Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-06-22 00:00:00

Thomas M c Intire
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY EZEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
(Number 165)
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1801.
(VOLUME IV.)
The Committee of Health,
RENEW their annual address to the inhabitants of the town of Portland, by republishing the section of the law to prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and contagious sickness, to which they request that particular attention may be paid at the present season. The section is as follows: BE it further enacted, That each town or district in this Commonwealth, may at their meeting held in March or April annually, or at any other meeting legally warned for that purpose, when they shall judge it necessary, choose and appoint a Health Committee, consisting of not less than five, nor more than nine sensible persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind whatever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, wharves, docks, or any other place whatever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgment, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses whereof to be paid by the person or persons who placed it there, if known, or by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any such Committee or Health Officer shall notify any such person or persons who placed it there, after twenty-four hours notice to remove the same at their own expense; and if the person or persons who placed it there, or their heirs, executors or administrators, neglect to remove such filth from any such street, lane, wharves, docks, or any other place, after the expiration of the time aforesaid, he or they so offending shall forfeit and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be sued and recovered, with costs of suit, by said Committee or Health Officer, before any Court proper to try the same, for the use of the poor of the town in which such filth was committed. And said owner or occupier as aforesaid shall be obliged to repay to said town all costs and charges, which the said Committee or Health Officer may have incurred in removing the filth from his or their property; and in case of refusal to pay the same, he or they may be sued in the same way as is provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
The good wishes and well meant endeavors of the Committee during the two last years, have been in some measure successful; but it must be very evident that many have neglected to comply with the wholesome provision of the law. It is the duty of the Committee to enforce it, and they hereby give notice that they shall inflict the penalty on every person who shall be guilty of any neglect or omission of the general safety, without favor or distinction. The means and the co-operation of every citizen are requested, and the Committee hope that the same will be given in such a manner as to render the enforcement of law unnecessary.
And to the intent that it may be understood in what manner, the Committee will prosecute their duty, they give notice that the following regulations will be observed.
 1. The Committee will appoint suitable persons to remove such filth as are within their jurisdiction, at the expense of the offender, or of the town.  2. After reasonable notice to any person, of the removal of the filth, if it is not removed by the person to whom it belongs, it will be removed and prosecuted without favor or distinction.  3. Information given to the Inspector of Police will be attended to by the Committee.  4. The Inspector of Police is appointed a sub-committee to direct such persons as shall be employed by this Committee, and they are hereby required to obey his orders. 
JOSIAH TUCKER, Inspector of Police. THOMAS MOTLEY, EBENEZER MAYO, WILLIAM SYMMES, SALMON CHASE. Health Committee. Portland, June 15.
The Inspector of Police,
SENSIBLE of the obligation he is under faithfully to discharge the duties of the office committed to him by the town, takes this opportunity to declare his determination to carry fully into effect the By-Laws "To prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and other contagious sickness," and for other purposes. To enable him to discharge his duty, and to answer the design of these laws, he earnestly solicits the aid and assistance of all the well disposed citizens, in keeping clean the streets, lanes and backyards. And as cleanliness is conducive to health, and is an ornament of the town, he anticipates a ready compliance with the laws in this respect. It being impossible for the Inspector to discover every neglect and violation of the good and wholesome regulations of the town, he hopes the inhabitants will be attentive and vigilant, and complain to him of all nuisances, and other offences against the laws; and he assures them of his readiness and determination to bring all offenders to punishment.
JOSIAH TUCKER,  Inspector of Police.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 8, 1801. WHEREAS in the act for inquiring into the rateable Estates within this Commonwealth, passed the session of the Legislature, the article "Money at interest more than any Creditor pays interest for," is among other things required to be returned; but in the list for the valuation making a part of the same act, that article is not enumerated, and in consequence of it, mistakes may happen in the returns which are to be made pursuant to the said act.—Therefore, Resolved, That the said article of "Money at interest more than any Creditor pays interest for," shall be set forth in the list to be made and returned pursuant to the said act, according to the true intent thereof, the omission aforesaid notwithstanding. And the Secretary is hereby directed to cause this Resolve to be published in the several Newspapers wherein the laws of this Commonwealth are published. Sent up for concurrence.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS,  Speaker. In Senate, June 8, 1801.—Read and concurred. DAVID COUB,  President. June 9, 1801.—Approved. CALEB STRONG. A true copy—Attest, JOHN AVERY,  Secretary.
A great variety of BLANKS, kept constantly for sale at Jenks' Bookstore.
ARTICLES OMITTED LAST WEEK.
The people called Quakers, at their late yearly meeting for Newyork and Longisland, have recommended to all their inferior meetings to promote a general subscription among their members for the timely relief of the poor in England and Ireland, who have suffered there by the high price of provisions. The money is to be disposed of as the meeting for sufferings in London may think proper to direct. A similar recommendation preceded this at their last annual assembly held in Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania and Newjersey. From the ability of Friends, and their well known liberality upon such affecting occasions, it is thought a very handsome remittance will be made for the above purposes.
Gen. Toussaint Louverture, Commander in Chief of St. Domingo, has issued a regulation, dated at the Cape, the 7th May ultimo, by which, after assigning various frauds as the cause of the change, he decrees, that the law respecting imports passed the first of January last, is repealed; but the stamp duty established by the same act, is continued:—The duties of 10 per cent. on exports and imports are also continued with modifications, by which flour, biscuit, salt, meat, building timber, cordage, bees, sugar knives, and all other agricultural utensils imported, shall pay six per cent. only, from the publication of the regulation. From and after the 4th of June, the duties at the Custom-House are to be fixed by an invariable table, and not according to appraisement as heretofore made. Cargoes of articles not appraised in the general tariff, and wherein it is suspected the prices in the invoices are below their real value, the administration are authorized to purchase them on their own account at said prices, adding thereto 15 per cent. The exportation of money is severely prohibited on pain of confiscation, and imprisonment. Every master is obliged to consign his cargo to a resident. No one can be a consignee who is not a French citizen; who has failed in business; or who is not of established responsibility.—To foreign merchants the government reserves themselves to give the same privileges after having examined the services they have rendered to the colony, their good confidence, their credit and their morality. A list of the persons eligible as consignees is to be posted up. Consignees are to be responsible for all frauds on board vessels consigned to them. The port charges are fixed, eight dollars for anchorage, pilotage, &c. eight dollars to the interpreter, and eight dollars to the revenue officers for each vessel. The articles of the law of the 15th December last, excepting such as are influenced by the present regulation, remain in force.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 4. The growing Commerce of this place is beyond all calculation—Our wharves and ships are all crowded with vessels which have recently arrived, and which are preparing for sea with all possible expedition. During the month of April, 38 ships, 47 brigs, 33 schooners, and 13 sloops, and during the month of May, 43 ships, 50 brigs, 34 schooners, and 14 sloops, arrived here from Foreign ports—making, during two months only, 292 vessels, of which 81 were ships.
The agents and factors of American merchants, at St. Croix, have obtained permission from the British Commandant, at that place, to export fugais to the United States in payment of such debts as were contracted before the capture of the Island.
From a London Paper.
From the 27th of March to the 6th of April, the relative position of the planets has been very extraordinary; they have followed one another in the Ecliptic, in the natural order of their distances from the Sun; and what is more remarkable, in the regular order two of the signs of the Zodiac: Mercury, the planet nearest to the Sun, has been in Aries, the first sign; Venus has been in Taurus; Mars in Gemini; Saturn in Leo; and the Georgium Sidus in Virgo. They have, at the same time, been all on the northern side of the ecliptic. Many revolving centuries will not again bring about so extraordinary a coincidence of positions.
A French Paper of the 22d April, contains the following political catechism:
"What think you of Denmark? That it has acquired great glory by the resistance which it has opposed to the fleet of Lord Nelson.—What of Sweden? That we must wait to see what its fleet will do.—Of Prussia? That it is sincere in its accession to the Northern Coalition.—Of Russia? That the days of Catherine the Great have returned.—Of the Porte? That it is sensible of the folly of which it has been guilty, and is anxious to repair it.—Of Austria? That she gains too much by the Peace not to observe it faithfully.—Of Egypt? That it will remain with the Republic.—Of England? That the First Consuls is not the dupe of the Q. uerries which it may make.—Of Naples? That very little reliance is to be placed on her pardons.—Of Rome? That the politics of the Church still prevail there.—Of Germany? That the Ecclesiastical Princes complain in vain.—Of Spain? That she lets her troops in motion unwillingly, but that we ought not to entertain any doubt as to her good faith.—Of Portugal? That her attempts to defend herself are vain.—Of Switzerland? That Liberty will be triumphant there.—Of Piedmont? That little can be said about it.—Of France? That all her genius and all her resources ought to be directed against England."
Foreign Articles.
LONDON, APRIL 28.
Letter from Capt. Harlow, to Lord Keith, dated on board the Phoebe, at Sea, Feb. 20.
"MY LORD, "I have the honor to inform your Lordship, that yesterday, about four o'clock in the afternoon, his Majesty's ship under my command being about two leagues to the eastward of Gibraltar, I discovered one of the enemy's ships under Ceu'ta, steering with a crowd of sail to the eastward: I had the good fortune to bring her to close action about half past seven the same evening, which continued within pistol shot with unremitting fury about two hours, the enemy resolutely opposed the animated and skillful exertions of my brave officers and men until his ship was almost a wreck, five feet of water in her hold, her guns dismounted, and literally encumbered with dead, the number of which amounted to 200, and of wounded 144. She proves to be the French frigate l'Africaine, of 44 guns, viz.—26 eighteen pounders on her main deck, and 18 nine pounders on her quarter deck and fore castle, a very fine ship, about three years old, under the orders of the Chief of Division, Saunier, whose broad pendant was flying, and who with many principal officers both of the troops and of the marines was slain in the action, and commanded by Capt. Magnedte who is amongst the wounded."
"At the commencement of the action she had 715 men, viz. 400 troops and artificers of various descriptions, under the command of Gen. Desfourneaux, and a crew of 315 officers and seamen; also, six brass field pieces, several thousand stand of arms, ammunition and implements of agriculture. She sailed from Rochefort on the 13th in company with a frigate, from which she parted on the following day in a gale of wind."
"So tremendous and decisive has been the effect of the fire of the Phoebe in this contest, that I must regret the inability of my pen to do justice to the merits of those who dressed it. It has been my duty on a former occasion to report to their Lordships the meritorious conduct of my first Lieut. Holland, and the Lieutenants Bedford and Heywood; Lieut. Weaver of the marines; Mr. Griffiths the master; the warrant and the petty officers, and the whole of the ship's company, are entitled to all the commendation in the power of their commander to bestow."
"My satisfaction in relating comparatively the small loss we have sustained, is more easily imagined than described, as it amounts only to one seaman killed; two officers and ten seamen wounded; our damages are chiefly in masts, yards, sails and rigging, the greatest part of which are rendered unserviceable."
"I have the honor to be, My Lord, &c. &c. (Signed) ROBERT HARLOW."
From the Leyden Gazette.
Extract of a Letter from Copenhagen, dated 11th April.
"FROM the memorable 2d to the 8th of this month, we were in a state of uncertainty, the more painful, as the temporary suspension of arms (under the security of which the English Admirals and Danes, held conference) was but little known to the public, and a renewal of hostilities every moment expected. Lord Nelson frequently repaired to the head quarters of the Prince Royal; and we began to augur favourably from these conferences, which the commanders of the English fleets too eagerly encouraged; not to believe that they sincerely wished to end a struggle, the fury of which had been as rancorous to their ships as defaultive to our own. If we had consulted only public opinion and the martial ardor which animated the inhabitants of our capital, the contest might have continued; every one was inflamed with a desire to combat, and to avenge their brothers who fell in the bloody battle of the 2d. But our government too wise and humane to be carried away by the impulse of the moment, listened to the propositions made to it; those for a conclusion of peace, however advantageous to Denmark, which the English Admirals offered us, could not be accepted without a violation of our engagements with our allies, and our government constantly rejected every proposition of this kind. There was no other part to take, but to agree upon an armistice, which might afford an opportunity of explaining with England, and making peace on just and honorable terms."
"Lord Nelson always penetrated with the bravery of our countrymen, applied himself to the negotiation with all the good will and facility which his instructions would permit; perhaps, in reducing himself to an armistice, exceeded them. But his critical situation, the ruinous state of many of his vessels, the immovable determination of the Danes, to devote themselves to death, rather than to submit to dishonorable terms, induced Lord Nelson to adopt the armistice which was concluded the 8th of this month, and ratified by Admiral Parker on the 9th."
"The armistice was concluded with mutual frankness and good faith. The Prince Royal who so well distinguishes between a ferocious enemy and a brave warrior, has shown the hero of the British navy, all the respect due to his valor and brilliant reputation. He has more than once dined with him, and in conversation both have given proofs of mutual esteem. An armistice, concluded under such auspices, assures us of a happy issue; and what increases the probability of our conjecture is that at the moment of the conclusion of the truce, we were informed by an estafette of the death of the Emperor Paul I. This event caused a sensation here which is more easy to conceive than to paint. Every one is busy in his own conjectures; but intelligent men think there will be a striking contrast between the mild and amiable virtues of the new Emperor, and the severe character and humor of his father. They allot a pacific system to Alexander I.—and we are more encouraged to hope from one of his first steps, the sending a courier to the court of London to notify it of his advancement to the throne; that he will make the evils of war cease, and restore the tranquility of the North as the first beneficent act of his reign."
"The English admirals, officially informed of the death of their enemy whom they mortally hated, will be embarrassed, and many suppose they will receive new instructions before they enter the Baltic. If they are guided by just views, they will take no other part; but it is difficult to say what men, more accustomed to fight than to judge of the true interests of nations, will do. We have no reason to believe they will change their plans, and we wait with impatience to see what effect the important news of the death of Paul will have on the chiefs of the English fleet."
"Our hospitals are filled with wounded—no pains are spared to relieve and sooth them; particularly the widows and children of those who so gloriously fell in the battle of the 2d.—Subscriptions for this purpose are made to a large amount. One individual has subscribed 10,000 crowns."
"A commission, composed of honest intelligent men, is established to receive these gifts, and render them as useful as possible. Our nation is distinguished for humanity as well as courage—it appears to be elevated far above the narrow views of self interest, so disgraceful to any nation, yet which may often be reproached with it even in the midst of distress. But in this union of generous sentiments among our countrymen, we find motives to alleviate the ills of our brave brothers in arms, whose courage has saved their country!"
Particulars of the unnatural death of the Emperor PAUL.
ALTONA, APRIL 21.
In consequence of the last arrival of letters from Russia, which are no longer opened, it is asserted that the late Emperor Paul I. died an unnatural death.
The circumstances are variously related but the following is the account most generally credited.
A few days before his death, Paul I. sent to his Senate two Ukases, desiring them to pass and insert them in the Code of Laws. The object of those Decrees was, to banish the now Empress Dowager and her children to Siberia, with the exception of the Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovitch, the Emperor's favorite. Decrees so barbarous and unnatural, revolted the feelings of the Senate to such a degree, that it was resolved unanimously to declare the Emperor non compos mentis —to compel him to abdicate the Throne, and to keep him in safe custody in some fortress for the remainder of his life. At the same time it was agreed upon to proclaim his eldest son ALEXANDER I. as his Successor, making him sign previously the Ukases which have since appeared, and exacting a promise that he should govern the Empire according to the spirit of the laws enacted by his Grandmother, Catherine the great.
Paul appeared as usual in the Senate, in expectation of finding the ratification of his mandates; but instead of that, the act of abdication was proposed to him for his signature. Inflamed with rage, he loaded the Senate with execrations, was going to attack some of the members with savage ferocity, when he was forcibly restrained, and suffocated in the scuffle. Some reports say, that one of the Senators, during the struggle, came behind and strangled him with a cord.
Alexander, the new Emperor was immediately called, and acquainted with the cause of his father's death, and his cruel decrees against himself, mother and family. After some hesitation, Alexander signed the instruments and writings laid before him, and was proclaimed—Emperor of all the Russias.

LONDON, APRIL 30. We have the satisfaction and happiness to announce, that according to private advices received this morning from Paris THE WHOLE OF EGYPT IS IN OUR POSSESSION.
This account was brought by Major Keir, who landed at Dover last night from Calais.
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 18.—Lawison, an aid of the first Consul, and Be thier, an officer of artillery, have arrived here from Paris, and had an audience with the Prince Royal yesterday.
APRIL 21.—The Russian Ambassador here, M. Likawitch, yesterday received a courier from his Court, with directions to declare to Admiral Parker, that it was the wish of the Emperor to accommodate the differences between Russia and England. A swift sailing cutter was immediately sent off to Admiral Parker in the Baltic, as the Russian fleet, having sailed, might meet with the English. Other instructions had likewise been sent off to the Russian fleet.
One of the Ukases issued by the new Emperor of Russia is as follows:—“Our manufactures not having yet arrived at the necessary degree of perfection, and not being adequate to supply the wants of our Empire, it is hereby ordered, that the decree prohibiting the importation of porcelain, earthen ware, glass instruments made of steel and iron, silk, cotton and linen goods be annulled, and that, for the present year, the regulation of 1797 shall be in force.”
LONDON, APRIL 29. The prospect of peace with France grows fainter daily. It is confidently said, that Bonaparte requires, as proof of our sincerity, before negotiation, the cession of Malta to Russia; of Gibraltar and Minorca to Spain, and of the Cape of Good Hope to the Dutch! That Englishman who would consent to such degrading terms would deserve to be boiled in oil.
Private accounts from Paris state, that the utmost discontent prevailed there at the conduct of Rear Admiral Gantheume, in consequence of his not having persisted in his attempt to get to Egypt. Upon the intelligence being received of his having put into Toulon, Bonaparte sent off a Courier immediately, ordering him to put to sea the moment he received these orders. Gantheume did not obey till some days afterwards (the 19th ult.) alleging, the bad condition of his Ships, and the damage they had sustained in the voyage from Brazil; and requested an examination into his conduct.—It was reported at Paris, when the account was brought, that Gantheume had returned to Toulon, which he did two or three days after his sailing, that the chief Consul had immediately superseded him by the appointment of Admiral Bruix to the command. Sir John Warren had sailed from Naples on the 19th, the day Gantheume left Toulon, and was cruising for him off Sardinia.
LONDON, APRIL 30.—Yesterday Lord Hawkesbury, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, sent the following letter to the Lord Mayor:—
“Downing Street, April 29. MY LORD, I have great satisfaction in informing you that by letters received this day from Lord Carysfort and Sir James Craufurd, it appears that the Courts of Berlin and Copenhagen have determined to re-open the Rivers of the North of Germany, and that all vessels whatever will be allowed to navigate those rivers without molestation.”
“I beg your Lordship will have the goodness to make this intelligence as public as possible in the city.”
“I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) HAWKESBURY. To the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor.”
A correspondent assures us that the following is a fact:—The Monarch, which fought so bravely and suffered so much in the late action, by some means got foul of the rigging of the Ganges; one of the seamen who had been employed in clearing them finding himself on board the Ganges, jumped overboard, and swam towards the Monarch, swearing he would never desert his ship. A boat was instantly got off, which saved the poor fellow's life.
FILIAL LOVE AND PATRIOTISM.
In a few minutes after Capt. Otway had arrived at the admiralty with the glorious intelligence of our late victory, the place was crowded with enquiring visitors. Among the rest a young gentleman of the Transport Office about thirteen years of age, was very conspicuous.—His engaging figure, and eager deportment, interested all around him, and riveted their attention. He hastily asked Capt. Otway after the Monarch; “and my Papa, Sir, how is he? Is he wounded? Is he killed?”—“Who is your Papa, my dear?” said Capt. O. struck and affected with the youth's ingenious sensibility. “Capt. Moff!”—“My dear! the Monarch has been very roughly handled.” Oh, I know your meaning!” exclaimed the Mourner, “my dear Papa is dead!”—“My dear! the Monarch has been very roughly handled.” Oh, I know your meaning!” exclaimed the Mourner, “my dear Papa is dead!”—Capt. Otway was much agitated; and the youth bursting into an agony of grief, bewailed the loss of his parent in few, but pathetic sentences. At length he raised his head, and, with his eyes streaming with tears, muttered out—“I am happy, however, that Papa died fighting for us.”
IMPORTANT TO AMERICA. Sir William Scott, yesterday brought forward a motion, in the House of Commons, for the better regulation of his Majesty's Prize Courts in the West Indies, &c. which after some considerable conversation in favor of it, and being seconded by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was accepted, and leave given to bring in a bill. Mr. Scott observed, that it was of the highest
importance, to the interest and character of Great Britain, that some alteration should take place in the nature of the jurisdictions, and that instead of the numerous Courts now existing, there should be but three, one in Jamaica, one in Martinique, and one at Halifax; and that the Judges instead of depending on the quantity of business for their profits, should be placed, by liberal salaries, together with the Registers and other officers, beyond the reach of corruption. In proof of the iniquitous conduct practising in these islands, it was remarked, that out of 318 cases, not above 35 had been confirmed by the court of appeals in England. Mr. Nichols suggested the necessity of providing, that no one who had not taken a degree in our courts of civil law, or been admitted to the Bar in the English Courts, should preside in those courts.
At the Old Bailey on Thursday April 21, John Leonard was found guilty of stealing in the dwelling house of John Pratt three 11. Bank of England notes, the property of Philip M'Ginnis.
The prosecutor, a sailor, went to Mr. Pratt's house in Westminster to sleep, and took part of a bed with the prisoner. In the morning (to use his own words) he discovered his trousers had been overhauled, and his shot taken out of the pockets: on this he accused his mate, who steadfastly denied the charge; but he was not to be persuaded out of his right and he grappled him, by the collar, when the marauder seized him a broadside in the chops, and being a strong built vessel, and carrying heavy metal, he was obliged to hail the landlord, and call in the assistance of a marine, quartered in the cabin, who soon made the prisoner surrender. He was then carried before a Commander (the magistrate) who ordered him to be searched, when the notes of the prosecutor were found concealed on his person.
American Articles.
SAVANNAH, MAY 29. GEN. BOWLES.
Extract of a letter from an officer at Fort Wilkinson, to his friend in this city, dated May 8th, 1801. “We have alarming news from the Seminole town: Bowles' revived interest and influence at this juncture, will certainly shake the authority of the United States. From the best information received as late as this day, Bowles has received a cargo of valuable goods from some one of the Jamaica ports—the traders are flocking to him, and I fear will become his advocates, as he disposes of his goods at an extremely low rate. Letters from Col. Hawkins and Timothy Barnard, say “the mischief makers are again at work—a convention of the Creek nation will take place on the 23d of May—we know not the event.”
“I think from the doubtful states of the country some serious and decisive stroke is in agitation.”
BOSTON, JUNE 13. Nearly two thousand English and Irish immigrants have arrived in the United States, within these few weeks. It is hoped President Jefferson, on the meeting of Congress, will repeal that body what he lays on the subject in the “Notes on Virginia,” and call its attention to remedying the growing evil.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE. The attention of the Legislature since our last, has been occupied as usual by local subjects; until yesterday, when at 10 o'clock, the House proceeded to the hearing the parties on the complaint exhibited by sundry persons against Paul Dudley Sargent, Esq. and others, Justices of the Pleas and Sessions for the County of Hancock, for misconduct and mal-administration in office; which continued until a late hour last evening. The Council on the part of the complainants were the Attorney General and John Lowell, Jun. Esq.—On the part of the defendants the Hon. Harrison G. Otis, and George Blake, Esq.—After hearing counsel, the House adjourned to o'clock, this day, for coming to decision on the complaint.
BOSTON, JUNE 18. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. Could be recorded from events within the circle of our information, these few days past. One we have been requested not to notice.
On Sunday the body of a young woman was found in Charles River near the bridge, supposed to have been murdered, and thrown from the bridge.
During the thunder storm yesterday afternoon, two persons, one of them about 17 years of age, son of Jonathan Oaks, Esq. the other about 25 years of age, named Dow, were instantly killed by lightning in a house in Malden. They had been at work, and had taken shelter in the house from the rain, when the volume of lightning passing through the room put an instant period to their existence. Several persons in the house felt the shock but were not materially injured.
A person was yesterday afternoon found dead under the large tree on the Common.
MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON. The squadron designed for the Mediterranean, has failed. A few days since we mentioned our expectation that this squadron would not proceed to sea before government had officially notified the public of its destination and object; and we have since a copy of a letter, addressed by Mr. Smith, Secretary of the Navy, to the President of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce on this interesting subject. It describes the posture of affairs between the United States and the Barbary Powers, and mentions the measures which have been in consequence adopted.
The squadron, which has sailed from Hampton Roads, is ordered to touch at Gibraltar, and the Commodore will be governed by such information as he may there receive. The Algerine annuity is nearly three years in arrears; but it is expected, when the reasons are communicated to the Dey, and assurances of future punctuality, he will be disposed to continue at peace with us; should it be otherwise, it is imagined the two forty fouts will be able to blockade the port. The Bahaw of Tripoli, is supposed not to have waited for the reply of the President to his demands; but to have commenced hostilities; his force, however, is insignificant; being one vessel of 18 guns, and a few of 12 and under. The squadron is presumed competent to all the purposes of convoy and offence which may be necessary. A list of the Algerine Navy accompanies the letter. It consists of five vessels from four to thirty-four guns, and one 44 building—233 guns in the whole.
The last warrant, we believe, drawn on the Treasury for monies to carry into effect the treaties with the Barbary Powers was dated the 18th April 1798. It was for 50,000 dollars.—Of course three years have nearly expired since the money could have been received at Algiers. Why none has since been drawn for that purpose, we are not able to say. Perhaps government, tired of the degrading business, thought it best to give solid reasons for being no longer tributary to pirates.
The following is said to be the definitive declaration of the French government relative to Portugal:
“That if Portugal shall not accede, within eight days, to the basis of a peace, by shutting its ports to Eng and, and receiving French or Spanish garrisons, it will not be admitted to any further negotiation, but be declared a province of Spain, and as such guaranteed by the French government.”
Lord Nelson has succeeded Admiral Parker in the chief command of the British Balic fleet. The Dutch are said to have a fleet of 17 sail of the line ready for sea.
We think the Democrats ought to be satisfied, if Mr. Jefferson receives the confidence of Federalists, as fast as he earns it; but instead of this, they demand our whole flock in advance, without interest, and without security. The Federalists are neither so blind to their interest nor so dishonest as not to yield their cordial support to an administration, conducted upon the found Federal principles of Washington and Adams, but they are surely not so weak and precipitate, as to pledge their support to an executive, which has manifested an uniform hostility to the constitution, until they have some proof of the sincerity of his professions.
REPUBLICANISM.
“What is fit in a Whig is fit in a Sprat.”
Mr. Newman, the Chief Clerk in the War Department, on the 20th March, 1801: was directed by the Secretary of War, (Gen. Dearborn) thus to inform Mr. Israel Lewis, that “being desirous to introduce a certain gentleman as Clerk in his office, your services will be dispensed with, &c.” Mr. Lorimer, immediately demanded whether he had been guilty of any misdeemeanor; and was informed by Mr. Newman, that the Secretary of War authorized him to say that his removal “was not owing to any cause of complaint.” “For say ‘pat’ adds Mr. Newman, “I beg you to believe that I entertain a due sense of the application which you have testified whilst in this office, and particularly of the industry and cheerfulness with which you have, when occasion required, aided me in the discharge of my duties.” Reader! doth this require comment?
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE—THURSDAY, JUNE 11. A bill, repealing part of an act for the preservation of salmon, &c. in the rivers, &c. in Lincoln and Cumberland counties, and other similar laws, as respects their operation in those counties, passed to be enacted.
JUNE 12. The House proceeded, agreeably to assignment, to the hearing the parties on the complaints against the Hon. Paul D. Sargent and others.
JUNE 13. The House again proceeded in the consideration of the charges exhibited against certain Justices of the County of Hancock, and finally acquitted them.
JUNE 15. Capt. Joseph Titcomb was returned a member from Portland, in the room of Woodbury Storer, Esq. chosen a member of the Senate.
The Committee on accounts, were directed to make reasonable allowance to the witnesses on the complaint against P. D. Sargent, Esq. and others.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17. A bill to incorporate Robert Lapish and others, to build a bridge over Kenduskeag stream in Bangor, was read twice, and this afternoon assigned for the third reading.
A resolve, making further provision to carry into effect the resolve of March 2, relative to the grant to soldiers of the late army, was read and passed.
A bill to alter the line between the S. parish in Augusta, and the parish in Hallowell, and to repeal the second section of the act dividing the town of Hallowell into three parishes, was received from the Senate, where it had passed to be engrossed. Read twice, and this afternoon, 4 o'clock, assigned for the third reading.
The bill, for the preservation of certain salt marsh in Scarborough, was passed to be engrossed.
JUNE 18. The bill respecting the line between the fourth parish in Augusta, and the parish in Hallowell, &c. passed to be enacted.
Portland, MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1801.
The Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, which commenced town the last week, was adjourned to this day.
The Legislature of Upper Canada, at their present session, it is expected, will take into consideration the culture of Hemp in that province to the support of the British navy and shipping. As the culture of Hemp is of so great consequence in the United States, and bears a most exorbitant price, it is presumed that our landholders would wish the Canadians to get the start of them in cultivation.
From Washington. The United States, has vacated the legation at Lisbon and the Hague.
Governments have official letters from Gibraltar to April 22, and no account of a declaration of war by Algiers. The French squadron had returned to Toulon; crew sick, and 74 missing; supposed to have gone to Palermo.
CANON TRADE. The American Consul at Canton has written to government, that it is necessary for every vessel that goes to that place to carry some cargo—or the will experience a hazardous delay in procuring a Chop from the Grand Shippo or a Pilot. Specie is not considered as cargo.
Capt. Williams, arrived at Salem from Algiers, on the 19th of April spoke the Hector Pinkham, from Barcelona for Hamburg, who said that “the French had taken Tripoli.”
A gentleman at Barcelona writes under date of April 18th, “That fifteen American vessels then lying in that port, were arming with intention to sail together for mutual support against the Barbary corsairs.”
The only successful way of resisting the Barbary pirates seems to be by cruising squadrons, or by tribute. The town of Algiers has bravely resisted the most powerful States in Christendom. Charles V. lost a fleet and army in an expedition against it in 1541. The English burnt their vessels in the harbor in 1635 and 1670. It was bombarded by the French in 1688. In 1775, the Spaniards made a descent near the city, but were defeated with great slaughter. In 1784, they sent a fleet to attack the fort, but were repulsed by the Algerines, although they made eight successive attacks. Salem G.
From Hallowell, June 11. On Wednesday night of last week the largest valuable Mill, in city erected at Wiscasset, was destroyed by fire, together with about three hundred thousand boards. During the last fortnight we have had some cold and frosty nights—much damage has been done thereby to the growing corn and potatoes.
ATTENTION has been made, with what national public must judge, to divide the federal interest, in the approaching election of a member to Congress, in the eastern district: From a knowledge of the merits and opinions of almost all the influential characters in this district, I am fully persuaded of their practicability and impolicy of attempting to set up Green, as a candidate, however, deserving or however qualified he may be for the important station, and this conviction, and the knowledge I possess of the wills and determination of a very large portion of the inhabitants you may rest assured that the Hon. JOHN LORD Esq. will be the successful candidate. In communicating this intelligence, I feel highly gratified, as Mr. Lord is not only deserving of every honor and distinction that his fellow citizens can bestow; but happily possesses talents peculiarly fitting him for the arduous and important office which awaits him. A. B. Maine, June 13, 1801.
MARRIED—At Falmouth, by the Rev. C. D. D. Mr. Jeremy Fogg, of Gorham, to Mrs. Molly Fogg.
DIED—At Orisfield, on the 10th inst. Mrs. D. Pierce, aged 67, the amiable consort of George Pierce Esq. of that place—who lived beloved and died lamented.
Theatrical Amusements.
At Mechanic's Hall, Water-street, THIS EVENING Monday June 22, will be presented the much admired piece called the
SULTAN, Or, the AMERICAN CAPTIVE. Soliman (Emperor of the Turks) Mr. Maginnis. Oimyn—Mr. Douglas. Roxalana (the American Captive) Mrs. Douglas. Elmira—Mrs. Maginnis. Rimena (with a fancy Turkish Dance) Master Douglas.
Between the Play and Farce, an Interlude called The JOCKEY CLUB, Or, JOCKEYS ALL ROUND. Jockey Bachelors—Jockey Lawyers—Jockey Doctors—Jockey Planters—Jockey Preachers—The Select Jockey—Statesmen or Jockeys—The Select Jockey and Jockey Douglas. The RETORT—By Mrs. Douglas.
To which will be added, the much admired piece LIKE MASTER LIKE MAN, Or, JOFER'S QUARRELS. Carlos—Mr. Douglas. Lorena—Master Douglas. Sancho—Mr. Maginnis. And Tonadona—Mrs. Maginnis. Jacinta—Mrs. Douglas.
Between the acts, a Harpise—By Master Douglas. In the course of the performance, a Comic Song, and Duet of Life—Mr. Maginnis. A Patriotic Song, called Columbia's Sons—By Master Douglas. Front Seats, 3/6—Second Seats, 1/6—Children half price.

TO BE SOLD,
A Number of HOUSE LOTS, STORE LOTS, and WHARF PRIVILEGE, at the head of the tide at Bar Harbor, pleasantly situated, and convenient for business. The premises may be viewed, and the terms known by applying to Jeremiah Hill. Portland, June 16, 1801.
Accountant Business.
Books posted monthly, from Day and Cash Books, by Double Entry, with fidelity, accuracy and neatness. Books arranged, methodized or adjusted, and every branch of the accountants business performed. Captains of vessels, and others, who have to render accounts of disbursements, or sales of goods, may have them correctly stated, and copied fair—any other Writings done, by application to the Printer. BOOK KEEPING taught on the true principles of Double Entry. (18m. 12m—65) Portland, June 21.
Isaac Adams,
INFORMS his acquaintance and the public at large, that he has taken the stand in Fifth street, lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Paton; where he offers for sale, at the Boston prices, a general assortment of
BOOKS,
 LAW, PHYSIC, and DIVINITY. Among which are, Thomas' Laws of Massachusetts, last edition; Maine's History of England; Robin's Ancient History; Robertson's History of America; Scotland; Charles V.; May's History of Kentucky.  Williams' History of Vermont; Belknap's History of New Hampshire; H. Adams' History of New England; Bell's Surgery; Blair's Sermons—and a great variety of others too numerous to particularize.  See all small and large octavo, quarto, and folio Bibles; Testaments.  Ward, Belknap, and Tate & Brady's Psalms and Hymns; also a complete assortment of School Books; Children's Books, Seamen's Books; Scales and Dividers, Charts of Geo. Geo. Bank.  Bank and Account Books, Writing and Letter Paper, of various kinds, Stamp Paper.  Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books.  Violin strings, &c. &c. 
A new CIRCULATING LIBRARY,
Is opened at the above store, consisting of the latest novels, Travels and Novels. Several of the novels are by the authors of the Chamber of the Abbey ; the Lady's Museum , a work of genuine taste and merit; the Lady's European Monthly , and Universal Magazine , complete for the two last years. It shall be the endeavor of the proprietor to render the Library amusing and interesting. Every new publication of merit, shall be added as soon as possible.
Likewise for Sale, a fresh assortment of English, West-India, and Hardware Goods.
Cash given for Rags and Junk. Cash customers, and every favor thankfully received. June 23.
FRESH GOODS.
John Jenks,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has for sale at the store formerly occupied by Messrs. Ward & Tucker , No. 7, Fifth street, a neat assortment of
STAPLE & FANCY GOODS.
 Among which are the following: Bell superfine, Soc, middling and low priced Broadcloths. Superfine, plain and embossed Cashmeres, of the most fashionable colors. Farell Cloths, Baizes, and Fannels. Men's ribbed and plain black Satin. White and fancy Marcella's Vesting, Dimities, Muslinets. Book and Cambrie Muslins, Lappet do. Black do. Mullin Handkerchiefs, Men's Tambor'd do. White and slate coloured Cotton Cambrics, Linen Cambric, Long Lawn. Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest fashion, Furniture Chintz, Copperplates, Ginghams, Clouded, plaid and striped Nankeens, Silk Nankeens; Cotton do. Jeans, Fustians, Manchester Checks, Diapers, India Cottons and Nankeens, Bandanna and black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Linea Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cotton do. 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, Satins, Modes and Ribbons, English, Italian and Florence Lustringes, striped and plain, Black Cyprus Gauze, Velvet for capes, Ladies' extra long white and colored Silk and Kid Gloves, Men's Silk and Beaver do. Men's Silk, Worsted, Hemp and Cotton Hose, Ladies' Cotton do. Purple and Patch Shawls, Durants, Shalooms, Calamancos and Russels, Black Florentine and Sarinnet, Cotton Suspenders, Parasols, Fans, Men's Silk Hats, Hat Looping, Buttons, Sewing Silks, Twists, Threads, Gallons, Fetrets, Tapes, Bobbins, Quality and Shoe Bindings, Paper, Quills, Inkpowder, &c. &c. 
The above articles will be sold very low for cash. Portland, June 21.
FOR SALE,
A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in a delightful and healthy part of the town, on Free-street. Likewise, one other House on Hanover-street, and State-street, which commands a most beautiful prospect of the town and harbor. Either of the Houses will be sold on easy terms for the purchaser. For terms apply to J. DELANO. Portland, June 22.
DANCING SCHOOL.
MR. ALLEN, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and vicinity, that he has opened his Summer Dancing School, at Union Hall, in Portland. The hours of tuition are from three to six P. M. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For terms apply to Mr. Allen at the Hall. April 20. (tf)
Laws of Massachusetts.
JUST received for sale at JENKS' BOOK STORE, a new edition of the Laws of Massachusetts, complete from the adoption of the Constitution to the end of the year 1800, in 3 vols. octavo. Also, separate 3d volumes for those who have purchased the 1st & 2d.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE. The last edition of the TOWN OFFICER, and AMERICAN CLERK'S MAGAZINE—The VILLAGE HARMONY—DWIGHT'S GEOGRAPHY, by the dozen or single. Also, Webster's , and the Maine SPELLING BOOKS, by the quantity. WRAPPING PAPER, cheap as can be purchased in the District.
John Phillips,
INFORMS the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he has taken a shop in Fore street, directly opposite Mr. William Fennelly's Vendue Office, lately occupied by Capt. John Allen ; where he has for sale the following articles, viz:
 West-India and N. E. Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry Rum, French Anniseed, Pork Middlings, Flour, Rice, Bohea and Southouch Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Cotton, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Raisins, Lemons, Spanish flours and French Indigo, Cotton and Wool Cards, 1ed. Bd. and 4d. Nails, Powder and Shot, Writing Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vinegar, Cheese, Candles, Shoe Knives, Shoe Raips, Boat Files, 1/2 round do. Tobacco and Snuff, &c. &c. 
The SHOEMAKING Business;
is carried on by JOHN & SETH PHILLIPS, at the head of Col. Waite's Wharf; where constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Portland, June 22.
BANKRUPTCY.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress of the United States, passed on the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded and issued against
NATHAN BOND,
of Portland, in the district of Maine, broker and merchant, and the said Nathan Bond has been declared a Bankrupt; he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or to the major part of them, on the 29th June, and on the 13th July next, and the 27th day of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Auction room of Edward Oxnard, 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 fill his examination; and at the said last meeting, any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard, if they shall think fit, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district to entitle 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 effects are to deliver the same, to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 20th June, 1801.
DIRECT TAX.
Sixth Collection District. Second Division, State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident and unknown proprietors of the following Lots & Tracts of Land within said district, that a Direct Tax became due and payable on said Lots, the seventh of April, A. D. 1800, viz:
   NORWAY. 15 4 48   No. of Lot. Range. Amount 15 9   Tax. PARIS.     14 2 48 19 & 20 1 59   14 3 48 23 & 24 1 59   14 6 48 1 3 30   13 1 48 18 3 30   13 4 48 8 3 30   17 & 18 3 59  
HEBRON—NEWTOWN.
John Brigham occupant, Simon Jackson owner, one tract of land lying in Hebron, it being lot No. 1, Value of Tax Value of Range, 1st Division of the house, on the site of the house; two grist-mills, one pair of stones each; one D. C. C. D. C. house area 684 feet, one 200 60 40 1030 2 97 story high, 7 windows, 35 Tax on house, 40 feet of glass, built of wood. Total 3 37 And unless said taxes are paid on or before Tuesday the fifteenth day of September next, so much of said lots and tracts will be sold on said day, at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, according to law, at any dwelling house in Hebron, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same, together with costs and charges. SAMUEL PARRIS, Collector of said Collection District. Hebron June 18, 1801.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned,
that having been duly appointed administrator, on the estate of JOSHUA MARSTON, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs; She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to SARAH MARSTON, Adm ne . June 22.
WE the Subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq., to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSHUA MARSTON,
late of North Yarmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house where said deceased formerly lived, on the first Monday of July and November, from nine o'clock A. M. to four P. M. DAVID JONES, SAMUEL YORK, ISAAC SKILLIN, } Comm ee . North Yarmouth, June 4.
TO LET,
A BRICK STORE in Fore-street, in a good situation for a dealer in West-India Goods and Groceries. Inquire at Wm. Fennelly's office. June 15, 1801.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now holden at Pownalborough, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Monday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
HUMBLY represents PAUL TOMLINSON, of Bristol, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, and MERCY TOMLINSON his wife in her right, and DANIEL PALMER, of Thomaston, in said county, yeoman, and ELIZABETH PALMER his wife in her right, that they are seized in their demesne as of fee of certain undivided parts, viz. The said Paul Tomlinson, and Mercy Tomlinson in her right, of one undivided seventh part, and the said Daniel Palmer and Elizabeth Palmer in her right, of one other undivided seventh part of a certain tract or parcel of land situated in Bristol aforesaid, and bounded thus, viz. Beginning on the northeast corner of land belonging to Sewall Pearson, on Damscotta river; then running two hundred and seventy-five rods east south east to Harrington road, so called; thence by said road to Goudey's line; thence west north west by said Goudey's line to Damscotta river; thence by the river to the first mentioned bounds, containing forty-five acres; which said land your petitioners own as aforesaid in common with certain persons to your petitioners unknown; and which said shares your petitioners are desirous to hold in severality; they therefore pray that partition of said tract of parcel of land may be made, and your petitioners' respective shares thereof aforesaid, set off, that they may hold and enjoy the same in severality.
JEREMIAH BAILEY, Attorney to said Petitioners. A true copy—Attest, JONATHAN BOWMAN, jun. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ss—Court of Common Pleas at Pownalborough, May Term, 1801.
UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, that the said petitioners notify all persons interested therein to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be holden at Topsham, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the fourth Monday of August next, by publishing an attested copy of said petition and this order thereon three weeks successively in Jenks' Portland Gazette , the last publication to be three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; and also by posting attested copies of said petition and this order thereon in two public places in the town of Bristol, three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court, that they may then and there appear and there cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, JONA. BOWMAN, jun. Clerk.
PEPPERELLBOROUGH, May 5, 1801.
To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of York, to be holden at York, in the said county, on the first Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
HUMBLY represents SETH SPRING and DANIEL CLEAVES of Biddeford, and JONATHAN TUCKER and PHINEAS KELLY, and SAMUEL DENNET, of Pepperellborough, in the county of York, merchants, that they are interested with others to your petitioners unknown, as tenants in common in a certain tract of land in said Pepperellborough, with a wharf thereto belonging, containing by estimation about eight acres; the whole of which tract formerly belonged to Sir William Pepperell, afterwards to the estate of Massachusetts, by whose committee it was sold to your honours' petitioners, with the other abovenamed, their proportions of said tract being as follows:—the said Seth Spring two fortieth parts—the said Daniel Cleaves and Jonathan Tucker two thirtieth parts—the said Samuel Dennet one thirtieth part—the said Phineas Kelly one thirtieth part. And that they are desirous of holding their shares thereof in severality—They therefore pray that your honours would order partition thereof to be made, according to the statute in that case made and provided. SETH SPRING, DANIEL CLEAVES, JONATHAN TUCKER, PHINEAS KELLY, SAMUEL DENNET.
YORK ss.—Commonwealth of Massachusetts. At the Supreme Judicial Court, begun and holden at York within and for the county of York, on the first Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, That the petitioners publish an attested copy of their petition, and this order thereon, in the Portland Gazette , printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Wells, within and for the county of York, on the second Tuesday of September next, that all persons interested may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. A true copy—Attest, EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk. EDWARD P. HAYMAN, 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 third Tuesday of April, being the 23rd day of said month, A. D. 1801.
ON the petition of WILLIAM LANE, of the plantation of Brownfield, in said county, yeoman, shewing, "that by the devise of William Hancock, late of Buxton, in said county deceased, he is seized of one third part of two certain tracts of land or parts of lots, situated in said Buxton, being all the northern ends of the first, and half the second home lot; late the property of said William Hancock, deceased, on the letter E as far down as a northwest and southeast line by the flanker, formerly owned by said William Hancock, deceased, and standing on said land; said lots lying in common with other persons to the petitioner unknown; and praying that partition may be made of said tracts of land agreeably to the statutes in such cases made and provided."
Ordered, That the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition and this order thereon, to be inserted in the Portland Gazette printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next term of this Court, to be holden at Waterborough, within and for said county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August next, to the end any person or persons interested therein, may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
Feathers and Bedticking.
JUST received, and for sale, at WILLIAM FENNELLY'S Office, Fore-street, a fresh supply of Feathers and Bedticking, which will be sold cheap for cash. Portland, June 2.
Sales at Auction.
TAKE NOTICE. To be Sold at Vendue, at Mr. FENNELLY'S Auction Room, Fore-street.
On TUESDAY, 23rd June,
A handsome span of Bay MARES, which go well in a carriage. ALSO, A large young Sorrel MARE.
LIKewise, A neat CHAISE, with compleat plated HARNESS—and an elegant SLEIGH.
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.
JUST RECEIVED, By William Lord,
And now ready for sale at his store in Fore-street, opposite the head of Long-wharf, a general assortment of English, West-India, and Hardware GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. All of which he is determined to sell at the lowest cash price—Constant attendance, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Portland, June 8.
FOR SALE,
A few elegant Mahogany and Gilt Frame LOOKING-GLASSES, of different sizes, at the store of NICHOLAS BEASDELL, Middle-street. June 8.
Kezia Butler,
RESPECTFULLY informs her Customers, that she has received a new and handsome assortment of
Millenary, Fancy and Piece Goods.
suitable for the season. Also, VIOLET HAIR POWDER, of a superior quality, per dozen, or single lb.—Which she offers for sale upon reasonable terms, at her shop in Middle-street.
MILLENNARY as usual, in the latest fashions—and every order punctually attended to. N. B. No articles exchanged, or taken back, that have been purchased. Portland, June 8.
Festival of St. John Baptist.
THE Portland Lodge of Ancient Masons, intend to celebrate the Festival of St. John, and dine at Union Hall, Wednesday the 24th inst. where the Brethren are requested to attend with suitable clothing. Sojourning Brethren are invited. As there will be a public procession, the Brethren are requested to attend precisely at 11 o'clock, A. M. By order of the Right Worshipful Master, JOSEPH C. BOYD, Sec'y. N. B. Tickets may be had of the Secretary.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the estate of JOHN GOULD, late of Woolwich, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs; All persons therefore having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. ABIHABEL GOULD, Administratrix. June 9, 1801.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given,
that the subscriber has been duly appointed and taken upon her "the trust of Executrix to the last Will and Testament of WILLIAM WYMAN, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased. All persons indebted to said Estate, are hereby called upon to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands, to exhibit the same to LURANA WYMAN, Executrix. North Yarmouth, May 27, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the estate of NEHEMIAH TURNER, late of Newmills, in the county of Lincoln, Husbandman, 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 LOIS TURNER, Administratrix. April 28, 1801.
A NEW SUPPLY OF Stationery and other Articles.
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE AT Jenks' Book and Stationery Store, NEXT TO THE BANK.
 LARGE and small Bibles and Testaments, Psalm and Hymn Books, Church Prayer Books, School Books; Children's do.  Writing Paper of different qualities, by the ream or quire.  Hot pressed, Wove, Gilt and Plain Post Paper, large and small, of all qualities.  Quills of a superior quality, and various prices.  Bank Account Books of different sizes.  Inkpowder; Wafers, and Sealing Wax.  Slates, and Slate Pencils, by doz. or single.  Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books, Puffs, and Scissor Cases.  Inkstands of various kinds, Steel Duct, Scales and Dividers.  Playing and Message Cards, Music and Drawing Paper.  Music Books; Tooth Brushes.  A handsome variety of Pen and Desk Knives, Best Lead Pencils, Court Puffier, and Pungent Smelling Bottles, Bonnet Paper.  Writing and Cyphering Books, and a valuable assortment of other articles. 
Also, a collection of BOOKS,
in the various branches of Literature; among which are the latest writings in Divinity, Law, Physic, History, Voyages, Travels, Biography, &c. &c. Together with a variety of New NOVELS, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.

POETRY.
CELIA.
CLASPED in my arms as Celia laid Enrapt with pleasing dreams of bliss,
Abash'd her head the nymph reclined— By freedom with a frown repress'd;
"And is it thus, too cruel fair, You treat your faithful swain?" I cry'd;
"Farewell, ingrate! some other swain May prove that frozen breast to move;
Almost with thrilling joy distraught, I heard the blushing fair reply—
ON THE DEATH OF DR. HERSCHEL.
DEATH, like a friend, has loos'd from earthly shackles, Herschel, the Sage, whose telescope has shown us
Now, freed from earth, he traverses those regions, Swifter than light, where blazing comets wander,
Now he explores the Solar System's limits, Numbers the orbs, which make the sun their centre,
Farther he soars, through infinite expansion, Views the fixed stars and planets that attend them,
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
FROM the pasture of Mr. Benjamin Bailey, in Falmouth, a HORSE, of a large size about six years old, of a yellow color, some white in his face, one white eye, white hind feet, and a dark stripe on his back.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
FROM Major J. Cobb's tavern in Gray, on the evening of the 24th ult. a bay MARE, 6 years old, sixteen hands high, having a star in her forehead—natural trotter.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, on the 14th inst. a dark red HORSE, about fourteen hands high, nine years old, trots and paces, with a star in his forehead, his right hind foot white, and the hoof on his right fore foot white—both the hoofs on his fore feet fractured, with a black mark and tail with his foretop, mane and tail clip.
Walter Hatch,
INFORMS his Customers, that he has commenced business in the TAILORING line, with Mr. JOHN CLINTON,
John Clinton & Co.
at their shop in Fore-street, next to Mr. John Hobart's Wine Store, where they have now for sale an elegant assortment of BROADCLOTHS, viz.
N. B. A JOURNEYMAN is wanted at the above shop. Also a Boy, as an apprentice. One from the country would be preferred.
William Dobbs & Co.
Have received by the last arrivals from London and Livorno, a large assortment of
SUPERFINE, Fine and Middling, mixed and plain Broadcloths, Forest do. Superfine and fine Kincymere, men's black satin, men's and boy's beaver and common hats, olive velveteens, black silk velvet, Marcellus quilting, printed and olive jean and muslinettes, etc.
One Cafe Hard-Ware, containing 140 doz. scissors; 65 doz. pocket and pen knives; 40 doz. deft knives and forks, etc. etc.
All of which will be sold cheap, at Wholesale and Retail, at their Warehouse opposite the Columbian Tavern.
W. B. Reed,
From London, and late from Boston, SILK DYER & SCOURER,
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he means to open the above business directly.
Beautiful Liquid Blue, at 1/2 per bottle. Mourning for funerals dyed at the shortest notice.
FRESH GOODS.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY William Codman,
At the New Brick Store in Middle-street, opposite Mr. Eben. Storer's, a great assortment of
Spring & Summer Goods, consisting of too great a variety to be particularized in an advertisement. With a general assortment of
West-India and Hard Ware Goods, Groceries, &c. &c.
Ad which will be sold Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Barneville & Co. At the Store formerly occupied by Messrs. Stevens & Hovey, FORE-STREET, a general assortment of
PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following routes, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington City, until the 10th day of July next inclusive.
PROPOSALS should be made in writing, and sealed, and be forwarded by post. There is no occasion for those who enter into contracts to come to the Post-Office.
1 From Scodias by Pennamaquan, Damariscotta, etc. 2 From Dennyville to Eastport, formerly called Passamaquoddy, once a week. 3 From Gouldborough by Sullivan, Trenton, etc. 4 From Ducktrap by Camden, Thomaston, etc. 5 From Wilscasset by Newmilford, Pittston, etc. 6 From Wilscasset by Bath, Brunswick, etc. 7 From Portland by Scarborough, Biddeford, etc. 8 From Portland by Falmouth, Gray, Newquay, etc. 9 From Portland by Saccapappa, Gorham, etc. 10 From Kennebec by Waterville, etc. 11 From Portsmouth by Dover to Berwick, etc.
DIRECT TAX.
Second Collection District, First Division of Massachusetts, April 15, 1801.
BY virtue of an Act of Congress passed the 14th day of July, 1798, the following Taxes assessed on the Houses, Lands, and other Real Estate, owned, occupied or possessed by the persons against whom the said taxes are set, on the first day of October 1798, became due and payable on the 7th day of April 1800,
Table with 5 columns: Name of owner, Situation of Dwelling Houses, Amount of tax on Dwelling Houses, Quantity, situation, and Description of Land, Lots, Buildings, and Wharves, Amount of tax on land, lots &c. It lists tax assessments for various owners in Machias.
So much of the above-mentioned houses and lands as will pay the respective taxes assessed thereon with costs and charges agreeable to the above recited law, will be sold at the house of Mr. SAMUEL ELLIS, in Machias, in the District aforesaid, on the tenth day of July next, at ten o'clock forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
JOSEPH HARRIS, Collector 2d District, 1st Division.
NOTES. Note 1. The Postmaster General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts... Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
JOSEPH HARRIS, Postmaster General.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, Washington City, April 17, 1801.
THIS GAZETTE.
Is published every Monday, at B. A. JEWELL'S Office, No. 7, FISH STREET, where Subscriptions Advertisements, and all other business, are received with attention. The price is One Dollar and Fifty Cents a year, exclusively of postage.