Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-01-12 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 142]
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1801.
[VOLUME III.]
Treasury Department,
Washington September 18, 1800.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled, "An act to establish a General Stamp Office,"
THAT a General Stamp Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof, upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty which are demandable by law:
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, viz.
   Dolls. C.M.     ANY certificate of naturalization 5   licence to practice, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, Solicitor Advocate attorney, or proctor, in any court of the United States 10   Provided, that a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) 2   Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond 1   Any receipt of discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any policy of insurance or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars 1   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular state 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States, or any state, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal process or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty.)   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars 25   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars 50   And if above one thousand dollars 75   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars 20   If above one thousand dollars 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country 40   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported;   If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state 4   If from the United States to any foreign port or place 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading without respect to the number contained to each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of each of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar 6   On all notes above fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars 2   Any provey or other notarial act 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer 50   Any certificates of a share in any insurance company of a share in the bank of the  
United States, or of any state or other bank;  if above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10  If above one hundred dollars 25  If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. II
That the power of the supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper, chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February 1801. III
That, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the supervisors of the revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February 1801 bring or send such vellum, parchment and papers, unto some officer of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped. IV
And for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the Treasury, at Washington, the day and year above-mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury,
Nov. 3.
Miscellany.
STERNE.
AT school, Mr. Sterne would only learn when he pleased, which was not oftener than once a fortnight; from the academy, in proper course of time, he was removed to the university; there he studied little, laughed a great deal, and was particularly fond of puzzling his tutors; he left Cambridge with the character of a singular man, without guile, who possessed considerable talents whenever he thought proper to use them. After his ordination, he rested himself quietly in the lap of the church; and if it was not covered with a fringed cushion, to a man of his easy disposition, it was not destitute of charms. In this situation he waited patiently, till time and chance should raise him to what they pleased; but here he fell into a dispute, which made him first feel his own consequence, and to which the public, perhaps, are indebted for the origin of Tristram Shandy.
Friendship, not his own immediate concerns, was the cause; a person, who had a very good sinecure post for life, wanted it continued to his lady, and his son after her decease. The friend of Yorick was against this, and warmly opposed the proposal; each side were equally positive: in this state of the contention, Yorick attacked the monopolizer in a little satirical production, which he entitled, "The History of a good warm Watch coat, which the possessor could not be content to cover his own body, unless he might also cut out of it a Petticoat for his Wife, and likewise a Pair of Breeches for his Son." This had the desired effect; the knowledge of its contents soon came to the ears of the unreasonable claimant; he immediately sent the author word, that, if he would suppress the publication of it, he would on his part desist from all further contention. Yorick, who by this time had deliberately perused the pages, sent back word, that the gentleman might rest satisfied he had already thrown it into the fire, because it was too harsh and ill-natured. The reason of his destroying it was considered as a proof of the goodness of his heart, which pleased the few odd people who had a similar turn, and raised his reputation more than any thing he could have published on the occasion.
An incident occurred about the same time which contributed much to establish his reputation for wit. There was a coffee room in the principal inn, where gentlemen who frequented the house might read the newspapers: one of the great enjoyments of Yorick's life was spending an inoffensive hour in a snug corner of this room. There was a troop of horse at that time quartered in the town; one of the officers was a gay young man, spoiled by the free education of the world, but not destitute of good qualities; this young gentleman was remarkable for his freedom in conversation and pointed reflections against the clergy. The modest Yorick was often constrained to hear toasts he could
not approve, and conversations shocking to the ear of delicacy, and was frequently obliged to move his seat or pretend deafness; the Capt. resolved this conduct should no longer avail himself, and immediately began a profane, indecent tale, at the expence of the clerical profession, with his eyes fixed steadfastly on Yorick, who pretended for some time not to notice his ill manners; when that became impossible he turned to the military intruder, and gravely said, "Sir, I'll tell you my story;—my father is an officer, and is so brave himself, that he is fond of every thing else that is brave, even his dog: you must know we have at this time one of the finest creatures in the world, of his kind; the most spirited, yet the best natured that can be imagined; so lively that he charms every body; but he has a cursed trick that throws a strong shade over all his good qualities." "Pray what may that be?" interrogated the Officer. "He never sees a Clergyman, but he instantly flies at him," answered Yorick. "How long has he had that trick?" "Why, Sir," replied the divine, with a significant look, "ever since he was a puppy." The man of war for once blushed; and after a pause, "Doctor, says he, I thank you for your hint; give me your hand, I'll never rail at a parson again as long as I live."
These, and a number of pleasant repartees, always conducted with temper, and strongly enforced with good sense, established his character as a first wit and perfect master of humour in the country.
About this period of time, Mr. Sterne printed the two first volumes of Tristram Shandy at York, and sent a parcel of them up to a bookseller in London: they were unknown, and scarcely advertised; but, thus friendless, made their way to the closet of every person of taste, and introduced their author to the tables of the most distinguished persons in the kingdom.
Stern told the following story of himself: "I happened (said he) to be acquainted with a young man who had been bound apprentice to a Stationer, in Yorkshire; he had just then finished his time, set up in London, and had rented a window in one of the flagged alleys in the city.
"I hired one of the panes of glass from my friend, and stuck up the following advertisement on it with a wafer:
"Epigrams, Anagrams, Paragrams, Monograms, Chronograms, Epitaphs, Epithalamiums, Prologues, Epilogues, Madrigals, Interludes, Advertisements, Letters, Petitions, Memorials on every occasion, Essays on all subjects, Pamphlets for or against Ministry, with Sermons upon any Text, or for any Sect, to be written here on reasonable terms, by A. B. Philologer."
"The uncommonness of the titles occasioned numerous applications; and at night used privately to glide into my office to digest the notes heads of the day, and receive the earnest, which were directed always to be left with the memorandums, the writing to be paid for on delivery, according to the subject.
"The ocean of vice and folly that opened itself to my view, during the period I continued in this odd department of life, shocked and disgusted me so much, that the very moment I had realized a small sum, and discharged the rent of my pane, I closed the horrid scene."
RUMFORD.
[The following observations are from the pen of the Political Economist, Count Rumford, and afford an interesting specimen of the tenderness of his feelings.]
PERSONS who are reduced to indigent circumstances, and become objects of charity, come under the direction of those who are appointed to take care of them with minds weakened by adversity, soured by disappointment; and finding themselves separated from the rest of mankind, and cut off from all hope of seeing better days, they naturally grow peevish and discontented, suspicious of those set over them, and of one another; and the kindest treatment, and most careful attention to every circumstance that can render their situation supportable, are therefore required to prevent their being very unhappy. And nothing surely can contribute more powerfully to soothe the minds of persons in such unfortunate and hopeless circumstances, than to find themselves under the care and protection of persons of gentle manners; humane dispositions; and known probity and integrity; such as even they, with all their suspicions about them, may venture to love and respect.
Whoever has taken the pains to investigate the nature of the human mind, and examine attentively those circumstances upon which human happiness depends, must know how necessary it is to happiness, that the mind should have some object on which to place its more tender affection; something to love, to cherish, to esteem, to respect, and to venerate; and these resources are never so necessary as in the hour of adversity and discouragement, where no ray of hope is left to cheer the prospect, and stimulate to fresh exertion.
The lot of the poor, particularly of those who, from easy circumstances and reputable
station in society; are reduced by misfortunes, or oppression to become a burthen on the public, is truly deplorable, after all that can be done for them, and were we seriously to consider their situation, I am sure we should think that we could never do too much to alleviate their sufferings, and soothe the anguish of those wounds which can never be healed.
For the common misfortunes of life hope is a sovereign remedy. But what remedy can be applied to evils which involve even the loss of hope itself? and what can those have to hope, who are separated and cut off from society, and forever excluded from all share in the affairs of man? To them, honors; distinction; praise; and even property itself; all those objects of laudable ambition which so powerfully excite the activity of man in civil society, and contribute so essentially to happiness, by filling the mind with pleasing prospects of future enjoyments; are but empty names; or rather, they are subjects of never ceasing regret and discontent.
That gloom must indeed be dreadful, which overpreads the mind, when hope that bright luminary of the soul; which enlightens and cheers it, and calls forth into action all its best faculties had disappeared.
There are many, it is true, who, from their indolence or extravagance, or other vicious habits, fall into poverty and distress, and become a burthen on the public, who are so vile and degenerate as not to feel the wretchedness of their situation. But these are miserable objects which the truly benevolent will regard with an eye of peculiar compassion; they must be very unhappy, for they are very vicious; and nothing should be omitted that can tend to reclaim them; but nothing will tend so powerfully to reform them, as kind usage from the hands of persons they must learn to love and to respect at the same time.
SIR BENJAMIN WEST,
Author of the following letter, is a native of Philadelphia born of obscure, yet respectable parents for the purity and simplicity of their lives and manners. At an early period the Rev. Dr. William Smith discovered the dawnings of those talents which have since raised him to the Presidency of the Royal Academy of Britain—and what is highly honorable both to Mr. West, and to his Royal Patron, he was, during all the war, frequently permitted to deliver his patriotic opinions in favour of American independence, to the royal ear, without reproach; and although these sentiments of Mr. West were made use of, by his rivals, to remove him from his station as Historical Painter to the King , yet they did not succeed.
From the Washington Federalist.
The following Copy of a Letter from Mr. West, the celebrated American artist in London, to Ruler King, Esquire, our Minister at that Court, on the subject of a Monument to be erected on the Memory of that Illustrious citizen GEORGE WASHINGTON, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication.
London, May 25th, 1800.
SIR,
Observing the Resolutions passed by the United States of America, for removing the body of George Washington from the family vault to the City bearing his name, and their intention to raise an appropriate monument to his memory in that City, I thought the following observations, with the plan for a monument, from me as an American, and one not altogether obscure in the elegant arts, might be acceptable to those in that country, who are desirous of paying the last tribute to his memory, by a monumental record, placed in the Federal City.
The raising of monuments to departed virtue, has ever been an object of the first attention in all civilized countries, and no people ever had so proud an instance in doing this as the Americans, by raising one to true virtue and real worth, as that which presents itself to them in the character of General Washington, and that the placing of such records in public situations have ever been considered true policy, by all wise governments, for which the highways, squares and circuses for such records have been preferred, we have the highest authority from the Egyptians, Grecians, and Romans. That the raising of a monument to the memory of General Washington, I believe, is the wish of all the civilized world. I do therefore recommend, that the most durable form for such a monument be adopted, which is, that of the triangle or pyramid, and that its situation be the most conspicuous in the Federal City; its height one hundred and fifty feet; and its basis the same. The place or square, where it is erected, to be planted with trees to give inviting shade, and to be open to the public: this will afford the parent or tutor an opportunity to inculcate the virtues of that great man, in the juvenile mind of their rising offspring. The inside of the pyramid has a conic cavity to save the expence in building, and at the same time gives as much strength as the solid; within that is built a rotundo, lighted from the top, in which is placed the pedestal statue of the general in bronze, to be in height not less than seven feet, and round the rotundo eight basso-relievos in the same metal.

tal, four containing military, and four civil subjects. In place of the frieze and dado round the rotundo, a grove to be cut to a considerable depth, and in the same manner round the eight bas-reliefs. This will give a monumental simplicity, which belongs to its character, and the whole of the apartment to be the natural colour of the stone with which it is built; one of the four entrances into the rotundo to be closed, for the place where the remains of that great man should be deposited in a stone coffin, which should be elevated, and under it a proper inscription. The three entrances which lead into the rotundo, to have iron gates, to be opened on fixed days, for seeing the sepulchre. Such a monument would be an appropriate one, to the exalted character of George Washington, and worthy the United States of America to raise to his memory. It should stand pre-eminent in magnitude, as the character it records stood pre-eminent in virtue as well as to give a taste to any monuments that may in future be erected—it will both adorn the City, and inspire the people with virtue from generation to generation, for some thousand years.
The better to elucidate the construction of such a monument, I send you the plan, section and elevation; they are geometrical, and laid down to a scale. The estimate of such a monument in erecting, the workmen in America will be able to ascertain, as the whole is to be of stone. The works of art, such as the statue and bas-reliefs, their expence will be ascertained in Europe, agreeable to similar works.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient and obliged servant, BENJAMIN WEST. To his Excellency Rufus King, minister from the United States of America.
The following is an extract of an address, delivered at Philadelphia, on the 27th ult. by Mr. James A. Neal, principal of the Young Ladies' Academy—We doubt not it will be perused with pleasure by the readers of the Gazette—particularly the Fair Sex.
“—— I shall now, Young Ladies, make some observations on a subject to which your attention has been frequently called, more frequently indeed than there would have been occasion for, had our teachers and the public in general cooperated in rendering it popular, viz.
COMPOSITION.
The intrinsic excellence and utility of this art, must be obvious to every reflecting mind. It is an embellishment of all the other sciences—the only legitimate medium through which they can be communicated. Learning, without some facility in writing, is an inanimate mass. It is to literature in general, what friction is to the diamond, without which, its lustre would forever be obscured.
Years are laudably devoted to other branches of science, whilst this, the ornament of them all, is criminally neglected. Females are thus suffered to acquire, by the solitary unassisted exertions of their own minds, an acquaintance with composition, or to remain totally ignorant of it, just as chance or caprice may direct.
After having acquired a competent knowledge of reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, and perhaps geography, it is inexcusable, in my opinion, to neglect teaching you at least the practical part of composition. Letter writing, in particular, is profitable and so pleasing a duty, that it cannot, with propriety or safety, be neglected.
Some persons who possess, in other respects, a liberal education, by having neglected this exercise, appear totally uninformed. If they attempt to write even a common letter of business, they subject themselves to inevitable ridicule. This is unavoidable. For, as Dr. Blair truly observes, the frequent habit of composition is indispensable in order to attain a good style. No rules, he adds, without this practice, can answer the purpose. Frequent attempts indeed are requisite to write with even a tolerable degree of correctness and perspicuity. How contemptible are the productions of many, who in youth acquired, and deserved the reputation of scholars, through this fatal negligence. Their obscurity of expression, together with unavoidable grammatical and orthographical errors, are equally the objects of pity and derision.
Early convinced of the importance of this part of an education, I have persisted to instruct you therein, unaided and opposed by many difficulties, until the present period. You are doubtless sensible of my unceasing efforts in this respect: Numbers of you know how to
appreciate the advantages you enjoy. Nor can any one capable of reflection, regret that part of a day in each week is devoted to an object of such concern. Let me appeal to those of you who have long been instructed in composition whether you do not pursue your various studies with greater delight since you commenced this weekly exercise of the mind? whether the necessity of obtaining knowledge does not appear more manifest? whether, if it were possible you would barter this inestimable privilege, for any reward which could be proffered?
Many of you, young ladies, may recollect the period, when it appeared almost impossible to express even a few commonplace ideas on paper. The task was then deemed a peculiar hardship. With some of you however such difficulties have entirely disappeared: and you are now surprised they should ever have assumed the appearance. Many specimens of your proficiency in composition have been exhibited—honorable to yourselves, grateful to your parents, and delightful to me. Be persuaded that habit will make this duty not only easy, but delightful. And how frequently after you vanquish every opposing obstacle, will you have reason to felicitate yourselves on the conquest!
Facility in composition will also teach you to express your ideas verbally with propriety and grace. The specific force as well as beauty of language will then be familiar to you. Hence you will be able to form an accurate opinion of the style of authors, and to select such works for perusal, as are calculated to refine and inform the understanding. Reflection is the natural attendant upon this invaluable exercise. It naturally leads you into a train of salutary reflections. Whatever then has a tendency to promote contemplation, claims your first attention. For the dignity of human nature is defaced when thought is banished.
To be able to express your ideas with ease and propriety on paper, is a source of enviable felicity, as it enables you with modest assurance, to correspond with distant friends and relatives. An intercourse may be thus maintained with the most remote parts of the civilized world. The pleasure as well as advantage resulting from this arrangement, cannot be too highly appreciated. It is alone the precious substitute for personal intimacy. It cements and harmonizes distant communities, and forms a bright and immeasurable chain of amity. Nor can this reciprocal interchange of sentiments exist unless the parties possess a practical acquaintance with composition, which indeed necessarily includes a cultivated and liberal mind.
I might still greatly enlarge upon the excellence of this essential branch of a finished education. The subject indeed is both copious and interesting; But time admonishes me to conclude. * * * * *
OF BONAPARTE.
A letter from a gentleman recently at Paris, says, he received attentions from Bonaparte. “The last time I saw him, says he, “he was at the National Institute , of which the Chief Consul is President. Before the chair was taken Bonaparte mixed without ceremony or reserve with the company at large, conversing indiscriminately. I was desirous of knowing every minutiae of a man who is now the arbiter of Europe, even to his dress. He had on a lead coloured coat, light waistcoat, buff pantaloons and loose boots, cropped hair, without powder; a sallow Corsican complexion; his features rather gloomy than expressive, his manner frank, with politeness in conversation. By the people, says W. he is adored, and they have such an implicit reliance upon him, as to think their destiny secure and prosperous under his direction.”
COW-POX.
Extract of a letter by the Ship Merchant, from a gentleman of eminence in London, to his friend at Cambridge, dated Oct. 15.
“I know not whether the cow-pox matter I send you will retain its goodness. Dr. W. is returned from Paris, whither he went to carry
the cow-pox. When he arrived there, although the matter was preserved in various ways not one of these he inoculated took the disease; and the matter the Parisians formerly possessed, and inoculated a few successfully, was now extinct.—Luckily Dr. W. travelled with a medical gentleman, who with him landed at Bologna, where this gentleman proposed to practice, and in their short voyage, learning from W. his view in going to Paris, begged of him some of the cow-pox matter which he used at Bologna and from this source he was supplied at Paris. Dr. W. staid there until he saw it succeeded, and it is probable it will be kept up there as Bonaparte was pleased with it, and complimented Dr. W. on his scientific zeal in promoting the discovery among the French.”
By the Mails.
CHARLESTON, DEC. 17.
The United States frigate John Adams, George Cross, esq. commander, arrived last evening, from her station off St. Kitts, from whence she convoyed a fleet of 40 sail of American vessels. The John Adams has been absent on her cruise upwards of 13 months, during which time she has been but 53 days in port. The activity and zeal displayed by her commander in protecting the American commerce, and his attention to the duties assigned him, insure to him the plaudits of his countrymen. The officers and crew are in perfect health.
BALTIMORE, DEC. 27.
Extract of a letter from Col. PERR, to Gen. SMITH, dated New York, Dec. 16.
It is highly improbable that I shall have an equal number of votes with Mr. Jefferson: But if such should be the result, every man who knows me, ought to know that I would utterly disclaim all competition. Be assured the federal party can entertain no wish for such an exchange. As to my friends they would dishonor my views and insult my feelings by a suspicion that I would submit to be instrumental in counteracting the wishes and expectations of the United States. And I now constitute you my proxy to declare these sentiments if the occasion shall require.”
BRATTLEBOROUGH, (Ver.) DEC. 27.
Tuesday the 3d inst. the Rev. Aaron Crosby of Dummerston, set out on a mission to the Oneida Indians, with whom he proposes to spend the winter. His acquaintance with their language, manners, and many of their persons, obtained while a missionary among them, formerly, joined with his pious zeal it is hoped, will render his labors among them acceptable.
SALEM, JAN. 5.
TURNPIKE ROAD.
The survey of the ground for forming a turnpike road between this town and Boston, is completed; by which it is found, that the distance from hence to Charles River Bridge will be 12 miles 256 poles, whereas the present road is 16 miles 104 poles. Besides lessening the distance, the contemplated road will avoid most of the hills now passed. The subscribers have had a meeting since the survey, and have sent for a man well acquainted with the business to examine the ground and give in an estimate of the expense. There is no doubt but the business will be carried through.
It is fully demonstrated, that the shipping of the United States, is now fully competent to transporting the whole produce of the Southern , as well as Northern States ; and if the commercial spirit which has secured to our country the means of profiting by this lucrative trade, is not checked by the new administration, we shall continue to be the carriers of our own productions; unless an improper preference should be given to foreigners, which indeed would be commercial suicide .
BY AUTHORITY.
JOHN ADAMS.
President of the United States of America, To all whom it may concern.
Mr. I. H. C. Heinekin having produced to me his commission as Commercial Agent of the Batavian Republic to the United States of America, to reside at Philadelphia—I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise such functions, powers and privileges, as are allowed within the United States to friendly powers, between whom and the United States there is no particular agreement for the regulation of the Consular functions.
In Testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be heretofore affixed.
(L. S.) Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, this sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred, and of the Independence of the said States the twenty fifth.
JOHN ADAMS.
By the President, JOHN MARSHAL, Secretary of State.
Portland,
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1801.
The Last Mails were unusually sterile. No foreign or domestic news of importance was received.—The miscellaneous matter, however, contained in this day's Gazette, will not be uninteresting to the reader.
From Washington—Dec. 27.
CONGRESS.
As yet have proceeded to little or no business, nor do I see much prospect of doing but very little this session. They have enacted but one law; and if we are to measure the progress of business by the specimen given in the debates on the subject of the monument, or mausoleum they will be enabled to pass but a few more.—A judiciary bill is before the house similar to the one before them the last session, which the interests of the country, for various reasons, demand, should immediately be enacted into a law. The Bankrupt law will also undergo some modification. On the subject of the treaty, I can give you no intelligence, the Senate having yet decided nothing respecting it.
APPOINTMENTS BY AUTHORITY.
JOHN JAY, to be Chief Justice of the United States, in the room of Oliver Ellsworth, resigned.
HENRY HAMMOND, Consul at Cape Francois.
BARTHOLOMEW DANDRIDGE, Consul for the South District of St. Domingo, including Aux Cayes and Jeremie.
RICHARD HUNNEWELL, Surveyor and Inspector for Portland and Falmouth.
JONAS CLARK, Inspector for Kennebec.
In the House of Commons of North Carolina, Mr. Pitt presented a bill for the further taxing of Bachelors, and to forward the population of the state, by promoting and encouraging matrimony.
It is mentioned, that Mr. King, the minister of the United States, at the Court of St. James's, has complained to the British government of the abuse of the government of the United States, by Cobbett, in the new Porcupine Gazette .
Priestly and Cooper, have circulated for signature, a petition for an alteration in the Constitution of Pennsylvania, to abridge the power of the Senate. In the address, which accompanies the petition, it is insinuated that the Senate is a useless body and might be dispensed with altogether.
The famous Napper Tandy, was to be tried in Ireland, in November, for accepting the commission of Brigadier General in the French service.
From the Gazette of the United States.
Mr. Davis, one of the wise democrats in the Legislature of the United States, has predicted, that ere three months elapse, the “sun of federalism will set forever.” What kind of light is

to be then diffused, or whether we are to be left in midnight gloom, this political astronomer has not informed us:—We, however, naturally suppose, that one of two things must be the effect of the sun set, we shall either be in total darkness, or what light we do receive will be emitted by the feeble rays of the Moon of Democracy,
By information from the city of Washington, it appears that the official return has been received from Kentucky, where Mr. Jefferson had 4 votes and Mr. Burr 4; that all the returns have now been received, and it is ascertained, that Mr. Adams has 65, Mr. Pinckney 64, Mr. Jefferson 73, and Mr. Burr 73.
THE Constitution, Art. II. Sec. 1. directs, that "The President of the Senate shall in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal number of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose, by ballot one of them for President; and if no person have a majority, then, from the five highest on the list, the said House shall in like manner, choose the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President, the person having the greatest number of votes of the electors shall be the Vice-President. But if there should remain two or more who have equal votes, the Senate shall choose from them, by ballot, the Vice-President."
And the act of Congress passed March 1, 1792, directs, "That Congress shall be in session on the second Wednesday in February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, and on the second Wednesday in February, succeeding every meeting of the electors; and the said certificates, or so many of them as shall have been received, shall then be opened, the votes counted, and the persons who shall fill the office of President and Vice-President; ascertained and declared, agreeably to the constitution."
From these provisions of the constitution and the act of Congress, it results that on the second Wednesday in February the votes of the Electors are to be counted; and that in case there be two candidates, possessed of the same number of votes, both having a majority of all the electoral votes, the House of Representatives shall elect one of them as President.—In this case the House is to vote by states, and the concurrence of a majority of all the states, that is nine states, is required to constitute the election.
It is obvious from the division of parties in the House of Representatives, that no conclusion can yet be formed as to the probable result. The federal party are certainly the strongest, and they will no doubt eventually give their suffrages for the candidate whom they may think most disposed to innovate on the present system of administration.—The prevailing opinion seems to be, that Mr. Burr will, on this ground, receive the support of the federal party.—Whether the opinion be correct, and if so, what accession of strength Mr. B. will derive from his personal friends, are still subjects of doubt and of speculation, and will probably continue so until the second Wednesday in February.
To gratify the public curiosity as far as possible, we give the following statement of the strength of parties in the House; believing it to be correct as the present means of information will permit.     Fed. Ant. doubtful.     New-Hampshire, 4 0 0   Vermont, 1 1 0   Massachusetts, 11 3 0   Rhode-Island, 2 0 0   Connecticut, 7 0 0   New-York, 4 6 0   New-Jersey, 2 2 1   Pennsylvania,* 4 8 0   Delaware, 1 0 0   Maryland, 4 5 1   Virginia, 5 12 2   North-Carolina, 4 4 2   Tennessee, 0 1 0   0 2 0   South-Carolina, 5 1 0   Georgia, 0 1 1   54 44 7    * One seat vacant in Pennsylvania.
PORTLAND MARINE LIST. the Vineyard, Jan. 1. a barque from Ja- for Kennebec. Rising States of Portland, from the Ha- for Charleston was parted with in lat. 35 following is estimated as the quantity of stores of the American fleet, convoyed by off from Batavia: 61,514 bags Coffee 1,077 canisters Sugar 15,270 bags do. 18,519 bags Pepper. supposed to be worth, in this market, about millions of dollars.
FOR SALE, A few barrels TAR, Of an excellent quality. Inquire at Store No. 7, Fifth- Street, or of BRYANT & FOX. JAN. 12.
List of Letters Remaining in the Post-Office Portland, JANUARY 9, 1801. (Those names with no town annexed are of Portland)
 A.—Alden John Capt. 2; Alden Jonathan; Alden James; Adams Lyman; Arnold William; Adams Benjamin; Alden Isaiah, Falmouth.  B.—Brown Mrs. Salom; Brown Moses Capt.; Brown William; Brown Ordway 2; Butts Samuel, Falmouth; Blanchard Seth Capt.; Blanchard Nathaniel Capt.; Blacke Daniel; Blair Robert; Bailey John; Burdick William; Barker Jeremiah C.; Bayley Sally Miss; Blandell Jerry; Brooks Leonard; Bradford Miss Betty; Bigelow Samuel 2; Bracket John; Beams James; Beard John; Baker Miss Dorcas, Falmouth.  C.—Cros Joseph; Carter Theophilus; Chamberlain Nathaniel; Cady Benjamin; Collins John; Crane Reuben; Cross Nathaniel; Chase, Thomas & Co.; Caley Mary Mrs.; Chase Thomas 2; Cobb Ebenezer; Coney Joseph 2; Cobb Capt.; Closson John 2; Carlisle George; Chadwell William; Capen William; Cobham Mrs. Sally.  D.—Donald William Capt.; Dyer Ezekiel; Danforth Ebenezer; Deane Jonathan 2; Delano John Capt.; Delano Judah Capt.; Dole Daniel, Falmouth; Dyer John, Cape-Elizabeth; Dwyer Barzillai, Paris; Dow Josiah; Delano Thomas.  E.—Elderkin Joshua B. 3; Eklund George 2; Ely Dudley 2; Eager Winthrop; Erving Shirley Doctor.  F.—Fickett Asa, Stroudwater; Frost Charles, Falmouth 3; Fegundus Miss Rachel; Freeman Dummer; Foddick Thomas; Farnum Jonathan, Falmouth.  G.—Gregg William; Griffin Nathaniel 2; Gammon William, Cape-Elizabeth; Gilbert Daniel, Falmouth; Green Mrs. Nancy; Glazier Beamsey; Googans Samuel; Greely Daniel; Goddard John; Gould & Webster.  H.—Haley Joseph; Hoyt Miss Betsey; Hunt Daniel; Hannaford Zaccheus; Harris Mark 4; Holey Enoch; Hall Jacob; Hufey William 3; Hite Miss Polly; Hubbard Amos 2; Harrod Joseph; Harden William; Holmes John; Huges Daniel; Hutchinson James; Heath Asa; Ham Miss Martha; Ham; Ham Joseph Capt.; Hall Mrs. Mary; Horton Joseph.  J.—Jones Caleb; Jewett Henry; Jordan Mrs. Mary; Jumper Ezekiel, Cape-Elizabeth.  K.—Kent & Stevens; Knight Joshua.  L.—Leavis Thomas; Lobdell Ebenezer, Falmouth; Leavitt Benjamin 2; Leavis & Barr; Lunt James; Langley John; Lunt Moody; Lovell Mr.; Larrabee James; Lund Jonathan; Lee Downing Capt. Cape-Elizabeth.  M.—M'Intire Neil; March Pelatiah 4, Otisfield; Moses Daniel; Mitchell John; Mann Daniel; Mudgett John; M'Clintock Wm. H. 2; Macdolin Eben.; Mudge Ezra; M'Daniel James.  N.—Noyce John.  P.—Prichard John; Plummer Joseph; Parrish Alexander; Pitman Mrs. Mary; Paine Jonathan; Plumley Alexander; Pope Ziba; Pratt Nathan; Plummer William; Prince Benjamin Capt.; Plummer Asa; Pierce George 3, Otisfield.  Q.—Quincy Mrs. Sally; Quincy John; Quincy Frederick, Falmouth.  R.—Rea Mrs. Sarah; Robinson Capt.; Rideout Mrs. Mary, Cape-Elizabeth; Robinson Edward; Rindlett Edward; Ross Benjamin D.; Roberts George.  S.—Small Henry Capt. 3; Strout Anthony, Cape-Elizabeth; Simonton Ebenezer Capt. Cape-Elizabeth; Small Ebenezer Capt.; Senter Samuel Major; Spafford Deborah Mrs.; Stover Capt. Robert; Shephard John jun.; Smith Jacob; Sleeper Jacob Capt.; Sonar Mrs.; Sydeman Capt. John.  T.—Trott Benjamin 2; Trapp Abner, Falmouth; Taylor Nathaniel; Truacy Michael 2; Tappan Miss Mary; Truett Benjamin H.; Taylor Samuel; Turner Eliza.  V.—Vaughan James 2.  W.—Waldron Abraham; Wait Joshua Capt.; Weeks Frank, Falmouth; Whitney Mrs. Elizabeth; Wing Joseph 2; Waterhouse Robert, Stroudwater; Woodman William 2; Worcesster William 2; Watts John F.; Wilson Edward Capt.; Winflow Nathan, Falmouth; Ward Joseph; Washburne Rufus; Winflow Henry; Webber Ambrose; Wetcoat Josiah, Cape-Elizabeth; Wife & Grant; Winflow Mr.; Wyer Mrs. Lydia 2; White Elizabeth Mrs. 
LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office, Wiscasset, JANUARY 1, 1801.
 Burr Joseph - Wiscasset  Brier Sally, - Boothbay  Bunton Robert - do.  Crooker Abner - Edgecomb  Child Thomas - Wiscasset  Chase Hannah - do.  Decker Joseph - do.  Fairservice Robert - do.  Eaton Moses - do.  Follansbe Thomas - do.  Follansbe Thomas, jun. - do.  Follansbe James - do.  Goddard Anne - do.  Gerrington Mr. - do.  Hood James - do.  Hilton Andrew - do.  Hill Langdon Mark - do.  Jenkins Isaac - do.  Jewett James - do.  Jones Benjamin - do.  King Ezra - do.  Lewis William 2 - Boothbay  Miller Hans - do.  M'Culloch - do.  Marshall Mary - Wiscasset  Maton William - Eden  Neal John - Edgecomb  Owen Moses - Wiscasset  Pinto Samuel - do.  Payson David Col. 4 - do.  Pagan Daniel - do.  Perkins Joseph - Edgecomb  Radcliffe Samuel - Boothbay  Stevens Joseph - Wiscasset  Silvester John - do.  Salter Ebenezer - do.  Sargent Joseph jun. - do.  Stowman William - do.  Stetson Nathaniel - do.  Tuell Benjamin - do.  Thompson Samuel, - Boothbay  Wheeler Abijah - do.  Wilson James - Wiscasset  Weather David - do.  Walker Solomon - Testwich 
Wharf Timber Wanted. ABOUT Six hundred tons of Wharf Timber is wanted, to be received in Portland by the last of May and June next. Any person or persons inclined to contract for the same, may apply to DAVID SMITH, No. 1, Union Wharf. Jan. 12, 1801.
FOR SALE, An excellent Farm, CONTAINING about 300 acres of Land, 100 of which are under improvement, the other two hundred acres are well wooded, with a convenient dwelling House and two Barns, and is well watered — Said Farm lies in the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, within one mile of Saccarappa in said Falmouth, seven miles from Portland, and on the road that leads from Portland to Bridgton and Bethel.—It will be sold on reasonable terms—Inquire of the subscriber on the premises, JAMES GRANT. Falmouth Jan. 8, 1801.
TO BE LET, A good Farm, IN the town of Bridgton, about 30 miles from Portland. It is very convenient for a tenant, and will be let for any term of time on reasonable conditions — For further particulars inquire of ROBERT ANDREWS, near the premises, or of THOMAS MEAD in Portland. Jan. 12.
New Glass & Crockery Ware Store. Aaron Adams, MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the easterly apartment of Doctor COPEIN's New Brick Store, almost opposite the Columbian Tavern; where he has received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool and Dublin, a general assortment of GLASS and CROCKERY WARE—which is now open and ready for sale on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit. The favors of his friends are solicited—the final list of which will be received with pleasure. N. B. Crates packed on the shortest notice.
To be Sold, A Lot of tillage and pasture Land, containing about 55 acres, with a House and Barn thereon standing; and a Saw-Mill adjoining, conveniently situated, called Darling's Farm. Also a Wood Lot of one hundred acres, within a mile's distance from the above. The whole situated on New-Meadows River in Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln.—Terms of payment made easy.—For further particulars apply to JEREMIAH LIBBY, Esq. of Portsmouth; or to MARK L. HILL of said Georgetown. Nov. 20, 1800.
THE subscribers take this method to inform the public, that they have purchased the Store lately occupied by NATHANIEL MARTIN in North Yarmouth, and have entered into copartnership in trade, under the firm of Mitchell's & Buxton, where they have for sale, a general assortment of English & West India GOODS, Also, a handsome assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Lumber, and Country produce. Gentlemen of the Faculty in this vicinity are desired to call at said Store. AMMI R. MITCHELL, N. LORING MITCHELL, JEREMIAH BUXTON. North Yarmouth, Dec. 24, 1800.
Hatch & Dearborn, INFORM their friends and customers that they have removed from Fifth Street, and taken a shop in Middle Street, lately occupied by Mr. JOHN CLINTON—Where the TAILORS' BUSINESS will be carried on in all its branches, with neatness and dispatch. Every favor in the above line of business, will be thankfully received. FOR SALE AT SAID SHOP, Best superfine black Broadcloths; blue do. mix'd do.; Superfine white Cashmere, black do. blue do. Drab Ratteen, blue do. Coatings; a general assortment of Waistcoat Patterns; best steel and gilt Buttons, Silk Velvets for Caps; Elastic Slings; a general assortment of Trimmings. Portland, Jan. 5, 1801.
THE subscriber, hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Jotham Patridge, late of Falmouth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased—and having taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment: JONATHAN PATRIDGE. Falmouth, Dec. 9, 1800.
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners 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 several Creditors to the Estate of Jotham Patridge, late of Falmouth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said Creditors to bring in and prove their Claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of Jotham Patridge at a place called Saccarappa, in Falmouth aforesaid, on Tuesday the 23d. day of this, and the second Tuesdays of the five following months, from one to five of the clock in the afternoon. ENOCH FREEMAN, ELIAS MERRILL, { Commissioners. Falmouth Dec. 9, 1800.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, on the fifth inst. a red horse COLT, six or seven months old, with a white face, four white feet, and is a natural trotter. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away. PETER LIBBEE. Scarborough, Dec. 13, 1800.
WHEREAS the copartnership under the firm of WEEKS & TUCKER, was dissolved by mutual agreement on the first day of the present month—All persons having claims upon that company, may apply for settlement and pay, to either of the subscribers; and those who are indebted to them, are again called upon to make payment without delay, or their notes and accounts will be lodged in the hands of Attorney for collection. Lemuel Weeks, Daniel Tucker. Portland, January 3, 1801.
NEW GOODS. Just received, and now ready for sale by Moody & Thurston, At their Store in Fifth-street, formerly occupied by Mr. Joshua Blake, an additional supply to their former assortment of Staple & Fancy Goods: CONSISTING OF Superfine black, navy blue, olive, scarlet, and fashionable mixed Broadcloths; Mid-dling and low-priced do.; Cashmeres; Coatings; Ratteens; Forest, Elastic and Orlean Striped Cloths; Baizes and Flannels of all prices and colours; Blankets; Velvets; Molekin, Iarnette and fashionable Swansdown Vest Patterns; Marleilles Quilting; Hosiery; Gloves; all kinds of Stuff Goods; Calicoes; Copper-plates; Camel's hair, muslin and silk Shawls; Satins; Lustrings; Modets; Sarfents and Ribbons; India Cottons; a great variety of Muffins; Cambrics; Bandanna and Cotton Handkerchiefs; Umbrellas; Hats; Shoes of various kinds, &c. &c. ALSO, Loaf and Brown Sugar; Coffee; Cotton; Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas; Salt; a general assortment of Hollow and Hard Ware; WEST-INDIA GOODS, NAILS and GLASS. All which they are determined to sell cheap for cash or country Produce. Portland, Dec. 29.
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE, By Zaccheus Hannaford, At his Store, Main-Street, A well chosen assortment of English, West-India, and other GOODS—among which are, Superfine and low-priced Broadcloths, Waistcoating, Calicoes, Baizes, Flannels, India Cottons, &c. Wellindia and Newengland Rum, Brandy, Gin, Molasses, Chocolate, Cotton, Coffee, Raisins, Rice, Flour, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas, Candles, Pigtail and Leaf Tobacco, 4d. 6d. 8d. & 10d. Nails, Nail Rods, Russia and Swedes Iron, some of which suitable for sleigh shoes, English and blister Steel, Salt, Cotton & Wool Cards, Knives and Forks, a few dozen Stone Jugs from one to three gallons, Sieves, Hearth Brushes, Bed Cords, Sleigh Bells, Redwood, Logwood, Fustick, Copperas, Alum, Fire Dogs large and small, Hand-Saws, &c. &c. LIKewise, good assortment of Hollow Ware. Constant attendance, and every favor acknowledged with gratitude. Portland, Dec. 29.
THE nonresident proprietors and owners of the following Lots of Land in the town of Belfast and county of Hancock, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber for the Direct Tax to collect for the year 1800, in the respective sums following, viz.     FIRST DIVISION. THIRD DIVISION.   No. of Lots. Dols. Cents. No. of Lots. Cents.     1 1 14 78 49   21 1 14 51 48   22 1 14 95 48   SECOND DIVISION. 101 49   14 34 94 49   17 34 95 49   18 34 90 49   34 34 15 48   35 34 32 49   37 34 55 48   40 34 13 48   42 34 18 48   49 34 69 48   50 34 64 48   3 34 63 48   THIRD DIVISION. 50 48   34 48 23 48   67 48 6 48   20 48 26 48   24 48 59 48   89 48 33 48   93 48 102 48   54 48 53 48   56 48 19 48  
If no person shall appear to discharge the Tax aforesaid, and all intervening charges on or before Monday the twenty-fourth day of January next at ten of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said Land as will discharge the same will then be sold at Public Auction, at the dwelling house of John Russ in Belfast aforesaid, according to law. JOHN RUSS, Collector of the Revenue, Eighth District. Belfast, Nov. 12, 1800.
War Department, November 13th, 1800. THOSE gentlemen who have applied for military appointments in the service of the United States, are informed, that their applications with all the recommendatory letters accompanying, were consumed by fire in the War Office, on Saturday evening last. Those who continue to desire to be considered as candidates, will see the propriety of renewing their application. SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
Taken up adrift, ON Sunday last, a Long-Boat. The owner, by proving property, and paying charges, may have it again, by applying to NATHANIEL JORDAN, jun. Cape-Elizabeth, Dec. 15 1800.

SELECTIONS.
[The poet DISSEN is remarkable for his success in hunting metaphors, without hunting them down. The following SONG is a proof of his fertility.]
LIFE's a general chase, and the world is the field, Where friends hunt and brothers hunt brothers; Where to day fairly hunted, to us others yield, And to-morrow we're hunted by others.  Thro' calling, profession, and trade to get rich All wrangle, and squabble, and scramble, Thro' wood, dale and bottom, o'er hedge, stile and ditch, Thro' bush, and thro' briar, and thro' bramble.  Then come round me ye hunters;—in life's hark away We have portions of pleasure and sorrow; And the man after game that's a hunter to day, May be game for some hunter to-morrow.  The poor Poet, of virtue who'd fain be the friend, Cries the age is corrupt, and he'll shew it; But, while hunting his brain the world's manners to mend, Pale Poverty hunts the poor Poet.
While hunting in battle for glory and fame, Grim Death hunts the soldier and sailor; And the Heir out of Cash who can start no more game Is at last hunted down by his Taylor.
Country squires dash away not their noddles concern 'Bout the world, or its jollings and crooks, Till at length to die bottom to Adcons they turn, Eaten up by their dogs and their horses.
[The following translation from one of the most airy odes from HORACE is from the pen of Mrs. BROOKE, the accomplished author of "Rufina." In her last opera, entitled "Marianna" she puts into the mouth of Sir Philip, as a song to a Shepherdess the "Vita binumulo me finulis" of Hor. Ode. We do not remember to have perused a more faithful or spirited version.]
PATTY flees me like a fawn Which, through some sequester'd lawn, Panting seeks the mother deer Not without a panic fear Of the gently breathing breeze And the motion of the trees— O'er the cool sequester'd lawn Patty flees me like a fawn.
If the curling leaves but shake If a Lizard stir the brake, Frighted, it begins to freeze, Trembling, both at heart and knees, Thus alarm'd with causeless fear, Fancy points a lover near, Whilst along the dewy lawn Patty flees me like a fawn.
VILLEBRUNE, the Chief Librarian of the National Library at Paris, has published a Treatise replete with Oriental Literature, to prove the authenticity of a treaty concluded between Mahomet and the Christians in the 4th year of the Hegira. This treaty, which grants a number of privileges to the Christians, and secures to them their religious liberty, their property, and their hierarchies, has been long known in the country to be in existence. It was supposed that it could only be found in the archives of the Divan, but it has been preserved in France.—Villebrune adds to his work a translation of it.
A wag yesterday evening, observed, that Jefferson (if the report of the day was true) had only the luck of many a good traveller to meet with a Sand-Burr. They are ticklish at first but painful afterwards. (Norfolk pap.)
A Mr. Augur in a Southern paper, advertises a large tract of land for sale. We should advise adventurers to be cautious how they purchase, as, from the name of the proprietor, we think there is a probability of their being bored.
The earl of Pembroke, who died sometime since in England, at the conclusion of a number of gifts and bequests, in his will, has this humorous one, viz: "Item, I give up the ghost."
WE have now gotten to the close of the eighteenth century. Since its commencement an interesting period has elapsed in the history of human affairs. The century began with the death of William, the accession of Anne Princess of Denmark to the British throne, and the introduction of those long and desolating struggles between the confederates and Lewis the
24th, in which Eugene, Marlborough and Villars, signalized themselves so eminently; in which Blenheim and Ramillies felt so deeply the tempest of war, and by which France, the low countries, and all the most favored portions of Europe, were so miserably exhausted. Even then the French armies penetrated to the gates of Vienna, and threatened dissolution to the imperial dominion. In the course of this century we have been witnesses to the greatest revolutions. France has dismissed her King and Royal family, and let out half the blood of the nobility by the Guillotine, and after endless scenes of slaughter, confiscation, treachery and conquest, she has sunk into a momentary repose under a government to which it is difficult to affix any name in the use of political writers, but which perhaps, may, without much quibble, be called a Monarchico, Aristocratico, Republican Consulate. Holland, Flanders, Switzerland and Italy have undergone material revolutionary changes. The Tripple Crown has become gradually the mere tawdry fragment of sinking years, and irrecoverable bankruptcy. The clashing of the Ottoman arms, which spread terror through hosts of warriors, are now as little regarded as the rattles of children. Russia has emerged from her barbarity, and become formidable on the theatre of Europe. England, Scotland and Ireland have become consolidated into one powerful empire. The United States, the glory of the western continent, and perhaps eventually its arbiter, have risen to independence and unexampled prosperity. The temple of Janus is not shut as the century comes to a close. It began in war, it has progressed in war, and it ends in war. For the Congress at Luneville is probably but the short nap of wearied armies.
PROPOSALS for publishing a MONTHLY MAGAZINE, to be entitled,
The Cabinet, Or, LITERARY REPOSITORY,
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THE acknowledged want of a MAGAZINE, or some similar periodical publication in NEW-ENGLAND has induced the Subscriber to hazard his property and reputation on the same precarious ocean on which numbers have already foundered. If he flatters himself with success, where others have experienced failure, let him not be accused of vanity, until it be known on what he founds his expectations. The repeated failure of every attempt of this kind is well known, and the cause obvious—where many departments are to be filled periodically, no one man is adequate to the task, however fertile his genius and extensive his credit on—A miscellaneous work, like a Magazine, to be conducted well must be conducted by MANY. Every preceding Editor has confided too much in his own powers; and if not deficient in ability himself, has yet neglected to secure the literary aid of others, so indispensable in works of this nature. Aware of this, the Subscriber has spared no pains or expense to engage Gentlemen of the most respectable literary talents, to fill the several departments, and a SUPERINTENDING EDITOR, of industry and ability. He has also received assurances of assistance from many literary Gentlemen of the first respectability, of whom the following have politely consented to the publication of their names:—Rev. Doctor MORSE, Rev. JOHN S. J. GARDNER, Rev. T. M. HARRIS, GEORGE BLAKE, Esq. JOSEPH DENNIE Esq. and DAVID EVERETT, Esq.
In addition to this aid, he has high expectations from the PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY, of Harvard University, who contemplate publishing selections of the literary productions of its members, in which case he is authorized to say, the CABINET will be the medium of communication. From this source, which has occasionally delighted the connoisseur, may be expected a monthly entertainment of the richest fruits which taste and genius can furnish.
From the above, and such other assistance as he has reason to anticipate from men of letters, he flatters himself that the miscellaneous reader will find in the CABINET that variety of useful instruction and chaste amusement, which is expected from a periodical publication of the kind. American Biography will have a conspicuous place. Whatever is interesting in our natural or civil History, claims, and will meet attention. A summary of the political state of Europe will be given quarterly; and the political History of our own Country, in which will be comprised all important state papers, &c. monthly. The works of genius and taste, on every subject, will be sought with solicitude, and cheerfully communicated to the public. If such encouragement is afforded as will justify him in commencing the work, the First Number will be for January, 1801, and will appear on the first of February.
JOHN WEST.
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THE CABINET will be printed on good paper, with the best type. Each Number will contain from 56 to 64 pages, ornamented with a handsome Copperplate Engraving.
It will be published on the first of each month.
The price to Subscribers will be Thirty-Three Cents and One-Third each Number, to be paid quarterly; and no Magazine will be delivered to any Subscriber, who is more than two quarters in arrears. This condition will be strictly adhered to.
Subscriptions will be received by the proposed publisher, No. 74 Cornhill, from any person residing within 10 miles of Boston; and by E. A. JENKS, Portland.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
YORK, ss.—At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, begun and held at Biddeford, within and for the county of York, on the last Tuesday of October, being the 28th day of said month, Anno Domini, 1800.
WHEREAS application has been made to this Court by sundry inhabitants of this county, for a "new Highway to be laid out from Portland Road, to the Road leading from Parsonsfield to Fryeburg through Porterfield."—And also for another "new Highway to be laid out from Newhampshire line, through part of Porterfield, and part of Cutler's grant, to Portland road in Brownfield."
Therefore ordered, That the substance of said applications, with this order thereon, be inserted three weeks successively, in the Massachusetts Mercury, printed at Boston by Young & Minns, and also, in the Portland Gazette, printed by Eleazer A. Jenks; the last publication thereof to be thirty days at least, prior to the next term of this Court, to be held at York, within and for said county of York, on the third Tuesday of April next; to the end the Proprietors of said Lands may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the said new Highways should not be laid out as aforesaid.
Attest—DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
To the Honorable Senate and the Honorable the Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
HUMBLY shews the Subscribers, Original Proprietors of Township Number Two, east of Union-River, and settlers, inhabitants of said Township, now incorporated by the name of Sullivan, desirous of holding our lands, by a tenure more secure than the one we now have, pray your Honors to take our situation into consideration, and secure to us our rights as to your wisdom may seem just and equitable; we beg leave to state to your Honors the following facts:
 1st. That the greater number of us came here as Proprietors under the grant of 1764, or under Proprietors of that grant, some of us twenty-six years ago.  2d. That during the contest between the United States and Great Britain, we suffered in proportion to any of our fellow-citizens, losing all the navigation belonging to the Town, and though little, it was all, consisting of three Coastal Vessels, and two Fishing Schooners, which loss to this day is not made up, that the enemy landed and burnt two of our Houses and all the Furniture and Provisions therein.  3d. That there is taken up and settled upon all the front lots to the number of about one hundred and ninety.  4th. That the Township is a very poor tract of land, that what remains will scarcely be worth settling, not any lot of an hundred acres that will make a settlement, being swamps, ledges of rocks, or barren heaths.  5th. That part of the Township falls within the grant of Messrs. De'Grignon, six miles in length, and in some places more than a mile in width, all which is front land and near one sixth of the Township.  6th. That we are now building a Meeting House, which is in some forwardness. 
Therefore your Petitioners pray that the Township may be confirmed to them and the other settlers and inhabitants of said Town of Sullivan, in equal Proportions or in such way as you in your wisdom may think best, and as in duty bound will ever pray.
  James Leland,  Joseph Bidford,    John Preble,  William Foss,    Nathaniel Preble, jun.  Summers Wooster,    Samuel Ingalls,  Robert Mercer,    William Abet,  John Urian, jun.    Amos Ames,  John Springer,    John Abbot,  Patrick Gogins,    Benjamin Johnson,  John Simpson,    Edward Pettengill,  Richard Downing,    his mark  Abner Balfeld,    Morris Bigford,  Jabez Simpson,    Joshua Bigford,  Samuel Beane,    Ebenezer Beane,  Ephraim Dyer,    Richard Clarke,  William Ingalls,    James Beane,  Thomas Ahl,    James Simpson,  John Johnson,    George Crabtree,  Thomas Foss,    Samuel Simpson,  Nathaniel Johnson,    Samuel Ball,  Oliver Wooster,    Moses Allet,  Oliver Wooster, sen.    Reuben Allet,  Charles Coats,    Stephen West Merchant,  John Preble,    Benjamin Bennett,  David Wooster,    John Bane, jun.  Daniel Haris,    Patrick Man,  Amos Bragdon,    John Buckley,  William Crabtree,    William Wooster,  John Gordon,     Morgan Jones.  
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In the House of Representatives—Nov. 13, 1800.
ON the Petition, of Jabez Simpson, and others, original Proprietors, of Township Number Two, east of Union River, and settlers inhabitants of said Township, now incorporated by the name of Sullivan, praying that the same may be confirmed to them and the other settlers and inhabitants of said Town, in equal proportions.
ORDERED, that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition and this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in Jenks' Gazette , printed at Portland; and in the Casine Journal , printed at Casine, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the third Wednesday of the next Session of the General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted.
Sent up for concurrence.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
In Senate, Nov. 14, 1800.
Read and concurred.
SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President.
A true Copy—Attest, EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk of Senate.
Fresh Goods,
Received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool,
ARE now offered for sale at the Store lately kept by Mr. William Codman, in Fifth street, consisting of a variety of BROADCLOTHS, KERSEYMERS, HALF THICKS, and PLAINS.
N. B. Said Goods will be sold at the lowest price for Cash or approved Credit. Portland, Dec. 22.
John Clinton,
TAILOR & HABIT MAKER,
INFORMS his ultomers, and the public in general, that he has removed to the chamber formerly occupied by Mr. Benjamin Titcomb, Printer, second door above the Bank, and nearly opposite the Custom House, Middle-street where he will be happy to receive the commands of any who may honor him with their employ.
He would inform his customers, that he has just received from Boston, a Pattern of the newest fashion for Ladies' Habits, and Gentlemen's Coats, Waist-coats and small-clothes.—He feels every emotion of gratitude to those who have employed him, and hopes by his industry and endeavors to please, to merit a continuance of their favors.
N. B. He will take two or three young women, who can be well recommended, as apprentices, if application is made immediately. Portland, Dec. 20, 1800.
Shipping Furs.
The highest price, given for Shipping FURS, by DANIEL JOHNSON, At his Store in Fore-street.
William Codman,
INFORMS his friends and customers that he has removed from his Store in Fifth-street to the westerly end of the New Brick Store Middle-street, opposite Mr. Ebenezer Storer's, and the end of Union-street—Where he has for sale a general assortment of
European, India, & W. India GOODS.
In addition to his former assortment, he has just received a fresh supply of New Goods; making in the whole, perhaps as great a variety as can be found in any one store in the town.—All which, will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, Wholesale and Retail.
N. B. For sale as above, a quantity of large Rock SALT, and high proof BRANDY. Portland, Dec. 3, 1800.
FOR SALE,
An excellent Farm,
CONTAINING about 117 acres, of Land; 80 of which are under improvement—with a convenient House, Store, &c. thereon; together with a good Grist-Mill.—It lies in the town of Bowdoin, county of Lincoln, within a few miles of Bowdoin College, and near the place where the Court sits in Topsham.—It will be sold on reasonable terms for cash, or approved credit, inquire of the subscriber at Topsham. HEZEKIAH WYMAN. Topsham, Dec. 1800.
Also, 200 acres of Land in Topsham, inquire as above.
ADAGE.—Sauce for goose, sauce for gander; or let one hand wash the other.
THE Subscriber's property having (in his late absence) been seized by some jealous creditors, who believed a false report that he had absconded;—he therefore begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has returned, and carries on the business as usual at his shop on Cornhill.—Those who are indebted to him on book or otherwise, will see, by this, the necessity of making immediate payment, to enable him to fulfil his engagements to others.
WILLIAM CALDWELL.
Portland, Dec. 20, 1800.
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. William C. Ham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, and to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of
Joshua Brown,
late of Scarborough, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; a list of six months being allowed for that purpose; hereby give notice that they will attend the business of their appointment at the dwelling of Ebenezer Libby, one of the subscribers, on the last Monday of December next, and the last Monday in the following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P.M.
Ebenezer Libby, Daniel Libby.
Scarborough, Nov. 24, 1800.
For Sale,
A HOUSE LOT in Federal-street, near the center of the town.—Inquire of the Printer Portland, Dec. 22.
For Sale,
If applied for immediately, a HOUSE, with five rooms on a floor, finished, and very convenient in the center of the town.—Apply to the printer Dec. 22.
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