Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-06-12 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,  And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY....FISH-STREET.
No. 9, of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1809.
[Whole No. 581.]
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PEDANTRY.
A pedantic gentleman who was travelling, and above common language, stopped at an inn to get his horse and himself refreshment. Seeing some boys when he alighted, he ordered one to "circumambulate his horse two or three times round the mansion, then permit him to en hale a moderate quantity of aqueous particles, after which to give him proper vegetable nutriment, and he would make him pecuniary satisfaction."
The boy being unaccustomed to such language, ran into the house, and told his father that a prince was without who spoke French; the father came out, and hearing the man scold, asked him what was the matter? "Sir, (says the gentleman,) I invoke all the genii attetis's that your offspring rejected me, and refused to put in practice my desires—Now, Sir, you I implore to enforce obedience upon them by correction, and then immediately provide some nutritious substance, to strengthen nature, cured over vegetable fuel, as I abhor the sulphurous tincture of minerals—remember to get me some stimulus with it."
The innkeeper, without hesitation, concluded him a madman, and with his wife, seized and tied him hands and feet, to a ring in the barn floor, then went for a doctor, who put a blister on his back, which in three days brought him to his wondering senses.
THE SENSIBLE FOOL.
Alphonso, king of Naples, had in his court a fool, who used to write down in a book all the follies of the great men in his time that were at court. The king having a Moor in his household, sent him to the Levant to buy horses with ten thousand ducats; this the fool marked in his book as a pure piece of folly.—Some time after, the king called for the book, and found at last his own name, with the story of the ten thousand ducats. The king being somewhat moved, asked the reason why his name was there? Because, says the jester, you have committed a piece of folly, to give your money to one you are never like to see again. But if he does come again, says the king and bring me the horses, what folly is that in me? Why if ever he does come again, replied the fool, I'll blot out your name, and put in his."
A peasant, being at confession, accused himself of having stolen some hay—The father confessor asked him how many bundles he had taken from the stack?—"That is of no consequence," replied the peasant, "you may let it down a waggon load, for my wife and I are going to fetch the remainder very soon."
SAGACITY OF A DOG.
A young man going into a place of publick entertainment at Paris, was told that his dog could not be permitted to enter; and he was accordingly left with the guard at the door. The young man had scarcely entered the lobby, when his watch was stolen. He returned to the guard and prayed that his dog might be admitted, as, through his means, he might discover the thief. The dog set out immediately in quest of the stray article, and fastened on the thief, whose guilt, on searching him,
was made apparent, he having no less than six watches in his pocket, which being laid before the dog, he distinguished his master's, took it up by the string, and bore it to him in safety.
DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT.
It is amusing to hear our Jacobins prating about the 'heart-felt satisfaction' of a 'LINCOLN' in dignified retirement. What act of Lieutenant Governor Lincoln's whole political career entitles him to the 'approbation of independent citizens?' Is this heart-felt satisfaction to be the result of His Honour's reflections on the patriotism, the wisdom, and the virtue, which have characterised his six-month's administration? We know of nothing on which his Honour can reflect with more pleasure than the circumstance of his retiring before he had lost the confidence of his own party. He ought to bless the federalists for permitting him to go into his dignified retirement so early: for had he continued in office another year, his folly and ignorance would have made him the scorn of the party who elected him, and the pity of his opponents.
We wish his honour may enjoy all the satisfaction he is entitled to in cultivating his farm, planting turnpike roads with poplars, or any other employment more congenial to his feelings.—We expect shortly to hear him after the example of Jefferson, asking the jacobins of Worcester, 'whose ox, or whose ass have I stolen?' and talking of heart felt satisfaction, and the pleasure of a good conscience. He undoubtedly flatters himself that his political vices and his wilful violation of the constitution will be forgotten. Deluded man! He is not beyond the reach of satire.
For when to truth allied, the wound she gives Sinks deep, and to remotest ages lives. When in the tomb thy pamper'd flesh shall rot, And e'en by friends, thy memory be forgot; Still shalt thou live, recorded for thy crimes, Live in her page, and sink to after times.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
IN SENATE, JUNE 1, 1809. The usual vote of thanks to the Rev. Dr. Osgood, who delivered the Election Sermon, was made, and was opposed. Mr. DANA called for the Yeas and Nays, which were, Yeas 20, Nays 16. The minority were the democratic senators, excepting the Hon. Mr. CUSHMAN, who voted in the affirmative. The sermon was then ordered to be printed. We hope it will be extensively circulated. The Committee appointed to examine the returns of votes for Senators, reported a state of facts, that a great number of the returns were not made agreeably to a bill, or law, passed by the democratic Legislature of 1807, which required that the returns of Senators should be made separate from those of Governor and Lieut. Governor—and which law Gov. STRONG refused to sign:—That if the provisions of that law were binding, the Hon. Messrs. Hill and Lincoln were elected Senators for Lincoln, &c. district; and the sitting Senators, the Hon. Messrs. King and Carr, (democrats) were not entitled to seats:—But the committee being of the opinion, that the bill or law in question was not constitutional, and therefore not binding, reported, that the whole number of Senators, as convened, were elected by the People. This report was accepted; and the democratic Senators who accepted it, pronounced by their votes the illegality of their most favorite measure of 1807, and for refusing to sign which they made Gov. STRONG the theme of the most indecent obloquy.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR—1809.
   COUNTIES. Gov. Lincoln. Scattered.     Suffolk, 8027 1990 11   Essex, 4952 4324 18   Middlesex, 8122 4820 32   Hampshire, 7525 4196 45   York, 1996 2427 10   Plymouth, 2410 2683 12   Bristol, 2615 2884 13   Dukes & Nantucket, 423 768 2   Barnstable, 896 1307 1   Worcester, 6089 3986 60   Cumberland, 2854 2484 14   Lincoln, 9410 2452 10   Berkshire, 2274 2738 8   Hancock, 1068 1871 9   Washington, 869 164 1   Norfolk, 1774 2876 20   Kennebec, 2874 2970 19   Oxford, 783 1877 3  
Total, 47,916 45,118 288 The votes for Lieutenant-Governor, are distributed nearly as above. Gen. Coss, had 47,540, Mr. Varnum 44,729—Scattered 241.
The approaching Grand National Festival, (says the Boston Gazette) is expected to be celebrated with more than customary splendour. It ought to be solemnized until the end of time, with every demonstration of public gratitude, thanksgiving and joy. In this metropolis, which is looked up to as the grand conductor of public sentiment and feeling, we shall hope to see the next anniversary of Independence peculiarly distinguished for its splendour and magnificence; not only by military shows, and every other exhibition of pomp and parade during the day, but by a general illumination of the town.
THE EXTRA SESSION.
It was supposed that the novelty of a Summer Session, the pleasantness of the Season, and the ease of travelling, would attract great crowds to the metropolis. But Washington possesses no attractions for the sovereign people, even when decked with all its exuberant verdure and innumerable flowers. Very few people appear in the galleries, or even at the hotels—much fewer than is common in the winter season. The settlement with England is considered as complete, and no body cares for France; of course our foreign relations have ceased to be interesting to the people. One goes to his farm, and another to his merchandise, and even the ladies almost cease to grace the galleries with their charms. The federalists do not as yet come forward in debate. Mr. Randolph almost exclusively occupies the floor on the part of the minority. And it is the opinion of friends as well as foes, that he speaks too much. Great men should not make themselves cheap. Mr. R. speaks a number of times upon a subject, when, as his peculiar forte is reply, it would be better for him just to start the subject, and after drawing forth the whole strength of his antagonists, to overwhelm them all by one general broadside. His mind is fervid, vigorous, inexhaustible; but it would be well for him, on common topics, to adopt the Horatian idea of laboring to be brief , and reserving the full torrent of his redundant eloquence for occasions worthy of its pomp and power.
A public Dinner has been given by the democrats of Philadelphia, to Gen. Bright, and his comrades, for their heroic resistance to the laws of the United States. This public testimony of respect to distinguish valour and patriotism, was approved by Governor Snyder, in a letter addressed to the company, and read at the republican festival.
INDIAN WAR.
A letter from Vincennes Indian Territory, May 2, says, "We have certain information of there being upwards of 600 Indians, encamped within four days march of this place. Two companies of our militia are out and encamped near this town. Others are expected to be called out. The Gov-
ernor sent a messenger to the Indians yesterday."
Mr. Secretary Gallatin is so much indisposed, as to be unable to attend to the duties of his office.— Wash. Post.
Federalism and Burr:
Mr. Randolph says that among the good things resulting from the change of administration, the magic terms, Federalism and Burr , like the Pope and the Pretender , in certain periods of the history of England, will no longer scare the people from the course pointed out by the original principles of the constitution. You must have a suspension of the Habeas Corpus, or Aaron Burr to reign over you, said the Jeffersonians to the people of the United States: You must have a septennial Parliament, or the Pretender, said Sir Robert Walpole to the people of Great Britain. It is unquestionably true, as Mr. Randolph has remarked, that the assertions by the minions of administration, that Burr and the Federalists were connected, almost wrought up large portions of the people to a pitch of frenzy against their political opponents. In an interior town of Vermont, encompassed by lofty mountains and dark solitudes, a young disciple of the Jefferson school delivered an oration, on the last fourth of July, in which he roundly proclaimed this connection, and many of his readers were soon after heard to remark that they had not before entertained a suspicion that the Federalists were so completely destitute of principle, but were now convinced that they were Tories and Traitors!— F. Journal.
From the Montreal Courant , of May 28
MELANCHOLY CIRCUMSTANCE.
[The following account is truly distressing and irritating in its nature; at the place where it had happened, it has excited a very general sensation; the cause perhaps affords greater reason of complaint than either the unfortunate death of Pierce, or the affair of the Chesapeake by the Leopard; but we hope it will not create so much unreasonable animosity as either of those circumstances. When our School-Houses are forcibly broken open, and the teachers pinioned, drove off, and murdered, (and this by a regular armed force of officers and soldiers of the United States) it is certainly no small cause of complaint; and under these circumstances, the inhabitants of Elizabethtown have done themselves honor, by their firm and deliberate conduct in detaining Captain Holmes and his vessel, till they had obtained ample evidence of this most wanton and atrocious violation of our national jurisdiction. We understand that a proper statement of facts has been made to proper authority.]
Elizabethtown, (U. C.) May 10, 1809.
MR. MOWER, A most cruel murder having been perpetrated in this place lately on the body of Isaac D. Underhill, a resident here, I deem it my duty, through the channel of your paper, to lay before the publick a statement of the affair; and must request you will, as early as possible, insert the following circumstances and letters.
On the 1st instant, an American vessel laid to be bound from Ogdenburgh in the State of New-York, to Oswego, anchored in a Bay on the British shore of the St. Lawrence, having on board a Captain William P. Bennett, of the 6th United States Regiment of Infantry, and some of his men. While laying in said bay, Captain Bennett, who had received information of an American deserter being in our settlement teaching school, ordered his Sergeant, by the name of John Graves, to pursue and take him: the Sergeant and two of his men then went on shore, proceeded to the school house, took the said Underhill, tied his hands before him, and drove him some distance through the woods with their guns and bayonets, pricking him constantly in a most cruel manner to make him run, till they came to the King's highway, when the said Underhill looking towards a Mr. Fulford's house, where he boarded, felt a wish to escape to it and run: he had not proceeded more than 4 or 5 rods when he was fired at by the said Sergeant and his men, and on the second discharge of a gun, he was mortally wounded, when the Sergeant and his men ran up to him and were going to blow his brains out, but he begged his life, saying he had received his death
wound, and wanted a few moments to make his peace with his Maker; on which the soldiers left him, ran to the Schooner, and from thence with their Captain Bennett fled instantly to the American shore. Underhill, with assistance, reached Mr. Fulford's house, where he lay in excruciating torture, till Tuesday afternoon, when he expired. The Coroner's Inquest sat on the body the next day, and brought in a verdict of WILFUL MURDER , (after hearing the testimony of Francis Davis and Robert Huguenon, two seamen belonging to the vessel mentioned in their deposition, also many other strong and convicting testimonies)—the following letter from Captain Bennett, with my answer, will further elucidate the matter.
I am, Sir, your humble servant, HENRY ARNOLD.
(COPY.)
At anchor off Mojau Ford's , May 2, 1809.
SIR—I have not the honor of an acquaintance with you, nor is it necessary to my purpose, as I am not personally interested in the communication, but induced to it from friendship to an innocent man. Capt. Holmes , who seems to be in difficulty from my act yesterday. Why, Sir, is Captain Holmes implicated in this affair? Is it because my boat (unfortunately for him and the owner of the vessel) happened to be alongside of his vessel? Or because Captain Holmes called on his relations in his Majesty's dominions at the time I took to do my duty? Or is it because your people are determined to grasp at the smallest opportunity of annoying the United States?—I pledge my honor as a soldier and gentleman, that Captain Holmes and his men were as ignorant of the affair as you. I am the responsible person, what was done was in OBEDIENCE TO MY ORDERS , and I am proud that my Sergeant executed the orders with so much spirit and promptness . The man had not become a subject of Great-Britain, and why should your people be so anxious to protect a deserter, and felon? What I did I considered my duty, and on the like occasion will do again, and will at all times take my men where and when I can, if it can be accomplished without injury to the inhabitants of the country or place I take them from.
I hope you will consider Captain Holmes' case coolly, and surely if you do you will discharge his men, and acquit him. If I have been wrong I am to be found, and will always be ready to submit my conduct to proper investigations. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, in haste,
(Signed) WM. P. BENNETT, Capt. 6th U. S. Reg. Infantry. (Addressed to) HENRY ARNOLD, Esq. Canada.
(COPY)
Elizabethtown, 3rd May, 1809. SIR—Your letter of the 2d instant came to hand. I should have been much surprised at the style you think proper to adopt, had I not been previously informed that you are the person under whose orders an atrocious crime, aggravated by every circumstance of cruelty, has been committed. Whether the deceased was a subject of his Majesty or not, is wholly out of the question; he was within the Province of Upper Canada , and consequently under the protection of the laws, and neither you nor any other person had a right to deprive him of his liberty without legal process. Depend upon it, Sir, that should you or your subaltern, on whose act you pride yourself so highly, be taken within the province, that an adequate punishment according to law will be inflicted, notwithstanding your pretended military authority.
I am, Sir, your humble servant. HENRY ARNOLD.

Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1803.
A great number of local petitions, reports and motions were acted upon.
Among the petitions presented, was one from the Board of Health of Boston; and another from several debtors in the jail in that town.
A joint Committee was appointed to report on a system of Bankruptcy.
At four o'clock, agreeable to assignment, the House convened together to elect nine counsellors, in the room of the gentlemen who declined accepting seats at the Board. The ballots taken were 549, of which the
 Hon. EDWARD H. ROBBINS had 511  ARTEMAS WARD 311  THOMAS DWIGHT 311  EPHRAIM SPOONER 311  PRENTISS MELLEN 311  OLIVER FISK 311  *NATHANIEL DUMMER 311  *WILLIAM PRESCOTT 311  *DANIEL DEWEY, Esq. 311 
And they were chosen and notified accordingly.
*Not of the Hon. Board last year.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7.
A number of private petitions were read and committed.
The Counsellors present in town, who were yesterday appointed to aid his Excellency in the executive department of government, were severally sworn & took their seats at the Council board.
At 11 o'clock a Committee was appointed to wait on his Excellency, to inform him that the Legislature were ready to receive any Communications he might think proper to make. The Committee returned in a few moments and informed the house that his Excellency would meet the two branches in Convention at 12 o'clock.
At the hour assigned, his Excellency came in accompanied by his Council, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and other officers of the government and delivered the following
Speech:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
CALLED to the office of Chief magistrate of this great and important Commonwealth, by the free suffrages of my fellow-citizens, permit me to embrace the earliest opportunity, to express the deep and respectful sense I entertain of their confidence and of the solemn obligation it has imposed, for the exercise of all my powers, to secure their rights, advance their interests, and encircle their happiness, by all the means, which are afforded by the constitution, and the laws of the land.
Educated at a time when the principles of civil liberty were investigated and discussed by the sages and heroes, who conceived and accomplished our glorious revolution, my strongest and earliest impressions were in favour of that well regulated freedom, which is secured by our excellent constitution—An absence of eight years in the service of our common country, by the opportunity it afforded of remarking the circumstances of other nations, served to confirm, and, if possible, encrease the respect and reverence I had previously imbibed for the religious and civil institutions of my native state. A comparison of our condition, with that of any other people, must convince every one of the enviable situation, in which we are placed, and of the superior means afforded to us, for enjoying all the blessings of which social life is capable. While this consideration cannot fail to inspire us, with profound gratitude to the Almighty Ruler of the universe, it ought to awaken us to a sense of the awful responsibility we are under, to transmit unimpaired to our successors, this valuable inheritance, derived, through the providence of God, from the toils and sacrifices of our pious ancestors.
To perform this first of duties, "to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government, we must follow their example in a constant adherence to the precepts of piety, justice, piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality," and must sacredly regard the fundamental principles of our constitution, of which none are more evident, none more explicitly asserted, nor more frequently recognized, than that all power resides in the people, and that government is instituted for their protection, safety, prosperity and happiness.
Their fiduciaries or agents, entrusted with the administration of government, cannot, then, in their own immediate acts, nor in the appointment, nor continuance in office of others, rightfully suffer themselves to be influenced by any considerations, but such as promote these just, and declared objects.
All citizens, who possess the requisite information, talents and integrity, have fair claims to public confidence whatever may be their sentiments on the political doctrines which are discussed in the community. And so long as men in office perform the duties assigned them, with adequate skill, fidelity and impartiality, their political sentiments ought not to be the ground of removal.
While I entertain no doubt of the soundness of this opinion, I am equally well satisfied, that when persons in office do not execute their duties with fidelity, or conduct themselves in a manner that is injurious to the reputation of government and to the interests of the people, or become otherwise disqualified, they who are entrusted with the administration of government, are bound in good faith to their country, to remove them, undeterred by the fear, that such act may be imputed to political prejudice, or to any improper motive.
To adopt a rule, that no man is to be selected for office, unless he be of the particular sect, or party of those, who administer the government, or subscribe to their political creed, is to establish a principle, not only not recognized, by but directly repugnant to the constitution. It is moreover highly unjuft to the people, as it narrows the choice for office, and may frequently exclude some of their service, the most dignified integrity, the highest capacities, and best dispositions. It is considering government as instituted, not for the common good, but for the exclusive advantage of an association or party of men.
Should they, to whom is deputed the authority of the Commonwealth, surrender themselves to such motives, they would descend from the distinguished elevation of rulers, of a free people, to the level of a faction, disposing of the honors and employments of the
public, as bribes to augment their party, and perpetuate their power.—When creeds and opinions unknown to the constitution are rendered necessary to employment, they very soon become the only qualification required, and supply the place, not only of talents, for the performance of the highest duties, but, even of common honesty, necessary to the discharge of all. Already, we have but too much reason to deplore the violence and animosity of party spirit. It has gone far to destroy social intercourse, and all the endearing charities of life, between ancient friends and neighbors, and to substitute political opinions for virtue, intelligence and patriotism. Already the wise and good, of all parties, entertain apprehensions, lest the interests of the people, and the duties of government might be forgotten in the solicitude for party power, and the hatred of political opponents. They see, and lament not only the evils, at present experienced, but they have a dread of evils still greater, even the destruction of our free government, as a necessary consequence of party passion, unless assuaged by a temper of conciliation, of mutual forbearance, of candor and respect for each other, and by the unqualified surrender of every interest, and every desire to the pre eminent claim of country, in those, who have been selected by the citizens to guard their rights, and advance their prosperity.—Let us then, gentlemen, trustees for the public good alone, of the power and authority of a just and enlightened community, by the candor and liberality of our own conduct, endeavor to set the example so much desired, by deliberately weighing and justly appreciating the measures, and motives of each other, and by pursuing within the circle of our respective duties, unbiased by any prejudices, or prepossessions, the happiness and prosperity of the people, and the security of their rights. Such an example from the government, we might safely trust, would be followed by our fellow-citizens, and would afford the best prospect of continuing the freedom, and glory of the country.
Our forefathers, from the first settlement of the country, judged it necessary to provide for the religious instruction of the society, and to enjoin on all the members thereof, the worship and adoration of the Supreme Being, the beneficial effects of which, have been felt at every stage of our political existence, in the good order of society and preservation of civil government, in the peculiar happiness, and prosperity of the people, and in the most signal instances of divine interposition, in behalf of our highly favored land.
While the people of this Commonwealth peremptorily insist on the rights of conscience, and guarantee, to every man, perfect freedom to worship the great Creator, and preserver of the universe, according to the dictates of his own mind, they, also, invest the Legislature with power, and render it their duty to authorize, and require the citizens, in their several corporate capacities, to make suitable provision, for the institution of the public worship of God, and for the support and maintenance of public Protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality, if it be not done voluntarily—and also to enjoin on all subjects, an attendance upon the instructions of such public teachers, if there be any, on whose instructions they can conscientiously and conveniently attend.
The principle, adopted by the people, is evidently, not to impose articles of faith on the conscience; but to declare their own obligation, and that of the Legislature to enjoin and promote the means of instruction, and the maintenance and communication of the Protestant religion, of piety, and morality, as essential to the happiness of the citizens.
The next reflection on the relations of civil society, and the limited power of government will manifest the great temporal advantage, to be derived from promoting the worship of God in spirit and in truth.
The power of government does not extend beyond that class of duties, which result from positive law and perfect obligation, nor to punishment, for the breach of such, unless the same be proved, according to certain established and known rules.
All those duties, which are not of positive law, but of imperfect obligation, such as gratitude, love to neighbour, hospitality, parental and filial affection; and offences against the same, are not the subject of human laws. These and numerous others, which are inculcated, taught, or forbidden, by the precepts of that holy religion, which is acknowledged by our Constitution, are neither prescribed, nor prohibited, nor even determined upon, by the law of the state. Yet no man can doubt, that a firm belief, in their truth, promotes the happiness of society, and that an exact performance of the duties, not subject to human control, but enjoined by christianity, renders the citizen a better member of the community, and dispenses with the necessity of multiplying laws and encircling forfeitures. Society cannot deter from committing crimes, by inflicting punishment for their commission, unless the same be fully proved. It therefore has no hold on one, who can perpetrate wickedness in secrecy and perclude all testimony of his guilt; but religion teaches that the omniscient judge of crimes prevades every recess of human concealment, and that, from his all piercing eye, it is impossible to keep secret aught that the hand can execute, or the mind conceive.
Hence, we may justly conclude, that in complying with the requisitions of our fundamental laws, as regards the worship of God, and of public instruction, in piety, religion and morality, we commit no offence against the rights of conscience; we promote the progress of truth, the peace and happiness of society, and preservation of government.
It cannot escape the observation of a wise Legislature, that for most of the duties, which are of positive law, religion affords sanctions, stronger than can be created by any human power—that while it makes us better citizens, and happier in this world, it affords the only solid hope of purer enjoyment and higher rewards in another.
The Constitution enjoins on the Legislature, and Magistrates, in all periods of the Commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries, especially the University in Cambridge, public schools, and grammar schools in the towns. A recollection, that this duty is founded upon the principle, that the diffusion of wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, among the people, is necessary for the preservation of their rights and liberties, will claim, from this Assembly, a continuance of that attention and regard, which it has received from past legislatures.
Agriculture, whether considered as the immediate source of human subsistence, or as the
honorable and happy employment of a great portion of our citizens, may be justly deemed of the first importance, and its improvement cannot fail to reflect blessing every member of the community, as well as on the Commonwealth at large. It therefore merits and will doubtless receive from this enlightened Assembly, all the encouragement of which it is susceptible.
The mode suggested in the Constitution, for the promotion of this branch of industry, by rewards & immunities, and by the encouragement of private societies, and public institutions hath been prosecuted with success.—It has already occasioned the collection and diffusion of much knowledge, and excited a general spirit of improvement through the state. From the experience of other nations as well as of our own, it is probable, that the distribution of such funds, as the Legislature shall think advisable to appropriate to this object, may be more advantageously applied, through societies, established under the countenance of government, than in any other way.
Manufactures and commerce promote agriculture, as they offer the most liberal rewards for all its productions. So far, then, as these interests succeed, agriculture is promoted and advanced, and not only persons immediately occupied in manufactures, and in the vast and various scenes of commercial enterprise, are benefitted by their encouragement, but the proprietors and cultivators of the soil are deeply concerned in whatever tends to their security and increase.
It is true, that the principal means of fostering these great interests are confided exclusively, to the government of the Union, yet peculiarly interested as is this Commonwealth, in their advancement, a wise Legislature will ever be vigilant to adopt all such as are within their authority, to assist a discreet and laudable spirit of enterprise in such important objects. Among these, may be reckoned the making, and executing just and practicable laws of inspection on manufactured articles, the encouragement of societies, where necessary, for carrying on any particular manufacture under suitable restrictions, and limitations, and the rendering communication between all parts of the Commonwealth, easy, safe, and economical. These with every other branch of industry, and every other source, from which human happiness and the means of enjoyment may be presumed to flow, are most effectually supported, protected and increased, by enforcing honesty and punctuality in the performance of contracts, by an inviolable regard to the rights of property, and a sacred respect to all the principles of justice.
But, as in a nation greatly commercial, the utmost prudence and sagacity cannot always secure from misfortune, those, whose occupations are, in their very nature, subject to hazard, there is no doubt that the government may and will, so far as it can be done consistent with the rules of that Constitution, relieve the unfortunate from those embarrassments into which they have been plunged by circumstances not under their control, and restore to them the opportunity of providing for themselves and serving the community by honest industry.
On the wisdom of the Legislature the people repose with confidence, for good & wholesome laws, and all the necessary provisions, for the impartial interpretation of these laws, and the administration of justice.
The Constitution instructs us, and experience confirms its propriety, that it is not only the best policy, but for the security of the rights of the people, and of every citizen, that the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court should have honorable salaries, established by standing laws:—that salaries are of this character must always rest with the sound discretion of the Legislature to decide. Whenever they can ascertain the amount that meets this description, they will have no hesitation in establishing the same by law.
The business of this court is so extensive, various & important, that it can be properly performed, and with sufficient dispatch by none but the ablest men, and can leave to upright judges no leisure for attention to distinct concerns, or to provide for the support of their families, by other means than their salaries.
The Militia of the Commonwealth is, at all times, a subject of the deepest interest, as on its organization and discipline, the peace and safety of the State greatly depend.
For a remedy of such defects in the system, as experience shall have discovered, and the confirmation of such arrangements as have proved suitable, the citizens look to their Legislature, and sure I am gentlemen, that the intelligence and zeal contained in this assembly will satisfy their just expectations.
The fiscal concerns of the Commonwealth will always claim your serious attention. To draw from the citizens the amount, necessary to discharge, with punctuality, the obligations of the state, in a manner the most equal, & least burthensome to those, who are to pay, will be the first aim of a wise government.—To secure the money against loss after it is collected from the people, is an object no less important.—This was supposed to have been provided for, by rendering the choice of the treasurer, dependent on those, who in common with their constituents, must suffer from any waste of the public funds, by taking bonds, for the faithful performance of the duty, and by frequent settlement of the treasurer's accounts.
Although it is expected, that the sum, which may eventually be received from the bondsmen of the late treasurer, will not be less than the amount, in which his account was deficient, yet the inconvenience and derangement of the treasury, from want of the money, at the time, when it was supposed to be at command, and the injury to the character of the state always, in some degree implicated in the conduct of officers, so distinguished, as the head of the treasury, are of sufficient importance to claim the deliberate wisdom of the legislature, in devising the best means to prevent like evils in future.
We have been admonished by the circumstances, in which the treasury was left, by the predecessor of the present treasurer, that the checks contained in the system were not sufficient to secure the community against unfaithfulness in an officer.—Several other states, prior to the revolution, suffered frequent losses, by a defect in this department of their government.—In altering their state constitutions, they thought to remedy the evil, by assigning the appointment of their treasurer to the legislature.—The result has shown this remedy not to be effectual and in several instances, they have altered their system, by adding to the officers, entrusted with the care of the revenue, one, in the character of comptroller.
Should the legislature turn their attention to the providing further security in this department, this mode may not be altogether unworthy their notice.
The regulations of such an office might operate, as checks on the treasurer, by rendering the comptroller's sanction necessary to the settlement of all accounts, to the payment and receipts of all monies to, or by the treasurer, and to drawing the same from the bank, where by law it is kept.—A system that should afford in the comptroller's office, a particular account with each of the debtors, and creditors of the state, and also an exact account with the treasurer, which would at all times, exhibit precisely the balance of his account, might be found to contain greater security against misapplication of the public money, than that under which our pecuniary concerns have been managed.
I trust, gentlemen, that we may sincerely and heartily congratulate each other, and every individual in our country, that the political year commences with the promise of reviving commerce, and the restoration of our citizens, to the exercise of their faculties, and their industry, and to the right of acquiring and possessing property, asserted in our declaration of rights to be essential and unalienable. We have great reason to indulge the hope of realizing these views, from the prompt and amicable disposition, with which, it is understood, the present federal administration met the conciliatory overtures of Great Britain.—A disposition which is entitled to and will certainly receive the hearty approbation of every one, who sincerely loves the peace and prosperity of the nation.
While we sincerely rejoice at the prospect opened to the United States of returning prosperity, and plenty, this Commonwealth has great reason for self-gratulation, on the patience and firmness, displayed by her citizens, under privations the most painful, and restrictions the most irreconcilable to the spirit of freemen.—While the acts, enforcing these provisions and restrictions were submitted to, by individuals, with a resignation that evinced the most exemplary love of order and respect for the constituted authorities of the nation, the wisdom and temperate firmness displayed by the Commonwealth, in their Legislature, their persevering attachment to the union, their correct estimate of their own rights and their prudent and constitutional measures for relief must always redound to its highest honour.
The history of the United States and of this State has ever shown Massachusetts, submitting with cheerfulness to the most important sacrifices, for supporting the common cause, and general interests of the Union, and this without the smallest disposition to dictate to the other members of the confederacy. Under the distressing circumstances of the last year, the Legislature did what duty rendered indispensable, & it surely did no more.
To prevent an adoption, in future, of measures so fatal to the occupations, industry and subsistence of the people of this State, cannot fail to be a subject of momentous concern to a Legislature, entrusted with guarding the rights of the citizens, and the independence of the Commonwealth.
It may be thought advisable to attempt this, by a declaration, to be proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, providing, that its powers shall never be so construed, as to authorize Congress, in any case, to enact a general prohibition, or restriction of maritime commerce, to operate for a longer time than the session in which it may be enacted, and to a certain early day of the next succeeding session. Whether a purpose so desirable, can be effected by this, or any other mode, must rest with the wisdom of the Legislature to decide. Although some difference of opinion may exist as to the means, I cannot persuade myself there will be any as to the importance of securing us against a return of the like distress, which, in times less auspicious to peace and good order, might produce convulsions, disastrous to the harmony, if not to the union of the States, to preserve which, according to its original intent, cannot cease to be the first object of every friend to the independence and prosperity of the country.
Gentlemen, The observations which have been submitted, principally relate to our mutual duties, as they arise under the Constitution of the state, and are sanctioned by the usage of former times, and the relation that our constituents have been pleased to create between us. The reflections which I have presumed to offer, on the effect of a blind attachment to party, you will, I trust, think not altogether unfavourable to the occasion, the time, nor the circumstances under which we are convened. They are dictated by a pure and disinterested zeal for the happiness of the whole people, and drawn from me by a thorough conviction, that unless we can prevail on ourselves to loosen our asperities, to yield a portion of our prejudices to the common good, we put at imminent hazard the morals and the prosperity of the citizens, the safety and freedom of the Commonwealth.
Entertaining no doubt, that wisdom and candour will preside over all your deliberations, and that they will be guided by a single regard to the best interests of the country, permit me to assure you, that these shall not languish for want of a cordial co-operation on the part of the executive, nor shall they suffer, so far as depends on me, from that temper which I have attempted to describe, and which, I am sure, is at war with the sacred rights and essential happiness of the people.
C. GORE.
A committee was appointed to consider (at the recess) whether a State Bank can be established in this Commonwealth, which will be more equal and useful in its operation than the present banking system.
A bill for regulating, governing and training the militia of this State, was taken up, and committed.
A message was received from His Excellency the Governor, covering a letter from the Governor of Pennsylvania, and certain resolutions of the Legislature of that State proposing an amendment of the Federal Constitution—and also communicating the resignations of Generals Brickett and Winslow.
A motion requesting the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, to make report of their proceedings, respecting communicating with other States and to name the States to which they have transmitted copies of the resolution of the Legislature, was passed.
A message was received from the Senate informing that they had chosen Brigadier General Elias Hasket Dyer, Major General of the Second Division. The House assigned Friday 11 o'clock for choosing.
A bill to extend the term of the charter of the Gloucester Bank was read twice, and on taking the question, shall this bill have a third reading? It was determined in the negative and a motion to reconsider the vote was also negatived—yeas 108—nays 220.
FROM WASHINGTON, MAY 31.
No doubt is entertained here that Mr Madison is determined to imitate the example of Washington, and be in fact the President of the United States, and not, like Jefferson, the President of a party. Fears, it is well known, were entertained by many, that Thomas Jefferson, as has been said of the late Lord Liverpool in England, would retain an unfeigned but not an unexerted influence, over the new administration; but all those fears are over. The Secretaries of State, War, and the Navy, Smith, Eustis, and Hamilton, are men of liberal minds and patriotic views, and harmonize with the President. Gallatin, who, for four years past, has been "every thing by turns and nothing long," and who is very much disappointed that he was not made Secretary of State, is the only schismatic in the cabinet. There is certainly no Jeffersonian influence hanging about the palace. The late President, and his "back-stairs" men in the house, have no more weight with administration than if they were removed to their favorite region of China. Their party views are disappointed, and their pride is wounded; yet they dare not risk their popularity by openly denouncing the executive, which, they have sense enough to know, would throw them into a minority. Hence their determination to evade, if possible, a vote upon Mr. Randolph's resolution, which goes to approve the conduct of the President. They say in their private circles, that they have no idea of approving this or that particular measure, till they know what is to be the general system. If the President expects our approbation, say they, he must shew himself worthy of it, by pledging himself to adhere to the GOOD OLD PRINCIPLES—(that is, he must become a creeping thing, like his predecessor)—he must not desert his friends—he must manifest indignation at the applause of his old opponents—he must distrust the Tyrant of the Seas, and at all events keep well with the great Champion of the Rights of Neutral Nations, the illustrious Emperor and Republican Napoleon the Great and the Good!
FROM TRENTON, JUNE 5.
Two British frigates—The Melampus and Eurydice, are now off our coast, said to be dispatched by Admiral Warren, for the purpose of warning British merchant vessels against entering our ports after the 20th of May, lest they should be seized under the non-intercourse law, he not having heard of the recent settlement of our disputes with England. An American vessel, arrived week before last at Baltimore, complains of very bad usage from the Melampus, she having fired several shot at her as she was making in for the coast. Another vessel has since arrived at Baltimore, the captain of which publishes that he was boarded by the Melampus a few days after the abovementioned firing, and treated politely—that after the first boarding officer returned to the frigate, the captain of the Melampus came on board and apologized for having fired a day or two before, on an American vessel, which he mistook for French.
Last week the Melampus and Eurydice were off Sandy Hook, they are stated to have politely treated the American vessels which they had boarded, but detained one vessel on suspicion of her cargo being French property.

Portland,
Monday, June 12, 1809.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
By a gentleman who came passenger yesterday morning, in the Stage from Boston, we learn that the Pacific , (a public dispatch vessel) has arrived at New York, from Falmouth, (Eng.) bringing news from that quarter to the 5th of May. The most important intelligence by her is the DECLARATION OF WAR BY AUSTRIA AGAINST FRANCE. The Declaration states, that Austria expects the assistance of a great power, supposed to mean Russia.
The papers contain Reports respecting new Orders in Council, blocking Holland and France—And also, that Bonaparte was said to be too sick to join the army; but they are given merely as Reports.
FROM SPAIN.
By an arrival at New-York from Cadiz, bringing intelligence from that place to the 17th of April, it appears that in consequence of advices announcing the approach of the French to the vicinity of Seville , the Supreme Junta were preparing to flee to Cadiz —That after the French had reduced Seville , it was expected they would march against Cadiz —That the panic and discord which pervaded the military councils of the Patriots, had changed the note of defiance in the people to that of submission.
Intelligence from the North of Spain is of a less desponding nature. The Patriots, after recapturing Vigo , are represented to have recaptured Villa Franca , together with a regiment of the enemy's troops. The Portuguese force in Traloz Montes , is stated to be strong, active and successful; and Gallicia was again rising.
The American vessels at Algeciras , though ordered to be liberated, had been prevented from sailing by some incidental circumstances.
Tenth of June.
The renewal of commercial intercourse between the United States and Great-Britain, was celebrated by the Federal Republicans in this town on Saturday last, with every expression of joy which an occasion so auspicious to the interests of a commercial people is calculated to inspire. The day was ushered in by discharge of cannon. At two o'clock upwards of a hundred Federalists sat down to an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. Daniel Cobb, at Washington-Hall. Joy and festivity went round the board—and the spirit with which the celebration was conducted may be discovered from the following Toasts which were drunk on the occasion:—
 1. The day —May the causes which produced its celebration, be a lasting monument to the citizens of the United States to place integrity and talents in their councils.  2. The President of the United States —May he be animated by an ardent zeal for the good of his country, and continue to adopt such measures as will conduce to the best interests of the people.  3. Massachusetts, our political Eden —Though the Serpent entered the garden he was unable to blast the tree of Life.  4. His Excellency Christopher Gore —While he holds the helm of State, we contemplate a steady course, by the compass of rectitude.  5. The Memory of Washington —Illustrious shade! in the hour of peril may thy manes descend upon thy favorite sons, and shield our country from impending danger.  6. John Adams —May charity draw a veil over the mysterious wanderings of declining life; and may they be lost in the remembrance of his former services.  7. Timothy Pickering —Firm and unmoved amid the conflicts of party; superior to calumny, adulation or corruption.  8. The memory of Hamilton .  9. The memory of Ames —A profound Statesman, sublime Orator and ardent friend of his Country.  10. Our Foreign Intercourse —May it ever be it ever founded on the immutable principles of right and equity, and supported by that magnanimous policy which is as ready to offer, as to demand justice.  11. The Union of the States —May it resist all hostile attacks of base and perfidious rulers, or factious and disorganizing citizens.  12. Farmers and Mechanics —Palsied be the hand and paralyzed the heart that would again make their interests the sport of philosophical experiment.  13. Our Sea-faring brethren —Brave, generous and sincere—ever ready to protect the rights of others, may their rights ever be protected.  14. Our Navy —May our Gun-boats become Frigates, our Frigates Ships of the Line, and our Officers Presidents .  15. Bowdoin College, and all Seminaries of Learning .  16. The Federal minority in Congress —Their exertions to rescue Liberty from the toils of her enemies, have raised an everlasting monument to their fame, and demand the gratitude of this and future generations.  17. The Clergy —We venerate the man whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, whose doctrine and whose life coincident, exhibit lucid proof that he is honest in the sacred cause. 
VOLUNTEERS.
Jefferson and Bonaparte —A fortunate dissolution of Communion, by the former's retiring from business. Federalism —The flaming sword that defends the tree of Liberty—lest Jacobinism should eat thereof and live forever. The democratic party in Congress —Like dwarfish statues upon elevated pedestals, the higher they are raised the more diminutive they appear. The dawn of Federalism —As it rose in the east, may it extend to the west, until the whole political horizon be illuminated.
The valiant Knights—Don Quixote and the hero of Carter's Mountain —The former would have gained a glorious victory over the windmills, had he been assisted by the gun-boats of the latter. Our sister New-Hampshire —We would remember with pleasure, her conversion from democracy. The Embargo —It has saved to our country, (says a democratic orator) 170,000,000 of property, and 50,000,000 of seamen—May the former never be employed to build Gun-boats, nor the latter to man them.
In the evening the Observatory was elegantly illuminated, and the scene was closed by the discharge of cannon and a brilliant display of fire-works; the whole terminated without any accident to mar the enjoyments of a day, which will be ever held in remembrance by the friends of commerce.
The day was noticed also by the democrats in this town—who were on the occasion honored with a spirited Oration by D. W. Lincoln Esq. County Attorney, Orator, toast master, &c. &c. for Cumberland district. The crowd of other matter which occupies the columns of the Gazette, deprives us of the pleasure of pointing out its many excellencies at this time. Some opinion, however, may be formed of its accuracy from the following observation:—He is said to have remarked, that "the embargo had saved 170,000,000 of property, and 50,000,000 of American seamen!!"—What a fine thing 'tis to have learning.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
"Let the evil of the late administration be buried with it"  HON. J. RANDOLPH.
MR. SHIRLEY, I MET Mr. Office-hunter yesterday. He differs from me in political sentiment of men, and sometimes of measures. "Well neighbor, said he, what do you think of the President's Message?" I think, sir, it is an excellent thing, for it is just what it ought to be, which renders it excellent for these corrupting days. It is a plain, brief, and intelligible State Paper. It brings to my recollection the good old times of WASHINGTON .
Then, said he, what do you think of Mr. Madison, as president? My friend, I can say thus much, with conscientiousness. His first steps as president, give us good foundation for hoping that domestic quietude and prosperity will again render our citizens contented & happy. I joyfully say, as well on behalf of my political friends throughout New-England, as for myself, that should Mr. Madison continue to tread firmly in the path into which he has entered, he will deserve well of his country. I have ever said, and still repeat, let the administration, be it composed of whom it may—let it adopt such measures as the exigency of the times requires, such as the honor and interest of the nation call for, and it will be heartily supported by the citizens of New-England. I have ever contended for government, not for men. I love my country, and while she prospers, let who will be rulers, be they "honest, capable, & faithful to the constitution," I will never call political names—I disdain it. I know no political cause worthy an honest man's labours, save his country's; and I rejoice that Mr. Madison promises so fairly to be the President of the United States, and not the leader of a party—To be a real disciple of Washington, and not a mere pretender. Whatever I may have said unfavorably of him, is now buried, and will, with me, forever rest in oblivion, unless the dark omens of my country's future ruin issue from another executive secret closet.
I hold myself the same I ever was—a friend to my country and its constitution. Mr. Madison himself was once a friend and defender of the constitution; he then called himself a federalist. Perhaps he does yet. Though some of his conduct may have appeared in a strange light, I would remark, it requires consummate art to cheat an old rogue. Perhaps he has had one to deal with. Something else, too, he has had to deal with; to manage which it requires no small degree of dexterity and forethought. It is as well for me that James Madison is President, if he rule as well, as that C. C. Pinckney were President. I seek the good of my country, and its government, and not that of a party of aspiring men.
I shall now make a few remarks to the reader. I desire him firstly to examine the principles and doctrine of federalism, and say ingeniously, if a federal president could have written a message more federal, one paragraph only excepted, than Mr. Madison's is. It is federal, because it is just what federal messages and state papers always are—what the subject requires, free from cant, electioneering and mysterious nonsense.
On our relations with England the federalists have ever said—I have said it, it has been our constant text, that our government ought to place the two belligerent powers, France and England, on an equal footing, with regard to this country. That the armed ships of both ought to be admitted into our waters, or not either of them. That by doing otherwise, we departed from our neutrality. That an accommodation with Great Britain, depended upon our strictly neutral position. That when we took such a position, G. Britain would do us ample justice. That she would not, and could not, be
bullied into a compliance with our demands. The late non-intercourse law, abrogated or removed the proclamation of the president against British armed vessels, and forbade the entrance of British or French armed vessels into our waters. That, so far, was an independent, neutral step, and was the cause of the preliminary measures to a settlement which the British government have proposed. Mr. Madison himself tells us this was the cause:—Soon after these instructions [to our ministers at Paris and London] were dispatched, it was found that the British government, anticipating, from the early proceedings of Congress at their last session, the state of our laws, which has had the effect of placing the two belligerent powers on a footing of equal restrictions, & relying on the conciliatory disposition of the United States, had transmitted to their legation here, provisional instructions, &c."
Mr. Madison speaks of our naval preparations as necessary, though all other warlike or defensive measures (except forts that are unfinished) are suspended, or recommended to be suspended. Is not this federalism? What a pretty comment on Mr. Jefferson's gun-boat system, it is, to see these despicable things now all dismantled and unmanned! Let your political name, reader, be what it may, you think just as I do. 'Tis a shame-faced sin to dissemble, when our rulers are so frank and conciliatory. Do let us be friends. We love our country, and would sacrifice our lives in its defence. Why then should we quarrel about that, which neither defends our country, nor profits ourselves? Let not the Argus , and such other fire-brands, cause us to pull caps. Almost all the respectable citizens throughout our country, the principal federalists at least, without waiting to inquire whether they were federalists or republicans by name, who have caused the present prospect to gladden our hearts, but willing to bestow honour where honour is due, are disposed, and are using their exertions to unite all honest men in support of good and necessary measures, that we may not jar & wrangle about party men and names; but if we must jar, or wrangle, let it be with those who are our real enemies, who would arrest our rights and freedom from us.
And in another thing I will never dissemble: If Mr. Madison sets up a political test, other than the constitution, as his predecessor did, or if he otherwise forsakes the constitution and evident good of the country, my feeble voice shall be undauntedly raised against him. ROLAND.
Thomas Paine's Petition.
Mr. Lyon has again brought forward the petition of Thomas Paine. This seems to settle the long agitated question whether that famous man be in fact dead or alive. Mr. Lyon has lately been at New-York, and must have ascertained that there are some sparks of the fire of life yet remaining in the mortal frame of the said Paine.— F.J.V.
In the Centinel of 7th inst. Mr. Whitman, the Congressional Representative from this district, is reported among the nays of the 29th ult. on the question of taking into consideration Mr. Randolph's resolution approbatory of Mr. Madison's conduct. The facts is, Mr. Whitman did not start for Washington until the 28th ult. being detained in town by the sitting of the Supreme Court.— F. Friend.
MR. OGILVIE.
We understand that EDUCATION will be the subject of Mr. OGILVIE's next Oration; and that towards the conclusion, he will illustrate the radical importance of Female Education. We understand, too, that various Poetical effusions, didactic, pathetic and humorous, will be recited, after the Oration is delivered.
ORDINATION. —On Wednesday 7th inst. was ordained, as Colleague Pastor of the first congregational Church in this town, the Rev. Ichabod Nichols. The first prayer was by the Rev. Dr. Kirkland, of Boston; the Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Bernard of Salem, from Gal. i. 1. The ordaining prayer by the Rev. Mr. Lancaster of Scarborough; the Charge by the Rev. Dr. Deane of Portland; the Right Hand of Fellowship by the Rev. Mr. Bookminister of Boston; and the concluding Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Abbot of Beverly.
The solemn attention of a numerous audience was remarkable; who were entertained with all the parts. Musical ears were highly gratified with most excellent singing; particularly by the appropriate anthems, with which the services were preceded and closed.
DIED,
At Otisfield, on the 23th ult. after a long and distressing illness, which he bore with becoming patience and resignation, Mr. NICHOLAS GAMMON, aged 30. By this grievous dispensation of divine providence, society is deprived of an useful member. He has left an affectionate wife, and numerous relatives, to lament his untimely exit.
"Early, not sudden; soon, not surprising—Death his visit paid."
Gazette Ship News.
Thursday, June 8. Arrived brig Endeavour, Capt. Stackpole, 17 days from Jeremie. Passed left—At St. Barts, 17th ult. brig Diamond, of Portland, for New-Orleans. The Franklin, Tallman, of Bath, sailed the 19th, for Norfolk.—At London, April 15, ship Native, Hill, of Portland, for Philad.—At Havana, May 10, brig Retrieve, Gordan, of Portland, for New-York, in 8 days.
At Matanzas, May 19, ship Frederick-Augusta, Potter, just arrived from Portland.—At New-Orleans, May 14, ship George, Weeks, of Portland, for N. York. The schr. Portrait, of Georgetown, had sailed from St. Jago de Cuba, May 20.
The Last Oration,
MR. OGILVIE proposes to deliver, previous to his departure from Portland, will be pronounced on TUESDAY next, at 8 o'clock, in Mechanic Hall . P. S.—Tickets of admission, 50 cents each, may be had at Mr. FATTEN's Book Store. N. B. Should the weather be unusually unfavourable, the Oration will be postponed. June 12.
FRESH GOODS.
William Smith, HAS just received a fresh supply of West-India Goods & Groceries , which he now offers on very liberal terms, among which are—Rum, Cogniac & Spanish Brandy; Gin; Cherry; Molasses; Loaf, white and brown Havana Sugars; Coffee; Chocolate; Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, first quality; Spices, all kinds; Cotton; Cask Raisins; Rice; Corn; fresh superfine Flour; Candles; Fish; Cheese; Bacon; clear Pork; Powder; Shot; Red Wood; Log Wood; Copperas; Indigo; Tobacco; Snuff; together with an assortment of ENGLISH GOODS—HOLLOW WARE & NAILS. June 12.
William Swan,
No. 3, Union-Row, Middle Street, HAS just received a FRESH STOCK of SEASONABLE GOODS, together with his usual supply of WEST-INDIA GOODS, &c. all which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash or on a credit. June 12.
COD FISH.
Charles & John Fox, OFFER for sale, very low, eighteen hogheads prime CODFISH , ready packed, suitable for the Mediterranean or West India Market. If not disposed of soon will be shipped on part profits. June 12.
FRESH
SUPERFINE Philadelphia FLOUR, directly from the Mills, and warranted of the very first quality; it having been selected for the particular use of private families. —ALSO— 150 bbls first quality SHIP BREAD , for sale at No. 1, Titcomb's Wharf. June 12.
Portland Hat Manufactory.
Joshua Shaw, INFORMS his friends and the public that he has established a HAT MANUFACTORY in this town, on an extensive scale. He has been at the expence of a journey to New-York, to procure the best of workmen, and has selected some of the first in the United States. He is confident that the superior excellence of his workmen and his materials will enable him to furnish HATS equal to any of English or American Manufacture. Gentlemen in town or country can be supplied with warranted HATS, for themselves or families, at reduced prices, for Cash, from two to eight dollars. He keeps constantly on hand, cases of HATS of all sizes, suitable for country traders, for Cash or approved notes. Cash and the highest prices given for all kinds of HATTING FURS , at N. 1, Mufey's Row. June 12.
Joseph Shelton,
WOULD inform his friends and the public that he has purchased James E. Tucker's Stock in Trade, consisting principally in GROCERIES . Business in future will be carried on by said SHELTON , at the Brick Store at the head of Union Wharf, where he offers for sale, as cheap as can be purchased in this town, a general assortment of Groceries.— —ALSO— 20 Barrels MESS PORK, 700 lbs. FLAX, 400 Bushels Yellow CORN. Portland, June 5, 1809. (12)
A REQUEST.
THOSE Persons who have accounts open with the late firm of INGRAHAM & GOULD , are requested to call and adjust the same; and those who are indebted to them on account, to call and settle the same by Note or Cash immediately, with JAMES M. INGRAHAM, At his Counting Room, on Ingraham's Wharf. June 12.
NOTICE!
THE Subscriber remains at the Store lately improved by him for an adjustment of his Concerns. Those persons indebted, (against whom Suits have not already commenced) by immediate application, may have the privilege of paying without additional cost. JOSEPH BARBOUR. Portland, June 12.
[The following Nota Bene should have been attached to Dr. Ramsay's advertisement, contained in the fourth page of this day's Gazette] N. B. The dissection and comparative Anatomy of the brute species will be extensively adopted in the Doctor's School, in Fryeburg, as an important source of improvement to the Pupil, at all times within his power, and by which the structure of the human system, in many useful particulars is clearly illustrated.
Sheriff's Sale.
Taken by Execution and to be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY the tenth day of July next, at 3 o'clock P. M. at the Dwelling-House of Barnabas Stratton, in Durham.
ALL the Right to the Equity of Redemption which Jeremiah Staples, of Durham, has to the northwesterly half part of the hundred acre lot situated in Durham—being lot numbered thirty three, containing fifty acres more or less, and being the same land whereon the said Staples now lives, if not redeemed before that time. JOSIAH REED, D. Sheriff. Durham, June 7, 1809.
SALES BY AUCTION. TOMORROW, at 10 o'clock A. M. at E. Greeley & Co's. Office, 1500 wt. of retaining COFFEE, 10 kegs SNUFF, 150 pr. Morocco SHOES. June 12.
Taken by Execution and will be offered for sale at Public Vendue, at the Dwelling House on the premises, on SATURDAY , the eighth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
THE Right in Equity of Redemption which Charles Couillard hath in the following described Real Estate, viz:—A lot of Land, situated in Bath, bounded west by Washington Street; north by land owned by David Osgood; east by land improved by John Bodsworth; south by South-street—with the Buildings, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging. The particular dimensions of said land will be given at the time of sale. STEPHEN WINSHIP, D. Sheriff. Bath, June 9, 1809.
Taken by Execution, as the property of Stephen McLellan, and will be sold for sale at Public Auction, on THURSDAY the 19th day of July next, at the office of E. Greeley & Co. in Fifth Street, Portland, at 10 o'clock A. M. the following described property, viz:
ONE hundred and twenty-two Shares of the Capital Stock, of Portland Bank, numbered as follows: from No. 1581 to 1660 inclusive; from No. 229 to 268, inclusive; and Nos. 908 and 909. Also, twenty shares of the Capital Stock of the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company of Portland, viz. from No. 986 to 405 inclusive; together with the dividend due on said shares December 23d, 1807; and also all the dividends which shall be due at the time of sale. Terms made known at the time of sale. JONATHAN LUND, D. Sheriff. Portland, June 10th, 1809.
New Saddle, Harness & Trunk Manufactory.
JAMES KIMBALL, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop nearly opposite Maine Bank , Fifth Street—where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale, a general assortment of Saddles, Harnesses, Trunks, and Military Accoutrements , of the first quality—which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or short credit. All orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Portland, June 12.
TO LET, A Convenient three story DWELLING-HOUSE , situated in Back-street—Enquire of J. BRYANT, IWS. June 12.
An old block Packet-Book WAS left on Friday last, between Brimhall's Hill, in this town, and the Rev. Mr. Bradley's, in Falmouth, containing thirteen dollars in Bank bills, but no papers.—Whoever has found and will leave the same at the Gazette Office, shall be well rewarded, and receive the grateful acknowledgment of the loser. JOHN SMALL. Portland, June 12.
STOP THIEF!
STOLEN from the stable of Capt. Prince, in Falmouth, on the night of the 7th inst. a dark chestnut coloured HORSE , with a second handed Saddle and Bridle, with a yellow front piece. The Horse had a white star in his forehead, is about 10 years old, very dull, thick set and short legged, trots and paces.—A Reward of Twenty Dollars, will be given for the Thief and Horse, or Ten for either, by SIMEON PRINCE. New-Bedford, June 12.
For Sale—Situate in Scarborough. A FARM, containing 120 acres of good Land, a Dwelling-House, and two Barns on the same, near the new Meeting House, formerly owned by Samuel Stewart, all under cultivation, with 200 young Apple-trees just beginning to bare, and an old Orchard that furnishes yearly 30 bbls Cider. Also, one mile from said Farm, a Wood-Lot, containing 20 acres. Payment made easy. For particulars enquire of HOLLIBUT HERRICK. Portland, June 12.
FOR SALE,
IN Cape-Elizabeth, about 4 miles from Portland, the valuable and fertile FARM of the subscriber, with the buildings, consisting of a Dwelling House, Barn, and a Grist mill, situated thereon. Said Farm consists of 96 acres of excellent Land, under good improvement. Terms of payment made easy. For further particulars, apply to JOSHUA ROBINSON. Cape-Elizabeth, June 12.
Morocco Shoe Manufactory, Head of Fifth-street.
S. & J. WYMAN return thanks to their Friends and Customers for past favors, and solicit a continuance of their patronage. They likewise inform them that they have received an assortment of real MOROCCO LEATHER of different colors which they will manufacture into SHOES, TIES or SLIPPERS, at a few hours notice, and dispose of cheaper than can be purchased of the quality elsewhere. Also—Gentlemen's MOROCCO and LEATHER PUMPS , made at the shortest notice, and very low. Traders in any part of the District of Maine, are respectfully informed that they can be supplied at the above Manufactory with any quantity or quality from one hundred pairs, from retail to full chop, at such prices as cannot fail to give general satisfaction to the purchaser. MOROCCO LEATHER , and Men's, Women's and Misses' LASTS kept constantly for sale. The smallest favour thankfully acknowledged.
NOTICE.
S. & J. WYMAN request all persons who are indebted to them to call and settle their Accounts, if they do not make payment; particularly those whose debts were contracted in the years of 1805—6 and 7. A speedy compliance with the above request will prevent unnecessary cost. Portland May, 22 1809. 471a

Poetry. The following is a translation of a description of ENVI, from Ovid, where the goddess Minerva enters her dwelling, and finds her as here described. Fairy within (enjoying her repast) Of vipers' flesh the rears, and stands aghast! From her the bean-eat Pallas turns her eyes, Which the with motion slow begins to rise. Behind half-eaten parts of frakes the leaves, And forward with a sluggish gait proceeds. But when the graceful goddess perceives, With light drawn from her inmost soul the grieves. Parc'd her face o'er-spreads; leans her form Through-out pervades. Fit object of our scorn! Atkance the always looks; her teeth are foul, Her breath with poison swells, her very foul Enrapp'd in fadens is; for ne'er is seen On her pale visage, Laughter; but the fiend Her only pleasure takes from others' woes, Which, at the sound of lamentation grows. Nor does the sheep enjoy, nor soft repose And whilst she views the pleasures of mankind, She pines away with grief and sorrow join'd. NEANIS COS.
FOR THE GAZETTE. The Affections of the Ministry, peculiar to those Times; with an Hint of the means of Deliverance. N.B. SHALEY. Your Gazette of May 8, gave us some good news and some good sense. At the same time you told of the sad predicament, in which our Clergy find themselves; not saying a word of their hope of relief, or deliverance. You mention two ministers of N. Jersey. The first, honest man! exhorted his hearers to choose their Rulers from the School of Knowledge and Piety. A number of them, for this, violently resented him, as having without evidence, charged with politics. He vindicated his innocence, proving from Scripture that he had kept within the line of his duty. But his persecutors were not to be appeased by such feeble means. His Brother, the second minister, who said, he did not, in his Prayer, allude to the Enthron'd , leaves some suspicion of having resorted . These are not the only ministers whose hearers cannot bear found doctrine. This inability is a common and grievous sickness. Consequently, the situation of our Clergy is truly enviable! Are they not evidently reduced to the direst necessity, either of telling the truth, or of suffering persecution? Must they change their sentiments daily, or on occasion offer, adopt all the politics which have prevailed from the days of rebellious Absalom, to those of good Mr. Jefferson? Thus turning 'Vicar of Bray,' they may retain their inimical livings! Or, must they stand firm, like the honest Secular Clergy of France in the revolution; and like them, be exposed to the loss of all their temporal interests, and peace? What can you do, for their deliverance from this trial; or for their deliverance from it? I will add a few words in favor of them. May some one of more wisdom and kindness do better. Once a lot of knowledge and piety could pray, "clothe thou thy Priests with righteousness." Every rising generation should be convinced, this is a good petition. The same politician said, "He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God." This, they must learn, is truth, weighty truth. In short, they must be made early to see, and to feel first principles, that there is in nature a right and a wrong; and that this reality of things with their difference is immutable and eternal. Then we may hope to see good days, under pious and learned ministers of religion, and upright ministers of state. But if our youth are taught by precept or vicious manners, that one God, no God, many Gods, Virtue, Vice, Integrity, Hypocrisy, Talents, or no Talents, are absolutely uncertainties, or mere chimera, then we may say to our country, once the dwelling of righteousness & peace, "Wo to thee, O Land!" These, Mr. Printer, are my first thoughts on the occasion. I believe our Fathers had similar sentiments. But I am willing to be taught. I am ready to learn of any one, or to do almost any thing, if honest, if I may happily assist in restoring good, peaceful, and righteous OLD TIMES. Belfast, June 3, 1809.
NEW PUBLICATION. JUST published, and for sale at this Office, and by the Author, a Pamphlet, entitled THE CERTAIN SALVATION OF EVERY TRUE BELIEVER IN CHRIST. Argued from the sacred SCRIPTURES, with Answers to several OBJECTIONS. BY JOHN TRIPP, Pastor of the Baptist Church in Hobbom, (Me) Price 25 cents. June 5, 1809.
Portrait Painting. THE Subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town, and its vicinity, that he paints Portrait Pictures, large as life - From his long practice and experience in this art, he flatters himself that his performances will not fail to give satisfaction to those who may please to employ him in the line of his profession. N.B. His prices will be moderate, and a likeness warranted. He may be spoken with at Mrs. Neal's, opposite the sign of the Indian-Chief, Fifth Street, where a specimen of his performance may be seen. R. JENNYS. Portland, June 5th, 1809
Eliphalet Wharff. INFORMS his friends and the public in general, that he has purchased the Stock in Trade of Mr. ELIJAH FISK; and that Strangers and others may be accommodated with REFRESHMENTS, &c. as usual, at his Victualing Cellar, No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth Street, from 5 o'clock in the morning until 12 at night, where customers may be accommodated in a cheap and agreeable manner, and where a few gentlemen may also be accommodated with Board. N.B. The business will be conducted by ELIJAH FISK, who will pay every attention to customers, and all favors gratefully acknowledged. Portland, May 30, 1809.
Factory Yarn & Thread Store. JOSEPH POPE informs his friends and the public that he is appointed Agent for Almy & Brown , of Providence, who will keep him constantly supplied from their long known & well established Factory, with a general assortment of Cotton Warp and Filling, White and colored Stocking, 2 & 3 thread, do do do Thread in hanks and balls, Wick Yarn, Cotton Shirting and Sheetings, do Check and Stripe, Bed Tick, &c. Which will be sold wholesale and retail at the Factory prices. Shopkeepers in town and country may be supplied on the same terms on the same terms as at the Manufactory, by applying at No. 7, Moffat's Row . (Gus) Dec. 19
A FARM FOR SALE. IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of land, of which thirty is interval, and lying on Preumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The farm of said farm is inferior to none - Inquire of OLIVER WINSLAW. Oct. 17. (U.S.)
ESCAPED FROM the subscriber in Minot, on the night of Monday the 20th inst., Daniel Nail Nye, who was in custody on a warrant for uttering counterfeit Bank Bills. Said Nye is about 5 feet 10 inches high, light complexion, light eyes, blue eyes when he speaks, and is about 30 years old. Whoever will secure said Nye, so that he may be brought to justice for the False Bank Notes reward. JACOB THURLO, Dept Sheriff. May 24, 1809. (J.S.)
EDWARD HOWE, No. 1, Tavern's Buildings , Middle Street, HAS just received for sale, a new and elegant assortment of Paper-Hangings and Looking-Glasses, of different prices. He has also, a general assortment of UPHOLSTERY: such as Feathers of all kinds - Beds - Mattresses - Sofas - Chairs - Fringes - Laces and Tassels for Curtains, &c. &c. He continues to execute the above business as usual. June 5, 1809.
FRESH GOODS. Royal Lincoln, HAS taken the store lately improved by Mr. JOSEPH BARBOUR, Fifth Street, together with his Stock in Trade, and has just received, in addition, the following Seasonable Goods: Black, blue, corbeau and bottle green, superfine and common Broadcloths, & Kerseymere, Linens, Coiraine Shirting Cottons, Ginghams, Calicoes, Furniture, Washington Stripes, Hair Combs, Twill'd Cambrics, Cambric Dimity, Common do, Patent Nankeens, Cotton Cambrics, Cambric Muslins, Grandeurills, Fanny Muslins, Hail dotted Cambric, Superfine summer Velveting, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Fancy Silk do, Madras & Muslin do, Bandannas, Ladies and Gent's Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Linen Cambrics and Handkerchiefs, Armlets. Velvets, Cords, Thick-Tabby Velvets, Bombazines, Brown cotton Platillas, Blue India Nankeens, Yellow do, Gentlemen's Beaver Gloves, Low priced Merseilles Velveting, English Diaper, Huckabucks, Fashionable Coat Buttons, Madras Calico, Figured Lustrings, Cheap Cambric and Muslin Shawls, Parasols, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, White and Buff Kerseymere, Red Broadcloths, with a great variety of other articles. The above Goods will be sold very low for Cash only, (t.f.) June 5.
JUST PUBLISHED, and for sale at this Office, and by the Author, a Pamphlet, entitled THE CERTAIN SALVATION OF EVERY TRUE BELIEVER IN CHRIST. Argued from the sacred SCRIPTURES, with Answers to several OBJECTIONS. BY JOHN TRIPP, Pastor of the Baptist Church in Hobbom, (Me) Price 25 cents. June 5, 1809.
Portrait Painting. THE Subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town, and its vicinity, that he paints Portrait Pictures, large as life - From his long practice and experience in this art, he flatters himself that his performances will not fail to give satisfaction to those who may please to employ him in the line of his profession. N.B. His prices will be moderate, and a likeness warranted. He may be spoken with at Mrs. Neal's, opposite the sign of the Indian-Chief, Fifth Street, where a specimen of his performance may be seen. R. JENNYS. Portland, June 5th, 1809
Eliphalet Wharff. INFORMS his friends and the public in general, that he has purchased the Stock in Trade of Mr. ELIJAH FISK; and that Strangers and others may be accommodated with REFRESHMENTS, &c. as usual, at his Victualing Cellar, No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth Street, from 5 o'clock in the morning until 12 at night, where customers may be accommodated in a cheap and agreeable manner, and where a few gentlemen may also be accommodated with Board. N.B. The business will be conducted by ELIJAH FISK, who will pay every attention to customers, and all favors gratefully acknowledged. Portland, May 30, 1809.
NOTICE! ALL persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and adjust the same immediately. ELIJAH FISK. June 5.
Shipping Tobacco. ROBERT H. SMITH, has for sale, at the sign of the Indian-Chief, Fifth Street, 12,000 wt. Leaf Tobacco, of an unusual good quality, for the West India market. June 5.
THE Festival of St. John the Baptist, WILL be celebrated on the 24th inst. at Bath, by Solar, Lincoln, & United Lodges . Visiting Brethren are invited to attend with suitable clothing. An address will be delivered by Bro. Ames . Performances will begin at ten o'clock A.M. A general attendance is requested. By order of Solar Lodge . WILLIAM TORREY, S ty . Bath, June 2, A. L. 5809.
WANTED, A BOY, about 14 or 15 years old, to keep in a Grocery Store, to whom good encouragement will be given. None need to apply except he is well recommended - Inquire at the Gazette Office. June 5.
Twenty Dollars Reward. ON the night of the 18th inst. the dwelling-house of the subscriber was broken and entered, and the wife of the subscriber robbed of upwards of 100 dollars in Bank Bills , of various Banks. Whoever shall detect the felon, or felon, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward. CYRUS HAMLIN. Paris, (Oxford Co.) May 23, 1809.
Apprentice to the Printing Business. A LAD of Steady, Industrious habits, who is disposed to be SATISFIED - and none others need apply - will receive good encouragement at the above business on immediate application at the Office of the Portland Gazette . June 5, 1809.
NOTICE! THE Copartnership heretofore subsisting under the firm of JOHN BAILEY & CO. was dissolved by mutual consent on the last day of May last. JOHN BAILEY, 3d. DANIEL NEWHALL, Jr. June 5, 1809
Fresh Assortment. DAVID BILL & Co. AT THE PORTLAND HAT WAREHOUSE, Two doors below the Insurance Office - Fifth Street, HAVE just received from Providence, a FRESH ASSORTMENT OF AMERICAN HATS; manufactured at the justly celebrated Factory in that place. As one of the company resides and carries on the business in Providence, the utmost dependence can be placed on the faithful execution of their work, which has proved equal and in many instances superior to imported Hats. Such arrangements have been made as to enable them, at all times, to keep their assortment complete - with which the public may be supplied on as advantageous terms as at any store in the District of Maine. CASH given for Hating FURS. Portland, June 5, 1809.
FOR SALE, FIFTY acres of excellent Land, situated in the southernmost part of Cape Elizabeth; the fertility of which is equal if not superior to any in the District of Maine. Said Land is pleasantly situated for a mechanic or trader, in a handsome village, on the sea shore; and in a highly cultivated state. Terms very liberal, and payment made easy for the purchaser. For further particulars, apply to MARY McCRATE, living on the premises. Cape Elizabeth, May 29, 1809.
Hosea Hisley INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. ROBERT NOYES; and that the Painting Business will be pursued in future by them under the firm of Hisley & Noyes. He requests all persons who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. Portland, May 8, 1809. (Sm)
TO BE LET, HALF of a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Free Street, on reasonable terms - Enquire of WILLIAM GODDARD.
FOR SALE, A DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Back Street, together with the Lot on which it stands. The House is three stories high, and is principally finished in a handsome manner. Payment will be received in materials for building, and in Joiner's and Mason's work, or in English and W. India Goods - For further particulars inquire of ABNER BAGLEY. Portland, May 29.
FOR SALE, A Lot of LAND, with two Dwelling houses, (out houses &c.) pleasantly situated on Maine Street. Said Houses are well finished, and will be sold together or separate, at a very low price. Apply to NOAH HARDING. May 29, 1809.
LOST, ON the 3d day of May inst. a NOTE OF HAND, signed by SAMUEL PAGE, of Parsonfield , to BENJAMIN DALTON, or order, of Parsonfield , for twenty dollars and twenty two cents, dated March 16, 1808, payable the 25th of December last, and endorsed by said Dalton to JAMES FOLSOM, of Parsonfield , on the 8th day of April ult. (not accountable) Whoever has found, and will return said note to the subscriber, shall be generously rewarded. I hereby forbid all persons buying said note, or paying to any person any consideration therefor. JAMES FOLSOM. May 22.
PICKED UP ADRIFT, NEAR Jones' Island, in New Casco Bay, on the 26th ult. a large FLOAT, with three small Dots and a paddle - The owner, by proving property and paying charges, may receive the same on application to JABEZ JONES. New Casco, June 5.
NEW GOODS. Joseph Croft, jun. HAS just received from Boston , in addition to his former Stock, a fresh supply of European & India Goods; among which are black, blue, green and red superfine and low priced Broadcloths - black, blue, drab and white Cassimeres - black and olive Velvets - black & blue Tabby Velvets - Cotton Cassimeres - Washington Stripes - English Nankeens - 50 pieces blue India do - Marcellus Velveting - Satin do - Silk and Cotton Fancy do - Dimities - Farnitures - superfine common Calicoes - India do - pink, buff and dark hair cord and Madison striped Ginghams - pink and buff Muslins - sheer and fancy do - feeded Cambrics - Fancy Muslin Shawls - 6-4 Cambric do - white and colored Cambrics - crimson and twilled do - Cap Paterns - silk and cotton Chambrays - Bandannas, Sifterfoci, Supercornal and Chinese Handkerchiefs - white, red and copperplate pocket do - blue Gillas - Russia Sheeting - Ravens Duck - Bed Ticking - English and Russia Diapers - Table Linens - white, brown & check Linens - India Cottons - English Shirting Cottons - English and India Cotton Checks - Ruffles - Calimancos - Durants - Duroys - Gentlemen's and Ladies' cotton and silk Hosiery - Ladies long silk Gloves - Gentlemen's silk and beaver Gloves - cotton Sewings - white and colored Thread - Tapes - Quality - Shoe and velvet Binding - Gaitoons - Hat Linings - Oil Cloths - cotton and wool Cards - Herring Nets, and other articles too numerous to particularize. Also - An assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, Among which are - 4th proof Cogniac Brandy - Gin - St. Croix Rum - best retailing Molasses - loaf and lump Sugar - white and brown Havana do - Coffee - Chocolate - Cotton Wool - Bohca, Souchong, Hyson and Hyson skin Tea, of the first qualities - Pepper - Pimento - Indigo - English and American Nails - English Iron Pots - Also - a quantity of BEEF & PORK - a few barrels superfine FLOUR - a few casks RICE, &c. &c. - Which he offers to his Customers on very reasonable terms, as usual, for Cash or Country Produce. No. 5, Union-Row, Middle-Street, May 29.
AT REDUCED PRICES! N. P. POOR, South End of Fish Street, HAS just received a fresh assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, Which, with his former stock, he is determined to sell off at a very cheap rate for Cash only. New Calicoes & Ginghams - a great variety Twill'd Cambrics, for mantles Black and white Cambrics Fancy Muslins Washington Stripes and Grandurells Fashionable summer Velveting Nankeens - Bandannas Cotton Checks - Shirting Cottons Furnitures - Dimities Shawls - Handkerchiefs - Gloves - Hosiery Pins - Toweling, &c. &c. &c. Red and black MOROCCO SHOES, with ties for 3/9. * * * Berkshire and Penobscot Bills taken at par. May 29.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Moffat's Row. HAVE just received, Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Ginghams, Muslins, Cambrics, Bombazines, &c. &c. &c. which they will sell at very reduced prices. Also - for sale as above, One hundred and eighty thousand BOARDS, and 45 dozen WATERS' SCYTHES. May 27.
Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery. Fryeburg, District of Maine, May 29, 1809. DR. RAMSAY's course of the above branches, will commence on Tuesday the first of August next, and terminate on the last day of the same month. The demonstrative system of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves, and vital organs, of the human subject, accompanied by the Doct's Syllabus, relating to the whole, which are seen, and handled, by the Pupil, the Library, and his superintendence, 'tis hoped, not only to abridge, but simplify the study of Anatomy, that the period proposed, shall furnish ample time, for a clear and impressive idea of the science. Dr. Ramsay begs leave to notice, that he has now arranged the Syllabus of his future demonstrations of Anatomy, and doctrines of Physiology, Medical and Surgical practice (founded on a minute knowledge of animal structure, and the Phenomena presented us by nature) which places the important subject of Fever, and general Morbid affection, in a light new and interesting. The improvements in forming Anatomical preparations, formerly, and lately, introduced by Dr. Ramsay, will be particularly attended to - Gentlemen may be admitted to the Museum for study a week previous to the commencement of the Lectures. Tickets 20 dollars. Fryeburg is 48 miles from Portland, between which and Boston, packets continually ply. A Stage runs off from Portland, to Fryeburg, Tuesdays at 2 o'clock P.M. Dr. Ramsay, sensibly impressed, with the urbanity he has experienced in this country, and above all, that docility and splendor of talent, in the Youth, who have honored him with their attention (so amply compensating his relinquishment of retirement, which formed one of his chief objects in visiting this country) regrets, that his future pursuits in science, dictate his return to London. It is possible, previous to his setting off for his native country, he shall endeavor to diffuse those plans of Medical Study (in the Cities of this continent which have met the approbation of the Scientific, in this country and Europe - Arrangements have been formed with a view to the continuance of the Fryeburg Medical Institution under the direction of one of the Doctor's Pupils in case Dr. Ramsay returns to Europe.
TO LET, A Large and commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in the North part of the town, with Gut houses and an excellent spring of water - Inquire at this Office. May 22.
FOR SALE, A few bbls. superfine FLOUR, and a quantity of COD FISH - * * * Being a consignment, will be sold for cash only - Apply to OLIVER EVERETT, May 22 No. 9, Engleham's Wharf
FOR SALE By WILLIAM SWAN, NO. 3, UNION-ROW, 100 ps. Bandanna Hkfs. afforded colors, at Boston prices. May 22.
Fresh Lisbon Lemons. A FEW chests of LISBON LEMONS, fresh and in excellent order, For sale by MICHAEL SMITH, at No. 1, Jones' Row , who has for sale - Paints, Oil, Glass, Nails and Thomaston Lime. Portland may, 22
FOR SALE - BY Thomas Hovey, No. 10, Long Wharf, 600 Bushels CORN. A quantity of THOMASTON LIME. May 22.
SAMUEL TRASK, Has for sale, at No. 6, Long Wharf, 100 bbls. Malt BEEF - 140 half bbls. do. 120 bbls. No. 1 do - 150 half bbls. do. 90 bbls. No. 2 do - 80 bbls. No. 3 do. -Likewise - A small two-story HOUSE, near Gorham's Corner; the lower part is very convenient for a Grocery-Store. Portland, May 22, 1809.
William Goddard, HAS received by ships Globe and Hannah from Liverpool, an addition to his stock of Hard-Ware Goods, Which are offered for sale on the most favorable terms, by wholesale or retail. Portland, Nov. 7. (L)
House Ashes. WANTED 2000 bushels of HOUSE-ASHES, for which cash and a generous price will be given, by the subscriber at his SOAP-WORK in King Street . WILLIAM TUCKER. Portland, May 15.
Come and See. AN excellent FARM for sale, situated in Falmouth , on the main road leading from Portland to Brunswick, in the Province of Maine, and within four miles of Portland - Said Farm lies between New Casco meeting-house and Preumpscot bridge, within a few rods of each, and contains about two hundred acres by estimation, the same, more or less. The house on said farm is large, commodious, and very pleasantly situated, commanding a fair prospect of the open sea at the entrance of Portland harbor, as also a very considerable part of that beautiful town - The barn is 52 by 74 feet. Said farm is sufficient to produce hay enough for forty cattle, & contains about eighty acres of good pasture, well supplied with fresh and salt water through the whole season, as it is bounded on the sea shore. It is an excellent seat for a house of public entertainment, and will beautifully accommodate merchants and mechanics with house-lots, in addition to that little neat village, above the shipyard, which has already been sold off the farm. Within half a mile of the ship-yard are nearly twenty five acres of perhaps the best white oak ship timber in the whole town - Within one mile of the house lie twenty acres of land, well covered with wood and timber. Within two miles of the house, are about twenty acres of good land situated on the abovementioned high-way leading from Portland to Brunswick. There is also a valuable piece of salt marsh, which produces from six to eight tons of hay in the year, within half a mile of the barn, which may be purchased with said farm. Farming utensils of all kinds necessary to carry on said farm, may also be purchased. A view of the farm will afford its best recommendation. The terms of payment will be made easy to the fortunate purchaser. For further particulars inquire of D. VID M'GREGORE, of Bedford, N. H. or of ADAMS MERRILL, on the premises.
N.B. Now or never; for the farm will doubtless be sold within three months. March 6. (Sm)
THE Members of the Maine Missionary Society , are hereby notified that their next annual meeting will be held at the Dwelling House of the Hon. Ammi R. Mitchell, Esq. in North Yarmouth, on Wednesday the 5th day of July next, at nine o'clock A.M. E. GILLET, Secretary. Hallowell, May 18, 1809. (29)
Taken by Execution, and will be offered for sale at Public Vendue, on Saturday, the fifth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises. ALL the right in Equity of Redemption which Nathaniel Coombs has in the following described Real Estate - viz. A certain lot of Land, situated in Bath, and bounded as follows: north by land owned by Samuel S. Slone; west by Washington Street; south by George Shepherd's land; east by Kennebec River. The dimensions of said land, will be made known at the time of sale. STEPHEN WINSHIP, D Sheriff. Bath, May 29, 1809. (J.S.)
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator upon the estate of ALXANDER THAYER, late of Bucksport , in the county of Oxford , gentleman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds - the law directs; and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Alexander Thayer, are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to LEONARD SPALDING, Administrator. Bucksport, May 8. (24)