Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1799-07-01 00:00:00

JENKS'S PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED ON MONDAYS, BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 62.]
MONDAY, JULY 1, 1799.
[VOLUME II.]
FOR SALE, By Newhall & Watson, At No. 3, LONG-WHARF, Excellent 4th proof Gin, per pipe or smaller quantity; 4th proof Alicante Brandy, do. Lisbon, Sherry, and Malaga Wines; Brest Teas of the last importation, at Boston prices; Nankins and India Cottons; India Sugar, 1st quality; Lion; Duck and Cordage, &c. &c. New cakes, Ground Ginger; W. I. and N. E. Rum; Loaf Sugar; Chocolate; Iron Hoops, Nail Rods, and Nail Plates; Best steel plated Shovels; Nails of all kinds. Portland, June 24.
NEW GOODS.
Joshua Blake, Has just received an assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods, Which are for sale (for cash only) on the lowest terms.
AMONG WHICH ARE, Fashionable Chintzes and Calicoes; Gingham; Copperplates; striped and figured Mouselins; Dimities; book, jaconet, tambour'd and pointed Mouselins; jappanned and black do.; Cambricks, lawns; Mullin Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's tambour'd and bordered do.; silk and mouselin Shawls; patch co- loured and purple do.; mouselin and silk Waistcoating; white and fancy Merlilles do.; Nankins; Janes; Julians; Velvets; cotton Florentine; satin do.; Worsted do.; Ruffles; Shalloons; Calamancoes; Mo- reans; Durants; Tammies; Lustrings; Satins; Modes; Sarines; plain and craped Gauzes; Tiffanies; an as- sortment Irish Linens of the first quality; Sheeting do.; Check'd do.; cotton checks and stripes; brown Hol- lands; India Cottons; Bedticks; Ladies' Cotton Hose; Men's black and white silk do.; white and fancy cotton do. plated do. hemp do. worsted do.; kid and silk, long and habit Gloves; men's silk, woodflock and beaver do.; Umbrellas; Fans; Laces and Edgings; Ladies' silk Girdles; Necklaces; Spangles; Gold Cord; black, white and fancy Plumes; polished, steel, pearl, and Italian Buttons; Broadcloths; Kerseymere; Serges; beaver and felt Hats; youths do.; Bandana Handker- chiefs; black and check'd Barcelona do. pocket do. Romals; Ribbands; Ferrers; Tapes; Bindings; pound and bundle Pins; Chapel Needles; elastic knitting do. Scissors; Pocket Books; Kid and Morocco Shoes; black and fancy Florentine do. Misses do. Oil'd Cloths; Diapers; Table Cloths; Britannias; Sewing Silks; Twists; Tapes; Threads, &c. &c. Portland, June 10.
Isabella Child, Has just opened her shop in Middle-street, an as- sortment of fashionable Millinery & Fancy Goods, and importations, viz.
CHINTZES, Ginghams, Dimities, Mouselins, Linens, Silk Nankins, Janes and India Cottons, Delicate figured and plain Mouselins. Stamp'd do. Silk and Mouselin Shawls, coloured & black Silk Gloves of the fashionable length, dove, white, black, pink and blue Pelon; Satins, Modes and Sarfines; Parafols, Fans of all kinds, a large assortment of fash- ionable plain and other Ribbons, Italian Crapes, Tiffa- nies, Gauzes, black and white Veils, black Cotton and Mouselin, Ladies' and Misses' cotton Hose, Calamancoes and Durants, marking Canvas, Shawls, Pocket Hand- kerchiefs, dressing Combs, Misses do. Windsor Soap and Wash-Balls, Tooth Picks, Silver Pencil Cases, Rods and Ear-rings, delicate kid and other Slippers, black velvet Ribbon, Plumes and Feathers of all kinds, very fine Thread-Laces and Edgings, Bugles, gimp, pencil and braid Trimmings, Nelson Hats with bands and plumes to match, Melon and Je ne scai quoi Bon- nets, straw, chip and Stamp'd paper do. Gentlemen's Merlilles Waistcoating, black and white silk Hose, fine cotton do. with lace backs, fancy collar do. co- loured silk Gloves, thin leather and beaver do. Boys' Gloves, fine mouselin Neckerchiefs, Steel and Pearl Buttons June 24.
Notice is hereby given, TO those persons who have neglect- ed to make an entry of, and pay the duties on WHEEL CARRIAGES for the year commencing the 1st of September, 1798, and to obtain Licences to retail Wine and foreign Distilled Spirits—That unless they immediately comply with the law in those respects, they will be prosecuted, and the penalty rigidly exacted. Apply at the Office of the subscriber, in Fifth-street, Portland.
EBENEZER MAYO, Collector of the Revenue for the County of Cumberland. June 4, 1799. N. B. The penalty for neglecting to make returns of Carriages, is 25 per cent. and to take Licences, is 50 dollars.
Notice. ALL persons holding subscription papers for Donations to Bowdoin College, are requested to forward them as soon as possible to either of the subscribers. JOHN DUNLAP, BENJAMIN J. PORTER, CHARLES COFFIN. Portland, June 11th, 1799.
LEFT at the store of HANNABORD and Webb, sometime last winter, a small piece of WALDORE, and a piece of yellow BAIZE—The owner may have them again by applying at said store. Also left at the same place, a drab mouselin SURTOU, supposed to belong to a person in Waltham—The owner may have it again by applying to said store, and paying for this advertisement.
FOR JENKS'S PORTLAND GAZETTE. MR. JENKS, THE progress of Arts and Sciences, the at- tention to Agriculture, the improvement of the Medical Art, and increase of Public Schools and Social Libraries, in many parts of the Uni- ted States, cannot but give pleasure to all who with their prosperity. Impressed with these ideas, I ask permission, through your useful paper, to suggest the fol- lowing for consideration and improvement.— They are offered at this time as the Supreme Judicial Court will the next week commence business in the District of Maine—at which hon- orable Court 'tis probable many gentlemen will attend, who, if they approve, will lay plans for the establishment of an Agricultural Society, as well as a Medical institution—Social Lib- raries, as well as Public Schools may at the same time be forwarded, greatly to the satisfaction and honor of those who may promote the same, and highly advantageous to the community. As such institutions exist in other parts of the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, it is presumed great advantages may result from such estab- lishments in the District of Maine—a desire to promote its prosperity is the only inducement, and it is hoped will sufficiently apologize for the hints of A STRANGER. District of Maine, June 1799.
FOR JENKS'S PORTLAND GAZETTE. MR. JENKS, WHEN we take into view the rapid growth and prosperity of the country, particularly in its population and progressive settlements and cul- tivation interiorly, we are naturally led into the consideration of many arrangements, which are, or will soon be necessary, to its enjoying many of the conveniences and advantages, resulting from a state of civil society duly organized.— This observation surely applies to the growing state of this part of the country, and we as na- turally anticipate its future condition, in advan- cing towards that state of society, which requires subdivisions in its civil districts, as we do in the division of a large farm among the heirs of a nu- merous family. It has been for some time anticipated that new counties as well as smaller divisions of the district, must necessarily multiply, and that soon, for the accommodation of the inhabitants in the vicinage of great Amherstcoggen. The upper part of York is too narrow to form a new coun- ty within itself, and it will be absolutely necessa- ry to include at least a part of Cumberland. This county cannot expect to remain long in its pre- sent form and extent, nor can they reasonably desire it. The extension of the new settlements, and their numbers and other circumstances seem to demand the speedy formation of a new coun- ty, between the New-Hampshire line and the great Amherstcoggen. Sooner or later, it will take place, and we may as well do now, what must be done in a very few years, and when possi- bly circumstances may render it more difficult, and less convenient than it is now. All these circumstances whether existing or in prospect, will be, it is presumed readily admitted, and the material, or indeed the only question is, whether the present time is the most fit and pro- per.
It cannot be forgotten that in 1795 a conven- tion was held in Waterford for the express pur- pose of knowing the minds of the people, and it is as well known, that a large majority of the towns were in favour of the measure, and sent their petitions to the General Court. Those petitions were referred, and are now on file, and it is not the fault of the Legislature, that they have not since been called up, and the wishes of the people thereby gratified. It is not to be ex- pected that the Legislature will do any thing more until they are asked, and if the request is renewed, there can be no doubt of their dispo- sition to do every thing reasonable, to accom- modate the inhabitants, (as has been done in the late county of Lincoln) without any further delay than the usual forms of an order of notice. This can be easily done if some member from the county, moves to have the former petitions (with additions if any should be sent) to be laid on the table at the same time.
Soon after this subject was agitated in 1795, a proposal was made in some of the new papers, that the upper parts of York and Cumberland, should be formed into a county by the following bounds, viz. — "By the New Hampshire line on the west and then beginning where said line crosses the great river AMERESCOGGEN, and following the course of the main stream, down as far as the mouth of LITTLE AMERESCOGGEN, then up said little A. to the outlet of the RANGE PONDS, and by a line drawn on the middle of said Ponds, and through the PONDS in RAYMOND, then by the southeasterly line which will strike SEBAGO POND, then through Sebago Pond then up Saco River to the mouth of GREAT OSSAPEE river, then up the said G. Ossapee to the line of New Hampshire."
These bounds will include the following towns and parts of towns and plantations, viz. Hiram, Porterfield, Brownfield, Fryeburg, Sunkook, Waterford, Oxford, Bethel, a tract of flat land
about 30,000 acres, and eight small grants, which may all be about as much more; these lay in the county of York. In CUMBERLAND Planta- tions No. 1, 2, 3, and 4, south of Amherstcog- gen, Hartford, Sumner, Paris, Norway, Bridg- etown, Otisfield, Hebron, and Buckfield, with part of the towns of Raymond, Poland, Turner, Liver- more and Jay, that is so much of them as fall within the bounds before described.
The principal objection to this plan is the great extent of such a county (which may prob- ably be about, or nearly equal to a tract of forty miles square) but which others may think not too large, and if it should be found to be inconvenient and disproportionate, it can be divided nearly equal, so as to make two coun- ties of a moderate size.
When the business is so far matured as to report a bill, a clause can be very easily intro- duced to annex and include temporarily, all the country north of the Great Amherstcoggen to the Highlands, until there shall be inhabitant- enough, northward of that river to form another new county, between the great westerly bend of Amherstcoggen, and the chain of lakes run- ning into it, extending from the lakes AQUA- SUK, through Meselmaguntik, Molychunkamug, Kenabakuk, and Welokenebakuk, to UMBAGOG.— North of these lakes, and between them and the highlands, are laid down on the map, thirty townships of about six miles square each in York and Cumberland. From the chain of lakes to the highlands is nearly forty miles.— This division of the county (York) will there- fore in future contain four sections, and if the population and general prosperity of the country continues the progress it has made in the last ten years, perhaps in a less period than twenty years more, we shall see two new counties north of Great Amherstcoggen, that is four between the Atlantic and the Highlands.
An act passed at the last session of the Legis- lature for erecting a District for a Registry of Deeds and Probate Court, north of Great Ossapee. This will afford a partial relief, but they might have had more if they had asked it. At the next session it is only for some member to call the petitions from the several towns who sent members to the Convention in 1795 in Water- ford, and have them laid on the table. If any additionals are sent they can be all acted upon together, and an order of notice at least will not be refused, for all persons to shew cause at an- other session, why a new county should not be immediately formed north of Great Ossapee. PELEG LOVEWELL.
Late Foreign News.
BOSTON, JUNE 26. By an arrival from Halifax, we last evening received London dates to May 11th—Six days later than before received.—They were brought to Halifax in the May Packet, 27 days from Falmouth.
The Congress of Rastadt was dissolved the 23d inst.
The war-operations were not relaxed.—Su- warrows took the command of the confederate army of Italy the 18th April, and with 50,000 men was perusing the French army, which had crossed the Adda.
It is said that Suwarrows's object was to bring the French to a general engagement, on the 24th or 25th April. The Russians are to give no quarter.
The French head quarters were said to be at Milan the 19th April; and the constituted au- thorities of the Cisalpine Republic have fled to Turin.
On the Rhine no great degree of activity has been exhibited on either side. The Archduke Charles had been indisposed; but was on the recovery.
It was supposed that since the commence- ment of the campaign, the French had already lost in different engagements at least 35,000 men. They had been compelled to evacuate a great part of Italy; and as Gen. Suwarrows had taken the command of the army the 18th of April, and was advancing against General Moreau, who had retired to Milan, a general engagement was expected in a few days to take place, which would decide the fate of Italy.— Prince Charles having been indisposed, nothing of importance had taken place in Germany; but as his health was nearly restored, it was ex- pected he would immediately recommence the most active operations.
BREST FLEET.
The English papers are full of conjectural speculation on the destination of the French fleet. Lord Bridport has intercepted some valuable dispatches respecting it.
Paris papers of May 2, announce the sailing of the Brest fleet the 26th April. Its destina- tion is unknown—but its interest affects every heart. It is commanded by Bruix, Minister of Marine, and consists of one ship of 120 guns, three of 110; three of 80; and eighteen of 74 guns; and eleven frigates. It has 14,000 land forces on board, commanded by General Kilmaine.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HEADS OF ACTS Passed during the Session.
ON the 22d inst. the Legislature was pro- rogued to the second Wednesday of January next. In the course of the session the following acts have been passed, and received the appro- bation of his honor the Lt. Governor.
An act to set off a tract of land commonly called the Elbows, in Springfield, in the county of Hampshire, and to annex the same to the town of Wilbraham.—An act altering the name of Oliver Pond. 3d. to Oliver N. Pond.— An act to continue in force for certain purposes. an act entitled, "an act for rendering process- es in law less expensive."—An act to enable the proprietors of a certain piece of Salt Marsh, situate in the town of Ipswich, in the county of Essex, to make and maintain a Dike for the better improving the same.—An act to in- corporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Company of the Port- land Bank.—An act authorizing the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, to liberate poor convicts from prison, and to dispose of them in service for payment of costs of prose- cution.—An act to incorporate William Bart- lett, and others, into a Company, by the name of the Newburyport Marine Insurance Compa- ny.—An act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Com- pany of the Essex Bank.—An act to empower the town of Boston to choose a Board of Health, and for removing and preventing Nui- sances.—An act in addition to an act, enti- tled, "an act to incorporate a number of inhab- itants in the county of Berkshire into a religious society by the name of the First Baptist Society in the town of Sandisfield."—An act empow- ering the inhabitants of that part of the county of York, which lies to the northward of the Great Ossapee River, to choose a Register of Deeds, and for establishing a Court of Probate to be held at Fryeburg in the said county.— An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to regulate the going at large of Sheep and Rams and he goats at certain seasons of the year," passed the 7th day of March, in the year of our Lord 1797.—An act to empower the inhabitants of the town of Salem to choose a Board of Health, and for removing and pre- venting nuisances in said town.—An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to divide the county of Lincoln, and to constitute the northerly part thereof a separate county, by the name of the county of Kennebec."—An act for changing the name of Samuel Flagg, the third, to that of Samuel H. Flagg.—An act in addition to the several acts for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a bridge over Merrimack River, between the towns of Haverhill and Bradford in the county of Essex, and for supporting the same.—An act for establishing a corporation by the name of the Sixth Massachusetts Turnpike Corporation.— An act to set off sundry persons from the town of Carver, and to annex them to the First Parish in Middleborough, in the county of Ply- mouth.—An act to incorporate the westerly part of the town of Bowdoin, in the county of Lincoln, into a separate town by the name of Thompsonborough.—An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act in addition to an act, entitled, 'an act for incorporating certain per- sons for the purpose of building a bridge over Merrimack River in the county of Essex, at Bodwell's Falls, between Andover and Methuen, and for supporting the same,'" passed in the year of our Lord 1793.—An act for setting off Cyrus Buck and Levi Stockwell, and their families, and part of their estates, from the town of Chester, and annexing them to the town of Worthington, in the county of Hampshire.— An act to explain an act, entitled, "an act a- gainst Hawkers, Pedlars and Petty Chapmen." —An act in addition to an act, entitled, "an act to prevent the destruction of Oysters and other Shell Fish throughout this Common- wealth."—An act to set off Noah Fuller, from the first precinct in Rehoboth, to the se- cond precinct in said town.—An act to in- corporate a number of the inhabitants of the towns of Canaan, Clinton and Fairfield, in the county of Kennebec, into a distinct religious society by the name of the Clinton Baptist Socie- ty.—An act in addition to an act, entitled, an act to prevent fraud in Firewood, Bark or Coal exposed to sale," made and passed March 7, 1797.—An act to encourage the establish- ment of a Cotton Mill in the town of Rehoboth. —An act to incorporate a religious society by the name of the Episcopal Parish in Marble- head.—An act in addition to an act establish- ing the Williamstown Turnpike Corporation.— An act to regulate the weighing of Beef and Pork.—An act to regulate the paving of streets in the town of Boston, and for removing obstructions in the same.—An act to restrain unincorporated Banking Associations and to prevent the issuing of small Bark Notes.

Portland,
MONDAY, JULY 15, 1799.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
Thursday next being the Fourth of July is to be celebrated here in a style befitting the present crisis of public affairs. The morning will be ushered in with bells & heavy cannon. About noon the Fort, by order of the Secretary at War, will receive the name of FORT SUMNER , in honor of our deceased Governor, which will be announced by the discharge of fifteen 24 pounders. An Oration will be delivered by Captain Stoddard , commander of the Fort—and the hilarity which may be expected to attend a sumptuous dinner, will be declared to the world by the smart peal of two beautiful brass six pounders taken with General Burgoyne —God save the Commonwealth!
The Supreme Judicial Court will open in this town tomorrow.
From a Correspondent.
It must give pleasure to those who have an interest in the health of the town, to notice the recommendation of the Selectmen to their fellow-citizens, that a general sweeping of their streets should take place on Wednesday morning next. They have really looked flowery a long time.
Neatness is very pleasing to the eye, and an agreeable trait in the character of every person or town; and cleanliness is certainly conducive to health. It is hoped therefore, that there will be a very general compliance with the said recommendation, and that when the pleasure of walking in clean streets is once enjoyed, some regulations will be adopted and observed, to keep them so.
On Monday the 24th inst. the Portland Lodge of Free Masons celebrated the festival of St. John the Baptist, at the new assembly room, where it will meet for the future. The lodge moved in procession from the room to the Rev. Dr. Deane's meeting-house, where a pertinent and characteristic oration was delivered by brother Capt. Amos Stoddard, with applause; after which the procession returned to their room and partook of an elegant dinner prepared by brother Daniel Cobb; and then according to uniform practice separated at four o'clock to attend to their several occupations.
From a Correspondent.
The commanding officer at this port is authorized to name the Fort, erected on the height opposite the harbor, FORT SUMNER , "after the late patriotic Governor of Massachusetts." This ceremony will be performed on the 4th of July; and the commanding officer is charged "to do it in a manner becoming so worthy a character as that of our deceased Governor." A letter from the proper department, on the subject says, "the DEATH of Governor SUMNER is not to prevent the naming of the Fort at Portland as heretofore directed; for this tribute of respect is no less due to his memory than to his living virtues."
FEMALE PATRIOTISM.
On Tuesday last the Portland Federal Volunteers , commanded by Captain Joseph C. Boyd , appeared completely and elegantly uniformed and equipped. After performing their usual exercises with a spirit and accuracy, which reflected the highest honor on themselves and their officers, they marched to the house of the Hon. Peleg Wadsworth , Esq. where, amid the applause of hundreds, they received that ensign of glory, which must never be taken from them. The young Ladies of Portland, long celebrated for their brilliancy, shone on this occasion with unrivalled splendor. Inspired with a noble zeal for the honor of their country, and with respect for those who have courage to defend it, they presented the Volunteers a STANDARD , the design and elegance of which does equal honor to their taste and judgment.
The Lady, who had the honor of presenting the Standard, performed it with a grace and dignity, which can be equalled by few and surpassed by none. With the mildness of peace, and the spirit of patriotism, she pronounced the following truly elegant
ADDRESS:
"Sir, "In the name of the young ladies of Portland, I have the honor to present this Standard, to the first company of Federal Volunteers. Receive it as a testimony of the approbation with which we have beheld the patriotic spirit which has determined you to "Defend the Laws" of your country.
"We cheerfully confide to your care this emblem of our independence. Let it ever recall to your minds the assurance that our best wishes are for your success. Long may you unfurl it; long may this tow'ring eagle fly triumphant!"
To which Ensign RICHARD C. WIGGINS made the following
REPLY:
"Daughters of Columbia, "In behalf of the first company of Federal Volunteers, permit me to assure you, that we are happy in receiving this valuable present which I have the honor of receiving from your fair hands. Nothing could inspire us with more ambition to "defend the laws" of our country, than this act of patriotic heroism; therefore, we shall ever consider it as the greatest emblem of our independence, and of female patriotism—the remembrance of which will not suffer us to part with it, unless with our lives, nor suffer a single plume to be plucked from the wings of the eagle, by any foreign or domestic power, unless with the blood of our hearts—that independent flight may declare to proud and haughty Europe, that we MEAN TO BE FREE—while we are blessed with such politicians as an ADAMS in the cabinet and such warriors as a WASHINGTON to lead in the field!"
On one side of the Standard are displayed, with inimitable taste, the arms of the United States; on the other, with equal skill and superior design, the arms of the United States and those of Massachusetts, united: "Presented to the Federal Volunteers" is inscribed in a wreath of flowers—The motto is "Defend the Laws."
Imagination cannot conceive of a scene more brilliant animated and dignified than this—The ladies of Corbridge , long esteemed the brightest examples of female patriotism, are now eclipsed. The fair of Portland stand unrivaled on the list of fame, while virtue has a name, and memory has power to embalum. May their approving smiles determine every American soldier to conquer or die in defence of his country, and may the Portland Volunteers consider this Standard as the finger of Beauty directing them to Washington and glory.
In the evening a splendid Ball was given by the Volunteers to the Ladies, who presented the Standard; at which many of the most respectable citizens were present. The Hall was richly decorated, and the Ladies were in uniform. Joy beamed every countenance, and the applauses bestowed on Ensign WIGGINS , when he displayed the Standard in the hall, expressed the emotions of every heart.
Captain Boyd is entitled to much praise for his care in disciplining and instructing the Volunteers under his command; and equal credit is due to them for their prompt attention in arming and equipping themselves.
From Europe.
Yesterday arrived at this port, Schooner Eunice , Capt. Thrasher , 48 days from Liverpool, bringing London gazettes to the 11th May, the same date of those received via Halifax. They contain nothing further, therefore, than what has been already received. The substance of which is given in this day's Gazette.
The American ship Astrea , Capt. Tinkam , had a severe engagement with two French privateers, off the coast of Ireland, and beat them both off.
London, May 11. Some Paris papers hint that the elections are to be suspended and the present rulers declared permanent till peace.
Buonaparte is reported to have met with some success—having become master of nearly the whole of Syria.
French papers just received admit Moreau has experienced a defeat in Italy. The French have already, lost 35 000 men this campaign.
The Austrians found in Ferrara, 18,000 muskets, four millions money, 8 waggons of uniforms, and a convoy of military stores—Also, 10 armed vessels. Salo and Brescia are taken.
A report was circulating at Paris, May 2, that Bonncir and Roberjot, Deputies to the Rastadt Congress, had been assassinated on their return from thence, near Strafsburg; and that Jean Derby escaped with a wound.
Squadrons of the British fleet have been dispatched to reinforce either Lord Bridport, or St. Vincent, as occasion may require.
Sixteen hundred pounds have been voted by the merchants at Lloyd's (exclusive of 500 guineas before subscribed) to purchase a side-board of plate as a present to Capt. Truxton, for his late gallant conduct.
The Pope, Pius VI. departed this life on the 19th of April, in the citadel of Turin, on his way to Briancon, in the mountain of Dauphine, the place appointed for his exile. His infirmities would not permit him to bear the shaking of a carriage, for which reason he was carried in a litter.
In the Southern Departments of France, says a gentleman lately arrived from that country, the opposition to the existing government is active and decided; and Lyons, in particular, is represented as being in general insurrection. While he was at Havre, 300 fishermen were sent from that town for Breft, under an escort of 400 soldiers. They were marched two abreast, chained above the elbows with small chains, each about two feet long.
INDIAN WAR!
The Kentucky Gazette of May 25 states, that a letter from the commanding officer at Detroit, to the one at Fort Wallhington, informs, that the motions of the Indians indicate a meditated blow on the frontiers of the U. States.
A cartel, with 30 American prisoners has arrived at Baltimore from St. Domingo, with Dispatches for Government, which are said to contain a Treaty negotiated with Toussaint.
The United States have now ten stout frigates afloat, of from 32 to 44 guns—besides about 30 vessels of war from 10 to 24 guns each.
Capt. John Rust , who was taken by a French privateer and carried into Bayonne, writes from thence (says the Salem Gazette ) that he has had a trial at a lower Court—and that the captors have appealed to a higher Court, where he expects to be condemned for want of money—and (speaking of the military events in Europe) that the French are going down hill with great speed. This, it seems, is the opinion of the Allies of the French.
Cutters of Hoops and Staves, with the law respecting them, are unavoidably omitted till the next publication. Several other articles shall also be attended to.
"Died, of the lock jaw, at Northyarmouth, June 15th, 1799, Mr. RICHMOND MITCHELL , young son of the late Hon. David Mitchell , Esq. of that town, in the 16th year of his age. The agreeable qualities of this young gentleman, justice to his memory forbids us to pass by in silence; for he truly possessed a goodness of heart and sweetness of disposition, joined with the most amiable manners, which made him eminently admired, sincerely beloved, and commanded the esteem of all who knew him."
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Yesterday arrived Schooner Eunice , Capt. Thrasher , in 48 days from Liverpool—Left there ship Franklin , Tucker, of this port, to sail for Charleston , June 10; ship Dianna , F. Bolton, for Savannah , to sail June 10; ship Commerce , Wood, for Boston , to sail June 11; ship Thomas , Wallaston, to sail for Savannah , June 15th. Sailed in company with ship Hazard , J. Jackson, for Wilmington, N.C. ; failed the same day Schooner Experiment , Holbrook, of and for Casine .
The Fame , Rogers, of this port, for Liverpool , was spoke June 7, long. 50, out 12 days.
The Astrea , of Kennebec , sailed from Dominico , for Boston , June 2.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator de bonis non, upon the Estate of JOSEPH GRAY , senior, late of Northyarmouth , mariner, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs: All persons concerned are hereby notified to exhibit their claims, or make immediate payment to AMMI R. MITCHELL, Administrator.
READ THIS!
IT is recommended,
by the Selectmen, to the inhabitants of this town, that on WEDNESDAY morning next, they cause all the streets of the town to be swept—every one to sweep against his own house or lot on which he lives, to the middle of the street; from whence the stones, dirt, &c. will be removed by carts, by the surveyors.
As clearing the streets of filth and rubbish, will conduce to the health, as well as convenience of the town, it is hoped the above will be complied with.
H. WHEELER, } Surveyors of the D. MUSSEY. } Highways.
Portland, June 29th, 1799.
Fresh Seasonable Goods,
Imported by the last arrivals from LONDON.
JUST OPENED, & NOW READY FOR SALE,
By William Codman,
An extensive assortment of Fashionable SPRING GOODS, too numerous to be particularized in an advertisement—and which are well worthy the attention of purchasers. LIKewise,
A general assortment of HARD-WARE.
4d. 6d. 10d. W. I. & N. E.
 and 20d. Nails,  Brads of various sizes,  Russia, Sweden & Philadelphia bar iron, of all sizes,  Halback, Hart and Club Steel,  Sheet Lead,  Ravens Duck, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, & 8 by 10 Window Glass,  Shot of all sizes,  Gunpowder of a superior quality, by cask or less quantity,  Rum by barrel, 2d and 4d proof French Brandy,  Holland Gin,  London Porter,  White Lead,  Red Lead,  Whiting,  Spruce Yellow, Spanish Brown, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. &c. 
A great variety of PAPER FOR ROOMS, of the most fashionable figures, which will be sold at the lowest Boston prices.
ALSO, the following INDIA GOODS:
 Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, of a superior quality, imported by the last arrivals, Nankeens,  Black Persian, Cottons of various prices, by piece or yard, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Umbrella's, &c. &c. &c. 
As every attention was paid to the purchase of the above Goods, in order to have them laid in on the most reasonable terms, they will be sold low for Cash.
Portland July 1st, 1799.
FRESH GOODS.
Daniel Johnson,
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, and the public in general, that he has taken the shop lately occupied by Mr. ROBERT LITTLE , directly opposite Mr. JOSEPH CROSS —where he has the following articles for sale, as cheap as can be purchased in town.
Broad Cloths
 from 1/6 to 33/ per yard,  Kersies, Cassimeres, Elastics, Serges, Thicksets,  Twilled & plain fancy Cord, Blankets, Rose & Duffel, Calicoes, Bed Ticking, Gingham, Mullins, Mullinets, Dimities, India Cottons, Irish Linens, Cambrics, Lawns, Moreens, Tamnies, Durants, Calamancoes, Russells, Nankins, Nankinets, Ribbed Cotton Hose, Plain do. do. Thread do. Clouded do. do. Pocket Handkerchiefs, Mullin do. Oil Cloth, Yellow Flannel, White do. Shawls, Satins, Modes, Laces, Ladies' Gloves, Gentlemen's do. Merseilles Quilting, Mullin Shawls, Silk do. Assortment Buttons, Brown Hollands, Fustians, Shoes, Pocket Books, Playing Cards, Crapes.  Tow Cloth, HL Hinges, H do. Brass Thumb-latches, Iron do. Knockers, Knob Locks, Box do. Closet do. Chest do. Stock do. Pad do. Bolts, Steel plate Saws, Iron do. do. Tea Canisters, Bellows, Cafe Knives, &c. Table Steels, Jack Knives, Pen do. Brass Cocks, Pewter, Razors, Hammers, Combs, Shoe Brushes, Cork Screws, Marking Irons, Iron Shovels, Scythes, Sickles, 20d. 10d. & 4d. Nails, Shovels and Tongs, Gimblet, Cod Hooks, Glaie, Common assortment Hollow Ware, Good 4th proof Bourdeaux Brandy, Good W. I. Rum, Few barrels Cider, Sugar by barrel or lb. Chocolate, Tea, Coffee, Best negro head Tobacco, Raisins, Flour, 10 to 12 excellent GUNS. 
Portland, July 1, 1799.
Take Notice.
TO be sold, if applied for soon, one Dwelling HOUSE 32 feet long, 19 ditto wide, entirely finished, a good cellar under the whole, with a brick arch, and other conveniences.
Likewise, a convenient SHOP, in a good stand for trade, 34 feet long and about 20 wide; with a good Barn that will keep two horses and two cows, and hold hay sufficient; together with a back Store 20 feet by 16, with a good plank floor, and a good Chaife House.
Also, one lot of Land, 134 feet front, and 132 feet rear, beautifully situated for an elegant House Lot, all lying at Stroudwater, near the Bridge—For further particulars, inquire of JOHN BUTLER , living on the premises.
Falmouth, June 29th, 1799.
Lost or Mislaid,
TWO PLOUGHS, which were put on board a Portland packet, or some other vessel, at the Long Wharf in Boston, about one year since—was meant to be stored at Mr. NATHANIEL CHAMBERLAIN's , in Portland.—Whoever will give information to Mr. Nathaniel Chamberlain , shall be paid for their trouble and expense.
JOTHAM JOHNSON.
June, 1799.
Fresh Fancy & Staple Goods
FRYE POOR,
Has received a general assortment GOODS , of the latest importation.
 CALICOES & CHINTZES , of the newest fashions—a large assortment Jacquet, lappet and tambores Mullins—Black ditto—Book Jacquet Mullin Handkerchiefs—Pocket ditto with loured borders—Mullinets—Dimities—Plaid and Gingham—Yard wide and 3/4 Irish Linen—Cambric—Black and colored Lustings and Sattins—Mouselined and colored Nankins—Plain ditto—Jans Fustians—Cassimeres—Russells—Durants—Shallons Silk Shawls—Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs—Mullin Shawls—Bandanna Handkerchiefs—White, blue and Waistcoating—Persians—India Cotton—Brown Silk Gloves—Long and short white kid Gloves—dies Cotton Hose—Men's Silk and Cotton Sarsenets—Gauzes—Black & white Long and Silk Gloves—Long and short white kid Gloves—dies Cotton Hose—Men's Silk and Cotton Waistcoating—Persians—India Cotton—Brown Silk Bed Ticking—Check'd Linens—White and colored Threads, Sewing Silk—Laces—Edgings—Ribbons Tapes—Binding, &c. &c. 
Almonds, Figs, Box and cask fins, Hair Powder, Starch, Pepper, Ginger, spice, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, and brown Sugar, Rice.
Iron, Steel, White Led. —4d 6d, 8d & 10d, 12d, 16d, 20d, 24d & 30d Brads—Sheathing Nails.
Young Hyson, Hyson skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS —Brandy—Gin—Rum—Madera, Port, Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga WINES.
A general assortment of HARD WARE GOODS.
Morocco and Cloth Shoes—Leather ditto. Portland, July 1, 1799.
FOR SALE,
By Nathan Bond,
At his STORE, Middle-Street, near the head of Fifth Street.
Brandy, Gin, Coffee, Shell
 W. I. & N. E. Rum, Draft and bottled Porter, Molasses, Sugar Baker's, ditto, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Madeira, } WINES. Leaf and Brown Sugar, Hyson, Souchong, & Bohea Teas, Welch's No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, } COFFEE, SHELL Great Biscuit, Flour, Starch, Rice, Ground ditto, Raisins, Figs, Spices, Genuine Hair Powder, Indigo, Capers, Sweet Oil, Candles, Chees, Cyder by the barrel, Rye and Indian Meal, Nuts, Tongues, Meats and clear Pork. 
Portland, July 1, 1799.
Elihu Deering,
Has just received for sale, at his shop opposite Dr. Erving's, an assortment of English, West-India and Hard-Ware GOODS, which he will sell on the lowest terms for Cash.
INDIA Cottons, Mullins, Cambric
 Handkerchiefs, Shawls, Check'd and White Linens, Calicoes, Gauzes, Cat-gut, Threads, Sewing Silk, Twill, Bindings, Tape, Fans, Gloves, Stockings, Umbrellas, Hats, Looking Glasses, Pleth Brushes, & others. 
Knives and Forks, Pen and Paper
 Knives, Scissors, Glass Ware, Iron do. Wooden do. Earthen and Tin do.—Combs of different kinds, Needles, Locks and Hinges, Latches, Screws, Files, Raps, Nails and Brads, Scythes and Sickles, &c. 
Quills, Spelling Books
States, different kinds of Pencils, Ink-Powder, Stands, Wafers, Small Books, and Pasteboard.
Souchong and Bohea Tea, Loaf Sugar
 Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Raisins, Figs, Currants, Mustard, Table Salt, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Ale, Starch, Glue, Indigo, Honey, Rice, Salt, Peas, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Pipe, Cigar, Roll Blackball, Copers, Rosin, Sweet Oil, Lisbon do. Few Paints and Brushes, Log Wood, Red Wine, Vinegar, &c. &c. 
Portland, July 1st, 1799.
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE,
At E. A. Jenks's Book-Store,
A variety of Children's Books, of all sizes.
Drawing and Music Paper, Instructions for the Flute and Violin.
Excellent Gilt, wove, & plain paper.
Writing and printing paper of different kinds.
BLANKS, of various kinds. Together with a general assortment of
Books and Stationary,
which will be sold on the lowest terms for Cash. The smallest orders promptly attended to.
Cash given for Rags and Canvass.
Wanted,
One or two active LADS , about 15 years of age—with good habits, and reputable connections, as Apprentices to the Printing Business. Inquire at the GAZETTE-OFFICE. July 1.
All kinds of PRINTING , Executed by E. A. JENKS. Cards, Tickets, &c. done at an hour's notice.