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PORTLAND GAZETTE,
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7 FISH-STREET.
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No. 47, of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1807.
[Whole No. 464.]
Separation or no Separation, is the Question
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
IN the last Gazette a writer over the signature of "A Citizen of Maine," has introduced the subject of separation of the District of Maine, from Massachusetts Proper, and advocates the erection of the same into a distinct state.
I agree with this writer that the measure is a serious and important one, deeply affecting the interests and respectability of this part of Massachusetts, and is a subject that ought to command the investigation of every voter, before he acts for or against the question: I do hope this enquiry will be made uninfluenced by party interests or feelings.
The great object of civil government is the protection of life, liberty and property, equally to all classes of citizens. When the people are in possession of a form of government, which secures to them these rights, they enjoy the highest blessing this world affords, in a political sense. But perhaps it will be said, the best constitution will avail nothing unless faithfully and uprightly administered; unless the administration of justice be prompt and impartial, this is undoubtedly true. But have the citizens of Maine any reason to complain of the existence of these evils? Do we not already possess a constitution which guarantees to us every right and liberty we want or can wish for, consistent with the well being of civilized society? I must, therefore, as a citizen of Maine, enter my decided negative to this measure of a separation.
A few years since, I was an advocate in favor of this question, for this single reason, which at the time alluded to, operated as a serious evil on many of the citizens; owing to the organization of the judiciary system at that period, the District of Maine was allowed but four terms in a year, of the Supreme Court, of one week each; which were held at York, Portland, Wiscasset, and Castine. In so short a time it was impossible for the Court to act on all the causes which were brought before them; hence the number of continued actions were constantly increasing from term to term, and it frequently happened that those who were compelled to seek redress at law were subjected to delays and expenses, which justly called forth complaints from the citizens of this part of the state. But this grievance no longer exists; two terms of the Supreme Court, are now allowed, where there was but one, at the time referred to. Here I would observe that by the indefatigable exertions of the Judges, all the business which had been accumulating for a number of years, at that Court, has been acted upon in a manner honorable to themselves, and highly beneficial to the community at large. One consideration, worthy of serious reflection, occurs in this place: We now possess a Supreme Court, composed of characters eminently qualified by their learning, their profound legal knowledge, & above all by their unshaken integrity, to perform the important duties of the administration of the Judiciary department; by a separation we shall lose the services of these men; - Who will be their successors?
The probable expences of the Legislature and Judicial departments, shall be a subject of consideration for a future number. A great proportion of the trade of the District of Maine is carried on coast wise; and a separation will operate directly as a most oppressive & burdensome tax on that class of citizens, and in its effects be felt by almost every individual in the district. By a law of the United States, the vessels trading from one state to another except an adjoining state, must enter and
clear out every voyage, and the trade from Maine being south of New-hampshire; every vessel employed in the coasting trade will be compelled to enter and clear, the same as if coming from a foreign port. The number of vessels belonging to the District of Maine, employed in the coasting trade, now amount to upwards of twelve hundred, which carry Lumber, Wood and a variety of other articles, the growth of this part of the country almost wholly to the ports of Boston, Salem and Newburyport. These vessels can now pass with a coasting license; but when a separation takes place, they will be subjected to the expences and delays of custom house entrance and clearance, which operate as a cruel and burdensome tax on this class of our citizens, whose profession is attended with great fatigue, and frequently at the hazard and loss of life itself.
These vessels make on an average, fifteen trips a year. The Custom House fees now amount to about two dollars a year, but when this district becomes a separate State on a moderate calculation the expence and delay every owner of a coasting vessel will be subjected to, will amount to at least one hundred dollars a year, making a useless tax which will be drawn from the laborious part in society of twelve thousand dollars; and who will be benefited by this money? Literally drawn from the mouth of labor? - a "host" of Custom House officers who will be stationed at every harbor and inlet from Portsmouth to Passamaquoddy. The men who expect to be Governors, Judges, Senators, Representatives, Treasurers, Secretaries, and hold other offices down to the door-keeper to the General Court will peruse and use every mean to induce the people to vote in favor of this measure, and those who in the end will have to pay the taxes will be told by these disinterested patriots much about the dignity and importance of being a separate state when in fact their only object is personal power and aggrandizement. It is much to be hoped that the people will view in its proper light and treat it as it ought to be by crushing a measure pregnant in nothing but expence and confusion.
PUBL: GOOD
Political Miscellany.
Boats are Stubborn Things.
FROM THE WEEKLY INSPECTOR.
THE various opinions, and singular doctrines which have lately been advanced, both in National Legislature and private conversation, on the system of naval defence by gun boats, have induced me examine the efficiency, and the economy of that system, with some attention: - the result of my examination has completely satisfied my mind, that the system is incomparably less efficient, less economical, and of course, more absurd, than it had previously appeared to me; - and, as the course of inquiry which has satisfied me, appears to be well calculated to convey the same conviction to the minds of others, I beg leave, through the medium of your useful paper, to convey some observations to my countrymen.
I have examined the gun-boats of the latest construction, which, I presume, are considered by government as built upon the most approved plan - They are of the following description, viz.
Length - - - - - 50 feet, Breadth - - - - - 18 Height between decks } 4 feet nearly. for the accommodation of the crews,
They are to be schooner rigged, and to carry, each, one heavy gun, working on a circle between the two masts. - Each boat to be manned with fifty men, officers included.
Fifty of these boats are considered by the President of the United States as adequate to the protection of this harbor, the sound, and the coast, as
far as Cape Cod; and two hundred, he regards, as sufficient to the defence of the entire coast of the union.
We will consider first, the efficiency of the system.
The usual mode of estimating the relative importance of artillery, is to compare the weight of shot which can be thrown in a given time. A heavy gun cannot be loaded and discharged with the same celerity as a light one, and, therefore, the ratio of power does not correspond with the size of the calibre. I will, however, consider the fifty thirty-two pounders on which we are to rely for safety, as capable of discharging in an hour as great a weight of balls, as the eighty guns which are borne by what is usually called a seventy-four gun ship; and this will be considered by every artillerist as a large concession.
The essential damage which can be done to vessels of war, is in a great degree confined to the water line and near it. Ships have fought until four port holes have been beaten into one, and yet have not been taken or sunk, but have returned into port. Shot between wind and water, as it is usually called, or on the water line, are more dangerous.
The seventy four gun ship, in the extreme length of her broadside, exposes a water line less than two hundred feet. Supposing the fifty gun-boats in action with her, to lie bow on, the shortest possible water line, exposed by each, is eighteen feet, amounting in the whole to nine hundred feet, and whenever they present their broadsides, as they sometimes must, their water line amounts to two thousand five hundred feet.
The disproportion in the relative strength of the two machines, is obviously much greater than that of the size of their guns. A twelve pound shot will more easily penetrate a gun-boat, than a thirty-two pound shot will a ship of the line.
In calm, I allow, that gun-boats, possessing the power, in some measure, of choosing their position by means of oars, will have the advantage of a heavy ship; in deep water this advantage might sometimes prove irresistible; but in a harbor, where the ship would anchor with springs on her cables, it would be trifling.
In a breeze, the seventy-four gun ship will out sail the gun-boats, and, unless they take shelter in shallow water, will have no more difficulty in running down a squadron of them, than a ship of three hundred tons would have in running down a fleet of Birch Canoes.
It results then, that in point of efficiency, the fifty gun-boats in a calm, may be considered as equal to one ship of seventy-four guns; but in rough water, or a fresh breeze, utterly inferior.
I ought, however, to state one further consideration which gives to the ship in every circumstance, an immense advantage; it is, that her force is compact, her crew disciplined - and under the eye and absolute command of one man: whereas the fifty gun-boats must have fifty commanders, a number of which can never be expected to act in concert, even if there existed the best discipline on board each boat.
Let us next consider the economy of the gun boat system, with respect to human life, a consideration which ought not to have escaped the friends of the people.
A seventy four gun ship, in the British service, is considered as fully manned with six hundred men.
The fifty gun-boats with which we are to oppose her, require two thousand five hundred
The six hundred men on board the seventy four, are sheltered in a great measure from the enemy's fire.
The two thousand five hundred men on board the fifty gun-boats, must all be upon deck in action, and completely exposed; the waist of the boat not being either high enough, or strong enough to shelter even their legs. The boats must of course never approach, within the
reach of musketry or grape. And, in addition to this humane exposure of lives and limbs, no provision is made on board for the comfort of the wounded. - So much for the humanity of the system.
Next let us consider the economy of expence.
Each boat, of the dimensions before described, has cost in this port, three thousand dollars for the naked hull; to rig and equip her for sea, I am informed, by experienced men, will cost four thousand dollars more, making a total for each gun that is water borne, of seven thousand dollars, or one thousand five hundred and seventy five pounds sterling.
In the British service, the estimate some years ago, was one thousand pounds a gun, for ships of the line; - allowing a rise of fifty per cent. in the expense of ship building, then the first cost of their ships per gun, will be equal to that of ours.
But the expense of a navy does not arise so much from the first cost of the machinery, as from the annual expense of manning and victualling. And here the wisdom of our legislators shines with splendid superiority; - for while, in the British service, eight men to a gun are considered a full compliment, for distant expeditions, we economically employ fifty men to a gun, for harbor duty.
So that the two hundred gun-boats which, by the transcendent wisdom of our rulers, are destined to guard this happy land, will require to man them, ten thousand men.
While in the British service, ten thousand men would be a large compliment for fifteen ships of eighty guns each.
I will not calculate the immense disparity of expense of the wages of officers in the two systems - I will merely state their numbers, which must stand nearly thus:
   In the Gun-Boats,     For six Florillas, each one, 6 com.   200 Boats, captains each one, 200 cap.   Lieutenants, each two 400 lieut.   Total, commissioned officers,   606  
   In the British Service,     For fifteen 80 gun ships, Admirals 3   Captains, each one, 15   Lieutenants, each four, 60   Total, commissioned officers,   78  
The economy then, in order to put afloat two hundred guns, will employ six hundred and six commissioned officers, and nine thousand three hundred and ninety four petty officers and men.
While the prodigal Britons, in fifteen ships, of eighty guns each, put afloat twelve hundred guns, and employ seventy eight commissioned officers, and nine thousand nine hundred and thirty-two petty officers and men.
Thus, the annual expence of our two hundred guns, which are destined to lurk in mud-holes, will be equal to twelve hundred British cannon, a force sufficient to command the respect of mankind in every quarter of the ocean; for it is conceded in that model of naval, military, and economical wisdom, the late presidential message on the subject of gun-boats, "that this species of naval armament can have little effect towards protecting our commerce in the open seas, even upon our own coast."
But I am answered, that it is not intended to man all the boats except in case of war, - doubtless. Neither are the British ships manned, except in case of war: - but when manned, and in whatever extent, both officers and men must be paid, and must eat; and the disparity of expense in the two systems, will be in the same proportion.
I presume that the same sublime strain of wisdom will pervade the whole system, and be displayed in the means of procuring men with the same splendour, as in the devising and building of the machines. The law which was passed some year since, will render useless the old fashioned and exploded forms of enlistment, and guard the liberties of the people from the abomination of impressment. According to that law, when danger menaces any harbor, or any foreign ship behaves, naughty; somebody is to inform the governor, and the governor is to desire the marshal to call upon the militia general or colonel in the neighbourhood, to call upon the captains, to call upon the drummers (those gentlemen, who, we are informed, from high military authority, are all important in the day of battle,) to beat to arms, and call the militia men together; and from these men are to be draughted (not impressed) a sufficient number to go on board the gun boats, and drive the naughty stranger away, unless he should have taken himself off during this long ceremonial.
My friends of the militia must permit me to describe the accommodations which they will find on board: - as the height between decks is not quite four feet, they will not only not be able to stand upright under cover, but cannot sit upright, unless they squat upon the floor like puppies in a dog kennel; - a most elegant situation, in which we are all liable in turn to be placed by those admirable friends of the people, our sagacious rulers.
Such is the gun-boat system. Yet there are legislators who call this prodigality, this wasteful imbecility, by the name of economy; and men in the community who, for want of reflection, suffer themselves to be duped by this palpable falsehood and nonsense.
From Washington, Feb. 27.
"The Slave Bill as passed, is extremely displeasing to southern members. Mr. Randolph observed, "people might say what they pleased about alien laws and sedition laws, but this was the most abominable that ever was passed. If the law remained as it was, he doubted whether another southern delegate would be seen in Congress; he, for one, would have no hesitation in saying, if the constitution is to be violated, let us secede, let us go home." - Mr. Smilie said, if the southern states do not like the union, let them say so - in the name of God let them go - we can do without them. Mr. Randolph explained. He added, however, that if the manumission of slaves and the union were to be put in opposite scales, he should say let the union kick the beam. If no explanatory bill passed, he would go to the President and protest against the present one. He moved for an explanatory bill, and a committee was appointed to bring it in.
"It is expected it will yet be contrived to repeal the whole or part of the salt duty, and to continue the Mediterranean fund."
It is astonishing that the leading Democrats in this state, should flatter themselves with the hope of continuing successfully to deceive the people, when brethren of the same principle appear to be found out in almost every part of the United States, and exposed. There is no such thing as a democrat creed, and the party are tearing each other to pieces like so many wolves, in several states.
Pal.
The Democrats have certainly a spirit of loyalty equal to that of the Chinese. For out of 20 leaders, 18 are denounced by the party, it does not seem to flake confidence in the other two, or to their losing the least of their influence till their turn comes. - Ibid.
LEGISLATION. - When the bill for regulating the practice of medicine and suppressing quackery was before the house of representatives of Pennsylvania, a member observed,
"If I shall be but my life into the hands of one of these Quacks, it is nobody's business; because I know some of these Quacks cure pigger cures as any of these doctors - Mr. Speaker, I please some of these pigger cures kills more bees than these Quacks, because they use stronger medicines."
The above speech was the only one against the bill, and the bill was rejected.
All men wish to be more happy than they can be; yet most men are easily more happy than they really are.

Foreign Intelligence.
Spirited Prussian State Paper.
Old Prussia. Konigsberg, Dec. 11, 1806. The following Proclamation has been published in the Court Gazette here. PROCLAMATION.
TO THE INHABITANTS OF SILESIA. Among the mournful events which have taken place during the course of the present war, there is nothing that has so much filled with grief the heart of his majesty, as to see a considerable part of his provinces and faithful subjects oppressed by the weight of sufferings which must be the inevitable consequences of a war, in which the enemy, by his manner of making war, unusual in our time, entirely exhausts the country, through which he passes, with foraged requisitions of every kind, and by large bodies of marauders who swarm around his disciplined armies, and who incapable of sparing, treat an armed warrior and the unhappy peaceable inhabitants with the same cruelty, and every where leaves behind them traces of the grossest barbarity, deserts and ashes even when, through fear of violence the unarmed inhabitants have shown the greatest submission in their reception of these destroyers.
The enemy boasts, favoured by fortune, to be able to change, and not less favoured by the treachery of base traitors that he has already annihilated the whole force of the Prussian Monarchy. But he knows not at this moment His Majesty is at the head of a formidable army, which burns with eagerness to engage the oppressors of their country. He knows not, or appears not to wish to know, that the Monarch of Prussia finds himself surrounded by a guard, which no force, no misfortune, no Russian can subdue - the unalterable love of his people.
He knows not that every day thousands of volunteers offer themselves, with arms in their hands, to be bound to his progress; and that the Silesians display no less activity and energy in defence of their King and Country, and to defend their property from unexampled rapacity. He flatters himself with the doubts he is anxious to disseminate of the promised aid of Russia. But he deceives himself in his hopes the most farcical and inviolate fulfilment of all treaties entered into, is one of the principal traits in the character of the noble minded Sovereign of all the Russians.
Already, two formidable Russian armies have arrived, near the banks of the Vistula; while a third, much more numerous, is advancing by rapid marches. Already legions of patriots voluntarily armed and, used to battle, are prepared to join the armies in the field. His Majesty, under these circumstances, depends on the attachment of his Silesian States and subjects, who have at all times both by word and deed given the most manifest proofs of their unshaken fidelity; and he believes that by the appointment and interim of one of the most distinguished of them, his Excellency the Prince of Anhalt-Pless, to be Governor General of Silesia, he gives them a proof of his good will. Conducted by this Prince, who has gloriously signified himself in the course of the war, the States and all, classes of the inhabitants of Silesia will exert themselves to contribute all in their power in conjunction with the forces which His Majesty will send to their assistance to defend their country, and their own province in particular.
Invoked with full power by his Majesty, I therefore hereby call on all and each of the Silesian provinces, to bear cheerfully the facilities and burdens which probably may be necessary for the attainment of this great object, and the rather, as they not only can bear no proportion to the enormous sacrifices to which they must be subjected, should the enemy succeed in his attempt to conquer Silesia; but as in due time they will be rewarded by his Majesty, and as far as possible made good.
Given at Breslau, the 3rd December, 1806. COUNT VON GOTZEN. Major and Flugal Adjutant to his majesty the King.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
Mr. J. Randolph (Vir.) after sundry observations relative to the bill against the slave trade, in which he pronounced it the most frightful, abominable, and tremendous of all laws, moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend and explain it. Whatever might be thought of sedition, of alien, of excise laws, they were nothing to this. It laid the axe at the root of all property in the southern states, and unless their legislatures were asleep every man south of the Potomack would enter their protest against it. If congress could abridge, alter, or modify the rights of property in slaves, they could go a step further and emancipate them. He asked the southern members whether, after the proof they had had of the temper of the two houses, there was any reason to suppose this bill would not be made at the next session the pretence to begin a system which may terminate in emancipation. He believed the bill passed without due consideration and therefore he made the motion.
Mr. Quincy (Mass.) inquired whether such a motion were in order, as the bill had not yet received the sanction of the president.
Mr. J. Randolph doubted whether, if this motion were rejected, the house would ever see any southern delegates again on this floor. He for one would say, let us secede and go home. Mr. Lyon (Ken.) liked the proposition, but he should not be scared into it for fear the southern members should leave the house.
Mr. Smilie (Penn.) said this was a very disagreeable subject. If the southern gentlemen concur in the sentiments which have been given, he wished they would come boldly forward and say so. He was not a friend of their seceding, though he should lament the fact. For God's sake, said he, if they are disposed let them go. He trusted we were able to take care of ourselves, and he believed a disunion would prove their destruction.
The question was taken and carried - Ayes 61. Ordered, that a committee of three be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill.
Mr. D. R. Williams (S. C.) moved to reduce the contingent expenses of the department of the navy, from 2000 to 1000 dollars. He could see no reason why that department should spend more for stationary, wood, candles, &c. than that of war.
Mr. R. Nelson (Md.) opposed the reduction at some length. The house had voted millions without difficulty, and he hoped the bill would now be suffered to go through stealth and easy .
Mr. Olin (Vt.) supported, and Mr. Lyon opposed the reduction. Mr. L. said it would be a reflection on the secretary of the navy, as he had asked for so much. Besides, it might be, that the secretary of war had made a bad guess . The proposed reduction was not agreed to.
Mr. J. Randolph, from a select committee this day appointed for the purpose, presented a bill to explain the bill passed against the slave trade. It disclaims and disavows a right in congress to abridge, modify or affect the right of masters to their slaves, and also declares that no person shall incur a penalty for transporting and selling slaves not illegally imported, the prohibitory act to the contrary notwithstanding. The bill was read twice.
Mr. J. Randolph moved that it be engrossed and read a third time to day. Mr. Fisk (N. Y.) could see no need of hurrying the bill through the house at such a rate.
Mr. J. Randolph replied that as a southern man he had no patience. Every thing was at stake. He had rather vote a land tax for twenty shillings in the pound, than agree to the bill against the slave trade. He would almost as soon vote to continue the president for life if books were opened for the purpose.
Mr. Quincy moved a commitment of the bill to the whole house. It involved in the preamble a great constitutional principle and there was no occasion for such precipitation.
Mr. J. Randolph observed that in all the commitments and recommittals, and re-re-commitments of the bill, in all its discussions in committees, in the house, and out of the house, he had taken no part till this obnoxious principle was engrossed in it. Mr. R. proceeded to vindicate himself from the imputation of undue heat on the subject.
Mr. J. Rhea (Ten.) said he should not be disciplined into such a precipitate course.
Mr. J. Randolph said he had never given the gentleman the credit of being capable to be disciplined into anything.
Mr. Quincy could see no need of such hurry. The bill involved important principles which ought to be examined. The bill to be explained does not go into operation till sometime in the next session.
Mr. J. Randolph. The principles of the bill have been discussed again and again, and the yeas and nays are on record.
Mr. J. Rhea (Ten.) retorted on Mr. Randolph as to being disciplined, but he was not distinctly heard.
Mr. Quincy observed that a great constitutional question was involved in the preamble, viz. whether congress can in no case, abridge, modify or affect the right of property in slaves. This question had not been considered and was of the utmost importance.
The question on making the bill the order of the day to-morrow was taken by yeas and nays and carried - yeas 60, nays 49.
The remainder of the day from 3 to 8 o'clock was spent in attempting to revive in some form a bill to repeal the duty on salt and continue the Mediterranean fund. Such a scene of noise and tumult has not existed before this session.
The following resolution was at last agreed to.
Resolved - That a committee be ap-
pointed to inquire into the expediency of repealing the duty on salt, and continuing in force a further time the Mediterranean fund.
The question was taken and carried - yeas 44, nays 39.
Mr. Alston then moved the appointment of a committee.
Mr. Newton moved an adjournment, which was lost - ayes 15, nays 52 - no quorum .
The Speaker said no committee could be appointed without a quorum.
The friends of the resolution appeared to be in great wrath, that it should now be lost in this way after so much debate and tumult.
Eight o'clock adjourned.
SATURDAY, FEB. 28.
At 10 o'clock the speaker took the chair, and called the house to order. He stated that 15 members were necessary to resume the business of the last evening.
It being ascertained that 15 members, who had answered to the call last evening, were present the speaker directed the doors of the house to be closed. He observed that those members who did not answer last evening, though in their seats, must be considered as out of the house.
On motion of Mr. Gregg (Penn.) the absent members were excused without debate, and the doors were opened. The house were delayed about half an hour for want of a quorum.
The names of those absent at the call of the house were read - 63 members were absent without leave.
Mr. Eppes (Va.) moved that the hour of the call might be inserted. He had no objection to the people's knowing who attended their duty and who not, if the fact were correctly stated. He was in the house from 11 till 8 o'clock. Gentlemen were welcome to all the eclat they could derive from the call.
Mr. Blount (N. C.) said the time of the call was half after 7 o'clock.
Mr. Sloan (N. J.) concurred with his friend (Mr. Blount) His [Mr. S's] watch went very right and he got to his lodgings before 8.
Two reports from the secretary of the treasury, relative to the finances of the U. States, were read, and ordered to be printed.
The bill making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke and their companions, was again considered in committee of the whole - Mr. Varnam, Mass. in the chair.
The bill was so altered and amended as to give Messrs. Lewis and Clarke 1600 acres each, and their companions 340 acres each. The bill was so filled up originally.
Mr. Hastings, Mass. moved to insert the names of Wm. Eaton, O'Bannon and Man, after that of Wm. Clarke.
The amendment was supported by Messrs. Hastings, Lyon and Cooke; and opposed by Messrs. Alston and Basset, and carried - ayes 47, nays 42.
Mr. R. Nelson, Md. moved that the committee rise and ask leave to sit again - lost - ayes 31.
Mr. Hastings moved to insert the names of Peck, O'Brien, Campbell, Thomas, and Owen, after the names of those who accompanied Lewis and Clarke.
The Motion was supported by Messrs. Hastings, Cooke, Lyon, Elmer and Masters; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, Alston, Eppes, Chandler, Smilie and Blount.
Mr. Eppes hoped that the bill would not be defeated by attaching dead weight. Whatever are the merits of general Eaton let him stand on his own bottom, and not build up his popularity on that of captains Lewis and Clarke.
Mr. Hastings considered the services of captains Lewis and Clarke as of some value in a geographical view, but general Eaton had achieved an important victory, and principally contributed to deliver 300 American Citizens from Tripolitan bondage.
Mr. Chandler was against the amendment's being jumbled through the house in this way.
Mr. Lyon did not wish to see favourites and disfavourites and children and step-children in our government.
Mr. Masters said perhaps the popularity of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke was greater than that of general Eaton. Captain Lewis had been nominated governor of Louisiana, and captain Clark lieutenant Colonel. All the promotion of general Eaton was the honor of a command under colonel Burr. ( A loud laugh. ) If the companions of general Eaton could not get to be governors and colonels, it was no reason for our neglecting merit.
The motion was lost - Ayes 47 nays 52.
A motion was made by Mr. D. R. Williams to give the land in Louisiana, which after some debate was agreed to - Ayes 54. ( Quere. Would it not be well to bestow the whole of Mr. Jefferson's paradiice on Messrs. Lewis & Co.? )
On concurring with the amendments to insert the names of Wm. Eaton, O'Bannon, and Mann.
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and lost - yeas 47, nays 61.
The New England members, most of the New York, and some from Pennsylvania and Kentucky, voted for concurring, the southern members against it.
Mr. Talmadge, Conn. requested some explanation, why the names of two persons were in the bill as they had not served the whole route.
Mr. Alston said one was guilty of mutinous conduct and receive seventy-five lashes ( a loud laugh ) but he was afterwards penitent. The other was engaged in his room.
Mr. Chandler moved to strike out the name of John Newman, the man who had received seventy five lashes.
The house considered in committee of the whole the bill to place additional persons on the pension list.
Mr. Macon, the Speaker, moved to put on the list all the state pensioners. This motion was lost - ayes 33, nays 44.
Mr. J. Randolph moved an additional section, that the pensioners should be paid from the date of their disabilities. Mr. Varnam rose to speak on the subject. - The Speaker said it was out of order to speak till the motion had been prepared.
Mr. Varnam. Perhaps we may consider the principle.
Mr. J. Randolph. I am sure from what the gentleman has said, he does not understand what the principle is.
Mr. J. Randolph made a motion to adjourn. He said he sat here yesterday from 10 o'clock in the morning till 8 in the evening. He had sat here to-day without refreshment seven hours.
The house appeared at this time to be in an uncommon state of agitation. In the course of 20 minutes, almost as many motions were made and either decided or withdrawn.
Mr. Alston moved to adjourn till 10 o'clock to-morrow, Sunday.
Mr. Quincy demanded the yeas and nays on this motion.
Mr. Steadman seconded the motion to take the yeas and nays.
Mr. Ely spoke against meeting to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Findley, the house at last adjourned till 7 o'clock.
Portland,
Monday, March 16, 1807.
Late European Intelligence.
BY recent arrivals London dates to January 17 and Paris dates to Jan 21, have been received. The limits of our paper will not admit of a detailed account of all the intelligence by these arrivals - we therefore present our readers with the following SUMMARY from the Columbia Centinel of Wednesday last, containing the substance of the whole.
Army Bulletins, up to the 45th, which is dated at Pultusk the 30th December, 1806, justify the position in our last summary, "that Bonaparte at the (then) last dates was concentrating the parts of some great operation"; and that his movements indicated the speedy development of some splendid scenes. These scenes were developed from the 25th to the 27th December, during which time his plan to effect the entire destruction of the Russian columns under Beningsen and Buxhowden, was disclosed. The enterprise was formed with judgment, and the complete execution of it was only frustrated by a thaw and bad roads, which prevented the division under Marshal Soult from arriving in season at his destined point of operation. As it was the Russian columns, after their out-posts were driven in were attacked in their strong positions at Pultusk and Golymin by all the other divisions of the French Grand Army. The Russians sustained the onset with their customary hardihood. The French are said to have put in requisition all their skill and bravery; the combat which began in the morning, did not close until eleven at night; when the Russians were compelled to retreat to Ostrolenka, (a distance of about 20 miles from their former position) where the two columns joined, and where they were at the last date. The bulletins state the Russian loss at 12,000 killed, wounded or prisoners, with 80 pieces of artillery, and above 1400 waggons; - and their own loss at 800 killed and 2000 wounded, among whom is an unusual number of General and field officers. The effect of these conflicts are stated to have been the termination of the campaign; and the retirement of the French into winter-quarters. It is also added that the Emperor had left the army, and arrived in Paris, on the 30th January. Thus far French papers and accounts from France.
Our British accounts are to the 18th January. They state, but not on any official authority, that the French and Russians had been engaged for twelve days successively, previously to the 2d January, when a general battle was fought, and the French eventually defeated, with the loss of 50,000, and all their artillery. - This is also said to be corroborated by Bordeaux verbal accounts, so far, as that in the last affair the Russians were successful. We give this only as report.
We know it to be fact, that on the 30th December, the French H. O. were at Pultusk; and at that time the French had not been defeated. Nor was there any probability they would pursue the Russians, or that the Russians would attack them. But we will observe that from the extremely cautious language of the 45th bulletin - from the duration of the battles of Pultusk
and Golymin - from the great number of French General and Staff Officers killed or wounded - from the unprecedented admission that the French had 800 killed and 2000 wounded - from the statement that the Russian loss "altogether" did not amount to 12,000 men, when at least 75,000 must have been engaged - from seeing that a single Russian General or staff officer stated to have been taken or killed, though the last bulletin is dated three days after the battle - from the orders given for the French army to retire into winter quarters; and from the circumstance of Bonaparte's rapid journey to Paris; we are led to believe that when we have received the Russian official accounts of these battles, and have heard both sides, it will be found that the French have obtained at Pultusk and Golymin, just such a victory over the Russians as the English gained over the Americans at Bunker-hill, and no other.
Capt. Messersmy, arrived from Bordeaux, at Marblehead, confirms the account that a dreadful and destructive maledictory appeared in the French armies; and that a new levy of troops had been ordered in France. The French bulletins also mention, that sickness had prevailed the Russian ranks.
Gen. Mortier still menaced Swedish Pomerania; where there was a show of determined resistance.
Denmark remained in statu quo; but it was apparent, that it could not long remain so.
The Emperor Napoleon, it was said, had demanded of his brother of Austria, to declare either for or against him. It was certain very important negotiations were at the tapis in Vienna.
The situation of affairs between Russia and Turkey remained enigmatical. The Russians are in force in Turkey; but whether allies or enemies - whether to seize on the Turkish provinces, or to punish Turkish rebels, time must tell.
CONGRESS.
THE tenth Congress of the United States expired the 3d instant. After having been in session three months, and voting most of that time at the rate of six dollars per day, in determining the manner in which white skins shall treat black skins, to the neglect of almost every subject, interesting to the honor, independence and prosperity of the country; now in the last moments of their political existence, find the subjects of national importance crowded upon their hands, and their deliberations exhibit a scene of absurdity and confusion, that would disgrace the proceedings of a common town meeting.
We refer the reader to our congressional head, where a detail of their doings on the 27th and 28th ult is given. He will unlike the character talents and patriotism which was displayed during the administrations of Washington and Adams, when the citizens committed the management of their public affairs to men capable and worthy of being the representatives of a free and enlightened people, to such men as a Washington, an Adams, a Strong, an Ames, a Harper, a Lee, a Morris, Marshall, a Sedgwick, and many copiers of these distinguished characters, but by the arts and wiles of demagogues and jacobins the people have been induced to withdraw their confidence from these eminent statesmen and patriots, and supply their places with a Sloan, a Smilie, a Chandler, &c. &c. If we are all wed to form an opinion, from the general reputation of the new members elected to the next congress, we expect another winter to witness the same farcical scene acted over again.
Patent for bleeding with Leeches!!!
IT appears by the papers of late that a person of this city (Philadelphia) has procured a patent for the bleeding with leeches, than which a more knavish piece of monopoly was scarcely ever known. That the United States should, for the benefit of an individual, commit itself into a way which most evidently prove detrimental to hundreds, is certainly matter of deep regret, as it does not evince any solicitude for the mutual advantages of all its members. That a person should have the effrontery to endeavour to obtain a patent, for what has now for many years been publicly practised both in this City and in Europe, does not surprise, but the weakness or ignorance evinced in granting it, is truly wonderful. It would certainly have been wise in those who have the privilege of granting patents, to have first ascertained what they were about to do, as it is believed it would readily have appeared to them, that this was above the powers which they possess. They might as well pretend to grant a patent for bleeding with a lancet, or by cupping-glasses; and it would be but proper for the whole body of medical men to evince their dislike of such unjust and illiberal conduct, by withholding from the person alluded to, all the support in their power. A court of justice so far from assigning any forfeit to him for an encroachment on his privileges, would rather fine him for encroaching on the privileges, of the multitude.
It would be satisfactory to know what success has attended our adventurer, in his Bleeding of Leeches , to which we are informed his patent extends! If the United States possess the power of granting the privilege of bleeding by patent , we may reasonably entertain hopes of supplying in a few years the uncultivated parts of our country with a sufficiency of the stock of all descriptions, without further importation!!! - Phila. Medical Museum, Vol. 2.
We recommend the remarks in the first page, on the economy of Mr. Jefferson's Gun-Boat policy, as worthy the attention of those, who have been hitherto staunch believers in the great wisdom and wise economy of the present powers at Washington for this powerful reason, that they have been told so.
Another Speck of War.
A letter from Bourdeaux, dated 21st Jan. 1807, says, "Letters have been received at Marfeilles from Commodore Campbell, of the frigate Corinthian , at Gibraltar, giving information that the Tunisian ambassador left there the 3d of December for Tunis, with impressions and threats very unfavorable to American Commerce, and all vessels lying at Marfeilles were advised to remain there, till further information be obtained"

Fellow-Citizens, of the County of York!
THE time is fast approaching, when you will be called upon to give in your suffrage, for two persons, to represent this County, in the Senate of this State. Therefore, I hope you will duly consider the importance of electing suitable persons to fill up that important station. Men that have been tried, and proved faithful to their trust—and whose integrity has never been doubted—Under these impressions, fellow-citizens, give me leave to recommend for your consideration, as persons suitable for that office.
MAJ. WILLIAM JEFFERDS, of Wells; And NICHOLAS EMERY, Esq. of Parsonsfield.
The re-election of His Excellency CALEB STRONG, will be supported with spirit and zeal by all those who feel interested in the honor, happiness and prosperity of Massachusetts. His firm and patriotic conduct in resisting the tyrannical attempts which have lately been made by the disorganizers in this state to trample on the rights and privileges of the officers and soldiers in the militia, shows that the upright STRONG will ever be true to the important trust committed to his charge, even in the worst of times.
The Governor very correctly declares, that, "upon the militia we principally rely for public defence and security. We ought therefore, to pay some respect to the honor, and feelings of those men who sacrifice their private interests to support it." So long as we have a well organized militia, so long we shall be exempted from the evils of a standing army.
Those who would bring disgrace and confusion on the militia, endanger the very existence of our republican institutions & are unworthy the confidence of the people whilst those who support and protect it are deserving the highest honors.
PATRIOTIC NOMINATIONS.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MAINE.
FREE MEN ATTEND!
BE worth, like their's, approv'd; And shew by active deeds, how strong you're mov'd.
With mighty voice this solemn truth prolong,
The Friends of VIRTUE, are the Friends of STRONG.
FOR GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, ESQ.
LIEUT. GOVERNOR, HON. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Esq.
CUMBERLAND DISTRICT, LOTHROP LEWIS, Esq. of Gorham, HON. LUTHER CARY, of Turner.
LINCOLN DISTRICT, HON. SAMUEL THATCHER, GEN. JOHN CROSBY.
YORK DISTRICT, MAJOR WILLIAM JEFFERDS, of Wells, NICHOLAS EMERY, Esq. of Parsonsfield.
* We have received a nomination in favor of the Hon. JOSEPH LELAND, of Saco. No man is better entitled to the confidence and support of his fellow citizens, or better qualified to represent the county of York in the Senate.
ALARMING.
To the politeness of a Senator from Dols-ware, just arrived from the seat of government, we are indebted for the following highly important information—disclosed in a conversation with the Editor.
The President of the United States did not lay the treaty from England (just arrived) before the Senate; because of the "hard conditions" of which he never would accept. It was expressly stipulated in no attached to the treaty, that in case of a ratification by our government, the United States should unite with Great Britain in opposing the French decree, so dangerous to all neutral rights—that if the American government reject this condition it reject the Treaty. The President declared, that he would not even lay it before the Senate; and thus rejecting it, would put in its fullest force the Non-intercourse act against Great Britain, after the arrival of the period to which it has been suspended. This it will be remembered, is the first day of July next.—N.Y. Com. Ad.
The alarm of the Burr Conspiracy now appears to be a "tale that has been told." It has however, afforded an opportunity to one of Mr. Jefferson's favorites "to exercise power and forget, right," to arrest contrary to the constitution and the laws of the United States and transport our peaceable citizens from one part of the country to another, and set at defiance the dearest and most valuable rights free men possess. Yet "the powers that be" whose elevation to office was obtained by their pretended regard for the rights and liberties of the citizens, view these shameful violations of the constitution and laws with the utmost indifference—if such is to be the conduct of a standing army may heaven protect us from one.
A private letter from Natchez, of a later date than any heretofore received, states, that Burr had written on to Gov. Claiborne, to arrest Wilkinson as a TRAITOR; and included vouchers to establish the fact.—W.G. World.
In the House of Commons, on the 20th January, in a discussion relative to neutrals and the treaty with America, Sir F. Norton offered, that "he firmly believed the existence of an artful and insidious understanding between France and America."
Died,
At Frankfort, (Me.) Lieut. Abraham Tyler, aged 99, his life had been useful as it was long, he retained his senses to the last. In Sheffield, (N.S.) Sylvanus Plummer, Esq. aged 57, a native of Newburyport. In Greenbush, (N.Y.) John E. Van Allen, Esq.; formerly a member of Congress. In Steubenville, Dr. Benjamin Allbee. He was a brave officer in the revolutionary army—a skillful physician and surgeon—and a man of humanity and benevolence.
At Turner, Ichabod Bonney, esq. aged 60. In New Gloucester, the 2d inst. of an apoplectic stroke, the Rev. Samuel Foxworth, in the 73d year of his age. Character, [owing to the late hour the communication was received] is unavoidably omitted till our next.
In this town, on the 1st of Feb. Mary, aged 5 1-2 years, and on the 22d of Feb. Margaret, aged 10 1-2 years, daughters of James Gay, mcr. Portland.
Mr. George W. Duncan, mcr. aged 29.
Cannet Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Sunday, March 8.
Arrived sch. Mary, John McIntosh, 62 days from Port Pictou (Gaul) made, Mount Desert, 29th of January, on the 6th of February experienced a severe gale, lost all his sails except the foresail and was blown off the coast. On the 10th the captain and all the people but one being sick; at 10 o'clock at night, fell in with the ship Mona, capt. Adams, from Calcutta for Newburyport, who, seeing the situation of the Mary, humanely got his boat out and came on board, and generously supplied the sick with Medicine and Wine, and the sch. with a gun and other necessaries.—Capt. McIntosh takes this opportunity to tender capt. Adams his grateful acknowledgements for the polite manner in which he was treated. Three days after, fell in with the ship Romulus, Lurkin, from Malaga, for Newburyport, who, also, offered any assistance in his power.—On the 16th capt. McIntosh was again blown off and lost his sails, spoke several vessels, one belonging to Portland, though they saw his condition, yet offered no assistance.
Same day—brig Endeavor, Small, 30 days from Point Petre, (Gaul) Bonaparte's decree arrived there about the first of February. They were purchasing every vessel to be had for the purpose of fitting them out as privateers to cruise against the Americans, being determined to capture all vessels bound to or from English ports. Markets very low for American produce.
Tuesday, March 10.
Arrived ship Nabby, Crandall, 46 days from Liverpool—Left there, ship Bath, Shed, to sail in 5 days; ship Packet, McLehose; William Penn, just arrived from Newyork.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
Jan. 9, lat. 42, long. 63, brig Hero, of Portland, 22 days from Philadelphia, for the Bay of Honduras—Feb. 25, lat. 39, long. 74, brig Jane, of Saco, 38 days from Demerara, for Portland—Feb. 5, lat. 30, long. 71, brig Unity, of Castine, 10 days from Savannah for Barbadoes—Feb. 9, lat. 42, long. 39, ship Octavian, 5 days from Wiscasset for Liverpool—Jan. 11, lat. 50, long. 16, ship Letona, 30 days from Wiscasset for Liverpool—Feb. 16, on W. part of St. Geo's bank, brig Merchant from Portland—Feb. 22, C. Cod WNW 12 leagues distant, sch. Polly Perkins, from Augusta for Castine—March 2, 10 leagues from South Shoal, brig Admiralty, Freeman, 5 days from Gaudaloupe, for Portland—captain sick, mate and two hands dead—short of wood, water and candles—weather so rough could not assist her.
VESSELS LEFT.
At St. Vincents, Jan. 15, Betsey, for Kennebec, in 10; Nancy, of Bath, for St. Thomas, 12; Joseph of Somerset, for George town, 19—At St. Thomas, Jan. 26, Sarah, for Portland in 10; Return, Kennebec, 7; Mary and Nancy, Portland, 2 or 3; Jason, sailed for Portland—At Bilbilo, Jan. 12, Hero, Milliken, Portland—At Kingston, Jan. 25, Mary, Killoran, Portland; Havannah, Eldridge, Sailed, Union, Gould; J. Hovey, Wardour; Fortunate, Foster; Hovey, Hall, had arrived at Montego Bay—At Nassau, 67 days since, barque Jane, of Portland; sch. Hero, Clovell, of Portland; at Demerara, 32 days since, Rose, of Kennebec; barque Jane, Cobb, from Portland; at Liverpool, 44 days since, ship Juan, Hartley, from Saco, just arrived; at Surinam Jan. 20, Commerce, Portland; ship do; Agenor, Kennebec; at Martinique, Jan. 31, Fortitude, just arrived from Portland.
"RARE SPORT!" AND "SECRETS WORTH KNOWING."
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRIAL OF NATHANIEL WILLIS, FOR THIRTEEN malicious Libels! ON JOSEPH BARTLETT.
INCLUDING the writ and the pleadings, with the evidences for Plaintiff and Defendant, Depositions and oral testimony, with the arguments of the Council, as far as they can be obtained, with the charges given the Jury by the honorable Judges who tried the cause; with some original anecdotes; with the rise and progress of the division of the Republicans in the county of York; with some strong marks of disinterested patriotism and love of Country discovered in some men, who exclusively call themselves "the friends of the People." Also, a concise statement of the original establishment of the Eastern Argus, with a SLY PEEP BEHIND THE CURTAIN; exposing the cause of the persecution against said Bartlett; and the reason of the Editor's apostasy from real Republican principles—giving also a correct statement of his attempt to take advantage of the Involunt Act, &c. "I'll nought extenuate, Or set down ought in malice."
Subscription papers, with the Conditions, will be issued in the course of the present week, and lodged at the Bookstores in this town and at the Printing Office in Saco. March 16.
Grass Seed. HERDS Grass and Clover Seed, for sale by JOHN PRICHARD, South end
March 15. C.W. FOR SALE, At No. 5, 200 Hhds best Isle-of-May Salt, 20 Barrels Western Apples. March 16.
Enoch Preble.
No. 6, Portland Pier, HAS for sale, Russia Duck, Barrels superfine Flour, Boxes mould Candles, all sizes, &c. March 16.
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
Erving & Poor.
Near the Head of Fifth-Street HAVE for sale a general assortment of Fresh GARDEN SEEDS.
ALSO, Madeira, Vidonia, Sherry, Lisbon, and Teneriffe Wines; by quarter Cask, A quantity of Corks, suitable for bottling Cyder.
ALSO, Drugs, Medicines & Groceries; constantly for sale. March 16.
Wharf Timber
WANTED to contract immediately for 300 Tons of Wharf Timber, to be delivered in Portland—Apply to the Editor of this paper. March 16.
American Coast Pilot.
New edition, (Price 3 dolls. 50 cts.) Just published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-Street.
THE AMERICAN COAST PILOT, containing the Courses and Distances, between the principal Harbours, capes and headlands, from Passamaquoddy thro' the Gulf of Florida; with directions for sailing into the same, describing the Soundings, Bearings of the Light-houses, and Beacons, from the Rocks, Shoals, Ledges, &c. Together with the Courses and Distances, from Cape-Cod and Cape Ann to Georges Bank, through the South and East Channels, and the setting of the Currents, with the Latitudes and Longitudes of the principal Harbours on the Coast. Together with a Tide Table. By Capt. Lawrence Furlong. Corrected and improved by the most experienced pilots in the United States—Also, Information to Masters of Vessels, where in the manner of transacting Business at the Custom Houses is fully elucidated.
ALSO, THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR, with the Appendix; Dailey Assistant; Quadrants; Charts; Journals; Scales; Dividers, &c.
Land in the District of Maine IN the Township No. Six and Eight in the Eighth Range, north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale, in lots of one and two hundred acres, for the purpose only of actual settlement.
These townships are situated on the Sebbeck and Pleasant Rivers, which afford an easy communication through the Penobscot; they are well stocked with various kinds of excellent Timber; have a number of valuable Mill Seats; and the soil it is presumed, is inferior to none in the District.
One or two hundred Families may be accommodated with Lots in these townships, on terms which, it is not doubted, will be perfectly satisfactory.
Enterprising and industrious Farmers, who wish to establish themselves advantageously, in a country well situated and rapidly increasing in value, will do well to examine these lands. Plans may be seen and terms made known at the Office of Simon Greenleaf, Esq. Gray, or Jacob McGaw, Esq. Bangor, and indispensable titles obtained on application to the Subscriber in township No. Six, in the Eighth range.
MOSES GREENLEAF. March, 1807
6m
To the honorable justices of the court of general Sessions of the peace, begun and held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the fourth Tuesday of September, A. D 1806.
THE subscribers humbly show that a public road or highway leading from Dix's Mills in Dixfield, in said county, to Drummond Meeting-house, passing over unin-corporated land, would be of public utility and convenience—We therefore pray that a committee may be appointed agreeably to law to lay out the same, and as in duty bound will ever pray. WILLIAM WHEELER, and seven others.
At a court of general sessions of the peace, begun and held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the fourth Tuesday of September, A. D. 1806.
ON the above petition of William Wheeler and others, the court order—that notice be given by publishing the same three weeks successively in the N. England Palladium and the Portland Gazette; the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next term of this court, that all persons may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petitioners should not be granted.
Attest—CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. March 16.
Cork Shoes.
Handsome assortment of CORK SHOES, just received and for sale by Ebenezer Griffin, No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth-Street. Also—A general assortment of gentlemen's, ladies, and misses SHOES.
Nails, Nail Plates, & Nail Rods.
Charles & John Fox,
HAVE for sale Casks of 4d, 6d, 8d, and 10d Cut Nails 4 Tons do. do. do. do. Nail Plates 5 do do do do Spike Rods 2 do do do do Nail do
They keep constantly supplied with the foregoing articles and will contract to furnish any size as cheap and on as long credit as can be purchased for in the state. Also—on hand,
A few chests Hylons, Hyson-Skin, & Soouchong Teas, warranted of a superior quality—and cheap. March 2 6w
Partnership Formed.
PERMENATI and J. BERNARDA, take the liberty of informing their friends and the public that they have entered into partnership, under the firm of
PERMENATI & BERNARDA, At the well known Shop, No. 2, State Street Boston (lately occupied by CERMENATI & MONFRINO)
And they now offer for sale, the following GOODS in their line—viz, LOOKING GLASSES.
A most admirable assortment; those mounted in the left bar nished GILT FRAMES, are of the following dimensions:
52 by 31 | 47 by 26 | 45 by 26 | 41 by 25 38 by 24 | 36 by 22 | 34 by 20 | 30 by 18 30 by 17 | 28 by 16 | 26 by 16 | 25 by 15 21 by 14 | 22 by 13 | 20 by 12 | 18 by 12 7 by 11 | 16 by 11 | 10 by 10
And those in Mahogany Frames: 25 by 15 | 24 by 14 | 21 by 13 20 by 12 | 18 by 10 | 17 by 11 14 by 10 | 14 by 9 | 10 by 8
Looking Glass PLATES, from 10 by 8 to 52 by 31.
TELESCOPES Historical from the Night or Day, most approved Ar-
Do do on a new construction, with shades, 2 foot pull do 3 Gold Leaf.
draws with shades. Buntwick Blacking, Opera Glasses of different qualities, Burning Stone, Glaziers' Diamonds, Tool Brushes, Camel's hair Pencils, Burning gold Size, Composition in leaf & lead.
MAPS ON ROLLERS, The World, United States, West Indies, Europe and America, Europe, Germany, India, Italy.
IN ROMETERS. Looking-Glasses, Surgeons, Caricatures, Botanists, Storm Glasses, Brewers, Puff do.
Common Air, Profile Frames whole-sale and retail, Cylinder, Bohemia glass Sheets, Saccharometers, 36 by 24, 30 by 20, Brewers, 24 by 18.
Distillers, &c. &c. Views, Window Glass, 14 3/4 by 10 3/4 by 10.
English, 10 3/4 by 10.
As they receive their Goods from an agent in Europe, they are enabled to vend them on the very low terms, for cash or approved credit.
Looking-Glass and Picture Frames made in the best manner—Ladies' Needle-work handsomely Framed and Glazed in the most modern style, and at the shortest notice—Old Frames new Gilded, and new Plates put into Frames of any pattern, or New Frames put to old Plates.
Boston, Jan. 15. (6 w.)
To the honorable the justices of the court of common Pleas, held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday of March, Anno 1807.
HE petition of Job Allen of Freeport in said county, yeoman, humbly shows that Isaac Allen, late of said Freeport, yeoman, deceased, intestate, did, at said Freeport, on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one, by his bond or obligation duly executed and in court to be produced, for a valuable consideration therein expressed, bind himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, to make and execute to your petitioner his heirs or assigns, a good and sufficient deed with warranty—within four years from the date of said bond, of a certain piece of Land, situate in said Freeport, being part of Squad on No. 9, containing about three Acres, the bounds of which are particularly described in said bond.
And your petitioner further says, that he has performed the conditions of said bond or obligation on his part, and that the said Isaac Allen hath not given and executed to him the deed above mentioned, being prevented by death: Wherefore your petitioner prays that due notice may be given to all persons interested or concerned in the estate of the said deceased, and that your Honors would grant licence to, and empower the administrator on the estate of the said deceased, to make out and execute to your petitioner such good and sufficient deed of the said piece of Land the said Isaac Allen in his life time bound himself, his heirs, executors and administrators to make out and execute, according to the statute in such case made and provided.
By ELISHA V. CULLER his Attorney.
At a court of common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, in said county, on the first Tuesday of March, A. D. 1807.
ON the petition of Job Allen, whereof the foregoing is a true copy—Ordered that the petitioner cause the several persons interested in the estate therein mentioned, to be notified of the same by causing a copy of the said petition with this order thereon to be published in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least three weeks before the third Tuesday of June next, that they may have opportunity to appear at the common Pleas then to be held at Portland, within and for the county aforesaid, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Attest SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
Harvard College Lottery.
SECOND CLASS.
AS the demand for tickets in the first class was unusual, and numerous applications from different quarters, were made for them after all were disposed of by the managers, they are induced to increase the number in the second class, of which they respectfully present the public with the following
SCHEME.
Table with 3 columns: Ticket Price, Number of Tickets, Prize Amount. Rows include: 25,000 tickets at 5 dollars each, 1 Prize of 20,000 is 20,000; 1 do - 5000 - 5000; 6 do - 1000 are 6000; 12 do - 500 - 6000; 100 do - 100 - 10000; 100 do - 50 - 5000; 285 do - 15 - 4275; 4835 do - 7 - 33845; 3000 do - 6 - 18000. Total: 8349 tickets, 108123.
Subject to no Deduction. NOT TWO BLANKS TO A PRIZE.
A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner, viz—The Three Thousand first drawn Bids will be entitled to 6 dollars each. The first drawn number on the 10th day, exclusively of any prize which may come out against it,
Table with 3 columns: Draw Number, Prize Amount. Rows include: to 500; Do. on the 15th to 500; Do. on the 20th to 500; Do. on the 25th to 500; Do. on the 30th to 500; Do. on the 35th to 1000; Do. on the 40th to 20000; Do. on the 45th to 1000; Do. on the 50th to 1000.
Five hundred numbers will be considered as a day's drawing, and the fortunate numbers, which depend on the days, will be determined accordingly.
This class will commence drawing in Boston on the twenty first day of May next.
The highest prize will be paid in ninety days; other prizes above one hundred dollars in sixty days, and all others in thirty days, after the drawing shall be completed. Prizes not demanded within one year after the drawing, will not be paid, but appropriated to the purposes of the lottery.
The above scheme, it is hoped, will meet the approbation of the public. It is still more advantageous to adventurers than that of the first class; and the managers flatter the severe that in addition to the view of gain, regard to the interest of the University will continue to operate, as to render their progress successful, as their beginning has been auspicious.
Tickets for sale by the Managers, by W. Hillard, Cambridge, and at the usual places in Boston.
JOHN WILLIAMS, NICHOLAS TILLINGHAST, JOHN MELLENT, PHILIP PAYSON, JOHN GARDNER. Bostn, Feb. 24, 1807.
TICKETS and QUARTERS in the above Lottery, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Bookstore, No. 7, Fifth-Street.
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
EDWARD HOWE, No. 2, UNION-ROW, MIDDLE-STREET, HAS just received for sale, a fresh assortment of
UPHOLSTERY, viz.
Fringes, Laces, Tassels, Furniture Chintzes, of the latest patterns, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Marraffes; live geese and Kuffia Feathers; English and American Bedding;—an elegant assortment of English and American PAPER HANGING, with Borders, of the newest fashion.
A quantity of DOWN of the best quality.
Also an assortment of CABINET FURNITURE.
The Upholstery Business, carried on as above, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch.
Cash given for Oxen's and Horse's Course HAIR. Nov. 17.
Variety Fur, Hat and Shoe Store.
No. 1, MESSEY'S-ROW.
CHIEVER & MAHAN.
INFORM their friends and customers, that they are daily having further and offering for sale, a large and complete assortment of the best
MUTTS and TIPPLETS, ever exhibited for sale in New-England.
Also—English, French and our own manufactured
HATS, of every description, and the newest fashion, and of such qualities as is presumed will give a more general satisfaction than any heretofore offered for sale in this town.
Assortment—Men's, Women's, Boy's, Misses and Children's
SHOES, of all kinds.
The above articles will be sold on such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser.
Portland Oct 21, 1806.
Cellar Rocks—for sale.
GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by
John Prichard
Wanted one or two Apprentices.
TO the BAKING BUSINESS, from 15 to 16 years of age—to whom good encouragement will be given—Apply to
March 19. DAVID L. BROWN.

Poetry.
HOSPITALITY.
"THERE is a certain hospitable air In a friend's house, that tells me I am welcome. The porter opens to me with a smile— The yard dog wags his tail—the servant runs, Beats up the cushion, spreads the coach, and says, "Sit down, good Sir," ere I can say I'm weary."
Editor....No. 8.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
THE PREACHER....No. 2.
"When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart."
Among the catalogue of vices which are found lurking in the breast of man, none appears more conspicuous to a discerning eye, than Deceit. Its attacks are more fatal as, they seize human nature in the weakest part, and, in a moment when the vigilance of prudence may be slumbering, lulled into security, by the oily tongue of the deceiver.
If we should candidly scrutinize characters, in every grade, from the man "clothed with purple and fine linen," down to the wretched pauper in the street, we should find, that, to deceive, and in their turn to be deceived, is the chief business of life. Look first at the prince on the throne—See him surrounded by an army of designing ministers, and, "supple statesmen," who count his favor with a view to make his name the cloak of their enormities, alternately deceiving him themselves, and the people, whom they pretend to serve.
See him again in the midst of a host of sycophants, who are deceiving him with the most fulsome flattery, while in his turn, he is feasting their avarice and vanity, by planning schemes of preferment, which he never thinks of executing.
Observe next the public orator, and violent declaimer, in support of liberty, and rights of the people; and, by pursuing him into the private walks of life, you will, perhaps, see him defend an honest poor mechanic, or laborer, of part of the profits of his day's work, by obliging him to take less than the sum agreed upon, as the price of his labor, for the sake of prompt pay—when probably he would earnestly desire it, for the immediate necessities of his family.
Look next at the Minister of the everlasting Gospel. See him on the Sabbath, apparently deeply engaged in saving the souls of his flock. See him exhorting the sinner, by all the suffering of his Saviour, to turn from the error of his ways, and not to crucify afresh the Lord of Glory. See him by his impassioned manner, causing half his congregation to melt in tears aoud him. But look at this good man on Monday morning, and instead of being employed in visiting the sick, the poor, or infirm, who cannot attend public worship, you will find that, having laid aside all his divinity with the "usty cassoc," he is deeply engaged in some profitable speculation. Now, does not this man deceive both himself, and the flock he is appointed to feed? Well may we say with Cowper,
"From such apostles, O ye mitred heads Preserve the church!"
At one view, look among the busy multitude and you will find most of them engaged in some plan of deception. The merchant will deceive the buyer in the quality of his goods; the miser will deceive the world by assuming the appearance of poverty; while the fortune-hunter will assume an appearance, which his income, will by no means support. But there is one species of deception, which I can by no means avoid noticing. That is, an appearance of piety and religion, which profession, is not supported by proper examples. This is indeed a deceit of a dangerous kind, and shall be particularly attended to in my next number.
LEATHER.
JOHN L. DENNETT.
Has for sale, at the Sign of the Trunk, Middle-street, 900 wt Harness Leather, 700 wt Skirting do, Sides Bridle do, Waxed Calf Skins, Black grained do, Ruffet Calf-Skin Boot Tops of the first quality. Draw'd Calf Skin Boot Legs, Suwarrows Patterns, Morocco Skins of different colours, Hog Skins, General assortment of Leather kept constantly on hand. March 9.
Clover-Seed for sale.
600 cwt. Clover-seed, for sale by Ingraham & Gould, on Ingraham's Wharf. March 2.
To Let.
A HOUSE in Falmouth, within a few rods of Back-Cove Bridge.—Inquire at No. 7, Mussey's-Row. Portland, 3d Mo 2.
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership of the subscribers was dissolved on the first instant. They request all persons having demands on the late firm of M'LELLAN & BROWN, and those indebted to call on either of the subscribers for settlement, at No. 18, Union-Wharf. STEPHEN M'LELLAN, WILLIAM BROWN. Portland, March 2.
WILLIAM KING.
TAKES PROFILE-LIKENESS ES, at the house next to Concert Hall, in Hanover-street, Boston. (U.) June 2.
John P. Thurston & Co.
FORE-STREET, HAVE FOR SALE 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do Mould and Dipp'd do 20 kegs of Lard 90 casks English Nails, entitled to be benture 12 crates blue and green edged Ware 300 boxes Window Glass, assorted sizes, from 6 by 8 to 11 by 16 20 cwt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes 20 kegs Frying-Pans—LP Cod-Hooks English Shovels and Spades Sheet and Bar Lead English Scale-Beams, all sizes A general assortment of Paints & Varnishes 80 boxes of No. 2 Chocolate 33 kegs English Mustard 6 hds. Rum—hds. Molasses Boxes Starch 10 chests 1st quality Souhong Tea Bbls. Beef and Pork, &c. &c. March 9.
Flour, &c.
NOW landing from Sch. Francis, from Baltimore, and for sale at No. 16, UNION-WHARF, Bbls. superfine Flour Hds. Loaf and Lump Sugar Do Tobacco March 9.
Broad Sword, and Cavalry Exercise.
GENTLEMEN of Portland and its Vicinity, who are desirous of being acquainted with the above Exercise, have now an opportunity by applying to Mr. SMYTH, at Mr. GRAFFAM's Tavern. March 9. t f
Cumberland Bar.
WHEREAS it is essential to the Honor and Reputation of the Bar, and highly conducive to the good of the community, that all suits at law should be originated with pure motives, and conducted to their issue with candour and fidelity; and whereas it is more especially important that no bond, note or demand should be directly or indirectly purchased or obtained by loan or advance of monies thereon, with the corrupt view of multiplying actions and accumulating costs: It is therefore resolved as the united sense of the Cumberland Bar, that no Counsellor or practising Attorney can consistently with his oath or duty, or with honor or honesty, directly or indirectly purchase or otherwise obtain by loaning or advancing money thereon, or promising to do so, or raising expectation thereof, or by any other means, any bonds, notes, securities or demands, what soever, with intent, and for the purpose of commencing actions thereon, and thereby creating controversies and costs: and it is further resolved as the opinion of the Bar that such conduct in a counsellor or practising attorney is a infraction of moral principle; a violation of professional confidence and duty; a disgrace to the Bar, and a mischievous iniquity. And to prevent the imputation of such conduct to the Bar as a body, when it may be deserved by individuals thereof only, it is further resolved that the Secretary of the Bar forthwith cause an attested copy of the foregoing resolution to be published in the Portland Gazette, and Eastern Argus, for three weeks successively. A true copy from the record of said Bar, Attest, HORATIO SOUTHGATE, Sec'y. March 9.
New Instrumental Music.
Just published and for sale by Isaac Adams. THE Instrumental Preceptor: comprising instructions for the Clarionet, German Flute, Violin, Bass-Viol and Bassoon; containing also, a great variety of Airs, Marches, Hoppies, Mazurkas, Duettos, Rondos, Trios, &c. &c.—Original and Selected. March 9 By JOSEPH FERRICK.
Isaac Adams.
At his Bookstore No. 7, Tiff's-Street. HAS for sale, Tickets and Quarters in Harvard College Lottery, which contains the following Capital Prizes—either of which may be obtained for the small sum of five dollars—viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars. 2 - - 5,000 6 - - 1,000 12 - - 500 100 - - 100 100 - - 50 besides 4100 prizes of smaller denominations. ALSO, Tickets and Quarters in Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which commences drawing in a few days, containing 1 Prize of 8,000 dollars. 1 - - 2,000 5 - - 1,000 12 - - 500 70 - - 100 120 - - 50 200 - - 16 4725 - - 8 Tickets and Quarters in Amherst Canal Lottery. Prize Tickets taken in payment for Tickets in any of the above Lotteries. March 9.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to the Proprietors for building a bridge from Martin's Point to Thompson's Point, so called, over Preumpscot river, in the town of Falmouth, to meet at the office of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company in Portland, on Tuesday, the twenty-fifth day of March, 1807, for the purpose of adopting measures to carry into effect the object of the act of incorporation. LEMUEL WEAKS, JOSEPH HILCOMB, March 9, 1807. EBENEZER MAYO.
NOTICE
THE Subscriber having been informed that one Thos. G. Hitchcock has signed promissory notes of hand by the file of Hitchcock and Fowler, pretending that such a company was in existence, and that he was one of the partners, the public are hereby cautioned against giving credit to him or any such notes or obligations as there is no such company, or ever was, except in the business of the Tobacco manufactory, and not even in that business since the first of February last. PHILIP FOWLER. Portland, March 7.
A clean set of Teeth is the greatest ornament to the face.
THE Advertiser informs Ladies & Gentlemen of Portland and its Vicinity, that he is in possession of an original Recipe of the most celebrated Dentist in London, (Parkinson) for cleaning and beautifying the teeth with impunity.—He pledges himself for its innocence and efficacy, and offers his assistance to those who may wish to be possessed of such an invaluable ornament. He has practiced it on a few in this place, and if necessary can give ample reference.—If he fails to satisfy, he requires no compensation. Please to apply to Mr. SMYTH, at Mr. GRAFFAM's. March 9. t f
Hymns.
Just published by Daniel Johnson, Price 25 cents single and 2 dolls. 50 cents. doz.
HYMNS,
by the Rev. S. MEAD, Minister of a Baptist Church in Liverpool, England. To which are added
A few Hymns, admired by all Christians. CONTENTS. Faith and Praise, Heb. iii. 17, 18. New Year The close of the year A Gracious God I will not let thee go except, &c. Gen xxii 21
Beware lest thou forget the Lord, De vi 12 Because he delighteth in mercy, Mic vii 18 And the Lord turned and looked, Lk xxi 61 I will mention the loving kindness, Isa lxiii 7 It is the Lord, let him do, &c 1 Sam iii 18 Consider the ravens, Lk xii 24 I have longed for thy salvation, Psalm cxix 174
Christ the one thing needful I wait for the Lord, Psm cxxx 5 That that is joined to the Lord & I C vi 17 I have fore-y heard Ephraim, Jere xi xi 18 For the son of man is come, Lk xix 10 The People that do know, Dan ii 32 My own care Christ in you the hope of glory, Col i 27 On the Nativity Complaint of a hard heart Him, Acts v 31
The Breaker is come up before them, Mich ii 13 Which were born not of blood, Jno i 13 The wisdom and goodness of God The Forerunner, Heb vi 20 To Jesus, Christ The Lord will appear I will give myself unto prayer, Psm cxix 4 I saw in the way a light, Acts xxvi 13 At thy right hand there are, Psm xvi 11 Goliath's twelveth Spiritualized Sam xi 9 When he led me out, I shall, Job xxiii 10 Blest are the poor in spirit, M t viii 10 Blest are they that mourn, Matt v 4 Blest are the meek, Matt v 5 Blest are they which do hunger, Matt v 6 Blest are the merciful, Matt v 7 Blest are the pure in heart, Matt v 8 Blest are the peacemakers, Matt v 9 I am the Alpha and Omega, Rev xxi 6 Shall not much rather be he in &c Heb xii 9 The answer to prayer
For if we believe that Jesus, & 1 Thess iv 14 Precious Faith 2 Pet i 2 The Spirit and grace of prayer In me ye shall have peace 'Tis all for the best The privileges of prayer Even I am he that confereth you Isa li. 12 Fellowship with God Blest be his glorious name, Psalm lxvii 19 Who can tell? Jonah iii 9 The power Religion Come, see a man John iv 29 Christ, the plant of renown Make ye sure to shine, Psalm xxxi 16 God be merciful unto me a sinner, Luke xviii 13
There the wicked cease, Job iii 17 Encouragement to pray My presence shall go, Ex xxiii 14 For the mountains shall depart, Isa liv 10 He that overcometh shall inherit, Rev xxi 7 Be still and know that I am God, Psl xlvi 10 Thou art my God, and I will, Psl cxvii 28 O thou of little Faith, &c Matt xvi 31 Is not this a brand plucked out? Zec xix 2 Your bodies are temples 1 Cor. vi 9 And upon thy rock Matt xvi 18 For he is thy Lord Psm xlv 11 Let the Children of Zion be joyful Psm cxlix 2
That day 2 Tim i 8 The Devils believe and tremble James ii 19 But the God of all grace 1 Peter v 10, 11 On the pulpit Unfettered souls The doubting christian Salvation to Christ alone A Dialogue between a Believer Create in me a clean heart Psm li 10 Pride Temptation
For he shall not speak of himself John xvi 13 Put on the whole armor of God Eph. vi Pray without ceasing 1 Thess v 7 Christ baptized in Jordan A Baptismal Hymn Thus it becometh us, Matt iii 15 Invitati to follow the Lamb The believer constrained by the love, Difficulties of the way of duty, Innerman Buried with Christian Baptism A Baptismal Hymn Nor ashamed of Christ The Candidates Morning before Baptism The Administrator Single verses on Baptism All Address to the Holy Spirit After Baptism A practical improvement, Col. iii. 1 The reflection, Acts viii. 9 Evening Hymn. March 9.
Wanted to Rent.
A NEAT Comfortable Dwelling house containing two Sitting Rooms and three or four bed Chambers, with a Kitchen on the Ground Floor and Water within or adjoining the Premises, together with a small Garden, Barn, &c. Any person having such a house to let, may hear of a good Tenant for one or a term of years, by applying within eight days to the Editor of this Paper. March 9.
FOR SALE,
By J. Richardson, No. 9, Long-Wharf, 100 casks of Sugar Hds Nails—entitled to debenture 150 bbls. Mels No. 1, 2 and 3 Beef 200 half barrels Mels do 100 boxes Mould Candles 70 bbls. Bone Middlings Navy Mels No. 1 and 2 Pork 120 kegs Lard 50 do Butter Jan. 5. (t f)
More Fresh Goods.
Gardner Walker.
AT his store in the new Brick Row, near the Hay-Scales, has received in addition to the Goods formerly advertised, the following, viz. Table Cloths, from 6-10 to 8-10—very elegant Diapers, from 20 to 67 cents Irish Sheetings—remarkably good Bed ticking—first quality Pieces Jannett Back Barcetona Handkerchiefs—from 4/ to 10/ Light colored fancy sewing Silks Common do do all colors Paper and pound Pins. ALSO, Sundry boxes Spanish Segars. March 2.
FOR SALE
By Elijah Elder, At No. 23, Long Wharf, 100 Bbls. superfine Flour 50 Casks fresh Raisins. March 2.
NOTICE!
MAY be purchased, a three story Dwelling-House, with two acres of Land, near the centre of business in the town of Gorham. It is an eligible situation for a tavern, or to accommodate boarders for the Academy. It may be convenient for two families. A liberal time of payment will be given with approved security—Apply to JOHN PARK LITTLE, Gorham, March 9.
FOUND
ON the 21st of February, between Portland and Preumpscot bridge, an OX-CHAIN, which the owner may have by proving property and paying for this advertisement—Apply to HUMPHREY MERRILL, Jr. Falmouth, March 9.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the subscribers have been legally appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOSEPH HAWES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, trader, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months are allowed to bring in and prove their demands—that we shall attend that business on the third Thursday of March, inst and on the third Thursdays of the five following months, from two till six o'clock in the evening, at the house of Ebenezer Kobbuck, innholder, in said Falmouth. JAMES MEANS, } Commissioners. JOSIAH GOULD, } March 9, 1807.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of a Guardian of TIMOTHY CALMON, of Hebron, in the county of Oxford, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said Calmon to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JAMES DONHAM, Hebron, March 9.
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 JOSEPH HAWES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Trader, 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 DAVID BAILEY, Falmouth, March 2.
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 JOSEPH HAWES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 CONANT, March 2.
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 JOHN LAMB, late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 JESUSHA LAMB, March 2.
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 JAMES PINSON, late of Pejepscot, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, 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 MARY PINSON, March 2.
Valuable Family Medicines.
JUST received, direct from the Patentees, and for sale, by Henry B. Ducee, Head Ingabam's Wharf. The following valuable Medicines, viz. Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops.
Superior to any other Medicine ever before invented for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other Medicines have failed.—It is to be hoped that all those who are labouring under complaints of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable Medicine for relief.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Bitters. A Medicine that has proved extremely serviceable for a few years past in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description.—Their virtues are so well known in all Bilious Complaints, that little need be said in an advertisement—for a common Bitter to use in families, none can exceed them for pleasantness.
Dr. Rawson's celebrated ITCH, or beautifying Ointment. The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable disorder, called the Itch, or any now in use.—It also cures all kinds of eruptions on the face and skin, is very agreeable in smell—leaves the skin smooth, and beautiful, and may be applied with the greatest safety. Price 25 cts a box.
Dr. Rawson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. Which whitens and preserves the Teeth, gives a sweet smell to the breath, and cures the Scurvy in the Teeth and Gums. It may be applied with the greatest safety.
Dr. Rawson's celebrated Eye-Water. The best preparation of the kind ever before invented, it cures Sore Eyes of every description. Certificates of remarkable cures, from very respectable sources accompany each bottle—Price only 50 cts. a bottle.
Dr. Rawson's celebrated Worm Powder. The best Medicine now in use for expelling of Worms from the bowels of Children, and the most proper Elytic that can be given them to remove Cruditie of every kind from the first passages.
Dr. Lee's genuine (Windham (Bilious Pills.) Which have proved so eminently useful for 12 years past, in all Bilious Complaints, Dropsies, Debility, Jaundice, Costiveness, &c.—Their virtues are two well known to need comm. as their Counterfeits in circulation, the Public will do well to notice, that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the Patente) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing—All others are gross Counterfeits. Hinckley's Infalable Remedy for the Piles.
A certain cure for the Complaint. Dr. RAWSON'S ANTI BILIOUS PILLS, or FAMILY PHYSIC. A Medicine which no family ought to be without, as they are extremely useful in every Complaint, where are necessary—they are mild in operation, and never fail to operate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping—Price only 25 cts. a box. Every particular description accompany each of those valuable Medicines—They are also for sale in Salem, by Dr. Searle and Searle's, Newburyport, Joseph Emerton Portsmouth, Charles Pierce, Worcester, Samuel Wilson; and by some regular agent in almost every town in the United States. Feb 12. E.O.P. & T.
Mr. George Labottiere, INSTRCTOR IN DANCING,
MOST Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Town of Portland, that he intends, in May next, to open a Hall in said town, for the purpose of teaching the polite accomplishment of Dancing—also, all the new Cotillions, and other Dances, most in the fashion, he will instruct his pupils twice a week, and offers to attend any persons who wishes to take lessons at their own houses, as also any Academies of young Ladies and Gentlemen, near Town. Mr. Labottiere, will use his utmost Endeavors to merit the general satisfaction, by his manner of forming accomplished Scholars. Feb 23
No. 8 Jones Row, Fifth-street, Portland. Fnoch Moulton, GOLD-SMITH & JEWELLER,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an additional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames, Jewelry, Silver, Plate, & Japan'd Ware, a great variety of ornamented hair Combs, &c. &c. He manufactures Silver table, dessert and tea Spoons, mustard and salt do. Sugar Tongs, Gold Necklaces, &c. of the newest fashion, gold and silver Sleeve-Buttons, &c. all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. N.B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or may be returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheerfulness and dispatch. (GM) Ctl 13.
Stop Thief!
STOLEN from the stable of the subscriber in Portland, on the evening of the 29th inst a bay Mare, of middling size, about six years old, handsome built, good carriage, trots all, one hind foot white, and some white on her face. It is supposed by every circumstance said mare was taken by one John Leech of Moultonborough, in Hampshire State who said he was going to Salem, where he has a sister and other relations. Likewise, has relations in Berwick and Dover. Any person that will secure said thief and Mare, so that he may be brought to justice shall receive Twenty Dollars reward, or Ten Dollars for the Mare only, with necessary charges. Portland, Feb. 2. ASA PLUMMER.
Arthur Shirley, Printer.