Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-08-09 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
NUMBER 224.]
MONDAY, August 9, 1802.
[VOLUME V.]
Political Sketches.
JUDICIOUS OBSERVATIONS
ON THE REPEAL OF THE INTERNAL TAXES.
THE system of internal taxes expired on the first day of this month. The lords of the ancient dominion, and all the aristocrats who follow in the train of Virginia, now ride in their coaches without being taxed for this luxury—there are no longer any taxes on making whiskey, and the Virginians, and the Virginia Colonists (the Tennessee and Kentucky men) now enjoy the luxury of getting drunk for a few cents. The first year of Jefferson's republic, the Virginians call the first year of liberty in the great state of Virginia, but it certainly is not for New-England a reign of equality. Cherishing the steady and rational habits of their ancestors, the men of New England pass their evenings by their own fire sides, and in the bosoms of their families. Their breakfasts are not of whiskey julp, nor of gin sling; but of tea and coffee. Their evenings are not spent in alehouses or grog shops—but after the labours of the day, every New England man, surrounded with his wife and his children, is solaced with his family tea party—So industrious are our citizens, that the poorest of them use tea and coffee;—these articles in New England are deemed necessaries of life. Tea, sugar and coffee, are as necessary to a yankee, as whiskey is to a Virginian. Every house in our country affords bohea tea—in travelling through Virginia, it is not seen in five houses out of ten. This is all a matter of fashion, and the difference in this respect, between the great state of Virginia and the little state of Rhode Island is, that in Virginia 'tis the fashion for men to employ hours of leisure in horse racing, card playing and drinking whiskey; here they carry at home in the evenings observing our good old fashion of drinking tea with their families.
It is worthy of some enquiry, on what terms we get our tea and coffee, and the Virginians their whiskey toddy. The duties on brown sugar, tea and coffee, which were fixed in a time of war, and with a reference to war prices, are continued in this season of peace, and are enormously high. The duty on brown sugar, is two and a half cents a pound, or three dollars and fifty six cents the hundred weight—its cost abroad is six dollars and fifty cents the hundred weight; hence it appears, that the duty is above fifty per cent. This is the highest duty, on the list of duties, except on teas. Teas pay higher duties, than any other article. The duty on coffee is about forty per cent.—But what care our masters about all this, or about us? Nothing. We are governed by Virginia, and the Virginians are no milk sops, they drink neither tea nor coffee; they all prefer whiskey, all of them from Claiborne their member of congress to Cudjoe, who is Claiborne's umbrella bearer.—It is an ascertained fact, that there is more bohea tea consumed in the small States of Rhode Island and Delaware, than in the mighty State of Virginia, and in Kentucky. It is a fact, that there are more coaches at Richmond, the capital of Virginia, than in all the State of Rhode Island. It is a fact, that there is more whiskey drunk in Tennessee, or in Kentucky, than in all New England. It is a fact, that there is more public income, derived from the duties paid on brown sugar, imported into Newport and Providence, than what the National Treasury receives from the States of Kentucky and Tennessee. Indeed it may be said Kentucky and Tennessee contribute nothing, towards the maintenance of the national government.—Congress have appropriated millions, for the payment of the militia of these young States, in defending their frontiers against the Indians.—Last winter Jefferson's Congress passed an act, directing all the overplus monies derived from the Post Office establishment, to be applied in making roads, not in the middle States, or from the seat of government to our northern and southern boundaries, but through Tennessee and Kentucky.—This furnishes a key for understanding the policy of our Virginia rulers. At the next Presidential Election, Kentucky will give more votes than New Hampshire, and Tennessee will give almost twice as many as Rhode Island. Virginia herself will give more votes, than seven of the small states.
These facts are explanatory of the measures of our Virginia administration. When the friends of the Constitution wished to lower the high duties, now paid on some of the necessaries of life, on salt, brown sugar, tea and coffee; the ministerialists (with Giles at their head) said No.—This would interfere with the plans of Virginia. A surplus of revenue enables us to reduce our taxes, but as every body rides in Virginia, we will abolish the Carriage tax.—As in Little Virginia (that is, Kentucky and Tennessee) they pay no tax but on Stills, we must abolish that tax.—Whiskey shall no longer be burthened with excise. This is the scale by which justice is measured out to the people of the U. States, by our Virginia rulers. But bad times—evil times these, for New England.—Even our deluded citizens, whose jealousy suffered them to be blinded by the calumnies and misrepresentations of Jefferson's tools, and who,
deceived by names, really thought republicanism in danger, begin to rub their eyes, and ask where is the republican equality we heretofore enjoyed? Where is the system established by Washington, and under which our country was so flourishing, and we so happy? Where are the anchors and the cables, which were to preserve us against every gust of party? Where is our Judiciary, our independent tribunals, which designed as the grand partition wall in our political fabric, were to prevent the small states being liable to become subservient to the large states? What influence has New England in Jefferson's Republic?
[Newport Mercury, July 1802.]
Callender has given us farther to understand, That Mr. Jefferson read in Sketches of the History of America ; and that he paid TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS towards defraying the expense of publication
We are at a loss to know in what terms to couch our conceptions of the meanness of the acts imputed to Mr. Jefferson. When a man betrays his country, we call him traitor , and consign him at once to the execration of posterity. When a man, by artifice and fraud obtains our property, we call him swindler , and thereby designate his character. When a man, whose services, in a time of peril, are demanded by his country, dastardly quits his post, and shrinks from danger and the conflict, we call him coward ; and sometimes commemorate the swackness . For the midnight robber, for the petty plunderer of the purse, for the seducer of female innocence, for the slave of intoxication, for the hellish incendiary, and for the common assassin of reputation, we are at no loss for names which will designate their characters and describe their atrocities; but who will tell us what epithet, what terms, what name, what words multiplied upon words, are adequate to portray a character, and to give to it an appropriate name, upon the facts thus set before us? The chosen chief and ruler of the freest, most enlightened, and most virtuous people on God's earth, stands depicted as coolly, covertly, meanly, and malignantly buying, with party ore, and with the lowly prostitution of his personal countenance and support, the damnation of superiors, whose lofty merits he despairs of obtaining, and as then rising upon the wreck of fair reputation, made by malice and by cunning. The weapons are falsehood and calumny: the price of the purchase is gold, condescension and flattery—The purse opened; the proud Virginian stoops to the society and the praise of the bireling ; the shaft carries with it—death to honest fame; and then amid the sweets of office and the charms of power the instrument is deplored, and the means of elevation are forgotten. [U. S. Gazette.]
The Democrats are in a woful dilemma, respecting their former friend Callender. For he is either an honest and true man, and must be believed; or he is a liar and a scoundrel, and his words deserve to have no credit attached to them. Take your choice, ye mild lovers and supporters of the new philosophy. If Callender be an honest and true man, then he is to be believed in his representation, and that representation links your chief to a level with the meanest and basest of created beings. Your cause goes with your chief, for as he has risen, so have you risen, and as he sinks, so must you sink. If Callender be a lying scoundrel, then how stand ye? Did ye not cherish him and support him, did ye not draw slanders and lies from his pen and disseminate them? Did not individuals among you swear to his moral character, support him with your purses, receive him into your houses, and propagate his falsehoods? Did not the last administration fall, and have not you risen, in consequence of the calumnies, which Callender has been eager to invent, and active to disseminate? And must you not have known him, when you were proud of his talents, and zealous for his services, to have been a liar; and has not your cause thus flourished and been perfected by the basest means?
In the one case, it is fair to say, that if Callender is honest and worthy of belief, Mr. Jefferson is sunk below the reach of even a mean man's commiseration: In the other case, if Callender is false, the whole world may see, that ye knew him to be a liar, that ye used his lies and profited by the deadly injury they wrought, that your system has been a lie from the beginning, that your ascendancy is founded on a lie, and that like a lie and the works of the father of lies, your glory will be dissipated by the rays of truth. [Ibid.]
The editor of the Anti-Democrat makes the following remarks in relation to the conduct of Mr. Jefferson, in aiding and encouraging the publication of "The Prospect before Us:"
"Thus it appears that Mr. Jefferson has given Callender 350 dollars: 200 out of the public money, the amount of his fine; 100 while Callender was writing his "Prospect," and 50 when he applied for an office, from his own private purse.
"This is your honest man, who could care's and honor the name of Washington, and at the same time assist Freneau in stabbing his reputation; who could sincerely pray that no accident might happen so that he should be obliged to exercise the duties of chief magistrate instead of Mr. Adams, saying, that they "had been justly confided to the eminent character" which had preceded him, whose talents and integrity had been known and revered by him "during a long course of years;" and yet who could bribe a venal writer to hack his feelings and blast his character, by heaping lie upon lie, and base slander upon base slander. This philosopher could openly extol the talents and integrity of Mr. Adams; could speak of him with reverence, and at the same time could possess a foul foul and vile enough to perpetrate deeds at which common hypocrisy would shudder.
"We wonder how Mr. Jefferson appears, how he feels, when he looks honest men in the face,
who are not ignorant of this as well as other means by which he so meanly and inhumanely obtained a seat so justly due to another. What must be Jefferson's and Gallatin's feelings when they see such men as Callender and Duane, who, are able, once affronted, still lower to sink their characters, so as to shame their associates, and to make still more pale the linen visage of democracy. We say inhumanely obtained his seat. Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson (the two names however ought not to be mentioned in the same sentence) were competitors for the office of president. Mr. Jefferson, to further his views by every (for we can call it nothing else) one man at least inhumanely to represent his competitor as a weak, corrupt person;—guilty of great crimes, and holding opinions injurious to the United States, &c. &c. Thus could he in this inhuman underhanded manner injure the character and wound the feelings of a sage, and patriot, whose shoes he is unworthy to stoop down and unloose. Mr. Jefferson's attempts to stab the character of Washington and Adams will be finally in vain. On their remembrance will posterity dwell with delight, while their calumniator shall be odious in the estimation of every honest man." [Ibid.]
Miscellaneous Extræts.
COMMERCE.
The benefits which naturally arise to society, from Commerce, are too forcibly felt, not to be acknowledged by every one, who has the capacity to think, and the industry to reflect on the course of human improvements. The following beautiful extract on this subject, is from a Pamphlet, entitled an Address to the People of the United States on the policy of maintaining a PERMANENT NAVY.
"Nature, herself seems to have contemplated an union of mankind, in a commercial intercourse, embracing all the nations of the earth. She has provided the means of communication between the most distant countries, and laid the foundation of their use in the various wants inseparable from human nature. Under her maternal auspices, the superfluities of one land are made to support the inhabitants of another. What in one region is neglected or contemned, in another ministers to the necessities or furnishes the conveniences and comforts of life. The sugar and coffee of the Antilles; the spices of the Moluccas; the tea, the silk, and porcelain of China; the muslins and cottons of Asia; the woolens, linens and cutlery of Europe; the drugs, the dyes, the tobacco and grain, the silver and gold of Africa and America: Whatever the various f's and climates of the earth engender, whatever industry, driven by necessity, or fired by genius, has discovered or invented, all contribute through an extensive commerce, to the civility, the refinement, and the happiness of man. Defeats and their remedies often spring from different climates, and the peasant of the remotest corner of Europe is frequently indebted to India, Mexico, or Peru, for the preservation of a blessing without which, life itself would no longer be prized. But why need I say more! Is it not commerce which breaks down those barriers to the extension of knowledge that men have themselves created, by a diversity of manners and customs, of religions, laws, and languages? Is it not commerce which directs the labors of man to one common and illustrious object, the perfection of the species? If it creates luxury, it corrects barbarity: And had I to chuse where I should live and perish in that round which connects the rise, progress and decline of empires, I would rather enjoy the sunshine of arts and endeartments of social intercourse, than waste my days amidst the stupid indolence, the ferocious yell, or the frantic orgies of the wilderness." [Boyle's Gaz.]
BANKRUPTCY.
As the business respecting the new lists of Bankrupt Commissioners does not appear to be generally understood, we publish the 14th section of the act to amend (as it is called) the Judiciary system of the United States—viz. "And be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed by the President of the United States, from time to time, as many General Commissioners of Bankruptcy, in each district of the United States, as he may deem necessary; and upon petition to the Judge of a district court for a commission of bankruptcy, he shall proceed as is provided in and by an act, intitled 'An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States;' and appoint, not exceeding three of the said general commissioners, as commissioners of the particular bankrupt petitioned against; and the commissioners, together with the clerk, shall each be allowed, as a full compensation for their services, when sitting and acting under their commissioners, at the rate of six dollars per day, for every day which they may be employed in the same business, to be apportioned among the several causes on which they may act on the same day, and to be paid out of the respective bankrupts' estates: Provided, That the commissioners, who may have been, or may be appointed, in any district before notice shall be given of the appointment of commissioners for such district by the President, in pursuance of this act, and who shall not then have completed their business, shall be author-
ised to proceed and finish the same, upon the terms of their original appointment."
It must be recollected, that ever since the Bankrupt Act has been in operation, until the present reign, the District Judges have appointed the Commissioners of Bankruptcy: But "since the doors of honor and confidence" have been thrown open to the present pure republican administration, these appointments are added to the long list of Executive patronage!—Thus we see the odds between profession and practice!
[Continued.]
In the "history" of the last session of Congress, published in the National Intelligencer, we are called on thus, "Behold the UNIVERSE! See its four "quarters filled with savages or slaves." The apostrophe after the word universe has a very fine and sensible effect, and conveys as much good sense as all the words. How this author, (a mere mortal we suppose) could have travelled to the infernal and celestial regions, and from planet to planet, to ascertain that slaves only were to be found throughout universal creation, truly puzzles our rational faculties. A melancholy consideration this, but we sincerely hope the author has been misinformed in some of the distant stars, at least. Anti Demo.
Late Ommissions.
TOBACCO.
Extract of a letter from an American merchant at L'Orient, to his correspondent in Newyork, dated May 26th—received by the brig Tiger from Bordeaux.
"The present is purely to advise you that we have this day received from Paris the Law respecting the entrepot of Tobacco, by which our port is comprehended, which did not appear in the first instance to be the case, as L'Orient, St. Malo, and Rochelle were left out; But our good friend Mr. Derville (now in Paris) with some other friends of influence, took their measures, and had our town comprehended in the law. We take this earliest opportunity to acquaint you of this event, as very probably the project of the law might have reached you before it was rendered, and you would of course have seen that our town not being comprehended might have had some effect respecting the freighting of the ships for this port, or your shipping any Tobacco to this quarter which now ceases.
"The law specifies particularly, that no Tobacco is to be imported into this country, in vessels under 100 tons burthen, to which we request your attention, as it carries with it the confiscation of both ship and cargo; however, this Law must be notified to the American administration before it can have its effect. A new duty of 4 per lb. on the fabrication is laid, and it is to be paid on withdrawing the Tobacco from the entrepot—the old duties of thirty livres per foreign, and twenty the quintal per French vessels is continued. This new law we suppose will have its effect from the 1st Vendemaire, 11th year, or 22d. Sept. present year.
"It is possible that the moment it is known in America, many people will be shipping very soon, to have their tobacco here before that period to pay the duties immediately, and by that means gain the per centage, or 20 livres the hundred weight; for after that period all tobacco arriving will necessarily pay the extraordinary duty of 20 per cent. which will make 50 for foreign, and 40 for French vessels."
Mr. Jefferson has been extolled as a Philosopher, and even said by his admirer, Cheetham, to have arrived as near to divinity itself as human nature was capable of; but nothing from his pen, it may be safely affirmed, carries with it in the last degree, so broad a stamp of virtue, nobleness and unoffered philosophy, as the following elegant sentiment from the illustrious Washington.
"The more I am acquainted with agricultural affairs, the better I am pleased with them; inasmuch, that I can no where find so great satisfaction as in those innocent and useful pursuits. In indulging these feelings, I am led to reflect how much more delightful to an undebouched mind, is the task of making improvements on the earth, than all the vain glory which can be acquired from ravaging it, by the most uninterupted career of conquests. The design of this observation, is only to shew how much, as a member of human society, I feel myself obliged by your labors to render respectable and advantageous, an employment which is more congenial to the natural disposition of mankind than any other."
* Correspondence with Sir Arthur Young, on agricultural matters.
Mr. Gallatin, it is well known, railed at Mr. Wolcott, for making remittances at so high a premium as two and an half per cent. But how does this financier manage in the same situation? A million is to be paid in Holland this year, and Mr. Gallatin sells bank stock to the amount of twelve hundred thousand dollars at a loss of five or six per cent! This is Genevan economy!—Palladium.
How are the times changed! A few years since there was nobody so good as Talleyrand, with the democrats. Now the editor of the National Intelligencer seems to think there are few persons so bad.
Mr. Jefferson has just appointed SEVENTY EIGHT Officers for the First Legion of Militia, in the District of Columbia. We shall soon have no executive influence at all, at this rate!

Foreign Intelligence.
BY THE LATEST ARRIVALS FROM EUROPE
PARIS, JUNE 4.
At Aix la Chapelle, not only the votes of the Citizens have been unanimous for the election of the First Consul for life, but women, whose husbands were absent, have been permitted to vote in a separate book for that purpose.
LONDON, MAY 30.
We are pleased to notice that overtures have been made during the week from Bonaparte to our Government, relative to the settling a Commercial Treaty between the two nations; and are assured that arrangements are making to carry the same, into effect. By this it should appear the Grand Consul is desirous of maintaining that peace the wisdom of his Councils and that of St. James's has so happily brought about. Commercial Commissioners will soon be appointed.
General Murat is arrived at Paris from Naples. Accounts from that city state, that the whole of Eastern Italy is threatened with absolute dearth, which is to be ascribed to the excessive dryness of the season.
The treasures of Spanish America, says a letter from Cadiz, so long locked up by the war, begin to flow rapidly into Europe.—Since the arrival of the Argonaut with 7,319,259 hard dollars, eight millions more have been received, and two frigates are daily expected to arrive with sixteen millions in addition.
Conspiracy against the life of Bonaparte.
A private letter from Paris, dated May 24, observes, "that it is quite certain that there existed a conspiracy to assassinate Bonaparte. Fournier, and a grenadier of the name of Donadieu, were charged with carrying it into execution, but Bonaparte had time-y information of the plan Fournier has been examined, but has not confessed any thing. He has been promised pardon if he would develop the whole of the plan; he has refused and demands to be brought to his trial—he has been conducted to the Temple—such is the state of this affair. Fournier passes for a most determined man and a dangerous character."
Extract of a private Letter from Paris, May 27th.
"A report is circulated in Paris of a conspiracy the object of which it is said was the assassination of Bonaparte at the last parade. A soldier was to have delivered a petition at the moment when the light cavalry were performing a certain revolution, which was to be the signal for one of the conspirators firing a pistol at the First Consul.—It is pretended that Bonaparte was informed of the design; that he took the petition, and at the same time made a motion with his hand to the light cavalry not to stir.—The signal having thus failed, the assassin had no opportunity of executing his intention. It is added that Fournier was charged to fire the pistol; but that the accomplices, fearing his indiscretion, would not allow him to come to Paris until just at the moment when the assassination was to have taken place. All their precautions could not, however, prevent his arrival twenty four hours before the time agreed upon, and it was within such period that, hurried away by an emotion of passion against Bonaparte, he betrayed himself, and suffered some words to escape him, which were reported to the First Consul, and thus the plot of the conspirators were defeated. It is certain that several Generals and officers, have endeavoured to excite the soldiers to revolt. It is said that within these few days a great number of Officers of the 19th regiment of dragoons, who were sent from Paris, have returned there without orders. It appears that the First Consul meditates augmentation of his guard; and are assured that it will be composed of the 6th regiment of dragoons, commanded by his brother, Lucien Bonaparte; and the 9th regiment, commanded by Sebastian, his relation, and a Corsican as well as himself."
"A person named M. de la Riviere, was arrested, some months since, upon a charge of having concerted with Georges, to deliver the port of Brest to the English. A naval court-martial was summoned to try him, and he was acquitted, but Bonaparte, irritated at the sentence, has sent orders to Brest to have him confined in prison.—Seven members of the court martial have also been arrested and conducted to Paris. They have been some time detained at the Temple in close confinement at Chouan."
JUNE 5, 1802.
The Batavian Government is preparing to send 9000 troops to the West-Indies.
Mr. Pitt's birth-day was celebrated the 30th ult. at Merchant Taylor's Hall—The Earl of Spencer presided. Upwards of 900 sat down to dinner; after which, amongst other songs, were two composed for the occasion, one by Mr. George Rose; the other by the Hon. George Canning.
The Protestant Religion is freely and openly exercised in the towns of Mentz, Coblenz, and Cologne, which was never before allowed. At Cologne, in particular, the Electoral Chapel is given up to the Protestants.
COW POCK.
On the 3d inst. a motion was made in the House of Commons, by Admiral Berkeley, for granting his Majesty 10,000l. as a remuneration to Dr. Edward Jenner, for promulgating the discovery of the Vaccine Inoculation. Several propositions were made for increasing the
sum to 20,000l. but the question on 10,000l. passed in the affirmative, by a majority of three.
It appears by accounts from the Mediterranean, that a rebellion lately broke out in the empire of Morocco, against the Emperor, and the insurgents were headed by the Emperor's nephew, who has, however, been defeated with great loss. The particulars of the battle are contained in the following extract of a private letter:
"Tangiers, May 19.—We have this day received intelligence of an action having taken place between the Emperor of Morocco and his Nephew, in which the latter has been completely defeated with great loss; it is already known that there are 8000 killed, 2400 taken prisoners, besides an immense number wounded. The Emperor speaks in the highest terms of the very great assistance he received from an officer who arrived at the camp the night before the action, and requested the Emperor to accept his services.—He had the command of a body of horse, and contributed in a great measure to the defeat of the enemy. It is expected that this week will put an end to the war, as ambassadors are now going from the Emperor in answer to terms proposed by the Nephew. We learn that the officer who distinguished himself so much belongs to the city of London Light Horse, and that he is deputed from some of the principal merchants, in that city, to procure the release of two ships detained by the Emperor or of Morocco. We are happy to find, that in consequence of his great services on this occasion, the Emperor has already conferred some distinguished honors upon him."
June 25.—Letters from Constantinople, of the 30th of April, state, the Bays deposed by the Porte, who fled to Upper Egypt, are in open insurrection, against the Grand Vizier. They insist upon being reinstated in their former authority. The British Generals are said to have declared, that they will by no means interfere in this matter, nor afford any protection to the refractory Bays. The Turkish commander, Osman Effendi, was on his march against the insurgents, when these accounts came away with a considerable body of troops which the Grand Vizier had ordered to be reinforced by detachments of fresh troops, who are to form an army of reserve. This situation of affairs causes much discontent at Constantinople.
Later Dates.
By an arrival at Norfolk from Nantz, Paris accounts have been received to the 10th of June—
A statement of the votes returned on the question of establishing Bonaparte Consul for life, give about 50 ayes to 1 nay.
M. Andreossy, is appointed Ambassador from the French Republic to his Britannic Majesty.
M. Otto, at present acting as French Minister Plenipotentiary in England, has been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic near the United States of America.
An additional duty of 11 francs per hundred, was to be laid on all cargoes of Tobacco which may arrive in foreign vessels after the 19th of June.
IMPROVED RUDDER.
Captain Bolton's invention of an "Improved Rudder," is described, in the specifications, as a rudder prepared with means for enlarging its breadth, whenever this shall be necessary.
It is made in two parts; or with a slit of sufficient width, passing at the exterior edge, down the middle of its thickness. In this aperture is inserted a triangular piece of wood, or plate of metal which hangs on a centre pin passing through its head, and through the whole thickness of the rudder; has the head, for convenience in turning, semi circular, and furnished with teeth to sustain it at any particular degree of extension; and, when not actually employed to enlarge the breadth of the rudder, fills the slit which was made to contain it. A bolt passing through the head of the rudder, or as its back, is made to throw out or draw back the moveable piece of wood, or plate of metal whenever it is moved right or left. The piece of wood, or plate of metal, when thrown forward by the bolt, gives a considerable extension of the rudder's breadth at its lower extremity.
That part of the invention which respects the "Preservation of the Rudder," accomplished this end by so hanging it on the stern post, that it may be lifted at pleasure with a screw, or any others of the mechanical powers. In the draught accompanying the specification, that mode is exhibited in which the invention has been tried in actual use. A slide or bolt fixed by strong braces to the stern post, is, by pistoles and goosings, connected with the rudder. A screwbolt passed through the head of the slide; and when turned by a lever at its top, above the deck, serves to elevate that slide. The rudder being hung upon the slide, and firmly attached to it, is, at the same time raised.
These inventions are obviously adapted to prove essentially useful to the seamen. There are many occasions on which an extraordinary power of rudder is wanted, and, on all such, Mr. Bolton's contrivance for enlarging the breadth of the rudder, will undoubtedly be of service. The loss of the rudder by its touching on a rock, is, in very many instances, the cause of the loss of the vessel to which it belongs. This will be almost always effectually prevented, if rudders be hung in such a manner that they may be screwed up or otherwise elevated at pleasure.
[Lon. pap.]
ANTWERP.
A letter from Antwerp, dated May 10, says, "Twelve of the principal commercial houses at Brussels are forming the arrangements necessary for establishing houses in our city.—Several American families from the United States, have lately arrived here, with an intention of settling. We learn on the other hand, that one of the first merchants in London will send his one of his sons to form a house of correspondence between England, and the north of Germany, in particular. The city of Antwerp becomes therefore, every day more flourishing. The houses have already risen triple in value. The Scheldt is covered with merchant vessels of different nations, which daily arrive with rich cargoes. In the course of this year, workmen will begin to clear the port, and to remove the bar, which confines the course of the river."
Translated from the Publiciste for the Salem Gazette.
ANCIENT HISTORY.
Some very bold conjectures have been lately advanced upon the Egyptian Zodiacs being differently disposed from ours; it has been supposed that the difference must necessarily be explained by the precession of the equinoxes.—The suppositions that monuments have been preserved, we may say miraculously, for 15 and even 87,000 years, has been preferred to seeking, in antiquity, another reason for their peculiar situation.—The celebrated Visconti, being consulted upon the first of these Zodiacs, the plans of which have been brought into France, has explained this phenomenon more naturally by a fact well known to all chronologers: that is that the intercalary day was never introduced into the sacred year of the Egyptians; nor into their civil, until the time of Augustus. Hence it results that every fourth year would commence a day sooner, which, in 120 years, would make the difference of one sign, and in 1430 years, one complete year, while the period of the precession of the equinox is 72,000 years. Citizen Visconti has detailed this explanation in a tract which he will soon give to the public. He is now about examining the Zodiacs since discovered; but it is infinitely more probable that their particular situation is founded on the period of 1430 years than of 72,000, which will reduce their antiquity in the same proportion.
It is to be observed in general, that history is carried back into the regions of fiction, in proportion as the real knowledge of history is lost. The present East Indians boast an antiquity of some millions of years. In the time of Alexander they pretended to no more than 5000 or 6000 years; in the time of Diodorus Siculus, some Egyptian priests fixed at 23,000 years a certain epoch, which, in the time of Herodotus, they only carried up to 11,000; and it is very probable that, in the time of Moses, their pretensions were, in the same proportion, less.
EPITAPH ON A SAILOR.
FREE from the forms and customs of human life; Free from the squalls of passion and of strife. Here Jack lies, anchored—who stood the sea, Of ebbing life, and swelling misery: Though poorly rigged, his prudent eye forefaw, And took a reef at fortune's quickest flaw, He left and love away to please mankind, But duty urged him still to head the wind. A fever's tempest soon his masts destroyed; But jury health awhile he still enjoyed. Laden with grief, and age, and shattered head, At length he struck and grounded on his bed; While in distress, careening, thus he lay, His final bilge expecting every day. Heaven took his ballast from his dreary hold, And left his body destitute of foul.
Articles by the Mail.
WASHINGTON, JULY 26.
At the late sale of Gen. Washington's Stock, the following prices were given: The large imported Bull sold for 334 dollars. The 2d size, - - - - 115 2 Cows for - - - - 205 Imported Ram, - - - - 33 Sheep, - - - - 13 dolls each.
BALTIMORE, JULY 26.
The democrats will ever, if suffered to go on, fix themselves in a dilemma. In justification of Mr. Jefferson's having repaired and stored the Bercéau, at an expence of 32,000 dollars, they have taken refuge under a quibble upon the word, RESTORE. "Now in the English tongue, say those literati, to restore means to give back any thing, specified, in that situation in which it was originally found existing."—Noble字典arians! Profound legicians. But not so fast gentlemen: Who told you all this? Will you say that if I promise to restore my enemy his house which I have taken, I am bound likewise to repair it and restore him his servants, whom I have slain, or his furniture and provisions which have been destroyed.
The 3d article of the convention says, "the public ships which have been taken on one part or the other shall be restored."
As the intrinsic value of the article to be restored, was not so much the object with France as the soothing of her national honor or pride, which felt itself wounded in seeing her ships swell the naval catalogue of other nations, particularly our own, it was omitted in the convention to specify in what condition the public ships were to be given back. It was not determined whether they should be restored in the condition in which they were at the commencement or at the end of the engagement.
ment in which they were captured. Usage, however, patriotism and the constitution would have justified the president in restoring the Bercéau in the same state as her commander had surrendered her to our brave tars. Usage, patriotism and the constitution all forbade him to spend a single cent in her repair, when he knew she was to be restored to France; much less to put her in a better state than when she left her own port to deprecate on our trade. He could and should have given her up to the agent appointed to receive her, "with all her imperfections on her head,"—imperfections which it was their own business to remedy or not, since by their own temerity they had been incurred.
If restitution for damages were intended by the 3d article of the convention, why has France never restored the Bercéau, which took the Bercéau to the same condition in which she was at the commencement of the engagement? Why has she never restored us those masts, those stores, and above all, those brave tars, which the balls of the Bercéau destroyed? Because the treaty did not contemplate damages.—Is it to be supposed by any one, then but a democrat, that we should restore not only the ship, but her men reanimated and raised from their watry graves—that we should restore her cabin and sea stores, as well as her rotten masts, spars and timbers which had been shattered by our balls, and strewed over the ocean. Quere. If the Bercéau was to have been put into the state in which she "was originally found existing," what further sum would it have cost the United States, had Mr. Jefferson, in order to find and restore her slain and drowned, taken the same trip as did Orpheus in search of his Eurydice!
The immense quantity of Indian Corn imported into these countries, and the general dislike to that grain as an article of food, render it important to be known, that some distillers in this country, having ascertained that it will malt, and when so prepared, yield an admirable spirit, have obtained liberty from the Commissioners of Revenue to use it in distillation. The mucilaginous quality of this grain (that on which the manufacture of the wort depends) has been long known in Germany and Italy, where, according to Count Rumford, polenta furnishes the principal article in the food of the peasant. [Belfast paper.]
MORE SECRETS WORTH KNOWING.
In the Richmond Recorder of the 14th inst. Mr. Callender says, "David Randolph was turned out of his office, as Marshal for this state; and the cause was said to have been his misconstruction upon Callender's trial for sedition. But if the conduct of Randolph was bad, we have always considered that of Thomas Nelson, the present Federal Attorney General, being infinitely worse."—"The Republicans turned Mr. Jefferson into the Presidency for this, as the Capital reason, that he might turn their persecutors out of office."—"That, by retaining Thomas Nelson in office, he [Mr. Jefferson] has trampled upon his part of a contract which although neither signed nor sealed, was absolutely understood by those who made him President."
[If these things be true we ought forever to be silent about the corruptions of European governments. When offices become the subjects of barter and contract, our country must be in a deplorable situation.]
NEW-LONDON, AUGUST 4.
FRENCH FINESSE.
Capt. Sanger, 13 days from Basse Terre, Guadalupe, informs that previous to his sailing, the government caused it to be reported, that the English had refused to give up Tobago agreeably to the treaty; and under the pretence of an expedition to take that island by force, the black troops and a body of whites were embarked on board two ships of the line and two frigates. Having secured the blacks, the white troops were relanded; and the next day more blacks male and female were sent on board, and it was said, and implicitly believed, that they were sold to the Spanish government, to be employed in working in the mines of South America; where the fleet is destined. The number of negroes shipped off amounted to 5000.
From the Connecticut Courant.
MESS. HUDSON & GOODWIN. THE following question is started among a number of Republican gentlemen in this vicinity, viz. "Shall Thomas Jefferson be President of the United States for life?" It is expected that the next Congress will, as soon as convened, bring forward the above question, for the consideration of the people. The object of those gentlemen who started the above, electing Jefferson President for life, was, to ensure the people with a Republican President during that period. OLD NORTH-Hartford County, July 28. 1802.
*This may appear novel to some Republican gentlemen, but novel as it is, it is founded on fact.
SALEM, AUGUST 6.
A letter from Bourdeaux, dated June 3, informs, that the East India and China trade is to be free to every French citizen; and that it is made almost certain that foreigners will be immediately put under the same restrictions, with respect to the French colonial trade, as before the revolution.
Kentucky Harveſt.—"The quantity of surplus small grain will be upwards of a third greater than at any period since the settlement of the country."
It is a fact, that the absence of the Secretary of the Treasury, from Washington, has produced and is still producing, serious inconveniences to gentlemen whose business is connected with that Department.—Pottſmouth paper.

Portland,
MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1802.
Colonel HUMPHREYS, late minister Plenipotentiary from the United States to the court of Madrid, arrived in this town last week, with his Lady, on a tour to this part of the country.
By a late contract of Mr. Paine, with the General Post Office, the Mails are now brought from Boston to this town, in about 26 or 27 hours. They are dispatched from Boston every day (Sundays excepted) at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive here the next day about 7 o'clock, P.M.
A writer in the New York Evening Post, on the subject of European politics, after drawing an able view of France and England, as the present leading powers, closes his remarks as follows:—
"All those advantages on the part of France, will be sedulously improved by Bonaparte; exalted to an usurped throne, his personal safety will call upon him imperiously to keep the public mind engaged; to dazzle the people with conquests; to glorify their national pride with triumph over an old rival; to prove his claim to royalty by substantial services, and to stop the mouth of malcontents by brilliant acts of Republican magnificence and enlightened benevolent institutions. Already he professes his intention to augment his marine—already he discloses his views to commerce—already he talks of a navigation act for France; and he will, no doubt, strain his mind, capacious of such things, to the accomplishment of the ruin of England, in order to put his adversaries in France to silence. Even the peace itself on which such reliance is had, may, perhaps soon turn out (to use the words of a great statesman in England) "to be only a piece of legerdemain to get possession of Malta; to establish France in her new colonies; to re-enter Egypt; to receive back thirty thousand seamen, (prisoners of war in England;) and to put the chief consul in a situation to re-commence the war with new and decisive advantages."
MORE PERSECUTION!
Since our last, Jefferson's paper has announced the following new acts of persecution.—Where now is the boasted freedom of our country? Blush, Americans!
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Henry Warren, of Massachusetts, to be collector of the customs for the district of Marblehead; vice SAMUEL R. GERRY; also inspector of the revenue for the port of Marblehead.
William Lyman, of Massachusetts, to be collector for the district of Newburyport; vice DUDLEY A. TYNG.
William R. Lee, collector of Salem and Beverly; vice JOSEPH HILLER.
Peter Muhlenberg, of Pennsylvania, collector for the district of Pennsylvania; vice GEORGE LATIMER.
Tench Coxe, of Pennsylvania, to be supervisor of the district of Pennsylvania.
John Page, of Virginia, collector of the customs for the district of Petersburg; vice WILLIAM HEATH.
"Let us reflect, that having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered, we have yet gained little, if we countenance a political intolerance, as despotic as wicked, and capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions." Jefferson's inaugural Speech.
From the Salem Gazette of Friday last.
We had yesterday the intelligence, that col. Lee of Marblehead, was appointed, by the President of the United States, to supercede Major HILLER, as Collector of the District of Salem and Beverly. Whatever "reasons of state" may have operated to displace this worthy man, the united voice of all who have been obliged to do business at the custom-house will testify to his ability, integrity and urbanity, in the discharge of his duties.
From the Newburyport paper.
The persecuting Hydra of democracy has never visited this section of the commonwealth till very recently; but it has at length come. We were yesterday astonished to see among the list of proscribed officers the name of Dudley A. Tyng, Esq. collector of this port.—And now we would ask every person, let his politics be what they will, whether this removal is not one of the most flagrant violations of those sentiments, expressed by the president in his inaugural speech, that could be conceived by the heart or uttered by the tongue of man; is this "discountenancing a political intolerance as despotic as wicked"—Is this "restoring harmony to social intercourse?"—Is this pursuing measures of reconciliation? Is this the mean of making a people happy? Let those of his "fct" answer—We feel too much absorbed with indignation at present, to write calmly on the subject.
Mr. Tyng is a man, than whom no one has a higher standing, and of whose character malice cannot whisper a fault; he has filled the office of Collector of Customs for a number of years, with that general satisfaction to the public, which has not admitted of a single exception.
The character of Mr. Lyman, his successor, we are not acquainted with, but presume he is one of the "chosen race"—in whom, 'tis said, the Shylock found a zealous advocate.
FIRST EASTERN DISTRICT.
We have as yet received returns from but nine towns, and these mostly in Kennebec county, where the Jacobine interest principally lies. These towns give Mr. Thatcher 264 votes, and Mr. King 300, with few or no scattering votes. We feel some confidence, therefore, that Mr. Thatcher will be chosen. We shall probably hear from the towns in his neighborhood, and eastward, in a few days.
[Since writing the above, we have received a letter containing a statement from ten additional towns, giving Mr. Thatcher 261, and Mr. King 309—making a federal majority of 236.]
We are happy to announce the most uninterrupted state of health in this town. Vessels from sickly ports are still obliged to perform quarantine, which is rigidly attended to by the police.
As there has lately been a considerable alarm respecting the Fever in Portsmouth, we are happy to find by the following statement, that it does not seem to threaten farther danger.
HEALTH OFFICE.
Portsmouth, August 7, 1802.
A report having been spread abroad that a malignant fever is prevalent in this town, to an alarming degree, we deem it a duty we owe the public to make a statement of facts; which may be relied on as correct.
Martin Parry, Buck Street, sickened the 24th died 29th July.
Samuel Nutting, Joses' lane, sickened the 27th July, and is now well.
Samuel Adams, Water street, sickened the 28th July, and died 2d August.
Eliza Adams, his daughter, sickened the 29th July, and died 4th August.
Mrs. Muchimore, wife of Samuel Muchimore, Water street, sickened 4th August at Nathan White's on the road to Little Harbour, about a mile from town, and is now dangerously ill.
We are happy to state that only one case has happened in town (and that more than a mile from the compact part) within the last nine days. From the uncommon favourableness of the weather, and the removal of most of the inhabitants from the infected part of the town, we are induced to believe that the pestilence will be of short duration.
ELISHA LOW, } Health Officers. L. SPALDING, } B. SHERBURNE. }
THEATRE.
Mr. Kenny's selection for this evening's entertainment, we trust will influence the lovers of the drama, to a very general attendance. The reputation of S Sheridan's School for Scandal is too well known to require recommendation.—If industry on the stage is to be rewarded, Mr. Kenny may expect a real benefit.
To Correspondents and Readers.
"Scale of Talents" and other articles communicated for the Gazette, shall be duly attended to in our next.
The great boy who last week sent us a very insolent letter, dated at Hallowell, is informed that all characters who intrude themselves into public life will continue to be the subjects of public comment; however close they may be connected to him or any other person. How far we regard his reformation or the menacing file of his letter, we will leave to him and our future publications to decide.
MARRIED.
At Portsmouth, Mr. George A. Rogers, of Hallowell, to Miss Sarah N. Sherburne.
Deaths.
"Sunday morning, August 1, 1802, sweetly fell asleep, Miss ELIZA WADSWORTH, aged 22 years, daughter of Hon. Peleg Wadsworth.—She possessed a mind of superior strength, correct and highly polished. Her heart was filled with tenderness and love. The value of her friendship was known only to those who shared its blessings; but her benevolence extended to the whole human race. Her piety was ardent, but unclouded by the mists of prejudice and superstition. Her virtues are engraven on our hearts, and their power in the hour of death, was forcibly and irresistibly displayed. With animated and steadfast hope of "another and a better world," she bade adieu to all the joys of life, and died to live forever. Her exit was not early, for "unspotted life is old age." While virtue has a name, or memory can embalmed, her character will be admired, beloved, revered."
Encapsulated in her angel frame, An angel's virtues lay; Too soon did heaven assert its claim And call'd its own away."
In this town, on Friday last, Mrs. Ann Titcomb, aged 22 wife of Mr. Nicholas Titcomb, formerly of Newburyport.
On board the ship Cumberland, on her homeward bound passage, Mr. Joshua Stone, aged 24, eldest son of the late capt. Joshua Stone, of this place; a worthy and respectable young man. Also, died two seamen, foreigners.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
SUNDAY, August 1.
Arrived ship Eliza, capt. Salter, 34 days from Liverpool. . . Came passenger, capt. Robert Stover, late of the ship Sachem, of this port, foundered at Holyhead. [Capt. Stover has handed us a list of the subscription, &c. which was made for the relief of himself and crew, while in distress; and acknowledges the many attentions which were paid him during the misfortunes of his shipwreck.]
MONDAY, August 2.
Arrived brig Fortune, capt. Daniel Bagley, 15 days from Point Petre, (Gaud.) Left there brig Betsey, Smith, of Newburyport; Traveller, Motley, of this port, to sail in 6 days.—Capt. B informs, that before he failed, two French ships had arrived at Basseterre, with Slaves from Africa.
TUESDAY, August 3.
Arrived ship Cumberland, capt. Francis Waite, 13 days from Exuma.—Left no vessels there. Spoke a Schooner off Nantucket shoals, from Halifax for New York.
WEDNESDAY, August 4.
Arrived Schooner Susan, capt. Small, from Berbice.
Schooner Beauty, capt. Holbrook, of Kennebec, 50 days from London, for Norfolk, was spoke July 28, lat. 40, long. 69.
Salem, August 5.—Arrived in ballast, ship Freeland (or Native Country) Boy Eben, master, 68 days from Copenhagen, belonging to his Danish Majesty, and consigned to Mr. Gray. We understand she is to take home a load of ship-timber. Left at Copenhagen, the brig Rose, of Kennebec, Gilpatrick late master, who was unfortunately lost overboard on her passage out.
MAINE BANK.
At the first meeting of the subscribers for the Paine Bank, held at Portland, July 27, 1802—VOTED, THAT the first payment to be made, be ten per cent. on each share; which shall be paid to the Directors at such time and place as they shall see fit to appoint, to receive the same, giving not less than twenty days notice; and that such subscribers as shall neglect to pay the same, shall be considered as having forfeited their shares in the Bank.
Voted—That the Directors be and hereby are empowered to admit such additional subscribers to complete the subscription to the number of Three Thousand Shares, and also such persons in the room of those who may forfeit their shares by not paying in their first payment, as they shall see fit.
Attest, ISAAC ILSLEY, Clerk.
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Directors of the Bank aforesaid hereby give notice, that they have appointed Tuesday the Seventh day of September next, from eight o'clock in the forenoon until six in the afternoon, to receive the first payment agreeably thereto, at the building purchased for the Corporation, viz. No. 12, Jones' Row, in Fifth street, Portland.
The payments to be made in Gold and Silver. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman. Portland, August 4, 1802.
Joshua Richardson,
HAS FOR SALE, At N. Richardson's Wharf, BOHEA, Souchong and Hyson skin TEAS, in whole, half, and quarter Chests, HOLLANDS GENEVA, LOAF SUGAR, Bags COFFEE, PEPPER and SUGAR, Kgs FIG TOBACCO, CASSIA, Georgia and West-India COTTON, CORDAGE, Swedes IRON, TAR, PITCH, ROSIN, and TURPENTINE. Hog and Prime PORK. Russia and Ravens DUCK, Russia SHEETING. ALSO,
A large assortment INDIA COTTONS. August 9, 1802.
Ship Chandlery.
John Deering,
HAS FOR SALE, At No. 1, Long-Wharf, 4d. 6d. 1od. and 2od. Nails, Brads and Tacks, Clout Nails, Sheathing do. Drawing Nails, Ship's Compasses, Coffee Mills, Codlines and Loglines, Deep Sea Lines, Binnacle Lamps, Bunting, Charts, Time Glasses, Scrubbing Brushes, Scrapers, Ladies, Fresh Forks, Grains, Shark Hooks, Harpoons, Adzes and Axes, Chisels and Gouges, Log Reels, Log Paper, Marling Spikes, Drawing Knives, Paint and Tar Brushes, Hammers, Plain Irons, Handaws, Padlocks, Sewing and Whipping Twine, Hinges and Screws of all sorts, Gimblets, Caulking Irons, Iron Box Locks, Duck, Iron, Fryingpans, Iron Shovels, Maps, Lanthorns, Coffee pots, Trumpets, PAINTS of all kinds, A few Boxes Scale FISH, 10 Barrels PORK, 5 Hhds. Best RUM. The above articles will be sold on the lowest terms. Portland, August 9.
FOR SALE,
At Store No. 2, Long-Wharf, 5 Tons Russia Iron, 5 Tons Russia Cordage, well assorted. August 9.
Fresh Flour.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY WILLIAM JEWETT, No. 13, Long-Wharf, Alexandria superfine and fine FLOUR. ALSO, Russia Cordage, all sizes. AND Two Boxes Linens. Portland, August 9.
Jonathan Ward,
Clock-maker, Jeweller & Silversmith, HAS constantly for sale, at his Clock Manufactory in Fryeburg, CLOCKS of almost every description, warranted equal to any in the world for time keeping. Gentlemen may at any time be supplied with eight day Clocks, either at said manufactory, or at their dwelling houses, by verbal or written request, as cheap for cash as can any where be purchased. All favors in any line of his business will be duly acknowledged. Two active Boys, 14 or 15 years of age, will meet with good terms as Apprentices, if application is made soon. Fryeburg, August 4, 1802.
THEATRE, UNION HALL—PORTLAND.
MR. KENNY'S Benefit.
THIS Evening, Monday August 9, will be presented, a much admired Comedy in 3 Acts, performed here only once, called the School for Scandal.
This elegant Comedy, written by R. B. SHERIDAN Esq. M. P. is universally allowed to be the most refined dramatic production in the English language; and was performed at the Theatre, Drury-lane, London, a greater number of nights, and with more applause than any previous or subsequent piece ever produced there.
In the course of the evening, a favorite SONG, By Mrs. GRAUPNER.
To which will be added, the favorite Farce in 2 Acts, called the
MAYOR OF GARRATT;
Or, the HUMOURS OF ELECTIONEERING.
The whole to conclude with a piece in one Act, never performed here, called the SAILORS' FROLIC.
Interspersed with SINGING and DANCING.
[Characters in the Bills.]
TICKETS to be had of Mr. Kenny, at Mr. G. A. G.'s, Middle-street; at Mr. DANIEL COBS, near the Theatre; at JENKS' Office; and at D. GEORGE's Office.—Box 75 Cents—Pit 50 Cents. Curtain to rise at eight o'clock, precisely.
Bankrupt Notices.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against WILLIAM FAIRFIELD, of Pepperellborough, in the District of Maine, merchant, and he having been declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the twenty-third day of August instant, and on the first and on the twentieth days of September next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon on each of said days, at the Office of PRENTISS MELLEN, in Biddeford; and make a full discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects: And when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the first meeting to choose Assignees; and at the last meeting the Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowances of his Certificate.—All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint. PRENTISS MELLEN, } Commissioners. SAMUEL PEARSON, } JAMES GRAY, JUN. } Dated this 9th day of August, A. D. 1802.
United States District of Paine, AUGUST 4, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of FRANKLIN TINKHAM, Trader—PETER BRYSON, Merchant—and JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, Merchant, all of Wilcasset, against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have severally issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Tuesday of September next, at the Court-House in Wilcasset aforesaid, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said several Bankrupts: before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine.
THE subscriber having been chosen Assignee to the Estate and Effects of FRANKLIN TINKHAM, a Bankrupt—all people indebted to the said estate, or to the late firm of Tompson & Tinkham, or have any effects to them belonging, must deliver them up and make immediate payment to JOHN STUART, Assignee. Wilcasset, July 31, 1802.
FOR SALE,
At Auction, on THURSDAY, 16th Sept. next, A Lot of Land, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, and valuable Tan-Yard—situated in Falmouth, Maine—accommodated with every convenience for a Tanner—now occupied by Daniel Bryant—it being the estate of Peter Bryant of Boston a Bankrupt. The conditions to be made known at the time and place of sale. Sale on the premises, at 12 o'clock. For further particulars, inquire at No. 10 Long-Wharf, BOSTON.
School.
A School Ma'am will commence a School on the 16th inst. in Back street, near Capt. Paine's—to teach Embroidery and Needlework; also Reading and Writing. A competent Master will attend two days in the week, without any additional charge, to teach Grammar and Arithmetic. The utmost satisfaction will be given to her employers. For further information, inquire of the Printer. Portland, August 9.
THE Proprietors of the Turnpike Road in Scarborough, are hereby notified that their meeting stands adjourned to the 16th inst. to meet at Mr. Seth Libby's Tavern, in said Scarborough, at one o'clock in the afternoon. A general attendance of the proprietors is requested, as business of importance will then be acted upon. MOSES LIBBY, Prop. Clerk. Scarborough, August 2, 1802.
A Fifty Dollar Bill
WAS LOST last week, supposed to be in Portland: Any person having found the same, shall be handsomely rewarded by leaving it at the Gazette Office. August 3, 1802.
WHEREAS, HANNAH, my wife, has left my bed and board, and refuses to live with me, and is running me in debt—this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay a single debt she may contract from this date. SAMUEL NUTTING. Lewiston, August 2, 1802.
Strayed,
A COW, black and white spotted, the tip of her horns sawed off; she is of a small size. Whoever has taken up said Cow, and will inform the printer so that she may be returned to the owner shall be rewarded or his trouble. August 4.
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND on the south-east side of Federal-street, near the Friends' Meeting-house—70 feet front, and 130 feet back; on which are tenements and out-houses convenient for several families. The tenements are well supplied with water from the aqueducts. The Lot is well fenced, and the back ground excellent for hortulan productions.—For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. H. WHEELER. Portland, July 26.
Bricks for Sale.
A Constant supply may be had at Horse-turn, at a reasonable price.—Those gentlemen who wish to be supplied, may have them ready at any given time, by applying to THOMAS HOPKINS, or at the Makers on the premises. Two kilns are now ready for delivery. Portland, July 12. (8)
Aaron Austin,
Has for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf,
A Constant supply of Live-Geese, Sea-Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also, English and American manufactured Cotton BEDTICKING.
BEDS made and filled at the shortest notice. MATRASSES of all kinds ready made. Spanish INDIGO, and a few Chests Souchong TEA. N. B. The above assortment of Feathers are warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston (3m) Portland, June 28.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY
How & Evans,
At their Store in Middle Street, on corner Union Street, Large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS—75 different figures, of the newest fashion, at the Boston prices.—Also, English, Hardware, & West-India Goods, and Groceries, as usual. Portland, Feb. 22 (6m)

THE MAID OF DONALBLAYNE. A SCOTTISH BALLAD.
Molle sine minas, tumidique refidit fluctus. Innovit faveant ponas et aura rati. OVID.
THE dashing surges gently break, The moon illumines the watery plain, The zephyrs fan the sails. Awake, My blue-eyed maid of Donaldblayne.
No footsteps stirr'd, the winds were hush'd, Each eye was clos'd in balmy rest. To Marion's arms lord Malcolm rush'd, And clasp'd the trembler to his breast.
* The water-fowl. Vids Bellina's Ode on the Superstitions of the Highlands.
Scraps.
In the war of 1756, Marshal Broglio was one day earnestly observing the enemy's position; at that moment one of his aids came up to ask his orders—go to the Devil, cried the Marshal, impatient of the interruption: recollecting instantly the impropriety of the language, with happy delicacy he exclaimed, "Come back! you are brave enough to go, but I cannot now spare you for that service."
Every person who has been at the Bull Inn, in Bishopsgate Street, London, must remember the portrait of a person who frequented that house for upwards of 20 years; he was called the five bottle man, and it is asserted as a fact indisputable, that he drank at that house in that period, no less than 35,600 bottles of port wine. He lived to be upwards of 90.
It is now contended by many scientific men, that there are not, as was asserted by Newton, seven primary species of colour making rays, but only three, viz red, yellow, and blue, by whose different intermixtures all the intermediate colours are formed.
The writer of a modern book of travels, relating the particulars of his being cast away, thus concludes:— "After having walked eleven hours without tracing the print of a human foot, to my great comfort and delight, I saw a man hanging upon a gibbet; my pleasure at this cheering prospect was inexpressible, for it convinced me that I was in a civilized country!"
To be Sold.
A Valuable Property, lying in Turner, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of 300 acres of LAND, a Grift-Mill and Saw-Mill. The Land contains two Lots, on which are several improvements—two small Dwelling Houses and a Barn; being calculated to make one or two farms. The Mills are standing on a durable stream, near the center of said Lots, and doing good business. The above property will be sold together or may be divided, as will best suit purchasers. For further particulars, inquire of Jesse & Nathaniel Robinson, Turner, June 26, 1802.
To the Honorable the Senate, and the Honorable the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
THE subscribers humbly shew—That in their opinion, the interest of the Commonwealth would in several respects be greatly promoted by an improvement of the roads in the Eastern part of the same—That there is no better way of effecting this improvement, than by the establishment of TURNPIKES—They beg leave therefore to propose for the consideration of the Court, the expediency of making Legislative provision for the purpose of incorporating a Company to make a direct road from Piscataqua River to Portland, thence to Augusta, and from Augusta to the town of Prospect on Penobscot River.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, and 22 others.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In SENATE, June 14, 1802. ON the petition of SAMUEL FREEMAN, and others, praying for a Turnpike Road from New-Hampshire line in Berwick to Portland, thence to the Bridge in Augusta on the River Kennebec, and thence to Penobscot—Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette printed by Elezer A. Jenkins, and in the Kennebec Gazette printed at Augusta by Peter Edes, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the third Wednesday of the next session of the General Court; that all interested may then appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 14, 1802. Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true Copy—Attest. G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate.
The petitioners for the foregoing Turnpike, are requested to meet at the subscriber's Office in Portland, on Thursday the 12th day of August next, at two o'clock in the forenoon. AUG. 2, 1802. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of York, to be holden at York in said county, on the first Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801—HUMBLY SHEWS
SETH Spring and Daniel Cleaves, of Biddeford, and Jonathan Tucker, 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 state of Massachusetts, by whose committee it was sold to your petitioners with the others abovenamed—Their proportions of said tract being as follows: the said Seth Spring one thirtieth part, 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 in severalty—Also for that your petitioners are interested with others to them unknown in a certain tract of Land lying and being in said Pepperellborough, containing about two acres, more or less, bounded and described as follows, viz. beginning at a wharf called Foxwell Cutts' wharf, thence by and down Saco river and the channel of the same to a four rod road by James Gray's land, called Gray's point, thence running northerly by said four rod road (which leads said point to the meadow-house road, so called) to lands on the top of the hill or bank which were the last year divided into lots and sold at auction by the proprietors of the wharf privileges, and lately purchased by them of David Sewall, Esq. as agent for this Commonwealth; thence by the front or southwesterly line of said lots on said hill or bank to lands of said Foxwell Cutts; thence by said lands to the said wharf and channel; and also in the wharf on said described premises, and all privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, whereof the said Daniel Cleaves and Jonathan Tucker own three twenty eighth parts—the said Seth Spring owns two twenty eighth parts—the said Samuel Dennet one twenty eighth part, and the said Phineas Kelly owns one twenty eighth part; and your petitioners being desirous of partition thereof, pray that their respective shares or parts may be assigned to them in severalty. They therefore pray that your honors would order partition thereof to be made according to the statute in that case made and provided.
SETH SPRING, DANIEL CLEAVES, JONATHAN TUCKER, SAMUEL DENNET, PHINEAS KELLY. A true copy—Attest. DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. York, ss.—At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, begun and holden at York, within and for the county of York, on the first Tuesday of May, being the fourth day of said month, A. D. 1802.
Seth Spring and others, petitioners for partition, against the proprietors of the wharf privilege in Pepperellborough, respondents. This petition was entered at May term, 1801, and continued to September term, 1801, when the petitioners had leave to amend their petition, and from thence continued to the present term. And the Court now order, that the petitioners publish an attested copy of their said petition as amended and this order thereon, in the Portland Gazette, printed by Elezer A. Jenkins, 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 said county of York, on the second Tuesday of September next; that all persons interested may then and there appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. A copy, as of Record—Attest. DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk. (22)
Bankrupt Notices. THE subscriber, having been chosen Assignee to the Estate and Effects of JONATHAN M'KENNY, of Portland, a Bankrupt—hereby calls upon all persons who are indebted to, or hold, any of said Bankrupt's property, to pay and deliver the same to the subscriber without delay. JOSIAH TUCKER, Assignee. Portland, July 30, 1802.
United States District Court of Maine, JULY 27, 1802. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of Jonathan M'Kenny, of Portland, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard (if they think fit) before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Tuesday of September next, at the Court House in Wiscasset, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge, to said Bankrupt: before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of Caleb Hatch, of Portland, merchant, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Tuesday of September next, at the Court House in Wiscasset, in said district, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine.
Cake Notice. THE subscribers having been appointed Assignees to the Estate and Effects of JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS—request all persons indebted to said Christopher to make immediate payment; and all persons possessed of his effects to deliver the same immediately to WILLIAM PIKE, BADDELEY CHILD, } Assignees. Wiscasset, July 17, 1802.
BY virtue of directions given to me by the Commissioners of WILLIAM HUDSON, of Portland, Merchant, a Bankrupt—I do hereby notify the creditors of said Hudson to meet at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth-street, Portland, on Monday the ninth day of August next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to take into consideration a proposition of Messrs. BOURNE & WOOD, merchants, of Boston, respecting a mortgaged estate, and a subject of difference and dispute between said Bourne & Wood and said Hudson's estate, and to submit the same to the final end and determination of arbitrators, to be chosen pursuant to law, provided said creditors shall see fit, and to act thereon, or on any other proposition of said Bourne & Wood relating to the premises, as the said creditors shall see fit. ISAAC GAGE, Assignee. July 26 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of WILLIAM FESNELLY, of Portland, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth, that the Commissioners named in said Commission, and the Assignee of his Estate and Effects, intend to meet at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth street, Portland, on Thursday, the 19th day of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the Creditors who have not proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, otherwise they will be excluded the benefits of said dividend. JOSIAH TUCKER, Assignee. Portland, July 19, 1802.
THE subscriber, having been duly chosen Assignee to the Estate and Effects of BENJAMIN BOARDMAN, of Portland, a Bankrupt, hereby requests all persons who are indebted to or who hold any of said Bankrupt's property, to deliver and pay the same without delay. SALMON CHASE, Assignee. Portland, July 17, 1802.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims upon the Estate of THOMAS SEAL, late of London, in the kingdom of Great Britain, deceased, represented intestate—hereby give notice, that they will attend that service at the Auction Room of EDWARD OXNARD, in Portland, on the second Friday of each of the six following months. EDWARD OXNARD, ISAAC GAGE. July 20th, 1802.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator, de bonis non, on the Estate of DUDLEY BROADSTREET, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, laborer, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given Bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment: and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to WILLIAM STEVENS, JUN. Portland, July 14, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator upon the Estate of RENE BELFONTAINE, late of Machias, in the county of Washington, yeoman, deceased; and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs. And all persons having demands upon the Estate of the said RENE BELFONTAINE, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said Estate are called upon to make payment to BENJAMIN WESCOAT, Administrator. Machias, July, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Executors and Executrix to the last will of JOB BURNAM, late of Machias, in the county of Washington, deceased; and have taken upon themselves that trust by giving bonds as the law directs; and all persons having demands upon the Estate of the said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said Estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY BURNAM, } Executors. GIDEON O'BRIEN, } Executors. Machias, June 13, 1802.
FOR SALE, A Convenient two story HOUSE, situated in Pleasant-street, with four rooms on a floor, part of which are well finished, with a good cellar and lower kitchen—Together with the Lot on which it stands, with a gangway in common. Terms will be made easy for the purchaser. For further information, apply to DAVID PEASE, at his Auction and Commission Store, in Fore-Street, Portland, July 26.
Fresh Staple & Fancy Goods.
William Codman, INFORMS his friends and customers, in town and country, that he has just received an extensive assortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season; which he offers for sale at his store. No. 8, Muffey's Row, Middle-street. Consisting of as great a variety as can be found at any store in town—He has likewise received a variety of articles in the HARDWARE LINE. IRON, STEEL, GLASS, NAILS, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of GROCERIES, RUM by Hhd or Bbl. BRANDY, GIN, Hylon, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the first quality. PAINTS of every kind. LINSEED OIL, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit, wholesale and retail. Portland, July 26, 1802.
AARON FITZ, Fifth-Street, Sign of the Seal Trunk, HAS FOR SALE, TWO new elegant tubbottom Chaife, with tops to ship and unship, iron axes, plated harness and wings. 1 New genteel full sweep Chaife, with standing top, wood axle, and harness. ALSO, A general assortment of seal-skin, oil-cloth, and leather covered TRUNKS. Portland, July 19. A quantity of excellent Coffee, For Sale by EBENEZER STORERE. Portland, July 19.
To be Sold or Let, JEWELL'S ISLAND, but a few miles from Portland; containing about 300 acres with a fine growth of Hard Wood, and a large, safe convenient Harbor—Apply to PETER DOLLIVER BOSTON, or WILLIAM CODMAN, Portland. July 12, 1802. (4) THE Copartnership of Chamberlin & Gage, is this day by mutual consent dissolved:—All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to call and make settlement, at their store in Middle-street; and those who are indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to said NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN, BENJAMIN GAGE. Portland, July 26, 1802.
THE partnership of BAKER & POWELL is this day dissolved by mutual consent:—All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN BAKER, Portland, July 26, 1802. JOHN POWELL.
Ten Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the ship Alfred, now lying in Kennebec harbor, a man by the name of EPHRAIM HODGDON, who shipped on board said vessel and received his month's pay. He is a short thick man, dark complexion, black hair, one squint eye, and has a scar on his right biceps. He is about 22 years old, has worked some at the carpenter's business—had on when he went away a short blue jacket and trowsers.—Whoever will take up said runaway and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward and all necessary charges. WILLIAM JEFFERDS. Kennebec, July 6, 1802.
LIST OF LETTERS IN BRUNSWICK POST-OFFICE. ANDERSON Abigail, Harpswell; Andrew Stephen Capt. Brunswick. B.—Brown Daniel; Bates Patience; Brown M. Ezekiel; Beal Samuel; Burnham Obed, Topsham; Blanchard Samuel, Bowdoinham; Brown Nancy, Bowdoinham. D.—Dunning Andrew, jun.: Dean John, Little River; Day Benjamin. E.—Eaton Samuel Rev. Harpswell; Eaton Roland, Bowdoinham; Ames Nathaniel Capt. F.—Flag Jonathan; Faxon Winthrop. G.—Gooldah Sarah, Topsham; Given Robert Captain; Green Peter, Topsham. H.—Harwood Thomas Captain, Bowdoinham; Hunt David; Hall Elijah; Holland John, Topsham; Hodgdon Jeremiah; Hemenway Mary; Hunter Thomas, Topsham; Hunter James Esq. dr. Harding Samuel jun. do.; Hafferton John, do. K.—Kilgore Tuworthy. L.—Leonard Isaac, Bowdoinham; Lane John. M.—McIver Elisha; Merrill Roger; Mullikin Edward, Bowdoin. P.—Pratt Holman; Pifield Edward, Durham; Peterson John sen.; Peterson Nehemiah; Peterson David, Topsham; Pratt Holman do.; Parrington & Harmon, Durham. R.—Ransom Harris; Roberts Joshua; Reed Thomas Capt. Topsham. S.—Small Catharine; Sylvester Marlborough, Harpswell; Sanborn Simon, Durham; Sampson James, Topsham; Slove Johnson, Harpswell; Sanford Ester, Topsham; Skolfield William; Sanford Thomas, Topsham; Sayward Sally. T.—Thompson Cornelius; Thompson Thomas; Thomas John; Taggart William, Topsham; Tapley William, Litchfield. V.—Varney William, Bowdoin; Varney Peter, do.; Varney Enos, Topsham. W.—Whitmore Benjamin, Bowdoinham; Walker Hitty; Wife William, Little River; Whitehouse Ebenezer, Topsham; Weston Jacob Capt. Those persons to whose names no town is annexed, are of Brunswick. JULY 1, 1802.
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