Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-06-09 00:00:00

Foreign Articles.
(Omitted last week.)
DONAUESCHINGEN (Germany) March 20.
ON the 15th March, the universally esteemed Archduke left his headquarters. On the 16th, he took leave of his army by the following address:
"On a count of the precarious state of my health, I begged his Imperial Majesty to be relieved in the command of the army, which he has been pleased to confer on General Baron Kray. While I acquaint the army with this change, I return my warmest thanks to the Generals, officers and troops, for the bravery which they have evinced at all times, under my command, in the most distinguished manner. Much as I lament, on account of my health, to separate from comrades whom, on every occasion I found to be brave soldiers, and faithful to his Imperial Majesty in the highest degree, and whom I esteem and love; as much must I entreat them to persevere in their attachment and fidelity to his Imperial Majesty, with similar zeal, under the command of the General of artillery, Baron Kray."
"Henceforth all reports, official statements, etc. are to be directed to Gen. Baron Kray, to whom I have this day resigned the command of the army."
(Signed) The Archduke CHARLES, F. M."
Gen. Kray afterwards published the following general orders to the army.
Donaueschingen, March 18
"By order of his Imperial Majesty I have taken the chief command of this army, which the declining health of his Royal Highness would not allow him to continue."
"I should want courage, after a predecessor so universally revered, to execute his Majesty's orders, was I not convinced of the distinguished spirit which animates the whole army, and which assures me that every member of that great body would feel itself called upon, from its own impulse, under any commander, to continue its exertions, by sacrificing all its powers, with that glorious zeal which we owe to our most gracious Monarch, and to the honor of our nation."
(Signed) "KRAY, General of Artillery."
PARIS, APRIL 15.
Berthier has taken command of the army of reserve at Dijon. Murat and Victor are Lieut. Generals. The army consists of 80,000. The first column has committed such excesses as to produce a proclamation from the Military at War.
PLYMOUTH, (Eng.) MARCH 26.
Fate of his Majesty's ship Danae, of 24 guns, Lord Proby commander.
Early this morning a brig cartel, belonging to Biddeford, appeared off the Sound, and put into a Cawland pilot boat, eight English Gentlemen, whom she had brought from Brest, and who all landed here about seven o'clock, A. M. Among them were the Purser, surgeon, and Captain's Clerk, of his Majesty's ship Danae, of 24 guns. Captain Lord Proby, who, being termed Civilian, were permitted to return to this country. From the reports of those gentlemen, the following information has been obtained respecting the Danae: It appears that on the 17th inst. she was cruising off the coast of France, to intercept the enemy's cruisers and coasting convoys, and that on the evening of that day, when most of the officers were below, that part of the crew, who were then upon deck, began to mutiny, and among the most active were observed eleven Frenchmen, who had been captured on board the Bordelais French privateer, but afterwards entered into the English service. These being headed by an Englishman of the name of Jackson, said to belong to Liverpool, by a private signal brought a great part of the ship's company to their assistance by which it evidently appears that the intention was premeditated by them. The Master, who had the watch on deck, was knocked down, and made prisoner, and steps were immediately taken to secure all the officers who were below. On resistance being offered by them, the mutinous crew brought guns to bear on the cabin and many shots were fired through the cabin before they accomplished their diabolical purpose. Captain Lord Proby and the master are said to be much wounded, by means of sabres, but it is hoped not dangerously. As soon as the mutineers had gained complete possession of the ship, they set all the sail they could crowd, and ran the ship into Brest harbour, where she was boarded by officers and men from the French ships of war lying there at anchor. When the circumstances of the affair were known, orders were issued for landing the whole of the officers and crew; and it is reported, we trust it may be confirmed, that the whole of the mutinous crew are confined close prisoners at Brest; where it is generally conjectured, and even reported with confidence, that it is in contemplation to send the whole of them to England as prisoners. The officers are to be marched to Valenciennes, and were expected to set off in a few days. These are all the particulars we can at present collect that seem to deserve credit.
By JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States of America. A Proclamation.
WHEREAS the late wicked and treasonable insurrection against the just authority of the United States, of sundry persons in the counties of Northampton, Montgomery, and Bucks, in the state of Pennsylvania, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, having been speedily suppressed, without any of the calamities or horrors usually attending rebellion; Whereupon peace, order, and submission to the laws of the United States were restored in the aforesaid counties, and the deluded, misguided and misinformed in the said counties have returned to a proper sense of their duty; whereby it is become unnecessary for the Public Good that any future prosecutions should be commenced or carried on against any person or persons, by reason of their being concerned in the said insurrection: WHEREFORE BE IT KNOWN, that I John Adams, President of the United States of America, have granted, and by these presents do grant, a full, free and absolute PARDON, to all and every persons concerned in the said insurrection, excepting as herein after excepted, of all Treasons, Misdemeanors, and other crimes by them respectively done or committed against the said United States, in all or either of the said counties, before the twelfth day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine: excepting and excluding therefrom every person who now standeth indicted or convicted of any Treason, Misprision of Treason, or other offence against the said United States; hereby remitting and releasing unto all persons, except as before excepted, all pains and penalties incurred or supposed to be incurred for or on account of the premises.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the United States of America, at the city of Philadelphia this twenty fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred, and of the Independence of the said States the twenty fourth.
John Adams.
By the President. CHARLES LEE, Now executing the office of Secretary of State.
FOR THE INFORMATION OF SHIP OWNERS.
By the third section of the registering act passed on the 31st of December, 1792, it is required, that every ship or vessel hereafter to be registered (except as herein after provided) shall be registered by the Collector of the District, in which shall be comprehended, the port to which such ship or vessel shall belong at the time of her registry, which port shall be deemed to be that, at or nearest to which, the owner, if there be but one, or more than one, the husband or acting and managing owner of such ship or vessel, usually resides; and the name of the said ship or vessel, and of the port to which she shall so belong, shall be painted on her stern, on a black ground, in white letters of not less than three inches in length. And if any ship or vessel of the United States, shall be found without having her name, and the name of the port to which she belongs, painted in manner aforesaid, the owner or owners shall forfeit Fifty Dollars; one half to the person giving the information thereof, the other half to the use of the United States.
On this Law the several collectors, naval officers, and surveyors in the Union, have lately received the following remarks and instruction from the Treasury Department, viz. "This requisite of the Law (which is equally applicable to enrolled and licence vessels) I have reason to apprehend is in some districts not complied with according to its obvious meaning and intention, by having such names painted on a loose piece of board or canvas, and attached by means of nails or otherwise, to the stern, which by being easily removed, and again replaced at pleasure, may be perverted to improper uses. Merely calling your attention to this requirement of the Law, will, I confidently trust, be sufficient to prevent the repetition of a practice so exceptionable, or to stimulate you to enforce the penalty which its violation will incur."
The Mississippi Gazette, of March 22, 1800, says, "It is with extreme regret we learn, that an affray happened at Lotus' Heights on Tuesday last, between Maj. William Kersey, and Lieut. Peter Marks, officers in the United States army, in which the former was ran through the body with the sword of the latter, of which wound Maj. Kersey expired on Friday night last. We understand that this unhappy quarrel commenced in a conversation respecting the trivial circumstance of the sale of a horse—that in the course of the conversation the major became irritated and shook his cane at lieut. Marks, who immediately wrested it from him and threw it away—the Major took up the cane and struck lieut. Marks—This happened between three and four o'clock in the afternoon; and immediately after sunset, lieut. Marks came up to major Kersey on the parade, and demanded of him instant satisfaction for the insult he had offered him—the major replied that he had not insulted him, and should give no satisfaction. Lieut. Marks then gave the major a stroke with his cane, upon which each drew his sword, and lieut. Marks received a wound on his head, and instantly ran the major through the body in the direction of the vital parts."
INTERESTING EXTRACTS,
From Mr. HARPER'S Letter to his Constituents—written at the close of the late session of Congress.
[The valuable information, and excellent arguments contained in these Extracts, cannot fail of gratifying every rational and candid reader.]
AMONG the most important laws of the session thus terminated, is the "Bankrupt Act"; which has long been an object of attention in Congress, but hitherto delayed by the difficulty and extent of the subject itself, or by the pressure of matters more immediately interesting. Its operation is confined to merchants and dealers, and will be rarely felt except in great commercial towns—for a person must owe at least a thousand dollars before it can affect him—Its object is, in the first place to support mercantile credit, by protecting the rights of creditors against the fraud of dishonest, and the folly of imprudent debtors, who may waste or conceal their property, while the ordinary forms of law are going on against them; and secondly to encourage fair industry and prudent conduct, by enabling honest debtors, reduced by misfortune, to give up their property, free themselves entirely from their debts, and begin the world anew; which no man will ever have the courage to do, while a load of old debts is hanging on him.
"A system, so new, so extensive, and operating on such a variety of unforeseen cases, will, no doubt, be found very imperfect at first, and in need of frequent revision and amendment according to the light which experience alone can afford. It may also be liable to abuse in many instances; for what human institution may not be perverted. But the example of other countries proves that to a trading people, a bankrupt law is highly beneficial, if not absolutely necessary."
"In my last letter I informed you, that a motion was made early in the session, for the reduction of the army; which was opposed and rejected on the ground, that the state of things was yet too uncertain to warrant such a measure, the tendency whereof, if adopted, in the beginning of a negotiation, must be to render a fair and honorable adjustment of differences less easy, by impressing the opposite party with an opinion, that we were too weak, too avaricious, or too much divided, to support the measures for resistance. These reasons, had in a degree, ceased before the close of the session. It was then known, that our commissioners must have reached Paris about the 10th of March; and consequently that the fate of their mission, having, in all probability, been decided before the middle of May, could not be affected by anything to be done here, after that period. The late revolution in France had also taken place. Gen. Buonaparte had suppressed the directory and the jacobins, and erected his own power on their ruins. He manifestly aimed at acquiring popularity in France and in Europe, for his new government, by holding out the appearance, at least of a just and pacific system, if not by adopting it in reality. This plan would strongly incline him to a reconciliation on fair and honorable terms with America; the quarrel with which was always unpopular in France, and had become much more so, since the displayed the will and the means of resistance, and since the effect of her measures had been felt in the French commercial towns and colonies. Hence it was to be presumed, that the result of the negotiation would be favourable; and several measures of a nature to confirm this opinion, and to shew that the new government wished to be on good terms with this country, were known to have been adopted by it. If, on the other hand, the result of the negotiation should prove unfavorable, and our quarrel with France continue, it was to be presumed that Buonaparte's failure and misfortunes in Egypt, would render him very cautious about attempting to attack a country more distant, far more powerful, and which had manifested a determination to defend itself. Should he feel the disposition, yet the formidable combination against him in Europe, would find him full employment for all the means which his country, in his present exhausted state could furnish. And in case of a new change in the government, which might place the jacobins again in power; or of a tide of success, which might revive the former spirit of conquest, dominion, and injustice; we must have a warning sufficiently long, to enable us to provide anew for our defence; which the spirit and alacrity formerly displayed by the country, when threatened with attack,
gave the utmost assurance of our being able very speedily to do, should the danger return."
"This change in the state of things between the beginning and the end of the session, induced the persons who opposed the motion for disbanding the army, at the former period, to be of opinion that the measure might be safely adopted at the latter. They, therefore, bro't it forward themselves, and it passed into a law."
"The reduction of the army will probably constitute a saving of about two millions in the expences of the year."
"As to our internal concerns, the most important of them, and the only one which seems likely to agitate the public mind, is the approaching election of President. Mr. Jefferson is again brought forward in opposition to Mr. Adams, and the utmost exertions are made to ensure his success. Those who have been in the constant habit of opposing the present system of administration, from the moment when it was first adopted by General Washington, its real author, to the present time, will no doubt promise a great many good things to the nation, if they can at length obtain the management of its affairs. It will however be remembered, by men of sense and reflection, that they have been employed, for ten years, in finding fault with and opposing every measure of the federal government; that many of those measures which they clamoured most against, have been approved by experience, the only unerring judge in matters of this kind: That the British treaty from which they predicted the most direful consequences, has secured, thus far, the peace of the country, with that nation; has given us possession of the territory which was before withheld from us; and has put all our former differences in a train of amicable adjustment. That our commerce, the ruin of which was confidently predicted from the operation of that treaty, has since its adoption, flourished more than ever: That the measures adopted towards France, instead of bringing on us the exemplary vengeance of that nation, with which they never ceased to threaten us, have, on the contrary, ensured to us better treatment from it, than any other people has received; and are now, apparently, in a fair way of producing an honourable and satisfactory accommodation: That our navy, which those persons opposed to the utmost, cried out against as too expensive to be supported, and ridiculed as too inconsiderable to do any good, has protected our commerce, raised our national character, and taught the French to respect our rights: That since the establishment of this navy, our commerce has recovered from the depression into which the depredations of France had plunged it, and become more prosperous than before: That our national credit, the ruin of which they foretold, is high and firm: And finally that the army, which they charged the supporters of administration with having raised for sinister purposes, is laid down by its authors themselves, as soon as there was a reasonable ground to believe, that it had become unnecessary."
"Men of sense and reflection will recollect these circumstances; and they will ask themselves, what more could any administration have done; Party-men, who are heated by constant opposition to all that has been done, and view every thing with a prejudiced eye will no doubt say that more might have been done had their advice been followed; but for this we have nothing but their word; and it is just as fair, to suppose that less would have been done, had their advice been followed. They have predicted much evil which we know has not happened. May we not safely conclude, from this, that their predictions about the good effects of following their advice, would have proved equally fallacious?"
"When we were engaged in a dispute with England, Mr. Jefferson's friends, and I presume himself, strongly urged the most violent and high handed measures. To make a single attempt at negotiation, before resort was had to measures of compulsion, was stigmatized by them as pusillanimity and meanness. Nothing but sequestration of property, and prohibition of intercourse would suit them. When we afterwards got into a dispute with France, which was manifestly forced upon us by the injustice and aggressions of that nation, the same persons wholly changed their tone. They were then all mildness and submission; fawned; talked of nothing but the horrors of war; insisted upon negotiation after negotiation; perpetually held up to view our own weakness and the power and vengeance of France; and even when the second embassy was driven off, and a tribute demanded, still persisted in opposing every measure of defence and preparation, for fear it should involve us in war. When persons act thus inconsistently, is there not some reason to apprehend, that their conduct is influenced more by party spirit, animosity against one nation, and improper attachment to another, than by an enlightened and wise regard to the interest of their own country?—Ought we not to listen with caution to the counsels of men, who are so much more under the guidance of passion than of sense? When their former predictions have been so fully refuted by experience, ought we not to distrust their present promises? Is there not every reason to believe, that had their advice been

FOR SALE.  By Daniel Johnson,  At his Store in Fore-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 "experi- ence; which is (said to be) the best schoolmaster." June 9.
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.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. LINCOLN, ss. BY this Public Instrument of made manifest unto all persons to whom this present writing shall come or in any wise con- cern, that on this second day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred, before me Dum- mer 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 un- known 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 Bane, 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 (Seal) day of June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred. DUMMER SEWALL, Notary Public.
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.
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. Balance of Taxes prior to 1767. 1767. 1770. 1772. 1773. 1775. 1777. Balance new due from each Proprietor. 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  40  5  0  0    Capt. Richard Lord,      60  60  60  40  3  10  0    Benjamin Libbey,   50  40  60  60  60  40  12  3      James Parker,        60  40  4      Ralph Farnham,  60  50  40  60  60  60  40  13  8  4     Barnum Allen,        40  2       Jonathan Seyard,   50  40  60  60  60  40  13  10      Ebenezer Blaisdell,  33  6  50  40  60  60  60  40  8  16  9    Sarah Sprague,  40  50  40  60  60  60  40  7  11  8     Capt. Jonathan Bowers   50  40  60  60  60  40  5  10      Nathan Blodgett,   50  40  60  60  60  40  13  18      Samuel Kendal,  34  50  40  60  60  60  40  7  7  8     Nathaniel Cuprall,   50  40  60  60  60  40  7  8  4     William Gerrish,        60  40  2  10     Moses Abott,   50  40  60  60  60  40  3       Elisha Hill,  40  50  40  60  60  60  40  5  5      Daniel Smith,   50  40  60  60  60  40  11       Joseph Pevey,        60  40  5  10     John Fall,   50  40  60  60  60  40  5  8  4     Stephen Hardison,   50  40  60  60  60  40  2  11  8     William Gowen,  39  50  40  60  60  60  40  1       Richard Heart,  42  6  50  40  60  60  60  40  1      Thomas Kidder,        60  40  2      John Stevens,   50  40  60  60  60  40  5  6  9     Christopher Bradbury,        60  40  6  6  8    Elisha Plaisted,        60  40  2  16     John Hodsdon,   50  40  60  60  60  40  8  9  8     John Lewis,        60  40  8  8     Sir William Pepperell,        60  40  5      Abraham Lord,        60  40  2      Ichabod Goodwin        60  40  2      Zebedee Chandler,   50  40  60  60  60  40  3       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 Land as will be sufficient to pay the same and the in- tervening charges thereon, will then be advertised and sold as the law directs. Skagway, May 26, 1800. ANDREW ROGERS, Collector.
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.
FOR SALE,  By George Watts,  Near the Head of Long Wharf, RUSSIA Duck, Russia Sheet, Flannel Shirts, Watching Coats, Large and small Jackets, Waistcoats, Trowers, Stockings, Cal- licoes, Shawls, Gloves and Threads. Also—Chert Locks, Palm Irons, Shaving Boxes, Hatchets, Adze, Nob Catches, Ring do. Thumb do. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Screws, Handfaws, Brass Delt. Hinges, Handfaw Files, Tobacco Boxes, Brass 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 Ladles, 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. 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, Can- dles, &c. June 9.
A Collection of the most celebrated MUSIC, just received from the Musical Misc-  cellany , Boston, is ready for sale at JENKS' BOOK-  STORE . May 26.  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. For 1798    Proprietor's Names.  No.  Range.  Acre.  State and Tax  county tax.  tax    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  7    Milkin,  2  E  60  1  5  18    J. Frost,  13  E  60  1  5  20    Unknown,  11  O  125  4  5  60    ditto,  1  H  56  1  5  20    ditto  2  I  30  1   8    Unless said taxes are paid to me, with interest on 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.
For Sale at Auction, On Wednesday next, the 11th instant,  At three o'clock, P. M. on the premises, if fair weather,  if not the next fair day, ONE DWELLING HOUSE, 32 feet long, 19 do. wide, entirely finished, a good cellar under the whole, with a good brick arch and other conveni- ences.—Also a convenient SHOP, in a good stand for trade, 34 feet long and about 20 wide—also a good Barn that will keep two horses and two cows, and hold hay sufficient—together with a Brick Store 20 feet by 16, having a good plank floor, and chaise house. The above buildings are now on a lot of land. Likewise, at the above time and place, two undivided third parts of a lot of LAND, adjoin- ing to land of Mary Patrick, upon the west side of the road and adjoining Stroudwater fresh river, and the land of James Cane; containing about half an acre more or less, beautifully situated for an elegant house for the above premises all lying near Stroudwater bridge. Good and sufficient warranty deeds will be given for the whole. * For further particulars inquire of JOHN BUT-  LER , on the premises, or of Mr. JOSEPH H. INGRA-  HAM , Portland.
A Billiard Table—For sale. TO be Sold, an exceeding good Billiard Table, with Cues, Maces, Balls, &c. complete. If not disposed of by private sale before Sa- turday June 14th, it will then be sold by Public Ven- due. For particulars inquire of William Fennelly, Auctioneer. * The Table is now up and may be seen in Capt. Jones's store, opposite Capt. Hobbey's, Freeport. Portland, June 2.
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 Fifth-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.
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 Disbabelle.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT. To Merchants, Store-keepers, & Tradef- men, in general, &c. Gentlemen, I FEEL a peculiar pleasure in stating, that you have so generously and generally come for- ward and subscribed for my work, that (notwithstanding all previous heretofore made by me) the coins and Monies of Account of the principal maritime trading places in Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Prussia, Poland, Germany, Holland, Flanders, Spain, Portugal, Italy, in several of the eastward 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 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 (with but one exception) from one to two thousand; and a table of all the principal towns in the United States; besides much other general useful in- formation, 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 Presi- dent 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 catch- penny-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 determina- tion to render it, in point of subject matter, a va- luable 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 sup- port 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' Office, and at E. A. Jenks' Bookstore, in Port- land—Also, at the Post Office in Wiscasset; and please be referred to the other advertisements which appear every day in some one of the newspapers. Subscribers are to pay nothing until the book is delivered and found conformable to all stipulations. Copyright secured according to act of Congress, on 31st January 1800. Philadelphia, March 27, 1800.
BOOKS at Auction. The Patrons of Literature, or those who wish to form, or make valuable additions to Libraries, upon liberal terms, are respectfully informed, that very valuable opportunity for Books will be afforded On TUESDAY next, June 10, At William Fennelly's Auction-Office, in Portland, Where will be found a large and well assorted collection of BOOKS in the various departments of Literature (all new and in handsome bindings) Among which are the authors following: BLAIR—Buchan—Belknap—Bur- kett—Edwards—Goldsmith—Hume—Hunter— Lord Kaim—Knox—Kyd—Lorfe—Malham—N. ton —Smollett—Shakespeare—Stanton—St. Pierre —Washington—Watts—Wright—Zimmerman, &c. With a variety of others, including that very valu- able work, Adams' Philosophical Lectures—one volume, plates, &c.—The whole forming an assortment su- perior (perhaps) to any ever before offered at pub- lic sale in Portland. * Sale to commence precisely at nine in the morning, and continue partially at two in the afternoon—Catalogue at the time and place of Sale.
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. Dufresnier, Esq. Collector of the District of Portsmouth, against the Schooner Bridgewater, her tackle, apparel, furniture and appurtenances, burden one hundred tons, or therea- bout, of which Gilbert Hale is master, for a violation of the Revenue Laws of the United States. And a hear- ing 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 they have any, why said Schooner, &c. should not be decreed forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 30th May, 1800.
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 de- sired to make payment; and all persons having demands against the same, are requested to exhibit the same to ENOCH MORSE, Administrator. Portland, May 24, 1800.  THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administrator on the estate of SOLOMON STEWARD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, he has taken upon himself that trust, and given bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon him, 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 JOSIAH WILSON, late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, he has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all per- sons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make payment; and those who have any demands there- on, to exhibit the same to Aaron Dwinel. Poland, April 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. JONATHAN BOWMAN, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of David Silvester, late of Pownalsborough, in the county of Lincoln, Esq. deceased represented insolvent, give notice, that one month more is allowed to receive and examine the fur- ther claims against said estate; and that they shall at- tend said business on Monday the 12th day of May (infirm) and the three next following Mondays, from 3 till 5 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of JOSEPH PINKHAM in said Pownalsborough. Joseph Pinkham, Chairman. Pownalsborough, 6th May, 1800.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Samuel J. Proctor, late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to William Thompson. May, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of Robert Stanwood, late of Brunswick, mariner, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who have any demands on said Estate, to bring them in for settlement; and those indebted thereto, to make immediate payment. John Soul. Freeport, May 7, 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to be Estate of Josiah Wilson, late of Gray, in said county, yeoman, deceased, repre- sented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against said estate, at the dwelling house of Capt. James Dufresnier, in said Gray, on the third Tuesday of June, and next three days of the five following months, from one to five o'clock, P. M. Israel H. Buker, } Commissioners. James Doughty, } Gray, May 24, 1800.

FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE. INVOCATION TO FANCY.
Friend of the wretched! wilt thou deign In my torn breast awhile to dwell? There wilt thou form thy secret cell; And with that felt created charm, Wild passion of its force disarm; And teach my woe-worn thoughts to stray Where thou dost point the varied way, And where thou hold'st thy visionary reign, Source of the joy-strung dream, illume My sorrowing bosom with thy smile; Recall my gaze from rapture's tomb, And misty's beck'ning tear bequeath, Teach me, sweet power, with thee to rove, Far from the hope or pang of love; With thee to climb yon craggy steep, Where for beneath rude surges sweep; With thee to mark the streamlet's course, Or view the foaming torrent's force; To gain, with thee, the mountain's top, And catch the night-dews e'er they drop, Or in the quiet vale to rove, Where peace and pleasure smile around, Where none forget their cares of love Or leap truth's hallo'd mound. Friend of the wretched! Fancy, come, And hear me from myself away, To realms where Hope maintains her sway— While happy beings own her power, And bless each gaily circling hour; Cheerful could I their pleasures see Though well I know that not for me Will ever joy unveil her sprightly dome. Come then, sweet offspring of the brain! Fancy, wild rover! cheer my breast— And torturing grief no more shall chain The soul it has so long oppress'd. Thou shalt recall each hour of joy, When love, delighted, found employ— When friendship void of guile appear'd By mutual confidence endear'd; While bliss arose from mutual love, Which thou so sweetly did'st improve, With all that soul-impassion'd glow Which only those who love, can know. Come then, sweet power! for thou alone can'st give The soothing charm by which I bear to live! Thou can'st the long past scenes of bliss restore, And bid reflection brood on woe no more;— Come then, with thee I'll dance the airy round, And Fate itself shall lose the power to wound!
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 in these 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 excellent, 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.
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 published to the work. Subscriptions received at JENKS' Bookstore.
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—Satin—Mousel—Tiffanies—Mousel—Mousel Handkerchiefs—Dimities—Calicoes—Calamacoos—Janes—Linen—Waistcoating—Callimanes—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 eyes, 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. Portland—Fort Sumner, 2d Reg. Art. & Eng. commanding May 24, 1800.
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 convened 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 he is appointed, or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgment, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses necessary 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 as 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 be forfeited, 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 repay 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.
Preuming 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 abovementioned 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 should 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, stores, 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, suits will be commenced and prosecuted without favor or distinction. 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. (3w-10)
War Department, MARCH 12, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1800, to the 30th day of September, 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said Office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the 1st day of Jan in the year 1801 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned viz. First—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Oswego; at Niagara; at Pittsburg; at Presque Isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Ouananion on the river Wabash; at Macliss; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river. Second—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Blockhouse; at St. Stevens, or other fort or post on the river Mobile, or Tombigby, & any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States. Third—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point Peter; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed. Fourth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South-Carolina. Fifth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville; at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North-Carolina. Sixth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk at Portsmouth, at Kempffville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carterville, at Harper's Ferry, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia. Seventh—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown, at Bladensburg, at George town, at Eastown, at the head
of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland. Eighth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Eastown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Ninth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackinsack, at Elizabethtown, at New Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New Jersey. Tenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New York, at West Point, at Poughkeepsie, at Harlem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kinderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburg, at Albany, at Conesjoharie, at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Eleventh—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at New Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut. Twelfth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Linton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island. Thirteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, at Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts. Fourteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any fort, place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or one and a half pound of sifted or bolted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations. It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and at all losses, sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian Frontiers not exceeding three months. JAMES McHENRY, Secretary of War.
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 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 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 Eleazar 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.
Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company. ALL institutions deserve patronage from the public in proportion to their usefulness. The Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company is considered by many as coming under this description; it being incorporated for the benevolent purpose of guarding its associates against losses of buildings by fire, whether civil commotion, or foreign invasion, lightning, civil commotion, or foreign invasion, the President and Directors, therefore, have thought proper to lay before the public, its principles, and general state of its funds, to induce all persons owning houses or other buildings within the Commonwealth, to become Members of the same, and avail themselves of its advantages. By a mutual insurance we bear one another's burdens. The loss sustained by one falls on the company; whereas individuals, heretofore, were obliged, in case of loss by fire, to apply to their particular friends, and to the benevolence of the public for assistance; but in the present case an opportunity presents of having their property secured upon the only just principles of insurance, by casting into the funds of the society a mile equal to the hazard only, and no more. Conflagrations are generally more alarming, and far more distressing to mankind than losses at sea; and the reason is obvious. In the former case little or no provision has been made in this country for the protection of property in case of fire, whereas in the latter it is almost universal. Under this consideration, it is to be hoped, that those societies, who have been established for the purpose of enlarging their usefulness towards mankind, as well as those gentlemen, who have been in the habit of issuing policies for the generous design of insuring on buildings, will so far extend their candor towards this Company as to suppose that their motives of pecuniary consideration are not so much attached to the small gain in the difference of the premium as to add another institution, and confer another opportunity on the citizens of this Commonwealth, for security and happiness.
The rates of premium are from 35 to 75 cents on one hundred dollars, governed by the judgment of the Trustees, which depends on the materials of which the house is built, the manner of occupying it, and the relative situation of the same as to other buildings.
Although the Policies are issued for seven years, it operates for any less time; as provision is made, that when the property insured shall be alienated by death, sale, or by any other means, the assured may surrender his policy at the office, and receive a sum not exceeding his deposit money.
The fees arising from the policies, transfers, endorsements, forfeits and interest accruing hereon, will, in the whole time (in all probability) pay the expence of Office; in which case nothing can be taken from the funds, but absolute losses by fire. If fortunately no loss happens, the property with interest reverts back to the person who paid it (except his proportion of the reserved funds) as the whole funds of the company, are placed in the funded stocks of the United States; the interest of which is received quarterly, put into principal, and accumulates much beyond compound interest.
The calculations are made upon the whole number of buildings, consumed by fire in Boston for the term of forty years past, taken from the records of the Historical Society, commencing in 1759, and of course it includes the great fire of 1760; from which, and a comparison with the institutions of the same nature in England, Virginia, New York, &c. it clearly appears, that the funds are adequate to support the loss of more than sixteen hundred houses annually, of 1600 dollars value each. But, in order to make each individual of the company, entirely satisfied of his indemnity in case of loss by a very great conflagration; provision is made, that each member shall be assessed a sum (in proportion) to make good such loss; but not in any event to exceed two dollars for one paid as premium and deposit.
It is now thirteen months since the risks commenced, without any loss whatever. There is now 920,000 dollars insured in the Office, one fifth of which is in the country. The funds are already respectable and increasing rapidly. By order of the President and Directors, Andrew Cunningham, Sec'y. Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Office, No. 15, State-street, Boston.
Crockery & Glass Store. WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
ROBERT CROSS, HAS just received, by the late arrivals from Liverpool and Hamburg, and offers for sale, a complete assortment of
PENCIL, ENAMELLED, CHINA, GLAZED, and COMMON, Crockery Ware. Glass Ware.
Cut quart Decanters, Plain quart Decanters, — pint do. — pint do. — half pint do. — half pint do. — Tumblers, — Shell Tumblers, — barrel do. — common do. — Wines, — Wines; Sales, — Goblets, — Vinegar Cruets, — Salts. — Bird Glasses; Mugs. ALSO,
Elegant Decanters, and Flower Pots; Plated do.; do. Cream Pots; do. Sugar Tongs. Tea Sets, China; Cups and Saucers, do.
Japan Ware.
Trays, Octavian Centers, Knife do.; Bread do. Cadies, Oval Waiters, I quart Jacks, Round do. Pint do. 4 lb. Cannisters, Tea Pots, 2 lb. do.; 1 lb. do. Snuff Trays, 2 and 1/2 lb. do. Tumblers, &c. &c. ALSO,
A handsome assortment of Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books; Ladies' do. and do. Thread Cales; Memorandum Books; Lead Pencils, &c.
N. B. Crates of assorted Ware, packed at the shortest notice.
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