Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-08-25 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 222.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
Portland, MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1800.
ANOTHER OUTRAGE ON KNOX, PATENT.
From Casine—Aug. 15.
Last week as Mr. Winlow and others, were surveying and examining land on Knox's patent, they were fired upon and pursued by a party of armed men. Mr. Winlow was the only person who fell a victim to their violence—he was pursued, overtaken, and shot! His body was afterwards found, mangled in a most savage manner—three balls were shot through his head. Steps are taking to bring the offenders to justice.
On Sunday last a quarrel took place between two Indians, at Orrington—one named Joseph Levey, the other Levey Neptune, a son of prisoner Orson. Neptune, with a knife, stabbed Levey in such a manner that he died in about three hours. On the complaint of a number of citizens, a warrant was immediately issued by Oliver Leonard, Esq and Neptune taken into custody as an offender against the laws of the United States—but information having been sent to Old town, that Neptune was arrested, a number of Indians, accompanied by a French Priest, came down the river, and requested the prisoner might be delivered up to them—which after consideration was granted.
Mr. Buckley Emerson, of Bangor, is appointed a Justice of Peace for the county of Hancock. A gentleman whose abilities, integrity, and federalism, highly entitled him to that office.
ARTICLES OMITTED LAST WEEK
One of the principal "Salles de Spectacles" at Paris has been burnt to the ground. Another at Bourdeaux has met the like fate, and an attempt has also been made to set the Theatre du Paris on fire.
The Emperor of Russia has given orders that a division of his gardes-du corps, should serve as a constant guard to the successor of Pius VI and remain at his disposal. The Emperor of Germany is much displeased at this.
In digging a canal near Vienna, a great quantity of Roman coin, together with a number of ancient vases and statues were found.
APPLICATORY QUOTATIONS.
THE PEOPLE!
"Fickle as zephyr, is a people's favor; Wild their applause; and frantic is their censure; Ere you can say it is; behold, it is not."
EARLY MORNING.
"'Tis sweet to breathe at this neglected hour The moon's pure air! to trace the landscape wide. Soothing it is and calm! the scattered dews Sprinkling the vallies round, most gaily look, And seem as never anguish pass'd them near: The very trees wave concord, and invite To meditation, whilst ten thousand birds Pay their best homage to the Deity."
FASHION.
"Fashion in ev'ry thing bears for reign sway, And words and periwigs have both their day; Each have their puritans too, are modest each, In staid districts, wigs as well as speech."
GLORY.
"Glory is like a circle in the water; Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, Till by broad spreading it disperses to nought."
EPIGRAM.
Midas, they say, possess'd the art of old Of turning whatsoe'er he touch'd to gold. This scheme the Jacobins reverse with ease, Touch them with gold they'll turn to what you please.
The following extract is from an elegant moral writer. It may be a matter of curiosity, to compare it with the amusement we frequently find at our political corners:
"To be a competent judge, either of political measures or events, it is necessary to possess an enlightened understanding, and the liberal spirit of philosophy; it is necessary to have read history, and to have formed right ideas of the nature of man and of civil society. But, I know not how it happens, the most ignorant and passionate are apt to be the most decisive in delivering their sentiments on the very complicated subjects of political controversy. A man, whose education never extended beyond writing and the four rules, will determine at once, and with the most authoritative air, such questions as would perplex the wisest statesmen, adorned with all human learning, and assisted by the experience and advice of the most cultivated persons in the nation. If he happens to have strength of lungs and of limbs, he will feel himself qualified to expatiate on the propriety and nature of any public transaction, or system of government, and think that he has a right to give law to the neighborhood in political conversation. His ideas are confined to narrow limits; and as his patriotism is for the most part spite, to his support of any public men or measures is in some respects self-interest. It must be so: for a man, whose mind is not enlarged and cultivated, cannot entertain such a liberal system of opinions as those of real patriotism."
"Even the fervid imagination of our favorite Bard, when he depicted an ADAMS, as the rock on which the storm might beat could then hardly have anticipated that in the addition to the tempestuous sea of jacobinism, that great and good man would so soon have to encounter the hurricane of quondam federalism, which now
"Wheel through the air, in circling eddies play, Tear up the lands and sweep whole plains away."
On the subject of the termination of the last century much ink has been shed in Europe as well as in America. On this, as on many other matters of equal indifference, writers of variant opinions have offered their several sentiments. In defence of its closing at the expiration of the year eighteen hundred, that prolific prince of plays, Kotzebue, has published a theatrical entertainment, called the New Century.
The British Government have appointed Commissioners to determine the claims of refugees from St. Domingo.
Capt. Moses Adams, of the American Ship Providence, of Providence, a Letter of Marque, mounting 34 guns, has entered a formal protest against the Commander of a British 74 called the Monitor, Capt. Louis, and others, in which it is complained,—That on the 24th day of Feb. last, while lying in the road of Leghorn, two of his men being on shore were impressed and sent on board the Monitor; that Capt. L. sent his boat on board the Providence, and demanded two other seamen, claiming them as Englishmen, which Capt. Adams agreed to deliver up on being reimbursed the wages he had paid them: that Capt. A. then demanded the two seamen which had been impressed on shore, which Capt. L. promised to comply with—in this stage of the business, an officer informed Capt. L. that one of his men was discovered to be in the boat belonging to Capt. A. (which seamen was put in the boat by the crew of the Monitor, as a pretext for their subsequent malicious conduct, as Capt. A. verily believes)—Capt. Louis thereupon ordered the boat's crew confined in irons, without any enquiry into the truth, of the charge, detained Capt. A. on board the Monitor against his consent. Capt. L. then sent nine of his boats armed, on board the Providence, and forcibly took out of her the second Lieut. and thirty four seamen; and from such of them as were Americans took their protections; that after Capt. A. had received from Capt. L. the most insulting language, he was ordered on board his ship; and the next morning the 2d Lieut. and four others were returned, detaining the rest, and taking from on board the Providence the Carpenter's Chest and tools, clothing belonging to the seamen, with sixteen Hammocks belonging to the ship—when the Monitor got under weigh and went to sea. Names of the persons impressed:
George Sands, 2d Lieut. Wm. Hilton, 4th do. John Powers, Daniel O'Neale, Dennis Lyon, John Nicholas, Lewis Goodwin, cooper, Edward Jones, boatswain's mate, Robert Anderson, John Wright, Wm. Ripley, Thomas Roberts, John Hannifce, Hercules Whitney, Randall Holden, Basset Bradlee, Fitzgerald Norris, Thomas Smith—the foregoing are Americans—besides 4 Englishmen, 18 Danes, and a Prussian.
The only appellation by which Bonaparte is now mentioned at Paris, is the Corsican, and many persons affect to pronounce this term with contempt. The circumstances too of his birth and education are eagerly ransacked, in order to furnish materials of detraction. A Lady, wishing one day to mortify Madam Bonaparte upon this subject, asked whether she was fully acquainted with Bonaparte's origin. "I know as all Europe does, (replied Madam Bonaparte with a placed smile,) that he is the son of Mars and of Fortune."
Gen. Bernadotte, who commands the French army in the Western Provinces, is married to a Lady of whom Buonaparte was once enamoured, and would have married, but her father refused his consent. Joseph Buonaparte is married to her eldest sister.—It thus appears that Buonaparte though successful in war, has yet been crossed in love.
We understand that it was the intention of Gen. Baird to send home by the Company's ship the Princess Charlotte, which is expected to arrive from the East-Indies, some original representations of life from the Mahometan and Hindoo pencil. These were the chief decorations of the late Tippoo Sultan's Palace, and exhibit, it is said, very strong likenesses of the family since the usurpation. The old Hindoo representations are obtained; some of which, it is confidently asserted, have been completed so long ago as the year 1607. The best production is a Bramin at his devotions just after leaving the tank. These however (for they are universally supposed to be productions of the natives of Asia,) are preserved more on account of their antiquity, and singular style, than for any merit in point of execution. The costume is in general closely adhered to, but the lines of feature, in almost every instance, are unnatural.
London paper.
Politics.
BURLEIGH.—No. V.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES
THE second proposition which I am to establish, is—If Mr. Jefferson should be elected President, the Constitution will inevitably fall a sacrifice to Jacobinism. If I have succeeded in proving that Mr. Jefferson, and his party, with to destroy the constitution; I presume nothing more is necessary to support the present point, than to shew, that in case of his election to the Presidency, he will possess the means of destroying the constitution. After some preliminary observations, I shall bring into view some of the means which he will possess. Whether they will probably prove effectual for the purpose, or not, is for you to determine.
In order to silence the voices, and allay the fears, of the Federalists, relative to the election of Mr. Jefferson, immediately upon the appearance of success dawning upon them this season, the Democrats began to say, that if Mr. Jefferson should be elected, the government would not be subverted; but, that he would pursue the same general system which his predecessors had followed. That is, the Democrats, for many years past, have filled the newspapers with false-hood and calumny against every Federal man, and Federal measure; denounced one after another, all the friends of the administration, as Traitors, Monarchists, Aristocrats, British agents, &c. &c. merely to give Mr. Jefferson and his party, opportunity to do exactly what General Washington, and the federal party have done before. Strange and absurd as declarations of this sort are, they are perpetually made by the Jacobins, in order to pacify the minds of those, who feel alarmed for the safety of the constitution, and the existence of the nation. But, can any man of common sense, believe such an assertion—can it be credited for a moment, that Mr. Jefferson, when he assumes the reins of government, will admire the funding system, the system of neutrality, the navy, the annulling of the French treaty, &c. &c.? If he is capable of such hypocrisy, such base dissimulation, and falsehood, will not every honest mind at once declare, that such a man, instead of being entrusted with the execution of the government, is destitute of common integrity, and worthy of nothing but obloquy and contempt? My countrymen, the people who make these declarations, do not believe them. They know they are untrue, and calculate them only to deceive. If they did believe them they would with one voice denounce Mr. Jefferson, and hunt his character into the same wilds of infamy, where they have endeavoured to destroy those of many more honest and virtuous men. If Mr. Jefferson should pursue Federal measures, where is the reward of his partisans, whose appetites are now preparing for the feast of office? Are Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, Mr. Burr, Mr. Giles, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Livingston, &c. &c. to reap no benefit for all their labors? These gentlemen are not very greatly distinguished for their disinterestedness; and some of them, at least, are not accustomed to object against pecuniary aid whenever it offers. Will they be contented with merely seeing Mr. Jefferson at the head of government, and hearing him commend all those measures, which have been the subjects of their clamor, and the objects of their hatred, while they stand quietly by, without office, without emolument, without power? This may happen; and when it does, however miraculous it shall seem, must still be acknowledged to exist. At present it is out of the reach of my credulity.
Another artifice which the Democrats are now playing off, to effect the same purpose, is this—The country, they say, is divided into parties. Those parties are violent, the country suffers by reason of this violence. Mr. Jefferson is a moderate man, if he is President he will soften and unite the parties, and every thing will go on peaceably and cleverly. When democrats deal in general propositions, they ought to be strongly distrustful. For, by advancing abstract truths, they mean to obtain concessions, which in detail they will turn against their opponent. No honest man ex it, who does not deprecate the party spirit which reigns in our nation. The evils of it are severely felt; and there is strong reason to fear that our government will fall a sacrifice to it. So far we can agree with them; the point of difference will be, in seeking for the remedy.
The Antifederalists from the time of the establishment of the Government, to the present moment, have held the same language. But, in lamenting the evils of party spirit, whom do they accuse? Their own party? By no means. If we are to believe them, the whole burden lies at the door of the Federalists. The Federalists lay taxes, enact laws, build navies, &c. This is true. The Federalists have generally been the majority; the majority always enact laws in a representative government; and the minority as invariably are the opposition. The very term Opposition implies party. This is sometimes more, and sometimes less violent. But, the opposition are ever (if their own assertions are to be taken for evidence) the friends
of the people. They rail at taxes, to induce the people to believe, that if they had the management of Government, there should be no taxes. But, is a Government to be carried on without taxes? Will Mr. Jefferson, with all his moderation, and patriotism, be able to devise a scheme to support our Government, and pay our debts, without a revenue? It is absurd to suppose it. When the Democrats promise this, let every man remember it is a false pretence, and only calculated to deceive the people.
The Democrats talk much of uniting parties, and of accommodation; and pretend that Mr. Jefferson's moderation will accomplish this desirable end. This goes on the idea that there is something wrong on both sides, which ought to be given up. Let me enquire, if any man ever knew an instance, in which the Jacobin party ever gave up a hair's breadth of their ground? I venture to assert, no such instance ever happened. The fact already mentioned, viz. that they have forever opposed, and never proposed, measures, is a proof of my assertion. Besides, if the Federalists are to give up, is it not giving up right measures, to obtain wrong. What is to be gained? The Democrats have done nothing but oppose. We can then gain nothing but opposition. The truth is, the idea of accommodation with them, is to make a bargain all on one side. We trust Federalism is just, that its measures are right; the Government has hitherto stood upon them, and the country flourishes under their influence. Mixing with Jacobinism, is like scattering poison into the elements of life. The whole mass becomes impure, and if swallowed, proves the certain cause of destruction and death.
The main subject of the proposition will be pursued in my next.
BURLEIGH.
Late from Europe.
Portland, August 22.—This day arrived from Lion, Capt. Robert Leslie, after a short passage from New York. Captain Leslie brought papers of that city of Monday last, which contain the following late news, received there by an arrival from Liverpool, with London dates to the 5th of July.
OCCURRENCES IN ITALY.
Re-possession of Genoa by the French.
KELLERMAN, general of brigade, to general Dupont, chief of the general staff. Head quarters, June 21.
I HASTEN to render you the account that the city of Genoa will not be evacuated before the 24th inst. I have seen general Hohenzollern, who told me he had received orders from general Melas to surrender the town and forts of Genoa to the French troops with the ammunition and artillery agreed upon the 24th June, at 4 o'clock in the morning.—He has assured me, in a manner not to be doubted, that the orders which he received would on his part be executed with all the exactness and fidelity possible; though he could not refrain expressing his dissatisfaction at the convention, with which Melas had not acquainted him.
You may therefore be easy on his account, as well as on that of the English, who, since yesterday, are ready to put to sea, but are going away much displeased. They had the presumption to claim for themselves all the ammunition and artillery; but general Hohenzollern opposed it, and has even been obliged to send two battalions to prevent it. We can but praise his frankness and loyalty toward us, and the Genoese themselves never made against him any subject of complaint.
The English carry away all the grain that has not been landed. Sixty thousand charges of wheat will be taken from Genoa to return to Leghorn, though merchants have offered six livres premium per charge. This time the vexation of the English for the better of their cupidity, and lord Keith has declared that he was going to renew more strictly than ever the blockade of the port and the river, to revenge himself on that innocent town for our victories.
Yesterday general Willot embarked with a corps formed of some adventurers, and paid by England. Pichegru was daily expected; it is from the count de Buily that I have been informed of this. On the city of Genoa has been levied a contribution of a million of livres, of which 200,000 have been already paid.
The city has suffered cruelly, and has nevertheless preserved an attachment for the French. As soon as the convention was made known, the people wanted to resume the cockade; it has occasioned some disturbances which have been appeased. The cockade has been permitted to the officers of the line. Health and respect.
KELLERMAN.
Convention agreed upon for the occupation of the city of Genoa and its forts, the 24th June, 1800, conformably to the treaty made between the generals in Chief Berthier and Melas.
1. The commissioners and officers provided with orders from Gen. Berthier, may enter to-morrow at eight o'clock.—Agreed.

The outside posts will be occupied by the French troops at three o'clock, P. M.—Agreed. The flotilla will continue in port until the winds permit it to sail out. It will remain neutral as far as Leghorn.—Agreed. At four o'clock in the morning, of the 24th June, count de Hohenzollern, will set out with the garrison.—Agreed. Dispatches and transports of recruits and cattle, which may arrive after the departure, will be at liberty to follow the Austrian army.—Agreed.
At the request of count de Hohenzollern, no honor shall be rendered to his troops.—Agreed. The major general acting by virtue of powers from count de Hohenzollern, THE COUNT DE BUSSY.  Cornegliano, 22d June. A true copy—The lieutenant general. L. G. SUCHET.
PRELIMINARY ARTICLES, Proposed by Lieut. Gen. Count Hohenzollern, to Lt. Gen. Suchet, for the execution of the convention passed respectively between the generals in chief of the Austrian and French armies in Italy.
Art. 1. The line of advanced posts on the left of Ponent shall extend from the mouth of the Polievra to the confluence of Sena, and along the said river and that of Sadicella to the top of the mountains. The right banks will be occupied by the French, and the left by the Austrians.
2. No one, either in the city or the country, shall be molested for his opinions, or for having carried arms, or served under the Imperial government.
Answer. This is already granted in the 13th article of the convention entered into between the generals in chief Berthier and Melas the 26th Prairial or 15th June.
3. The sick who shall remain on the 24th, shall have liberty to delay their removal without difficulty; and in consequence the Imperial flotilla shall wait for them in the port of Genoa.
Answer. That which relates to the execution of this article will be regulated by the French and Austrian commissaries named in the 12th article of the convention mentioned in the preceding article. We are persuaded that the removal of the sick Austrians, even after the time fixed by that convention, for the surrender of the places, will not be made an object of dispute.
4. The communication with Savona by land shall be free.
Answer. That communication will be free, as will be reciprocally all the other French or Austrian posts.
5. Until that time no person in the French army shall be allowed to pass the advanced posts to go to Genoa, without permission from Count Hohenzollern. Answer. Agreed.
6. Count de Hohenzollern notifies to the French General that he takes no part in what has passed between the English and the city of Genoa.
Answer. This article is under the cognizance of the commissaries named in the convention mentioned in the answer to article 2.
7. Count Hohenzollern requires satisfaction for the event which has happened to the regiment of Casal.
Answer. This affair will be properly noticed.
8. If the Imperial and French commissaries are not arrived at Genoa on the 22d, at five o'clock in the afternoon, an amicable agreement will be entered into respecting the manner in which Genoa shall be evacuated by the Austrian troops, according to the orders received by Count Hohenzollern, which fixes the departure for the 24th of this month.
Answer. A meeting will then take place to concert measures for the execution of the convention in the answer to article 2.
Cornegliano, 20th June 1800. (Signed) THE COUNT DE BUSSY, vested with powers by Count de Hohenzollern.
The Adjutant general, Chief of the Staff of Lieutenant general Suchet, vested with powers by him. (Signed) PREVAL.
The Chief of Brigade, furnished with powers by Lieut. Gen. Suchet, (Signed) L. MARES. The Lieut. Gen. (Signed) L. G. SUCHET.
Battle of Marengo.
Bulletin from the Army of Reserve.
Torre de Garofola, June 15.
AFTER the battle of Montebello, the army put itself in motion to pass the Scrivia. The advanced guard, commanded by gen. Gardanne, on the 13th encountered the enemy, who defended the approaches of the Bormida, and the three bridges which they had made near Alessandria, defeated them, and took 2 pieces of cannon and 100 prisoners.
The division of gen. Chabran arrived at the same time along the Po, opposite Valence, to prevent the enemy from passing that river. Thus Melas found himself surrounded between the Bormida and the Po. The only retreat from Genoa, which, remained to him after the battle of Montebello, was intercepted. The enemy still appeared to have no plan, or at least a very uncertain one, from its movements.
The 14th at day break, the enemy passed the Bormida on three bridges; resolved to cut their way thro', they debouched in force, surprised our advanced guard, and began, with great vivacity the battle of Marengo, which finally decided the fate of Italy and the Austrian Army. Four times during the battle, we were repulsed, and as often we advanced. More than 60 pieces of cannon, on different points, and at different hours were taken and retaken on both sides. There were more than 12 charges of cavalry, and with various successes. It was three hours after mid day; 10,000 infantry flanked our
right in the grand plain of St. Julien. They were supported by a line of cavalry and a great quantity of artillery. The grenadiers of the guard were placed like a redoubt of granite in the centre of the immense plain. Nothing could overthrow it. Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, every thing was directed against that battalion, but in vain. It was then really seen what a handful of men of spirit could effect. By this obstinate resistance, the left of the enemy was checked and our right supported until the arrival of general Monier, who carried the village of Castel Ceriolo at the point of the bayonet; the enemy's cavalry then made a rapid movement on our right, which was already shaken. This movement precipitated its retreat. The enemy advanced upon our whole line, discharging cannonier shot from more than an hundred pieces of cannon. The roads were covered with fugitives, wounded and routed. The battle seemed lost. We permitted the enemy to advance within musket shot of the village of St. Julien, where the division of Dufour was in order for battle, with eight pieces of light artillery in front, and two battalions in close order on the wing. All the fugitives rallied behind it. Already had the enemy committed faults, which presaged their catastrophe. They extended their wings too much.
The presence of the First Consul re-animated the troops. "Children (says he to them), do you remember that it is my custom to sleep on the field of battle?" Amidst shouts of "Live the Republic." "Live the First Consul," Gen. Dufour charged with quick march by the centre. In an instant the enemy were defeated. General Kellerman, who, with his brigade of heavy cavalry, had the whole day covered the retreat of our left, made a charge with such vigour, and so a-propos, that 6000 grenadiers, and Gen. Zach, the Chief of the Staff, were made prisoners, and several of the enemy's generals killed. The whole army followed this movement. The right of the enemy was cut off, consternation and terror spread through their ranks.
The Austrian Cavalry advanced to the centre, to cover the retreat. The Chief of Brigade, Bufflers, at the head of coffes-sols , and grenadiers of the guard, made a charge with such activity and courage, that he pierced the line of the enemy's cavalry, and by it completed the entire rout of the army.
We have taken 15 stand of colours, 40 pieces of cannon, and made from 6 to 8000 prisoners. More than 6000 of the enemy remained on the field of battle.
Our loss is also considerable. We had 600 men killed and 1500 wounded, and 900 taken prisoners. Generals Champeaux, Mainoni, and Boudit are wounded. The Gen. in Chief, Berthier, had his clothes pierced like a sieve with balls. Several of his Aid du Camps were dismounted. But a loss sincerely felt by the army, and which will also be severely felt by the whole Republic, is that of Dufour, who was struck by a ball at the commencement of the charge by his division. He died of the wound. He had only time to say to young Lebrun, who was with him, "Go tell the First Consul that I die with regret at not having done enough to live in posterity."
In the course of his life Dufour had four horses killed under him and received three wounds. He had joined head quarters only three days before. He burned for the engagement, and laid twice or thrice to his Aid du Camps in the course of the evening, "It is a long time since I fought in Europe, the bullets no longer know us." When the news was brought of the death of Dufour to the First Consul, in the midst of a furious fire, the following words were all that escaped him—"Why is it not permitted me to weep?" His body has been conveyed to Milan, there to be embalmed.
CONVENTION between BERTHIER and MELAS.
1. There shall be a suspension of hostilities till an armistice shall be received from Vienna. 2. The Imperial army shall occupy all the country between the Mincio, Po, Sesia-Meuse, &c. and the Po, which includes Mantua, Peschiera, Borgoforte, &c. Ferrara, is the only fortress on the right bank which the Austrians are to retain. 3. They are also to hold Tuscany, and Ancona. 4. The French armies shall occupy the countries between the Chiusa, Oglio, and the Po. 5. The country between the Chiusa and the Mincio shall not be occupied by either army. 6. The citadels of Tortona, Alessandria, Milan, Turin, Pizzighitone, Arena, and Piacenza, shall be delivered up to the French army between the 16th and 20th of June. 7. The citadels of Coni, Ceva, Savona, and the city of Genoa between the 20th and 23d. 8. Fort Urbino shall be restored between the 23d & 25th. 9. The artillery of the garrisons shall be classed in the following manner—all the Austrian heavy artillery and foundries shall appertain to the Austrians—the ammunition shall be divided, one half to be at the disposal of the commissary of ordinance of the Austrian army, and one half to that of the French. 10. The Austrian army shall march to Mantua in three columns, by Piacenza. First column between the 16th and 20th June; second, between the 20th and 23d; and the third, between the 23d & 25th. 11. (Names the Commissioners for executing the convention) 12. No individual shall be ill-treated on account of having rendered any services to the Austrian army, or for his political opinions. Every individual arrested in the Cisalpine Republic for his political opinions to be released. 13. Whatever answer is received from Vienna, neither of the two armies are to renew the attack, without giving ten days notice.
Signed at Alexandria, June 16, by Berthier and Melas.
Occurrences in Germany.
ARMY OF THE RHINE.
Extract of a letter from an Adjutant of the Army of the Rhine to the Prefect of the department of ***** Head Quarters 23d June.
The skilful and bold movements of the general in chief have determined general Kray to
abandoned Ulm to a small garrison. General Moreau has left the division Richepanse before that place. Yesterday we again drove away the enemy, who is retreating after vigorously defending himself in a narrow pass. This circumstance did not, however, prevent his being cut off, and rendering his position worse than ever. In consequence, he has sent us this morning a parley, to announce that the first consul had concluded an article with Italy, and that it must be general; but as the general in chief has not been officially informed of it, that will not stop him. He will continue to beat the enemy; it is the surest way to have peace.
STRASBURGH, 7 MESSIDOR, JUNE 27. The German gazettes of the 5th Messidor contain all the details of the affair which took place near Donaworth. The papers of Stuttgart of the 3d Messidor report that on the 30th Prairial a large body of armed French, estimated at 20 or 30,000 men, passed the Danube at three points, between Ulm and Donaworth. The troops of Württemberg have been the principal sufferers by this attack, and, as well as the Austrian troops, have been forced to retire after a considerable loss. By this defeat the Imperial Army finds itself separated in two parts, and the corps of general Kray is separated from that of Stzarray. The first of these no sooner heard of the check which the corps of Stzarray had received, than he left Ulm, and transported his head-quarters to Ellwangen. He has quitted the neighbourhood of Ulm, with a corps of reserve which he commanded in person, but has left a strong force in the garrison; he has given orders to his corps to direct its march through Ulm, Ellwangen, and Dinkelspiel on the Nuremberg. The French, after having repulsed the Imperialists, the Württembergers, and the Bavarians, extended themselves in the night of the 30th towards Heidenheim and Aalen. They occupy Donaworth, Dillingen, Lauingen, Gundelfingen, Steinheim, Glengen, Wittlingen, and Obermengen.
FRANKFORT, JUNE 20. We are officially authorized to announce to the public, that 30 battalions of infantry, under the orders of his royal highness the Archduke Charles, are collecting on the Inn; and that 10,000 men of Hungarian cavalry now assembled near Presburg, will advance to support that army.
Extract of a private letter. One of the numerous German gazettes assures us that the archduke Charles lately received a courier from Vienna, at his place of retirement in Bohemia, charged with dispatches from the Emperor or his brother, in which he earnestly prays him to reassume the command of the Imperial army in Germany. At the same time the Prince received a deputation from the states of Bohemia, announcing to him that if he will return to the head of the army, that kingdom will furnish voluntarily an augmentation of 20 thousand recruits completely equipped. Prince Charles, adds the German journalist, has been extremely charmed with these marks of esteem and confidence: he has thanked affectionately the states of Bohemia; and has replied to the Emperor, that he will consent to take the command of the army only on the following conditions, viz. that he himself compose the general staff of the army; that he have the uncontrolled direction of the military operations; and that the Aulic council of war shall have nothing to do with the plan of the campaign.
The whole of the Prussian army of observation destined to make the neutrality of upper Germany respected, which is posted between the Weser and the Rhine, is in complete motion for the last 4 or 5 days with a view of changing all its positions. One part is marching into the bishoprick of Munster, and towards the frontiers of the Batavian republic. From another quarter we learn that several regiments of Hanoverian cavalry and infantry are again newly arrived on the frontiers of the Elector of Hanover, and within the neighbourhood of Bremen and Oldenbourg, where they are at this moment encamped.
All the French prisoners of war taken during the last campaign, and who remained in Hungary, Bohemia, and Moravia, are exchanged for an equal number of Austrian prisoners. They will be conveyed by transports of from 5 to 600 men within the neighbourhood of Mannheim and Frankfort, that the exchange may be more easily executed.
Articles on Various Matters.
RHENES, JUNE 24.
A letter from Josselin gives the following news, extracted from a letter from Belle Ile, June 21.
"The English who blockaded Belle Isle, effected a disembarkation of 6000 men, whom the garrison suffered to land; 600 only have been able to re-embark; the others have either been killed or made prisoners. An English frigate has been sunk by the artillery of the forts."
BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF RESERVE.
Milan, 4th Messidor, Year 8.
A Turkish ambassador has arrived at Genoa, by way of Leghorn, in an English frigate. He has informed Admiral Keith of the events in Egypt, and of the deplorable situation of the Grand Vizier, who is beyond the desert.
General Pichegru has been destined to command a corps which are to penetrate into France. It is to be regretted that a man who has rendered such great services, to the republic should fully his glory by such miserable intrigues.
Bonaparte has re-established and re-organized the University of Pavia.
Paris, 10 Messidor.
By a consular decree of the 22d Prairial, the
siege of the communes of Havre and Ingouville is raised.
Letter of the Minister of the Interior to the Minister of General Defense.
"We have conquered at Maringo; that victory is the preface of the peace of the world. I have the honor to send you the arrest of the consuls of the Republic; the vaults of the roof of the temple of Mars, in Paris, will proudly arch over the trophies which the republic erects to your son—and the heights of Mount St. Bernard will exhibit them to view at the same time to victorious France and to liberated Italy. I hasten, madam, to send the first medal stamped in honor of Dufour; by laying it under the basis of the column of the fourteenth of July, the mother of the hero will be associated to our homage.
"Receive the assurance and the testimony of the sentiments which fill our souls.
"An age always limits the life of a man; but his glory can devour ages.
"I have the honor to salute you. The minister of the interior, LUCIEN BONAPARTE.  PARIS, JUNE 30.
The First Consul will probably arrive to night. Gen. Varrieres, commanding the artillery of the 15th and 17th military divisions, has received orders to cause pieces of artillery to be placed on some particular points with a view to render the First Consul the honors due to him on his arrival.
Gen. Murat arrived this morning. Madame Bonaparte arrived this morning from her country seat.
On the 18th, (July 6th) the Senate will discuss the question, "Whether and in what manner the members will assist at the festival of the 14th of July?"
Postscript, 10 o'clock at night.
Important news has been received this evening from the Army of the Rhine. The Austrians have evacuated all the environs of Ulm—they have even left but a small garrison in the town. We are masters of the positions that command it. We have taken Nording.
LONDON, JULY 5.
A Bulletin, we understand has been received in town, which mentions the return of the chief Consul to Paris. The Bulletin contains no account of the answer of the Austrian Cabinet.—No Paris papers have arrived.
Dispatches were received this morning from Sir Sidney Smith.
A messenger was sent off this day to the British Ambassadors at the Court of Naples.
The courier who arrived yesterday brought with him overland dispatches from the different Presidencies in India. The Marquis of Wellesley's letters are dated from Calcutta the 7th of March. Every thing is quiet in India.—A negotiation was in great forwardness with the Nabob of Oude, for his highness to relinquish the management of his affairs and to retire on a pension from the East India Company.
The letter from Mr. Tooke, the Company's Agent at Constantinople, mentions the report of some advantages gained by the Turks over the French in Egypt.
One hundred and twenty passports have this week been made out at the Alien-Office, for French Emigrants to return to France.
A private letter from the Hague, dated 24th ult. mentions that numbers of Frenchmen arrive there daily from England on their way to Paris, their names having been erased from the Emigrant List.
Portland,
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1800.
Foreign News is communicated this day, eleven days later than before received.
The English and French papers are silent on the subject of the American Commissioners at Paris.—A gentleman who has arrived at New York, from St. Sebastian, which place he left July 10, informs that he had received letters from Bordeaux, of July 1, stating that the Negotiation was suspended—the French refusing any indemnity for depredations, except the treaty of 1778 was renewed, or one similar to it made.—This account, however, does not gain much credit; as accounts as late from Paris do not mention a syllable of such an event. But, whatever may prove the result, it appears evident that we should trust entirely on ourselves for the preservation of our neutrality.—All nations will infringe our rights, unless we are in a situation to repel them; notwithstanding the form of treaties!
In the British House of Commons, on the 28th June, Mr. Sheridan moved for a call of the House to adopt some measure to produce a peace. Mr. Pitt opposed him. On the question, ayes 27, nays 124.—A Council of Cabinet Ministers has lately been held at Lord Grenville's.
The Batavian Admiral de Winter, say the papers, has been sent on a mission to Bonaparte.
Distressing accounts are received of the ravages of the Yellow Fever at Norfolk; 17 deaths occurred in one day.
The Indian adventurer Bowles has been driven by the Spaniards from the fort of St. Mark on Apalachia. Abandoned by most of his late Indian associates he had fled into the interior of the Country, and the Spaniards hope, by great rewards, to induce some of the Indians to seize and surrender him. He appears to be completely stripped of his power. This is a fortunate event for the United States, as inconvenience would have resulted to our country; if he had continued his career.
Samuel Roland, Esq. having resigned as acting American Consul at Essequibo and Demerary, Nicholas Roullet, is about to resume that Character.

The Hon. John Lawrence, of New York, has resigned his seat in the Senate of the United States.
Chauncy Goodrich, Esq. one of the Representatives to Congress from Connecticut, declines being a candidate at the next election.
A letter from a Mr. Rouffat, at the Isle of France, to a person in Salem, dated March 30, says, "Our private and colonial authority has declared us, for some time, at war with your nation; but now we are happily come out of that error, and have in consequence made a commercial treaty with you, which renders safe your property in these seas, provided always, that your vessels be fitted out conformably to the treaty of 1778." [The reader will make his own comment]
The Paris papers contain letters from Berlin, mentioning, that it is generally believed that the northern powers are about to conclude a treaty of armed neutrality against England.
The frigate Constitution sailed from Cape-Francois July 2, for Boston, via Charleston.
A Baltimore paper reports that the Constitution has taken a French ship of force; and that the Baltimore has captured a French 20 gun ship.
A mutiny took place the 16th inst. on board the Providence of 34 guns, in New York harbour. Ten of the principal offenders have been secured.
Two ships, one a corvette of 18 guns, the other of 10 guns, and a small Schooner for a tender, from Cayenne, subject to the orders of Victor Hughes, are coming against the American commerce, and have made many valuable prizes.
A number of American vessels, lately captured by the British, some of which are condemned, are now lying at Halifax, and in the out-ports of Nova Scotia.
THE CHEAP DEFENCE OF OUR NATION. To encourage the military spirit of our country, the Legislature of this State have presented to each battalion of Infantry, and to each company of Artillery and Cavalry, in the militia, a handsome standard; and select companies have in many instances received them from private gentlemen or from the ladies.
The FREEPORT FEDERAL VOLUNTEERS began their association more than two years ago; when the greatest form of war which has arisen in modern ages, having ravaged many other nations, was threatening our own, and tried the spirit of our country. The more perfect organization of some of the militia companies of the town required some of the officers and retrenched their generous project for a time.
But as soon as they could be well spared, they offered their services and pledged their lives to the President, for the defence of our liberties and laws. They were readily accepted and commissioned by him, with polite assurances, through the Secretary of War, that their offer was duly appreciated by their President and country.
Monday last they appeared in an elegant uniform, and received a brilliant Standard—the offering of female patriotism. It was accompanied with the following ADDRESS by the lady who presented it:—
GENTLEMEN VOLUNTEERS. "WE have long observed your progress with a peculiar interest and pleasure. You are in the front guard of our defenders. That post of danger is the post of honour. And whatever anxiety we may feel for you when your country may bid you advance to its defence, we engage not to discourage your laudable zeal. And as a proof of our esteem for your honorable exertions, and a token of our confidence in your many courage, we present you with this banner:—If it should wave over your heads in the day of battle, remember all those you would defend; and may our country's God, whom we praise, for the people who willingly offered themselves, cover your heads as a sun and shield."
REPLY, by the Officer who received it.
"From your hands we receive this glorious emblem of American Independence with peculiar pride. We thank you, madam, and your generous companions, for this patriotic gift; so calculated to sustain every sentiment of the soldier. We are but 'putting on the harness'—it will not become us to promise much or 'boast as he who putteth it off' after the contest and the conquest. We will not 'swear to conquer' after a modern fashion; but we hope you will never have cause to blush for a misplaced confidence." After which they went through several fireings and evolutions, much to the satisfaction of a great course of spectators.
DIED —In this town on the morning of the 21st inst. of a bilious disorder, Col. JAMES LUNT, Surveyor and Collector of the port of Portland and Falmouth, in the 49th year of his age. Besides the office of Surveyor, which, for a number of years, he has executed with the utmost promptitude, correctness and integrity; he formerly filled many other offices of trust and importance both civil and military. Attention to every call of duty, and eager to contribute his best exertions to promote the public weal—in his life was exhibited a faithful delineation of the social and moral virtues. And, ill-suited a few years past, when under the pressure of duty, occasioned by the loss of near relations, the susceptibility of his nature obliged him to forget, in some degree, the demands of the public, he was never known to shrink from an enterprise because it was too arduous—nor to abandon a pursuit through want of perseverance. At Poland, on the 21st inst. Mrs. Abigail Woodman, aged 29, consort of Mr. John Woodman, of that town.
Marine Articles. Port of Portland.
MONDAY, August 13. Arrived brig Portland, captain Crabtree, from the Havannah.
THURSDAY, August 21. Arrived ship Portland, John Dicks master, from Berbice. Sailed from Berbice July 21st, in company with the Schooner Betsey, capt. Laddell, of Biddeford, and two English vessels; and from the mouth of Demerara, 22d, in company with 12 sail of English armed ships; from St. Christopher's, 18th of August, under convoy of a British frigate of war—four Americans in the fleet. Came home passengers in the Portland, capt. Wescott, of Boston, and eight seamen, lately taken and from Guadalupe. In the Schooner Betsey, capt. Laddell, Messrs. Hubbards and filler, from Demerara, and capt. Russell of Newburyport, and several seamen lately taken, from Guadalupe. took passage from St. Christopher's. In a Schooner for New York, captain Sanford and Thompson, both of New York, lately taken and carried into Guadalupe—Captain Chase, of Newburyport, in the brig Anne, is taken and carried into Guadalupe—one of the seamen came home in the Portland. In lat. 40. 30, long. 62. 38, spoke a brig from Liverpool, bound to Rhode Island, 52 days out. Also spoke brig Hannah, capt. Hill from Boston, bound to Martinique two days out, with cattle on deck. Captain Dicks performed his entire voyage in the short space of 73 days.
FRIDAY, August 22. Arrived from Lion, capt. Robert Blake, from New York. Same day—Schooner Farmer, capt. John Baker, 22 days from St. Thomas. July 29th, left at Martinique for Molly, capt. Stevens, to sail in two days for La Guaira; brig Eagle, Rollins, of Portsmouth. Sailed from St. Thomas under convoy of the Baltimore, with a fleet of 112 sail. Left in the fleet, 4 days out, Dunbar, Atkins, and Farley, of Boston; Hopkins, and Hartley, Biddelford; Mackey, and Over, Beverly; Bradshaw, of Salem; brig Allegator & Ceres, Ringe, of Portsmouth. Spoke ship Alliance, Dethon, Biddelford, August 9, in lat. 27, 23—48, 41 W. Same day spoke ship —, capt. Backhouse, from New York to Jamaica, 19 days out. Same day—Arrived Brig Almira, capt. Waite, Havana. Sailed August 3. Left there, brig Aultra, Sinclair master, New York; ship Thorn, Richardson, and brig Union, Bartall, Boston; brig —, Fairfield, Ich Whim, and Ich —, Knifman, Salem; brig Eliza, Fletcher, and Ich —, Bagley, Newburyport.
The Jane, Mitchel, of North Yarmouth, has been taken by a Spanish privateer under French colors, and the crew sent to Cumana. The mare and crew took passage in the brig Liberty, for Philadelphia.
GENUINE BILLIOUS PILLS,
PREPARED by SAMUEL LEE, jun. of Windham, Connecticut. Secured to him by Patent, by the President of the United States, dated April 30th, 1796; agreeable to an act of Congress—They are approved of by Physicians, and others, for their singular virtues; and particularly as a sovereign remedy against an overcharge of bile in the stomachs of men, women and children. They remove pains in the head, stomach and bowels—the gripes, an obstruction, vertigo, cholic, jaundice and dropsy; and a most effectual remedy for colivensels, and therefore convenient for all travellers by sea and land. They have proved to be very efficacious in preventing the yellow fever. After a debauch by eating or drinking, they restore the loss of appetite, and easily purge the stomach and bowels, without pain or griping. They are very necessary for seamen, as they prevent many of those diseases which they are afflicted with.
The above Pills may be had of JOHN P. WHITWELL, Esq.; of SHIRLEY ERVING, Portland; and of JAMES CUSHMAN, Topsham; who has constantly for sale, a general assortment of Drugs & Medicines.
Knives & Forks.
THE person who took two dozen Knives, and Forks from a house in this town, about one month since, will free the trouble of further publication, by delivering them to Col. TYNO, in Gorham, without delay; or at the house from whence he took them, and no questions will be asked. Portland, August 25.
A Valuable HORSE, suitable for a carriage or saddle, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the store of Mr. JOHN HOLLAND, in Saco, on Tuesday the 2d of September next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, by the subscriber. JACOB HOW. Terms—Cash or 5 months credit with good security.
SCHOOL BOOKS, FOR SALE AT JENKS' BOOK-STORE.
The American Preceptor, The Young Gentleman and Ladies' Instructor. Orator's Assistant, Columbian Orator, Webster's Third Part, The Maine Spelling Book, Webster's, & Perry's Spelling Books, Child's Companion, Young Ladies' Accidence, &c. ALSO—A VARIETY OF Children's Books, of different prices.
War Department.
August 4th, 1800. THE commanding Officers of corps, detachments, posts, garrisons, and recruiting parties, belonging to the military establishment of the United States are to report to, and receive orders from Brigadier General WILKINSON, in the city of Washington, and all officers on furlough are to report themselves to the same officer with all possible dispatch. SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
BY order of the Hon. David Sewall, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Maine—NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That a libel is filed in said Court by FRANCIS COOK, Esq. Collector for the District of Wiscasset, against two barrels of SUGAR, and one small bag of COTTON—seized by said Collector for being illegally imported into the United States in the brig Ranger. And that a hearing will be had on said libel at the Court aforesaid, on the first Tuesday of September next, at Pownalborough; at which time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the abovementioned Sugar and Cotton should not be decreed to be forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal of said District. Portland, 14th August, 1800.
TO BE SOLD BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Or I for a number of years, to build on,
PRIVILEGES for ten Saws on Saco River, in the town of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, with Land to accommodate the same, or as well best suit the purchaser. Also, a number of Shares in three Saws now under improvement, with a Grist-Mill. It is a very fine place for young men to carry on business in the country—being 18 miles from Portland, 17 from Saco, 20 from Kennebec, and 16 from Dunton, with good roads to either, which makes it a very good country stand. Also Water and Timber in plenty. Any young Gentleman who wishes to be concerned, will do well to see it himself, as it may be had on reasonable terms. Robert McDonald. Bangor, August 16.
To be sold by Auction, On Monday, the 15th of September,
At Eleven o'clock, A. M. at Mr. MILLIKEN's Tavern, North Yarmouth, SEVENTY-SIX acres of good Land, part wood and part cleared; through which runs the new county road; therefore will make two distinct farms, though small. Both divisions are supplied with water.
At the same time also to be sold, A large and commodious Store, with an acre and one third of Land, and a new built Barn—situated at the Corner (so called) near the upper Falls. Notes with an endorsement at a reasonable time, will be taken for part payment. Inquire for further particulars of Mr. LEVI CUTLER, near the premises. August 25.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL person indebted to the Estate of JOHN BURNHAM, late of Portland, deceased, are requested to make payment without delay—All accounts not settled within thirty days, will be lodged with an Attorney for collection. Thomas Burnham, Peter Warren. August 25, 1800.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed joint Administrators on the Estate of SILVANUS PRINCE, late of North Yarmouth, Yeoman, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands on said Estate, are desired immediately to exhibit the same for settlement; and those indebted to make payment to Thomas Prince, John Prince, Administrators. North Yarmouth, August 19, 1800.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed joint Administrators on the Estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, late of North Yarmouth, Esq. deceased, and given bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands on said Estate, are hereby called upon to exhibit the same for settlement; and those indebted to make immediate payment to Mary Merrill, Moses Merrill, Administrators. North Yarmouth, August 19, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a further time of six months from the date hereof, is allowed by the Judge of Probate for the county of York, to the Creditors to the Estate of Joseph Gilpatrick, Esq. late of Limerick, deceased, to bring in their Claims to the subscribers, Commissioners to said Estate; who will attend that business at his late dwelling house, on the first Monday of July, and the first of the five following months, from three to six o'clock, P. M. John Baker, Samuel Bradbury, Commissioners. Limerick, June 23, 1800.
Small Pox.
ALL persons who wish to have the Small Pox, may be inoculated in the Hospital on the Waldo Farm, near Stroudwater River, the first Monday in September, or either of the following days in the same week;—where every necessary attention will be paid them by Doctors BELLARD and BARKER. The patients may be supplied with every thing they need, by Mr. Pratt, on the farm. Cape Elizabeth, August 12.
The Author of a Work entitled The Oriental Harmony, TAKES this method to express his sentiment of gratitude to those Gentlemen who have encouraged it by their subscriptions; and informs them, that the encouragement thus given, has brought him to the determination to commit it to the press, by the first of next autumn, and to have the books ready for subscribers by the last of that season.
Subscribers may depend upon it, that no pains have been spared to render the work worthy the approbation of all impartial friends to sacred vocal music. ABRAHAM MAXIM. District of Maine, 1800.
A Common Sewer
IS wanted from the head of Fifth Street to near Chub Lane, in Portland, to be made with Stone.—If any person would undertake to sink one by the job, he is desired to give in his proposal to Samuel Freeman, Chairman of the Selectmen. August 4.
TO BE SOLD.
A FARM, lying in Parsonsfield, containing one hundred and eighty acres of good Land, good Buildings, and an Orchard of one hundred and fifty trees—being a very delightful situation.—Whoever may wish to be furnished with a pleasant seat in the country, may now have one by applying to MOSES MICHEL, on the premises. Aug. 18.
LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at BATH. JOSEPH Brown, Kennebec. Jonathan Clark, ditto. Hannah Cobb, Norridgewock. John Covel, ditto. William Clifford, ditto. Mr. Cooper, ditto. Abraham Foster, Bowdoin. James Hove, Georgetown. John Kelly, ditto. William Howard, Bath. Caleb Lombard, ditto. Tobias Lord, ditto. Daniel McKenzie, ditto. Samuel Maines, Waterville. Abigail Mitchell, Raymond. Michael Nason, Bath. Philip Owen, ditto. Mary Phipps, ditto. Tristram Reedman, ditto. John Sinclair, ditto. Michael Shee, Parker Island. James Sanders, Swan Island. August 16.
Moses Davis,
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he has taken a shop in Main-street, next to Mr. MOTLEY's Tavern, Portland, where he intends to carry on the CHAISE MAKING BUSINESS, if encouragement is given. For sale, as above, a new CHAISE. August 25.
S. Harding,
INFORMS his customers and the public, that he has REMOVED from Fifth Street to Union-street a few doors below Mr. How's Store, where he keeps for sale, as usual, an assortment of Medicines & Groceries, of the first quality; which may be purchased on reasonable terms. Portland Aug. 18.
FOR SALE, By N. Richardson,
AT HIS WHARF, CORN; Superfine FLOUR in half barrels; New-England RUM; RUSSIA DUCK, &c. &c. Aug. 18.
FOR SALE, By Newhall & Watson,
No. 3, LONG WHARF, A consignment of Fresh India Goods.
BEST Bohea, Hysan & Souchong
TEAS; 10 Boxes assorted CHINA, Bengal SUGAR of the first quality. ALSO, High 4th proof ALICANT BRANDY, RUM, Ravens and Imperial BUCK, RUSSIA SHEETING, IRON, NAILRODS and NAIL PLATS, CABLES and CORDAGE, BOLTROPE, &c. LOAF SUGAR, SHEATHING PAPER and NAILS, SEWING TWINE. Portland, July 23.
FRYE POOR,
Has just received, and offers for sale, At his STORE in MIDDLE-STREET, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Fresh Goods.
Superfine black & blue Broadcloths, Low priced ditto—Superfine Cassimeres—Plains, Thicksets, Plaunels, Durants, Shaloonos, Calimancoes, Russells, Janes, Yellow and white Nankins, Denty, Mullinets, Marcellus Quiltins. A large assortment of India Cottons, Cantonos, Ginghams, Sprigged, Rip'd, spotted and plain Mullins, and Mullin Handkerchiefs, Linnens, Cambrics, Modes and Satins, Silk Shawls, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Laces, Edging, Threads, Tapes, Ribbons, Galloons, Extra long Silk and cotton Gloves, Kid Gloves long and short, Beaver Gloves, Silk, cotton, and worsted Hose, Kid and Morocco Slippers, Steel and Pearl Coat Buttons, Silk and Twill—Gold edged Tea Boards. HARD WARE.
Axes, Adze, Chisels, Gouges, Squares, Coffee Mills, Knob and Ring Locks, Chest, trunk, and desk Locks, Razors, Jack and Pen Knives, Plated and Steel Spoons, Knives and Fork, Strip Irons, Thumb Latches, Spectacles, Hand, Fish, and key-hole Saws, Sad Irons, Steel yard Hammers, Gimblets, Augers, &c. &c. &c. Horse and Chaise Whips, Hollow Ware, Crockery Ware, An assortment of Stone Jugs, Empty Gin Casks, Pipes, Smoking Tobacco, Starch, and Hair-Powder.
Brandy, Gin, W. I. Rum, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon and Port WINES; Hysan, Hysan skin, and Bohea TEAS; Coffee, Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Nutmegs, Mace, Caffa, Cloves, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Mustard, Cayanna, Capers, Anchovies, Box RAISINS, Almonds, Tamarinds, &c. Portland, 11th August, 1800.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, WHOLESALE OR RETAIL,
By Abijah Cheever,
At his Store in Middle Street, opposite the Bank, 10 Boxes well assorted China Tea Sets, Few Chests fresh Hysan, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, Loaf and India Sugars, 8 Casks Men's, Women's, & Youth's English Beaver HATS, Men's and Youth's Felt do., 2500 pairs of Women's and Misses' Kid, Morocco, and Cloth SHOES, Men's and Boys Leather and Morocco do., Brass Pedicel Andirons, Shovels, Tongs and Hooks, Brass Handles for doors, &c. All the above articles will be sold on very low terms for cash. Portland, Aug. 18.
FOR SALE, At No. 13, LONG WHARF,
200 casks Thomaston Lime. Portland, August 4.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF Hussey, Taber & Co.
BEING this day dissolved by mutual agreement, those who have claims against said firm are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers, at the Store lately occupied by said Company in Fifth-street;—and those indebted are desired to make immediate payment, otherwise they may depend on their Notes and Accounts being lodged in the hands of an attorney for collection. SAMUEL F. HUSSEY, JOHN TABER, ISAIAH HACKER. Portland, Sat. Mng. 2d, 1800.

MUSES.
The Fall of ZAMPOR.
A PERUVIAN ODE.
NOW Rain lifts her haggard head, And madly flaring Horror screams, O'er yonder field, bestrew'd with dead, See, how the lurid Lightning gleams!
Lo! mid the terrors of the storm, From yonder black cloud's cloud of night, The mighty CARAC's dreadful form Bursts forth upon my aching sight.
But ah what phantoms flitting round, Give double horror to the gloom, Each pointing to the ghastly wound That sent him sordid to the tomb.
On me they bend the scowling eye, For me their airy arms they wave; Oh stay, nor yet from Zampor fly, We'll be companions—in the grave.
Dear victims of a Tyrant's rage, They're gone—each shadowy form is fled, Yet soon these hoary locks of age Shall low as their's in dust be laid.
Thou faithless sword, that harmlessest fell Upon the haughty Spaniard's crest, Swift to my swelling heart go tell How deep thou'st pierc'd thy master's breast.
But still proud Spain's destroying ion With transport smile on Zampor's fate; No—e'er the deed of Death be done, The Tyrant's blood shall glut my hate.
Yon forked flash with friendly glare Points where his crimson'd banners fly— Look down, ye forms of fleeting air, I yet shall triumph, e'er I die.
He spoke—and, like a meteor's blaze, Rush'd on the unguarded Spaniard's Lord; Around his head the lightning plays, Reflected from his brandish'd sword.
Great CARAC, serve the arm of age, And guide it swift to Garcia's breast; His pangs shall all my pangs assuage, His death shall give my country rest.
"Ye powers, who thirst for human blood, "Receive this victim at your shrine."— "Aghast the circling warriors stood, Nor could prevent the Chief's design.
"'Tis Garcia's crimson streams that flows, "Tis ZAMPOR hurls him to his fate; The author of my country's woes Now sinks—the victim of my hate."
From Garcia's breast the steel he drew, And sheath'd it deep within his own; "I come, ye Gods of loft Peru! He said—and dy'd, without a groan.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ON Monday night, the 11th instant, made his escape from the Goal in Pownalborough, one LEVI GRIFFIN, about 30 years of age, dark complexion, long black hair, black eyes, about 5 feet 6 inches high—had on when he made his escape, a short bottle-green coat, blue pantaloon, and striped waistcoat.—Whoever will take up said GRIFFIN and return him to the custody of the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges paid.
JOHN S. FOYE,
August 15, 1800. Keeper of the Goal in Pownalborough.
To the Honourable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, holden at Portland, in and for the County of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March, Anno Domini 1800.
THE petition of DANIEL FOX, CHARLES FOX, JOHN FOX, SARAH FOX, CAROLINE FOX, GEORGE FOX, and REBECCA FLEMING FOX; all of said Portland, Minors under the age of twenty-one years, who petition by SARAH FOX of said Portland, widow, their Guardian and next Friend, humbly shews—That your petitioners as heirs to JOHN FOX, late of said Portland, Esq. deceased, are interested in, and stand seized in fee as Tenants in common with some other person or persons to your petitioners unknown, of six acres and one quarter of an acre in, together with one seventh part of, a certain tract or parcel of land, which formerly belonged to JOSHUA BRAMHALL, late of Plymouth in the county of Plymouth, deceased, commonly called and known by the name of Bramhall's Farm, situated in said Portland, and bounded as follows, viz: Northeasterly by land which was lately owned by ANTHONY BRACKET, deceased, and now by WILLIAM VAUGHAN; southeasterly, southerly and southwesterly by the waters of Fore River; northwesterly by a lot of land belonging to the heirs of BENJAMIN LARRABEE, deceased, and by the road leading from Stroudwater to Portland; and that your petitioners are desirous of holding their said proportion of the above described land in severalty. Wherefore your petitioners pray that the same may be divided and set off to them, to hold in severalty, agreeably to the laws in that case made and provided.
SARAH FOX, Guardian to said Minors. By SALMON CHASE, her Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland in said County, on the last Tuesday of March, A. D. 1800—
ON the petition of DANIEL FOX and others, praying for partition of Real Estate, whereof the foregoing is a copy—Ordered, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent, and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same.
Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
Notice is hereby given, TO Retailers of Wines and foreign Distilled SPIRITS, and owners (or keepers) of WHEEL CARRIAGES, in the county of Cumberland, that the subscriber will attend at his Office in Fifth Street, Portland, from Monday the Fifteenth to Friday the twenty-sixth day of September next (Sundays excepted) from 9 to 12 o'clock A.M. and from 3 to 6 o'clock P.M. of each day, to issue Licences to Retailers, and to receive entries of and duties on Wheel Carriages.
EBENEZER MAYO, Collector of the Revenue.
N. B. The penalty for retailing without licence, is Fifty Dollars; and for neglecting to make entry and pay the duties on Wheel Carriages, within sixty days previous to the last day of September, is 25 per cent on the amount of duty.
Licences & Wheel Carriages.
THE Subscriber will attend to grant licences to retail foreign distilled Spirits and Wines, and to receive entries of and the duties payable on Wheel Carriages, at his Office in York, every day in September next (Sundays excepted.) It is hoped that no person will be exposed to prosecution as a delinquent relating to the premises.
Joseph Tucker, Collector
York, August 1st. 1800. for York County.
N. B. The penalty for retailing without licence is Fifty Dollars, and for neglecting to make entry or pay the duties, on Carriages, twenty-five per Cent. in addition to the duty.
To the Honourable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas holden at New Gloucester, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday of January, Anno Domini 1800.
THE petition of GEORGE TRUNDY of Cape-Elizabeth in said County, Yeoman, as he is Tenant by the Curtesy in the right of Olive Trundy, his wife, late of said Cape-Elizabeth, deceased; Hannah Jordan of said Cape-Elizabeth, widow; William Bickford of Addison in the County of Washington, yeoman; Solomon Jackson of Pejepscot Claim in the County of Lincoln, yeoman, and Sarah his wife in her right; Temperance Jordan of said Pejepscot Claim in the County of Cumberland, widow; and Benjamin Thomas of Long-Island in the County of Hancock, mariner, and Mary his wife in her right—humbly shews: That they are interested in, and are seized in fee, as Tenants in common with some other person or persons to your petitioners unknown, of one ninth part each of certain real estate consisting of upland and marsh, in said Cape-Elizabeth, whereof Robert Jordan, late of said Cape-Elizabeth, died seized; and that your petitioners are desirous to hold their said shares in severality—Wherefore they pray that said real estate may be divided and set off to them to hold in severality in the proportion aforesaid, agreeably to the Laws in that case made and provided.
By SALMON CHASE, their Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland in said county, on the last Tuesday of March, A. D. 1800.
ON the petition of George Trundy and others, whereof the foregoing is a true copy—The Court order, That the petitioners cause notice thereof to be given to all persons interested in the Estate therein mentioned, by publishing said Petition and this Order in 'Jenks' Portland Gazette', three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the next term.
Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
To the Honourable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, holden at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March, Anno Domini 1800
THE petition of John Mussey of said Portland, merchant; John Philbrick of Standish in said County, yeoman, and Sarah his wife in her right; Esther Mussey of said Standish, single woman; Mary Mussey of said Standish, single woman; Theodore Mussey, Edmund Mussey, and Joseph Mussey, all of said Standish, yeomen; and Daniel How of said Portland, merchant, and Abigail his wife in her right—humbly shews: That your petitioners, as heirs to Benjamin Mussey, late of said Portland, deceased, are interested in, and stand seized in fee as Tenants in common and undivided with some other person or persons to your petitioners unknown, of one moiety or half part of a certain lot or parcel of land and the flats fronting thereupon, lying in said Portland, and bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a stake standing in the bank of Fore River at high water mark by the corner of land belonging to the heirs of Thomas Hodgkins, deceased; thence running by the land belonging to said heirs and land belonging to Mr. Henry Dinsdale, and land now occupied by Mr. John Goodwin, to the street that leads from Love-Lane, westerly to the Spring; thence by said street leading to said spring westerly fifteen rods, to land belonging to your petitioners; thence by the land of your petitioners various courses southeasterly, to a stake standing in the bank of Fore River at high water mark, eight rods westerly of the stake first begun at; thence to extend from the two stakes aforesaid, keeping the full width of eight rods, so as to include all the flats fronting on said lot, to the channel of said Fore River. And your petitioners are desirous to hold their said moiety or half part of said lot and flats in severality—Wherefore your petitioners pray that the same may be divided and set off to them to hold in severality, agreeably to the Laws in that case made and provided; and as in duty bound will ever pray.
By SALMON CHASE, their Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland, in said County, on the last Tuesday of March, A. D. 1800—
ON the petition of John Mussey and others, praying for partition of Real Estate, whereof the foregoing is a copy—Ordered, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent, and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, on the third Tuesday of October next to their granting the same.
Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
PROPOSALS,
By the PRESIDENT and DIRECTORS of the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Company, AT THEIR OFFICE IN FIFTH STREET, PORTLAND,
For Insuring Houses, Stores, and other Buildings of all kinds, against Fire.
Rates of annual Premiums for Insurance against FIRE.
1. HOUSES or Stores with brick or stone walls, and slate, tile, lead, copper, or composition roofs, standing separate from other buildings, 75 cents on 100 dollars. 2. Houses or Stores with brick or stone walls, and slate, tile, lead, copper, or composition roofs, connected with other buildings, having brick partition walls of one or more feet above the roof, 85 cents. 3. Houses or Stores with brick or stone walls and wooden roofs, that stand separate from, or connected with other buildings, with brick partition walls of one or more feet above the roof, 85 cents. 4. Houses or Stores with brick or stone walls and wooden roofs, connected with other buildings without brick partition walls, 90 cents. 5. Houses or Stores of wood, or plaster walls, standing separate from other buildings, 95 cents. 6. Houses or Stores of wood, connected with other buildings, 100 cents.
Proposed, the before-mentioned buildings, are not occupied for any hazardous trade, or for storing any hazardous merchandise, as enumerated in the following article.
7. All buildings occupied, in whole or in part, by any person who shall use or exercise therein the trade of a carpenter, joiner, cooper, tavern-keeper or inn-holder, stable-keeper, baker, sugar-boiler, ropemaker, boatbuilder, maldrier, brewer, tallow-chandler, apothecary, chemist, oil and colour-man, china-glass, or earthen-ware-seller; or shall be used for storing or keeping of hemp, flax, tallow, pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, unflashed lime, saltpetre, sulphur, gunpowder, spirits of turpentine, aqua fortis, spt. nitr. fortis, oil of vitriol, bay, straw, fodder of any kind, corn unthreshed, oil, wax, or distilled spirits, from 125 to 200 cents, in proportion as the situation and quality of such buildings shall render them more or less hazardous in the opinion of the Directors.
N. B. As circumstances may exist, which will either lessen, or increase the hazards, that come within the strict letter of the foregoing rates, the Company, in those cases, reserve the right to fix the premiums accordingly, or to refuse to make the insurance.
CONDITIONS.
1. PERSONS applying for insurance on houses, stores, or other buildings, shall lodge in the office a written declaration, particularizing the town and street, where such buildings are situated, of what materials composed, their dimensions, relative situation, estimated value, and the purposes for which the same are occupied; and not more than three fourths of said value can be insured. 2. No policy will be executed, or hazard commence, until the premium is paid at the office in money. 3. All persons insuring their property at this office, must give notice of any other insurance that is, or shall be made by them, or in their behalf, on said property, otherwise the policy will be void. 4. Insurance will be made on property held by mortgage, lease for years, or life, in remainder, or reversion provided the nature of the tenure be previously specified. 5. No insurance shall be made for a less term than one year; and any person choosing to be insured for seven years, shall be allowed the amount of one year's premium, by way of discount, and for four years, half a year's discount. 6. The company will not be accountable for, or pay any loss, or damage, caused by foreign invasion, civil commotion, or any military or usurped force whatever. 7. All persons insured at this office, sustaining loss or damage by fire, in buildings, shall give immediate notice thereof, in writing to the Company, and deliver into the office within thirty days, as particular an account of such loss or damage, as the nature of the cause will admit, and the full amount thereof, not exceeding the sum insured, shall be paid in thirty days after proof without deduction, provided the same shall amount to three per cent on the sum insured. 8. The Company have the right to rebuild, or repair the houses or buildings damaged or destroyed by fire, in lieu of paying the loss in money; provided the same be begun within thirty days after proof of loss, and be finished without any unreasonable delay. 9. No policy shall be binding on the Company if signed, unless such assignment be allowed by an entry thereof, in the books of the Company. N. B. The Company will receive proposals for insurance, from any of the citizens of the District of Maine Portland, the thirty first day of July, one thousand eight hundred. Per Order, Joseph Swift, Secretary.
BEEF Inspection.
THE undersigned having been appointed Inspector General of BEEF, for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, agreeably to the "Act to regulate the Inspection of Beef" passed the 4th March last, and having qualified in due form publishes the following sections of said act, for the information of his fellow-citizens.—
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That no Beef which shall be killed after the first day of September next, shall be packed or repacked in barrels or half barrels, for exportation, unless it be of fat Cattle, not under three years old; that all such Beef shall be cut into pieces, as nearly square as may be, and which in size shall not exceed eight pounds weight, nor be less than four pounds weight—That all Beef which the Inspector or Deputy Inspector shall find, on examination, to have been killed at a proper age, to be fat, and otherwise good and merchantable, shall be sorted and divided by him into four different sorts, for packing or repacking, into barrels or half barrels, to be denominated Mss. Cargo No 1, Cargo No 2, and Refuse. Mss Beef shall consist of the choice pieces of Oxen or Steers, well fatted and weighing six hundred pounds and upwards; the thin, shoulder clod, and neck—shall be taken from the fore quarters, and the legs and leg rands from the hind quarters; and each barrel and half barrel, containing Beef of this description, shall be branded on one of the heads with the words Mss Beef. Cargo No 1, shall consist of choice pieces of Oxen, Steers, Cows and Heifers, not under four hundred pounds weight, and to average five hundred and twenty pounds weight, without any necks or shanks. On one head of such barrel or half barrel, containing Beef of this description, shall be branded Cargo No 2. Cargo No 2, shall consist of fat cattle of all descriptions not before mentioned, of three years old and upwards (Bulls excepted) with not more than half a neck, and three shanks, and without any hucks; each barrel and half barrel of which shall be branded Cargo No 3. All other parts of cattle that are not above described, which shall be packed or repacked for exportation (including Bulls) shall be branded on one head Refuse. And every barrel of Beef shall be well salted with 75 pounds of clean St. Ubes, lye of May, Lisbon or Turk's Island Salt, or eighty pounds of
coarse Liverpool Salt, or other Salt of equal quality, exclusive of a pickle of fresh water, as strong as salt will make it; and to each barrel of Beef of the three first sorts, shall be added four ounces of Saltpetre; and each half barrel of Beef shall be salted with one half the quantity of salt abovementioned, and two ounces of saltpetre.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of September next, every barrel and half barrel in which Beef shall be packed or repacked for exportation, shall be made of good seasonable white oak or white ash staves and heading, free from any defect, each barrel shall contain two hundred pounds weight of Beef; the barrel to measure sixteen inches and an half between the chimes, and to be twenty eight inches long, to be covered three fourths of the length with good oak, ash or walnut hoops, leaving one fourth in the centre; the heads made of a proper thickness, the hoops to be well set and drove together, the half barrels to contain not less than fifteen gallons, to be hooped in the same manner as the whole barrels.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, That every barrel and half barrel, in which Beef is packed or repacked for exportation, shall be branded with the first letter of the christian name and surname at length of the Inspector who has inspected the same, with the name of the town where it was inspected, in legible letters, with the addition of MASS. (for Massachusetts.) And every barrel and half barrel of Beef of the three first sorts, shall also be branded with the name of the person for whom the Beef is packed.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted, That if any person shall intermix take out or shift any Beef, out of any cask inspected or branded as by this act is required, or put in any other Beef for sale or exportation, contrary to the intention of this act, the person or persons so offending, shall for each and every offence, forfeit and pay the sum of twenty dollars.
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted, That nothing in this act shall prevent the exportation of rounds of Beef, keg or tubs, as is now practiced. Provided however, That the name of the owner, and the town where he resides, shall be branded on the head of each keg or tub, under the penalty of one dollar for each keg or tub so branded.
Sec. 16. And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons that export, or ship for exportation out of this Commonwealth any salted Beef not inspected and branded as by this act directed, every such exporter or shipper, and the master of every vessel having on board such uninspected Beef, shall, on conviction, respectively forfeit and pay the sums following: The owner or exporter shall forfeit and pay the sum of six dollars, and the master of every vessel having the same on board, the sum of two dollars, for every cask exported or shipped for exportation.
Provided always, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to affect the exportation of any Beef that shall be duly inspected before the said first day of September, agreeably to the Laws now in force.
The Inspector also gives Notice—
That he will attend the duties of his Office, on Sparre's Wharf, in Boston, a few rods East of Faneuil-Hall Market, to receive communications from persons who wish to be deputized under said act, and informs them, that substantial recommendations will be considered prerequisite; and no person will be allowed to inspect his own Beef. He calls the attention of all dealers in packed Beef for exportation (as it will be for their own interest as well as convenience) strictly to conform to the law, as to the casks, that they be well made, and of the best materials; salt and saltpetre to be used of the best quality, and that the Beef be cut in the neatest manner, and of a proper size. As the Inspector conceives the due execution of this Law, at first will materially subserve the interest and reputation of this Commonwealth, agriculturally and commercially, he is determined nothing shall be wanting on his part, that is within the compass of his abilities to accomplish the end and design of the Law; and he pledges himself to give every aid in his power to all concerned in or out of office, for the large purpose.
STEPHEN BRUCE,
Who has large and convenient Stores, for the reception of Beef, on reasonable terms, and where SALT-PETRE of the very best quality can be purchased. Boston, July 24. 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given to the confidential Proprietors of Land lying in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, that the following Lots are taxed in the State, County and Town Tax, for the year 1799, in the bills committed to me to collect, as follows:—
FIRST DIVISION.
Table with 7 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, Value of State and Town, County tax, C., S., Delinquent tax. It lists tax details for various lots in the First Division.
SECOND DIVISION.
Table with 7 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, Value of State and Town, County tax, C., S., Delinquent tax. It lists tax details for various lots in the Second Division.
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, or before Wednesday the twenty-sixth day of November 1800, at 10 o'clock, A. M. so much of the said Lots of Land as will be sufficient to discharge the same will then be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder, according to Law, at the house of WENSWORTH RICKET, innholder in said Poland. John T. Merrill, Collector. Poland, August 10, 1800.
STAMPED PAPER,
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