Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-09-28 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
NUMBER 179.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
At No. 4, UNION-WARE, Portland, To be sold at the most reduced prices, the following articles. 300 bush. Connecticut Corn, 300 bbls. superfine and common Flour, 6 hds. Tobacco; Crates Liverpool Ware, Bottled Porter; Oil Barrels full bound, 60 pieces Irish Linen, assorted and in lots, Cooper's Axes, Adze and Haws, Blockmaker's Hatches, Camp Hatches, Sets best plated Harness for one horse chaise complete; Chisels, Gouges, Jews-Harps, Gimblets, Plain Irons, Meneing Knives, Sugar Hatches, Tool Chests, Stirrup Irons, Needles, Palms, Saws, Scissors, Knives & Forks, An assortment Men's Hats; Plated Candlesticks, Plated Bridle Bits and Furniture; Snuff Boxes, Razors in Cases; Pocket Dressing Cases, Pocket Books, &c. &c. Portland, Sept 21.
Flour and Iron. FOR SALE, At No. 13, Long Wharf, SUPERFINE, Fine, Middling, and Rye Flour, 25 Cambooses, Bar Iron, Nail and Spike Rods, To be kept constantly for sale, at Boston prices. WILLIAM JEWETT. Portland, August 17.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that they have lately formed a connection in business under the firm of M c Lellan & Brown, and have imported by the late arrivals, a general variety of English, Scotch, and Hardware GOODS, (direct from the manufacturers) which they offer, wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit, at No. 3, JONES' ROW, foot of Fifth-street. A general assortment of Westindia Goods. STEPHEN M c LELLAN, WILLIAM BROWN. Portland, Sept. 21, 1801.
REMOVAL. ELEZER A. JENKS, informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed his Book Store from Middle-Street, to the center Store in Jones' Row, Fifth-street, where, (having formed a connection in business, with Mr. THOMAS CLARK,) the Bookelling and Stationer's business, will in future be carried on under the firm of JENKS & CLARK, Who have just received, and are now opening for sale, at the lowest cash prices, a general assortment of Books and Stationery. AMONG WHICH ARE American and imported BIBLES, 18 Dollars to 8 3/4 cents each; Testaments of different prices; Belknap's and Watts' Psalms and Hymns; Barker's Exposition of the Bible; and an assortment of BOOKS, on Divinity, Law, Phyfic, History, Geography, Biography, Travels, Voyages, Architecture, Navigation, Poetry, and Novels. Also, the most approved Music Books, School Books, and Children's Books. A variety of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, Aikin Memorandum do. Thread Cakes, Purse, &c. Desk and Pen Knives, Razors and Razor Straps, Tooth-Brushes, and Spectacles, with a general assortment of Fancy Articles. Pot, Foolscap, Folio post, large and small quarto post, Wove, Hotpressed, Gilt, Backed, and Plain do. Wrapping and Press Paper, Quills of all prices, Black and red Sealing Wax, Plain and coloured Wafers; Glass, Wedgewood, blocktin, and pocket Inkstands; Pounce, Cupy Slip, Lead Pencils, Inkpowder, India Rubber, Paint Boxes, Drawing Books, Marking Instruments, Black Sand, and Sand Boxes.
Account Books. Ledgers, Journals, Wastes, Record, Letter and Memorandum Books; a supply of which will be kept constantly for sale. Seamen's Articles. Quadrants, Cases of Mathematical Instruments, Gunter Scales and Dividers, Slates and Pencils, Ship Master's Assistant, Blunt's new Practical Navigator, American Coast Pilot, Malham's Naval Gazetteer, Seamen's Journals, Log Books and Paper; with a general supply of MAPS AND CHARTS: among which are, general and separate Charts of the West Indies, Guinea Coast Pilot, Charts of the British Channel, Coast of Ireland, Great Britain and do. Charleston bar and harbor, Baltic, Passage of the Sound, Mediterranean, Coast of Africa, Bay of Gibraltar, coast of Holland, Delaware river, East and West Florida, Harbor of Newfoundland, Island of do. Harbor of St. Johns, &c. Blanks and Stamps Of almost every description, kept constantly on hand at said Store. Where also may be had, a first supply of Valuable Patent Medicines, the importance of which has caused them a rapid sale in every part of the Union. Sold ONLY by ap- N. B. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of RAGS and JUNK. Portland, Sept. 19, 1801. THE subscribers having been duly appointed Agents of the estate and effects of JOSEPH CONY, a Bankrupt, request all persons indebted to said estate, or possessed of any of the Bankrupt's property, to pay and deliver said debts and property without delay, to JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSIAH TUCKER. Portland, Sept. 19, 1801.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, MAPS OF MASSACHUSETTS proper, and DISTRICT OF MAINE. Compiled by Mr. Osgood CARLETON, from actual surveys made by order of the General Court. Revised and corrected by Rev. Dr. MOSS and Professor WEBBER, Agents appointed by the Court for that purpose, and engraved and published under the inspection and direction of said Agents, and approved by the Legislature. THE want of a complete and accurate MAP of the State of MASSACHUSETTS, induced the General Court to order surveys of the several towns and plantations in the State, with a view of obtaining materials for a correct Map. From these surveys, a Map was drawn; but, on account of the many defects and errors of the engraving, it was rejected by the Legislature, though many copies of it were delivered to subscribers, and sold as genuine. In consequence, the Legislature appointed the gentlemen above named, their Agents, to cause the Maps to be taken into a new draft, and to be engraved and published under their inspection. The Copperplates, on which these New Maps are engraved, together with the privilege of copy right, have been presented, by the Legislature, to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Massachusetts Historical Society, for the advancement of Learning and the good of Science. These Maps, the only genuine ones which have been published of this State, are constructed on a scale of four miles to an inch. The plate of Massachusetts Proper is 43 by 32 inches; that of Maine is 34 by 38. The Vignettes by Mr. G. Graham, are emblematical of Agriculture, Commerce, &c. of the country. The engravings by Messrs. Callender and Hill, are executed in a style of accuracy and neatness rarely to be met with in America. Roads, Churches, Academies, Court-Houses, Light-Houses, Mountains, Rivers, Bridges, Canals, Mills, &c. &c. are laid down; the distance of each town from Boston, and the shire Town, and the longitude calculated from London, and from Washington. The Map are in all respects as correct and finished, as the means and the nature of the work would admit. The publishers rely on the public approbation and patronage, especially as, on account of the expense of the surveys, compiling and engraving having been defrayed by the Commonwealth, the price is rendered moderate.
CONDITIONS. I. The Maps will be delivered on cloth, with printed on fine paper, rollers, at Six Dollars made particularly for the purpose, and delivered to Subscribers, at Four Dollars the set. II. They shall be neatly pasted on cloth in the same manner as those which were done for the Commonwealth, for Five Dollars and an half. III. They shall be delivered to non-subscribers. N. B. The Maps, before delivery, will be inspected and approved by a Committee of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Massachusetts Historical Society. Subscriptions received at the Book-Store of JENKS & CLARK, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland. Waltham's Mercantile Arithmetic. A New and Valuable Publication. Just received for Sale, at JENKS & CLARK'S Bookstore, (Price 1 dol. 25 cts. in hand, 50 cts. if lettered) NEW SYSTEM OF MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, adapted to the Commerce of the United States in its Domestic and Foreign Relations; with Forms of Accounts and other Writings usually occurring in Trade.—By MICHAEL WALSH. It is a most useful and valuable work. RECOMMENDATIONS. Newburyport, May 1, 1800. WE the subscribers, having seen Mr. WALSH's New System of MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the Compting-House, cannot but with an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and extended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the trader in their various occupations. Dudley A. Tyng—Ebenezer Stocker—William Bartlett—Samuel A. Otis jun.—Tristram Coffin—Moses Brown—William Wyer jun.—Richard Barstow, jun.—William W. Proul—Michael Little. Boston, May 16th, 1800. WE the subscribers, having examined WALSH's New System of MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into counting-houses, we wish that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear exemplification and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and improvements which it contains, will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all the other trading classes of society. Marston Watson—John C. Jones—John Codman—Stephen Higginson—John Lowell, jun.—Joseph Russell—Arnold Welles, jun.—Jonathan Jackson. Salem, October 7th, 1800. WE the subscribers, Merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins, and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States as a commercial people, do approve of the MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC of Mr. WALSH, and recommend it as calculated to subserve in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well-informed merchant. William Gray, jun.—Benj. Hodges.—B. Pickman, Natb. Bowditch.—Jacob Alston.—William Prescott, Jacob Crowinshield.—Elias Hasket Derby.—
FOUND, a Silver Sleeve Button, marked W. S. Inquire at this Office. Sept. 21.
BOSTON, Sept. 5, 1801.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, MAPS
OF MASSACHUSETTS proper, and DISTRICT OF MAINE.
Compiled by Mr. Osgood CARLETON, from actual surveys made by order of the General Court. Revised and corrected by Rev. Dr. MOSS and Professor WEBBER, Agents appointed by the Court for that purpose, and engraved and published under the inspection and direction of said Agents, and approved by the Legislature.
THE want of a complete and accurate MAP of the State of MASSACHUSETTS, induced the General Court to order surveys of the several towns and plantations in the State, with a view of obtaining materials for a correct Map. From these surveys, a Map was drawn; but, on account of the many defects and errors of the engraving, it was rejected by the Legislature, though many copies of it were delivered to subscribers, and sold as genuine.
In consequence, the Legislature appointed the gentlemen above named, their Agents, to cause the Maps to be taken into a new draft, and to be engraved and published under their inspection.
The Copperplates, on which these New Maps are engraved, together with the privilege of copy right, have been presented, by the Legislature, to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Massachusetts Historical Society, for the advancement of Learning and the good of Science.
These Maps, the only genuine ones which have been published of this State, are constructed on a scale of four miles to an inch. The plate of Massachusetts Proper is 43 by 32 inches; that of Maine is 34 by 38. The Vignettes by Mr. G. Graham, are emblematical of Agriculture, Commerce, &c. of the country. The engravings by Messrs. Callender and Hill, are executed in a style of accuracy and neatness rarely to be met with in America.
Roads, Churches, Academies, Court-Houses, Light-Houses, Mountains, Rivers, Bridges, Canals, Mills, &c. &c. are laid down; the distance of each town from Boston, and the shire Town, and the longitude calculated from London, and from Washington.
The Map are in all respects as correct and finished, as the means and the nature of the work would admit.
The publishers rely on the public approbation and patronage, especially as, on account of the expense of the surveys, compiling and engraving having been defrayed by the Commonwealth, the price is rendered moderate.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Maps will be delivered on cloth, with printed on fine paper, rollers, at Six Dollars made particularly for the purpose, and delivered to Subscribers, at Four Dollars the set.
II. They shall be neatly pasted on cloth in the same manner as those which were done for the Commonwealth, for Five Dollars and an half.
III. They shall be delivered to non-subscribers.
N. B. The Maps, before delivery, will be inspected and approved by a Committee of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Subscriptions received at the Book-Store of JENKS & CLARK, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland.
Waltham's Mercantile Arithmetic.
A New and Valuable Publication.
Just received for Sale, at JENKS & CLARK'S Bookstore, (Price 1 dol. 25 cts. in hand, 50 cts. if lettered)
NEW SYSTEM OF MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, adapted to the Commerce of the United States in its Domestic and Foreign Relations; with Forms of Accounts and other Writings usually occurring in Trade.—By MICHAEL WALSH.
It is a most useful and valuable work.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Newburyport, May 1, 1800.
WE the subscribers, having seen Mr. WALSH's New System of MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the Compting-House, cannot but with an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and extended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the trader in their various occupations.
Dudley A. Tyng—Ebenezer Stocker—William Bartlett—Samuel A. Otis jun.—Tristram Coffin—Moses Brown—William Wyer jun.—Richard Barstow, jun.—William W. Proul—Michael Little.
Boston, May 16th, 1800.
WE the subscribers, having examined WALSH's New System of MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC, and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into counting-houses, we wish that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear exemplification and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and improvements which it contains, will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all the other trading classes of society.
Marston Watson—John C. Jones—John Codman—Stephen Higginson—John Lowell, jun.—Joseph Russell—Arnold Welles, jun.—Jonathan Jackson.
Salem, October 7th, 1800.
WE the subscribers, Merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins, and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States as a commercial people, do approve of the MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC of Mr. WALSH, and recommend it as calculated to subserve in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well-informed merchant.
William Gray, jun.—Benj. Hodges.—B. Pickman, Natb. Bowditch.—Jacob Alston.—William Prescott, Jacob Crowinshield.—Elias Hasket Derby.—
FOUND, a Silver Sleeve Button, marked W. S. Inquire at this Office. Sept. 21.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
YORK, ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Waterborough, within and for the county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August, being the 25th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1801.
ON the petition of ROBERT M c DONALD, of Buxton, in said county, Yeoman, shewing that he is interested in, and seized as tenant in common with others to him unknown, of one twentieth part of four thousand six hundred & seventy two acres of a certain right or tract of land lying in said Buxton, bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the most Northwesterly corner of said Buxton, at a hemlock tree standing on the bank of Saco river; thence running Easterly on the North line of said Buxton, to a beech tree standing on the Northeast corner of said Buxton; thence Southeasterly, on the East boundary line of said Buxton, to the North line of the town of Scarborough; then Westerly on the said North line of Scarborough about forty eight rods; thence Northwesterly, the same width, about one thousand five hundred and sixty rods; thence Westerly on a parallel line, with the North line of said Buxton, to said Saco river; thence Northerly on said river, about seven hundred and fifty rods to the bound first mentioned:—it being the original right of land formerly belonging to John Stickney, and Henry Kimball, be the same more or less. And praying for his part of the same to be divided and set off to him, to hold in severality:—
Ordered, that the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition with this order thereon, to be inserted in the Columbian Centinel, and also in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively in each paper; the last publication to be twenty days at least prior to the next term of this court, to be held at Biddeford, within and for said county of York, on the last Tuesday of October next, to the end, any person or persons interested therein may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
YORK, ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at York, within and for the county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August, being the 25th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1801.
ON the petition of John Smith, of said Waterborough, yeoman, shewing, that he is seized and possessed in his own right of one quarter part of a lot of land lying in said town of Waterborough, called No. Twenty-four, containing in the whole, seventy-four acres, and one hundred and eight rods; bounded as follows—beginning at the West corner of Israel Smith's lot, and running North forty five degrees West, fifty-eight rods; thence North forty five degrees, East two hundred and forty rods; thence South twenty eight degrees, East sixty five rods to said Smith's land; thence South forty five degrees, West two hundred rods to the place first mentioned;—the one half of said lot being heretofore set off to the estate of Nathaniel Wheelwright, Esq. late of Buxton, deceased, by a committee appointed for that purpose:—the other owner or owners of said premises being to the petitioner unknown; and praying for his part of the same to be divided and set off to him to hold in severality:—
Ordered, that the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition with this order thereon, to be inserted in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be twenty days at least, prior to the next term of this court, to be held at Biddeford, within and for said county of York, on the last Tuesday of October next; to the end, any person or persons interested therein, may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
YORK, ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Waterborough, within and for the county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August, being the 25th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1801.
ON the petition of JOHN LEIGHTON, of Shoplight, in said county gentleman, shewing that he is owner and tenant in common of the one moiety of the following lots of land, situate in the town of Newfield, in said county, to wit:—No. 4 on C. range, No. 4 on E range, No. 11 and 12 on E range, No. 3 and 8 on F range, No. 3 and 5 on G range, No. 4 on I range, No. 11 on K range, and No. 6 and 12 on M range; and praying for his half part of said lots to be divided and set off to him to hold in severality:—
Ordered, that the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition with this order thereon, to be inserted, in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be twenty days at least prior to the next court, to be held at Biddeford, within and for said county of York, on the last Tuesday of October next; to the end any person or persons interested therein, may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
AARON FITZ,
FISH-STREET, SIGN OF THE SEAL-SKIN TRUNK,
HAS for sale, cheap for cash, 1 new elegant tub-bottomed CHAISE, with iron top to ship and unship, iron axle and plated harness.
1 Gentel tubbottom Chaise, with standing top, iron axle, and harness.
ALSO, SADDLES, BRIDLES, &c. &c. and a general assortment of TRUNKS. Portland, Sept. 21.
WANTED,
As an Apprentice to the BAKING BUSINESS, a Lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, who can be well recommended. The best encouragement will be given, inquire of the Printer. Sept. 17, 1801.
A YOUTH, of about 15 years of age, who writes a good hand, and is of a good disposition, is wanted at the Subscriber's Office, in Portland. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
YORK, ss.—At a court of General Sessions of the Peace, begun and held at Waterborough, within and for the county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August, being the 25th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1801.
ON the petition of James Osgood and others, shewing, "that the county road laid out and leading from the lower bridge over Great Offipee river to Brownfield, through lands claimed by Josiah Waters, Bridget Phillips, and through General Wadsworth's and Timothy Cutler's grants, has never been opened and made passable and safe for wagons, teams and carriages, nor even for footmen and single horses, to travel in;" and praying that a committee may be appointed to open and repair said road at the expence of the owners of the lands through which it passes.
Ordered, that the substance of the said petition and this order thereon, be published in the Columbian Centinel, and also in the Portland Gazette, three weeks, successively, in each paper; the last publication to be twenty days at least prior to the next term of this court, to be held at Biddeford, within and for said county of York, on the last Tuesday of October next; to the end, the proprietors of said lands may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the said county road should not be opened and made passable and convenient, as the law directs. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
MISCELLANY.
TOM PAINE'S WHIGGISM of 1776.
This man, in 1776, was kept by Mr. Aitkin, a bookseller in Philadelphia, on a small stipend, as an assistant in his business—he had run, short y before, away, as has been understood, from England (being a British subject) for some crime alleged against him.
It was discovered by Aitkin, that Tom had some knack at writing; he communicated this to several gentlemen of the city, who were taking a warm part in the politics of the times—they sent for him, and examined him, and found that he would answer their purpose; they accordingly hired him to write the Pamphlet called Common Sense; the price was somewhere about 30 dollars; it was part of the agreement, that the gentlemen who employed him, should furnish the matter, which he was to work up to a revolutionary pitch—Tom performed his promise for once—he produced the manuscript at the time agreed on—the employers reviewed it, corrected it in many parts, and published it. This is a true account of that work, and can be verified by some of the persons who made the bargain with him, yet living in Philadelphia. What a glorious, disinterested patriot was the writer of Common Sense!
The ancient Babylonians had a very singular method of providing for their unmarried women. The most beautiful were sold to the highest bidder; and a sum of money was then given to whoever would take them that were ill favoured; so that they fell to the share of the person who would accept them on the lowest terms; by which means all were provided for. From a late London Paper.
FASHIONS FOR AUGUST.
FULL DRESS.—1. Fancy dress of worked muslin, trimmed with lace and silver; the sleeves full, and confined with silver; turban of crape, ornamented with silver; white ostrich feathers in front.—2. Walking dress of white cambric muslin, made tight over the bosom, with a collar to turn back, trimmed all round with lace; long sleeves, confined above the elbow in two places; petticoat of the same, with a narrow flounce round the bottom.—Bonnet of green silk tied down with a handkerchief; nankkeen shoes.
HEAD-DRESS.—1. A bonnet of lilac silk; the crown full, and confined with a handkerchief which ties under the chin.—2. A cap of yellow crape, the crown long and full, and confined in several places with bands of crape, ornamented with boys of the same.—3. A bonnet of slate coloured silk trimmed, and tied under the chin with pink ribbon.—4. Sociable bonnet of buff muslin trimmed round the front with white lace.—5. Turban of spangled muslin, ornamented with flowers and a lilac feather.—6. Obi hat of white chip, with a green feather in front.—7. A dress cap of muslin, ornamented with beads and white ostrich feathers.—8. An embroidered straw hat turned up in front, a large white feather filling over the left side.—9. A dress cap of muslin and lace made open on the top of the head to shew the hair, ornamented with beads and a flower in front.
OBSERVATIONS.—The prevailing colors are buff, white, and lilac. Buff flowers have been adopted. A new fancy hat, which is likely to become a favorite, has just been introduced into the circles of fashion, made of straw interwoven with clouded flos silk. Buff and Imperial chips are generally worn.
Mrs Billings a famous actress, has been lately engaged by the manager of Covent Garden Theatre for 3000 guineas the season, and 50 guineas extra each night for singing at the Cratortos which are to take place at this Theatre.
SENTIMENT.—Those persons, who creep into the hearts of most people, who are chosen as the companion of their softest hours, and their secrets from care and anxiety, are never persons of shining qualities nor strong virtues.

THE STRANGER.
MRS. HANNAH MOORE, in denouncing the German literature of the present day, as dangerous in its moral tendency, and "employed to instil the principles of Illuminatism," makes the following remarks on the admired play of THE STRANGER, and other attempts to destroy the moral sense of mankind:—
IN this piece the character of an adulteress, which, in all periods of the world, ancient as well as modern, in all countries, heathen as well as christian, has hitherto been held in detestation, and has never been introduced but to be reprobated, is for the first time presented to our view in the most pleasing and fascinating colors. The heroine is a woman who forsook a husband the most affectionate and the most amiable, and lived for some time in the most criminal commerce with her seducer. Repenting at length of her crime, she buries herself in retirement. The talents of the poet during the whole piece are exerted in attempting to render this woman the object not only of the compassion and forgiveness, but of the esteem and affection, of the audience. The injured husband, convinced of his wife's repentance, forms a resolution, which every man of true feeling and christian piety will probably approve. He forgives her offence, and promises her through his advice, protection, and fortune, together with every thing, which can alleviate the misery of her situation, but refuses to replace her in the situation of his wife. But this is not sufficient for the German author. His efforts are employed, and it is to be feared but too successfully, in making the audience consider the husband as an unrelenting savage, while they are led by the art of the poet anxiously to wish to see an adulteress restored to that rank of women who have not violated the most solemn covenant that can be made with man, nor disobeyed one of the most positive laws which has been enjoined by God.
About the same time that this first attempt at representing an adulteress in an exemplary light was made by a German dramatist, which forms an era of manners; a direct vindication of adultery was for the first time attempted by a woman, a professed admirer and imitator of the German female writer. The female writer, as she is styled by her biographer, offers in a work entitled "The Wrongs of Women," that adultery is justifiable, and that the restrictions placed on it by the laws of England constitute one of the Wrongs of Women.
And this leads me to dwell a little longer on this most destructive class in the whole wide range of modern corruptors, who effect the most desperate work of the passions, without so much as pretending to urge their violence in extenuation of the guilt of indulging them. They solicit this very indulgence with a sort of coded speculation, and invite the reader to the most unbounded gratifications, with all the fortune coolness of a geometrical calculation. There is an enquiry rather of phlegm than of spirit; and in the pleasant atmosphere they raise about them, as in the infernal climate described by Milton,
The parching air Burns frore, and frost performs its effect of fire.
This cool calculating, intellectual wickedness eats out the very heart and core of virtue, and like a deadly mildew blights and shrivels the blooming promise of the human species. Its benumbing touch communicates a torpid sluggishness, which paralyzes the soul. It degrades on depravity, and details its grossest acts, as frigidly as if its object were to allay the tumult of the passions, while it is letting them loose on mankind, by "plucking off the muzzle," of present restraint and future accountableness. The system is a dire infusion, compounded of bold impiety, brutish sensuality, and exquisite folly, which creeping fatally about the heart checks the moral circulation, and totally stops the pulse of goodness by the extinction of the vital principle. Thus not only choking the stream of actual virtue, but drying up the very fountain of future remorse and remote repentance.
The ravages which some of the old offenders against purity made in the youthful heart, by the exercise of a fervid but licentious imagination on the passions, was like the mischief effected by floods, cataracts, and volcanoes. The desolation indeed was terrible, and the ruin was tremendous; yet it was a ruin which did not infallibly preclude the possibility of recovery. The country, though deluged and devasted, was not utterly put beyond the power of restoration. The harvests indeed were destroyed, and all was wide sterility. But, though the crops were lost, the seeds of vegetation were not absolutely eradicated; so that, after a long and barren blank, fertility might finally return.
But the heart once infected with this newly medicated venom, subtle though sluggish in its operation, resembles what travellers relate of that blasted spot the dead sea, where those devoted cities once stood which for their pollution were burnt with fire from heaven. It continues a stagnant lake of putrefying waters. No wholesome blade ever more shoots up; the air is so tainted that no living thing subsists within its influence. Near the sulphurous pool the very principle of life is annihilated. All is Death,
Death, unrepairable, death!
"When the north wind bloweth it devoureth the mountains, and burneth the wilderness, and consumeth the grass as fire." Ecclesiastes. xi. 20.
The Constitution of the Germanic Empire, has continued unalterable and unimpaired thro' a period of nine hundred years, counting from
the extinction of the race of Charlemagne and the election of Conrad of Franconia. This duration is not to be paralleled in history, and appears at first sight totally incompatible with so complex a form of government; at the date of our last accounts from Europe, it was about to undergo considerable changes.
ELEGANT EXTRACT
From the Attorney General's closing speech in the trial of Fairbanks.
"THE path of life opens upon the young eye full of flowers and sweets. It appears direct, and on an easy ascent, where nothing can annoy or interrupt. But when we have arrived at the further end of it, the view is changed. We from that point look back upon mares we have fallen into, as well as the perils we have escaped, and become astonished that we have had a progress so successful. The hazardous journey is drawn in strong colours before our children, but they proceed on, charmed with false appearances, until they have suffered in their turn as we have done before them. We have, however, great cause of gratitude to a kind Providence, that our experience, and caution, when affectionately and timely exerted, do save the far greatest part of our posterity from those enormities, which render the lives of a few completely wretched and miserable, and load those of others with distress and calamity.
Why then will not the young, and tender part of the community avail themselves of the wisdom of those who have gone on in the path of life before them? Why will not the promising young man, in whose character the hopes of his parents are fondly centred, and the blooming beauty, whose countenance sheds the rays of cheerfulness round the domicile of her family, watch the eve of experience, and hang on the lips of matured understanding? If the tender love of the parents unto untoward robs them of that fitness which they ought to use in the government of their children, one ought to be led to conclude, that this alone would incline the child to search for their wishes, and to perform them with alacrity. In a life filled with temptations to errors fatal to their nature; in a path thro' a wilderness full of dangers & evils, one would suppose that young travellers would gladly avail themselves of the wisdom experience has given. Yet too many rush on heedlessly over the ruin of thousands, who have fallen a prey in the same ways they are pursuing."
AN ADDRESS,
From the Delaware Baptist Association, to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.
Friend and Fellow Citizen,
With emotions of gratitude to the Almighty Ruler of the Universe, who manages the affairs of this terrestrial globe, and under whose divine auspices we taste the sweets of that liberty which thousands are delinquent of, we lift up our hearts, and render the tribute of thankfulness to Him, who hath given us leave to worship according to his revealed word, and the dictates of our own consciences, and none to make us afraid.
We not only think it our duty to obey those who rule the affairs of government according to justice and equity, but, also, to pray for them that God would give unto every one the spirit of his respective station.
Accept, Sir, our congratulations on your appointment to the chief magistracy of the nation: While we view the happy consequences of the American Revolution, viz. Peace, Equality of Birth, the destruction of created Titles, emancipation from British Tyranny, the non-establishment of ecclesiastical dignities, and the preponderance of no one society over another, we unitedly adore the great Jehovah, for his kindness in conferring on us such inestimable privileges.
May you, dear Sir, long continue to preside over the people thus happy. And may the God of Battle, who hath granted us the victory over our oppressors, who presideth over Heaven and all worlds, preside over you; may his munificent hand cover your head, and his councils guide your heart in all those difficulties in which by your exalted station you are naturally involved. And when, like the grand luminary of the day, you shall have finished your course of service on this stage of action, may your immortal spirit soar aloft into the heavenly world of unremitting felicity.
Signed by order of the Association.
J. FLOOD, Moderator,
J. BOGGS, Clerk.
June 8th, 1803.
ANSWER.
Washington, July 3. 1803.
I join you, fellow-citizens, in rendering the tribute of thankfulness to the Almighty Ruler, who, in the order of his Providence, hath willed that the human mind shall be free in this portion of the globe; that society shall here know that the limit of its rightful power is the enforcement of social conduct; while the right to question, the religious principle producing that conduct, is beyond their cognizance.
I rejoice, too, with you in the happy consequences of our revolution, namely, our separation from the bloody horrors which are depopulating the other quarters of the earth, the establishment here of liberty, equality of social rights, exclusion of unequal privileges, civil and religious, and of the usurping, domination of one sect over another.
The obedience you profess to those who rule under such an order of things, is rational and right: and we hope the day is not far off when evils beyond the reach of constitutional correct-
ion, and more intolerable than their remedies in the judgment of the nation, may fix a just term to that duty.
I thank you, fellow-citizens, for your congratulations on my appointment to the chief magistracy, and for your affectionate supplication, on my behalf, to that being whose counsels are the best guide, and his favor the best protection under all our difficulties, and in whose holy keeping may our country ever remain.
Accept, I pray you, my salutations and respect.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
J. Flood, Esq. Moderator of the Delaware Baptist Association, convened in Brandywine, M. H.
By the Mail.
WASHINGTON, SEPT. 7.
The population of this city increases, and the improvements are progressing, with rapidity. The Navy Yard is in full vigour under the superintendence of Capt. Tierny. It is formed in the projection of a wharf, 800 feet into the Eastern Branch of the River—by which a dock will be made 1000 feet in diameter. One half the range of Marine Barracks is erected. They will consist of a mass of brick buildings 600 feet in length, two stories high.—The Maritime Warehouse is raised. It is three stories high—and 60 by 40 feet—an additional building for the same purpose is contemplated.—The Elytical Room at the Capitol for the Representatives, is 88 by 66 feet.—A turnpike road is making from Georgetown to the Capitol, and a road on the New Jersey Avenue.—A company is incorporated for building a permanent bridge over the eastern branch of the river.—A handsome Market House is erecting by subscription.
Samuel Meredith, Esq. Treasurer of the U. S. has resigned. It is rumored that Mr. Hanson, cashier of the Bank of Columbia, will succeed him.
BALTIMORE, SEPT. 14.
On Wednesday the famous Christopher Wilkins was arrested by the marshal of the district of Baltimore, on a charge of pirating under British colours, against the American commerce. After an examination before Judge Chase, he was ordered to give bail for his appearance before the Circuit Court, in the sum of two thousand dollars. Not being able to obtain securities, he was committed to jail.
NASHVILLE, AUG. 12.—On Monday last, arrived in this town, Major General Wilkinson, commander in chief of the army of the U. S. and one of the commissioners for treating with the Southern Indians; and yesterday he left for South-west Point, where a treaty is to be held with the Cherokees.—One of the objects of the negotiation, we learn, is to obtain from the Indians a relinquishment of the tract of country lying between the Cumberland and Holston settlements, an event so desirable to the citizens of Tennessee.
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 14.
It has been mentioned in the papers, that Dallas, an attorney of this city, lately accepted the appointment of Recorder, at the same time that he held an office under the United States.
We are now given to understand, that the Select and Common Councils, having first obtained the opinions of three gentlemen of the law on the question of the constitutionality of Dallas's appointment, have taken measures to procure a decision on that question, in the Supreme Court of this Commonwealth, now in session.
NEWYORK, SEPT. 18.
FROM PORTUGAL.
Capt. Bailey arrived yesterday from Lisbon, 46 days. By a passenger, we learn, that Peace was concluded between Spain and Portugal; on which account Lisbon was illuminated three nights. With France, Peace had not been made; and in her towns ceded to Spain were 30,000 French troops.
The Prince Regent, and the Princess of Portugal met the King and Queen of Spain on the frontiers of the two kingdoms, and at the time of treating for peace, married the Infant of Spain to the Infanta of Portugal.
CAPTURE OF MADEIRA.
Capt. Pierce from Madeira, informs, that the English squadron, consisting of a frigate, two sloops of war, and 7 transports, with troops, arrived there on the 24th of July, and on the 30th landed 1500 men, who with an equal number of Portuguese, were to garrison the principal fortification on that island. As this measure was well understood between the English and the Portuguese, no change in the administration of the government was to take place; unless the French were to make an attempt to possess themselves of it; in which case, the English were to take the government of the island into their own hands.
HARRISBURGH (Pa. Sept. 7.)
Wonderful works of Providence.
A singular nondescript animal, has since a few weeks, several times, made its appearance near Northumberland, town in this state, which has been the subject of much speculative inquiry in these parts. The extraordinary formation of this wonderful creature as represented by a number of respectable inhabitants of that place who have seen it, is certainly astonishing to every one, particularly to those acquainted with natural history, and furnishes the mind with a variety of conjectures, some of which perhaps
not very favorable to the human species, is said to be about 5 feet in height, and more erect; it has a more perfect human face than any other animal of the brute creation hitherto known of. The head is crowned with hair, which falls regularly over the forehead, near the eye brows; its neck and breast are bare, but downwards, is covered entirely with hair of a reddish cast. Its arms and hands appear perfect like those of a man, excepting the nails, which are similar to claws of beasts; but its feet appear perfect. It has a very long tail which it winds round its body when resting. An attempt was made to catch it a short time since, by three gentlemen on horseback, one of whom was near enough to strike it with the lash of his whip, but taking down a steep hill, the gentlemen were obliged to desist to pursue it, when it made its escape. We hear a thousand dollars is offered for this animal alive.
VERGENNES, (Vermont) SEPT. 10.
A new method of killing Bears.
Early in the evening of the 31st ult. at Jessops Patent, a Bear was discovered near the road, which being pursued, ran up a tree. A number of men were soon collected who went to building fires around the tree to enable them to discern and shoot it; but finding it in vain, it being cloudy and no Moon, it was proposed to one Peacock to go up the tree, with a light and direct those standing around, to notice, where it was so as to be able to aim their muskets, after he had descended. This was done and several discharges made to no purpose. It was next proposed that he should ascend the tree again with a loaded musquet to shoot the bear, for which two dollars were offered him by two different persons; to this he readily consented, and ordered a bed cord, one end of which was fastened to his body till he ascended and the other to the musquet which he drew up by it, till he got about 60 feet high, and within a few feet of the bear: by this time he discovered that there were two bears but finding it very difficult to direct the musquet, he took the best position he could and lashed himself to a limb with the rope, as the safest precaution against the attack or fall of the bear on him, and then fired without success; this however brought one of the bears towards him, which he soon shook down to the ground, and the men with a dog, and several handspikes dispatched him. He next turned his attention to the other bear, which drew near him growling, and was now able to take good aim at it, which he did and shot it dead.
SALEM, SEPT. 25.
NEWS FROM INDIA.
Yesterday arrived the ship Active, capt. Nichols, from Madras, who has favoured us with the following intelligence: That an overland dispatch arrived at Madras about the 2d of May, with the account of a rupture between Great Britain and the Northern Powers of Europe; in consequence of which, all the ships in the roads, under Danish colours, were immediately seized, to the number of six or seven; and Tranquebar taken possession of by the British on the 11th, and Srampon on the 14th of May: That a great number of the country ships were taken up by the government, to be employed as transports upon a formidable but secret expedition, which failed, principally from Bombay, about the 18th of March, having on board, as it was said, 15,000 European troops, but attended by, no more ships of war than were sufficient to convoy the transports: That at the time he left Madras, it was generally supposed, though not publicly known, that this expedition was designed on the Red Sea, to act against the French in Egypt: That the natives near Cape Comorin, seized on this as a favourable opportunity, had revolted, and in one or two instances had gained advantage over the British opposed to them, but that it was expected that the disturbances would soon be settled.
His Excellency George Clinton, Governor of Newyork, arrived in Boston on Friday last; and on Monday visited Fort Independence.
A smart shock of an earthquake was felt at Jamaica Aug. 16.
UNITED STATES' CENSUS.
Complete—excepting Tennessee, one allotment in New-York, and another in Maryland.
 Newhampshire 183,858  Rhode Island 69,122  Massachusetts 422,845  Maine 151,719  Connecticut 231,003  Vermont 154,465  Newyork 484,085  New Jersey 211,149  Pennsylvania 612,359  Delaware 64,273  Maryland 359,704  Virginia 848,950  Northern Carolina 478,103  Southern Carolina 345,591  Georgia 162,686  Kentucky 220,955  Mississippi Territory 8,850  North of Ohio 45,365  Indiana 5,647  Columbia 14,093 
Estimate of return, to be made 156,804 150,000 5,214,864 3,919,324
Census in 1790
Increase 468,545

Foreign Intelligence.
BY THE SHIP NUMA, CAPT. SYDELMAN.
LONDON, AUGUST 10.
We learn by our post letters received this morning, that Lord Nelson, has failed again, with his fleet, in the Medusa frigate, accompanied with a single revenue cutter. A most sorry is probably his fit object.
We yesterday received Paris journals to the 10th inst. The news of the bombardment of Boulogne does not appear in any of the papers which have reached us. They mention the ratification of the Convention between France and the United States of America, and contain several reports respecting Gantheume having landed his troops.
The latter report comes from so many quarters that it seems entitled to some degree of credit, though it cannot be true that their number was as stated, 10,000 men. The news has had the effect of raising the French funds to 100, they had been down at thirty nine and a fraction.
Accounts from Constantinople of the 30th of June state, that a French ship with dispatches had been taken by the English on its way from Alexandria to France. General Menou had sent home on board her six French Officers, and a number of common men, partly on account of illness, and partly for other reasons. On its passage previous to its capture, the crew, for what cause it is unknown, rose upon these officers and murdered them all.
This letter makes no mention of Gantheume, or of any forces from France, being landed in Egypt, or any part of Africa.
By letters from Brunn, of the 25th of July, it appears that Puffauan Ogian has obtained a decisive victory over the troops of the Grand Signior, which had endeavored to blockade him in Widin.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, AUGUST 8. Copy of a letter from Lord Viscount NELSON, K. P., Vice Admiral of the Blue, etc. to Evan Nepean, Esq. First Lord of the Admiralty, dated off Boulogne, the 7th inst. Sir—The enemy's vessels, brigs, and flats (bigger rigged,) and a schooner, twenty-four in number, were this morning at daylight anchored in a line in front of the town of Boulogne; the wind being favorable for the bombardment, I made the signal for them to weigh, and to throw shells at the vessels, but as little as possible to annoy the town; the Captains placed their ships in the best possible position, and in a few hours three of the flats and a brig were sunk; and in the course of the morning six were on shore, evidently much damaged; at six in the evening, being high water, five of the vessels which had been aground, hauled with difficulty into the Mole, the others remained under water; I believe the whole of the vessels would have gone into the Mole but for the want of water. What damage the enemy have sustained, beyond what we see, is impossible to tell. The whole of this affair is of no further consequence, than to show the enemy they cannot, with impunity, come outside their ports.
The Officers of Artillery threw the shell with great skill, and I am sorry to say that Capt. Fiers, of the Royal Artillery, is slightly wounded in the thigh by the bursting of an enemy's shell, and two seamen are also wounded.
A flat gun-vessel is this moment sunk.
(Signed) NELSON AND BRONTE.
PARIS, AUGUST 5. The relations of amity which had subsisted between the French Republic and the United States of America had been interrupted. The convention which renews them is just ratified by the Chief Consul, and the exchanges of the ratifications by the respective parties have taken place at Paris.
The merchants of both countries had already resumed their operations with confidence. The American flag waved in the ports of France, and that of the Republic was well received in the ports of the United States, and the union of the two nations was a pledge that the good Governments would speedily come to a good understanding. It was like a family quarrel, which simple explanation was sufficient to remove.—Minutier.
From Paris Papers. GENOA, JULY 18. All the Intelligence received here agrees in speaking of the happy disembarkation effected by Admiral Gantheume on the coasts of the kingdom of Barca. Letters from Messina and Ascona, the reports brought by two vessels from Corsica, one of which had on board besides other passengers, General Ballarat, confirm this important event.
The following details on this subject are given in letters from Leghorn, of the 16th of this month:—The Intelligence respecting the success of the expedition of Admiral Gantheume is happily confirmed, both by intelligence received from Corsica and by that from Barbary. This Admiral, after having taken near Corsica an English vessel, which he sent for Messina, continued his course towards the coast of Barbary. By the way he fell in with the Squadron under Sir John Borlase Warren, and found that he was in pursuit of him. He charged by the enemy's signals that they were preparing for an attack, but as his principal object was to carry succours to Egypt, Admiral Gantheume endeavoured to avoid a battle. The weather was favourable to him; a gale of wind coming on, he lost sight of the enemy and continued his voyage. Sir John Warren having lost this opportunity returned towards Alexandria, to which he supposed Gantheume to be bound; but this Admiral arrived at Des-
na, where he boldly landed 10,000 troops, who continued their march to Egypt after taking a little repose. This intelligence is confirmed by a merchant vessel arrived from Tripoli in thirteen days, which relates this fact with the following particulars, that the natives of Barbary, so far from opposing the disembarkation, favoured it as much as was necessary for the success of the exhibition. We learn through the same channel, that the English ship taken near Malta made a vigorous resistance.
While fortune seems again to smile on the French army of the East, the agents of England are always busy at Naples, Messina, and Leghorn, in spreading the most absurd news in favour of the English, among which is the arrival of a Greek vessel from Alexandria having on board 160 French soldiers, being part of the garrison of that place, taken, as is said, by assault, on the 26th or 27th of May.
Courier Milanais
Portland,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1801.
FROM EUROPE—LATEST.
By the Numa, we received a London paper (the Star) of the 10th August—We have extracted the only articles of importance it contains, which will be found under their proper heads in this day's paper.—It appears by the article under Paris head, that the treaty between America and France had just been ratified by the First Consul—An article from Paris, of the 6th inst. mentions, that at the ordinary audience of the Ambassadors, which took place on the 5th, among other persons presented to the First Consul, "Mr. MURRAY, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, presented Mr. STORY, Citizen of the United States."
Monday last was the day appointed for electing a Representative to Congress for the First Eastern District;—but as there was not sufficient time given to the several towns to meet in each of the Eastern part of the District, it is thought a new election will take place—in the towns of Augusta, Hallowell, Waterville, Farmerville, Norridgewock, Waterville, Clinton, Skowhegan, Madison, Newmilford and Bethel, O. Cook, Esq. had 331 votes—Hon. N. DUMMER, 83—and Maj. KINSLEY 251.
Mr. Livingston, our Minister to France, has been instructed to embark and sail immediately. J. H. Sherburn, Esq. is said to have resigned as Post Master General.
From Augusta, Sept. 18. The militia of Kennebec being at liberty, the present year, to meet either by towns, battalions or regiments, the first regiment, embracing the towns of Augusta, Hallowell, Pittston, Viandrop, Readfield and Mountnepon, assembled by battalions for military instruction and inspection; one battalion, consisting of five companies of Infantry and Whittier's troop of cavalry, at Readfield, on Monday last; the other battalion, consisting of five companies, and Dutton's company of artillery, at Hallowell, on Tuesday last, each under the command of Major Gay. The punctuality of their attendance, the promptitude of their obedience in arms, and the exactness and facility with which they performed the several manoeuvres and evolutions assigned them, give honorable testimony of that security and protection which our country realizes in an efficient and well disciplined militia. Next to the excellent appearance of the artillery and cavalry, was that of the company commanded by Capt. Samuel Coney of Augusta.
The Volunteer Corps of Maine, consisting of a sub legion of Cavalry, and a sub legion of Infantry, under the command of Major Joseph C. Boyd, all in complete uniform, are to parade at North-Yarmouth, on the 7th October next, when a general inspection and review will take place.
Baltimore, Sept. 16.
A sloop from Guadalupe has been spoken, from which information was obtained, that five British transports had been wrecked on that island, four hundred men drowned. The commodore was blamed, and ordered home for trial.
DIED—In this town, on Tuesday last, Mr. Abel Westbury, of Fitchburg, aged 72 years. On Wednesday last, Mr. Elias Hunt, of Portsmouth, aged 30.
On Friday, very suddenly, supposed in a fit, Mr. Daniel Mursen, of this town, aged 47.
Jenks' Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
THURSDAY, Sept. 24.
Arrived ship Numa, Capt. Sydeman, 42 days from Liverpool—spoke, August 20, in lat. 50, 18, long. 12, 58. b. big William, Padack, 45 days from Baltimore, for London.—August 21, was boarded by the British frigate Phebe, and treated politely.
Same day—Arrived brig Portland, Capt. John Lincoln, 39 days from Liverpool—September 9, in lat. 41, 30, long. 43, spoke brig Phenix, Captain Ebenezer Ward, from Bilboa, bound to Salem. out 31 days, all well.
Same day—Arrived ship Portland, Capt. John Dicks, from Demerara, which place he left the 16th August—Left there the following vessels viz. Schooner Unicorn, Parker, Bluehill—the Captain and three of the crew dead; a Schooner from Wilcassett; brig Juno, Shaw, Portland, lately arrived; sloop Britania, Dunkwater, to
fail in two or three days; brig dispatch, Pray, Portsmouth, to sail in five or six days; brig —, Manson of do.; brig —, Paule, do.; schooner —, Savage, do.; schooner —, Defathering, do.; brig Terentia, Clapham, Boston; schooner —, Pool, do.; brig —, Benzimain, Norwich—Sept. 3d, lat. 30, 26, long. 66, 4, spoke Schooner Thomas, Phillips, 9 days from Barbadoes, bound to Callao, Penobscot.—Sept. 15, spoke ship Neptune of Nantucket, from Bomdett, out 36 days, bound home.—Aug. 17, in lat. 39, 41, long 71, spoke ship Mary, Capt. Baker of Portland, from Amsterdam 44 days, bound to Philadelphia—Capt. Baker spoke the ship Merchant, Capt. Dyer of Portland, from Norfolk, bound to Liverpool, in long. 41.
Same day—Arrived Schooner Morning Star, Captain Joseph Eder, 29 days from St. Croix—Left there Sch. Appleton, of Boston, to sail in 3 days.—On his passage home, spoke Liverpool Packet, Wait, within one day's sail of New York.
SATURDAY, Sept. 26. Arrived Schooner Martha, Capt. Samuel Stephenson, 30 days from Berbice—Left there the 27th Aug. brig Olive, of Portsmouth, Joseph Stoodly, master, bound to Demerara; schr. Mary, of Boston, A. Hastings master, just arrived;—schr. Three Friends capt. John H. Riggs, of Portland, to sail in three weeks.—Sept. 4th, spoke ship in lat. 17, 5, N. and long. 58, 10, W. schr. Fox, 21 days from Newhaven, bound to Martinico, all well.—Sept. 21 spoke in lat. 39, 40, N. long. 71, 30, W. ship Hero, from New-York, bound to Madras, out two days.
SUNDAY, Sept. 25. Arrived brig Traveller Capt. Blanchard, 25 days from Havana, Capt. B. spoke brig Lion, Capt. Norton, of this port from New Orleans, bound to Havana—all well—Three of Capt. Blanchard's hands died while at Havana, all belonging to North-Yarmouth.
A letter from Capt. Waite, of this port, dated at SOLOON BAY, July second, mentions that a Mr. Willis, had received a letter from Consul O'Brien, dated at Algiers, which informed that 3 American vessels had been captured by the Barbary Cruisers.
BANKRUPTCY.
WHEREAS a commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against GARDNER G. JULY, of a place called Pleasant Mountain Gore, in the District of Maine, merchant, agreeable to a law establishing a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States; and he being declared, by us the undersigned Commissioners, a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to us the Commissioners, on the 7th day of October next, on the 21st of said October, and on the 4th of November, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of each of said days at the office of JONAS CLARK, Esq. in Wells, in the said District; and to make a full disclosure of all his estate and effects.—And notice is hereby given to the Creditors of said Bankrupt, to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting, to choose an assignee or assignees; and at the all meeting, said Bankrupt is to finish his examination;—And at the last of said meetings, the Creditors may be heard against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District to entitle the said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge.—All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment, and those who have any of his goods or effects, are to deliver the same to such person or persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. JONAS CLARK, JACOB FISHER, GEO. W. WALLINGFORD, Commrs. Wells, September 24, 1801.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy founded upon the Act of Congress of the United States, passed the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," has been awarded and issued against SIMON MAYO, of Portland, in the District of Maine, Merchant, and the said Simon Mayo, has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said commission named, or to the major part of them, on the 5th day of October next, on the 13th of the same month, and on the 6th November following, at 10 o'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 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 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, RICHARD HUNEWELL, JOSEPH TITCOMB, Commrs. Portland, Sept. 26, 1801.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy founded upon the Act of Congress of the United States, passed the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," has been awarded and issued against MOSES ATKINSON CROSS, of Freeport in the District of Maine, Merchant, and the said Moses A. Cross, has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said commission named, or to the major part of them on the 6th day of October next, and on the 14th of the same Month, and on the 7th day of November following, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, of each of said days; at the Commissioners Office in 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 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, JOSEPH TITCOMB, Commrs.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Commissioners and Assignee of JOHN O. WATTS, a Bankrupt, will meet at the Commissioner's office in Fifth-street, on Monday the 26th day of October next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. to make a dividend of said JOHN O. WATTS's estate and effects; when and where his Creditors who have not proved their claims, are hereby notified to come prepared to prove the same.
EDWARD OXNARD, JAMES NEAL, THOMAS HOVEY, Commrs. Sept. 28.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, 30th September, At WILLIAM FENNELLY's office, FORE-STREET,
SIX stout strong HORSES, all of which have been used in the trucking-business—also suitable for Saddle or Chaise—Also, 1 excellent CART, 1 TRUCK, 2 SLEDS with harness complete, 1 SADDLE, &c. The above will be sold at a credit of ninety days, for approved note or notes.—Sale at twelve o'clock. A. M.
Also, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Will be sold, at a credit of 120 days, two Trunks assorted MUSLINS—Likewise, for Cash, 1 Box containing Lundy WOOLLEN GOODS; 1 safe HATS; 12 WATCHES; 20 TABLES; 50 dozen SHAWLS; 50 cases Knives and Forks; one trunk Table Cloths; 50 pieces India Cottons; together with a large variety of other Goods. Portland, Sept. 28.
To be sold at Auction, On TUESDAY, 29th inst.
At Mr. Deering's Brick-Store, No. 1, Fifth-Street.
EIGHT Trunks, one Box, and four Bales of MERCHANDIZE, consisting of Blue, Drab, and Scarlet BROADCLOTHS, Coating, Swandowns, and Worsted Cloths; with sundry other articles.—The above Merchandize will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder, at sixty days credit, for sums amounting to 100 dollars and upwards, for notes with approved endorser; all sums below, cash on delivery. Sale at 10 o'clock. Portland, Sept. 28.
FOR SALE, By Joshua Richardson,
At N. Richardson's Wharf,
RUSSIA SHEETING, Ravens Duck, Philadelphia Bar Iron, Nail Plates—Steel, Virginia Corn, Rye Flour. Sept. 28.
An Evening School,
WILL be opened at the Centre-School-House, (near Mr. Bryant's) on the first Monday of October.—Tuition—Three dollars per Quarter; half of which at entrance, including wood and candles. Sept. 26, 1801.
Just received for Sale, at the Book Store of Jenks & Clark, (Price 37 1/2 Cents) REPORT of the TRIAL OF JASON FAIRBANKS, On an Indictment for the MURDER of ELIZABETH FALES.
TO BE SOLD OR LET, the HOUSE, now occupied by William Vaughan, or the house occupied by J. B. Baker—Sippy to GEORGE E. VAUGHAN, Fifth-street, Portland.
Taken out of William Vaughan's House, one long black springed furs Cloak, trimmed with black lace; one pair black silk Goves; and a damask table cloth, marked O.—Whoever, excepting the thief, will return said articles to W. Vaughan, shall be rewarded. Portland, September 25, 1801.
For Sale,
A VERY GOOD STAND for a Trader, or Mechanic, situated a few rods north of the Congregational Meeting-house, in Limerick; consisting of a half acre of excellent Land—a Building 40 feet by 30 completely finished—a one horse house 40 feet by 32 part y finished; with an excellent well within 12 feet of the house, and a concrete or stone 12 feet square.—For terms apply to the undersigned, at Doughty & Fales, or to Ezra CANTER, Esq. Richard Hazelt. Sept. 23, 1801.
For Sale,
AT the South-west corner of Durham, against the River HOUSE, 15 by 30, well finished, and partly tiled.—A good STORE, a good acre of LAND; all which is in the center of business as an excellent stand for a Trader or Mechanic. For further information, apply to the subscriber, who is now on the premises. WILLIAM FROST. Durham, Sept. 26, 1801.
STOLEN from the yard of the subscriber a small COW, chiefly white, with some red spots about her, and dark brown neck, with bag horns.—Whoever will give information of said Cow, so that the owner may have her again, shall be rewarded for their trouble. ALPHEUS BRYANT. Scarborough, Sept. 26, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of ZENUS STUTSON, jun. late of Pownalborough, in the county of Lincoln, Mariner, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bonds as the law directs.—All persons therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL ADAMS, Administrator. Wiscasset, Sept. 19, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of ITHEL BLAKE, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against the estate, to exhibit the same, to APPHIA BLAKE. September 28, 1801.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST on Saturday the 19th inst. on Ingraham's Wharf, a Red Morocco Packet Book, containing sundry papers, and Bank Notes—for the due diligence of William Fennelly, or the printer of the Portland Gazette. Sept. 21.

POETRY.
THE MOTHER.
"SO when the MOTHER, bending o'er his charms, Claps her fair nursing in delightful arms;..."
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of HENREY DYER, late of Stueben, in the County of Washington, gentleman deceased...
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Capt. JONATHAN LOCK, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased...
WE the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of Capt. JONATHAN LOCK...
WE the subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of HUGH MARWICK...
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of JOHN KELSA...
WE the subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. Edward Cutis, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of SAMUEL LINSCOT...
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of SAMUEL BUSH, late of Boothbay, in the county of Lincoln, Physician, deceased...
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of JOHN MILLET...
Moses Davis,
CHAISE MAKER,
WISHES to inform his customers and the public, that he has removed to his new Shop on Main-street, near Union Hall; where he carries on his business as usual.
Union Library.
THE Members of the Portland Union Library are hereby notified, that their Quarterly Meeting will be held at Mechanic's Hall, Water-street, the first Friday evening in October, 7 o'clock; where a general and punctual attendance is requested.
Land for Sale.
EIGHTEEN acres of Land in Gorham, part of Lots No. 5 and No. 6, being the same Land which was lately set off in execution from CORNELIUS BRAMHALL to ELEANORA CUMMING, Administratrix.
For Sale,
FOR CASH, OR ON SHORT CREDIT, ONE HALF of the DWELLING-HOUSE of HENRY BRIGHTMAN, deceased—situated in Back-street, with a good Lot of Land belonging to the same.
BY APPOINTMENT.
For sale by the Subscriber, direct from the Patentee, A FURTHER SUPPLY OF Doctor Lee's Patent Newlondon Bilious Pills.
THESE pills are celebrated throughout the United States, and West-Indies, in the cure and prevention of intermittent, remittent, bilious, inflammatory, and yellow fevers...
INTERESTING.
Just received from R. Bach, New-york, (sole Agent to Dr. Solomon Livermore.) And for sale by S. ERVING, Middlesex, Portland.
The Cordial Balm of Gilead.
So justly celebrated for the relief and cure of Nervous Disorders, Bilious Cales, Female Complaints, Debility, Weaknesses, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Coughs and Colds, Impurity of Blood, Consumption, Head-ache, Lowness of Spirits, Relaxation, &c. &c.
Andrews' Specific Lotion.
This celebrated Lotion has received the highest encomiums from the inhabitants of N. York, and from many Medical characters in Europe and this country, who having seen its good effects, do not hesitate to give it their sanction.
NOTICE.
THE sale of Lands in the Sixteenth Collection District, Second Division, lately advertised in this Gazette by WILLIAM EMERY, of Sanford, Collector of the Direct Tax for said District, is postponed from the 9th of September to the Thirtieth day of November next...
DIRECT TAX.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, ELEVENTH 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"...
Names of owners, superintendents or occupants. Value of Tax on each House. Value of Tax on each parcel of land. Value of Total tax on each owner.
Table with 4 columns: Name, House Tax, Land Tax, Total Tax. Lists various names like Stephen Adams, Joseph Banks, Ephraim Bryant, jun., etc., with corresponding tax values.
Table with 4 columns: Name, House Tax, Land Tax, Total Tax. Lists various names like Job Seavy, Elijah Selles, Widow Sarah Swett, etc., with corresponding tax values.
NEW POST.
Jonathan Haskell,
Respectfully informs the public, that having undertaken to ride post and convey the Mail once a week from Portland, through Hallowell to Wiscasset...
Feathers & Bed ticking.
FOR SALE, by AARON AUSTIN, at his former stand, next door to William Fanny's Office, Pure Street, a large assortment of Sea Fowl, Live Geese, Ruins, and Lodon FEATHERS...
Robert H. Smith,
BEGS leave to inform the Public in general, that he has taken the store lately occupied by Messrs G. Vaughan and Co. next door below the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office...
WHEREAS DANIEL FOSS, and JABEZ LEADBETTER, the former about 16, and the latter about 14 years of age, have absconded from their parents, supposed with intention of going to sea...
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the pasture of the subscriber in Buxton, on Saturday evening last, a black MARE, well bred, about years old, natural trotter. A Saddle, with a new leather saddle cloth...
THIS GAZETTE,
Is published every Monday, at ELEZER A. JENKINS Office, No. 7, FISH-STREET; where Subscriptions, Advertisements and Communications, are received with attention.
PRINTING,
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