Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-12-28 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Appointed to publish the LAWS of the United States, for the District of Maine.
NUMBER 192.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
St. John the Evangelist.
THE Festival of St. John the Evangelist, will be celebrated by the Portland Lodge of Ancient Masons, on their new Hall, on the Evening of the 28th inst. when the Hall will be dedicated. The Members are invited to attend; and adjoining Brethren are requested to attend at 5 o'clock precisely. By order of the Right Worshipful Master, JOSEPH COFFIN BOYD, SECRETARY. Portland, Dec. 13, 1801.
Notice.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of new Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fitchburg, on Tuesday the 5th day of January next, at 11 o'clock A. M. By order of the President and Directors, JOSEPH SWIFT, SECRETARY. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Dec. 14, 1801.
Union Library.
THE members of the Portland Union Library, are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held at Mechanic's Hall, Water-street, the 8th Friday in January, at 6 o'clock, P. M.—where a general and punctilious attendance is requested. NATHAN PRATT, Librarian. Portland, 11th Dec. 1801.
Advertisement.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
THE subscriber has agreed with all the heirs , seated on his back Lands, and sold Lands in the same, to numerous and respectable Emigrants from the other side of the water, on principles promoting their great prosperity, and the establishment of harmony and good will throughout that fertile region. He conceives, that this is the proper moment to announce to the public and to the heirs, that in future, adoption of his Lands will be tolerated. As the Lands are, and will be surveyed into Lots, no form of occupancy with him on any supposed lease or occupancy. Every regular settler has bound him to discontinue and disavow such lawless persons, who would be deemed trespassers from the moment of their entry and remain among such trespassers, such persons so would it be for regular settlers after having legally engaged to pay a valuable consideration for their Lands to suffer an audacious usurper to enter and remain amongst them, scattering the seeds of discord, misery and inquisition with both hands. Any person therefore, who shall in defiance of this notice, and in defiance of the laws, usurp Lands of the subscriber, will be prosecuted for the damages that may ensue; further the utter loss of his labor and fixtures, and be refused Land at any price whatever. But the young, industrious and orderly Yeomanry of the Arts throughout New-England, are invited to take the Lands of the subscriber, lying west of Piscataqua River , and extending to within 1, miles of Kennebec River , and contiguous to a line, on which it is contemplated to open and establish a Turnpike Road from river to river. These rich Lands are considered by impartial judges, for situation and climate combined—as affording as many at least, if not more advantages, to young Agriculturists, than any other within the United States. These Lands are to be sold for actual and immediate payment, either for money or warranty. A perfect title and deeds of warranty will be given to payment. TIMBER and CORD-WOOD Sellers, throughout the Patent, strip and waste men who instead of honestly cultivating the soil, attempt meanly and insidiously to gain property by this species of theft, will incur and receive all the punishment, and pay all the damages, which the law that in such; and also all those who shall aid and abet them in their unlawful conduct. HENRY KNOX. M'pherson, Thomaston, Dec. 21, 1801.
Goods at Jersey Cost.
Isabella Child,
Contemplating a removal from this town, is induced to offer for sale an assortment of fashionable Goods at the first cost—Among which are,
LADIES' and Gentlemen's Silk Hose, Cotton do. with lace clocks, Gentlemen's patent ribbed and plain Worsted do. Waitcoatings, Dumity's and Mullinets, Plain, sprig'd and printed Mullins, Kidnap Crapes and Tiffany's, black and coloured cloak Silks, Pelong do. of all colors, white and colored long silk Gloves of a superior quality, Black do. Kid Gloves, white Lutrings, white and black Laces, An assortment of the most fashionable Ribbons, Artificial Flowers in wreaths and bouquets, Silver Ornaments for the hair, Necklaces and Ear-Rings, Silver Buttons and Tassels, Cotton and Silk do. Back Lace Veils, Silk Handkerchiefs, Fans, Parasols, Kid and Morocco Slippers. Also, Flannels, Baizes, Lambkins, Durants, Calamancoes, Fur Trimmings, Emigrant Socks, &c. N. B. MILLINERY made as usual. Portland, Dec. 7.
Elizabeth Berry,
INFORMS her friends and customers, that she continues to make, and has for sale, Stable and other MUFFS, TIPPLETS, and CLOAK TRIMMINGS—Also, an assortment of FURS, and CHINA; with a great variety of TOYS for Children, &c. Sable and Fox Skins dressed in the best manner, at her Shop, corner of Federal and Temple Streets. Portland, Dec. 14.
A new Boarding-House.
MR. BOND, has taken the large new House, Court-street, opposite the Court-house, and the former Boarders may apply.—All due attention will be paid to their accommodation upon as easy terms as possible. Portland, Dec. 21. A small STABLE, will be required for such as may leave Horses.
Nathaniel Jenks,
INFORMS the inhabitants of New-Oberlin and its vicinity, that he has just received from Boston and Portland, and now ready for sale at his new Store, a large and complete assortment of GOODS, consisting of almost every article wanted in the country—among which are the following, viz.
HIGH and low-priced Broadcloths; Cassimeres; Waitcoatings of various kinds; Coatings; Raiteens; Forest Cloths; Servas; Lambkins; Velveteen; Flannel; Baizes; Blankets; Wildbores; Moreens; Durants; Calamancoes; Satin Lustre; Everlasting; Cotton and Worsted Hose; Ladies' Silk, Worsted, and Kid Gloves; Chintzes; Mullin and Mullinets; Lawn; Cambric; Linen; Brown-Holland; Russia-Sheeting; Duck; Silt; Twist; Threads; Tapes; India-Cotton; Mole; Ribbons & Tasse; Sawls and Handkerchiefs of all kinds; Morocco Lasting, and Leather Shoes; Oil-Cloths; &c. &c.
HARDWARE.—Shovels and Tongs; Knives and Forks; pocket, pen, and chopping Knives; Curry-combs; Hammers; hand, plane, saw and compass Saws; Razors; Scissors; But-Hinges; H. and H. Do.; desk, table, pew and chest Do.; Chisels and Gouges; Plane Irons; Sheep-Shear; Raps and Files; Iron and Block Iron Spoons; Saws; paper, leather, and pewter Inkstands; Tea canisters; Tea-pots; Shaving-boxes and Razor-strops; Marking irons; Spade-bits; piated and iron Spoons; Carpenter's Rules; Desk trimmings; cloth, hearth, paint and wood Brushes; Agate Lamp, and Candlesticks; wood Saws; Cart-boxes; Rat and Mouse traps; Sley-Bels and Whips; riding Do. and Ladies; Squares and Compasses; brass Cocks; snuff and tobacco Boxes; Wainwrights; Drawing Knives; Bellows; Gamblers; chis. trunk, desk, coffin, cupboard, draw, block and mold Loks; Bails and Iron Door-handles; 3d. 4d. 5d. and 6d. Nails; 3d. 4d. fine Clouts; 2 and 4 oz. Tacks; Horse Nails; 4d. 6d. and 8d. Nails; Glass; Cotton and Wool Cards; Sates and Pencils; Shoemaker's Tools; Hoes and Saws; Sadler's Ware of all kinds.
Together with a complete assortment of WEST INDIA GOODS and GROCERIES of all kinds, suitable for the Country. Those who may favor him with their commands, may depend on the most punctilious attendance.
N B.—All persons having Accounts open with him, are requested to call and settle them immediately, as he has determined to have them closed before the commencement of another year. Neweng-land, Dec. 14.
Feathers & Bedticking.
FOR SALE, by AARON AUSTIN, at his former stand, next door to the Auction Office, Fore-street, a large assortment of Sea Fowl, Live Geese, Runts, and Lisbon FEATHERS.—Also ready made BEDS and MATRASSES; best American manufactured BEDTICKING; English do. of all prices. Also a quantity of INDIGO.—The above assortment will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston.
Cash and the highest price given for all kinds, of SHIPPING FURS. Portland Sept. 7. (12-76)
TAKE NOTICE.
WE the subscriber, appointed by the Hon. Edw. D. Webb, Esq. Judge of the Probate, of Wisc. & for the county of York, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the estate of JOSEPH WALKER, late of the plantation of Brownfield , in said county, Yeoman, deceased—do hereby notify the Creditors to said estate, that six months from the 27th of October last, is allowed for them to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend to the abovenamed business at the house of Lt. JAMES OSBORN, in Pryebury , on the 1st Mondays of December, January and February next, and on the second Mondays of March and April next, from one to five o'clock P. M. on each day. JUDAH DANA } Commissioners. JAMES OSBORN, } PHILIP PAGE, } Dec. 21.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate within and for the county of Lincoln to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of ZENAS STETSON, JUN. late of Pownalborough , in the county of Lincoln, Mariner deceased, represented in several do hereby give notice, that six months from the fourteenth day of December instant, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Capt. BENJAMIN WHITTIER, in Wiscasset , on the twenty second day of December instant, and the first Tuesdays in the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. each day. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, } Commissioners. JOHN MERRILL, JUN. } Wiscasset, Dec. 14, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of EDWARD RUNDLET, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Merchant, deceased, has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the Law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JAMES RUNDLET, of Pownalborough N. H. Administrator—to DAVID GREEN of Portland , his Attorney. Dec. 7.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Subscribers have been duly appointed Administrators on the Estate of Timothy Wentworth Barnes, late of Prospect , in the county of Hancock, Shipwright deceased; and have taken upon them that trust by giving bonds, as the Law directs. And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Barnes, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said Estate are called upon to make payment to BETSY BARNES. } Administrators. GEORGE SHERBURNE. } Prospect, Oct. 6. 1801. (6w.)
Boarding.
FIVE or six Mechanics, may be well accommodated in Back-street.—Inquire of the Printer. Portland, Nov. 30.
From the Newyork Commercial Advertiser.
NUMBER XI.
To the President of the United States.
SIR,
BUT there is one view of the passage in your answer last cited, which seems not to have been generally understood, in the construction which it clearly bears. You in state that the "will of the nation" calls for an administration according with the will of the elected ; that is, in the case before us, with your will —in Pennsylvania, with the will of Governor M c Lean , and in New-York with the will of Governor Clinton , or rather of his nephew De Witt Clinton and Ambrose Spencer.
It is a most extraordinary proposition, repugnant to all the principles asserted in our constitutions, that people elect an executive officer to govern according to his will . Yet the assertion is included in your general position. Legislators act under discretionary powers, limited by the constitution only, or moral rights and political expedience. But executive and judicial officers, act under more limited powers, or restricted by precise rules. We never before heard that men where elected for the purpose of administering the government according to their own wills . Heretofore our bills of rights have asserted that "all the magistrates and officers of government, are the servants and agents of the people, and accountable to them." Constitution of New-Hampshire, art. 8. Bill of Rights of Mass. art. 3. Constitution of Delaware, art. 3. of Maryland, art. 4. of Vermont, art. 6. But it seems that you and some of your coadjutors have been elected for the express purpose of governing according to your wills ; consequently your wills, which have been known to the people or electors who first open the doors of honor and confidence to you whose opinions they more approved.
Now let us observe your subsequent language— "for the fulfillment of that will , displacements are necessary." Here we are told that the chief magistrate cannot fulfil the will of the nation without displacements. We are then driven to find the meaning of all this and it seems to be self-evident into one of two alternatives—either the chief magistrate has some measures to pursue which he cannot expect the old faithful officers of government will "willingly co-operate", with him, and is thus necessitated to displace them, and put in those in whose agency he has more confidence; or the fulfillment of the public will must consist in the gratification of your friends with office . But the constitution and laws know no such intention, or object. The whole truth is, the contest has been a mere example for power and office. You have placed yourself or been placed at the head of a party, which you must gratify or offend—and to vindicate your measures you are driven to the most desperate shifts, sophistry and evasions.
Then displacements are necessary, with whom can they be justly begun, as with persons appointed in the last moments of an administration, not for their own sake, but to begin a career, at the same time with their successors by whom they had never been appointed and who could scarcely expect from them a cordial co-operation? What a jumble of words! In one line of administration is the antecedent to its and the next, to their . Then follow they, who and then involving the sentence in graceful confusion! But incorrectness of language is the least objection to your answer to the remonstrance. Of what consequence is it to your administration, whether an officer was appointed 2 hours or 2 years before you began your "career" to use your own metaphor? Why should you expect a less cordial co-operation from one than from the other? To my apprehension, the probability is on the other side, that the man last appointed would be most likely to fall into any plan of business which you might prescribe. Whatever talents you may possess, you seem, S r , to be a most unfortunate man in the use of logic and metaphors.
Having, by a singular process of words, for I will not call it reasoning, arrived to this conclusion, that a due participation of offices by the parties is a matter of Right , you inquire how vacancies shall be obtained, in order to fulfil the will of the nation . This was certainly a most distressing dilemma. I have no reason to question the truth of what you inform us— that it appeared a "painful task" if even mortal man was to be tried it was the chief magistrate of a rising nation advancing rapidly to destines beyond the reach of mortal eye, surrounded with hungry sycophants, longing for offices, which he could not bestow without making an act of injustice, in every instance, the preliminary to a favor, and in despair, eliding the languid operations of the king of terrors.
Let us then see with what skill you make vacancies—injuring the best men —effecting the purposes of justice and public utility with the least private distress—and throwing it as much as possible on delinquency, oppression, intolerance, and anti-revolutionary adherence to our enemies, or torpidism . I do not know the characters of all the persons dismissed nor of all who are appointed—but some of them I do know:
Mr. Kittera, a respectable American, removed to make room for Mr. Dallas, a foreigner, a needy adventurer. Mr. Hodgdon, an old public servant who braved the horrors of the plague, year after year, in the discharge of his duties—gives place to general Irvine, has not the same meritorious claims.
Mr. Miller an old war-worn veteran, dismissed, and Peter Muhlenberg appointed.
Mr. Harrison an anti-revolutionary character indeed, but a young lawyer at the time, who remained at home in his business, without a stain on his conduct, and since the peace, the friend of his country, of most amiable private character, and one of the ablest lawyers—removed, and Edward Livingston put in his place!
Mr. Giles, an officer of merit in the revolution, dismissed, and his place supplied with John Swartwout!
Mr. Fitch, another officer of merit, dismissed, and Mr. Osgood appointed.
Mr. Sands, a witty and good officer, displaced for Mr. Gelfton.
Mr. Watson, a revolutionary officer, displaced for Mr. Ludlow, a Royalist.
Mr. Humphreys, a revolutionary officer recalled to make room for Charles Pinckney.
Mr. Goodrich who bravely fought to defend New Haven, 1779, and who needed the office, displaced to make room for an unknown man and his worthless son—Who held many offices before, and more than they could execute, and who had not a single claim to favor.
Col. Chester, a valuable and revolutionary officer, displaced to make room for another officer, Mr. Kirby, without any public necessity.
Mr. Whipple, a man of pure character, removed in favor of Alexander Wolcott—a man of a very different character.
Judging from these samples of your practice, we are led to conclude that you have invested the order of
your principles, and taken uncommon pains to select for victims, the men who have the best right to public confidence. Not a man on this list of removals has been charged with delinquency, nor a man has been accused of oppression or intolerance, one only comes under the denomination anti-revolutionary adherence to our enemies, and this example is balanced by your appointing to another office, a character coming under the same denomination. It is said you supplanted the marshal of Vermont on account of his harsh treatment of Mr. Lyon—but have put in his place a man not after "deliberate inquiry," but at the instance of Mr. Lyon—a man without respectability, without morals, and contemptible even among your own friends!
Have you injured the best men in the difference of character among the officers appointed, by your predecessors, you have pointed the arrows of your vengeance, at the most worthy and deserving you have selected a greater proportion of anti-revolutionary whigs, than your predecessors bear to the whole number of officers.
Indeed, S r , you seem destined to be the sport of inconsistencies—exhibiting an extraordinary example of perpetual discordance between professions and practice.
You attempt to vindicate your practice by the precedent established by your predecessors—"who, you allege, have excluded from office every shade of opinion which was not their's ." This, I have before proved, is not in true. General Washington made no distinction of parties—and he filled most of the offices. Mr. Adams made few appointments except military and naval; and also he generally preferred persons well affected to the government, yet he did not wholly exclude the open opponents of administration. Mr. Gerry is an instance. Some officers in the army and navy had been uniformly in opposition. I know the men, and am ready to name them, when it shall be necessary.
Had it been true, however, that no appointments had been made for your first , the enormous delinquencies among the principal officers in the party, would have gone far towards justifying the question.
But neither of your predecessors adopted the practice of motley vacancies by the sole and avowed purpose of filling them with his adherents. This practice is new, and to you alone is exclusively due the honor of inventing it. In no free government on earth, has this practice been extended to all the subordinate offices of Government. A change of ministry in England never occasions a change of inferior officers, and even in that government, care is taken, when an old public servant is removed, that he shall not be turned into the world a beggar, but honorably supported with a pension. It is reserved for the pretended republicans of America , S r , to adopt and carry into effect, a practice, which by rendering the tenure of office precarious, destroys its consequence, degrades it into the instrument of faction, renders it an uninviting object to men of worth, and tempts only the needy profligate to accept it for the purpose of subsistence or perdition—which undermines a republican government, by corrupting the right of suffrage—which holds out the emoluments of government as a lure to ambition and subservient party views for a regard to the public welfare which turns the old and faithful servants of the public into the world, without reward and without bread, the victims of faction, injustice and republican ingratitude .
OMISSIONS OF LAST WEEK.
Epitome Intelligence.
In the GRAND LODGE of the State of NEWYORK, DECEMBER 2, A. L. 5861.
THE Committee appointed to address the Most Worshipful, ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON [Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States near the French Republic] and to request the acceptance of a Fait-Maison's Jewel , made the following report:—
That an elegant appropriate Jewel having been prepared, they, on the 8th of August last, presented the same in due form, accompanied with the following ADDRESS.
"Most Worshipful Grand Master, Permit us as a Committee of the Grand Lodge and on their behalf to express their regret at being deprived of your superintending care, and their grateful sense of the respectability the Grand Lodge has derived from your long and faithful services in the station of Grand Master; and while in their name we request your acceptance of an appropriate Jewel as a mark of their respect and attachment, allow us to assure you of their warm wishes for your future prosperity."
"Long in the habit of respecting your public character, and of regarding you with veneration and affection as the head of our fraternity, we cannot but feel sincere regret in parting with one so long and so deservedly valued; our reluctance is only abated by the consideration that those talents which have rendered lustre on the institution, will now be exerted to promote the welfare of your country, on a more extensive scale. Yet, be assured, however far your public duties may remove you from us, the grateful attachment of your Masonic Brethren shall be your constant companion, and shall connect you to us by an indissoluble chain."
"While you are journeying through distant regions, or traversing the tumultuous billows of the deep, our fervent petitions shall be offered to that Being who governs the various events of this world, that as my protect and guide you through all the dangerous passages of life, until in his own good time, he shall terminate your labors, and conduct you laden with years and honors to that tranquil abode in which your fathers repose."
"And when at its awful fiat, the slumber of the dead shall be broken—when, that eternal day shall dawn, whose light shall penetrate the dark recesses of the tomb to wave the spirits of departed worth, may you arise, decorated with the Jewels of every Masonic virtue, entitled to partake of the pure delights of that Celestial Lodge, erected in the Heavens for the reception of the just."
To which the Most Worshipful, the Past Grand Master, delivered the following REPLY.
"Brethren, I receive with great sensibility, this new mark of the attachment with which the Grand Lodge have upon so many occasions honored me. I derive, however no small consolation when parting with them, from finding my place in the Lodge occupied by a brother who has, by a long series of service, been enabled at once to evince his attachment to the fraternity and his ability to promote their interests."
"I shall wear Brethren, with pride and pleasure the Jewel with which the fraternity have honored me, and consider it as a memorial of the pleasing connection that binds us to each other, when the duties I owe the public shall have separated me from them."
"Receive my thanks Brethren, for your friendly and affectionate wishes. Present to the Grand Lodge my

ident prayers for the present and future happiness of its members, and believe that I shall in every situation of life, feel myself deeply indebted in their prosperity and that of the respectable and useful Society over which they so worthily preside.
ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, MARTIN HOFFMAN, ABRAHAM SKINNER, PETER IRVING, "Published by order of the Grand Lodge." "DANIEL D. TOMKINS, Grand Secretary." "Dec. 2, 1801"
GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
On Monday the 14th inst. at a Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, the following gentlemen were elected and appointed officers for the ensuing year, viz. M. W. Br. Samuel Dinn, Esq. Grand Master. R. W. Br. Joseph Langdon, Deputy G. Master. R. W. Br. John Boyle, Esq. Senior G. Warden. R. W. Br. Isaac Hurd, Junior G. Warden. R. W. Br. Allen Crocker, G. Treasurer. W. Br. John Proctor, Recording G. Secretary. R. W. Br. Thaddeus Mason Harris, Corresponding G. Secretary. R. W. Br. Benjamin Russell, G. Marshal. [Secretary] W. Amos Lincoln, Senior G. Deacon. W. Paul Revere Jun. Junior G. Deacon. Br. Thomas Edmands, G. Stewards. Br. John Risborough, G. Stewards. Br. John Green, G. Tiler.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8. THE LATE SECRETARY OF STATE.
MR. Nicholson moved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to lay before the House a statement of the accounts of the late Secretary of State, together with the vouchers therefor. He said he was on the committee which made a general enquiry about a year since, which taught him to presume that there could not be any great deficiency after the accounts should have been completely digested and balanced; but he wished a particular inquiry into Mr. Pickering's accounts.
Mr. Giles seconded the motion. Mr. Griswold spoke against it. Mr. Nicholson explained, and observed, "He did not entertain the least suspicion that Mr. Pickering had ever appropriated to his own use, or defrauded the public of a single dollar: he believed him to be a man of irreproachable honesty and integrity—but the report of the former committee did not say enough."
Dr. Eustis opposed the motion on the ground, that the investigation should not be confined to an individual, but extended to the whole branch where defalcation might be suspected. The motion modified was postponed to Monday next.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
At this time the Message was delivered and read. Messrs. Randolph and Giles were for the printing of 500 copies of that and the accompanying documents. Mr. Bayard was for printing only 150 copies of the documents. He wished to economize. Mr. Giles said his object was to be economical of money but not of information. The question for 500 of each was carried.
The Message was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
C. COMMITTEES.
On Elections—Messrs. Milledge, Tenny, Condit, Dennis, Hanna, Stanley, Tuller.
Of Revival—Messrs. Davenport, Craig, and Allison.
Of Commerce and Manufactures—Messrs. S. Smith, Eustis, Dana, Mitchell, Jones, Newton, Lowndes.
On Finance—Messrs. Randolph, Griswold, J. Smith, Bayard, Smilie, Read, Nicholson, Van Rensselaer, and Dicker.
CHAPLAINS.
The House concurred with the Senate in determining that two Chaplains should be chosen, of different denominations, to officiate alternately, weekly in the two branches.
Resolved—That each member be permitted to receive, during the session, three Newspapers at the public expense.
THE TREASURY.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, with the Receipts and Expenditures of 1800.—Which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Several private and local petitions were disposed of, as usual.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10.
The doorkeeper was authorized to employ an additional Assistant, two servants, and two horses, during the session; for which he shall be allowed Five Dollars, Twenty-five cents, per day.
The Senate informed the House, that they had chosen, on their part, the Rev. Dr. Gantt, as Chaplain. The House proceeded on their part to the election of a Chaplain, when the Rev. Mr. Parkinson was chosen.
ALIENS.
Mr. Mitchell presented two petitions from certain Aliens, residing in New York State, complaining of the naturalization law, and praying for redress. Referred to a Committee of the Whole.
POST OFFICE.
A committee of seven, was raised, to report what amendment are necessary to the Post Office, and Post Road Laws.
IMPOSTS.
On motion of Mr. S. Smith, a Resolution was laid on the table, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to report
what alterations may be necessary for the Import Law.
DEC. 11.
Gen. S. Smith, after a few introductory observations, moved that the committee of commerce and manufactures be directed to enquire whether any and what alterations may be necessary in the acts laying duties on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the United States.
Mr. Griswold thought the subject belonging to the revenue, properly attached itself to the committee of ways and means. He contended that any alteration whatever, would either increase or diminish the revenue, and therefore belonging to the financial system, which the committee of ways and means, especially had in charge, on that account moved its reference to that committee.
Mr. Smith contended that it was usual and necessary for the subject to be discussed by commercial men, of whom alone the committee of commerce and manufactures was composed. It was desirable to consolidate all the revenue system, as much as possible into one law; it was also desirable to know the precise state of our imports, and of our progress in manufactures: by a reference to commercial men, the house besides those might be acquainted with a very desirable object, to wit: how far certain articles would bear additional duties, or how far others admitted a diminution, proportioned to the wants of the country.
Commercial men were practical men, and therefore, without disparaging the merits or talents of gentlemen composing the other committee, whose express appointment did not so pointedly relate to commerce but to revenue, he thought the original motion ought to be carried.
Mr. Griswold had no doubt but that either committee would do justice to the subject; but it was a usual reference for all subjects relative to revenue. It certainly contemplated a total revision of that part of the revenue, and he again contended that all matters relating to revenue, ought to go to the committee of ways and means for which purpose alone that committee was formed. He should not have risen he said, but that he did not see the chairman of that committee in his seat.
The speaker said that either reference was perfectly in order, and therefore either motion would have been proper: the reference to the committee of commerce and manufactures at present had the preference, being first moved.
Forty six rising in the affirmative, and being a majority; the reference moved by Mr. Smith was carried. Adjourned till Monday.
By the Mail.
ALBANY DEC. 18.
Colonel Pickering's accounts have now passed every department of the Treasury, and the keen eye even of Mr. Gallatin, cannot discover one cent due from the late Secretary Pickering, to the United States.
PARTY SPIRIT.
This has been, and probably will continue to be the bane of free government, to the end of time. The pursuit of wealth and of power, is so powerful a stimulus to a system constituted, as that of man in society, is, that unless regulated by authority, or moderated by reflection, has the most fatal tendency to civil dissention.
The passions are the sails of human life, and when fied by the blast of ambition or the desire of wealth, are apt to hurry the inconsiderate upon shoals or quicksands, from which no power can afterwards rescue them. To these two forces are we to trace up the stream of party spirit, which, like the Nile, annually overflows our country. Under a government like ours, where the avenues to wealth and office are alike open to all—where the people, and not a single individual, have the allotment of places of trust, which conduct to those of profit, all candidates for place will endeavor to conciliate the good will of the people. Those who are destitute of principle, will flatter and cajoled them. They will remind them of their sovereign authority—of their wisdom and their virtue—of their love of liberty, and their hatred of tyranny.—Demagogues will tell the sovereign people to beware of deceivers—of hypocritical liars to the public weal—and with profound wisdom will inform them how their affairs ought to be conducted.—In conduct like this, one cannot avoid being struck with the resemblance to that of a supple courtier, to an arbitrary despot, or of a seducer of female innocence, whose designs are the most sensual and abandoned. No man ever flatters without an intention of compensating himself if possible, for this act of self-humiliation, by some real or imaginary good in view; and if the people at large, had as much discernment as they have of honest well meaning integrity, they would suspect and scorn those narrow minded, interested hunters after popularity, whose real object is to serve themselves, and not the people, to whom they proffer "the homage of their high respect and consideration."
BOSTON, DEC. 22.
FROM FRANCE.
Captains Brown and Appleton, have arrived in town. They came passengers in the brig Nancy, which arrived at Sag-harbor L. I. on Tuesday last, 38 days from Bourdeaux. An armament has been prepared, destined against St Domingo. It was said 40,000 men were to be embarked, and a report, prevailed that a frigate had been dispatched for the United States to contract for supplies, and to inform that St Domingo would be considered in a state of blockade. Several American vessels
have been sold well in France; but a pause in this business had occurred from the delay of the government to grant French papers to the purchased vessels: but it was expected this difficulty would soon be removed. The Definitive Treaty had not been completed.
BOSTON, DEC. 24.
COMMERCE.
A letter from a merchant in London to his correspondent in New-York, received by the Brothers, dated Oct. 23, says, "Yorkshire woollen cloths have taken a rapid advance in consequence of the great demand for the Spanish market. Cotton goods have likewise advanced fifteen per cent."
FROM GUADELOUPE—Nov. 27.
Capt. Warterman, lately arrived at Guadeloupe, from New-York, and who carried about eighty of the former inhabitants of that island, as passengers; informs, that in the late revolt there, no blood was shed; that he was visited by the new mulatto Governor, to welcome his countrymen home; to whom he promised protection, and the restoration of their former property. He also informs, that the American flag is treated with great respect by the new black "power, that be."
An estimate of the good things consumed in New England, on Thanksgiving day—the number of families about 250,000.
  A turkey or goose to every two families 125,000   Two pair of chickens to a family and a pair for chicken-pie to each family 1,000,000   Roasted Pigs, say 500,000   Pumpkin-pies, at least ten to a family 10,000   Apple do. and tart—an equal number 2,500,000 
To these should be added roast beef, joints of pork or mutton and many small dishes, occasionally used, but not reducible to a fair estimate.
It is presumed that if turkeys, geese, and chickens could speak, they would turn Jacob and join the Rhode Island Assembly, in rejecting the observance of a day so fatal to their race!
SALEM, DEC. 25.
A Richmond paper informs, that since the peace Wheat and Flour have fallen 15 per cent.—that Tobacco has not fallen, but the sales have become more dull.
"Never (says an English agricultural report for October last) was there in Britain so widely extended a growth of wheat and potatoes in any former year."
Military guards have lately been ordered at Savannah, in consequence of riotous bands of seamen prowling at late hours of night, and from large night meetings of slaves under pretence of performing their devotions.
ON SOUND.
[From a publication in an English Magazine] "We do not in general reflect how much the voice or any noise extends, on a level. Of this Dr. Franklin, that ingenious observer of Nature in all her operations, informed me of an instance. Some years ago the inhabitants of Philadelphia had a new bell imported from England. In order to judge of its sound, the bell was raised on a triangle in the great street of that city, and struck, as it happened, on a market day; when the people coming to market, were surprised at hearing the sound of a bell at a greater distance from the city than they ever heard any bell before. This circumstance excited the attention of the curious: and it was discovered that the sound of the bell, when struck in the street, reached nearly double the distance it did when raised into the steeple."
Much has been said and written for and against the policy of filing up our country with a population drawn from foreign countries. Mr. Jefferson's sentiments on this subject, published in his Notes on Virginia, written at a time when he is supposed not to have been entangled in party allances, are completely at variance with those expressed in his late Message to Congress. The following observations are extracted from the "Notes," &c.
"Are there no inconveniences to be thrown into the scale against the advantage expected from a multiplication of numbers by the importation of foreigners? It is for the happiness of those united in society to harmonize as much as possible, in matters which they must of necessity transact together. Civil Government being the sole object of forming societies, its administration must be conducted by common consent. Every species of Government has its specific principles. Ours perhaps are more peculiar than those of any other in the universe. It is a composition of the freest principles of the English Constitution, with others derived from natural right and natural reason. To these nothing can be more opposed than the maxims of absolute monarchies, yet from such we are to expect the greatest number of emigrants.—They will bring with them the principles of the governments they leave, imbibed in their early youth; or, if able to throw them off, it will be in exchange for an unbounded licentiousness, passing as is usual, from one extreme to another. It would be a miracle were they to stop precisely at the point of temperate liberty. These principles, with their language, they will transmit to their children. In proportion to their numbers they will share with us the legislation. They will infuse into it their spirit, warp and bias its direction, and render it a heterogeneous, incoherent, distracted mass. I may appeal to experience, during the present contest, for a verification of these conjectures. But, if they be not
certain in event, are they not possible, are they not probable? Is it not safer to wait with patience 27 years and three month longer, for the attainment of any degree of population desired or expected? May not our government be more homogeneous, more peaceable more entitled? Suppose 20 million of republican Americans thrown all of a sudden into France, what would be the condition of that kingdom? It would be more turbulent, less happy. If it we may believe that the addition of half a million of foreigners to our present numbers would produce a similar effect here."
Portland, Monday, December 28, 1801.
The last mails were uncommonly sterile. Not a word from abroad; not a syllable of moment on domestic concerns. Those, therefore, who think "no news, good news," must be satisfied; and those who do not, will be so kind as to wait a little longer.
Returns of votes for a Representative for the First Eastern District, have not yet been received from all the towns. It is still thought Mr. Coot is chosen.
On the 13th inst. the dwelling house occupied by Capt. Isaac Smith, of Canaan, Kennebec, was entirely consumed by fire, with almost every article of furniture, &c.
For Advertisements, and Miscellaneous Articles, see Supplement.
Correspondents Are thanked for their attention.—The writer of "G. WIN, JUN." writes decently, and no doubt intended well; but he is asked if he does not think his production might be altered to answer a better purpose!
"We are flattered with further observations by a SPECTATOR" which will probably appear next week. "CENSOR," will pardon the omission in his remarks. An independent spirit shall mark the contents of the Gazette, but they cannot be produced to the purpose of quarrel.
Ordnance. On the 2d inst. the Rev. JONATHAN CALF, over the Church and Congregational Society of God, in the county of York.
Buried, At Cape-Elizabeth, by the Rev. Mr. Gregg, Deacon John T. Jr. of this town, to Mrs. Sally Clark, widow of the late Rev. Mr. Clark.
Died In this town, the 22d inst. after an illness which he sustained with true Christian meekness, Mrs. Mary Lowell, aged 22, the amiable consort of capt. Daniel Lowell.
Mr. John Berry, aged 120—a native of Ireland. In King's Massachusettts, Dec. 19, Mr. LORENZO COLE, aged 107 years, 8 months and 6 days, having lived in three Centuries. He was born in Plymouth, on the 22d day of March, 1693. He was ten years contemporary with Peregrine White of Mayflower the first son of New England , who was born aboard the Mayflower , in Cape-Code harbor, Nov. 16, 1620, and who died July 22, 1704. His occupation in life was among "the chosen people of God" in cultivating the earth. His mode of living was plain and simple, never varying from that substantial integrity which characterized the habits of the old-fashioned at the beginning of the last Century. Only twice in his life, and that was to gratify his brethren on a Juv. aid he substituted an enormous cup of tea in place of the invigorating bowl of punch, or the nutritive porringer of milk. He was of a moderate stature, expanded in chest, sloping in attitude, of a fair and florid countenance. He never used glasses for several years could not see to read, and the last part of the time could discern objects but very imperfectly. The loss of his sight took him off his labor, which his other faculties would have permitted him to pursue. He enjoyed life in his old age, and the last year of it, declared his attachment to it to be the same as at any former period. The power of his mind remained unbroken, as was evident not only from his remembrance of the events of the last Century, but from his quick recollection of the transactions of the last year, month, or day. He entered into the spirit of passing events, and in addition to pertinent remarks would often dip as fasties of wit and humor. To the writer of this article, lately observing to him upon his expected dissolution, he shrewdly replied "it is very rare that persons of my age die!" As a professing Christian he did not display his piety in affecting to dispel the world, or in bellowing hard names upon its objects or rational pleasures; but enjoyed his daily bread with a cheerful and grateful heart, and seemed to derive pleasure even from that comparative unimportance which arose from the multitude of his years. Industrious in his occupation, honest and upright as a citizen, and hoping in the promises of the gospel, he was neither transported with joy, nor depressed with fear, at the approach of Death. His Pastors were not very numerous, being 185, of which five were great grand Children. At New-York Mr. Benjamin Johnson, and Mr. John Mecker; both suddenly, after eating a hearty supper.
Jenks' Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Arrived, brig Nabby, capt. Richard Moxley, 39 days from St. Vincents.
SUNDAY, Dec. 27.
Arrived Schooner Nancy, capt. Alden, 40 days from Basseterre, Guadeloupe.—About 15 days since sailed ship Merchant, capt. Dyer, of this port, from Rotterdam, beating on the coast.
Same day—Arrived brig John, capt. Colby, 40 days from the Havana.
Capt. Mead, of this port, has arrived at Martinique after a short passage.
The snow Horizon, of Portland, from Port Republic, for Philadelphia, is still, vessel and cargo crew saved.
The ship Fair American, Campbell, arrived at New-York on the 17th inst. Nov. 13, was boarded by the Grinder, English privateer, from Martinique, which first five armed blacks on board, who seized the cabin and passengers' trunks, from one of which they took 35 joes, together with articles to the amount of 50 joes. They also plundered a lady passenger of 300 dollars, a quantity of plated ware, and her passport.

Notarization.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in the PORTLAND BANK, are hereby notified to meet at their Chamber in the Bank, on Monday the 4th day of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles:   10. To choose seven Directors for the present year.  11. To see if the Stockholders will make an addition to the capital stock of the Bank, and to act thereon as they shall think proper.   By order of the Board of Directors, James Neal, Cashier. Portland Bank, Dec. 25, 1801.
Notice.
THE PROPRIETORS of UNION WHARF, are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at Gen. William Cushing's Tavern, on the first Tuesday of January next, at 6 o'clock, P. M. when they will act on the following articles, viz.   To choose a Moderator.  To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year, and such other Officers as they shall judge necessary to manage their affairs.  To receive accounts and allow the same if they be proper.  To see if the Proprietors will vote any sum or sums of money to be assessed, raised and applied for the purpose of adding to the wharf already built, and to defray any expenses that may attend said business, or be otherwise incurred in managing the affairs or improving the interest of said Proprietors, and generally to act on all matters that they shall think necessary for the interest of the concerned.   Thomas Beck, Prop. Clerk. Portland, Dec. 28, 1801.
THE SECOND EDITION
OF THE Maine Spelling Book, is just published, and will be ready for Sale in a few days. December 28.
Evening Dancing School.
MR. PETERS, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, that he intends opening an evening School for the purpose of teaching the polite and necessary accomplishment of Dancing—which will commence on the 13th of January next—if sufficient encouragement be given—and to continue one quarter only. No one to be admitted after the School has commenced.—Terms, 5 dollars per quarter, half of which to be paid at entrance.—Those who wish to subscribe, will please to call at Mr. Enoch Dyer's store, Clay-Cove. Portland, Dec. 21.
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. Judge of the Probate for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of SAMUEL JEFFERDS, late of Wells, in the county of York, Clothier, deceased, represented herein, hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said Creditors to bring in and prove their claims on said Estate, and that we shall attend our service at the late dwelling-house of said Deceased on the first Monday in January next, and on the fifth Monday of each of the five following months, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon. JEREMIAH HUBBARD NATHANIEL WELLS, JUN. } Commissioners. Wells, Dec. 26, 1801.
A further time of two months from the date hereof, is hereby allowed by the Hon. William Cushing, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the Creditors of the Estate of FRANCIS JACKSON, late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, to bring in their claims against said Estate to the subscribers, who will attend for that purpose at the dwelling-house of said Deceased, in said Windham, the third Tuesday of January next, and fourth Tuesday of the following month, from ten to four o'clock. PAUL LITTLE, } Commissioners. WINSLOW HALL. } Windham, Dec. 24, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOSEPH THOMPSON, late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bonds 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 JOHN STEWART, JUN. Dec. 28, 1801.
THE Creditors to the Estate of RICHARD WINSLOW, a Bankrupt, are requested to meet at the Commissioners office, in Fifth-street, on Monday the 5th day of February next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. then and there to determine what measures to pursue, relative to certain demands, against said estate against the French Government, or citizens thereof. NATHAN WINSLOW, ASSIGNEE. Portland, Dec. 21.
Found,
ON Monday, 21st inst. between Mr. Matthew Cobb's and Fore-street, a Gown and Skirt, with a Handkerchief.—The owner may have them again by proving property.—Please to call on Mr. JOSEPH THAXTER. Portland, Dec. 28.
A light brindle COW, was lately taken up in the inclosure of the subscriber. The owner may have her again by applying to the subscriber, and paying necessary charges. THOMAS FREEMAN. Portland, Dec. 28.
Wanted,
A SCHOOL-MASTER, to keep school at a place called Saccapappa, in Falmouth, for three or five months. Any person who can produce good recommendations, and is willing to leave a school in that place by suitable encouragement, will please to apply to ENOCH FREEMAN, NATHANIEL HATCH; or WILLIAM LAMB. Saccapappa, Dec. 5, 1801.
WANTED, one dozen live HOGS—weighing about 200 lbs. each.—Cash given. at the price of the Printer. Dec. 28.
Cornelius Wing, No. 3, FISH-STREET, Opposite JONES' ROW,
HAS lately opened an handsome assortment of DRY GOODS—consisting of low priced, middling, and superfine blue Broadcloths; various colored middling and superfine Broadcloths and Kerseymere; common and superfine Swansdowns; an assortment of Rose Blankets; a good assortment of Silk Handkerchiefs; Cotton do. Pocket do.; various sized cotton Shawls; black camels hair do.; Mullins, Muslinets, Dimitys, and black Mullins; a large assortment of various figured Chinizes; Checks; Brown Holland; red, green and yellow Baizes and Flannels; Coatings; Rattenees; Lambkins; various qualities of Hosiery; plain and striped Calamancoes, of various colors; Ruffles; Bombazines; Serges; India Cottons; Ravens Duck; bellows; Umbrellas; Men's and Boy's Hats; Shovels and Tongs; Iron Candlesticks; Japan do. and Lamps—An assortment of Buttons, Twill, Silk, and Thread—A few pieces of Lustrings, and Modes—All which he offers at Wholesale or Retail, at reasonable prices, for cash or approved credit. Portland, 12th Mo. 28, 1801.
Blanchard & Hastings,
Nos. 123 & 124, Orange-street, SOUTH END—BOSTON, HAVE constantly for sale, a large and general assortment of Crockery, Glass, & China Ware which they will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit. Dec. 28, 1801.
Samuel M. Quincy,
REPEATEDLY informs the public, that he has removed to the store lately improved by Mr. Lemuel Bryant. Foot of Fifth-street—where are for sale. New and second hand QUADRANTS and COMPASSES—Also, an assortment of West India Goods & Groceries. Whiting and Putty. Quadrants and Compases repaired at short notice. Quadrant Glasses silvered in the best manner. As agent for the proprietor, he has just received Patent Vibrating Balances, from 123 wt. to 2630 wt. at Boston prices. Dec. 26.
Lord & Thomas,
ACQUAINT their friends and the public, that they have received per the latest arrivals, a large and extensive assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, which are now ready for sale, at their Store, No. 5, Jones' Row—and which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. Portland, Nov. 2. (84—6)
John Coe,
INFORMS his customers and the public in general, that he has received an additional supply of fresh DRUGS & MEDICINES, which are for sale at No. 4 Fifth-street, on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. ALSO, WINES, SPICES, &c. &c. A constant supply of Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters. Dec. 21.
FOR SALE,
At D. Green's Store, No. 14, Long-Wharf. A Quantity Me. of May SALT; and a few Chaldrons SEA COAL, very good for Stoves. Dec. 21.
FOR SALE,
At No. 5, Long-Wharf, RUSSIA and RAVENS DU K; RUSSIA IRON; TOW CLOTH; A few bbls SHAD and SALMON, in prime order, by COTTON BROOKS. Portland, Dec. 7.
BANKRUPTCY.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against WILLIAM FENNELLY of Portland, in the District of Maine, Trader and Auctioneer, and the said William Fennelly, has been declared a Bankrupt, he is required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, or to the majority of them, on the sixteenth and on the thirtieth of December inst. and on the 28th of January next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Commissioner's office, Fifth-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 think fit, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge.—All 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, } Commissioners. JOSEPH TITCOMB } Portland, Dec. 10.
PURSUANT to an order made by the Hon. DAVID SEWALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court, for the District of Maine, for enlarging the time for DAVID DUNNING, jun. of Brunswick, in the district aforesaid, Trader, a Bankrupt, to surrender himself, and make a full disclosure of his Estate and Effects, for fifty days, to be computed from the fourth day of December instant—The undersigned Commissioners hereby give notice, that we intend to meet on Monday the fourth day of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Commissioner's Office, Fifth-street, Portland, in said District; where the said Bankrupt is required to surrender himself between the hours of ten in the morning and three in the afternoon of the same day, and make a full disclosure and discovery of his estate and effects, and finish his examination; and the creditors who have not already proved their debts, may then and there come and prove the same, and affirm to, or dissent from, the allowance of his certificate. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, } Commissioners. JOSEPH TITCOMB } Portland, 5th Dec. 1801.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at New-Castle, in said county on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1801. ON the petition of JOHN HOBBY, of Portland, in said county, Esquire, which was presented at this Court at the last term, and continued to the term following—that he is interested in and stands seized in fee as tenant in common with certain persons in him unknown, of five eighth parts of two several parcels of Land situated in said Portland; being that part or proportion of the late Rev. Thomas Smith's estate, which was divided and set off to the heirs of Lucy Saunders, deceased, as the said Lucy's proportion of said estate, as by the division thereof on record in the Registry of Probate for said county may more fully appear—that he is desirous to hold and enjoy his share of said two parcels of land in severality, and therefore praying that partition thereof might be made, and his share set off and divided from the rest, agreeably to a Law of the Commonwealth in such cases made and provided.
Ordered—That the petitioner cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of February next to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
For Sale,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, A FARM, in the plantation of Wales, county of Lincoln, containing 300 acres of Land, 100 of which is under improvement, and there is cut on said farm, 30 or 40 tons of hay in a year. It is well watered, wooded, &c. There is a House and two Barns on the farm—the house nearly finished. Also, 200 acres of LAND in Topsham, in said county. Likewise, the possession of 120 acres of LAND, with a House on the same, partly under improvement, lying in Thompsonborough, in the above county.—The whole or a part of which I will sell on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. REZEKIAH WYMAN. Topsham, Dec. 14.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed assignee of the estate and effects of DAVID DUNNING, jun. of Brunswick, in the District of Maine, a Bankrupt: all persons holding property of the said Dunning, are requested to surrender the same; and those indebted to him, to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN HASEY, Assignee. Topsham, Dec. 7, 1801.
Take Notice.
M'LELLAN & BROWN, importers of ENGLISH, SCOTCH, & HARDWARE GOODS, direct from the Manufactures, invite their friends and others in the country, to call at their Wholesale and Retail Store, No. 3 & 4, Jones' Row, Fifth-street Portland—where they may for themselves the very best terms on which they may be supplied with all kinds of Goods.
One of the company visited Europe in person, and selected the Goods on the spot, which is well known to be a material point; they propose from time to time to pursue every proper measure to accommodate their customers on as generous terms as at any store in Boston. The following articles are a part of their present stock.
  BROADCLOTHS,  } an extensive assortment.    COATINGS,    CASSIMERES,  } do.    SWANS DOWN.    FLANNELS,  } do.    AND    BAIZES,  } do.    WILDBORES,    BOMBAZETS,  } do.    DURANTS,    SHALLOONS,  } do.    TAMINYS,    CALAMANCOES,  } do.    MOREENS, AND    FLORENTINES,  } do.    HOSIERY, worsted, silk, and cotton—Men's Women's and Youths'.    CALICOES, an extensive variety.  } do.    DIMITYS, well assorted.    COTTON CAMBRICS, figured and plain.  } do.    SHAWLS AND HANDKERCHIEFS, silk, cotton, and linen.    IRISH LINENS AND CHECKS.  } do.    RIBBONS, satin, tarlet, and china—handsomely assorted.    VELVETS, GALOONS, and FERRETS.  } do.    TAPES, diaper and imperial; BOBBINS.    HATS, generally assorted.  } do.    THREADS, white and colored.    TWIST AND SEWING SILK, black, and assorted colored.  } do.     
HARDWARE. BUTTONS, a great variety, of the newest fashion. Shovels and Tongs, Frying Pans, Best Iron Shovels, Warming Pans, Hammers, Drawing Knives, Saws—well assorted. Plane Irons, Chisels and Gouges. A small assortment of JOINER'S TOOLS—very low priced. A few small sized Crates WHITE WARE, packed particularly for the country market. Portland, Dec. 21, 1801.
Valuable Lands.
FOR SALE, from five hundred to seventeen thousand acres of LAND, situated upon that rich tract on the famous Piscataquis River, between Kennebec and Penobscot.—This Land is lotted, and proves to be of a superior quality—and is very commodious for an immediate settlement: having excellent Mill Sea is about twenty acres of Trees felled, and a road from down to Bangor.—The Title is derived from the Government, and will be perfect, and to an entire satisfaction of the purchasers. It will be held at a reduced price for cash or good security. ALSO—About thirty good settling LOTS (hundred acres each) in the town of Jay; in which town there are upwards of a hundred Families.—For further particulars is quite of the Printer, or of JOSEPH E. FOXCRAFT. New-Castle, Nov. 6. (85—6m)
A blue ratteen Wrapper, WAS left in a house between Fifth-street and Union-Hall, some time since. As the owner cannot recollect the house, any person having it in their possession, and will leave it at the Gazette Office, shall be rewarded for their trouble. Dec. 7.
AUCTIONS.
On Thursday, the 31st inst.
WILL be sold at the Auction Room in FISH-STREET, for the benefit of the Creditors of JOSEPH CONY, the following articles—
 30 pieces Camblets,  40 pieces Calamancoes,  75 pieces Durants,  9 dozen Worsted Hose,  2 1/2 dozen Silk Stockings,  4 casks Nails,  One-Eighth of the fchr. President,  100 tons berthen.  100 hlds. Salt,  A quantity of Rose Blankets,  from 8 to 11 quarters. Sale 11 o'clock. EDWARD OXNARD, AUCTIONEER. Portland, Dec. 26.
On THURSDAY the 7th of January, 1802.
WILL be sold at the Auction Room of Edward Oxnard, Fifth-street, the following REAL ESTATE, the property of WILLIAM HUDSON, a Bankrupt—
 A Lot of Land near the Hay-Scales, in Portland, with the Dwelling House and Store thereon.  A Lot of Land adjoining Mr. Stephen M'Lean's, bounded on High and Spring Streets.  One acre of Land in Newscastle, with half a two story Dwelling House thereon.  The right of reversion to a House in Boston. Sale at 11 o'clock. The particulars relative to the above Estate, and conditions on which they will be sold, may be known by applying at the Office of Ebenezer Mayo, Esq. Fifth-street.
Those persons who are indebted to the Estate of said Hudson, are requested to call on the subscriber and settle their accounts—otherwise they will be put in suit. ISAAC GAGE, Assignee. Portland, Dec. 28.
TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES, On Monday the 4th day of January next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at Public Auction.
THE REAL ESTATE of GARDNER GOOD, of Pleasant Mountain Gore, deceased Bankrupt; being the premises on which he now lives, consisting of about 110 acres of excellent Land under good improvement, together with a good House and Barn, and a number of out Buildings—Conditions to be known at the time of sale. ENOCH PERLEY, } Assignees to JOSEPH THOMAS, } said Estate.
WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION, On Monday the 18th day of January next, at the house of Major PAGE, in Bath, at 3 o'clock, P. M. for the benefit of the creditors of Zephaniah Harlow, jun. and Freeman Harlow.
A VALUABLE ROPE-WALK, conveniently situated in Bath, with the Land under and adjoining the same.—Said Rope-Walk is seven hundred and eight feet in length, and has attached to it an excellent and spacious new Brick Tar-House, and the usual fixtures necessary for carrying on the rope making business. A credit of three and six months will be given for payment on good security. At the same time will be sold sundry articles of Rope-Walk Furniture. ANDREW GREENWOOD, Assignee. Portland Dec. 7, 1801.
Wholesale and Retail Warehouse, OPPOSITE THE COLUMBIAN TAVERN.
Wakefield & Dobbs,
HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a large assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS—consisting of London and Yorkshire fine and superfine mixed and plain colored Broadcloths; middling Broad and Forest Cloths; superfine fine and low priced Kerseymere; Shags, from 7/6 to 12/6 per yard; plain and twilled Coatings; Orleans Stripes; E'lettes; white and black Flannels; Blankets; 7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linens, from 2/0 to 7/6; Chintz and purple Calicoes; Furnitures; Durants and Calamancoes; black and blue Shalloons; black Ruffles; white and coloured Mullinets; Men's black worsted Gaiters; silk, cotton, and worsted Hose; Tape; striped and hair cord Dimitys; tambour'd Jacquet, cambric, and hook Mullins; black cambric do. Men's beaver, worsted, and silk Gloves; Ladies' extra colored kid and morocco Shoes; Muggalons; Muffs and Tippets; fancy Feathers and Flowers; Gown Trimmings; Ladies', Gentlemen's and Youths' Hats; Straw Bonnets and Trimmings; Thread, Lace, and Edgings; black broad and narrow Lace; Lace Cloaks; black Lace Veils; Men's plain and striped black Satins; black and blue Velvet; Brown-Holland; Swansdowns from 5/6 to 15/6 per pattern; embroidered Silk; Ladies' black Satin; silk and cotton Suspenders; fine Thickset and Velvet; Carpets and Carpeting; Bandannas; fashionable fancy silk Handkerchiefs; purple and chintz Shawls; cotton Checks; black and white Italian Crapes; white and colored Thread; China, tarlet and satin plaid and colored Ribbons; plated gilt and metal coat and vest Buttons; twill do.; linen and cotton Pocket-Handkerchiefs; bordered lawn do.; camels hair Shawls; Tapes and Bobbins; shoe and quality Bindings; Umbrellas; gold and gilt Brooches; white and colored Beads.
 Tea Trays, and Waiters, Bread Baskets, Scissors, Razors, Pocket and Pen Knives, Knives and Forks, Defter do. Chapel Needles, Thimbles, Pins, Teapots, Coffee-Mills, Slates, Candlesticks, Combs.  Cut and Wrought Nails.  Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, St. Croix Rum, Madeira Wine, Box and Cask Raisins, Almonds, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Allspice, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Lump and Brown Sugars, Bohemian and Hyson Teas.  Portland Dec. 21.
Great Amusement
is afforded the Ladies by reading books, writing, drawing, &c. But it is a serious and amusing fact that these high privileges will be lost unless they attend to the saving of RAGS! Cash will be paid for RAGS, CANVASS and JUNK, at the Bookstore of JENKS & CLARK.

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.  NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.  A silver mine has been discovered about 140 miles from Cincinnati, in the Ohio. It is calculated that 100 wt. of ore will yield 100 ounces of fine silver. The vein has been traced 15 miles.
At a Circuit Court of the United States, for the district of Maryland, held at Baltimore, in November, 1799, the Grand Jury indicted Capt. Levin Jones for the murder of William Davis, on board the brig David Stewart. Process as usual was therefore issued to apprehend Jones, who fled to the West Indies - Application was made to President Adams, for a nolle prosequi , but though a number of Jones's friends warmly interested themselves, that President readily persisted in his refusal to grant it - Immediately after the election of Mr. Jefferson, the application was renewed to him with success, and all further proceedings against Jones, were stopped by a nolle prosequi , and he is now walking at large in the City of Baltimore!!!
It is but justice to say, that many of the democrats in Baltimore are highly offended at the President's conduct. An influential and warm friend of Mr. Jefferson "was so enraged that he took the President's portrait from his parlor, and gave it away, declaring he would not bear the sight of so unjust a man."
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, THIRD COLLECTION DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States" - the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1800, of which the said reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands, have been notified by the Collector in manner directed aforesaid, yet said taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Windsor, Gray, New Gloucester, and Phippsfield , situated in the county of Cumberland.
DIRECT TAX.
   Name of Owner, &c. Value of each dwelling house. Tax on each dwelling house. Value of each parcel of land. Tax on each parcel of land. Total tax on each individual.     Joseph Allen, 600 00 334 35 0 95   Thomas Ayer, 802 50 2 53   Benjamin Arnold, 420 75 1 19   Samuel Buckton 132 37   James Ayers 198 56   Benjamin Bodg 391 95 1 11   Moses Bradbury's Heirs 155 10 44   Alden Bridgham 347 50 1 13   Daniel Brann 348 15 98   Hugh Crague 156 31 666 60 1 89   Elizabeth Campbell 285 45 81   Gerham Clark 631 80 7 79   William Claridge 158 40 45   Amos Cummings 163 20 46   Bowery Curtis 156 44   John Cushman 63 12 56 10 1 16   Mary Cotton 280 50 80   Ephraim Crockett 354 1   John Cobb 287 10 81   William C. Bruce 165 47   Samuel Dolly 151 80 43   Joseph Doughty 247 50 70   Joseph Dolly 99 28   Benj. C. Dering, & 188 22 29 70 8   John Allen   Abel Davis' Heirs 272 60 80   Solomon Dyer 534 60 1 51   Charles Elder 295 35 84   Silas Elder 377 85 1 7   Joseph Elder 115 40 3 16   Isaac Elder 313 50 89   William Erkins 476 70 1 35   William Erkins, jun. 283 80 80   Jeremiah Field 313 50 89   Moses Field 412 50 1 17   Benjamin Fickett 354 60 1   Andrew Frost 594 1 68   James Fogg 247 50 70   Thomas Frank 282 15 80   Isaac Foster 175 80 90   Isaac Foster, jun. 99 28   Timothy Fogg, jr. 548 10 1 55   Nathaniel Ford 564 1 60   Samuel Foster 66 19   Robert Forbes 151 50 43   John Fogg 386 10 1 9   Enoch Grafton 108 22 188 10 33   Moses Greenleaf 272 75 77   Charles Gerrish, & 660 1 87   William Gerrish   Ebenezer Gott's Heirs 396 1 12   Tobias Gould 204 60 58   Samuel Hanson 412 50 1 17   William Hooper 132 26 447 15 1 26   Israel Hodgdon 696 30 1 97   John Hussey 532 80 1 57   Wm. Hall, of Falmouth 165 47   John Henderson 33 9   David Hunt, jun. 323 55 92   Moses Hunt 419 10 1 19   Richard Hayden 642 1 82   Clement Hayden 148 50 42   Richard Hayden, jr. 297 84   David Hayden 330 9   Jonathan Hayden 402 30 1 14   Robert Hannaford 352 10 1   Daniel Haskell 473 55 1 34   Wm. Hayget's Heirs 802 50 23   Deborah Haskell 156 31 305 25 86   Ebenezer Haskell 374 90 50   Ebenezer Haskell 330 93   John Ingersol 365 70 1 4   Daniel Ips 600 1 87   Lemuel Jones 121 24 1277 10 3 61   Nathaniel Jordan 112 20 32   Francis Jackson 209 55 60  
   Name of Owner, &c. Value of each dwelling house. Tax on each dwelling house. Value of each parcel of land. Tax on each parcel of land. Total tax on each individual.     Elisha Jordan 221 10 53 38 3d ditto 165   Ephraim Johnson 215 20 61 40 Owners unknown in the town of Gray.   John B. Jordan 792 2 24 No. 6 1st Division 99 28   George Knight 74 25 21 18 1 ditto 99 28   Joshua Knight 198 56 10 2 ditto 99 28   Daniel Libby 300 50 1707 75 4 82 99 2 ditto 99   Jonathan Libby 264 75 75 107 2 ditto 99 28   Ebenezer Lake 1078 30 3 125 2 ditto 99 28   John Lake 297 84 54 3 ditto 169 95   Solomon Larraby 491 40 1 39 55 3 ditto 169 95   Maybury William, 3d. 341 55 97 57 3 ditto 169 95   Maybury John 372 1 5 58 3 ditto 169 95   John Mugford 421 50 1 19 59 3 ditto 169 95   Stephen Manchester 148 35 42 63 3 ditto 169 95   Isaac Morrell 305 25 86 3 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   William Morrell 49 50 14 4 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Thomas Millan 288 75 82 5 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Joshua Maybury 145 20 41 8 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   John Merinor, occu. 9 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Isaac Cobb, owner 277 90 82 10 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Stephen Morrell 33 9 11 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   James Mains 385 95 1 9 12 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Thomas Morrell 303 93 14 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   David Mains 206 25 58 16 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Ephraim Marston 412 50 1 17 22 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Adams Merrill 247 50 70 24 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Daniel Merrill & others 495 1 40 26 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   James Merrill, jun. 247 50 70 27 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Nathaniel Merrill 59 40 17 28 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Giles Merrill 212 55 60 29 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Eleazar M'Clune 181 50 51 31 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Henry M'Clune 440 93 32 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   John M. Maxfield 841 50 2 38 34 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Robert Maxfield 330 93 36 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Abraham M'Clune 495 1 40 45 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Robert Mitchell 330 93 46 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Isaac M'Kenney 326 70 92 52 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   William M'Kenney, jr. 156 75 44 53 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Jonathan M'Kenney 165 47 63 4 ditto 88 27 1/2   Temperance M'Kenney 363 3   Daniel Moody 330 93 Owners unknown in the town of New Gloucester.   Robert Moody 330 93 No. 52 5th Division 46 20   Isaac Nason 353 10 1 56 6 ditto 99 28   William Haskell, jr. 49 50 14 13 6 ditto 99 28   Daniel Haskell 33 9 13 6 ditto 99 28   Samuel Nevins 198 50 27 6 ditto 99 28   Hugh Nevins' Heirs 69 30 20   Simeon Noyes 47 85 13   James Nevins 204 60 58   William Nevins 284 10 80   Timothy Pike 283 80 80   Samuel Parsons 74 25 21   Edward Pummer 336 60 95   William Parsons 259 95 74   Stephen Penney 400 20 1 13   Joseph Pendly 429 1 12   Edward Peacock 330 93   Gerhaim Rogers 276 60 78   John Rogers 416 10 1 18   Roland Rand 556 5 1 57   James Russell 807 2 28   Nathaniel Russell 297 84   Alexander Dais 198 56   Job Russell 19 54   Luke Ryerson 300 60 528 1 49   Kimbal Ramsdell 42 75 12

Supplement to Jenks' Gazette.
Portland, Monday, December 28th, 1801.
Gazette-Office, No. 7, FISH-STREET. Monday, December 28, 1801.
Ebenezer A. Jenks, INFORMS his customers in every part of the country, that having lately formed connections in business, he finds it absolutely necessary to make a complete settlement with every person with whom he has dealings. He therefore confidently solicits the attention of all concerned to a speedy adjustment of their bills. Those who are indebted for books, advertisements, or printing, will undoubtedly consider the expediency of such an adjustment at least once in a few years!—The prompt attention of most newspaper subscribers in the payment of their bills heretofore, promises an immediate discharge of all arrears. The bills of country subscribers at a distance will be forwarded to Post-masters, and other persons who deliver the papers.
An acknowledgement is here due for the extensive and liberal encouragement which the GAZETTE continues to receive both by subscriptions and advertisements;—and also for the many favors the publisher has experienced in the other branches of his business.
Those persons who may wish to transact their business personally with the advertiser, will please to call at the Office No. 7, Fish-street; or at No. 8, Jones' Row.
Book and Stationary Store, No. 8, JONES' ROW, FISH-STREET.
Jenks & Clark,
INFORM the public, that having made arrangements to be provided with a constant and general assortment of BOOKS, STATIONARY, and other articles connected with their branches of business; and also for carrying on the BLANK BOOK manufactory; they will be happy to receive the commands of all those who may please to favor them with their custom, either in the wholesale or retail line.—Constant attendance will be given from early in the morning until 9 o'clock in the evening; and the most punctilious attention paid to the smallest favors.
They have just received by the latest arrivals, a fresh supply of new and valuable
BOOKS.
Among which are—Bacon's Abridgement, 7 vols. Duncane and Earl's Reports, 8 vols.; Strange's do. 4 vols.; Cowper's do. 2 vols.; Espinasse's do. 4 vols.; Burns' Law Dictionary; Impey's Modern Pleader; Crown Circuit Companion; Attorney's New Pocket Book; Park's Insurance, with an Appendix; Bibliotheca Legum Angliæ; Laws of the United States, 4 vols.; Laws of Massachusetts, 3 vols. Josephus' Works, &c. with plates; and in 12 vols.; Baskett's Exposition of the New Testament; Stockhouse's History of the Bible; Hunter's Sacred Biography; Adams' View of Religions. Shakespeare's Works, with explanatory Notes, and an Index to the remarkable passages, embellished with a striking likeness of the author, 8 vols. also, common editions of the same; Hume's History of England; Goldsmith's do.; Millot's General History; Bowell's Life of Johnson; Jefferson's Notes; Spectator; Thompson's Works; Studies of Nature; History of France, &c. &c. with a great variety of other publications in the various branches of literature.
Stationary, & Fancy Articles
American and English Folio Bibles, with Notes and Plates. 50 Quarto do. of different prices. 50 dozen common American and Scotch do. Also Canne's preaching do. with notes; and a few pocket do. 100 Testaments, of different prices. 100 Watts' Psalms and Hymns, new edition. 100 Belknap's Psalms and Hymns, of a new and neat edition. 10 doz. Perry's Dictionary; and a few of most other kinds now extant. American Preceptors—Webster's 3d Part—Columbian Orator—Spelling Books—Child's Companion—Young Ladies' Accidence—and other kinds of School Books, by the gross, dozen or single. 100 reams Writing Paper, of different prices. 1000 Quills, of various qualities. Ink-Powder, and Playing Cards, per quantity. 12 gross different priced Children's Books. Few gross assorted Lead Pencils. 12 dozen Morocco Pocket Books—some very elegant. 20 dozen Pocket and Desk Knives—a few new patent do. Different sized Slates. A variety of Razors—Razor Strops—Shaving and Powder Boxes—Scissors—Combs—Spectacles—Tooth-Brushes—Soufflers—Segar Cases, and Water Slits. Desk and Pocket Inkstands—a few dozen common do.—Back Gammon Tables—Cribbage Boards. Paint Boxes—Pallets—Camel's hair Pencils—India Ink and Rubber. Marking Instruments—Watch Keys, Seals, and Chains—Lockets and Necklaces—Silver and Plated Pencil Cases—Portable Desks.
A few sets newest fashioned Coat Buttons—and a few pair elegant Silk Suspender, Belt double distilled Lavender Water—Roll and Pot Pomatum, of a superior quality. Superfine Red and Black Sealing Wax—Best glazed red and colored Wafers, &c. &c.
Seamen's Articles.
Quadrants of different qualities—Maps & Charts—Scales and Dividers—Log Books—Journals—Naval Gazetteer—Practical Navigator—Moore's Assistant—Coast Pilot—Seamen's Blank Books, &c. &c.
Account Books,
Of every description, manufactured at said store; and a general assortment kept constantly on hand.
Blanks and Stamps,
Of almost every description, kept for sale as above.
Almanacks for 1802,
By wholesale and retail.—Among which are, the genuine Farmer's, by R. B. Thomas—Isaiah Thomas's—Low's, and Jenks'.
THE MASSACHUSETTS' REGISTER, AND UNITED STATES' CALENDAR.
The Village Harmony,
By the dozen or single. Portland, Dec. 21.
New Works.
Just published (price 1 do. 12 1/2 cents) and for sale by JENKS & CLARK.
FEMALE QUIXOTISM: —exhibited in the romantic opinions and extravagant adventures of DORCASINA SHELDEN. BY AN AMERICAN.
This Work has already acquired great celebrity, and is spoken of in the most decisive terms of approbation. Those who are pleased with Don Quixote, will be pleased with this volume.
DORVAL; or the SPECTATOR:
A Novel founded on recent facts. By the Author of Julia and the Illuminated Baron. The attention which a distinguishing public in this country as well as in England (where it has run through 3 editions) have paid to Julia and the Illuminated Baron, has drawn from the same pen another volume which we venture to pronounce not inferior to the former, in depth and delicacy of plot, in imagery and accuracy of description and in strength and shade of character: a candid public will stand by the offspring of American genius, nor suffer her fork or daggers to languish through the want of public spirit.
New and Valuable School-Book.
Lately published, and for sale at the Book Store of JOHN WEST, No. 75, Cornhill, Boston, and at the Book Store of JENKS & CLARK, PORTLAND.
(price 3 dollars 50 cents per doz. and 37 1/2 cents single) THE ART OF READING; containing a number of useful Rules, exemplified by a variety of Selected and Original Pieces, including Dialogues, Speeches, Oration, Addresses and Harangues, calculated to improve the scholar in Reading and Speaking with propriety and elegance, designed for the use of Schools and Families. BY DANIEL STANFORD, A. M. Author of "A short but comprehensive Grammar."
The above Work contains a very judicious Selection from the most celebrated Authors, and many Original and well adapted pieces. Great care has been taken in the selections to avoid such as were in works of a similar design, so as in fact to render it a New School Book.
The rules for reading and speaking, and the application of those rules to the several pieces will be found particularly useful to the Instructor as well as to the Pupil, and is a great recommendation of the work.
In the preface the author observes, "The design of this compilation, is to furnish some general rules by which the Master in addition to his moral instruction, may be able to teach his pupils the rudiments of reading with elegance and propriety. It also furnishes such lessons for reading, as will naturally tend to allure the tender mind to the love of knowledge, and the practice of virtue and religion; to inform the understanding, and to please the imagination; to warm the opening bosom with benevolent and social affections, and to inculcate the several duties and principles of morality."
AT THE ABOVE PLACES MAY BE HAD, AN ENGLISH GRAMMAR, by the same Author, which has received the approbation of many Instructors, and is introduced in several schools in Boston and its vicinity. DEC. 28, 1801.
A New Year's Prize!
IS held out to those who wish to purchase Tickets in the Eighth Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery; which is to commence drawing the sixth day of the New Year. This Lottery is designed to accomplish an enterprise of great importance to the country; and is deserving of every encouragement.—The tickets are now going at the original price (four dollars) at the
BOOKSTORE of JENKS and CLARK. Where prize tickets in the preceding class will be taken in payment. The highest prize in this class is 2000 dollars; a sum not to be sported with at the present day. Those who purchase in this will be entitled to purchase an equal number in the two next classes—in the last of which the highest prize is EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS! Adventurer! think of this sum, and do not hesitate to throw yourself in the highway of Fortune. Dec. 28, 1801.
Valuable Medicines.
An additional supply of Medicines, has been received from LEE & Co's. Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, and for sale at the BOOK and STATIONARY STORE of Jenks & Clark.
PORTLAND, AND (TAKE NOTICE) by no other person in Maine.
Dr. Hamilton's genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard,
A SAFE and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, white swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
This valuable remedy is prepared both in a fluid state and in pills, and thus excellently adapted both for external and internal use.
The Pills operate mildly by urine and by insensible perspiration, expelling the superfluous and morbid humors: they are highly cordial to the stomach, create appetite, assist digestion, remove flying pains, and cold or windy complaints in the stomach and bowels.
The essence is a wonderful assistant to the pills in Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago and Palsy—and by its peculiar penetrating and dispersing quality, removes the most violent sprains, bruises, numbness, stiffness of the neck, joints, &c. swelled faces, headache, indurated breasts, white swellings, &c. &c.
Dr. Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmas, Sore-Throats, and approaching Consumption. To patients who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. Numerous cases of important cures performed by the above medicines, may be seen at the place of sale.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant Fevers is recommended.
Dr. Habn's Anti-Bilious Pills,
Which have been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies, and the Southern parts of the United States, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places can be adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy, has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy founded on mere affection could do. It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once in every two weeks, during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative—and further, that in the earlier stages of those diseases, that the use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently to cases esteemed desperate, and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequences. A dose never fails to remove a cold if taken on its first appearance—They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermittent Fevers.—Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine had proved ineffectual: and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail, which unless early attended to and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, and bring on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety
of complaints, of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the Public for the cure of this disorder, which upon trial have either been found dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of, but being a very nauseous medicine, and seldom taken in a sufficient quantity, it very often fails, and children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently lost for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Dr. Habn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
Dr. Habn's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effects of natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, deflections of rheume, dullness, itching, and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The damask Lip Salve,
Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chapped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, absorbing all that acrimonious flume and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
I recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile inconsiderations—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad layings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of the blood, hysterical affections, inward weaknesses, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, senial weaknesses, obstinate glects, fluor albus (or whites) impotency, barrenness, &c. &c.
In cases of extremity where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
The grand restorative is prepared in pills as well as in a fluid form, which assists considerably in producing a gradual and lasting effect. Their virtues remain unimpaired for years in any climate.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
Warranted an infallible and immediate cure at once using.—Being the most speedy, effectual, and pleasant remedy ever offered to the public; and for the satisfaction of the ignorant, the proprietor maketh oath, that this ointment doth not contain a single particle of mercury or any other pernicious ingredient in its composition, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, and on infants newly born.
Patent Indian Vegetable Specific,
For the cure of VENEREAL complaints of every description: Prepared by Doctor LE ROUX.—The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great portion of them after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrate its efficacy in expelling the disease however deep rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury.
The mildness of the Vegetable Specific is equal,

to its surprising efficacy—its operation is so gentle that it is given to patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and produces a cure without disturbing the system, or producing any of those disagreeable effects inseparable from the common remedies.
With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the disease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and with the least inconvenience possible.
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges,
Which have within three years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from Worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
WORMS which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm; and lastly, the Tænia or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape—this is of ten many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—starting, and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging with slimy and fetid stools—V. mining—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with an irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges , which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the "vomiting and purging of children," a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of persons in our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
From Mr Benjamin Williams, No 30, Baltimore Street, two doors above South Gay-Street.
GENTLEMEN—I have a son six years of age, who for four years past has been generally in a very unhealthy state, particularly in summer—Frequently afflicted with alarming convulsions, the whole of his little frame wasted, his breath foul, an almost constant itching at the nose was excited with other alarming symptoms. During the course of the above period, the advice and attendance of three of the most eminent physicians in Baltimore were successively procured. Each of these gentlemen in their turn declared worms to be the cause of his disorder, and exhausted their skill in attempts to expel them, pink root, steel filings, with a variety of other medicines were administered without the least success. It was once pronounced impossible for the child to live many hours.
I had frequently heard of your worm destroying lozenges, but like many others did not think highly of so cheap a medicine, until a gentleman of my acquaintance (Mr. William S. Moore) in whose family they had been used with good effects, advised me to make a trial of them. I accordingly gave my son a dose agreeable to directions, which soon expelled eight large worms, some of them about twelve inches in length—a second dose brought away four more of similar size—a third dose being administered no worms appeared. The child recovered, and now enjoys a good state of health.
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS. Messrs. Richard Lee, and Co.
An infant (aged 5 weeks) of Mr. Henry Ewbank's Taylor, Charles Street Baltimore, was dangerously affected with convulsion fits, so that his life was despaired of, but was perfectly cured by one dose of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges, which expelled several worms, the undoubted cause of the child's disorder.
A sister of the above gentleman, aged 22 years, living at Newcastle, Delaware, after exhibiting for upwards of 15 months every symptom of an increasingly dangerous consumption, experienced a rapid recovery by the use of this Medicine.
Mrs. Esther Bends, Wall-street Newyork, had for five years been subject to periodical fits, which at last appeared of the most alarming and dangerous nature, so much so, as to leave no doubt in the minds of her friends that they would eventually prove fatal.—This lady was cured Eight Months ago by Hamilton's Worm Lozenges, and has not had the least return of her malady since.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS. GOWLAND'S LOTION, &c.
Gazette.
Foreign Intelligence.
[OFFICIAL] LONDON, Oct. 27, 1801. THIS day dispatches were received from Gen. Hutchinson, in Egypt, dated
H. Q. before Alexandria, Sept. 5, 1801.
"MY LORD, I HAVE now the satisfaction to inform your Lordship that the forts and town of Alexandria, have surrendered to his Majesty's troops, who, on the 2d inst took possession of the entrenched camp, the heights above Pompey's Pillar, the Redoubt de Bain, and the fort Triangula. By the Capitulation the garrison are to be embarked for France, in the course of ten days, provided the shipping is in a state of preparation to receive them."
[The General then proceeds to state, that the operation against Alexandria, commenced the 17th Aug. when Gen. Coot, effected a landing, across the inundation, to the westward of Alexandria, and invested the strong castle of Marabout:—That two attacks were made on the east side of the town, which were executed with precision and ability:—That Menou, in person, ordered a sortie of 600 men; who advancing in close columns with fixed bayonets, were charged, by 200 men of the 30th regiment, and driven back in the greatest confusion to their entrenchments, with loss: That on the night of the 18th the batteries were opened against the castle of Marabout; an attack from the sea made by several Turkish corvettes, and the boats of the fleet; and on the twenty first the castle capitulated:—The garrison consisting of 180 men, commanded by a Brigadier General:—That on the 22d, the corps in front of Alexandria were attacked;—driven in and seven pieces of cannon taken:—That on the 24th Aug. batteries were opened against the Redoubt de Bain; and on the twenty fifth the enemy's advanced posts on this side were surprised, and seven officers and fifty men taken:—That on the twenty sixth four batteries were opened against the entrenched camp of the French:—And that on the twenty seventh, Gen. Menou, requested an armistice of three days to prepare a capitulation, which was signed on the 2d September.—The garrison of Alexandria consists of 8000 soldiers, and 1300 seamen.
[Gen. Hutchinson, then enumerates the splendid and meritorious exertions of individual officers and corps; and he concludes by expressing "a humble hope that the army of Egypt has gratified the warmest wishes and expectations of their country." And saying, "To them every thing is due, and to him nothing. It was his fate, he adds, to succeed a man who created such a spirit, and established such a discipline amongst them, that little has been left him to perform, except to follow his maxims and to endeavour to imitate his conduct."
[The CAPITULATION was proposed by Abdullahty Jacques Francis Menou, to the Generals of the Allied Armies. It contains twenty-two articles:—By which the entrenched camp, fort Ture and Du Vivier, were immediately to be delivered up; and the French were to evacuate Alexandria, in ten days;—to be embarked for France, with their arms to field pieces, and 100 rounds of shot; and not to be considered prisoners of war:—All the French ships of war and merchant vessels of all descriptions were to be delivered up to the allied forces; and all that may arrive in Egypt. All merchandise in Alexandria to be at the disposal of the allied powers.—The members of the Institute are permitted to carry with them all the instruments of arts and science which they have brought from France but the Arabian manuscripts, the statues and other collections which have been made for the French Republic shall be considered as public property, and subject to the disposal of the generals of the combined army. All the plans of the city, and forts, maps, and batteries, cisterns, and public buildings, to be delivered up in the condition in which they actually were. The Capitulation was signed by Keith, admiral; J. Hely Hutchinson, Lieutenant-General Commanding in Chief, Hussien, Captain Pacha, and Abdullahty Jacques Francois Menou, General in Chief of the French army.
Treaty between France and Turkey.
PARIS, OCT. 18.
Yesterday a discharge of 90 pieces of cannon announced the signature of the Preliminaries of a Peace between the French Republic and the Ottoman Porte.
PRELIMINARY ARTICLES
Art. I. There shall be peace and friendship between the French Republic and the Ottoman Porte; in consequence of which hostilities shall cease from the exchange of these articles. Immediately after said exchange, the entire Province of Egypt shall be evacuated by the French army, and restored to the Sublime Ottoman Porte, the territories and possessions of which shall be maintained in their integrity, as before the war.
It is understood that, after the evacuation, the concessions which may be made in Egypt to other powers, on the part of the Porte, shall be common to the French.
II. The French Republic acknowledges the Constitution of the Republic of the Seven Islands and Ex Venetian Territories, situated upon the Continent. It guarantees the maintenance of that Constitution. The Sublime Porte acknowledges and accepts for that purpose the guarantee of the French Republic, as well as that of Russia.
III. Definitive arrangements shall be made between the French Republic and the Porte, relative to the goods and effects of their respective citizens and subjects confiscated or seized during the war. The political
and commercial agents, and prisoners of war, shall be set at liberty immediately after the ratification of these Preliminaries.
IV. The Treaties which existed before the present war shall be renewed. In consequence of this renewal the French shall enjoy, in the whole extent of the state of his Highness the rights of commerce and navigation which it formerly enjoyed, and which may hereafter be enjoyed by the most favored nations.
Done at Paris, Oct. 9, etc. or the 5th of the month Gemidy-ul-hir, 12. 16 of the Hegira (Signed) CH. MAU TALLEYRAND, ISSEYD ALIFENDI.
London Paragraphs.
A letter from Gibraltar, dated the 3d of September, says, "It appears by the intelligence received from the Spanish fishing boats, that not less than twelve hundred souls perished in each of the Spanish three deckers blown up on the night of the 12th of July. Volunteer bishops, priests ecclesiastics, regular and secular, cavaliers and females, had embarked as on a party of pleasure, in order to conduct to Cadiz the English heretic two decker, which St. Anthony doubtless had been instrumental in delivering into the hands of the True Believers. Every species of provisions is remarkably dear at Gibraltar, and the exchange 25 percent against England."
The Island of Ceylon, it is conceded by the inhabitants, was the primitive Eden.—They shew, on the top of a steep rock in the centre of the Island, the perfect impression of a man's foot, which they assert to be that of Adam; and a neighbouring pool, they say, was filled by the tears of Eve for the loss of Abel:—Taking these things for granted, the Dutch, in lieu of all other complaint, have only to publish a new edition of "Paradise Lost."
SINGULAR BRIDGE.
The following account of a very singular bridge at Srinagar, in the East Indies, is related by a Gentleman who crossed it a few months ago. This bridge, or contrivance, is called a Joolah: two fascicles are erected, in the form of a gallows; one on each side of the stream; over these are stretched very thick ropes, to form on each hand a support for the rest of the bridge; to these, by means of pendant ropes, a ladder is fixed horizontally, and over this interior frame the travellers pass. The main ropes are so slack, that the middle of the bridge is within a foot of the water. Its breadth will barely admit of two persons abreast. The current runs beneath with great rapidity, and it would be an inevitable destruction even to the most expert swimmer to fall from the bridge into the River, for the breadth of this rapid stream is a bout 80 yards, and its depth from 10 to 20 feet.
A new discovery has been lately made, which if it should prove useful, will not be entitled, at all events to the praise of humanity. It is a receipt for the destruction of the field mice: By catching a dozen of them and confining them in a cage without food, they will be reduced to the necessity of eating one another. The survivor of them being set at liberty, will fly to the holes of his former companions, and having become cannibal, will fall upon and destroy the whole brood.
SIR JAMES LOUTHER,
(Late Lord Lonsdale,) was perhaps one of the most extraordinary characters of the age: his ruling passion was love of litigation. He fought controversies with all his neighbors. If any farmer adjoining his country seat was suspected of killing game, or complained of the intrusions either of Sir James, or his friends, a law suit ensued which usually ended in the farmer's ruin. He made it a constant practice to retain every counsellor who rode the circuit in which he resided. This obliged his adversary to bring counsel from another circuit, at the enormous expense of 300 guineas a cause. From an income of about 80,000l. sterling per annum, he appropriated 10,000l. for law suits. These facts the writer of this paragraph had from James A. Park, Esq. one of his counsel. The following epitaph, will not therefore be considered by the candid reader as at all exaggerated.
EPITAPH, ON THE EARL OF LONSDALE. UPON this Stone, Divested of all his wealth and title, Lies the body of JAMES LOUTHER, Formerly, but erroneously, called The right honorable The EARL OF LONSDALE! The Muse, In pity and justice to humanity, Draws the veil of silence over his deeds; As she blushes to think, That a human form Should contain an heart more savage, Than the fiercest brute That roams the desarts of Numidia: Or, that any of the race of Adam Should be guilty of such acts Of cruelty and injustice, As would make the Devil himself Hold up his hands, and wonder who could do them.
From the Continent.
MR. RUSSELL, I am an American, and love my country as becomes one. I am the more peculiarly gratified when I find an American production in any department of Literature, that does honor to it. I have long been convinced, by my own observation, that few books are more pernicious to their effects on young and inexperienced minds than Novels; but as I have never
thought it expedient in my way, with which I was not a little amused, it is entitled FEMALE QUIXOTISM, and suppose the scene, the actors, with one or two exceptions, the customs and manners described, which I think original, are truly marked Quixotic—the description, humorous, are truly alive and animated, and the incidents, every where favourable to the best interests of society. What peculiarly pleased me was that I was not obliged, at the end of the book, to inquire what could be the author's view in writing and publishing it—the design is manifested and truly laudable. It is to discourage the reading of novels and romances, by exhibiting a picture, (a caricature I confess) of the young lady, whose head had been prematurely filled with the extravagant ideas of the patron of it, with which they generally abound. That expected; but as it will, better than any thing which our circulating Libraries are generally filled, to the contempt it deserves, I flatter myself, the ingenious author will not altogether lose his labour. Sincerely wishing success to the work, I am yours, &c. A. Z.
By the Mail.
A letter from the President of the United States, to Captain Sterret, Commander of the Schooner Enterprise.
SIR, The Secretary of the Navy, the regular organ for the present communication, being absent from the seat of Government, for a time that may detain him some time, I do myself the pleasure, without further delay, of expressing to you, on behalf of your Country, the high satisfaction inspired by your conduct in the late engagement, with the Tripolitan cruiser, captured by you. Too long for the honor of nations, have those barbarians been suffered to trample on the sacred faith of treaties, on the rights and laws of human nature. You have shown to your countrymen, that, that enemy cannot meet bravery and skill united; in proving to them, that our past concessions were from a love of peace, not from a dread of them. You have deserved well of your country, and have merited the high esteem and consideration of which I have now the pleasure of assuring you. TH: JEFFERSON. Capt. STERRET.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 12
The following is the acknowledgement of Lt. Sterret, of the letter he lately received from the President.
SIR, Baltimore, Dec. 3, 1801. "I DO myself the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 11th inst.
"It has been my greatest ambition to discharge my duty as an officer of the American navy, and at all times with promptness and fidelity; and to have received my country's and your Excellency's approbation of the late conquest over a faithless and barbarous enemy, achieved by the valour and good conduct of the officers and crew I had the honor to command, is a reward which I estimate beyond my merits; but of which I shall never cherish a grateful recollection, particularly for the very flattering manner in which your excellency has been pleased to convey it—I have the honor to be with profound respect your excellency's obliged humble servant, "ANDREW STERRET, "Lieut and Commander of the U. S. Jb. Enterprise."
BOSTON, Dec. 22.
SONS of the PILGRIMS.
This day the descendants of those adventurous individuals who braved the dangers of unknown seas and shores, and commenced the settlement of New England at Plymouth, will celebrate the anniversary of that epoch at Concert Hall in this town, and at Plymouth. At the latter place an address will be delivered by the Rev. Mr. Allyn, of Duxborough.
Mercantile Association.
THE subscribers are informed that their Office of Intelligence is now open at No. 7, FISH-STREET. Dec. 7, 1801.
Flour and Iron.
FOR SALE, At No. 13, Long Wharf, SUPERFINE, Fine, Middling, and Rye Flour, Cambooses, Bar Iron, Nail and Spike Rods, To be kept constantly for sale, at Boston prices. WILLIAM JEWETT.
English Hats.
JUST received by the Minerva, from London, and for sale by JOHN JENKS, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, an assortment of Men's and Youth's HATS of a superior quality, and very cheap. Oct. 26.
FOR SALE,
By Joshua Richardson, At N. Richardson's Wharf, 4th proof Barcelona BRANDY, of excellent flavor, per pipe or barrel 4 Bales INDIA COTTONS, assorted, Superfine and Fine FLOUR, India SUGAR, per bag or bbl. RAVENS DUCK, NAIL PLATES, RUSSIA MEETING, STEEL, Philadelphia Bar IRON, do. CRACKERS, in kegs. Nov. 1801.