Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-06-02 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY EZEKIEL JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 110.]
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
For JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
ADDRESS,
TO THE ELECTORS AND THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
To remove at once all doubt and establish confidence between us, I think it proper to state that I was born an American, and that my forefathers have been born in this country for more than an hundred and fifty years. I add to this that I have been no indifferent observer of public affairs for nigh twenty years, and from the result of all I have seen I am a hearty friend of the present government of my country. Under these circumstances, I take the freedom to lay before you a few as I think unpolished observations upon the most important of all elections, and if the candor and uprightness which I feel do not sensibly appear in the whole course of them, I shall be more unfortunate than anticipate.
It is a humiliating thought, and if the rest of the world had not at present abundant cause to be ashamed of itself, it would be in the eyes of foreign nations a disgraceful fact, that on every election of any importance among us we have a struggle which does not at all depend upon the merit of candidates, but upon their supposed principles; and as if something were necessary to set off and finish this public spectacle to the highest advantage the bone of content on our existence as a nation, which one party is willing to preserve, and the other seems to think it best to destroy. This, though we cannot see it, the figure we make to disinterested foreigners; and the mischief is that by length of time and by taking various names and forms in obedience to all the cravings of individual vanity, and the meanest qualities of our hearts, the true nature of a contest which would have shocked us had been abrupt and definite at first, has not only pervaded our whole system even to the minutest ramifications, but by this diffusion it has become so incorporate and imperceptible as even to be denied. It is nothing strange for men to slide into situations of which they are unconscious, and which they themselves detest and despise; but the insidious nature of this propensity makes it worthy of more frequent notice than it receives, as there is nothing more important to us than that we should be often apprized of what we are least likely to perceive. I say then that in this country which at different times has taken all the current and even some amiable forms, has finally degenerated without our being constantly aware of the gradual perversion, to a quarrel about our national existence. It is to be hoped that there is honesty enough left to make us shudder at this alarming seduction, and read back the mazy path to some right position with suitable humility.
It is pity that there is such a cloud over what is called the public mind at times; at least we cannot but feel sorry for it though it is the will of heaven—but I believe a man must be made of extraordinary materials who, at this present time, cannot be impressed with some belief of what I say. There is, however, another disgraceful truth which I must lay down before I advert to evidence, which is that human nature is a great self-deceiver in the concern which it takes about public affairs; and that the conduct of both sides is more owing to a torpid indifference than to any active intelligent choice. It is by means of this indolence and superficial attention that we resign ourselves to the direction of chance or design, and having observed that things go right enough a little while, trouble ourselves no more about them. If it were possible to rouse the sluggish faculties of this sort of people to the degree of retrospection and comparison, still there is more to be done; for it is to be feared that, after all, our patriotism in general is but a remote interest, and that with the exception of few, mankind sacrifice to almost any of their baser passions more frequently and with a better will, than to this. But while that we continue virtuous and active, it is to be hoped that the true faith will be preserved as well in politics as other things.
If four years ago it was suspected that Mr. Jefferson was in full concert with the French revolutionists, that he was at the head of the malcontents in the United States, that their principle was aversion to the constitution, that they had set out to overturn it, and that they had made some progress in the public mind for this purpose; I say, if this was then suspected, it is now certain. Four years silence under such accusations would be enough to imply the difficulty of refuting them. Surely that party have been often enough challenged to the honorable pen field. They do not profess to want men of abilities, at least foreigners; and yet they have not, and I do not say it at a venture, relied at all to the charges against them, which are quite intelligible and pretty black. Perhaps it is not accurate to say to; for in the course of these four years, their writers have so far overcome that fear which made them tremble even at the imputation, as to begin to acknowledge the truth of it, and even avow and present for contemplation the destruction of the constitution and return of the old confederation. The same liberality which has arrived to say that all religion is false, certainly would make no scruple
of a mere civil ordinance; and as there is no sacrilege where there is nothing sacred, neither, I suppose, ought there to be any hanging for rebellion. They do not therefore reply within these four years, but they admit—in four years more they will not only admit, but they will contend; and so by degrees we shall be cheated of what we took to be strong ground, that they were aiming at the constitution, and be reduced by their effrontery to a mere denial of the expediency of destroying it. And if they can familiarize this question to the public eye and ear, the business, like that of religion, is half done; for what we have once prostituted we no longer respect.
There is in what is called the new philosophy a most mean, unworthy and ignorant procedure. It admits man to be imperfect, and that all which he can do is imperfect; yet it affects to scorn the best he can do, and advocate some hidden good. It admits our nature, and ridicules us for not being above it. It confesses the want of help and means, and it rejects all that is offered or can be devised. These philosophers in times which they pretend to despise, would have deserved, and would have been treated with contempt.
Mr. Jefferson, in his letter to Mazzei, which cannot be too much read and meditated on, fully declares in 1796 that "WE SHALL BREAK THESE LILLIPUTIAN TIES," meaning beyond all controversy, and as I said before, without denial, THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Now this nobody pretends to deny—is there not some other name by which Mr. Jefferson ought to be known, besides patriot and philosopher? Is there not some other destiny more proper for him than to be President of the States? May he not very well deprecate the "British form of government?"—Surely this is the time when we see the abomination of desolation standing where it ought not, whether you take it for scripture or wit. As well might a wolf have charge of a lamb as Mr. Jefferson have any share in the government after such a declaration. Certainly instead of it he ought to be bound to keep the peace.
But for the sake of a clearer conception of the thing, let us suppose him President with such principles, and with followers in abundance to provide for. Governor M'Kean might be brought as a case in point, who displaced all the old officers as we are informed, though appointed by Gov. Mifflin who was supposed to be no better affected to the general government than himself, and put in his own followers. It is remarkable that these principles, when in power, are very violent and averse, as well they may be, intending not to support but to destroy, though they are more deceitful than a lying prophet before. We may suppose then that in pursuance of the plan to break the lilliputian ties, those who at present guard them at the different avenues by which they may be assailed will be dismissed, and especially when this will be followed by the double advantage of supplanting their places with needy disciples and fellow labourers in the same pious design. What shocking consequences would follow from having the whole government administered by men who were bent upon destroying the constitution out of which it grows! We should be in a state of anarchy in one moment. The case could not exist without a horrible civil war.—Confidence would be at an end, and the purest integrity would be ferociously insulted. All ties would be dissolved, and even the late condition of France might be enviable to us. Are these dreams?—Reflect properly on cause and effect, and you will not be of that opinion.
And how would stand our foreign relations? Recur to the Mazzei-letter.—At present we are on very good terms with Great-Britain and the confederates, and we are likely to be on the same with France. Our energy and loyalty have made us respectable enough to be on a footing with other nations. But should we forfeit these, their effect must also cease. It is terrible to think of the consequence of recalling ministers in weak and turbulent times, and of foreign applications to the government of a distracted people.—Suppose insurrection or invasion when funds are ruined, credit gone, and union rendered irretrievable. Not merely the confederation would be restored, but even that would not hold together a moment; we should relapse further to the governments of single states, and possibly even this last anchor would not bring us up. If these too should give way, we should revert to jacobin societies and committees of correspondence, and from these with the example of France there is but a very short step, or rather none at all, to the guillotine. These are not fictitious dangers. They are but plain, easy, and natural consequences of one wrong step which, God be praised, we have not yet taken.
With all this against Mr. Jefferson, what is there in his favour?—There has been nothing said which amounts to the least necessity of having him for President. Neither his abilities, his integrity, nor his patriotism are particularly needed. If he is introduced, it must be for some very essential variance of qualifications between him and Mr. Adams; and if there be any such, is it likely to be to the advantage of Mr. Jefferson? Throwing aside all that is commonly laid of the latter relative to religion, has he any pretence to excel or even to vie with Mr. Adams
in the great requisites of the presidency? What exhibitions have we had?—There should be suggested some need which we have of this man. Are we wretched or prosperous?—That Mr. Jefferson might be the means of putting us out of our present condition, is easily understood; but what is our present condition?—This shall now be considered.
It might be enough to say that our government has been so administered as in stormy a season of worldly contention as ever existed, as to acquire and preserve our own good opinion, and that of all nations. But this, though true, is so general a declaration, that perhaps it will not strike every one with full conviction. It may be needful to some that their faculties should be compelled to notice the great advances which we have made towards a national government, which are at the same time the very things which the enemies of "the lilliputian ties," presuming on the prejudices of the people, have artfully considered as approaches to monarchy, affecting to view the constitution as no less surmountable by its present friends than by themselves, that is, estimating it as nothing at all, or a "lilliputian tie." In the first place I take it we shall not be willing to put ourselves on this equal ground of supposing the constitution to be no barrier, but that we intend to maintain it with all its jealousy and care, and therefore I shall wait to have it shown wherein the government have departed from it, taking it for granted that if all that we enjoy is consistent with it, there is no monarchy here but what is in the constitution, and that if there is any other, it is very much for our advantage of course. This being laid, let us recur to the situation of this country before the constitution existed, when we were in an almost hopeless state of adversity and danger. The principal part of those who will decide this election need only be referred to this, though God only knows how those will be convinced who are to judge in future cases, unless by wisdom hardly to be expected, or misery that is much more certain.
The constitution has combined the interests and fate of all the states, delivered them from individual apprehensions, and produced out of the chaos of wretchedness, a healthy, vigorous and easy condition. Acting under it we find ourselves capable of any undertaking which the general prosperity may require. We govern ourselves, and can in some measure govern external circumstances by means of the present firmness of our connection and our unity of action. All our public and private concerns are in a state of safety, and there is no distrust or difficulty of any kind which is not inseparable from the common lot of humanity. The single states may pursue their natural wishes and their interests without obstruction and with none to make them afraid. Every individual has the widest possible range of freedom, and constantly enjoys complete security of property and pleasures. The particular acts of government which have produced the several items which all together compose this singular state of felicity it is not for such an essay as this to enumerate; it is enough for the present purpose that nobody can deny it. We possess, we enjoy and we can do every thing which a free republic ever did or ever will. What more can be demanded?
Further, Mr. Jefferson in his letter to Mazzei, speaks of "the republican government which carried us through the dangers of the war." In the present case we have also a republican government which has carried us through dangers of a much more threatening kind, and such as the former one could never have resisted. The slightest recollection must convince us that had the confederation remained, we should long before this time have been torn to pieces by the late European convulsions. It must be left to every one to imagine the miseries which we have escaped by virtue of the "lilliputian tie," and which very fairly are to be taken into the sum total of our present happy condition.
Let us now advert to the advantages of perseverance in one political system. If Mr. Jefferson is elected, we must expect he will labour at some radical change of present principles and measures without delay, as an introduction of his more effectual reform. It may be such as to throw all the present supporters of government into the opposition, for he affects to be averse to all "banks and public funds," and is much pleased with the figure of "the tempestuous sea." It is not at all difficult for a President of the United States of his disappointed temper to do all this although the Legislature should remain tolerably pure. But we have already a good and beneficent system, and if we re-elect Mr. Adams it will be purified, improved and perfected. This must be better than to suffer shipwreck now and have to begin our fortunes again. And we know by the example of France what fickleness and political scepticism are introduced by such unsteadiness: the final consequences of which can no more be exactly calculated than the precise form of the ruins occasioned by several succeeding earthquakes. It is sufficient to say that we are happy and secure under the late and present administration. It would be worse than children's play, because this would be a sort of suicide, to reverse entirely what gives us so much satisfaction, without even a specious pretence and without a possibility
of foreseeing the end. Are we never to become a people? Shall we never be permitted by ambition or wickedness to acquire some national character or other?—Surely there is power in the present constitution to prevent the progress of degeneracy, and no need of a total revolution to effect it as yet. Mr. Adams is neither a dangerous teacher or example. If Americans can be allowed to form themselves upon the models of Washington and Adams, I think we shall not be ashamed to look down upon our posterity. Can you predict as much of a new order of things which is begotten in mortification and must be brought forth in insurrection, which is fostered with sanguinary thoughts, and riots in guilty pleasures? Is it not madness in great political concerns to put to hazard even a tolerable situation? If then in our unparalleled prosperity, barely as it were for want of employment, we kick away the foundation of all we have or hope for in the world, farewell most heartily to all republican visions forever and ever!
But are we to suppose that foreign nations will look on with indifference while we make havoc or sport with principle as if it were of no value? Our interest most imperiously demands that having at length prevailed to establish a good understanding with the other powers in the world, we should labour to preserve it. Are we yet to learn that there is nothing they will so much oppose or improve as a versatile disposition in us? Shall we ever be trusted again with a rank among nations influential in their conduct, if we cannot adhere to the most rational provisions?—No! We may become domesticated with insurgents and rebels through the world, and have vouchsafements of kindred from all banditti of senior or superior pretensions; but cabinets where the nature of man is understood, and where a liberal policy is conducted under the eye of sober reflection, must immediately come to the attitude of self-defence. Our good reception abroad is founded on the promise which our present form of government gives of good behaviour. We have a class of acceptable agents at the several courts. Would it not be the height of wantonness to choose a man who would recal them all, and very possibly send a set selected upon such principles as to excite jealousy if not provoke repulse? Think on these things in their whole complicated consequence.
It is wholly inconceivable why it should be desired to place Mr. Jefferson in the president's chair. To all enquiries of this kind we have nothing but weak, inadequate, or evasive answers; the sum total of which is nothing in amount, and protected by insignificance. If you ask why Mr. Adams should be dropped, as little satisfactory is any possible reply. Were it possible then by any juggle of choosing electors to effect so great a change against the public sense, and against all manner of reason and propriety; what have we not to fear from the inferences to be made by an injured and insulted people!—It will be evidently done by depriving the minorities in several states of their proportional weight. Were the electors to be chosen as the representatives are, more than twenty of them in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Newyork would vote for Mr. Adams. Is it then anything more respectable than legerdemain that general tickets are employed?—This precious privilege ought to be put further out of the reach of faction; it ought to be deposited with the election districts, which ought to be made uniform and universal by a constitutional provision. This would be a safe method, and the legislatures might supply the want of a popular choice. But surely we have alarming proofs of the expedition of encroachment, while observing that in three great States one half of the people are reduced to a cypher already.
Upon the whole, I hope God will bestow wisdom upon you in mercy to us all, and not in just wrath for our abuse of past favors and blessings take away our prudence at this important moment. The tranquility of our own days, and the whole noble birth-right of our children's children, may now be in your disposal. We tremble at the greatness of the hazard. An anxiety scarcely ever felt before consumes our pleasures. We adjure you by what you most love and fear to lay aside the influence of party, and obey the interest of your whole country. Remember that you cannot remedy your mistakes. Justify and reward our confidence. Deserve your own self approbation. Save your country!
NO FOREIGNER.
From the Virginia Federalist.
Much clamour has been raised against the Eastern Representation in Congress, who are stated to have drawn the stipulated compensation for their legislative labors, during the session of that body, although they have been at times necessarily absent.
We know not whether there be grounds for this grumbling or not; but we are well assured that complaints of a similar nature may justly be alleged against Mr. Jefferson.
It is true that the compensation of the Vice President is annual, while that of the representative is a daily one; yet as this compensation was certainly designed as a quid pro quo , and not

merely to pay a man for staying at home—as the sessions of Congress are annual also, and the duties of the Vice President commence and terminate with it, we can see no more propriety in his drawing full pay, when absent from those duties full half his time, than in a member of Congress doing so likewise.
Gentlemen gifted with a second sight may discover a greater degree of equity in the one case than in the other; but to us who possess not this beatific qualification, the cases appear alike at least in principle, whatsoever be the practice . It is acknowledged to be the practice of the Vice; but better authority than what has heretofore been adduced is required to prove the practice on the other side.
MR. JEFFERSON'S RELIGION.
IT has been strongly declared that Thomas Jefferson, the object of the present election with the jacobins in this city is an enemy to all religious establishments. That so very important an assertion should not rest in doubt, I quote the proof from his own book. After taking a summary view of the Virginia laws against Deism and Atheism, he remarks,— “ This is a summary view of that religious slavery, under which a people have been willing to remain, who have lavished their lives and fortunes for the establishment of their civil freedom. The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injurious for my neighbor to say, there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket, or breaks my leg. ” [Newyork paper]
From a French Paper.
Account of a Wild Boy, found in the wood of Lacaune.
Copy of a letter, written January 10. by the commissary of the government residing in the Canton of St. Sernin, to the President of the Administrative Commission of the Civil Hospital of St. Afrique.
CITIZEN,
I send to your Hospital a wandering Boy, of and from 12 to 15 years of age, who appears to have been born deaf and dumb. Besides the interest the privation of his senses inspires, he exhibits something very extraordinary in his habits, which resemble those of the savage state. In these respects, this interesting and unfortunate being may well claim the duties of humanity: but he will also perhaps fix the attention of the philanthropic observer. I am about to present his case to government, who will doubtless determine that this youth ought to be placed under the care of Sicard, the celebrated instructor of the deaf and dumb.
Be so good as to take every possible care of him. Let him be closely watched all day, and lodge him at night in a room from which he cannot escape. With regard to his affections, I have observed that, notwithstanding that I was studious in testifying a zealous friendship for him, and had gained his confidence during the two days and two nights I kept him at my house, he was constantly seeking an opportunity to escape. His usual food, and that which he prefers since he has been somewhat civilized, is roasted potatoes. When he was first found, he devoured the potatoes and other roots raw.
I shall speedily send to you a detailed account of the circumstances which have brought this youth under my notice, the information I have obtained relative to his previous existence, and the reasons which in my opinion, ought to induce us to consider him as a being of a very extraordinary nature.
Health and Consideration, CONSTANS SAINT ESTEVE, RAINALDIS NOUCAIROLOS. Administrator.
Note by the Editor of the French Journal.
The following letter, which has been addressed to us by the administrators of the hospital of St. Afrique, contains information which appears to us capable of supplying the account promised by the commissary of government:
Saint Afrique, Jan. 11.
I think it proper, citizen, to acquaint you with a phenomenon which has this day occupied the attention of all the inhabitants of this commune. There was yesterday brought to our hospital, of which I am one of the administrators, a boy, who was taken in the wood of Lacaune, by the chasseurs. He was naked, and on their approach fled and climbed up a tree. He was carried to Lacaune, whence he escaped. He was afterwards taken in a wood in the neighborhood of Saint Sernin, and conducted to the House of citizen Constans Saint Estève, commissary of the government. I learned the manner in which he was taken, from the soldiers who escorted him thither.
It is certain that he lives only upon potatoes and nuts. If bread be given him he smells it, chews it, and then spits it out. He acts in the same manner when other kinds of food are presented to him. These facts leave no doubt of his having lived long in the woods. How has he been able to endure the severe cold of this winter in the wood of Lacaune? It is on the highest and coldest mountain in this part of the country, and the cold has been more intense this year than in the winter of 1795.
This boy appears to be about twelve years of age. He is a fine figure. His eyes are black, and very lively. We allowed him to walk on this morning into a field contiguous to the Hospital: he soon began to run as fast as he could. Had he not been quickly followed, he would soon have gained the mountain and disappeared. His pace is akin to trot. We have given him a dress of grey cloth, and though the cloths seem to embarrass him very much, he does not know how to pull them off. Upon leaving him at liberty in the garden, he evinced his desire of escaping, & endeavored to break one of the bars
of a gate that obstructed his passage.
“He speaks none. When potatoes are given him, he takes as many as his hands will hold. If they are roasted, he skins them and eats them in a manner of a monkey. There is something very pleasant in his laugh. When potatoes are taken from him, he utters a number of shrill cries. Coalitans believed he was deaf, but we are now convinced of the contrary. He is not however quick of hearing. I leave it to the learned to explain this phenomenon, and to deduce consequences from it; but I am sincerely desirous that this extraordinary youth may experience the beneficent attention of government.”
Latest Foreign News.
Byan arrival at Boston, from Dublin—Papers to April 17.
CONSTANTINOPLE, FEB. 25. GEN. KLEBER's capitulation was accelerated by the capture of Saliche, one of the fisheries of Cairo. The Grand Vizier, has provisionally, divided Egypt into four governments, one of which is given to Celebi Effendi, who negotiated the capitulation with Gen. Kleber.
LONDON, APRIL 8. The Mail from Hamburg has brought intelligence of the triumphal entry of the Grand Vizier, into Cairo, on the 4th Feb. 1800, accompanied by Sir Sidney Smith, and General Kobhler.—The French had proceeded to Alexandria, to embark for France; and vessels have been dispatched from Constantinople to transport them to France.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS.
Camp of the Grand Vizier near El Arish, Jan. 24, 1800.
“This day a convention has been signed here by Moultapha Raschid Effendi and Moultapha Reschidi Effendi, Commissioners appointed on the part of the Grand Vizier, and by General Defaix and Monsieur Poussielgue, Commissioners appointed on the part of General Kleber, by which it has been agreed, that the French troops now in Egypt should evacuate that country; and should be allowed to return to France.”
“The forts of Salachich and Cathe are to be surrendered by the French troops within eight days after the ratification of this capitulation by the Grand Vizier and Gen. Kleber, and the other places and towns in Egypt at the different periods specified for that purpose.”
Admiralty Office, 27th March, 1800.
“Major Douglass, late commander of the party of marines serving on board his majesty's ship the Tigre, arrived this morning with dispatches from Sir Sidney Smith, Knight, Captain of that ship, and senior officer of the squadron employed on the coast of Egypt, containing an account of the capture of the fort of El Arish, by an advanced body of the army of the Grand Vizier, assisted by a detachment of marines from his majesty's ships under the orders of the Major. By this account it appears, that the Grand Vizier moved from Guza to El Arish on the 20th December last, and that the French Commandant having refused to capitulate, the fort was reconnoitred by Major Douglass, accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Bromley and Captain Winter:—That batteries were erected the 24th, and the following days, the fire of which was attended with complete success; and that on the 29th in the morning, the enemy having ceased firing, Major Douglass ascended the wall of the fort, by means of a rope which was let down for him, and received the word of the French Commandant; but that it having been found impossible in the first moments to restrain the impetuosity of the Turkish troops, three hundred of the French garrison were put to the sword, the remainder were, however by his exertions, and those of the Turkish Commanding Officer, placed in security, and the sick and wounded taken care of.”
[The London Gazette contains also an official account of the attack of the Turks, and their repulse from the French lines at Damietta, in November last, signed by Sir Sidney Smith.—Also, Lord Keith's official account, including Lord Brente Nelson;—of the capture of the French ship of the line, the Generaux, of 74, with some store ships, bound from Toulon for Malta.]
LONDON, APRIL 9.
A messenger from Vienna confirms the religion of the Archduke Charles. Gen. Kray was employed, the 22d ult. in reconnoitering the positions of his army. The corps of Conde have been discharged from the Russian service by the Emperor, and are to be taken into British pay.
Three battalions of French, endeavoring to cross the Rhine between Mentz and Mannheim have been repulsed by the Austrians.
Berthier commands the French army of reserve at Dijon. Carnot acts as Minister at War. Bonaparte will probably visit the various armies as circumstances may require.
ITALY. —Genoa continues the bone of contention.—Gen. Melas is advancing strong columns to attack it; and Gen. Massena practices various manoeuvres to frustrate and deceive his enemy.
The Imperial forces on the Rhine, and in Italy who are cocked and primed for immediate action are estimated at 220,000 men. The French, independent of the army of reserve, have 160,000 men.
DUBLIN, APRIL 18.
The storm which has raged for two days past, must prove dangerous to the shipping which have failed on the second expedition, and to
Lord Bridport's fleet, if they have not put into port. The same storm, however, will keep the combined fleet in Brett waters.
SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.
[Several accounts agree, that a misunderstanding has lately taken place between Spain and Portugal. It is certain the latter has lately formed a treaty with Russia, by which the Emperor stipulates to furnish Portugal with 6000 infantry, in case she be attacked.—A letter from Lisbon 6, says, “I have learnt that 48 Spanish regiments are marching against this country.—The Court is all bustle and confusion”—Probably Portugal is the destination of one of the expeditions from England.]
American Affairs.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 22.
YESTERDAY John Fries, Frederic Hainey & George Getman, lately convicted for treason, in the Circuit Court, and who were this day to have been sent to Northampton county for execution, received a free pardon from the President of the United States.
Mr Ellicot, Commissioner of the United States for establishing the boundary line between our territory and that of Spain, has completed that desirable object, and has deposited his charts and journals in the office of state;—mutually signed and ratified.
Mr. Harper, in his very excellent letter to his Constituents, says, at the next election, “Mr Adams and General Pinckney have been proposed as candidates to be voted for together; with the hope and with that Mr. Adams may be President, on account of his long service, his well tried virtue, the fidelity wherewith he has discharged the duties of his office, and the success which has attended the leading measures of his administration. Both however ought to be supported, because the principles ought to be preferred to the man; and because if both are supported together, there will be more probability of securing one of them, than if either should run singly.—Should General Pinckney obtain the highest vote, there can be no doubt that the public affairs will be safe in his hands. We know his talents, his industry, his knowledge of business, his integrity, his attachment to republicanism, and his ardent love of his country. We know also that he is a firm friend and supporter of Washington's system of administration, whereby this country has been maintained in prosperity and honour, and which it is the object of Mr. Adams' opponents to subvert. By supporting these two gentlemen, with all our might, we give ourselves the best possible chance of maintaining the present order of things; of giving stability and permanency to our government, which must be deeply shaken by frequent and violent changes of administration; and of encouraging public servants to do well, by retaining in the confidence of the nation, those who have conducted its affairs with fidelity and success.”
OFFICIAL]
Department of State, Philadelphia, 23d May, 1800.
A communication having been made by the minister of his Britannic majesty to the Department of State, that, in consequence of complaints made by sundry merchants of the city of London, to their government, that the citizens of the United States have opened and are carrying on a trade to the British settlements in the Bay of Honduras—His Britannic majesty “has resolved that, as such a commerce was contrary to the laws of England, all but British subjects in British ships, navigated according to law, shall be excluded from cutting Logwood or trading to those settlements in time to come”—it has been deemed proper, for the information of the citizens of the United States, that the same should be published.
CHARLES LEE,
Now executing the Office of Secretary of State.
BOSTON, MAY 29.
On Saturday last, the remains of His Honor Moses Gill, Esq. late Lt. Governor, and Commander in Chief of Massachusetts, were entombed, with suitable demonstrations of respect. The Funeral Procession agreed with the arrangement before published. The escort composed of a troop of cavalry, commanded by Capt. Davis, of Roxbury; a regiment of Infantry, two companies of Light-Infantry, and a company of Artillery; the whole under the command of Lt. Col. Gardner. The civil part of the procession was directed by Majors Cunningham, and Blau-chard. Capt. Gardner's company of Artillery fired minute guns;—the places of business were closed; the colours in the harbour and in the town, were suspended half mast and staff; and such evidences of general respect were given, as the notice, unavoidably brief, would admit.
Duel. —A letter from Baltimore states, that a duel was fought on Monday morning between Capt. Edwards and Lieut. Lewis, both of the Marines, in which the former was mortally wounded.
Another duel. —A few months ago, two Rams belonging to two farmers, about twelve miles from Philadelphia, were observed to look at each other through the rails of a fence which divided their owner's farms, with uncommon fierceness. By an accident, a pannal of that fence was broken down, which gave an opportunity for the two Rams to have a meeting.—They rushed upon each other with great fury. One of them fell in consequence of a blow which fractured his skull. And there was no second, nor surgeon at hand, to assist the unfortunate Ram, he instantly expired. Both the parties behaved with the utmost determination, firmness and intrepidity.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
BOSTON, MAY 30.
On Wednesday, agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution, the gentlemen chosen to serve as Senators and Representatives for the current political year, assembled at the new State House. Quorums were formed by the two branches of the Legislature. Undiscriminating death having removed, in the course of the last year, both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the duty of administering the qualifying oaths to the Legislators devolved on the oldest Counsellor, the Hon. Thomas Dawes, Esq.—which service was duly performed.
The Senate was then organized by the re-election of the Hon. Samuel Phillips, Esq. as President; and the choice of Mr. Edward P. Hayman, as Clerk. [Mr M c Lean, who had served as clerk to this honorable body for several years past, declined being considered as a candidate.]
The House of representatives was formed by the re-election of the Hon. Edward H. Robbins, Esq. as Speaker, and Henry Warren, Esq. as Clerk.
A joint committee were appointed to examine the returns of votes for Governor. It consisted of the Hon. Messrs. Davis and Stearns of the Senate, and Messrs. Williams, Prescott and Ward, of the House.
Messengers were received in the House from the Hon. Council and Senate, informing that they were ready to attend public worship; the House immediately adjourned to accompany them, and a procession was formed and escorted to the Old Brick Meeting House, by the Independent Cadets; where a well suited, ingenious and instructive discourse was delivered by the Rev. Joseph M c Kean of Beverly, from a text in the 14th verse of the 5th chapter of St. Matthew;—“ Acting that is set on an hill cannot be hid .” After the sermon the Government was re-elected to the State House. The Legislature then adjourned to 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
SENATORS.
At 6 o'clock a convention of the Senate and house was formed, for the purpose of supplying the vacancies in the Senate, which were filled as follows:
Middlesex county, Hon. Josiah Bartlet, Esq. Plymouth, Hon. Isaac Thompson and Bela Hayward, Esq rs .
York, Richard Foxwell Cutts, Esq. Barnstable, John Dillingham, Esq. Lincoln, Hancock, &c. Hon. Nathaniel Dummer, Esq.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. —Thursday, May 29. A Committee was appointed to report rules and orders, and their report, when made, was accepted.
GOVERNOR.
A report was received from the joint committee appointed to count the votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, stating, that the whole number of votes for Governor were 39,059; that 19,530 make a choice; and that the Hon. Caleb Strong, Esq. has 19,630, and is chosen—That the whole number of votes for Lt. Governor were 33,380; that 16,691 make a choice; and that his late honor Moses Gill, Esq. had 24,991, and was chosen—Which report was accepted.
A message was received from the Senate, appointing the Hon. John C. Jones, Daniel Davis, and Ebenezer Hunt, Esq rs , with such as the Hon. House may join, a committee to wait on the Hon. Caleb Strong, Esq. and to inform him, that he is chosen Governor of the Commonwealth, and that the Legislature will be ready to attend to his qualification to the office, when convenient to him. The House concurred, and added to the committee Mr. Ward, Mr. Williams (of P.) Mr. Taylor and Mr. Russell (of B.)
The committee appointed for the purpose, reported, that they had waited upon the Hon. Caleb Strong, Esq. and informed him of his election as the Governor of the Commonwealth, &c. and that he replied, he would wait upon the Legislature in the Representatives' Chamber tomorrow at 12 o'clock, to declare his acceptance of the office to which he is chosen, and to take the necessary oaths.
COUNSELLORS.
Agreeable to assignment, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, a convention of the Senate and House was formed for the purpose of choosing nine Counsellors for the current year, when the following gentlemen were elected with great unanimity: Hon s Thomas Dawes, John Hastings, Ebenezer Brooks, Oliver Wendell, Elisha May, Stephen Choate, Elijah Brigham, Stephen Longfellow and John Treadwell, Esquires.
MAY 30.
Agreeably to assignment, the two Houses assembled in convention, and at twelve o'clock the Hon. Caleb Strong, Esq. introduced by the Sheriff of Suffolk, and accompanied by the Hon. Council, came into the Representatives' Hall, and took the oaths, and subscribed to the declarations required by the Constitution, previous to his exercising the office of Governor. His excellency then retired; when the Hon. Messrs. Dawes, Hastings, Brooks, Wendell, Choate, May, and Brigham, were severally qualified as Counsellors for the year ensuing.
A joint committee having waited on the Governor to acquaint him, the legislature was ready to receive any communications from him. His excellency soon after informed the House by Mr. Avery, the Secretary, that on Tuesday next, at twelve o'clock, he would meet the Legislature, and make the usual communications.
The public Offices, and Officers, are now on their removal to the city of Washington.
A gentleman from Washington says, that city now contains near 4000 inhabitants.

Portland, Monday, June 2, 1800.
Wednesday last being the day of annual election in Massachusetts, the same was observed in this town, with tokens of festivity.—The Artillery company under Capt. Moors, and the Volunteer company under Capt. Bown, paraded in honor of the day; and performed different evolutions with their usual propriety.
Mr. Ford's Concert, afforded an agreeable proof of the rapid proficiency which his pupils have made under his excellent tuition. Too much cannot be said in praise of Mr. Ford for his attention and fidelity.—The Oration on Music, delivered at the concert, by Dr. Emerson, received and richly merited the applause of the audience. It is hoped so valuable, interesting and ingenious production, will not be neglected by the friends of literature.
The political communication in the first page of this paper, merits an attentive perusal.
Yesterday arrived in town, the Hon. PEALE WADSWORTH, Esq. from Congress.
The Hon. SILAS LEE, Esq. passed through this town on Wednesday last, on his way to Wiscasset.
Every mark of respect and esteem has been paid to Governor STRONG, on his journey to Boston.
[From the Cantinel of Saturday last, received by Capt. Briggs, arrived last evening.]
An arrival at Newyork, from Hamburg has furnished Continental European dates several days later than before received. The campaign had not opened the 8th April; though the preparations for its early and vigorous commencement were not in the least relaxed. Some few affairs of posts have taken place. It is said the campaign will be opened by the Austrians.
The mighty Swallow has paid the debt he has exacted from so many thousands.
From our Envoys at Paris, we learn, that they had been closeted for several days with the Commissioners appointed to treat with them; but, on account of the indisposition of Mr. Murray the business had been suspended for a few days. It was the general opinion in France, that an amicable settlement of all differences would take place. At least thus says a French gentleman.
A Newyork paper of the 23d inst. says "By an order of the government of St. Thomas's French privateers are prohibited from carrying any prizes into that port."
DIED —At Demarara, Captain Jeremiah Bucknam, of Falmouth—a man whose amiable manners, agreeable qualities, and upright character, endeared him to a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance, and rendered his death a public loss.
At Cape-Elizabeth, on Friday last, Mr. Jacob Sawyer, aged 82—An honest and worthy man.
At Foster's Gore, on the 24th inst., Thomas Vesey, jun. aged 24 years.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Tuesday last arrived Schooner Samuel, Capt. Miller from Martinique. Came passenger, Capt. William Lovell of this town.
Capt. John Waite arrived passenger from Boston—His vessel and effects being taken by the French.
Friday, May 30.
Arrived Schooner Jason Capt. John Withdrage from Tortola. Sailed from thence May 9th, with a fleet of 200 sail, about 1000 tons, under the convoy of the British Admiral Hotham, in lat. 22, 31, long 62, 20 W. the fleet with 8 or 10 American vessels. May 19th spoke Schooner Friendship, David Howe, master from Barbadoes bound to Duxbury, lat. 30, long 65.
The MINERVA, of Boston, valued at 150,000 pounds, was captured on the 18th of April, on her passage from London, by a French privateer. On the 23d she was retaken by the British and carried into Plymouth (Eng.)
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 Saturday June 14th, it will then be sold by Public Vendue. For particulars inquire of
William Fennelly, Auctioneer. The Table is now up and may be seen in Capt. Kent's Store, opposite Capt. Hobbs's, Freeport. Portland, June 2.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors of the following Lots of land, in the town of Cornish, in the county of York, whose respective Lots are taxed in the bills contained to me to collect, for the years 1798 and 1799, as follows, viz.
   Proprietor's Name. No. Range. Acres. State tax. Town county tax.     Virgins & Pickering, 3 A 40 3 Cts. M. 3 Cts.   Unknown, 5 D 100 6 76   Virgins & Pickering, 3 A 40 2 25   Unknown, 1 A 40 2 27   James Herman, 1 B 25 0 7   Millikin, 2 B 60 1 5   Prof. 13 E 60 1 18   Unknown, 11 G 125 1 5   ditto, 1 H 56 4 5   ditto, 2 I 30 1 20   ditto, 2 I 30 9 8  
Unless said taxes are paid to me, with interest, at two o'clock in the afternoon, on the second Monday in August next, as will default the same, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. Andrew Warren, in said town, according to law.
Bennet Pike, Collector. Cornish, May 12, 1800.
District of Maine, ss.
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. Desfermier, Esq. Collector of the District of Passaquoddy, against the Schooner Bridgewater, her tackle, apparel, furniture and appurtenances, burden one hundred tons, or thereabouts, whereof Gilbert Hase 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, Marshall. Portland, 30th May, 1800.
Hannaford & Adams,
Have just received for sale at their Store in Main-Street, next door below Dr. Erving's, AN ADDITIONAL ASSORTMENT OF English & W. I. Goods, and Groceries,
which they intend to dispose of at the lowest cash prices. Constant attendance will be given. The favors of their customers and others are solicited; the smallest of which will be gratefully acknowledged. June 2, 1800.
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—Calimancoes—Janes—Linen—Waistcoating—Calimancoes—Threads—Ribbons, &c. &c.
ALSO, A large assortment of Ladies' Shoes, and Misses' Slippers; with a variety of Fancy Articles. Caps and Bonnets made in the newest fashion, and the smallest favors punctually attended to. June 2, 1800.
VALUABLE SITUATION.
FOR SALE, half a House situated on Lime-Street, near the late Dr. Watt's with a good LOT OF LAND, belonging to it; which extends to the new street, leading from 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.
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 diseases; 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, at their meeting held in March or April annually, or at any other meeting legally warned for the purpose, when their final 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, alleys, 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 whereof to be paid by the person or persons who produced it there, if known or if not, by the town to 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 they so offending 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 the 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."
Preluding 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, floors, 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, } Health Committee. EBENEZER MAYO, } WILLIAM SYMMES, } SALMON CHASE, }
Last Chance!
DARTMOUTH College Lottery commences drawing on FRIDAY Next.—The scheme affords a good chance to the Adventurer. A few Tickets for sale at this Office. June 2d.
TAKE NOTICE. THE inhabitants of the town of Portland are hereby notified, to bring into the subscribers, Assessor of said town, in ten days from this date, true and perfect lists of their polls, and of their estate, both real and personal (not exempted from taxation) which they were possessed of on the first instant.
Peter Warren, James Neal, Daniel Cobb. Portland, May 26, 1800.
MUSIC.
A Collection of the most celebrated MUSIC, just received from the Musical Magazine, Boston, is ready for sale at JENKS' BOOK-STORE. May 26.
FOR SALE, By NEIL MINTIRE, At his TOBACCO MANUFACTORY, Fore-Street, PORTLAND, (Sign of the INDIAN CHIEF)
PIGTAIL, Fine Twist, Leaf, and best Smoking TOBACCO; SEGARS, &c. &c. warranted of the first quality—All of which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash or approved credit. May 26.
SMALL POX.
AN inoculating Hospital will be ready to receive patients, by the first Monday in June next, on the WALDO FARM, near Stroudwater river. Terms of admission may be made known by applying to DOCTORS BARKER, at Stroudwater, BELLARD, at Cape-Elizabeth, or to J. C. BARKER, at Dr. Erving's, Portland. May 19, 1800.
THE Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf, are hereby notified and warned, that their Annual Meeting will be held on Monday the second day of June next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the store of James Deering, on said wharf, for the following purposes, viz. To choose a Moderator, Clerk, Collector of Taxes, and Wharfinger, and to transact other business that may come before the meeting respecting said Wharf. Josiah Tucker, Prop. Clerk. Portland, May 12, 1800.
WANTED, A Young Woman to do the work of a family. One that can be well recommended for her fidelity and good disposition, may hear of a place where the highest wages will be given, by applying to the printer.
FOR SALE, At JENKS' Book-Store, next to the Bank, a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
Who 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 Dishabille.
JOURNEYMAN PRINTER.
LIBERAL and prompt compensation will be given for the services of a capable Journeyman Printer—Apply at this Office—An APPRENTICE will also meet with good encouragement. May 26.
For Sale at Auction,
On Wednesday, the 11th of June next, At three o'clock, P. M. on the premises, if fair weather, if not, the next fair day,
ONE DWELLING HOUSE, 32 feet long, 19 do. wide, entirely finished, a good cellar under the whole, with a good brick arch and other conveniences.—Also a convenient SHOP, in a good stand for trade, 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 held on lease.
Likewise, at the above time and place, two undivided third parts of a lot of LAND, adjoining to land of Mary Patrick, upon the west side of the road and adjoining Stroudwater fresh river and the land of James Deering, containing about half an acre more or less, beautifully situated for an elegant house lot.
The above premises all lying near Stroudwater bridge. Good and sufficient warranty deeds will be given for the whole.
For further particulars inquire of JOHN BUTLER, on the premises, or of Mr. JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM, Portland.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber, proposes to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL in Portland, at the Columbian Hall, if suitable encouragement be given, to teach writing, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, oratory, and the Latin or Greek languages.
Those who are inclined to promote the same, will please to call at Mr. JENKS' Office; where a subscription paper specifying the conditions, is left.
Isaiah Alden. 16th May, 1800.
WHEREAS HANNAH, my wife, has absented herself from my bed and board, and in many instances behaved in an unseemly, indecent, and very unbecoming manner—this is to caution all persons whatever against trusting her or giving her any credit on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt which she may contract after this date.
John Harford, of Waterborough in the county of York—Husbandman. Waterborough, April 30, 1800.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
To Merchants, Store-keepers, & Traders in general, &c.
Gentlemen, I FEEL a peculiar pleasure in stating, that you have so generously and generally come forward and subscribed for my work, that (notwithstanding all provisions heretofore made by me) the coins and Monies of Account of the principal maritime trading places in Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Prussia, Poland, Germany, Holland, Flanders, Spain, Portugal, Italy in several of the windward and leeward West-India Islands, and many ports in the East-Indies—the whole to be reduced to dollars and cents; and the best mode of computing the exchange with those places explained; also, a large sheet table of calculations at compound interest at 6 per cent. the tables used in banks for the determination of the value of gold, the interest of each month from one to twelve months, on every dollar (with an exception) from one to two thousand; and a table of all the post towns in the United States; besides much other general useful information, shall positively be added to the work, entitled
ROWLETT'S Tables of Discount or Interest,
On every dollar (without exception) From one to two thousand; thence on every ten, fifty, and five hundred, to five thousand, from one to sixty-five 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. &c. &c. The whole is printed and attached to the proposals.
It is evident that the work will be no trumpery catchpenny-thing; for I do assure the public, that the price of it is reduced very near one half, according to the usual rate at which books sell; and it is my full determination to render it, in point of SUBJECT MATTER, a valuable acquisition.
With respect to the accuracy of the Tables, too much cannot be said, and I pledge myself that a PREMIUM of not less than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS shall be offered to the first person who shall inform me of a single error of one cent. according to the principle acted upon.
To do away all doubts with respect to the expenses of the undertaking, I do most solemnly declare that they will amount to very near FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, and perhaps more, independent of any remuneration for my own trouble in the arduous business, and the great expense already incurred for specimens, proposals, advertisements, handbills, &c. &c.
I do therefore trust with confidence, that gentlemen will continue to come forward with that public spirit and generosity which characterize the nation, and support the work by subscribing to it without hesitation; otherwise it cannot be published, and I must be down to reflect upon a considerable loss.
I am, with profound respect Gentlemen, Your obedient humble servant, JOHN ROWLETT, Accomptant, Bank North America.
POSTSCRIPT.—Gentlemen are respectfully invited to see specimens of the Tables, &c. exhibited at the Insurance Office, at Mr. Motley's Tavern, at Mr. Symmes' Office and at E. A. JENKS' Bookstore, in Portland—Also, at the Post Office in Wiscasset; and please be referred to the other advertisements which appear every day in some of the newspapers. Subscribers are to pay nothing until the book is delivered rigorously conformable to all stipulations. Copy right secured according to act of Congress, on 31st January, 1800. Philadelphia, March 27, 1800.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, which is to be 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 well 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 expense 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 expense 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.
DESERTION.
DESERTED from the Garrison at Fort Sumner, SAGUEL 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 Regt. Art. & Eng.—commanding. May 24, 1800.

MUSES. SONNET, FROM THE ITALIAN. B DITHE sings the sailor, as he rows along, And heeds not, as he sings, the slavish toil. Blithe at his work the ploughman tunes his song, And, singing, parts with ease the yielding soil: The lonely captive, in his grated tower, Sings, with soft song and sweet, confinement's sings; The reaper o'er the new-bound wheat-sheaf sings, And, singing, heeds not noon-tide's sultry hour. Blithe sings he dully smith at peep of day, And, blithely as he tunes the jocund strain, To wield his ponderous hammer seems but play. So I, to sooth the torturing pangs of pain, Which Fortune sometimes, sometimes Love may bring, To calm those woes, and not for fame, I sing.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator to the estate of Capt. JONATHAN MORSE, late of Portland, deceased, and has given bonds as the law directs—All persons indebted to said estate are desired to make payment; and all persons having demands against the same, are requested to exhibit the same to ENOCH MORSE, Administrator. Portland, May 24, 1800
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administrator on the estate of SOLOMON STEWARD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, he has taken upon himself that trust and given bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to WENTWORTH STEWARD. Standish, May 21, 1800.
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 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 payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Aaron Dwinel. Poland, April 1800.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. JONATHAN BOWMAN, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of David Silvester, late of Pownalborough, in the county of Lincoln, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent, give notice, that one month more is allowed to receive and examine the further claims against said estate; and that they shall attend said business on Monday the 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.
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.
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 the Estate of Josiah Wilson, late of Gray in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against said estate, at the dwelling house of Capt. JAMES DOUGHTY, in said Gray, on the third Tuesday of this, and first Mondays of the five following months, from one to five o'clock, P. M. Israel H. Buker, } Commissioners. James Doughty, } Gray, May 7th, 1800.
TAKEN up, by the subscriber, on the 23d inst. a small red MARK, about four or five years old.—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to GEORGE KNIGHT. Falmouth, May 24, 1800.
Whereas  Juda , wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my bed and board, this is to forbid any person from trusting her on my account, as I will not pay one cent for any debt she may contract from the date hereof. DAVID THOMPSON. Waltham, May 21, 1800.
For Sale, A small Dwelling-House and Lot, at the west end of the town.—For terms apply to the printer. May 12.
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 disasters are made subservient to his present and future happiness. The maxims inculcated, are calculated to secure virtue, by laying a restraint upon vice; to give age and vigor to the tree of liberty, by pruning its excrescences, and to guard it against the tempest of faction. by the protection of a firm and well balanced government. A work, combining so much excellence, on a subject of such dignity and importance, cannot be too much appreciated. Conceiving it to be both useful and honorable to his country, the Editor is desirous to give it a more durable publicity; and believing the work will meet with a welcome reception from his fellow citizens, he presumes that to offer proposals will preclude the necessity of soliciting the patronage of the public to forward his design. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE work will make from 400 to 450 large octavo pages; and will be printed with a handsome type, on the best demy printing paper. It will be neatly bound and lettered; and delivered to subscribers at two dollars. A list of the names of subscribers will be subjoined to the work. Subscriptions received at JENKS' Bookstore. 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 denomination; it being incorporated for the benevolent purpose of guarding its associates against losses of buildings by fire, whether the same should happen by accident, lightning, civil commotion, or foreign invasion, the President and Directors, therefore, have thought proper to lay before the public, its principles, and general state of its funds, to induce all persons owning houses or other buildings within the Commonwealth, to become Members of the same, and avail themselves of its advantages. By a mutual insurance we bear one another's 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 mite equal to the hazard only, and no more. Conflagrations are generally more alarming, and far more distressing to mankind than losses at sea; and the reason is obvious. In the former case little or no provision has been made in this country for the protection of property in case of fire, whereas in the latter it is almost universal. Under this consideration, it is to be hoped, that those societies, who have been established for the purpose of enlarging their usefulness towards mankind, as well as those gentlemen, who have been in the habit of issuing policies for the generous design of insuring on buildings, will so far extend their candor towards this Company as to suppose that their motives of pecuniary consideration are not so much attached to the final gain in the difference of the premium as to add another institution, and confer another opportunity on the citizens of this Commonwealth, for security and happiness. The rates of premium are from 35 to 75 cents on one hundred dollars, governed by the judgment of the Trustees, which depends on the materials of which the house is built, the manner of occupying it, and the relative situation of the same as to other buildings. Although the Policies are issued for seven years, it operates for any less time; as provision is made, that when the property insured shall be alienated by death, sale, or by any other means, the assured may surrender his policy at the office, and receive a sum not exceeding his deposit money. The fees arising from the policies, transfers, endorsements, forfeits and interest accruing hereon, will, in the whole time (in all probability) pay the expense of Office; in which case nothing can be taken from the funds, but 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 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 940,000 dollars insured in the Office, one fifth of which is in the country. The funds are already respectable and increasing rapidly. By order of the President and Directors, Andrew Cunningham, Sec'y. Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Office, No. 15, State-Street, Boston. March 1. (1m—90)
TRUNKS, For sale at JENKS' Book-Store.
Crockery & Glass Store. WHOLESALE & RETAIL. ROBERT CROSS, HAS just received, by the late arrivals from Liverpool and Hamburg, and offers for sale, a complete assortment of PENCIL, ENAMELLED, CHINA, GLAZED, and COMMON, } Crockery Ware. Glass Ware. Cut quart Decanters, Plain quart Decanters, — pint do. — pint do. — half-pint do. — half-pint do. — Tumblers, — finest Tumblers, — barrel do. — common do. — Wines, — Wines; Salts, — Goblets, — Vinegar Cruets, — Salts. — Bird Glasses; Mugs. ALSO, Elegant Decanters, and Flower Pots; Plated do.; do. Cream Pots; do. Sugar Tongs. Tea Sets, China; Cups and Saucers, do. Japan Ware. Trays, Octavian Centers, Knife do.; Bread do. Cadies, Oval Waiters, 1 quart Jacks, Round do. Pint do. 4 lb Cannifers, Tea Pots, 1/2 lb. do.; 1 lb. do. Snuff Trays, 2 and 3/4 lb. do. Tumblers, &c. &c. ALSO, A handsome assortment of Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books; Ladies' do. - and do Thread Cases; Memorandum Books; Lead Pencils, &c. N. B. Crates of assorted Ware, packed at the shortest notice. Portland, May 19.
Abijah Cheever, Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has taken a Store in Middle-Street, at the head of Fifth Street, and nearly opposite the BANK, where he has for sale a handsome assortment of Men's, Women's, Misses' & Children's SHOES—viz. Men's best No. 1 Womens' best English black, blue, purple, red, yellow and green Morocco do. of the 2d & 3d quality, Morocco Slippers, with and without heels, Common do. Calf-skin Pumps, Black, blue, green & fancy stuff do. with and without heels. Half and whole Boots—common and best kind of Cordovan Legs, Misses' black, blue, yellow, green and red Morocco Slippers, Boys' Shoes—best & common kind, Calf-skin do. Children's Morocco Pumps of all sizes, Womens' Calf-skin Slippers best and common kind Clogs and Goloshes of the newest fashion. Also, about 100 pair of English Kid SLIPPERS, of various colours and figures. All of the above are particularly made and warranted for said CHEEVER, to be equal to any the country affords. He expects to have every defect in his assortment supplied as often as two or three weeks. ENGLISH HATS. Men's best black and white beaver HATS; Womens' and youths, black, green, and drab-colored beaver; Boys' black, white, and drab-colored felt Hats—Just received, and of the newest fashion. Russia Sheetings; Ravens Duck, by the piece or less quantity; Loaf, white and brown India SUGARS; TEA; CHOCOLATE, No. 2; Fig and Pigtail TOBACCO, by the cask and rail, or less quantity. Muskets, ammunition boxes, belts, &c. Brass Door Handles, and Latches; Chimney Hooks; Screw Deas; all of different kinds, and of the newest fashion. All of which will positively be sold, by retail or quantity, as cheap as in Boston. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for OLD BRASS and COPPER.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTEED, JAMES STARBIRD, a private belonging to the 2d Reg. Art. and Engineers—aged 20 years 11 months, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches high, blue eyes, brown hair, and dark complexion—born in Raymondtown, state of Massachusetts, and enlisted the 2d instant.—Any person apprehending and delivering him to the subscriber, or any other Military Officer within the United States, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges. N. Leonard, Lieut. 2d Reg. Dated at Fort Sumner, Art. & Eng.—Commanding. May 14, 1800
War Department, MARCH 12, 1800. NOTICE is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1800, to the 30th day of September, 1801, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the 1st day of Jan. in the year 1801, to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz. First—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Oswego; at Niagara; at Pittsburgh; at Presqu' 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 Quatanon on the river Wabash; at Massac; 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 an other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South-West Point; at Tellico Blockhouse; at Stevens, or other fort or post on the river Madiu or Tumbigby, & any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States. Third—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point Petre; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and 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 Beacon 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 Kempville, 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 Hager's town, 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 Haskins, 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 Flushing, 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 Branton'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, at 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 when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, 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 ration 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 Michimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six month 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 M'HENRY, Secretary of War.
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