Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1799-08-12 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.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1799.
[VOLUME II.]
Mr. Paine's Oration.
Received for sale at JENKS'S BOOK-STORE, (Price Twenty Five Cents) new copies of an Oration, at the request of the YOUNG MEN of BOSTON, delivered on the Seventeenth of July , in commemoration of the Dissolution of the Treaties and Consular Convention, between France and the United States of America. By THOMAS PAINE, A. M.
Just Received, and for Sale William Hudson, At his STORE, FORE-STREET, 40 or 50 barrels fine FLOUR.
I. Goods & Groceries August 4.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. 1000 PINE LOGS. Any person inclined to contract for the sale and delivery of Three Thousand Yellow or Hackmatack GREEN LOGS, for the use of BOSTON AQUEDUCT, will please to apply to John Marston, Secretary Aqueduct Corporation. July 17. 1799.
New Stable. The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken into the care of that large and commodious STABLE belonging to the Columbia Tavern , kept by Mr. AM CUTLER; where every possible attention shall be paid, and the least favor gratefully acknowledged. Aaron Chamberlain. August 27th July, 1799.
virtue of an Order of the Supreme Judicial Court for the S ce of the Estate of the late THOMAS BUCKER, Esq. deceased. Will be sold at the House of MOTLEY Innkeeper at Portland, on the fifth day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. to the highest bidder.
ART of the following Tracts of LAND, lying in the township of Falmouth , and part of Cumberland , and which are in common and held with certain heirs of the late Brigadier Gen. WALDO , and which was part of the Estate of the late THOMAS BUCKER, Esq. confiscated to the use of the Commonwealth after the just debts and legal charges thereon should be paid—to wit:
One third part of two hundred and six acres granted by the Proprietor's Committee to Brig. SAMUEL WALDO , and laid out near Duck Ponds. One third part of five hundred and six acres, and eighty-two rods, being the remainder of the eight hundred acres, laid out to Brig. SAMUEL WALDO , by the Proprietor's Committee at Strafford . One half part of six hundred and six acres, allowed and granted by the Proprietor's Committee of Falmouth , to the heirs of Brig. Gen. WALDO , out of their pitch of one hundred and sixty two acres, lying near the Duck Ponds. Conditions of Sale to be made known at the above time and place. H. KNOX, Agent and Administrator. August 7, 1799.
New Post-Rider.
Jacob Howe, INFORMS the public that he has undertaken to carry the Newspapers from Portland through Windsham, Raymond, Bridgton, Waterford, and Bethel . He will leave Portland every Monday evening, and arrive at Bethel on Thursday evening. The advantages of a post riding through the above towns are so obvious, that it is hoped a liberal encouragement will be offered to support the undertaking.
The subscribers to Newspapers, and others, who may please to favour him with their commands, may depend on the strictest fidelity, punctuality and dispatch. Finiston, July 15.
Two Cents Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 29th of July last, an indentured apprentice by the name of HOSEA ALLEN , dark complexion, short black hair, much pock-broken; had on when he went away, a blue waistcoat without sleeves, and plain brown and linnen trousers, almost new hat, and barefoot. Whoever will take up said Runaway and bring him back to me, shall have two cents reward. All heads of families and masters of vessels are hereby forbidden to harbor said apprentice, as they may expect to incur the penalty in the law in that behalf made and provided. TIMOTHY BARKER. North Yarmouth, August 2d, 1799.
Capt. Stoddard's Oration.
A few copies of this valuable production (which ought to be preferred in every family) may be had by a speedy application at JENKS' BOOK-STORE—And At the Book-Store of Mr. PATTEN. July 22.
Portland,
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1799.
Important Handbill.
[The Eastern Mail of Tuesday last brought a Handbill printed at Gast ne, containing the following IMPORTANT NEWS , received there by an arrival from England, bringing London dates later than before received.]
Total Defeat of the French Army in Italy.
LONDON, JUNE 9. THE Hamburg Mail of the 31st arrived in town last night by express, and has brought the important intelligence of the total defeat of the French Armies in Italy, the junction of the Imperial armies in Switzerland, &c.
After a battle which lasted 24 hours, Moreau, severely wounded, with three of his Generals, and 6,000 men, have been made prisoners by the Russians, who left 8,000 of the enemy dead on the field of battle. The following is the Official Account of the action published at Milan, by Gen. Suwarow on the 14th ult. "On the 13th at 5 o'clock in the morning, the French were attacked by the Austro-Russian army, in the strong position between Turin and Coni. The battle was most bloody, and lasted till night. It will be one of the most memorable in history, and was ultimately terminated in our favour. The French have left 8,000 men killed on the field—6,000 prisoners are already in our possession. We have 3,000 men killed and wounded. The French have lost almost all their artillery, 150 pieces of cannon, and 200 ammunition waggons, are now in our possession. Four of the enemies Generals, are taken prisoners, including the Gen. in Chief, Moreau."
A letter from Milan, of the 15th states this action to have decided the fate of Italy. The Russians, on the 14th took Valenza by assault. Alessandria, as well as Turin, is now in their possession; the Piedmontese peasants, have occupied Mount Cenis, and thereby cut off the retreat of Moreau's army from France.
Defeat of Macdonald's Army.
A letter from Berlin of the 8th ult. states, that a Messenger had that day arrived from Italy, with advice that the Corps of General Macdonald which had advanced through Tuscany, for the purpose of joining the army of Moreau, had been attacked by the Austro-Russian army, near Lucca, and totally defeated, and their Commander made prisoner.
Passage of the Rhine by the Austrians.
On the 22d the whole of the imperial troops stationed in the Bregenitz and Feldkirch, in three columns, and, after some ineffectual opposition from the French between Wengen and Zurich, penetrated into the canton of Uri, where they were joined by several armed peasants; thus forming an uninterrupted communication between the armies of Archduke and General Suwarow.
The corps of General Nauendorf crossed the Rhine at 6 o'clock on the morning of the 22d, & immediately advanced his head quarters to Sengen. The enemy had previously abandoned Constance, and the entire of the Southern Bank of the Rhine, and retired with precipitation towards Zurich.
On the morning of the 23d, the Archduke, with the remainder of his army was to cross the Rhine at Stien and Schaffhausen and immediately to pursue the enemy.
The whole of the Cantons of Schaffhausen, Appenzel, Uri, and Schwitz, are now in possession of the Austrians. The position of Malsena at Zurich, is, therefore, not tenable, and his retreat is opposed by the most formidable difficulties. The next mail will we trust, bring advice of his having shared the fate of Serrurier and Moreau. (Thus far the Handbill)
INTERIOR OF FRANCE.
In the interior of France a new kind of language begins to be held in the councils, and much uneasiness is felt for the south, occasioned, as 'tis justly said, by the success of the Russians and Imperials who are drawing towards that quarter. Marbot, in the council of Elders, and Brissot in that of Five Hundred, and Dubois Du Cay, have spoke truths against the Directory and the Minister, and in a tone unknown within those walls since the 4th of September. These Deputies insist against the frauds in the public departments, the universal depredations on the property of the state, and "the organization of dilapidations," which are not to be shielded even by the senatorial purple, or the directorial mantle. They contend that the people must be permitted to address the assemblies, to inform them of the state of public affairs, and to denounce the ministers. And they point out the system of intimidation which prevents a single Journalist from publishing intelligence of the slightest check and reverse which can happen to the armies. Lon. pap.
London, June 7. Yesterday his majesty, by message, acquainted Parliament that some time since he had concluded an eventual engagement with the Emperor of Russia, for employing 45,000 men against the common enemy. That tho' the face of affairs was altered since the contract was proposed, and the emperor had engaged in the war, and had actually put his army in motion to the place of its destination; yet the conditions of the treaty will require various sums of money, which his majesty is confident will be readily granted; as also to enable him to afford succours to the Queen of Portugal, and the Swiss Cantons; and to complete the general deliverance of Europe from the insupportable tyranny of the French Republic.
ral deliverance of Europe from the insupportable tyranny of the French Republic.
The murder of the French Deputies at Rastadt is not unprecedented in the Imperial History. Two French Envoys, Rouxan and Treges , one destined to Venice, and the other to Constantinople, were assassinated in 1541, near Pavia, during the reign of Charles V.
The Premier, it is said, means to impose a heavy tax upon wigs—Ladies wigs to pay double!
COMMUNICATION
From a gentleman of information, lately returned from the Continent of Europe.
Having in the former campaigns of this war seen the French arms attended with almost invariable success, many people were astonished to find the present open with such a glorious reverse. But the French are exhausted of some of the means with which they formerly obtained their victories. That enthusiasm with which the people were inspired in the pursuit of phantom they called liberty, and which enabled them to oppose the steady valour of the Austrians with double numbers, is no more; that delusive charm with which they formerly disarmed the countries they attacked, is now dissolved; and the plunder with which they have been enabled to pay their numerous armies has failed them. The conscription recruits are raised only at the point of the bayonet and the Directory and Councils are baffled in their attempts to raise taxes sufficient to support the war. On the other hand, the people of Germany are exasperated against the French by the injuries they have received—the Archduke Charles has been enabled to meet his enemies with equal numbers—his genius pervades the army—instead of depending upon the military commission of Vienna for orders to act (by which means the military plans were often betrayed to the enemy before they were communicated to the army) his power in the conduct of the military operations is unlimited—he has introduced in his army a discipline, by which rank and family will not protect the coward, and by which merit is rewarded in the common soldier; he has broke several officers of the first nobility in the empire; and in one instance he promoted a man of good character, but low extraction, in the course of six successive days fighting with the French, from a Corporal to a Brigadier-General, for his gallant conduct. While he punishes cowardice, and rewards valour, he sets the example of personal bravery himself; he leads his troops to action—on many occasions he has been dismounted in the heat of battle, and fought sword in hand at the head of his grenadiers. He is adored by his army, for his condescension, humanity and bravery; and in an address to them, he has declared that the Austrian soldiers, shall be considered, not as machines but as men—that they shall be led by their officers, not driven into action. With these advantages he has been able, with equal numbers, to beat the French day after day, leading his men to victory through snow and wet knee deep; by which exposure of his person he brought on an alarming sickness, which for a long time arrested his progress, but from which he was perfectly recovered towards the last of May. During the illness of the Archduke and the consequent inactivity of his army, Suwarow arrived with his Russians in Italy. His name alone was equal to a host. The Archduke after the recovery of his health, was preparing as it was said, to cross the Rhine, and enter France by the north, while Suwarow was carrying all before him in the south; and it was said that a body of Russians were to approach Spain as soon as possible, to feel the pulse of that nation. (Salem Gaz)
Domestic Concerns.
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 30.
We learn that at the Board of Commissioners appointed to carry into effect the 6th article of the treaty of amity with Great Britain further proceedings are suspended: the American commissioners deeming it their duty to lay before the President the differences that prevail between them and the other members of the board, and in the mean time to be absent until an opportunity shall be given to the two nations, by an explanatory article, to remove the present difficulties. From the friendly dispositions of the two powers towards each other, and from the obvious interests of both to improve and cultivate the present good understanding, it is to be hoped this will be easily accomplished. Besides in the last article of the treaty of amity, it is expressly agreed that the parties will from time to time readily treat of other articles for facilitating intercourse and obviating difficulties, and will endeavour so to form them, that they conduce to mutual satisfaction and friendship. The step taken by the American commissioners when properly considered cannot fail to obtain the highest approbation of every well wisher to the lasting harmony of the two countries.
NEWYORK, AUG. 1.
In our paper of Monday last we published a few particulars of the unhappy fate of a part of the crew of the Schooner Nautilus , from this port to Curacao. We have since seen Capt. Fuller, the bearer of the information, who says that he saw the men spared by the murderous privateersmen, and was informed by them, that after an engagement of an hour and a half, Capt. Dixon was boarded, and, for his manly resistance, they first inhumanly ran Capt. Dixon through the body, and tho' not dead, plunged him into the deep! after which they stabbed the first and second mates, and two seamen, threw them down into the fore-castle, and shut it up, where they were left to perish by loss of blood, and suffocation. He adds, that Capt. Dixon, on finding their bloody intentions, pathetically entreated them to spare his life, as he
had a family in Newyork, whose subsistence depended on his industry. It was, however, useless to urge argument to the sanguinary monsters—they replied he should die for the resistance he had made, and immediately commenced the horrid massacre.
Trial of Joseph Perkins for Desertion.
PROCEEDINGS of a General Court Martial, held at Little's Hotel , in the city of New York, by order of Major Gen. Hamilton, on the 25th of June, 1799 for the trial of such persons as should be brought before it, in the case of Joseph Perkins . Major WILLIAM WILCOX , President.
Members—Major Stute , Captain Reid , Still , Freeman , Wilkinson , Sto kin , Cole , Catterson , Marble —Lieutenants Smith , McWhorter , and Ludlow .
WASHINGTON MORION Esq. Judge Advocate. The prisoner being called in, he was asked if he had any objection to the members; there being none, the Court and Judge Advocate were sworn according to law.
CHARGES.—For that you Joseph Perkins a private soldier belonging to Capt. Ingersoll's company of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, did on or about the 22d day of May, 1799, desert from the said company, you having been before the time duly enlisted in the service of the United States, and at the time in their service and pay; and at the time of your desertion, being on guard over two prisoners confined by sentence of Court Martial for desertion, which said prisoners you liberated and took off with you, contrary to the articles of War, in such case made and provided.
W. MORTON, Judge Advocate. The Charge having been read, the prisoner was called for his plea.
The prisoner plead GUILTY to the charge.
The Court having maturely considered the proceedings, do find the prisoner Joseph Perkins , GUILTY , and two thirds of the members agreeing to sentence him to suffer death.
GENERAL ORDERS.
New York, July 20th, 1799. The General Court Martial of which Major Wilcox was President, having convicted Joseph Perkins , a private soldier of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, of the crime of desertion, aggravated by that of liberating and carrying off with him two prisoners, confined under the sentence of a Court Martial for desertion, over whom he was sentenced, and having condemned him to suffer Death, the President of the United States, in pursuance of the authority vested in him, and "considering the flagrant and complicated nature of the crime of the said Joseph Perkins ," and not only the beneficial influence, but the absolute necessity of "well pleased examples in military service," has thought fit by warrant under his hand and seal of the War Office, to order and direct that the said sentence shall be carried into execution.
According to Major General Hamilton, appoints Wednesday the 24th inst. between the hours of eight and ten in the forenoon, for the execution of the said sentence at Fort Jay, at which time and place the said Joseph Perkins is to be shot to death.
The Reverend Mr. Mason will assist the prisoner in his confession; the garrison under arms will be present at the execution.
Major Hoops will make the requisite arrangements. Examples of capital punishments in the army of the United States are as rare as they are painful. It were to be wished, that the crime for which it is now to be inflicted was equally rare; a crime which disgraces the offender, by the double character of perfidy and cowardice. Abandoned must be the man, who takes the rewards of his country, pledges himself by oath to its services, and many days to its defence amidst the perils of foreign danger. May the character of the American soldier, cease to be stained by examples of such baseness! But, if a few of faith and duty, under a mild treatment shall cause insidious to obtain from the commission of a crime so pernicious the severity of punishment must do. While the just forbearance of the President of the United States, demonstrates his reluctance to exert capital punishment, his decision in the present case, ought to be received by the army, as a full proof of his firmness in maintaining, to repress by adequate means, offences destructive of the service. (Signed) ABRAHAM R. ELLERY, Adjutant General.
BON TON!
(Letter from an English Lady at Paris)
I WAS lately present at a concert, given by Madame Tallien, in the Rue Feydeau. There were two thousand ladies present all dressed in a Costume which they had d'ated. Of this dress, though it may shock the prim prudishness of some of your London ladies I will endeavour to give you an accurate idea.
The head was dressed strictly after a Grecque. The hair was turned up close all round, without powder, interlaced with rows of pearls, or of jewelry and fastened on the crown by a pearl or diamond pin. The dress was a loose muslin robe, drawn up and fastened at the right knee, so as to shew the whole leg. The right shoulder has attached a small mantua of black or silk velvet, embroidered with gold and silver. The robe passed under the left breast which was entirely naked, and was fastened above the left hip. Both arms were also naked from about four inches of the shoulder; their length was relieved only by two bracelets, ornamented with pearls and diamonds, the one above the elbow and the other midway between the elbow and wrist. The effect of this dress I shall not attempt to describe. The gentlemen, who see dress, by the way, was directed only by their own taste, allowed it was fascinating in the extreme.
The concert waited for some time for the entrance of Madame Tallien.
When she appeared, the impression which she made was wonderful. The applause was several times reiterated.
The ladies have long since dispensed entirely with the chemise, as the folds of it, they say, prevent their elegant shapes from being seen, and the taffeta robes which they wear, are suited to display every grace in the most striking manner.
LONG WAISTS.
A Correspondent observes, that long waists are gaining ground in England, and recommends it to the American fair to declare independence, and resist the tyranny of fashion, as the patriots of our revolution, did the right of taxation. No tax is more unreasonable and oppressive than that of fashion—From short waists to long, from long to slender, will be the progress of its encroachments, unless seasonably resisted, till female health and beauty suffer all the pains and penalties of the whale bone prison. (Com. Gaz)
THE women of the neighborhood of Avellino, in Italy, wash their hair once a week with a lye of wood-ashes, that changes it to a flaxen yellow of many tints in the same head. This liquid is probably the flava casaria of the Latin Poets.

BY THE LAST MAIL.
NEWYORK, AUG. 5.
Commercially Important.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Boyne, from London, has favoured us with the following:
All vessels leaving any port in Holland, as well as those bound there, are taken and carried into England: among those captured, is the ship Ocean. Capt. Parker, from Rotterdam, belonging to Messrs. Higgenson & Parsons, of Boston; also a brig of 16 guns from the same port, which had been taken by a French privateer and afterwards released. These vessels were claimed by the American Minister as not being involved in the consequences of a blockade, having been in Rotterdam before it took place—but this application was not likely to prove successful.
Capt. Barrett, in a ship belonging to Boston, and many others from different ports in the United States, taken for violating the blockade of the Texel, were also carried into England, and, upon some principles lately established, it is supposed will be condemned.
Monneron, the Ex-Director of the French Bank, has been acquitted of fraudulent bankruptcy, by the criminal tribunal.
BOSTON, AUG. 7.
On the 4th inst. arrived at Boston, the brig Alert, 16 guns, Capt. Rich, 34 days from Gibraltar.—The verbal news by the Alert is, That the French fugitive fleet had escaped into Toulon, excepting the Censeur of 74 guns, which we before learnt, had suffered damage and put into Cadiz to repair; and that Lord St. Vincent's fleet held them there, in durance.—That his Lordship had been reinforced by a squadron of Lord Bridport's fleet, consisting of fourteen sail of the line, commanded by Admiral Sir Allan Gardner;—That the Spanish armament, under Don Masserado, had gained Cartagena, after experiencing fearful fights, dismasting and damage, in a gale of wind:—whereat the last date twelve of them were pronounced sea worthy—though it appears the whole was not deemed attention worthy by the British: as Gardner's squadron passed the Spanish coast without deigning to look at them, and proceeded direct for the Hieres.
Capt. Rich left Alicante 20th, and Gibraltar 29th June. In the Straights, Capt. Rich fell in with two French Privateers, one of 10 guns, and one of 8. A calm succeeded, the pirates, had an opportunity, by the number of their guns, of effecting that which they could not have done with their sails—they approached Capt. Rich's brig. They had Moonlit colors hoisted. On their drawing near, Capt. Rich ordered the Stars and Stripes to be exhibited, and a gun fired. The pirates immediately struck the counterfeit colors, and spread the tri-striped badge of plunder, and the crimson insignia of murder. The engagement soon after commenced; and lasted from before 10 till past 1 o'clock. The ill directed shot from the Privateers passed over Capt. Rich's vessel, doing little or no damage; while on the other hand, his brig being well armed, and manned, more elevated, and in a good cause, it is probable that the Frenchmen sustained considerable injury—their retreat, in fact, is proof. The crew of Capt. Rich's brig, behaved in a brave and very active manner in the action; and are highly applauded by him.
Capt. Drummond, arrived on Tuesday, spoke, July 28th off Halifax, the Boston and Cleopatra British frigates, who the night previous had left Halifax:—The officers who came on board the Polly, informed Capt. D. that the whole squadron on the American station, had been ordered out to intercept a French Frigate from France, which it was said had Commisaires on board bound to the U. States; and that they were to cruise off the capital ports of the United States in quest of her.
The United States, of 44 guns, Commodore Barry, has put into Norfolk, to ship a new bow-sprit. The United States landed 50 artillery at Charleston, to garrison Fort M'ultrie.
The Norfolk and Pickering United States frigates, were expected on the Surinam station, where the Portsmouth has cleared the coast of French picaroons.
The Light House, at Charleston, S. C. was destroyed by fire, the 21st July.
The English have in the Mediterranean, under the command of Earl St. Vincent, twenty one ships of the line, under Lord Nelson, and Sir S. Smith, fifteen, and under Admiral Gardner fourteen. Making in the aggregate fifty ships of the line. These are sufficient to contend against the combined Navies of France and Spain, while the Portuguese, Russian and Turkish fleets may be employed in executing in safety those expeditions which have been commenced or contemplated.
The Editor of the Lying Aurora, has been arrested for publishing a Libel on Government.
On Wednesday last, the President of the United States visited the fortress in our harbour; and under a discharge of 15 gun, pronounced the name it is in future to be, to be "Fort INDEPENDENCE on Castle-Island."
Portland,
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1799.
THE FOREIGN NEWS,
In the preceding page is abundantly confirmed by an arrival at Newyork. Numerous articles appear under different foreign heads concurring in the events.
LATER THAN THE MAIL.
By the Packet Harriet, Marston, arrived yesterday in a short run from Boston, the Centinel of Saturday last was received, containing the following articles.
LONDON, JUNE 10.
The capture of Genoa, by the combined English, Turks, and Russians, has been officially announced by Baron D'Aspre to the Regency of Modena.
The French have wholly evacuated Rome, in the neighborhood of which a formidable insurrection had broken out.
The restoration of the House of Orange will be attempted, and no doubt effected, under the British armament equipping for that purpose: transports for an army of not less than 20,000 men, with the necessary train of artillery, &c. are now preparing with all possible dispatch.—The Prince Stadholder will accompany this formidable armament in person.
Rewbell, the avowed projector of the rapacious plan for the seizure of Switzerland and Italy, will probably be the first man on whom vengeance will be wreaked in Paris: stripped of his dictatorial power, and personally obnoxious to the Assembly, in which he is now so totteringly seated, there is little doubt but that this deep-stained monster will be the first sacrifice offered up to appease the popular indignation.
An article from Bombay, March 21, inserted in the Paris papers, states the probability of an immediate rupture between the British and Tipoo; who, they say, has 100,000 well disciplined troops, and does not give himself the trouble to conceal his designs. He lately observed, in answer to some new remonstrances made to him by the Company, that he knew what was due to his dignity and army. Every thing announces an approaching rupture.—The Paris papers speak as if the British fleet were going to relieve Buonaparte, and enable him to proceed to India.
RUSSIAN ARMIES.—The Russians actively employed against the French, by sea and land, and on their march, amount to 272,000 men! Of these 80,000 were on the march thro' Prussia for Warsaw.
Moscatti, one of the Cisalpine Directors, ci-devant Physician to Buonaparte, has been sent prisoner to Milan.—The treasures plundered from Rome, Naples, and Tuscany, by the French, are stated to have fallen into the hands of the Austrians.
Sweden in the Coalition.
The King of Sweden, in quality of Duke of Pomerania, has, by his Minister, Baron Bildt, delivered to the Congress of Ratisbon a note, informing the co-allies that he had joined the coalition against France, and will furnish his contingent of men in natura. He exhorts the members of the empire to follow his example, in rendering every possible succour to the Emperor, as the only means of preserving the Germanic constitution.—A great naval armament is preparing at Carlstrone.
FROM SURINAM.
[The following was communicated to the editor of the Centinel, by a gentleman direct from Surinam:]
Capt. M'Neil, of the United States ship Portsmouth, had arrived at Surinam, in 23 days, but was prevented going up the river by a small party who went out and gave him information of a 20 gun French ship that lies at Surinam; she has taken several valuable prizes, among which is a ship from Ireland, bound to Jamaica, loaded with provisions and Irish linens—the sch. Chance, from Stratford, loaded with stores, bound to Demerara—the stores condemned—vessel given up.
In consequence of the above information, Captain M'Neil has come to anchor near Brandt Point, and has sent all his spare masts, casks, &c. to Surinam, and every thing is prepared to give the Frenchman a drubbing.—The privateer has a considerable sum of money on board, and was expected to sail in 3 days. There is another French ship in Cayenne, nearly ready for sea. Captain M'Neil will take good care of them—whose officers and crew were in high spirits. Previous to Capt. M'Neil's arrival several American vessels had been taken by the French, and the Captains and Supercargoes set on shore.
Left at Surinam, Almira, Wait, Portland; with about 20 other Americans.—On the passage was boarded by several English cruisers, and treated politely.
A letter from Kingston, dated the 8th inst. received by the Montezuma, says—
Accounts are just received from Jeremie, informing that a desperate battle has been fought between the armies of Toussaint and Rigaud, in which Rigaud was defeated with great slaughter, and himself wounded.
Other accounts from Hispaniola state, that Rigaud, occupied Gonaives and Petit Trou. At the latter place, all the Whites are said to have been massacred.
Baltimore Navigation.—In harbour July 31—23 ships, 30 brigs—70 Schooners, and 161 Bay craft; besides twelve building. In all 290.
The French once had an army denominated the "Army of England"—The English, it seems, are preparing a force, which speedily may justly be called the "Army in Holland." They certainly possess the nerves and tendons of war;—for altho' the current expenses of 1799 are estimated at Thirty Millions sterling, so popular is the war against France, that Mr. Pitt can raise this, and much larger sums, with as much apparent facility, as though he were master of the mines of Peru or Brazil; or had found the long-sought Philosopher's stone.
PORTLAND MALL.
Among the rapid improvements in this town, it affords pleasure to observe that a liberal subscription is already obtained to form a MALL, with trees on each side, from the entrance into Washington street, to Back Cove Bridge. The utility and ornament of such a place must be acknowledged by all.—As the subscription is still open at the Insurance Office, it is not doubted but every one will be anxious to contribute something towards its speedy accomplishment.
DIED—In this town, on Monday last, Mrs. Mary Moody, aged 44, wife of Mr. William Moody.
—On Friday night last, Mr. JOHN ARCHER, formerly a merchant in this town.
On Monday last, Mr. JOHN O'BRIEN, aged about 40. His death was occasioned by a fall from the wharf—as he was stooping over to speak to some persons in a boat, he pitched forward, and being unable to check himself, he fell; his head struck with such violence, that he expired the next day.
Died at Biddeford, on Wednesday the 7th inst. Mr. NATHANIEL ROGERS, of Salem.—Mr. Rogers and his wife, were on their return from Portland about ten days before, journeying for his health, when he was taken sick. He soon however began to recover, and continued growing better till the 6th, when Mrs. Rogers, listening to the calls of a young family, proceeded on her return to take charge of them, and left him at a boarding house, to follow her as soon as his health would admit; but his disorder returned on the night following, and the able physician was with him, and every kind attention paid him, he died about 8 o'clock in the morning.—The Selectmen of the town, considering the distance of his connections, and viewing him as a departed stranger, humanely undertook the superintendence of his funeral—and he was on the 8th inst. interred with every mark of decency, solemnity and respect."
The May, from Portland for Liverpool, was spoke June 23, in lat. 43. long. 54.—The William and June, from Wiscasset for Liverpool, June 23.
THEATRE.
For the Benefit of Mrs. Brett.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, AUGUST 12th, will be performed a much admired COMEDY, called
The Married Man; OR, SCHOOL FOR HUSBANDS.
Lord Lovemore, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Tradewell Classic, Mr. Villiers, Mr. Classic, Mr. Kenny, Dorimont, Mr. Peters, William, Mr. Hunt, And Sir John Classic, (The Married Man) — Powell, Lady Classic, Mrs. Pick, Lucy, — Brett, And Emily, — Powell.
In the course of the Comedy will be sung a favorite HUNTING SONG, by Mrs. PICK. End of the Comedy, an Ode, in honor of the birth day of the
IMMORTAL WASHINGTON,
(Written by a Gentleman of Boston) to be spoken by Mrs. POWELL.
To which will be added, (by particular desire) for the last time this season, the MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT of
The ROMP; OR, CURE FOR THE SPLEEN.
Watty Cockney, Mr. Villiers, Captain Sighly, — Dickinson, Old Cockney, — Powell, And Barnicle, — Kenny, Penelope, Mrs. Dickinson, La Blond, — Brett, And Pricilla Tomboy (The Romp) — Pick. VIVAT RES PUBLICA!
Tickets to be had at the THEATRE every day of Performance, from 10 till 1, and from 3 till 6 o'clock.—Also, at E. A. JENKS'S BOOK-STORE, and of Mrs. BRETT, at Mr. DANIEL COBB'S. BOXES, 4/6—PIT, 3/.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to commence precisely at a quarter past 7 o'clock.
N. B. As there are no seats appropriated for people of colour they cannot possibly be admitted.
Wanted—A HOUSE, or
part of one, suitable for a small family—For particulars inquire of the Printer. July 22.
Lost—On Sunday, 21st
instant, between town and the New Bridge, a long CURLLED DROP of an ear ring.—Whoever has found the same, and will deliver it to JOSEPH LOVIS, Watchmaker, in Fifth-street, shall be rewarded for their trouble. Portland, July 29.
Notice is hereby given,
TO Retailers of Wines and distilled Spirits, and owners of Wheel-gages, in the County of Cumberland. That the Board will attend at his Office in Fifth-Street from Monday the 23d to Friday the 27th of September, from 9 to 12 o'clock, A. M. and from 2 o'clock, P. M. on each day, to issue Licences to Retailers, and to receive entries and duties on Carriages.
EBENEZER MAYO,
Collector of the Revenue.
N. B. All Retailers of Liquors be subject to Penalty of Fifty Dollars for selling without Licence;—and all owners of Wheel Carriages a Penalty of Twenty Five per cent. if entry is not made and the duty paid within Sixty days previous to the day of September next. Portland, Aug. 9, 1799.
District of Maine.
BY order of the Hon. DAVID S. ALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given to all concerned, that a Libel is filed in said Court, by THOMAS P. FOSDICK, Esq. Collector of the District of Portland and Falmouth, against the Schooner RAINE, a foreign built vessel of about Twenty six Tons, her tackle, apparel and furniture, whereof one THOMAS CROSWELL is master, together with her cargo, consisting of about four hundred and fifty quins of Cod Fish, seized by said Collector on the day of July last, for a breach of the revenue laws of the United States.—And that trial will be had on the said libel at the District Court to be held at Portland, within said District, on the first Tuesday in September next.
ISAAC PARKER, Marshal.
Dated at Portland, July 1, 1799.
BARTER.
WANTED, in exchange for Lumber at Waterford, forty six mules from this town for materials for a House, &c.—and labour to finish same.—The bricks to be delivered in Portland during the fall—frame, boards, shingles &c. in the course of the winter months, and the joinery, and mason work completed in all July next.—In said and there is a choice of lots; some suitable for making farms, others abounding with timber, mill privileges, &c. &c. Inquire of the Printer. Portland, 5th Aug. 1799.
MEDICAL.
AT the Theatre in Dartmouth College, the MEDICAL LECTURES commence the first of October. On Anatomy and Surgery. Chemistry and Materia Medica. And the theory and Practice of PHYSIC.
RANaway from me the
feather, a man named PAUL McDONNEL, about 30 years of age, supported by the town of Newfield, and to be supported for the year ensuing. I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on account, as I will not pay any debts he may contract. SAMUEL SHACKFORD. Newfield, Aug. 3, 1799.
Wanted Immediately,
As apprentices to the WATCH MAKING and JEWELRY BUSINESS. LADS, from 13 to 15 years of age—Apply at sign of the GOLDEN WATCH, Fifth-street, Portland. AUG. 12.
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT on the night between the 7th and 8th of March 1795, the dwelling house of MARY GRAY, then sole administratrix on the estate of JOSEPH GRAY, senior, late of Northarmouth, deceased, was destroyed by fire—at which time the Certificate of six per centum funded stock of amount due to the United States, issued by Nathaniel Agassiz, Esq. Commissioner of Loan for the State of Massachusetts, was lost. Said Certificate was in favor of Joseph Gray, of Northarmouth, for the sum of 226 dollars 26 cents, dated 24th July 1792. If any person has any objections to the same being renewed by the Treasurer of the United States, they must make their demands and lodge the same at the United States Loan Office in Boston, within three months from the date hereof.
AMMI R. MITCHELL, Sole Administrator de bonis non, to the said Joseph Gray, Jr. Northarmouth, July 4th, 1799.
Benjamin K. Churchill
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the shop lately occupied by Mr. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, in Forest Street, where he carries on the Mathematical Instrument Making Business in its various branches, with accuracy and dispatch. All favours thankfully acknowledged. N. B. He likewise carries on the GLAZIER'S business at the above place. Portland, July 22, 1799.
THE subscriber hereby gives Public Notice
to all concerned, that she has taken herself the trust of Executrix to the last will and testament of
EDWARD WATTS,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Esq. deceased; and as such she requests all persons who have any demands upon the estate of the said deceased to bring in the same, and those who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, either to the said Executrix at said Portland, or to her Attorney, JOSEPH CLARK, Esq. at Wells. MARY WATTS, Executrix. Portland, 16th July, 1799.
To be Let,
And entered upon the last of August next, PART of a DWELLING HOUSE in Federal-Street—very convenient for a family. Inquire of the Printer. July 29.