Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1799-08-19 00:00:00

JENKS'S PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED ON MONDAYS, BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 63.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1799.
[VOLUME II.]
Notice is hereby given,
To Retailers of Wines and foreign distilled Spirits, and owners of Wheel Carriages, in the County of Cumberland. That the subscriber will attend at his Office in Fifth-Street Portland, from Monday the 23d to Friday the 27th of September next, from 9 to 12 o'clock, A. M. and from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M. on each day, to issue Licences to Retailers, and to receive entries and duties on Wheel Carriages.
EBENEZER MAYO,
Collector of the Revenue.
N. B. All Retailers of Liquors will be subject to Penalty of Fifty Dollars for selling without Licence; and all owners of Wheel Carriages to a Penalty of Twenty Five per cent, if entry is not made and the duty paid within Sixty days previous to the last day of September next.
Portland, Aug. 9, 1799.
District of Maine.
BY order of the Hon. DAVID SEWALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that a Libel is filed in said Court, by NATHANIEL F. FOSDICK, Esq. Collector of the District of Portland and Falmouth, against the Schooner RAINBOW, a foreign built vessel of about Twenty six Tons burthen—her tackle, apparel and furniture, whereof one JONATHAN CROWELL is master, together with her cargo, consisting of about four hundred and fifty quintals of dried Cod Fish, seized by said Collector on the 5th day of July last, for a breach of the revenue laws of the United States—And that trial will be had on the above said libel at the District Court to be held at Pownalborough, within said District, on the first Tuesday of September next.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal.
Dated at Portland, July 1, 1799.
BARTER.
WANTED, in exchange for Land, at Waterford, forty six miles from this town, materials for a House, &c.—and labour to finish the same—The bricks to be delivered in Portland the ensuing fall—frame, boards, shingles &c. in the course of the winter months, and the joinery, and masonry, completed in all July next—In said land there is a choice of lots; some suitable for making farms, others abounding with timber, mill privileges, &c. &c.
Inquire at the Store of NATHANIEL CHAMBERLAIN, Fore-Street.
Portland, 5th Aug. 1799.
MEDICAL.
AT the Theatre in Dartmouth College, the MEDICAL LECTURES commence the first of October. On Anatomy and Surgery. Chemistry and Materia Medica. And the theory and Practice of PHYSIC.
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT on the night between the 7th and 8th of March 1795, the dwelling house of MARY GRAY, then sole administratrix on the estate of JOSEPH GRAY, senior, late of Northarmouth, mariner deceased, was destroyed by fire—at which time a Certificate of six per centum funded stock of assumed debt of the United States, issued by Nathaniel Appleton, Esq. Commissioner of Loan for the State of Massachusetts, was lost. Said Certificate was in favor of Joseph Gray, of Northarmouth, for the sum of 226 dollars 25 cents, dated 24th July 1792. If any person or persons have any objections to the same being renewed by the Treasurer of the United States, they must state their demands and lodge the same at the United States Loan Office in Boston, within a three months from the date hereof.
AMMI R. MITCHELL, Sole Administrator de bonis non, to the said Joseph Gray, senior. Northarmouth, July 4th, 1799. 6w-63
Just Received, and for Sale By William Hudson,
At his Store, FORE-STREET, 40 or 50 barrels fine
FLOUR.
W. I. Goods & Groceries as usual. August 4.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
3000 PINE LOGS.
ANY person inclined to contract for the sale and delivery of Three Thousand Yellow Pine, or Hackmatack GREEN LOGS, for the use of the BOSTON AQUEDUCT, will please to apply to John Marston, Secretary Aqueduct Corporation.
Boston, July 19, 1799.
RANaway from me the subscriber, a man named PAUL McDONNEL, about Sixty years of age, supported by the town of Newfield, taken by me to be supported for the year ensuing. I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting him, on my account, as I will not pay any debts he may contract. SAMUEL SHACKFORD. Newfield, Aug. 3, 1799.
Wanted Immediately,
As apprentices to the WATCH MAKING and JEWELRY BUSINESS, two LADS, from 13 to 15 years of age. Apply at the Sign of the GOLDEN WATCH, Pine-Street, Portland. AUG. 13.
Miscellany.
That Love alone, which virtue's laws controul, Deserves reception in the human soul.
LOVE is one of the strongest passions that actuates the human breast. When employed in the union of the sexes, it often knows no bounds. And when concentrated in one object where its vibrations are reciprocal and mutual, undisturbed by the prejudices of any person, it has in it all the sweets, the comforts, and the enjoyments of life. But attachments are rarely formed where entire satisfaction is felt by the friends of both parties; or without exciting the most severe remarks from different persons.
Rash means produce rash effects. Although the passion of love is productive of much happiness, yet it is fraught with ten thousand uneasinesses and inquietudes; and when disappointed in its object, no passion is productive of greater miseries or more fatal consequences.
The disappointments of this passion often arise, unfortunately, from the unnatural custom of parents dictating the marriage of their children, either by forcing them to marry contrary to their inclinations, or depriving them of the object of their choice and affections. The effects of the latter may be seen in the following brief account of General Kosciuszko, a native of Poland, who was born a gentleman; but his family not being in affluent circumstances, he was sent to the school of Cadets to be educated for the army. From this school it has been usual for the kings of Poland to send annually four of its youths into foreign countries, to perfect themselves in military tactics, and the art of war. Kosciuszko had the good fortune to be one of these youths. He was patronized by the king, and sent into France, with the best recommendations, where he studied upwards of four years in the military academy of Versailles, and returned to Poland with the reputation of being a very skillful engineer. Soon after this, he was appointed to the command of a company of artillery in the regiment of the crown, and was looked up to as a man of courage and eminence in his profession.
About this time it was, he captivated the affections of a young lady of the first family and fortune in Poland. The lovers had contrived many private interviews, before the parents of the lady had an opportunity of discovering their connexions; in all of which Kosciuszko conducted himself by the rigid rules of honor and virtue. He therefore conceived himself warranted in making an open declaration of their mutual regard, and in soliciting the consent of the lady's friends for an immediate celebration of their nuptials. But being a leading family among the nobles, an alliance with Kosciuszko was deemed inconsistent and degrading; hence a peremptory refusal was experienced, and an insuperable bar put to the fond hopes of the anxious lovers—Kosciuszko, however, after finding it impossible to gain the consent of her parents, had the address to carry off the lady, and was rapidly pursuing his route to France, when the unfortunate circumstance of their carriage breaking down, and no possibility of having it replaced or repaired with requisite speed, gave the enraged father, and a strong party of relatives, an opportunity of coming up with them. Here a fierce rencounter ensued, in which Kosciuszko was eventually reduced to the unpleasant dilemma of being obliged either to kill the father, or give up the daughter. Humanity prevailed even over the force of affection. He returned his sword peaceably to the scabbard, and nobly restored the fair prize to his pursuers, rather than spill the blood of him who gave her being.
The public conversation, in all the upper circles, turning to this event, and the feelings of Kosciuszko being considerably hurt, he obtained leave of absence from his sovereign, and came to America. At that period the late war with England was carrying on with full vigor; Kosciuszko offered himself a volunteer to Gen. Washington, and was honored with an important command in his army. After the peace he returned with the marquis de la Fayette to France, where the French officers who had served in that campaign, & Dr. Franklin, always spoke of him as a man of equal magnanimity, fortitude and courage.
Kosciuszko having thus acquired reputation abroad, returned with the laurels to his native country, in hopes of being admitted again to the object of his disappointed affection. But his hopes were again blasted, for the lady, whose affections he had won, and whom he most ardently adored, not able to stem such a torrent of disappointment, retired from the amusements of the world and soon expired under all the agonies of grief, sorrow, dejection and disappointment.
The unhappy parents of this unfortunate lady, when they could, by means of the untimely and cruel bar of their only daughter, survive no longer, followed her to the world of spirits. (Mott's Misc.)
BON TON!
The following novel and fantastic arrangement is lately adopted from a French paper, La Quotidienne .
"Our modern Aspasia have now discovered the various use of spots and flickings. They now wear nothing but a slight veil, attached with ribbons, in the style of the Hindostan. Some of them on their toes actually bear a King! King! yes, Sir; if you do not believe me, go and see the balls of Ricaleu and Voutzel."
From a Georgian Paper.
BUCHANAN'S IMITATION.
Qui te videt, beatior est
Beatior, qui te audet
Qui te boscatur deus est
Quare potior est Deus!
TO FLAVIA.
HE who thy lovely face beholds, Where beauty every charm unfolds, Is surely blest; but none to he Who hears thy voice in harmony! But more than mortal is the bliss Of him who ravishes a kiss. In playful dalliance from those lips, Where glowing love his empire keeps. But quite a God, is sure the swain, Who feels thee, Flavia, kiss again; And from that mouth the gift receives That quite his soul of sense bereaves! J. DAVIS.
Firmness of the RUSSIAN SOLDIERS.
It is recorded of the Russians, in a desperate battle they once had with a Prussian army, that two of their regiments who had defended a particular pass, suffered themselves to be entirely cut down rather than give way to their adversaries, who attacked them with great impetuosity to gain it. Two other regiments marched with drums beating and colours flying, to replace the former; like them they were soon cut to pieces in their ranks and were succeeded by two others who shared a similar fate; of a seventh and eighth, which in turn occupied the same spot, it is said very few survived, the dead bodies forming a stupendous mound completely filled the space through which alone the enemy could penetrate.
FEMALE BENEVOLENCE.
THAT intelligent and unfortunate traveller, Ledyard, pays a very sincere and animated tribute of gratitude to the female sex, even in the most barbarous and uncivilized countries, for their benevolent and hospitable attention to the forlorn stranger. Mr. Park, who has been in a similar situation with Ledyard, mentions the following anecdote in the short account of his travels, lately made public by Mr. Edwards:
Mr. Park one evening, in travelling along the banks of the Niger, was overtaken with a storm of thunder and rain, which drove him to a tree for shelter. As night approached, a poor negro woman, returning from the labours of the field, observed that he was wet, weary, and dejected, and taking up his saddle and bridle, told him to follow her. She led him to her cottage, where she regaled him with an excellent supper of fish, and corn for his horse, after which she spread a mat on the floor for his night's repose. Having done these kind offices, she called in the female part of the family, who spun cotton for the greater part of the night, and relieved their labour by songs. One of them which was sung in a sweet plaintive air, must have been composed extempore, as the literal translation of the words is as follows:
"The winds roared and the rain fell. The poor white man, faint, and weary, came and sat under our tree. He has no mother to bring him milk, no wife to grind his corn." Chorus. "Let us up the white man, he has no mother to bring him milk, no wife to grind his corn."
AGRICULTURAL.
Observations respecting the utility of Swallows, by the Rev. David Ure, minister of Uphall, in Scotland, for the consideration of the Board of Agriculture.
ONE advantage, which this country enjoys with most others, is derived from the swallow. These migratory birds are of an incalculable advantage to the interest of society at large, but more immediately to the husbandman—Nature has, by instinct, directed them to build their nests, and bring forth their young, at the season of the year when those insects, on which they live, are beginning to infest the rising crops, by depositing their eggs for the production of caterpillars. Were those myriads of insects, with which the air then swarms, allowed to fly about, without any enemy to destroy them, the caterpillars, their offspring, would, in a short time, become so numerous, that every vegetable would be totally destroyed. One of their greatest enemies is the swallow. The most of common birds also feed their young with caterpillars, which circumstance astonishingly lessens their number. But the swallow feeds her young with the insect or parent of these caterpillars, and is of superior advantage; for, by destroying a single fly or insect, in the beginning of summer, many thousands of vermin are prevented from coming into existence. Thus applied remedy to the evil is the most effectual way. Every encouragement, therefore, should be given to the lovers of agriculture, to be given to these friendly visitors. Some thoughtless people discourage them from frequenting the neighbourhood of bee-hives, from a suspicion that in their flight they pick up the bees. This perhaps is no more than a suspicion; for it is probable that swallows will not injure bees or any other insect that are armed with stings. But although bees should be destroyed by them, their loss is of very little consequence, compared with the advantages arising from the destruction of the caterpillars, and other devouring vermin. It is believed, by accurate observers, that one nest of swallows will destroy, in a season, about 100,000 insects, which with the caterpillars, would destroy an immense quantity of growing vegetables. Another advantage arising from the swallow is, that it never lives on grain, which is not the case with most other birds.
TULLY has said somewhere, "that we are all slaves to the law, that we may become free." Indeed, where there is no law there is no liberty, and that licence which every one would arrogate to himself, would soon destroy even the semblance of freedom.—Men, according to Goldsmith, are apt
"To call it freedom when themselves are free." That is, mankind naturally like to do as they please themselves, and to debar all others from the same privilege.
Foreign Affairs.
LONDON, JUNE 10.
The following account of the destruction of an English and a Russian frigate in the harbor of Constantinople, which was mentioned in the last French papers is given in a letter from Constantinople, dated May 18, brought by yesterday's Hamburg Mail:
"Yesterday afternoon we were alarmed by an explosion like the roar of thunder and a terrible crackling. In less than two minutes, the cry of "Treachery! Imposture! our ships are lost!" resounded in all the streets.—We actually found a Russian frigate of 36 guns, an English one of 40, and 2 Turkish corsairs, of 13 guns, well fitted out, and full of men and provisions, struggling, with destruction in the harbour. The Russian frigate was blown to pieces, by setting its powder room on fire and only pieces of wreck were to be seen of her.—Holes had been bored in three different parts of the English frigate which sunk, with the purser and seven seamen, all the guns and other effects. The Captain alone was saved. The Turkish corsairs which had also holes bored in them were saved. The strictest enquiry being made, 3 of the villains who perpetrated this horrid act were taken. They are all three Frenchmen, who had disguised themselves as sailors. Their names are Le Monville, Laroche and Bruinet. They are now confined in the Seven Towers, and will it is said, be roasted alive."
AUGMENTATION OF THE ARMY.
Mr. Dundas said, he rose to make the motion of which his right Hon. Friend, (Mr. Pitt) had given notice yesterday.—The internal strength of the country was at present in the most respectable state it was ever in, and was more than sufficient to answer all the purposes of national defence. But in consequence of the manner in which that force was disposed, the government was disabled from pursuing any offensive operations; it was his object, therefore, on the present occasion, to bring forward a proposition which should remedy this defect. To any person who would take a view of the affairs that were now passing in Europe, the advantages that would arise from a force acting offensively must appear incalculable. He wished it might not be understood that he was running after wild extensive plans of commerce, or romantic expeditions.—No such thing—he only wanted to carry into effect the same extension of offensive operations which had already raised the glory of the British name to so high a pitch of greatness which had completely destroyed the commerce of the enemy, and made the British Navy triumphant in every part of the world. It was by such operations that all the foreign possessions of this country were now in such a state of security; and that the East Indies were already rendered impregnable against every attempt of a foreign enemy.—If such operations had not been begun, the country would not have to boast of those great advantages; and at the time they were begun, he had received many attacks in that House for sending the force of the country on foreign expeditions. He bore all those attacks, and never was diverted from his purpose, conscious as he was that the plans he projected would be ultimately beneficial; and every man must be now convinced that it was to them the country now owed the proud situation in which she stood. He would admit, that in consequence of the exertions that must follow the plan he was then about to propose, the efficient force of the country would be less than what it was at present, but it was not his intention to weaken the general strength of the country; for that which should be taken away from the Militia, would be added to the standing army; there would even then remain for the defence of the country an armed body of 200,000 men. He thought it necessary to mention this circumstance, in order that men might sleep quietly on their beds.
There was another body of men whom their own zeal for their country and constitution had induced to take up arms in its defence. It was unnecessary for him to make any observations on this most respectable force; for within the two last years, whoever chose to gratify his eyes with a sight of those who made such a grand appearance, and manifested their loyalty and attachment to their sovereign, must have observed that the metropolis alone furnished upwards of 8000 armed men for its defence.—But this was not all, every city, town, and district throughout the kingdom has produced a proportionable share of armed volunteers, the whole amounted to 150,000 men. As every man therefore must be convinced that there was a sufficient force for the defence of the country, the next object was to apply some of it to active operations. He would not enter into a minute detail of the splendid objects that were to be attained by such exertions; but let any man turn his eyes from the Texel to the Tagus, and he must, in the present situation of affairs, perceive that there was hardly a spot within this

space, in which a British force might not be beneficially employed. His proposition would go to diminish the military forces of the kingdom, and add to the regulars; and to hold out an offer to the privates of the militia who should be discharged in consequence of the reduction, to enter voluntarily into the army; he would say voluntarily, because no compulsion whatever should be made use of. His intention was to produce not less a number than 20,000 regular troops; the details concerning the manner in which they were to be raised, he would not enter into. It was reasonable to expect that a great part of them would come from the militia regiments, and some were to be provided by the parishes. As to the necessity of this force being provided, he must observe, that there were many objects which could not be carried into effect at present by the allies on the continent, without the active co-operation of a British army. He was fully aware of the many calls that had already been made on the zeal of the country; but he had the satisfaction to state, that its exertions would be more than repaid by the advantages that must result from them—advantages that must preserve the constitution of the country, that fabric of its glory, and the key-stone of its happiness and independence. He would therefore move for leave to bring in a bill for the reduction of the militia forces of the country, and to encrase the regular forces, for the more vigorous prosecution of the war.—And it was his intention to move the printing of the bill, and postpone the second reading for some time.
The Emperor has nearly restored the antient order of things at Venice. The nobles are for the most part reinstated in all their rights and public situations.
It is reported that the elector of Bavaria has consented to the passage of 45,000 Russians through his territories, and has sent a minister to Petersburg.
The Bishops, Priests and Noblemen, who were taken prisoners by Moreau's army near Mondovi, were instantly shot on the field of battle.
The Executive Directory has published an arrest, which expresses its satisfaction at the conduct of its agent, Victor Hugues, at Guadalupe.
The Paris papers report that the King of Prussia has ordered the suspension of all payments on account of Russia.
An article from Aschaffenburg mentions preparations for war, both by the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel and the King of Prussia. The former Prince, it is stated, had declared that there was an end to the neutrality, and that his army would march against Mentz.
In the Military Gazette published at the head-quarters of the Archduke, it is stated that in Italy, within the short space of six weeks, the Imperialists have killed and wounded 20,000 French; 12,319 prisoners, taken 630 pieces of cannon and 24 mortars, together with an immense quantity of ammunition, stores, &c. &c.
Further concerning Europe.
PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 9. A gentleman who came passenger in the ship Dominick Terry, from Lisbon, brings the following articles, which he says was received at Lisbon by a Portuguese brig of war, from Falmouth.
Falmouth, June 18. By the arrival of capt. Galt in 8 days from Hamburg, we have the following intelligence: General Massena in a very bloody engagement with the Archduke Charles, lost 10,000 men killed and 8,000 taken prisoners, which the captain says appeared in all the public papers and was universally believed;—Further confirmation this morning, 20th June, by the arrival of a Portuguese brig of war, in 6 days from Falmouth, in which came passenger, the Duke of Luxemburg's son, who confirms the above authentically received in England—with an addition, that Massena himself is taken prisoner, together with the military chest and all the camp equipage—that the peasants in consequence of the victory, have risen in mass, and the remnant of Massena's army, who had fled fell prisoners to them.
ON A GENERAL PEACE!
Mr. Pitt, in a debate upon the necessary supplies, (June 7) in the House of Commons, made the following observations:
"That when he looked back to the period of the Negotiation, he now rejoiced that it had failed, because the terms on which even peace would then have been concluded, were not such as our present prospect entitles us to expect and claim; and will they who think themselves justified in turning against the French Revolution which they before admired, on account of the atrocious principles which produced the 4th September, not allow us to entertain a jealousy of those who derived their power from these atrocities? Will they not see that since that period the horrors of the French principles, and the atrocity of their views, have been aggravated? And especially if they attend to the transaction of the Directory with America, must they not perceive that they have torn off the last rag of the veil that shrouded their deformity."
All the ports of the United Netherlands, are declared by the English government to be in a state of blockade; and neutral vessels agreeably to the established laws of nations, are forbid entering. Such an attempt it, will be condemned. This measure is auxiliary to an expedition in contemplation against some section of the Batavian Republic.
Philadelphia, August 9. A letter from Lisbon, received yesterday morning, dated June 19th, mentions the arrival of a vessel from Hamburg in a short passage, the captain of which positively declared, a very decisive battle had been fought on the Rhine, in which Massena and the greatest part of his army were made prisoners: It also mentions the expulsion of the French out of the Swiss country.
Another letter from Lisbon of the same date, mentions the King of Spain having signed a permission for the French troops to march through his territory to attack Portugal; the Portuguese are unanimously opposed to the French—the French are entirely expelled from Italy—Switzerland has risen en masse —at Lyons opposition has again reared its head—Genoa is taken by the Austrians, the French just before leaving it levied three hundred thousand pound sterling—Mantua is taken—The Cisalpine republic is no more—its directors have fled. A division of McDonald's army has been destroyed by the Romans; several expresses, requiring his retreat have been intercepted. The Russians neither give nor receive quarters. Every Italian found in arms is shot or hung. The Archduke Charles has been very successful on the Rhine. The King of Prussia has collected an army of 25,000 men in addition to his standing army. It states the arrival of the French fleet at Toulon, after having avoided a battle, although they had the weather gage. The Spanish fleet arrived at Carthagena in a very shattered state; both French and Spanish are completely blocked up.
Of the Invasion of Portugal.
A pretty just idea of the success of an invasion of Portugal, may be formed from the following extract of a letter dated
Lisbon, June 19th 1799.
"I have not a doubt, from the authority I received the intelligence, that the king of Spain had been obliged to sign a permission for the French to march through his territory to invade Portugal: but the difficulty that would attend such an enterprise, the unanimity among the Portuguese (convinced of the false liberty held out by the directory and their generals under that name to rob, plunder, assassinate and impoverish every country they enter) made me feel very easy about them. From the natural advantages of this country, a very few well disciplined troops, of not more than 50,000 men will defend it for ever against an army of three times that number; and the Portuguese have at least, an army of that number at present besides not less than two hundred thousand men who have enrolled themselves in the different provinces, and are exercising every week—and more, at least, one hundred thousand that can be impressed into the service at a short warning. How is an army to subsist in this country? All the frontiers of both Spain and Portugal are so barren and totally uncultivated, that the inhabitants cannot raise more than from five to six months provisions for themselves, and are obliged to come to the sea ports for supplies. In the summer months, most of the springs dry up, and in different districts they are obliged to go two, three and four miles to get water for themselves and cattle. The antipathy the Spaniards must bear them, would naturally throw every obstacle in their way; and above all, the great confidence I have in the wise policy of the government to prevent it."
Domestic Concerns.
BOSTON, AUG. 15. Capt. Truxton, of the Constellation frigate, has resigned his commission in the navy. We understand this measure of the gallant tar to be owing to the (by him) unexpected operation of the graduary rank designated in 1794;—by which Captains Talbot and Dale are established as his seniors—whose rank was provisionally suspended, on account of the discontinuance of building the ships to which they were first appointed.
Capt. Barron, (brother to the Captain with Commodore Barry) we learn, will be appointed to the Constellation.
By the grade of 1794, the rank of the Commanders of the Navy commenced as follows: Captains Barry, Nicholson, Talbot, Dale, Truxton, Sever, &c.
SALEM, AUG. 16.
Yesterday returned here from Guadalupe, Capt. Daniel Gould, late master of the Schooner Tabitha. He sailed from this port in May last for St. Thomas's, and was taken to the northward of the island by a government ship, of 16 guns, from Guadalupe, to which place he was carried. The same ship took, during that cruise (about 45 days) 15 Americans and three English vessels, 17 of which had arrived; and Capt. Gould, from the time of his capture to his arrival at Guadalupe (9 days) was boarded or spoke by nine French privateers.—Here we think is some work for our public ships—the English are very indifferent to these privateers. Capt. Gould was cast into prison for several days, in the western part of the island, and afterwards removed to Basseterre, where he was again sent for prison, but was immediately relieved by the influence of a Mr. Buchong, a merchant with whom he had formerly done business, and who was exceedingly friendly to him. There were at Guadalupe among other American prizes, a snow, Ephraim Perkins, master, a Schooner, Hubbard, master, and another vessel, from Kennebec; a Schooner, Graves, master, from Marblehead; and several from Newburyport.
Portland, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1799.
The News from Europe is not yet altogether satisfactory. The dates are rather irregular and contradictory. Owing to the long passages of our vessels, English dates have been received to about the middle of June only, when they might be expected twenty or thirty days later. The few articles given this day are the latest.—The next Gazette will doubtless announce something of consequence from the other side of the Atlantic—the situation of the hostile armies by the last accounts warrant the expectation.
The conduct of the King of Prussia, so far as it can be traced to any leading motive, seems to incline in favour of France. We are not informed whether the suspension of all payments on account of Russia, (mentioned under the London head,) is of public or private debt. It seems to show, at first view, a species of policy unjust in itself—friendly to the treasury of Prussia, favorable to France, and inimical to Russia and her allies.
Frederick reminds us of a cool, calculating gambler—the nations of Europe are deeply engaged in a game of Loo—he knows England holds the pan , Germany has all at stake, he suspects France is deficient in trumps, but holds a good hand himself, wishes to loo the Empire, and is only waiting to see if honest John Bull does not show a pam slush, before it comes to his turn to rap the board. (Com. Gaz)
"If the French succeed in their expedition up the Mediterranean, and against the British fleet; it will bring them sooner to declare their intentions towards the United States. We shall then be presented, as the Swiss were, with the French code of liberty, a French constitution or death. And yet the Aurora (no longer since the 11th ultimo) prays devoutly, that the French may annihilate the British fleet. Such are your lovers of "the tempuous sea of liberty," and haters of our present state of order and good government, which they denominate, "the calm of despotism."
"The editor of the Aurora, while he acknowledges Mr. Jefferson to be the author of the letter to Mazzei, paraphrases the highly obnoxious and rebellious sentiment it contains, in the following toast. "The author of the declaration of independence, who prefers the activity of republicanism, to the calm of despotism."—Two insurrections subdued, have not yet taught this man, that the lovers of their country, know how to fail with safety, on Mr. Jefferson's "tempuous sea of liberty."
The unblushing manner in which the French Directory has charged the murder of their Deputies on the Austrians has produced as much effect in Germany, as it has in France.—The Germans are exasperated to madness at the impudence of the charge.
A London paper of June 5, has the following paragraph:—"The United States of America, in their opposition to the infamous demands of France, has exhibited an energy of character, which, while it has astonished has also stimulated the almost disheartened nations of Europe to a manly and successful opposition to the aggressions of French tyranny."
Gen. Wilkinson, and suite have arrived at Philadelphia, from the frontiers.
It is said that the permanent encampment of the centre of the American army will be in New Jersey.
THEATRICAL. The performance on Friday evening last gave the greatest satisfaction to a numerous audience.—The pieces advertised for this evening, for the benefit of Mr. Peters, can prove no less pleasing to the friends of genuine comedy.
MARRIED—In this town, Capt. William Baker to Miss Abigail Blandell.
Marine Articles. Port of Portland.
Monday last arrived Schooner Farmer, Capt. Richard Motley, 12 days from St. Thomas. Sailed under convoy of the Norfolk, Bambridge, and Magician (formerly Retaliation) M c Rey, with 115 sail of American vessels. In lat. 27, 46, parted with the convoy.—Captains Smith and Alden, of this port, and capt. Philip Greely of North Yarmouth, on their outward bound passage were taken by a French privateer—Smith and Greely were sent into Guadalupe, and Alden to St. Bartholomew, where their vessels and cargoes were condemned.—August 5, spoke a brig from Charleston, bound to Cape Francois—August 11, spoke a ship from Charleston bound to Portsmouth (Eng.) Tuesday, arrived brig Polly, Jones—failed with the convoy. Same day, brig Lin, Jordan.
[ERRATA.—In the advertisement signed "Isaac Parker," in the first page of this paper, the date should be August 18th, instead of "July 18th."—Also, read Croswell for "Croswell."
By Virtue of an Order of the Supreme Judicial Court for the Sale of the Estate of the late THOMAS FLUCKER, Esq. deceased, Will be sold at the House of M c Motley, Innkeeper at Portland, on the first day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. to the highest bidder,
PART of the following Tracts of LAND, lying in the township of Falmouth, and County of Cumberland, and which are in common and undivided with certain heirs of the late Brigadier Gen. SAMUEL WALDO, and which was part of the Estate of the late THOMAS FLUCKER, Esq. confiscated to the use of the Commonwealth after the just debts and legal charges thereon should be paid—to wit,
One third part of two hundred and fifty-six acres granted by the Proprietor's Committee of Falmouth, to Brig. SAMUEL WALDO, and laid out near the Duck Ponds.
One third part of five hundred and eleven acres, and eighty-two rods, being the remainder of the eight hundred acres, laid out to Brig. SAMUEL WALDO, by the Proprietor's Committee at Stroudwater.
One half part of six hundred and ninety acres, allowed and granted by the Proprietor's Committee of Falmouth, to the heirs of Brig. Gen. WALDO, out of their pitch of nine hundred and sixty-two acres, lying near the Duck Ponds.
Conditions of Sale to be made known at the above time and place. H. KNOX, Agent and Administrator. Essex, July 5, 1799.
THEATRE.
For the Benefit of Mr. Peters.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, August 19th, will be performed a much admired COMEDY, in five Acts, called
A Bold Stroke for a Wife
OR, The GUARDIANS OUTWITTED.
Colonel Feignwell, — Mr. Powell, Obadiah Prim, — Villiers, Sir Phillip Modeclove & Freeman, — Peters, Tradelove, — Kenay, Sackbut and Simon Pure, — Dickinson, And Perrinwinckle, — Mr. Jones.
Mrs. Prim, — Mrs. Brett, Betty, — Dickinson, And Anne Lovely, — Powell.
End of the Comedy, a HORNPIPE. By Mr. Peters.
In the course of the evening the celebrated Comic Song, from the Beggars Opera , of WHAT IS A WOMAN LIKE? By Mr. Villiers.
To which will be added, the MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT of The Farmer.
Jemmy Jumps, — Mr. Jones, Rundy, — Villiers, Captain Valentine, — Dickinson, Colonel Dormont, — Powell, Fairly, — Peters, And Farmer Blackberry, — Kenay.
Betty Blackberry, — Mrs. Powell, Louisa, — Dickinson, And Molly Maybush, — Pick.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
Tickets to be had at the THEATRE every day of Performance, from 10 till 1, and from 3 till 6 o'clock.—Also, at E. A. JENKINS'S BOOK-STORE, BOXES, 4/6—PIT, 3/.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to commence precisely at a quarter past 7 o'clock.
The public are respectfully informed that the Tickets, on the evenings of performance, will in future be sold at the window of Mr. Cobb's front parlour adjoining the Theatre, and that no person can possibly be permitted to pass the stairs, except those who have previously purchased Tickets.
OFFICE of INSPECTION—YORK.
R etailers of Wines, and Foreign distilled SPIRITS, and the keepers of CARRIAGES, in the County of York, are notified the attendance will be given at this Office every day in September next (except Sundays) to issue LICENCES to Retail, and to receive entries and Duties for Carriages.
All concerned are cautioned against Penalties, which will be demanded if forfeited. JOSEPH TUCKER, Collector of the Revenue. York, Aug. 6th, 1799.
FOR SALE, By JOHN O. WATTS, 20 bbls. good Vinegar, at the Boston price. Aug. 19.
Bowdoin College.
THE OVERSEERS of Bowdoin College, are hereby notified, That their Semi-annual meeting will be holden at the House of Mr. John DUNING, in Brunswick, on the last Wednesday of September next—at which a general attendance of the Members is requested.
MARK L. HILL, Sec'y. Georgetown, 14th Aug. 1799.
District of Maine.
By order of the Honorable DAVID SEWALL Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States for the said District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court against the ship MAC, of Boston, now lying at Bath, within said District of Maine, her tackle, apparel, and furniture; of which ship one PETER BROWNER was late master—said ship being seized for a violation of a law of the United States, made in prohibition of the transportation of slaves from Africa to any foreign port or place;—And that a hearing will be had on said Libel, before the said Court, at Pownalborough, within the District of Maine, on the first Tuesday of September next; at which time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause why the said ship, &c. should not be declared forfeited.
Also,—That another Libel is filed in said Office, by JEREMIAH HILL, Esq. Collector of the District of Biddeford and Pepperellborough, against the Schooner POLLY, of Kennebec, her tackle, apparel and furniture, seized by said Hill for a breach of the revenue laws of the United States;—And that trial will be had on said Libel, at Pownalborough, aforesaid, on the day above mentioned; at which time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause (if any they have) why said Schooner, &c. should not be declared forfeited.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 16th August, 1799.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 29th of July last, an indented apprentice by the name of HOSEA ALLEN, dark complexion, short black hair, much pock broken; had on when he went away, a blue waistcoat without sleeves, and plain tow and linen trowsers, almost new hat, and barefoot. Whoever will take up said Runaway and bring him back to me, shall have two cents reward. All heads of families and masters of vessels are hereby forbid to harbor said apprentice, as they may expect to suffer the penalty in the law in that behalf made and provided. TIMOTHY BARKER. North Yarmouth, August 2d, 1799.