Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-07-06 00:00:00

Thos M. Burleigh
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELIEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 167.]
MONDAY, JULY 6, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the semi-annual meeting of the Overseers of Bowdoin College, stands adjourned to the 9th day of July next, then to meet at the dwelling house of JOHN DUNNING, in Brunswick, at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day, for the express purpose of choosing a President for said College; and therefore a punctual attendance of the Members is requested. MARK LANGDON HILL, Sec'y. Georgetown, June 22d, 1801.
The Copartnership of BOARDMAN & LITTLE, is dissolved by mutual agreement. All persons concerned are requested to call for settlement. BENJAMIN BOARDMAN. CHARLES LITTLE. June 29th, 1801.
The connexion in business, carried on by the Subscribers under the firm of WILLIAM DOBBS & Co. was, by mutual consent, dissolved on the 27th instant. The concerns of the house in Portland, will be settled by EDWARD WEAVER, and those in Boston, by GEO. WAKEFIELD, WILLIAM DOBBS, EDWARD WEAVER, GEORGE WAKEFIELD. Portland, 29th June, 1801.
United States.—District of Maine,
JUNE 22d. 1801. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of John Osgood of Portland, merchant— Porter Lumber , of said Portland, trader— Richard Winlow , of a place called Marsh Island, in said District, trader— Nathan Eder , of Prospect, in said District, trader; against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of the District Court of Maine, on Friday the 10th day of July next, at three o'clock, afternoon, at the dwelling house of Thomas Love , innholder in York; against making and allowing certificates of discharge to the said several Bankrupts; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. David Sewall, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
BANKRUPTCY.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress of the United States, passed on the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded and issued against NATHAN BOND, of Portland, in the district of Maine, broker and merchant, and the said Nathan Bond has been declared a Bankrupt; he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or to the major part of them, on the 29th June, and on the 19th July next, and the 10th day of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Auction room of Edward Oxnard , in Fish-Street, Portland, and make a full disclosure and discovery of his estate and effects;—when and where his creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an assignee or assignees; and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting, any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard, if they shall see fit, before said Commissioners; against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle the persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment, and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 20th June, 1801.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress of the United States, passed on the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded and issued against Samuel M. Quincy, of Portland, in the district of Maine, merchant, and the said Samuel M. Quincy has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or to the major part of them, on the 10th day of July next, and on the 24th of the same month, and the 10th of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Auction Room of Edward Oxnard , in Fish-Street, Portland, and make a full disclosure and discovery of his estate and effects;—when and where his creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an assignee or assignees; and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting, any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard, if they shall see fit, before said Commissioners; against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle the persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment, and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, June 29, 1801.
FOR SALE. A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in a delightful and healthy part of the town, on Free-Street. Likewise, one other House on Danford-Street, and State-Street, which commands a most beautiful prospect of the town and harbor. Either of the houses will be sold on easy terms for the purchaser. For terms apply to J DELANO. Portland, June 22.
TO LET. A BRICK STORE in Free-Street, in a good situation for a dealer in West-India Goods and Co-ee. Inquire at Wm. Fennelly's office. 3-w.
TO LET. A BRICK STORE in Free-Street, in a good situation for a dealer in West-India Goods and Co-ee. Inquire at Wm. Fennelly's office. 3-w.
The Committee of Health,
RENEW their annual address to the inhabitants of the town of Portland, by republishing the 11th section of the law to prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and contagious sickness, to which they request that particular attention may be paid the present season. The section is as follows:
"BE it further enacted, That each town or district in this Commonwealth, may at their meeting held in March or April annually, or at any other meeting legally warned for that purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, choose and appoint a Health Committee to consist of not less than five, nor more than nine suitable persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind whatever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, wharves, docks, or any other place whatever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgments, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses thereof to be paid by the person or persons who placed it there, if known, or if not, by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any filth as aforesaid shall be found on any private property, said Committee or Health Officer shall notify and order the owner or occupier thereof, after twenty-four hours to remove the same at their own expense; and in case said owner or occupier shall neglect to remove such filth from his or her property after the expiration of the time aforesaid, he or they so offending shall forfeit, and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be sued for and recovered, with costs of suit, by said Committee or Health Officer, before any Court proper to try the same, for the use of the poor of the town in which such offence is committed. And said owner or occupier as aforesaid shall be obliged to repay to said town all costs and charges, which the said Committee or Health Officer may have incurred in removing the filth from his or her property; and in case of refusal to pay the same, he or they may be sued in the same way as is provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
The good wishes and well meant endeavors of the Committee during the two last years, have been in some measure successful; but it must be very evident that many have neglected to comply with the wholesome provision of the law. It is the duty of the Committee to enforce it, and they hereby give notice that they shall inflict the penalty on every person who shall be regardless of his own and the general safety, without favor or distinction. In the mean time the co-operation of every citizen is requested, and the Committee hope that the sense of common danger during the hot season may affect all in such a manner as to render the chastisement of law unnecessary.
And to the intent that it may be understood in what manner the Committee will prosecute their duty, they give notice that the following regulations will be observed.
 1. The Committee will appoint suitable persons to remove such nuisances as are within their jurisdiction, at the expense of the offender, or of the town.  2. After reasonable notice to any person, of the opinion of the committee that any filth is within the design of the law, suits will be commenced and prosecuted without favor or distinction.  3. Information given to the Inspector of Police will be attended to by the Committee.  4. The Inspector of Police is appointed a sub-committee to direct such persons as shall be employed by this Committee, and they are hereby required to obey his orders. 
JOSIAH TUCKER, Inspector of Police. THOMAS MOTLEY, EBENEZER MAYO, WILLIAM SYMMES, SALMON CHASE. Portland, June 15.
The Inspector of Police,
SENSIBLE of the obligation he is under faithfully to discharge the duties of the office confided to him by the town, takes this opportunity publicly to declare his determination to carry fully into effect the By-Laws "To prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and other contagious sickness," and for other purposes. To enable him to discharge his duty, and to answer the design of these laws, he earnestly solicits the aid and assistance of all the well disposed citizens, in keeping clean the streets, lanes and backyards. And as cleanliness is conducive to health, and is an ornament of the town, he anticipates a ready compliance with the laws in this respect. It being impossible for the Inspector to discover every neglect and violation of the good and wholesome regulations of the town, he hopes the inhabitants will be attentive and vigilant, and complain to him of all nuisances, and other offences against the laws; and he assures them of his readiness and determination to bring all offenders to punishment. JOSIAH TUCKER, Inspector of Police.
W. B. Reed, From LONDON, and late from BOSTON, SILK DYER & SCOURER, At Mr. GARY's, Hair-dresser, Middlestreet, Portland.
DEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he means to open the above business directly. Any description of colors, either on Silks, Satins, Damasks, Velvets, Woolens, &c. &c. he engages carefully to finish, and warrant the colors to stand. Coats, Waistcoats or Smallclothes nearly scoured, and spots extracted—Likewise dyed whole without ripping abroad. Calico gowns, silk stockings, bed furniture, sofa and chair bottom coverings glazed, the colors well preserved, and will appear almost as new.—Muffs by the piece or by the gown dyed a slate, yellow, or permanent black.
Silk Stockings, Groves or Mitts, dyed to any Gazees, Crapes and Lace, do. Chip Bonnets and Camel Hair Shawls, do. Beautiful Liquid Blue; at 1/2 per bottle.
Mourning for funerals dyed at the shortest notice, and orders from the country attended to with punctuality and dispatch.
n. b. Mr. R. wishes to intimate to the public, that his stay will be but short here. June 15.
Miscellany.
ACCOUNT Of the motions of the Hedysarum Gyrans , or moving plant, described in Botanic Garden, Part II. Canto iv. l. 335 & seq. By Dr. Mitchell.
IN the note to the passage, Dr. Darwin informs his readers, "that its leaves are continually in spontaneous motion; some rising and others falling; and others whirling circularly by twisting their stems. This spontaneous movement of the leaves, when the air is quite still and very warm, seems to be necessary to the plant, as perpetual respiration is to animal life." From this description we were led to believe that all the leaves of this remarkable plant were to be seen in a rising, falling, or whirling motion; and probably other readers of the paragraph were led to think so too. Our curiosity was excited to see this vegetable in a growing state. Some seeds were procured and sown. From these sprang several thirsty plants. As they grew we looked for the movements of the leaves for some time in vain; but at length, we discovered them. They fell so far short of what we had been led, from the description, to expect, that we were not a little disappointed. This hedysarum produces two kinds of leaves, the one large and the other small. The former are, when full grown, about 2 3/4 inches long, and 3/4 wide, and are supported by a foot stalk of one inch in length. These constitute the principal foliage of the plant, and we expected to see them fanning themselves, and panting for breath, during the heats of July, August, and Sept. (1800.) But in these no such changes of position could be seen, nor any other alteration of place different from other plants. They indeed closed themselves to the items at night, and in cool and stormy weather, as happens to a multitude of other vegetable species. Mere elevation and depression, at such times, were all the motions we could discern in the large leaves. The latter kind of leaves grow out of the foot stalk, about one fourth of an inch below the insertion of the large one. These are not more than half an inch long, and one eighth of an inch broad. Generally, each foot stalk supports two of these small leaves. Not unfrequently, however, there is but one and sometimes there are none. Both kinds are well delineated in Dr. Darwin's plate, which is a very good representation of the plant. The spontaneous motions are performed by these leaflets, which move backwards, forwards, and somewhat circularly, like the ears of horses or sheep. And with this limitation ought the celebrated gyrations of this species of the numerous family of hedysarum to be understood. So much is the account exaggerated, that some patience and nicety of observation are necessary to discern them. [M.d. Rep.]
EUROPEAN PASTIME,
DURING THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.
IN the year 1700, a dreadful war commenced, which engaged almost all the powers of Europe. This war lasted thirteen years; and it was almost immediately succeeded by a war between Sweden and Russia, which drew in several other European powers, and was of seven years continuance. In 1733 there began a violent war in Europe, which continued three years. In 1737 the flame of war was again kindled, and became general and violent. This war lasted eleven years. In 1755 there commenced another period of horrid war, which set all Europe in a flame, and lasted eight years. Another bloody war began in Europe in 1756, and was of five years duration.
Next succeeded the war between Great Britain and the United States of America, which drew in France, Spain and Holland, and continued from 1775 to 1782. From the year 1758 to 1761 inclusive, a terrible war raged between the Prussians, Austrians, Turks, Swedes, Danes and Belgians. Then immediately commenced the horrible war between France on the one hand, and the combined powers of Europe on the other. In those wars which filled up the greatest part of the last century, England and France have been engaged nearly fifty years in a hundred.
It is a blessing that such a vast ocean severs us from that LAND OF BLOOD.
"HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS."
THE Earl of Rochester, of facetious memory, returning home one dark night in a state of intoxication, stumbled into a blacksmith's shop, and fell down under the bellows, where he lay in a dead sleep. It happened the next morning, that the blacksmith with his journeymen went to their work before the dawn of day, and perceiving the motion of the bellows to be obstructed, they heated each his iron red hot and used them as candles, for the purpose of discovering the obstruction.
At this instant his lordship awoke, and holding around him a number of forty men with red hot irons pointed at his head, he immediately concluded himself to be in the infernal regions. In the mean time, the master blacksmith thus accosted him in an angry tone; "Who be you? and from whence did you come?"—Poor Rochester, trembling in every
joint, replied, "When I was in the other world I was the Earl of Rochester, a peer of the realm of England; but now I am whatever your devilships may please to call me."
THE RICH AND THE POOR.
THE rich have the most meat; the poor have the best appetite. The rich lie softest; the poor sleep soundest. The rich have delicacies; the poor have health. The rich are afraid of losing; the poor have nothing to lose, and so in this respect have nothing to fear. The rich dread the midnight robbers; the poor have no apprehensions of being robbed. The rich hang themselves through fear of poverty; the poor (such as have always been poor) laugh and dance and sing and love their lives too well to put their necks into the noose.
A CARD.
DR. WATERHOUSE takes this method, most respectfully to suggest something to his brethren at a distance, in which the honor of the profession, and the cause of humanity are particularly concerned.—It is well known to the faculty, that notwithstanding thousands of well attested cases of kine pox resisting the infection of the small pox, can be obtained from England, and other parts of Europe, yet as it is found, that people are not so ready to believe what happened a good while ago, or a great way off, it is necessary to collect and lay before the American public, all such cases as have occurred among ourselves, before every one will be convinced that the kine pox is a perfect security against the small pox. More than two hundred cases can already be enumerated among ourselves, where persons have been inoculated with the small pox, after having gone through the kine pox, without the least trait of infection. Connecticut alone can furnish more than an hundred.
It seems really necessary to establish a central point to which every thing relating to this new inoculation may be directed, and from whence every ray of light that comes from a single place, may be reflected, and every where extend its power of illumination. It has been hoped and expected that some Medical or Philosophical Society would form such a centre; in which case, the reflecting ray would become not only more brilliant, but even generative at the point of repercussion. But as a propitious season is fast passing away, without any prospect of such an advantage, Dr. Waterhouse is constrained to adopt a more diminutive plan, and to go on in this business as he began it—alone.
He, therefore, in a most respectful manner, would request all those practitioners who have already put the kine pox to the test of the small pox, with success, to transmit to him all such cases through the medium of the post office.—Many that have already come to hand, are not clothed in that particular and specified form in which he would choose to lay them before a scrutinizing public. To specify every particular is needless, but names, ages, dates, and place of abode, are absolutely necessary. That such a procedure is requisite to establish the credit of this most precious discovery, will appear to every one, who considers the prejudices, and rigid laws in some parts of the Union, in regard to the promiscuous inoculation for the small pox.
Although this benign disease is now passing with a rapid step through all ranks of society in Europe; and although it has full credit with characters most distinguished for information in every profession among us, yet yet a great many others still remain doubtful of its affording a complete shelter from the attack of the most loathsome of diseases. From the spurious, and all explained cases that have occurred, (arising from taking the matter at two or three a period) this state of doubt is not to be wondered at, and nothing can effectually dissipate it, but submitting one disease to the test of the other. In this situation one fact is worth a thousand arguments.
A subscription has already commenced, to enable a few dozen people (whose time is their estate) to repair to the Hospital at Brookline, to try if they can take the small pox, after having gone fairly through the kine pox. Seven have already been tried in that hospital, and twice that number at Ipswich and Marblehead, AND ALL ESCAPED INFECTION.
The Printers throughout these States are requested to insert this, and Patritism will carry it to their credit. Those of Virginia are particularly requested to notice it, because the kine pox inoculation is about commencing in that extensive and populous state, under very favorable auspices. Cambridge, June 25th 1801.
A French chemist, Chaulier, has discovered that if the bodies of men or animals be plunged for some time in a solution of corrosive sublimate, and afterwards dried, they assume the consistency of wood, and the air produces no effect upon them; and if the bodies be injected before they are plunged in the liquid, they will retain the colour and appearance of life, and consequently form mummies far more perfect than the Egyptian.
John Langdon, Esq. of Portsmouth, is appointed Secretary of the Navy of the U States; the duties of which have been performed by Gen. Smith, of Baltimore.

Foreign News.
LONDON, MAY 1.
Accounts have been received from the Earl of Camsfort, at Berlin, and from Mr. Tooke, at Constantinople, date April 4, 1801, which state, that in a pitched battle, on the 21st of March, the French army consisting of 10,000 men, was completely routed, with the loss of 2000 killed, and 500 prisoners. The loss of our troops is 300 killed, and 2500 wounded; among the latter, Sir Sidney Smith, General Moore, and Sir Ralph Abercrombie.
Sir Ralph Abercrombie being informed that the French meditated an attack upon him on the 22d, resolved to anticipate him, and set out immediately to meet him, with about 12,000 men. The fort of Aboukir had previously surrendered. A strong corps was left to mask Alexandria, in order to prevent the garrison from cutting their way through our troops to join Menou, whose object was to re-establish his communications with Alexandria, and throw supplies and succors into it. Our account of the force which the French General had drawn from Cairo and its environs, was correct. He had between 11 and 12,000 men, 3000 of whom were cavalry. The total force of the contending armies was thus nearly equal, though the French had the advantage in point of cavalry. The battle was fought on the 21st of March, about 30 miles from Alexandria and 20 from Rahmame. It appears that Menou, had no expectation of our advancing to meet him; he thought we should wait in the position we had taken between lake Meide and the Sea. The battle was a most fierce one. Fought, as we are informed, upon an open plain, the advantage of the ground was equal on both sides. The impetuous attacks of the French cavalry were resisted by the steadiness and firmness of our infantry; and all the attempts made to throw our wing into disorder were unsuccessful. Our artillery was particularly well served, and kept up a well directed fire, which prevented in a great measure the French cavalry from making any impression upon us. The battle continued for seven hours, when the French infantry gave way in all directions, retreating in great disorder. The cavalry attempted to rally them, but in vain. Nor could they cover their retreat. The route was complete; and when the accounts were dispatched from the field of battle, our troops were warmly pursuing the defeated and discomfited enemy. The East India House bulletin has informed our readers, that Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Gens. Moore and Parker, and Sir Sidney Smith, are wounded; their wounds, however, we are happy to hear, are not considered as dangerous.
Of the consequences of this great victory we are as yet uninformed. That it will lead to the surrender of the French army, and the dispossessing the French of Egypt is confidently expected. But all the accounts which mention that intelligence has been received of such an event having actually taken place, are false. Has this victory induced the native, and Murad Bey, the Mameluke Chief, to declare themselves against the French? or has it been so decisive as to preclude the possibility of Menou's again making head against us in the field? These are questions which cannot be answered till the official dispatches arrive from Sir R. Abercrombie. The diminution of the respective force in consequence of the battle of the 21st, amounts to 2500 on the part of the French, and 1500 on our part. The surrender of Alexandria would deprive the French of between 3 and 4000 more men. We know not the exact amount of the force which Menou left at Cairo; it is said to have been about five thousand men. The drawing of this body from the capital, would of course induce the natives to declare against the French if the accounts of their impatience under the enemy's government be correct. We disbelieve the account of an army having landed at Suez. If such an event had taken place, Mr. Tooke would in all probability have been informed of it, and would of course have mentioned it. [Courier.]
It was reported this morning in this city, upon the authority of private letters said to have been received at Constantinople, that Alexandria surrendered three days after the late battle. The Park and Tower Guns were yesterday evening fired in consequence of the dispatches received from Egypt.
The remains of Sir Ralph Abercrombie were brought home in the Flora frigate. It will doubtless be gratifying to his friends, that his ashes should be deposited under the monument which is likely to be erected to his memory.
The ball which struck Sir Ralph Abercrombie entered his thigh, and rose upwards, so that it was impossible to extract it.
The attack in Egypt on the 21st of March, was commenced by the "Invincible Legion," a regiment of 1300 picked grenadiers, to whom the Directory presented a standard called the Invincible Standard , who made the attack in a state of intoxication; the shots having been taken out of their guns, that they might rely only on the bayonet. It commenced upon the 42d regiment of Highland Foot, which was mistaken for Turkish. They penetrated the lines, and being nobly opposed, fought equal to any but British troops, and refusing to surrender, were every man killed and buried within the English lines; not one survived to tell the dreadful tale.
It is said, when the Danes evacuate Hamburg, it will immediately be occupied by Prussian soldiers.
Latest Foreign News.
By an arrival at Boston, with London Papers, to May 21.
AFFAIRS IN EGYPT.
LONDON GAZETTE, MAY 15.
LORD HOBART, received this morning, Despatches from Egypt.
"Camp before Alexandria, March 19, 1801."
"Sir—I have the honor to enclose the articles of capitulation of the fort of Aboukir, together with a return of the prisoners surrendered, and of the ordnance and stores found in the fort."
I have the honor to be, &c.
RA. ABERCROMBIE."
[It here follows five articles of capitulation in the French language, by which the garrison were allowed the honors of war, to be conducted on board the British fleet: There were 12 cannon in this fort, and 150 prisoners.]
"Camp four miles from Alexandria, 5th April, 1801."
Sir,
"I HAVE the honor to acquaint you, that on the 18th of March, an affair took place between a Parole of our cavalry and one of the enemy, in the neighborhood of Alexandria: I have to regret that Col. Archdall, of the 12th Light Dragoons received a wound in the arm, which has since been amputated and that we have lost some valuable officers and men. Inclosed herewith I have the honor to transmit to you a list of the killed, wounded, and taken prisoners on that day."
"I have the honor to be, &c."
(Signed) J. H. HUTCHINSON."
[It here follows a return of the killed, wounded, &c.: Quarter-master; 7 rank and file 23 horses killed; 2 officers, 1 sergeant, 6 rank and file, 12 horses, wounded; 3 officers, 1 Quarter-master, 12 rank and file 7 horses killed.]
"Head Quarters, Camp, four miles from Alexandria, April 5th 1801."
Sir,
"I HAVE the honor to inform you, that after the affair of the 13th March, the army took a position about four miles from Alexandria, having a sandy plain in their front, the sea on their right, and the canal of Alexandria (at present dry) and the Lake of Aboukir on their left. In this position we remained without any material occurrence taking place until the 21st March, when the enemy attacked us with nearly the whole of their force, amounting probably to eleven or twelve thousand men. Of fourteen demi brigades of infantry which the French have in this country, twelve appear to have been engaged, and all their cavalry, with the exception of one regiment."
"The enemy made the following disposition of their army:"
"Gen. Lanusse was on their left with four demi brigades of infantry, and a considerable body of cavalry, commanded by Gen. Roize; Generals Friant and Rampon were in the centre, with five demi brigades; Gen. Regnier on the right, with two demi brigades and two regiments of cavalry; Gen. D'Estatin commanded the advanced guard, consisting of one demi brigade, some light troops, and a detachment of cavalry."
"The action commenced about an hour before day light, by a false attack on our left, which was under Maj. Gen. Graddock's command, where they were soon repulsed. The most vigorous efforts of the enemy were, however, directed against our right, which they had used every possible exertion to turn. The attack on that point was begun with great impetuosity by the French infantry, sustained by a strong body of cavalry, who charged in column. They were received by our troops with equal ardour, and the utmost steadiness and discipline. The contest was unusually obstinate; the enemy were twice repulsed, and their cavalry were repeatedly mixed with our infantry. They at length retired, leaving a prodigious number of dead and wounded on the field."
"While this was passing on the right, they attempted to penetrate our centre with a column of infantry, who were also repulsed, and obliged to retreat with loss. They pushed forward, however, a corps of light troops, supported by a body of infantry and cavalry, to keep our left in check, which certainly was, at that time, the weak part of our line."
"We have taken about two hundred prisoners (not wounded); but it was impossible to pursue our victory, on account of our inferiority in cavalry, and because the French had lined the opposite hills with cannon under which they retired. We also have suffered considerably; few more severe actions have ever been fought, considering the numbers engaged on both sides. We have sustained an irreparable loss in the person of our never sufficiently to be lamented, Commander in Chief, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, who was mortally wounded in the action, and died on the 28th of March. I believe he was wounded early, but he concealed his situation from those about him, and continued in the field, giving his orders with that coolness and perspicuity, which had ever marked his character, until long after the action was over, when he fainted through weakness and loss of blood."
"Were it permitted for a soldier to regret any one who has fallen in the service of his country, I might be excused for lamenting him more than any other person; but it is some consolation to those who tenderly loved him, that as his life was honorable, so was his death glorious. His memory will be recorded in the annals of his country, will be sacred to every British soldier and embalmed in the recollection of a grateful posterity."
"It is impossible for me to do justice to the zeal of the officers and to the gallantry of the soldiers of this army. The Reserve, against whom the principal attack of the enemy was directed, conducted themselves with unexampled spirit. They resisted the impetuosity of the French infantry, and repulsed several charges of cavalry. Maj. Gen. Moore was wounded at their head, though not dangerously. I regret, however, the temporary absence from the army of this highly valuable and meritorious officer, whose counsel and co-operation would be so highly necessary to me at this moment. Brig. Gen. Oakes was wounded nearly at the same time, and the army has been deprived of the service of an excellent officer. The 28th and 42d regiments acted in the most distinguished and brilliant manner. Col. Paget, an officer of great promise, was wounded at the head of the former regiment; He has since, though not quite recovered, returned to his duty."
"Brigadier Gen. Stuart and the foreign Brigade supported the Reserve with much promptness and spirit: indeed it is but justice to this corps to say, that they have, on all occasions, endeavored to emulate the zeal and spirit exhibited by the British troops, and perfectly succeeded. Maj. Gen. Ludlow deserves much approbation for his conduct when the centre of the army was attacked; under his guidance the guards conducted themselves in the most cool, intrepid, and soldier like manner; they received every effectual support by a movement of the right of Gen. Coote's brigade. Brig. Gen. Hope was wounded in the hand; the army has been deprived of the services of a most active, zealous and judicious officer."
"The loss of the enemy has been great; it is calculated at upwards three thousand killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. Gen. Roize, who commanded the cavalry, which suffered considerably, was killed in the field. Generals Lanusse and Bode, are since dead of their wounds. I have been informed, that several other General officers, whose names I do not know, have been either killed or wounded."
"I cannot conclude this letter without solemnly assuring you, that, in the arduous contest in which we are at present engaged, his Majesty's troops in Egypt have faithfully discharged their duty to their country and nobly upheld the fame of the British name and nation."
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) J. H. HUTCHINSON."
Admiralty Office, May 15, 1801.
Lieut. Corbett, arrived this morning from Egypt, bringing dispatches from Lord Keith, to the Secretary of the Admiralty, dated
"Fondroyant, Aboukir Bay, April 4, 1801."
Sir,
"I have very great concern in acquainting you, that in a desperate attack made upon our lines by the French army on the morning of the 25th ult. my gallant and respectable colleague Gen. Sir Ralph Abercrombie, unfortunately received a wound, of which he died on board this Ship on the 28th. It is unnecessary to say how much this calamity has been regretted by the Army and by the Fleet. Their Lordships will observe that the enemy were repulsed with very great loss. I enclose, for their information, a copy of Sir Sidney Smith's report of that sustained by the detachment of seamen serving under his order; and have the pleasure of adding, that his own wound has not been so material as to deprive me of his services—The Marines were not engaged, having been, previously to the action, appointed to the duty of Aboukir Castle, and its vicinity."
"I have honor to be &c."
"KEITH."
"P. S. The Captain Pacha arrived on the 26th ult. with three sail of the line, and a body of troops; and on the following day a Turkish Vice-Admiral joined."
[It here follows a return of the seamen killed, and wounded amounting to 25 only.]
Seizure of Alexandria, April 7.
"We have in our endeavours to keep off the shore, been obliged to carry sail to such a degree as nearly to tear our ship to pieces; and we received further proof of the impossibility of forming an effectual blockade of any port, even in this fine country. On the night of our return from the offing we spoke the Pearl frigate bringing us advice of the taking of a French 'quadron of seven sail of the line, a frigate, two sloops and two store ships, for this place, having 7000 troops, and three Generals on board. Lord Keith has been busied in preparing the Stately for the line, and our force now consists of the Fouroyant, of 84 guns; Tigre, 80; Ajax, Northumberland, Switshire, Kent, and Minorca, of 74; Stately, of 64; with several smaller vessels."
Downing Street, May 16.
"By advices received this morning from Maj. Holloway, dated the camp of the Grand Vizier Gaza, March 22, 1801, it appears, that on the 18th of that month, 1000 Asiatic cavalry advanced from that place, and on the following day 1000 Arab cavalry. This body is to be under the command of Tahir Pacha, as an advanced guard. On its arrival at El-Arish, it is to halt a day or two, until Mallomet Pacha arrives with a considerable part of the army, probably above 5000 men, when Tahir Pacha is to advance to Catiah. It is the Grand Vizier's intention that these 2000 cavalry join the British army whenever the Commander in Chief may require it."
"It also appears, that Djeggar Pacha has entered into an accommodation of all differences, and ordered 5000 of his troops to join the Imperial army, for the purpose of the expulsion
of the enemy from Egypt. The first part of the army, consisting of about 450 good cavalry, well mounted, and several parties have joined since."
CONSTANTINOPLE, APRIL 12.
In the attack which Gen. Menou made on the English, 21st March, after a Council of War was held at Alexandria, the greater part of the corps which he brought up from Cairo, consisted of Copts, Greeks, and African recruits.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
LONDON, MAY 19.
Addington, after a very eloquent eulogium on the bravery and discipline of the army in Egypt, moved that an humble address be presented to his Majesty, praying that he would be graciously pleased to give directions for a monument being erected in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul's, London, to the memory of the ever lamented Lieut. General, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Knight of the most honorable Order of the Bath, who, having by his consummate skill and bravery effected a landing on the coast of Egypt, in the face of a powerful and well prepared enemy, did, on the 21st of March 1801, upon his lines by a chosen and veteran army, when he received a mortal wound but did not withdraw from the field of battle until the forces under his command had gained a glorious and immortal victory; and to assure his Majesty that this House will make good the expence incurred in erecting the fame.
Which was agreed to nem. con.
The thanks of the House were afterwards voted to Admiral Lord Keith, Sir Richard Beckton, and the officers and seamen of the fleet stationed off the coast of Egypt.
HOUSE OF LORDS—MAY 20.
Lord Hobart presented a message from the King, stating that he had granted the dignity of a Baroness to Lady Abercrombie, which was to descend to the male heir of Sir Ralph, with a pension of 2000l. a year and desiring their Lordships to enable him to secure the latter part of the grant.
REINFORCEMENTS TO EGYPT.
LONDON, MAY 21.
The guards who have been drafted for Egypt, march this morning for Portsmouth, where they are to embark with the 24th and 26th regiments, and sail immediately, under convoy of the Leda and Active frigates. Two battalions of the 20th regiment, stationed at Minorca, six regiments of cavalry, including the York Hussars, and a corps or artillery, are also under orders for the same destination.
Six regiments of cavalry, five of infantry, and a corps of artillery, comprise the reinforcements now under orders for Egypt. The transports will be convoyed by a squadron of three ships of the line, with frigates, under the command of Rear Admiral Pole, and as many troops will be put on board the men of war as they can conveniently take. A large quantity of military stores, &c. is also preparing for Egypt.
A draft of three hundred men and six officers from the second and third regiments of guards are ordered to proceed from London on Tuesday morning for Portsmouth, to embark for Egypt.
Yesterday morning a messenger arrived at Lord Hawkesbury's office with dispatches from Lord Minto, at Vienna; and Lord Elgin at Constantinople, the latter of which are laid to relate to the operation in Egypt; but whether they contain any later advices than those of which Government had previously been possessed, we have not yet been able to ascertain. An overland dispatch from India is said to have been received at the same time; and reports that Admiral Blanket and Gen. Baird have arrived at Suez, with the Indian army destined to co-operate with the British forces in Egypt.
Coyen Francois, of the 13th instant, has sent a letter, dated Havre, the 6th, which states, that "letters from Toulon announce, that the squadron commanded by Admiral Gantheaume, failed on the 5th Flyear, (April 25) with 4000 troops for Egypt."
NORTH OF EUROPE.
LONDON MAY 8.
The return of Admiral Parker to Copenhagen, and the suspension of hostilities in the Baltic, leave us nothing interesting to look for from that side. The Danes according to private letters, were to leave Hamburg on the 9th inst. and it was expected that the Prussians would evacuate Bremen with equal dispatch.
Sir Hyde Parker has been recalled as commander in chief of the Baltic fleet, and the command conferred on Lord Nelson.
From Paris, May 13.
An American frigate entered the road of Havre, on the evening of the 19th Floreal: It had on board the new Ambassador of the United States, charged to carry to Paris the ratification of the Treaty of Peace concluded with the French Republic.
A London paper of May 9th mentions that nine of Spain's ships of the line, in two squadrons, have escaped from Brest harbour; destined to the Mediterranean.
The Elbe has been declared to be open to the navigation of all nations.

Portland,
Monday, July 6, 1801.
American Independence.
Saturday last, being the Anniversary of this event, ever dear to Americans, was noticed in this town, with demonstrations of mirthful festivity and joy. A discharge of artillery, ringing of bells, and the display of the American Standard on the shipping, and in different parts of the town, welcomed the memorable anniversary. The appearance of the Portland Federal Volunteers, under Maj. Bove, did honor to the day. After passing through many evolutions with soldierly exactness, they repaired to the large and elegant new Hall, in Fore-street, where they were joined by a large collection of citizens. A federal discharge was then given, and the Volunteers after marching thro' the principal streets, returned to the Hall, where they partook of a handsome entertainment prepared for the occasion. The usual number of toasts were given, and the company retired after passing the day with the most uninter-rupted hilarity. Several companies of citizens added to the celebration of this national festival, by joining in entertainments and expressing their feelings in toasts, toasts, and sen-timents.
In most of the towns in the vicinity, the day was celebrated in a splendid manner. At Free-port there was a great military parade; and an oration was delivered by Mr. Cushing. At North-yarmouth a volunteer company made its first appearance; an oration was delivered by Dr. Green. At Gorham there was also a military parade; and an oration was delivered by N. C. Little Esq. Further particulars of proceedings, with toasts, &c. will be noticed in the next Gazette.
CASUALTY.
The following melancholy affair happened at Livermore on Monday last: Mr. Abraham Weston, and Mr. Eliphalet Rowell being together in felling trees, and having gapped a number, in order to force them down against each other, one of them not being pressed hard enough to fall, slipped by the others, and fell directly toward Messrs. Weston and Rowell. Mr. Rowell made no attempt to get away, but gazed at the tree, until it fell, which hit him on the top of his head, and killed him instantly. Mr. Weston received a blow either from the body or limb of the tree, across his hips, while attempting to make his escape over a log lying in his way, which proved fatal to him—he lived but a few hours after.
THE LIGHTNING.
was very severe in this town and vicinity, on the afternoon and evening of Thursday last. At North-yarmouth the house of widow Russell was struck. The electric fluid descended partly out side, forcing off the clapboards and shingles, and partly down chimney, which penetrated a room where a number of men were sitting, one of whom received a considerable shock in one of his legs, which bumbled it for several hours. Fortunately no other damage occurred.
THEATRE.
The respectable company of Comedians, now in this town, presented two of Kotzebue's Dramas last week, in a more perfect manner than any performances of the kind have been before exhibited in this town. Another of Kotzebue's most able productions will be represented this evening. As the company will continue but a short time in town, it is presumed that the lovers of rational amusement will embrace the present opportunity to gratify themselves with those pictures of life which are so well calculated to instruct and amuse.
From a Newburyport Paper, June 30. Capt. Holland of the brig Altair , from Guadalupe, which he left 3d June, was boarded by the British frigate Amiable in about an hour and an half after leaving the port, treated him with civility, and after examining his papers, allowed him to proceed. There was a ship of the line and another frigate in company—Five days before Capt. H. left Guadalupe, two frigates of 44 guns had arrived there with Gen. La Motte as commander in chief of the Island, with 5 or 600 troops. He is said to be a worthy and respectable officer, who will not countenance injustice, nor re-licensing principles.
Capt. Eastman, 20 days from Guadalupe, informs that 2 days previous to his sailing, 30 citizens were ar-rested by order of the new Governor and sent on board one of the frigates bound to France. Several letters from Guadalupe confirm the above—and say that those arrested were the highest toned persons in the island.
From Casine. June 26.
On Monday last, as Robert Houlton, Esq. and others, were employed in surveying land on Knox's Patent, they were met and fired upon by a body of armed men: Fortunately no person was killed. An attendant on the Sur-veyors was shot through the ankle. On Tues-day a person was arrested on suspicion of being accessory to the riot, and conducted to Belfast together with three others who attempted to rescue him. Yesterday the whole four under-went an examination in this town, before three Magistrates, after which three were conducted to prison. Considerable alarm has been created in consequence of this outrage. The Belfast and Northport companies of militia, were under arms the whole of yesterday.
DIED —At Falmouth, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Deborah Knight, aged 37—amiable consort of Mr. Stephen Knight. She lived beloved, and died la-mented.
MARRIED —In this town last evening, Mr. John Gage, to Mrs. Rachel Carr.
Marine Articles.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
July 1. —Arrived brig Unicorn , Capt. L. Smith, 25 days from Demarara—Left there June 5th, brig Eliza , G. W. Vincent, Boston; brig Hannah , Ed-ward Kellorran, Pepperellborough; sloop Dispatch , Nathaniel Foss, do. to sail in 10 days; brig Mary-Caroline , S. Robinson, Portland; brig Planter , Bordin, Portsmouth, left three of his hands.—Brig Hartford , Smith, Norwich failed for Essequibo, May 31; brig Ann , Hooper, Portsmouth, failed for Tobago, 20th May; Schooner Sisters , Thomas Childs, failed for Kennebec, 4th June.
Same day. Arrived brig Neptune , capt. D. Smith, 24 days from Barbary. Left there ship Butler , Waite, and sch. Sally and Mary , Crofts of this port. Also capt. Williams, of Boston, who had sold to a Merchant, who had failed.
Thursday, July 2. —Arrived sch. Sally , Capt. Wm. Buckman, 9 days from Wilmington, N. C. left there sch. Two Brothers , commanded by capt. David Still, Wiscasset.
Saturday, July 4. —Arrived sch. Swallow capt. Thomas Waite, 18 day from Marigalante, which place he left the 13th June—July 1, lat. 39, long. 69 saw the wreck of a ship penced for 18 guns, in-cluding 2 stern ports with a woman figure head, the head part broken off, painted black—She had flush deck, her walls black outside and red in—supposed to be between 180 and 200 tons burthen.
The Sachel, M'Donald, of this port, has arrived at Liverpool.
Capt. Taylor, who arrived at Boston, Tuesday last, fell in with the wreck of a high decked sloop which appeared to be full of lumber, called the Nancy , of Portland.
Ship Nelson , Waite, of this port with 30 other Ame-rican vessels were at Barcelona May 2, awaiting for Convoy from the United States, not being permitted to arm by the Spanish Government.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-Office, Portland, JULY 1, 1801.
[Those names with no town annexed are of Portland]
A—Adams Lyman; Adams Nathan; Atwick Thomas C.; Adams Mrs. Sally.
B—Barker Jeremiah, Stroudwater; Brown Mrs. Mary; Banchard Nathaniel; Brown Ordway, 2; Brown Joel, Jun. Blake James, Falmouth; Becket Thomas; Bailey Benjamin.
C—Colby Samuel; Collins Daniel, Cape-Elizabeth; Colby Joseph; Colby James; Coffinan Samuel F., Falmouth; Clark Mrs. Sarah, Cape-Elizabeth; Chaiwell William; Crie John; Camp-bell Colin, Capt. Colby Philip; Cheney Joseph, Stroudwater.
D—Drinkwater Joseph; Duncan James, care of Thomas Arnold; Davidson William; Davis William, Falmouth; Dutch John, Capt. Falmouth; Dyer Robert, Cape-Elizabeth.
E—Eager Withrop.
F—French Nathaniel; Felt William, Cape-Elizabeth; Fernald George, Cape-Elizabeth; Folsom James; Foss Hansford.
G—Griffith Mrs.; Gundry John, Falmouth; Giffords Jacob, Falmouth; Goodwin Samuel; Goldsmith John, 2.
H—Honor Daniel; Hall Robert, Falmouth; Hall Silas, 2, Falmouth; Hopkins Mrs. Betsy; Hunnewell Mrs. Lucy; Hazer George James, Cape-Elizabeth; Hutchins Mrs. Polly; Hutchins Samuel.
J—Johnson Joseph, 2, Falmouth; Johnson Ja-cob, Capt.; Jordan Bart.
K—Kimball Mrs. Mary; Kimball Solomon.
L—Lucevery Mrs. Hannah; Lord Mrs. Ruth, Falmouth; Low Ether, Stroudwater; Loe Down-ing, Cape-Elizabeth.
M—Mange Hewey, 2; Morton & Chadwick; Myer Richard; Mann James, Stroudwater; McLellan Capt. Mitchell; Maxwell Pat-rick, Cape-Elizabeth; Marcan Joshua.
N—Nowell James; Napier James; Niles Amasa.
P—Perkins Mr. Abigail; Pearce Mrs. Ruth; Pearce George, Otisfield.
R—Rackett James; Roundey John; Ricker Peletiah; Russell John; Robert Ephraim, Cape-Elizabeth; Reed Jonathan.
S—Sinclair James, Falmouth; Sharon Nathan-iell; Sloan Adam, Falmouth; Strout Thomas, Cape-Elizabeth; Strong Joseph; Sleeper Jacob.
T—Taylor Ebenezer; Temple John; Taylor Samuel, 2; Towers Mrs. Susannah, 2.
W—Worcester William; Woodford Ebenezer, Falmouth; Ward John; Whittemore Israel; Wal-ker Mrs. Elizabeth.
Y—Young Isaac.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-Office, Kennebec, JULY 1, 1801.
JOHN Buraham, John Cousins, Benjamin Deshon, Nathaniel Dorman, Joseph Farnel, Richard Gage, Uriah Goodwin, Capt. Joseph Hatch, Capt. John Hatch, Charles Hill, Coxhall, Nathan Littlefield, John Low, Jun. Benjamin Lord, Wells, Capt. John Mach-ell, Jordan Smith, Tobias Stone, Wells, William War-ren, Coxhall, Stephen Webber.
LETTERS
Remaining in Wiscasset Post-Office, JULY 1, 1801.
JOHN S. Blakely, Joseph Burbanks, Moses Cope-land, Benjamin Carpenter, John G. Child, Tho-mas Dodge, Thomas Fairservice, Thomas Folsom, James Gibson, John Glidden, Joshua Goddard, David Nicot, David Hutchinson, Adney Hawley, Samuel Hincey, Belsey Hopkins, Samuel Jackson, Robert Kelly, Stephen March, Eunice Nye, Andrew Peter, Benjamin Riggs, Moses Robbert, Sally Stacey, Stephen Whitmore, Magnis Ridlon—all of Wiscasset. George Boyd, Mary Ball, James Canedy, Daniel Landerkin—Bethel. Rev. B. Chapman, Solomon Gove, William Lam-son, Barnabas Sears, Solomon Trale, Moses Trale—Edgcomb. David Gilmore, Leonard Johnson—Wiscasset. Daniel H. H. —Shoreham. Benjamin Colby—Seven mile brook.
THE Copartnership of GALLISON & BARKER, of Windham, is this day mutually dissolved. All per-sons who are indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate settlement without further notice.
SYLVANUS GALLISON, CHARLES BARKER. Windham, July 1, 1801.
DIRECT TAX.
Sixteenth Collection District, Second Division, State of Massachusetts.
AGREABLE to an Act of Congress of the U-nited States, passed the 14th of July, 1798, entitled "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States,"—Notice is hereby given to the non-resident and unknown Proprietors of the following Lots and Tracts of Land within said collection district, that a Direct Tax became due and payable on said Lots and Tracts the 7th day of April 1800, (viz.)
Table with 4 columns: Description of the several Lots and Tracts, &c. Range, No. Lot, Value of each Lot, Tax on Lot. Rows include: 20 Eastern, 11 Middle, 8 Western, 10 Middle, 11 Western, 12 do., 13 do., 14 do., 16 do., 17 do., 18 do., 19 do., 20 do., 21 do., 4 Middle, 7 do., 8 do., 14 do., 19 do., North end Gage Grant, 200.
Lands in Sanford—Owners unknown.
Table with 4 columns: Description of the several Lots and Tracts, &c. Range, No. Lot, Value of each Lot, Tax on Lot. Rows include: 2 1st., 8 do., 9 do., 10 1st., 8 2d., 10 do., 17 do., 8 3d., 4 5th., 5 do., 15 do., 16 do., 5 6th., 12 do., 7 5th., 8 do., 9 do., 10 do., 11 do., 12 do., 13 do., 15 do., 16 do.
Lot on letter C, Ditto on do. N.
Lands lying in Shapleigh—Owners unknown.
Table with 4 columns: Description of the several Lots and Tracts, &c. Range, No. Lot, Value of each Lot, Tax on Lot. Rows include: Range 9 north by No. one, South end of one, North end of one, West part of one, South side of one, North end of one, South end of No 2, Half Lot, South side of, North part of, North part of, North part of, S.W. corner of, East end of, East end of, North part of, South end of, East corner of, East end of, North part of, South end of, East corner of, By Samuel Hasty, 13, 4, 23, 24, 17, 18, 20, 19, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, Part of Baker's Grant, Andross' Grant.
WILLIAM EMERY, Collector of the Sixteenth Collection District, Second Division. Sanford, June 15th, 1801.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber for the postage of papers, are hereby informed that their accounts from the beginning of his riding as post to the first of October next, unless settled, will be left in the hands of an attorney. They must settle with the postmasters of whom they receive their papers. Such persons as have become subscribers since October 1800, are not included in the above request, though on account of unavoidable expense, by attention to punctuality they would confer an obligation upon their very humble servant, JACOB HOWE.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On the Fourth day of August next, at 2 o'clock, P.M.
(If not disposed of before at private sale) HOUSE LOT in North-yarmouth, in an excel-lent stand for a Smith or a Trader, within twenty rods of the west Meeting house. The lot contains three quarters of an acre, with a small House, Barn, and Blacksmith's Shop thereon.—Conditions made known at the time of sale.
JOEL HAVEN.
N. B. The sale to be on the premises. North-yarmouth, July 3.
FOR SALE,
30 blls. Fine Flour.
Inquire of B. A. JENKS. July 6, 1801.
THEATRE,
UNION-HALL—PORTLAND.
This Evening, Monday July 6, Will be presented, a much admired PLAY, (for the only time this season) never performed here, called, FALSE SHAME: OR THE American Orphan in Germany.
Written by Kotzebue, author of the Stranger, Lover's Vow, Self Immolation, Sighs, Wife Man of the East, House & Widow, &c.—The London Reviewers in speaking of this piece, say, "If Kotzebue had written only this one Play, it would be sufficient to rank him next to our immortal Shakespeare in the list of Dra-matic writers." It was performed in London Fifty nights with every mark of approbation, and its suc-cess in New-York and Boston have been propor-tionate.
Counsellor Flatland,—Mr. Kenny, Captain Erach,—Mr. Harper, Hugel,—Mr. Downie, Viscount de Maillac,—Mr. Powell, John,—Mr. Villiers, Frelon,—Mr. Dickenson, Thomas,—Mr. Barce, Mrs. Flatland,—Mrs. Harper, Emma, (The American Orphan) Mrs. Powell, Minna,—Mrs. Dickenson, Madam Mireau,—Mrs. Downie. To which will be added, a much admired Comic Op-era, called
THE TURNPIKE GATE.
Written by T. Knight, author of Honest Thieves, &c. and performed in London, 100 nights successively, with the highest marks of approbation. It was like-wise played in Boston 8 nights during the last season, with more universal applause, than any after-piece ever produced there.
Sir Edward,—Mr. Downie, Henry Blunt,—Mr. Harper, Crack,—Mr. Villiers, Robert Maythorn,—Mr. Powell, Old Maythorn,—Mr. Kenny, Groom,—Mr. Barnes, Bailiff,—Mr. Parsons, Joe Standfast,—Mr. Dickenson, Landlady,—Mrs. Downie, Peggy,—Miss Field, Mary,—Mrs. Harper.
The Public are requested to observe, that as the play of the Company in Portland, will be but short, owing to their other engagements, not any play announced can be repeated Tickets to be had at the place of performance, and of B. A. Jenks. Boxes, 4/6—Pit, 3/.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the following tracts of Land are taxed in bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of the Twelfth Collection District, First Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to collect—agreeably to an Act of the Congress of the United States of America, passed the 14th of July A D 1798, entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States"—for which legal notice has been given by the Collector; and yet the taxes set on said tracts remain unpaid, in the sums following: Description of the No. Value of each Amount the tract: reputed owners. Acres. tract. of tax. Dol. Cts. D. C.
Table with 4 columns: Description of the No. Value of each Amount the tract: reputed owners. Acres. tract. of tax. Dol. Cts. D. C. Rows include: That part of the mile lot marked and numbered G 1, that lies within the town of Canaan, David Copp, and his asso-ciates, 3422 4448 60 12 59. That part of the mile lot marked and numbered G 2, lying with-in the town of Canaan, David Copp, and his asso-ciates, 4080 5304 15 8. That part of the mile lot F 1, lying in the town of Canaan, David Copp and his asso-ciates, 492 100 2 69. Total 30 29. That part of the mile lot D 2 that lies West of the town of Fair-field, Florentius, Vassal, Esq, 3328 3198 9 5. That part of the mile lot marked E 2, that lies in the town of Norridge-wock, Samuel Good-win, Esq, 4311 20. That part of the said lot E 2, lying west of the town of Fair-field, and South of Nor-ridge-wock, & adjoining thereon, Samuel Good-win, Esq, 223 60. Total 12 86. One tract ly-ing in Nor-ridge-wock, Heirs of Ben-jamin Piper, 195 55. Unless said taxes are paid on or before the 28th day of September next, so much of said lands will be sold at Public Vendue, on said day, at two of the clock in the afternoon, at the dwelling house of capt. Salmon White innholder in Canaan, as will pay said taxes with cost and charges. BYCE M'LELLAN, Collector of the 12th Collection District, 6th Division. Candan, County of Kennebec, June 27, 1801.
Taken up Adrift.
ON the fourth of July, a small CANOE the owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges.—For further particulars apply to the Printer. July 6.

POETRY.
LINES IN THE MANNER OF SHENSTONE.
HOW bright was my youth's early morn, Ere reflection had clouded my brow; I selected the rose from the thorn, And was happy, I hardly knew how.
I joined in the sports of the plain, With rapture I heard the bright song; In the dance, I was first of the train, And was gayest among the gay throng.
'Tis true, my heart oft' breath'd a sigh, But it rose from mild pity alone; If a tear sometimes stray'd from my eye, It flow'd not from griefs of its own.
No sorrow corroded my heart, No falsehood awakened a fear; For my bosom a stranger to art, Believ'd every friend was sincere.
But ah! those fair visions of youth, Disappointment has chas'd from my mind! And the friends, whom I fancied all truth, Alas! can be sometimes unkind.
I have seen the bright azure of morn, With brightness and clouds shadow'd o'er, I have found that the rose has a thorn, Which will wound when its bloom is no more.
The sigh that from sympathy rose, Now heaves not for others alone; And the tear, as it silently flows, Confesses a source of its own.
Isaac Adams,
INFORMS his acquaintance and the public at large, that he has taken the stand in Fifth street, lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Patten; where he offers for sale, at the Boston prices, a general assortment of
BOOKS,
In LAW, PHYSIC, and DIVINITY.—Among which are Thomas' Laws of Massachussetts, last edition. Hume's History of England. Rollin's Ancient History. Robertson's History of America. Scotland. Charles V. Imray's History of Kentucky.
Williams' History of Vermont. Beekman's History of New Hampshire. H. Adams' History of New England. Bell's Surgery. Bair's Sermons—and a great variety of others too numerous to particularize.
Scotch small and large octavo, quarto, and folio Bibles; Testaments. Watts' Belknap, and Tate & Brady's Psalms and Hymns; also a complete assortment of School Books: Children's Books, Seamen's Books; Scales and Dividers, Charts of Georges Bank, Blank and Account Books, Writing and Letter Paper, of various kinds, Stamp Paper, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books, Violin Strings, &c. &c.
A new CIRCULATING LIBRARY, Is opened at the above store; consisting of the latest Histories, Travels and Novels. Several of the novels are by the authoress of the Children of the Abbey; the Lady's Museum, a work of genuine taste and merit; the Lady's, European, Monthly, and Universal Magazines, complete for the two last years. It shall be the endeavor of the proprietor to render the Library amusing and interesting. Every new publication of merit, shall be added as soon as possible.
Likewise for Sale, a fresh assortment of English, West-India, and Hardware Goods.
Cash given for Rags and Junk. Constant attendance, and every favor thankfully received. June 22
FRESH GOODS. John Jenks, RESPETFULLY informs the public, that he has for sale the store formerly occupied by Messrs. Weeks & Tucker, No. 7, Fifth-street, a neat assortment of
STAPLE & FANCY GOODS. Among which are the following: Best superfine, fine, middling and low priced Broadcloths, Superfine, plain and embossed Cassimeres, of the most fashionable colors, Forest Cloths, Baizes, and Flannels, Men's ribb'd and plain black Satin, White and fancy Marcellus Vesting, Dimities, Muslinets, Book and Cambric Muslins, Lappet do. Black do. Muslin Handkerchiefs, Men's Tambor'd do. White and state coloured Cotton Cambrics, Linen Cambric, Long Lawn, Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest fashion, Furniture Chintz, Copperplates, Gingham, Clouded, plaid and fringed Nankieens, Silk Nankieens, Cotton do. Jeans, Fullans, Manchester Checks, Diapers, India Cottons and Nankieens, Bandanna and black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cotton do. 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, Satins, Modes and Ribbons, English, Italian and Florence Lustrings, striped and plain, Black Cyprus Gauze, Velvet for caps, Ladies' extra long white and colored Silk and Kid Gloves, Men's Silk and Beaver do. Men's Silk, Worsted, Hemp and Cotton Hose, Ladies' Cotton do. Purple and Patch Shawls, Durants, Shallons, Calamancos and Russels, Black Florentine and Satinet, Cotton Suspenders, Parasols, Fans, Men's Silk Hats, Hat Looping, Buttons, Sewing Silks, Twists, Threads, Galloons, Ferrers, Tapes, Bobbins, Quality and Shoe Bindings, Paper, Quills, Inkpowder, &c. &c. The above articles will be sold very low for cash. Portland, June 22.
John Coe,
INFORMS the public, that he has opened a shop nearly opposite Jenks' Tavern, in New Gloucester; where will be kept constantly for sale, a general assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, warranted good, and at a reasonable rate—Together with Wines, Cordials, West-India Goods, Groceries, &c.
Also, at his shop, No. 5, Fifth street, Portland, DRUGS & MEDICINES, as usual. June 29.
John Phillips,
INFORMS the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he has taken a shop in Fore street, directly opposite Mr. William Fennell's Vendue Office, lately occupied by Capt. John Allen; where he has for sale the following articles, viz.
Well-India and N. E. Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry Rum, French Anniseed, Pork Middlings, Flour, Rice, Bohea and Souchong Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Cotton, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Raisins, Lemons, Spanish float and French Indigo, Cotton and Wool Cards, red. 8d. and 4d. Nails, Powder and Shot, Writing Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vinegar, Cheese, Candles, Shoe Knives, Shoe Raps, Flax, Files, 1/4 round do. Tobacco and Snuff, &c. &c.
The SHOEMAKING Business, is carried on by JOHN & SETH PHILLIPS, at the head of Col. Waite's Wharf; where constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Portland, June 22.
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of HOUSE LOTS, STORE LOTS, and a WHARF PRIVILEGE, at the head of the tide at Saco Falls, in Biddeford, pleasantly situated, and convenient for business. The premises may be viewed and the terms known by applying to
Jeremiah Hill, Biddeford, June 16, 1801.
STRAYED or stolen on Monday last, from the enclosure of the widow Jane Peterson, of Brunswick, a dark red HORSE, about fourteen and an half hands high, five years old, black mane and tail, paces and trots—the hair of his foot-locks lately cut off—Any person who will give information of the thief, if stolen, and Horse; or return said Horse to me in Bath, shall be handsomely rewarded. JOHN PETERSON. Bath, June 26.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor to the last Will and Testament of EDMUND FOGG, late of New Gloucester, yeoman, deceased; and as such he requests all persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased to bring in the same, and those who are indebted thereto, to make immediate payment without delay. EDMUND FOGG, Executor. New Gloucester, May 30, 1801.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of REUBEN GRAY, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs; He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to ALLEN DRINKWATER. June 29.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of EBENEZER GRAY, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs; He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ALLEN DRINKWATER. June 29.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administratrix, on the estate of JOSHUA MARSTON, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs; She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to SARAH MARSTON, Adm'x. June 22.
WE the Subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSHUA MARSTON, late of North Yarmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house where said deceased formerly lived, on the first Monday of July and November, from nine o'clock A. M. to four P. M. DAVID JONES, } Comm'rs. SAMUEL YORK, } ISAAC SKILLIN, } North Yarmouth, June 4.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN GOULD, late of Woolwich, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. ABIHAUEL GOULD, Administratrix. June 9, 1801.
DANCING SCHOOL.
MR. ALLEN, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he has opened his Summer Dancing School, at Union Hall, in Portland.—The hours of tuition are from three to six P. M. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.—For terms apply to Mr. Allen at the Hall. April 29. (tf)
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now held at Pownalborough, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Monday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
HUMBLY shews PAUL TOMLINSON, of Bristol, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, and MERCY TOMLINSON his wife in her right, and DANIEL PALMER, of Thomaston, in said county, yeoman, and ELIZABETH PALMER his wife in her right, that they are seized in their demesne as of fee of certain undivided parts, viz. The said Paul Tomlinson, and Mercy Tomlinson in her right, of one undivided seventh part, and the said Daniel Palmer and Elizabeth Palmer in her right, of one other undivided seventh part of a certain tract or parcel of land situated in Bristol aforesaid, and bounded thus, viz. Beginning on the northeast corner of land belonging to Sewall Bearnson, on Damiscotta river; then running two hundred and seventy-five rods east south east to Harrington road, so called; thence by said road to Goudey's line; thence west north west by said Goudey's line to Damiscotta river; thence by the river to the first mentioned bounds, containing forty-five acres; which said land your petitioners own as aforesaid in common with certain persons to your petitioners unknown; and which said shares your petitioners are desirous to hold in severality; they therefore pray that partition of said tract or parcel of land may be made, and your petitioners' respective shares thereof aforesaid, set off, that they may hold and enjoy the same in severality.
JEREMIAH BAILEY, Attorney to said Petitioners.
A true copy—Attest, JONATHAN BOWMAN, jun. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ff.—Court of Common Pleas at Pownalborough, May Term, 1801.
UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, that the said petitioner notify all persons interested therein to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be held at Topsham, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the fourth Monday of August next, by publishing an attested copy of said petition and this order thereon three weeks successively in Jenks' Portland Gazette , the last publication to be three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; and also by posting attested copies of said petition and this order thereon in two public places in the town of Bristol, three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court, that they may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, JONA. BOWMAN, jun. Clerk.
PEPPERELLBOROUGH, May 5, 1801. To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of York, to be held at York, in the said county, on the first Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
HUMBLY shews SETH SPRING and DANIEL CLEAVES of Biddeford, and JONATHAN TUCKER and PHINEAS KELLY , and SAMUEL DENNET , of Pepperellborough, in the county of York, merchants, that they are interested with others to your petitioners unknown, as tenants in common in a certain tract of Land in said Pepperellborough, with a Wharf thereto belonging, containing by estimation about eight acres; the whole of which tract formerly belonged to Sir William Pepperell, afterwards to the state of Massachusetts, by whose committee it was sold to your honors' petitioners, with the others abovenamed, their proportions of said tract being as follows—the said Seth Spring two thirtieth parts—the said Daniel Cleaves and Jonathan Tucker two thirtieth parts—the said Samuel Dennet one thirtieth part—the said Phineas Kelly one thirtieth part. And that they are desirous of holding their shares thereof in severality.—They therefore pray that your honors would order partition thereof to be made, according to the statute in that case made and provided.
SETH SPRING, DANIEL CLEAVES, JONATHAN TUCKER, PHINEAS KELLY, SAMUEL DENNET.
YORK ff.—Commonwealth of Massachusetts. At the Supreme Judicial Court, begun and held at York, within and for the county of York, on the first Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, That the petitioners publish an attested copy of their petition, and this order thereon, in the Portland Gazette , printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Wells, within and for the county of York, on the second Tuesday of September next, that all persons interested may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk.
A true copy—Attest, EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. YORK, ff.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at York, within and for the county of York, on the third Tuesday of April, being the 21st day of said month, A. D. 1801.
ON the petition of WILLIAM LANE, in the county of York, yeoman, shewing, that by the devise of William Hancock, late of Buxton, in said county deceased, he is seized of one third part of two certain tracts of land or parts of lots, situated in said Buxton, being all the northeast ends of the first, and half the second home lot; late the property of said William Hancock, deceased, on the letter E as far down as a northwest and southeast line by the flanner, formerly owned by said William Hancock, deceased, and standing on said land; said lots lying in common with other persons to the petitioner unknown; and praying that partition may be made of said tracts of land agreeably to the statutes in such cases made and provided.
Ordered, That the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition and this order thereon, to be inserted in the Portland Gazette printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next term of this Court, to be held at Waterborough, within and for said county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August next, to the end any person or persons interested therein, may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
Feathers and Bed ticking.
JUST received, and for sale, at WILLIAM FENNELL'S Office, Fore-street, a fresh supply of Feathers and Bed ticking, which will be sold cheap for cash. Portland, June 8.
To the Hon. the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE Petition of Hannah Young, widow of Richard Young, of Cushing, in the county of Lincoln, Maine, deceased, humbly shews—That your Petitioner's husband, in the year 1799, some land in said Cushing, obtained against Richard Adams, of said Cushing, Mariner—that the said land was disposed of by said deceased's life-time to Cornelius Davis of said Cushing—that before the time of redemption had expired, and before any legal conveyance of said land was made, your Petitioner's husband died at sea in February last. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that you make and execute a legal Deed of conveyance of said land to the said Cornelius Davis, according to the terms and bounds set forth in the return made on the said execution; and your petitioner as in duty bound ever pray.
HANNAH YOUNG
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 22, 1801. ON the petition of Hannah Young, widow of Richard Young, of Cushing, in said county of Lincoln, Maine, deceased; praying that she may be empowered to convey certain pieces of land therein mentioned to Cornelius Davis.
ORDERED, That the petitioner notify all persons concerned, by publishing a copy of her petition and order thereon, in one of the New-papers, printed at Portland, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days before the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that they may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Setting for concurrence, EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
In Senate, June 22, 1801.—Read and concurred. DAVID COBB, President.
A true copy—Attest, GEORGE E. VAUGHAN, Clerk of Senate.
DIRECT TAX.
Sixth Collection District, Second Division, State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident and unknown proprietors of the following Lots & Tracts of Land within said district, that a Direct Tax, due and payable on said Lots, the seventh of Sept. A. D. 1800, viz.
   NORWAY.   No. of Lots. Range. Amount Tax. PARIS.     14 2 48 19 & 20   14 1 48 23 & 24   14 6 48 1   13 1 48 18   13 4 48 3   17 3/4 5  
HEBRON—NEWTOWN. John Brigham occupant, Simon Jackson owner, one tract of land lying in Hebron, it being lot No. 1, Value of Tax Value 1st Range, 1st Division of the house, on the lot; two grit-mills, one pair of stones each; one D. C. C. D. D. house area 684 feet, one 200 50 40 12 1/2 story high, 7 windows, 35 Tax on house, 12 feet of glass, built owerwood. Total 3 3/4.
And unless said taxes are paid on or before the fifteenth day of September next, so much of said lots and tracts will be sold on said day, at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, according to law, at my dwelling house in Hebron, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same, together with costs and charges. SAMUEL PARRIS, Collector of said Collection District. Hebron, June 18, 1801.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 8, 1801.
WHEREAS in the Act for inquiring into the rateable Estates within this Commonwealth, passed the last session of the Legislature, the article of "Money at interest more than any Creditor pays interest for," is among other things required to be returned; but in the list for the valuation making a part of the same act, that article is not enumerated, and in consequence of it, mistakes may happen in the returns which are to be made pursuant to the said act.—Therefore,
Resolved, That the said article of "Money at interest more than any Creditor pays interest for," shall be set forth in the list to be made and returned, pursuant to the said act, according to the true intent thereof, the omission aforesaid notwithstanding: And the Secretary is hereby directed to cause this Resolve to be published in the several Newspapers wherein the laws of this Commonwealth are published. Sent up for concurrence. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
In Senate, June 8, 1801.—Read and concurred. DAVID COBB, President.
June 9, 1801.—Approved. CALEB STRONG.
A true copy—Attest, JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
JUST received for sale at JENKS' BOOK STORE, a new edition of the Laws of Massachusetts, complete from the adoption of the Constitution to the end of the year 1800, in 3 vols. octavo. Also, separate 3d volumes for those who have purchased the 1st & 2d.
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