Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-06-16 00:00:00

Portland,
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1800.
ARTICLES OMITTED LAST WEEK.
The following is an official statement of votes in the several counties in this District, at the late election of Governor.]
   Counties. STRONG. GEARY. Others.     York. 744 601 127   Cumberland, 1231 628 249   Lincoln, 809 488 405   Hancock, 385 324 249   Washington, 169 101 6   Kennebeck, 545 969 28  
The following is an official list of Representatives from this District to the General Court, this year.]
COUNTY OF YORK York—Joseph Bragdon, Esq. Kittery—Col. Andrew Fernald. Wells—Hon. Nathaniel Wells, Esq.* Dr. Jacob Fisher.* Berwick—Richard F. Cutts, Esq. Arundel—Mr. Thomas Perkins, 3d. Pepperellborough—Mr. Richard Cutts. Fryeburg—Hon. Simon Frye, Esq.* CUMBERLAND. Falmouth—Archibald Lewis, Esq. Portland—Mr. Woodbury Storer. Northyarmouth—Samuel P. Russell, Esq. Scarborough—Mr. Joseph Emerson. Cape Elizabeth—Mr. Mark Dyer. Brunswick—Dr. Ebenezer H. Goss.* Harpswell—B. Doring, Esq.* Newgowlster—N. C. Allen, Esq. Freeport—John Cushing, Esq.* Livermore—Maj. David Larned.
LINCOLN.
Pownalborough—David Payson, Esq. Newcastle—Maj. John Farley. Topsham—Dr. Benjamin J. Porter. Bristol—Capt. Samuel Tucker.
HANCOCK.
Sullivan—Paul D. Sargent, Esq.*
WASHINGTON.
Machias—Phineas Bruce, Esq.*
KENNEBEC.
Winthrop—Ebenezer Sherman, Esq. Hallowell—Maj. T. Filkbrown. Waterville—N. Fairbanks, Esq. Pittston—Samuel Oakham, Esq.* Monmouth—John Chandler, Esq. Farmington—Mr. S. Titcomb. Mount Vernon—Nathaniel Dudley, Esq. *New Members.
Notaries Public for Maine.
York.—Joseph Tucker, Jeremiah Hill, Jonas Clark. Cumberland.—Samuel P. Russell, Ebenezer Mayo, Joseph C. Boyd, Charles Coffin. Lincoln.—Joseph Christopher, Dummer Sawyer, Jacob Ludwig, Jonathan Sawyer, Ephraim Snow. Hancock.—Francis L. B. Goodwin, David Howe, Joseph Tillinghast. Washington.—William Chaloner, William Campbell, William Allan. Kennebeck.—Nathaniel Perley.
Extract of a letter from an American at Cape-Francois, to a gentleman in Providence, dated April 14.
"Permit me to give you a sketch of the character which Gen. Toussaint, bears here, and what I have collected from my own observations. He is to be considered as a phenomenon, which every century does not produce. He unites at once the happy faculty of making himself beloved, respected and obeyed. He is the idol of his fellow countrymen and in him they place all their confidence. His abilities as a general and commander are exceeded but by very few. His stability, good understanding and foresight, may in some measure be calculated by his counteracting the intrigues and evil council of the French agents. I think him at present friendly disposed towards America; yet at the same time I do not hesitate to give it as my opinion that unwearied pains have been taken by the agents of France, and others evilly disposed to the United States to prejudice him against the Americans."
Dr. Van Mons, of Brussels, has lately announced the following circumstance:—Having a patient under his care, who, on account of a wound in the throat, was incapable of swallowing any kind of nourishment for several days, he kept him alive during that period by applying, in different parts of the body, several times a day, a sponge dipped in wine or strong soup.—He concludes from this fact, that the absorbing vessels of the skin, are capable of conveying the fluids communicated to them to the interior parts of the body, as the latter convey the assimilated nourishment to the blood. In confirmation of this doctrine, one of our navigators, (Capt. Bligh) kept his companions from perishing of thirst, by applying sea water to the skin.
There is a singular piece of Ordnance at Badnare, a town in the dominions of Tippoo Sultan, which is 23 feet in length, and is said to carry shot the distance of four miles. (London Paper.)
Legislature of Massachusetts.
ANSWER of the HOUSE, To the Speech of his Excellency the Governor.
May it please your Excellency,
THE invitation of the citizens of a State, so large and respectable as that of Massachusetts, at a moment so interesting as the present, to fill the important office of its Chief Magistrate, as it evinces the public opinion of the virtues and talents of the man thus distinguished, must be highly gratified to a patriotic mind.
The integrity and ability with which you have performed the various duties of the high and important stations in which you have been placed, leave us no room to doubt, that you will fill your present dignified office with reputation to yourself and satisfaction to the community, notwithstanding the apprehensions which you have been pleased to express. Indeed our expectations are raised from our past observation that diffidence, virtues and talents are almost inseparable companions.
If errors, from which no mortal is exempt, should elude your Excellency's wisdom, you may place a just reliance on the candour and magnanimity of your fellow citizens—As the mis-takes of virtue they would obliterate them from their recollection.
The occasion unavoidably obtrudes upon our reflections, the unexampled losses we have lately sustained, by the decease of some of our respected fellow citizens. By the death of our most excellent Governor, this State was deprived of a man who was greatly and deservedly esteemed in private, and highly respected in public life. Since which afflictive dispensation, the whole nation has been called to lament the loss of the illustrious WASHINGTON, the first and best of men; and however vain would be the attempt to rival his singular greatness and attainments, yet his integrity, his purity, his unaffected piety, his respect for religious institutions, and his zeal for the public good, may, and ought to be imitated by all.
We regret, with your Excellency, the recent death of our Chief Magistrate, the Lieutenant-Governor—An early, decided, and firm friend to the rights of his country, who long experienced the confidence of his fellow-citizens, in various high and distinguished offices in the Commonwealth.
Quitting these subjects of mournful regret, we ought to cherish the most fervent gratitude to the Supreme Being—that we enjoy the blessings of a free and undisturbed government—but the laws are respected,—and that, notwithstanding any diversity of political opinion, internal tranquility, domestic happiness, good humour and kind offices so generally prevail among the citizens of this Commonwealth.
While Carnage and Desolation with unusual fury, have laid waste some of the fairest portions of Europe, it has pleased Divine Providence to permit this country to progress in the cultivation of those useful arts, which enrich and ameliorate the condition of man.
Invited by these resources, their extensive coast and their characteristic enterprise, to embark largely in a Commerce rendered doubly profitable by their neutrality, the United States have experienced frequent interruptions to their trade by unprovoked infractions of the law of Nations. Within the last few years, these injuries have proceeded from a nation, for whom we had cherished the most friendly sentiments, and the most conciliating measures to obtain redress which human wisdom could devise, have been pursued without success. We did not even place ourselves in a posture of defence, until the roused feelings of the American People taught them a sentiment which the late President had often and in vain addressed to their understanding, "that if we desire peace, it must be known that we are prepared for war."
The history of our intercourse with foreign nations will be the lasting record of the purity, the impartiality, the pacific policy, the wisdom and the prudence of the Executive Authority of the United States. It must be satisfactory to know, that hopes are entertained that the existing negotiation with the French Government will put an end to the injuries we have so long and so justly complained of. Every enlightened friend to his country must ardently desire that we may not be compelled to renounce the advantages of our neutral situation. However, the event is in the hand of God, and let it terminate as it may, it is the duty of all good citizens to adhere to the government of their choice, and to submit with cheerfulness to those expenses which have been the price of their security. In the issue of our controversy with France, we should not have occasion to resort to arms, it may be attributed, in a great measure, to the spirited preparation which we had made for resistance.
We agree with your Excellency, that the Constitution has sumarily pointed out the great duties of Legislatures and Magistrates, and if, in the discharge of our respective trusts, we adhere to the spirit, as well as the letter of that Constitution, we may reasonably flatter ourselves, that "public and private charity, industry, and frugality, honesty and punctuality, sincerity, good humour, and all
social affections, and generous sentiments," will prevail among the people.
As the distribution of public employments depends in a great measure on the first Executive Magistrate, we felicitate ourselves, and our fellow citizens, upon the election of a man who will with the strictest impartiality select and reward superior talents and meritorious services, when accompanied by a virtuous life, and moral and religious principles.
No opinion has been more prevalent among civilized nations, and we believe none better founded, than that "religious principles in the people are essential to morality and the support of lawful government, and that the obligation to piety is imposed on man by his nature." If lately these opinions have been ridiculed, and demoralizing Philosophers have patronized sentiments diametrically opposite—the authenticity of revealed religion has been openly denied, and its doctrines represented as unfriendly to social or individual happiness—if the Author of our Holy Religion has been vilified in some countries, and man reduced to a level with the brute creation, by denying the immortality of the soul, it becomes us, who have so lately and so solemnly professed our belief of the truths of Christianity, to endeavour to prevent the progress of these principles of infidelity by every mild and prudent measure—by promoting the means of general knowledge and information—by excluding vicious and profligate persons from the instruction of youth—by encouraging and supporting, honorably, public Teachers of Religion and Morality, and those especially enforcing by example the effects of that pure Religion, which we regard as the surest source of human felicity.
In your Excellency's laudable, patriotic, and zealous exertions for the public good we place the fullest confidence; and we doubt not your ready concurrence in every measure tending to secure to the People the benefits of a mild and just government; and we most cordially join with your Excellency in supplicating the Almighty Rules of Nations to succeed our national endeavours to promote the peace, prosperity, and happiness of this Commonwealth.
JUNE 4.
Agreeably to assignment the House took up the Resolution from the Hon. Senate, for appointing the Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States at the ensuing election. The Resolution prescribes the appointment of the Electors by a joint ballot of the Legislature. A debate ensued, which continued until after one o'clock; in which the speakers were:—For the resolution, Messrs. J. C. Williams, Hall, Lowell, Russell, and Titcomb. Against it, Mr. Stone, Gen. Skinner, Messrs. Slocum, Morton, and Hill. The Resolution was objected to, as unconstitutional and inexpedient—With respect to its unconstitutionality, those in favor of it demonstrated the reverse by a comparison of the clause in the Constitution which provides for the appointment of electors, with other clauses wherein the same words are used. The words of the Constitution, respecting the Electors, are: "Each State shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, &c." It was contended, that the word State, in constitutional language, had three definitions—1st, That it meant the territory of the State.—2d, The People:—and 3d, The Body Politic thereof—It was shewn that the latter definition in the instance in question, was the most correct—as the word State, in the 10th Sect. of the 1st. art. "No State shall enter into any treaty, &c." "No State shall lay any imports, &c."—could only mean the Body Politic of the State.—It was added, that in the choice of Representatives, the Constitution declares, "That they shall be chosen every second year by the People of the several States," &c. and that had it designed the People exclusively should have appointed the Electors, that it would have been thus specified. It was also observed, that in a majority of the States of the Union, the appointment of Electors had been made by the Legislatures; and that the votes given by electors thus appointed, had been received as perfectly constitutional. The example too of this State, in the three elections of President which have taken place, was also adduced in favour of the Legislature having the entire control of the appointments—as in all three elections they had varied the mode of the choice as they pleased; First, by appointing Electors from nominations of the people; second, by retaining the right to supply the vacancies in cases wherein no choice was made; and, third, by prescribing, that besides the power of filling all vacancies, the Legislature should choose two Electors at large, and invested the Electors chosen with power to supply any vacancies in their own body, which should by death or otherwise, occur at the time of their voting. On the subject of expediency, it was shewn, that in Virginia, and in other states, every effort had been made by changing the mode of choosing electors, to ensure an unanimous vote against the present President of the United States—that the Aurora, and other Jacobin papers had already plumed themselves on the certainty of two votes for Mr. Jefferson in Massachusetts; and which by the propagation of falsehoods and calumny against Mr. Adams,
they intended to effect:—that the people of Massachusetts were warmly attached to the present President of the United States, and expected their Representatives would take every constitutional measure in their power to secure his re-election; and that the measures was the most effectual to secure that desirable object of the People.
Against the constitutionality of the Resolution, it was urged, that the word "State," in the question in question meant the People of the State; in whom the right of choosing Electors was intent, and had never been delegated to the Legislature, that if the Constitution intended the Legislature should exercise the right contemplated by the Resolution, it would have thus expressed it;—that the people of Massachusetts had ever exercised the right in question; and had never consented to relinquish it. That it was inexpedient, as the people, being the best judges of the qualifications of candidates, would be likely to choose the best men; and that the uniform experience of the three last elections had been, that the Electors chosen in the modes already prescribed, had given their unanimous suffrages for Washington and Adams. The debate was spirited; and in some degree acrimonious, and the question was taken by yeas and nays, as follows.—Yeas 132. Nays 71.
ANSWER of the SENATE, To the Speech of his Excellency the Governor.
May it please your Excellency,
THE Senate, with particular and sincere satisfaction, offer you their congratulations upon your election to the Chief Magistracy of the Commonwealth. Your fellow citizens by their free and uninfluenced suffrages, have called you to preside in their councils, and constituted you their political father. We rejoice in common with the friends of virtue, patriotism, and religion, in this distinguished mark of their affection and confidence; and we indulge the pleasing expectation and belief, that your administration will be guided by that spirit of mildness, and that unflaken attachment to the government and its laws, which during a long series of public services you have so eminently manifested.
The loss which our country has lately sustained, by the death of some of its most worthy and beloved citizens, is a subject of mournful regret; and affords a solemn lesson, to those who are called to succeed them in places of honor and preferment. And we trust that its instructive and affecting influence will have a tendency to double their zeal, in the cause of virtue and their country.—The removal of the late Governor Sumner by death was indeed an afflictive event: Amiable and exemplary in private life; punctual, intelligent, vigilant and patriotic in his public functions, he would long have continued the friend, the ornament, and the pride of his fellow citizens, if their affections and prayers could have prolonged his useful and valuable life.
America has lost in General Washington her first and best friend; and the world, a disinterested and enlightened benefactor! That such a man, (under Providence) was the founder of our government, and the able and faithful guardian of its rights; that he conducted its armies to victory, and its citizens to independence and happiness; that he stood firm and uncorrupted at the helm of the nation, amidst the storms of party, and the dangerous and uncertain operation of systems of experiment;—that he triumphed over vice, anarchy, and the enemies of public order;—that he has transmitted to posterity a new and great example of private and patriotic virtue, and therein an inheritance, which if rightly improved, will extend its happy influence to remote posterity;—and that he closed the career of a life devoted to his country and the good of mankind, with the hopes and joys of a philosopher and a christian, are considerations which ought, amidst the universal sorrow for his loss, to create in the breast of every American, not only the highest gratitude, but an unalterable attachment to his country's welfare.
We realize with your Excellency, and our fellow citizens at large, the loss sustained by the death of the late Lieutenant Governor. The early friends of American freedom will long remember with gratitude, his zeal and faithfulness in her cause. His reward has been the unequivocal testimony of the esteem of his fellow citizens, by their repeated and unanimous elections to the second office in their gift.
Whenever may be the event, of our negotiations with the French government, it will be a source of satisfaction to the people of the United States, that every measure has been adopted, which wisdom and prudence could dictate, to reconcile our differences in an amicable manner. Having been patient under multiplied and aggravated encroachments upon our rights as a neutral nation, we have the fullest confidence, that the independent and enlightened citizens of America, will cheerfully submit to every measure and duty, which the safety and honor of their country may demand. We cordially unite with your Excellency in opinion that the restoration of harmony will greatly depend upon our preparation for defence. And when the

LATE FOREIGN NEWS
Has been received by an arrival at Philadelphia, in 39 days from London, bringing accounts to April 30, which state, that hostilities had commenced in Italy, between the French and Austrians...
The Editors of the Philadelphia Gazette, state, that they do not find that either letters or papers, by the Active, contain any authentic intelligence of the progress of the Negotiation between France and the U. S.
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Extract of a letter from EDWARD PABLO, Esq. Commander of the United States frigate Essex to the Secretary of the Navy, dated March 13, 1800.
I have the honor to inform you, that I arrived here on the 11th inst. with the Essex Frigate under my command. The manner in which I have been received by the Admiral, Sir Roger Curtis, and the Governor, Sir George Young, has been honorable to our flag, and highly flattering to me.
The day after leaving Newport a snow storm came on, and we parted with the three merchant vessels under convoy, and on the 12th January, in a heavy gale of wind, in lat. 38, 23, N. long. 54, 9, W. lost sight of the Congress, not being able to carry sail to keep up with her without hazarding the loss of my masts.
The 24th of January, in lat. 16, 25, N. long. 28, 30, W. our mainmast was discovered to be very badly sprung between decks, every exertion was made to secure it, and on the 26th that object was completed.
I began to fear some accident has happened to the Congress, and if she does not arrive by the time I am ready for sea, I shall not wait a moment for her, but make the best of my way to the port of destination, and, as the Essex is a remarkable fast sailer I am in hopes to reach it in season to answer the objects government had in view in sending me out.
The British have six men of war here; four of which are two deckers, one frigate and a sloop, some of which have lately returned from a cruise off the Isle of France, after having chased on shore, and burnt, Le Precieux French frigate, the only one which the French had remaining in the India Seas.
The day after my arrival, each of the captains of the men of war waited on me on board the Essex, with their compliments of congratulation, and I was invited to dine with the admiral on the day following. I received the same attention from the Governor—They both appeared to be disposed to render every service in their power, and to make my stay here as pleasant as possible.
I have this day been presented with a paper from Bombay, which contains the order of the governor of the Isle of France, for the confiscation of all American property—I am told here the French have several privateers, about the Straits of Sunda, and I am in hopes the superior sailing of the Essex will enable me to pick up some of them—Every exertion shall be used for that purpose.
The United States frigate Essex, capt. Preble, left Batavia the 28th of March, for the Straits of Sunda.
The infamous James Thompson Callender, has been arraigned before the Circuit Court at Richmond, V. on an indictment for publishing the libelous publication entitled, "The prospect before us". His counsel wished the trial deferred, but the application was overruled.
A merchant in New York is said to have drawn a 30,000. prize in the English Lottery.
DIED—In this town, Mr. Nath Noyes, aged 68. Mrs. Mary Carr, aged 28, wife of Mr. John Carr. Mr. Samuel Parker, aged 48. Yesterday, very suddenly, Mr. John Bryant, late of Boston.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Capt Thomas Waite, in the Schooner Swallow of this port has arrived at St. Thomas. He was captured on his outward bound passage by a French privateer and released after receiving on board 3 American captives, who had been captured by the above privateer, and their vessels condemned.
Arrived at Wiscasset, on Saturday 11th inst. the Schooner Three Sisters, 21 days from St. Thomas. Joseph Decker master. Sailed with an American fleet homeward bound. Captain Nathaniel Jones came passenger, after being captured by the French, carried into St. Martins, condemned, plundered and robbed of every thing—June 3, in lat. 30, 10, long. 62, W. was captured by a French privateer, called the Caraguer, of Guadalupe mounting 14 guns and four, having upwards of 90 men after manning 8 guns, which she had captured since her cruise, being over 28 days. He plundered one of some articles, and having no cargo on board worth carrying, put on board 21 prisoners belonging to different vessels, which he had captured in the above latitude and long.—Among them were, Mary, of New-Port, E. Taylor, master, bound to Havana, 18 days out.
monarchy, or aristocracy or simple democracy. He is far compounding the latter features of all and each of these three, to make one free Republic. "The features and quantity of monarchy he would popularize (if such a word may be used) into a first magistrate, like a President of the United States, with a veto; but obtrusive, he would have him elective. And that he is a friend to frequent and popular elections; see page 96 and 369: to this magistrate he would give the executive power. Thus it is given in our unrecalled federal constitution. Again, he would check this first magistrate, the monarchy feature or quality, by the representatives, the democratic part, by the aristocratic quality of society, in a senate. Here he differs from the British eulogist, because he would not have this senate a hereditary body.
"Again, he would have the third branch of government a house of delegates, immediately chosen by the people, to check the natural aristocracy, and the executive. He defends the free government of his country in so doing; and proudly exalts in the superiority, of her forms over those of every country, including the constitution of England.
"This appears, to my mind, the principal outline of this work. Those among my young countrymen, whose education defines them to learned reflection, and probably to public station, will find in this work a clue to guide both to political knowledge, and to the practice of virtuous sentiment: they will find, too, that this learned and able statesman, no where subverts an audacious philosophy in the place of religion."
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
AS it is a work of much labour and expense, 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.
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If the public seem disposed to encourage the publication, it will be immediately put to press, and finished with all possible dispatch.
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By the Mail.
NEWYORK, JUNE 2.
Gen. Kleber, we are assured from the most undoubted source of intelligence, (says a late London paper) has loudly proclaimed his wrongs—and even gone the length of declaring, in presence of British and Turkish officers, that Bonaparte and himself cannot exist in the same universe. Two general officers, aides de camp of Bonaparte, but who were by some accident left behind in his flight from Alexandria, were held in such horror and detestation, that they were put on board a sloop and sent off to France, amid the execrations and curses of the soldiers.
BOSTON, JUNE 13.
Both the Philadelphia Gazette and the Aurora, mention, that a London paper of the 2d of May, was brought by the Active. The former says, that it is understood to contain intelligence that Massena, in endeavoring to follow up his late victories, had experienced a complete change of fortune—and been obliged to abandon his whole camp equipage to the Austrians. The Aurora reports the contents of this paper as of an exactly opposite nature.
NEWHAVEN (Con.) JUNE 9.
Mr. Webster of this city, we understand, is engaged in completing the system for the instruction of youth, which he began in the year 1783. He has in hand a Dictionary of the American Language, a work long since projected, but which other occupations have delayed till this time. The plan contemplated extends to a small Dictionary for schools, one for the counting-house, and a large one for men of science. The first is nearly ready for the press—the second and third will require the labor of some years.
It is found that a work of this kind is absolutely necessary, on account of considerable differences between the American and English language. New circumstances, new modes of life, new laws, new ideas of various kinds give rise to new words, and have already made many material differences between the language of England and America. Some new words are introduced in America, and many more new significations are annexed to words, which it is necessary to explain. It is probable that alterations in the tenures of land and the ecclesiastical polity, will result from the language in America several hundred words which belong to the English. The differences in the language of the two countries will continue to multiply, and render it necessary that we should have Dictionaries of the American Language.
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS—April 29.
A Message from the Lords informed the House, that the Lords had agreed to the bill for allowing the importation of goods from America in Neutral bottoms, without amendment.
rate of Delaware, in 1796, which presents an ample and correct analysis of the work.
Outline of Mr. ADAMS's Defence of the American Constitution.
"THERE never was perhaps, a literary work so much talked of, and so little known in this part of the Union, as Mr. Adams's Defence of our Constitutions—Let candid and enlightened men judge of its merits and its defects by a temperate perusal. Let every man of honor pause before he passes sentence—Is it not to try and condemn without the common forms of justice, if any man shall, without having even seen it, hazard a condemnation of this work, and of course of the character of one of the earliest and most conspicuous men of our revolution? Let the man of charity resume his inestimable principle—and before he condemns such a character, read the work.
"As far as I am capable of judging, the following appears to my mind, a short outline of his main doctrine, in the "Defence of our Constitutions." He calls his work a defence of our free governments, and it is so. These governments were censured by M. Turgot, of France, because they had a legislature of two branches—and an independent executive. He charged, upon those who formed them, too servile an imitation of the English constitution. Mr. Adams had heard of the intended views of a faction in Massachusetts to introduce Monsieur Turgot's theory there; to abolish their separate executive and their Senate—and wrote his book, vol. I. to prevent this anarchy. Before he finished his volume an insurrection had actually taken place in Massachusetts (1786) the object of which was to establish one supreme body to govern the state. The anarchists were then, as they have since been throughout the Union, defeated. In order to vindicate the established Republican forms of three branches, each branch having a negative, Mr. Adams was led to review the several governments in Europe, wherein the people had any share. He and every man in America knew that we not only imitated the parts of the English government which were proper to be adopted here, to wit, a separation of the different powers of government into three branches, the complete independence of the judiciary; a bill of rights: the habeas corpus, and the inestimable trial by jury; but also continued in force the English statutes that had been heretofore adopted, and the common law of England. These principles of public policy were adopted at the same time that we wisely rejected the name, and political character, of a king; a hereditary senate or nobility; and a bench of bishops. The English government was, at that time, and had been for ages, the only one in Europe wherein the people had a share, and in which was to be found the principle that we had actually adopted, viz. the division of the powers of government into the one—an executive; the few—a senate; and the many, a house of delegates, chosen immediately by the people, with a negative on each—His work was particularly a defence of the principle outlines of the government of this state (Maryland) where we have a governor—a senate, elected for five years by electors—and a house of delegates, chosen by the people immediately.
"In the vindication of such a political form, and of such imitations and adaptations from the English government and civil system Mr. Adams was under a necessity of vindicating the English government, as far as it bore a comparison with any at that time in Europe. Whenever his comparison takes place between that and those constitutions which he was then defending, we always, in every instance, find that he is exultingly in favor of the free constitutions of America, and adjudges the palm of glory to them: not because they are called republics, a name given to some of the most tyrannical governments at this day in Europe; but because the people were actually sovereign and free; because they chose their own governors—senators—and representatives annually; and because there were no hereditary honors, titles, offices or distinctions; and the powers of government were carefully divided.—Vid. I vol. 95, 6. No where does he even insinuate, that we ought to adopt hereditary first magistrates, or king, or nobility. His whole book was written for the purpose of guarding against a state of things, which might give birth to such characters in our free states. He therefore enters into the history of governments and develops the constituent qualities of every civilized and wealthy society. He shows the danger of a free government becoming aristocratical, by pointing out this truth, that in every society, which is highly civilized, like ours, there are, and always will be inequalities of condition—some rich, some indigent, some famous, others obscure: that some will pride themselves on birth, others on talents; that to check these natural tendencies to aristocracy, our governments are wisely furnished with checks and balances, by the action of which, no one man nor any of those who are rich, or descended from great men, as a body, nor the general mass of citizens, as a body, shall be able to trample on each others rights, as they invariably have done in all Republics and other governments, where those natural checks and balances of power did not exist. The English constitution, in theory, has certain checks, which for a monarchy, have certainly made it one of the most free in Europe. But as checks and balances, viz. a king and hereditary nobles, Mr. Adams does not wish to see adopted here; for in page 71, vol. I. he says, speaking of the Americans, "they have not made their first magistrates hereditary, nor the Senators; here they differ from the English constitution, and with great propriety." Can language be more explicit? He traces any government without our checks, a despotism, whether called
Edmund Burke's history, shall record our success, and in future ages, for the promotion of peace, and the general good of mankind, may it be the record of the grateful acknowledgements of Americans, to the Author of every good and perfect gift, for the blessings of the best government by which society has ever been united.
The Senate receive and reciprocate with great satisfaction and interest, your Excellency's sentiments upon the subject of morality and religion.
Our Ancestors early recognized the great and important truth, that religion and good government are intimately connected, and must stand or fall together.
If the people of New-England have experienced great prosperity, or manifested an attachment to the interests of science, beyond any former example, it is evidently the salutary result of those institutions of religion and learning, which were among the first works of their pious and patriotic founders. We lament with deep regret, the disposition of any of our citizens, to depart from the ancient manners and habits of our country. In a government like ours, which can be supported only by the virtue and intelligence of the people, its foundation is essentially undermined and endangered, by a propensity to innovation and licentiousness. We shall consider it among the first duties of the legislature to endeavour, by every rational and constitutional method, to check its alarming progress; and we feel a sincere and unfeigned gratification, that the principles and example of your Excellency will not only have a tendency to support and encourage the friends of religion, but also to reclaim its deluded enemies.
The good effect of our ancient religious institutions have been so long and so amply experienced that we ardently hope the legislature will consider their support and encouragement, among the first objects of its care; and that the people at large, will be enabled to form a just estimate of their nature and excellence.
Your Excellency will be pleased to accept the assurances of the Senate, of their cordial wishes for the success of your administration; and we join with you in the solemn supplication, that the "Almighty may succeed our united endeavors to render the people of the Common wealth prosperous and happy."
JUNE 9.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
Guarantee of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. In answer to a letter from the Hon. Samuel Lyman, Esq. in which he declines to serve as Commissioner for ascertaining the boundary line between this State, and the State of Connecticut, to which service he was appointed by an Act passed on the 8th March, 1791.
At a latter period I was appointed a Commissioner for the same purpose. Although several attempts have been made to commence the business, some accident has in every instance, prevented a meeting of the Commissioners of the two States, and I am now under the necessity of declining that service.
CALEB STRONG.
Council Chamber, June 9. 1800.
JUNE 12.
The Bill for altering the time for holding one of the Courts of Sessions and of Common Pleas, in the County of York, passed to be enacted.
The Bill to exempt Sheepscot river from the operation of certain fishery laws, passed to be engrossed.
Agreeably to an act to assist the House proceeded to the choice of two Commissioners to establish the line between this Commonwealth and the State of Connecticut, when JOHN HOOKER, Esq. and LEVI LINCOLN, Esq. were chosen.
Political Miscellany.
The analysis of President Adams' Defence of the American Constitution of Government, contained in the subsequent prospectus for publishing the work, is an able vindication of those 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 increased 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 Constitution; respectfully submitted to the enlightened friends of the United States.
AT this important moment, when with unutterable 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 defeat their black designs, to relieve 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 promoted to issue these Proposals, and trusts his countrymen will aid the publication by a 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

Yorke Bay, of Portland, George Mead master, 15 days from Portland, bound to Jamaica. John Gaffey, of Halifax, from Philadelphia, bound to Martinique, 12 days out. The crews of said vessels were put in irons, robbed of every thing worth taking, abused very much, and sent on board without provisions or water sufficient to last to any port of the U.S. and if we had not been fortunate enough to fall in with vessels afterwards, should have suffered for want. On Sunday 8th June, in lat. 39, long. 68, spoke the Swedish ship Freuchen of Stockholm, 46 days from Liverpool, bound to Norfolk, commanded by Frank Everlof, who supplied us with what beef, bread and water he could. On the 10th June, off Georges Bank, spoke the United States brig Pickering. Captain Hiller, 2 days from Boston, on a cruise. I gave him all the information I could respecting the above privateer. He also supplied us with beef, bread and water, as we were on a short allowance. June 17 spoke ship Juno, Douglas, of St. Johns, bound to Boston—part 13 of the above prisoners, belonging to Newport and Boston on board of her. June 13, off Sable Island, spoke sloop Capt. Freeman, of and bound to Portland—Captains Taylor, Mead, and Jones, with the remainder of the prisoners took passage in her."
SALEM, JUNE 10. Arrived at this port on Friday last, the ship Enterprize, Capt. Very, 190 days from Calcutta—failed in company with the ship America, arrived 80 days since. Capt. Very stopped at St. Helena and left there 67 days ago. At the latter place arrived, the British frigate Ocean, S. H. Lindley, commander 8 days from the Cape of Good Hope—which place he left the 16th of March. While Capt. Lindley lay at the Cape, the American frigate Essex, commanded by E. Preble, Esq., arrived [March 12] in good order and well conditioned, not having been injured in the least by the Gale which made such dreadful havoc on board the Congress—thanks to prudence and good seamanship, which Capt. Preble possesses in an eminent degree. A Mariner who was released from the British frigate, and who came home with Capt. Very, was frequently on board the Essex—he informs that she was in the best possible order—her crew under strict discipline, and in good health and spirits and that the ship was a prime sailer. She was watering, and intended waiting for the Congress. Capt. Preble having no idea of her meeting with any disaster. The Essex is bound for Bavaria, and will no doubt make a good report of the few French cruisers that infest the Straights of Sunda.
Capt. Lindley, previous to his arrival at the Cape, in company with two other English ships, had had a severe engagement with two French Frigates off the Isle of France, under the guns of the Port, and both the French ships were driven on shore, and rendered entirely useless. The Essex frigate left this port the 12th December, and Newport the 6th January, and arrived at the Cape Good Hope the 12th March—making her passage in 66 days—which, considering her detention by the ships under her convoy—her separation from the Congress by the gale, and her keeping under easy sail after the gale, in expectation of the Congress frigate coming up with her, is a good proof of her fast sailing.
American Independence. Those persons who wish to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence, are informed that the meeting stands adjourned to 8 o'clock this evening, at the Columbian Hall, when a punctilious attendance is requested. June 16.
Festival of St. JOHN the BAPTIST. BY order of the Right Worshipful WOODBURY STORER, the PORTLAND LODGE will celebrate the Festival, and dine at Union Hall the 24th instant. The Brethren are requested to prepare themselves with clothing. JOSEPH GOFFIN BOYD, Secretary. N. B. Tickets may be had of the Secretary. June 16.
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.
TO BE SOLD, A Large and commodious STORE, two stories high, together with a Barn, and upwards of an acre of Land—situated in Northarmouth, about half a mile above the Lower Falls, on the county road leading to New Gloucester. For further particulars, inquire of WILLIAM MARTIN, Esq. Portland.
N. B. Wanted, two good MOWERS for the hay season—Inquire as above. June 16.
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 of English & West-India GOODS. Broadwater June 16th, 1800.
Abraham Welch, HAS for sale, in company with James Winlow and Winlow 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 timber 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, Bass Wood, Red Oak, Elm, Beech, &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, Casco Bay. Also, 800 acres in the Westford and Otis Academy Township. The above Lands will be sold cheap, with a good title to warrant against every thing except mills and millers. Portland, June 10th, 1800.
A Collection of the most celebrated MUSIC, just received from the Musical Magazine, Boston, is ready for sale at JENNES'S BOOK-STORE. May 25.
Hatch & Dearborn, INFORM their friends and customers, that they have just received an assortment of Superfine BROADCLOTHS, CASIMEREES, GINGHAMS, VEST PATTERNS, NANKINS, &c. which are now ready for sale on the lowest terms, at their Shop in Fifth-Street, where the TAILORING BUSINESS, as usual, is executed in the best manner at short notice. Every favor punctiliously 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.
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.
FOR SALE, By Daniel Johnson, At his Store in Fifth-Street, A general assortment of English, India, and West-India GOODS. Also, Russia and Raven's Duck. Cordage of the first quality, of every size, and any quantity, on the most reasonable terms. Few Casks excellent I. 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, Handssaws, Brads, Desk Hinges, Handlaw Files, Tobacco Boxes, Brads Cocks, Grid Irons, Bit Augers, Axes, Large Spoons, Socket Gouges, do. Chisels, Nail & Pump Hammers, Hoes, 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 Ladies, Scrubbing brushes, Pump & Clapper Nails, 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 Twine, Whip do. Cod Lines, small do. rod, 1ed, 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.
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. Emery'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 9.
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 best quality—all of which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash or approved credit. June 2.
MR. HOW, Poltrider from Portland through Windham, Raymond, Oldfield, Bridgton, Waterford, Bethel, Norway, Paris, Hiram, 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 1.
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 Banknotes 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 seaports of the southward and westward 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 neat 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 gold coins 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 crumple 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 discover one 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 be 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. Morley's Tavern, at Mr. Symmes' Office, and at E. A. Jenks's Bookstore, in Portland—Also, at the Post Office in Waterville; and please be registered to the other advertisements which appear every day in some one of the newspapers. Subscribers are to pay nothing until the book is delivered. Copy right secured according to act of Congress, on 31st January, 1800. Philadelphia, March 27, 1800.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. LINCOLN, ss. BY this Public Instrument of Proof, 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 practising 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 200 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 Blare, of 30 dollars, sundry 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 loss 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. (Seal) DUMMER SEWALL, Notary Public.
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 lawfully warranted for the purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, choose 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, avenues, docks, or in any other place whatsoever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgment, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses incurred 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 aforesaid 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 she shall forfeit and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be paid 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 offence is committed. And said owner or occupier as aforesaid shall be obliged to pay to said town all costs and charges, which the said Committee or Health Officer may have incurred in removing the filth from his or her property, and in case of refusal to pay the same, he or they may be sued in the same way as is provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
Presuming on the readiness of the inhabitants of the town, to take care that all nuisances of every kind be duly removed and the purposes of the above-mentioned Law be fully complied with—the Committee hope and trust that they shall at no time be under the necessity of enforcing the powers in and by said law given them. But in case any person or persons shall be so void of care, and negligent of their own and their neighbor's health, as not to comply with the requisitions of the law aforesaid, by removing every kind of filth, rubbish or nuisance whatever from their respective houses, out houses, barns, stables, shops, yards, wharves, docks, or their or any of their dependencies or appurtenances, the committee will be, under the necessity, and are fully determined to do their duty, and prosecute all and every such delinquent to the utmost rigor of the law. And to the intent that it may be understood in what manner the committee will prosecute their design, they give notice that the following regulations will be observed. 1. The committee will appoint suitable persons to remove such nuisances as are within their jurisdiction at the expense of the offender or of the town. 2. After reasonable notice to any person of the opinion of the committee that any filth is within the design of the law, it will be commenced and prosecuted with as much vigor as if it had been a private suit. 3. Information given to the Inspector of Police will be attended to by the committee. 4. The Inspector of Police is appointed a sub-committee to direct such persons as shall be employed by this committee, and they are hereby required to obey his orders. JOSIAH TUCKER, Inspector of Police. THOMAS MOTLEY, EBENEZER MAYO, WILLIAM SYMMES, SALMON CHASE, Health Committee. June 18, 1800. (8w-10)
VALUABLE SITUATION. FOR SALE, half a House situated on Lime-Street, near the late Dr. Watts with a good LOT OF LAND, belonging to it; which extends to the new street, leading from Full-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 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 William Thompson. May, 1800.
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 mixed all over, about a middling size, natural trotter.—Whoever will take up said Mare, or give information to that he may have her again, shall be handsomely rewarded. Samuel Parsons. Poland, June 2, 1800.
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 Priester hereof, so that the Cow may be had again, shall be rewarded for the trouble and all expenses paid. Portland, June 10.
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.

MUSES.
WOMAN.—BY MRS. PRESTON.
Oh! form divine for virtue and delight, To reason lovely, as to sense more bright, Angelic features of the mental form, What winds can ruffle, or what waves deform: When woman smiles, the baleyon of the breath, The rolling throat, and purring passions rest. Plant to bind, and yielding to control, With softest art the ways the rudest soul; Her's melting kindness, inexpressive grace, The spirit beaming through the seraph face; Her's pity for the wretched, prone to grieve, Awake to fee, and tho' full to relieve: Instinct of wisdom, untaught, unstudied skill, And inborn purity that shrinks from ill; And sportive fancy, let's, and taste refin'd, The flowers and ornaments of blooming mind: Like vernal blossoms, changeful, bright and gay, Sudden and sweet her young ideas play.
EPIGRAM.
WHISPRING close a Mail long courted, Thus cry'd Droll, by touch transported— "Prithee, tell me gentle Dolly! Is not loving long, a folly?" "Yes!" said she, with smile reproving, "Loving long, and only loving!"
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
THE horse in which the immortal SHAKESPEARE lived at Stratford, upon Avon, (England) is now inhabited by a man who deals out, daily, unrelenting morality. This person is a butcher, who has wrote over his door, "SHAKESPEARE was born here."—N.B. A horse and cart to let."
The workmen upon the canal at the Isle of Dogs (Eng.) found, at the depth of six feet, a four of uncommon dimensions; it measured 14 inches from flank to flank; it was quite black, but, on examination, the man who found it discovered it to be pure gold. Sir Henry Bankes purchased it for 35 guineas. A few days afterwards they came to a horse, about the same depth, standing erect in a perfect state. On being exposed to the air, however, it fell to pieces. The conjecture is that it must have stood there for some hundred years.
Some time since the King of Prussia appointed a commission to attempt the making of Sugar from Turnips. In their report on the subject they state that the result of their experiments has been highly satisfactory. They prove that excellent white and brown Sugar can be made from Turnips, the white at 1 shilling per pound, and the brown at sixpence. The Sugar is equal in quality to that of the West Indies. After the extraction of the Sugar a liquor equal to brandy can be extracted from the Turnips. The commission further says that a mile and a half square of ground will furnish enough sugar for all the Prussian states besides twenty millions five hundred thousand quarts of Brandy, made from the turnips after the extraction of the Sugar.
TO FARMERS.
Pieces of rags dipped in a mixture of train oil and bruised gun powder, and hung up on hedges or poles, will effectually protect newly sown corn from the depredations of crows, rooks, &c.
We understand that locusts, in their grub worm state, have this spring been dug up in great quantities in the surrounding country.—This circumstance induced a belief, that we should receive one of their periodical visitations this summer. The appearance of this phenomenon of nature is now almost reduced to a certainty, as within a few days immense numbers of locusts have emerged from their "grub state," and risen from the earth in the vicinity of our city. A period of 16, 17 or 18 years generally elapses between the visits of those extraordinary insects. Their last appearance in this state was in 1782. [Philad. Paper.]
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—Silks—Mousel—Tiffanies—Mousel—Mousel Handkerchiefs—Dimities—Calicoes—Calamancoes—Janes—Linen—Waistcoating—Cashmere—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.
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 away 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.
Portman—Fort Sumner, 2d Reg. Art. & Eng.—commanding May 24, 1800.
The Columbian Phenix, No. V, is ready for sale, and for subscribers, at Jenks' Bookstore.
BOSTON, MAY 13, 1800.
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 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 disorders 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 8vo 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.
   Proprietor's Names. No. Range. Acres. State tax. Town tax.     For 1798.   Wiggins & Pickering, 3 A 40 3 Cts. M 30 Cts.   Unknown, 5 D 100 6 76   For 1799.   Wiggins & Pickering, 3 A 40 2 25   Unknown, 1 A 40 2 27   James Herman, 1 E 25 0 5   Millikin, 2 E 60 1 5   Frost, 13 E 60 1 20   Unknown, 11 G 125 4 5   ditto, 1 H 56 1 20   ditto, 2 F 30 1 8  
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 then 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 bills, and committed sundry Collectors, and now committed to the Subscriber to collect; the balance of which Taxes now due, are as follows, viz.
   Proprietor's Names. Balance of Taxes prior to 1767. Balance now due from each Proprietor.   1767. 1770. 1772. 1773. 1775. 1777. 1777. 1777. 1777. 1777. 1777. 1777. 1777. 1777.   f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d. f. d.     Edward Arnold, Esq. 0 0 0 0 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Capt. Richard Lord, 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Benjamin Libbey, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   James Parker, 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Ralph Farnham, 60 50 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 13 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Bartham Allen, 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Jonathan Seyard, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 13 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Ebenezer Blissell, 33 6 50 40 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 8 16 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Sarah Sprague, 40 50 50 40 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 7 11 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Capt. Jonathan Bowers 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Nathan Blodget, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 13 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Samuel Kendal, 34 50 40 40 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 7 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Nathaniel Guptail, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   William Gerrish, 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Moses Abbott, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Elisha Hill, 40 50 40 40 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Daniel Smith, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Joseph Pevey, 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Fall, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 5 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Stephen Hardison, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 2 11 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   William Gowen, 39 50 40 40 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Richard Heart, 42 6 50 40 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Thomas Kidder, 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Stevens, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 5 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Christopher Bradbury, 6 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Elisha Plaisted, 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Hodsdon, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 8 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   John Lewis, 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Sir William Pepperell, 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Abraham Lord, 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Ichabod Goodwin 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Zebedee Chandler, 50 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 40 40 40 40 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
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 then 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 held 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 fourth 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 held 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 Eliezer 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 held at Portland aforesaid, have opportunity to make objections, if any they have, to the granting of the prayer thereof.
Attest, Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
District of Maine, ff.
BY order of the Hon. David Sewall, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, That a Libel is filed in said Court by F. L. Dufresne, Esq. Collector of the District of Padamaquoddy, against the Schooner Bridgewater, her tackle, apparel, furniture and appurtenances, burthen one hundred tons, or thereabouts, whose real Giltier Hale is master, for a violation of the Revenue Laws of the United States. And a hearing will be had on said Libel at the District Court to be held at Portland, on the third Tuesday of June next, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why said Schooner, &c. should not be decreed forfeited.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal.
Portland, 30th May, 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 6 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of JOSEPH TINKHAM in said Pownalborough.
Joseph Tinkham, Chairman.
Pownalborough, 6th May, 1800.
WHEREAS Jula, 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.
Masachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company.