The gazette (Portland, Me.), 1798-09-10 00:00:00

The Gazette.
By ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, Portland, Maine.
[NUMBER 20.]
[VOLUME 1.]
Monday, September 10, 1798.
POLITICS.
Intercepted Correspondence!
Copies of ORIGINAL LETTERS, Recently written by persons in Paris, To Dr. Priestley in America.
Such importance is attached to these letters by the vigilant Editor of Periscopus Gazette. After handling Priestley and his associates with great severity, he says, "Confident I am that deep laid plots are going on in these States. I long ago laid that French spies were everywhere at work, and I shall be much disappointed if visible marks of their labors do not very soon appear." In order that my readers may form their own opinion of them, I publish them entire. They were first published in London, in a pamphlet; and their authenticity fully appears by the following extract from the preface by the London Editor: "The letters of which the following are literal copies were found on board of a Danish ship, called the Christiana , Nicholas Alboff master, lately brought into one of our ports by the Diamond frigate. The originals were enclosed in a cover directed to 'Dr. Priestley, in America.' They have been exhibited, with the usual attestations, in the high court of admiralty, as part of the evidence in the proceedings against the abovementioned ship and her cargo, and are now remaining on record in the public registry of that court. Their authenticity is, therefore, placed beyond a dispute, and may be personally ascertained by any man who chooses to take that trouble."
LETTER I.
Paris, 12th February, 1798.
Dear Sir,
Although it is now a very considerable time that we have not had the pleasure of hearing immediately from you yourself, yet, either by way of England, or by citizens coming from America, we are seldom for a long time without tidings of a more or less particular nature concerning you. The last we received from a young Frenchman, who tells us, that he has been particularly acquainted with you, and received us with the agreeable information, that at the peace you intended to revisit Europe; and that he hoped you would fix yourself in this country. Whether you fix yourself here or in England, (as England will then be) is probably a matter of little importance, except to your friends, who will naturally be anxious to have you each where themselves are fixed; but we all think that you are misplaced where you are, though, no doubt, in the way of usefulness however the sphere may be diminished. As you have now a friend on the continent who can discuss this point with you better than myself, I leave it to his and your meditation, and enter on other matters.
I presume that you are not so far removed from the centre of the political world, in your retreat at Northumberland, as not to be duly informed of the principal events that are passing in Europe, although you may not know much of the detail. You will of course have heard that our old country is now the only one left to struggle against the French Republic, and left under every disadvantage that every friend to her real welfare would wish; namely, in every fair way of accomplishing your prophetic discoveries, delivered at various times and divers banners, of which happily they took no account.
You will have heard of the vast armaments and preparations of every kind which have been making for some months past, and which are carrying forward with all the energy and activity which characterize this nation, when they have a purpose in hand which they must go through, cost what it will. Of its cost they are well aware; and I should make use of a term very insignificant in the expression, if I said they were only enthusiastic to put their projects in execution; they are so earnest in it as if their existence here, and their eternal welfare, depended on the trial. The invasion of England is a decree, or merchandise, of the first necessity for them; and I should doubt whether any concession on the part of England could now avert the experiment: whether it will be a fatal one to its government, time only can determine. In the mean time, the government here are putting in work every engine, attempting to engage every passion, to enlist every prejudice, nevertheless always anxious to discriminate between the government and the people, flattering the one as much as they profess to execrate the other.
While this last act of the French drama of this eventful struggle is taking place, the Republic has been playing a few interludes in various parts of Europe. You have heard of the destruction of the government of Venice, of the regeneration of that of Genoa, of the constitutional formation of the Cisalpine Republic; the news of the present period is the fall of the Papal power, the possession of Rome by the French troops on account of the late massacre, and the formation of this country into a new government under the name of the Roman Republic.
In like manner as the French troops are now employed in pulling down the chief spiritual power in one part, another portion is occupied in overturning the genius of Aristocracy in the Swiss Cantons, each of which, under the influence of the French Republic, are busied in destroying their present tyrannic oligarchies, and melting the whole into an Helvetic Republic, founded on the basis of the Rights of Man, with a representative government. Of the nature of their past governments, and the abuses which they contain, you will have a pretty just idea, if two volumes in octavo, of a view of Switzerland, written by Miss H. M. Williams, and now publishing in London, shall happen to fall into your hands.
The spirit of equality which has traversed the Alps, has also entered the Rhine. The province of Suabia is in insurrection in divers places, and though troops are marching to endeavour to suppress it, we expect to hear that the contagion spreads more rapidly. The state of the Empire is such, especially among the little provinces, as to encourage this spirit of revolt. France at present treats the whole so much débout en bas , that the people can present but few sentiments of respect when they see their governors treated with so much contempt.
The Congress assembled at Rastadt continue to object to the limits of the Rhine as the boundary of the French Republic; but as there is so much force on the one side, and so little reason on the other, it is easy to decide how the matter will be arranged. At present the Rhine is the boundary; the court of Vienna has consented to the cession, having no personal interest to the contrary; and the King of Prussia has actually given up the provinces of Cleves and Guelders, and whatever other territory he held on this side the river. If therefore, the Princes do not yield with a good grace to the present secularization, they will be compelled to a still greater; and probably at this moment it is finally and irrevocably determined that the whole ecclesiastical part of Germany shall be secularized.
What compensation the King of Prussia receives is not yet decided on—it is probable he will have Hanover, if arrangements can be taken without hurting the interests of the neighboring friendly powers; but nothing is yet finally settled in that quarter.
Whatever can tend to humble the English government is most anxiously sought after, in whatever shape the mode of opposition presents itself. The only, or almost the only, outlet for English merchandise, is the port of Hamburg. The French, who have at present long arms, have stretched out one of their fingers towards that town, and have, as we understand, even laid it on. We expect to hear every post that the port is shut against the English, and that the English merchandise which is emmagazinized there, to the amount of three or four millions, is confiscated.
What the fate of these petty oligarchies in the north will be, is yet uncertain: whether these towns, such as Hamburg, Embden & Frankfort, will remain as they are, under the great charges operating in the empire; or whether they will be amalgamated with some other territory, and till the general day of deliverance arrives, which according to the signs, does not appear to be at a very great distance.
Of those ancient and regular governments that will soon fall, Spain seems determined to take the lead. Every thing internal is big with revolution, according to all the accounts which travellers of observation and veracity bring us from thence. In addition to this, the French government are on the point of demanding very serious explanation why, during a year and an half of hostility with England, Spain has been more sedulous to help the common enemy, than aid the interests of her ally the French republic. It is not very doubtful that one of the interludes before alluded to will be the march of an army across the Pyrenees, through Madrid to Lisbon, unless the demands made by the French government be instantly complied with: which are said to be the delivery of the Spanish fleet into the hands of the French, to be put under the direction of French officers, and the invasion of the kingdom of Portugal by the Spanish troops. In this alternative it seems that Spain is placed, trembling on every side for her present political existence, and with good reason to tremble. If these two governments, which will then form one, be also revolutionized, a considerable portion of longitude and latitude in Europe will take the republican system, and we shall have made pretty decent progress, considering the little space of time we have had to operate in, and the obstacles we have hitherto met with, which are at present considerably removed.
Amidst these changes without you will no doubt be surprised to hear of an unexpected change that takes place from time to time within. You will have trembled for our constitution, and probably felt some alarm for liberty on the events of the eighteenth Fructidor; you will have felt similar disagreeable sensations in hearing of the late arrests of the deputies in Holland. These are events no doubt very distressing; but unfortunately we are so placed as to be obliged
to commit one evil to avoid an accumulation: no one pretends that either those men, at least the immense majority of them, who have been sent from time to time to Cayenne, or the Dutch deputies now under arrest, are enemies either to liberty or their respective republics; no one of common sense entertains this opinion: knowing many of this conquered party intimately, I can aver, that they have left none behind more pure in manners, or more decided in favour of republican liberty.
But unfortunately, those of France suffered their personal passions to interfere with their political duties, and they lent unwittingly their aid to those who wished to crush the republic, while their only aim was, to crush the men in power, whom they considered as usurpers, and whom they hated. The men in power were too well versed in the revolutions not to amalgamate their own personal enemies with those of the state; and hence arises the expedition to Cayenne. Take the inverse: Suppose the conquered party had triumphed; we should have either an interminable civil war, or royalty, if it were possible for this exploded system to return, would have been restored. These exiles would themselves have been the victims of their own operations. In Holland these deputies confirmed the government; in France the government overthrew the opposition, then the opposition overthrew the government; The government of Holland, though indebted for its political existence to France, has all along shewn a most misplaced spirit of independence; and altho' the restitution of its colonies seemed the only barrier to peace with England, has manifested a considerable degree of tardiness to join in the operations against that power. The imprudent and ever suspected conduct of the government, in sending out the fleet to be taken by the English, & the reluctance they have shewn to come to any constitutional settlements, on the basis of equality such as it is now generally understood, has led the French government to lend its hand to the party of the opposition, who were more complying, and the government have changed its hands. It was not difficult to foresee that this event or a similar would take place. I had occasion to notice, during a short visit I made this last summer at the Hague, that cordiality between the two governments would not be of very long duration; and often times they were told by M. Noel, the French ambassador, as he himself informed me, that unless they would defer their love of independence to a more convenient season, and join more heartily with the French government in its great plan, they would rue the consequence, which the event has justified. It is happy, however, that these evils are not out of the reach of repair—the peace will no doubt, restore every thing to its original position.
In the mean while every thing within is in a state of the most perfect tranquility. The public force has compressed the attempts of both Jacobins and royalists, and there appears no kind of reason for supposing that we shall have any more of these civil movements at present.
The country so far as it respects its domicile state, is more advantageously situated than any other in Europe. Agriculture was never so much the rage, and manufactures but for the great encouragement given to English produce, would have been equally thriving. Every thing in this country is as cheap again as in England; bread is from a half penny to three farthings a pound; meat from three pence to four pence, and other articles in proportion.
The difference of expence will no doubt make France the residence of vast numbers at the peace independent of its other attractions, such as its being the centre of every thing that is sublime and elegant in the arts. The spoils of Italy are on their way to Paris. There will be collected in one point of view especially since the late events at Rome, all that formerly attracted the visits of travellers to various parts of Italy. The government is also solicitous to make the best use of the treasure which it possesses by constructing museums, academies, walks, and by encircling the public promenades and gardens; recall as far as possible the brilliant, scientific and literary eras of the Grecian republic.
If there is any thing that meets with discouragement from government in this country, that refers to public instruction, it is the remains of the Roman Catholic religion, which with all the letters and laws of toleration which have been passed, has not been able to raise itself up from under the crush of the interdict which the combined powers of phyllosophy and terror have laid on it. You have heard, no doubt, of the new sect which now has usurped every court in Paris, under the name of Theophilanthropism. This sect is prohibited by the government; but it is in the hands of ignorant men, who do not know how to use the weapons that are put into their hands. They are, however, for the most part, well intentioned; and were they the means of information, would probably make good christians. Nothing is read here on these subjects—because nothing is wrote. We have seen nothing but Mr. Paine's Age of Reason, of which an immense edition in French was published,
and not twenty copies were sold. I am told he has also been rejected from the society of the Theophilanthropes, on the charge of intolerance. They have, at least, refused his offers of public instruction. Some atheistical tracts have been published, which have been little attended to, and the mind is floating at present, not knowing on what ground to repose, unwilling to reject the christian religion, and yet ignorant how to distinguish the wheat from the chaff.
Our national institute goes on, reading and publishing, and has just appearance of activity, though nothing of very considerable importance has been done since its formation. I believe I mentioned to you in my last letter, that Favry is about to publish a history of Chemistry, or at least, is busily employed in writing, in the mode, as I understand from himself of our history of optics and electricity. I have a packet of books done up for you, at a bookseller's; but the hopes of seeing you in France hindered me from sending them at the period I might have sent them, and now it would be extremely hazardous, since all American vessels are made prizes, and there is no security of conveyance; nevertheless, if I find a fortunate opportunity I shall send them, for I fear that we shall yet delay to see you here.
Whether we shall continue or encrease our hostilities against the United States, is as yet uncertain; all depends on the great operation directing against England.
If that succeeds, English influence will probably not predominate amongst you. In the mean time, it is most likely that the French will go on as at present, treating with as little ceremony as usual, every thing that relates to America. John Adams's speech on the opening of Congress caused a few smiles; the more so, as it was understood to be a speech full of thunder and menace against France. Nothing is wanting but the interposition of some upright and patriotic citizen, to settle the misunderstanding; but I fear it will not be done in John Adams's time.
I inclose you a note for our friend M. B. P. but as ignorant of the name he at present bears among you, I must beg you to seal and address it. We have heard nothing of him since his departure, and know but vaguely that he is secreted at present at Kennebec.
Mr. Skipwith has promised that a letter shall be conveyed safely to you; I have therefore taken the opportunity of writing you a treble letter; and but for the fear of wearying your patience, so much multiplied are events, I could fill half a dozen more. The history of the events in France of the last year, you will find pretty largely detailed in the New Annual Register, to which my present is a kind of supplement; but we hope that you will not long delay to be a fellow witness of them with ourselves.
I remain, with sentiments of the highest respect, your very faithful and sincere friend, J. H. STONE.
LETTER II.
Dear Sir,
A very safe conveyance, by a friend of Mr. Skipwith, having presented itself, I have taken occasion to address something like a packet to Dr. Priestley, and shall also take the same opportunity of sending a few lines to yourself.
We rest in faith that you are safe and sound on some portion of the great continent; but in what sign of the zodiac, we are as ignorant as if you were in the moon. We have heard nothing of you, or from you directly or indirectly since your departure; and according to all appearance shall have nothing from you until your return. I suppose, at least, you are within knowledge of human events, which are passing so rapidly around us, as to furnish you with sufficient food for meditation even in your retreat. You will, no doubt, be a little surprised, and not a little pleased, to know that there exists two such powers in the world as the Roman republic and the Helvetic republic, one and indivisible. These operations are now taking place with great celerity; and I suppose it will not be long before you will hear of an Iberian republic, of the Lusitanian republic, &c. &c. &c. In short, the political world rolls so rapidly, that we scarce have time to look around us, and admire the revolution of one spot, before we are called off to look after another. Turkey is not exempt from the contagion. The Grecian States have felt the influence of the general insurrection, and both the northern and southern States in Europe of this empire are in a state of rebellious combustion. You will also have been much surprised to have seen the history of our internal rebellions since your departure—the promotion and exile of Barthelemy—the promotion of Talleyrand, and his remaining in place—the mission of our friend Gallois, &c. With respect to the events of the 18th Fructidor, you have no doubt from your very intimate knowledge of the politics of this country, drawn the just conclusions. It has been a happy event for the country, and attended with the happiest consequences. Regret no doubt that these individual evils take place, but incalculable evils have thereby been avoided; for though the conquered party had no view against the repub-

the hosts of emigrants and royalists, armed and prepared for action, which at that time failed Paris, relied on this party for their support.
The government has since conducted itself with prudence and moderation, considering the circumstances in which it was placed. It has however taken a firm [a word here not legible] and is likely to meet with no more disturbances. —The minister who has the greatest influence, and who throws a lustre over all the rest, is citizen Talleyrand . He so conducts as not only to make his place respectable, but so as to ensure his continuance in it. We are also good friends; I see him now and then at his hotel, and once or twice he has done me the honor of a visit. On occasions which some day in the history of events, I may tell you, he continually enquires for you, and begs his best remembrances. The great actor is the Director Mélin —he was at our house the day before yesterday, and we renewed our acquaintance.
The person who goes out next month is François de Neufchâteau , and his successor will be named in consequence of a new regulation by the present Legislature; so that the same spirit will continue to direct operations as before.—The police is very strong and active; many towns in the south army (among which Lyons) are put en état de siège , and every measure has been taken to repress the spirit of fanaticism and royalty, which, without the 18th Fructidor, would have turned the republic, or plunged it into the horrors of civil war and confusion.
Your convert is very busy in collecting over the remains of his tottering faith; the good man has just written a letter to the Grand Inquisitor of Spain, which, translated into Spanish, is to be distributed in that country. Spain is not very far from a revolution, and it is likely that these latter events will take place before the English expedition, of which immense preparations are making. Of the revolution of Switzerland you will see the accounts in the public papers. Our friend Le Grand is preparing a constitution for the new republic. Ochs has been very officious in this business, and has been here shewing himself off as the sole and great regenerator of his country; however, the thing is done; and the three coloured flag, with William Tell's hat, has displaced the [a word here not legible] on the council house of Berne. You will probably see mss W's two volumes of travels by the time this reaches you.
And now a few words on domestic affairs. The manufactory of which you laid the corner stone, is now finished, and forms one of the finest establishments in France. But it has been subject to many mutations since you left us:—Mr. Parker for instance has met such a reverse of fortune that he has not been able to pay more than the third of one action; neither De Wit nor Van Steenhart , or any of the original proprietors, are any thing in it. But we have among our friends got a very respectable company, who have paid in their shares, and the establishment is now entirely. I have paid in two shares, and am allowed till Prairial to make up the third, by the pot or pearl ash we expect from America. If they do not arrive, I forfeit the pledge I have put in. Whether that is to come if you would give us a single line to inform us you would much oblige us. You will not be displeased at this work of your hands when you come to see what a superb place, as well as convenient one. M. Talleyrand is a subscriber.
In the pleasing hope of seeing you once more among us, I subscribe for myself as well as Gallois , Talleyrand , Erigone , and our family. Your most faithful—
12th February, 1798. [The following is added by another person.] Pray are you continuing your speculations on the great event? Are you in the press?  Dr. G— has written to us that he has sent to your order the books you wrote. Is there any thing here that we can send you?
P. S. If pot or pearl ash could be sent, and a credit of nine or twelve months given, it would answer the same purpose as if it was sent from the works. I shall then be in full cash to answer the works. I shall then be in full cash to answer the works.
The first opportunity, the French translation of my Swift's travels —for I have no English copy in my possession. It is translated with great elegance by M. Ray , redacteur of the decade philosophique. I flatter myself you will approve the spirit with which it is written.
With the warmest wishes for your happiness, and all who are dear to you, believe me ever, my dear sir, your most affectionate—
My mother and sister are well, and I have two charming little nephews? the eldest is already an excellent republican.
In another hand. I snatch a little scrap of M's paper, to recal myself to your remembrance, and to remind you, my dear sir, that we count the seasons for the fulfilment of your promises to your friends in this part of the world. All here remember you with those sentiments of respect and affection, and regret your loss with that unaffected concern to which you have such claim. We hope the period is not far distant when those requests will cease.
News from Europe.
Another Revolution in Holland.
BATAVIAN REPUBLIC. June 18. A NEW Revolution has been effected here. General Daendels with a party of Grenadiers hath surrounded the house of the Minister at war, where the Batavian Directory were at dinner with Charles Delacroix , the French Min-
ister, and seized Van Laren , one of the Directors, two others ( Weldrike and Forke ) resigned their places, and Vreede and Fyrre escaped. Van Laren is confined in the castle of Woerden .
A new government has been formed, and the greatest joy prevails in consequence of this event. A general illumination has taken place at the Hague, Amsterdam and other places.
The Provisional Government has issued a Proclamation, in which it states,
 1. That all such Legislative Authority of the Batavian people as shall require to be exercised for the daily and necessary interest of country, shall as soon as possible, be committed to citizens whose honor and integrity cannot be suspected.  2. That the late intermediary Administration of the Batavian Republic shall be required, as bound by their responsibility, to carry into effect the Constitution of the Batavian people, in a speedy and regular manner, for the restoration and establishment of the Constitutional Legislative Body.  3. That all authority of Legislation, or, in general of Sovereignty exercised by the Intermediary Administration, shall immediately after the establishment of the Legislative Body, of the Batavian People, pass to that body, and after the election by the latter of a legal Executive Directory of the Batavian Republic, all the Executive Authority which we now necessarily exert for the deliverance of our country shall be resigned to that Directory.  4. That we engage to be answerable for the just and faithful use of our authority, and the resignation of it at the time we have mentioned, or by delegation from it, to the high National Tribunal hereafter to be chosen. 
“Perfectly convinced that what we have done will be approved by the majority and most enlightened of the Batavian people, we hereby command, in their name, all Constituted Authorities, Provincial Administrations, or Administrations of Communes, all Justices of Peace, Civil Officers and Commanders of the military, and all and each of the inhabitants of the Batavian Republic, to obey our commands, and acknowledge no other authority than ours until the intermediary administration shall have met, which notification shall be made public, and be fixed up in such places as similar notices usually are.
“Done at the Hague the 12th of June, the 4th year of the Batavian Freedom.”  “J. SPOORS, Agent of Marine.”  “G. J. PYMAN, Agent for the War Department.”  “J. G. A. GOZEL, Minister of Finance.”  “R. W. TABAMAR, Minister of Justice.”  “A. J. LA PIERRE, Minister of the interior.” 
[The Paris Redacteur, of June 21, contains the following question, on this subject.—“Was it not because the disdained our counsels that the Batavian Republic became a prey to anarchy, and fell under the yoke of a Directory and a Legislative body, the tyranny of which it has just thrown off?” It appears by this, that the revolution was planned in Paris; and that Charles Delacroix had got into disgrace on the occasion.]
Mediterranean Fleets.
LONDON, JUNE 26. Accounts from Lisbon, make it certain, that twelve sail of the line have been detached from Lord St. Vincent's fleet, under Admiral Nelson, to the Mediterranean. Lord St. Vincent then had left 22 sail of the line.
The Paris papers to the 22d inst. contain many articles respecting General Buonaparte's expedition. A letter from Genoa, dated June 13th, says, that the grand French fleet, extending eight leagues, and composed of more than 300 sail, was off Porto Ferrago, bearing S. E. A letter from Bastia (S.E. of Corsica) dated June 12, says, when the grand fleet from Toulon passed this port, on the 7th. [This agrees with Capt. HOPKIN's account of their passing Leghorn the 5th of June] General Berthier went on shore, and remained five hours. After giving some secret orders he again went on board. On the 11th, the fleet was before the Isle of Madelaine, where it was reinforced by a division waiting for it at that place. It has been reinforced also by another division from Nice. On the 12th, the greater part of the fleet was in sight of Gagliari, (on the southerly part of the island of Sardinia.) All the women had been sent from the fleet to Corsica. The destination of the expedition is unknown.—A Paris Editor, June 22d, says, “either the French and English fleets have had a severe action, or Buonaparte has arrived at the place of destination. A letter from Toulon names Malta as the object; and a letter from General Buonaparte, to his lady, dated from the Lakes of Sardinia, the 9th June, says “he should leave a garrison at Malta, and thence pursue his route.”
The English & Tippo Saib at variance.
LONDON, June 18. A letter from India states, that it was the general report there, that a rupture between the English and Tippo Saib would very soon take place. Probably many of our readers will be of the same opinion when they peruse the following proclamation by the Gov. of the Isle of France, for the purpose of inviting volunteers to enter and serve in Tippo's army:
“KNOWING for many years your zeal and attachment for the interest and glory of our republic, we are very impatient, and consider it a duty to make known to you the propositions that we have received from Tippo Sultan, by two ambassadors which he had sent to us. This prince has written particular letters to the colonial assembly, and to all the generals employed
in that government: he has likewise addressed to us a packet for the executive directory. 1st, he demands to make an alliance offensive and defensive with the French, proposing to maintain at his charge, as long as the war shall continue in India, the troops they can send him. 2d, he promises to furnish every necessary for the war, except wine and brandy, of which he finds himself absolutely destitute. 3d, that all preparations are made ready to receive the succours which they shall give to him; and on the arrival of the troops, the chiefs and officers shall find every thing necessary to carry on a war that Europeans are little accustomed to. 4th, finally, he only wants the moment when the French shall come to his aid, to declare war against the English, ardently wishing to drive them from India. As it is impossible to reduce the number of the 107th and 108th regts. & de la Garde Soldée du port de la Fraternité, on account of the assistance we have lent to our allies the Dutch; we invite the citizens to embody themselves in their respective municipalities, to serve under the colours of Tippo. This prince desires also to have the citizens of colour freemen; and we invite all those who wish to serve under his banners, to enrol themselves. We can assure all the citizens who wish to enrol themselves, that Tippo will make advantageous treaties, which will continue with his ambassadors who may engage for themselves, besides in the name of their sovereign, in such way that the French who shall have taken part in his armies shall not be retained when they wish to return back to their country. Done this 10th Pluviose, 6th year of the French republic. (signed) MALLARTIE.”
Negotiation at Rastadt.
Rastadt, June 13.—Citizen Jean Derby , the new French plenipotentiary arrived here yesterday. The negotiations proceed very tardily.
Paris, June 10.—The last accounts from Rastadt state, that the Prussian ministers have received a courier from Berlin with dispatches, purporting that the cabinet of Vienna and Berlin are now fully agreed with respect to all the articles which hitherto obstructed a friendly understanding between the two powers; that Austria renounces all claims on Bavaria, and that the king of Prussia consents to accept some abbeys and districts situated within his dominions, by way of indemnification for the provinces he loses on the banks of the Rhine.—The fate of the Stadtholder is likewise said to be decided, but it is not yet known in what manner.
Rebellion in Ireland.
Belfast, June 15. The rebellion in this part of the country may now be considered as completely suppressed.
June 18. The insurgents in the county of Wexford, now consist, it is said, of 60,000, and are reported to be casting cannon at the foundries in Wexford and Enniscorthy.
London, June 26.—The following official bulletin has been published at Dublin the 22d.
Extract of a letter from Gen. Lake to Lord Viscount Castlereagh, dated Enniscorthy, June 21, '98.
“Dublin Castle, June 22, 1798.
“MY LORD, I have the honour to acquaint your Lordship, for his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant's information, that the Rebel camp upon Vinegar hill was attacked this morning at 7 o'clock and carried in about an hour and an half.
“The relative importance of this very strong position with our operations against Wexford made it necessary to combine our attacks so as to insure success. A column, under major generals Johnson and Eustace was drawn from Rossl, and began the attack up on the town of Enniscorthy, situate upon the right bank of the Salney, close under Vinegar hill, upon the right and rather in the rear of it.
“Lieutenant general Dundas commanded the centre column, supported by a column on the right, under major generals Sir James Duff and Loftus; a fourth column, upon the left, was commanded by the hon. major general Needham. To the determined spirit with which these columns were conducted, and the great gallantry of the troops, we are indebted for the short resistance of the rebels, who maintained their ground obstinately for the time above mentioned; but on perceiving the danger of being surrounded, they fled with great precipitation. Their loss is not yet ascertained; but it must be very considerable. The loss on our part is not great; the particulars of which I shall report as soon as possible. In the mean time, I am sorry to say, that lieut. Sandys, of the Longford regiment, is killed; and that Col. King, of the Sligo, was, wounded, in gallantly leading his regiment. Lord Blaney and Col. Vesey, of the county of Dublin regiment, are also wounded; but I am happy to add, that the wounds of these three officers are very slight.”
[Here follows the General's obligations to various officers, and the men, for their courage and promptitude, and the return of 13 brass field pieces and howitzers taken from the rebels, with stores, &c.]
[Gen. Aghill has defeated a party—killed 100. Col. O'Reely has killed 130, near Bandon. The papers are full of accounts of skirmishes, &c. in which the loyal troops are invariably successful.]
A messenger arrived this morning at the Duke of Portland's office with dispatches from Marquis Cornwallis, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, containing the important intelligence that Lt. Gen. Lake, took possession of Wexford on the 22d instant.
Miscellaneous Articles.
Paris, June 9.—We learn from several of our maritime departments, that Kilmare , General in chief of the army of England, has made a tour through them, and appears to be forwarding, with the greatest activity, the march of the troops, and the preparations necessary for a considerable naval expedition.
June 14.—It is confidently reported, that Mr. Gerry, one of the American envoys who remained here after the departure of his colleagues, has likewise quitted Paris.
June 22.—A Russian army of 80,000 men, is placed at the disposal of Austria, in order to give more weight to the interference of Russia, in the present state of affairs.
Brussels, June 14.—It will take a considerable time, and 600,000 livres, to repair the damage done by the English at the sluices of Slyken and Sas .
London, June 26.—Volunteer regiments of militia have gone from England to Ireland, to act against the rebels.
The French frigate Le Constance , of 36 guns and 300 men, has been driven ashore by an English frigate, and burnt.
The corvette Vesuvius , of 20 guns, was at the same time forced on shore.
The Marquis Cornwallis is Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
A French frigate is said to have landed military stores in Ireland, to aid the rebellion; and others are ordered to go from Brest on the same business.
Liverpool, July 12.—The executors of John Hare , Esq. of Norfolk, in pursuance of a codicil to his will, caused his head to be severed from his body, and sewed on again previous to his interment.
FOR THIS GAZETTE.
To Messrs. B. RUSSELL, J. RUSSELL, and YOUNG & MINNS, editors of the Boston Centinel, Commercial Gaz. Gazette, and Mercury.
GENTLEMEN, A REMARK has occurred to several of my acquaintance which has evidently escaped your notice: It is, that forty nine in fifty of your readers, out of Boston, would never hear a single syllable of the lies and scurrility of the Chronicle, were they not in some measure retailed out to us through the medium of your papers. My meaning is, that many pieces in that sorry paper are answered by your correspondents; and these answers furnish us with the substance of the trash they are meant to annihilate. Hence, and hence only do we hear any thing of the lies and scurrility of the Chronicle. Your intentions gentlemen, and those of your correspondents, are undoubtedly good, but we think they have effects which you do not design. One or two of them I will mention: Men of wavering dispositions and fearful tempers, as also some late converts, not fully acquainted with the tartarean cast of that paper, are apt to think there may be some truth in what occasions so much trouble to confute, and suspect that all is not as it should be; and so continue to be wavering and undecided, not to say worse. In a way something like this, Franklin became a deist. Another thing is, there are many Jacobins who cannot afford to take any paper, but having a great thirst for news, and not living in the neighbourhood of the Chronicle, borrow such papers as they can—often yours; where reading such answers as I have mentioned, are thereby furnished with a fresh supply of Jacobinical arguments. Having taken some pains to make inquiries at a number of the post-offices in Maine, I can assure you that very few of those papers find their way into this district; and those few are read only by the most incorrigible Jacobins. Other parts of the country, it is presumed, are not inundated with a greater proportion. Do you not then, by publishing such answers, give that feather of a paper a weight which it would not otherwise have? do you not thereby obliquely assist the Jacobin cause? and do you not, in the same proportion, injure your own? It is well known that in Boston, such answers from your presses, are at least unnecessary: every body there is perfectly acquainted with the Chronicle; and nobody (except Honee and a very few more) pays the least attention to it; but in many other places, where the same advantages of information are not to be had, the case is different; and you and your correspondents thereby really injure the cause you are aiming to support. In this quarter, we cannot help thinking that you overate the influence of the Chronicle; at least you apparently do not seem to have a clear conception how very wretched, insignificant and contemptible a thing it is. We are decided in this, that it only twinkles by the refractions of the rays of your papers: strip it of these and it will instantly sink into utter darkness. As to refuting any corrupted matter which rots in that putrefying paper, it is now totally unnecessary: whatever it has done, it cannot now make converts, unless people can be hired to read it; and not even then, unless their opinions can be hired also.
What is here laid is far from being meant as a reflection upon either you or your correspondents. You, gentlemen, it is well known, are zealous in the cause of your country, and your correspondents are believed to be equally zealous:—it is only thought, as was at first mentioned, that this remark has escaped your notice; and that a hint given and believed will prevent such answers being any more published or written.
I am, with much esteem gentlemen, Your sincere friend and well wisher, NOTO.

THE GAZETTE.
Portland.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1798.
Latest News from Europe,
BY ARRIVALS AT BOSTON.
LONDON, JULY 17.
It is certain that very serious alarms are at present entertained at Whitehall and Leadenhall Street, for the safety of our Asiatic possessions. It is difficult to learn particulars; but we understand Lord Hobart's accounts give great uneasiness to government. Tippoo is preparing for hostilities, in consequence of having received assurances of assistance from France. All India apprehends a war more serious, if undertaken in the formidable manner threatened, than any with which that country has ever been visited. Our hopes more than ever rest upon Admiral Nelson. In a few hours he may prevent a war the most costly and alarming in which this country can be engaged. It appears to be almost impossible that Buonaparte can convey his army to India, but nothing is now more certain than that he intends to attempt it.
According to advices received by the Heroine frigate from India, it is reported that the slaves in the Mauritius had got possession of the Island, and had sent to the English squadron cruising off to come and take the government for his Britannic Majesty, which was declined, for want of sufficient force of sufficient force.
After having imitated Cæsar in Europe, it is said that Buonaparte emulates the fame of Alexander in India.—Count Vergennes, after the disastrous American war, said: "We have just cut off one arm from the English; we will now cut off the other"—the East Indies.
The King of Sweden has given orders to augment his marine by the addition of several ships of the line. The Swedish Government has ordered at the same time that the tax on convoys shall be raised to ten per cent, on exports. On imports the duty is only one per cent.—To diminish the former, and increase the latter, is surely very singular policy.
The King of Spain has acquainted our government of his intention to send a frigate and two other vessels to Leghorn, for the purpose of bringing the Pope from Tuscany to Spain; and has requested that these ships might not be molested by our cruisers. Our government has taken the earliest opportunity to inform Lord St. Vincent of its compliance with his request, and has ordered the admiral to render his Holiness all the honours due to his rank and his misfortunes, which he has borne with the utmost fortitude.
The King of Naples has required every convent in his dominions to supply the State with a man, to be maintained at the expence of the convent—one man for every five nuns. The poor nuns think it very hard that they should be compelled to keep men for the public service.
Yesterday most of the West India fleet belonging to the port of London, came up safe to their moorings in the river.
Yesterday morning some dispatches were received at Lord Grenville's office, in Downing Street, Westminster, from Lord Fitzgerald, his Majesty's Envoy at the Court of Denmark, which are said to bring some accounts of the Russian auxiliary fleet, now on its way to an harbour of Great Britain.
The town and territory of Lucca are to be given to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in exchange for a part of the Tuscan dominions, which he is to cede to the Cisalpine Republic; so that the little commonwealth of Lucca is to add one more example of subversion to the many which have already distinguished this age of revolution and dismemberment.
A letter from Lisbon, dated May 27, says, "yesterday four ships arrived here, under escort of a privateer from Bahia, in the Brazils. A convoy of 625 sail, from Brazil and Fernambuco, were waiting at the same place for 35 ships from Rio Janeiro, for the purpose of sailing together to Lisbon. This rich fleet of merchants is expected in the beginning of July. There has been so rich a harvest in the Brazils, that there were not a sufficient number of vessels to bring away the produce. The above mentioned four ships bring intelligence, that for want of provision, the French island of St. Maurice has been compelled to surrender to the English."
It is reported, on the authority of a letter from Malaga, dated the 6th of June, that a revolution has broken out at Algiers; that the Dey and all his favorites have been beheaded; and that another Dey has been chosen, who is a sworn enemy to Spain.
It is now said that Commodore Blanket is to proceed with his squadron immediately to the Cape of Good Hope, where he is to be reinforced.
The troops embarked at Toulon were said to amount to 21,000 men. Those embarked at Genoa to 8,000, and those which set sail from Civita Vecchia, on the 14th May, to 12,000 men, so that the whole of Buonaparte's force is about 40,000 men. Of these he cannot leave less than 5 or 6,000 men in garrison at Malta, which will not be more than sufficient to defend such extensive fortifications, and to contain a population of 150,000 inhabitants.
The second fleet, so expeditiously fitting out at Toulon, is professedly for the purpose of bringing the English fleet in the Mediterranean between two fires, or at least to relieve Cadiz. The lady of General Buonaparte it is said will certainly embark on board the second expedition. Four Spanish frigates remained at Toulon.
The Ami des Lois, says "that he can at present only intimate to his readers, that a small expedition had put to sea with a favorable N. E. wind, under the command of a young man never before heard of, but who would shortly make himself better known. The object, he adds, will be known in a few days; but that in the mean time he must keep the secret." The mention of the North East sufficiently shows that this small expedition is intended for Ireland.
EDINBURGH, (SCOT.) JULY 10.
The Baltic fleet, which sailed from Leith on Sunday, is just returned, in consequence of the reports of a considerable armed naval force being observed cruising off the Northern Coasts and among the Orkney and Shetland Islands.
CONDENSED ARTICLES,
[From English papers to the 17th of July.]
THE IRISH REBELLION,
Is less alarming than it was, to the friends of government. Tranquility is re-established in the north; the insurrection of insurgency has not produced any serious disturbances in Munster; but Connaught is the only province which has not been in some measure convulsed. The erection of public granaries in Dublin, Cork and Waterford, is in projection. The earl of Carhampton had appointed magistrates to receive surrenders of insurgents; in consequence of which, the rebels were flocking in to take the oath of allegiance, delivering up their
fire arms and pikes. At Killeallen and Arklow upwards of 5,000 of the deluded peasantry surrendered to Gen. Dundas and other commanders on the 9th July. Notwithstanding the above favorable circumstances, it is said that the rebels are in considerable force in the vicinity of Killeallen; and nearly the whole country from Ballymore, Eustace and Blessington, to Glendalough & Rathdrum, is covered by numerous scattered parties of the insurgents, amounting in the whole to a formidable body, but unprovided with ammunition, provisions or artillery, except two old 12 p. guns, 16 pounders, and such provisions as their marauding parties can plunder on the mountains. The tract of country occupied by the rebels is a barren extent of heath, moor, bog and mountain, which has never been penetrated by the most adventurous sportsman; and is as much unknown to the inhabitants of Killeallen (who only from ten to twenty miles distant) as the wilded parts of America are to the natives of China. Skirmishes daily occur, in which the United Irishmen are generally defeated with great carnage. Among other actions those at Legalagh & Rathfarham are noticed. The town of Carrew had been attacked by 2,000 of the revolted peasantry. They were repulsed by the yeomanry—but a part of the regiment of Ancient Britons, who were advancing to their relief, were cut off. In the disaffected counties, the defection of servants from their masters, is among the evils resulting from the corruption of the times. On the whole however, we think this general complexion of the Hibernian intelligence, is highly propitious to the restoration of law and order.
THE ISLAND OF MALTA,
Says the Straitsburgh Gazette, surrendered to Buonaparte at the first summons. The inhabitants were revolutionized by French intrigue before his arrival. They might otherwise have defended themselves in their fortresses till they were relieved by Admiral Nelson, who was in pursuit close behind Sicily, at the time of capitulation. The Russian fleet, which sailed from the ports of the Crimea, was also destined for Malta. Buonaparte had the start by a few days only.—In opposition to the above account of the surrender and spoliation of Malta, is the following, from London July 12. "A gentleman arrived in town last evening from Paris, who reported that on the 5th instant doubts were entertained there respecting the truth of Buonaparte's having captured Malta. It was thought he had landed indeed, but that he had not gained possession of the citadel, in which it was expected that there would be found enormous treasures, and that believing the citadel held out, his situation was considered at Paris as exceedingly critical. Such was the rumour; our readers will give it what credit they think it may deserve. That the account of the capture of Malta is not very circumstantial is true, for among other things it says nothing of the treasure supposed to be amassed in the citadel, by the convulsions that have agitated Europe, but we shall not be surprised to hear that the capture of the island was the result of a previous arrangement, and that part of the spoils made the purchase."
THE ARMY OF ENGLAND,
from which large draughts were constantly made, is now re-inforced by the return to the coast of considerable detachments. At Cherbourg 20,000 men have arrived—a still greater number at Granville, and every spot even to St. Maloes is full of soldiers. The immediate object of the Directory is the capture of the British islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Should they succeed, the invasion of England would be in some measure facilitated. At present they are waiting for the levies of the new requisition. The English government are all vigilance and energy, to repel any attempt at aggression; and the cliffs of Albion are lined with a solid bulwark of patriotic soldiers, worthy of the heroes of Cressy and Poictiers.
A NAVAL RENOUNTER.
A squadron of English frigates (Jason, Pique, and Mermaid) fell in with La Seine, French frigate of 42 guns, and 600 men, bound from the Isle of France to L'Orient. The Pique and La Seine, commenced a running fight, at eleven at night, which they kept up with spirit until they both took the ground, near the point de la Frenche. The Jason being in chase grounded between them both, but to disadvantageously, that the tide swung her stern close to La Seine's broadside; but Capt. Stirling of the Jason directed so good spirited fire from a few guns abaft, that La Seine struck about half past two; she lost two hundred and seventy men killed and wounded. When the tide rose, the Jason and La Seine, were got off with some difficulty—but the Pique bliged, and blew up. She was commanded by Captain Milne, who was lieutenant on board the Blanche, in the celebrated engagement with the Pique, in the West Indies.
From the MEDITERRANEAN.
Capt. Ropes failed from Gibraltar the 27th July, and arrived at Salem the 1st September. Intelligence had arrived at Gibraltar, that the French Toulon fleet were at Malta, which they had taken possession of, and were plundering; and that admiral Nelson, who was to have rendezvoused there, had arrived off that place, and blocked in the French. It was understood that Buonaparte himself was not at Malta, but had proceeded to some further object—where was not known, nor whether he had with him any considerable force. Five Portuguese ships of the line had passed Gibraltar, about the 16th July, bound up to reinforce admiral Nelson.
The English frigate Sea Horse had fallen in with a French frigate of 40 guns, in the Mediterranean, when a bloody engagement ensued, in the course of which the French attempted to board, and actually threw 100 of their men into the English frigate, where their dead carcasses instantly strewed the decks, and the Frenchman was finally obliged to strike. She had arrived at Gibraltar, where she had a new bowsprit and mizen mast put in, and then proceeded to Lisbon. Cadiz continued blockaded by Lord St. Vincent.
FROM CADIZ.
Capt. Plummer, arrived at Boston last Thursday, from Cadiz, sailed July the 20th—Capt. Plummer brought a copy of a letter which was written by a respectable merchant at Carthagena, to his Correspondent at the former place, and received July 28, it states, "I hear, the General of Marine has received dispatches from the Capt. General of Valenica, announcing that a vessel had arrived there with News that the English fleet had overtaken the Grand French Armada, a short distance from Malta, and that when this vessel parted, an engagement had just commenced."—It was understood at Cadiz, that the proceedings at Rastadt were not conciliatory: The Prussian Envoy is much disgusted with French manners, and he has indicated the approach of consequences not peaceful. The imperial ambassador holds the same opinion.
After capt. Plummer came out of Caliz, he went on board Lord St. Vincent's ship—was well treated, and informed, that the Admiral had received advice from Don Masserado, that Admiral Nelson had defeated the Toulon fleet, and taken nine sail of the line, and that the frigate captured by the Sea Horse, had on board the plunder of Malta (she then lay in sight) and that 50 Frenchmen were destroyed on boarding the Sea Horse.
Capt. Seton, at Newyork, from Sardinia, sail June 11. Two days after sailing, fell in with two of Nelson's frigates—thinks they must have seen the Toulon fleet, which were then not above 25 leagues off. Nelson's squadron of 25 sail, had just quitted a Sardinian port, where they had taken pilots and supplies, and were in full pursuit of the French.
PICHEGRUE, and two other of his fellow sufferers, are gone to England in the Amiable frigate. Pichegrue has said, that he will make discoveries, on his arrival in England, of such treasonable proceedings against the British government, by some leading characters in that kingdom, as will astonish the world.
From the Frontiers.
A letter from a respectable gentleman, on the frontier of Virginia, dated August 7, says—"The people here are very much opposed to French measures. I saw a Chickasaw Indian, who spoke good English—he told me, there were a number of Frenchmen, who came up to the Spanish garrisons of the Mississippi. Some of them he expected in his nation to engage them in a war with the United States."
General WASHINGTON has been extremely indisposed; we are happy, however, to say, on the authority of Dr. Craik, his physician that he is now in a state of convalescence. It is sincerely hoped he is out of all danger, and that the life and health of this great and good man may be prolonged for the service of his country and the welfare of mankind. [Alex. Paper.]
It is laughable that the revilers of our illustrious Adams, should seriously assert that Jefferson is "raised to the dignity of a nation which ought to screen him from the insults of malice and envy!" But, till these miscreants call Adams every thing that malice & envy can suggest.
THE FEVER.
At Philadelphia, the fever has not abated. By the last accounts, upwards of forty have died a day.
In Newyork, it has broke out with great violence.
In Boston, the Selectmen state, that from Sept. 3 to 5, there were 3 deaths only. Remained sick, 20—four of whom were on the recovery. No account from Portsmouth.
CURE FOR THE DYSENTERY.
AS the season is approaching when the DYSENTERY is the most prevailing disorder, and poorer class of people are most subject to it; to find a safe, easy and cheap remedy for so painful a disorder, must be an object of public utility. The great and continued heat of the past summer may very probably increase the usual exciting causes of this disorder; and as the dysentery is considered by the faculty as contagious, it is incumbent on all to pay the earliest attention to it; and by a judicious application of the remedy, the disorder may be checked in its first stage. THE RECEIPT.
Take half a pint of the best Vinegar, and four large spoonfuls of fine marine Salt, or a sufficient quantity to saturate the vinegar; when the effervescence is over, take one large spoonful of this solution, add to it four spoonfuls of boiling water, and let the patient take of this preparation one spoonful every half minute, until the five spoonfuls are got down, as hot as it can be swallowed. This is a dose for an adult: the quantity may be varied according to the age or constitution of the patient. Repeat the dose, if necessary, once in six hours. A tea of Plantain or Mallows may be used with it; and if a thirst for Cyder should be discovered, it may be safely gratified. The medicine should not be kept in any pewter or leaden vessels. It has been found useful in the Scarletina Anginosa, Diarrhoea, and Yellow Fever. It is a remedy at once safe and cheap, and is recommended by one who has twice experienced its efficacy.
DIED—In this town, on Monday evening last, in the 22d year of her age, Miss SUSANNAH BRADISH, second daughter of Major David Bradish. A young lady whose benevolent heart, frankness of manners, and cheerful disposition, rendered her the affectionate daughter—the sincere friend—and agreeable member of society. Mr. ELIPHALET PETTENBOLL, aged 60.
Marine Articles.
Port of Portland.
Yesterday arrived at this port, brig Juno, Capt. JOSEPH TITCOMB, 23 days from St. Croix. On his passage home, was boarded by a French privateer, and had six Americans put on board his vessel, belonging to the ship North America, Barnes, from St. Kitts to Philadelphia, which the Frenchman had captured the day before. The privateer had also taken several other American vessels.—Capt. T. spoke the Jamaica fleet.
The Mary Baker, of Portland, 19 days from Virginia for London, was spoken August 18, in lat. 44, 30, long. 47, 20, the men sick. The Farmer, of Philadelphia, worth 150,000 dollars, has been taken by the French, when entering one of their own harbours.
FOR SALE, AT Joseph Warren's Book-Store,
Fish-street, Portland, PAPER, of all kinds, Paper Hangings, American Coast Pilot, 2d edition, largely improved, with Revenue laws, &c. Robison's Proofs of a Conspiracy. Sept. 10, 1798.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that a further time of three months is allowed, by the Judge of Probate, to the creditors of the Estate of Joseph Weeks, late of Portland, mariner, deceased, to bring in and prove their claims—And that the commissioners will attend for that purpose at the house of Mrs. Lois Weeks, on the fourth Monday of this, and the next month, from half after two to half after five o'clock, P. M. EBENEZER MAYO, ISAAC GAGE, Commissioners. Portland, 6th September, 1798.
To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the 9th day of October (if not previously sold at private sale) at Saccarappa Falls, in Palmouth, A Dwelling House, Convenient for two families; with half an acre of good Land, and an excellent well of water. It is in a good situation for a merchant or mechanic.—The terms will be made easy to the purchaser. Apply to SAMUEL PIKE. Saccarappa, Sept. 8, 1798.
An Organ for Sale.
TO be sold, that small, but elegant toned ORGAN, now standing in the Episcopal Church in Portland. TO BE LET. To a small and credible family, part of the Dwelling HOUSE now occupied by the subscriber in Portland. JOSIAH LEAVITT. Sept. 8, 1798.
This is to give notice
for the last time, in this way, to all persons who owe ANDREW PEPERELL FROST, ON NOTE, Bond or Account, to come and settle the same in FOURTEEN DAYS from this date—or he will put the Notes, Bonds or Accounts in suit, without further notice. ANDREW P. FROST. Palmouth, Sept. 5th, 1798.
Genteel Entertainment.
MRS. ANN HEYLIGER, At the sign of Washington & Franklin, near Clay Cove, Has opened a house of genteel entertainment. Those gentlemen who may favor her with their company, shall receive every attention. Being long accustomed to this business, she flatters herself she shall be able to give general satisfaction, Portland, Sept. 10th.
JOHN DEERING,
Has for sale at his Store, at the bottom of Fish-street, an assortment of WEST-INDIA & HARD WARE GOODS, and GROCERIES, AMONG WHICH ARE,
  Duck & Cor-  Buntings,    Iron and Steel,  Coffee Mills,    W.L. and N.E. Rum,  Sewing and Whipping Twine,    Brandy, Wine,  Hammers, large & small,    Gin, Molasses,  Knives and Forks,    Sugar, Rice,  Pen & Jack-Knives,    Flour, Chees,  Spoons, Chisels,    Butter,  Gouges, from Squares,    Bohea Tea,  Paint and Tar Brushes,    Souchong Tea,  Mason's Trowels,    Nails & Nads, of all kinds,  Hones, Fire Steels,    White Lead,  Flints, Gun Locks,    Whiting, Red Lead,  Latches, Saws,    Spruce Yellow,  Bung Boarers, Gimblets,    Spanish Brown,  Screws, Brushes,    Verdigreace,  Tin Ware, of all kinds,    Linseed Oil, Fish Oil,  Time Glasses of all sizes,    Cod & Scale Fish,  Earthen Ware, of all kinds,    Bar Lead, Shot,  Allspice, Pepper,    Powder, Indigo,  Allum, Red Wood,    Cotton, Coffee,  Log Wood, Copperas,    Locks and Hinges, of all kinds,  Cinnamon, Nutmegs,    Screws, Brasses for Decks,  Raisins, Chocolate,    Quadrants, Compasses,  Wine Glasses, Tumblers,    Spy Glasses,  Spirits of Turpentine,    Cod Lines, Log Lines,  Tobacco, Drawing Knives,     Deep fued Lines, &c.  
September 30, 1798.
JUST PUBLISHED, A NARRATIVE, CONTAINING STRICTURES ON THE LIFE OF CAPT. JEREMY POTE, Of Palmouth, in the District of Maine. Taken mostly from his own mouth, and by him examined and approved, on the morning of the day of his death.
The second Edition—With an additional Note. Printed, and for sale at the office of the Eastern Herald, &c. by William Baker & Stephen Chase—the "ONLY VENDERS!!!" of this Narrative: "to whom Post riders, and all others that may wish to obtain this pamphlet, will please to apply."

POETRY.
FOR THIS GAZETTE.
The AMERICAN TAR.—A new song.
Tune—The Tempest of War.
To the Standard repair, Each jolly bold Tar, Your Country calls loudly to arms: Teach the babies of France, The fam'd yankee-dance: 'Tis Freedom our bosoms that warms.
Let beau Talleyrand, With snuff-box in hand, Ask again a doucer for admission; Come here Monsieur Frog, Take a tiff of our grog, And we'll shew you a yankee commission.
Do you think Gallie crows, Can catch us adoze, While storms are thick gath'ring aloft? Pardon me Mo-jour, Our Liberty's dear, Ye'll not find our sculs quite so soft!
Each day a new ship, With anchor arip, Is arm'd and the Eagle full spread: If America's ships, And her sons become dupes, It must be when her Tars are all dead!
Come each honest foul, Pass around the full bowl To Adams our glorious head; Thank the good gods above Who Columbia love, Great Washington too is not dead!
Mother Cary's foul brood, Will do you no good, While such worthies America lead: Our Captains are bold, And despise secret gold, Our coin, boys, is iron and lead.
THE COLLECTION.
"A THING OF SHREDS AND PATCHES."
"Every moral charm That leads in sweet captivity the mind To virtue." THOMPSON.
THE world is like a vast sea, and mankind like a vessel sailing on its tempestuous bosom. Our prudence is its sails, the sciences serve us as oars, good or bad fortune are the favorable or contrary winds, and judgment is the rudder: without this last, the vessel is tossed by every billow, and will find shipwreck in every breeze. In a word, obscurity and indigence are the parents of vigilance and economy; vigilance and economy of riches and honor; pride and luxury, of impurity and idleness; and impurity and idleness again produce indigence and obscurity. Such are the revolutions of life.
But tread with cautious steps the dang'rous ground, Beset with faithless precipices round, Truth be your guide, disdain ambition's call; And if you fall with truth, you greatly fall,
'Tis virtue's native lustre that must shine, The Poet can but set it in his line; And who unmov'd with pity can behold, A sordid pebble meanly grac'd with gold?
THE IMAGINATION.
WHAT an effect the imagination has upon the body! How many persons become ill, from only thinking that they are so! Moliere died merely as he was acting the Malade Imaginaire in his own comedy. This gave rise to the following verses:
The Gallie Rofcius' consecrated dust, Moliere's remains to this sad urn we trust. Moliere whose matchless mimic pow'rs of face Play'd with each passion of the human race. Though life, though manners, own'd his matchless sway, Yet Death refus'd a rival to obey: For as presumptuously he dar'd to feign The horrors of the guilley tyrant's reign, Vex'd at the magic of his scenic art, The indignant monarch realiz'd the part.
MASQUERADE AT PARIS.
From a Paris paper.
FOR more than a month there had been given masqued Balls at the hotel de Richelieu, in Paris, and in this gay scene of debauchery, Parisian youth of both sexes, had spent the night in folly and extravagance. They were chiefly composed of kept women and actresses, but at the same time many women of character were drawn by curiosity to partake, under the concealment of a domino, in the festive scene. Here all the intrigues and scandal of the day, the adventures of the boudier were recounted, and, in short these balls were the central point of all the meretricious luxury of Paris. The police, however, did not entirely enter into the spirit of the scene, but on the contrary, on the 18th inst. at 3 o'clock in the morning, a body of 200 troops accompanied by a
justice of the peace, entered the ball room, and put the whole corps into confusion. Capuchins, Nuns, Sultans, and Payfanne, fled in all directions; some attempted to scale the walls of the garden, some leaped out of the windows, some slunk into the cellar, but about a dozen young men and women, who could not render a satisfactory account of themselves, were put in fiacres and conveyed to the central bureau. Among these was a young, beautiful and elegant woman, who, having been drawn to the place by curiosity, was ashamed to tell her name; but in this disagreeable predicament, being recognized, the magistrate made an apology to her for the embarras. All the gay circles of Paris resound with the discoveries made upon this occasion.
THE HONEY-GUIDE.
WHILE travelling in the interior of Africa, Mr. Park had frequent opportunities of observing the conduct of that remarkable bird, called the honey-guide, mentioned by Dr. Sparman, and other naturalists who have travelled into Africa. It is a curious species of the wren, and derives its name from its singular quality of discovering wild honey to travellers. Honey is the favorite food of this bird; and morning and evening being the time of feeding, it is then heard calling in a shrill tone cheer, cheer, which the honey-hunters carefully attend to as the summons to the chase. At last the bird is observed to hover for a few minutes over a certain spot, and then silently retiring to a neighbouring bush, or other resting place, the hunters are sure of finding the bees nest in that identical spot, whether it be in a tree, or in a crevice of a rock. The bee-hunters never fail to leave a small portion for their conductor, but commonly take care not to leave so much as would satisfy its hunger. The bird's appetite being only whetted by this parsimony, it is obliged to commit a second treason, by discovering another bees nest, in hopes of a better salary. It is further observed, that the nearer the bird approaches to the hidden hive, the more frequent it repeats its call, and seems the more impatient.
ACCOUNT of the NUTMEG.
[From the Calcutta Magazine.]
THE Nutmeg on the tree, is enclosed in four different covers; the first a thick fleshy coat, something like that of the walnut, which spontaneously opens when ripe; under this lies a red reticular coat, of an agreeable smell, and aromatic taste, which is the mace; this wraps up the shell, and opens in proportion as the fruit grows; the shell which makes the third cover is hard, thin, and blackish, under this is a greenish film of no use, and in this is found the nutmeg, which is properly the kernel of the fruit.
Tavernier tells us a curious circumstance, if it be true; that the birds swallowing the nutmeg when ripe, gave it back whole by stool; and that thus falling down to the ground besmeared with a viscid matter, it takes root and produces a tree—If the fact were ascertained, I am of opinion, that it might furnish no bad hint, in an attempt to cultivate this valuable spice.
MAXIMS.
Resolute people alone can be truly good natured; such as commonly seem so are weak and easily soured.
Who has no friend and no enemy, is one of the vulgar; and without talents, power, or energy.
Women's beauty, like men's wit, is often fatal to its owner.
From the STAR, an English paper.
AGRICULTURAL.
IN a former Star we laid before our readers an important improvement in husbandry, by the introduction of the use of salt in feeding, fattening, and multiplying cattle. Tho' the writer of the article alluded to points out the ben-
eficial effect resulting from this practice both in France and America, he has omitted to mention in what manner the salt is given. A correspondent therefore in part, supplies this deficiency, by stating the way in which salt is given to the vast flocks of sheep that are kept in Spain; but at the same time professes his ignorance as to whether it is given to horses and horned cattle, by any other means than that of bringing hay, which process the author of the article sufficiently explains; "There are two kinds of sheep in Spain: the coarse wooled sheep, who remain all their lives in their country, and who are housed every night in winter; and the fine wooled sheep, who are all their lives in the open air, and travel every summer from the Coal Mountains of the Northern parts of Spain, to feed all the winter on the Southern warm plains of Andalusia, Mancha and Estremadura."
"From computations made with the utmost accuracy, it has appeared, that there are millions of fine wooled sheep in Spain. Ten thousand sheep compose a flock, which is divided into ten tribes. One man has the conducting of all.—He has authority over shepherds and 50 dogs, five to each tribe."
"The first thing the shepherd does when the flock returns from the South to their summer downs, is to give them as much salt as they will eat: every owner allows his flock of 1000 sheep 100 azoves or 25 quintals of salt, which the flock eats in about five months; they eat none in their journey, nor in their winter walk. This has ever been the custom, and it is the true reason why the Kings of Spain cannot raise the price of salt to the height it is in France, for it would tempt the shepherds to stint the sheep which, it is believed, would weaken their constitutions and degrade the wool. The shepherd places 50 or 60 flat stones at about five feet from each other, he strews salt upon each stone, he leads the flock slowly thro' the stones, and every sheep eats to his liking."
THE nonresident proprietors of the several lots of land lying in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, are hereby notified, that the same are taxed for the State, County and Town taxes, in the bills committed to me the Subscriber to collect, for the year 1797, in the respective sums following, viz.
Table with 7 columns: No., Lots, Acres, State tax, County tax, Town tax, Delinquent. It lists tax amounts for various lots in Poland, divided into First and Second Divisions.
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before the first day of October next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. so much of the said lots of land as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, according to law, at the house of DANIEL JACKSON, Innholder, in said Poland. JOHN T. MERRILL, Collector. Poland, September 30, 1798.
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AT BOSTON—PER QUANTITY. Large table listing market prices for various goods including Ashes, Peas, Butter, Beef, Brandy, Coffee, Cotton, Chocolate, Rum, Wine, and others with their respective prices per unit.
TO BE LET, A convenient apartment under UNION SCHOOL—calculated for a large Store, and may be easily fitted for other purposes, for 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.
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.
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