Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1800-07-14 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEN JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 116]
MONDAY, JULY 14, 1800.
[VOLUME III.]
Miscellany.
DESCRIPTION of CALCUTTA.
BY AN AMERICAN.
IT is just an hundred and three years (1793) since the English merchants fixed themselves in this spot. Its convenience for commerce was, probably, the chief circumstance consulted in the choice. Health seems to have wholly escaped the attention of the European colonists, in their choice of settlements, both in the eastern and western hemispheres. If their situation were favourable to navigation, and trade, and defence, answered their end. Whether it were such as to allow them to pursue their schemes and enjoy their gains, by permitting them to live, was never thought of, and subsequent experience never produced them to correct their original error. Few or no persons come to India but with a view of leaving it. They regard it as a place of temporary sojourn, and they hope to elude the fatal effects of the climate by the shortness of their stay.
Batavia and Calcutta, by being placed in the midst of marshes and pools, were extremely unwholesome. Happily for the Portuguese adventurers, Goa and Macao were Islands which could be rendered insalubrious only by their own negligence.
The English owe their residence at Calcutta to the caprice of Job Channock, the company's agent. They tell us that he was influenced in his choice by a grove of trees that grew here. Shade was no doubt delightful in this climate; but to be governed in the choice of an emporium, by the vicinity of a grove, is to be swayed by a strange motive. The easy and extensive navigation of this river, and the wealth of the adjacent provinces, might have furnished him with much stronger reasons.
Job Channock was, probably, little aware of the consequences of his choice. He found here a mean struggling village, called Govindpore, consisting of two or three hundred cottages. These were dwellings built of clay, (of which the tenacity was augmented by a mixture of straw) and covered from the weather by rows of bamboos. These dwellings consisted of one room, without flooring, window or chimney, and sheltered families of eight or ten squalid, emaciated creatures, wasted by disease, and disgusting by their filthiness.
This herd has been insensibly increased by the increase of the English power and dominions. Their present number has never been accurately computed. It is vaguely, and probably erroneously, assigned to be half a million. If so, it is inferior, with regard to population, only to Paris and London among European cities.
Among this number, a vast majority are as stupid, indolent, and squalid in their persons and dwellings, as the villagers of Govendpore. Streets, crooked, dirty, and seldom more than eight feet wide, closely crowded on each side by huts of one story, ten or twelve feet high; walls of mud, tolerably smooth, of a light brown colour, and hardened into a kind of half brick by the rays of a tropical sun; roofs of matting or bamboo, steep and conical, are the objects that generally present themselves. The scene, however, is far from being absolutely uniform. Even in the quarter of the Gentos, the superior wealth of individuals is sometimes shown by substituting small brick instead of rude and ill-tempered clay, and by raising the building to two stories. The vulgar are their own servants, and, of consequence, every menial and domestic office is transacted in one room. Every out-of-door engagement is performed by themselves, and on foot.
The fortunate few, and especially the English, on the contrary, divide their habitations into different stories and apartments. The lower story is abandoned to cooks, and coolies, and palanquin-bearers, while the second floor is appropriated to parlour, dining-room, and chamber. Among these, whatever function can be performed by another, devolves upon servants. Their food is purchased, cooked, and set before them, without any exertion of their own. Their clothes are managed in the same manner. Their vessels are filled and held by a menial. If they go out on business or pleasure, they are borne upon men's shoulders; and every man invited to a feast, is relieved from every toil but that of eating and talking, by his own body servant, who is posted at his elbow.
The English quarter presents a spectacle very different from that of the natives. Here the streets are wide, regular, and clean. The houses are of good materials, lofty and spacious. Terraces, broad and secure, and of brick, compose the roofs. Every object acquires new dignity and value by contrast with the penury and meanness of the neighbouring quarters. Every object reminds us that we are in a land divided between people opposite in manners, customs, and privileges; between a race of foreign conquerors and a brood of indigenous slaves.
The city owes its insalubrity, partly to natural and irremediable causes, partly to the filthy habits and superstition of the natives, and partly to the intemperance and temerity of strangers. A space, at a short distance from the city, is annually inundated. The flood, in retiring, leaves behind it a moist and slimy surface, cov-
ered with gasping fish, and putrescent vegetables. Hence a powerful sun draws up an incessant steam of noxious and pestilential vapours.
Formerly the city was every where interspersed by pools and gullies, whose exhalations were equally pestiferous. Since the firm establishment of their power, the English have done much towards draining the bogs and filling up the pools, and thus rendering their metropolis less noxious and ugly.
Every fragment of dead and refuse matter is thrown, by the natives, where accident or momentary convenience may decide. That which some other nations have provided pits to hide, or cloaca to wash away, or men to transport to a distance, is here strewn upon the surface. Necessity has delved no holes, reared no structures and laid no hollow trunks. Her impulse is obeyed, without embarrassment or ceremony, when and where it is felt, whether in the middle of a street or the corner of a kitchen. Wherever such matters are dropped, they are sure to remain till crumbled to dust by the sun, or washed away by a flood.
In like manner, whatever is useless to the cook, legs, feathers, and entrails, or whatever is neglected by the eater, is cast into the courtyard or the street. To-day adds something to the heap of yesterday; and, as nature destroys with a speed by no means proportioned to the expedition of the cook and the number of consumers, the streets would, in time, become impassable were it not for the torrents which, at certain seasons, impetuously descend and threaten to carry away, not only the fragments of the kitchen and the superfluities of nature, but even habitations and men.
Another circumstance of noxious and unwholesome tendency, is not to be forgotten. The poor, whose number is great, have no cemetery to receive their remains. From the bed on which they die, they are dragged away and thrown into the river. The waters of the Ganges are holy; and this is, by no means, regarded as contemptuous or inhuman treatment. These bodies float upon the surface, or are stranded on the shore. Putrefaction makes rapid progress, and the jackals and vultures cannot rake such quick dispatch with their prey, as to prevent the air from being continually replenished with deadly and loathsome effluvia. A stranger is particularly shocked by the spectacle of diseased, putrid, or half-devoured carcasses which are constantly to be met with near the river.
In spite of these accumulated causes of disease, the natives enjoy better health than the foreigners, who bring to this sultry shore, their cloth garments, their meats, condiments, and wines, and find here nothing but incentives to pride, sloth, and voluptuousness. The natives are armed by the force of habit, by the constitution received from their parents, by their vegetable diet and aqueous potations, by their muslin robes, and their active occupations. None of these privileges are enjoyed by adventurers from Europe, to whom simplicity in food, and dress, and manual industry, are badges of servitude, and deemed ignominious and degrading.
* An authentic and amusing picture of the manners of the English in Bengal, is contained in a novel, published ten or fifteen years since, and called 'Hartley House, Calcutta.'
MEDICAL.
From the Columbian Courier.
Mr. Shearman.—By publishing the following successful treatment of the LOCKED JAW by electricity, you may oblige some of your Customers.
MR. W. Shearman, a firm strong man and of good bodily health, was attacked with the Locked Jaw in the month of Nov. 1798. —Bleeding, cathartics, antispasmodics, and the warm bath were administered, and opium exhibited externally and internally without any permanent effect.—The third day the spasms gave way a little, so that I was able to introduce my fingers between his teeth; but he did not continue in that state long, it was soon succeeded by a complete contraction of the muscles of his jaws.—His jaws continued locked till the fifth day. As every application that had been made proved ineffectual, we were determined to try what effect electricity would produce. Accordingly a small sized receiver was filled, and discharged through his jaws, in the presence of Dr. Baylies, and a number of others; and to our great surprise his jaws were immediately opened a little. A repetition of the electrical shocks for a few days, entirely removed the complaint.
Mrs. Fance, wife of Thomas Fance, a young married woman of a full habit, was the 16th inst. attacked with a pain in her back passing through to the umbilical region. In a few hours the pain subsided which was followed by a complete Locked-Jaw.—The usual remedies were applied; opium administered, till a stupor and an inclination to sleep were superadded. She was unable to take any food or medicine but what was strained through a double row of teeth. At times she was attended with opisthotonos or a contraction of the muscles of her back and neck. In this situation she continued without any abatement of the symptoms, till the 17th, at one o'clock
P. M. at which time electricity was administered: She received a smart shock through her jaws, the spasms immediately gave way, and her jaws flew apart instantly, to the astonishment of all the by-standers. She received three shocks successively, which entirely removed the complaint; and it has not returned since.
It may be worthy of remark, that Mrs. Fance fell from the fence about a fortnight before the attack, which occasioned some pain in her back; but that complaint was entirely removed before the symptoms of the Locked Jaw took place. The former case could not be attributed to any external wound or accident that he had received. Whether the latter may be ascribed to the fall, I am not able to determine; but shall leave it to those who have had more experience in the disorder than I have had, to draw their own inference.
I have attempted to give a concise narrative of the facts in the above cited cases. Perhaps it may be observed, that two cases are not of sufficient moment to merit publication: yet they are, the only cases that ever fell under my observation; and as it is a disorder that does not frequently occur in this climate, but so often fatal when it does, that I presume it will not be thought useless to make the communication.
In the cases, above related, there was no amendment till the use of electricity; which instantaneously relaxed the spasms, to the great astonishment of all present. In fact, there was no reason to doubt of its being the immediate and principal cause of relieving those unhappy sufferers.—Should the success in those cases induce others to a further trial in the Locked-Jaw, and other similar complaints, and prove successful, it will yield the highest satisfaction, and ample compensation to the communicator.
SAMUEL PERRY, jun.
New-Bedford, June 27, 1800.
MERCANTILE INFORMATION.
From the 1st inst. the following rates of Duties took place, in lieu of those heretofore payable, viz.
Brown Sugar, 2 1/2 cents—Sugar Candy 1 1/2 cents, per lb.—Molasses 5 cents per gallon—All merchandise that paid 10 per cent. 12 1/2 per cent.—L. P. M. Madeira Wine, 58 cents—All other Madeira Wine, 50—Burgundy, Champagne, Rhenish, and Tokay Wine, 45 cents—Sherry Wine, 40 cents—St. Lucar Wine 40 cents—All claret and other wines not enumerated, in bottles or cases, 35 cents—Lisbon, Oporto, and other Portugal Wines, 30 cts.—Teneriffe, Fayal, Malaga, Saint George, and other West India Wine, 28 cents—and upon all other wines when imported otherwise than in bottles or cases, 23 cents per gallon. Goods imported in foreign vessels, and exported from the United States not to Drawback any part of the additional Duties.—3 3/4 per cent. to be retained from the amount of Duties on exportation. After the 31st day of Dec. next, 1 cent per lb. on Leaf Sugar, and 1 cent per gallon on Spirits distilled within the United States, in addition to the Drawback, on exportation.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
"I AM impelled by considerations of justice and personal attachment to Col. PICKERING to declare, that the recent publications in the Aurora, respecting his pecuniary transactions while Secretary of State, are unfounded.
"The accounts of the Department, while it was conducted by Col. Pickering, have been exhibited at the Treasury, and it is expected that they will be finally settled soon after the Offices are opened at Washington. It appears from these accounts, that a balance of about 500 dollars remained in his hands when he retired from office;—this sum was deposited in the Bank of the United States, and has this day been returned to the Treasury.
"The balances to which the publications in the Aurora refer, are the aggregate amounts of sums, which have been remitted to ministers and other public agents chiefly residing in foreign countries;—the payments made by the late Secretary of State are supported by regular vouchers, and also in many instances they constitute charges against individuals in the books of that department; they will exonerate the Secretary from pecuniary responsibility.
"The nature of the public service requires, that monies should be trusted by agents on account, and the practice has been common in every department, since the first establishment of the government.
OLIVER WOLCOT.
Treasury Department, June 23, 1800."
PARENTAL EXULTATION.
CORNELIA, the daughter of the great Scipio, and wife of the consul Sempronius, was one day in the company of some Roman ladies, who were showing their trinkets, and admiring their jewels, and whose minds seemed wholly occupied about their dress. At last, observing that Cornelia sat silent among them, they asked her to show them her jewels. Upon which, with a true maternal pleasure, she called her children to her, and presenting them to the company, said, "These, ladies, these are my ornaments; these are my jewels, whom, I have endeavoured to educate for the good and glory of my country."
Fresh News from Europe.
By the Franklin, WALKER, arrived at Boston, 45 days from London.
FRENCH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
Gen. DESSOLES to the Minister at War.
"H. Q. Schaffhausen, May 2."
"OUR continual movements since the 25th of April, having had for their object the uniting of the army on its right, I did not think fit to acquaint you with the result, until the operation should be completely terminated.
"The General in Chief, in consequence of the orders which he had received from Government, to commence the Campaign, determined to manoeuvre in from the Rhine, and in the rear on the defiles of the Black Forest, in order to unite his army about Schaffhausen and Smethingen. It was necessary to combine these operations so as to avoid any doubtful engagements in several days marching; which was the more difficult on account of the defiles which we had to traverse, on account of the passing of the Rhine which was to be effected, and of the central position of the enemy at Donaueschingen, which enabled them to bear more quickly than we could, with all their forces, on any of the points of the line that we might menace.
"The General in Chief, ordered Lieut. Gen. Suzanne to commence the operations on the morning of the 25th, by marching from Kehl against Offembourg; and Lieut. Gen. St. Cyr was directed to proceed by Old Bissac against Fribourg. Gen. St. Suzanne, after a very brisk action repulsed the enemy to Offembourg, took a piece of cannon and about 100 prisoners. His right took a position at Bodenecker, Valsessen, and Appenwer, and his left at Villert, Griesen and Landt. In this engagement he had to lament the loss of Citizen Dubois-Crance, Chief of Brigade of the first regiment of Chasseurs, a very distinguished officer.
"Gen. St. Cyr took his position at Fribourg, driving every thing he met before him. The same day the General in Chief ordered to pass by Basse a division of the corps of reserve, commanded by Gen. Richepanse, who took a position at Schellingen, and on the Debouch de Kanders.
"On the 26th, Gen. St. Suzanne remained in his position, and Gen. St. Cyr, assumed a menacing appearance in the valley of La Kinzig, in order to appear to blend his operations with those of Gen. St. Suzanne.
"That General received orders on the 27th, to retire to Kehl, in order to return by the left bank of the Rhine to Besac, and from thence to Fribourg, where he should have arrived on the 30th.
"Gen. St. Cyr, who had orders to advance from Fribourg to St. Blaise, by Tottenau, and to make rapid marches, commenced his operations the same day.
"The two divisions of Generals Delmas and Leclerc set out from Basse and advanced to Seckingen, without meeting any obstacle.—Gen. Richepanse had orders to advance to St. Blaise, by the valley of La veissen, to support the movement of Gen. St. Cyr, as well as to cover the right of the divisions of Delmas and Leclerc.
"On the 29th, Gen. Delmas forced the position of the enemy, who were entrenched on the Alb, taking two pieces of cannon, and 200 prisoners. The attack and pursuit were so rapid, that the enemy driven from these works had not time to destroy the bridge and form behind the river. Adj. Gen. Corhorn was one of the first to pass the torrent, leaping on the shoulders of a grenadier. At the same time Gen. Richepanse drove from St. Blaise four of the enemy's battalions that occupied it, and took 150 prisoners.
"Gen. St. Suzanne took a position at Fribourg, Gen. St. Cyr at St. Blaise, and the corps of reserve on the Wutack. In this march Gen. Leret was slightly wounded. The same day Gen. Richepanse united himself with the corps de reserve.
"On the 1st of May, Gen. St. Suzanne was to march against Neustadt and Leffingen. Gen. Cyr advanced to Smethingen, of which he took possession, after a very brisk engagement. He took some prisoners and a magazine.
"The corps de reserve passed the Wutack, pushing the enemy vigorously.
"Gen. Lecourbe passed the Rhine, between Schaffhausen and Stein. This passage was made with prodigious rapidity. Gen. Lecourbe had combined his means with such decision, that in an hour and a half the bridge was thrown over, and within three hours his whole corps had taken its position on the left bank of the Rhine. The enemy resisted only in the village of Buffingen. The result of the engagements on the three points of the passage is between 7 and 800 prisoners, a major, 8 officers, 3 pieces of cannon, and also the occupation of the castle of Hohenwils which surrendered by capitulation. The fort is almost impregnable, and was provided with 80 pieces of brass cannon.
"Since the commencement of the operations

to the present time, the loss of the enemy on the whole extent of the line may amount to about 1500 prisoners and 6 pieces of cannon.
The enemy appear to be taking possession of the line of Stockach, and the army is now marching to engage them. It is united with the exception of the corps commanded by Gen. St. Suzanne.
I send you a copy of the capitulation of the fort of Hohenwil. All the Generals praise the bravery of the Soldiers and the zeal and intelligence of the officers.
Health and respect, DESSOLES.
FRENCH VICTORY.
MAY 6.
A telegraph dispatch from Strasburg, of the 5th inst. announces the following important news:—The army of the Rhine, on the 3d, drove back the enemy. It has possessed itself of the important post of Stockach, and the whole of the borders of the lake of Constance, has made seven thousand prisoners, taken nine pieces of cannon, and seven large magazines."
[ Moniteur. ]
English Official Account.
From Mr. Wickham, to Lord Grenville. Ulm, May 8, 1800.
The enemy by withdrawing their whole force from the Northeast frontier of Switzerland, were enabled to unite a force of 100,000 men. The position of Stockach was attacked on the 3d, with a very superior force, and carried with some loss on the part of the Austrians. At the same time the main body of the French, commanded by Gen. Moreau in person, made a desperate attack upon the Austrian force under Gen. Kray, at Engen; but after an obstinate contest, and sacrificing an immense number of men, they were obliged to desist. In the mean time, the Archduke Ferdinand, who had defeated a body of the enemy that had attempted to cut him off, effected his junction with the main army. In consequence, however, of the loss of Stockach, and the absence of several considerable detachments, Gen. Kray found himself under the necessity of withdrawing in a direction towards the Danube. In the course of this march he was attacked again on the 5th, in a temporary position at Moeskirch, by the whole French army, who were again repulsed, after an obstinate conflict and experiencing a loss much greater than that of the Austrians. The French did not venture to renew the attack in the night or on the next morning. On the 6th the Austrians took up a position behind the Danube, between Riedlingen and Sigmaringen, without any opposition from the enemy; and on the 8th had again repassed that river, and were preparing to advance. The Archduke Ferdinand is reported to have distinguished himself particularly."
VIENNA, APRIL 26—(From the Court Gazette.)
According to accounts received here from Gen. Melas, from Madonna di Savona, Varra gio, and Saffello, from the 11th to the 17th inst. he continues his operations in the Riviera, and against Genoa. Every where the enemy makes the most obstinate resistance, and in one of the different engagements, which happened on the 11th, between Dogareto and Monte Fajale, they could only be driven to flight by the unexampled bravery of our grenadiers, and the skillful manner in which they make use of the bayonet. A chief of brigade, several staff officers, and 60 privates were made prisoners on this occasion: Massena himself was in danger of being taken, and was saved with the greatest difficulty by his troops. On the same day Field-Marshal Lieut. Elsnitz was attacked on Monte St. Giacomo, by the French general of division, Souchet, whom he repulsed, but not without considerable loss.
At the same time the advanced posts of field marshal Lieut. Kaim when attacked near Chamado by a division of troops under Gen. Thureau, from Briancon, but he repulsed them beyond the Thora. On the preceding day, however, the enemy had succeeded, favored by a fog, in surprising the brigade of gen. Ulm on the height of Sette Pani, and in driving him from that post, after which he joined field marshal Lieut. Elsnitz, in his position on Monte St. Giacomo.
On the 12th, at ten in the morning, the brigades of our left wing were violently attacked at several points, by the enemy, who succeeded in dislodging the regiment of Terzey and a battalion of Keilly from the highest point of the Armetta, after they had sustained the most furious attacks. The fire continued from ten in the morning till night, with considerable loss on both sides. The brigade of gen. Sticker maintained its position. This event induced gen. Melas, on the 18th, to order the brigades Baffy and Lattermann to the heights of Arbisola and Monte Reggio to attack the enemy with a concentrated force. The latter endeavored to be beforehand with him, and on the evening of the 14th, Gen. Count St. Julien was attacked in front by about 4000 men, coming down from Mount l'Ametta; 2000 men attempting, at the same time, to make themselves masters of Saffello, and thus to menace that general's front and rear; but he maintained his position in spite of their repeated attacks, and on the 15th, the four brigades Baffy, Bramano, Bellegarde, and Sticker, advanced, so that the left wing of the army was on Monte Lodrino, the centre on Stella St. Giuffina, and the right wing, consisting of a brigade of grenadiers, on the heights of Arbisola. At two in the afternoon, the enemy, with their usual
impetuosity, attacked both wings, but were repulsed by the brigades of Lattermann, Baffy, and St. Julien: the engagement only terminated at nine in the evening.
On the 15th the enemy were driven from Saffello, and General Melas led the above mentioned brigade against the Armetta, ordering the regiment Stuart, with one of them, Monte Fajale, to establish a communication with the troops under Field Marshal Lieut. Hohenzollern.
On the 18th Field Marshal Lieut. Hohenzollern was at Lavezera, and his advanced post, close to St. Pietro d' Arena. Throughout that neighbourhood the country people have taken up arms against the common enemy; and as Field Marshal Lieut. Ott has likewise advanced to Calvari, on the Rigue, and his advanced post extending from Cretto to Quinto, on the sea coast, we must expect further intelligence from this concentrated situation of the army against Genoa. Gen. Melas promises soon to send positive intelligence of our own and the enemy's loss.
LONDON GAZETTE—May 10. From Lord KEITH to Mr. NEPEAN.
Mintour, off Genoa, April 16.
"I have the satisfaction of acquainting you for the information of their Lordships, that the Guillaume Tell having attempted to escape from Malta on the evening of the 29th ultimo, was intercepted and captured the following morning by his Majesty's ships Lion, Foudroyant, and Penelope; but as I have not yet received Capt. Dixon's account of the particulars of the action, or of the loss which has been sustained, I must take another opportunity of communicating them. I understand however, that the enemy was completely dismayed before the stroke, and that the Lion and Foudroyant have had killed and wounded about forty men each."
Admiralty Office, May 10.
Letters received this morning from Lord Keith, dated April the 21st, mention several important advantages gained by the Austrians in the vicinity of the city of Genoa, under the walls of which place the French have been obliged to concentrate their force. In many attacks the English ships were employed with considerable effect.
Downing Street, May 10.
From Hon. Mr. WINDHAM, to Lord Grenville.
Florence, April 29, 1800.
"The latest news arrived this morning from the vicinity of Genoa, states, that Massena, having been beat a second time at Voltri, on the 18th inst. was obliged to take refuge, with the remains of his army within the walls of Genoa; and that all the strong ports and forts without the city were in the hands of the combined powers, under the command of gen. Melas and admiral lord Keith."
From French Papers.
PARIS, MAY 2.
OFFICIAL.
Lieutenant-general Suchet reports from his head-quarters at Melagno, under date of the 21st April, that to prepare the way for the general attack, he on the 19th April attacked the first position, occupied by the enemy. General Clauzel carried that position, and made 400 prisoners, 13 are officers.
That during the whole day of the 20th he was engaged with the enemy, without having either gained or lost ground, notwithstanding his army frequently engaged with the bayonet, and that the action was extremely warm during the whole day. General Compans has been wounded.
That General Massena has united his troops in a mass and postponed till the 22d or 23d April a decisive attack.
Nothing new has happened on the side of Genoa.
General Saint-Suzanne passed the Rhine at Kehl on the morning 15th, and defeated all he met, and who wished to defend the mouth of the Kintzig; he has killed a great number of the enemy and taken several prisoners.
Gen. St. Cyr has crossed the Rhine at New-Brisack, and on the 26th entered Fribourg.
The whole army of the Rhine is in full march to attack the enemy.
NICE, APRIL 20.
A Merchant of Marseilles, name Second, who left Genoa, the 17th of April, and arrived at Nice on the 19th, has deposited that there are 8000 Austrian prisoners at Genoa, taken partly on the right of Genoa, and partly on the heights of Savonia; that the General in Chief is at St. Jacques, which post belongs to us; that the Austrians occupy Finale and Savonia and that between these two towns, Gen. Souhet has cut off the enemy; that at Genoa, there are provisions sufficient for two months; and that the Genoese emulate the French in the defence of the common cause, and they are all armed. They remember with pride, that in the year 1774, unassisted, they defended themselves against the power of Austria.
Citizen Second, who made the depositions, came from Genoa in a boat, which escaped the vigilance of the English fleet. The following are copies of the two publications brought by Citizen Second:
General Oudinot to Citizen the Ligurian Corvetto.
"I am happy to announce to you, that Gen. Suchet has taken the important position of St. Jacques. Two thousand prisoners are made.—We are in pursuit of the enemy. The General in Chief thinks of taking up his quarters this evening at Vareggio."
Miclis, commander at Genoa, to the French Minister to the Ligurian Government.
"I transmit to you, Citizen Minister, dispatches I have received this instant by an extraordinary courier from the General in Chief; in which are contained these words: "Assure the Government, my dear General: that in the course of to morrow the Western Coast will be evacuated, for the enemy is retreating; but it is probable we shall not overtake them by to morrow, though it is what I very much wish. There is no other news."
From the Boston Centinel—Wednesday July 9.
An arrival yesterday from London, furnishes us with papers to the 20th May;—fourteen days later than before received.
We mentioned in the Centinel of Wednesday last the opening of the campaign on the Rhine. The French claim important victories gained on the 5th and 6th May, at Stockach and Muskirch; and the English allow the events to have been disastrous. The French are said to have brought 100,000 men into combat—to have forced the Austrian lines on the Rhine, to have captured 7000 men; and to have forced them to retreat to the Danube. On the 8th May, the Austrian Head Quarters were at Ulm. In these dispositions Moreau completely out-generalled Kray; but some deductions must be made from the estimate of prisoners, as the French accounts are telegraphic.
In Italy, after a series of deadly and inveterate conflicts, Victory has deserted the standards of her favourite child, Massena; who has been obliged to seek shelter under the walls of Genoa, from the reiterated attacks of Gen. Melas. All accounts agree, that the French affairs in that quarter were in a disastrous state; and that Massena had made offers to capitulate. A reinforcement, however, of 26,000 men, were proceeding from Dijon, to succour him. Accounts from Gibraltar, to the 28th May, received via Salem, mention, a letter having been received, there from Genoa, dated the last of April, stating, that Massena found himself obliged to offer terms of capitulation; which Gen. Melas would not accept; and that in consequence Gen. Massena had remonstrated Lord Keith on the subject. The result was not known.
Consul Buonaparte left Paris the 5th May, and travelled to Dijon (185 miles) in 25 hours—On the 7th, he entered Geneva; and in fifteen days he was to return to Paris.
The French army of Egypt has arrived off Toulon; where it was performing quarantine! The English channel fleet was at sea;—and the captures made by the British cruisers increase daily. Among the late ones, is the William Tell, of 80 guns; the last remaining ship of the line of the Egyptian expedition.
A very serious attack has been made on the life of the King of Great Britain. We are not in possession of the papers which contain the first accounts of it; but from the numerous addresses, from both Houses of Parliament, from the city of London and from all the counties, &c. congratulating his majesty on his providential escape from assassination; we conclude it must have been violent and vindictive.
THE NEGOTIATION.
We do not find an article in the London papers respecting our negotiators at Paris; nor is there any truth in the report, that an express passed through Philadelphia, with dispatches to the President from them.—[It is full time, however, our government were in possession of accounts from them.]—A Halifax paper of the 21st ult. relates, "that letters from France, found on board the Fly, an American vessel, from St. Sebastians, for Newyork, sent in there, mention that the treaty between America and that country was progressing fast, and would probably have been concluded but for the indisposition of one of the Commissioners;—that persons were to be appointed on both sides, to ascertain the spoliations on the American trade—and that the balance of an old debt due to France was to be applied as a compensation; that the commercial connexion between the two countries was to be improved, and the Americans were to be put on a footing with the most favoured nation." That these letters may have contained the preceding terms we are not averse to believe; but we know of no balance due by the United States to France. The United States owe to Holland about 11,000,000 of dollars: Possibly, as the French are in a habit of squeezing the Dutch, they may press that sum into their service as part of the compensation contemplated. A letter from Paris, dated April 25th, received by a gentleman in this town, says, "The negotiation is in a pleasant train." Other letters from London, mention, that from the magnitude of the object, it drags on heavily.
From the Boston Mercury—Friday, July 11.
By the arrival at New York, we have a variety of official details which our papers by the Franklin did not afford—Among them are the particulars of the operations of the Austrian army in Italy to April 24, with the results of which we are already acquainted—A letter from Mr. Wickham, with an account of occurrences in Suabia to May 6—Another letter from the same person, dated at Ulm May 8, with an account of the arrival of reinforcements to the Austrian army—A letter from Moreau, dated at Closterwald, May 6, with a brief account of the battles of Engen and Muskirch, on the 3d and 5th of May, which are mentioned by Mr. Wickham, in the letter we publish in which Moreau says he made 10,000 prisoners—A letter from the Chief of Staff Dessolle,
dated at the same place May 7, giving further particulars of the same actions, and stating that the French made 10,000 prisoners and killed and wounded about as many—And another letter from the same person dated at Biberach May 10, which, together with a Telegraphic Dispatch, furnishing the latest information from Suabia, we have copied.
The Newyork Papers contain information of Massena, as late as May 3—he remained cooped up at Genoa—had received some supplies of provisions and it is said, possessed sufficient for 20 days.—He appeared determined upon making a desperate defence.
It is said preparations are making in England for a new expedition.
SALEM, JULY 11.
In addition to the intelligence in our last, Capt. Derby brings the good news, that the ship, with money and merchandise, due by treaty from the United States to the Dey of Algiers, had arrived, after a long passage, and quieted the rage of that mighty monarch.
While Capt. Derby was at Naples, executions were carrying on with a vindictive spirit, in consequence of the late rebellions—supposed to be greatly instigated by the Queen. This princess is a sister of the late Queen of France.
An English expedition, with 10,000 land forces, passed up the Straits while Capt. Derby was at Gibraltar—their object unknown—by some supposed to be to inspire the King of Naples with courage to return from Sicily to his ancient seat of government.
From PITTSBURGH. (Penn.) JUNE 21.
With pleasure we lay before our readers the following letter from the late Secretary of War, to the Little Turtle, an influential and principal Indian Chief.
"War Department, 30th May, 1800.
"FRIENDS AND BROTHERS;
"BEING about to retire from the Department of War, and to return to my house and friends near Baltimore in Maryland, I could not think of leaving the office without conveying to you my earnest request, that you will continue to the United States, your friendly and honourable attachment. I shall sincerely and earnestly recommend to my successor, to cultivate the good will of all our red brethren, and particularly your friendship."
"It would have given me pleasure, had it been proper, to have taken home your picture, which I have preserved in my office; this however cannot be permitted—it must remain to my successor; but I shall carry with me the remembrance of your fidelity, your good sense, your honest regard for your own people, your sensibility and elegant discourse in their favour, and what is precious to me as an individual, a belief that I shall always retain your friendship."
"I give you my hand, and pray the Great Spirit to protect and make you happy."
"Farewell Brother, JAMES M'HENRY.
"To the LITTLE TURTLE."
Portland,
MONDAY, JULY 14, 1800.
At length some fresh advices are obtained from Europe. The details in this day's Gazette are late and interesting. They afford grounds on which to calculate a bloody campaign. While the friends of humanity weep at the human carnage, let Americans rejoice that they are so far removed from the sanguinary scene; and, under a government of their own choice are enabled to pursue unmolested, their business and pleasures.
The Reports of Mr. Jefferson's Death appear to be without foundation—It is said that an old negro slave called Thomas Jefferson having died at Monticello occasioned the reports.
Dangerous Effects of Animal Putrefaction.
The noxious quality of putrefying animal substances, and the destructive effects of the poison which by their decomposition, is diffused in the atmosphere, are becoming considerations of immense importance to the health and lives of the people of the United States.
Among the many striking facts which evince the truth of this position, the following, contained in an extract of a letter from the celebrated Dr. Mitchell, of Newyork, to his friend in Boston, are worthy of notice.
"I shall fill up the remainder of this page by relating a few facts concerning septic acid. Mr. Prior, the Inspector General of Beef and Pork in this Commonwealth, during the summer and autumn of 1799, examined several thousand barrels of provisions in various states of decay, partly from the bad quality, and partly from the scanty quantity of the Mariate of Soda , (Sea Salt) with which they were pickled, he and his assistants amounted, in the whole, to forty persons, they all observed, when Beef began to putrify, it always turned sour. This acidity could be both smelled and tasted. When it insinuated itself into cuts and scratches on their hands, it caused them to inflame, and be difficult to heal.—And out of forty, so exposed to the acid fumes of corrupting Beef, thirty eight, were affected with dysentery, attended with more or less of fever, nausea and catarrh."
It has been somewhere observed by the celebrated Chesterfield, that nothing is more impolitic or impolitic than to praise any particular virtue in a company where some are notorious for the practice of the opposite vice, as it seldom fails to create an enemy.
It is then no wonder that the Editor of the Aurora is galled at seeing the words honor and honorable so frequently and properly applied in

in the Eastern Gazettes. Poor Duane is in a situation rather disagreeable; when virtue is praised, he is angry; when a villain is pointed at, he, in the court and just words of a celebrated English Barrister, cries out "He means me by G-d."
The Fourth of July, has been celebrated in the most considerable towns in this District.
THEATRICAL. Last Friday evening was performed Kotzebue's celebrated drama, called the Lovers' Vows. The performance was undoubtedly the best ever exhibited in Portland. The judgment and propriety with which the several characters were supported, amply prove the ability of the performers and their exertions to please. As their stay in this town will be short, it is presumed the public will not lose the present opportunity for the most rational and elegant amusement.
The pieces advertised for this evening are highly calculated to please and instruct. The beauties of Kotzebue's productions should become familiar to all.
APPLICATORY QUOTATIONS.
The United States. "If to themselves they rest but true, Come the four quarters of the world in arms, And they will shock them." President Adams. "Tho' perils did abound, As thick as factions fields could make them, and Appear in forms as horrid, still our hearts, As doth a rock against a chiding flood, Should the approach of this wild river break, And stand unshaken THINE!" General Hamilton.
"When he's tradec'd by envious tongues which neither know His faculties nor person, yet will be The Chronicle of his doings, let him say, 'Tis but the fate of talents, and the rough brake That Patriots must go through."
Devious Characters. "I love the bold uncompromising mind, Whose principles are fix'd, whose views defin'd." Neutral Characters. "D-n'd neut'rs, in their middle way of steering, Are neither fish, nor flesh, nor good red herring; Nor whigs, nor tories they, nor this nor that; Not birds, nor beasts, but just a kind of bat; A twilight animal, true to neither cause, With tory wings, but whiggish teeth and claws."
Duels. "Duels are crimes; but when the cause is right, In battle every man is bound to fight." An al'wing woman. "Look! what a shape! Limbs fondly fashioned in the wanton mould Of Nature! warm in love's fly witcheries, And scoring all the drapery of art, A spider's loom now weaves my thin attire Thro' which the roguish, tell-tale winds Do frolic as they list"
(To be Continued.) From the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. Mr. Wayne. As I understand you are about publishing a Weekly Price Current, I send you a list of sundry articles, with some estimate of the quantity and present value at market, which, if you find it correct, you are at liberty to insert, when you please. PRICES CURRENT. Bankrupts, a glut in all our seaport-towns. Jacobinism, 50 per cent. above par, and rising. Ducts, (a le pistol, and a le fil) the t. of the mode, from the honourable Members of Congress and Assembly, down to their sable grooms, Pompey and Cæsar. Federations, falling, since the last shipment to Paris. Intersections, none on hand, and rising in value. Lawyers, plentiful and cheap. Law, falling rapidly. Morals, falling rapidly. Modesty, female, quite out of fashion. National Honour, none at market. Pifols, much in demand. Poverty, a plentiful harvest expected. Public Taxes, in great abundance. Offices, to be had only in barter. Virtue, a contraband article; if discovered, would ruin its possessor. Religion, no price. Seats in Congress, dog cheap. Swindling, an excellent speculation. QUIZ.
LOGIC FOR LUBBERS:
or An Aurora Syllogism. The Virginians love to give away Tobacco to our dear Sister Galtia, the greatest Smoker in the universe. Forty two thousand hogheads of that Weed are lying in the Sores. Therefore, Our administration is depraved corrupt and irremediable, and nothing will save the nation, but Jefferson and a French alliance.
The United States frigate Essex, Capt. Preble, failed from the Cape of Good Hope the 27th March. Schooner Aurora, Brown, from this port for Surinam, was spoke, June 12. lat. 24. long. 51.
MR. HALE'S ORATION.
Will be published on Thursday next. Those persons who may wish to obtain copies at subscription price, will please to subscribe previous to that time.
Several local articles, advertisements, &c. omitted this day, which shall be attended to.
MARRIED-In this town, Capt. John Allen, to Miss Abigail Barstow. "The greatest bliss that tongue can tell, Cousin, alone in chusing will; Hence, every rapture to improve, Heav'n gave us REASON, nature LOVE."
At Philadelphia, Mr. William Duane, Editor of the Aurora, to Mrs. Margaret Hartman Bache, relict of the late Benjamin Franklin Bache.
DIED-At Falmouth, Mr. Jeremiah Brackett, aged 23.
In this town, on Tuesday last, after a long and lingering illness, Mrs. Anne Titcomb, in her seventy second year, widow of the late Deacon Benjamin Titcomb, of this town, to the inexpressible grief of her surviving children, relatives and acquaintance. Deeply impressed with the things of religion in her early youth, Mrs. Titcomb had long been devoted to God in church communion; and has adorned the doctrine of her God and Saviour, by a blameless, useful and exemplary life-worn from the world, and willing to depart, the quietly fell asleep in Jesus. Mark the perfect, and behold the upright; for their end is peace. Drowned-Lately on a whaling voyage, Capt. Elisha Hodge of this town, late of Nantucket-aged 35.
CATCH AT FORTUNE! The Third Class of Amoskeag Lottery, which is conducted with punctuality, commences drawing tomorrow. A few Tickets may be had at this Office. July 11.
FOR SALE At JENKS' Book-store, next to the Bank, a variety of Morocco Pocket & Memorandum Books, Of the first quality. Also-as usual, a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
Among which are, A great variety of Children's Books, Various sized Account Books, Writing and Printing Paper, by the ream or quire. Best quality Slates, Quills, The New Practical Navigator. Belknap's Psalms and Hymns, at the lowest price-per dozen or single. Buonaparte's Intercepted Letters. Blanks of most kinds.
The Horse and the Widow, A celebrated Farce, by Kotzebue, for sale as above, -Price 12 1/2 cents.
Also, just received for Sale, The Power of Solitude-A POEM, Written by Joseph Story-Also, Daranzel; or, The Persian Patriot, A Tragedy-By David Everett.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On Monday the 15th day of December next, A Certain piece of excellent Wood LAND, containing one hundred and twenty acres (mostly white oak) lying in the town of Biddeford, about three miles from Saco falls. Said Land will be sold at the house of JOSEPH BEAL, living in said town. The land may be seen any time previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said JOSEPH BEAL. Simeon Beal. Scarborough, July 10, 1800.
An elegant Horse,
FOR SALE, Seven years old this summer, of a light bay colour; in which a good bargain will be given, and sold for no fault-Inquire of the Printer. July 11.
Lost-From the Portland Packet,
about the 1st inst. a cask of 4d. NAILS, marked R. B.-Whoever will give information, so that the subscriber may obtain them, shall be rewarded for his trouble. BELA BLANCHARD. July 11.
STRAYED,
FROM the subscriber on the 5th inst. a large dark red COW, rather short legs. Whoever has taken up said Cow, and will return her, or give information so that she may be obtained, shall be rewarded for their trouble. JOHN LEAVITT. Portland, July 12, 1800.
To the Hon. the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, now holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the Tuesday next following the fourth Tuesday of June, Anno Domini 1800.
THE petition and representation of SARAH SMITH, wife of James Smith of Portland aforesaid, Labourer, humbly shews-That her said husband hath for a long time, to wit, the space of six years last past, absented himself from this Commonwealth, and abandoned his said wife and family without making any provision for their support and maintenance;-that your petitioner's industry alone is incompetent for the support of herself and children; and that, in order to provide necessaries for herself and family, she has been driven to the necessity of contracting debts which she has no means to pay, having no personal estate except a few articles of furniture, which are indispensably necessary; and that she can no longer obtain credit for the future support of herself and children. Your petitioner further shews, that at the time of her marriage with the said James Smith, she was and the still is seized in her own right of sundry parcels of Real Estate-Aforesaid a piece of Land lying between the land of John Kent and the heirs of Edward Watts, of which she is tenant in dower, being part of the real estate of her former husband John Holliday, deceased-from the f. whereof, or a part whereof, she could be enabled to pay the said debts and realize the means of support in future, and thus be relieved from her present distressed situation:-Therefore, your petitioner prays your honors, that pursuant to the statute in such cases made and provided, she may during the absence of her said husband be empowered and enabled to make sale of the whole or of part of said real estate, for the purposes aforesaid; or that your honors would grant her such other relief as in your wisdom shall be deemed meet, and as the circumstances of her case may require.-And as in duty bound she ever prays. SARAH SMITH, by J. D. HOPKINS, her Attorney. July Term, at Portland, A. D. 1800.
UPON the Petition aforesaid, Or-
dered, That the said Sarah notify the said James to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of September next, by publishing an attested copy of the Petition and Order thereon in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the setting of said Court, that he may then and there show cause, if any he hath, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. JOHN TUCKER, Clerk. A true copy-Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
THEATRE-PORTLAND.
NEVER PERFORMED IN PORTLAND. THIS EVENING, JULY 14, Will be presented that much esteemed Drama, called SELF-IMMOLATION; Or, The SACRIFICE OF LOVE.
Written by AUGUSTUS VON KOTZEBUE, author of the Stranger, Lovers' Vows, Hoff and Wanda, &c. &c.-This celebrated production displays more dramatic incident, more interesting situation, and affords a greater scope for stage effect, than perhaps any other extant. The language of "SELF-IMMOLATION," say the English Reviewers, "is throughout highly poetical, vigorous and refined; the interest commences early in the play, and is kept up in a very masterly manner to the close; and we have no ferule in affirming, that in point of strength of character and incident, it is superior to most pieces that we have seen." Robert Maxwell (a decayed merchant) Mr. Harper, Harrington (a rich wine merchant) Mr. Kenney. John Hartopp (a Porter) Mr. Dickinson. Baron Dempster-Mr. Powell. Shadrach (a Jew) Mr. Villiers. Flood-Mr. Baker. Dumfries-Mr. Kedey. Harry (Maxwell's Son) A Youth of Portland. And Walwyna-Mr. Usher. Maxwell's Mother (old and blind) Mrs. Baker, Jane-Mrs. Dickinson. And Arabella (Maxwell's wife) Mrs. Powell.
To which will be added, a FARCE called
The Village Lawyer; Or, The MERCHANT OUTWITTED. Scout (the Lawyer) Mr. Villiers. Snarl (the Merchant) Mr. Dickinson. Justice Mittimus-Mr. Kenney. Charles-Mr. Usher. Constable-Mr. Kedey. And Sheepface-Mr. Powell. Kate-Mrs. Dickinson, And Mrs. Scout-Mrs. Baker. BOXES 45/-PIE 3/.
Doors to be open at half past 6, and the performance to commence at half past 7 o'clock. Tickets to be had at Mr. DANIEL COBB'S.
CAME to the inclosure of the subscriber, on Saturday evening last, a Horse, having on a saddle and bridle. The owner may have him again by proving property and paying charges. Enquire of CALEB GRAFFAM. July 14.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Executors of the last Will and Testament of JOHN PARKER, late of Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln, Gentleman, deceased, and have 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. ANDREW REED. ELIZABETH PARKER, } Executors. May 28, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administratrix of the Estate of JOSEPH HALEY, late of Tisbury, in the county of Lincoln, housewright, 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. her MARY HALEY. mark. May 27, 1800.
THE JUDGICIER hereby gives notice to all concerned, That having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of
Capt. Jeremiah Bucknam, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs:-She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Dorothy Bucknam. Falmouth, June 24, 1800.
THE Judge of Probate having al-
lowed to the Creditors of the Estate of Samuel Waldo, late of Portland, deceased, a further time of six months from the seventeenth day of June inst. to bring in their claims against said Estate-The Commissioners hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the same at the Office of SAMUEL FREEMAN in said Portland, on the afternoons of the second and last Fridays in each month until the expiration of that time. Those who have already given in their Claims are requested to attend on those days. Samuel Freeman, Woodbury Storer, Ebenezer Mayo. June 21, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
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
Daniel Epes, Esq. late of Portland, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice that a further time of three months from the date hereof, is allowed said Creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the Insurance Office kept by EBENEZER MAYO in Fish-street in said Portland, on the first Mondays of July, August and September next following, at three o'clock in the afternoon; when and where said creditors, if they see fit, may attend. Ebenezer Mayo, Daniel Tucker, } Commissioners. Portland, June 17, 1800.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of DANIEL EPES, Esq. late of Portland, deceased, are again called upon to make immediate payment to the Subscriber; otherwise they will be sued without delay. Abigail Epes, Administratrix. Portland, June 23, 1800.
Taken by Execution, And will be sold by Auction, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, A. M. At WILLIAM FENNELLY'S OFFICE, Two Mares & a Mule. CALEB GRAFFAM, D. S. July, 14.
John Pritchard,
HAS for sale at his Store, under the New Assembly Room, South-end, an extensive assortment of
European and India Goods, and Groceries, BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
AMONG WHICH ARE, Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Port and Malaga WINES, Best Cogniac Brandy, W. India, N. England and Cherry RUM, Holland Gin, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea TEAS, of the first quality, Coffee and Choco-late, Sugar and Molasses, Spices of all kinds, Best rock and fine Salt, Excellent Bacon, and Salt Pork, CORN, MEAL, Flour, Rice, &c. &c. ALSO,
A quantity of Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, warranted of a superior quality.
The above articles will be sold on the most reasonable terms for Cash. Portland, July 6.
Fresh Goods.
WILLIAM CODMAN, INFORMS his friends and customers that he has just received at his Store in Fish-street, and for sale, An extensive assortment of FRESH
European, Staple & Fancy GOODS, Suitable for the present season. The goodness in quality, and reasonableness in price, he thinks cannot be doubted on examination. As they are all Goods of this spring's importation, they will in every respect answer the prevailing fashions.
As-the following
India Goods.
White Cottons, of all prices, by piece or yard. Muffin, various kinds. Bandana Handkerchiefs, Nankens, Black Persians, Changeable Lustirings, Check cotton Handkerchiefs, Striped Cottons, Hyson, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the first quality, &c. &c. With an assortment of
Hard Ware Goods,
of almost every description. 4d, 6d, 10d, 20d, Nails, Brass, of all sizes, Sheet and Bar Lead, Gun Powder, per cask, Russia Sheetings, Ravens Duck, Gais, Cart Boxes, Rice, &c. Malaga Wine, per quarter-cask. West-India Rum, 3d proof, by the hhd. or less quantity. New-England ditto per bbl. Holland Gin, Brandy, Raisins, &c. Paints, of all kinds. Linseed Oil, Paint Brushes, &c.
A great variety of the most fashionable PAPER for rooms, At the prices sold at the manufactory in Boston. Portland, June 30 1800.
FOR SALE.
By John O. Watts, AT HIS STORE IN FORE-STREET, LATELY OCCUPIED BY MR. JOSEPH CROSS.
Superfine and low priced Broadcloths; Kerseymeres; Jacquet, sprig, hook and black Muffins; Book Handkerchiefs some very fine; Muslinetts; Dimity; a good assortment of Calicoes; India Ginghams; Nankens; Jane and Satinets; Brown Holland; India Cottons; 100 lb. best White Thread, which will be sold low; N-seen and other Threads per lb.; Copper-plate Furniture; Gentlemen's Beaver Hats; Youth's ditto; Pocket Handkerchiefs, and Shawls; Playing Cards; Ladies best habit b-ever Gloves, which will be sold very low; Long white Kid do; Ribbons and Edgings; Twist and Silk. Best Patent Shott; double gilt and steel Buttons; plated and steel Knee-Buckles; paper and pound Pins; Cloth Brushes; Shoe do.; Steelyards; Whips of all sorts; English Whip Latches; Japan do.; Brass Candlesticks; Knives and Forks; Penn and Jack Knives; best of White Chapel Sharps and Blunts per hundred or thousand; Watch Chains and Keys; Razors; Cod & Mack-erel Lines; Currycombs; Japan Canisters; Coffee Mills; pint and quart Jacks; Pewter; Thumb Latches; Door Hinges; Whale bone; Pale-board; Writing and Wrapping Paper. N. England Rum per barrel; 20 bbls. good Vinegar; a few bbls. good Anniseed and Clove Water, per barrel only; Molasses; Pork; Teas; Coffee; Chocolate; Indigo; 30 Gin Casks, and a number of boxes Spermaceti Candles, for shipping.-All the above Goods will be sold go low terms. N. B. Those persons whose Notes and Accounts have been standing six months, are requested to pay them within thirty days; otherwise they will be put in suit. Portland, July 7, 1800.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
ON the 10th June ult. a middling sized red COW-has no white about her. When she went away, had a piece of rope fastened about her horns-Whoever will give information to the Printer hereof, so that the Cow may be had again, shall be rewarded for the trouble and all expenses paid. Portland, July 6.
A few handsome Toilet Glasses,
may be had at Jenks' Book-store.

MUSES.
From CAMBELL'S PLEASURES OF HOPE.
Parting of CONRAD from his daughter ELLENOR.
UNFADING more! when life's last embers burn, When soul to soul, and dust to dust return! Heav'n to thy charge resigns the awful hour! Oh! then, thy kingdom comes! Immortal Power! What though each spark of earth-born rapture fly The quivering lip, pale cheek, and closing eye! Bright to the soul thy seraph hands convey The morning dream of life's eternal day! Then, then, the triumph and the trace begin! And all the Phoenix spirit burns within! Cease, every joy to glimmer on my mind, But leave—oh! leave—the light of more behind! What though my winged hours of bliss have been, Like angel visits, few and far between; Her music's mood shall every pang appease, And charm—when pleasure loses the power to please! When, rest of all, thou widow'd fire appears A lonely hermit in the vale of years; Say, can the world one joyous thought bestow To friendship, weeping at the couch of Woe! No! but a brighter sooths the last adieu— Souls of impassion'd mould, she speaks to you! Weep not, she says, at nature's transient pain, Congenial spirits part to meet again!
What plantive sobs thy filial bosom drew, What flow'ret chok'd thy long and last adieu! Daughter of Conrad! when he heard his knell, And bade his country and his child farewell! Doom'd the lone lives of Sydney Cove to see, The martyr of his crimes, but true to thee. Thrice the sad father tore me from his heart, And thrice return'd to bless thee and to part; Thrice from his trembling lips he murmur'd low The plaint that own'd unutterable woe! Till Faith, prevailing o'er his fallen doom, As bursts the morn on night's unfeather'd gloom, Lur'd his dim eye to deathless hopes sublime, Beyond the realms of Nature and of Time!
"And weep not thus," he cry'd, young Ellenor, My bosom bleeds, but soon shall bleed no more! Short shall this half-extinguish'd spirit burn, And soon these limbs to kindred dust return! But not, my child! with life's precarious fire, The immo-tal ties of Nature shall expire; These shall resist the triumph of decay, When time is o'er, and worlds have past away; Cold in the dust this perish'd heart may lie, But that which warm'd it once shall never die! That spark unburi'd in its mortal frame, With living light, eternal, and the same, Shall beam on Joy's interminable years, Unveil'd by darkness—unaffrag'd by tears!
"Yet, on the barren shore and stormy deep, One tedious watch is Conrad doom'd to weep; But when I gain the home without a friend, And prefts th' unfeeling couch were none attend, This last embrace, still cherish'd in my heart, Shall calm the struggling spirit ere it part! Thy darling form that I seem to hover nigh, And hush the groan of life's last agony!"
"Farewell! when strangers lift thy father's bier, And place my nameless stone without a tear! When each returning pledge hath told my child That Conrad's tomb, is on the desert pil'd; And when the dream of troubled fancy sees Its lonely rank-grass waving in the breeze; Who then will soothe thy grief when mine is o'er? Who will protect the helpless Ellenor? Shall secret scenes thy filial sorrows hide, Scorn'd by the world, to factious guilt allied! Ah! no! methinks the generous and the good Will woo thee from the shades of solitude! O'er friendless grief compassion shall awake, And smile on Innocence, for Mercy's sake!"
Fortunate Lottery Office.
Portland, June 30, 1800 THOSE who have purchased Tickets of the subscriber, in the second class of the Amoskeag Lottery, are informed that all prizes under 100 dollars, will be paid by him on demand—Tickets in the third class of said Lottery, to be drawn conformably to the annexed scheme, are for sale at said office. Prizes in the second class taken in payment.—Also for sale, a few Tickets in the second class of the Philanthropic Lottery. E. A. JENKS.
THE Managers of the Amoskeag Canal Lottery having drawn the first and second class, agreeably to their engagement, present the public with the following
   SCHEME OF THE THIRD CLASS OF SAID LOTTERY.     3 prizes of 1,000 dollars each, are 3,000   1 do. of 40 finished shares in said Canal and mills thereon with connected, and 100 dollars in cash 500   1 of 400 are 400   2 of 300 - 600   2 of 200 - 400   3 of 100 - 300   4 of 50 - 200   10 of 40 - 400   20 of 20 - 400   50 of 10 - 500   2575 of 4 - 6,300  
1671 Prizes. Amount of prizes 13,000 3329 Blanks. Deduct for the Lottery 2,000 5,000 Tickets at 3 dollars each are 15,000 One of the above prizes of 300 dollars, will be assigned to the last drawn blank.
The drawing of this class will commence on the 15th day of July next, at Boston. The prizes will be paid by the vendors of the Tickets, without deduction—those of twenty dollars and under on demand, and all others in thirty days after the drawing is completed. The shares in the Canal will be conveyed by the proprietor, and finished without any expense to the holder of the prize.
EPHRAIM ROBINSON, } Managers. SAMUEL TENNEY, } NATHANIEL PARKER, } Exeter, New Hampshire, 1800.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THE Committee of both Houses, appointed to inquire into and report a state of facts relative to the delinquency of those Sheriffs, Towns and Selectmen, who have neglected to make returns of the Votes for Governor, Lt. Governor, Senators and Counsellors the present year, ask leave to report:
THAT in the county of Essex they find the votes from the town of Wenham were not delivered at the Secretary's Office until the 12th day of May;
That in the county of Hampshire the returns from the town of Monson were not delivered at the Secretary's Office until the 20th of May, and that no returns have been received at said Office from the town of Russell in the same county.
That in the county of York no returns have been received from the town of Waterford; and that the returns from the town of Phillipsburgh were not delivered at the Secretary's Office until the 20th of May;
That in the county of Barnstable the returns from the town of Truro were not delivered at the Secretary's Office until the 20th of May; and that no returns have been received from the district of Marstonsport in the same county;
That in the county of Cumberland no returns have been received from the towns of Jay and Rumford, or from the plantation of Flinton;
That in the county of Lincoln no returns have been received from the plantation of Medum-cook;
That in the county of Hancock the returns from the town of Orrington were not delivered at the Secretary's Office until the 23d of May; and that no returns have been received from the towns of Eden and Ellsworth in the county aforesaid;
That in the county of Berkshire no return has been received from the town of Louden;
That in the county of Washington the returns from the town of Columbia were not delivered at the Secretary's Office until the 3d of June; and that no returns have been received from the town of Addison in the same county;
And that in the county of Kennebec no returns have been received from the plantations of Littleborough, Sandy-River, No. 3 or New-Vineyard;
The Committee further report, That they cannot, at the present session of the General Court, be furnished with the necessary evidence with which a full statement of facts ought to be accompanied; and that as the property and character of the delinquent Sheriffs and Town Officers may be materially affected by an investigation of this important subject, the Committee further report, That the Secretary of the Commonwealth be directed to give public notice to the Sheriffs of those counties, and the Selectmen and Town Clerks of those towns, in which the returns aforesaid have not been seasonably made, to appear on the second Wednesday of the first session of the General Court which shall be holden next after the first day of January next, to show cause (if any they have) why the Attorney General should not be directed to prosecute them for such fines or penalties as they may have incurred in consequence of such delinquency, by inserting this report in the Massachusetts Mercury, and in one of the Newspapers published in each of the counties wherein such delinquency may have happened (if any Newspaper be therein published) three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least, before the said second Wednesday. All which is submitted.
DANIEL DAVIS, per order. In Senate June 11, 1800. Read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. SAML. PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1800. Read and concurred. EDWD. H. ROBBINS, Speaker. A true copy—Attest, JOHN AVERY, Secretary
FOR SALE,
By George Watts, Near the head of Long Wharf,
RUSSIA Duck, Russia Sheets, Flannel Shirts, Watching Coats, Large and small Jackets, Waistcoats, Trowsers, Stockings, Calicoes, Shawls, Gloves and Threads. Also—Chest Locks, Palm Irons, Shaving Boxes, Hatchets, Adze, Nob Catches, Ring do. Thumb do. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Screws, Handshaws, Brads Deck-Hinges, Hand saw Files, Tobacco Boxes, Brads Cocks, Grid Irons, Bit Augers, Axes, Large Spoons, Socket Gouges, do. Chisels, Nail & Pump Hammers, Hoes, Box Coffee Mills, Iron do. Paint Brushes, Tar do. Log Lines, do. Paper, Deep sea & land Leds, Log Reals, Mops, Mop yarn, Flesh Forks, Cook Ladies, Scrubbing brushes, Pump & Clapper Nails, Half hour Glasses, 28 & 14 second do. Hinges of all sorts, Brads of all kinds, Razors and Razor Straps, Wide and narrow Bunting, Iron Shovels, Sailor's Buttons by the gross or dozen, Sewing Twine, Whip do. Cod Lines, small do. 20d, 10d, 6d, 4d, Nails. White Lead, Spanish Brown, Pig-tail and Fig Tobacco. W. I. and N. E. Rum, Brandy, Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Chocolate, Candles, &c. June 9.
FOR SALE,
By Neil M'Intire, At his TOBACCO MANUFACTORY, Fore-street, PORTLAND—(Sign of the INDIAN CHIEF)
PIGTAIL, Fine Twist, Leaf, and best Smoking TOBACCO; SEGARS, &c. &c. warranted of the first quality—All of which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash or approved credit. June 8.
TO BE SOLD,
(For Cash or Country Produce)
By Nathan Bond,
At his Store, near the BANK, Middle street, The following GROCERY ARTICLES, of the first quality.
 ANCHOVIES,  Almonds, do. Shelled  Bacon,  Beer,  Bitters—spiced  Brandy—French  Coniac  Biscuit—Groat & Milk  Black Ball,  Brushes, Brooms,  Confectionary—an assortment of  Corks,  Cheese  Candles—Tallow & Spermaceti  Coffee,  Chocolate and Chocolate Shells,  Citron,  Cider—in bbls. & bottles  Cards—Cotton & Wool  Figs,  Fish—Dumb  Gin, Ginger,  Honey, Hops,  Indigo—Spanish, French, and Carolina  Lamps—Patent  Mustard,  Molasses,  Oatmeal,  Olives,  Oil—Sweet & Spermaceti  Peas—spice  Pork—salt  Porter,  Pepper,  Pomatum, Pipes,  Rum { St Croix, N. E. { Cherry & Raspberry  Raisins—box & cask  Rye Meal,  Salt Petre,  Snuff,  Soap—Bar, Windsor, Castile, and Probitler's  Sugar—Loaf and Brown,  Starch,  Spices, { Allspice, { Cinnamon, { Mace, { Cloves, { Nutmegs,  Tea, { Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong and Bohca,  Tobacco—Fig, Pigtail and Leaf,  Wines, { Madeira, { Port, { Lisbon, { Sherry, { Malaga, { Valencia. 
N. B. A quantity of India Cottons, very cheap Also, Calicos, Gingham, Shawls & Muffins. Portland, June 23.
The Committee of Health, TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF PORTLAND.
WHEREAS the Legislature of this Commonwealth have passed a law to prevent the spreading of malignant FEVERS, and contagious sickness, and among many wholesome regulations in said law, by the 11th section thereof towns are empowered to choose a HEALTH COMMITTEE, 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 warranted for the purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, choose and appoint a Health Committee to consist of not less than five, nor more than nine suitable persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind whatsoever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, wharves, docks, or in any other place whatsoever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgments, 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 if not, by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any filth as aforesaid shall be found on any private property, said Committee or Health Officer shall notify and order the owner or occupier thereof, after twenty four hours to remove the same at their own expense; and in case said owner or occupier shall neglect to remove such filth from his or her property, after the expiration of the time aforesaid, be or they so offending shall forfeit, and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be paid for 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 offence is 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 her property, and in case of refusal to pay the same, be or they may be sued in the same way as is provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
Presuming on the readiness of the inhabitants of the town, to take care that all nuisances of every kind be duly removed and the purposes of the abovementioned Law be fully complied with—the Committee hope and trust that they shall at no time be under the necessity of enforcing the powers in and by said law given them. But in case any person or persons should be so void of care, and negligent of their own and their neighbor's health, as not to comply with the requisitions of the law aforesaid, by removing every kind of filth, rubbish or nuisance whatever from their respective houses, out houses, barns, stables, shops, yards, wharves, stores, or their or any of their dependencies or appurtenances, the committee will be under the necessity, and are fully determined to do their duty, and prosecute all and every such delinquent to the utmost rigor of the law.
And to the intent that it may be understood in what manner the committee will prosecute their design, they give notice that the following regulations will be observed.
 1. The committee will appoint suitable persons to remove such nuisances as are within their jurisdiction at the expense of the offender or of the town.  2. After reasonable notice to any person, of the opinion of the committee that any filth is within the design of the law, suits will be commenced 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, } Health Committee. EBENEZER MAYO, } WILLIAM SYMMES, } SALMON CHASE, } June 18, 1800. (8w-10)
FOR SALE,
By John Coe,
At his Shop No. 5, Fifth Street, DRUGS and MEDICINES, warranted of a genuine quality, and at the Boston prices. * Every favor gratefully acknowledged. June 9.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 7th inst. an indentured Apprentice, named JOHN PENN, between 19 and 20 years of age—a native of England, dark complexion, naturally a very dirty fellow—had on when he went away, a nankin coat and striped woolen trowsers.—Whoever will secure said runaway so that he may be returned again, shall receive the above reward, but no charge; and all persons are cautioned against harbouring, or trusting him on my account. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Portland, June 10, 1800.
TO BE SOLD,
Or exchanged for a Farm near Boston,
THE Seat of Mr. HENRY SCOTT, deceased, near the Meeting house in Lunenburg, 43 miles from Boston, a beautiful situation; consisting of a large, airy and convenient House—a spacious Garden, well enclosed with a board fence, and stored with a variety of fruit trees and flowering shrubs—a large new Barn, and other out-buildings; 30 acres of excellent Land near the house, and 40 acres of good Wood Land two miles distant.
The owners of the price, which is £ 750, is particularized as an inducement to any person wishing to purchase so eligible a situation.
ALSO.
A FARM in the north part of said town, containing Fifty Acres good Land, with a House, new Barn, and good Orchard, and twenty acres Wood Land, for £ 500. Apply to Capt. JOHN LITTLE in said Lunenburg, or inquire of EDWARD GRAY, Esq., Court-Street, Boston. June 23, 1800. (8w-13)
NOTICE is hereby given to the Nonresident Proprietors claiming Lands in the town of Coxhall, in the county of York and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that the several lots of Land in the Gore of Coxhall, so called, are taxed in the following sums, and committed to me to collect for the year 1799; and if they are not paid to me at my dwelling-house in said Coxhall, before Monday the eleventh day of August next, so much of said Lands will be sold at the house of Mr. BENJAMIN GOOLD in said Coxhall, on said day, as will pay the taxes and charges—in the Gore of Coxhall.
   Letter. Owners Names. No. Acres. State Tax. County Tax.     Letter M. Cushing & Waters, 300 48 20   Part of O. Joshua Waters, Esq. 223 50 21   Part of O. Gowen Brown, 333 51 21   Letter P. Cushing & Waters, 235 38 14   Part of Q. Joshua Waters, Esq. 100 16 6   Letter S. Hon. Samuel Adams, 500 40 17   Letter T. Heirs of Peter Sanford, 231 37 14    Samuel Goold, Collector. Coxhall, July 4th, 1800. N. B. The Sale to begin at 10 o'clock, A. M.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors of Land, lying in Readfield, in the county of Kennebec, that the following Lots are taxed in the State, County and Town, and School Taxes, for the years 1798 and 1799, in the bills committed to me to collect, as follows.
   PROPRIETORS UNKNOWN. Taxes for the year 1798.   No. Lots. No. Acres. Value. Per Cent. State Tax. County Tax. Town Tax.     136 200 250 5 0 9 11   130 41 82 0 0 0 4   157 130 670 13 40 25 30     Taxes for the year 1799.   No. Lots. No. Acres. Value. Per Cent. State Tax. County Tax. Town Tax.     121 185 750 15 0 32 39   136 200 250 5 0 11 13   112 200 700 14 0 30 36   112 178 712 14 24 32 36   126 200 550 11 0 24 29   181 150 750 15 0 22 39   241 100 500 10 0 21 26   130 41 82 1 62 4 4   185 125 575 11 50 25 30   186 150 900 18 0 38 47   228 165 575 11 50 25 30  
And unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber, on or before the nineteenth day of August next, so much of said Lands will then be sold at Public Vendue, as will be sufficient to pay the taxes and intervening charges, at the dwelling-house of THOMAS WHITTIER, innholder in said Readfield. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock in the morning. Timothy Mooers, Collector. Readfield, May 20, 1800. (Jez3)
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors of unimproved Lands in the town of Mount Vernon, in the county of Kennebec, formerly called Lincoln, that their Lands are taxed in a School, State, Town, County, and Town Tax, for building a meeting-house, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, in Bills collect, in the following manner, viz.
   OWNERS UNKNOWN. Meeting   No. Lots. No. Acres. Real Value. School Tax. State Tax. County Tax. Town Tax.     23 70 35 3 2 1 4   75 40 26 2 1 1 2   33 200 150 12 6 4 15   49 200 300 25 12 7 31   61 200 150 12 6 4 15   80 128 128 10 5 4 13   78 146 146 12 6 4 15   176 176 150 12 6 4 15  
And unless the aforesaid Taxes, together with all necessary intervening charges, are paid to me on or before Saturday the twelfth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, so much of each of said Lots will then be sold at Public Vendue, at the dwelling-house of me the subscriber, innholder in said Mount Vernon aforesaid, as will pay the aforesaid Taxes and all the necessary charges upon them, by me Andrew Morle, Collector of Mount Vernon, for the year 1799. Mount Vernon, May 21, 1800.
LETTERS,
Remaining in the Post Office at Saccarappa, June 27, 1800. viz.
 Joshua Thomas, } Windham,  William Hooper, }  Lewis Anderson, }  Dr. James Paine, }  James Morrill, }  William Hardy, } Falmouth.  Joseph Foster. }  E. FREEMAN, P. M. </