Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-01-27 00:00:00

From a Philadelphia Paper.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
THE editors of some of the Eastern papers have lately appeared considerably embarrassed, in discriminating the different branches of the Pinckney family:—and as there are three gentlemen of that name, in very conspicuous situations, it may be useful to give the public some leading features in the political character of each.
Maj. THOMAS PINCKNEY is the present Representative in Congress from the city of Charleston. He held a commission in the first continental regiment which was raised in South Carolina, in 1775; was distinguished as a gallant officer, and continued a very active one till the battle of Camden, where he was very severely wounded and disabled for some years. In the year 1788 he was elected Governor of South Carolina, after which he resided sometime at the court of St. James's as Minister Plenipotentiary; and on the arrival of Mr. Jay, in the character of Envoy Extraordinary, he proceeded to the court of Madrid, where he negotiated the treaty with Spain;—while he was on his return from Spain, he was voted for as vice-president of the United States, and had only nine suffrages less than Mr. Jefferson.
Gen. CHARLES COTSWORTH PINCKNEY is an elder brother of Maj. Pinckney, and at the commencement of the revolution was in the possession of a very extensive practice at the bar in South Carolina—this practice he immediately abandoned from patriotic motives, and entered into the military service of his country. His activity and zeal were uniformly displayed, wherever the theatre of war happened to be. He joined the commander in chief just before the battle of Brandywine, and acted as his aide-de-camp, till the British turned their arms against the Southern States: when he returned to the southward, and was in almost every action of importance that was fought in Carolina and Georgia. In 1787 he was chosen a member of the Convention, which formed the Constitution of the United States. On the recall of Mr. Monroe, he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to reside at Paris: and after being refused a reception in that character, was nominated joint envoy extraordinary with Messieurs Marshall and Gerry. The progress and result of that celebrated embassy are well known, and that unbending dignity, and resolute repugnance with which General Pinckney encountered and exposed the arts of corruption at Paris, will be remembered as long as public virtue and public services continue to be estimated.
Since General Pinckney's return to America, he has been appointed a Major General in the newly raised army, in which capacity his indefatigable assiduity and strict attention to discipline have been highly honorable to himself and useful to the service.
It is not wonderful that many persons should have confounded the characters of the two brothers; both having been eminent lawyers; both celebrated in the annals of the revolution; both of them twice appointed to foreign embassies; and both equally distinguished for splendid abilities, incorruptible integrity, and unblemished honor.
Mr. CHARLES PINCKNEY, is a near relation (though of very opposite political sentiments) to the two distinguished characters above mentioned. In the year 1775, he engaged in the study of law at Charleston, and in '79 he took a Lieutenantancy in the Charleston regiment of militia, which he soon after resigned. He was not afterwards conversant in public affairs till 1786, when he was chosen a delegate to Congress, and in 1787 was a colleague of General Pinckney in the Federal Convention, where he supported some high-toned doctrines, which seem not perfectly consistent with the character to which he now lays claim. He was elevated a few years later to the Chief Magistracy of the State of South Carolina, and at the expiration of the term for which he was chosen, was elected a Senator for that State in Congress, by a small majority. He is one of those who think with Mr. Jefferson and the opposition party in Congress, and has since his election to the Senate, published a number of political pieces, which may be known by the signature of "A South-Carolina Planter;" under that signature he has written at great length in opposition to the present system of administration; and although he has not been very successful in the elucidation of facts, or the development of principles, he has nevertheless exhibited some curious specimens of logic, and some singular doctrines in law: but more particularly in his "examination of the case of Jonathan Robbins," who was delivered up to the British government by the District Judge of South-Carolina (for alleged facts of murder) committed on board a British ship of war, by virtue of that article of the British treaty, which provides for the mutual surrender of fugitives from justice, charged with the crimes of murder and forgery. Without meaning to discuss the principal question, which is the subject of Mr. Pinckney's "examination," we shall give one or two instances of false reasoning, merely as specimens of the writer's talents.
In the commencement of his "examination" he quotes the above mentioned article in the treaty, which stipulates that such evidence only of criminality shall be required to authorize the delivery of the offender, "as according to the laws of the place where he shall be found would justify his apprehension and commitment for trial, if the offence had been there committed."—Mr. Pinckney allows full force and validity to all the stipulations of this article, and yet, in the latter part of his piece, he argues at very great length, on the want of evidence of criminality in the case of Robbins; solely on the position (which he affirms without discussion) that the same evidence of criminality should have been required, as would have authorized a grand jury to find a bill of indictment!—It is unnecessary to enlarge on the legal distinction between the degree of evidence necessary to authorize an apprehension and commitment for trial, and that which is required for finding a bill of indictment.—It is sufficient to state, that reasonable cause of suspicion alone is required in the former case, and absolute proof (though generally ex parte) in the latter.—The treaty expressly requires only the former; yet Mr. Pinckney, acknowledging the validity of the treaty, demands the latter!
Extraordinary as this contradiction may appear, there is still a position in the conclusion of Mr. Pinckney's piece, which if it were to grow into general opinion, would be infinitely more alarming to the liberties of the people, than any of the doctrines which he attempts to refute.—His deliberate opinion is, that the Judiciary of the United States have no right to question the constitutionality of any law enacted by Congress, or treaty concluded by the proper authority. Happily, however, for the liberties of the people, the judiciary have determined otherwise; and in their daily practice allow the counsels, who argue in the Federal Courts, to discuss the constitutionality of the acts of Congress, in addressing juries; and the Courts have refused in one instance, to carry into effect a law of the United States.—It is hardly necessary to add, that the Judiciary law expressly provides in what manner the validity of a Law or Treaty shall be tried, which is a full recognition of the judiciary power of deciding on the constitutionality of all laws and treaties.
Foreign Articles.
Copy of a Declaration made by his Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of all the Russias, to the Members of the Germanic Empire.
HIS Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, ever animated with zeal for the cause of sovereigns, and wishing to put a stop, to the ravages and disorders which have been spread by the impious government under which France groans, to the remotest countries; being fully determined to dispatch his sea and land forces for the support of the sufferers, and to restore royalty in France, without, however, admitting any partition of that country; to re-establish the ancient forms of government in the United Netherlands, and in the Swiss Cantons; to maintain the integrity of the German Empire; and to look for his reward in the happiness and tranquility of Europe; Providence has blessed his arms, and hitherto the Russian troops have triumphed over the enemies of thrones, religion and social order.
"His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, having thus declared his views, and the motives by which he is guided, addresses this declaration to all the members of the German Empire, inviting them to unite their forces with his to destroy their common enemy as speedily as possible, to found on his ruins permanent tranquility for themselves and their posterity.
"Should his Imperial Majesty of all the Russias perceive that they support his views and rally round him, he will, instead of relaxing his zeal, redouble his exertions, and not sheath his sword before he has seen the downfall of the Monster which threatens to crush all legal authorities. But, should he be left to himself, he will be forced to recall his forces to his States, and to give up a cause so badly supported by those who ought to have the greatest share in its triumph.
"Catschina, Sept. 15, (old style) 1799."
LONDON, NOV. 10.
Napper Tandy, and his associates, were yesterday removed from Newgate, to be conveyed to Ireland.
ARMY.
The Duke of York landed at Yarmouth, on Sunday. He was accompanied by Gen. Dundas, and Colonels Brownrigg and Popham. The populace knowing how to respect personal integrity, though in misfortune, drew his coach to his residence. On Monday his Royal Highness arrived in town, and waited on his Majesty at Windsor; and then proceeded to the Dutchess at Oatlands.
Six thousand of Dutch loyal troops are at the Isle of Wight.
THE HAMBURG MAIL.
Received on Wednesday, from that Ancona was taken possession of by the Austrians. On the total failures at Hamburg, from Sept. 6. to Oct. 25, 1799, amounted to 26,753,763 marks banco.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JANUARY 14.
THE following Resolutions having passed the Senate, unanimously, came down for concurrence:
Resolve 1. That an Oration, on the sublime virtues of Gen. George Washington, be delivered before the Lieut. Governor, the Council, and the two branches of the General Court, in the Old South Meeting house, in Boston (with consent of the proprietors thereof) by such person and at such time, as his Honor the Lieut. Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall appoint for that purpose, and that the Chaplain of the General Court be requested to introduce the exercises with prayer to the throne of Grace.
2d. That the Lieut. Governor, the Council, and the two branches of the General Court, will, in compliance with the recommendation of Congress, in their resolve of the 30th Dec. last, "testify our grief for the death of Gen. George Washington," by uniting in public solemn worship of the Deity, in the Church in Brattle-street, in Boston, (with the consent of the proprietors) on Saturday the 22d day of February next, at 11 of the clock in the forenoon—[if the General Court shall then be in session]—and will then bow, in humble Adoration and Prayer, before the supreme disposer of all events, and to attend upon a discourse to be adapted to the occasion—that we will suspend our usual business for this purpose; and that the Chaplain of the General Court be requested to deliver that discourse, and to lead in the other religious exercises of the day:—
And we have confidence, that our fellow-citizens, of all denominations throughout the Commonwealth, will they unite in like services—so that the whole people, with one heart and one voice, may at the same time duly expire their sensations on this mournful occasion.
These Resolutions were unanimously concurred in.
JAN. 15.
A joint committee was raised to report amendments to Juries Laws.
A committee was raised to consider the expediency of increasing the Governor's and Supreme Judges' salaries.
A committee was raised to prepare a Tax Act.
JAN. 16.
A joint committee was raised to consider the propriety of having Time Pieces erected in suitable places in the New State House, for the accommodation of the Legislature.
JAN. 17.
The House passed a resolution for erecting a Penitentiary House, for the confinement of convicts; and voted 30,000 dollars to defray the expense.
MONUMENT TO WASHINGTON.
The following resolution passed the House unanimously:—
Resolve 1. "That a STATUE or Monument of Marble be erected on the centre of the lower hall in the New State House in memory of Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON, with inscriptions and devices adapted to impress a due sense of his sublime virtues, to extend and perpetuate their influence; and to express the public gratitude for his eminent services.
2. That the Secretary be and he is hereby directed to cause copies of the Proclamation of the President of the United States, bearing date, the 6th day of January current, and of the Resolve of this Court passed on the 14th day of the present month, on the subject of that Proclamation, to be forthwith printed and transmitted through the hands of the Sheriffs, to the several Ministers of the Gospel of every denomination, in this Commonwealth, and to the Deacons or Elders of those Churches which are destitute of such a Minister."
JAN. 18.
An accepted report on the subject of the Judiciary, came down from the Hon. Senate.
JAN. 20.
A petition for the incorporation of an Insurance Company at Portland, was committed.
A joint committee was raised to consider the expediency of a law to prevent the sale of Lottery Tickets within this Commonwealth.
JAN. 21.
Joint committees were raised to report the necessary alterations to be made in the act providing for the due observation of the Lord's Day.—And in the several laws respecting the Militia of this Commonwealth.
Messrs Tillinghast, Storer, Russell, Wilde and King, were appointed a committee to consider the state of the unincorporated Bank, in Newburyport, and whether any measures shall be adopted for their relief; and also whether any measures shall be adopted to prevent the circulation with this State of Bank Bills of other States, of a less denomination than Five Dollars.
National Legislature.
Sixth CONGRESS of United States.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JAN. 9.
Mr. Fletcher presented a petition of Nathaniel Pelican, praying for compensation for having procured the condemnation of a vessel employed in the Slave Trade.
DISBANDING NATIONAL ARMY.
Mr. Nicholas's motion, to this effect, was rediscussed in Committee of the whole. Messrs. Nicholson, R. Williams, Randolph, Jones, and Claiborne, spoke in favour of the Resolution:—Messrs. Shephard, Otis, Harper and Hill, against it.
No question was taken; and the Committee rose, reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
FRIDAY, JAN. 10.
After the usual local and private business was disposed of, the House went into Committee of the whole, on Mr. Nicholas' motion for DISBANDING THE NATIONAL ARMY.
Messrs. Kitchel, Gallatin and Randolph spoke in favour of the motion.—Gen. Smith, Mr. Harper and Gen. Lee, against it.
The question was then taken, "Shall this Motion be agreed to?"—When it was NEGATIVED.—60 to 39.
The Committee rose, and the House concurred, as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Alston, Baer, Bartel, Bayard, Bird, Brace, J. Brown, Champlin, Cooper, Dana, J. Davenport, F. Davenport, Dennis, Dent, Dixon, Edmond, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, Freeman, Genn, Goodie, C. Goodrich, B. Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Groves, Harper, Hartley, Henderson, Hill, Huger, Imlay, Kittredge, H. Lee, S. Lee, Lyman, Linn, Marshall, Morris, Nott, Otis, Page, Parker, Platt, Powell, Read, Rutledge, Sewall, Sheafe, Shephard, Smith, Talliaferro, Thatcher, T. C. Thomas, R. Thomas, Wadsworth, Waln, L. Williams, Woods.—60.
NAYS—Messrs. Bailey, Bibb, R. Brown, Christie, Clay, Claiborne, Condit, Davis, Dawson, Eggleston, Edmondson, Fowler, Gallatin, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, Heister, Holmes, Jackson, Jones, Kitchel, Leib, Lyon, Macon, Muhlenberg, New, Nicholas, Nicholson, Randolph, Smith, Sandford, Stone, Sumpter, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varian, R. Williams.—39.
JAN. 15.
Mr. Otis, from the Committee of Defence, reported a proposition for suspending the Recruiting Service, until, in the opinion of the President, imminent danger of invasion be deemed to exist. Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Read moved, that the Committee of Defence report on the subject of the National Armory, at Springfield, Massachusetts.
THE MINT.
The President's Message on this subject was referred, on motion of Mr. D. Foster, to a select committee.
SEDITION LAWS.
Mr. Macon, after a few observations, in which he noticed the two unsuccessful attempts on the same subject, already decided, laid the following resolution on the table, viz.
Resolved, That the 2d section of the Act, passed July 14, 1798, intitled, "An Act, in addition to an Act, entitled an Act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States, ought to be repealed."
On motion of Mr. Sewall, a Committee was instructed to report on the laws relative to the FISHERIES of the United States.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
Continuation of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
A Report, made to me on the fifth of this month, by the Secretary of War, contains various matters in which the honor and safety of the nation are deeply interested. I transmit it therefore to Congress, and recommend it to their serious consideration. JOHN ADAMS. United States, Jan. 13, 1800.
The Report of the Secretary of War, which is very lengthy, recommends the establishment of the following military institutions.—1st. A Fundamental School, for the instruction of engineers, miners, &c. The present plan of assimilating artillerymen and engineers, the Secretary conceives incomplete, and recommends their separation.—2d. A School of Artillery.—3d. A School for Cavalry and Infantry.—And 4th. A School of the Navy.—Each to be governed by a director, &c. The site of the school of artillery to be in the vicinity of a foundery of cannon, the manufacture of small arms, &c. that of the navy in a situation where practical experiments may be made.
JAN. 14.
Mr. Griswold, from a Committee, made report, that the non-intercourse Law, with France, would expire in March next; and as that law was essentially connected with the system of defence established in consequence of French aggressions, which in the present state of things it would be improper to change, the Committee submitted a resolution for a Committee to report a bill to continue the same.
GENERAL STAMP OFFICE.
The Resolution on this subject was taken up, and, after debate, was carried, 47 to 32; and the Committee of ways and means instructed to bring in a bill.

A Message from The President of the United States was received, including a letter from Mr. Randolph, in which he alleges, that, in his person, the independence of the Legislature of the United States had been insulted by two officers of the army or navy, who on Friday night, at the Theatre, endeavoured by a course of insolence, to provoke him to a conduct which might justify them in carrying on their "hostile intentions." With much "interlocution," and naming one of the party, he calls on the President to punish and repress a licentiousness which, he adds, threatens to introduce "the reign of terror" into our country; and concludes with asserting the President, that he is, "with much truth his fellow-citizen."
The President, in communicating this letter to the House, leaving it to them to judge of its style and manner, disclaims all right to interfere in a question which respects the privileges of its members: yet, willing to evince his judgment of the transaction complained of, he had ordered the Secretary of War and of the Navy to make inquiry into its circumstances, and report a statement of facts.
MISCELLANY.
On the choice of Governor.
JENKS —Observing an introduction to this subject, in your last Gazette, I take the liberty of requesting you to insert the following observations from Thomas's Massachusetts Spy, published at Worcester.
AN ELECTOR.
THE Election of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, in April next, will, during the ensuing winter, interest to a high degree, the feelings and patriotism of the citizens of this Commonwealth. It is the peculiar pride of Massachusetts, that the President of the United States is one of her citizens; that she can count among her Senators and Representatives, some of the most useful and eminent men in Congress. It is truly a source of national pride, to consider what firmness and talents fill the Executive chairs of our neighbouring sister States. Such as the patriots Gilman, Tichenor, Trumbull and Jay , men renowned for their virtues and admired for their talents. Such eminent examples of political discernment, in the citizens of the States around us, ought to make us ashamed, to give our votes for a man of doubtful federalism, or inferior capacity. Pride alone is a consideration sufficient. In agriculture, manufactures and commerce; in greatness, power and wealth, Massachusetts has always held a conspicuous rank among her sisters of the Union. Her zeal to oppose British aggressions, and her firmness to withstand the attacks of French immorality upon virtue and religion, have been truly honorable. After so many considerations to render us respectable, to be secondary in the talents of our Governor, would be wretched indeed. The same arguments with equal strength, ought to persuade the people to reward integrity, learning and abilities in their Election both of first and second Magistrates. The great too have their exits, and the death of a Governor by the people adored, may again be our misfortune. No man, on whom we are unwilling to bestow the honors of his Excellency, ought to share our suffrages for an office, on which it may be incumbent to perform Executive duties. As the same want of spirit may continue, which we have once witnessed, all who love their country's prosperity, or feel for her glory, will agree that not only the man to be immediately placed in the Executive chair, but that all who can possibly succeed to the same duties, should be men equally celebrated for their federalism, virtue and talents. In a resignation we have no hope for relief.
The negative on all acts, the execution of the laws, the supreme command of the militia, and the power of appointment to offices, particularly of Sheriffs, Justices of the Peace and Judges of the Courts, make the office important to the highest degree. A man of unwearied attention and firm independence, and no other, ever can make proper appointments, while in a weak and courting administration, they are absolutely intolerable, as many of the preferments heretofore made in this Commonwealth, do but too sufficiently testify.
The newspapers as yet have been studiously silent, on this interesting subject. In great submission to the public, I propose for their consideration the Honorable FRANCIS DANA, Esq. for Governor, and the Honorable FISHER AMES, Esq. for Lieutenant Governor. I am not so tenaciously attached to these characters, worthy as they are, but that if others equally good, are men agreeable to the public, I can support them with equal zeal. The former Gentleman, whether considered as a promoter of religion, and morality, a brilliant and perspicuous orator, a Judge, learnedly and familiarly discussing the difficult points of law, is clearly beyond the reach of praise. The latter as a patriot, statesman and orator is almost without a parallel.
A COUNTRYMAN.
CIVIL WARS.
"CIVIL wars strike deepest of all into the manners of a people. They vitiate their politics, they corrupt their morals, they pervert even the natural taste and relish of equity and justice. By teaching us to consider our fellow-citizens in an hostile light, the whole body of our nation becomes gradually less dear to us: the very names of affection and kindred, which were the bond of charity whilst we agreed, become new incentives to hatred and rage, when the communion of our country is dissolved. We may flatter ourselves that we shall not fall into this misfortune, but we have no charter of exemption, that I know of, from the ordinary frailties of our nature."
[Burke.]
Portland,
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1800.
Latest News from Europe.
Capt. Gale, in the brig Halcyon, from London for Boston, put into this port on the 19th inst. after a passage of 30 days only from the Downs. Capt. G. had on board files of London gazettes to the 12th. Dec. sealed up and directed for Boston—having only two others (of the 10th) which he left here. By these it appears that some events of importance have occurred, which the papers of anterior dates must develop, there being a chasm of 30 days.—Capt. Gale brings a verbal report that the French cruisers have received orders to molest no American vessels, unless armed. But little attention, however, will be paid to reports of this nature, without official confirmation.
The following are extracts from the papers:—
London, Dec. 10.
The Hamburg Mail which arrived yesterday does not fully satisfy our anxiety on either of the two points on which it was chiefly excited; the fate of the army of Marshal Suwarrow and the account of the events which have taken place in Italy between the 6th and 13th ultimo. With respect to the first of these objects, we are hardly in possession of any more knowledge than we were last week. Nothing appears yet to be decided; orders have, it is true, been given for the departure and for the march of the Russians, but they were not carried into execution on the 25th of November. Marshal Suwarrow was at that time still at Augsburg. We have reason to believe that the order for their departure was not absolute, but depended on certain circumstances; which gives us reason to suppose that the 25,000 Russians whom he commands at present will not leave Swabia. This opinion which we have already more than once expressed, is corroborated by the Russian letter of the 24th, according to which a Russian courier had arrived with orders to march, not towards Russia, but towards the Rhine.
The Vienna Court Gazette of the 23d, contains no official account which comes down later than the days of the 4th and 5th ult. in Italy. It is only said, that General Melas had summoned, but in vain, the Commandant of Coni. The investment of that Fortress had been rendered complete by the capture on the 10th of the Borgo de St. Dalmazzo, which is stated in a letter from Milan of the 18th. According to the same authority, it appears that it was on the 14th the French evacuated Mondovi.
If we had not for this long time past considered the reduction of Ancona as infallible, and if we had not already been informed of that event by the Mail of Wednesday last, it would have been the first thing to which we should have called the attention of our readers. They will see that the capitulation was concluded on the 15th, and that the only two contracting parties have been the French and Austrians, although there were allies on both sides. The capture of few places has been attended with so much advantage to the conquerors. Besides being the deposit of a great part of the French plunder, it contained an immense quantity of Arms and Military Stores; and what is still more seldom found, Three Ships of the Line and several other Ships of war, which will probably lay the foundation of the Imperial Navy in the Adriatic. The Garrison has, we see with regret, been sent, like many others, to France. The long defence which it made has been the cause of its obtaining this concession in its favor. We must however remark, that from the time when the Austrians opened the trenches and began the siege in form to that of the surrender of the place the defence has neither been very brilliant nor very long.
The letter contained in the last French papers, announcing a new affair on the Neckar on the 21st, appears to have had very little foundation, as we find no trace of any such engagement. The French do not appear to have turned their advantage on the 16th to much account: it is not even said that they had recommenced the bombardment of Philippsburg. The Imperialists were seriously employed in raising, for the fourth time, the siege of that place. Orders had been issued for the levy in mass of the Brisgau.
We shall henceforth consider it as unnecessary to mention that Switzerland affords us nothing new: it is evident that this country will not, during the present campaign, be any longer the Theatre of the War. The higher parts of it are covered with snow, and the lesser Cantons are not the only places which are a prey to the most dreadful misery. Their unhappy inhabitants have neither provisions for their subsistence, nor the means of procuring them; every thing is consumed in the country, and the season has rendered the communication between places almost impossible.
London, Dec. 10. From Suwarrow's account of the matter, the Austrians, so far from providing an army to co-operate with him in Switzerland, would not even supply him with mules to carry his baggage; and that he had not even ropes to help himself over the Devil's bridge, but was obliged to tie boards together with the officers' scarfs.
The Grand Falconer on Sunday night landed a general, his aid-de-camp, and suit, at Point Peirce, a neck of land about eight leagues from Havre de Grace, where the Chouans are in great force, plentifully supplied from England with the sinews of war, money, arms and ammunition; and, it is said, boast more loudly than ever of restoring Monarchy in France.
London, Dec. 10. Government, it is said, are in possession of Paris papers of a later date than those we received on Thursday. They strengthen, we understand, the assertion which we made in our paper of Saturday, that New Constitution bears scarcely any resemblance to the plan contained in the French Journals to the 1st inst.
On Sunday last, letters overland were received from Bombay, dated in August last. Prince Abdul Khale, the eldest son of the late Sultan, had been joined by his brother, Futtah Hyder, who is also the eldest illegitimate son of the Sultan, and demanded protection of the British government, as well as Keim Saheb, the brother of Tippoo. Poreneah, and Meer
Cummer Odeen Khan, have returned to Seringapatam, in obedience to a summons issued by the Commander in Chief for that purpose. Grain and forage were very plentiful, and we are also informed, that the change of affairs is by no means disliked, even by Tippoo's confidential servants. Letters from the Malabar coast contain nothing of importance, further than Mangalore was about to be garrisoned and that the French privateers, which for some weeks before had shewn themselves off the coast, had suddenly disappeared. We further learn, that the investments for this season had been well gotten in, and it was imagined full cargoes would be ready for all the ships.
London, Dec. 10. We are assured that the French force in Brest consists of 33 sail of the line, and the Spanish of 19, of the same description.
This morning arrived a Mail from Dublin, with communications of the 5th inst.—The proceedings against Napper Tandy and his associates are delayed by the absence of the Lord Chancellor.
Subscriptions for the widows, wives, and children of the killed and wounded British soldiers, sailors, and marines, in the late expedition to Holland, amounted, on the 9th December to upwards 12,000l.
The Count Axel Fersen, who was formerly at Paris, and distinguished himself by his exertions, to preserve the life of the unfortunate Queen of France, will, it is said, be appointed Grand Chancellor of Sweden.
Vienna, Nov. 21. —From the accounts of Gen. Kray, dated at Formigara, Nov. 8, it appears, that on the 3d he ordered an attack on Acqui, which succeeded, taking 309 prisoners and killing 600, with little loss. Having crossed the Bormio, on the 4th he attacked the enemy, who occupied Bosco and Rivolta, their force 8000 men and a corps of reserve of 4000, and drove them to Bozzolo Formigara, Gazzo, and Pratornato. Nov. 6th, finding the enemy had concentrated his whole force near Novi, and occupied Cassano di Spinalto, General Kray made an attack, and expelled the enemy from his positions—slight setting in he desisted from pursuing the enemy further. Gen. Kray lost 69 killed, 386 wounded.—The loss of the enemy must have been considerable.
Italy, Nov. 18. —Previous to the surrender of Ancona on the 11th inst. the garrison had made a desperate sally on the 2d, to drive the allies again from the heights on which the besieged had their hospital, and from whence the fortress could be bombarded. After an obstinate engagement, the French were obliged to retreat into the city with a loss of 350 men. General Mounier and another General who commanded in the Fort of the Capuchins were wounded on this occasion. On account of the stormy weather the Russian and Turkish frigates had been obliged to raise the blockade; but the Imperial gunboats which had been constructed at Venice, had come to anchor in the roads of Ancona, and blockaded the harbour. The latter took several French ships laden with provisions, which had attempted to enter the harbour.
The corps of Generals Hadick, Karaiczay, and Rohan have joined General Kray, who is marching against Gavi on the road to Genoa.
Turin, Nov. 12. —The whole loss of the French army under Gen. Championet, on the 4th and 5th to the 8th inst. in the engagements with Generals Melas and Kray, is stated at 13,000 men, in killed, wounded, drowned, and taken prisoners—the number of the latter increased every day to the 8th inst.—In an engagement which happened on the 24th of October, near the river Bomida, the brave General Karaiczay was in the greatest danger. A bullet penetrated his coat-pocket, and would have entered his left thigh had it not been stopped by a roll of maps—In the different actions from the 24th of October to the 18th of Nov. great numbers of the new conscripts were put to the sword by the Austrian cavalry, who thought them to be Genoese peasants, as they wore no regimentals.
Manheim, Nov. 15. —This day Gen. Lecoubre returned to the army at Bruchial, which is expected will make a general attack.—The Guides, with four pieces of horse-artillery, had set off before him.
Skirmishes have taken place with the armed peasants near Weinheim.
Yesterday evening the Guides of the Arms of the Rhine set out from Bruchial, with four pieces of horse-artillery. The Gen. in Chief, Lecoubre, it is said, will set out to night for the army. It is presumed, that this day or tomorrow there will be a general attack.
The garrison of Manheim yesterday took the oath decreed by the Legislative Commission.
Stutgard, Nov. 22. —The position of the armies between the Neckar and the Rhine, is still nearly the same. The French are intrenched at Heilbronn, and their patrols extend to Bretten.
Hamburg, Dec. 1. The King of Prussia is flattered by the attention of Buonaparte and Seies, and the mission of Citizen Duroc, first Aid-de-camp to Buonaparte, will, at least, tend to confirm the connection subsisting between France and Prussia, as far as that measure can be confidently adopted.
From the Lech, Nov. 25. —The Russian army between the Lech and the Iller, is in full motion to commence its return to Russia.—A corps of 5000 men arrived yesterday at Augsburg, and will cross the Lech this day. Suwarrow, with the head-quarters, will set off towards the middle of next week.
Memmingen, Nov. 20. —The Imperial Russian army will quit its cantonments about the 26th of this month, unless counter-orders arrive and begin its march in two columns on its return to
Russia—one column by Prague and Cracow—the other by Braun and Lemberg.
Ratibon, Nov. 24. Since yesterday it is reported that a Courier has arrived with dispatches for Prince Suwarrow, revoking the orders for the Russian army to return home, and that it is to march to the Rhine.
Hamburg, Dec. 2. The misunderstanding which exists between the Russians and Austrians is now confirmed by the Petersburg and Court Gazette. Gen. Suwarrow states in his official report, that Baron Thugut, in promising the British minister at Vienna that the Archduke Charles would continue in Switzerland, had deceived him by such an assurance. In his dispatch from Taverna, he made use of the following language:—"The Austrian General Teller and his Commissaries deceive us by their equivocal promises. This is the fifth day we have lost at Taverna."
Under such circumstances it is not to be expected that the order which Suwarrow has received to return to Russia will be countermanded; and it is probable that the French will take advantage of those dissensions, to conclude a separate peace with Austria.
London, Nov. 10.
A commissioner from the King of Naples is arrived at Rome, to collect all the productions of the arts which the French had either sold there or could not carry off.
Gold and silver in great quantities, are found on the coast of Bootan, which produce an immense revenue; the one is procured by washing the sands of the river, the solid particles of which are found to be gold and silver. It is supposed that 20,000 inhabitants are employed annually in the occupation, and each of these persons pays a fixed revenue of gold and silver to the Rajah.
A very beautiful snake has been seen at the Cape, about twenty inches in length, very thin, banded with black, red, and yellow; it only appears in the night, and when approached, it blows itself up to near a foot in circumference, and seems like a ball of fire.
Falmouth, Dec. 7. Arrived this day, the American ship, Rifton, Wilson , from Norfolk, with tobacco, for London.
Havre, Nov. 21. We this instant learn that the embargo is taken off neutral vessels, excepting Swedes and Hamburgers.
WASHINGTON, LEGACIES
The Baltimore Federal Gazette of Jan. 8, says, we are credibly informed, that General Washington has bequeathed to his nephew Judge Washington, An History of the American Revolution, written by himself.
A letter from a friend of the late General Washington, at Alexandria, states, that he has left Mount Vernon and his papers to Judge Washington; Mrs. Washington to retain the estate during life.
Other information, mentions a legacy of 1200l. for the education of poor and orphan children, at the Alexandria Academy; for which purpose he has for some time annually paid 50l.
Extracts of a letter from Alexandria, Jan. 4. "Washington has willed all his own Negroes free, the number of which are one hundred and thirty; the remainder on the estate belonging to his wife."
"They are to enjoy their freedom at the death of their Mistress, and as soon as she pleases—and it is expected it will not be long before she will liberate them all."
Lawrence Washington and his wife (relations of the General lately deceased) have also freed all theirs, the number of which is very considerable.
"Those of General Washington's who are advanced in years, are to be maintained by his estate."
Extract of a letter just received from India, by a merchant in New York.
"In India, the British have reinstated a descendant of the former King of Mysore, whom Hider Ali deposed upon the Musnud. His name is Kishna Rajah Oodiveer, and he was crowned on the 30th of June, an auspicious day for the Brahmins, by general Harris and Meer Allum, an Indian Prince."
"The fons of Tippoo to be placed at a Fort called Vellare, and a handsome pension allowed them."
Tippoo is said to have had eleven sons, but only four have come under the protection of the English, and no one can tell what has become of the rest.
The British have retained in their possession Seringapatam, and all the sea ports on both coasts of the Malabar and Coromandel."
A letter from Cape-Francois, of Dec. 20 says, Gen. Toussaint is victorious over Rigaud, and it is generally expected here, he will soon put an end to the war.
COMMERCIAL.
From the appearance of crops in Carolina, and the letters written and published by the freighters in Charleston, great numbers of the ships of the eastern states were sent there for freight, so much so, that at the last date, Dec. 31, upwards of 120 vessels lay waiting for freight, and not more than 10 were loading.
It is discovered that the TWENTY DOLLAR Albany Bank Bills , have been counterfeited, and many of them are in circulation. Notice to this effect has been given to the Cashier of the Bank of New-York, by the Cashier of the Bank of Albany. Not having received the specific marks that distinguish the counterfeit from the genuine, we can only mention it generally, to induce greater caution. [Gaz. U. S.]

MR. JENKS.—Should the town of Portland deem it laudable to observe the Twenty Second of February, as recommended by Congress, "to testify their grief for the death of General George Washington, by suitable eulogies, orations and discourses, or by public prayers," it is hoped such means will be adopted to evince a general and proper respect to the memory of the first of men, as will be a credit to the town. PROPRIETY.
The estimate of the expenses of the government and different establishments of the United States, will be, according to a report of the Secretary, 12,572,178 dollars, 5 cents; the amount of the taxes, if as productive as they were last year, will be 7,368,941 dollars, 92 cents—leaving a deficit of 5,203,236 dollars, 13 cents; to be provided by new taxes or a loan.
Of a certain literary quack, it may with great truth be said, "So great an ass sure never wrote before, Nor ever will till thou shalt write once more."
MARRIED—At Brunswick, Dr. Jonathan B. Parker, to Miss Mary Bowman, only daughter of the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq.
DIED—At New Gloucester, 14th inst. Mrs. Babbett, wife of Mr. David Babbett.
Marine Articles.
BOSTON, JAN. 22.—Capt. Mack of this place, arrived here last evening from Gloucester, to which place he came passenger in the Schooner Avery, Bradford, lost from St. Thomas, which place he left in company with about 40 sail of Americans under convoy of the Baltimore. Baltimore, January 10. Captain Bickford brought in the captain and crew of the Schooner Nancy, of Portland, John Jones, master. The following account of her loss has been handed us by Captain Jones. Sailed from Portland Nov. 13, '99, bound to the West Indies. On the 19th Dec. lat. 37, 20, N. long. 62, 30, W. lying to, the wind at S.W. sprang ahead and in four hours filled with water—rose up among the main mast and kept before the wind, saved several provisions and tossed the small boat about before we saw the mainmast and put in water and provisions when we saw the mainmast of the time in bad weather; our quarter deck partly held up, which made it difficult in getting so far off; in that situation we continued till the 18th, in the morning saw a sail to windward, at such a distance that they took no notice of our distress; at 8 o'clock five of us embarked in a boat, leaving one man behind, who chose to risk his fate on the vessel; in her long go in the boat; after about 5 hours hard rowing we came in sight of a sail that they hove to and let us aboard and received us on board; in the evening we fitted the boat and set off the other man, saved some provisions and had a fair passage to the harbor and safe sail. It proved to be the brig Friendship. Her master Bickford brought her into Portland and delivered her for which I shall always retain the lasting sense, I have of his goodness, humanity and politeness, while on board his vessel. JOHN JONES.
The Committee and publishers of the Gen. WASHINGTON POLITICAL LEGACIES, present their respects to the numerous patrons of the work, and beg leave to observe, that the regret which many gentlemen have expressed of having such an invaluable collection of Papers scattered within the pages of a duodecimo, has induced them to alter their original plan so far as to change the form of the volume, so as to render it more impressible, as well as more convenient to the reader. They are aware of the impropriety, as well as impropriety of allowing Proposals as once made public; but in the present case they feel confident, that the proposed alteration will meet the approbation of the subscribers, and the public, as it will enable the publisher to give the work a more elegant appearance than would have been possible in the former form proposed. They also think it necessary to add to the Appendix Gen. Lee's Funeral Oration, pronounced before Congress, it being not only connected with the national solemnities on the death of the father of his country, to omit this desirable work in the form, and to submit this elegant composition, an abstract of 25 cents on the price is necessary (which is merely the actual extra expense which will be incurred) These additions from the original plan they flatter themselves will meet the approbation of all classes of subscribers. If however there are any who are dissatisfied with the proposed alterations, it is requested that they would signify it immediately, so that the number of the impression may be regulated accordingly. JOHN RUSSELL. JOHN WEST. Boston, January 18.
Masonic, Military, and Citizens' badges of Mourning, may be had at ISABELLA CHILD'S Shop, next door to the Bank, in Middle-street. Jan. 27.
TO BE SOLD OR LEASED, and entered upon next April, A FARM in Waterford, containing about 180 acres, nearly one half of which is under improvement, producing annually about forty five ton of English hay. About thirty head of cattle are now on the Farm which will be sold or leased with it. Also for Sale, Two Pews in Stroudwater meeting-house—and Two small STORES, at Stroudwater Land- For terms enquire of Thomas Webster, Who has for Sale at the New Store, opposite Mr. Daniel Hove's, Middle-street, 60 boxes of Glass, 30 ditto Tin Plate, A few hundreds Sheet Iron, 60 crates Liverpool Ware, assorted, A few tons of White, Red, and Sheet Lead, Whiting, Spanish Brown and Yellow Ochre—Together with a general assortment of PIECE GOODS and Gentlemen's HATS of the newest fashions—imported in the Sloop, capt. M c Lean, and Argus, capt. McDonald, directly from the manufactories, and will be sold low for cash, lumber or country produce. January 20th, 1800
A Lad Wanted, ABOUT 14 or 16 years of age, to attend in a store. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 20.
Appropriate Music. On Tuesday next, will be published, BY THOMAS & ANDREWS, No. 45, NEWBURT STREET, BOSTON, Handsomely printed on large fine writing paper, containing 44 quarto pages—Price 50 cents single, A NUMBER OF DIRGES, HYMNS, & ANTHEMS, COMPOSED FOR THE DEATH OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, And respectfully dedicated to the afflicted people of the United States, who so justly mourn the loss and so gratefully commemorate the exalted virtues, and distinguished talents of that great Man. The words are carefully selected from the numerous effusions of ingenious grief, which have flowed spontaneously from various quarters of our country, and are more particularly set to music for performance on the 22nd of February, the day recommended and set apart by Congress, that the People of United America, may publicly testify their grief for the death of Gen. George Washington, BY EULOGIES, ORATIONS, &c. To which will be added—Several ORIGINAL MASONIC DIRGES. The above will be ready for sale, in a few days, at JENKS'S Book-Store, Portland, at the Boston price.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss. BY order of the Hon. DAVID SEWALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court for said District, Notice is hereby given. That a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, by FRANCIS COOK, Esq. Collector of the port of Wiscasset, against seven barrels of Sugar, seized by said Collector on the second day of December last for a violation of the revenue laws of the United States. Also that another libel is filed as aforesaid, by said Collector, against the following articles, viz: one piece of Waistcoating, No. 451; one do. No. 452; one do. Cloth, No. 36; two do. 37, 45; one do. 44; one do. 111; two do. 91; two pieces of Flannel, red and yellow; one do. Coating; ten loaves of Sugar; one cask of ad. Nails; one do. 6d. do.; one small Bale marked I F; two crates of Ware, marked N & P; four Bales; two small chests of Bohemian Tea; one do. Soothing Tea; six tubs Spices; two kegs of Gin; one keg of Gun-Powder; one dozen Iron Candlesticks; one cask Raisins, I T H—The above articles having been seized by said Collector on the second day of December last past, for a supposed breach of the revenue laws of the United States.
Also that another libel is filed in said Court, by NATHANIEL F. FOSBICK, Esq. Collector of the port of Portland and Falmouth, against twenty-five hogsheads of foreign Rum, imported from Antigua, in the West Indies, into the United States—the said Collector having seized the same for an alleged breach of the revenue laws. And a hearing will be had on the above libels, at the District Court next to be held at Pownalborough, within said District, on the first Tuesday of March next—at which time and place all persons concerned may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the articles above mentioned should not be decreed forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 25th Jan. 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of Nathaniel Gerrish, late of Durham in the county of Cumberland, Gentleman, deceased, and has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the law directs. She therefore desires all persons who have any demands on said estate, to bring them in for settlement, and all those who are indebted, to make payment without delay—She will attend for the above purpose, on the first and last Wednesdays of the six following months. Sarah Gerrish. Durham, 12th Dec. 1799.
John Hall & Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A general assortment of DYE STUFFS, viz. CAMWOOD, Madder, White Vitriol, Log wood, Redwood, Fustick, Clothier's Shears, Roman do. Alum, Screws, Copperas, Aqua-Fortis, Plate, Anatto, Crem. Tart. Plate, Cochineil, Nutgalls, Cards, Wood, Nieorag, ground, Cards, Tamerick, Archill, Press Papers, Roach Alum, Paper Fenders, Sugar of Lead, Bookman Dying. With a general assortment of Drugs & Medicines. White Lead ground, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Spirits Turpentine per cask, &c. &c. Patent Yellow, Stone Yellow, Which are selling cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Boston, Jan. 12. (3 mo—92)
Kid Slippers. English Kid Slippers, of the newest fashion, for sale by NATHAN PRATT, in Fifth-street, opposite the Brick-Store. Jan. 20.
The Maine Spelling Book, BY THOMAS M. PRENTISS. Is this day published, & now ready for sale at this Office, and at the several Book-Stores in town.—Sold also by the Author, at his School-House in Union-street. Jan. 20.
William Hudson, Has for Sale at his Store, head of Mr. INGRAHAM'S Wharf, Fore-street, AN ASSORTMENT OF W.I. Goods & Groceries.
AMONG WHICH ARE, ALLspice, Elliot's Snuff, Raisins, Alum, English Muffard, Rales, Awls and Hairs, per lb. or bottle, Rice, An assortment of Flour, Recwood, Crockery Ware, Fifts, Rappet Snuff, An assortment of Morocco, cloth, Fustick, Razors & Strops, & leather Shoes, Fig Tobacco per, Rat and Mouse, and children, cask or single lb. Traps, Brown Sugar, Fifth Hooks of all sizes, Scissors, Bellows, fizes, Slates, Bed Cords, Shot of all sizes, Bindings, Frying Pans, shoe-Brushes, Brads, 1d. 2d. 3d. Gimblets, Sieves, 4d. 5d. & 6d. Glase, window, 7, Spanish, French & 9, & 8 & 10 Carolina Indigo, Brads and wood Sewing Twine, liquor Cocks, German Steel, Gun Powder, Sewing Boxes, Brads, steel and Saxony Silks, and pinchebeck Thim- Sewing Silks, bles, Stone Ware, Glue, Sand Stones, Brads Padlocks, Hair Ribbon, Smoking Tobac- Butt Hinges of all co. Nos. 1, 2 & 3, fizes, Handsews, Shovels & Tongs, Hard soap, Spanish & Ameri- H & HL Hinges, can Segars, Iron Companies, Snuff & Tobacco, Iron and blocktin Boxes, Table and Tea Scupper & Sheathing Cast steel Bits with Nails, Stocks, Thumb Latches Cast steel Chisels and Files, Tacks, India Sugars, Tapes, Chocolate, No. 1, Iron Shovels, Threads, and 2, Knives and Forks, Twists of all co- 3, Looms, TEAS—Hyson, Cotton, Coffee, Long and short, Souchong and Bohea, of the Cart Boxes, Pipes, first quality, Cards, playing Loaf Sugar, Tea Canisters, Clocks, London Ink Pow- Tumblers and der, Wine Glasses, Cards, wool and Men's Flats, Mollases, Warming Pans, cotton, Mackerel Lines, Webster's Spelling Cinnamon, Mace, Books, Cake Soap, Nutmegs, Cloth Lines, Netting Twine, Corks, Nails, 8d., Chalk Lines, Proof Glass, Poland Starch, Penknives, Patboard, Pepper, Pins, Whips, Pigtail Tobacco, Clout Nails, Paper, writing & Duck Locks, wrapping, Duck Nails, Powder Flasks, Dividers, Palm Spoons.
A Small Invoice of English Goods, Consisting of a good assortment of Calicoes, Calamancoes, Durants, Shawls, &c. Jan. 25. Spanish Segars, Of the first quality. A large assortment of SWEETMEATS, and other Articles in the GROCERY LINE, just received and to be sold by NATHAN BOND, Near the Bank, upon reasonable terms. Portland, Jan. 27, 1800.
TO BE SOLD, AT THE STORE OF Weeks and Tucker, No. 7, Fifth-Street, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES—viz. MUSLIN of various kinds, Mens' black, mixed and plain Worsted Hose, Womens' black do. Gentlemen's Dressing Cases Ladies' do. do. Round and oval Candlesticks, Coffee Beggins, Bread Baskets, Tea Canisters, gold border, with and without partitions, Elegant Trays from 22 to 30 inches, Toast Racks. Elegant Tea Urns, Coffee do. &c. &c. &c. &c. &c. The above being a consignment, will be sold low for Cash or approved Notes. Portland, 6th Jan. 1800.
Fresh Flour. FOR SALE, By WILLIAM STEVENS, 150 bbls. of superfine and fine Philadelphia FLOUR.
WANTED, Three thousand feet of four-inch white pine PLANK, Two thousand feet of white pine Joist. Also—Wants to Hire, two Sawyers, to saw in the saw-pit.—For terms apply to WILLIAM VAUGHAN. Portland, Jan. 13, 1800.
A stray Steer. CAME to the inclosure of the subscriber about fifteen days since, a yearling Steer, red and white color. The owner may have him again by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to Edward Doane. Cape Elizabeth, Jan. 16.
Masonic Procession, Anticipated.
IN consequence of the arrangements of the Government of the United States, and of this Commonwealth, devolving the 22nd day of February next, to "testify the grief of all the citizens thereof, for the death of General GEORGE WASHINGTON," The GRAND PROCESSION, directed by the Advertisement of the 15th inst. for the said 22nd of February, it is hereby notified, is to be anticipated ON TUESDAY the 11th February next, when Funeral Masonic Honors will be paid to the Memory of the pre-eminent enlightened Ornament of the Craft, Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON—Of which anticipation all Free and Accepted Masons, within this Commonwealth, and all visiting Brethren, sojourning therein at the time, are requested to take due notice, and be governed accordingly.
The formation of the Grand Procession will commence at ten o'clock; and at half past 11, will move from the Old State-House, to the Old South Meeting-House, (with the consent of the Proprietors) where an EULOGY will be pronounced by the Hon. Brother TIMOTHY BICKLOW. The Officers of Lodges are requested to bring with them their respective jewels, throned in black crape.—By direction of the Most Worshipful SAMUEL DUNN, Grand Master of Massachusetts. DANIEL OLIVER, Grand Secretary. Dated at Boston, 20th January, A. L. 3800.
Sales by Auction.
On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday next—At William Fennelly's Office, FORE STREET, A variety of SEASONABLE GOODS, Among which are, Superfine, middling and low priced Broad-Cloths—Forest Cloths—Plains and Serges—Worsted and Cotton Hole—Cottons and Linnens—Swandowns, and a variety of other fashionable Waistcoating—Mouselins—Cambrics—Callicoes—Ribbons—a variety of Whips—small Looking Glasses—Razors—Knives and Forks—Knife Trays—Watches, &c. &c. Which being a Consignment, will positively be sold without reserve. AT PRIVATE SALE, Washington Medals—two casks Port Wine—a second hand top Sleigh—Quadrants—Tables—Table bells—Indigo, &c. Portland, Jan. 27th, 1800.
To be Sold, BY ORDER OF COURT, On Monday the Seventeenth day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, ONE third part of a piece of Flatts Land, in Portland, in the county of Cumberland, with one third part of the wharf thereon standing, commonly called Weeks' wharf. Also, another piece of Flatts Land, situate nearly opposite the house of Mr. Thomas Beck, Portland aforesaid, the same being the share of Flatts belonging to a piece of land sold by Thomas as Commoner, late of said Portland, merchant, deceased, to Samuel M. Quincy. Also, a large lot of Land situate in King Street, in the same Portland, with a Dwelling House standing thereon, and the other buildings on the same, being the dwelling house of the said Thomas, except that part of said lot and buildings, which are set off to the subscriber, widow of said deceased, as her dower in her said husband's estate. Also, the remainder of said lot last mentioned, and the buildings and appurtenances subject only to the life estate of the said tenant in dower. The above being all the real estate whereof the said Thomas died seized and possessed, will be sold on the day above mentioned, on the premises; or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to pay the just debts of the said deceased, with incidental charges. Dated at Portland, the twenty-second day of January, Anno Domini 1800. Eleonora Cumming, Administratrix in said Estate.
ALL persons who are indebted to the subscriber, are requested to settle and make him payment of at least one third of what may be due, within Forty days, or their notes and accounts will be put in suit. Samuel Burns. Cape Elizabeth, Jan. 20, 1800.
10 Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Encampment at Oxford, on Friday the 6th inst. DANIEL ROBINSON, aged 27, five feet seven inches in height, blue eyes, light complexion; born at Gloucester, in the county of Essex—has kept a School. It is supposed he has returned to his native place.—Whoever will apprehend said deserter, and confine him in any Goal, or deliver him to any Officer in the service of the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all necessary incidental charges paid. John Rowe, Major 15th Regt. Oxford, December 19th, 1799.
List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, Brunswick (Maine.)
Ephraim Hunt, Joseph Ham, Samuel Beal, Samuel Mitchell, Stephen Cales, Cornelius Thompson, Henry Kelchum, Capt. Thomas Reed, Isaac Roth, Robert Cleaves, Bearfow Sylvester, Thomas Meryman, Elder Samuel Woodward. Brunswick. Topsham. Harpswell. Jan. 1, 1800. ANDREW DUNING, P. M.

New Advertisement.
LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post-Office, Portland, JANUARY 14, 1800.
Poetry.
TO THE WINDS.
VIEWLESS, through heaven's vast vault your course ye fleet, Unknown from whence ye come, or whither go!
FOR SALE—BY
Newhall & Watson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, Russia Sheetings,
Russia and Raven's Duck, Cordage and Bolt Rope, Iron—flat and square, Steel plate hovels; Nail Plates...
Ten Dollars Reward.
ON Monday night of the 2d instant, made his escape from the Goal in Pownalborough, one ISAAC PRINCE, about thirty-six years of age...
John S. Foye, Keeper of the Goal at Pownalborough
Stop Thief!
A Man of a middling stature, light complexion, about 30 years old, put up at the house of the subscriber, last evening...
Levi Rogers.
THE undersigned, His Swedish Majesty's Vice-Consul (and authorized to transact the Consular business for His Majesty the King of Denmark) within the states of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode-Island...
Johan C. Hauff.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has taken upon herself the trust administering upon the estate of EBENEZER DAVIS...
Mehitabel Davis.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of JOSEPH GILL PATRICK, Esq.
late of Limerick, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that six months from the sixteenth day of December last, was allowed by the Judge of Probate for the completion of the business...
John Baker, Samuel Bradbury, Commissioners.
Limerick, Dec. 14, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors or Owners of Land in the town of Shapleigh, in the County of York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
Table with columns: For the year 1788, 1789, 1790, 1796, 1797, 1799. Includes sub-tables for State Tax, Town & County Tax, and a list of names with acreage and tax amounts.
If no person or persons appear to discharge said Taxes, and intervening Charges, on or before Tuesday the Twenty-Fifth of February next...
Shapleigh, Dec. 31, 1799. HAM NASON, Constable.
DISTRICT OF MAINE—TO WIT: BE it remembered, That on the ninth day of December, in the twenty-fourth year of the independence of the United States of America...
FOR SALE, At JENKS' Book-Store, NEXT DOOR TO THE BANK, A variety of Stationary Articles.
BEST American and English Paper, of various prices. Blank Books of various kinds. Quills, Ink-Powder, Slates, Wafers. School Books, Children's Books. Playing Cards, Ink-stands, Desk Knives, Pen-Knives...
The persons against whose names no towns are annexed are of Portland.
ALDEN Josiah, Falmouth. Butler John, Stroudwater. Campbell Calm, Churchill Benjamin. Dean Jonathan, Drake Diana, Dodge Winthrop. Ewen Mehitable. Flint Thomas, Freeman Rowland. Gonham Edward, Greenough Benjamin. Hale David, Hall John H. Hatch Captain. Ilsey Benjamin, Ingersoll Susannah. Jones Butler Falmouth, Jordan Mr. Knights George, Knights Joshua. Lacey Richard, Lewis Thomas. Merrill Timothy, Morse Thomas. Nowell James, Newhall Mark, Noyes Mary E. Owen Philip. Parker Jammy, Patten Stephen. Ralings Bethiah, Riggs Hancock. Shaw William, Stroudwater. Titus Sally, Falmouth. Veazie Sally. Usher Abijah. Warren George, Waldron Abrah. Young David.
Letters remaining in the Post-Office, Wiscasset.
Bradford Noah, Wiscasset. Barton William. Call Obediah. Cunningham, William Maj. Crooker Ichabod. Coty John. Crooker Sebra. Cords Thomas. Dole Samuel. Davis John, or Lewis Wm. Erkin George. Farnham Thomas. Gilmore William. Good Samuel. Gardner William. Hedge Isaac. Hecom Samuel. Jones Joseph. Jones Benjamin. Keen Mariah Mrs. King William. M'Cutloch Samuel. Pressey Elizabeth. Rose Daniel. Still David. Showman Lydia. Simpson Samuel. Sargent Benjamin. Thwing Nathaniel. Tilton John. Thompson Samuel. Wheeler Abijah. Walker Solomon.