Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-02-03 00:00:00

Important Foreign News.
By the Halcyon, arrived at Boston, in 35 days from London.
A GREAT AND TOTAL REVOLUTION IN FRANCE.
PARIS, NOV. 10.
YESTERDAY, on motion of Cornet, the Council of Ancients decreed, That the Legislative body should be (this day) transferred to St. Cloud, (two leagues from Paris) to hold their sittings in the Palace there:—That General Buonaparte should be invested with the military command of all the troops in and near Paris, for the protection of the National Representation:—That he should take an oath in the midst of the Council, &c. This decree was ordered to be printed, and sent to all parts of the Republic,—The following Address was also decreed:—
THE COUNCIL OF ANCIENTS, to the FRENCH.
"The Council of Ancients exercises the right, delegated to it by the 102d article of the Constitution, of changing the residence of the Legislative body. It exercises this right, in order to suppress the factions which aim at subjugating the National Representation, and in order to restore internal Peace. It exercises this right, in order also to RESTORE THAT EXTERNAL PEACE, which humanity and your lengthened sacrifices demand. The common safety and common prosperity, are the objects of this constitutional measure. They shall be accomplished. And do you, inhabitants of Paris, remain tranquil; the presence of the Legislative Body will soon be restored to you. Frenchmen! the results of this day will soon show whether the Legislature be worthy and capable of preparing the means of your happiness."
General Buonaparte yesterday appeared at the bar of the Ancients, accompanied by Generals Berthier, Lefebvre, Moreau, Macdonald, &c. and made the following Speech:—
"CITIZENS REPRESENTATIVES, The Republic was perishing—you knew this and your decree has saved it. Misery to those who would trouble and disturb it. Aided by Generals Berthier, Lefebvre, and all my companions in arms, I shall arrest them. Seek not, in the past, examples which may retard your progress! Nothing in history resembles the close of this 18th century! Nothing in the termination of this century resembles the present moment. Your wisdom has passed this decree—our arms shall execute it. We will a Republic founded on true liberty—on civil liberty, and National Representation. We will have it—I SWEAR IT—I SWEAR IT IN MY NAME, and that of my companions in arms!"
Lively applause proceeded from the galleries.—The President called them to order.—The Council remained tranquil. The President made the subsequent reply to General Buonaparte.
"General, The Council of Ancients receives your oaths, and entertains no doubt of their sincerity, and your zeal to fulfil them. He who never, in vain, promised victories to his country, must execute with fever his new engagements of service and fidelity."
The Council broke up, amidst the cries of Vive la Republique! Vive la Constitution! and adjourned at St. Cloud.
Council of Five Hundred—Nov. 9.
The Decree of the Council of Ancients was read, and the President adjourned the sitting to meet tomorrow at St. Cloud. On breaking up he exclaimed Vive la Republique! Vive la Constitution de l'an 3.
Nov. 10:—at St. Cloud. The Council passed a decree of urgency of sixteen articles:—
The 1st ABOLISHES the EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY, and EXPELS from the National Representation SIXTY-ONE Members, amongst whom are the distinguished Jacobins, Jourdan, Bertrand (of Colvados) Briss, Bontay, Pay, and Stavenate:—
The 2d appoints an Executive Consular Committee, composed of Buonaparte, and the Ex-Directors Sieyes and Roger Ducos—who are invested with the plenitude of the Directorial authority.
By the 5th art. the Legislative Body is suspended until Feb. 10, 1800.
By the 8th and 9th, two Committees of twenty one Members are to be formed from each council.
By the 15th the Councils may be extraordinarily convoked for the ratification of peace, or in case of public danger.
A most violent debate ensued; during which a letter was received from the Director Barras, in which after complimenting Buonaparte, whom he styles "the illustrious warrior," he adds, he shall return with joy, to the rank of a simple citizen, convinced by the elevation of that General, that the perils of liberty are now surmounted, and that the interest of the armies secured.
Gen. Buonaparte entered the Hall. A great tumult instantly arose. The members in springing towards him overset the seats; upon which the grenadiers advanced, and carried the General off. The tumult continued! The President (Lucian Buonaparte—the General's brother) attempted to speak. A prompt decree of outlawry against Gen. Buonaparte was moved:—Talot cried out, "Let the Council go in their robes against the soldiers."—"Ay, and to Paris," cried another member. Lucian Buonaparte demanded to resign, but the Council refused—Confusion ensued; and the grenadiers carried the President out of the Hall. A detachment of Grenadiers beating a charge, entered the hall at quick step, and with fixed bayonets, drove the members out of the hall in presence of Buonaparte. He immediately harangued the soldiers, who surrounded him with testimonies of the most lively attachment. One of the Grenadiers saved him from the thrust of a poignard, made at him by one of the members.
[The following PROCLAMATION was soon after issued by General Buonaparte.]
"ON my return to Paris, I found discord reigning among the constituted authorities, and that they agreed only respecting one truth, viz. That the Constitution was half destroyed and was unable to save the cause of Liberty."
"All parties came to me, entrusted me with their designs, disclosed to me their secrets, and solicited my support. I refused to lend myself to any party."
The Council of Elders called me before them. I obeyed the call. A plan of general restoration had been concerted by men in whom the nation has been accustomed to behold the defenders of liberty, of equality, of property.—This plan required a calm and free investigation, unbiased by any influence or by any fears. Agreeable to this idea, the Council of Elders resolved upon transferring the Legislative Body to St. Cloud; they charged me with the military force necessary to protect their independence—I deemed it a duty I owed my fellow citizens, the soldiers, who are perishing in our armies, and the national glory acquired by their blood, to accept that command.
The Councils assembled at St. Cloud; the Republican troops watch over their external security; but assassins make terror prevail in the interior. Several Deputies of the Council of Five Hundred, armed with stilettos and pistols, circulated all around them the threat and terrors of death.
The plans that were to be developed are limited; the majority disorganized, the bold intrepid speaker disconcerted, and the proposal and agitation of any wise measure became utterly useless.
I communicate my indignation and my sorrow to the Council of Elders; I request to be allowed to secure the execution of their generous designs; I represented to them the calamities of the country by which they had been suggested; they joined me in new testimonies of their constant determination.
I appeared in Council of Five Hundred alone, without arms, my head uncovered, such as the Elders had received and applauded me. I went to remind the majority of the intention by which they were animated, and to assure them they might rely on their power.
The stilettos by which the Deputies were menaced, were immediately raised against him who wished to be their deliverer. Twenty assassins darted upon me & aimed at my breast; the Grenadiers of the Legislative Body, whom I had left at the door of the Hall, ran up and threw themselves between the assassins and me; one of these brave Grenadiers, named Thomas, received a blow of a stiletto, which pierced his cloths—they carried me off.
At the same moment, the cries of "Declare him an Outlaw," against the man who wished to defend the law. It was the frantic cry of the assassin against the force destined to rob him of his prey.
They thronged round the President with threats in their mouths, and arms in their hands; they ordered him to put the question of Outlawry. I was informed of this, and gave orders to rescue him from their fury, and accordingly six grenadiers brought him out. Immediately after some grenadiers of the Legislative Body entered at the Pas de Charge into the Hall, and cleared it.
The factious leaders being thus intimidated, dispersed and went away. The majority, rescued from their attempts, freely and peaceably returned to the Hall of their sittings, and heard the propositions which were to be made for the public safety, deliberate upon them, and prepare the salutary resolution, which is to become the new and provisional law of the Republic.
Frenchmen! you will doubtless recognize in this conduct the zeal of a soldier of liberty, and of a citizen devoted to the Republic. Views directed to conservation, to protection, to liberal purposes, will resume their influence by the dispersion of ascendancies who oppressed the Council, and who, though they rendered themselves the most odious, never ceased to be most contemptible of mankind. (Signed) BUONAPARTE.
THE CONSULS—to the FRENCH.
"Paris, Nov. 12, Eighth year of the French Republic, one and indivisible."
"The constitution of the third year has perished. It knew how neither to protect your rights, or support itself. Multiplied attacks deprived it forever of the respect of the people. Heinous and ambitious factions divided the Republic between them. France at length approached to the last term of a general disorganization."
"The Patriots have made themselves heard. Every thing that could injure you has been moved. Every thing that could serve you, every thing that remained pure in the National Representation, is united under the banners of liberty."
"Frenchmen! the Republic, re established and replaced in Europe in the rank which she never should have lost, will proceed to realize all the hopes of Citizens, and will accomplish its glorious destinies."
"Take with us the oath which we have made to be faithful to the Republic, one and indivisible, founded upon Equality, Liberty, and the Representative system."
"By the Consuls of the Republic. ROGER DUCOS. BUONAPARTE. SIEYES. (True Copy.) HAGUES-BERNARD Maret, Sec. Gen."
The first duties of the "Consuls of the Republic" are, "to organize all the parts of the Administration, to re establish internal tranquility, and to procure a solid and honorable Peace."
ADDRESS, From the Legislative Body to the French people. St. Cloud, Nov. 10.
"FRENCHMEN, The Republic has again escaped the rage of factions; your faithful Representatives have broken the poignard in the hands of the parricides; but after having averted the blows with which you were menaced, they felt it their duty to prevent an eternal agitation, and taking counsel from their courage only, they presume to hope that they have shown themselves worthy of you."
"Frenchmen, your liberties torn, still bloody with the crimes of Revolutionary Government, we shall seek an asylum in the arms of a Constitution which promises at least some repose."
"But the factious have attacked without ceasing the weak parts of our Constitution, and the Constitutional Regime has been but a continuation of the Revolution in every sense in which the different parties themselves have interpreted it. Those even who wished the most sincerely to maintain that Constitution, have been forced to violate it at every instant, that they might save it from perishing."
"From this state of instability, of the Government, has resulted greater instability still in Legislation; and the rights, the most sacred of social man have been delivered up to the caprice of faction and events."
"It is time to put an end to this tumult: it is time to give a solid guarantee to the Liberty of the Citizens, to the sovereignty of the People, to the independence of the constitutional Powers, to the Republic itself, of which the name has too often served to consecrate the violation of all principles: It is time that the Great Nation should have a Government worthy of itself; a Government firm and wise, which can give a speedy and solid Peace, that you may enjoy true happiness. For the purpose of arriving more rapidly at this end, a provisional Government is instituted. Frenchmen! rally round your Magistrates; Soldiers of liberty, pursue the course of your victories, you will achieve the conquest of Peace, that you may soon return to the midst of your brethren, and receive from the public gratitude the honors and rewards reserved for your glorious labours."
MEMBERS EXPELLED.
PARIS, NOV. 11. One hundred and fifty members of the Two Councils have been expelled. The Legislative authority is now invested in Two Committees of 21 members each.
Citizens Barras and Moulin have been arrested, charged with having attempted to usurp the sovereign authority, and to divide the Republic. The two Directors offered to divide the Republic with Buonaparte; but the General refused.
NEW APPOINTMENTS.
Maret, formerly Ambassador to Naples, is appointed Secretary-General of the Consulate. Gaudin is Minister of Finance. Alexander Berthier, Minister at War. Cambeceres, Minister of Justice. Foreche, Minister of Police. Reinhard, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
PARIS, NOV. 13. The two Legislative Committees met yesterday at Paris, in the palace of the Two Councils.
The new order of things has been publicly proclaimed. Every thing remains tranquil; but the defeated members of the Councils yet hold meetings. The Municipalities of Paris continue suspended.
Gobier, the Director, has retired to his own house.
NOV. 15. Talleyrand, Volney and Roderer are to compose the new Council of State.
La Fayette, Lameth, Du Puzy, and the ci-devant Duke de Lamourc, have all obtained permission to return to France.
NOV. 17. Generals Lefebvre, Berthier, Serurier, Leclerc, Murat, Bournonville, Moncey, St. Remy, Dupont, Boulet, Gardanne, Sauriac, Amoy, Debille, Andreossi, Solignac, Leopold Berrier; Fontaine Lavaleite, &c. and Admiral Bruix, formed a part of the force which Buonaparte rallied around him on the glorious 9th and 10th November.
When Buonaparte entered the hall of the Council of 500, the 9th inst. he was struck on the shoulder by Destrem, who said—"Is it for this you have obtained so many victories?" The General took no notice of the assassin.
Gen. Angereau, one of Buonaparte's Lieutenants in Italy, and a member of the Council of 500, was looked up to, as commander of the forces which were to defend the Legislature against Buonaparte—Destrem, a few hours before the sitting of the 10th, said to Angereau, "You will not be a false brother. We have the 'Faubourgs (the mob) for us, and a great number of patriots of whom we are sure—"We want only a chief, and we rely on you."—"Don't depend upon me," said Angereau—"as long as I thought you friends of the republic, I was of your party. I see you are only friends of a faction." Buonaparte met Angereau and accosted him thus:—"Angereau, you know me; you know that I love the republic, and that I have fought for it. I too have seen you walking in the path of glory; the conduct which you have pursued, is the pledge of what you will pursue on so important an occasion as this, for the safety of the republic."—Angereau, in conversation with some of the heads of the Jacobin party, said:—"Do you think that I would consent to forfeit the reputation which I have acquired in the army for the sake of placing myself at the head of such wretches as you are?"
Arena, who aimed the poignard at Buonaparte, has been sent to the Cancerterie. Gen. Lefebvre & Doriour are imprisoned for having moved to outlaw Buonaparte.
NOV. 13. The Grenadier who saved General Buonaparte's life, dined with him yesterday. The Consul's lady gave him a diamond of two thousand crowns value.
COMMITTEE of COUNCIL of 500—DEC. 5. A message from the council was received, proposing to open a credit of 15 millions to the minister at war, to pay the army of Egypt.
Consul Buonaparte has directed a Proclamation to the army in Egypt, informing them of the new order of things; assuring them they are constantly in the minds of the Consuls; encouraging them to preserve their courage; to repose confidence on Kleber; and to look forward to the day when crowned with victory, they will be restored to the bosom of their country.
PARIS, DEC. 1. The General in Chief of the army of England, to the inhabitants of the departments of the West and the army.
Head-Quarters at Angers, Nov. 22. Frenchmen!
The happy change that has been effected in the government will bring us internal and external Peace. The Legislative Committees and the Consuls of the Republic are attached to no faction. They have in view the happiness and the glory of the French people, and are strong in their confidence, and the victories of our armies. Every heart expands with hope. A suspension of hostilities already exists in the departments of the West, and orders have been given for carrying it into execution. Without doubt the chiefs of the insurgents and the inhabitants of the districts who have been taken, will not delay to submit to the laws of the Republic. The united efforts of every good citizen not merely to prevent assassinations from being estranged, but also to conciliate and win them, can alone establish a solid peace in the interior. All those who shall contribute to that end will deserve well of humanity and their country. T. HEDOUVILLE, Gen. in Chief.
General Championet to the Army of Italy. Head-quarters at Genoa, Nov. 28.
"Comrades, the laws of the 9th and 10th of this month, given in orders to the army, will inform you of the great events that have taken place at Paris. They have inspired the heart of every Frenchman with hope. They ought also to animate yours. Your sufferings are about to cease. No longer shall I solicit in your behalf of every kind to terminate the misery which now oppresses you. You will soon be no longer exposed to the horrors of famine. You will leave off your rags for clothes, you will receive your pay. You will have provisions, and lead and iron to fight your enemy."
"Buonaparte, that Hero of France, who has so often conducted you to victory, is a Member of the new government, which is employed in saving the country and providing for its defenders the means of living and conquering."
"Comrades, for the last time I solicit from you a few days more of firmness. You shall

not be deceived in your expectation. Recollect that you were in as cruel a situation in the Ligurian Mountains, when you marched to the conquest of Italy. The hero of Italy and Egypt knows the whole extent of your wants and your sufferings. He is pursuing the means of ending them. Though absent, his genius will direct your movements, and the Republic shall triumph. Vive la Republique. (Signed) CHAMPIONET, Gen. in chief A true copy. SUCHET, Gen. of Div. Chief of the Staff, Maj Gen
A Circular Letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the Foreign Agents of the Republic.
"In transmitting to you, citizen, the law which the Legislative Body passed in its last sitting of the 10th of November, I announce to you that the consuls of the French Republic took at the same time into their hands the reins of the government of the republic. The Constitution of the year Three, the work of an incomplete experience, and of the influence of some few unimportant circumstances, went to decay by its own peculiar imperfections and by the passions of individuals; too often broken in upon by the first authorities, by turns invoked by all the passions, incessantly violated by them all, it no longer obtained the respect of the French people; it had ceased to be an instrument of the safety of the Republic. There was a necessity of preventing the principles on which it was founded from perishing with it. A great impulse given to all dispositions could alone rally round the same standard; the wishes and the hopes of the citizens, could put into concord all the powers, could animate the springs of the public force, and assure an uniform energy, at once vigorous and truly republican, to its direction. The impulse has been given, and all the authorities, to day, re-attempered, powerful from the union and confidence which the nation gives them, are going effectually to achieve the great work which the destinies of the Republic impose upon them, to organize order in all the parts of the administration, to establish tranquility within, and to procure an honorable and solid Peace. The oath, citizens, which is prescribed to you, is a proof, that the foundations, on which the hopes of Frenchmen, and the happiness of future generations repose, have remained unimpaired. Those placed at the head of the government, have given ample pledges for the liberty of their country; their very names command a sufficient degree of respect and confidence. To convince France and Europe, that those foundations will be guarded both from the attacks of enemies from abroad, and from the shocks of factions at home."
On quitting the Council of Elders, Buonaparte met Botta, Barras's Secretary, who seemed to have come to intercede for the Ex-Director. The General talked to him for a few instants in private. He then addressed him in such a manner as to be heard by those around him.
"What have you done with that France which I left you in so brilliant a situation?" said the hero of France. "Yesterday I left you peace and I found war—I left you victory and I found defeat—I left you the millions of Italy, and I found a system of plunder and misery.—Where are those brave men, those hundred thousand comrades whom I left covered with laurels?—What are become of them? This state of things could not last. In three years it would lead us to despotism; but we will have a Republic founded upon the basis of equality, of morality, of civil liberty, and political toleration. Under a good administration, every body will forget the factions to which they belonged, and will become good Frenchmen. It is time to restore to the defenders of the country that confidence to which they have so good a claim. If the factions are to be believed, we should all become enemies of the Republic; we, who have established it by our labours and our courage. We do not want men more patriotic than those who have been mutilated in the service of the Republic. I shall be accused, perhaps, of aspiring to dominion. What a crown of iron would that be, which I should obtain; if I was criminal enough to aspire to it, I should have employed other means.—One hundred thousand men would be sacrificed in war.—They will live, and France shall have peace.—wait then with confidence the great measures which the Legislative Body is about to take.—Do not suffer yourselves to be misled by those wretches who have overwhelmed you with so many calamities. The restoration of our Constitution, attacked on all sides, will remove all doubts, and the Republic purified from persecutions, from afflictions and sufferings will fill the illustrious place which Providence has assigned it."
Paris, Dec. 2.—The late accounts from Switzerland state, that there has been concluded a Suspension of arms for three months, between the Archduke and General Massena. A French Officer, Massena's Aid-de-Camp, brought this news to Arau.—Yet, adds our correspondent, this treaty will not be published till it is ratified by the governments of Austria and France. We wait the confirmation of this news, which will be the best proof that negotiations for peace are about to be entered upon between the Cabinet of Vienna and the French Republic.
The Central Bureau of Paris is deposed.—The three new members are Duboscq, who had been in already; Dubois, and Pius, commissioners of the Directory in the municipal administrations of that city.
After most of our revolutionary movements, the Capitalists have shewn a disposition to withdraw their money from the public; but after the affair of the 19th, government received numerous offers of money. "Confidence is inspired, not commanded."
Buonaparte finds time for every thing. He assisted yesterday three hours at the institute.
The Consulate called to the sittings of yesterday, Talleyrand, Volney, and Roederer.—Buonaparte thanked them, in the name of the Consulate, for their devotion and important services. He added, it was the intention of government to employ their talents soon, and
to name them to a Consultative Commission, or sort of Council of State.
Buonaparte has quitted his small house in Rue de Victoire, to live in the Luxembourg.
Landed property in the neighbourhood of Paris, which about twelve days ago could find neither purchasers nor lenders on its security, now has both; and its value in the market, according to the report of all men of business, has risen more than a year's purchase. If the case be the same in other parts, as there is reason to believe, the landed property of the country has risen in value 1,500 millions of crowns since the happy events of the 18th and 19th.
Merchants of all descriptions sell their commodities to better advantage. Good paper is in request, bonds are negotiated on favorable terms, and middling ones are taken in pledge; apartments that had been dismanted, again are furnished; carriages that had been laid aside appear; and horses which the Forced Loan had brought into disuse again appear, as if Neptune had made them spring from the earth with his trident.
By a decree Dated the 1st Frimair, Nov. 22, the Consuls have appointed Talleyrand Perigord Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the room of Reinhard resigned. The latter is appointed Minister to the Helvetic Republic.
Respecting Suwarrows, and the Allied Armies.
AUGSBURG Nov. 9. Suwarrows appears to be inflexible in the resolution, he has announced of remaining inactive till he has received fresh orders from his Emperor. It is easy to explain his motive.—I have just parted with a military gentleman, who has had a long conversation with this general, in which the latter disclosed to him the entire cause of his anger. This conversation has been detailed to me. The following is the precise tenor of it, tho' I cannot answer for the very words:—
"I have quitted Italy (said Suwarrows) sooner than I expected; but I have acted in conformity to a plan which I had adopted, from confidence more than conviction. I had laid down before hand the plan of my march to Switzerland. I passed St. Gothard, and overcame every obstacle in my way. I arrived at the day appointed at the place where I was to have been joined; yet every one failed me.—instead of finding an army in good order, and in a good position, I found no army at all.—The position of Zurich, which ought to have been defended by 60,000 Austrians, was abandoned to 20,000 Russians. This army was in want of provisions. Hotze suffered himself to be surprised. Korsakow allowed himself to be beat. The French remained masters of Switzerland; and I found myself alone with my body of troops, without artillery, without provisions, without ammunition, and obliged to retire among the Gasons to rejoin the routed troops: no part of the promises I received were fulfilled."
"An old soldier, like myself, may be tricked once, but he must be a fool, indeed, if he suffers himself to be made a dupe the second time. I can now enter into no plan of operations likely to produce advantage. I have sent a courier to Petersburg. I shall let my army rest, nor shall I take a single step without the orders of my Sovereign."
In the course of the conversation, he expressed other motives of discontent at the conduct of the Austrians. Their Generals, instead of following the same political conduct, and supporting the proclamations by which Suwarrows announced to all Italy the intention of the Coalition Powers to restore to every Prince what had been taken from him, and of re-establishing in every country the authority and the forms of its antient Government, erected the Imperial Eagle on the gates of every city of the King of Sardinia recovered from the French.
When Suwarrows arrived at Lindau, he was in a state of fury, the emotions of which he could not dissemble; but he was seldom seen: he remained shut up in his chamber, without suffering any one to approach him: he would not even allow an officer to be presented to him who had been sent with a message from the archduke Charles. He continued in this way some days. The violent burst of passion to which he gave way when any one approached, induced a belief that he was really out of his mind. He abruptly quitted Lindau, without communicating his design to the Archduke. This retreat, it is said, exposed the safety of the Austrian posts who guarded that side. He afterwards wrote to the Archduke, that he meant to establish his army behind the Lech, where he should wait the final orders of his Court. The Archduke having represented to him that this position would embarrass the operations of the rear of the Austrian army, and particularly the head quarters of that army, which were intended to be removed to Augsburg— Had they rather , replied Suwarrows, that I should retire to Bohemia?
It is generally expected here, that all the Russian troops will be recalled in a mass by Paul I. The proclamation to the States of the Empire, which he has sent to the Court of Vienna, and the Diet of Ratisbon, and by which he declares that he will withdraw his troops from Germany, if the States, whose cause he is defending, do not second him with their whole power, was published before the defeat of the Russians in Switzerland, appears to be a prelude to a measure that will leave the Emperor to defend himself with his own forces.
LONDON.
DEC. 4. Government have received official accounts of the battles in Italy, on the 4th and 5th of Nov. By these it appears that the French lost in these two days, between 4 and 5000 killed and wounded, 4000 taken prisoners, including an Adj. Gen. and 70 Staff and Superior Officers. The Austrians lost 1600. On the 10th, 11th, and 13th, there were also battles.—The French removed their head quarters from Coni to Pietra.
Ancona, surrendered on the 13th of Nov.—The garrison consisted of 6 Generals of Brigade, besides the Commandant, 23 Staff officers, 202 commissioned officers, 2599 non-commissioned officers and privates. They became prisoners of war to the Austrians. There were found in the place 585 cannon, 32, 294 lbs. gun powder, 4400 small arms, in the harbor a ship of 70 guns, and two of 64, besides small privateers.
The Austrian Gen. Kray, is to have the chief command of the army designed to operate against Switzerland.
The army lately commanded by Massena is making preparations to enter Germany, as soon as the Russian army has arrived at Bavaria.
In Italy the Austrians pursue their career with unvarying success.
Observations on the late Extraordinary Revolution in France.
From the SUN, a London Paper, of Nov. 18.
Having presented the facts which have come to our knowledge respecting the new revolution in France, the details of which we have published at length in our paper, it remains for us to make some observations on them. Every circumstance induces us to believe that the conspiracy, for by no other name can we call it, which has again changed the political face of France, is an event which has occupied much more time in the deliberations that preceded it, than was employed in carrying it into execution. Combining the embassy of Sieyes to the court of Berlin; the supposed plans of that court; the acceptance of the directorial office, at the most disastrous moment, by Sieyes, who in the most prosperous period had refused it; the work published by Boulay de Meurthe, three months ago, the sum of which was, that the Republic was, a beautiful theory, but impossible to be realized; the part which that deputy has taken in this revolution; combining, we say, these circumstances and others, which it would occupy too much space to enumerate, with the events which have taken place, we should be led to believe that they have been meditated, and in progress towards maturity for several months. Sieyes was capable of conceiving the plan, but not of executing it; that could only be done by a man who had great personal influence with the army;—it is not improbable that Sieyes found means to invite and determine Buonaparte to return to Europe; and that in the mean time he confined himself to preserving such a degree of authority as he then enjoyed until he could acquire a greater. The excessive joy which he testified to Baudin des Ardennes, when he learnt the arrival of Buonaparte in France, shews that he attached an extraordinary degree of importance to this event. The dazzling prospects of ambition and of power which the director opened to the general, made him the more readily enter into his views; and his determination was probably influenced in no small degree by the hatred which what has come to his knowledge since his return from Egypt has excited in him towards Barras. The perusal of Carnot's book, in which he reveals the secret enmity of Barras to Buonaparte, made, it is said, a great impression on the latter.
We have given an account of the facts which have resulted from this coalition, from the head of Sieyes and from the arm of Buonaparte—from the deep combinations of the former, and from the rapid execution of the latter. It is hardly necessary to insist on the nature of these events. We see that the constitution made in 1795, and grossly violated in 1797, has been entirely destroyed; that France, after having been governed for ten years without interruption by a National Representation, has no longer any representatives; that after having been, since the abolition of royalty in 1792, governed first by a committee of ten persons, is now under the dominion of triumvirs. All the revolutionary shocks have gradually concentrated the powers, and this is probably the last but one of those which must take place before the fate of France will be fixed. The government of the Convention forms a basis of the pyramid; we are now come nearer to that political unity which will form the apex of it.
What are likely to be the consequences of this new revolution, similar to all others in its object, that of seizing the supreme power, but different in its means, as it is the first in which the National Representation has been interrupted? It would be difficult to decide what course a torrent would take, the springs of which are just beginning to break forth, or what superstructure is intended to be raised on the ruins of an edifice which is hardly levelled to the ground. All the ostensible facts of the days of the 9th and 10th inst. have been executed in the name of the Republic, and cries of " Vive la Republique " have uniformly terminated them all. At a first view, therefore, we should be tempted to consider them merely as a new revolutionary phasis; but in reflecting on the causes which must have produced it, on the situation in which those stand who have made it, and on its effects on the public mind in France, it will be seen that it contains chances more or less remote in favor of royalty. The men who have destroyed the principal basis of the republic, and the only great consequences yet remaining of the revolution, the representative form of government, have removed the greatest obstacle to the re-establishment of a King; they have materially simplified the question, and the contest will henceforth be, not between one man and seven hundred and fifty, but between one man and three. The latter, in the abolition of the National Representation, the last bauble of liberty which the French had remaining, have no longer any other alternative than that of preserving for themselves the sovereign
power, or of placing it in the hands of a monarch, and it is not necessary for us to point out the danger to which the first measure would expose them; in the midst of all the embarrassments both external and internal which surround them, Buonaparte has laid to the Council of Elders, that if he had been willing to usurp the supreme power he could have done it long ago; and that he will resign his authority as soon as the circumstances which had occasioned it to be entrusted to him should be at an end. To whom then is he to resign it? Can it be supposed to be to representatives of the people, who sooner or later will call him to a severe account for what he has done. Those are little acquainted with this bold, imperious, and artful Corsican, who suppose that he would choose henceforth to run the risk of a private, and consequently a dangerous station. We have besides to observe, that in none of the circumstances which have attended the late revolution do we find any oath of hatred to royalty; and that tho' the phrase civil liberty is frequently used, political liberty is not once mentioned.
If we can only reason from conjecture and analogy, respecting the effect which the 9th and 10th inst. will have on the fate of France itself, we can hardly speak with more uncertainty of their effects with respect to foreign affairs. Altho' in every change which has taken place in France, peace has been the hacknied promise uniformly made, it has on the present occasion been brought forward with more solemnity than on any other, and it may appear to have been announced with some degree of sincerity; the government having become more concentrated, and its measures being no longer interrupted by the opposition of the Legislature, it is certainly most adapted to negotiations. But does the Triumvirate promise greater stability than the Directory; is it more capable of securing the long and faithful execution of a treaty; this is at least doubtful. We have besides to observe, that the principal specific demonstration which has taken place is the toast given at the banquet of the 7th instant by the President of the Directory, and that this President was Gohier, who three days afterwards was no longer a Director, and who was consequently not in the secret views of the Triumvirate. We have therefore no certain grounds to believe that the pacific expressions of Buonaparte are less vain than the solemn affections of a pacificatory disposition in the Directory. The construction of the new oath which has been taken, does not best agree with the conditions of peace such as Europe requires and has a right to demand. Propositions for peace will nevertheless probably be made, but circumstances authorize us to believe that they will be received with that degree of caution which they deserve, and which the worthy heirs of all the usurpations, of all the crimes, and of all the perfidies of the French revolution are entitled to expect.
Our meaning will be greatly misunderstood if any of our readers suppose that the events which form the subject of this article are matter for regret. Far from it; we consider them as calculated to render the Republic still more contemptible in the mind of every Frenchman; and indeed of every other person; to destroy every possibility of benefit to the stability of a government in France except in that of a King; to convince the continental powers of the advantage and even of the necessity of union, either for the purpose of making war or peace, and to afford to the allies and to the royalists of France opportunities quite new, which may perhaps be decisive.
If the circumstances which we are now considering were not, with respect to us, to Europe, and to the whole world, a concern of unparallelled interest, we should think it our duty to apologize to our readers for the length of this article; we are far from having exhausted the subject, which will long engage our attention.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
CAIRO, (secret)
SEPT. 3. Gen. Legrange, with an army of 60,000 men, has set out to meet and engage the army of the Grand Signior. Legrange has but 6700 French in this army—the rest are Arabs, Copts and young Mamalukes. Here all is tranquil; and the National Institute proceeds in its investigation.
RUSSIA. OCT. 24. The order excluding Danish vessels from our ports is revoked.
VIENNA. NOV. 6. The reports of peace have advanced our funds 5 pr. cent.
NOV. 23. The Spanish Minister and our Minister of State hold frequent conferences. They are said to relate to peace. The late Revolution at Paris increases our hopes. [The very latest information, not only from Vienna but other parts of Europe, authorize a sanguine expectation of peace.]
BERLIN. NOV. 3. Barthelemy is at Hamburg. The King has invited him to Berlin.
SWITZERLAND. NOV. 4. Our Government is to be new modelled. Several members of the Directory and of the Councils will be dismissed.
PARIS. NOV. 27. Pacy sur Eure , a large town 20 leagues from Paris, is taken by the Chouans. The Chouans entered Redon, Nov. 9, to the number of 12 or 1500; after many excels, they evacuated it.
The Emperor of Russia has engaged by treaty, to put at the disposal of the King of Naples, 9 battalions of infantry, with the necessary artillery, and 200 Cossacks, to be marched as soon and as fast as the roads admit.
BOURDEAUX. NOV. 11. The Directory have ordered the

embargo to be taken off the John and Richard, an American vessel. On application from the United States Consul, the Minister of Marine has ordered the release of all prisoners in this commune, who shall be claimed as native or naturalized Americans. This measure is founded on the hope of an approaching treaty of commerce.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JANUARY 23.
AMONGST other business a joint Committee was called to report on the expediency of new laws respecting the packing and inspecting of Beef.
JANUARY 24.
The Bill for increasing the salary of the Governor was debated, and the question, "shall it pass to a third reading?" was negatived; Yeas 64. Nays 66.—As the question, we think, is not yet finally determined, we deem it unnecessary to give the Yeas and Nays.
JAN. 25.
The Committee on the militia Laws was enjoined to set immediately.
The Lottery Ticket Prohibitory Bill passed the Senate; and was read a first and second time in the House.
JAN. 28.
The Maine Fire Insurance Company Bill passed a third reading.
A vacancy of a Major-General in the 9th division of militia was reported by the Adjutant-General.
BALTIMORE, JAN. 20.
Extract of a letter received from Mr. Joseph Pitcairn, consul of the United States of America at Hamburg, by a respectable mercantile house here—dated Hamburg, 4th Nov. '99.
"To day our prices for sugar began to revive and other things must follow, for that is the article on which the glut has been principally manifested.
"Our chief hope of demand is from the Dutch market, which is 30 per cent higher than ours; in former times a difference of 14 per cent would have emptied every store in Hamburg. Good merchantable coffee may be called here 14 d. per pound, which at the extra of 30 per cent. with England would give 18d. sterling, or 150s. per cwt. By last mail our exchange was 20s. but had many symptoms of rising. Cotton a good article, first quality Surinam, 94 groats, equal to about 3s. 10d. sterling, and all others in proportion; we seldom have a long delay here on the sale of this article.
"The house of Hope, formerly of Amsterdam, has been speculating in the finer kinds of indigo, which has raised their price to 20 per cent more than it was in the spring."
From a Charleston paper of Jan. 7.
Yesterday arrived the United States brig General Pinckney, Capt. Heyward, in distress. She left her station off the Havannah the 27th ult. having under her convoy a number of vessels for different ports in the United States, among whom was the ship Mary, Harris, for New York—Sugar, indigo, and 80,000 dollars, whom she parted with on the 29th ult. in lat. 11, 50, N. and the same night, returning to her station, got a shore on the Carrisfort Reef Keys and lost her rudder, keel, and one of her anchors, which obliged her to bear away for the first port.
On the 4th inst. Capt. Heyward picked up a seaman named David David, belonging to the ship Mary, lately under his convoy, who informed him that, the ship foundered on the 2d, in a heavy gale, and that he had then been 40 hours on the piece of timber from which he had been taken.
Portland,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1800.
The principal outlines of the Foreign Intelligence in this day's Gazette, were issued in a Supplement on Wednesday last—But as many subscribers did not receive them, the most important events are now given in detail.
At a legal town meeting on Monday last, of the inhabitants of Portland, it was voted, "That in compliance with a resolution of Congress of the 6th ult. and in conformity to a Resolve of the General Court of this State, of the 14th ult.—The inhabitants of this Town, to testify their grief for the death of General GEORGE WASHINGTON, will, on the 22d day of February next, suspend all business and amusement, and attend with humble submission to Divine Providence, such solemnities as may be thought proper to be performed by the Ministers and a band of Music of the town, and an Oration or Eulogy to be pronounced by such person as a Committee to be appointed by the Town shall make choice of."
The Hon. ISAAC PARKER, Esq. is the person appointed to deliver the Oration before the inhabitants of this town, on the 22d of this month.
COMMUNICATED.
Funeral Honors at Brunswick, Jan. 22, 1800.
The 22d inst. was a day, set apart by the inhabitants of the town of Brunswick, to perform Funeral Ceremonies, in honor of General GEORGE WASHINGTON, late father of America. A procession (in emblems of mourning) met and formed at Mr. John Dunning's, and at 11 o'clock, under the escort of Capt. Anderson's company of Infantry, with music muffled, playing the dead march, moved, slow and solemn, to the meeting-house, in the order following:—Male Youths from 8 to 14, two and two—Capt. Anderson's company of Infantry, with arms reversed—Visiting Officers—Committee of Arrangements—Graver and Chaplain—Sheriffs and Deputies—Strangers of Distinction—Reverend Clergy—Justices of the Peace—Selectmen—Physicians and Lawyers—Merchants—Mechanics—Citizens.
When the procession reached the meeting-house, the escort opened, faced inwards, and the procession moved through into the meeting-house. Exercise commenced by music, suited to the occasion. The throne of Grace was addressed by the Rev. Samuel Eaton of Harpswell (the Rev. Mr. Coffin being absent) with humility and awful reverence; an Eulogy by Dr. Jonathan Page, composed and pronounced with such propriety, as justly entitles him to the esteem of his fellow citizens.
While the procession (which was much greater than ever before witnessed in this town) was moving, minute guns were fired. The procession was under the arrangement of Major Charles Thomas, by whose direction every thing was conducted with propriety and decorum.
The President has appointed JOHN LAMSON, Esq. of Massachusetts, Consul of the United States, for the port of Presque Isle.
A Volunteer Company of Cavalry has been formed at Falmouth, by some of the federal and spirited citizens of that place. This laudable conduct must meet the approbation of all who pride themselves in the prosperity of their country. The company have made choice of Jonathan Winlow as Captain, Joseph Hawes jun. 1st Lieutenant, and William Shaw as 2d Lieutenant; who have been duly commissioned, and the offer of the company's services accepted by the President.
The Admiral Duncan, a large English ship, together with a dwelling house, belonging to Mr. Thurston, was entirely consumed by fire, at New York, on the 17th inst. The Admiral Duncan had, the very day before, cleared out at the Custom-House, and was to have sailed the following morning. Her cargo consisted of 3437 barrels of flour, 257 bales of cotton, &c. which, together with the ship, are estimated at 80 or a 100,000 dollars.
The U. States sloop of war Baltimore, has captured a French merchantman, with 108 bales of sugar.
The Pickering brig, Lieutenant Hillier, has captured a French privateer of 10 guns and 61 men.
The United States brig Richmond, has captured brig L'Esperance from St. Thomas for Guadalupe. [Official.]
His Excellency T. Mifflin, late Governor of Pennsylvania, is dead.
Governor Rutledge, of South-Carolina, died on the 19th inst.
MELANCHOLY EVENTS.
On Wednesday last, Mr. James Libby, of Gorham, in driving a team down a hill near Falmouth meeting-house, accidentally slipped under the sled, and was instantly killed.—On Thursday, a Mr. Rand, who had been digging the grave for the deceased, in crossing the road where some teams were passing, slipped down by one of them, which went over both of his legs and crushed them to pieces—His life is despaired of.—The many accidents of this nature, it is hoped will render people more careful.
From the Portsmouth Oracle, Jan. 25.
The United States' ship Portsmouth, was at Tobago the 17th December, all well on board, and was to sail immediately for the United States. But it devolves on us to mention the death of our worthy fellow townsman, Doctor JOSHUA GEE SYMMES, chief surgeon of the Portsmouth. He was a gentleman skilled in his profession; of an enlightened mind, improved by study, and application; he was kind, benevolent and humane; beloved and esteemed by his brother Officers, and the crew of the ship, who lament the loss of so valuable a man. He died at Surinam about the last of November.
We learn from Berwick, that on Wednesday the 15th inst. as Mr. William Lord, of that town, was flashing his gun in the house of Mr. John Wadley, with a bag containing two pounds of powder in his left hand, the fire from the pan communicating with the bag, it blew up, and caused a most terrible explosion, bursting off the boards on the end and side of the house, throwing up the chamber floor and raising the purlins together with the boards on the roof of the house two or three inches from the spars.—Mr. Lord and two of Mr. Wadley's sons who were standing by, were burnt very badly; more especially their faces and hands.—Mr. Lord's arms, and under his arms suffered much owing to his clothes burning sometime before they could be gotten off.—Their lives however, are not despaired of. We hope this will be a warning to young men how they use their fire arms so carelessly as many do.
SHIP NEWS.
Friday last arrived brig Lion, Capt. Jordan, 39 days from Berbice. Left there, ship Portland, Harding, Schooner Aurora, Dix, and Huida, Strong, of this port. A small Schooner from Newburyport put in there Dec. 16, having lost her cable and anchor, name unknown. Schooner Betsy, Higgins of Boston, failed from Berbice for Charleston, on the 8th Dec.—Capt. Jordan had letters for the owners, but meeting a suspicious vessel threw them overboard. Dec. 14, brig Nancy of Providence, Paul Wheaton, Master, was cast ashore on the west coast of Berbice—vessel lost, but cargo likely to be saved. Jan. 17, lat. 38, 50, long. 70, spoke ship Orion, Capt. Elijah Bunker, from Newry, (Ireland) bound to New York, 82 days out; lost his boats, sprung all his masts, and was short of provision.
MR. JENKS—A report having been circulated, and gained a considerable degree of currency, that a certain white married woman, living in the neighbourhood of Stroudwater, of a good character and reputation, has been lately made the mother of a black child; and that her husband, on this account, has treated her with neglect and sent the infant from home, I think it my duty, as a friend to an injured reputation, thus publicly to certify, that I was the attending physician to the woman alluded to; and that, to my certain knowledge, she was put to bed in October last, with a white child, which she has ever since kept with her and nursed; receiving every mark of attention and kindness from her husband. The report therefore, in my opinion, must have originated from vain jelling or malice, as it does not contain the least shadow of truth, and is entirely groundless.
JEREMIAH BARKER.
Appropriate Music.
On Tuesday next, will be published, By THOMAS & ANDREWS, No. 45, NEWBURY STREET, BOSTON, Handsomely printed on large fine writing paper, containing 24 quarto pages—Price 50 cents single.
A NUMBER OF DIRGES, HYMNS, & ANTHEMS, COMPOSED ON THE DEATH OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, And respectfully dedicated to the afflicted people of the United States, who so justly mourn the loss, and so gratefully commemorate the exalted virtues, and distinguished talents of that great Man.
The words are carefully selected from the numerous effusions of ingenious grief, which have flowed spontaneously from various quarters of our country, and are more particularly set to music for performance on the 22d of February, the day recommended and set apart by Congress, that the People of United America, may publicly testify their grief for the death of
Gen. George Washington, By EULOGIES, ORATIONS, &c. To which will be added several ORIGINAL MASONIC DIRGES.
The above will be ready for sale, in a few days, at JENKS'S Book-Store, Portland, at the Boston price.
Abner Rogers, Respectfully informs his Friends and the public, that he has taken the shop opposite the Brick Store in Fifth-street, Portland, where he carries on the Clock & Watch Manufacturing Business: And has for sale a variety of WATCH CHAINS, KEYS, SEALS, &c.—Also, a few WATCHES. He anticipates the pleasure of giving satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands. 1st Mo. 31st, 1800.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss. BY order of the Hon. DAVID SEWALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court for said District, Notice is hereby given, That a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, by FRANCIS COOK, Esq. Collector of the port of Wiscasset, against seven barrels of Sugar, seized by said Collector on the second day of December last for a violation of the revenue laws of the United States.
Also that another libel is filed as aforesaid, by said Collector, against the following articles, viz. one piece of Waistcoating, No. 451; one do. No. 452; one do. Cloth, No. 36; two do. 37, 45; one do. 44; one do. 111; two do. 91; two pieces of Flannel, red and yellow; one do. Coating; ten loaves of Sugar; one cask of 4d. Nails; one do. 6d. do.; one small Bale marked I T; two crates of Ware, marked N & P; four Bales; two small chests of Bohemia Tea; one do. Souchong Tea; six tubs Spices; two kegs of Gin; one keg of Gun-Powder; one dozen Iron Candlesticks; one cask Raisins I T H—The above articles having been seized by said Collector on the second day of December last past, for a supposed breach of the revenue laws of the United States.
Also that another libel is filed in said Court, by NATHANIEL F. FOSDICK, Esq. Collector of the port of Portland and Falmouth, against twenty-five hogsheads of foreign Rum, imported from Antigua, in the West Indies, into the United States—the said Collector having seized the same for an alleged breach of the revenue laws. And a hearing will be had on the above libels, at the District Court, next to be held at Pownalborough, within said District, on the first Tuesday of March next—at which time and place all persons concerned may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the articles above mentioned should not be decreed forfeited.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 25th Jan. 1800.
A Yawl Boat WAS taken up adrift, on the 30th ult.—about 16 1/2 feet long, and five feet ten inches wide, with a small painter fastened on her. The owner may have her again by paying reasonable charges, and applying to EBENEZER WEBSTER of Cape Elizabeth. Feb. 3.
William Hudson, Has for Sale at his Store, head of Mr. Ingraham's Wharf, Fore-street, AN ASSORTMENT OF W. I. Goods & Groceries.
ALLspice, Alum, Awns and Haws, An assortment of Crockery Ware, An assortment of morocco, cloth & leather Shoes for men, women and children, Brown Sugar, B. flows, Bed-Cords, Bindings, Brads, 1d. 2d. 3d. 4d. 5d. & 6d. Brass and wood liquor Cocks, Brass, steel and pinchebeck Thimbles, Brass Padlocks, Butt Hinges of all sizes, Brass Hinges, Brass & Iron Candlesticks, Coarse & fine Salt, Cast steel Bits with Rocks, Cast steel Chisels and Files, Candles, Chocolate, No. 1 and 2, Cheese, Cotton, Coffee, Cart Boxes, Cards, playing, Codlins, Cloves, Cards, wool and cotton, Copperas, Cinnamon, Cake Soap, Cake Ink, Cloth Lines, Corks, Chest, trunk and pad Locks, Chalk Lines, Chert Hinges, Chaic and other Whips, Clout Nails, Door Locks, Deck Nails, Dividers, Elliot's Snuff, English Mustard per lb. or bottle, Flour, Fish, Flints, Fulsack, Figg Tobacco per cask or single lb, Fifth Hooks of all sizes, Frying Pans, Gimblets, Ginger, Glaz, window, 7 by 9, & 8 by 10, German Steel Gun Powder, Gun Locks, Hair Ribbon, Hammers, Handflaws, Hard Soap, H & H. Hinges, Iron Compasses, Iron and block tin Table and Tea Spoons, Ivory and Horn Combs, India Sugar, Iron Shovels, Knives and Forks, Knitting Needles, Log Wood, Long and short Pipes, Loaf Sugar, London Ink Powder, Men's Hats, Molasses, Mackel Lines, Mace, Nutmegs, Netting Twine, Nails, 8d. Proof Glass, Poland Starch, Penknives, Pastboard, Pepper, Pins, Pigtail Tobacco, Paper, writing & wrapping, Powder Flasks, Palm Irons, Raisins, Rules, Rice, Reacwood, Rappée Snuff, Razors & Strops, Rat and Mouse Traps, Scissors, Sates, Shot, of all sizes, Shoe Brushes, Sieves, Spanish, French & Carolina Indigo, Sewing Twine, Shaving Boxes, Sewing Silks, Stone Ware, Sand Stones, Smoking Tobacco, co. No. 1, 2 & 3, Spocels & Tongs, Span. Sh. & American Segars, Snuff & Tobacco Boxes, Scupper & Sheathing Nails, Thumb Datches, Tacks, Tapes, Threads, Twists of all colors, TEAS—Hyson, Souchong and Bohemia, of the best quality, Tea Canisters, Tumblers and Wine Glasses, Warming Pans, Webster's Spelling Books, LIGNORS, Bell French Bran, Hy—Common do., W. I. & N. E. Runt, Anniseed, Cherry Rum, Vinegar, Madeira, Wines, Sherry, pure Lisbon, as imported, Port & Malaga.
A Small Invoice of English Goods, Consisting of a good assortment of Calicoes, Calamancoes, Durants, Shawls, &c. Jan. 27.
SLATES, of a superior quality, for sale at Jenks' Book and Stationary Store.
National Legislature.
Sixth CONGRESS of the United States, FIRST SESSION.
The Committee of Congress, on the President's message on Randolph's complaint, has reported. That the style of Mr. Randolph's letter was indecorous.—That the House having the exclusive cognizance of the complaints of its members, an appeal to the President was a derogation from the rights of the House.—They proposed the following Resolutions, viz: Resolved, That this House entertain a respectful sense of the regard which the President has shown to its rights and privileges, in his message of the 14th inst. &c. Resolved, That with respect to the charge exhibited by John Randolph, a member of this House, addressed to the President of the United States, sufficient cause does not appear on which to ground a breach of privilege. [This report was accompanied with a variety of testimony; and the whole was ordered to be printed. It appears that the officers complained of, were Captain M. Knight, and Lieut. Reynolds, of the Marines; That the supposed insult took place at the Theatre; That the officers repeated the words, "ragamuffin," and "inverecency," which Randolph had made use of in the House;—That one of them "pressed himself down violently between Randolph and the box," and that Randolph believes one of them pulled him by the cape of the coat, when he was going out of the Theatre. The officers have denied the facts; and no question has been taken on the subject in the House.]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JAN. 21.
The Bankrupt Bill occupied the principal part of this day's business. At the close of the discussion, the question, "shall this bill pass to be engrossed for a third reading?" was called—and there appeared a tie of the votes, 44 members rising in favour, and 44 against it; the Speaker gave his affirmative to the question, and it accordingly passed.
JAN. 22.
The only business which engaged the attention of the House this day, was a bill to suspend, in part, an act, entitled "an act to augment the army of the U. States, &c." Much defutatory debate ensued in the discussion of this bill; Mr. Randolph proposed a section, that went to the formation of as many distinct regiments as the present enlistments would fill, and to dismiss the supernumerary officers, but it was negatived; several motions for perfecting the bill obtained; when the Committee rose and reported the bill amended.

To be Sold, BY ORDER OF COURT, On Monday the Seventeenth day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon,  ONE third part of a piece of Flatts Land, in Portland, in the county of Cumberland, with one third part of the wharf thereon standing, commonly called Weeks' wharf.  Also, another piece of Flatts Land, situate nearly opposite the house of Mr. Thomas Beck, Portland aforesaid, the same being the share of Flatts belonging to a piece of land sold by THOMAS CUMMING, late of said Portland, merchant, deceased, to Samuel M. Quincy.  Also, a large lot of Land situate in King-Street in the same Portland, with a dwelling House standing thereon, and the other buildings on the same, being the dwelling house of the said Thomas, except that part of said lot and buildings which are set off to the subscriber, widow of said deceased, as her dower in her said husband's estate.  Also, the remainder of said lot last mentioned, and the buildings and appurtenances subject only to the life estate of the said tenant in dower.  The above being all the real estate whereof the said Thomas died seized and possessed, will be sold on the day above mentioned, on the premises; or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to pay the just debts of the said deceased, with incidental charges.  Dated at Portland, the twenty-second day of January, Anno Domini 1800.  Eleonora Cumming, Administrator on said Estate.
TO BE SOLD OR LEASED, and entered upon next April,  A FARM in Waterford, containing about 128 acres, nearly one half of which is under improvement, producing annually about thirty-five ton of English hay. About thirty head of cattle are now on the Farm which will be sold or leased with it.  Two Pews in Stroudwater meeting-house —and Two small STORES, at Stroudwater Landing. For terms enquire of  Thomas Webster, Who has for Sale at the New Store, opposite Mr. Daniel How's, Middle Street,  60 boxes of Glass, 30 ditto Tin Plate, A few hundreds Sheet Iron, 40 crates Liverpool Ware, assorted, A few tons of White, Red, and Sheet Lead, Whiting, Spanish Brown and Yellow Ochre— Together with a general assortment of PIECE GOODS and Gentlemen's HATS of the newest fashions—imported in the Joseph , capt. McMillan , and Argus , capt. McDonald , directly from the manufacturers and will be sold low for cash, lumber or country produce.  January 20th. 1800
TO BE SOLD, AT THE STORE OF Weeks and Tucker, No. 7, Fifth-Street, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES—viz.  MUSLIN of various kinds, Mens' black, mixed and plain Worsted Hose, Womens' black do. Gentlemen's Dressing Cases Ladies' do. do. Round and oval Candlesticks, Coffee Beggins, Bread Baskets, Tea Canisters, gold border, with and without partitions, Elegant Trays from 22 to 30 inches, Toast Racks. Elegant Tea Urns, Coffee do. &c. &c. &c. &c.  The above being a consignment, will be sold low for Cash or approved Notes. Portland, 6th Jan. 1800.
Kid Slippers. English Kid Slippers, of the newest fashion, for sale by NATHAN PRATT, in Fifth-Street, opposite the Brick-Store. Jan. 20.  The Maine Spelling Book, BY THOMAS M. PRENTISS,  Is this day published, & now ready for sale at this Office, and at the several Book-stores in town.—Sold also by the Author, at his School-House in Union-Street. Jan. 20.
To be Sold, a Lot of LAND, consisting of Ninety-Three square Rods, with a small House thereon and a Frame for a Black-Smith's shop—situated near the Meeting-house in New Gloucester, a very good stand for a Black-Smith, or any other Tradesman. Inquire of  Israel Pekes, now on the premises  Dec. 31; 1799
The subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has taken upon herself the trust administering upon the estate of EBENEZER DAVIS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, and given bonds as the law requires. She therefore requests all persons who have demands upon said estate to produce the same, and all who are indebted, to make payment to  Mehitabel Davis. Portland, Dec. 24, 1799.
ALL persons who are indebted to the subscriber, are requested to settle and make him payment of at least one third of what may be due, within Forty days, or their notes and accounts will be put in suit.  Samuel Butts. Capitols Landing, Jan. 20, 1800.
John Hall & Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A general assortment of DYE STUFFS, viz.  CAMWOOD, Madder, White Vitriol, Log wood, Redwood, Fustick, Oil Vitriol, Alum, Clothier's Shears, Roman do. Alum, Screws, Copperas, Aqua-Fortis, Plates, A natto, Crem. Tart. Coppers, Cochineal, Nutgalls, Cards, Wood, Nicorag, ground, Press Papers, Tamerick, Archill, Paper Fenders, Roach Alun, Book Dyeing, Sugar of Lead,  With a general assortment of Drugs & Medicines.  White Lead ground, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Spirits Turpentine per cask, &c. &c. Patent Yellow, Stone Yellow, Which are selling cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Boston, Jan. 14. (3 mo—93)
Spanish Segars, Of the first quality. A large assortment of SWEET-MEATS, and other Articles in the GROCERY LINE, just received and to be sold by NATHAN BOND, Near the Bank, upon reasonable terms. Portland, Jan. 27, 1800  Stop Thief!  A Man of a middling stature, light complexion, about 30 years old, put up at the house of the subscriber, last evening; and before morning stole a pair of Boots, and a half-worn Hat—The boots fitted down tops, and the top of the bind seam of one was ripped about an inch—they are much too large for his legs.  The fellow had on a brown furtout with buttons covered with the same—a blue waistcoat with metal buttons—Whoever will secure the said thief so that he may be brought to justice, shall have TEN DOLLARS Reward, and all charges paid by  Levi Rogers. Berwick Jan. 7, 1800.
Masonic Procession, Anticipated.  IN consequence of the arrangements of the Government of the United States, and of this Commonwealth, devolving the 22nd day of February next, to "testify the grief of all the citizens thereof, for the death of General GEORGE WASHINGTON,"  The GRAND PROCESSION, directed by the Advertisement of the 15th inst for the said 22nd of February, it is hereby notified, is to be anticipated ON TUESDAY the 11th February next; when Funeral Masonic Honors will be paid to the Memory of the pre-eminent and glorified Ornament of the Craft, Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON—Of which anticipation all Free and Accepted Masons, within this Commonwealth, and all visiting Brethren, sojourning therein at the time, are requested to take due notice, and be governed accordingly.  The formation of the Grand Procession will commence at ten o'clock; and at half past 11, will move from the Old State-House, to the Old South Meeting House, (with the consent of the Proprietors) where an EULOGY will be pronounced by the Hon. Brother TIMOTHY BISSLOW.  The Officers of Lodges are requested to bring with them their respective jewels, shrouded in black crape.—By direction of the Most Worshipful SAMUEL DUNN, Grand Master of Massachusetts. DANIEL OLIVER, Grand Secretary. Dated at Boston, 20th January, A. L. 5800.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Proprietors or Owners of Land in the town of Shapleigh , in the County of York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that their Lands are taxed in the State, County and Town, for the years 1788, 1789, 1790, 1793, 1796 and 1797, third Division, and committed to me the Subscriber to collect for the said years.     For the year 1788. For the year 1789. State Tax for 1793. State Tax for 1794. State Tax for 1795. State Tax for 1796. State Tax for 1797. Town & County Tax for the year 1797.   R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d. R. No. Acre. f. d.     1 17 100 1 2 1 16 200 1 6 1 7 200 1 3 1 21 200 1 6 1 15 150 0 10 1 6 200 0 10 1 14 150 0 26 1 14 150 0 6   1 19 200 2 4 1 7 200 1 6 1 8 170 0 10 1 24 200 1 6 1 18 150 0 10 1 7 200 0 10 1 17 200 34 1 17 200 34   1 20 200 2 4 1 8 170 1 3 1 10 200 1 3 1 17 200 1 6 1 10 150 0 10 1 9 160 0 8 1 24 200 34 1 14 150 0 12   1 22 100 1 8 1 9 200 1 6 1 13 171 1 4 1 18 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 10 200 0 10 1 17 100 17 1 17 200 12   2 13 171 1 11 1 12 50 0 5 1 18 200 1 8 1 20 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 11 35 0 2 1 20 200 34 1 17 200 12   2 17 100 1 2 1 13 60 0 5 1 20 200 1 8 1 22 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 12 50 0 3 1 21 200 34 1 17 200 12   2 18 200 2 4 1 18 100 0 9 1 22 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 13 60 0 3 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   2 20 100 1 2 1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   2 22 200 2 4 1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   3 17 100 1 2 1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   3 18 100 1 2 1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   3 21 200 2 4 1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12   1 21 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 8 1 24 200 1 6 1 16 150 0 10 1 14 200 0 10 1 24 200 34 1 17 200 12