Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1799-10-21 00:00:00

Foreign Affairs.
Details, &c. of the late important Events in Europe.
Altho some of the following events have been mentioned in a preceding Gazette, and the Heralds of Tuesday last; being desirous of preserving a correct chain of foreign news, I have been careful to select official details...
Particulars of the Desperate Battle of Novi.
VIENNA, AUG. 28.
THE day before yesterday, capt. Lang arrived here with a full account of the battle of Novi, which was this day communicated to the public in a supplement extraordinary to the Court Gazette.
The enemy's army consisted of about 45,000 men. It was at first resolved not to oppose their advancing into the plains; but to prevent disagreeable consequences, and placing the most unlimited confidence in the valor of his troops, Field Marshall Suwarrows was induced to attack the enemy in their position...
This happy event caused such consternation among the enemy, that, after shewing the most resolute firmness during the whole day, they now fled precipitately towards the road of Ovada, and Gen. Kray continued the attack with so much advantage, and manoeuvred so skillfully against the enemy's rear, that he took 2000 prisoners, among whom was the General of division Colli, besides several pieces of cannon and ammunition waggons.
The enemy's loss consists at least in 3000 killed, 4000 prisoners, and upwards of 4000 wounded. Among the prisoners are the two generals of division Grouch and Perignon, and the generals of brigade Colli and Bardon. The general in chief Joubert, was wounded at the commencement of the battle, and died of his wounds at Novi.
Our loss in killed consists in 18 officers and 389 privates; wounded 10 staff and 132 commissioned officers, and 3636 privates; prisoners and missing, besides Gen. Lusignan, 24 officers and 1320 privates, of which latter, however, only 700, who were wounded, are actually prisoners; the remainder, who were separated from the army during the battle, are now mostly returning to their regiments.
At the departure of the courier, the accounts of the loss of the Russians were not complete. The Russian Gen. Tscuparow, is among the wounded.
Words cannot be found to express sufficiently the merits and intrepidity of the Austrian and Russian troops; every individual that shared the events of this ever memorable day, may claim immortal glory and general esteem.
Some Imperial Generals, Staff, and officers, are particularly noticed. The general of artillery, Baron Kray, who has so much distinguished himself in this brilliant campaign; and the two Field marshals Lieutenants, Bellegarde and Ort, have principally contributed to this victory by their skillful and intrepid manoeuvres.
In the night from the 15th to the 16th, the enemy continued their retreat towards Genoa, and the division of General St. Cyr took possession of the Red Mountain and the heights which command the roads of Gavi, to cover their retreat.
On the arrival of Major-General Karaczay, who was ordered to pursue the enemy, we had taken 36 pieces of cannon and 200 ammunition waggons.
Thus ended a battle, which was carried on from 3 o'clock in the morning till late at night with the most unexampled bravery of the troops on both sides, and the victory gained by the allies becomes more valuable, when it is considered that according to advices received at the head-quarters of the army, from Fieldmarshal Lieut. Count Haddick, who is stationed with a body of troops in the neighbourhood of Ausa, the enemy, in combination with their proceedings at Novi, on the 14th, after forcing our position near Roswald, attacked our whole line in the Upper Valais, in three different points at
the same time, with a superior force, and repulsed our troops, notwithstanding the most obstinate resistance, and forced Col. Straneb to retreat towards Ponte Tereza, and Col. Prince Victor Rohan to quit his position on Mount Simpico, and retreat towards Warze.
To make the necessary arrangements successfully to meet every thing that might happen, Fieldmarshal Suwarrows thought proper to encamp his army, on the 19th, near St. Feliciano, and to pursue his march to Alii on the 20th, and to order General Baron Kray, with a body of troops to Vigevano, to proceed, as circumstances might require, either towards Varga or Ponte Tereza.
According to farther accounts, dated Aug. 20, Gen. Kaim reports, that capt. Cawenka, of the 5th regiment of hussars, attacked the enemy near Maximo and Bagnasco, and drove them from that post with loss.
The rocky ground in some degree retards the operations of the besieging army before Tortona, they have however succeeded, in the night from the 15th to the 16th, to furnish the batteries erected against the bastions of Mafetti, with the necessary artillery, and on the following days, the third parallel was begun, so it is attended with great difficulties.
Private accounts state the battle of Novi, to have been one of the most obstinate during the war, even more so than that on the Trebia with Macdonald. Both parties fought with unexampled animosity. Gen. Joubert was fully determined to relieve Tortona, cost what it would, with a view of making himself entirely master of the Genoese territory, and to open the communication with Cuneo, from which they are now cut off.
Joubert, in his address of the 6th August, says, "At the time at which the deplorable remains of the army of Italy are about to make a last effort to save this beautiful country from slavery, it is necessary to make known to France the whole of its true situation." He then denounces the malversations of Scherer's contractors, commissaries &c. and continues, "the truth which we unanimously affirm is, that the army of Italy is furnished on the river of Genoa; and that we are obliged for absolute subsistence to leave our present situation. Two passages are before us, Alpi and Novi. Suwarrows is situated opposite to us, between the Orba and Scrivia. If resist almost impossible to be obtained do not forsake our efforts, we will manifest that character which affords us consolation and we will full fulfil joy after having struggled manfully against fortune." The French were the assailants, and at least gained some little advantage; but Suwarrows's intrepidity was equal to their impetuosity.
Remarks on the Operations in Switzerland.
[From a London paper, Aug. 31]
The French have at length announced some advantages obtained by their army in Switzerland. From a very low state of depression, they have become immediately elated with ill-founded confidence, and flatter themselves with being able to recall Fortune to their standards.
It is evident that the French had resolved to make at the same moment an attack along the whole line occupied by their troops, from the mouth of the Air to the Genoese Apennines. Massena was to attack in Switzerland, Championet on the frontiers of Piedmont, and Joubert on those of the state of Genoa. It is even probable that Massena remained so long inactive, notwithstanding his superiority over the Archduke, only because he was waiting till the other generals should be ready to second him.
We are confident that the campaign will continue in the same course it has hitherto kept.
It has been seen that a part of the second Russian army had arrived at Schaffhausen on the 15th. This powerful reinforcement will render the Archduke equal in number to Massena, but very superior with respect to the quality of his troops, as the French army is chiefly composed of recruits; and will place that prince in a situation quickly to regain the ground which he may have lost, and to assist in the vast operations which will distinguish the end of this campaign.
Rome Restored.
OFFICIAL.
Leghorn, Aug. 16. "I have this instant received letters from the Sardinian Consul, stating, that on the 9th inst. 4000 Russian and Neapolitan troops entered Rome. That city being free, the entire Ecclesiastical States must be so. D'ASPRE, Colonel."
Some particulars of the surrender of MANTUA.
The Imperial General Kray having ascertained the reduced and distressed situation of the French in Mantua, was induced, partly to gain time to continue the works, and partly to still the enemy's firing, to send early in the morning of the 26th of July, lieutenant colonel of engineers, count Orlandini, with a written summons into the fortress, to the commandant, together with an account of the circumstance of the enemy's army, the surrender of the citadel of Alessandria, as also the occupations of Florence, Leghorn and Lucca, by the allies.
On hearing the first report of the fall of Mantua the French Minister at War sent the following letter to Gen. Joubert.
PARIS, AUG. 20.
"FOR some days past, the newspapers have published accounts of the surrender of Mantua. This news is too extraordinary to be credited by those who are acquainted with French bravery."
"If, however, contrary to all probability, the surrender has actually taken place, whatever be the conditions, it must be the effect of treachery. I require you therefore, in the name of the Republic, in the name of its interest and of its glory, to send before a council of war General F. Latour. (Signed) BERNADOTTE."
It is thou that a gaseous Mistriss secure in his bureau, can sport with the honor of a commander who made the following reply to the second summons of Gen. Kray, to surrender.
ANSWER
Of the French Commander to Gen Kray's Summons. Head quarters at Mantua, 10th Thermidor.
GENERAL,
It is not myself who have demanded a capitulation; it is you who have made the proposition to me in general terms, founded upon those duties which you, as well as myself, owe to our respective states, and our mutual desire to avoid the effusion of blood. Your urbanity is the result of your notions of true glory. How, therefore, can it be consistent with the dishonorable and severe propositions you have made to me, at a time when I had expressed my readiness to accede to honorable ones?
"Better it would be to die sword in hand; and since you wish for blood and ruins, you shall have our dead bodies, but our glory shall efface yours." Such would be your answer. Well, General, such is mine; such is that of the Council of War; such is that of my whole garrison. Believe me, on my word of honor,
we still possess the means of delaying so sad a triumph as that of suffering your soldiers to lay waste this fine city, and bathes themselves in our blood. We have still entrenchments to retreat to; avoid those dreadful extremities which can produce nothing advantageous, which will ruin your conquest, and which will obscure your glory.
If you want trophies, if you want men in prison, I offer you my own person, and those of all my officers. We will be your hostages, that the rest of the garrison shall not act against the Emperor and his allies, on condition that our soldiers shall be permitted to return to France. This proposal will conciliate humanity with the dictates of true policy, which certainly cannot be inconsistent with the destruction of a city, of its inhabitants, and of its immense wealth, the whole of which you may assure yourself the conquest of.
With these reflections I send you the articles of Capitulation, with such slight alterations as may render it acceptable, without risk, and without dishonor. If you reject them, we are resolved to unsheathe our swords, and give to the world a noble example of what can be achieved by warriors, who prefer death to dishonor. I demand you therefore, to give the signal for the fifth cannon shot.
FOISAC LATOUR, Gen. of Div.
Official Account of the Capture of the Dutch Fleet, &c.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
Admiralty Office, Sept. 3, 1799. Vice Admiral Mitchell, to Evan Napean, Secretary of the Admiralty.
Isle, at anchor, at the Red Buoy, near the Vlieter. Aug. 30, 1799. 2 P.M.
Sir—I have the great satisfaction to acquaint you, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the whole of the Dutch fleet near the Vlieter, surrendered to the squadron under my command, without firing a gun, agreeable to a summons I sent this morning.
[The English Squadron—1 ship of 66 guns—5 of 64 guns—1 of 54 guns—2 of 50 guns—and 5 frigates.]
Isle, under sail in line of battle, Aug. 30, 1799.
Sir—I desire you will instantly hoist the flag of his Serene Highness the Prince of Orange. If you do, you will be immediately considered as friends of the King of Great Britain, my most gracious Sovereign, otherwise take the consequences.
(Signed) ANDREW MITCHELL. To Rear Admiral Story, or the Commander in Chief of the Dutch Squadron.
[Dutch Squadron, taken possession of in the Texel, Aug. 30—1 of 74 guns—5 of 68 guns—2 of 54 guns—2 of 44 guns—one of 32—and one of 16.]
SECOND SUMMONS.
Isle, August 30, 1799.
The undersigned, Vice Admiral in the service of his Majesty the King of Great Britain, charged with the execution of the naval part of the expedition to restore the Stadtholder and the old and lawful Constitution of the Seven United Provinces, guaranteed by his Majesty, having agreed that in consequence of the summons to Rear Admiral Story, the ships after hoisting the ancient colours, will be considered as in the service of the Allies of the British Crown, and under the orders of his Serene Highness the Hereditary Stadtholder, Captain and Admiral General of the Seven United Provinces, has thought it proper to give an account of this agreement to the brave crews of the different ships, and to summon them by the same to behave in a peaceable and orderly manner...
A. MITCHELL.
To this second summons, the Dutch Admiral, Story, returned the following answer:—
ADMIRAL!
Your superiority in point of force, nor your threat, that the responsibility for the shedding of blood would fall upon me, could not have prevented me from showing, till the last moment, what I might, in different circumstances, have

been called to do. In my honor, and in my Sovereign, which I acknowledge only in the people of Batavia and their representatives. But the end of the Prince of Orange have effected what they were intended to do; The traitors who in it has been my great misfortune to command, have retired to fight, and nothing is left to me and my brave officers but a hopeless vexation, the dreadful feelings of our present situation. I surrender to you the fleet which I can no longer command, and from this moment you are under the obligation to look to the security of me and my brave officers and seamen who are on board the Batavian fleet, for I consider myself and them as prisoners of war. August 30. (Signed) STORY.
Sir—Since my letter of the 29th, by captain Oughton, I received a letter from Capt. Winthrop, of the Circe, containing a more particular account of the men of war, &c. taken possession of in the New Diep, than I had then in my power to send, of which you will receive a copy herewith, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. I have the honor, &c. A MITCHELL.
Helder, August 27, 1799. Sir—I have the honor to inform you, that I this morning took possession of the New Diep, with the ships and vessels under mentioned, and also of the naval arsenal, containing 95 pieces of ordnance. A copy of the naval stores, I will transmit you as soon as it can be made out. I have the honor, &c. (Signed) R. WINTHROP.
[The vessels taken are, 1 of 66 guns—1 of 54—6 of 44—1 of 32, and 4 of 24—3 Indiamen, and a fluek.]
Restoration of Naples. Fondreyant, Bay of Naples, Aug. '99. MY LORD, I HAVE the honor to transmit you a copy of Capt. Trowbridge's letter to me, and capitulation of Capua and Gaeta, &c. Too much praise cannot be given to Capt. Trowbridge, for his wonderful exertion in bringing about these happy events, and in so short a space of time. Capt. Hallowell has also the greatest merit. Capt. Oswald, whom I send to England with a copy of my letter, is an officer most highly deserving promotion. I have put Lieut. Henry Compton (who has served a Lieutenant with me from January 1796) into the Perseus Bomb in his room, and whom I recommend to your Lordship. I sincerely congratulate your Lordship on the entire liberation of the kingdom of Naples from a band of robbers; and am with the greatest respect, &c. NELSON. To the Rt. Hon. Lord KEITH, K. B. Commander in chief.
Miscellaneous Articles. LONDON, SEPTEMBER 3. THE captures made from France, Spain and Holland, during the war. consist of five vessels from 110 to 120 guns, fourteen of from 80 to 84, forty one of 74, nine of from 64 to 68, five of from 54 to 56, forty three of 40 to 44, thirty of 36 to 38, sixteen of 32, nine of 28, twenty one of 24 to 26, thirty one of 20 to 22, twenty five of 18, fifty one of 14 to 16, thirty one of 8 to 12, and forty three of 6 and under; making in the whole, 74 sail of the line, 97 frigates, 52 ships of 20 to 26 guns, 78 sloops, and 72 cutters, &c. to which are to be added 685 privateers; and by the last Gazette, the following Dutch ships have surrendered to Admirals Duncan and Mitchell without firing a gun, viz. one ship of 74 guns, five of 68, two of 54, two of 44, one of 32 and one of 16.
A party of British seamen employed in transporting some heavy guns to the Heights near Helder, observed in a field a little below them, a herd of fat bullocks, of about fifty in number, which had been collected for the use of the French army. Having got the heavy guns up to the point ordered, they dashed off after the bullocks, and actually drove them behind our line, then warmly engaged with the enemy. Two hundred French cavalry pursued them, but were presently checked, and obliged to retreat with the loss of several men and horses, by some of the brave comrades of our seamen, who fired grape shot from the guns which they had that moment brought up.
This day the channel fleet, commanded by Lord Bridport, consisting of thirty nine sail of the line, passed to the westward; to block up the French in Brest.
The King of Naples, more fond of shooting, than cabinet work, has returned to Palermo, leaving Cardinal Ruffo Vice-Roy of his Neapolitan dominions.
Mr. Grenvill, the English Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Berlin, is arrived at Altona, and it is said, will go to Holland.
The number of cannon taken by the allies during the present campaign, amounts to 45000.
Six hundred and sixty-five cannon, mortars, howitzers, &c. were taken in the fortress of Mantua, as well as twelve thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine stand of small arms, besides one thousand two hundred and sixty pistols at Doppelhaken.
Amsterdam, Aug. 31. A severe action is said to have been fought yesterday; and that the English are as far as Alkmaar: within a day's march of this city.
Portland. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1799. The LAWS of the last session of Congress, are completed in this day's Gazette. Those subscribers who may find their files deficient in any numbers, can have them supplied by a timely application at this office. Papers from Correspondents, and several other articles, unavoidably omitted to give place to the important details given this day, shall receive attention next week. * * * Advertisements shall also be attended to.
FROM EUROPE. Saturday last arrived ship Merchant, Capt Webb, 48 days from London. Capt. Webb touched at Dover, where he saw an account which had just been received from a Major in the English expedition against Holland, mentioning that the second expedition had landed and been successful.
PORTLAND FEDERAL VOLUNTEERS. Last Friday, being one year since this elegant Company was commissioned, the same paraded before Capt. Boyd's; and after the usual evolutions marched thro' Falmouth and returned to town over the bridge.
The election of Governor in Pennsylvania took place on the 9th inst, after a long contest between the Hon. Mr. Ross, a staunch federal American, and Judge McKeen a noted Jacobin. The result is not yet fully known; but there is reason to hope the former is chosen.
From Cape Francois—Sept. 6. The government of this place have issued an edict, prohibiting the payment of debts contracted anterior to the 7th year of the Republic. Therefore under this existing circumstance, those who hold debts on the Administration about that time, need not, in my opinion, cherish the most distant idea of receiving payment.
On the 2d inst. was ordained to the pastoral care of the church and congregation in Waterford, the Rev. Lincoln Ripley. The introductory prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Church, of Bridgton. The Rev. Mr. Ripley of Concord, delivered a learned and excellent sermon from Rev. II. 10th. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." The Rev. Mr. Kidder of Tamworth, made the ordaining prayer; the Charge was given by the Rev. Mr. Fessenden, of Fryeburg; the Rev. Mr. Roby, of Otisfield, gave the Right Hand of Fellowship; and the concluding prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Simpkins, of Harwich. The solemnities were closed by music, with great propriety. The performances were such as to merit and obtain the universal eulogium of a numerous and respectable audience. And the entertainment prepared by the people of the place, their unanimity, and deportment through the day reflect the highest honor on the town.
On the 9th inst, the Rev. DANIEL GOULD, was installed to the pastoral care of the church and people in the west parish in the town of Bethel, district of Maine. The introductory prayer was made by the Rev. Nathan Church, of Bridgton; an excellent and well adapted Sermon was delivered on the occasion by the Rev. William Fessenden of Fryeburg from those words of St. Paul in his Epistle to the Hebrews, 13. 17. "For they watch for your souls, as they that must give account." The installing prayer was made, and the charge given by the Rev. Thomas Roby of Otisfield; the right hand and the fellowship of the churches was given by the Rev. Mr. Church; and the concluding prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Fessenden. The whole of the performances were good and highly acceptable to the audience. The whole transaction was performed with great solemnity, order, decency and propriety. It is very pleasing to see churches established, and regular ministers settled in this wilderness part of the country, by which the gospel is established here, and the wilderness blossoms like a rose.
MARRIED—At Salem, Mr. JOHN JENKS, merchant, to Miss ANNIE PULLING.
October 21. Last Wednesday after a painful illness, died at Windham, aged 56, that accomplished, amiable and excellent woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, wife of Peter T. Smith, Esq. and eldest daughter of Mr. Jacob Wendell, late of Boston, merchant, deceased, to the inexpressible grief of her surviving husband and numerous offspring—an event which is deeply regretted by all remoter relations and acquaintance. The funeral is this day to be attended at the place of her late abode, to which all relatives, friends and acquaintance are invited.
Dear, unbodied Spirit, go! Quit the joys you try'd below, Which could never fill a soul, Aiming at the heavenly goal. There the joys are all divine: Bliss remove to make them thine; Mourners view her in the skies: This will dry your streaming eyes. Follow in the heavenly road: Soon you'll find that bliss abode: Joining voices with the blest, On the seat of heavenly rest. Parted soon these shores to meet, And former friendship be complete.
Marine Articles. Port of Portland.
Wednesday last arrived Schooner Aurora, Capt. John Dix, 28 days from Barbice. Left there, brig Dolphin, Capt. Hulsey, of Boston, lately arrived. The Schooner Friendship Capt. Matton of Old York, to sail in 5 or 6 days. October 11th, lat. 28, 31, long. 64, 30 spoke ship Niagara, Capt. Paulding, of New York, from the Bay of Honduras, bound to London, out 30 days—all well. At the same time spoke the ship Ardent, of Baltimore, from Cadiz bound to Baltimore, in sight landing to the westward, out 30 days. Yesterday morning arrived brig Panther, Capt. Jesse Town, of Kennebec, 20 days from Montserrat—Spoke Schooner Present, Capt. Bedine, from St. Kitts to Rhode Island, in lat. 32. Spoke brig William, from the coast of China to New York, 125 days, Capt. Moses Coffin. Spoke ship Mars, from Boston to the coast of China. The ship Nefior, G. Waite, and Argus, M c Donald, of this port, have arrived at Liverpool. From Cape Cod. Sept. 25 came on shore about one mile to the northward of the light house on Cape Cod, the sloop Friend ship, of Warren, laden with spars and wood, without any boat or person on board her. She came on shore upset and immediately on striking the shore went to pieces. One of the anchors and rigging were taken up by Smaily and Avery, at Truro. Sept. 28—A mail boat together came on shore at Cape Cod. They appeared to have been carried away from some ship just above the deck. Several spars and some barrels of apples and other parts of wrecks were taken up at the same time.
Portland Assembly. THE subscribers to the Portland Assembly, are requested to meet at the Columbian Hall on WEDNESDAY evening next, to make the necessary arrangements for the season. PORTLAND, October 17th, 1799. At the request of three of the Board of Trustees of Bowdoin College, I do hereby notify the TRUSTEES of said College to assemble at the Court-house in Portland, on Monday the twenty-eighth day of October instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. A general attendance is requested, as matters of importance will be considered. SAMUEL DEANE, V. President of said Board.
Evening School. THIS Evening, October 21, will commence a PRIVATE SCHOOL, at the South School-house; where those who wish to pursue their scholastic studies, may be waited upon four evenings in a week for that purpose. For further particulars inquire at the South School, or at E. DEERING'S WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, Oct. 21.
NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP OF ROGERS & HATCH, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to call and make payment immediately, and those who have accounts open with said company are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to WALTER HATCH, without delay. The business in future, will be carried on, at the same shop, by CHARLES ROGERS, where all their customers and others, are invited to call. Charles Rogers, Walter Hatch. Portland, October 3, 1799.
ANY Gentlemen who may wish to purchase Oak and Pine Timber, or Masts and Frames of any size, the ensuing winter, may be supplied by applying to Robert McDonald, of Buxton. Oct. 21.
FOUND—About a fortnight since, in Fore-street, a Broadcloth GREAT COAT, of a mixed colour.—The owner may have the same by applying at JENKS's Book-store, and paying for this advertisement. Oct. 21.
List of Letters, Remaining in the Post Office, Kennebec, Oct. 17th, 1799. JOHN M. BROOKINGS, John Brown, Jonas Clark, Esq. Hannah Cole, Samuel Davis, Benjamin N. Day, Wells. Peter Folsom, William Hackett, John Hanson, Polly Mitchell, Joseph Thomas, Capt. Daniel Walker, Francis Watts, Thomas Worsthburn, JOS. STORER, P. M.
Strayed or Stolen FROM the Subscriber, in Limerick, on the evening of the 24th of September, a dark red HORSE, three years old; about fourteen hands high, trots all, has one white hind foot, and an artificial mark, made by strong lye, on his right shoulder.—Whoever may take up said Horse, and bring him, or give notice to that the owner may get him again, shall be well rewarded, and all necessary charges paid. ABIJAH FELCH. Limerick, Oct. 18, 1797.
Wanted—As a Maid in a family, a reputable young woman—Inquire at this Office. Oct. 21.
List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office, at Wiscasset—October 1, 1799.
ALLEN Francis, Fairfield. Booker John, Boothbay. Barter John, do. Banton William, do. Carleton Stephen, do. Cards Thomas, Woolwich. Coty John, Woolwich. Dole Betha, do. Grinnell Royal, do. Hedge Isaac, do. Hardy Sullivan, 3, Edgcomb. Hodge William, do. Harlow Jabez, Livermore. Jackson Barnabas, Kennebec River. Jewett James Capt. Squam Island. Jackson General, Woolwich. King Ezra, do. Knight Westbrook, 2, Edgcomb. Luteribad Mr. Woolwich. Murphy Peter, Edgcomb. M c Kown John, Boothbay. Prin Arthur, Woolwich. Parsons Timothy, do. Sinclair James, 2, do. Silverster David, do. Shephard Joseph, do. Sawyer Samuel, do. Thwing Nathaniel, Esq. 2, Woolwich. Thorp Lewis, Georgetown. Tobbinight Nicholas, Boothbay. Wheeler Abijah, do. Walker Solomon, Woolwich. Ebenezer Whittier, P. M.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I, PHILIP CONNELL, forbid any person trusting the woman known by the name of JANE CONNELL; as I have nothing to do with her, and shall pay no debts she may contract, from and after the date hereof. PHILIP CONNELL. Standish, October 18, 1799.
War Department. Trenton, September 2, 1799. ALL Officers of the first regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service, of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions. JAMES M c HENRY.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF Haskell & Radford, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any demands against said firm, or who are indebted thereto, are desired to apply to WILLIAM HASKELL, for settlement. Benjamin Radford, William Haskell. Portland, October 18, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Nonresident Proprietors of the town of Frankfort, in the county of Hancock, that $6,000 acres of undivided and unimproved Land, situated in said Frankfort, are taxed in the bills committed to the subscriber to collect for the year 1798, in the sum of Thirteen Dollars. And unless said taxes with all necessary intervening charges are paid to the subscriber, on or before the first Monday in January next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said Land as will discharge the same will then be sold at Public Vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house of Mr. CHARLES GRANT, in said Frankfort, according to law. William Page, Collector. Frankfort, 4th October, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the proprietor of the following lot of Land in the town of Durham, county of Cumberland, that said land is taxed to the said county and town, for the year 1798, in the bills committed to me to collect, as follows: No. Lot. Acres. State & County Tax. Town Tax. 151 60 30 Cents. 36 Cents. And unless said tax, with the necessary intervening charges, are paid to me on or before Wednesday, the 11th day of December next, so much of said land as will discharge the same, will then be sold by Public Auction at the dwelling house of Captain William M c Gray, inholder in said Durham, according to law. JABEZ DYER, Collector. Durham, October 8, 1799.
List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office, Brunswick. MR. Elijah Davis, Brunswick, 17. Miss Anna Higgins, do. 17. William Elliot, Jun. do. 9. Robert Hide, do. 17. Robert Jorden, do. 5. Rebecca Larabee, do. 17. James Cary, do. 17. Capt. William Spear, do. 10. Benjamin Goadin, Topsham, 10. Noah Tobey, do. Hall I. Cane, do. Joseph Langdon, do. William Burk, do. Nicholas Guilbert, do. Samuel Tibbetts, Esq. Bowdoin, 18. Stephen Whitman, do. 9. Ebenezer Curtis, Harpswell, 9. ANDREW DUNING, P. M. October 1, 1799.
Lands by Auction. By order of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Kennebec. To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, kept by Mr. Jacob Kendall, in State-Street, Boston, On THURSDAY, the seventh day of November next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. SUNDRY valuable Lots of LAND, belonging to the estate of JOHN NELSON, Esq. deceased, and situated as follows: County of Kennebec. In the Town of V. Fallsborough. Lot No. 12, in the 4th range containing 200 acres. No 39, 200. No. 26, in the 5th range, 200. No. 86, in two divisions, 400. No. 89, northerly half, 200. In the town of Harlem. Lot No. 10, containing 130 3/4 acres. No 44, 200. No. 87, 200. Said Lots No. 10, and 44, are situated near 12-mile Pond. In the Town of Augusta. Lot No. 35, in two divisions, northerly half, containing 150 acres. In the town of Sydney. Lot No. 53, in two divisions, containing 400 acres. No. 83, in two divisions, 400. In the Town of Pittston. Lot No. 16, containing 3200 acres. In the Town of Winthrop. A tract of Land, in the south-east corner of said town, containing 1200 acres. In the Town of Fairfield. A tract of Land being part of Lot marked F. 1. containing 2192 acres. In the Town of Norridgewock. A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1. containing 2956 acres. In the Town of Canaan. A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1. containing 492 acres. In the town of Starks partly, and partly unincorporated. A tract of Land, being part of Lot marked F. 1. containing 3140 acres. In the town of Clinton. Lot, marked M. 2. northerly half containing 4500 acres. County of Lincoln. In the Town of New-Milford. Lot No. 21, marked V. V. containing 400 acres. No. 16, marked Q. 9. the southerly half, containing 200 acres. The particular Conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale. Boston, August 25, 1799.