The gazette (Portland, Me.), 1798-12-24 00:00:00

The Gazette.
[NUMBER 35.]
By ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, Portland, Maine.
[VOLUME 1.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1798.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
SUCH THINGS ARE.
NUMBER II.
"Drag the vile clubbist from his dark abode, 'Till all the Demon start up from the toad."
THE body politic and body natural, are alike subject to a variety of diseases—and the remedies applicable to them are by no means dissimilar. It is an observation among physicians that, for ordinary complaints, nature is sufficient to work a cure—and that every thing given the patient ought to be such as to aid her in her operations. This is precisely the case with the body politic. As long as the public mind is actuated by deliberate judgment, nothing but emollients ought to be applied to the paroxysms of individuals. But in both cases, when diseases become dangerous and inveterate, it may be necessary to administer the most desperate remedies. Such are the public disorders now raging in these United States; and it may be proper to hint at their origin—elucidate their nature—and anticipate their consequences, unless the only remedy left us be resorted to in season.
To an assemblage of untoward incidents in Europe, we must look for the origin of those evils, which have dismantled her cities, and filled them with blood, and caused such an agitation of the American mind. To select, explain and arrange these incidents comes within the province of the historian: It is sufficient in a periodical publication to alledge, that the writings of VOLTAIRE, and of others of a similar call, were the generating causes of the present European maladies. These writings first put into the head of professor WEISHAUPT the scheme of revolutionizing the world, and they familiarized him with a data to his operations. Prior to the year 1775, he had established so many secret societies under the borrowed name of free Masons, composed of the most learned and eminent characters, both in France and Germany—acquired such a control in the seminaries of education—over the various presses, and even in the constituent parts of government, that nothing was able to resist his machinations. All these societies, dispersed over a country of several thousand miles extent, formed one vast machine, governed and directed by the mere will and pleasure of this one man: Nor was even suspicion awake to the plans of this fraternal brotherhood till resistance was vain—till every thing was doomed to preponderate in their favor. The awful period of the French revolution induced them to manifest their principles to the world—to open the arcanum of their secrets, and to put their well digested theory into practice. It is an old opinion, that between theory and practice there is an eternal contradiction—but our Illuminated politicians have demonstrated the fallacy of the problem—their experiments are fatal proofs of it.
But what are the principles of these societies? In general we may trace them in the events of the French revolution—but their particular creeds are—the abolition of all established governments, and a total destruction of all systems of religion—the reduction of man to a state of savage nature, and a partition of property. In the practice of these principles, we have seen the ancient monarchy of France overturned—the royal family, and several hundred thousand of innocent men sacrificed on the guillotine—their property, and that of the clergy, confiscated to the use of the reigning tyrants: We have also seen the sabbath declared a species of superstition, and abolished by a legislative act—the holy scriptures denounced as the invented fraud of kings to impose on the credulity of the people—and atheism established by law as the only national faith. The crimes of these impious monsters end not here: They aim at the destruction of all other governments—especially those who refuse to aid them in their revolutionary work—become tributaries, and subscribe to their creeds. Witness the fall of Geneva—the Swiss Cantons, and of Rome. Fraud, artifice, and dissimulation, are the preparations of open hostilities. By their ministers and secret agents, they first corrupt the minds of the people, and if possible their governments, by a promise of a kind of Utopian felicity as the consequence of revolution. First dividing the people among themselves, & then rendering their government odious to all parties, they find no difficulty, in these moments of paralyzation, of making the whole submit to their mercy. We dwell with more emphasis on this part of our subject, because it is the arts and intrigues of France, and not her arms, that other nations ought to dread.
Here we shall probably be asked, Why meddle with foreign politics? What connection have the fields and arguments before stated to the disorders in our own country? To furnish a solid answer to these queries, is not difficult;—and by the time the subject is fairly developed, and this more than infamous connection pointed
out, many doubting readers will be induced to exclaim— Such things are!
We have hitherto alluded to the societies established by WEISHAUPT, and very concisely explained their principles. It will be recollected by every reader that, at the beginning of the French revolution, the jacobin society made its appearance at Paris—and that it mostly dictated the violent measures of the national convention. This very society was established by WEISHAUPT, and some of the present ministers of France were then at the head of it. Every one must remember the anathemas it thundered against government and religion—but did not then foresee the extent of its principles. We were under such strong delusions respecting the equity of the French cause, that all these excesses were imputed to venial motives. It is no wonder therefore that the jacobin society at Paris should be patronized and supported in these States—and that similar societies should be formed among us. The conduct of GENET greatly accelerated their formation; and our public papers from Maine to Georgia, teemed with patriotic addresses to the mother club in Paris, and to her agents in this country. We considered all this as harmless—and as a tribute due to the cause of freedom: Nor were our eyes opened to the frightful dogmas of revolutionary despots till we had received many bitter lessons of experience. The seeds of disorganization thus sown in the fruitful soil of America, it became necessary to check their growth, and to abate the fervor of our former prejudices in favor of France. This could not be done in a moment.—Like lovers parted by occasional petts, the two nations seemed inclined to embrace again as friends. The apparent similarity between the cause of France, and the principles of the American revolution, tended to unite them in one indissoluble bond of amity; nor has our government, with all its wisdom and firmness, been able entirely to subdue an attachment to that corrupted nation. This attachment has been mostly formed and cemented by a correspondence between the jacobins of the two countries. The mother club at Paris omitted no exertions to increase the number of these societies in America; and it is remarkable, that most of them were established under the patronage of the infamous GENET. We have seen them raise their hydra heads in Charleston—in Philadelphia—in New-York—in Boston—and even in Portland—and in various other parts of the union: And we know from the records of France, which have been published to the world, that many of them were received by the jacobins of Paris into full communion.
We therefore cannot for a moment remain in doubt respecting the origin of our present disorders. The opponents to the measures of our government are inflamed by the flamina of French revolutionists; and if no stop can be put to it, God only knows where it will end. Has not France unjustly plundered our property to the amount of fifty millions of dollars? Have we not borne this outrage on the rights of nations and humanity with a patience unequalled in the history of man? Why bear with the insulting menaces of French ministers, who more than once dared to stimulate the people to open rebellion against the laws and authority of their own government? Why tolerate JEFFERSON, MONROE, and GALLATIN, vipers in our own bosoms, in their intrigues to discredit the conduct of our national councils in the view of the people—and to expedite the work of revolution among us? Why are they not exposed to criminal justice for their crimes, and the will and energy of our laws more fully manifested to the world in the infliction of the most exemplary punishments?—This forbearance must be imputed to the extreme tenderness of our government—to that pigeon-hearted policy, which has produced our present dilemma, and which will eventually, if pursued, bring about our political ruin.
If any plausible pretext could be assigned for the defections of our citizens, it would be some apology for their excesses. And here permit us to ask, and would to God a satisfactory answer could be given, what reason have we to complain of the measures of our national government? Are we not the most happy people on earth? or are we oppressed by a weight of taxes, and other burthens of a serious nature? Never till the present day has our government required any pecuniary support from the people:—our revenue has been adequate to all the demands on our public treasury; and had it not been for the depredations of France, and for the expenses incurred in the preparations of defence, we should have been excused from the payment of a land tax.
Thus happy in the enjoyment of a wise and efficient government—which guards and protects the liberty of the citizen without the imposition of burthens—doubtless criminal is that man who meditates its destruction, or impedes the operation of its measures. Yet some such criminals we have among us—on whom the most cogent arguments, and the most palpable injuries to our nation, make not the least impression;—they seem rather to exult in our miseries, and leave no measure untried to in-
crease them. Under these circumstances, it becomes a question—What ought to be done? We think an open declaration of war against France by our government the only remedy to existing evils—a justice and policy of which will be discussed in a subsequent number of this paper: At present we only say— Fiat justitia, ruat coelum!
National U. S. A. Concerns.
Legislature of the Union.
[Under this head will be continued a regular journal of the proceedings of Congress, during the Session.]
THE Congress of the United States, agreeably to adjournment were to assemble on Monday the 31 inst. at Philadelphia; but, by reason of the distance which many of the members had to travel, and the early setting in of winter, a joint quorum of the two Branches did not convene together until Thursday, the 6th, when the regular business of the Session commenced.
The Senate appointed the hon. Mr. Lawrence, President of the Senate pro tempore, during the absence of the Vice President of the United States.
A joint committee, consisting of Messrs. Reid and Paine of the Senate; and Messrs. Dana, Harper, and Venable, of the House, was then appointed to wait on the President, & acquaint him, that the two Houses were organized and ready to receive his communications; they reported that, the President would address the two branches of the Legislature, in the Representatives Hall on Saturday the 8th at 12 o'clock; and that indisposition was the cause of his postponing it until that time. The two houses then adjourned to Saturday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY DEC. 8.
AT twelve o'clock, Lieutenant General WASHINGTON, with his Secretary, Col. Lear, Major Generals Pinckney and Hamilton, entered the Hall, and took their places on the right of the Speaker's chair. The British and Portuguese Ministers, and the British and Danish Consuls, with their Secretaries, had their places assigned them on the left of the chair.
A few minutes after twelve, the President of the United States, accompanied by his Secretary, and the Heads of the several Departments of the Government appeared. The President having taken his seat, and the Officers of Government taking theirs, near the General Officers, he rose, and addressed the two Houses in the following.
SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
WHILE, with reverence and resignation, we contemplate the dispensations of Divine Providence, in the alarming and destructive pestilence with which several of our cities and towns have been visited, there is cause for gratitude and mutual congratulations, that the malady has disappeared, and that we are again permitted to assemble in safety, at the seat of government, for the discharge of our important duties. But when we reflect that this fatal disorder has, within a few years, made repeated ravages in some of our principal seaports, and with increased malignancy, and when we consider the magnitude of the evils arising from the interruption of public and private business, whereby the national interests are deeply affected—I think it my duty to invite the Legislature of the Union to examine the expediency of establishing suitable regulations in aid of the health laws of the respective States; for these being formed on the idea that contagious sickness may be communicated through the channels of commerce, there seems to be a necessity that Congress, who alone can regulate trade, should frame a system, which, while it may tend to preserve the general health, may be compatible with the interests of commerce & the safety of the Revenue.
While we think on this calamity, and sympathize with the immediate sufferers, we have abundant reason to present to the Supreme Being our annual oblations of gratitude, for a liberal participation in the ordinary blessings of his Providence. To the usual subjects of gratitude, I cannot omit to add one of the first importance to our well-being and safety: I mean that spirit, which has arisen in our country against the menaces and aggression of a foreign nation. A manly sense of national honor, dignity and independence has appeared, which, if encouraged and invigorated by every branch of
government, will enable us to view undismayed, the enterprizes of any foreign power, and become the sure foundation of national prosperity and glory.
The course of the transactions in relation to the United States & France, which have come to my knowledge during your recess, will be made the subject of future communication.—That communication will confirm the ultimate failure of the measures, which have been taken by the government of the United States, towards an amicable adjustment of differences with that power. You will at the same time perceive, that the French government appears solicitous to impress the opinion, that it is averse to a rupture with this country, and that it has in a qualified manner, declared itself willing to receive a Minister from the United States, for the purpose of restoring a good understanding. It is unfortunate for professions of this kind, that they should be expressed in terms which may countenance the inadmissible pretension of a right to prescribe the qualifications which a Minister from the United States should possess, and that while France is asserting the existence of a disposition on her part to conciliate with sincerity the differences which have arisen, the sincerity of a like disposition on the part of the United States, of which so many demonstrative proofs have been given, should even be indirectly questioned. It is also worthy of observation that the decree of the Directory alledged to be intended to restrain the depredations of French cruisers on our commerce, has not given and cannot give any relief; it enjoins them to conform to all the laws of France relative to cruising and prizes, while these laws are, themselves, the sources of the depredations of which we have so long, so justly, and so fruitlessly complained.
The law of France enacted in January last, which subjects to capture and condemnation neutral vessels and their cargoes, if any portion of the latter are of British fabric or produce, although the entire property belong to neutrals, instead of being rescinded, has lately received a confirmation, by the failure of a proposition for its repeal. While this law, which is an unequivocal act of war on the commerce of the nations it attacks, continues in force, those nations can see in the French government only a power regardless of their essential rights, of their independence and sovereignty; and if they possess the means, they can reconcile nothing with their interest and honour, but a firm resistance.
Hitherto, therefore, nothing is discoverable in the conduct of France, which ought to change or relax our measures of defence! on the contrary, to extend & invigorate them, is our true policy. We have no reason to regret that these measures have been thus far adopted and pursued: and in proportion as we enlarge our view of the portentous and incalculable situation of Europe, we shall discover new and cogent motives for the full development of our energies and resources.
But in demonstrating by our conduct, that we do not fear war, in the necessary protection of our rights & honour, we shall give no room to infer that we abandon the desire of Peace.—An efficient preparation for war can alone ensure peace. It is peace that we have uniformly and preferentially cultivated, and harmony between us and France may be restored at her option. But to send another minister, without more determinate assurances that he would be received, would be an act of humiliation to which the United States ought not to submit. It must therefore be left to France, if she is indeed desirous of accommodation, to take the requisite steps.
The United States will steadily observe the maxims by which they have hitherto been governed. They will respect the sacred rights of embassy. And with a sincere disposition on the part of France to desist from hostility, to make reparation for the injuries heretofore committed on our commerce, and to do justice in future, there will be no obstacle to the restoration of a friendly intercourse. In making to you this declaration, I give a pledge to France and to the world, that the Executive authority of this country still adheres to the humane and pacific policy, which has invariably governed its proceedings, in conformity with the wishes of the other branches of the Government and of the people of the United States. But considering the late manifestations of her policy towards foreign nations, I deem it a duty deliberately and solemnly to declare my opinion, that whether we negotiate with her or not, vigorous preparations for war, will be a like in dispensable. These alone will give to us, an equal treaty and insure its observance.
Among the measures of preparation, which appear expedient, I take the liberty to recall your attention to the Naval establishment. The beneficial effects of the small naval armament provided under the acts of the last session, are known and acknowledged.—Perhaps no country ever experienced more sudden and remarkable advantages from any measure of policy, than we have derived from the arming of our maritime protection and defence. We ought, without loss of time, to lay the foundation for

increase of our navy to a size sufficient to guard our coasts and protect our trade. Such a naval force, as it is doubtless in the power of the United States to create and maintain would also afford to them the best means of general defence, by facilitating the safe transportation of troops and stores to every part of our extensive coast. To accomplish this important object, a prudent foresight requires that systematic measures be adopted for procuring at all times, the requisite timber and other supplies. In what manner this shall be done I leave it to your consideration.
I will now advert, Gentlemen, to some matters of less moment, but proper to be communicated to the National Legislature.
After the Spanish garrison had evacuated the posts they occupied at the Natchez and Walnut Hills, the Commissioner of the United States commenced his observations to ascertain the point near the Mississippi, which terminated the Northernmost part of the thirty first degrees of north latitude. From thence he proceeded to run the boundary line between the United States and Spain. He was afterwards joined by the Spanish Commissioner, when the work of the former was confirmed; and they proceeded together to the demarcation of the line. Recent information renders it probable that the southern Indians, either instigated to oppose the demarcation, or jealous of the consequences of suffering white people to run a line over lands to which the Indian title had not been extinguished, have at this time stopped the progress of the Commissioners. And considering the mischiefs which may result from continuing the demarcation, in opposition to the will of the Indian tribes, the great expense attending it, and that the boundaries which the commissioners have actually established probably extend at least as far as the Indian title has been extinguished, it will perhaps become expedient and necessary to suspend further proceedings, by recalling our commissioner.
The commissioners appointed in pursuance of the fifth Article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the United States and his Britannic Majesty, to determine what river was truly intended under the name of the river St. Croix, mentioned in the Treaty of Peace, and forming a part of the boundary therein described, have finally decided that question. On the twenty fifth of October, they made their declaration that a river called Schoodiac, which falls into Passamaquoddy Bay, as its north-western quarter, was the true St. Croix intended in the treaty of peace, as far as its great fork, where one of its streams comes from the westward and the other from the northward, and that the latter stream is the continuation of the St. Croix to its source. This decision, it is understood, will preclude all contention among individual claimants, as it seems that the Schoodiac and its northern branch, bound the grants of lands which have been made by the respective adjoining governments. A subordinate question however, it has been suggested, still remains to be determined. Between the mouth of the St. Croix, as now settled, and what is usually called the Bay of Fundy, lie a number of valuable Islands. The Commissioners have not continued the boundary lines through any channel of these Islands, and unless the Bay of Passamaquoddy be a part of the Bay of Fundy, this further adjustment of boundary will be necessary. But it is apprehended that this will not be a matter of any difficulty.
Such progress has been made in the examination and decision of cases of capture and condemnation of American vessels, which were the subject of the seventh Article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and Great Britain, that it is supposed the Commissioners will be able to bring their business to a conclusion in August of the ensuing year.
The Commissioners acting under the twenty fifth Article of the Treaty between the United States and Spain, have adjusted most of the claims of our citizens for losses sustained in consequence of their vessels & cargoes, having been taken by the subjects of his Catholic Majesty, during the late war between France and Spain.
Various circumstances have concurred to delay the execution of the law for augmenting the military establishment. Among these, the desire of obtaining the fullest information to direct the best selection of officers. As this object will now be speedily accomplished, it is expected that the raising & organizing of the troops will proceed without obstacle, and with effect.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. I have directed an estimate of the appropriations which will be necessary for the service of the ensuing year to be laid before you, accompanied with a view of the public receipts and expenditures to a recent period. It will afford you satisfaction to infer the great extent and solidity of the public resources, from the prosperous state of the finances, notwithstanding the unexampled embarrassments which have attended commerce. When you reflect on the conspicuous examples of patriotism & liberality which have been exhibited by our merchantile fellow citizens, and how great a proportion of the public resources depends on their enterprise, you will naturally consider, whether their convenience cannot be promoted and reconciled with the security of the revenue, by a revision of the system, by which the collection is at present regulated.
During your recess, measures have been steadily pursued for effecting the valuations and returns directed by the act of the last session, preliminary to the assessment and collection of a direct tax. No other delays or obstacles have been experienced, except such as were expected to arise from the great extent of our country,
and the magnitude and novelty of the operation, and enough has been accomplished to assure a fulfilment of the views of the Legislature.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. I am of close this address, without once more advertting to our political situation, and inculcating the essential importance of uniting in the maintenance of our dearest interests: and I trust, that by the temper and wisdom of your proceedings, and by a harmony of measures, we shall secure to our country that weight and respect to which it is so justly entitled.
John Adams. United States, Dec. 8, 1798.
The President then presented a copy to the President of the Senate, and another to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
In the Senate , Messrs. Read, Ross and Stockton, were appointed to draft an answer to the address.
In the House of Representatives , the speech was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, DEC. 10.
MR. Spaight, from North Carolina (in the place of the late Mr. Bryan, who died in this city during the last session) appeared and took his seat in the House.
A message was received from the Senate, informing this House that they had come to the following resolution, to which they request a concurrence:
Resolved , That two Chaplains be appointed to Congress for the present session, one for each House, who shall interchange weekly."
The resolution was taken up and concurred in; and on motion of Mr. J. Williams, the House proceeded to the election of a Chaplain for this House. On counting the votes it appeared that Dr. Green was chosen.
On motion, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the Speech of the President of the United States, Mr. Dent in the chair; when
Mr. Sprague proposed for adoption the following resolution:
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that a respectful address ought to be presented by the House of Representatives to the President of the United States, in answer to his speech to both houses of Congress at the commencement of this session—containing assurances that this house will duly attend to the important objects recommended by him to their consideration.
The resolution was agreed to without objection, and the committee rose and reported the resolution. The House took it up, concurred in it, and appointed a committee of five to prepare an answer accordingly.
The committee consisting of Messrs. Dana, Venable, Harper, Holman and Baldwin.
Mr. Kittera presented the petition of John Daniels, a soldier in the late war, who prays to be replaced upon the pension list.
Mr. J. Williams moved that a committee of claims be appointed, agreeable to the standing rules and orders of the house. The motion was agreed to.
The committee consists of Messrs. D. Foster, Macon, Hanna, J. Freeman, Imaly, Sprigg, and Van Allen.
The above petition was then referred to this committee.
Mr. D. Foster said, that it was desirable that the House should have before it, at an early period, a view of the unfinished business of last session, he would move for the appointment of a committee of revival and unfinished business. The motion was agreed to.
The committee consisting of Messrs. Thatcher, Thomas, and New.
Mr. J. Williams moved that the speech of the President be referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the Union—which motion being carried,
He also moved the appointment of a committee of Commerce and Manufactures, agreeable to the standing rules and orders of the House. The motion was agreed to, and the committee consists of Messrs. S. Smith, Sewall, Waln, Rutledge, Scureman, Tillinghast, and Blount.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11.
Mr. Harper moved, that a committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill for establishing an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States.
Mr. Harper also laid on the table a resolution, the object of which was to authorise the Secretary of State to cause to be printed copies of the Alien and Sedition laws, to be distributed gratis throughout the United States.
To this he was induced, he said, from observing the unceasing efforts which were made by a certain class of men to bring these acts into odium among the people—Misrepresentation had been used, in order to excite an armed opposition to the government.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12.
Mr. Harper moved a resolution, that the expenses which the several States might be at in fortifications, should go to their credit towards the balances due to the United States.
Mr. Harper also moved a resolution further to amend the Stamp duty, as respects duplicates of Exchange, and Bills of Lading.
Mr. Dana, from the committee appointed to draft a respectful address, in answer to the President's Speech, made a report, which was committed for to-morrow. Adjourned.
Senate of the United States. DEC. 12.
THIS day the Senate of the United States in a body, waited on the President, and presented him the following
ANSWER.
To the PRESIDENT of the United States.
SIR, THE Senate of the United States join you in thanks to Almighty God for the removal of the late affliction dispensations of his Providence, and for the PATRIOTIC SPIRIT, and general prosperity of our country. Sympathy for the sufferings of our fellow citizens, from disease, and the important interests of the Union, demand of the national Legislature, a ready co-operation with the State governments, in the use of such means as seem best calculated to prevent the return of this fatal calamity.
Although we have sincerely wished that an adjustment of our differences with the republic of France might be effected on safe and honourable terms, yet the information you have given us of the ultimate failure of the negotiation has not surprised us. In the general conduct of that republic, we have seen a design of universal influence, incompatible with the self government, and destructive of the independence of other states. In its conduct towards these United States, we have seen a plan of hostility pursued with unremitted constancy, equally disregarding the obligations of treaties, and the rights of individuals. We have seen two embassies formed for the purpose of mutual explanations, and clothed with the most extensive and liberal powers, dismissed without recognition, and even without a hearing.
The government of France has not only refused to repeal, but has recently enjoined the observance of its former edict, respecting merchandise of British fabric or produce, the property of neutrals, by which, the interruption of our lawful commerce, and the spoliation of the property of our citizens have again received a public sanction—These facts indicate no change of system or disposition—they speak a more intelligible language than professions of friendship to avoid a rupture however ardently made. But, if after the repeated proofs we have given of a sincere desire for peace, these professions should be accompanied by insinuations, implicating the integrity with which it has been pursued—If neglecting and passing by the constitutional and authorised agents of the government, they are made through the medium of individuals without public character or authority—and above all, if they carry with them a claim to prescribe the political qualifications of the minister of the United States, to be employed in the negotiation, they are not entitled to attention or consideration, but ought to be regarded as designed to separate the people from their government, and to bring about by intrigue that which open force could not effect.
We are of opinion with you, Sir, that there has nothing yet been discovered in the conduct of France which can justify a relaxation of the means of defence adopted during the last session of Congress, the happy result of which is so strongly and generally marked. If the force by sea and land which the existing laws authorize should be judged inadequate to the public defence, we will perform the indispensable duty of bringing forward such other acts as will effectually call forth the resources and force of our country.
A steady adherence to this wise and manly policy—a proper direction of the noble spirit of patriotism which has arisen in our country and which ought to be cherished and invigorated by every branch of the government, will secure our liberty and independence against all open and secret attacks.
We enter on the business of the present session with an anxious solicitude for the public good, and shall below that consideration on the several objects pointed out in your communication, which they respectively merit.
Your long and important services—your talents and firmness so often displayed in the most trying times and most critical situations, afford a sure pledge of a zealous co-operation in every measure necessary to secure us justice and respect.
To which the President made the following
REPLY.
To the SENATE of the United States.
GENTLEMEN, I thank you for this address, so conformable to the spirit of our constitution, and the established character of the Senate of the United States, for wisdom, honor and virtue.
I have seen no real evidence of any change of system or disposition in the French republic, towards the United States. Although the officious interference of individuals, without public character or authority, is not entitled to any credit, yet it deserves to be considered, whether that temerity and impertinence of individuals, affecting to interfere in public affairs, between France and the United States, whether by their secret correspondence, or otherwise, and intended to impose upon the people, and separate them from their government, ought not to be inquired into and corrected.
I thank you, Gentlemen, for your assurances that you will below that consideration on the several objects, pointed out in my communication, which they respectively merit.
If I have participated in that understanding, sincerity and constancy, which have been displayed by my fellow citizens and countrymen, in the most trying times and critical situations, and fulfilled my duties to them, I am happy. The testimony of the Senate of the United States, in my favor, is an high and honorable
reward, which receives, as it merits, my grateful acknowledgments. My zealous co-operation, in measures necessary to secure us justice and consideration, may be always depended on. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, Dec. 12.
Articles of News.
FOREIGN.
Late accounts from Europe state, that the invader of Egypt was surrounded by 60,000 Turks—that a French frigate with dispatches for Buonaparte had been taken by a Turkish man of war;—that two of the French ships which had fled from the action of the Nile, on their passage to Malta, were foundered, one in the harbour of Malta, and the other near the isle of Corfu;—that the inhabitants of Malta had risen upon their despoilers, driven the French soldiers to a part of the island, and hoisted the Neapolitan flag;—and that Laginoul, a member of the French Council of 500, had declared, that there was a deficiency of 300 millions now existing, and that means must be resorted to for reinstating that sum.
The French Journals Le Reveslatuer , and Bien Informe , are suppressed by the free government of France. * Tom Payne's paper.
GERMANY.—VIENNA, OCT. 3.
The Turkish ambassador has received dispatches from Constantinople, by an extraordinary courier, which mention that the treaty of alliance is signed between England, Russia, and the Porte—The courier brought no account relative to Buonaparte; but merely dispatches relative to the treaty of friendship and alliance, which the Sublime Porte was disposed to form between Russia and other powers. It is certain that Buonaparte, a few days after the defeat of the French fleet, sent dispatches to the Directory, and informed it of the state of his army, which had suffered very much from the climate and bad water. He requests the Directory to send him with the greatest expedition a reinforcement of a large body of troops; and to send out the second division of the Toulon fleet, to place admiral Brueys in such a situation, that he may have no reason to fear the English fleet. The contents of the dispatches of Buonaparte had been made known at Constantinople officially through the Turkish minister, to the foreign ministers.
There will yet be raised in the Turkish Empire, 100,000 men.
FRANCFORT, OCT. 9.
A courier from Admiral Nelson has arrived at Nuremberg, in which he informs the English Ambassador, Hamilton, that he would not leave the coast of Egypt before he had destroyed entirely the remaining French vessels lying at Alexandria to prevent Gen. Buonaparte's retreat to Europe.
VENICE, SEPT. 30.
In our neighbourhood every thing assumes a warlike appearance. In the magazines and foundaries they are employed day and night incessantly. Here is the deposit of gun powder and artillery for the imperial army of Italy. Our garrison consists of 14,000 men. Near Verona the Imperial troops have formed a camp of 30,000 men; another of 18,000 men, is formed near Padua. The archduke Joseph is daily expected to review the troops. The French garrison at Mantua consists of 6000 men.
FRANCE.—PARIS, OCT. 2.
The return of the division of Bompard to Brest, appears to be confirmed: he had not been able to continue his course for Ireland, on account of the English squadrons which he knew to be in those quarters. We are without any further news from Malta, much less from Buonaparte, nor from Egypt.
OCTOBER 4.
The taxes and assessments for the 7th year are fixed at 210 millions, and the plan for raising the same is already accepted.
The Directory sent a message to the Council of Five Hundred, wherein they strongly recommend the raising the necessary contributions for the 7th year, which are valued at 600 millions.
DOMESTIC.
SALEM, DEC. 18.
Capt. Endicot, is master of a brig from this port, that was taken and condemned at Guadaloupe, had the good fortune himself to get over to Martinique, and has since returned home.
Capt. John Holman has also returned from captivity at the same island stripped of everything, almost to his shirt. He came by the way of New-York, where a subscription was raised for him, which generously furnished him with clothes.
We are informed that Guadaloupe feels no inconvenience from the law for suspending our trade with the French, as they derive a full supply of every article this country affords from their numerous privateers, (exceeding 100 in number) and from a brisk trade from St. Thomas's little interrupted at present by the British. Six dollars would buy a barrel of flour, & other articles proportionably low. It is represented, that a half dozen of our ships could completely blockade the island, and a general wish is expressed that this may take place. The first inquiry made by persons returning from the prisons of Guadaloupe, is, "What is become of our ships of war?" We hope the question will soon be satisfactorily answered, as we are sure our Executive does not for a moment lose sight of the public interests.

The President's Speech, and the Answer of the Senate thereto, are of themselves sufficient to enrich this day's Gazette. The language of one much-loved President is always replete with the most perfect wisdom; but at this interesting moment, every sentence from him is big with the destiny of our country.
PORTLAND ACADEMY.
It must be gratifying to the friends of learning to hear of the progress of an Academy in this town. On Friday last, at a general meeting of the inhabitants, it was voted to furnish a fund of 3000 dollars, as a condition for securing the half township of land granted by the General Court for the establishment of said Academy. The new building, lately erected as a center school, with the lot on which it stands were included in the sum voted. The advantages of this institution will doubtless be felt by all classes of citizens; and even those in moderate circumstances may have an opportunity of giving their children an academic education. It may therefore be considered both as an ornament and benefit to the town.
Mr. GEORGE WARREN is chosen Inspector of the Police, of this town.
The Legislature of New Hampshire has adopted the Resolution of Massachusetts, Connecticut, &c. &c. for obtaining an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, to exclude foreigners from our National Councils.
Said Legislature also proposes to amend the Federal Constitution, so that the votes for President and Vice-President may be designated on the Ticket.
A letter received at Philadelphia, from an American gentleman in Spain, dated Sept. 18, says, "The French privateers have as yet kept at a respectable distance from our armed merchant vessels in the Mediterranean; but it is said, that French privateers of a larger size are going out to attack them."
When General WASHINGTON came into Congress Hall to hear the President's Speech, the members of both houses rose to him—an honor never before paid to any but the President himself.
The ladies dress, in London in the Egyptian style, in honour of Admiral Nelson—the head dress a la Crocodile .
The Editor of the Boston Commercial Gazette, pays the following tribute to the writer of the series of political Communications now publishing in this Gazette:
"We have continued to republish the political ESSAYS from Jencks's Gazette, marked over their head, 'Communications.' To what length the able and patriotic author means to extend them, we know not; but from the specimen he has given of his industry in exploring, and ability in developing the views of foreign and local interests, strong energies, and political incentives, we trust he will keep to his post; the genius of federalism has commissioned him as a faithful sentinel on the watch tower; and when his tour of duty shall be completed, his reward will be 'the grateful thanks of his country'."
Mr. CONNETT, Editor of Percupine's Gazette , after noticing the contents of an infamous Jacobin publication, which teems with Jacobin invectives called "The Republican Magazine; or the Sower of Arishebery," lately established at Fairhaven (the residence of Matthew Lyon) concludes with the following judicious observations. There is much truth in them, which ought to be regarded by every federal reader. "The author of PURSUITS OF LITERATURE says, 'I do not hesitate to assert, that by the PRESS, well or ill conducted, governments must now stand or fall.' Of this important truth men of property in America do not seem to be aware, or they could not so totally neglect the duty that it points out to them. Look around you for a single publication, which from motives of attachment to government, they have contributed to support? No; not one. They subscribe to what is, or what it is called, a federal newspaper; but, what does their reading contribute towards removing the prejudices and ignorance of those, who think differently from themselves? When, I consider, that, with a sum of 5,000 dollars, it would be easy to read all over the union a weekly publication, that should be sought after, read, and preserved, by every family; and when I see that nothing of the kind is ever thought of, I sometimes think that we are doomed not to open our eyes, until it be too late. I know the state of public opinion too well to hope that any hint of this kind will produce the least effect. But of this I am sure; that which ever party makes the most use of the press will finally be successful."
From a Norwich (Conn.) Paper—Dec. 12. SUICIDE.—A Mr. William Avery of Stonington is reported, a few nights past, arose from his bed about midnight, and attempted to end his own throat with a knife: but not effecting his design from some cause with the above instrument, left the house, with the knife on the table steaming with his blood: first stabbing himself with the same in the body, from whence he hastened to the well and plunged himself headlong. The partner of his bed soon missed her husband, arose and discovered the sanguinary weapon, on which alarmed the awakened family, who after a short search found him in the pit which his own hands had dug, from which he a wretched spectacle was in a few moments drawn out dead. Who can describe the horrors of the mind of a man who is led to the perpetration of so horrid a deed!
TO CORRESPONDENTS. "THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES" is received, and shall be considered.
ORDINATIONS.—The Rev. William Brigs, to the pastoral care of the First church in Kittery. The Rev. William Mason, at Collins. The Rev. Eli S. Smith, to the Baptist church at Woburn.
When Winter's chilling blast arrives, Then the ladies do get them wives, For which, 'tis said, they give this reason: "It helps to moderate the season."
MARRIED.—On Monday the 30th of July, at Farnham, in Surrey, after a courtship of forty years, Mr. Hugh Welsh, to Miss Ann Hill. The ages of the couple, together with the bride-man and bride-maid, were as follows—Bride-groom, 82—Bride, 86—Bride-maid 93—Bride-man, 82—total, 345. In this town. Capt. Robert Lowther, to Mrs. Hannah Burnham.
DIED.—In Poland, in poverty, Prince Poniaty formerly the richest subject in Europe.
Marine Articles. Port of Portland. In the late storm, a Schooner from North Carolina, belonging to this port, was cast away near Sandy Bay, Cape Ann. The people were saved.
Accounts from St. Ubes by the way of Savannah and Baltimore, say that three French frigates had been spoke with off Lisbon, who said they were cruising for Americans, Russians, Bremen-men, and Lubeck-men.
Capt. Indicot, in a brig of 8 guns, for Salem, with a number of other Americans, sailed from Havana, 7th Nov. under an American convoy, leaving four French privateers there, who dared not come out.
A large ship with a figure head, was lately seen off Cape Cod, under jury masts, with sails set, supposed to be making for land.
Taken by Execution, And on THURSDAY next will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at 10 o'clock A. M. At the cellar under Mr. John Deering's Store, bottom of Fifth street, Several bbls. of Vinegar, Cart and Wheels, Quantity of OLD JUNK, &c. suitable for paper makers, A Saddle and Bridle, Scales Beams, and a variety of other articles which may be seen at the time and place of sale. CALEB GRAFFAM. December 24, 1798.
Information! The following Extracts from the Act of Congress, providing for the Valuation of Lands, Dwelling Houses, &c. passed the 31st of July last, is Published by desire of the Assessors.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the assessors shall require all persons owning or possessing any dwelling houses, lands or slaves, or having the care or management thereof, to deliver separate written lists, specifying in one list, the dwelling houses; in another, the lands; and in a third, the slaves, owned, possessed, or superintended by them respectively, in each and every assessment district of the state, or of any other state, designating the state, county, parish, township or town as the case may be, where the property lies; and making separate lists, as aforesaid, for the property in each: And the said lists shall specify in respect to dwelling houses, their situation, their dimensions or area, their number of stories, the number and dimensions of their windows, the materials whereof they are built, whether wood, brick, or stone, the number, description and dimensions of the out houses appurtenant to them, and the names of their owners or occupants: And in respect to lands, the said lists shall specify the quantity of each separate tract or lot, the number, description and dimensions of all harvests and buildings thereon; except dwelling houses above the value of one hundred dollars, and the out houses appurtenant thereto, and the name of the owner or occupant.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That if any person shall deliver or disclose to any assessor, appointed in pursuance of this act, and requiring the list or lists as aforesaid, any false or fraudulent list, with intent to defeat or evade the valuation or enumeration hereby directed to be made, such person so offending, and being thereof convicted before any court having competent jurisdiction, shall be fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, nor less than one hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court, and shall pay all costs and charges of prosecution.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That the lists aforesaid shall be taken with reference to the first day of October next.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, that in case any person shall be absent from his place of residence, at the time an assessor shall call to receive the list of such person, it shall be the duty of such assessor to leave at the house or place of residence of such person a written notice or memorandum, requiring him to present to such assessor the list or lists required by this act, within ten days from the date of such note or memorandum.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That if any person on being required or notified as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to give such list or lists as aforesaid, within the time required by this act, it shall be the duty of the assessors for the assessment district within which such person shall reside, or of some two or more of them, & they, or some two or more of them, are hereby authorized and required, to enter into and upon the lands, dwelling houses and premises of such person so neglecting or refusing, and to make, according to the best information which they can obtain, and on their own view, such list or lists of the lands, dwelling houses and slaves of such person, as are required by this act. And the person so failing or neglecting, unless in case of sickness or absence from home for the whole period from the leaving of such notification, to the expiration of the said ten days, shall, moreover, forfeit and pay the sum of one hundred dollars, to be recovered, with costs of suit, in any court having competent jurisdiction; one moiety to the use of the assessors for the assessment district, in which such person shall reside, and the other moiety to the use of the United States.
Festival of St. John, EVANGELIST.
PORTLAND LODGE intend to celebrate the Festival on the 27th inst. and dine at the COLUMBIAN HALL, at 2 o'clock, where the adjoining Brethren are requested to attend—By order of the Right Worshipful WOODBURY STORER, Master.
JOSEPH COFFIN BOYD, Sec'y. Dec. 24, 1798.
TO BE SOLD, A small Lot of LAND, fronting the Court House, in PORTLAND, Seventy two feet square. For particulars, inquire of the PRINTER.
Likewise, about 600 cwt. Rigging. At JACOB NOYES'S STORE. Dec. 24, 1798.
20 Dollars Reward.
LOST, on the 27th Nov. on the road between the Southwest Bend in Durham, and Freeport Corner, ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS in Bank Bills, and Nine Dollars in Silver. The Bills were tied up in a piece of writing paper, with a twine string—the whole contained in a light coloured Jane purse—Any person having found the same, and will return it to the subscriber, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all necessary charges paid by me, JOHN CONVERSE. Durham, Dec. 17, 1798.
TO BE LET, A convenient Tenement, for a family, with a Shop in front; together with a garden, yard, and convenient out house—Situated opposite Market-square in this town.—Inquire of the PRINTER. Dec. 24.
Asa Sanborn's Estate.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, That he hath been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of ASA SANBORN, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, and given bond as the law directs. As such he hereby calls upon all persons who have any claims against said estate, to exhibit the same, and upon those who are indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment to ELISHA SANBORN. Gorham, Dec. 20, 1798.
Samuel Waldo's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of SAMUEL WALDO, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, Merchant, deceased; and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bond as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons, who have any demands on said estate, to bring in the same for settlement; and all those who are indebted to said estate to make payment without delay, to SARAH TYNG WALDO, Administratrix. Portland, December 18, 1798.
William Cogswell's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of WILLIAM COGSWELL, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland and Merchant, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bond as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons, who have any demands on said estate, to bring in the same for settlement; and all those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment without delay, to HANNAH P. COGSWELL, Administratrix. Portland, December 4, 1798.
Fresh Fall & Winter Goods.
Now opening, and for sale by WILLIAM CODMAN, At his Store in Fifth-Street, A LARGE & FRESH ASSORTMENT OF English Piece Goods, Suitable for the present season, and of the latest importation, which being laid in on the best terms, will be sold very low for Cash.
ALSO, A general assortment of HARD WARE GOODS.
4d, 6d, 1od, and 2od, Nails. 6 by 3, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 Window Glass. Swedes, Russia, and Philadelphia Bar Iron, of all sizes. Halibut, and Hart and Club Steel. Nail Rods. Iron Pots and Kettles, of all sizes. Cart Boxes, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Linseed Oil and Paints, With a great variety of other articles, all of which are well worth the attention of purchasers.
N. B. A variety of India COTTONS, of all prices, by the piece or yard, BLACK MUSLINS, and a quantity of Ladies' nice long and short French KID GLOVES—white and other colours, by the dozen or single pair. Portland, Dec. 3, 1798.
William Hudson,
Returns his thanks to the public for past favors, and informs them that he has removed to the NEW STORE at the head of Mr. Ingraham's Wharf, where he solicits a continuance of their commands, and offers for Sale, AN ASSORTMENT OF
W. I. Goods & Groceries,
AMONG WHICH ARE, Allspice, Molasses, Allum, Mackerel Lines, Axes and Haws, Mace, An assortment of Crockery Ware, Nutmegs, An assortment of Morocco, cloth, and leather shoes, for men, women & children, Netting Twine, Nails, 4d, 6d, 1od, & 2od, Oled Umbrellas, Proof Glasses, Poland Starch, Pen Knives, Palboard, Pepper, Tins, Pigtail Tobacco, Paper, writing and wrapping, Ponaum, Powder Flasks, Rufins, Rules, Rice, Redwood, Rappee Snuff, Razors, Rat and Mouse Traps, Scissors, Segars, Slates, Shot of all sizes, Shoe Brushes, Sieves, Spanish, French and Carolina Indigo, Sewing Twine, Shaving Boxes, Sewing Silks, Stone Ware, Sand Stone, Smoking Tobacco, No. 1, 2, and 3, Thumb Latches, Tacks, Tobacco Boxes, Tapes, Threads, Thimbles, Twists of all colours, TEAS—Hyson, Souchong and Bohea, of the best qualities, Violin Strings, Webster's Spelling Books, Warning Pans, LIQUORS, Best French Brandy, Common ditto, W. I. and N. E. Rum, Hollands Geneva, Anniseed, Clove Water, Snake Root, Cherry Rum, Draft Porter, Vinegar, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, & Wines, pure as imported, Malaga.
Portland, Dec. 24.
FRESH GOODS.
FRYE POOR,
Respectfully informs his customers and the public in general, that he has just received and has ready for sale, at his Store in Fifth Street, opposite the Insurance Office, PORTLAND, a general assortment of English & Hard Ware Goods, which he is determined to sell on as low terms [cash] as may be had at any store in town.
Supersine & second Broad-
cloths. Cassimers, Elastics, Flans, Devonshire Kerseys, Duthes, Swansdown, Blankets, American manufactured Bed ticking, Red, yellow and green Baizes, Black, blue and yellow twilled Flannels, India Cottons, suitable for shirts and bedding, Diapers, Linens, Brown Hollands, Mallins, Mullinets, Dimitys, Patch colored and purple Mullin Shawls, Silk ditto, Silk Handkerchiefs, Black Modes and Sattins, Colored ditto, Black, white and changeable Lustirings, Persians, Sarrets; an assortment of long and short Kid Gloves, Men's leather and silk ditto, Men's silk, worked and gauze Stockings, Russel's, Durants, Shaloons and Callimancoes, an assortment of Ribbons, Fashionable Callimancoes, Sewing Silks, Twists, Threads, Ladies black and green Slippers, an assortment of men's, boy's and children's Shoes, &c. &c.
HARD WARE.
4d, and 1od, Nails; 3d, 4d, 5d, and 6d Brads, 14oz Tacks, and 20, clout Nails. Thumb Latches, H and HL Hinges, Skates, Curri-combs, Webbing, Floor, hearth, cloth, furniture, shoe and comb Brushes, Bellows, Knives and Forks, Shovels and Tongs, Brads and iron Candlesticks, Buckles, Buttons, Block tin Teapots, Iron and block tin Spoons, Pewter Plates, Hammers, Flat Irons, Brass Chimney hooks, Brass Chasing dishes, Dividers, Paint Brushes, Ivory, crooked and horn Combs, Gunter and pocket Rules, Augers, Adz, Chisels, Brass Nails, Spectacles, Screws, Razors, assortment of Tea Trays, Looking Glasses, assortment of Tin Ware, 9 by 7 Window Glass per box or square, Tea Cannisters, Knob and Ring Locks, Bed Keys, Plain Irons, Polished Snuffers, Snuff Boxes, Chopping Knives, Hand Vices, Saw Sets, Cupboard Turns, Small brads and iron Table Hinges, Flys, Screw drivers, Cutting Nippers, Axes and Tacks, Elastic and common knitting Needles, Gun Worms, Cooper's Bits, Claps, Sleeve Buttons, &c. &c. An assortment of Crockery Ware. Also, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea TEAS, Coffee, Chocolate, Loaf Sugar, Cinnamon, Mace, Poland Starch, &c. Dec. 10.

POETRY.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FARMER.
A NEW PATRIOTIC SONG.
By THOMAS PAINE, A. M.
BLEST on his own Paternal Farm, Contented yet acquiring; Below ambition's gilded charm, Yet rich beyond desiring: The hill-born rustic, hale and gay, Ere prattling swallows fly, Or ere the Pine-top spires the day, Sings cheerily through his valley.
Green-Mountains echo Heav'n's decree! Live Adams, law and liberty!
With love and plenty, peace and health, Enrich'd by honest labor, He cheers the friend of humbler wealth, Nor courts his prouder neighbour; At eve returning home, he meets His nut-brown lass, so loving, And still his constant strain repeats, Thro' groves and meadows roving: Green-Mountains echo Heav'n's decree! Live Adams, law and liberty!
Should Fashion's wily serpent spring, With treach'rous folds t' intwine him, Undaunted by his venom'd sting, To flames he would consign him. The hardy Yeoman like the Oak, That shades his woodland border, Would baffle Anarch's vengeful stroke, To shelter Law and Order. Green-Mountains echo Heav'n's decree! Live Adams, law and liberty!
Should hostile fleets our shores assail, By home-bred traitors aided, No free-born hand would till the vale, By slavery degraded. Each mouth would join the patriot brave, To die proud Freedom's martyr, And shed its latest drop to save His country's glorious charter. Green-Mountains echo Heav'n's decree! Live Adams, law and liberty!
But hark, th' invading foe alarms! Resolutive cannons rattle; And WASHINGTON again in arms, Directs the storm of battle. The locust-swarm of gallic fiends, He sweeps to mid-way ocean; While fame the valued ether rends, With conquest's loud commotion. Shout! Shout! Columbians Heav'n's decree, 'Tis WASHINGTON and VICTORY.
[Communicated.]
WINTER.
Ruthless winter's rude career Comes to close the parting year; Fleecy flakes of snow descend, Boreal winds the welkin rend. Reflect, O! man—and well remember, That dull old age is cold December: For soon the year of life is gone, When hoary hairs like snow come on.
MISCELLANY.
From the Farmer's Museum.
Advertisement Extra.
FREDERIC WEISER, TONSER,
VONCE more beks leave to inform de public, dat he still works at his old Trade, on de College Plain, in de old Shop of Colon & Spondee, vere he has trim and shave crate many plockheads, dat vas very good patriots, and told all de news about de Congress and de French, & Bonaparty, and de Dyvel.
Pesides, he has made crate many wiks and larnt crate many politics, into de pargain; & can lather and shave any body dat does deserve it, az vell az de Lay Preacher; and can go to de Congress (if de peoples vil send him) az vell az he.
For, he can make crate deal noise 'bout de cursed French, and 'bout himself too: and pesides he iz von crate scholair, and can let blood from de heart ov von sansculottes, jus' like nothing at all.
Also, he iz more Federal az any man in dis world--dat does not vant any vote. No--Sair!—Monfieur Tonser does not vont to go to de Congress—no more dan he does vant to go to de dyvel; but he does hate to have sich dam rascal go, az vill run away, and not do his pizness on de floor, fear of de crate Lion dat does roar and spit, and sing de tongs so like de hell; which make him so plakey mad dat he vill roother give up shop, plockheads and all, to Colon & Spondee agin (if dey has not gone to de Congress, where I did hear dey did talk of goin) and go dare myself—before I vill trust such rogue dare, as vill leave de laws pe-fore dey be half done, to make demselves.
And now, Jentlemens! if you do take me for such man az de Lay Preacher say you must chuse (an' faire: I believe I iz az mach him az de Lay Preacher iz himself) I vill tank you to send me, and I vill go and serve you dare for nothing at all, py Cot! and cheaper too, if you desire it, and vill find me a little drap o' crog. But, hark'ee, Monfieur Colon and Spondee! if dey do sich dam fool, as dey vill not send me to de Congress—why den dey may go to de hell, and I must keep de old shop, and stick down to my trade akin, as ushal.
FRED. WEISER, Tons.
MATRIMONY.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER ON MARRIAGE.
"IT is a just remark that it is more difficult to keep money than to earn it: and whatever be the cause, few bachelors ever acquire the art of keeping, or
economising the profits of their labor; and hence the vulgar remark that bachelors seldom get rich. A single man, aside of heavy expences and contingencies, must necessarily pay a thousand small sums in the course of a year, which would be saved in a family. A woman of any understanding will always contract her expences within her husband's income; provided she knows what that income is. I have no doubt many deceive their wives in this article, and when they fall in arrears, lay all the blame to their extravagance. Such a conduct is eventually mean and criminal.
For my own part, I once indulged the same apprehensions of the expensiveness of a married life, and doubted my abilities to support it. But in the fascination of love, I ventured to try the experiment, and have yet no cause to repent of my rashness. Either learn more money by a diligent attention to business, or I spend less in useless amusements, or my partner is a better economist, than I was when a bachelor.—Whatever may be the reason, I find subsistence as easy as before; and I flatter myself have added to the sum of social felicity.
The merit of the American ladies is universally acknowledged—and all objection to matrimony, arising from an apprehension of the expence, will be removed as soon as a man is heartily in love. I recommend to all young men to be industrious, and to all of 25 years of age, to run the hazard of being as happy as your humble servant, PHILANDER.
Anecdote of Dr. Franklin and the late King of Sweden.
WHILE this monarch was in France he was frequently solicited to visit Dr. Franklin, and as often declined. One of the French nobles, who could use a little freedom with the king, begged to know why he denied himself an honor which every other crowned head in Europe would be proud to accept.—"No man," said he, "regards the Doctor's scientific accomplishments more than I do; but the king who affects to like an enthusiast for liberty, is a hypocrite. I love the Doctor as a philosopher, but I hate him as a politician; and nothing shall ever induce me to be in the presence of a man whom my habits and situation oblige me to detest, while it is in my power to avoid it."
CHARACTER OF AN ATHEIST.
An atheist is an overgrown libertine, and if we believe his own genealogy, he is a bye-blow begot by hazard, and flung into the world by necessity: he moves by wheels, and has no more soul than a wind-mill; he is thrust on by fate, and acts by mere compulsion; he is no more master of his deeds, than of his being, and therefore he is as constant to his word, as the wind to the same point: so that an atheist, by his own principles, is a knave per se, and an honest man only per accidens. In fine, he starts out of dust and vanishes into nothing.
AGRICULTURAL.
From the Charleston (s. c.) State Gazette.
ESTABLISHMENT OF VINEYARDS.
WE sincerely congratulate our fellow citizens and the inhabitants of the state at large, on the spirit and patriotism manifested by the Agricultural Society, at the extra meeting of Wednesday last.
All ranks of men agree, Vineyards may grow, and good wine may be made in the state. The only difficulty was to find a person properly qualified to undertake the business.—Our delegation to Congress met with one in Philadelphia, who from an experience of several years in a wine country, had acquired a thorough knowledge of Vineyards and Wine:—and ever alive to the interests of the state, they invited him to visit South-Carolina for this purpose.
The Agricultural Society, on perusal of his letter and a memorial on Vineyards (now in the press by order of the society) have come forward with a truly laudable spirit, and promise him all the encouragement which the extent of their income could permit.
We understand, this memorial is to be presented to the Legislature, and that application
is to be made for a loan to carry on the cultivation of Vineyards, on a more extensive scale than what the means of the society can admit.
This object we consider of much magnitude and importance to the state at large; in the production of wine, and brandy, as staples in this country must be eventually so beneficial to the citizens, that we cannot doubt for a moment, that the Legislature will cheerfully patronize the establishment & assist the undertaking, with such a loan as they may find necessary for the purpose.
Wishing to extend the cultivation as far and as speedy as possible; we are informed that it is in contemplation, to receive a certain number of servants from different parts of the state, on the establishment, and to instruct them in the different branches in this species of Agriculture.
Cumberland County.
THE Collectors of the County Tax, for the year 1798, are notified, that Executions will issue against all that are delinquent on the 1st of February next.
JOSEPH M'LELLAN, Treasurer. Nov. 23, 1798.
Elizabeth Berry,
Informs her friends and customers, that she makes and has for sale, Muffs, Tippets, and Cloak Trimmings. Also, for sale a large assortment of
Russia Furs,
And a new and great variety of TOYS FOR CHILDREN.
Best Poland Starch, and Elliot's Snuff. Sable & Fox Skins dressed in the best manner at her shop, corner of Temple and Federal streets. Portland, Nov. 24.
THE Standing Committee of the Society of Cincinnati, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, agreeably to the votes of the Society—Hereby give public notice to such of their brethren, as are reduced to necessitous circumstances—the widow and orphans of others, who may be in like circumstances, that all applications for relief or assistance, may be made on, or before the 2d Tuesday in January next, to any individual of the said Committee, who will communicate the same, and their respective circumstances will be duly considered. The names of the committee are as follows, viz.
Gen. Lincoln, Dr. Eustis, Thomas Edwards, Esq. Gen. Jackson, Col. Winslow, Dr. Townsend, Col. Perkins, Maj. Gibbs, Capt. Clark, Capt. Johnson, Capt. Green, Col. Tudor, Robert Williams, John Callender, Capt. George, Capt. Fowle, Maj. Drew, and Samuel Armstrong, Recorder. Boston, Nov. 28, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors of lands lying in the town of Hebron, in the county of Cumberland, that their lands are taxed in the state, county, and town tax, for the year 1797, and committed to me the subscriber to collect, viz.
Table with 4 columns: No. acres, State tax, County tax, Town tax. Lists tax amounts for various land parcels in Hebron.
Unless said taxes with intervening charges are paid to me the subscriber, on or before the twenty-first day of March next, so much of said land will then be sold at public vendue at the dwelling house of Seth Bousfield, innholder in said Hebron, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said taxes and charges.
BARTLETT HOLMES, Collector. November 19, 1798.
JOHN Low and Jacob Fisher, Merchants of Kennebec, in the district of Middlesex and Pepperellborough, in Massachusetts, having been severally sued in the District Court of Maine, for four hundred dollars each, for a violation of the 27th section of the Act entitled "An Act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties imposed by law on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and on tonnage of ships or vessels"; for being knowingly concerned in removing and securing seventeen puncheons of foreign Rum, so that the revenue of the United States had been defrauded of the duties thereon—The Jury found a verdict against them respectively for the said penalty, upon such satisfactory evidence as induced them to give it, without going off the stand: and in obedience to the law in that case made and provided, this publication in the paper is now directed to be made, by
JEREMIAH HILL, Collector. District of Middlesex & Pepperellborough, December 12th, 1798.
A Heifer, found.
CAME to the barn of the subscriber, on Monday last, a brindle coloured Heifer, about two or three years old; some white about her flank, tail, and legs. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges.
SAMUEL BUTTS. Falmouth, Nov. 23.
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