifications as are easily referable to difference of climate and mode of living."—TRANS.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
JUNE 13.
THE Senate non-concurred with the house in the appointment of Levi Lincoln, Esq. as one of the Commissioners for ascertaining the line between this State and Connecticut...
JUNE 17.
The Hon. Stephen Longfellow acquainted the Legislature, that he declined accepting a seat at the Council Board.
At half past 12 o'clock, the two Houses assembled in convention for the choice of a Counsellor, in the room of the Hon. Stephen Longfellow...
The business of the session being completed, a joint committee was raised to acquaint his excellency the Governor thereof...
The Secretary came in with a message from his excellency the Governor, and said, that he was directed by his excellency to inform the House, that he had approved of the acts (thirty two in number) which had passed this session...
Portland,
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1800.
Public notice is given in the Philadelphia papers, that the Offices of the Secretary of State, Secretary of War, Secretary of the Navy, and General Post Office, are removed...
The Honorable John Marshall, Esq. Secretary of State arrived at the city of Washington the 7th inst.
The Hon. Mr. Dexter, Secretary of War, has also arrived at Washington. The principal part of the officers of State, are as the new of government.
The President has taken an opportunity, in course of his present tour, to wait upon the mourning widow of the illustrious WASHINGTON.
By letters from Washington there appears to be a want of workmen for the numerous buildings now going forward...
The President of the United States has expressed his highest approbation of the acts, which he says will afford a lasting proof of the sagacity of its august founder...
The Speech of his excellency Governor Gilman to the Legislature of New Hampshire, and the answers of the Senate and House, are replete with genuine federal sentiments.
The Electors of President, &c. are chosen in New Hampshire by the Legislature, as in this State.
His excellency Governor Strong has been on a visit to Salem. The most respectable gentlemen of that town paid their respects to him at the house of the Hon. Mr. Goodhue.
The Hon. Samuel Sewall, Esq. is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of this Commonwealth, in the room of the Hon. Nathan Cushing, Esq. resigned.
James Thompson Collender, convicted of Sedition at Richmond, (Virg.) has been sentenced to pay a fine of 200 dollars, be imprisoned for 9 months, and give security for his good behavior, for two years.
The schr. Mary, capt. Anthony, of Charleston, was taken by Rigaud's barges, and all the crew, except the captain and cook murdered.
Mr William Cobbet, alias Peter Porcupine, who lately embarked at New-York for London, has published a farewell address to the public...
"To my friends, who are also the true friends of America, I wish that peace and happiness which virtue ought to ensure, but which I fear they will not find...
A gentleman who has counted the Duels published within the last six weeks, makes the whole number 21; in which there were 6 persons killed and 11 wounded.
At Martinbury, Virginia, on the 21st ult. a duel was fought at the cantonments near Harper's Ferry. The combatants were Elliot and Swan.
"We are informed that putting potatoes near the fire that are intended for early growth to induce them to shoot, and then cutting the potatoe, and carefully planting it with the shoot uppermost...
From the Providence Gazette. President WASHINGTON's Valedictory Address is the most invaluable legacy ever bequeathed by a statesman to his country.
"The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by a spirit of revenge natural to party dissention, which, in different ages and countries, has perpetrated the most horrid enormities...
Americans, beware!—rest assured that the object of those who attempt to execute a jealousy and distrust against the government of your choice, is nothing less than to establish a despotism of the same kind.
ELEPHANTINE OX,
To be seen at the Circus in Fifth Street, Philadelphia.
It is the largest Ox ever exhibited in America; raised in Morris county, New Jersey by Mr. Fish, and purchased by Mr. Holdridge.
This animal was measured by Mr. Peale, proprietor of the museum; and weighed at the scales in Philadelphia—weight, 2,996lb.
WATER PROOF LEATHER.
"The following method of preparing water proof Leather, at a very small expense, will be found invariably to succeed:—Take one pint of drying oil, two ounces of yellow wax, two ounces of spirits of turpentine, and one ounce of Burgundy pitch...
Capt. Houston, arrived at Philadelphia, from Loguira, and who left there May 25, informs that orders had been received from Spain for the ports being immediately shut.
MARRIED—At Gorham, on Monday evening last, Mr. BENJAMIN STORES, merchant of this town, to Miss KATHERINE STEPHENSON, of the former place.
DIED—In this town, on Thursday last, Mr. LEVI COX, aged 63
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Friday last arrived Sbr. Swallow, Capt Thomas Waite, 26 days from St. Thomas.—On the homeward bound passage spoke the Elizabeth Jones, Edward Chamblen master, 5 days out from Philadelphia...
June 13, spoke the brig Franklin, from Pepperell 3 days out, bound to Surinam, in lat. 41, 46 N. long. 15 W.
Brig Fecity Capt. Brown, of Portsmouth, sails with the fleet under convoy of the Scamuel.
Schooner Sally, Capt. Kenrick, of Newburyport, has been captured by the French, and recaptured by the English.
The ship Mary, Capt. Baker, of this port, has arrived in Hampton Roads, 70 days from Liverpool.
Festival of St. JOHN the BAPTIST.
BY order of the Right Worshipful WOODBURY STORES the PORTLAND LODGE will celebrate the Festival, and dine at Union Hall on the 24th instant.
TO BE SOLD, A Large and commodious STORE two stories high, together with a Barn, and a walled lot of an acre of Land...
For further particulars, inquire of WILLIAM MARTIN, Esq. Portland.
N. B. Wanted, two good Mows for the hay-season—Inquire as above.
Pine Wood.
WANTED a quantity of split Pine Wood, for which a generous price will be given by
JOHN GORDON who has constantly for sale, a general assortment English & West-India GOODS. Stroudwater, June 16th, 1800.

TO BE SOLD,
Or exchanged for a Farm near Boston, THE SEAT of Mr. HENRY SCOTT, deceased, near the Meeting house in Lunenburg, 3 miles from Boston, a beautiful situation; consisting of a large, airy and convenient House—a spacious Garden well enclosed with a board fence, and stored with a variety of fruit trees and flowering shrubs; a large new Barn, and other out-buildings; 30 acres of excellent Land near the house, and 40 acres of good Wood-land two miles distant.
The town of the price, which is $750, is particularized as an inducement to any person wishing to purchase so eligible a situation.
ALSO,
A FARM in the north part of said town, containing Fifty Acres good Land, with a House, new Barn, and good Orchard, and twenty acres Wood Land, for £ 300. Apply to Capt. JOHN LITTLE in said Lunenburg, or inquire of EDWARD GRAY, Esq. Court-Street, Boston. June 23. 1800. (8 w—13)
Ship Chandlery,
SOLD BY
DAVID SMITH,
No 1, UNION WHARF—viz.
BUNTON and Colours of different sizes; Sheet and Bar Lead; Compasses; Time Glasses; Log Lines and Reels; Hand Spikes and Oars; Paint Brushes of different sizes; Scrapers; Ladles; Tormenters; Paints; Scrubbing Brushes; Mops, and Mop-Yarn; Pad and Door Locks; Latches of different sizes; H & H L Hinges; Hand-Saws; Saw Files; Augers; Chisels; Twine; Log Paper; Writing do; Hammers and Gimblets; Coffee Mills; Tin Ware; Earthen Ware; Iron do. Knives and Forks; Cutters; Pen-knives; Slates; Scales; Dividers; West-India & European Charts; Mast Hoops and Hanks; Frying Pans; Shovels; Glass of different sizes; Looking Glasses; Cod and Mackerel Hooks; Deck Nails; Sheathing and Drawing do. 4d. 6d. 10d & 20d do. Scupper, Clout and Pump do. Brads of different sizes; Buckets, Kids, and Cans; Lamp-black; Varnish; Linseed and Fish Oil; Pitch; Tar; Turpentine; Cordage; Marline; Sail Needles, and Palms; and a few four inch Hawfers.
ALSO,
Rum, Brandy, Gin, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses, India Cotton, Silk Handkerchiefs, Florence Oil of an excellent quality; Iron, Tobacco, Pork—and a variety of other articles. Portland, June 23.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE PRESIDENT and DIRECTORS of the MAINE Fire and Marine Insurance Company, will be ready the 20th inst to receive proposals to make insurance against the following risks, viz. On vessels, freight and goods—Against captivity of persons, and on the life of any person during his absence at sea—In cases of money lent upon bottomry and respondentia—On houses or other buildings and on goods and property therein contained, within this Commonwealth—Against damages arising to the same by fire, originating in any cause except that of design in the insured.
Their Capital Stock is now one hundred thousand dollars; not more than ten thousand dollars will be taken on any one risk. Woodbury Storer, President. Portland, June 16th. 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors of Land, lying in Readfield, in the county of Kennebec, that the following Lots are taxed in the State, County and Town, and School Taxes, for the years 1798 and 1799, in the bills committed to me to collect, as follows.
   PROPRIETORS UNKNOWN.   Taxes for the year 1798.   No. Lots. No. Acres. State Value. Per Cent. Tax. County Tax. Town Tax.     136 200 250 5 0 11 23   130 41 82 0 0 4 9   157 130 670 13 40 25 59     Taxes for the year 1799.   No. Lots. No. Acres. State Value. Per Cent. Tax. County Tax. Town Tax.     121 185 750 15 0 39 70   136 200 250 5 0 13 24   112 200 700 14 0 36 66   113 178 712 14 24 32 68   126 200 550 11 0 36 62   181 150 750 15 0 22 40   245 100 500 10 0 21 47   130 41 82 1 6 4 11   185 125 575 11 50 25 54   196 150 900 18 0 47 83   228 165 575 11 50 25 44  
And unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber, on or before the nineteenth day of August next, so much of said Lands will then be sold at Public Vendue, as will be sufficient to pay the taxes and intervening charges, at the dwelling-house of THOMAS WHITTIER , innholder in said Readfield. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock in the morning. Timothy Mooers, Collector. Readfield, May 20, 1800. (Jez23)
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors of unimproved Lands in the town of Mount Vernon , in the county of Kennebec, formerly called Lincoln , that their Lands are taxed in a School, State, Town, County, and Town Tax, for building a meeting-house, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, in Bills collected, in the following manner, viz.
   OWNERS UNKNOWN.   Meeting   No. Lots. No. Acres. Real Value. School Tax. State Tax. County Tax. Town Tax.     23 70 35 3 2 1 4   75 40 26 2 1 1 2   33 200 150 12 6 4 15   49 200 300 25 12 7 31   61 200 150 12 6 4 15   80 128 128 10 5 4 13   73 146 146 12 6 4 15   176 176 150 12 6 4 15  
And unless the aforesaid Taxes, together with all necessary intervening charges, are paid to me on or before Saturday the twelfth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, so much of each of said Lots will then be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling-house of me the subscriber, innholder in said Mount Vernon aforesaid, as will pay the aforesaid Taxes and all the necessary charges upon them, by me
Andrew Morse, Collector of Mount Vernon, for the year 1799 Mount Vernon, May 21, 1800.
TO BE SOLD,
(For Casks or Country Produce)
By Nathan Bond,
At his Store, near the Bank, Middle-street, The following GROCERY ARTICLES , of the first quality.
 ANCHOVIES, Almonds, do. Shelled, Bacon, Beer, Bitters—spiced, Brandy—French, Coniac, Biscuit—Groat & Milk, Black Ball, Brushes, Brooms, Confectionary—an assortment of Corks, Cheese, Candles—Tallow & Spermaceti, Coffee, Chocolate and Chocolate Shells, Citron, Cider—in bbls. & bottles, Cards—Cotton & Wool, Figs, Fish—Dumb, Gin, Ginger, Honey, Hops, Indigo—Spanish, French, and Carolina, Lamps—Patent, Mustard, Molasses, Oatmeal.  Olives, Oil—Sweet & Spermaceti, Peas—split, Pork—salt, Porter, Pepper, Pomegranate, Pipes, Rum { St. Croix, N. E. Cherry & Raspberry, Raisins—box & cask, Rye Meal, Salt, Petre, Snuff, Soap—Bar, Windsor, Castile, and Frobisher's, Sugar—Loaf and Brown, Starch, Allspice, Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Tea { Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong and Bohea, Tobacco—Fig, Pigtail and Leaf, Madeira, Port, Lisbon, Sherry, Malaga, Valencia.  Wines, 
Portland, June 23.
TAKE NOTICE.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of
Daniel Epes, Esq.
late of Portland, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice that a further time of three months from the date hereof, is allowed said Creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the Insurance Office kept by EBENEZER MAYO in Fifth street in said Portland, on the first Mondays of July, August and September next to lowing, at three o'clock in the afternoon; when and where said creditors, if they see fit, may attend. Ebenezer Mayo, Daniel Tucker, Commissioners. Portland, June 17, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of DANIEL EPES, Esq. late of Portland, deceased, are again called upon to make immediate payment to the Subscriber; otherwise they will be sued without delay.
Abigail Epes, Administratrix.
Portland, June 23, 1800.
THE Judge of Probate having allowed to the Creditors of the Estate of
Samuel Waldo,
late of Portland, deceased, a further time of six months from the seventeenth day of June inst. to bring in their claims against said Estate—The Commissioners hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the same at the Office of SAMUEL FREEMAN in said Portland, on the afternoons of the second and last Fridays in each month until the expiration of that time.
Those who have already given in their Claims are requested to attend on those days.
Samuel Freeman, Woodbury Storer, Ebenezer Mayo. June 21, 1800.
For Liverpool,
THE ship MORNING STAR, Robert Storer, master, to sail in 14 days. The ship is new, with good accommodations, and calculated to sail fast. Those who may wish to take passage, or send freight, will please to apply to the master on board. June 13.
Drugs & Medicines.
FOR SALE,
By John Coe,
At his Shop No. 5, Fifth street,
DRUGS and MEDICINES , warranted of a genuine quality, and at the Boston prices.
Every favor gratefully acknowledged. June 9.
Abraham Welch,
HAS for sale, in company with James Winslow and Winslow Hall,
6000 acres of Land, in No. 4, in the 7th range from the Waldo Patent, formerly called the College Town, west side of Penobscot River—where Lumber of any kind may be brought by water to navigation.—Any person who wishes to purchase a Farm, now is the time; for a more excellent soil I never saw in Canada, Vermont, or New Hampshire. The growth is Poplar, Maple, Bals Wood, Red-Oak, Elm, Beach, &c. Purchasers may choose their Lots where they please in said town, except the river tier of lots. Generous credit and good security will be given.
Said WELCH has for sale, an Island , in Casco-Bay.
Also, 800 acres in the Westford and Groton Academy Township.
The above Lands will be sold cheap, with a good title to warrant against every thing except fossils and minerals. Portland, June 10th, 1800.
Just received for Sale, at Jenks' Book Store, The Power of Solitude—A POEM, Written by JOSEPH STORY—Also, Daranzel; or, The Persian Patriot, By David Cherrit.
Hatch & Dearborn,
INFORM their friends and customers, that they have just received an assortment of Superfine BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES, GINGHAMS, VEST PATTERNS, NANKINEES, &c. which are now ready for sale on the lowest terms, at their Shop in Fifth-Street; where the
TAYLORING BUSINESS,
as usual, is executed in the best manner at short notice. Every favor punctually attended to. Portland, June 16.
Edward Capen,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a shop on Mr. Titcomb's Wharf, where he carries on the
Block & Pump making
business in all its various branches. A smart active Lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, is wanted as an Apprentice to the above business. Portland, June 16.
Nathaniel Jenks,
Has just received from Boston, and has now ready for sale at his Store in NEW GLOUCESTER, a general assortment of
English, W.I. & Hard Ware GOODS, Together with all kinds of Groceries, Suitable for the country; which he is determined to sell as low for cash, as can be bought in Portland. Those who may choose to favor him with their commands may rely on the most punctilious attention. The smallest favors duly acknowledged.
N. B. Butter, Corn, Grain, Flaxseed and Flax, taken in at said store, for which the above articles will be given in payment.
Cash and the highest price given for ASHES. New Gloucester, June 6.
Hannaford & Adams,
HAVE just received for sale at their Store in Main-street, next door below Dr. ERVING's , an additional assortment of
English & W. I. Goods, and GROCERIES,
which they intend to dispose of at the lowest cash prices. Constant attendance will be given. The favors of their customers and others are solicited; the smallest of which will be gratefully acknowledged. June 2.
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 previous heretofore made by me) the coins and Tables 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 port 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 expenses 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 expense 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,
Accountant, Bank North America.
POSTSCRIPT —Gentlemen are respectfully invited to see Specimens of the Tables, &c. exhibited at the Insurance Office, at Mr. MOTLEY's Tavern, at Mr. SYMMES's Office, and at E. A. JENKS's Bookstore, in Portland—Also, at the Post Office in Wiscasset ; and please be referred to the other advertisements which appear every way in some one of the newspapers.
Subscribers are to pay nothing until the book is delivered rigorously conformable to all stipulations.
Copyright secured according to act of Congress, on 31st. January, 1800. Philadelphia, March 27, 1800.
FOR SALE,
By Daniel Johnson,
At his Store in Fort-Street, A general assortment of English, India, and Westindia GOODS.
Russia and Raven's Duck.
Cordage of the first quality, of every size, and any quantity, on the most reasonable terms.
Few Casks excellent L. H. Sherry Wine, at Boston price.
Ship Bread, &c. &c.
Catalogue of entertaining and useful BOOKS, among which may be had
"THE MAINE SPELLING BOOK."
This Spelling Book is the judicious result of "experience"; which is (said to be) the best schoolmaster. June 9.
FOR SALE,
By George Watts,
Near the head of Long Wharf,
RUSSIA Duck, Russia Sheets, Flannel Shirts, Watching Coats, Large and small Jackets, Waistcoats, Trowsers, Stockings, Calicoes, Shawls, Gloves and Threads.
Also—Chest Locks, Palm Irons, Shaving Boxes, Hatchets, Adze, Nob Catches, Ring do. Thumb do. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Screws, Handsaws, Brads Desk Hinges, Handsaw Files, Tobacco Boxes, Brads Cocks, Grid Irons, Bit Augers, Axes, Large Spoons, Socket Gouges, do. Chisels, Nail & Pump Hammers, Hoss, Box Coffee Mills, Iron do. Paint Brushes, Tar do. Log Lines, do. Paper, Deep sea & land Leds, Log Reels, Mops, Mop-yarn, Flesh Forks, Cook Nails, Scrubbing brushes, Pump & Clapper Lads, Half hour Glasses, 28 & 14 second do. Hinges of all sorts, Brads of all kinds, Razors and Razor Straps. Wide and narrow Bunting, Iron Shovels, Sailor's Buttons by the gross or dozen, Sewing I'wine, Whip do. Cod Lines, small do. 20d, 10d, 6d, 4d, Nails.
White Lead, Spanish Brown, Pig-tail and Fig Tobacco.
W. I. and N. E. Rum, Brandy, Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Chocolate, Candles, &c. June 9.
The Committee of Health,
TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF PORTLAND.
WHEREAS the Legislature of this Commonwealth have passed a law to prevent the spreading of malignant FEVERS, and contagious sickness; and among many wholesome regulations in said law, by the 11th section thereof towns are empowered to choose a HEALTH COMMITTEE, as follows—
"Be it further enacted, That each town or district in this Commonwealth, may at their meeting held in March or April annually, or at any other meeting legally warranted for the purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, elect and appoint a Health Committee to consist of not less than five, nor more than nine suitable persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind whatsoever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, wharves, docks, or in any other place whatsoever, within the limits of the town to which said Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgments, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses whereof to be paid by the person or persons, who placed it there, if known or if not, by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any filth or refuse shall be found on any private property, said Committee or Health Officer shall notify and order the owner or occupier thereof, after twenty four hours to remove the same at their own expense; and in case said owner or occupier shall neglect to remove such filth from his or her property, after the expiration of the time aforesaid, he or they so offending shall forfeit, and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be sued for and recovered, with costs of suit by said Committee or Health Officer, before any court proper to try the same, for the use of the poor of the town, in which such

MUSES.
SONNET—TO FRIENDSHIP.
O! thou! whose name too often is prophan'd! Whose charms, celestial! few have hearts to feel! Unknown to folly—and by pride distain'd! To thy soft solace may my sorrows flee! Like the fair Moon, thy mild and genuine ray, Thro' life's long ev'ning shall unclouded last; While pleasure's frail attachments fleet away, As fades the rainbow from the northern blast! 'Tis thine, oh Nymph! with "balmy hands to bind" The wounds inflicted in misfortune's storm, And blunt severe affliction's sharpest dart! 'Tis thy pure spirit warms my Auna's mind, Beams thro' the pensive softness of her form, And holds its altar—on her spotless heart,
MISCELLANY.
LITERARY FRAUD.
THE Curate of Elmwood, a tale, said to be written by Anthony Pasquin, Esq. is publishing in parts in the Columbian Phenix. It is said to be the only novel ever written by this author. How Mr. Pasquin can lay legitimate claim to this little production we are at a loss to conjecture. We have in our possession a volume containing among others written by Mrs. Griffith, Dr. Goldsmith, &c this very novel of the curate and his daughter Julia. In this volume an author of the name of McMillan, has the credit of writing it. It was published nearly twenty years since. It is a tale of great interest and simplicity. [Farmer's Mus.]
JUNIUS.
A London paper of March 6. says, "the late Rev. Mr. Rosenhagen is said to have left amongst his papers, which he has bequeathed to his friends, Messrs. Chafe, Sewer & Chafe, and which are on their way from Madras, where he died, a solemn declaration, that he was the sole author of the Letters of Junius."
PHYSIOGNOMY.
A new book has lately been published in England, and dedicated to the Duchess of Devonshire, which is called, "Lavater's Looking Glass; or, Essays on the face of Animated Nature; containing Dr. Sue's Essays on Physiognomy, with Notes and Rules for Reading Human Faces."
MUSICAL TYGER.
THE following may be deemed a sufficient proof (if any yet were wanting) of the deep have and extreme loathing of Tippoo Saib towards the English nation:—A most curious piece of mechanism, as large as life, representing a royal tyger in the act of devouring a prostrate European officer, was found in a room in the palace at Seringapatam, appropriated for the reception of musical instruments, and hence called the Regal-mechal. There are some barrels in imitation of an organ within the body of the tyger, and a row of keys of natural notes. The sounds produced by the organ are intended to resemble the cries of a person in distress, intermixed with the horrid roar of the tyger. The machinery is so contrived that while the organ is playing, the hand of the European is often lifted up to express the agony of his helpless and deplorable condition. The whole of this machine, which is of wood, was executed from a design of, and under the immediate orders of Tippoo Sultan, whose custom in the afternoon it was to amuse himself with a fight of this miserable emblematical triumph of the Khododad over the English circar. The Khododad signifies the God given Sarear, the royal tyger, the immediate emblem of the Mysore government, and the armorial bearing of his family: a more appropriate one cannot be found in all the archives of the heralds office.—This machine has been sent from Madras to the chairman of the East India company, in one of the homeward ships, in order that it may be presented to his majesty (meaning the King of England.)
PHENOMENON.
ON the night of the 10th inst. the wife of Mr. Thomas Hubbard, of Brimfield, in the state of Connecticut, was delivered of a singular object, weighing about nine pounds.—A child was born, or rather produced dead, having two heads and faces—two necks—four arms—four thighs and legs, and four feet—but having only one trunk, or body. Every part was perfect, and the child handsomely featured. This is a singular production, but it may be relied on as certain.—If any dispute it, they may see it by applying at the house of Dr. Thomas Babbitt, of Sturbridge, who has obtained liberty to carry it home to preserve in spirits, to gratify the curiosity of the inquisitive.
Receipt to make a Newyork Coxcoms.
Take a creature of any age, from 12 to 21, cut off its hair close to its head, excepting a little bit resembling a small kitten's tail, dress it in large white trowsers, and high top boots and putting a lighted cigar in its mouth, set it a walking among the ladies in Corre' gardens.—The more it ke it pulls in he faces of the company the better. [Newyork Pap.]
PROPOSAL, by JOHN RUSSELL, For Publishing by Subscription, Discourses on Davila.
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 credit 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.
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
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors of the following Lots of Land in the town of Cornish, in the county of York that their respective Lots are taxed in the bills committed to me to collect, for the years 1798 and 1799, as follows, viz
Table with 5 columns: Proprietor's Name, No., Range, Acres, State and Town county tax, tax. Rows include Wiggins & Pickering, Unknown, James Herman, Millikin, J. Frost, etc.
Unless said taxes are paid to me, with intervening charges, on or before the second Monday in August next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, so much of said Lands, as will defray the same will be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. Andrew Sherburne, in said town, according to law. Bennet Pike, Collector. Cornish, May 12, 1800
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Proprietors of the late undivided Lands in Lebanon in the county of York, have been assessed and taxed in sundry tax lists and committed sundry Collectors, and now committed to the Subscriber to collect; the balance of which Taxes now due, are as follows, viz.
Table with 8 columns: Balance of Taxes prior to 1767, 1767, 1770, 1772, 1773, 1775, 1777, Balance now due from each Proprietor. Rows include Edward Arnold, Esq., Capt. Richard Lord, Benjamin Libbey, James Parker, Ralph Farnham, etc.
There is also assessed on each Proprietor's right in said town, an additional Tax of Thirty-six Dollars for the year 1799. And if the above sums, together with the charges of advertising, are not paid to me within the time prescribed by Law, so much of the Lands as will be sufficient to pay the same and the intervening charges thereon will be advertised and sold as the law directs. Shapleigh, May 26, 1800, ANDREW ROGERS, Collector.
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 southwest bend of said river in Durham, is much wanted, as the road now used 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 Elizer 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.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON Sunday, June 2d. a small red COW—the top of her horns sawed off has no white about her—Whoever will give information to the Printer hereof, so that the Cow may be had again, shall be rewarded for the rewarded for the trouble and all expences paid. Portland, June 19.
Strayed or Stolen
FROM the subscriber, on the 20th of May, a dark brown MARE—about ten years old, with a small star in her forehead, a little white on one hind foot, some white hairs mixt all over, about a middling size, natural trotter.—Whoever will take up said Mare or give information so that he may have her again, shall be handsomely rewarded. Samuel Parsons. Poland, June 2, 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 12th day of May (instant) and the three next following Mondays, from 3 till 5 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of JOSEPH TINKHAM in said Pownalborough. Joseph Tinkham, Chairman. Pownalborough, 6th May, 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.
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. June 2.
NOTICE.
MR. HOW, Postrider from Portland through Windham, Raymondton, Otisfield Bridge, Waterford, Bethel, Norway, Paris, Hebron Buckfield, Turner and Poland, informs those persons for whom he carries Newspapers, that the first year of his riding post will expire in July next; and as many of his Customers are delinquent in paying him up according to agreement, he now calls upon them to make it convenient as soon as possible to discharge his small fees; and thereby enable him to continue his route with satisfaction to his employers and pleasure to himself. June 4.
Susan Babson,
Has just received for sale at the shop under the Columbian Hall, in addition to her former assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, the following articles—
LADIES' fancy Hats & Straw Bonnets, in the newest taste—Satins—Moles—Tiffanies—Mouselin—Mouselin Handkerchiefs—Dimities—Calicoes—Calamancos—Janes—Linen—Waistcoating—Callimane—Threads—Ribbons, &c &c ALSO,
A large assortment of Ladies' Shoes, and Misses Slippers; with a variety of Fancy Articles & Caps and Bonnets made in the newest fashion, and the smallest favors punctually attended to. June 2, 1800
VALUABLE SITUATION.
FOR SALE, half a House situated on Lime-Street, near the late Dr. Watt's with a good LOT OF LAND, belonging to it; which extends to the new street, leading from Fish-street to the Court House giving a front of 64 feet on said street, which affords the advantage of two fronts. The same will be sold on liberal terms. Inquire of JOSEPH PLUMMER. Portland June 2.
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.
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 bond 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. Freeport, 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, Commissioners. Gray, May 7th, 1800.
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.
FOR SALE,
At JENKS' Book-store, next to the Bank a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
Where may be had, The New Practical Navigator. Belknap's Psalms and Hymns, at the lowest price—per dozen or single. Buonaparte's Intercepted Letters. Common Sense in Dishabelle.
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