Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-12-22 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 139.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
Miscellany.
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
Madame de BELLISLE and BONAPARTE.
AMONGST the numerous families whom the French revolution reduced from all the comforts attached to wealth, to extreme indigence, was that of the marshal de Coudes the recollection of whose services could not procure his offspring a dinner. The natural and acquired accomplishments of his daughter compensated for the want of national gratitude. A young subaltern officer became enamoured of her, and shortly after, becoming his wife, she accompanied the expedition under Buonaparte to Egypt.
The charms of this lady, her cultivated understanding, and the brilliancy of her wit, occasioned many admirers, whose importunity she treated with indifference or contempt.
At length the conqueror of Italy enlisted amongst her captives, and deserved his admiration in a letter, which she immediately handed to her husband, to whom she expressed a high sense of the insult to which he supposed her humbled state subjected her. Her husband, however, possessed too much of the discretion, or something else, which is attributed to his country, to risk the consequences of a quarrel with the General, and urged his wife to treat him with at least politeness. In a short time Buonaparte sent to her a second letter, with which she had augmented cause to be offended; but to her importunities to her husband to appeal to the General against himself, in order that she might be protected from further insult, the necessity of silence and politeness was repeated, with a strong picture of the possible consequences of a different conduct.
At length the General, wearied with ineffective solicitations, had privately intimated to the young soldier that dispatches were about to be sent to Europe, which would insure great honor and pecuniary reward to the person who should carry them, and that his friend Tallien, had sufficient interest to obtain for him the mission. He instantly applied, and the General, with much complacency acceded to the request, observing that the vessel would sail in three hours. This the subaltern said would be enough for preparation, as his wife had but little to pack up; upon which Buonaparte exclaimed, the service did not permit that a woman should be employed on it, and that he had ordered accommodation for only an officer and his servant, no more than whom could possibly be embarked. A thousand circumstances crowded at the instant to the mind of the subaltern, but the promised rewards, aided by a hint from his friend of the discredit that would attach to him by refusing an honorable situation which he had solicited, merely because he could not have his wife at his elbow, determined him to accept the dispatches, with which he almost immediately took his departure.
Thus deserted, the lovely unprotected fair was racked by every passion to which a mind of sensibility is liable; but largely endowed with what alone can reconcile the children of misery to their state, and for which the French are pre-eminently distinguished, a natural philosophy, which some will term indifference, she in a short time received her former acquaintance, who, representing that her husband had basely sacrificed her to the possibility of personal emolument, she consented to receive the visits of Buonaparte, by whose desire a suit of divorce was instituted in the court in which Tallien presided, and which instantly absolving her from all matrimonial obligations, she assumed the name of Bellisle, which was that of her family. Thus far, the well laid arrangement occasioned every circumstance to forward the wishes of the general; but the high-
ly distinguished Capt. Trowbridge, having captured the vessel which conveyed the ci-devant husband, sent him back to Egypt, where on his arrival, he found his late wife presiding at the table of the general who mocked his reproof with instinctive threats of vengeance. In this situation madame de Bellisle continued till her protector deemed it expedient to return to Europe, when pretending that it was necessary that he should visit the several posts, he proceeded to Alexandria, and loading two frigates with his treasures, sailed with them in a third for France.
Madame de Bellisle, on being informed of this circumstance, became almost distracted. Her friends endeavoured to console her with assurances that, possessing the entire affection, she would command the future services of the General, who doubtless had made her a present provision suitable to his rank, and the estimation in which he had publicly held her; but on inquiry it was found that Buonaparte, one of the first generals and politicians of any age, who, upon all other occasions appeared what his interest dictated, and who has made all other passions subservient to that interest, forgetful of the sacrifice he had occasioned, of the affection he had given birth to, of her sufferings and of his own honor, left her nothing but 30 dozen of French wine; which, as he had recommended, she sold, and which had brought her about twice as many guineas, with this money she engaged a passage to France; but meeting his Majesty's ship Theleus , was, with several other persons detained on board that vessel. Whilst in this situation, experiencing all the attention and comfort humanity demanded, and circumstances would allow, the Alliance arrived, in her way to Damietta to join Sir Sidney Smith, who, Madame de Bellisle, largely participating in the admiration his conduct had inspired among all persons that possessed the means and the candor to properly appreciate it, had long been most solicitous to see. She therefore earnestly, and at length even upon her knees, entreated to be permitted to make this visit; but the Prince of the Mountains, whom Sir Sidney Smith, with his accustomed zeal and ability, had conciliated, being on his way, with 40 attendants, to concert with that officer on the most effective mode of operations, and the French generals Junot and Denou occupying every other part of our little ship, it was indispensable to continue to refuse her; upon which, after weeping violently for about ten minutes, she sprang to her harpsichord, and enchanted the company with her finger and her voice.
Being at length re-landed at Alexandria, Tallien renewed a suit which had been before unsuccessful, and to which she now replied, that her fate had made her mistress of Buonaparte, but that she would not condescend to be in the same state to any man of less exalted character.
It is hinted that, even in the case of Tallien, she deviated from this purpose, and afterwards accepted the offered protection of the younger Dumas, on again embarking from the inhospitable shores of Africa. Whether so, or not, we are gratified to learn, that her barque, the only one which escaped the detention, we fear fatal, the impolicy of this country directed, landed her safely in France, where we trust the First Consul will by contributing to her future maintenance, endeavor to atone for the contemptible and criminal manner in which he deserted her.
A man of genius, in circumstances rather poetical, being in conversation with the late Lord Chatham, his lordship asked him, what in his opinion was of wit , "Wit" he replied, "my lord, is what a pension would be given by your lordship to your humble servant; a good thing well applied."
THE hostility displayed by the Anti-American papers, and especially the Aurora , to the fortification of our sea ports, the manufacture of arms within our own country; and above all to our navy, ought not to surprise us. Whatever may tend to render the United States independent of Europe, and consequently of France, must give exquisite pain to those men who take no interest in our prosperity, and whose attachments are on the other side of the Atlantic. They are displeased to find that without foreign aid we can, should the occasion require it, arm ourselves, and that our ports are progressing to a state of security; but that the navy should have prevented their friends from adding, since may 1798 twenty millions of our property to the twenty millions plundered before that period, can never be forgiven. ( Virg. Fed. )
NEW RUSSIAN COLONY.
IN a late periodical paper, published by Professor Olivarius, at Keil, it is mentioned, that a late order of the Emperor of Russia, has provided to form a new Colony at Siberia, to commence in the present year. It must contain 10,000 souls. It is to be seated upon the southern part of Siberia, which borders on China. The climate is temperate, and some of the lands good. Not only, says the Emperor, may agriculture be undertaken with advantage, but good pasturage provided, and manufactures of cloth and leather established, which being principal articles of commerce with China, may increase the trade with that country. The colonists are to be composed of soldiers on parole and under military controul, and of persons condemned to banishment without any other kind of punishment, and who are not to obtain the privileges of Colonists until they have been in the colony for ten years, and have obtained a certificate for their industry, and their attention to agriculture. It shall be permitted to all who hold lands to provide slaves who may become Colonists, provided that they be above forty years of age, and that husbands be not separated from their wives. They shall be considered as recruits furnished to the army.
It is enjoined upon the government of Irkutsk, to explore the country, and to provide proper places for settlement, and to assign to each of the colonists 30 desiatens, a Russian measure of land, which contains 80 by 30, or 60 by 40 sejins , 500 of which make a werst , or Russian mile, equal to 3 4ths of a mile English. In this manner they are not only provided with land for culture, but for pastures. The Cantons inhabited by the wandering tribes are never to be assigned to these colonists. The colonists are to be so distributed that each canton may not contain more than 100 houses. The banished persons may be seated among or in the rear of the proper colonists. The government is to build the houses for the first 2000, and to furnish them with grain, working tools, and utensils for 18 months. The proprietors of the soil are to grant to the servants they carry with them, certain emoluments every year, and after this time, the 2000 colonists are to erect houses for such other individuals as may join them. The colony shall have inspectors, who are faithfully attentive, and acquainted with agriculture, and each colonist shall be exempted from all taxes for ten years, subject only to an annual acknowledgement, and to a supply of grain for the support of the government of the colony, and assist new settlers.
There is now living in the town Clonmel, Ireland, a man named Sheedy, who from every reasonable calculation, can want little of being 100 years of age. He has three times cut full grown timber of his own planting, and can now be seen reaping under the blade of the fourth planting. His wife has been more than ten years bed ridden, and has had no other attendant than himself; his memory is tenacious, all the faculties of sense unimpaired, and he walks erect, and apparently as strong as at the age of forty. It is to be remarked that this man has always had a great aversion to strong liquors.
Late Foreign News.
Bar arrival at Salem from Hamburg—Dates to the 25th October.
Treaty between France & America.
PARIS, OCT. 10.
The Chancery of the American Consul General has given an abstract of the 4th article of the Treaty between France and the United States, which is the only article of the Treaty which has yet been divulged; and it is expected the government will send it to the Council of Prizes, to regulate their conduct. The literal support of this important article is as follows:—
"All captured, and not definitively condemned vessels, or which were so before the exchange of the ratification, excepting as it respects contraband goods destined to an enemy's port, shall be delivered up to the original owners—that is to say, if certificates are produced that the vessel and cargo are American property, whether the vessel was armed or unarmed, if furnished with the passports which are prescribed by the treaty of 1778, which shall be valid notwithstanding any laws made in France to the contrary. In future it shall not be necessary to renew this pass if the vessel does not return home in a year from the time of her departure. In respect to cargoes, there shall be certificates from the Custom House from where the vessel departs, of the contents of the cargo, where from, and where bound, in order to discover if contraband goods are on board. This certificate shall be signed by the collector, and be conformable to the usages in the port from which the vessel sails. And if the passports, or certificates, by any accident should be lost, or forcibly taken away, any satisfactory proof of being American property shall be admitted, agreeably to the established custom of nations."
"In regard to national vessels, their commissions shall be respected."
"This article shall be in force, from the date of signing the treaty; and if any vessels shall be condemned after the signing of this Convention, before the same could be known, they shall be restored, or paid for."
(Signed) OLIVER ELLSWORTH, "W. R. DAVIE, "W. V. MURRAY."
OCT. 14.
The Candidates proposed to fill the office of Minister of the French Republic to the United States of America, are La Fayette, the Counsellor of State Reenault de St. Jean d'Angley, and Bureau de Pufy. The Commercial Commissioners for the various ports in America, will also be nominated.
OCT. 15.
It is said, that a daughter of Gen. Fayette will be married to Lucien Bonaparte; and we are assured, that La Fayette will be sent as a Minister to the U. States of America.
During Buonaparte's stay at Morfontaine, the Prefect of the Department presented him with a number of gold medals, some time since found in an earthen vessel. They were of good preservation and of antient dates. Some of them as early as the first years of the Roman Empire, and others in the days of that Republic. The Prefect observed, that those missing from the vessel in which these were found, would be hard to come at; as the possessors of them were fearful, that the government as in former times, would claim them as its right. "In our times," said Buonaparte, "the government will not oppose the good fortune of the citizens; but care must be taken that they be not melted, as they will be useful in developing antient history. Therefore, buy up as many of them as you can!" Those that were presented to Buonaparte he gave to Mr. Davie, the American Commissioner.
A reform will be made in the French cavalry, as well as in the Infantry. Three regiments will be reduced to two; by which derangement a reduction of eight thousand officers will be made.
COPENHAGEN, OCT. 7.
As the court of Denmark has never had any diplomatique Minister in the United States of America, and as the commercial intercourse between the two nations is increased, the Court have appointed the Consul at Morocco, Blicher Olsch, to proceed next spring to the city of Washington, as the place of his residence.
Of Peace and War.
FRANKFORT, OCT. 18.
THE question of peace or war has never been so difficult to resolve as at this moment. While France and its allies are naming the ministers who are to assist at the Congress, we have seen only the Emperor (on the other side as King of Hungary and Bohemia) discover any design of sending ministers to treat of his interests. None of the allies of Austria, as England, Naples, the King of Sardinia, the Princes of the Empire, and particularly the Electors of Bavaria, appear ready to meet on these negotiations, notwithstanding the preparations which the French have caused to be

made at Lincéville, announcing that several... while France... extra-ordinary levies... the House of Austria, the formation at Dijon, of a third army of reserve, a body of 15,000 English which is ready to embark at L'orient, Russian troops passing the Dniester to enter the Kingdom of Naples, the King of the Two Sicilies all ready for the formation of a new army of 60,000 men if close projects of hostility. Why do we behold such vast preparation? To all these things we can only answer by a well known axiom—If you wish for peace, prepare for war, and wit the event.
VIENNA, OCT. 15.
Letters from Italy inform us, that an Austrian army was formed at Romania, to which all the allies are to be joined.
The Russian army at Galicia, is daily reinforced.
The Hungarians are rising en masse, to assist the Emperor. Some of them are already on the march.
PARIS, OCT. 17.
Bonaparte has been employed with Talleyrand, and other politicians, to lay a foundation for a general peace; and a new code of the Laws of Nations—which will be communicated to the belligerent and neutral nations for their concurrence.
Conspiracy against Bonaparte's Life.
PARIS, OCT. 14.
Some time since, the Police had information, that robbers and incendiaries, had it in contemplation to set fire to the theatre, and in the tumult to rob and plunder. On the 10th, at the theatre, at the moment when they were about to put their design in execution, they were arrested by the police officers. On some of them were found flint matches and other combustibles—and from this extraordinary circumstance much confusion and many assassination were expected. It was conjectured, that the line of the First Consul was the object—and of course none but Jacobins could be concerned in it.—They have been arrested, and daggers and pistols have been found on them. This story has been reported in so many ways, that the Official Journal has assured the public, that the vigilance of the Police has developed the conspiracy; that the greater part of the conspirators had been arrested. And that the play went on without a moment's interruption.
OCT. 15.
During the first days of the second decade of Vendemaire (2d and 3d Oct.) one Demesville distributed money to certain suspected persons, who had resorted to him for that and other purposes. On the 9th October it was ascertained that eleven of these persons had fired on a day and hour to assassinate the First Consul, which was to take place at the theatre.—These people being known, the police took proper measures to watch them. The next day 2 of these assassins were arrested: both of them Italians by birth. One of them Carrachi, was apprehended in the passages behind the boxes both were armed with daggers. Demesville, and others concerned, were arrested during the night. He and Carrachi, have discovered the whole plot; they were both accomplices in the murders of September and at Versailles, and were hardened in their crimes. Carrachi, who was a sculptor, had been for some time executing the bust of the First Consul, who had frequently sat for the purpose.
Barrere, Destrem, Lamarque, and other Ex-Contentionals, are implicated in the plot and have been arrested.
The conspiracy was discovered by an emigrant, who had agreed with the conspirators on the day and hour in which their purpose should be accomplished, and discovered the whole to the First Consul. Immediately on this, Bonaparte fearful that the assassins might accomplish their designs, and that the public should not be in commotion by his loss, appointed Gen. Moreau as his successor; four couriers were, accordingly, immediately dispatched to him.
The Members of the Council of State, with the liveliest emotions, heard of this conspiracy against the life of the First Consul. They congratulated him, with great respect, on the defeat of the conspiracy; assured him that they would search into the bottom of the horrid design, and bring the authors to condign punishment; and of their undiminished confidence in him.
OCT. 17.
When the troops at the camp at Amiens were informed of the conspiracy against Bonaparte, they urged to be marched immediately to Paris. Only 50 however, had permission; and yesterday with their knapsacks at their backs, they addressed the First Consul, and in a laconic manner described the devotion of their comrades of the army to him.
Yesterday the Members of the Tribunal waited on the First Consul, in company with his two colleagues, the Ministers and Counsellors of State. Crassau, the President of the Tribunal, addressed Bonaparte, and expressed a wish to discover the authors of the conspiracy, that they might receive due punishment. Bonaparte, in answer, said, "That it would not be in the power of eight or nine assassins to take his life, while the public confidence was reposed in him, and he was surrounded by his brave guard." And added, "if it should ever
be the case, that he had lost that confidence, his life was of no estimation to him."
Many persons are daily arrested, who are more or less concerned in the conspiracy.—One Etreitein is arrested, who, during the reign of terror, was a Member of the Revolutionary Tribunal.
Carrachi has discovered every thing. This Carrachi is the same person, who is mentioned by Joseph Bonaparte, when Ambassador at Rome, in his report of the revolution there; and is the person who assassinated Gen. Duhot. When Carrachi left Rome, he went to America, and from thence to France. He advertised, that he would finish the bust of Bonaparte, and wished that he would allow him one sitting more, to accomplish his designs; and the day before he was arrested, he petitioned Madame Bonaparte to prevail on her husband to give him one more sitting.
An order is issued, that every Italian shall quit France, in 24 hours and be furnished with passports for Milan. The Corsican Arena, who drew a dagger on Bonaparte at St. Cloud, is one of the leaders of the conspiracy.
It is asserted that Gen. Moreau has arrived in Paris.
OCT. 15.
This day the First Consul will review 6,000 chosen grenadiers and chasseurs.
A great event is now in the womb of time; which threatens to develop itself every hour.
More Late Foreign News,
Received at Boston on Thursday last from London—bringing Papers to Nov. 14.
BRITISH HOUSE OF LORDS—NOV. 11.
KING'S SPEECH.
About 3 in the afternoon his Majesty went in the usual state to the House of Peers, where, being seated on the Throne, and the Commons being in attendance below the Bar, he delivered the following most gracious speech:—
My Lords and Gentlemen,
My tender concern for the welfare of my Subjects, and sense of the difficulties with which the poorer Classes particularly have to struggle, from the present high prices of Provisions, have induced me to call you together, at an earlier period than I had otherwise intended. No object can be dearer my Heart than that, by your care and wisdom, all such Measures may be adopted as may, upon full consideration, appear best calculated to alleviate this severe pressure, and to prevent the danger of its recurrence by promoting, as far as possible, the permanent extention and improvement of our agriculture.
For the object of immediate relief, your attention will naturally be directed, in the first instance, to the best mode of affording the earliest and most ample encouragement for the importation of all descriptions of Grain from abroad.
Such a supply, aided by the examples which you have set on former occasions, of attention, economy and frugality in the consumption of corn, is most likely to contribute to a deduction in the present high price, and to insure at the same time, the means of meeting the demands for the necessary consumption of the year.
The present circumstances will also, I am persuaded, render the state of the laws respecting the commerce in the various articles of Provisions, the object of your serious deliberation.
If on the result of that deliberation it shall appear to you that the evil necessarily arising from unfavorable seasons has been increased by any undue combinations, or fraudulent practices, for the sake of adding unfairly to the price, you will feel an earnest desire of effectually preventing such abuses; but you will, I am sure, be careful to distinguish any practices of this nature from that regular and long established course of trade which experience has shown to be indispensable, in the present state of Society, for the supply of the markets, and for the subsistence of my people.
You will have seen with concern the temporary disturbances which have taken place in some parts of the kingdom. Those malicious and disaffected persons who cruelly take advantage of the present difficulties to excite any of my subjects to acts of violation in the laws and of the public Peace, are in present circumstances doubly criminal, as such proceedings must necessarily and immediately tend to increase in the highest degree the evil complained of, while they at the same time, endanger the permanent tranquility of the country on which the well being of the in-
dustrious classes of the community must always principally depend.
The voluntary exertions which have on this occasion been made for the immediate repression of these outrages, and in support of the laws and public peace are therefore entitled to my highest praise.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
Under the circumstances of the present meeting, I am desirous of asking of you such supplies only as may be necessary for carrying on the public service till the Parliament of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland may conveniently be assembled. The estimates for that purpose will be laid before you; and I have no doubt of your readiness to make such provision as the public interests may appear to require.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
I have directed copies to be laid before you of those communications which have recently passed between me and the French government, respecting the commencement of negotiations for peace. You will see in them fresh and striking proofs of my earnest desire to contribute to the re-establishment of general tranquility. That desire on my part has hitherto been unhappily frustrated, by the determination of the enemy to enter only on a separate negotiation in which it was impossible for me to engage, consistently, either with public faith, or with a due regard to the permanent security of Europe.
My anxiety for the speedy restoration of peace remains unaltered, and there will be no obstacle or delay on my part to the adoption of such measures as may best tend to promote and accelerate that desirable end, consistently with the honour of this country and the true interest of my people: But if the dispositions of our enemies should continue to render this great object of all my wishes unattainable, without the sacrifice of these essential considerations, on the maintenance of which all its advantages must depend, you will I am confident, persevere in affording me the same loyal and steady support, which I have experienced through the whole of this important contest, and which has, under the blessing of Providence enabled me, during a period of such unexampled difficulty and calamity to all the surrounding nations, to maintain unimpaired the security and honour of these kingdoms.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—NOV. 12.
Mr. Tierney gave notice, that he should this day fortnight move for a committee of the whole on the state of the nation; and moved for a call of the House for that day. Mr. Pitt opposed this latter motion; and on taking the question there were, ayes 24, nays 120.
The answer to his Majesty's Speech was disapproved by most of the opposition members—and they took occasion to inveigh against the war, and the incapacity of the ministers.
Scarcity of Provisions.
A account of the quantities of grain imported from Jan. 4 to Oct. 4, was ordered to be laid before Parliament. A bill was reported prohibiting the use of corn in distilleries, and in making starch; and prohibiting the exportation of rice and provisions. The opposition members imputed the scarcity to the war, and insisted there was no complete remedy but in peace. The ministerial members denied this assertion, and imputed it to other causes.
PARIS, OCT. 24.
Citizen Pichon is appointed French Commissary General to reside at Philadelphia. He will act as Charge d'Affaires until a Minister is sent out.
CADIZ, OCT. 26.
Lord Keith, with his fleet, has withdrawn from before this city. It is said, the contagion which has pervaded here, has made its appearance, in an alarming manner, on board the English ships.
LONDON, NOV. 6.
The Irish government have prohibited the distillation of spirits from every species of grain, and the exportation of rice, potatoes, &c.
Several vessels have failed from America in ballast for the purpose of bringing out rice, which is now 40/ per cwt.
An expedition destined against South America, is nearly ready. Sir Home Popham, will command it. Five or six regiments will be employed.
NOV. 11.
The King has issued his proclamation for convening the united Parliament, pursuant to the union with Ireland, on the 22d day of January.
A letter from Lieut. Paul, of the Neriede frigate at Curra-coa, says, he has the famous Vidor Hugo under his care as prisoner; that he was taken proceeding to Curra-coa, while it was supposed the French had obtained possession of the island.
Three persons have been taken up for killing his Majesty as he was returning from the House of Lords.
Lord Nelson is to have a command in the channel fleet.
Carrachi, and 19 accomplices, have been delivered to the criminal tribunal, for conspiring against the life of Bonaparte.
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
City of Washington—THURSDAY, DEC. 4.
THE Speaker informed the House that the Chaplains had proposed, if agreeable to the House, to hold divine service every Sunday, in their chamber.
Mr. Hill presented a memorial from Samuel H. Smith, and Thomas Carpenter, representing, that they had undertaken to report the debates of the House, that contrary to their expectation, on the suggestion of inconvenience to the members, they had not received permission to occupy a situation within the bar, without which they were unable to state with fidelity the proceedings and debates: and praying the permission of the house to be admitted.
A question was taken on the reference to a select committee, and carried, Ayes 42, Nays 34.
And a committee of five, viz. Messrs. Ois, Nicholas, Plate, Morris, and Hill, was appointed.
FRIDAY, DEC. 3.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington.
The first section being read, which determines the form and dimensions of the Mausoleum.
Mr. Alston moved an amendment substituting a Monument, in the place of a Mausoleum, to be erected in the Capitol.
A spirited debate ensued; in which the amendment was supported by Messrs. Allison, Nicholas, Nutt, and Macon; and opposed by Messrs. H. Lee, Ois, and Griswold.
The Committee rose without coming to a decision, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.
Portland,
Monday, December 22, 1800.
The Foreign News given this day is late and important.—By the last mail we received the greater part of the Correspondence between citizen Otto and Lord Grenville, respecting the Naval Armistice. It is said to have had an unsuccessful termination.—The London Courier of Oct. 27 was received at Boston by the late arrival, which contains a copy of the Treaty between the United States and France, lately signed at Paris—translated from a Paris paper.—It will probably appear in this Gazette, next week.
PORTSMOUTH FRIGATE ARRIVED.
A Mr. Nutting of Salem, who arrived from Norfolk, on Tuesday last, and who left that place on the 13th inst. brings information of the safe arrival in Hampton Roads, of the frigate Portsmouth Capt. M'Neal, from France, having the Hon. Mr. Davis on board.—He also informs, that Judge Elsworth, being unwell was left in France; and that Mr. Murray had returned to the Hague.—There was public rejoicing at Norfolk on the arrival of the Portsmouth.
PORTLAND MARINE SOCIETY.
On Tuesday the 16th Dec. inst. was held the annual election of the Portland Marine Society, when the following gentlemen were elected to offices for the year ensuing—viz.
 Capt. JOSEPH TITCOMB, President,  Capt. JOHN JONES, Vice-President,  Mr. STEPHEN WAITE, Treasurer,  Mr. JACOB NOYES, Secretary.  Capt. Enoch Preble, } Correspond-  Mr. Stephen M'Lean, } ing Com-  Capt. Thomas Brown, } mittee. 
From the liberal and benevolent principles on which this institution is founded—from the accession of numbers, which in the course of a few years, it has embraced—from the increasing state of its funds, and the enterprise of its members, the public may entertain the most flattering hopes of its future importance and utility.
The late London Papers contain the French Official account of the capture of Leghorn and Florence; and the correspondence between Lord Keith and the Governor of Cadiz.
The French Minister of Police has published a report respecting the late conspiracy, and which he endeavors to trace to English Agents as usual!
Mr. Lloyd, Federal Senator for Maryland has resigned.
Mr. Samuel Young, purser of the Boston Frigate, who was mortally wounded in the action with the Bercenu—in his last moments directed that "all he had should go to his mother," and observed "that he disregarded death, seeing they had subdued and captured the enemy's ship."
A part of the Congressional Register, together with several local articles, prepared for this day, are unavoidably omitted till next week.

MARRIED —At Falmouth, by the Rev. C. Bradley, Mr. John Bisby, to Miss Ann Johnson.—Mr. Thomas Sawyer, to Miss Susannah Sawyer.  DIED —In this town, on Tuesday last, Mr. Nathaniel Cobb, aged 22 years. On Thursday, Mrs. Betsy Perry, aged 26 years. At Demarara, Ebenezer Oxnard, aged 19, of this town. At Lancaster, (Penn.) Mr. Johann G. Dobb, aged 74—he weighed 400 lbs.!! At Strasburg, Oct. 4. Professor Hermann, well known in natural history.
PORTLAND MARINE LIST.  Saturday, Dec. 20—Arrived brig Unicorn, Capt. Smith, 60 days from Demarara. The brig Volunteer, Kilpatrick, of this port, had lost all his hands, but the mate and two men, by sickness, at Demarara. He is supposed to have arrived at Boston. Same day—Ship Butler, capt. Pervis, from St. Thomas, last from the Vineyard. Schooner Experiment, Barnes, 23 days from Portland, arrived safe at Jamaica. [We regret being obliged to omit part of the Marine List prepared for this day.]
PROPOSALS,  Will be received by the undersigned, for building by special contract, an house, at the garrison of FORT SUMNER. Plans and an elevation of the intended building may be seen at his lodgings, where also other particulars information will be given.  JOHN HENRY, Capt. of Artillery. Dec. 22.
Shipping Furs.  The highest price, given for Shipping FURS, by DANIEL JOHNSON, At his Store in Fore-street.  For Sale,  A HOUSE LOT in Federal-street, near the center of the town.—Inquire of the Printer. Portland, Dec. 22.
John Clinton, TAILOR & HABIT MAKER,  INFORMS his Customers, and the public in general, that he has removed to the chamber formerly occupied by Mr. Benjamin Titcomb, Printer, second door above the Bank, and nearly opposite the Cushman House, Middle-street; where he will be happy to receive the commands of any who may honor him with their employ.  He would inform his customers, that he has just received from Boston, a Pattern of the newest fashion for Ladies' Habits, and Gentlemen's Coats, Waist-coats and Small-clothes.—He feels every emotion of gratitude to those who have employed him, and hopes by his industry and endeavor to please, to merit a continuance of their favors.  N. B. He will take two or three young women, who can be well recommended, as apprentices, if application is made immediately. Portland, Dec. 20, 1800.
ADAGE. —Sauce for goose, sauce for gander; or let one hand wash the other.  THE Subscriber's property having (in his late absence) been seized by some jealous creditors, who believed a false report that he had absconded;—he therefore begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has returned, and carries on the business as usual at his shop on Cornhill.—Those who are indebted to him on book or other-wis, will see, by this, the necessity of making immediate payment, to enable him to fulfil his engagements to others.  WILLIAM CALDWELL. Portland, Dec. 20, 1800.
Five Dollars Reward.  RAN AWAY from the brig Neptune at Wiscasset, Afsa Dodge master, Dec. 1, an indentured apprentice named JOHN WILSON , about 15 years old, light complexion, with straight hair hanging down to his shoulders—had on blue jacket and trowsers. I hereby caution all masters of vessels not to take said boy to sea, nor harbour him, as they must abide by the consequence.—Whoever will return said boy to Wiscasset jail, shall receive the above reward.  ASA DODGE. N. B. He is a Scotch lad and his tongue will betray him. Dec. 15, 1800.
THE Copartnership of KENT & BECKETT , being dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to said firm, or having demands thereon, are requested to settle the same with WILLIAM BECKETT.  Daniel Kent, William Beckett. Portland, Dec. 15, 1800.
Taken up adrift,  ON Sunday last, a Long-Boat. The owner, by proving property, and paying charges, may have it again, by applying to NATHANIEL JORDAN, jun. Cape-Elizabeth, Dec. 15, 1800.
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM , Esq. Judge of Probate, of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of Jonathan Patridge, late of Falmouth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their Claims; and that we shall attend at service at the house of Jonathan Patridge at a place called Saccarappa, in Falmouth aforesaid, on Tuesday the 23d. day of this, and the second Tuesday of the five following months, from one o'clock to five of the clock in the afternoon.  ENOCH FREEMAN, ELIAS MERRILL, Falmouth, Dec. 9, 1800.
Fresh Goods,  Received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool, ARE now offered for sale at the Store lately kept by Mr. William Codman, in Fifth street, consisting of a variety of BROADCLOTHS, KERSEYMERS, HALF THICKS, and PLAINS.  N. B. Said Goods will be sold at the lowest price for Cash or approved Credit. Portland, Dec. 22.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  YORK, ss.—At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, begun and held at Biddeford, within and for the county of York, on the last Tuesday of October, being the 28th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1800.  WHEREAS application has been made to this Court by sundry inhabitants of this county, for a "new Highway to be laid out from Portland Road, to the Road leading from Parsonsfield to Fryeburg through Porterfield."—And also for another "new Highway to be laid out from New Hampshire line, through part of Porterfield, and part of Cutler's grant, to Portland road in Brownfield."
Therefore ordered, That the substance of said applications, with this order thereon, be inserted three weeks successively, in the Massachusetts Mercury, printed at Boston by Young & Minns, and also, in the Portland Gazette, printed by Eleazar A. Jenks ; the last publication thereof to be thirty days at least, prior to the next term of this Court, to be held at York, within and for said county of York, on the third Tuesday of April next; to the end the Proprietors of said Lands may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the said new Highways should not be laid out as aforesaid.  Attest— DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
To the Honorable Senate and the Honorable the Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.  HUMBLY shews the Subscribers, Original Proprietors of Township Number Two, east of Union-River, and settlers, inhabitants of said Township, now incorporated by the name of Sullivan, desirous of holding our lands, by a tenure more secure than the one we now have, pray your Honors to take our situation into consideration, and secure to us our rights as to your wisdom may seem just and equitable; we beg leave to state to your Honors the following facts:
 That the greater number of us came here as Proprietors under the grant of 1764, or under Proprietors of that grant, some of us twenty-six years ago.  That during the contest between the United States and Great Britain, we suffered in proportion to any of our fellow-citizens, losing all the navigation belonging to the Town, and though little, it was all, consisting of three Coastwise Vessels, and two Fishing Schooners, which loss to this day is not made up, that the enemy landed and burnt two of our Houses and all the Furniture and Provisions therein.  That there is taken up and settled upon all the lots to the number of about one hundred and ninety.  That the Township is a very poor tract of land, that what remains will scarcely be worth settling, not any lot of an hundred acres that will make a settlement, being swamps, ledges of rocks, or barren heaths.  That part of the Township falls within the grant of Mons. De'Grignon, six miles in length, and in some places more than a mile in width, all which is front land and near one sixth of the Township.  That we are now building a Meeting House, which is in some forwardness. 
Therefore your Petitioners pray that the Township may be confirmed to them and the other settlers and inhabitants of said Town of Sullivan, in equal Proportions or in such way as you in your wisdom may think best, and as in duty bound will ever pray.  James Leland, Joseph Bidford, William Fols, John Preble, Summers Woolster, Nathaniel Preble, jun. Robert Mercer, Samuel Ingalls, John Uriah, jun. William Abet, John Springer, Amos Ames, Patrick Gogins, John Abbot, John Simpson, Benjamin Johnson, Richard Downing, Edward Pettengill, Abner Blaisdell, Morris Bigford, Jabez Simpson, Joshua Bigford, Samuel Beane, Ephraim Dyer, Ebenezer Beane, William Ingalls, Richard Clarke, Thomas Ash, James Beane, John Johnson, James Simpson, Thomas Fols, George Crabtree, Nathaniel Johnson, Samuel Simpson, Oliver Wooster, Samuel Ball, Oliver Wooster, sen. Moses Allet, Charles Coats, Reuben Allet, John Preble, Stephen West Merchant, David Wooster, Benjamin Bennett, Daniel Harris, John Bane, jun. Amos Bragdon, Patrick Mian, William Crabtree, John Buckley, John Gorden, William Wooster, Morgan Jones.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.  In the House of Representatives—Nov. 13, 1800.  ON the Petition, of Jabez Simpson, and others, original Proprietors, of Township Number Two, east of Union River, and settlers inhabitants of said Township, now incorporated by the name of Sullivan, praying that the same may be confirmed to them and the other settlers and inhabitants of said Town, in equal proportions.
ORDERED, that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition and this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in "Jenks' Gazette," printed at Portland, and in the "Gazette," printed at Casco, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the third Wednesday of the next Session of the General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted.  Sent up for concurrence. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. In Senate, Nov. 14, 1800. Concurred. SAMUEL P. PHILLIPS, President. EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk of Senate.
Tomorrow.  MAINE, ss.—By virtue of a writ of veni- tioni expons to me directed from the District Court for this District—will be sold on Tuesday, the twenty-third day of December next, by Public Vendue.  THE Brig RANGER , burthen about 102 tons; with her tackle, apparel, furniture and appurtenances. The sale to be at 12 o'clock (noon) on board said brig at Union Wharf, if fair weather; if not, at the Subscriber's Office, over the Marine and Fire Insurance Office.—Conditions of sale will then and there be made known.  Isaac Parker, Marshal. Portland, 6th Dec. 1800.
NOTICE.  THE Stockholders in the MAINE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY , are hereby notified, that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fifth-street, on Tuesday the sixth day of January next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President and Directors, Joseph Swift, Secretary. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Dec. 13th, 1800.
FOR SALE,  If applied for on or before the 25th inst.  THE STORE No. 7, in Fifth street, now occupied by WILLIAM C. WEEKS ; together with the whole STOCK OF GOODS therein.—These Goods were imported from the manufactories direct to this town, and are well charged, and suitable for the present season of the year.—For further particulars inquire of Weeks & Tucker. Portland, Dec. 13.
LOST,  A TRUNK of CHILDREN'S TOYS, delivered through mistake from one of the Packets. The person who has it in possession, is requested to give information to Elizabeth Berry, Who carries on the MUFF MAKING business as usual. Dec. 15.
REMOVAL.  William Codman,  INFORMS his friends and customers that he has removed from his Store in Fifth-street to the westerly end of the New Brick Store in Middle-street, opposite Mr. Ebenezer Storer's, and the head of Union-street.—Where he has for sale a general assortment of European, India, & W. India GOODS.  In addition to his former assortment, he has just received a fresh supply of New Goods; making in the whole, perhaps as great a variety as can be found in any one store in the town.—All which, will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, Wholesale and Retail.  N. B. For sale as above, a quantity of large Rock SALT, and high proof BRANDY. Portland, Dec. 8, 1800.
NOTICE.  THE partnership of HANNAFORD & ADAMS being by mutual consent dissolved this day, all those who have demands against, or are indebted to the firm, are requested to call on Zaccheus Hannaford for settlement.  ZACCHEUS HANNAFORD, AARON ADAMS.  Said HANNAFORD , informs his friends and the public, that he carries on the business as usual, and has for sale English, West-India Goods & Groceries, as cheap as can be purchased in Portland.  LIKEWISE, A QUANTITY OF St. Ubes and Liverpool SALT. Portland, Dec. 1, 1800.
Thomaston Lime,  OF THE FIRST QUALITY, Just Landed on Col. Waite's Wharf, for sale by SIMON LOVEITT, Fore Street, Portland, Cheap for Cash or Country Produce. Dec. 5.
A very elegant Sleigh, and Harness  Calculated for one or two horses.—Inquire Printer. Dec. 15.
FOR SALE,  An excellent Farm,  CONTAINING about 117 acres, of Land, 80 of which are under improvement—with a convenient House, Store, &c. thereon; together with a good Grist-Mill.—It lies in the town of Bowdoin, county of Lincoln, within a few miles of Bowdoin College, and near the place where the Court sits in Topsham.—It will be sold on reasonable terms for cash, or approved credit, inquire of the subscriber at Topsham.  HEZEKIAH WYMAN. Topsham, Dec. 1800.
Also, 200 acres of Land in Topsham, Inquire as above.  THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator, on the Estate of JOSHUA BROWN, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment.  JOSEPH BROWN. Scarborough, Nov. 17, 1800.
Take Notice.  THE subscribers to the Original Trumpet , are informed, that Mr. RAND will be at Post Office in North-Yarmouth on Thursday, Jan. 1, 1801—at Capt. Joseph Stockbridge's tavern in port, on Friday; and at the Post-Office in Brunswick on Saturday, to receive the balances due on the paper. Those who neglect to settle with him above days, will have their accounts immediately in suit. Portland, Dec.
For Sale,  If applied for immediately, a HOUSE, with six rooms on a floor, finished, and very cozy in the center of the town.—Apply to the printer. Dec. 22.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber,  the fifth inst. a red horse COLT , seven months old, with a white face, four white and a natural trotter. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him. PETER LIBBY Scarborough, Dec. 18, 1800.
War Department,  November 13th, 1800.  THOSE gentlemen who have applied for appointments in the service of the United States, are informed, that their applications, and all the recommendatory letters accompanying them, consumed by fire in the War Office, on Sunday evening last. Those who continue to desire to be considered as candidates, will see the propriety of renewing their application.  SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
Variety Store.  NATHAN PRATT,  for sale at Store No. 10, Fifth-street, opp. the Insurance Office, a general assortment of Women's, Misses and Children's SHOES, with sale and retail.  Men's whole and half English Kid Slippers, Boots, Morocco green, yellow, Men's No. 1 Calf-skin red, black, blue and Morocco Shoes, purple Slippers, Common and thick do. and without heels Boys' fine & coarse do. Cloth Shoes—Florence Women's and Misses' Satinett & Everian Leather Slippers, with straps and heels  Cordovan and Sheep-skin whole half BOOTLEGS—do. do. Russitt tops—Buckskin Bindings—Sole Leather, &c. &c.
ALSO, AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT OF English & Hardware Goods  GROCERIES, &c.  Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Sugar, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Alum, Copal, Redwood, Candles, Poland Starch, Indigo, Ton and Wool Cards, Pigtail and Smoking Tobacco, Segars, &c. &c.  The above articles will be sold as cheap as can be bought in Portland, for Cash or Country produce. Portland, Dec. 8.
THE subscriber, hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Jonathan Patridge, late of Falmouth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased, and having taken upon him that trust, given bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment.  JONATHAN PATRIDGE Falmouth, Dec. 9, 1800.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Edward Watts, late of Portsmouth, in the State of New-Hampshire, Mariner deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs: she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment; those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit same, to OLIVE R. WATTS Portland Nov. 12, 1800.
THE nonresident proprietors or owners of several Lots of Land in the town of Shapleigh, in the county of York, and commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereafter mentioned, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bill commencing to me the subscriber, one of the Collectors of said town for the year 1796, to collect in the following sums, viz:     Range. No. Lots. No. Acres. Cts. R. Lots. Acres.     10 7 140 24 5 14 150   9 24 150 26 5 15 150   8 16 150 26 5 16 150   8 17 150 26 5 17 150   8 18 150 26 5 18 150   7 13 150 26 4 10 150   7 17 150 26 4 11 150   7 18 150 26 4 13 150   6 15 150 26 4 14 150   6 16 150 26 4 16 150   5 13 150 26    Also 85 acres belonging to Ephraim Schoo Robinson, being part of Woodman's Grant, so called.  If no person shall appear to discharge said tax and necessary intervening charges, on Wednesday the 31st day of December next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, so much of said Land as shall be sufficient to discharge the tax thereon shall be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the dwelling-house of Josiah P. Woodman in said town, according to law.  Dated at Shapleigh aforesaid, the 4th day of November, A. D. 1800.
James Grant, Collector.  WHEREAS DINAH , wife of the Subscriber, has eloped my board, I hereby warn all persons trusting her account, as I will not pay one farthing should contract after this date.  WILLIAM JOHNSON. Wiscasset, Nov. 16, 1800.

SELECTIONS.
A SIMILE.
I GAVE, 'twas but the other day, A lady a ticket for the play: 'Tis love such things imparts: When holding up the card to me, She laughing said, "your emblem see," And shew'd the knave of hearts. Amaz'd, I cry'd, "What means my Fair? A knave will lye, will steal, will swear, "Your words pray Miss define." She smil'd and said, "nay never start, "He's sure a knave who steals a heart, "And you have stolen mine."
KANG HI, emperor of China, in one of his excursions, observing a person sitting idle under a hedge, in a fit of rage ordered one of his attendants to strip him of his clothes, and make off with them. "A man," added he, "that does not work himself, must always cause harm to some other person." Solon, the wise legislator of Athens commanded the Areopagus to watch over the conduct of every citizen, and to punish those that were idle. Dr. Huntingford says finely in one of his discourses, "Whilst bodily strength is yet unimpaired by debility, whilst our mental faculties are neither embarrassed by necessity nor depressed by grief, during that happy period of life to shrink from the labor either of preparing for a credible station, or of ably filling it when undertaken; to shrink from that labour for the sake of gratifying a propensity to listless indolence, frivolous trifling, or amusements improper, when either unreasonable in point of time, or in their nature incompatible with our destination: such conduct is cowardly and unmanly in the sight of reason; it is criminal and culpable in the sight of christianity: for christianity demands not only the avoiding of evil, but zealous activity in the performance of good work."
The English proverb styles idleness "The Devil's anvil;" and some interpreters have labored to prove that the house in Scripture into which the bad spirits entered was that of an idle man; and that its being swept and garnished, meant merely that it contained nothing in it to occupy either the mind or the body of its wretched possessor, but left them to the complete occupancy and dominion of any voice that was tempted by its vacuity to take up its abode there. The pains and penalties of idleness were never more completely exemplified than in the case of a linen draper of London, who retired to his native town to enjoy his leisure. He had not long been from London, before ennui pleuvoit a grosses gouttes , before he was harassed with the terrible disease of having nothing to do, and became exceedingly low spirited and despondent. He was soon afterwards attacked with the stone in a very severe manner; and when his friends came to console with him on his having so horrid and so painful a disorder, he said that he was not certain but that the stone was a happy thing for him, as it gave him something to attend to and to think of. "Preserve me from myself, good God," is a Spanish wish; and it has been observed, that persons who have committed suicide have been rather those who had nothing to do, than those who were oppressed with business; rather those who had no sensations, than those who had painful ones. Sir William Davenant says finely in Gondibert,
toil does keep Obstructions from the mind and quench the blood; Ease but belong to us like sleep, and sleep Like opium is our medicine, not our food. The consequences of idleness are more mischievous and more to be dreaded in minds of a certain temper and vigor, than in duller ones; as the weeds in a rich wet uncultivated soil are more in number and more rank and pernicious than in a field of less natural fertility.
* Dr Hartley, in his exquisite work, "Observations on Man," &c. recommends those persons who are hypochondriacal, from having nothing to do, to take up in a benevolent manner the concerns of others; to become interested about their welfare; and by sympathy to prevent the vacuity and the horror of selfishness.
The following independent Urania for the prosperity of an independent author is worthy of the spirit of the late high minded, and regretted Burns.
I will not present you with the unmeaning compliments of the season, but I will send you my warmest wishes, and most ardent prayers, that fortune may never throw your subsistence to the mercy of a knave, or set your character on the judgment of a fool; but that UPRIGHT AND ERECT, you may walk to an honest grave, where men of letters shall say here is one, who did honor to Science, and men of worth shall say, here lies one who did honor to human nature.
DOMESTIC DAY OF DRYDEN.
THE accurate and laborious Edmund Malone , Esq. in his elaborate life of a great poet, prefixed to a late invaluable edition of his prose writings, after informing us, that "even the domestic day of such a man cannot be uninteresting," adds, Dryden usually devoted his mornings to the composition of his various works. The hour of dinner, even in the latest period of time did not exceed two o'clock, and plays begun at four in the afternoon. Between 3 and 4 o'clock, he repaired to the coffee-house, and there a great part of the evening was spent. Addison, says "Pope, passed each day alike, and much in the same manner, as Dryden did. Dryden employed his mornings in writing; dined en famille , and then went to Will's; only he came home earlier o'nights ." In Addison's time, it was customary, about 7 or 8 o'clock, to retire from the coffee house to the tavern, where wine, and frequently pipes and tobacco, were immediately called for; and in an hour or two afterwards they supped and then again circulated the bottle.
PROPOSALS for publishing a MONTHLY MAGAZINE, to be entitled,
The Cabinet,
Or, LITERARY REPOSITORY.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE acknowledged want of a MAGAZINE, or some similar periodical publication in NEW-ENGLAND has induced the Subscriber to hazard his property and reputation on the same perilous ocean on which numbers have already foundered. If he flatters himself with success, where others have experienced failure, let him not be accused of vanity, until it be known on what he founds his expectations. The repeated failure of every attempt of this kind is well known, and the cause obvious—where many departments are to be filled periodically, no one man is adequate to the task, however fertile his genius and extensive his erudition—A miscellaneous work, like a Magazine, to be conducted well, must be conducted by MANY. Every preceding Editor has confided too much in his own powers; and if not deficient in ability himself, has yet neglected to secure the literary aid of others, so indispensable in works of this nature. Aware of this, the Subscriber has spared no pains or expense to engage Gentlemen of the most respectable literary talents, to fill the several departments, and a SUPERINTENDING EDITOR, of industry and ability. He has also received assurances of assistance from many literary Gentlemen of the first respectability, of whom the following have politely consented to the publication of their names:—Rev. Doctor Morse, Rev. JOHN S. J. GARDNER, Rev. T. M. HARRIS, GEORGE BLAKE, Esq. JOSEPH DENNIE, Esq. and DAVID EVERETT, Esq.
In addition to this aid, he has high expectations from the PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY, of Harvard University, who contemplate publishing selections of the literary productions of its members, in which case he is authorized to say, the CABINET will be the medium of communication. From this source, which has occasionally delighted the connoisseur, may be expected a monthly entertainment of the richest fruits which taste and genius can furnish.
From the above, and such other assistance as he has reason to anticipate from men of letters, he flatters himself that the miscellaneous reader will find in the CABINET that variety of useful instruction and chaste amusement, which is expected from a periodical publication of the kind. American Biography will have a conspicuous place. Whatever is interesting in our natural or civil History, claims, and will meet attention. A summary of the political state of Europe will be given quarterly; and the political History of our own Country, in which will be comprised all important state papers, &c. monthly. The works of genius and taste, on every subject, will be sought with solicitude, and cheerfully communicated to the public.
If such encouragement is afforded as will justify him in commencing the work, the First Number will be for January, 1801, and will appear on the first of February.
JOHN WEST.
CONDITIONS.
I. THE CABINET will be printed on good paper, with the best type. Each Number will contain from 56 to 64 pages, ornamented with a handsome Copperplate Engraving.
II. It will be published on the first of each month.
III. The price to Subscribers will be Thirty-Three Cents and One-Third each Number, to be paid quarterly; and no Magazine will be delivered to any Subscriber, who is more than two quarters in arrears. This condition will be strictly adhered to.
Subscriptions will be received by the proposed publisher, No. 74 Cornhill, from any person residing within 10 miles of Boston; and by E. A. JENKS, Portland.
Treasury Department,
Washington September 1 st , 1800.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23 d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled, "An act to establish a General Stamp Office,"
THAT a General Stamp Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof, (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty which are demandable by law:
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, viz.
 ANY certificate of naturalization 5  A licence to practice, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, Solicitor Advocate attorney, or proctor, in any court of the United States 10  Provided, that a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every, of the said offices.  Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4  Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) 2  Any charter party, bottomry or respondentia bond 1  Any receipt of discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars 25 
 When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars 50  And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1  Any policy of insurance or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars 25  When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars 1  Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular state 50  Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States, or any state, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal process or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty;) If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10  If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars 25  If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars 50  And if above one thousand dollars 75 
Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.
 If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars 4  If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 10  If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars 20  If above one thousand dollars 30  Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country 20 
The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set. Any note or bill of lading or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported;
 If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state 4  If from the United States to any foreign port or place 10  The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading without respect to the number contained in each set. Any notes issued by the bank: now established or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:  On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar 6  On all notes above fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 50  On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 1  On all notes above five hundred dollars 2  Any promissory or other notarial act 25  Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war 25  Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) 50 
 Any certificates of a share in any insurance company of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank;  If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10  If above one hundred dollars 25  If above twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. II 
That the power of the supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit: on the last day of February 1801.
That, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the supervisors of the revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some officer of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
And for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereunto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the Treasury, at Washington, the day and year above-mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury,
Nov. 3.
THE nonresident proprietors and owners of the following Lots of Land in the town of Belfast and county of Hancock, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber for the Direct Tax to collect for the year 1800, in the respective sums following, viz.
   FIRST DIVISION. THIRD DIVISION.   No. of Lots. Dols. Cents. No. of Lots. Dols. Cents.     1 1 14 78 49   21 1 14 51 48   22 1 14 95 48   SECOND DIVISION. 101 49   14 3 4 94 49   17 3 4 95 49   18 3 4 90 49   34 3 4 15 48   35 3 4 32 49   37 3 4 55 48   40 3 4 13 48   42 3 4 18 48   49 3 4 69 48   50 3 4 64 48   3 3 4 63 48   THIRD DIVISION. 50 48   34 48 23 48   67 48 60 48   20 48 26 48   24 48 59 48   89 48 33 48   93 48 102 48   54 48 53 48   56 48 19 48  
If no person shall appear to discharge the Tax aforesaid, and all intervening charges on or before Monday the twenty-fourth day of 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 Auction, at the dwelling house of John Russ in Belfast aforesaid, according to law.
JOHN RUSS, Collector of the Revenue, Belfast District.
Belfast, Nov. 12, 1800
Cyrus Johnson.
Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general that he has taken a Store, lately occupied by Mr. William Shaw, near Stroudwater Bridge; where he has a general assortment of English & West-India Goods, Which he is determined to sell as low as can be purchased in the town of Portland. Nov. 10. (tt)
Kezia Butler,
Respectfully informs the Ladies of Portland and its vicinity, that she has received a new and fashionable assortment of English Millinery & Fancy Goods, which she offers for sale at her shop in Middle-street, nearly opposite the BANK.
Cloaks, Bonnets, Turbans, Caps, &c. &c. made with neatness and punctuality.—The encouragement she has hitherto met with, induces her to hope for a continuance of their favours. Portland, Nov. 24.
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