The gazette (Portland, Me.), 1798-08-13 00:00:00

The Gazette.
[NUMBER 16.]
By ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, Portland, Maine.
[VOLUME I.]
Monday, August 13, 1798.
Laws of Massachusetts.
Soldiers Wanted!
BY an act of Congress of the 27th of April last, the President of the United States is authorized to engage, by voluntary enlistment, an additional regiment of
Artillerists & Engineers,
to serve for the term of 5 years, unless sooner discharged. PORTLAND is established as the principal place of rendezvous, for the recruits raised in the District of Maine; where provisions, cloathing, and other necessaries are provided for them; and to which all persons, who are properly qualified, and who are ambitious to serve their country, are invited to repair. It is requisite that all recruits (except musicians) be 5 feet 6 inches in height—above 18 and under 45 years of age—healthy and robust—able to bear the fatigues, and to acquire the honors of soldiers. Each recruit will be entitled to 12 dollars bounty—six only of which will be paid him at the time of enlistment; the other six will be paid him on his union with the regiment, or be included in the first monthly pay roll. His daily rations will consist of one pound and a quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, and one gill of rum, brandy or whiskey, exclusive of a proportionable allowance of salt, vinegar, soap, and candles. He will receive yearly the following articles of cloathing, viz. one blanket, one hat, one stock and clasp, one coat, one vest, four shirts, two pair of woollen socks or stockings, four pair of shoes, and one pair of buckles. The monthly pay of the recruits is established as follows, viz. Serjeants, 8 dollars; Corporals, 7 dollars; Musicians, 6 dollars; and Privates 5 dollars. A number of artificers, such as Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths, Carpenters, and Armourers, are also wanted; and their monthly pay will be 10 dollars. None but such as have served regular apprenticeships at their respective trades, need make application. These several descriptions of men if they have an inclination to engage in service, may apply to the subscriber at the COLUMBIAN TAVERN, in Portland.
AMOS STODDARD, Capt. 2d Regiment, United States Art. & Engineers. Portland, August 1, 1798.
Take Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Winslow & Robinson, either by note, bond, or account, are hereby requested to call and settle with the Subscriber, within 40 days; otherwise they will be put in suit.—None excepted.
JONATHAN WINSLOW. Saccarappa, August 6, 1798.
The above measure is absolutely necessary, that justice may be done to the Creditors of said firm.
POWDER.
THE Selectmen of any town, or other persons who are in want of musket or cannon powder, may know at the Post Office in Portland, where they can purchase a supply on reasonable terms. July 23.
Assize of Bread,
stated by the Selectmen of Portland, for direction to the Bakers and Clerk of the Market, July 21, 1798.
   lb. oz. dr.     Biscuit of three coppers price, well baked, 0 9 12   four pence half penny white loaf, well baked, 1 6    bread of other prices in proportion.
SHEEP SKINS!
WANTED, one or two thousand SHEEP & LAMB SKINS, with the wool on them, for which the highest price will be given—Apply at the Store of the Subscriber in Fore-street, near Dinsell's tanyard.
S. Bird, Leather-Dresser. Portland, July 23.
Wanted,
As an apprentice to the leather dressing business, a LAD about 15 or 16 years old, that can be well recommended. Inquire at S. Bird's leather store in fore street. July 9th.
Act for assessing and collecting Taxes on the pews in the Meeting-House where the Rev. JOHN THOMPSON officiates, in the First or South Parish in Berwick, for the repair and amendment of said House.
Sect. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same. That it shall and may be lawful for the assessors of the said Parish, for the time being, (after being duly sworn, faithfully and impartially to discharge the duties of said office) and they are hereby empowered to assess the several Pews in said House, their several parts and proportions according to the value said assessors shall set the said Pews at, of all sums of money as the said Parish shall vote to raise and appropriate for the payment of the labor and materials that have been expended in repairing said House, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven; and also for such further sums as may in the opinion of the parishioners be necessary to complete the repairing already commenced. And in case at a future period the same House shall need repairing, the assessors of said parish, for the time being, may assess the said Pews in manner aforesaid, such sums for the repair thereof, as the parishioners shall determine and vote needful for that purpose: And the assessments thus made shall commit to such Collector as may by the Parish be appointed to collect the same, with directions to collect and pay in the same to the Parish Treasurer, in ninety days after the assessment shall be committed to him. And the Parish Treasurer shall keep an account, separate and distinct from other Parish monies, of the sums thus received and in the manner in which they are expended; and shall have the same power and authority to enforce the payment of the sums from the said Collector in case he shall be deficient in his duty as are by law provided for the Parish taxes.
Sect. 2. Be it further enacted, That if the owner or proprietor of a Pew shall refuse or neglect to pay the sum assessed thereon as aforesaid for the space of thirty days after notice of the assessment shall have been posted on the door of the said House, and in two other public places in the said Parish, as the assessors shall in writing direct, it shall be lawful for said Collector to sell said Pews at public vendue, to the highest bidder; first giving fifteen days notice of the time and place of sale, by putting up Notifications thereof, at the said Meeting House door and at two other public places in said Parish; And the overplus money besides the Tax, and the necessary charges of notifying and selling, he shall pay over to the former owner or proprietor if known, and residing within the said South Parish, in ten days after the sale: But if the proprietor be unknown, or a non-resident of said Parish, he may within ten days next after the sale, pay over the said surplus to the Parish Treasurer, for the use of the former proprietor of the Pew. And the mode of transferring Pews sold by the Collector for the non-payment of taxes as aforesaid shall be by deed under hand and seal acknowledged before a Justice of the Peace. But a record of the deed thus made in the records of the Parish by the Clerk thereof, within six months after passing the same, or a copy from thence, certified by the Parish Clerk, shall be evidence of the transfer, as well as the original thus recorded. Provided always, That if the former proprietor of a Pew thus sold and transferred, shall within one full year from the time of sale at vendue as aforesaid, tender and pay to the purchaser or his assignee, in case of assignment, the true sum, said Pew sold for, with an addition of fifteen per cent, it shall be the duty of the purchaser or assignee to re-convey the same; and upon his refusing thus to do, said proprietor may have like remedy for obtaining the title and possession of the same Pew, as mortgagers of real estate now have in the Courts of this commonwealth.
Sect. 3. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Clerk of said First or South Parish, upon the payment of thirty three cents, to record at large in the said parish Books a deed of a Pew in said House, that may be brought to him for that purpose, and to note and certify thereon as well as in the record, the time when the deed was received for that purpose.
[Approved June 13, 1798.] INCREASE SUMNER.
An act providing compensation for services of the Sheriff of the county of Hancock.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Hancock, be, and they are hereby authorized and required to ascertain and determine annually what sum of money shall be allowed the Sheriff of said county as a reasonable compensation as well for extra services as on account of the particular difficulties and inconveniences attending the discharge of the duties of the said office, in said county, and the sum so allowed shall be paid out of the treasury of said county; and the said Justices are also hereby authorized to allow the present Sheriff of said county such sum of money as they may deem reasonable on account of any extra services by him already performed for the same county, and the sum so allowed shall be paid out of the treasury of that county.
[Approved, June 19, 1798.] INCREASE SUMNER.
Law of the Union.
An act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sect. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, each regiment of infantry in the army of the United States shall consist of one lieutenant-colonel commandant, two majors, one adjutant, one pay master, one quarter master, one surgeon, two surgeon's mates, ten captains, ten lieutenants, ten ensigns, one sergeant major, one quarter master sergeant, two senior musicians, forty serjeants, forty corporals, twenty musicians, and six hundred privates; and the several regiments of infantry now in the service of the United States, be augmented accordingly: Provided always, That the President of the United States may, in his discretion, appoint and distribute such additional number of surgeon's mates, and for such length of time, as the exigencies of the service may require.
Sect. 2. And be it further enacted, that the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized to raise, in addition to the present military establishment, twelve regiments of infantry, and six troops of light dragoons, to be enlisted for and during the continuance of the existing difference between the United States, and the French republic, unless sooner discharged; and the said six troops together with the two troops of dragoons now in service shall be formed into a regiment, and there shall be appointed thereto one lieutenant colonel commandant, two majors, one adjutant, one pay master, one quarter master, one serjeant major, and one quarter master serjeant, whose pay and emoluments, as well as those of the cornets respectively, shall be the same as are by law allowed to officers of the same grades in the infantry.
Sect. 3. And be it further enacted, That there shall be two major generals, with two aids de camp each; one inspector general, with the rank, pay, and emoluments of a major general, and two aids de camp; three brigadier generals in addition to the present establishment; two assistant inspectors (who shall be taken from the line of the army;) one adjutant general, with one or more assistant or assistants, to be taken from the line of the army, and four chaplains.
Sect. 4. And be it further enacted, That the major generals respectively shall be entitled to one hundred and sixty six dollars monthly pay, with twenty dollars allowance for forage monthly, and for daily subsistence fifteen rations, or money in lieu thereof at the contract price; the adjutant general shall be entitled to the rank, pay and emolument of a brigadier general; each chaplain to the pay and emoluments of a major; the aids de camp and assistant inspectors shall each be entitled to twenty four dollars monthly, in addition to their pay in the line, and to four rations of provisions each for their daily subsistence; and whenever forage shall not be furnished by the public, to ten dollars per month in lieu thereof.
Sect. 5. And be it further enacted, That each non commissioned officer, private and musician, who shall hereafter be enlisted for the army of the United States, shall be able bodied, and of a fit and age suitable for the public service, according to the directions which the President of the United States shall, and may establish; and shall be entitled to a bounty of twelve dollars; but the payment of four dollars thereof shall be deferred until he shall have joined the army; and each commissioned officer who shall be employed in the recruiting service, shall be entitled to receive for each such non commissioned officer and private, and for each sufficient musician duly enlisted and mustered, the sum of two dollars.
Sect. 6. And be it further enacted, That the monthly pay of the non commissioned officers, musicians and privates in the army of the United States, from and after the first day of August next, shall be as follows:
Cadets, ten dollars, and two rations per day. Serjeant majors, and quarter master serjeants, ten dollars. Senior musicians, eight dollars. Sergeants eight dollars. Corporals, seven dollars.
Musicians, six dollars. Privates, five dollars.
Artificers to the infantry and artillery, and farriers and saddlers to the dragoons, shall be allowed each the monthly pay of ten dollars. That every non commissioned officer, private and musician shall receive daily the following rations of provision, to wit, one pound and a quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles to every hundred rations.
Sect. 7. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized to appoint a number not exceeding four, teachers of the arts and sciences necessary for the instruction of the artillerists and engineers, who shall be entitled to the monthly pay of fifty dollars, and two rations per day.
Sect. 8. And be it further enacted, That the officers, non commissioned officers, musicians and privates, raised by virtue of this act, shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation prescribed by the law intitled "an act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States," and they shall be governed by the rules and articles of war, which have been or may be established by law, and shall be entitled to the legal emoluments in case of wounds or disabilities received while in actual service, and in the line of duty. And in recess of Senate, the President of the United States is hereby authorized to appoint all the regimental officers proper to be appointed under this act, and likewise to make appointments to fill any vacancies in the army which may have happened during the present session of the Senate.
Sect. 9. And be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed an inspector of the artillery, taken from the line of artillerists and engineers, who shall be allowed thirty dollars per month in addition his pay in the line, and four rations of provisions for his daily subsistence, and whenever forage shall not be furnished by the public, he shall be allowed ten dollars per month instead thereof.
[Approved, July 16, 1798.] JOHN ADAMS.
Vice-President's Frolic!
From the Newyork Daily Gazette.
I HAVE read with pain and indignation the account of a public dinner given to Mr. Jefferson, the Vice President of the United States, on the Sabbath day, at Frederickburg in Virginia—While I heartily approve of honor being paid to the officers of our government, and reprobate all unjust and indiscriminate abuse, I think the conduct of Mr. Jefferson and his friends merits severe reprehension. The account which I have seen is accompanied with some remarks, particularly on the impropriety of a high officer countenancing disrespect to the government of his country; immediately too on leaving his seat in the Senate, where decisive measures had been taken to oppose an ambitious and rapacious enemy; but what I mean principally to remark is the open and horrid profanation of that day which is holy unto the Lord. It is the first instance of the kind I have ever heard of in this country, and from the time and circumstances must shock every serious mind.
As one of the toasts was, "May the press be as free as the circumambient air that we breathe," so the gentlemen cannot, consequently, blame me for the freedom I now take; at the same time, let them be assured that the press, shall never be used, intentionally, by me, to propagate sentiments unfavourable to morality and the happiness of mankind. I use it, at present, to reprove what aims a deadly blow at both these, to hold up their conduct for the execration of my countrymen, and no name, and no consequence shall deter me from my purpose. There is a wide difference between misrepresentation and a fair discussion of measures, between calumny, and the proof of facts notorious and flagrant. Against the latter there ought to be no bar in a free government. Let "the press be as free as the circumambient air."
Why was this dinner made on the Lord's day? Mr. Jefferson arrived on Saturday.—Was his business so pressing that he could not stay until Monday? If so, he ought to have travelled on Sunday. It is evident by his flaying to partake of the convivial repast, that his conscience did not forbid him to travel on that day, and that his business could not be so very pressing. But admitting that it was, then the dinner ought to have been omitted. It was not a work either of necessity or mercy, and consequently a direct violation of the divine commandment.
Was this day chosen in order to shew publicly their disregard of it, that they adopted the principles of the French, and joined with them in their impiety? There is too much reason to believe that it was. The sentiments breathed in the toasts are in exact unison with contempt of the precepts of the christian religion. There is the more reason to believe that it was the

Articles by the last Mail.
POLITICAL PROSPECTS.
Our recent advices from Europe, afford us a good basis to hope that a new combination of the potency of the regular governments is forming or formed. Time was, and that not long since, when we thought a coalition against France was an impious conspiracy of liberticides; but our opinion is perfectly changed. Liberty is in danger only from France. The huge monster of despotism, who bestrides this country, shades from our view the lesser demons of oppression who were once discernible in some other European nations. A coalition against France, is a league in our favor. Though we firmly believe the United States fully competent to the complete defence of their territory; yet an extensive commerce and lucrative fisheries, connected with which are our agriculture and manufactures, would derive infinite security from the European naval powers. Besides, the more strength that is united against the French nation, the sooner will the olive-branch of peace be reseen in the world.
The London papers by the June packet, and those of the opposition cast (which would, therefore, only on conviction of the fact, announce any intelligence favorable to the wishes of the British administration) assure us, that the French Commissioners at Rastadt, have demanded certain jurisdiction on the German side of the Rhine—and the demolition of the fortifications at Ehrenbreitstein; adding insolently that sufficient time had been exhausted in temporizing; and intimating that a speedy compliance with this demand was expected. In the mean time, to aid the "freedom of debate," 30,000 French troops were ordered to march from the sea coast where they had been placed to be ready for an important expedition to the banks of the Rhine, and posted as near as possible to Rastadt. The language of the demand & the subsequent military measure, warrants an opinion that this French proposal was meant as an ultimatium; and so the Germans received it; for the troops on their frontiers were immediately augmented, and conversation and preparation intimate approaching hostilities. The German Commissioners in the Congress rejected the French proposition with disdain. Many of them expressing themselves with a warmth which some believers in the terrible republic, would christen temerity. One observed, that no German whose blood was not chilled in his veins, could hear of these rapacious demands without instantly reddening with anger. Among those most fervently opposed to a compliance with French exactions was the Prussian Delegate, who undoubtedly merely obeyed his instructions. A counter project, as a thing of course, was offered, which stipulates, that the divisional line between Germany and France shall be the center of the Rhine, the islands in each respective half to appertain to the sovereign of such half, and refuses positively to destroy the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein. It is hardly to be supposed that the French, recently accustomed to ask and receive, inflated with an opinion that they are omnipotent, and proudly fancying themselves above the reach of misfortune, will consent to terms proposed by another power—and bear the rejection of their favorite scheme.
It may be concluded that this turn of affairs was foreseen, and arrangements made to meet it: For the last occurrences had scarcely taken place ere we find the emperor of Russia, who has for some time been expected would be a principal member of a second coalition if it was formed, equipping the largest fleet of galleys which has ever been sent to sea by that nation, and sending out a numerous squadron of ships of the line. This intelligence we find in our late London papers, and it is fully confirmed by the following Important
NEWS FROM RUSSIA,
received by Capt. Smith, who arrived on the evening of the 8th instant, after a passage of 70 days from St. Petersburg. He informs
mentioned, from the known opinions of him for whom the feat was made. And yet one would think a grain of prudence or decency might have taught him that, whatever speculative notions were, and if even initiated in the society of the Illuminati, his conduct would be censured as unbecoming the officer of a christian nation; that though he regarded not the law of God, yet he ought to regard the law of his country, and enforce it by a good example.
I bless God that the people of America are not yet so far contaminated with the Atheistical principles of the French, as to view the transaction I blame with indifference, or think the Sabbath an unnecessary institution. No, they generally, consider it as a moral and wise institution, the observance of which is intimately connected with the peace and order of society, as well as the spiritual and eternal interests of men. Their eyes are more and more opened on this subject by the awful miseries of France, and they deprecate her sins, lest they should partake of her plagues. They esteem it a blessing that Providence hath given them at this moment a Chief Magistrate who professes the christian religion, and adorns it by his example. They will be grieved and think it inauspicious to find an opposite behavior in any in whom they have reposed confidence; especially at this juncture when war is waging not only against the rapine, but the abominable principles of France.
CENSOR MORUM.
The Printers in the United States, who wish well to morality, and the prosperity of their country, will please to give place to the above.
News from Europe.
A large portion of this day's Gazette is devoted to Foreign News, received by the latest arrivals.
LONDON, DUBLIN is declared out of MAY 25. the King's peace. The village of Lacklan, in Ireland, is burnt by the military. It consisted of 27 houses.
MAY 26. Sir R. Strachan is bombarding the town of Havre de Grace, and has lately destroyed several gun boats. It is said the commandant of Ostend was arrested after the late affair.
Soldiers are placed at free quarters in Dublin. They lately had an affray with the butchers, in which the latter were beat. Several persons just arrested for treason.
MAY 28. The Irish Mails, which arrived on Saturday, brought a variety of intelligence of the utmost importance. The Lord Lieutenant, on Tuesday last, sent a message to both houses of parliament, stating that information had been received by his Excellency, that the disaffected had been daring enough to form a plan to possess themselves in the course of the present month, of the Metropolis, and to seize the seat of Government, and those in authority within the city. The Lords and commons, in consequence of this message, immediately entered into some loyal Resolutions, and each went up to the Castle with an address to the Lord Lieutenant; the latter with the Speaker at their head, displaying a laudable instance of sage determination, by walking in procession the whole of the way; through the most populous streets of the Metropolis.
Such is the abundance of money at present in the City, that one half of the whole amount of the loan for the service of the year has already been paid into the bank by the subscribers, although not more than two millions are yet due.
The Irish Rebels have been defeated at Saggard and Naas. Several hundreds killed.
MAY 30. The Dublin Mail of the 25th inst. arrived yesterday, by which we have received, not only a confirmation of the dreadful accounts given in our last paper, but also some important details of several fresh actions which have taken place between the Military and the Rebels in various directions—The rebellion is now openly supported in most parts of the counties of Dublin, Kildare, and Meath; and even the neighbourhood of the metropolis has been assailed by the daring insurgents. In some instances, they have made a desperate resistance; but in all they have been completely defeated with immense slaughter, while his Majesty's forces have sustained very little loss. Near Dunboyne, the Rebels, who captured the baggage of two companies, guarded by a small party of the Reay Fencibles, as stated in our paper of yesterday, remaining undisposed on the following day a formidable army was sent against them who happily succeeded in putting the whole body to flight.
Fifty of the Elections in France have been annulled. Neither Tallien nor Merlin of Thionville have been returned.
General Graneir, says a Paris paper, is shortly to sail from Dunkirk with the troops destined for the invasion of England. The corps which were hitherto in cantonments at St. Omer, Bethune, Arras, &c. have marched to the coast.
About twelve English privateers, fitted out at Gibraltar, having taken several valuable prizes, amounting in number to about 130, for immediate security, they were carried into Malta.
The immaculate Directory justify their con-
duct in the recent negotiation with America, by declaring it to be their wish to revive the golden age in France.
MAY 31.
By the Dublin Mail of the 26th we have received accounts of several fresh actions having been fought between the military and the insurgents, in the whole of which his Majesty's forces have completely triumphed. The rebellion has extended its influence into the counties of Wicklow and Carlow; so that there are now five counties in an open state of insurrection. The official details of two of the engagements, which took place at Hacketstown in the county of Carlow, and at Baltinglass, in the county of Wicklow, state that the rebels lost in the former three hundred men, and in the latter between one and two hundred. Battles have also been fought at Clare, Ballinmor, Barretstown, Lucan, and Lusk, which terminated in a similar manner. The rebels have burnt the town of Kilcullen, & destroyed a great part of the respectable city of Carlow, at which place a dreadful conflict took place, the result of which was, that four hundred of the misguided wretches were slain, over whose mangled carcasses the travellers from Dublin to the southward, were for a whole day obliged to pass. Such is the frightful picture which our intelligence of yesterday presents to our view.
JUNE 1.
The Gazette enables us to lay before our readers a dispatch from the Lord Lieutenant, dated the 27th ult. containing an account of some further advantages obtained on the preceding day over the rebels at Taragh Hill, about ten miles north of the metropolis, where they appeared in great numbers. For some time they resisted the attack of three companies of the Reay Fencibles and several troops of yeomanry, but they were at length obliged to fly in all directions, leaving three hundred and fifty dead upon the field. No prisoners.
JUNE 4.
The official intelligence from Ireland since our last publication in some measure answers our expectation and gratifies our hopes: A numerous body of rebels assembled on the Curragh of Kildare, amounting to 4000 have laid down their arms and given up a number of their leaders; that the communication between Dublin and Limerick, which had been cut off by the insurgents has been restored; and that Sir James Duff has retaken the town of Kildare, and killed between two and three hundred of the insurgents who had possession of that place, with the loss of three men killed and seven wounded. The Gazette adds that "the South is entirely quiet." We are sorry, however, our letters from that quarter do not admit us to subscribe to this last assertion. The rebels, we are on the contrary assured, are still in great force in the county of Wexford; and at a late hour last night we were informed that a large detachment of the 13th regiment of foot had been cut off by the insurgents, who to the amount of near 7000 men, were in possession of the city of Wexford and its neighborhood.
JUNE 6.
Gen. Fawcett having marched from Dunca-non fort, with a company of the Meath regiment, was surrounded by a very large body between Taghmon and Wexford, and defeated. The General effected his retreat to the Fort.
The town of Newtown Barry was attacked the 1st inst. by the rebels. They surrounded it in such a manner that Col. L'Estrange at first retreated in order to collect his force. He then attacked them and drove them from the town with great slaughter, and purged them several miles. 500 of the rebels were killed. The colonel's whole force was about 330.
Yesterday's Irish mails brought news to June 2. The rebels appear to derive military instruction from their frequent disasters. In the north of Ireland too, which has affected much loyalty, such serious indications of revolt have appeared that Martial law is declared there. This was done at Belfast on Sunday last.
It is feared the Toulon fleet has eluded the vigilance of Admiral Nelson. [We think our accounts via Gibraltar and Newyork, later than any from the Straights in London at the above date. Nelson was off Toulon the beginning of June.]
JUNE 8.
The rebels to the amount of 15000 are encamped on the mountain of Forth, situated near the sea, about ten miles from Wexford, so advantageously as will require a great military force to dislodge them.
Another account states that the rebels have been driven from Wexford with the loss of 900 men, but that the King's troops had also experienced great loss, the pikes of the insurgents (14 feet in length) preventing the effectual use of the bayonet.
The loss of the Irish Yeomanry since the commencement of the Rebellion is computed at 500.—The total number of Rebels killed is stated at 5000.
Capt. Moor of Rathangan, having drawn out his company to engage the Revolted, his Lt. cried he would not fight against his fellow citizens. "Nor I!" "Nor I!" ran through the corps, when they massacred their Captain and fled to the Insurgents.
A fellow apprehended at Dublin, has confessed concern in a plan for burning the Parliament house; and that he fired the House of Commons, a few years since.
The Hydra frigate of 38 guns has driven a French frigate, and two corvettes on shore near Havre. The frigate was set on fire and abandoned.
It is probable the Toulon fleet is bound for the S. W. of Ireland.
Letters from Lisbon, say Nelson has again
joined Earl St. Vincents, which being also joined by Curtis continued 32 sail of the line—with which he was determined to go in pursuit of the Toulon fleet, leaving a small squadron to watch Cadiz.
Notwithstanding all caution in acquainting Lady Fitzgerald, with the death of her husband, she fainted, and when recovered from that fit, fell into a delirium.
JUNE 9.
Mr. Bacon, a Tailor, elected Major Gen. of the Revolted has been arrested and was hanged on Monday last. Martial Law is declared in Limerick; and Irish affairs are daily more portentous. All troops, which can be spared from other parts, are marching to the insurgent countries of Wexford, Carlow and Wicklow; but the disaffected state of the North, necessitates the leaving many troops there, therefore 10,000 men are instantly to go from England.
It is reported a whole corps of yeomanry (loyal Irish) is disarmed in Dublin. Having been discovered in league with the rebels.
The Rebels in Wexford possessing both bays and harbours, it is thought they have already received some aid from France. They hold Enniscorthy, a very populous town.
Troops, it is said, are about sailing from Newcastle, Plymouth, Liverpool, &c. for Ireland.
Secretary Dundas, is afflicted with a fit of the palsy.
The French are preparing for an immediate descent on the island of Alderney.
The person who revealed the whole plan of the Irish conspiracy to government arrived in town yesterday from Dublin. He is come to reside in England on a pension of 300l. per ann.
It is said the French have commenced hostile operations against Portugal by land.
A final treaty of peace is concluded between France and Naples.
Government have ordered Lady Fitzgerald to leave the country. She is going to Hamburg.
DUBLIN, MAY 31.
M'Conn, an Apothecary, is apprehended; and his apprentice deposes, that he has within a few days sold above a thousand ounces of arsenic to various persons, who were servants.
Yesterday died of his wounds, Captain D. F. Ryan, the officer who arrested Lt. Fitzgerald.
An old lady, aged ninety-seven, has been murdered by the insurgents at Ballymore.
JUNE 2.
Among the rebels near Narragmore, was an Amazonian leader. She fired two shot at the Col. of the regular troops. She is taken; but the treason act cannot well be literally put in force against her.
The Toulon fleet has no horses on board. It has saddles and bridles and orders to procure horses at the place of their debarkation.
JUNE 4.
It is said a large body of rebels have been defeated at Goree (Wexford county) and 140 killed.
Lt. Clinch of the infantry, was executed on Saturday. He confessed his crime, viz. conspiring to murder his captain and desert with the company to the rebels.
All respectable families that can are embarking for England with all speed.
This morning in the new prison, Lord Fitzgerald died. He fell into frequent paroxysms of rage, which with his wounds produced a fever, that caused his exit.
News is just received of an action at Ballycanew, in which 200 rebels were slain.
Last night discharges of cannon were heard in the direction of Kilcoo.
WATERFORD, MAY 29.
Letters from Dublin state, that amongst the papers of one of the persons charged with treason, the intended revolutionary deal of Ireland has been found: It bears the effigy of Hibernia rising up, and striking the Crown from off the Harp: A dress for one of the intended Directors is likewise stated to have been discovered.
Four coffins full of pikes have been found in Werbeg's Church yard, Dublin, ten in the Hospital Fields, several thousand in St. Michael's Church street, Denmark street, Chapel, and Lazar's hill; and at a chandler's several hundred pikes in boxes, covered with tallow.
Duel between PITTS and TIERNEY.
Mr. PITTS, on the 25th May, in the British Parliament, proposed a bill for the better supplying the Navy with men in the present exigency; and recommend the suspension of all exemptions and protections, for this purpose. Mr. Tierney opposed the measure, and reflected on Mr. Pitt as frequently infracting the liberties of British subjects. Mr. Pitt urged the adoption of the Bill, commented on Mr. Tierney's Speech, and charged his opposition, "as proceeding from a wish to impede the service of the country." Mr. Tierney called to order. The Speaker said, if the words were designed as a personal reflection they were unparliamentary & disorderly. Mr. Pitt was desired to explain. He refused to explain or retract. This was on Friday. On Saturday he received a challenge from Mr. Tierney, which he accepted. On Sunday they met with their seconds. An interchange of shot was made, and the pistols reloaded—when, after receiving Mr. T's second fire, Mr. P. discharged his ball in the air. The seconds then interposed, and insisted that as ample satisfaction had been given—the affair should be compromised. No serious notice has been taken of this business in parliament.
Mr. Pitt's second was Mr. Ryder, and Mr. Tierney's Mr. Walpole.

The Emperor of all the Russias, was making great preparations for war; that he had ordered 100,000 men to be in readiness to march through Poland, to join the king of Prussia's army—200,000 more were ordered out of barracks to encamp in the field; several transports were loading with heavy baggage for Danzick; 15 sail of the line and six frigates were ordered to leave Confradt the 25th May; they were to be joined in the North Sea by five new ships of the line, and some smaller vessels from Archangel; they were then to proceed to England; besides this force, 300 galleys were getting in readiness to proceed to sea; the command of this great armament was given to Vice Admiral Sir GEORGE TATE, an American. While the Emperor is personally employed in disciplining his soldiers, which is his favorite amusement, his new Financier is replenishing his coffers from additional burdens on every class of his subjects, those in trade and commerce particularly, and though foreign merchants are the principal supporters of his revenue, yet they are watched with a very jealous eye, nor dare they pass to either part of the city without a passport, every part of their dress is regulated by orders from the Police officer even to their hair."
Capt. S. left Copenhagen the 30th May, and says, "that the king of Denmark having refused to contribute his proportion for carrying on the republican war, near 40 sail of rich Danish vessels had been taken & condemned by the French, and it was certain the Danes were not without their fears of a visit from the French armies—the republican ambassador had demanded the Baltic Sound to be shut against the enemies of France—no direct answer, however, had been given the 30th May, and the French minister was preparing to leave Copenhagen."
About 20 French privateers were cruising on the coasts of Norway and Sweden, and had taken from the 10th to the 30th of May, near forty prizes from different nations."
We may, then, we conceive, with confidence reckon upon the combination of Russia, Prussia, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, England, Portugal, Turkey (according to very recent and formal intelligence in the Paris papers; though she may not render any immediate and great service)—to these perhaps we may have to add the United States.
The hostility of the Danes and Swedes will be highly detrimental to the French colonies. Now that direct intercourse, between the United States and France and her dependencies is suspended, the French West India Islands receive their supplies through the neutral islands of Denmark and Sweden. In the event of a war this last chance will be cut off, and Victor Hugues, &c. will be starved into any terms, which his enemies may dictate. Should these things occur, which we think we have reason to contemplate, the French rulers may thank their own intemperance for their ruin.
Revolution in Ireland,
Which is now struggled for with all the powers of the heads and hands of a numerous collection of the inhabitants of that island, will, if successful at the present time, be an event highly injurious to the independence and security of this country—as well as expose the European nations to more serious inconveniences than they have yet experienced, by the destruction of the bare equilibrium of power. If Ireland separates from England, she will inevitably be colonized by France. Very modern history assures us, that the fate of the sons of Hibernia, would be rendered much worse by this change. They would enjoy no right no privilege. The French would glean the country whence the British have reaped the harvest.
A Charleston paper mentions that Pichegrue, Barthelemi, and other French exiles had escaped from Cayenne, reached Surinam, and thence embarked for Berbice which is under English Government. A dispatch boat from Cayenne came for them after they had sailed from Surinam. A yacht being missed from Cayenne the Governor was suspected of facilitating their escape.
[Boston Advertiser]
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Address of the inhabitants of the town of Northyarmouth, in the District of Maine, to the PRESIDENT of the United States.
WE the inhabitants of Northyarmouth, in the District of Maine, at a town meeting legally assembled, beg leave at this interesting period, to join most sincerely with many of our fellow citizens, in testifying our abhorrence of the ill treatment this country has experienced, and ill is suffering from the French nation.
In the present critical situation of the United States, we think it becomes Americans to unite as one man, in their endeavours by all means to support and maintain their just rights and liberties, and to stay those evils, which the country we so lately loved and reared, is now threatening to involve us in—Impressed with this sentiment, we feel it absolutely necessary that our Rulers should be fully acquainted with the firm confidence we place in their wisdom and integrity, and that they may depend on our support, as far as in our power; as the exigencies of the times may require.
And we desire particularly to assure the President, that we highly esteem and respect his character and services, and we are fully persuaded nothing on his part will be wanting to support the dignity and freedom of our country.—The burden of a war no doubt will be felt severely by every class of citizens, but we declare for ourselves, we will not shrink from our resolves, to defend our country's cause (which we are sure is a just one) at the hazard of every thing that is dear to us.
The foregoing address, reported by a committee, and approved by the town, was voted unanimously and directed to be signed by said committee, and transmitted immediately to the President.
WILLIAM MARTIN, AMMI R. MITCHELL, SAMUEL P. RUSSELL, MOSES MERRILL, LEVI CUTTER. Committee.
Northyarmouth, July 9, 1798.
To the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of York, in the District of Maine.
GENTLEMEN, YOUR Address has been presented to me by Mr. THATCHER, your Representative in Congress.
Your applause of my administration is esteemed as it ought to be.
The indignities offered to this country by the contempt of its Messengers of Peace, must be washed out.—A people incapable of sustaining the sacred prerogatives of their Ambassadors, is incapable of any thing but servitude. When you consider me as the instrument for the good to this American republic, I can only contemplate the idea in one awful silence.
JOHN ADAMS.
Philadelphia, July 16, 1798.
Laudable Conduct.
A large number of respectable gentlemen of this town, have volunteered themselves to guard and protect from injury, the fortifications, ammunition, &c. intended for the defence of this place, until Capt. Stoddard shall be ready to take charge of them. They have already attended several nights. A proof of our vigilance.
Capt. Pote.
Thursday, the 23d of this month, is fixed on for the execution of the unfortunate Capt. Pote.—Some of his friends and connections have petitioned the Governor to lengthen the time.
It is reported that a man in the county of York, invited his wife into a field and murdered her with a hoe.
Counterfeit United States 20 dollar Bank Notes, have been passed in circulation—they are made payable to the Branch Bank in Charleston, and are very well imitated.
The President of the United States arrived at his seat in Quincy, on Wednesday evening last. He was escorted from Watertown by the Boston Cavalry, and a numerous train of citizens, on horseback and in carriages.
By an explanatory article agreed to be added to the British Treaty, the Commissioners for ascertaining the true St. Croix, are relieved from the necessity of ascertaining the latitude and longitude of that river; But are to describe it in some other correct way, and a monument is to be erected at its source.
News of the capture of the French privateer had reached Guadalupe, by the last accounts, and it was thought there that the American Government DARE not condemn her, for
FEAR of the Frenchmen and their party in this country, who were supposed to be sufficient to BURN ALL OUR CITIES, AND CUT THE THROATS OF ALL THE INHABITANTS! What will these ignorant Sans Culottes say when they hear her crew is imprisoned and the vessel commissioned to cruise against French pirates? Our Government has DARED to do this, and all the people say, Amen.
"COMMUNICATION," and other matters, shall be attended to next week.
MARRIED—At Hamburg, Monsieur LA FAYETTE, jun. to Mademoiselle LA TOUR MAUGOURG. DIED—At Philadelphia, JOHN SWANWICK, Esq. Member of Congress.
At Bridgton, on the 9th inst. Mr. GEORGE MEAD, aged 52.—He was an industrious and useful citizen—who sustained the character of an honest man; and, what is better—he deserved it.
Marine Articles.
A vessel arrived at Charleston, from the Havana, in 9 days, with a request for some armed vessel to be dispatched, to convoy nearly one hundred sail of American vessels from thence to the United States. They are valued at one and an half million of dollars; and are watched by French privateers. The Charleston merchants sent to Capt. Truxton of the Constellation frigate, then off the bar, to solicit him to undertake the service if complying with his instructions.
A Portsmouth paper of the 2st inst. contains the following account respecting our fishermen:—A sloop has arrived at the Shoals, the master of which forms, that a French privateer has destroyed thirteen sail of fishing vessels on the Banks, chiefly belonging to Marblehead; and that said privateer was afterwards captured by an English vessel.
Capt. Lander of Salem, left at Laguita, July 6, ship Henry, Wait, of Portland, to sail in 15 days for Charleston.
La Croyable has been purchased by the government for 7000 dollars. She will be ready for sea in a few days.
To be Sold, by the Subscriber, A QUANTITY OF St. Croix RUM, by the hoghead or barrel—Also, a number of barrels of MIDDLING PORK.—Likewise, a SHOP in Fish-street, to let. THOMAS SANFORD. Portland, August 1, 1798.
Strayed or Stolen,
A SMART HORSE, six years old, of a light red color, mane and tail nearly white carries his head high with his mane flowing on the right side.—Whoever returns him will be generously rewarded by the subscriber.
N. B. Said Horse will be for sale, when returned.
TO BE LET,
A convenient apartment under UNION SCHOOL—calculated for a large Store, and may be easily fitted for other purposes, a few months.—Apply to
THOMAS M. PRENTISS.
Union-street, Portland, August 13, 1798.
Clear the Streets!
THE Subscriber, Surveyor of the Highways in the southern district, requests the owners of Lumber, rocks, &c. which lie in the streets of said district, to remove the same without delay; otherwise they will be removed at the expense of the owners.—Federal and Union streets are much incumbered.
H. WHEELER.
Portland, August 9, 1798.
Nathan Longfellow's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Commissioners appointed by the Hon. STEPHEN JONES, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Washington, to receive and examine the claims to the several Creditors to the Estate of Nathan Longfellow, late of Machias, deceased, represented insolvent, that they will attend for that purpose at the house of RALPH BOWLES, Esq. at said Machias, the last Tuesday in this and the five following months, from two to five o'clock in the afternoon on said days. Machias, 17th July, 1798.
Stone Lime.
Jonathan Bryant, has for Sale at his Store and Lime-kiln, fresh LIME, which he will warrant to be of the first quality. Portland, July 30.
Lift of Letters,
Remaining in the Post Office at, Wells, July 26 1798.
ADAM Clark, Wells.—John Elwell, Kennebunk.—Capt. Benjamin Mason, Arundel.—Thomas Marshall, Kennebunk.—Jonathan Stevens, Hannah Symons, both of Wells.
Take Notice.
THE Subscriber will attend at his Office in York, from the 14th to the 20th of September, (Sunday excepted) to receive Applications, and grant Licences, to retail Wines and foreign distilled Spirits; and to receive Entries, and the duties on Wharf Carriages;—And will attend at the house of Mr. JOHN HIGGENS, Innholder in Berwick, on Saturday, the 22d day of said September, for the like purposes, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
JOSEPH TUCKER, Collector of the Revenue, York County. York, August 6, 1798.
Thomas Hodges' Estate.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed Administrators on the Estate of THOMAS HODGES, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, and given bonds as the law directs. They therefore call upon all persons who are indebted to said Estate, to make payment without delay. JANE HODGES, STEPHEN CODMAN. Portland, August 7, 1798.
THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of THOMAS HODGES, late of Portland, merchant, deceased, intestate represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that they will attend said business on the second Tuesday of this and the five following months, at Mr. WOODBURY STORER'S Store, No 3, Union Wharf, Portland, from two to five o'clock, p. m.
ARTHUR M'LELLAN, WOODBURY STORER. August 10, 1798.
TAKE NOTICE.
The Copartnership of F. & E. Deering,
Is this day by mutual consent, dissolved.—All persons who have any demands, or are indebted to said company, are requested to exhibit their accounts to JOHN DEERING for settlement, at his shop at the foot of Fish Street. JOHN DEERING, ELIHU DEERING. Portland August 6, 1798.
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POETRY.
DESCRIPTION OF A SUMMER'S MORNING AT SEA.
[FROM 'THE SEA,' A FORM.]
IN silv'ry veil, see virgin morn arise! Fresh as a new creation wath'd in dews...
A RESOLVE TO TAKE THE LEAP OF LEU-CATA.
[FROM MRS. ROBINSON'S SONNETS.]
YES, I will go, where circling whirlwinds rise, Where threat'ning clouds in sable grandeur lour...
Elegant Extract,
FROM THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM.
"TO men of the complexion of Condorcet and his associates, most of the miseries of France may be ascribed. Full of paradox, recent from wire drawing in the schools, and with mind all begrimed from the Cyclops cave of metaphysics...
"Of this dangerous, deistical and Utopian school, a great personage from Virginia, is a favoured pupil. His Gallic masters stroke his head, and pronounce him forward and promising. Those who sit on the same form cheerfully and reverently allow him to be the head of his class.
inapplicable, metaphysical politics are either nugatory, or noxious. Besides, his principles rellish so strongly of Paris, and are seasoned with such a profusion of French gallic, that he offends the whole Senate house.
The Bay Preacher.
The Fine Arts.
It appears that the administration of finances and contributions of the French republic in Italy, have come to a resolution to dispose of many of their curiosities in the arts and sciences of that celebrated Repository.
TRANSLATION
TO SIR RICHARD WORSLEY.
"The administration of finances and contributions of the French republic in Italy having at its disposal a great number of precious pieces of sculpture, painting and marble, proceeding from confiscations made on the enemies of the French republic...
"Ready money will be the most advantageous manner of transacting this business." Rome, Feb. 28, 1798. [I should not wonder if Rome itself were put up to sale in a very short time.] Porcupine.
Read this—Men, Women & Children.
To the People of the United States! My voice is clear for WAR. GODS! Can a true son of Columbia long debate which of the two to chuse—Tribute or FREEDOM? NO—Let us rouze at once—gird on our Swords—and at the head of our valiant YOUTHS—attack the foe—Rouze up, for shame!—Our Brethren of Boston point at their wounds, and cry aloud,
To Battle!
SOME people express a surprise at the MURDER of the crew of the ship Hunter—and many have no faith in the relations given of the atrocities committed by the French in Suabia, as detailed in the little pamphlet titled "CANNIBALS PROGRESS."
As an illustration of these remarks I beg leave to present to the public a little history which I believe has not yet been published in America, and which I have from direct and respectable authority.
A fleet, crowded with soldiers, failed from
the Isle of France to Batavia—They demanded from the government millions of money!—The Governor desired to know the reason for such an extraordinary requisition—He was given to understand they wanted it—and therefore must have it—There was no resisting this military embrace—the Governor yielded; but not having all the money at command, they proceeded to the indiscriminate plunder of the citizens till they were satisfied.
It hurts my feelings much, to be the narrator of actions, which will, to the end of time, damn with infamy the character of the human race. And what must give a poignant sting to every patriotic American, is, that these enormities have been committed by a people calling themselves democrats and Republicans.
I know there is a class of ignorant deluded Americans, who would even to this day, apologize for the French by saying, the acts of unprincipled individuals are not to be ascribed to their rulers. This I admit may be often true. But when a government does itself set the example of infamy, and injustice to the people—they may be assured the people will follow it—And in that case all the guilt of individuals is chargeable to their representatives.
One such act is more injurious than the murder of ten thousand individuals. What would you think, fellow citizens, if the President of the United States, confederating with a Member of the Senate, should seize the persons of the remaining Senators, and thirty or forty of the House of Representatives—for instance, the virtuous Messrs. Gallatin, Livingston, Lyon & Co.—and without Judge or Jury pack them up in cases, and transport them to California as prisoners for life.
Fellow Citizens, take warning by this revolution! and remember that by reading the history of Democracies and Republics, you will find that the people have finally lost their liberties, not in the first instance by the power of the great, but by bribing, and corrupting the people in various ways—by embracing their passions—and always beguiling them under the false garb of exclusive patriotism.
Witness the fate of the brave Switzers; they had for centuries resisted the efforts of the greatest monarchs; the French had everything to fear from their union, and therefore played that game, which, tho' not so easy, is the most certain in effect; they took time by the forelock; they exercised bribery and corruption; sowed dissensions among the people; divided their rulers; created jealousy and sedition.
whilst talking of ways and means, and deliberating which of the two to chuse, war or submission, the insidious sons of liberty stole a march, appeared at their gates, entered the city, and cut their throats.—The independent republic of Switzerland, is no more!
They are never sufficiently sensible that to acquire, or maintain a rational degree of liberty they must have a government, and governors, and to whom they must submit; that liberty does not consist in doing, or saying any thing we please, but in observing those things which the laws of the land prohibit or permit;
Therefore, the first lesson which the French have impressed upon the multitude all over Europe, and in this country, has invariably been, to treat all Magistrates with insolence and contempt; well perceiving, that the deluded people could be soon led to destroy, that which they have learnt to despise.
The nature of newspaper essays, restrict me to that degree of brevity, which renders it impossible at this time, to enter into a consideration of those truly dangerous and aristocratical institutions, as also of various other subjects highly important at the present crisis.
But, fellow citizens, most unexpect'dly, and unwillingly, from the insufferable insolence, rapacity, and injustice of that republic, we are forced into a war. Therefore, however we may have heretofore differed about men and measures, our independence, honor, and interests now require that we should unite with spirit and firmness against a foreign enemy, respectable for their native bravery; elate with victories, and wonderful in resources and enterprise.
There is no reasoning at the point of the bayonet. Wm. WILLCOCKS. Newyork, July 17, 1798.
APHORISM.—Expect the secret resentment of him whom your long neglect has impressed with a sense of his inferiority; expect the resentment of the woman whose professed love you have repulsed; yet first expect the unceasing rancour of envy against the progress of genius and merit—renounce the hopes of reconciling him: But know, that whilst you steer on, ministers of his grin, all ruling destiny will either change his rage to awe, or blast his powers to their deepest root.
ANECDOE.—An Irishman falling out of the main top of a first rate man of war, by great good luck, fell plump on his breech, on deck, unhurt, and seized fast hold of the ring bolt. A mate asking what he did that for, 'by J—,' said he, 'for fear I shall fall back again!'
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