Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1808-02-29 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ISAAC AMEMS, No. 7, FISH-STREET.
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No. 46. of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1808.
[Whole No. 514.]
Interesting Political Miscellany.
LETTER
To the Editor of the U. S. Gazette. WASHINGTON, FEB. 3, 1808.
SIR, The presidential exposé of to day is very much lowered in tone, from what it was a few weeks past; and there seems nothing very remarkable in it, except the great distress the British nation were coming to, in consequence of a frost the 25th of Nov. which killed the potatoes in Ireland! Indeed, the British nation are much to be pitied—and without the embargo should be immediately taken off, so that we can send them some potatoes, they must inevitably fall an easy prey to Bonaparte! and the want of flaxseed to sow next spring, must also breed a famine the present winter! It is of no consequence, that our merchants should be greatly injured by losing a market for their flaxseed—this is too trifling a consideration, when compared to the great benefit of starving the poor Englishmen; the “wisdom of the embargo” must be self evident. Who of you now, you farmers or merchants are “bold enough” (according to the language of the exposé ) to “deny its strength.” And so, if a man was to hang himself, it would be a “strong measure” provided the rope was strong enough to hold him. Nothing can be more weak and trivial, than every attempt to apologize for this strong wise measure . After what we have seen, it will not be a matter of surprise, if events unforeseen, and which in their nature could not have been calculated upon, should be adduced to show the “wisdom” of the embargo: such as he unjust, dishonest, and tyrannical acts of Bonaparte in seizing all the American property within his clutches; or if we should have news of severe storms or gales of wind, which had destroyed all the shipping in the Atlantic—Because if the vessels had failed the cargoes would either have been seized and confiscated; or both ship and cargo would have been lost in the storm; and the embargo preventing their sailing, they have thereby been saved for our citizens. Oh! miserable country! if such should be the reasoning of your rulers. But this kind of reasoning is to reconcile the farmers, merchants, and manufacturers, to a continuance of the embargo—it is like reasoning with a man under the affliction of the lock jaw—fir “this is for your benefit; you might have swallowed poison”—The subject is not only to reconcile them to the measure, but to compel them to acknowledge its wisdom. The conceit must infinitely increase our contempt. But it is all in vain, the thing will remain a foul stain in the escutcheon of the present administration, which all the waters of Lethe cannot wash out. True magnanimity requires, an acknowledgment of the error, and an immediate repeal; but this is not to be expected—the “wisdom of the measure” cannot appear so conspicuous, except it is kept on at least a twelve month; when it will shine forth with ineffable resplendence in the total destruction of our commerce. A foreigner would sing—“Hail Columbia, happy land!” But to us it is a matter of too serious moment to make light of. We see our friends sinking into distress—our commerce to destruction, and our country to disgrace. And, if we dare mourn over the affliction scene, we are tauntingly stigmatized as clamorers against a wife, strong measure . I am, Sir, &c.
FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE. A FAT LIVING is Patriotism, therefore Patriotism is a FAT LIVING. THERE are no people to clamorous in their professions of love for the people, as your true Democratic patriots—and they are sincere, they are as sincere as a Fortune hunter, when he is breathing his prototafion of love
to a mistress of fifty thousand dollars. They are both in raptures with the same part of their respective mistresses' charms.—The fortune hunter is absolutely eperdue for his mistress' purse—The true patriot is in raptures at the thought of plunging his hands into the people's treasure.—That this is the true and solid basis of all exclusive patriotism, one moment's attention to the following facts will abundantly prove.
No family has been more loud in its professions of patriotism than the A——s. Not content with declaring that they loved the People more than any body else, they have insinuated that almost every body else hated the people.—That it was a pure love is evident, for although they were immensely rich before, and had no occasion for the people's bread, yet as soon as they could, they obtained offices and the people's money. One of them has had two offices under the government—the other has a sinecure, and even the amiable Thatcher must be turned out, because there was still one more A——, a youth without an office.—These rich men receive from the mouth of Labor annually as much as would give support to twenty poor families.—Oh! how these men love the People! We have heard of the Federalists, those enemies of the people, giving to the Poor, and heading subscriptions to employ them, but how much have these Patriots done in that way?
Why, Sir, they have not spilled their blood—nor given their treasure to be sure, but they have nobly shed their Ink for the People .—Lieut. Gov. L——, was a patriot of the first water—he loved the People so that he would gladly have cut off the heads of all their enemies, especially those of the aristocratic Clergy.—If one were to judge from his Farmer No X it is uncertain which was the strongest passion, his love for the People, or his hatred of their enemies the Clergy.
But it was the People's money which he loved most ardently. In the course of five years he received from 15 to 20,000 dollars, or thereabouts, and he spent but very little of it, because he left his family at Worcester.—This sum would pay the salaries of about forty of those Lords and Aristocratic Clergymen whom he denounces—he is at present in possession of a little sinecure of five hundred and thirty dollars a year, anxiously waiting till disease or resignation shall procure him a richer place .—How sweet is Patriotism!
The Honorable Mr. G——, has been called a patriot. Nobody can doubt it—he can produce more than 20,000 hard proofs of his love, and regard for the people .—The public have always maintained him.
Mr. B——, was a very patriotic Lawyer. His patriotism burst forth in every Caucus and Town-meeting.
Mr. B——, receives his 2000 dollars a year.—His patriotism, though quite as sweet, is much less noisy .
M—— B—— and Mr. P——, were patriotic merchants—Nothing but the love of the people inflamed their hearts—their ardour and sincerity nobody doubted.—A little of the public money was necessary to cool their patriotic thirst.
The Hon. Mr. B——, loved the People , but loved their money more. He has touched 30 or 40,000 of these charms, and he has been enjoying the otium cum dignitate in the Fauxburg St. Germain.
General D——n was a Great Patriot, and unlike many of the others, he was a poor and embarrassed one . He has received about 32,000 dollars for himself, and 5000 for his family, and he is about to retire to a sinecure in Boston, on a pension of 4000 dollars per annum.—On the whole, the General's receipts in return for his love of the People, would make about 100 of the People happy for life, and their posterity after them.
Governor S—— may put in his claims as a Patriot—but he has not been unrequited—he has received
from the State of Massachusetts in reward for all his patriotic labors about 25,000 dollars.—Mr. Adams, while Governor S—— held an office under his state, notwithstanding his opposition in Politics , appointed him Agent for the St. Croix line, (I hope this will not raise a blush when the displacement of Mr. Thatcher is recollected.) Under this office he received about 10,000 dollars of the Public money.
He is now in the receipt of a handsome pension. On the whole, Governor S——'s patriotism has produced him what would make ten Farmers, and their posterity rich.
In short, who is there in Massachusetts that has not brought his Patriotism to a Good Market?
B. B——, Esq. has received his lop—and General S—— for a long time had two .
Ninety six new officers, Justices of the Sessions and County Attorneys, were proposed by Governor S——, and adopted by the Legislature, which increase Patronage, and reward Patriotism—and accordingly ninety six of the small yelpers of the pack will partake of the crumbs which fall from their Masters' Table.
Verily it appears, that Patriotism is a Fat Living, if it is not true that a Fat Living is Patriotism.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE, WHO IS BELOVED AND SQUEEZED.
The next President—Three candidates are already in nomination for the presidency; for the people will observe that their representatives, instead of providing for the common defence and general welfare, are very generously employed in intrigues to take away one of the most essential rights of the citizen—that of electing the chief magistrate of the United States. Amongst all the candidates yet named, we frankly confess, we can see but little choice.—Mr. Madison would probably pursue the political course of his predecessor. This course, in our opinion, has been pursued long enough. It has involved us in difficulties with almost every power on earth—difficulties from which an age of the most wise and patriotic administration, could hardly extricate us.—Mr. Clinton would indeed pursue a different course; but on account of his age alone, his administration would probably prove imbecile, with respect to foreign nations; and we should dread to see more power placed, either directly or indirectly, in the hands of his two nephews. In Mr. Monroe's political integrity, we must say, we have but little confidence.— Repub. Cris.
There has been much canvassing in Virginia, to make out tickets for electors of president and vice-president. The result is, that Mr. Madison has obtained about two thirds of the votes of the members of the legislature, and Mr. Monroe the remainder.— Bid.
To the friends of James Monroe's Election.
You have asserted, publicly asserted, that our Minister at the Court of London was presented by the present administration, from concluding an advantageous and honorable peace with the British Government during Mr. Fox's ministry. You have insinuated, and some of you even declared, that the negotiation was embarrassed, & the difficulties were thrown in its way, merely to serve particular and sinister purposes—that Mr. Monroe was kept out of the country to injure his popularity—that a colleague was given him to diminish his reputation—and that there were documents in that gentleman's possession to prove, some or all of these facts, which would in due time be exhibited to the public. You have with a mysterious air endeavored, “spargere voces in vulgum ambiguas,” and when questioned as to facts, replied with a significant nod, that “we should soon see where the fault lied.”— Richmond Enquirer.
THE GRAND MILLENNIUM. An ingenious writer in the U. S. Gazette, descending on the blindness and impolicy of our Administration, in their conduct towards foreign nations, remarks:
“It is said, that when Napoleon has brought to his feet all the rest of the world, he will be contented to allow us to remain free and independent. If this were the case we should only be a tenant at will of our liberties, and must expect to give up the possession whenever it suited our landlord to require the surrender. But we are told that he will not have a wish to interfere with us, that he will always be so reasonable, that he will never ask of us any thing, that will be inconsistent, with our honor and safety to perform. We too, no doubt shall be so wise and so just as to give him no occasion of offence. Why this will be the blessed Millennium itself, which has been so long predicted, the Lion and the Lamb lying down together. Then Bonaparte must be the Angel, of whom we read in the Revelations, “who is to come with the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand—who is to lay hold on the Dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan and bind him a thousand years; and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him.”
NEWYORK, FEB. 13. The following article is from the Mercantile Advertiser of this morning.
“IMPORTANT. “A gentleman from Washington, who, early in the present week, had an interview with the President of the United States, informed a friend of ours, yesterday, that in the President's opinion, the differences between this country and Great-Britain, were in a favorable train of adjustment; and that there was good reason for believing that the Embargo would not be much longer continued.”
ADVERTISEMENT. Does any body know of any body that has 100,000 barrels of flour for sale, and a large quantity of Beef and Pork. “A friend” of the subscriber's has informed him “that in the President's opinion, the differences between this country and Great-Britain, were in a favorable train of adjustment; and that there was good reason for believing that the Embargo would not be much longer continued.” In consequence of which “IMPORTANT” information, the subscriber would wish to charter from 50 to 100 armed ships, with quaker guns, tompons and all complete, and about 1000 Briggs and Schooners.
JONATHAN SMOLE, ESQ. O. S. Feb. At Yamacraw Landing.
SALEM, FEB. 19. Extract of a letter from the master of an American vessel at Leghorn, to merchants in this town, dated Dec. 29, 1807.
“A messenger dispatched to General Armstrong at Paris, on our concerns, has returned with advice, that we shall immediately sell our cargoes, and quit the port as speedily as possible, as he was apprehensive of a WAR between France and America.”
Tenth Congress.....1st Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10.
The following letter from the Secretary of the Navy, was presented by Mr. Dawson, to whom it was written, viz.
“Navy Department, 27th Jan. 1808. “Sir—Your letter of yesterday, in relation to the number of seamen at present wanted by government for the service of the United States, has been referred to the President, and I am charged by him to inform you, that HE DOES NOT WISH TO BE EMPOWERED TO EMPLOY MORE SEAMEN than the number at present authorized by law, viz. 1425, of which 925 were authorized by the act of Congress of 21st April, 1806, and 500 by the act of 3d March, 1807.—I have the honor to be, &c.”
(Signed) “ROBERT SMITH” “In consequence of this letter, the bill for the augmentation of the number of seamen, has been suffered to sleep.”
The Supplementary Non-Importation Act bill, was read a third time and passed. The following is the last section of the bill:
“4. And be it further enacted, That no articles imported from any place on board of any vessel belonging to the citizens of the United States, cleared out before the four-
teenth of December last for any port within the United States or the territories thereof, shall be subject to the prohibition enacted by the act to which this act is a supplement.”
THURSDAY, FEB. 11. Mr. Newton offered the following resolution, which was read:
“Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to inquire whether any, and if any, what further restrictions, in addition to those already imposed by the act laying an EMBARGO on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and by the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, are necessary to prevent the exportation of goods, wares and merchandise, of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture, to any foreign ports or places; and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.”
Mr. Newton then presented “a bill in addition to the act supplementary to the act entitled, an act laying an Embargo on all ships and vessels within the ports and harbours of the United States; which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole on Saturday.”
The house again went into committee of the whole on the bill making provision for the extinguishment of debts due from the United States.—After some discussion, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12. YAZOO LANDS.
Mr. Bacon presented a petition from Jos. Story, agent to the New England Mississippi Company, praying that he may be heard at the bar of the house, in support of their claim.
Mr. Bacon then offered a resolution declaring that Jos Story should be heard at the bar of the house on Monday the 22d instant.
On the question for considering the resolution, there were 41 against it, and 45 in favour of it.
[A debate of about two hours took place on agreeing to the resolution, in the course of which Messrs. Bibb, and Troup, of Georgia, made some very severe strictures on Gov. Sullivan, of Massachusetts; the former declared he was sorry to see that gentleman taking advantage of his situation to become the advocate of fraud and corruption; and the latter observed, that if Gov. Sullivan could descend from his high station to patronize Yazooism, he ought to be tumbled from his seat, and trusted there was virtue enough in the state to do it. Mr. Dana, in the course of his observations remarked, that as there had been a large meeting in the senate chamber for the purpose of nominating a suitable person as the next president, which meeting had fixed on a gentleman to fill that office who was one of the commissioners who had reported in favour of this claim, it would perhaps be improper to reject it too peremptorily.]
The Question was then taken, by ayes and noes, on agreeing to the resolution, and it was negatived: Ayes, 27—Nays, 77.
Something for the Ladies.
Cupid's TELEGRAPH—At a very considerable provincial town, we learn that a new system of signals has been introduced, which are rendered subservient to the affections of the heart and the obligations of parties: for example, if a gentleman wants a wife, he wears a ring or a diamond on the first finger of the left hand; if he is engaged, he wears it on the second finger; if married, on the third; and on the fourth, if he never intends to be married.—When a lady is not engaged, she wears a hoop or diamond on the first finger; if engaged, on the second finger; if married, on the third; and on the fourth if she intends to tie a maiden. When a gentleman presents a flower, a fan, or a trinket, to a lady, with the left hand, it is an overture of regard; if she receives it with the left hand, it is an acceptance of his esteem; but with the right hand it is a refusal of his offer.—Thus, by a few simple tokens, explained by rule, the passion of love is expressed, and through the medium of “Cupid's Telegraph,” kindred hearts communicate their intention.— Low. paper.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A PROCLAMATION FOR A Day of Public Fasting & Prayer.
THE unchangeable nature of God assures us to seed time and harvest, and the exact returns of the seasons forever. This cannot fail to excite in our hearts a sublime devotion towards him.
At the opening of the year, when the husbandmen cast the seed into the earth, in hope of a plentiful harvest through His goodness; when the merchants spread their commerce on the sea, with an anxious eye to His favour, it especially becomes us, in a public, solemn manner, to acknowledge our dependence, and to implore the blessing of him who maintains the sun in his place to warm the ground; who scatters plenty on the field from His clouds; of Him, who hath bound the waters in a garment, and brings the winds from His treasures.
I have therefore thought fit to appoint and set apart, and by and with the advice and consent of the Council, do appoint and set apart THURSDAY, the seventh day of April, as a day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer, in the Commonwealth; and I do request the people of the same, to assemble themselves on that day, in their usual places of public worship; and there among other acts of devotion, to render thanks to Almighty God for his mercies; more especially that he has created them rational creatures with capacities to discern his existence and power, from his works; His wisdom and goodness from his government. That he has been pleased, yet more fully to reveal his benevolence to the human race, by a display of his attributes and perfections in the scriptures. That the invaluable blessings of the gospel are freely enjoyed by the people of this State, allowing them, whilst it opens to them the high privileges of religion and virtue, to worship God according to the dictates of their own consciences, so that no power can insert itself between them and the supreme object of their worship, or impose upon them a confession of faith which their hearts do not approve.
That God has been pleased in the course of his providence, to unite and to raise the United States, to the rank of an independent nation; and has endowed them with wisdom to agree on Constitutions of civil government, with systems of judicature, which if wisely administered, and faithfully executed, cannot fail to insure freedom and happiness to the country.
Though we are instructed by our holy religion, that our Father in Heaven knows all our wants before we utter them; we are also taught, that he has seen fit to make our prayers the condition on which he will bestow his favours, and the means to render us suitable subjects of them. The people will therefore on that day unite their sincere and ardent prayers for their country. That God will be pleased to support us in our republican forms of government; to continue and strengthen our national union and respectability; that he will inspire our rulers to make morality and virtue the care of the civil and legislative authorities. That he will guard us from covetousness, fraud, oppressions, envy and slander, and all those crimes which are a reproach to, and have a tendency to destroy a community. That he will smile on the labours of our hands, and on our enterprizes in business, prospering our navigation and fisheries, so that at the close of the year, we may come before him rejoicing in the continuance of his goodness, and uniting in the expressions of our gratitude for his favours.
That He will be pleased to guide our public Councils by His wisdom, in such a manner that our nation may be relieved from its present embarrassments, and that our peace may be secured, and the independence & sovereignty of our nation be maintained without the calamities of war. That our success in business may induce us to acts of compassion and charity; so that while the poor are satisfied with bread, they may be encouraged, by laudable examples, to the practice of industry and frugality; and the pleasure of doing good may be greatly increased.
That the arts may be encouraged, as having a tendency to dignify the human character, as well as to ameliorate the condition of human life.
That our public schools, academies and colleges, with all other literary and religious institutions, may be faithfully and prudently conducted, and honorably maintained; so that knowledge in the sciences, may be cultivated under the laudable impression, that they are designed to raise man from earth towards heaven, and enable him to contemplate the divine perfections and attributes in a more exalted strain of thought.
I also recommend it, that, with their devotion, the people shall unite true and sincere repentance for their sins; more especially that we have in so many instances, misimproved our invaluable privileges, and disregarded those rules of morality, charity and benevolence, which the Author of our Nature, our Supreme Benefactor, requires of us, as the foundation of our public happiness. That we offer our fervent prayers to God, that he will, by his grace, enable us to walk before him hereafter, in integrity and uprightness of heart; in the exercise of that righteousness by which alone a nation can be exalted, and in the practice of those virtues which are the strength of a community.
Under a train of solemn reflections of this nature, the mind will be devoutly raised to the throne of the High and Holy One, whose prerogative it is to forgive our sins; who alone can crown the year with health, and fill it with plenty, and by whose grace only we can be made fit subjects of his mercy, and be blessed with public and private felicity.
Unnecessary labour will cease of course; recreations be laid aside; worldly mirth will be silent, and the day be observed as a day consecrated to religion and piety.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this fourth day of February, in the Year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight; and in the thirty-second year of the Independence of the United States of America.
JAMES SULLIVAN. By his Excellency's command with the advice and consent of the Council. JONA. L. AUSTIN, secretary. God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19.
Mr. MITCHELL (of Northamouth) having moved for a committee to report on the expediency of enacting a law for the further benefit of insolvent debtors, made the following observations:—
All commercial nations have laws, by which an unfortunate merchant may surrender his property, and be discharged from his debts, and commence business again.
In a nation so highly commercial as our own, unless some means exists, by which the insolvent may renew his exertions, a great many enterprising, upright men, will be thrown out of active life, and their talents become entirely useless to their families and their country.
The bankrupt law of the U. S. was unpopular, because its principal operation was upon insolvents of long standing, who had little or no estate to divide, and the only effect seen was the discharge of the debtor. Had it continued to the present time, it would have been seen to be more general and useful in its operation, and would have been found to be a necessary branch of a commercial system.
To say that merchants ought to run no risk, is to say there shall be no enterprize. It is the spirit of adventure, which has enriched the country and will continue to enrich it. But those who exercise this spirit are liable to great losses from unforeseen accidents, and from changes of markets. They are also liable to loss by failure of foreign merchants, and in the present times, the accidents by which their property may be reduced, are increased perhaps a hundred fold.
By the unsettled state of commerce in Europe, many merchants of the first reputation for integrity, prudence and mercantile knowledge, have been overwhelmed by the sudden interruption of commerce. Many more will probably fall victims to the extraordinary state of things which now exists. Unless some law is passed, whereby such unfortunate merchants can be exonerated, on payment of their creditors such a proportion of their debts as their estates will enable them to pay, those meritorious and useful men will become a dead weight in the community, unable to support their own families and entirely useless to the state.
Our system with respect to debtors, is extremely unjust and unequal. The creditor who is least restrained by the feelings of humanity, or by a desire to preserve the
credit of his debtor, is able to secure the whole property to pay his debt; whereas, those who are unwilling to proceed to extremities, generally from their tenderness, lose the whole.
This system, besides being the cause of many failures from the premature attachment of jealous creditors, is frequently fraught with ruin to the most needy class of citizens, who by these means often lose the whole of their small debts, while one large creditor may carry off the whole estate of the debtor.
It is for reasons like these, that we find the commercial states of New-York and Pennsylvania, and I believe also, of Maryland, have standing insolvent laws, by which merchants who have by misfortune been unable to pay their creditors may surrender their property and have their discharge.
What can be more just, than that the property of the merchant, which is made up of all the debts he may owe, should on his being obliged to withdraw from business, be distributed among his creditors instead of its going, as it now does, to one or a few while the rest get nothing? What more useful to the Commonwealth, than that men of activity in business, of enterprize and talents, should renew their labours for the common good, instead of being, for the remainder of their lives, overwhelmed with a load of debts & unable to use any exertion, they being liable to have every thing taken from them by an unrelenting creditor, the moment it is earned?
Nor will such a law operate injuriously to the creditors.—Of what use is it to leave them the power of putting the debtor in prison, or snatching from the fruits of his labour as fast as he earns them.—Men so situated will never acquire any thing.—It being impossible for them ever to pay the whole, they will not strive to pay in part.
The chance resulting to the creditor of getting his debt at some future time, when the discharged creditor may have been satisfied, and shall voluntarily meet his old engagements although freed from them by law, is worth much more than the power of imprisoning him, or of attaching such little property as may fall into his hands.
The subject was committed to Messrs. MITCHELL, TITCOMB, and BROWN, to report thereon.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20.
An order from the Senate, on the subject of settlers on the State's lands, in Maine, was committed.
The House refused the consideration of the Report and Resolve in favor of John Waite, on his petition for a new trial, which was read, and passed in concurrence with the Senate.
On motion of Col. Turner, Resolved, that the Gentleman who shall preach the Election Sermon on the last Wednesday in May next, shall be allowed and paid out of the Treasury of the Commonwealth, the sum of fifty dollars.
Ordered, that Col. Thacher, Mr. Ripley, and Mr. Stoddard, be a Committee to inquire into the expediency of authorising the Justices of the S. J. Court at any term, to liberate any prisoner, who may be confined in gaol under sentence for a criminal offence, after the term of imprisonment, prescribed by the sentence, shall have expired, and when the offender shall be committed only for not paying a fine and costs, or either of them in any criminal prosecution, and that the said Committee have power to report by bill or otherwise.
The Committee, on petition of Robert Ilsley, and others, report leave to withdraw, which was read and accepted, in concurrence with the Senate.
The "Betterment Bill" was taken up, and read a third time; but previous to the question of concurrence with the Senate, an adjournment was called for and carried.
In the afternoon the House resumed the consideration of the Betterment Bill, which having three several readings, passed, in concurrence with the Hon. Senate. For it 118—Against it 44.
The House assigned Thursday next to come to the choice of a Major General of the 11th Division. [The Senate yesterday on their part made choice of the Hon. WM. KING.]
The House proceeded to the 2d reading, of the bill on the subject of establishing fixed and permanent Salaries for the officers of the Government of this State, which after considerable discussion, was referred to the first session of the next General Court.
By the Bills.
Embryos.—It is said to have been decreed in conclave, that a new division of the militia is to be created; and Mr. Senator KING to be the Major-General; before he is put up for Lt. Governor—The Sheriff of Kennebec, it is said, is to be displaced, for doing his duty in the execution of the laws. And Mr. CHANDLER, of Congress, or Mr. SENIOR GANNETT, to supply his place.—If Mr. CHANDLER succeeds, then
Mr. RIPLEY, the Resolution couchant, is go to Congress.—Cent.
MIDDLETOWN, FEB. 12, 1808. POST-MASTER GENERAL.
A letter from a gentleman in Hartford, to his friend in this city, dated Feb. 12, 1808, says, "I must not forget to mention a curious circumstance, which happened here a few days ago. The Postmaster-General, on his way from Washington to Boston, was arrested in this city, as the endorser of a note to the amount of about 1200 dollars.—As soon as it was known that he had arrived, the leading Demo's hurried down to pay him their respects, and met him coming from the door of an Attorney's office. They instantly doff'd their hats, and with that crouching complaisance which is nick-named Republican humility, professed their extreme joy at seeing him, and several solicited the honor of a call.—Really gentlemen, says he, I am now held in custody, but should be very happy to see you at my lodgings, and could wish for the favor of your assistance to join me in a bond of recognizance. At the word cu-tody , (in truth a word for which Democrats seem to have an instinctive and premonitive dread) every face became pale with apprehension. "Indeed (says Mr. D.) the mail has come in and I must be excused—Good day to you sir"—Others, (Messrs. P. R. and O.) made similar and frivolous excuses. So, one went to his farm, and another to his merchandize;—one to mend his boot, and another to eat his dinner, while the great public functionary was left alone, unfriended to the Sheriff's mercy!
"The P. M. G. however waited a considerable time, expecting the assistance of his sycophatic friends, but he waited in vain. At length he sent a messenger for Mr. D. (who receives a large loaf and fish annually, from his bounty) requesting to see him. Mr. D. arrived but altho' worth 60 or 70,000 dollars—and although there is little probability that Mr. G. will become liable for the debt, and if so is abundantly able to respond it, yet he could not be induced even to sign a bond of reconizance at court. In other words, he would not trust either the ability, integrity or honor of the P. M. G. of United States to the amount of 1200 dollars!—Mr. G. finally addressed a note to Messrs. H. & G. who with a generosity becoming the cause they espouse, rendered that assistance which his pretended friends denied him.—If after this, Mr. D. continues to hold his office, it will be a greater proof of the magnanimity than of the justice of Mr. G. Is it not surprising, that an enlightened people should ever credit those who are capable of deserting a friend in distress? Or that they can believe sneaking ingratitude allied with public spirit and patriotism? If they will desert and betray an individual to whom they profess the incense of adulation, will they not more readily desert the sovereign people, when the tempest lours and the storm thickens around them?
NOTES.
* Mr DODD is Postmaster, at Hartford.
† Messrs HUDSON & GOODWIN, editors of the Connecticut Courant, a federal paper.
The following IMPORTANT Communication we give in the words of our Correspondent, with one remark:—The writer is of unimpeachable integrity, & however unexpected this pleasing intelligence, we know it must be the impression at Washington, that the facts are as he states them. We hope by the next mail to quiet all doubt on the subject.—Balt. Fed. Gaz.
Washington, Feb. 14, 1808.
I cannot help repeating the report which was mentioned in your paper of Friday, that a treaty has actually been framed between Mr. Rose and our government. It is also said, that Mr. Nourse, brother of the Register of the Treasury, is to carry this treaty to England: This latter circumstance, it is supposed, is in consequence of some doubt as to Mr. Rose's powers.
Every thing relating to the negotiation with Great-Britain must be interesting to the people of this country. And although the above is stated merely as a report, it is, notwithstanding the fulminations of Duane to the contrary, entitled to credit. Quere, how did Duane obtain the information, that the negotiations with Great-Britain were absolutely broken off, and that war would be the result? If true, was it not, a most treacherous communication? If false, is it not a most infamous deception?
There is some talk here that Congress will adjourn shortly, to meet again the 1st of May.
BOSTON, FEB. 25.
The late Virginia act for suspending the levy of executions for a year, is called in a Norfolk paper, one of the "glorious effects of the Embargo."
LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.
By the brig Perseverance, capt. Atkins, arrived at the Vineyard, from Lisbon, papers are received to the 13th Dec.—The following are some extracts:—
LISBON, DEC. 8.—The use of arms, excepting by the military, is this day prohibited, under severe penalties. It is also decreed this day, that English property, of every kind, shall be confiscated; that all merchants, Portuguese, French, &c. shall within three days make a declaration of such of these articles, as they have in their possession, under the penalty of paying ten times the amount that may be found on them; and suffer besides corporal punishment.
"Dec. 11.—It is this day ordered, that French and Spanish money shall be currently received. It is also decreed that no advance in price shall be made in the price of necessary articles of consumption—under very severe fines.
"Dec. 12.—Tavern keepers and sellers of wine and spirits, are ordered to close their doors at 7 o'clock, upon all Portuguese or French soldiers.
"Dec. 15.—Notice is this day given, that French Officers consider themselves as only in a state of garrison; and that they can require of the inhabitants nothing further than lodgings, fire, and light.
"Dec. 18.—The inhabitants are prohibited from meeting together, under penalty, if found with weapons, of suffering death."
The commercial code of laws, entitled Napoleon , has been at length completed by the legislative body of France—contained in four books, and is to supersede all other commercial laws from Jan. 1808, when it commences its operation.
Merchants .—Minors from the age of 18, and married women, with the permission of their parents and husbands, respectively, may be considered as such. Every merchant is obliged to keep a Journal of all his transactions; to file up all the letters he receives, and to copy those he sends away—which are to be inspected by the tribunal of commerce—and none else be lawful evidence. Partnerships are to be of three kinds. 1st. Under a collective name with joint stock—2d. Commandatory, when one or more hire a stock. 3d. Anonymous in the manner of our insurance offices. A minute contract of each partnership must be sent immediately to the tribunal, and hung up for three months after in the hall of audience. Disputes to be referred to arbitrators, whose decisions, if above one thousand francs, are liable to a court of appeal. The tribunals are to be stationed in every arrondissement. The number of judges in each is from two to eight—chosen every two years out of Commerçans notables , above thirty, and their book-keepers to be appointed by the government. In short the Napoleon code is meant to confine all the vagrant streams of commercial speculations, which ought to overflow and enrich the land, to certain defined, artificial channels.
TRANSLATION.
Our late file of Lisbon papers, contains, among other Proclamations of the French Commander in Chief of Portugal, the following:—
"The Governor of Paris first Aid-de-Camp to his Majesty, the Emperor and King, General in chief, Knight of the Great Cross of the Order of Christ, of Portugal.
"INHABITANTS OF LISBON; "My army is about to enter your walls. We have come to save your harbor and your Prince from the influence of England.
"This Prince, so respectable for his virtues, has allowed himself to be biased by the advice of evil men, that encompass him, and has gone to throw himself into the arms of his enemies.
"They have made him fear for his personal safety, to his subjects he has paid no regard, and your interests have been sacrificed to the cowardice of a few Courtiers.
"Men of Lisbon, be at rest in your houses, stand in no fear either of my army or of me, we are terrible only to our enemies, and the enemies of virtue.
"The Great Napoleon, my master, sends me to protect you: I will protect you. JUNOT."
The tyrannical tone of France, at length exceeds any thing like caution. The French government either holds us in utter contempt, or calculates so strongly on its influence on the measures of our government, as to think it no longer necessary to veil its expectation of further subserviency on our part. The late decrees of Bonaparte are all of them couched in terms of the most provoking insult, if we have any pretensions to the character of a free people. Had Great-Britain in her orders, ever glanced at such principles, would Mr. Rose ever have been suffered to proceed to Washington? We believe not—and he ought not. It is said the Administration begin to bak-

ance. If that was true before Bonaparte's last order reached Washington, they will be radically cured when it arrives. But we can scarcely expect so happy an event. The influence of France in this country is of many years growth. Too many are now, from personal considerations, pledged to carry it through; and their personal influence will be exerted in that direction, till the good sense of the people shall demolish it. There will be no salutary change in political sentiment but what will emanate from the body of the people; and as multitudes perceive slowly and act still more so, it is a question whether the progress of our submission has yet come to its crisis.
[Reportory.]
FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE.
Mr. CUSHING,
HAVING observed in several papers, a paragraph purporting that "the public mind is quietly settling upon JAMES MADISON as our NEXT PRESIDENT, I am induced through the medium of your paper, to offer some reflections on the correctness of this opinion, and upon the soundness of that policy which directs the public mind to such a choice. For myself, I am induced to believe that public opinion has not even been consulted on the subject. If men, delegated for the purposes of national legislation, assume the right of palming upon the public a nomination, and that public implicitly and without investigation receives their dictates, it obviously lessens the importance of public opinion, and paralyzes our boasted system of free and uncontrolled elections. Americans must certainly view this act of a part of their representatives in Congress as a gross misuse of their talents and influence; and I am glad to observe, that many of the members, paying more respect to our republican institutions, expressed their disapprobation of such a measure.
The foregoing remarks apply to the fact. Let us examine the policy which directs the public mind quietly to settle upon James Madison as the candidate for the next presidency. Without detracting from that share of public confidence which this gentleman is entitled to—without questioning the purity of his motives—permit me to ask, whether the clear and unbiased perceptions of his mind, his local situation, and lastly the influence he has had in shaping our foreign relations, all unite in qualifying him, pre-eminently, at this portentous crisis, for directing the councils of our country, as chief magistrate? That his talents are adequate to the discharge of the duties of the office, I shall not now pretend to doubt; but it is no detraction to suppose that he is not exempt from prejudices more or less common to all; and that those prejudices which grow out of his local situation, may give his mind a bias more or less favorable to the interests of certain portions of the Union. Mr. M. is a citizen of Virginia; that state has given us a president for the two last terms. It is a natural consequence, that the state which furnishes a President, should also produce the principal officers under the government; and that a long continuation of these advantages to a particular state, should beget a dangerous influence, is deducible from the nature of man. And perhaps the recent alteration of the constitution, touching the election of President, &c. would have been better, had it provided against the continuation of the presidency in any one state for more than eight years in succession. The election of Mr. Madison as President, is not only impolitic in a local point of view, but a derogation from the salutary principle of regular progression.
Much has been said of the present state of our foreign relations, and the influence which Mr. Madison has had in producing it; and much room is still left for animadversion.
At the opening of the legislative council of Lower Canada, at Quebec, the 29th of January, Sir JAMES H. CRAIG, the Governor General, delivered a Speech, of which the following is an extract:—
"I have no doubt, that you join with me Gentlemen, in lamenting the discussions that have arisen, between his Majesty's government and that of America. I have no information to convey to you, that might tend to throw any light upon a subject, in which this Colony must so materially be interested. Let us hope, that the moderation and wisdom of the Government of the United States, will lead them to meet that of his Majesty, in its endeavors, by an equitable accommodation of differences, to avert the calamities of War, from two nations, who from habits of affinity, unity of language, and the ties of common ancestry, seem destined by Providence, for the enjoyment of the blessings of continued peace: while the reciprocal advantages of their commercial intercourse, seem no less to point them out to each other, as the objects of a mutual connexion, of amity, and confidence."
On Monday the birth day of the sainted WASHINGTON, was noticed by a display of colours at the flag staffs at the fort; and by the vessels in our harbour.
Dr. Bullus, lately appointed Navy Agent in New-Orleans, is said to be a federalist.
A Virginia paper declares, "from an unquestionable source, we can assert, that the friends of Mr. MUNROE are resolved to persevere, and moreover, that the number of his friends are daily increasing." If the advocates of Mr. Munroe, are as they are stated to be, the advocates of an honorable PEACE, we say Heaven speed them.
The British Court has appointed a Consul to reside at New-Orleans.
Portland,
Monday, February 29, 1808.
FROM SPAIN.
Capt. STOVER, of brig Delaware, arrived at this port on Monday last, in 39 days from St. Andero, (Spain.) Capt. S. informs, that he was induced to leave that place without waiting to take a full cargo on board, fearful that all American vessels would be stopped.
On the 13th of January, information was received by the American Consul, that a brig belonging to Norfolk, and from thence bound to Bilbao, had been captured within 4 leagues of the port, by a French privateer, and carried into St. Antonio, for having spoken an English armed brig, which according to Bonaparte's proclamation blockade, is a sufficient reason for plundering and condemning American vessels.
On the same day, the French consul informed him, that the late decrees of the French Emperor were tantamount to a declaration of war against the United States, and advised him to hasten his departure.
Captain Stover was advised by the vice-consul, as well as by his consignee, that in consequence of the alarming situation of the two countries (France and the United States) his business required the utmost expedition, in order to secure him a passport from the place. These apprehensions were repeated the next day, in consequence of a letter from Mr. Erving, Consul General at Madrid, to the Vice Consul at St. Andero, advising that it was necessary that all American vessels should depart immediately. His apprehensions for their safety was created by intelligence of an embargo on all American vessels at Bourdeaux, but did not learn on what account. The U. S. Consul at St. Andero, in a letter to capt. Stover, confirmed the above.
About the first of January there was a general rejoicing at St. Andero, in consequence of the combined fleet of France and Russia, having safely arrived at a French port on the Straits.
It was reported, that 64,000 French troops were marching through Spain, for the westward—destined for Portugal, and that provision was transporting from different parts of Spain, for the inhabitants of Portugal, who were in a starving condition, in consequence of the blockade of their ports by the English.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
By an arrival at Newyork from London, English papers to Jan. 6, have been received.—By this arrival Dispatches were bro't from Mr. PINKNEY, at the Court of St. James, for our government.—The English Blockading Orders were rigorously enforced.—It does not appear that any thing of importance among the contending nations of Europe, had transpired since our former dates.—The following articles appear most interesting:—
LONDON, DECEMBER 24.
The Transport Board are about to engage an additional number of copper-bottomed transports for a six months voyage. It is supposed they are to be employed in the conveyance of stores to the Brazils, for the joint succour of the British and Portuguese squadrons.
An American vessel arrived yesterday from Antwerp, which she left on the 16th inst. Before this ship sailed, an order of a very extraordinary nature had arrived from Paris, by which exportation of every kind was prohibited. The same order, it was supposed, would be extended to all the ports under the controul of France; but the motive of it, if it really exists, we are at a loss to conjecture.
Dec 25—A packet is appointed to sail for the Brazils. The post-office has intimated, that letters to any part of that settlement will be speedily forwarded.
It is said, that there is at this moment actually cut down in the Brazils, timber for the construction of 20 sail of the line. Our West-India Islands can be amply supplied from the Brazils with provisions, Lumber and every article of necessity.
Jan. 2—Count de Mien is the person who came in the flag of truce, which arrived on Tuesday in the Downs. He has brought dispatches from the Austrian Minister at Paris, to Prince Stahremberg, the Austrian Minister at our Court, at whose house he had arrived—and also several letters for Prince Esterhazy, and dispatches to his excellency the Russian Ambassador Count de Mien is a Polish Nobleman, of distinguished abilities, and is Secretary to the Austrian Embassy at Paris. His mission, therefore, must have for its object something of considerable importance. It is supposed that he brings with him some further communications on the subject of the proposed mediation on the part of Austria and Prussia, between England and France; others assert, that the Count de Mien has brought a polite order of recall for the Austrian Ambassador, with directions for him to return by the way of Paris.
tions for him to return by the way of Paris.
Jan. 3—Letters of the 20th ult were yesterday received from Flushing. From them it appears that the Dutch merchants have ventured to remonstrate with the French government, on the want of fairness and equality in the execution of the laws considering foreign commerce in France and Holland. They complain that in France a brisk trade is carried on with various nations, while no vessels of any kind can go out of the ports of Holland.
London, January 3.—A captain from Dantzic, reports, that 15,000 French troops were in that city under Gen. Oudinot, as he understood. [A former account said Gen. O. was at Astracan.]
It is said the Queen of Etruria is to govern Portugal; and that Lucien Bonaparte is to be king of Etruria.
The inhabitants of Lisbon, after the departure of the Prince, proposed to the Vice-Roy to rise en masse against the French; but the Vice-Roy would not agree to it.
Great dissensions are said to exist at Petersburg, and that the rupture with England is unpopular. The Director of the Academy of Sciences had requested permission to lay all his Russian honours at the Emperor's feet.
FRENCH EXPENCES.
By a decree of the French Government the sum of 720,000,000 of francs were appropriated for the expences of the year 1807.—Of this sum, 73,159,000 francs, were appropriated to discharge the interest of the national debt. The items are thus given in the French budget, viz:—
  Interest on debt, - - - - - 75,159,000   Civil List, comprising three millions to the Princes, - - - - - 28,000,000   For service of Grand Judge, - - - - - 22,191,000   Foreign Relations, - - - - - 8,650,000   Inte. relations, public works, &c. - - - - - 53,000,000   FINANCES—Caisse d'am, - - - - - 10,000,000   Civil Pensions, - - - - - 5,000,005   Ecclesiastical do. - - - - - 24,900,000   Ordinary service of Finances, - - - - - 26,000,000   Public Treasury, - - - - - 8,100,000   War Department, - - - - - 321,400,000   Marine, - - - - - 106,000,000   Worship, - - - - - 12,300,000   General Police, - - - - - 1,000,000   Expences of Negotiations, - - - - - 10,000,000   Reserve Fund, - - - - - 9,000,000   General Total, - - - - - 720,000,000 
Congressional Correspondence.
One of the Rhode Island Representatives in Congress has lately transmitted to one of his constituents, the following luminous communication:
Washington, Jan. 20, 1808.
"SIR.—This is to inform you, that dark clouds overspread the political hemisphere of our country; but I think a light breeze will make all clear again:— Yours, N. K."
Benefited by such shining information, the constituents of Mr. K. must needs be an "enlightened people." (Columbian Centinel.)
ARISTOCRACY TRIUMPHANT.
The intention of our national compact was to prevent the monopoly of power in the hands of a few, by constituting three Independent branches of government.
The rage is now to diminish the number of these republican checks, by rendering the Judiciary totally dependent on the Executive.
A Judge could, by the constitution as it stands, be tried and cashiered by the Senate, if he were proved guilty of crimes and misdemeanors. But an alteration is proposed to empower the president to remove.
Judge on an address carried by a majority of the house, and two thirds of the senate, without any inquiry into, or charge against his conduct. THUS SINKS OUR REPUBLICANISM.—Reportory.
A MILITARY ROCKET.
On Wednesday last, William King, Esq. was a private, and to day he is a Major-General! ! ! —Friday's Revert.
To Democrats.—Do you know that the United States are sinking more than a million of dollars of the revenue every month by the embargo? Think on this.
To Republicans.—Do you recollect the administration of Washington?—Do you remember what Mr. Jefferson and his friends told you when they wanted for power?—Are your expectations realized?
To Politicians.—Can any man in the U. S. tell the people what the situation of this country is in relation to any of the great powers of Europe? If he can, and will, he certainly will deserve well of his country. Connecticut Courant.
Mr. Rose's Mission.
If "what people wish, they are apt to believe," is a true saying, it is evident the jacobin editors throughout the country are decidedly opposed to an adjustment of our differences with Great Britain.—They "place no confidence in the various rumours" about its final result, they say.
Reported Death of George III.
It appears that it originated in mere report.—The gentleman from England who was reported to have brought the news, stated, that on leaving London, about the 24th December, he heard the great bell of St. Paul's toll; from which it was concluded, a. the King had been indisposed some days before, that he was dead. A similar report respecting this King has been circulated almost as often as that of the death of Bonaparte.—CENTINEL.
More of Burroughs's associates detected.
We learn that three more dealers in counterfeit bills were, a few days since, apprehended in Buckfield. It is understood that a man by the name of Smith, had agreed to meet two men in Norway, (John and Reuben Irish) who were to give Smith a sleigh, two horses, three barrels of rum, and good money sufficient to make the whole amount to 600 dollars, for which Smith was to give them bills of the Burroughs stamp, to the amount of 2000 dollars. Smith confessed the facts, and the three have been committed to Paris jail, for trial at the next Supreme Judicial Court, which will be held in this town.
Schedule of counterfeited Bills found on Smith, viz.
  24 of 5 dolls. Cheshire Bank, 120   48 — 2 do. do. 96   72 — 5 do. Virginia Bank, 360   37 — 7 do. Smithfield Union Bank, 239   21 — 5 do. Maine Bank, 105   36 — 20 do. United States Bank, 720   8 — 5 do. Nantucket Pacific Bank, 40   16 — 10 do. do. 160   14 — 2 do. Hartford Bank, 28   13 — 5 do. Northampton Bank, 65   8 — 1 do. Warren Bank, 8   3 — 5 do. Merchants B. N. York, 15   2 — 5 do. New York State Bank, 10   1 — 1 do. New London Bank, 1   2 — 5 do. Norwich Bank, 10   1997 
The "Norfolk news," under Petersburg head, in the last Gazette, has terminated as usual—in en Fumo . The vessel there alluded to, has arrived in Boston, with her cargo of flour.
The marriage of Mr. Grover, of New Gloucester, published in our last, proves to be incorrect.—It was taken from the Eastern Argus.
DIED,
In Paris, (France) on the 24th Dec. last, Madame LA Fayette.
In Wilmington, (Del.) John Dickinson, Esq. formerly President of the state of Pennsylvania—author of the Farmer's Letters.
In Newbury, very suddenly, Mr. STEPHEN FOSTER, of Bradford aged 55.
In Cape Elizabeth, Mrs. Eleanor Maxwell, aged 38.
In this town, Ferdinand, son of Mr. John Barker, aged 2 years.—A child of capt. Elijah Moore, aged 4 months.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1808.
Monday, Feb. 22.
Arrived brig Delaware, capt. Stover, 39 days from St. Andero, (Spain.)
VESSELS LEFT
At Yarmouth, E. Dec. 14, ship Hero, Millikin, of Portland, from Tonningen for Oporto—At London, Dec. 18, ship Fairweather, Smart, of Portland, from Copenhagen; Romp, do.; brig Amazon, do.—At Copenhagen, Nov. 20, ship Harriot, Gray, stripped to winter, not allowed to take a cargo from thence; Rodman, from St. Petersburg, in distress.—At Belfast, Dec. 12, brig Mary, Clark, for Alicante.—At Hull, Dec. 16, ship Cicero, from Philadelphia, for Bremen or Tonningen, but ordered off by a British cruiser; the only American vessel in port.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
From Havana, Jan. 24.—"Many vessels arrive every day, from the U. S. bringing plenty of provisions. Since my last six vessels have arrived in distress, bound to New Orleans, with flour, corn, butter, &c."
The act interdicting the trade to Hayti, will expire at the end of the present session of Congress; and it is said to be intended not to renew it.
Mariners high at Bassetterre, Feb. 6.—The government had stipulated the price of flour at 11 dolls. The port was not blockaded, but had been. Admiral Cochrane had sent orders to the British ships of war at Antigua, not to detain any more American vessels.
The sch. Fair American, of Georgetown, with Flour, &c. arrived at Tortola 20th Jan. sent in for adjudication; she had cleared out coastwise, and was captured in consequence of breaking the revenue laws of the United States.
* * Valuable School Book.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, A valuable Book for the use of Schools—CONTAINING
THE CONSTITUTIONS of the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, and that of THE UNITED STATES;
The Declaration of Independence, and President
Washington's Farewell Address.
This book was printed a short time since by order of the General Court of Massachusetts, and by them recommended to the inhabitants of the several towns, to be read as a SCHOOL BOOK in all the common schools.—Few copies of this useful book ever reached this part of the state; but where it has been adopted, it is highly approved of.
By the request of a number of gentlemen interested in the education of the rising generation, a new edition has just been printed.
Book-sellers can be supplied in sheets by the hundred. Jan. 11.
Cash given for Rags and Junk at I. ADAMS' Book-Store.
Sales by Auction.
WILL be held at Auction, on THURSDAY NEXT, (March 3rd) at E. GRELLY & CO'S OFFICE, 20 PAGES in the Fire and Marine Insurance Company—Terms at the sale. Feb. 29.
To be sold on liberal terms at Public Auction, on MONDAY the 15th day of March next, (if not previously disposed of at private sale)
HALF of a NEW SAW-MILL, fixed in complete order, on Saccapaug-Falls.—For further particulars, apply to Mr. JAMES BLANCHARD, No. 1, Jones-Row, Fore-street. Portland.—Sale on the premises, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Feb. 29.
TO BE SOLD,
THAT small but valuable FARM, lately improved by the subscriber—situated in Brunswick, on the county road leading to Bath—consisting of about 40 acres of Land; a Dwelling-House; two Barns; a Shop; an orchard of about 60 apple trees, besides other fruit: produces about 15 tons of Hay—good pasturing; and an Aqueduct capable of supplying the house and barn with water. Also—A 30 acre Lot, adjacent to the above—consisting of Wood, Pasture and arable Land.
Also—About 100 acres of excellent Land, lying in Bath, near the above—consisting of wood, pasture and mowing.
Also—A House and a half acre Lot in Bath, pleasantly situated on High-street well finished, having 3 square rooms and other conveniences on the ground floor and Chambers in proportion—with a good Cellar. Stable, &c. lately occupied by Capt. R. Masley.
Also—One other half acre Lot on said High-street, pleasantly situated. All or a part of which may be had of the subscriber, on reasonable terms, and conditions of payment favorable to the purchaser.
And also—A good FARM to be let to a good man, lying on the Turnpike Road from Bowdoin College to Bath.—Apply to the subscriber. Feb. 29. JAS. CURTIS, JUN.
CORHAM ACADEMY.
THE Trustees of Corham Academy, give notice that Instruction commences on the 22d day of March next, for the third quarter. Male students are admitted as usual; and Female will be likewise admitted. A committee has been appointed to procure proper Boarding Houses for their accommodation.—Seventy students can be properly accommodated, and all proper attention given them by the Preceptor and Assistant. Feb. 29. J. P. LITTLE, Secretary.
LEFT
IN the store of the subscriber, a TRUNK, directed to Ethridge & Bliss Boston, it was sent from Portsmouth to this place. When put on board the packet the gentleman mentioned, that he should be in this place to receive it. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take it away. Feb. 29. ISAAC ADAMS.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed & have taken upon themselves the trust of Administrators on the estate of THOMAS MINOTT,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—they therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to CLARISA MINOTT, WM. MINOTT. Feb. 25, 1808.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of ISRAEL GROSS,
late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ANNE GROSS. Feb. 25, 1808.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of HZEKIAH BREWER,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, shipwright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to DANIEL BREWER, JUN. Feb. 25, 1808. (29)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, effects, rights, and estates, which were of CHARLES ELLERY,
of Berbee, in the colony of New Amsterdam, deceased, at the time of his death, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to J. D. HOPKINS, Adm. Portland, Feb. 29, 1808.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of ELEAZER FARLETT,
late of Otisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, give notice that six months from the eleventh day of November last, is allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of Nathaniel Cary, innholder in said Otisfield, on the second Tuesday of February next, and on the second Tuesday of the three following months, from ten o'clock A. M. to five P. M. each day. DANIEL HOLDEN, BENJAMIN WIGHT.

FOR THE GAZETTE.  Women's life is like the Syrian flower, That buds and fades, and withers in an hour.  MR. ADAMS, I AM an unfortunate young man, And happiness is forever fled from my presence: Love and grief has got pos- session of two corners of my heart, and thus they hold me: I have retired to the shades of solitude, where I am de- termined to tarry, till I drive the un- feeling tyrants hence. I seldom dip my pen in the fount of Parnassus, but I cannot refrain when grief has got pos- session of my heart.  Pleasure is grief but smiling to destroy, And what is sorrow but the ghost of joy?  By publishing the following lines in your next Olio, you will oblige  SELIM.
To ***.  Oh cruel girl! oh hear my parting lay, It is the only tribute I can make to you; For I have taught my painful heart to say, Adieu! oh *****, ever more adieu!  How oft my voice repeats thy lovely name, How oft it echoes thro' the lonely vale; And ever will till parent Time remain, Till magine Death my body doth assail.  When silence spreads her solemn mantle round, And whispering phantoms hover o'er my Till think on thee, and heal the gnawing wound; And tell my sorrow to the passing wind.  My sighs shall mingle with the distant sound, While sympathizing tears flow o'er my Till hie where smiles & happiness are found, Where love art pleasant and where joy art meek.  I think when silent years have passed o'er, How joy has crown'd us many a festive hour; When slighted of love fast on our hearts did How soon the same became a broken flower.  Oh, let me fly beneath yon mountain's side And there in silence hush my throbbing breast; For now alas! it's on love's flowing tide, And all my joyful hopes have sunk to rest.  Ah, think, oh *****, when fate shall give the nod, When the pale tyrant's hand hath seal'd My soul will fly to meet my parent God, While Death doth lock my ashes in the tomb.  There is joy in grief, when peace dwells in the breast of the sad. OSSIAN. Feb. 28.
The little Chimney Sweeper. (Founded on fact.)  WRITTEN BY MR. UPTON.  'TWAS a keen frosty morn, and the snow heavy falling. When a Child of Misfortune was thus sadly calling: "Sweep, sweep—I am cold and the snow very deep, O, pray, take compassion on poor little Sweep!" "Sweep chimney, sweep."  The tears down his cheeks in large drops were fast falling, Winded, unpty'd, by those by him strol- ling; Who frequently warn'd him at distance to keep, While he cry'd—"take compassion on poor little Sweep!" "Sweep chimney, sweep."  In vain he implor'd passing strangers for pity; They smil'd at his plaints, and that barter'd his duty; Humanity's offspring as yet lay asleep, Nor heard the sad wailings of poor little Sweep! "Sweep chimney, sweep."  At the step of a door, half froze, and de- jected, He sat down; and griev'd, to be shunn'd and neglected: When a kind-hearted damsel, by chance saw him weep, And resolv'd to befriend, yes, the poor little Sweep! "Sweep chimney, sweep."  Unmindful of sneers, to a neighbor's she led him, Warm'd his limbs by the fire, and tenderly fed him: And, oh, what delight, did this fair maiden read, When she found a lost brother, in poor little Sweep! "Sweep chimney, sweep."  With rapture she gaz'd on each black sooty feature, And hugg'd to her bosom, the foul smelling creature: Who, sav'd by a sister, no longer need creep, Thro' lanes, courts, and alleys, a poor little Sweep! "Sweep chimney, sweep."
THE HUMAN HEART.  The heart, in one hour, beats 3600 times; discharges 7200 ounces of blood, and conveys though it the whole mass of blood in the body not less than 25 times. In the space of four and twenty hours, the whole blood in the body circulates 600 times through the heart.
Edward Howe, No. 2, Union-Row.  INFORMS the public, that he has just open- ed an extensive assortment of English, French and American PAPER HANGING, with elegant Borders and Pannel Papers of the very latest and best patterns, which are selling very low; fashionable Fringes, Laces, and Tassels for curtains: China Furniture; Bedding: Down, Live Geese and Russia Feathers: Sofas with and without Hair Cloth: Easy and Lolling Chairs: double and single Hair Matrasses: Mops do.  Also —An elegant assortment of gilt and ma- hogany framed LOOKING-GLASSES, as has ever been offered for sale in this town.  E. HOWE also stuffs Sofas, Easy and Loll- ing Chairs, Matrasses of all kinds, Cushions for Pews, &c. Beds made and filled, war- ranted of the first quality. High post and field Bed Curtains made in the most fashion- able style.  CASH given for Oxen and Horses' COARSE HAIR. tf Dec. 7.
CRAM & ATHERTON.  HAVE removed their Compting Room to No. 2, Long-Wharf. Jan. 11.
REMOVAL. And more New and Cheap Goods.  N. P. POOR, INFORMS the Purchasers of ENGLISH GOODS, that he has removed from Muf- fey's Row , to the store lately occupied by Mun- roe & Tuttle , corner of Middle and Union Streets ; where may be found a good assortment. GOODS, cheap as can be purchased—viz-- Baizes and Flannels, by the piece or yard Perfide Flannels and Cloths Broadcloths and Cashmeres Plains, Duffs, Blankets, 6-4 to 10-4 Common and Superfine Coatings Woolled Hosiery—a quantity Cotton and silk do Pic nic and other silk Gloves Kid Habit Gloves York tan and beaver do White, pink and yellow Sarfnets 1 carton real Thread Laces Cotton, white and black silk Veils & Laces Cap Patterns—Lace Mulls White and colored Sa-met Cambrics Cotton Cambrics—Calicoes and Furnitures, Chambrays, Ginghams, silk Velvets Chambray Shawls  A large assortment of fancy Cotton and In- dia Cottons and Checks, Bombazets, &c. &c. With a variety of FANCY ORNAMENTS, viz—Gold and silver Bands and Chains Bugie Bands; Beaded Crements Beaded Star Trimming—Spangles Silk Cords and Tassels Plumes and Ostrich feathers Silk Habit Buttons Morocco and Velvet Purse, &c. &c.  All of which will be sold on the very lowest terms for cash. (epf) Dec 14
LOST, At the late fire in Haymarket Row, two FIRE-BAGS, marked "I. M. Lellan"  LET—In a store in this town, some time since, a COFFEE-POT, containing 5 pounds of GUN-POWDER—Whoever will give in- formation of them to the PAINER, shall be rewarded and receive the thanks of the own- er. February 15.
Sacred Music  THE subscribers propose to open a school on Wednesday evening next, for the pur- pose of teaching sacred music—The school will be constantly attended by persons capable of leading the various parts—by which means it is presumed that pupils will learn more in three months than they could in six under a single teacher—The school house in Union-Street will be opened two evenings in a week—The price of tuition two Dollars and fifty cents including wood lights, &c.—none do lat in ad- vance. HENRY HILTON. Feb. 15. WILLIAM COOPER.
NOTICE!  FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland.  OH 12 EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
London Hats and Shoes.  Joshua Shaw, INFORMS his friends and customers that he has received his Fall and Winter supply, consisting of sale of men's superfine Beaver Hats of an improved make—1 case of ladies' Beaver Hats and Bonnets; 1 trunk plaided & parent Kid Shoes; and a large assortment of ladies' muffs, and children's Morocco Shoes. Also —A large assortment of gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, manufactured under his own inspection, of the newest fashions, and war- ranted to be of the first quality. Portland, Oct. 26. tf
Wanted Immediately, AS an Apprentice at this Office, a fleshy, faithful and capable LAD, about four- teen years of age. One that possesses and will practice these qualities, shall be well clothed, boarded and receive kind treatment. Those of a different character need not apply. Gazette Office, Jan. 11.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Muffey's Row, Have just received,  AN elegant and extensive assortment of GOODS, consisting of Hamilton dice Ginghams Dark check'd do—Striped do Plaid do; a great variety Dice Chambrays Hamilton colored corded Cambrics 3-4, 4-4 and 6-4 white and col. Cambrics Elegan Grecian Robes—Fancy Dresses Fancy Bordering—calicoes—Linen Cambric Cotton & linen cambric pocket Hdks. A great variety of cotton do Bandana do—Fancy do—Barcelona do Black, flax, dove, smoke, purple, plumb and brown Florence Silks Silk Florentine, of the first quality Sarfnets—Modes—col'd & black Crapes White, rose-white, flax, black, mix'd and dove colored Ladies English and French Silk Hose  Black, white and flax Cotton do Black, flax, brown and white Worsted do Black, white and rose-white Gentlemen's French and English Silk Hose Lamb's-wool and Angola do Black, white and mix'd Worsted do Children's white worsted and lamb's-wool Socks English and French Thread Laces Black Silk do Elegant cotton Armlets—Russells Pink, black, purple and blue Duroys Shalloons—Willboars—Bombaze ts Ladies black, white, flax, York-tan & pur- ple long, short English and French silk and Leather Gloves Gentlemen's Beaver do Black and white English and French silk do 7-4 and 6-4 elegant Damask Shawls 6-4 and 5-4 common do A great variety of the most fashionable Cot- ton ditto Dimities—Furniture Calicoes Shire Mullins—Spider-net do—Fancy do Black do—Silk Velvets Paris net Gauze—Linen Shirting Cottons—Long Cloths India Cottons and Calicoes Brown and white Platillas 6-4 and 8-4 Huckabab Silk, cotton and leather Suspenders 28 and 30 inch silk and cotton Umbrellas Ladies elegant bottle green, corbeau and brown Royal Peliece Cloths Bottle-green, purple and black peliece Tab- by Velvets Black, olive, purple and blue Velveteens Silvered Cord—Peliece Flannels A variety of most fashionable Vesting Olive, green and drab Plains, of a good quality, suitable for gentlemen's Surtouts White mull Flannels Superfine fashionable dark mix'd Broad- Cloths and Cashmeres Bale Kiederminster Carpeting, elegant pat- terns Patent Cords—Coatings—Sattenetts 10-4 and 11-4 Rose Blankets—Duffs Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels All of which will be sold at a very re- duced price. Oct. 12.
Hard-ware Goods.  William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addi- tion to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard- Ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms.  LIKewise, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz best sewing Twine 5 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces New boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices.  ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames  LIKewise, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes. Sept. 28. tf
REMOVAL.  JOEL HALL, HAVING purchased the whole stock in trade of John P. Thurlow & Co. has re- moved from No. 7 Long Wharf, to Central Row, (the store formerly occupied by said John P. Thurlow & Co.) where he offers for sale the following articles:— 200 crates C. C. Earthen Ware 100 casks English Nails 60 crates Junk Bottles 1 gross N. U. S. Bottles Boxes 12 by 18, 11 by 15, 10 by 15, 10 by 14, 10 by 12, 9 by 13, 9 by 12, 9 by 11, 7 by 9, and 6 by 8 Crown Window Glass 20 bottles superfine, fine and common Col- pal Varnish 40 casks fine English Mustard 11 do Copperas—4 do Album 5 do Red Lead 4 sheets milled Lead, 3 lb. and 3 1/2 per lb. square feet 10 cwt. patent Shot 1 hhd common Lamp Black 1 keg Lythage 200 wt. Iron Wire, assorted 7 doz. long & short handled Frying-Pans 40 quires Sand Paper 7 reams Small Weights 84 small painted Scale-Beams, assorted 30 boxes Pipes 100 Stone Jugs and Butter-pots Bls. Mtl. No 1 and 2 Pork 50 hds. Windward Island Rum 8 do Muscovado Sugars 200 do Liverpool Salt 1500 quintals Co—Fifth Jan 4
Factory Cotton.  Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Muffey's Row,  HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13. tf
NOTICE!  FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased; being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords The whole will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years if required, the interest being paid annually—For further particulars enquiry may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12. E. WHITMAN.
REMOVAL.  MR. TURNER has removed from Jones's Row to Federal-street, adjoining Mr. Stephen Tukey's, where he continues in the line of his profession as Accountant and ranslator, and where Miss Morse continues her usual School for young Misses.—Persons wishing to employ him will please to leave message at Lis house, or at Mr. Robert H. Smith's, Fifth-street, where he has the conven- ience of doing any writing Business. Feb. 22.
LOST, A very large silk Umbrella, which was left at the Court-house in this town at the adjournment of the S. J. Court in Decem- ber last, whoever will return said Umbrella to the subscriber shall be handsomely rewarded. NATHAN KINSMAN. Portland, Feb. 22.
TO LET, A very convenient two story dwelling house, situated on Pleasant-street, contain- ing two parlors, kitchen, chambers, out houses, barn, &c. at a very reasonable rent, and possession given immediately by NATHAN KINSMAN. Portland, Feb. 22.
Watch Loft.  LOST, between this town and Scarborough, a French WATCH, with a light coloured silk Chain—Whoever has found the same and will leave it with JOSEPH MAXWELL, on In- graham's Wharf, or at this Office, shall re- ceive a handsome reward. Feb. 22.
Waggon Wheels.  TAKEN from Union Wharf, some time since, supposed by mistake, a pair of Waggon Wheels, they were standing against the Brick store belonging to Mr. W. STOKES; as they do not belong to the person who took them, he will avoid trouble by returning them to Feb. 22. DAVID SMITH
TAKEN UP ADRIFT.  NEAR Stanford's Ledge, in Cape-Elizabeth, a Long Boat, about 18 feet long, with yellow sides, without oars or painter—The owners may have her again by paying charges —Apply to JOHN STANFORD. Cape Elizabeth, Feb. 22.
NOTICE, IS hereby given that the Copartnership of the subscribers under the firm of JOHN FOWLER & CO. is this day dissolved by mutual consent—The business will be conducted as usual by John Fowler, Jun. & Otho Hamilton, under the firm of Fowler & Hamilton, at their store in Sanford. JOHN FOWLER, Jun. CALEB EMERY. Otho Hamilton. Sanford, Feb. 1, 1808. (22)
NOTICE, THE Copartnership of the subscribers under the firm of BRADISH & BROWN is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons indebted either by note or account to said firm, are requested to call without delay on LEVI BRADISH at his Bake house and have them adjusted. Feb. 18. DAVID BROWN.
For Sale, A WALL P.W. in the Rev'd Messrs Kellogg & Payton's Meeting House— Enquire at this Office. Feb. 8.
REMOVAL.  WILLIAM FREEMAN has removed to the Office, near the house of G. Brad- bury, Esq. in Middle-street. Jan. 25.
NOTICE!  ALL persons having accounts open with the late firm of Dearborn & Watson, are requested to call on Simon Dearborn, at their late stand, and have them adjusted without de- lay.
Fresh Goods.  Joseph Barbour, AT the store lately improved by D. D. & Stockbridge, opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-street, has just received a variety of Fresh, Fancy and Staple Goods, partly consisting of the following— Bottle green, corbeau and fawn coloured Ladies' Cloths Peliece Flannels Silk mullberry, fawn, green and drab Tabby Velvets A very handsome assortment of Fancy Mus- lins Ladies' extra long white kid Gloves Do black, white and flax habit silk do Do kid and beaver do do Do blk white and flax long silk do A large assortment of ladies & gentlemen's silk, worsted and cotton Hose Silk Shawls Bandanna and fancy silk Hdkfs. Black Barcelona do Gentlemen's black and white silk Gloves Linen and linen Cambricks British Shirting A variety of fashionable cotton Shawls Linen and linen cambric pocket Hdkfs. Cotton cambric and common do do White flax and common do do Black and other coloured do Black Italian and Dutch Crapes Pink and white do Fine and common 4-4 and 6-4 white cotton Cambricks Black and other coloured do Ginghams; Prints; Copper Plates India Cottons; Long Cloths Madras Calicoes 7-8 and 6-4 Linen Checks Velvets; Cords; Thicksets Patent Cord, Toilette and Swansdown Velvet Satin Florentine Fine white Marfellies Gentlemen's fur lined Gloves Doe skin, beaver and woolen do Green, white, pink and blue Sarfnetts Cotton Laces Fancy Purse Ornamented and plain Combs Glas Buttons A quantity best English Sewing Silk & Twiss Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Silk, cotton, Due and Morocco Suspenders Fine and common brown Linens Cambric and common Limoties English, Russia and Derry Bergers Russells; Bombazets; Wildboars Duroys; Duvants and Shalloons 4-4 9-8 and 6-4 Oil Cloths Gentlemen's Lamb'swool Hose Superfine, common and low priced Broad- Cloths, all colours Double-Milled and common Kerfeymeres do Plains; Serges; Duffs Devonshire Kersey Fine and common Coatings Rose Blankets, some very large and nice Flannels; Baizes; wankins, &c. &c.  ALSO, Muffs and Tippets, consisting of Sable, Pole Cat Elk, Bear, and Mock Sable. tf Nov. 23.
SCHOOL DICTIONARY.  FOR sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth street, WESTER'S DICTIONARY— compiled for the use of Common English Schools. This work contains more than 10000 words, being all which is supposed necessary for Farmers and Mechanics; selected with care and printed with accuracy. Difficult terms of science and obsolete words which are of no use to men in the common occupa- tions of life, are omitted. This work is re- commended to the notice of those who hope to intend the education of youth. Feb. 1.
Patent Trusses.  JUST received and for sale by John S. Duce.  AT his store in Fore-street , head of Ingraham's Wharf , an assortment of Stone's Improved Trusses for Ruptures.  This invention is considered by Physicians of the first eminence as a great Improvement on the kind heretofore made, and has secured to him a Patent from the President of the United States. They consist of a double Spring, yielding more readily to the motion of the body—being at the same time more comfort- able to the wearer, and attended with better effect. (copium) Feb. 1.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of JOSEPH TUCKER, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all per- sons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SARAH TUCKER. Feb 11, 1808. (15)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of GEORGE LAURANCE, late of Portland, in the county of Cumber- land, mariner deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all per- sons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to BETSEY TANDAY, Portland, Feb 15, 1808. mark.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of JOHN TAPPAN MERRILL, late of Pojana, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all per- sons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to HANNAH MERRILL. Portland, Feb. 111, 1808. (F15)