The gazette (Portland, Me.), 1798-10-29 00:00:00

The Gazette.
[NUMBER 27.]
By ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, Portland, Maine.
[VOLUME 1.]
Monday, October 29, 1798.
Interesting Intelligence.
BY VARIOUS ARRIVALS.
HAMBURGH, AUG. 24.
A Letter from Constantinople, dated July 27, is received here which says, "we have received the unpleasing account that the French have made themselves masters of the harbor of Alexandria, in Egypt. This account has occasioned great sensations. Rice has risen from two and a half to 5 piasters in consequence; the discontents of the people have occasioned new measures of the Divan to preserve order. The French lost in taking the harbour and town of Alexandria, 300 men." Further particulars not yet known.
Yesterday we received accounts from Venice, that the French and English fleets in the waters off Candia, had a battle, in which the French were totally defeated. Buonaparte, with his convoy, had entered the harbor of Alexandria, but not finding room for the whole of the fleet and convoy, occasioned by the banks which the current of the Nile had formed, left a part and proceeded with the rest of his convoy, to Alexandria, to take the advantage of the Euphrates to bring his troops to the place of their destination, his course from Alexandria being to Cyprus. The English fleet had already taken their station between Cyprus and Candia, and by the arrival of the French fleet was on such a position that they could not retreat to the Egyptian waters without coming to battle, which began the 14th July and continued until the 15th, with great bravery on both sides. The issue was the Total defeat of the French , having lost seven ships of the line, which were either sunk or taken; among those taken were the French admiral's ship, with Buonaparte and his etat-majors , with 20 Generals; thirty two transports were also taken; the rest of the fleet escaped to Candia: On the other hand, the British admiral's ship was sunk, and Nelson mortally wounded; in four hours afterwards he died; but had the pleasure, before his death, of not only hearing the fleet under his command had gained the victory, but of receiving Buonaparte and his suite on board his vessel, as prisoners of war.
To day we have received other letters from Venice confirming the above; and further, that the garrison of Malta were so poorly supplied with provision that they could not stand the attack of an enemy but a short time.
[This news was translated from the Hamburger paper , for Russell's (Boston) Gazette , which gazette contains the following remarks:]
[Among the immediate beneficial consequences of Nelson's victory over the Gallic pirate, we can already announce a complete counter-revolution in Malta, in which many Frenchmen were destroyed.
The Emperor, the Porte, and Paul I. have entered into a coalition against France.
It seems, the object of Buonaparte in re-embarking from Alexandria for Alexandretta (or Scanderoon) was to take advantage of the river Euphrates, whose head is near Aleppo (to which place Alexandretta belongs) where it first begins to be navigable for boats. The river afterwards visits the spot where Babylon anciently stood, unites itself with the Tigris, and empties into the Persian Gulph, from which the English East India settlements is but a short passage. The other division of troops landed by the transports left at Alexan-
dria, was to march thro' Grand Cairo to the Red Sea, where they were to embark in rafts and issue into the Indian ocean. Had Buonaparte succeeded in landing at Alexandretta, the rest of his route would have been easily and rapidly completed. Nelson's conquest is therefore the most important naval victory obtained by the English fleets during the present war.]
OFFICIAL FROM AMSTERDAM.
From Sylvanus Bourne, Esq. Consul General of the United States to the Batavian Republic, to the American Secretary of State.
AMSTERDAM, JULY 14.
Sir,
I hasten to acquaint you, that I last evening received advice from my agent at Helsingern, that the French Commissary of Marine at that port had notified him, through the Dutch Commissary, of his having just received orders from his government to stop all American vessels which might be found there; this port being in part under the jurisdiction of France. I presume like orders have been sent to all the other ports of that republic. How soon similar steps may be adopted here is uncertain; for however strong the desire of this country may be to preserve her relations with the United States, the influence of more imperious ones may frustrate their friendly views. I therefore should not think it advisable, that any more shipments from the United States to Holland be made during the present state of affairs.
I am, Sir, &c. &c. SYLVANUS BOURNE. True copy— Jacob Wagner, Ch. Clk. Dep. of State.
From Russell's Gazette of the 22nd instant.
[The embargo on American vessels in France is taken off; and an arrêté , published by the Executive Directory decreeing, that "there shall not in future be delivered in the French colonies, or in America, any letters of marque, or permissions to arm, whether in course, or in war, and merchandise, but by the particular agents of the Directory themselves, who shall not delegate this right to any one."—It matters not whether we are robbed by the special agents of the Directory, or the wretches under Victor Hugues; it is besides abominably avaricious in the Directory to take the business of plundering American vessels out of the hands of their West India fans-culottes in order to carry it on themselves. But the truth is, our safety lies in our DEFENCE.]
Talleyrand to Mr. Gerry.
Talleyrand's respond to Mr. Gerry's answer to his Letter.
Paris, 4th Thermidor, July 22.
PLEASE Sir, to permit me to lay particular stress on the two last paragraphs of your answer of the 2d instant to my letter of the 24th Messidor. Easy as it may be to rectify the preceding ones, to attempt it would be returning to no purpose into the circle of digressions. —It is but natural that I should feel what, under the existing circumstances, you imagine you may owe to your government, and this consideration would alone suffice to stop me, if I set a less value on the attainment of a conciliation.
You again observe to me, that the government of the United States has invariably been disposed to settle by arbitration the differences that subsist between the two Republics. This new assurance, at a moment when it holds out the appearance of hostilities, cannot but moderate their effects; but let sincere, loyal, and truly friendly acts speedily realize these dispositions. Though they are far from being very prominent in the answers of the President to the addresses that have been presented to him from the different parts of the United States, it is a pleasure to me to discover in these expressions nothing but political expediency.
I do not, however, augur less favourably of the real intentions which you profess in its name, and I would not have requested you to guarantee the success of the first proof which it
shall be willing to give of these intentions, if the Executive Directory, that was ready to receive you, had not adopted a fixed resolution in that respect. A negotiation may be renewed at Paris, where I flatter myself, you experienced nothing but tokens of friendship, and where a friendly and honourable receipt always awaits an envoy who possesses your good qualities.
I am ignorant, moreover, Sir, why you should say that it is necessary to lop off from this negotiation every preliminary reference to a loan, and every explanation respecting the speech delivered by the President. Do but take the trouble to peruse anew the propositions which I transmitted to you on the 30th Prairial, they contain all the ideas of the French government, and you cannot discover a word in them that justifies your recurring to those two questions. An odious intrigue had got hold of the dignity of the business; the dignity of the Government could not brook this interference, nor would it suffer the purity of its views to be degraded by such an association.
As to the preliminary measures which you have suggested, Sir, the Government has already anticipated your wishes—information which they have lately received, acquaints them, it is true, that acts of violence have been committed against the commerce and the citizens of the United States in the Antilles and on the coast—Do them but the justice to believe, that they need only to be informed of the facts in order to disavow all the proceedings that were contrary to the laws of the Republic, or to its decisions. These grievances are about to be redressed, and orders are going out to the islands, reduce every thing to its legal limits till the moment arrives when a friendly arrangement between France and the United States, shall have respectively re-established the two countries in the enjoyment of their treaties.
This moment, Sir, cannot arrive too soon. I cannot cease to regret that you have been so reluctant to forward it, convinced as I always am, that you enjoy full powers to that effect.
Accept my best wishes for your happy voyage, and the assurance of my perfect confidence.
C. M. TALLEYRAND PERIGORD.
AMSTERDAM, AUG. 20.
Numerous bodies of Batavian and French Republican troops, are on their march to Croningen. The enemy threaten more than they ever did, the Batavian coasts—and it is expected that they will soon make an attack against the island of Walcheren, which they kept blockaded on all sides.
MESSINA, AUG. 7.
A most horrid conspiracy has been discovered, the very day it was to have been put in execution. Most of all the conspirators are arrested; their chief object was pillage—they had determined to murder the governor, senators, &c. and the French, who were to be the first victims. A riot has taken place at Catani, the senatorial palace has been plundered and destroyed, and a senator's house consumed. All this has been effected by a set of people who have nothing to lose, and nothing else in view but devastation and pillage.
ZURICH AUG. 15.
According to letters from Croire, that country is in a very critical situation. The patriotic Girons are entirely ruined if France does not assist them. At Unnervall the re-union of the Helvetic Body has been prohibited under the pain of death. At Zizers all the patriots have been treated very ill, and there has been some blood shed. At Trims, a French lieutenant colonel has been severely assaulted, and had a very narrow escape with his life. The notes written by the French minister were torn to pieces, and thrown under feet.
PARIS AUG. 23.
Mr. Pitt's intrigues to kindle a war between the two republics of France and America are nearly frustrated.—The new American envoy, the brave Logan, after having (as it is reported) taken the advice of T. P. and K—o, took the direct way. He dined yesterday at the house of the President of the Directory, and has procured an arrêté which takes off the embargo laid on a great number of American vessels, if not all of them. As it cannot be supposed that the three American frigates and sloop of war armed against France could have terrified the Directory, we may depend on solid peace!!!!
* Logan, who left this country about three months ago.—† Tom Paine and Kosciuszko.
PARIS, AUG. 27.
A report is in circulation which appears to us very probable. It is, that in case the flame of war is rekindled in Italy, we shall permit no neutrals, and that all the governments in that country will be forced to declare either for or against us.
General Lahoh, envoy extraordinary, from the Cisalpine Directory, yesterday received orders to leave Paris instantly, and to return to his government without having received an audience from our Executive Directory, to which he had come in order to protest against the alterations which were about to be made in his country.
The court of Berlin has hitherto had no consul at Paris. The King has just appointed Mr. Henry, a native of Berlin, and a long time in France, to that office.
The last letters from Rome, announce another insurrection of the priests, fanatics, and superstitious populace. It appears they had issued a proclamation in the name of Jesus, Maria and Religion, and were headed by certain Neapolitans.
Vengeance was terrible—terrible was the offence, terrible was the crime. The blood of Frenchmen shed—Priests were the authors of these fresh murders and they are to be exterminated.
However, a pardon was twice proclaimed if they would lay down their arms and submit to the laws.
In general, there is much complaint of the hypocrisy of the Court of Naples. It is well known that the king has lately held several secret councils. It is even said that a declaration of war against the French has been the subject of its deliberations.
AUG. 28.
The American envoy, of whom we have spoken in our number of 151, and in which he is designated by letters L—n, is a Dr. Logan—He is not directly envoy of the United States, as we have given to understand; but is only envoy of those of the United States, who are avowedly in the interest of France . Dr. Logan has passports, signed by the Vice-President, Jefferson, and Judge M'Kean—He is also bearer of letters from Jefferson for Merlin, President of the Directory, and Talleyrand Perigord.
BOURDEAUX, AUG. 29.
Some of the Paris Journals give an account of the hostile preparations making by the American Government—and add, that the republican party in America, headed by Mr. Jefferson, willing to prevent a rupture between the two countries (which would only be of advantage to the English) have sent over an American, who is a friend to his own country, and grateful to France, and that this messenger of peace has had several conferences with the minister of foreign affairs, M. Talleyrand. They also add, that he will be successful in his mission, and there will be no war between the two republics!!!!
[Whether Dr. L.—n gave out upon his arrival in France, that he came as ENVOY from the government of this country, or from his colleagues, is a question we are at present unable to answer:—But it is a fact, beyond all conjecture, that he must have some clothed with certain powers, authorized by a certain party, with views hostile to the conduct of our wise and inflexible administration, and with directions to pursue a line of conduct, which, while it heightened the views of the Directory in their infernal project of our annihilation and exaltance as a nation, would tend to deceive a number of the good people of this country, who have, and ever will bear an enmity to the smallest favour shown by our government to Great Britain, however unfounded may be their apprehensions, and their want of a true knowledge of the cause. But the French Republic, and all Europe, ere this must have heard of the spirited determination of the true American patriots, to resist their too gross encroachments; that the Dr. is an unauthorised agent; and that their designs of subjugation must end in the exposure of their own (and friend's) weakness, temerity, and thirst for the blood and property of thousands of individuals who, while Frenchmen fought for LIBERTY, rejoiced at every victory, sighed for every misfortune, and would cheerfully have lent very aid and assistance heart and hand could be now; but who, finding the cause changed from that of Liberty to "a curse upon men," has shrunk with horror from their enemies, and asked nothing more than—let us live in PEACE.]

EXTRACT From the Governor's Speech,
Delivered at the opening of the session of the LEGISLATURE OF CONNECTICUT.
"DIFFERENCES still subsisting between the United States and France, all our vigilance and activity will be required, to guard against the arts and the arms of that haughty and intriguing foreign power. Situated as the United States are, the arms of France are not to be dreaded; but their arts of seduction, and their intrigues at division and disunion, fill me with apprehension and caution:—With these arts, they are indefatigable and powerful—in these, they boast their superior skill among the nations, like the intrigues of PHILIP of Macedon, where political artifices employed against the Grecian states, did more towards ruining their liberties and power, than that artful Prince, in any other way could have effected. With this ancient example on our minds, as well as the very recent and melancholy experience of modern European nations before our eyes, let us be taught the necessity of guarding ourselves against the fatal effects of foreign intrigues, party spirit, and divided opinions. Let us constantly bear in mind, that if ever we are reduced by the power of France, or subjugated to her will, or that of any other imperious yoke, it must be effected by the arts of disunion and division. A divided and disunited people cannot be a happy people; nor can they maintain themselves in an honorable or defensible state. Let union be our polar star, to guide our conduct, and true national independence our object, and the efforts of the world cannot prove successful against the power of this happy situated country. A thorough conviction of the justness of this idea, and the awful danger and fatal effects of disunion and division, will form my apology for dwelling on this subject. Among numberless other artifices which at this time are brought into operation, two great engines which are made use of by our enemies against us, are, French infidelity and French philosophy—the one operating to the destruction of all religious sentiments; the other unhinging every social and human tie by which societies are cemented; both together, tending to introduce universal disorder, and confusion. These two horrid engines, the footsteps of which, alas! are but too visibly to be traced in many parts of our country, form the most demoralizing and disorganizing system that ever attacked the happiness and social enjoyment of mankind. In France the practice of this system has introduced the existence of every vice and calamity; and in that pretended republic, national happiness—I might almost say, individual enjoyment, is scarcely known; certainly not to be realized. The situation of France at this time, presents such scenes of iniquity and violence, from this horrid source, as gives an awful and instructive lesson to all surrounding nations, who attentively view her conduct. Rather than adopt this fatal system, how carefully should we cling to our holy religion; the principles of which form an almost infinite contrast with the false glare of this specious and infidel philosophy; and the practice of which, not only affords substantial happiness in life, but gives the best hopes of futurity. How admirably superior to all the ingenious pretences of French philosophy is that noble precept of our holy religion, which enjoins upon us the doing to others, whatever under like circumstances, we should reasonably expect from them to us. In a strict adherence to this highly preferable system, we may hope to avoid those scenes of vice and misery, which France now experiences, and to escape that torrent of national derangement, which threaten to whelm the happiness of the old world; and is seeking to extend its baneful influence to this happy and dis-
tant continent. With a view to this idea, as well as on many other accounts, I appreciate the wisdom and magnanimity of our National Government, in dissolving on our part, those ties of alliance, with which we have been too long, and too closely connected with France; and which happily for us, had been previously broken and outraged by that perfidious nation. An intimate connection with a nation of infidels and atheists; with whom there can be no foundation for faith or confidence, is to be avoided as the worst of evils. A total separation from the policy and power of such a people, is an event devoutly to be wished."
Spirit of the Times.
ADDRESS To the PRESIDENT, from a Brigade of Militia, paraded at Lexington, on the 2d inst.
To JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
SIR,
IN reviewing the history of our country, and comparing it with the convulsions of Europe, we find the strongest reason to rejoice in the local destination assigned us by Providence.
We feel a pride in the name and character of Americans. It is our glory to be the descendants of ancestors, who purchased Freedom and Independence by their wisdom and valor, and some of whom, on this spot, exhibited to the world an example of the unconquerable spirits of Freemen.
May we be inspired with firmness to imitate their virtues, and maintain the inheritance, purchased by their valor.
It is impossible, Sir, sufficiently to estimate the government under which we live. It has been established by our consent, and is administered by our choice. We ought to make it the Pole Star of our conduct, and it will prove the Ark of our safety. It claims our reverence, and demands our support. With the keenest sensibility, we feel the insults and injuries it has experienced, and as American Soldiers, in the presence of our STANDARDS, we most solemnly declare, that we will ever be ready, to be the guardians of its rights, and the avengers of its wrongs.
And having sworn, when we accepted our Commissions, "to defend the Constitution of the United States," we now, on this interesting ground, renew to you, Sir, and our country, the sacred oath.
We offer to you, agreeably to the act of Congress, our undivided services, and pledge our lives, and all that is dear to us, for the support of the government and the defence of the country.
That you may long live an ornament to the land which gave you birth, and a blessing to the world, is our sincere wish.
Signed at the request, and in behalf of the Officers of the 1st Brigade 3d Division. WILLIAM HULL, Major General. JOHN WALKER, Brigadier General. Lexington, October 2, 1798.
ANSWER
To the OFFICERS of the First Brigade of the Third Division of the Militia of Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN, I HAVE received from Major-Gen. HULL, and Brigadier-Gen. WALKER, your unanimous address from Lexington, animated with a martial spirit, and expressed with a military dignity becoming your character and the memorable plains on which it was adopted.
While our country remains untainted with the principles and manners which are now producing desolation in so many parts of the world; while she continues sincere and incapable of insidious and impious policy, we shall have the strongest reason to rejoice in the local destination assigned us by Providence: But should the people of America once become capable of that deep simulation towards one another and towards foreign nations, which assumes the language of justice and moderation while it is practising iniquity and extravagance; and displays, in the most captivating manner, the charming pictures of candor, frankness and sincerity, while
it is rioting in rapine and insolence, this country will be the most miserable habitation in the world: Because we have no government armed with power, capable of contending with human passions, unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge and gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is totally inadequate to any other.
An address so unanimous and firm, from the Officers commanding two thousand and eight hundred men , consisting of such substantial citizens as are able and willing, at their own expence, completely to arm and clothe themselves in handsome uniform, does honor to that division of the militia which has done so much honor to their country.
Oaths in this country are, as yet, universally considered as sacred obligations. That which you have taken, and so solemnly repeated on that venerable ground, is an ample pledge of your sincerity and devotion to your country and its government.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, Oct. 11.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
Increase Sumner, Esquire,
Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A PROCLAMATION, FOR A DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING.
IN the course of the benevolent Providence of God, the inhabitants of this Commonwealth, are advancing to the close of another year, supplied with the necessaries, surrounded with the comforts, and gratified with many of the delights of life: These favours demand sincere and fervent expressions of gratitude and praise to our great and constant Benefactor; from whose bountiful hand all our mercies are derived. Influenced by these considerations, as well as by the usage of our fathers, I have thought fit, to appoint a time for the commemoration of the divine favours in a public and social manner; and for this useful and sacred purpose, I do, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint Thursday the Twenty-Ninth of November next, a day of Thanksgiving and Praise throughout this Commonwealth. Hereby calling on ministers and people of every denomination, religiously to attend in their respective places of public worship, on the duties of the said day, and with united hearts, to offer to their great and constant benefactor, those sincere praises, which naturally flow from the hearts of a grateful and obedient people.
Under the smiles of his gracious providence, the earth, notwithstanding the rain was withheld, in some parts of the Commonwealth has been made to yield a sufficient supply for our wants, and the efforts of the industrious husbandman have, in a great degree, been rewarded. Under his influence our fisheries have been prospered. Our commerce, although greatly interrupted, by the violence and rapacity of unreasonable men, has, in many instances, been attended with success. Under his protection, order and tranquility, continue to bless the Commonwealth. And altho, in his holy providence, a mortal, contagious disease has been permitted, for a season, to afflict and distress our capital, yet, in his abundant mercy, he was pleased to set bounds to the progress of the disorder, and the voice of health and plenty is now generally heard in our habitations. And through his goodness, we continue to enjoy constitutions of civil government well calculated to preserve and maintain our rights, civil and sacred. And by his favor, at a very interesting period of our public affairs, the important life, and usefulness of the Chief Magistrate of the Union, have been continued.—Notwithstanding our past impenitence, we are still indulged with the christian
religion—a religion so conducive to the happiness of man, in the present life, while it supports the hope of the believer in a happy and glorious state in the world to come.
Whilst our hearts are warmed with gratitude for the distinguished bounties of Providence, I do recommend the most sincere confession of our sins, and the most earnest supplications to the great author of all our blessings, that we may testify the gratitude of our hearts, by the obedience of our lives. That through his gracious influence, peace and tranquility may be restored on just and honorable foundations. That as a people we may duly estimate the value of the freedom and independence of the United States, and be ready to encounter every danger, in their just defence. That he would be pleased to direct the administration of our federal government, as well as that of the different States in the Union, is that the true interest, honor and independence of our country may be firmly established. And that we, highly estimating our civil and religious privileges, may have the firmness and resolution to stand fast in the liberty, wherewith we have been made free.
That God would prosper the lawful works of our hands, protect our trade, navigation, and fisheries. And continue his smiles on the Officers and Students of our University, and other Seminaries of useful learning. That he would graciously protect the United States of America from the machinations of unreasonable men, and not suffer any weapon formed against them to prosper.
Whilst we contemplate with emotions of gratitude the favors received from our great Benefactor; it is recommended to remember with sympathy, our friends in various parts of the United States, who have again been visited with contagious, mortal sickness, and to beseech the Fountain of Mercies, that health and prosperity may be universally restored. Finally, to supplicate the father of mercies, that the citizens of the United States, under the influence of the christian religion, which inculcates the purest principles, and animates to the most benevolent practice, may unite in discountenancing impiety, hypocrisy, and injustice, and by their example endeavour to promote the cause of virtue, religion and the true love of our country.
I do further recommend to the citizens of this Commonwealth to suspend such labours and recreations, as may not be consistent with the solemnity of the said day.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this twenty third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety eight, and in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States of America.
INCREASE SUMNER.
By his Excellency's command, with the advice and consent of the Council.
JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
GOD save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NEWS.
BOSTON, OCT. 25.
The Sch. Cherub , Capt. Atkins, has arrived at Duxbury from Nantz, in France, which place she left the 16th Sept. A gentleman from that place who has seen Capt. Atkins, reports, that she brings Dispatches from the Executive Directory of France to our Government accompanied with orders that she should not be stopped or detained by the French forts, or vessels of war; that the conduct of the French government towards the United States had totally changed; and an apparent desire to open an amicable negotiation immediately, was visible among them; and that Duplicates of the Dispatches had been sent in the Cyrus , Capt. Tyler who sailed in company under the care of Joseph Woodward, Esq. a passenger.
These Dispatches will develop new measures to entrap the honest credulity of our countrymen: but let them be on their guard; Talleyrand in one of his letters to Mr. Gerry, says "let an act of frankness, generosity, and real friendship on the part of the United States prove that they are disposed to cultivate peace

with France." It is suspected Talleyrand wants from the United States such an act of frankness and generosity as the Fox requested from the Cock, when he wished to draw him from the top of a tree into his clutches. Come down, my friend, says the Fox, let us take a social walk together—you are for peace—so am I, says the Fox—all I want is, that you, Mr. Cock, by coming down, should, as Talleyrand says, exhibit an act of frankness, generosity and real friendship, to prove the truth of your disposition. The Cock clapped his wings and crew. Reynard finding himself understood sneaked off; and so will Talleyrand, if the people of the United States discover a disposition to support that old game Cock, JOHN ADAMS the President of the United States.
An arrival at New-York, from Bourdeaux brings papers to Sept. 12, which state, that no account of the fate of Buonaparte had been received; that the noted Logan, had failed for America, bearing triplicates of the French Ministers propositions to this government; that he had actually carried with him passports signed by the Vice President of the United States, Jefferson, and Judge McKean; and was the bearer of letters from Mr. Jefferson, to Merlin, President of the Directory, and Talleyrand Perigord; that the arrete, raising an embargo on American vessels, was ordered by the Directory not to be printed; that the young men in France are again held in a state of requisition, and were ordered to join their respective corps immediately, for defending the Republic against the Emperor; as hostilities were said to be re-commenced.
SALEM, OCT. 23. Extract of a letter from an American gentleman abroad, to his friend in this country, dated
"LISBON, AUG. 30, 1798. "We have no certain news of Buonaparte's and Nelson's fleets in the Mediterranean. It is pretty certain however, that Buonaparte's destination is Egypt. What is he to do there? You know just as well as I do—that is nothing about it. A report has been in circulation for some time that there has been an engagement between the two fleets, in which Nelson was victorious; but this is doubted; it is not however wholly disbelieved. God grant it may prove true. It would be a heavy blow for the French. We must wait a long time before we have authentic information from Nelson himself, on account of the winds prevalent at this season. "We have Philadelphia papers to the 16th July. These, together with my letters, give me every information I could wish. Your politicians must endeavour to keep alive that enthusiasm which I see is so general. The French will try to destroy it by all Jacobinic means in their power. You will soon receive an insidious decree that has lately passed in order to lull our people. The disorganizers will make it an occasion for trumpeting forth that the French privateers are to be recalled; but it is no such thing. The unauthorised privateers, which are very few, are to be called in; no doubt in order to receive commissions; and the rest are to be made to conform strictly to the laws relative to captures. A great comfort this, when those laws are the very things we complain of! What an opinion must they have of us to try to impose upon us in this manner! And besides, this decree says nothing of their privateers on the coasts of Europe; it relates to those in the West-Indies only."
"SEPT. 3. "I have lately seen some Paris papers, which contain a charming dose for the Jacobins. If any were capable of doing it, this is one that will stop their mouths, or at least stick in their throats a little while."
"JOURNAN (de la Haute Vienne) reported to us on the Councils a plan for furnishing the government with a standing army of a million of men! He says the Republic, being surrounded by Kings, who keep large armies, it becomes necessary for the French government to keep one also, in order to defend the liberties of the people against external violence."
"In one paper the Editor [mark this, the Editor of a paper] indicates the necessity of some restrictions on the press, in order to prevent the licentiousness, which now so much prevails. "Thirdly. A member of one of the Councils (Baillet) concludes, after a long harangue, that a public debt is a public blessing. It appears by the statement of Citizen Baillet that the Republic is in a fair way of enjoying that blessing; for he says that during ten months (from Sept. '97) the receipts of the government did not amount to more than one third the expenditure for the same period!
"The reason of these things is obvious. The people must be prepared for new levies. We shall soon hear that this standing army is organized; that the press is more restrained (if possible) than at present; and that new taxes are
imposed. These three have been standing topics in the declamation of the Jacobins against our government; I suppose they will in turn form three articles of the creed."
THE GAZETTE.
Portland.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1798.
Articles later than the mail will be found in this day's Gazette, received last evening by the Wilcasset packet after a passage of about twelve hours from Boston. In addition to what is contained in the papers she brings information that a brig arrived at Boston on Saturday, direct from France, with dispatches from the Director to our government. This confirms the accounts by the mail, that dispatches have actually arrived. May God grant wisdom to our government to guard against the infernal machinations of subtle and intriguing Frenchmen. The articles relative to Jefferson's emissary, Logan, demand serious attention. Who can doubt Jefferson's being a scoundrel? Let this be answered.
What of Buonaparte and Nelson? The multiplied and various accounts of them would fill several gazettes. But confirmation is still wanting. Though probable accounts and corroboratives have pressed in from all quarters, they are now attended with strong doubts. It is nearly certain that Buonaparte has safely arrived at Alexandria, in Egypt. Something official must soon transpire.
President Adams's Birth-Day.
Preparations are making in different places to celebrate the natal day of our excellent President. [See last page, for some particulars.] In this town the day will be celebrated to morrow (which is the anniversary of his birth agreeably to our present calendar) as a mark of our respect and affection to this great pillar of our political salvation. Americans, venerate the man who has torn the mask from the face of your treacherous enemies!
At Boston "the day will be celebrated with civic and military respect. Nine companies of cavalry, artillery, and infantry, in compleat and elegant uniform, will parade in commemoration of the day; and the Theatre, in the evening, will distinguish the festive anniversary with many dramatic honors. Among other patriotic effusions, Mr. Paine's new song of the Green Mountain Farmer, is to be sung; when the audience will doubtless join in chorusing
"Green Mountains, echo Heav'n's decree, 'Live Adams, Law, and Liberty!'"
Choice of Representatives to Congress.
On Monday next, the important Election of our national representatives will command the attention of every friend to his country in this District. It is a business of the first magnitude to Americans. Let no one neglect it. There is danger of having two Jacobin representatives. Nothing but vigilance can prevent it. The resignation of Mr. PARKER in the first district, and the activity of the Jacobins in the third, present two dangerous hazards. Should Mr. THATCHER be defeated in his election, and Dearborn succeed at the eastward, we shall be degraded in the eyes of mankind, at this interesting juncture, by a Jacobin representation; and justly too—For if the people will not attend to their rights and interests, they deserve to be the most abject slaves; even slaves to France! The partisans of that hated nation are busy to effect their vile purposes and hasten our destruction. And shall we still sleep in indolence and unconcern for our welfare? This question is to be decided by the coming election. The token of danger has been founded in the ears of the Electors, and most emphatically urged them to BE ON THEIR GUARD!
Capt. Stoddard's military corps in this town increases rapidly. He has already obtained thirty-five stout, able bodied men, calculated to make the best of soldiers. A Drummer and fifer are also procured. This place affords a fine situation for those who enlist: and it is hoped that an Officer possessed of Capt. Stoddard's agreeable qualities may induce many more to enroll themselves in the service of their country.
INCENDIARY BUSINESS!
About one o'clock on Friday morning last, the inhabitants of this town were alarmed with the cry of FIRE. It was discovered to be in the large building near the head of Fifth-street, belonging to Mrs. Fox's estate, occupied by Mr. Butler, book-binder, Miss Butler, milliner, Mr. Rand, printer, and Miss Hunt, lately from Boston, whose goods were supposed to be opening in one of the apartments. The fire was first discovered by Mr. Butler (whose family resided in the building) by the smoke and blaze bursting from Miss Hunt's apartment. By the activity and good conduct of Mr. Butler and his son, timely assistance was procured from our vigilant citizens, and a fire extinguished that threatened the most distressing devastation—On enquiry and search into the origin of the fire, the strongest proofs were apparent of an incendiary attempt to destroy the building. In Miss Hunt's apartment, where the body of the fire was discovered, and where it originated, some combustibles were found curiously arranged;—two buckets with tar, paper, shavings, &c. were placed near the partition where the fire broke thro'—Combustibles were also variously disposed on
the shelves. These circumstances led to inquiries which threw suspicion on Mr. Henry Hunt, a brother of Miss Hunt, who was entrusted with the care of the store and the arrangement of the goods, which had not been exposed to sale. As he was the only person who had visited the store, and not giving satisfactory explanations, Mr. R. Boyd and Mr. D. Tucker, two of the fire wards, presented a complaint against him, and he was taken into custody and underwent an examination, on Friday, before the Court of Common Pleas, then sitting. After a long examination, in which strong evidence appeared against him, the court held him in the sum of 5000 dollars for his appearance before the Supreme Judicial Court. Unable to procure immediate bonds, he was committed to prison.—This unhappy occurrence though it materially involves the reputation of Mr. Hunt, cannot but excite the commiseration of the benevolent, for the afflicted sister, whose bosom is rent with the keenest grief, while there is but too much reason to believe that she is the innocent sufferer by an affair covered with just suspicion, but as yet hid in mystery.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. JENKS.
AS your paper has a large circulation in the two lower counties, by publishing the following you will oblige a customer.
THE genuine federalists in the first eastern District, are determined to vote, at the next election, for the
Hon. Nathaniel Dummer,
in place of ISAAC PARKER, Esq. who declines being a candidate. Mr. DUMMER is a firm Federalist—a well informed politician—and an honest man. NO JACOBIN.
From Trenton, Oct. 17. OFFICIAL.
The following extract of a letter from Mr. Walsh at Barcelona, was received this day by the Secretary of State, in a letter from Colonel Humphreys, dated at Madrid the 31st of Aug. Extract of a letter from Mr. Dennis Walsh, at Barcelona, dated 25th August, 1798.
"An Ottoman Captain arrived yesterday, in 34 days from the island of Idera in the Morea, brings advice of General Buonaparte's having landed after a short and fruitless opposition on the part of the inhabitants, at Alexandria in Egypt. This news was received at Idera by a vessel from Alexandria. I can answer for the captain having made the report, and the truth of its purport is believed by the best informed people here. The Ottoman adds, that several vessels had arrived at Idera from Alexandria, all concurring in the French having landed at the latter place. They met with the English fleet, 23 sail of the line and seven frigates, in the channel between the island of Rhodes and Alexandria, steering for the French fleet. It would appear that the landing took place about the 8th or 10th of July."
The ship Clothier, Capt. Gardner, has arrived at Liverpool, after having a severe action with a French privateer of superior force. The last accounts from Philadelphia state, that the privateer struck to the American.
A frigate of 32 guns is to be built at Salem by their late subscription money. She is to be loaned to government.
From a Boston paper of Thursday last. Arrest of the Chronicle Printer.
On Tuesday, Thomas Adams, Editor of the Independent Chronicle, was arrested by Col. Bradford, Marshal of this district, and brought before the Circuit Court, now sitting in this town, to answer to an indictment found against him by the Grand Jury, for sundry libelous and seditious publications, in his paper, tending to defame the Government of the United States. The defendant plead not guilty, and requested a postponement of the trial to the next term, which not being assented to by the Attorney for the United States, the Court assigned yesterday to hear the motion, which the defendant's counsel proposed to urge for a continuance; the motion was accordingly made; but overruled by the Court, and Monday next assigned for the trial. In the mean time he is under recognizance for his appearance, himself for 2000 dollars with two sureties for 1000 dls. each.
SINGULARITY.
In the neighbourhood of Bradford (England) there at present resides a man and his two wives. This happy mortal is by birth an American; some years since he was taken by the Moors in a vessel of his country, bound up the Levant: he was condemned to slavery, and employed to work in the garden of the renegado, a short distance from Sallee. The daughter of his master conceived a passion for him, & offered to favour his escape if he would marry her; he confessed that he had a wife already. The custom of her country allowed men a plurality; she therefore disregarded his scruple, and in the event they safely arrived at Bristol. By a strange concurrence of circumstances, the first wife, with two children, had about the same time reached England, and was established by some relations in her present habitation. On hearing of the deliverance of her husband, so rejoiced was she at the event, and grateful to his deliverer, that she cheerfully acquiesced in the conditions that had restored him to her; and the rival wives now live in the most perfect harmony, each the mother of several children.
DIED—At Elk, on his way home from Maryland, Mr. S. Claypoole, one of the Editors of the Philadelphia American Daily Advertiser.
SALES AT AUCTION.
TAKE NOTICE!
The sale of GOODS which was to have taken place on Wednesday the 31st inst. is postponed until Wednesday, the 7th day of November,
When will commence the sale of The stock in trade of a
Gentleman lately deceased, and will continue every Wednesday and Saturday until the sale is closed.
At the Auction Room in Fifth-street, GOODS consisting of the following articles:
Broad Cloths, Baizes, Flannels, Camblets, Calimancos, Durants, Tamnies, Shalloons, Sattinets, Lashings, Wildborer, Muslins, Cambricks, Lawns, Irish Linens, Black silk Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Mitts, Sattins, Modes, Ribbons, Sewing Silks, Scotch Threads, with a variety of other articles too numerous to be particularized.
N. B. Sixty days will be allowed to those who purchase to the amount of one hundred dollars, giving a note with good endorsers. Sale at TEN o'clock.
EDWARD OXNARD, Auctioneer. Portland, Oct. 27 1798.
Nathan Sargent,
Stuff & Morocco Shoe-Maker,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has returned to Portland, and taken a Shop in Middle-street, nearly opposite Dr. Erving's store, where he manufactures all kinds of
Stuff & Morocco Shoes.
Those who may favor him with their commands shall receive every attention. The smallest favors punctiliously attended to. OCT. 23d, 1798.
Lost at Sea,
FROM the Schooner Arethusa, Thomas Reed master, on her passage from Kennebec to Boston, on Friday morning, 19th of October, at three o'clock, A. M. A Menemian bearing nearly north, and at about three leagues distance from the land, a tow of two MASTS, intended for the frigate building at Boston, of 26 or 27 inches each, by parting the tow ropes, which were cables of 8 and 9 inches. Any person who may have picked up and secured them, is requested to give notice to JONATHAN and SAMUEL DAVIS, at Barb, on Kennebec river, or at Boston, by whom they will be compensated for their trouble. Boston, October 24, 1798.
Elihu Deering,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken the Store directly opposite Dr. Erving's, where he
keeps for sale, a variety of English & Westindia Goods, Groceries, &c.
which will be sold at the lowest Cash prices.—Attendance at all seasons. For sale at the above Store, a good set of Maps and Charts.
Oct. 22, 1798. Elihu Deering, who has removed his Store to the corner of Fifth and Main Streets, informs his friends and the public that he has taken the Store directly opposite Dr. Erving's, where he keeps for sale, a variety of English & Westindia Goods, Groceries, &c.
Almanacks for Maine.
PURCHASE IN SEASON! Just out of Press, and Tomorrow (October 30) will be ready for sale,
At E. A. JENKS's Prining-Office, THE FARMER'S, MERCHANT'S & MECHANIC'S ALMANACK:
OR, THE REGISTER OF MAINE. For the year of our Lord, 1799.
The great variety of Useful and Interesting Matter contained in this Almanack, it is hoped, will secure them an immediate and rapid sale.—Price three dollars per gross by the quantity.
ALSO READY FOR SALE, Jenks's SHEET ALMANACK, for 1799.
APPRENTICE WANTED.
Wanted as an apprentice to the Cooper's Business, a Lad about 14 or 16 years of age, healthy, of a stout make, and robust constitution. Good encouragement will be given to one of this description. One from the country would be preferred. Inquire at this Office. Oct. 22.
A Large Stove wanted, immediately. Inquire at the Gazette-Office. Oct. 22.
A good Franklin Stove for sale.—Inquire at the Gazette-Office. Oct. 22.

POETRY.
THE KNIGHT AND THE RATS.
[From the 1st vol. of Pindar's Works.]
A KNIGHT liv'd in the West not long ago, Like Knights in general, not o'er-sic a trow— This Knight's great barn was visit'd by rats, In spite of poison, gins, and owls and cats.
Like millers taking toll of the sweet corn, Carous'd they happily from night to morn. Lo, waxing wroth, that neither gins nor cats, Nor owls, nor poison, could destroy the rats;
"I'll nab them by a scheme, by beav'ns," quoth he: So of his neighborhood he rouz'd the mob, Farmers and farmers' boys, to do this job; His servants too of high and low degree: And eke the tribes of dog, by found of horn, To kill the rats that dar'd to taste the corn.
This done, the Knight, resolv'd with godlike ire, Ran to his kitchen for a stick of fire, From whence intrepid to the barn he ran; Much like the Macedonian and fair Punk, Who, at Pessopolis so very drunk, Did with their links the mighty ruin plan.
Now, 'midst the swelling flew the blazing stick: Soon from the flames rush'd forth the rats so thick: Men, dogs, and bats, in furious war unite— The conquer'd rats lie sprawling on the ground; The Knight, with eyes triumphant, flares around, Surveys the carnage, and enjoys the light.
Not e'en Achilles saw, so blest, his blade, Dismiss whole legions to th' infernal shade! But lo! at length by this rat-driving flame, Burnt was the corn—the walls down thundering came; The meaning of it was not far to learn— When turning up those billiard balls his eyes, That held a pretty portion of surprise, "Zounds! what a blockhead! I have burnt the barn!"
From the (Portsmouth) Oracle of the Day.
SONNET, for the 19th of October.
ALL hail the day that gave to ADAMS birth, Coeval of the very first on earth; Sole peer of WASHINGTON the good the great; And only worthy to preside at helm, (A WASHINGTON the subject of his realm) When he resign'd an empire's mighty weight.
Sage! Patriot! Hero! Father! Guardian! Friend! Thy virtues, glory, fame, time without end, Shall flow expansive as the beams of day: And whilst thy country offers incens'd praise; And conqur'd foes present their suppliant lays; A rising world, as yet unborn shall say, One dash'd to atoms proud Britannia's iron yoke, And ore the gilded chains of France in pieces broke.
President ADAMS.
The readers of The Gazette will doubtless be gratified by a perusal of the following Biographical Sketch of our highly esteemed PRESIDENT—and the celebration of his natal day.
PRESIDENT ADAMS is a descendant of one of the first families who founded the colony of Massachusetts Bay, in 1630. He was born at Braintree, in Massachusetts, on the 19th of October (O. S.) 1735.
He was by profession a lawyer; and such were his abilities and integrity, that he attracted the attention, the esteem, and the confidence of his fellow citizens. Not contented with barely maintaining the rights of individuals he early signified himself in the defence of the rights of his country, and mankind at large by writing his admirable Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Laws ; a work well adapted to convince or confound the advocates either for civil or ecclesiastical tyranny. It evinced that he had abilities to afford powerful aid in the formation of republics, on the genuine principles of justice and virtue.
The zeal and firmness with which Mr. Adams defended the liberties of his country, did not prevent his acting in the service of her enemies, where he thought they were treated with too much severity. Called upon by his profession, he boldly stood forth as the advocate of Capt. Preston, who had been imprisoned as the murderer of some of the citizens of Boston, on the memorable 5th of March, 1770. His client's cause was most unpopular. The whole town had been in a state of irritation, on account of the conduct of Gov. Hutchinson, and the troops which were stationed in it. Their resentment now burst into a flame. But he felt the cause to be a just one; and the danger of incurring the displeasure of his countrymen could not deter him from undertaking it. He conducted the cause with great address, by keeping off the trial till the passions of the people had time to subside. The trial at length commenced, and lasted several days, during which he displayed the most extensive knowledge of the laws of his country, and of humanity; and at the conclusion he had the satisfaction of proving to Great Britain herself, that the citizens of Massachusetts would be just and humane to their enemies amidst the grossest insults and provocations. Capt. Preston was acquitted. In this most delicate and important trial, Mr. Adams manifested that firmness of mind, disinterested and enlightened patriotism, and that love of justice and humanity, which have uniformly marked his conduct in all those great departments which he has since filled with so much ability and dignity.
He was a member of the first Congress in 1774; and was one of the principle promoters of the famous resolution of the 4th of July, 1776, which declared the American colonies, Free, sovereign, and independent States .
Having been for a considerable length of time one of the commissioners of the war department, and a principal suggester of the terms to be offered to France for forming a treaty of alliance
and commerce, he was sent to the court of Versailles, as one of the ministers plenipotentiary of the United States, to consummate that important business.
On his return from France he was called upon by Massachusetts to assist in forming a plan of government; and to him the State of Massachusetts is chiefly indebted for its present excellent constitution.
After this important business was accomplished, he returned to Europe vested with full powers from Congress to assist at any conference which might be opened for the establishment of peace; and he soon after received other powers to negotiate a loan of money for the use of the U. States; and to represent them as their minister plenipotentiary to the States General of the United Provinces. Such important trusts shew in what high estimation he was held by his country, and the able and satisfactory manner in which he executed them proved that their confidence was well placed.
While in Europe, Mr. Adams published his LEARNED and CELEBRATED work , in which he advocates, as the fundamental principles of a free government—equal representation, of which numbers or property, or both, should be the rule—a total separation of the executive from the legislative power, and of the judicial from both, and a balance in the legislature, by three independent, equal branches. "If there is one certain truth" says he, "to be collected from the history of all ages, it is this: that the people's rights and liberties, and the democratical mixture in a constitution, can never be preserved without a strong executive; or in other words, without separating the executive power from the legislative."
A character who rendered such eminent services to his country both at home and abroad, in seasons of the greatest gloominess and danger, and who possessed such an extensive knowledge of politics and government, did not remain unnoticed by his grateful countrymen. He was called, in 1789, by the choice of his country, to the Vice-Presidency of the United States, which office he retained until the resignation of George Washington, his illustrious predecessor; when the United States, asserting their native dignity, unawed by the daring influence of foreign agents, and superior to the machinations of their avowed enemies in the councils of America, placed their late Vice President at the supreme head of government. President Adams was inaugurated on the 4th of March, 1797. His address upon that occasion, is one of the finest specimens of science and eloquence, which any age or country has produced; and the delicate, yet animated manner in which he paid the tribute of affection to his predecessor, stands unrivaled in the annals of ancient or modern composition.
November 23d, the President delivered his first speech to both houses of Congress. It was marked by those features of probity, firmness, moderation, and decision, with which he has invariably acted, in the arduous department which he has filled with the highest honor to himself and the United States. An attentive perusal of his speech must convince the most inveterate foe of administration, that the President's eagle eye then penetrated the deep recesses of Gallic perfidy, and that his prophetic spirit forefaw the actual termination of every effort of peace, and thus early recommended such energetic measures as alone can secure the interests or preserve the dignity of America. The following extract must be pleasing:
"Indeed, whatever may be the issue of the negotiation with France, and whether the war in Europe is or is not to continue, I hold it most certain, that permanent tranquility and order will not soon be obtained. The state of society has so long been disturbed, the sense of moral and religious obligations so much weakened, public faith and national honor have been so impaired, respect to treaties has been so diminished, and the law of nations has lost so much of its force: while pride, ambition, avarice and violence have been so much unrestrained, there remains no reasonable ground on which to raise an expectation, that a commerce without protection or defence will not be, plundered."
"The commerce of the United States, is essential, if not to their existence, at least to their comfort, their growth, prosperity and happiness. The genius, character and habits of the people are highly commercial. Their cities have been formed and exist upon commerce. Our agriculture, fisheries, arts and manufactures are connected with, and depend upon it. In short commerce has made this country what it is; and it cannot be destroyed or neglected, without involving the people in poverty and distress. Great numbers are directly and solely supported by navigation. The faith of society is pledged for the preservation of the rights of commercial and seafaring, no less than of the other citizens. Under this view of our affairs, I should hold myself guilty of a neglect of duty, if I forbore to recommend that we should make every exertion to protect our commerce, and to place our country in a suitable posture of defence, as the only sure means of preserving both."
Supported at present by the strong arm of the Union, the President has every thing to hope for his country, from the confidence reposed in his integrity and abilities, and the United States the least to fear of any threatened people in the universe of men. The magic incarnations of demoniac diplomacy are dissolved as in the twinkling of an eye; and the thunders of ambassadorial anathemas silenced forever. Completely triumphant over all the petty invidious art of infernal finesse, the terrors of Buonaparte and his legions vanish as the baseless ia-
bric of a vision, and leave not a wreck behind for an Adams to contemplate with pity; a Washington to eye with contempt; or an American to smile with indignation.
Celebration of the President's Birth-Day, at Portsmouth (N. H.)
Portsmouth, October 13.
The citizens of Portsmouth paid a most honorable testimony of respect to the birth day of the President of the United States, in the following manner:—At sun rise a federal salute was fired from the Revenue Cutter, which salute was returned by a joyful peal from all the bells; by Major Boyd's private armed ship, and from two brass field pieces centrally disposed in Capt. Whidden's garden. At 10 A. M. the Light Infantry, under the orders of Thomas Sparhawk, Esq. paraded at the State House, and after performing a variety of military evolutions, in a very superior style, marched out of town to escort his excellency Gov. Gilman in, who had previously invited to honor an elegant entertainment with his presence, which had been previously prepared at the assembly room. The Governor was attended by his suite, and followed by the Rev. Clergy. A great number of militia officers joined the escort in complete uniform. After dinner original and patriotic songs composed for the occasion, were sung, and the following Toasts given:
1. The day we celebrate—May the virtues of our illustrious President, JOHN ADAMS, be ever held in grateful remembrance by his country. 2. The United States of America—May their Union and Independence be commensurate with time. 3. The State of New Hampshire—May it continue a luminous Star in the American constellation. 4. The virtuous majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. 5. George Washington, commander of the armies of the United States—May our country never forget to honor the man who sacrifices his own happiness to her safety. 6. The Armies of the United States—May our enemies know their virtues and fear to provoke their exertion. 7. Our rising Navy—May she protect our insulted commerce and thunder destruction on our enemies. 8. The Heads of the four great departments of State. 9. Messrs. Pinckney, Marshall and Gerry—May such integrity, firmness and decision as they have displayed, ever triumph over artifice disgraceful to a nation. 10. American Volunteers—An antidote to the diplomatic & Talleyrand and his American assistants. 11. Firmness to the friends, reformation to the opponents, and confusion to the enemies of our government. 12. United Councils and vigorous measures. 13. May America learn wisdom from the example of so many republican catastrophes passing in review before her eyes. 14. May the ardour of passion in any cause never lead us to forget charity, humanity and benevolence. 15. May fraud and force in no nation be allowed to be the measure of right and wrong. 16. The fair daughters of America—May their smiles and favor always reward their own and their country's protectors.
District of Maine.
BY order of the Hon. DAVID SEWALL, Esq. Judge of the District Court of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in said Court by JEREMIAH HILL, Esq. Collector of the Customs for the district of Biddeford and Pepperellborough, within the said District of Maine, against the
Schooner HANNAH, of Kennebunk, of the burthen of about one hundred and five tons, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture found on board and belonging to the same, seized at Wells, within said District, on the 23d day of August last, for breach of the Revenue Laws of the United States—That the first Tuesday of December next, at Portland, is assigned for a hearing thereon, to the end that any person claiming property in the said Schooner, may appear and shew cause (if any can be shewn) wherefore the said Schooner and her appurtenances aforesaid, should not by a decree of said Court, be declared forfeited. Dated at Portland, 23 October, 1798. JOHN HOBBY, Marshal.
A good bargain may be had. To be sold,
SEVENTY-five acres of LAND, five miles from Portland, on the road to Saccarappa, about 40 acres under improvement—the other well filled with wood and timber, one quarter of a mile from a double saw mill. A house in Portland would be taken in pay, or otherwise the payment made easy to the purchaser. Judah Delano. Portland, Oct. 15, 1798.
Take Notice.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of the pasture of the Subscriber in Hebron, on the 15th day of September last one
Dark bay Horse,
twelve years old, with a star in his forehead, and marked with the saddle on each side of his back—and one Black Colt, two years old, with a blaze in her face, and both hind feet white—Whoever will take up said Horses, and Thieves, if stolen, shall be handsomely rewarded by giving information to the Subscriber in Hebron, or to Captain WILLIAM WEBSTER, of Gray. WILLIAM CLARK WHITNEY. Hebron, October 5th, 1798.
10 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN (supposed to be stolen) on Thursday the 20th ult. a HORSE, of a light red colour a little intermixed with white, with a light coloured mane and tail, light on the flank of each side; both fore feet split near the cork of the shoe. He had on a new saddle with a blue saddle cloth, trimmed with a buff colour—black stirrups, and a bridle.
Whoever will take up said Horse, or give information of him, so that he may be recovered, shall receive the above reward. If stolen, an additional reward will be given for the thief. EPHRAIM SANDS. Buxton, October 3, '98.
Bowdoin College.
THE OVERSEERS of Bowdoin College are hereby notified, that a semi annual meeting of their Board is to be holden on the Second Wednesday of November next, at Mr. Graffam's Columbian Hall, in Portland, at 10 o'clock A. M. By order of the Board. JONATHAN ELLIS, Secretary. Topsham, October, 1798.
THE TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College are hereby notified, that their semi annual meeting, is to be holden at the Court House in Portland, on the FIRST WEDNESDAY in November next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN FROTHINGHAM, Secretary. Portland, October 19th, 1798.
A List of Letters
Remaining in the Post-Office at Wells, October 20th.
Harvey Conant, Wells. John Denit, ditto. John Findley, Kennebunk. Jacob Fisher, esq. ditto. Joshua Gray, jun. Wells. Jonathan Stevens, ditto. 2.
List of Letters,
Remaining in the Post-Office, Brunswick, Maine.
Thomas Pennell, Brunswick. Anne Higgs, ditto. Jacob Weston, ditto. Samuel Gross, ditto. Benjamin Merrill, Topsham. Walter Hatch, ditto. Isaac Rohl, ditto. John Hearn, ditto. William Gowell, ditto. Margery Southaker, ditto. Abvin Dimmick, ditto.
ANDREW DUNING, Post Master. October 15, '98.
Clement Fickett's Estate.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice, that they have been duly appointed Administrators on the estate of CLEMENT FICKET, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
They therefore call upon all persons who have claims against said estate, to exhibit the same—and those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay, to
PATIENCE FICKET, JOHN BUTLER RYAN. October 5, '98.
Gentee Boarding.
Two gentlemen may be accommodated with genteel board, in a very central part of the town Inquire at the Gazette-Office. Oct. 22.
Strayed from the subscribers,
On the 30th September last, a COW, supposed to be ten or twelve years old, light red, with a white spot in her forehead, and one on, or near, one of her hips—Whoever will secure said cow, and give no or return her, to the subscribers in Portland, shall be handsomely rewarded for its trouble. Wm. & Barnard Douglass. Portland, 15th October, 1798.
Cows for Sale.
A couple of good Cows may be purchased on easy terms, for which English or Westindia Goods will be taken in payment, by applying at this Office. Oct. 22.
For Sale—A good family COW—Inquire of the Printer. October 8, 1798.
THIS GAZETTE,
is regularly published every MONDAY, at E. A. JENKS's Printing-Office, in Middlestreet, near the head of Fifth street, Portland; where subscriptions, advertisements, and communications, are received with attention.
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The extensive and rapidly increasing circulation of the GAZETTE, renders it highly advantageous for ADVERTISEMENTS.
PRINTING,
In its various branches, executed with attention and dispatch. Orders for Books, Pamphlets, Blanks, Handbills, &c. duly attended to.