Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-05-02 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 262.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MAY 2, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
   CORRECTED WEEKLY. From To   Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton 135 140   Pearl 145 150   Beef, mss, 200 lb. bbl. 14   cargo, No. 1, 12 50 13   do. No. 2, 11   refuse, 7 50 8   Bread, ship, cwt. 3 5   pilot, 5 6   Pean, white, 1 12   Bacon, lb. 11 13   Butter, inspect qual. lb. 14 15   2d do. 11   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 30 1   4th do. 1 48 1   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 80   Spanish, 1st do. 1 8 1   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 16   do. do. 13   Spermac. do. 45 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 10   American, 13   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 23 24   Island, 20   Coffee, lb. 20 22   Cordage, American, cwt. 12   Russia, 9 10   Cotton, lb. 19 45   Cheese, English 30   American 6 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 16   Welsh's No. 2 to 1 25 30   Rumney's No. 2 to 1 25 30   Wait's No. 2 to 1 25 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 15 20   Ravens 9 50   English yd. 33 40   Fish, Table, cwt. 7 10   Merchant 4 50   Westindia, mark. 4 25   Scale 3   Alewives, bbl. 4 25   Salmon 10 50 11   Herrings 50   Mackerel, summer 7 50   N Scotia, fall 7 50 8   Furs, Beaver pelt, lb. 1 50 3   Bear, skin 2 6   Fox, cross 1 2   red 1 50   Minks 1   Mufquash 10 33   Sables 20 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7   Pine 6   X Brand 6 25   Middlings 5 50   Rye 3 50   Country, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 69   Lisson 18 20   Sea Fowl 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 8 10   2d proof 1 12 14   Glass, Bristol 10 by 8, box, 13 13   7 by 9 11 12   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50   8 by 10 11   Boston, 10 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barly, bush. 95 1   Corn, Indian, South 58 60   North 70   Rye 79   Oats 34 37   Hoops, hnd, 12 feet, M. 23 25   Iron, Pig, ton 15   Philadelphia bar 100 105   Russia 95 100   Sweden 100 110   Spanish 96 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33 1   French 2 33 2   Spanish 2 33 4   Lime, half hhd. 1 50   Lemons, box 4 6   Leather, tann, dried, best, lb. 23   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19   merch. 11   Shingles 2 75 3   Molasses, gal. 40 45   Nail Rods, ton 120 130   Nails, ad. cwt. 29 30   6d wrought 58 60   8d wrought 1   3d wro. inspec. 1 30 1   10d do 1 47   20d do 2 9 2   Sheathing cut & 1/2 11   Drawing 3 wro. 1/2 11 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl 18 18   Cargo No. 1 15 50   do do 2 14 50   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 96 1   St. Croix, 3d 96 1   Antigua, & 3d 90 92   Similar sorts 4th 93 94   Tobago, 3d 80 84   St. Vincent, 3d 85 87   Similar sorts 4th 83 90   New-England 48   Russia Sheetings, piece 15   Rice, cwt. 6 6   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 25   brown 17   W. India clayed 12 14   brown 9 11   East India white 12 13   Salt, 8 bush. 4 50   Steel, German, lb. 8 14   Tubb, 8 9   Banded 14 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40   hhd 30 32   head 30 25   bbl 16 17   R. Oak hhd 15 16   thooks 85   W. Oak hhd do. 2 2   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 6 75   Georgia do. 4 75   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 45   Young Hyson 98   Hyson Skin 58   Souchoong 62   Bohea, best 29   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33   Lisbon 1   Sherry 1 20   Red Port, gal. 1 25   Malaga, gr. cask 26 26  
LAWS of MASSACHUSETTS.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
AN ACT to establish an Academy in the town of Gorham, by the name of GORHAM ACADEMY, and to create a corporation of Trustees for the same.
WHEREAS the encouragement of literature in the rising generation, has ever been considered by the wise and good as the basis upon which the safety and happiness of a free people ultimately depend; and where as STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, Esq. and others, have petitioned this court for the establishment of an Academy in Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, for that purpose,
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That there be, and hereby is established in the town of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, an Academy by the name of Gorham Academy, for the purpose of promoting piety and virtue, and for the education of youth, in such languages, and in such of the liberal arts and sciences as the Trustees herein after provided, shall order and direct.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Rev. Thomas Lancaster, the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Hon. Stephen Longfellow, Rev. Elijah K. Lobb, Rev. Daniel Merrill, Rev. Caleb Bradley, Capt. David Harding, jun. John P. Little, Esq. Mr. Matthew Cobb, Hon. Woodbury Storer, Dr. Dudley Folsom, Mr. William McLellan, Mr. James Pinney, Mr. Samuel Elder, and Capt. Samuel Whitmore, be and they are hereby nominated, and appointed Trustees of said Academy; and they are hereby incorporated into a body politic, by the name of the Trustees of Gorham Academy, in the county of Cumberland; and they, and their successors, shall be, and continue a body politic and corporate by the same name forever.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said Trustees, and their successors, shall have one common seal, which they may break, change, and renew from time to time as they shall see fit; and they may sue and be sued, in all actions real, personal, and mixed, and prosecute and defend the same to final judgment and execution, by the name of the Trustees of Gorham Academy, in the county of Cumberland, and may appoint an agent or agents, to prosecute or defend such suits.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said Thomas Lancaster, and others, the Trustees aforesaid, and their successors be, and they are hereby made the visitors, trustees, and governors of the said academy, in perpetual succession forever; to be continued in the way and manner hereafter specified, with full power and authority to elect such officers of the said academy, as they shall judge necessary and convenient; and to make and ordain such laws, orders, and rules, not repugnant to the laws of this commonwealth, for the good government of said academy, as to them shall seem fit and requisite.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the number of the trustees aforesaid shall not at any one time be more than fifteen, nor less than nine; five of whom, at least, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum, for transacting business.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That as often as one or more of the trustees aforesaid shall die, or resign, or in the judgment of the major part of the trustees, shall be incapable by age, or otherwise, of discharging the duties of his office, the trustees then surviving, shall elect one or more persons to fill up the vacancy or vacancies.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Trustees aforesaid, and their successors be, and they are hereby rendered capable in law, to take and hold by gift, grant, devise, bequest, or otherwise, any lands, tenements or other estate, real or personal, which have heretofore been given or subscribed, or which may hereafter be given or subscribed for the purpose aforesaid: Provided, that the annual income of the said real estate shall not exceed the sum of two thousand dollars, and the annual income of the said personal estate shall not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars. And all deeds, and instruments, which the said trustees may lawfully make, shall be sealed with their seal, and shall bind
the trustees, and their successors, and be valid in law.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That William Gorham, Esq. be and hereby is authorised and empowered to appoint the time and place for holding the first meeting of said trustees and notify them thereof.
In the House of Representatives, March 1, 1803. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted.
JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. In Senate, March 4, 1803. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
DAVID COBB, President. By the Governor approved, CALEB STRONG. A true copy—Attest. JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
Selected Poetry.
ON CALUMNY.
CURST Slander! against thee there's no defence! Thou with a wink, a nod, a shrug, a smile, Thy fatal poisons widely canst dispense, Yet veil thy rancour with impervious guile; Thy tongue speaks daggers, and thy blasting breath Scatters contagion, blight, grief, shame, and death. With death the dark assassins glut their rage, And with the victim's blood their thirst assuage; But thy implacable and greedy hate, Nor blood, nor death, without disgrace can fate.
For this Gazette.
THE REFORM.—No. VII.
It comes within the views of this paper to notice the most remarkable instances of mortality that occur within my knowledge, making such reflections upon them as seem best calculated to advance the cause of religion. There are few subjects better suited to general reading and improvement; since all know themselves to be mortal, yet are too apt to lose the impression amidst the bustle of the world.
The late Mrs. Bacon of Gorham exhibited a life and death, the recollection of which will long furnish matter for improvement to those her friends, who were best acquainted with her struggles, and her victories. The infelicities which fell to her lot were of the worst kind, for they were domestic. These are a subject too delicate to dwell upon; let it then suffice to say, that she bore them with the calmness and forbearance of a Christian. In her last sickness she observed to a friend, with every emotion of sincerity, that she had been revolving in her mind the most unhappy, & trying scenes of her life. Her declared intention in this was, to bring her conscience to the last and severest test, even that of a death-bed, "the surest detector of the heart." The result of this examination was equally satisfactory with that of former inquiries, so as to draw forth the most free, yet humble confessions of her conscious sins, and her innocence of the pains of sickness, and the views of death; to recollect the most difficult portion of her life, even with a higher sense of rectitude than the rest; to recite and express a joy, proportioned to the strength of the temptation with which she had to contend.
There were, however, other supports for our departed friend, at a time which required supplies from the highest sources of comfort. She had embraced the doctrine, and displayed the spirit of Christianity. Through the power of religion she became superior to a selfish dependence upon a mere sense, of moral duty, and propriety. How far she was indebted for this to a regular education, in a place where great respect was paid to the exterior of piety, it is impossible to say. Yet it appeared from her own grateful acknowledgements, that the uncommon sufferings to which she was called, had promoted in a great degree her spiritual enjoyment. They were fanchined to heart and therefore instead of being an injury, they were really the greatest benefits. It is true they cut off her hopes from the earth, yet, in the same proportion, carried them toward heaven. This may seem a hard truth to some; yet an intimate knowledge of the gospel will lead us to embrace it, as agreeing alike with the lessons of inspiration, & the experience of good minds. But however deep such a happy impression might have been upon the spirit of Mrs. B. she did not speak of the subject with frequency, much less with a rash confidence. Perhaps her timidity was carried to an extreme, and might have deprived her of many opportunities for increasing the satisfaction of her friends, and recommending the cause of true religion. Yet, at the same time, when she found a companion whose sentiments were congenial with her own, she would open her soul with the greatest freedom and sincerity.
But the satisfaction of that lively faith, to which the sorrows of our afflicted friend had so largely contributed, were not confined to the period of her greatest health and spirits; but were extended to the conclusion of her days. In her last confinement she expressed the firmest trust in the mercy of her Saviour, and the promises of his word. It is true the force of disease sometimes interrupted the tranquility of her mind; yet her general habit was the joyful hope of a better world. It was her earnest desire and prayer, that before her death, she might enjoy, through a mitigation of her pain, that perfect peace which is so desirable amidst the approaches of death. How far her wishes were answered is best known to those who surrounded her deathbed. The affections of Mrs. B. in the natural and social relations of life, were warm and ten-
der. She has left an only son to recollect many salutary counsels, dictated by maternal fondness; and to follow a worthy example. An only daughter she buried in the midst of her other troubles; whose two children have since been thrown orphans into the broad world. A brother remains, who has been for many years her kind protector and friend. He survives, the last representative of a numerous family upon earth, destined to close their rapid succession to the grave. The other relations, the acquaintance, and neighbors of their departed companion, will long remember the sympathy which she shewed for sorrows it was not in her power to relieve; and with what warmth she entered into the satisfactions of her friends, whose sun shone bright, while her own was wading through perpetual mists and clouds. But—whither has she gone? We believe to a world where entangled bodies, and broken spirits are unknown; where rest succeeds to storm, and obscurity is lost in day. P.
Agricultural.
SUN FLOWER OIL.
It appears from experiments made formerly in this State, (Penn.) that a bushel of sun-flower seed, yields a gallon of oil, and that an acre of ground planted with the seed, at three feet apart, will yield between 40 and 50 bushels of the seed. This oil is as mild as sweet oil, and is equally agreeable with it in sallads, and as a medicine. It may moreover be used with advantage in paints, varnishes and ointments. From its being manufactured in our own country, it may always be procured and used in a fresh state. The oil is expressed from the seed in the same manner that cold drawn linseed oil is obtained from flax seed and with as little trouble. Sweet olive oil sells for six shillings a quart. Should the oil of the sun flower seed sell for only two thirds of that price, the product of an acre of ground, supposing it to yield only forty bushels of the seed, will be thirty two pounds, a sum far beyond the product of an acre of ground in any kind of grain. The seed is raised with little trouble, and grows in land of moderate fertility. It may be gathered and shelled, fit for the extraction of the oil, by women and children. Am. Mus.
Sheep-pox.—In Germany many sheep having died of the malady of the skin, of late years, the expedient of inoculation was successfully resorted to. None perished of the disorder communicated in this way, and they were thereby effectually secured from receiving it in the natural way.
Political.
BANK STOCK.
Column after column of the democratic papers is devoted to the defence of Mr. Gallatin from the charge of having sacrificed the bank stock of the United States. If we were permitted to judge of the motives of the writers, we should say that their object appears to be, by a series of involved calculations, at least to confound their readers—and that in their opinion, to confound is to convince. The extreme length of their statements will naturally discourage most persons from investigating the subject. Indeed a person, of not more than ordinary patience, will shrink from following them through their intricate calculations, and rather concede the point they contend for, than attempt an investigation. But the whole transaction can be stated in a few words. We therefore request the attention of our readers to a few observations on the subject, which shall neither tire by their length, nor confound by their intricacy. According to the report of the present secretary, there was lying idle in the treasury, on the first of October, 1801, the sum of 2,948,718 dollars, and on the 1st of October, 1802, that sum had been permitted to increase to 4,539,675 dollars. The debt which was due from the United States to Holland bore and interest of five per cent. The bank stock which was sold to pay that debt, yielded an annual interest of nine per cent. Now, was it wise—was it economical, to keep idle in the treasury the enormous sum of four and an half millions of dollars, from which not a single cent of interest could be derived, and to sell the bank stock which yielded an interest of nine per cent. to pay a debt bearing an interest of only five per cent?—The question is a fair one, and is easily answered.
But to bring this question home to our own private concerns. Suppose a farmer, a merchant or mechanic, owed the sum of 2000 dollars, for which he payed 5 per cent. interest; and suppose he at the same time held shares in the Farmer's Bank to the amount of 2000 dollars, from which he derived an annual dividend of 9 per cent. and possessed besides the sum of 2000 dollars in cash, lying idle in his chest—Would not his interest—would not eco-
nomy dictate to him to apply the money in his chest to the payment of his debt, and to retain his bank shares, from which he would receive annually the sum of 180 dollars? And what should we say of the man who should adopt a conduct directly the reverse? Could we not with propriety predict his ruin?—But is there an individual who would be guilty of such a mistake?—We trust not.
Now the cases are precisely the same. That which applies to the finances of an individual, will apply to the finances of a country. The United States, in the first place, by keeping the before-mentioned sum of money in the treasury, instead of applying it to the payment of the Dutch debt, have in fact lost one year's interest on the amount of the bank shares sold, which, at 9 per cent. is 70,920 dollars. But this is not all. Your Genevese secretary has made a further sacrifice. The bank stock might have been sold in the market of Philadelphia or New York, at 50 per cent. advance. It was sold at 45 per cent. Here then was a further loss of 44,400 dollars. In addition to these, a large sum in interest, viz. 75,480 dollars, which would accrue before the purchaser of the stock was to make any payment on his part, was thrown into the bargain. So that the total actual loss on this operation of our Genevese financier, is little short of 200,000 dollars.
Another circumstance, although not immediately connected with the sale of the bank shares, but relating to our finances, may be added to the above statement. The commissioners of the sinking fund, of which Mr. Gallatin, as secretary, of the treasury, is the agent, and into whose hands was placed the enormous sum of 10,298,299 dollars, for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of the public debt, account in their report for the actual payment of only 7,817,607 dollars; leaving a balance, for which no certain account has been rendered, of 2,480,683 dollars—including a sum of more than 1,400,000 dollars, for which they have rendered no account at all.
So much for the public money in the hands of democrats, and such the blessed effects of their talk about economy. But our country is not the only one which has fallen into the hands of a Genevese financier. The French revolution, which has shaken its centre the civilized world, owes its origin, in a great measure, to the distress brought upon that country by the ruinous financial measures of a Genevese, the detested Neckar. And the finances of the United States, it will be seen, are in the same road to ruin, under the administration of Jefferson, and his Genevese key-keeper, Gallatin. [Lebanon N. V. Gazette.]
Closed Doors.—In the Aurora, of December 24, 1800, we find the following passage, concerning closing the doors of the Senate, while the French treaty was under discussion:—
"Secrecy, at all times, is suspicious in Britain, or in the cabinets of despots, the practice is consistent; but we have the prospect before us now, that the plain system of honest measures will supersede state mystery and cunning."
The sage editor of the Aurora has lived to see his charming prospect vanish. He has lived to learn that no "plain system of honest measures" has superseded "state mystery and cunning!" He has witnessed more "state mystery," and more "secrets," under the republican administration of Mr. Jefferson, than ever he did under that of Mr. Adams. And does the Aurora mean to say, that the present serene President is a "despot," because he allows of "secrets" in his "cabinet"? Does he intend to insinuate that democratic "secrecy is suspicious"? or does he think that the present is not a "free government"?—Oh, No! not at all at all! He means to applaud the present administration, at any rate; remembering, at the same time, to forget all that he formerly wrote against the federal administration.—Balance.
New York, April 20.—The trustees of the college of New Jersey, at their stated meeting held at Princeton on the 13th inst. conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on the Honorable Bushrod Washington, one of the justices of the supreme court of the United States, and the Hon. Aaron Burr, vice-president of the United States.
A petition was lately presented to the British House of Commons, by an Irish officer, praying for promotion, in which the petitioner actually urged as claims, that his brains were knocked out in Egypt, and that he was the father of two orphans who had not a parent existing to furnish them with the necessary life. [London p. March 5]

Foreign Affairs.
Since our last, arrivals at the westward have furnished the following additional articles relative to the important subject of a renewal of War between England and France. A few days will probably afford something decisive on the subject.
[By the Galen, arrived at Boston, from London, with papers to March 14th.]
LONDON, MARCH 9.
The following important Message was yesterday communicated by his Majesty to Parliament;—by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, viz :
"G. R.
"His majesty thinks it necessary to acquaint the House that as very considerable Military Preparations are now carrying on in the ports of France and Holland, his majesty thinks it expedient to adopt measures of precaution for the safety of his dominions. Although these preparations are avowedly directed to Colonial purposes, yet, as great and important discussions are now carrying on between his Majesty and the French Government, the issue of which may be uncertain, and his Majesty being solicitous for the continuance of Peace, is induced to make this communication, in the full persuasion, that whatever may be the event, he may rely, with perfect confidence on the public spirit and liberality of his faithful Commons, to take such measures as shall conduce to the honor of his Crown, the safety of his Dominions, and the essential interests of his People."
It appears by this communication that the military preparations now carrying on in the ports of France and Holland, for purposes avowedly colonial, are viewed with an eye of suspicion, by his Majesty's Ministers; and precautionary measures on our part have therefore been determined upon by Government. It is also declared that great and important discussions are at this time pending between the two countries, the result of which is uncertain; but the solicitude of his majesty for the continuance of Peace, unequivocally expressed in his Message to Parliament, affords reasonable ground of hope, that the expedients to which he is now induced to resort will be the means of insuring to people a continuance of that blessing. The nature of the discussions here alluded to is not mentioned, nor were they in the most distant manner hinted at in the late Exposé of the First Consul, presented by him to the Legislative Body. Probably they may relate to the affairs of Malta, or to the commercial arrangements which it is understood to be the wish of his Majesty's Ministers to form with the Consular Government. In either case we can discover no innumerable obstacle to an amicable adjustment to whatever differences may exist; and hence though we may deplore the evident want of reciprocal esteem, hopes may still be entertained that a proper understanding will ultimately take place between the two governments. It is indeed too true that the Treaties of Luneville and Amiens, however favorable they may be considered towards France, have by no means satisfied the ambitious mind of the Consular Chief. The object to which he vainly aspires, should seem to be nothing short of universal empire; and as England is now the sole obstacle to his views of attaining that end, his restless disposition, we fear, may have led him to some injudicious artifices, which the laudable watchfulness of the British government has detected, and which it remains for their firmness and vigor completely to frustrate. His Majesty, in his communication to Parliament on this subject, does no more that justice to its wisdom and the feelings of the public, in pursuing himself, that, whatever may be the event, he may rely, with confidence on their liberality and spirit, to take such measures as shall best conduce to the support of his crown, and the essential interests of his people.—Already have measures of activity been ordered in our ports; on Monday all the ships ready for sea at Portsmouth were ordered to Spithead, and a Fleet of Observation will in a few days appear in the Channel.
MARCH 14.
There have been no arrivals from France for these two days. But indeed it is not probable that any answer will be received from the French government to the dispatch that must have been sent off when the present armaments were resolved upon, until to-morrow or Wednesday. While the present uncertainty respecting peace or war continues, it is evident that the preparations already ordered must be pursued with unabated vigor. In the departments both of the army and navy, the greatest exertions are used. The
following notices to half pay officers and to officers on leave of absence, have been issued from the War Office.
[It Here follows an order from the War Office, 12th March, calling on all the officers on the half pay of the land forces, to transmit immediately the places of their residence; and whether from age or infirmities they are unfit for further service. This order is not usually issued but in serious times.]
GENERAL ORDERS.
Horse Guards, 12th March, 1803.
It is the King's pleasure, that, notwithstanding any leave of absence granted by his Majesty or by the Commander in Chief, all officers belonging to regiments in Great Britain or on foreign stations, do join their respective corps without delay, except such officers as are employed on the recruiting service, or upon any public duty.
By order of his Royal Highness the Commander in Chief.
HARRY CALVERT, Ad. Gen of the Forces.
BOSTON CENTINEL, APRIL 27.
The papers by the Galen confirm the intelligence in our last, of the warlike preparations making in Great Britain:—But not of an expected change in the Ministry. The British King has recommended, and his Parliament has spiritedly voted "the means and means" therefor, and his ministers are taking "measures of precaution for the safety of the English dominions." These measures appear to be the equipment of an efficient naval force; the augmentation and concentration of the standing troops; and placing the militia in a situation to take the field;—and they are prosecuted with much spirit and apparent earnestness. A great degree of unanimity appears to prevail on the subject. The addresses of both Houses of Parliament, promising the utmost support to any measures the King might adopt, were passed without debate, and almost with acclamation. In the House of Lords, on the 11th March, Lord Minto, though in opposition to the present cabinet, said, "The circumstances which had been lately submitted to the House, could leave no man in doubt as to the part which he had to bear. It now became, and was the duty of every man, be his rank, his fortune, his ability, what they might, to step forward with heart and hand, and assure his Majesty of every assistance in meeting and repelling the threats and INSULTS of that ambitious and restless power with whom we were likely soon to be engaged." On the same day in the Commons, Mr. Fox observed "That the House was ardently unanimous "to sustain their country's honor; and "to repulse INSOLENT aggression from "any power, however daring, however "formidable."—And the proposition of Mr. Addington to increase the number of seamen, from 50,000 to 60,000 and to add 2400 marines, was voted without opposition. Thus far things appear portentous of a renewed state of warfare between Great Britain and France.
On the other hand, in the discussion which took place on the subject of the marine augmentation, Mr. Addington declared, "though the measures then pursued might appear like precipitancy to rush into war, yet they were dictated not less by a sincere spirit as "those which had effected the peace at Amiens." And Lord Hawksbury, who followed him, said, "though prudence dictated the measures of Administration, he honestly avowed "that he was not without hope that "the discussions now pending would "terminate amicably." When therefore we consider this avowal from one of the Ministry; and connect it with the mild tone of the Message, and the circumscribed limits of the "notes of preparation;" one would run no great hazard in prophesying that these "squally appearances" will blow over, as many others have done before them. We see no likelihood of a change in Ministry though no party appears to repose confidence in their capacity or magnanimity. If they continue at the helm, the vessel of state will not be likely to navigate any very tempestuous seas;—and though they pipe all hands, they are in the habit of taking in sail, as the squall increases: or of lying too, until it has blown over.
The immediate cause of the preparation for war was unknown to any excepting the Ministry; and they appeared tenacious of the secret.—In the message it is said to be the armaments collecting in the ports of Holland and France.—Amongst others, one cause is stated to be, another letter from Bonaparte in person, addressed to the King of Great Britain, in which he declares, "that unless Malta was given up, and other points settled to the satisfaction of the court of Tuileries, he would come over and crush (ecraser) both the King and his Kingdom." This may be badinage; but it was given, as we copy it, in the Morning Chronicle; is alluded to in other papers; and may possibly be what Lord Minto meant when he spoke, as above, of insults; and Mr. Fox when he declared his readiness to repulse insolence. Here we leave it.
BOSTON GAZETTE APRIL 28. LATEST FROM FRANCE.
By the Sally, capt. Ingersoll, arrived here yesterday, in 30 days from Bourdeaux, we have received a regular series of Paris papers from the 20th Feb. to the 21st March last, inclusive. These papers do not, however, contain a single article indicative of war. They mention the preparatory proceedings in England, which have been detailed here; but they do it with perfect nonchalance. In short, the Paris papers are now as nearly barren of political news as the Madrid Gazette. They are filled up with projects of the laws which are to form the civil code; and articles respecting the internal economy of the Republic. One might as soon expect to find an opinion or observation on the affairs of the government in an Algerine gazette, as in a Paris newspaper. The government takes its measures and pursues them without troubling the people to think of any thing, but yielding obedience thereto.—Thus far of the Paris papers.
The intelligence, however, which the following letters, received by this arrival, convey, is highly interesting.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Bourdeaux, to a gentleman in this town, dated March 26.
"There has been for a few days past, serious appearances of an immediate War, between this country and England. How the business will terminate is not yet known. It is however worthy of note, that Bonaparte observed lately to Mr. Livingston, that if such an event should take place, the peace of America would not be disturbed on the part of France. This is reported, and I believe upon good authority."
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant at Bourdeaux, dated March 27
"War is the order of the day—Malta the ostensible bone of contention—and the general opinion is, that an actual state of hostilities cannot be far distant. My private sentiment however is, that an accommodation will take place. France is too much exposed in her commerce, and too feeble in her fleets, to take the Bull by the horns."
Extract of a letter from a well informed American at Bourdeaux, to his friend in Boston, dated March 27.
"Appearances, at this moment, strongly indicate, that Europe is again to be plunged into the horrors of war: and the active preparations making by the government of Great Britain, induce a belief that this event is almost certain. The points in controversy between France and Great Britain can only be surmised, but it is supposed they relate to a Commercial Treaty, and a determination, on the part of the latter, to retain, or procure some port in the Mediterranean, for its ships of war. From the measures adopted, and pursuing by both countries, the commencement of hostilities may speedily be expected; concession on the part of the First Consul, can only prevent this, to which his ambitious and proud mind, under existing circumstances, will not submit."
"Since these events, our Minister at Paris is treated with more attention and respect; this augurs well, so far as it proves that the government of France desires to cultivate the friendship of the United States, and appreciates its consequence in the political world; it is obviously for the interest of Great Britain, to adopt similar measures, which it is hoped will prevent the necessity of our uniting with either nation, and thereby insure to us the great advantages of a neutral commerce."
"Coffee and sugar have advanced here considerably."
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house of the first respectability in Bourdeaux, dated March 27, 1803, to a gentleman in this town.
"For ten days past, there have been strong apprehensions of war between this country and Great Britain, which have had great influence on our markets; considerable purchases of West-India produce were made at an advance of from 5 to 10 per cent; and the course of exchange on London experienced a material rise. But this agitation has entirely subsided, in consequence of reports, that harmony is re established; which, if confirmed, we may reasonably expect affairs will soon revert to their situation previous to the late hostile preparations."
Several letters from Bourdeaux, of the same date corroborate the report of an amicable adjustment of recent differences between the governments of England and France:—none of them, however, so fully as the above; but on the contrary, they express doubts of its correctness, and some of them go so far as to say, that the report had subsided, and a war confidently expected.
In addition to the above intelligence, we have been obligingly furnished with the following note, addressed to capt. Ingersoll, and sent on board his vessel on the evening of the 27th March:
"DEAR SIR,—By the mail arrived this day, at 6 o'clock, P. M. it appears, that the hostile preparations in England continue with great activity; and tho'
there were reports yesterday, that all differences were settled between the two governments, the aspect of affairs is at this moment very alarming to the friends of peace. The Stock at Paris fell in one day 3 per cent, and the prevailing opinion there was, THAT THERE WOULD BE A WAR. Letters from London are also in the same stile. Yours, G. T." Bourdeaux, 27th March.
Captain Ingersoll verbally reports, that the most active exertions were making in all the ports of France to equip and man their navy; and that a heavy impressment of men took place at Bourdeaux on the evening previous to his sailing. This circumstance is unusual in France, and indicates something of moment.
St. New-Orleans.—(OFFICIAL.)
The following important Letter has been sent by Express to New-Orleans.
SIR,
I HAVE the pleasure to impart to you, without a moment's delay, that by dispatches which I have just received from my government, brought by a brig of war of the King my master, dispatched for this purpose alone I see confirmed all the assurances which I gave you on various preceding occasions when I received information of the difficulties, which the citizens of the United States, experienced in consequence of being deprived of the place of deposit on the Spanish Banks of the Mississippi, by a decree of the Intendant of New Orleans.
His Catholic Majesty, as just in his resolutions as desirous of living in the greatest harmony with the United States, has provided that the deposit should continue at New Orleans until the two governments shall come to an agreement about another equivalent place; and to the end that this royal provision may be promptly and punctually carried into effect, the necessary orders are communicated to the Intendant and to the Captain General of Louisiana, of which I transmit you the originals in order that you may be pleased to forward them to New Orleans.
I hasten to acquaint you of it with much satisfaction, in order that you may communicate it to the President of the United States, as soon as possible; and I pray God to preserve your life many years.
I kiss your hand. Your most obedient and faithful servant, THE MARQUIS OF CASA TRUJO. Washington, April 19, 1803.
JAMES MADISON, Esq.
For this Gazette.
To A Well-wisher to the County of York.
(Concluded from our last)
The Court of Sessions, it is true, are 'intrusted with very important powers.' But because they may 'lay out highways,' it does not follow of course that they ought to say where courts shall be established, nor because they 'can discontinue highways' and do certain other acts, is it a very logical deduction, that their wishes should be consulted in opposition to, and exclusion of, the wishes of the people. Reasoning like this, (if reasoning it may be called) which absorbs the opinion of the people in the will of the Court of Sessions, which treats their complaints, as the 'capricious squalls of a child, which does not know whether it is aggrieved or not,' might by the candid and judicious be deemed exceptionable ; by the arrogant and assuming sophistry ; but by a gentleman of your discernment and decency, "a quibble." It is because a majority of them in session (for a majority of the whole has been found against you) have acted with so much candor and consistency on the subject, that their wishes are so much relied on? They once chose a committee to remonstrate against the removal of the Court to Alfred. They have since chosen a committee to address the people, to induce them to agree, to remove the S. J. Court from York, to Kennebec. I do not contend that the committee first and the committee last chosen were all the same persons. Yet as both those committees were organs of the same Court of Sessions, it might be expected to find them consistent. I am a rustic, sir, and fond of plain dealing. I deem it not improper to speak the same language to the people before their faces, that we do of them behind their backs. When therefore the first mentioned committee declared that as "York accommodates one part of the county, so Kennebec better than any place yet proposed, will accommodate the other, "that if the Legislature in their wisdom should see fit, to remove "that court" (to wit, the court from Kennebec) "to Alfred," they then, "as the less of two evils," prayed, "that all the judicial courts in the county may be removed to that place," I took them at their word, not doubting but they meant as they said. I did not expect to hear another committee of the same Court of Sessions, apparently contented with the court at Alfred, informing the people that York would illy accommodate any part of the county; but that the court there ought to be removed—not to Alfred "as the less of two evils," but to Kennebec, Sir,
when I see these transactions, this shifting this choosing an agent to attend the Legislature at the county's expence and in the same breath suspending his power of acting, till the sense of the people should be taken; when I see an attempt to saddle the inhabitants of his county with the expence of two Goals and two Court houses but ten miles from each other; when I see days and weeks consumed debating on this subject, to the delay of justice, to the great expence and mortification of parties, jurors and witnesses, and not much to the edification of any one; I hazard the opinion, that the "interested towns" have acted, and will act, with as much dignity, firmness and consistency as this disinterested and discreet Court of Sessions.
You have said many things concerning the relative increase of population, which if I understand them aright, border upon absurdities. Yet as yours is the offspring of three months deliberation, a parent's fondness may view in its beauty and symmetry, which my malevolence might "twist" and "torture" into deformity. It may be true that the old maritime towns, some of which have diminished in population since the last census, will increase from fifty to a hundred per cent while the country towns are "nearly full of inhabitants." But, sir, I do not believe this. My charity also which your benevolence, no doubt, induced you to with might "more and more abound," has in this particular failed me. for it is impossible for me, to admit a supposition, that your reasonings and belief correspond. The whole country between the Offices will support more than triple its present number. As the land is in general poor and barren on the shore, but proportionably better as you advance into the country, the sea ports must owe their growth to their advantageous situation for trade. The lumber trade has increased the population and wealth on the shore. This has built Kennebec . But when this article fails Kennebec must diminish. The harbor, which is miserable, and its relative situation to Portland, will be continual checks on its future prosperity. The same observations may be applied to the towns on Saco river, saving however that those towns will probably flourish until lumber fails on that river. Then when farming produce is substituted for lumber, Portland being the best market, will increase while these little ports will decay. It cannot admit of a doubt, that the center of population is still traveling, and that rapidly, into the country, and that it will eventually be not far below the center of territory. Your imagination, no doubt, has pictured to you, Kennebec , as the mart of trade for the Newengland States, rivalling perhaps Newyork or Philadelphia—I am not responsible for these reveries, nor shall I attempt to answer them. I appeal to the sober good sense of the people of this county (not to that exclusive good sense monopolized by you for the Court of Sessions) to arbitrate between my "quibbles," "gross misconstructions," and "jeer-y tricks of misrepresentation" and your correct, fair and candid statements and logical reasoning.
I ask those who are in favor of removing the court from York, whether it is proper at present, until we have built a court house and goal at Alfred and paid for them? I ask those who are in favor of the court at Alfred, whether if the S. J. Court shall be removed from York to Kennebec, the Court of Sessions may not proceed to erect very expensive buildings at that place previous to the erection of any at Alfred and then plead the expense of buildings at the latter place, to induce them to consent that, that court may be removed to Kennebec. I believe this to be at the bottom of the project. My opinion has been uniform on this subject: That the S. J. Court ought not to be removed from York at present. That if ever it should be found necessary, not Kennebec but Alfred will be the place. Why this hurry to saddle ourselves with a two fold expense at once? The Court of Sessions ought immediately to proceed in erecting buildings at Alfred, in conformity to the wish of the people and the command of the Legislature; for they tell us, with good reason, that the removal of that court is given up. This may be the case. The printed petitions which were so liberally scattered, and through the county for that purpose and which were stuck up in taverns and grog shops to give them the greater currency, have like the prodigal returned with very ill success and prove that the people of the county are satisfied. I have done sir—I always had an antipathy to a newspaper controversy. I have no doubt of the purity of your intentions in beginning this controversy. You have very ably defended your cause, and, from the difficulty you find in supporting it, I presume you are satisfied, that your ground is not tenable. And, sir, it is earnestly to be hoped that your future good wishes may be breathed in pathetic ejaculations to the father of peace and lover of concord that these blessings may be restored to the inhabitants of the county of York and not be offered on paper in a cause which militated against their highest interest and happiness. A RUSTIC OBSERVER. March, 1803.

Portland,
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1803.
OF WAR—THE LATEST.
We this day lay before our readers all the latest news on the subject of war between England and France. In addition to what is given in the preceding page, we learn that the Volunteer, capt. Bosworth, arrived at Portsmouth on Friday in 35 days from Liverpool, with intelligence that England had declared war against France on the 23d March.—In contradiction to this we learn by capt. Blanchard, who arrived yesterday in 18 hours from Boston, that the Diana had just arrived there in a short passage from England, with information that the alarms of war had subsided. This is all we have as yet obtained on the subject. We daily expect further particulars.
In the preceding page we have given the official note of the Spanish minister, announcing the opening of the port of New Orleans. On which the Palladium remarks, "that Bonaparte, has, in fact, given the order. If he expected a war with England, he would wish to take from us every pretence for joining in a coalition against him. If he ever thought that our government had spirit or true policy enough to take possession of Louisiana, he would be anxious to prevent it by removing the justificatory cause. Now he can negotiate, and take two millions from Mr. Monroe for the cession to be rescinded when he has no other power to subdue. England is his first, his greatest object: to accomplish her downfall the combined influence of intrigue and force will be employed. But he will studiously avoid every cause, which would connect the interest of any other nation with that of England."
Upwards of three millions of dollars have been subscribed for the new bank in Boston. There are eleven hundred and fifty seven subscribers.
We understand that a subscription is filed for a new Marine and Fire Insurance Company in this town.
Masonic —The consecration of the Saco Lodge , and the installation of officers, took place at Pepperellborough on Thursday last, by the Right Worshipful Woodbury Storer, District Deputy Grand Master.
RENEEUNE, APRIL 28.
Mr. Jonathan Thomson of Arundel, a very singular character, lately put a period to his life, and was found on Monday morning last, hanging in his garret, by the neck: upon which discovery, a jury was summoned, who after mature deliberation, brought in a verdict that he was insane. He had lived alone for a number of years, and would not suffer any person to enter his house. He would often times in conversation appear very calm and rational, but has frequently been known, without provocation, or any apparent cause, to break out into the most violent gusts of rage, and appear like a bedlamite bereft of all reason. It is supposed he hung himself the Friday previous to his being found, as he was not seen by any person after, till in the situation described.
FOR THIS GAZETTE.
TUESDAY next, the third day of May, is assigned for the choice of a Captain, for the 7th Company of the 1st regiment and 6th division of our Militia. It is painful to say, that the Company has been once summoned to assemble for that purpose, but, not a sufficient number attended to effect a choice. It certainly discovers the want of a patriotic spirit; which is not the characteristic of Americans.
Every person must be fully impressed with the importance of obtaining a man of respectability, and one who has a thorough knowledge of Tactics and Military affairs in general, for the Commandant of a Company of our Militia, which, at present is our Country's bulk and defence. The good discipline and handsome appearance of a body of Soldiers, depends principally on the Officers commanding. If we have those who are not calculated for martial pursuits—who are not sufficiently informed of their duties—or, who are not solicitous and ambitious to have their troops well disciplined, and appear handsomely when exposed to the eyes of the public, how is it to be expected that men, under the direction and command of such Officers, can appear but raw and unofficerlike?
Let me recommend, my fellow Soldiers, Mr. DAVID HALE, as a gentleman in every respect qualified for this important trust.
It is well known to all of us, that he has been a long time in the service of the United States; and, ever distinguished himself as a disciplinarian and a good Officer. His moral character and patriotism are so firmly established, that they need no comment. We are now, fellow Soldiers, in possession of the opportunity of choosing one who is fully competent in every respect to the task:—Let us then, all appear punctually, and give our suffrages to this worthy man, who I am confident, will do us and the militia much honor.
A SOLDIER.
The wretch who committed the barbarous robbery on Miss M'Dowell, as mentioned in a late paper, has been taken and committed to jail.
Married, At Eastport, Mr. Samuel Wheeler, mer. to Miss Sally Laughton.
Died, In this town, Mr. James Southerland, aged 74, a native of North Britain. An honest man.
At sea, Mr. John Oxnard, At 19, son of the late Mr. Thomas Oxnard, of this town.
At Augusta, Mrs. Sarah Whitwell, aged 29, wife of Benjamin Whitwell, and daughter of the late judge Sprague, of Lancaster.
At Lyman, Mr. John Low, aged 89. His children, grand children, and great grand children amounted to 43.
Suicide —At Lebanon, N. H. the wife of Lt. Hinckley, put an end to her existence on the 16th ult. by hanging herself with a skein of yarn. She had been insane several months.
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland. Saturday, April 30—Arrived schr. Harmony , William Crabtree, master, 29 days from Berbice —Left there schr. Susan , D. Lowell, and brig Thomas , Laffell, of Portland; schr. Fols , of Kennebec; schr. Mercury , of Newbedford; brig Franklin , Newall, of Newbedford. Lat. 39. long. 65, spoke ship North River , Campbell, 44 days from Bristol, for Newbedford.
Same day—Arrived schr. Clarissa , capt. Prentiss, 35 days from Guadaloupe —Left there, brig Traveller , Masley; schr. Hunter , Oxnard, and brig Industry , Bagley, of this port.
Same day—Arrived brig Polly , capt. Dennison, 17 days from Alexandria .
Sunday May 1—Arrived ship Merchant , capt. Curtis, 40 days from Liverpool .
Same day—Arrived schr. Rover , capt. Samuel M'Lellan, 30 days from Point Pierre , Guadaloupe .
Same day—Arrived schr. Linnet , capt. Neil, 28 days from Barbadoes .
Brig Bellisarius , Tibbetts of Wiscasset , has arrived at Boston, in 37 days from Greenock . Capt. Poor, of the schr. Conway , from Newyork , April 23, on Nantucket Shoals , spoke brig Washington , Tingle, from Jamaica , for Kennebec , 28 days out; who on the 18th of December, on his outward passage, saw a brig upset—and all the people perished; on his homeward passage, in lat. 35, 10, lon. 71, fell in with a brig bottom upwards, her keel was 63 feet—she was loaded with yellow pine timber and cedar shingles.
April 7, lat. 36, 12, lon. 70, 18, was seen a vessel, bottom upwards—her keel appeared to be about 50 feet long.
Executions Loft.
ON the eleventh of May last, some Executions of that date, were sent from my office by the mail, directed to Peter O. Alden, Esq. of Brunswick , and some to Leonard Morse, Esq. of Freeport ; which have not yet come to their hands. If any person has knowledge of them, and will give me information thereof, will oblige me, and shall receive a due reward.
SAMUEL FREEMAN. Portland, May 2.
Caution.
ALL persons are cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment a Note of Hand purporting to be for value received and bearing date 28th April, 1802, signed by George B. Graves, Myrs Nathan, Daniel Tabor and Joseph Thaxter, for two hundred dollars, and given to Harris Ranson; as the same note was obtained through fraud and is without any legal or equitable consideration; and will not be paid by the signers.
JOSEPH THAXTER, for himself and Portland, April 30, 1803. the other signers.
Pocket Book Loft.
LOST, on the first of March, between Fifth Street and Horse-tavern, a Leather Pocket Book , containing several Notes of Hand and other papers of no use but to the owner. Among the notes was one against Joseph A. Nathan Ward, of Gorham , payable to Hezekiah Smith , of Hebron . Whoever may have found the same and will leave it with Mr. Samuel Prentiss, of Gorham , or with the Printer, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, by the subscriber.
HEZEKIAH SMITH. May 2.
Lottery.
THE subscribers hereby give notice, that they shall commence the drawing of the Third Class of South Hadley Canal Lottery , at Boston, on the 15th day of June next, and that the Tickets which shall be unfolded on the 15th day of May next, will pass from the managers into the hands of a company who have contracted for them, whose agent has directed that none be sold after said 15th day of May, under Five Dollars Fifty Cents. The sale hitherto has been rapid beyond the most flattering expectations of the Managers, and they hope the number to pass into the hands of the company will be very few.
THOMAS DWIGHT, JUSTIN ELY, JONA DWIGHT, JOSEPH LYMAN, jun., JOHN WILLIAMS, Managers. Springfield, April 15, 1803.
TICKETS and QUARTERS , in the above Lottery, for sale at T. CLARK'S Bookstore, if applied for before the 15th day of this month. May 2.
House for Sale.
FOR SALE, a House situated in Main Street , well calculated for a Boarding House.—Terms of payment made easy to the purchaser.—A good Vessel of 70 or 80 tons burthen will be taken in part payment—Any person who may wish to purchase or exchange, will please to apply to the Printer for further information. Portland, April 25.
Boarding.
TWO or three gentlemen may be accommodated with convenient boarding in a central part of the town. Apply at this office. May 3, 1803.
FLOUR. 800 barrels, and 50 half bbls. Superfine and fine Flour, now landing at No. 13, UNION WHARF, and sale by JOHN TABOR & SON, at the Boston prices.
FOR ALEXANDRIA, THE Brig POLLY —will sail in a few days—for freight or passage apply as above. Portland, May 2.
Notes.
TAKEN from the store of the subscriber on Long Wharf, in Portland, some time yesterday, a small Trunk, containing sundry notes of hand, and other papers, of no value to any person but the owner, as payment of all said notes is stopped, and no advantage can be received by any person who may have the same in possession. It is hoped the same will be immediately returned—in which case no questions shall be asked, nor any means taken for further discovery; and a reward of Fifty Dollars paid to the person returning it. All persons who have given notes to the subscriber, are cautioned against paying the same to any person but himself; also the promisors and endorsers of the following notes are requested not to pay the same to any but the subscriber—viz. one note signed Stephen Cummings , endorsed by Ebenezer Greeley and Samuel F. Hussey ; one signed Thomas Webster , endorsed by the same persons; one signed Thomas Perkins , 3d, endorsed Paul Webber ; one signed Walter Simonton , endorsed James Neal and Thomas Webster ; one signed Neal Shaw , endorsed Caleb Bradley ; one signed Jonathan Ward , endorsed Seth Spring ; one signed E. Hamblin , endorsed E. Thomas .
The public are cautioned against purchasing any notes made payable to the subscriber, or any of the abovenamed endorsed notes; but are requested to stop the same, if offered, and give information thereof with the name of the persons offering them, to the subscriber, or to SAMUEL FREEMAN, Esq. Postmaster in Portland; and they, with any other persons who will give any information which may lead to a discovery, shall be handsomely rewarded by
THATCHER GODDARD. Portland, May 1, 1803.
The several Printers in Boston, Salem, Newburyport and Portsmouth, are requested to publish the above and forward their bills to the subscriber, and they shall be paid.
Gun-Smith Business.
SOUTHWORTH WASHBURN, informs the public that he carries on the Gunsmith business in its different branches, at his shop in Turner . Guns new stocked, Locks repaired, and all kinds of Gun work done at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms. Those persons in different parts of the country, who may favor him with their commands, may depend on their being executed with despatch, and in a manner that can be warranted. Turner, April 26. (G4M2)
Post-Office, Portland,
THE SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT takes place this day. The Mails will be closed as follows, viz. For the Southward —On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at half after one—On Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 5—and on Saturdays at 3 o'clock, P. M. For the Eastward —Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 5 o'clock, P. M. For the Northward —Every Saturday, at 3 o'clock, P. M. For the Westward —Every Monday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. Mr. How's Route —Every Monday, at 8 o'clock, P. M. SAMUEL FREEMAN, P. M.
Gorham Academy.
PURSUANT to the authority and power vested in me by the Act for the incorporation of Gorham Academy , I hereby notify the Trustees in the said Act named, to meet at the dwelling-house of Samuel Staples , innholder in Gorham , on Wednesday the first day of June next, at two o'clock, P. M. to elect such Officers of the said Academy as they shall judge necessary and convenient, and to make and ordain such laws, orders and rules as to them shall seem fit and requisite. WILLIAM GORHAM. May 2, 1803.
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College will be held at Brunswick , in Massachusetts Hall , on the third Wednesday of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, April 21, 1803.
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the OVERSEERS of Bowdoin College will be held at Massachusetts Hall , in Brunswick , on the third Wednesday of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. being the 18th day of said month. MARK LANGDON HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, April 18, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor to the last will and testament of
Mehitable Mitchell,
late of Northyarmouth , in the county of Cumberland , widow, deceased, by proving the will and 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 for settlement to AZOR MITCHELL, Executor. Northyarmouth, April 18, 1803. (M2)
THE subscribers hereby give notice, that they have taken on themselves the trust of Executors of the last will and testament of
Isaiah Hacker,
late of Portland , in the county of Cumberland , merchant, deceased—All persons having demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit them for settlement at Samuel F. Hussey's store, in Fifth-street , Portland; and those indebted, to make immediate payment. SARAH HACKER. WILLIAM PURINTON. Portland, 4th Mo. 30th. 1803.
Wet Nurse.
A Woman with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse. The terms will be liberal—Inquire at the Gazette Office . Cape Elizabeth, May 2.
Bankrupt Notices.
THE Creditors of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wiscasset , merchant, a bankrupt, who have proved their debts under the commission, are hereby notified that a meeting of the creditors and assignees is to be held at the office of George Bradbury, Esq. in Portland , on Tuesday the 3rd day of May next, to see if the creditors will give instructions to the assignees to commence suits in certain cases which will be laid before them—if they will authorize them to agree with the bankrupt's wife respecting her right of dower—and if they will authorize them to give any, and what credit, to purchasers of the Real Estate, and to give instructions and powers in all other cases where the same shall appear to be necessary. GEO. BRADBURY, SILAS LEE, Assignees. May 2, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the goods, estate and effects of COLEMAN WATSON, of Gorham , in the District of Maine , trader, a bankrupt, and has accepted that trust.—All persons who were indebted to said Watson at the time he became bankrupt, are called upon for immediate payment, and those who have any of his effects in their possession are required to deliver the same without delay to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Assignee. Portland, April 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly chosen Assignee of the estate and effects of JOHN STUART, of Wiscasset , merchant, a Bankrupt.—All persons indebted to said Stuart are required to make immediate payment—and all those who have any of his effects to deliver the same to JERE. BAILEY, Assignee. Wiscasset, April 10, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, of Wiscasset , in the county of Lincoln , merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and awarded, that the Commissioners named and authorized in the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, Esq. in Wiscasset , on Thursday the 26th day of May next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. then and there to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt—when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. WILLIAM PIKE, BADDELLY CHILD, by William Pike, his Attorney, Assignees. Wiscasset, April 18, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against
Elijah Davis, of Bath,
in the District of Maine , Trader, and the said Elijah Davis has been declared a bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said commission named, on Saturday the 30th day of April instant, on Saturday the 14th, and on Tuesday the 3rd day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire, near the Hay Market in Middle-street , Portland , and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects—When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting, any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge.
All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, WILLIAM WIDGERY, Assignees. Dated April 18, 1803.
Notice.
THE connection in business between George Wakefield, jun. and William Dobbs , under the firm of WAKEFIELD & DOBBS , was dissolved on the first of January last. April 25, 1803.
Take Notice.
THE Copartnership between Henry and Joseph Quinby , was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1803—They therefore request all persons having demands against them, to exhibit them for adjustment, and receive their dues; and all indebted, to make immediate payment. HENRY QUINBY, JOSEPH QUINBY. Brunswick, April 4, 1803.
Real Estate for Sale.
THAT very eligible stand for business, situated at Freeport Corner , now occupied by Cornelius Dillingham , consisting of a Dwelling-House and Store, under the same roof, with about 3 acre of Land, will be sold on reasonable terms, if applied for soon. For further particulars apply to the occupant. April 18.
House Lots.
FOR SALE, a number of HOUSE LOTS, situated in a pleasant part of the town, and commanding a good prospect of the harbour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH.
Also, for sale as above, A quantity of Nova Scotia LIME , warranted of the first quality. Portland, April 25.
To be Sold,
THREE LOTS OF LAND—two bounded on the westerly side of Danforth street , the other on Pleasant street ; two of them are so situated as to be worth the attention of any gentleman; Danforth street having become one of the main entrances into Portland . For terms apply at the Auction, Fifth-street . Portland, April 18.
For Sale,
A LOT OF LAND, situated in Lou-Lane , on reasonable terms—For further particulars enquire of MARTHA EMMONS. April 18.
Sales at Auction.
Take Notice.
THE sale of the Estate and Effects of HUBBS & MERRILL, bankrupts, as advertised in the last Gazette , is postponed to Friday, the Sixth of May inst. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. Assignee. Portland, May 2, 1803.
To be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, on Thursday the 5th of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at Mr. Beeman's Tavern , Portland ,
ABOUT Nine Hundred Tons of WHARF TIMBER, now lying at Cozen's River , Freeport . The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. LEMUEL WEEKS, JOSHUA ROGERS, DAVID GREEN, of the Proprietors. April 22.
On Monday, the 23d day of May next, will be sold at Public Vendue,
At DAVID PEASE'S Auction Room , Forest-street ,
TWO LOTS OF LAND, of 100 acres each, in the township of New Portland , viz. Lot No. 3, Range H, in the West Division. Lot No. 15, Range H, in the East Division. The abovenamed lots are situated in the most fertile part of said tract and are well calculated to make excellent farms.—Good titles will be given. One fourth part of the purchase money will be requested at the time of sale; and a liberal credit given for the remainder, with good security. Sale 11 o'clock, A. M. Portland, April 23, 1803. (4)
Public Sale of Real Estate.
To be Sold at public Vendue, on Friday, the 10th day of June next,
ALL the REAL ESTATE of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wiscasset , a Bankrupt, situate in the town of Wiscasset , on the Point, so called, consisting of one convenient Dwelling House, a large Building divided into three Tenements, each having a shop in front, a parlour & kitchen back, with sufficient chamber room for a small family, a common passage way back of the same to pails and repals, and to each a distinct portion of Land to adjoin on said way for necessary out-buildings.—Also a commodious Wharf, and the right in equity of redeeming the large Store which he lately improved as a retail store, the same being under a mortgage, the amount of which will be then exhibited. This estate is situated on the southerly side of Water street in said town.
Also, Another lot of Land, with a small Dwelling House thereon, situate on Pleasant street , in the occupation of Franklin Tinkham .
Also, Two pieces of Land which the said Anderson bought of William Pike , one on the northerly side of said Water street , lying between William Foster's land, and Joshua Hilton's land, 5 rods in front, 5 in rear and 5 deep—the other, on the southeasterly side of said street and nearly opposite to the last mentioned lot, and extending 7 1/2 rods in width, down to low water mark, with the dwelling house and buildings thereon, subject to the dower of Elizabeth Light .
Also, That piece of Land adjoining the last mentioned lot, now in the occupation of Thomas McCrate , and on which his barn is now standing.
The premises will be divided into different Lots, as will be most likely to suit purchasers—A plan of all which will be taken, and may be seen at the office of Silas Lee, Esq. in Wiscasset , twenty days before the sale, and on the day of sale, which will be on the premises, and will begin at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, if fair weather, otherwise at the same hour on the next fair week day, and continued until the sale be finished.—Fifteen per cent must be paid down, or in 30 days—the remainder in three equal instalments, with good security.
At the same time will be sold, the half of a PEW in the Rev. Mr. Packard's meeting house, the property of the bankrupt. GEO. BRADBURY, SILAS LEE, Assignees. May 2, 1803.
Real Estate at Auction.
BY order of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Lincoln , will be sold on Wednesday the first day of June next, at the dwelling house of Benjamin Palmer , innholder in Camden , at 10 o'clock, A. M. so much of the Real Estate of William Melanson , late of Camden , deceased, as will amount to the sum of Twenty four hundred twenty eight dollars and sixty cents, for the benefit of creditors, to discharge a mortgage on said estate and for charges of administration.—Said Real Estate being Lots and parts of Lots whereof the deceased died seized, in the Twenty Associates' Lands in Camden , and Barreton (so called) together with a valuable tract known by the name of Beauchamp neck , situated in said Camden . Plans and accurate surveys of the several Lots will be ready for examination before the time of sale.—An unquestionable title given on the payment of the purchase money. MARY MOLINEUX, Administratrix. Camden, April 12, 1803.
SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
MAILS.
Boston, Portland and Wiscasset. LEAVE Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2 P. M.—arrive at Portland on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 2 P. M.—Leave Portland same days by 5 P. M.—arrive at Boston on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 10, P. M. RETURNING.
Leave Boston , every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 3 P. M.—arrive at Portland on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by half past 3, P. M.—Leave Portland the same days by 5 P. M.—arrive at Boston on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by noon. PORTLAND and BOSTON—(EXTRA.)

AN ACCOUNT OF LEE & CO'S PATENT & FAMILY MEDICINES , celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are in high esteem, and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store, for
Worms—Coughs and Colds—Albina—Consumption—Cost—Rheumatism—Sprains—Palsy—Head aches—Tooth aches—Corns—Itch—Discharges of the Uterus—King Worms, Tetter, &c.—Internal Weakness—Nervous Disorders—Female Complaints, &c.—Hissing Cough, &c.
HAMILTON'S WORM-DESTROYING LOZENGES , which have within three years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from Worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels—
THIS medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar name, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders—They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humors and eruptions of feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
DESCRIPTION OF WORMS, And the symptoms by which they are known. WORMS which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm; and lastly, the Taenia or tap-worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints; it is most hurtful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are, disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums; itching in the nose and about the seat; convulsive and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech; starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep; irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious; purging, with slimy and foetid stools; vomiting; large and hard belly; pains and sickness at the stomach; pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits; flow fever, with small and irregular pulse; a dry cough; excessive thirst; somnolence and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges , which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the "vomiting and purging of children," a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint; particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES. (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
Communicated by Doctor John Spangler , York-town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the Rev. John Moulder , Minister of the Moravian Church, in York-town.
York, Jan. 4th, 1802.
DEAR SIR ,—Dr. Hamilton's Lozenges having been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children, afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try whether by this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a profit, which to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of the Lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus, but upon close inspection quite replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms, which usually infest children, came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object—one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults. I am, Sir, Your most obedt servant, JOHN MOLDER.
Letter from the Hon. A. C. Hanson , Esq. Chancellor of the State of Maryland, to the editor of the Maryland Gazette.
SIR —For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases:
A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time, as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy. He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when
he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints, about an inch or 1 1/2 of an inch distant from each other. Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of flat worms, about 3/4 of an inch in length, and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than 20. I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. This girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him. It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice, one evening and morning, about 3 months ago took 7 Lozenges, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but, in the course of 2 or 3 days, he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength. In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am, at length, perfectly convinced, of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from thinking men, for adding my second-hand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton, (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures. I think it not amiss to add, that, from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly & quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions, had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges. The fact I am persuaded is, that most young persons who are, from time to time, disorderly without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted with worms.
A. C. HANSON.
ANNAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 1803. TAKE NOTICE that Mr. Thomas Clark is appointed the only vendor for Portland, THEREFORE apply ONLY at his Book & Stationary Store .
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters.
THE successful effects of these Bitters, have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach, and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the jinking, faint, dyspeptic feelings, and the sleepy, dull, bowing, so disagreeable to bilious, and the pressure and distress of breathing; restoring also strength to the weak and trembling limbs, removing the yellowness of countenance so common to jaundice and weakly people, and also the dizziness of the head and weakness of the feet. They remarkably raise a low spirited and melancholy people, and carry off bilious and hypochondriac complaints. They are an excellent remedy for jaundice and foul liver disorders. They are very useful for Seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preservation against disorders incident to such climates (which are generally jaundice and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile, and giving a free circulation to the blood—Price 3/6 per box.
Wheaton's Itch Ointment.
A safe, convenient and effectual remedy for that disagreeable disorder called the Itch, has been greatly used; but no one, it is presumed, has before been discovered which will effect the cure without having in it either Brimstone or Mercury, both of which are disagreeable and dangerous: The Brimstone, from the manner of applying it, exposes the patient to the most imminent danger of taking cold by opening the pores of the body, and at the same time impregnating the blood with a poisonous quality, and weakening and debilitating the whole constitution—The use of Mercurial ointment is extremely dangerous and often fatal to the health.
A medicine is now offered to the public, possessing neither of the above disagreeable and dangerous ingredients, which will as certainly cure the Itch as is applied; and which is easy and safe for any age, habit or constitution, and attended with no disagreeable consequences of any kind, either at the time of using or at any time after.—Price 3/ per Box.
Hamilton's Restorative Paste For the Teeth and Gums.—Price 2/3 per Box. A bill signed in the bond writing of the Patente will accompany each box.
The above Medicines, direct from the Patente, are for sale by JOHN COE (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth street; together with a constant supply of
Drugs & Medicines. Portland, Feb. 28, 1803. (H)
Valuable Family Book.
LATELY PUBLISHED, AND NOW FOR SALE AT THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store , (price 75 Cents) EXERCISES OF PIETY ; or, Meditations on the principal Doctrines and Duties of Religion. For the use of enlightened and virtuous Christians. By G. J. ZOLLIKOFER , late pastor of the Reformed Church at Leipzig, in Germany.—Translated from the French edition, by JAMES MANNING , Pastor of the United Congregations of Dissenters in Exeter, Great Britain.—Abridged, corrected, and recommended by THADDEUS M. CARRIS , Pastor of the church at Dorchester, Massachusetts.
CONTENTS. Biographical Notices of the Author—Introduction—Reflections on the Existence of God—On Providence—On Faith in Jesus Christ—The Immortality of the Soul—Love to God—Love to Jesus Christ—Love to Mankind—Love of Labor—The Safest Rule in the Conduct of Life—Exercises of Piety suited to the different relations of Society—Married Persons—Parents—For a Child—Manhood—Youth—Old Age—On Duty to Rulers and Superiors—Rich Men—Poor Men—A Person confined by Sickness—Death of Friends—On the Lord's day Morning—On the Lord's day Evening. April 18, 1803
A general assortment of BLANKS , Kept constantly for sale at this Office.
Spring Goods.
M'LELLAN & BROWN , have imported by ships Joseph and Nabby , an extensive variety of New and Fashionable Goods—which they are now opening and will have ready for sale tomorrow—viz Printed and plain black, white and fancy colored 4. 4. 9. 8. and 6. 4 Cambricks; spotted and lawn checked do. Glazed and plain Cambricks Handkerchiefs, super, fine and common Calicoes—Lilac, black, orange, blue and purple grounds. Black and fancy colored Ginghams. Scotch Muslins—book, sprigged, plain and tambouré. Shawls—cambric and fancy chintz. Irish Linens; Brown Holland. Nuns' Threads. Malabars, Romolls, Pullicats, Silk and Cotton Bandannas. Silk Shawls—plain, black, white and fancy colored. Checked Silk Muffins—black, blue and cloth colored. Sewing Silk. Dimity—common tape and imperial stripe. Quiltings—plain, wave and fancy colored. Genoa Cord—Velvets and Velveteens. Hosiery—1 cotton, generally assorted. Cotton and silk Gloves and Mitts, for Ladies and Misses. Black and white Laces. The above Goods they think are well chosen—are confident they are of the very best fabric—have no doubt but their friends and customers will be readily convinced of this, as well as of the very low prices at which they offer them, after examination.
Also by the same arrival, a general assortment of
Hard-Ware and Jewelry.
1 Cafe Guns with Bayonets. Men's, Women's and Youth's Hats, &c. Their friends in the Country are particularly requested to forward their orders as early as possible. Portland, April 11.
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their store, Five Streets , head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of
Live Geese, Sca Fowl, Ruffian, and Lisbon } FEATHERS.
Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Ruffian BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and filled at the shortest notice, Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, April 18.
Carey's Elegant Family Bible,
FOR SALE AT THE BOOKSTORE OF ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Front Street.
THIS Bible is ornamented with six elegant Maps, and twenty four Historical Engravings; and contains a copious Concordance, and many articles not found in other Bibles. Also may be had as above, A variety of Folio, Quarto, 8vo. and small Bibles, and Testaments. Morse's Universal Geography and Gazetteer SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds by the doz. or single. Maps of Massachusetts and District of Maine. Ledgers, Journals, and Waste Books, various qualities. Together with a general assortment of Books and Stationary. Private Libraries supplied on the lowest terms. Cash and the highest price given for RAGS. Portland, April 18.
JAMES MAXWELL,
TOBACCONIST , from Boston, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a store one door west of Mr. John Cleaves Tavern, in Saco, for the purpose of carrying on the Tobacco business in its various branches. He has on hand, and now ready for sale, a quantity of Pigtail, Fine Twist, and Keg Tobacco, of the first quality. Likewise, Kitchen No. 1. & 2. & 3. Smoking Cigars, and best Boston and Portsmouth Snuff. All of which he will sell cheap for Cash, approved Credit, or Country produce. Country Orders punctually put up, and the smallest favors greatly received. Phippsburg, April 16, 1803
RUM.
FOR Sale, by JOEL HALL , At No. 10 & 11, Long-Wharf, 50 puncheons excellent flavored Tobago Rum. Portland, April 11.
FLOUR.
FOR SALE, At No. 3, Union Wharf, 400 Bbls. fresh superfine and scratched Philadelphia FLOUR A small quantity of Southern CORN, and A few Crates well assorted LIVERPOOL WARE April 11.
Coin.
FOR SALE, by DAVID SMITH , No. 1, Union Wharf, 9000 buffalo Indian Corn, at a reduced price. Ship Chandlery & Groceries. March 28. (8)
DANIEL GILBERT.
HEREBY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed from Horse Tavern (so called) and taken a stand nearly opposite Gray's Rope-Walk—where the best warranted AXES, broad and narrow, and All kinds of Edge Tools, may be had—Likewise, HORSE SHOEING, HOES, CHAINS, PLOUGHSHARES, and all kinds of Country work, may be had at the shortest notice—Constant attendance, and all favors duly acknowledged. Wanted, a Lad about fourteen years old, as an apprentice to the above business, Portland, 11th April, 1803.
Hay for Sale.
SEVERAL tons of Screwed Hay by the single Bundle or quantity. Apply to JAMES POOLE. Portland, (Court-street) April 25, 1803.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland
begun and held at Portland, within and for the said county, on the third Tuesday of February, A. D. 1803— ON the petition of Benjamin Herrick, of North Berwick, in said county, showing that he is interested in and is seized as a tenant in common with the Heirs of the Hon. Jeremiah Powell, deceased, and others to him unknown, of one sixth part of the one hundred and twenty acre Lot of Land, numbered twenty-eight, situate on the west side of Royal River, in North Berwick, aforesaid—That he is desirous of holding and enjoying his respective share thereof (for the term of) in severalty—and therefore praying that partition thereof might be made, and his said share set off and divided from the remainder of said Lot, agreeable to the law in that case made and provided—
Ordered, that the petitioner cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and being within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now holding at Wiscasset , in and for the county of Lincoln, being the just Tuesday of October, Anno Domini 1802.
AMOS GOWDY , of Bristol, in said county, yeoman, gives said Court to understand and to be informed, that he is seized as tenant in common with others to him unknown, of two undivided seventh parts of a certain tract of Land, situated in Bristol, aforesaid, containing eighty acres, more or less; bounded thus, viz. westerly by Damascena River , so called; easterly by a road; northerly by a certain tract of land known by the name of the Widow Gowdy's Dower , the being the widow of Amos Gowdy , late of said Bristol, deceased; and southerly by a road and the southerly line of the farm of the late Amos Gowdy , deceased; and is desirous of having, holding and enjoying his said two seventh parts thereof in severalty—Wherefore prays that due process may be had, and that partition thereof may be made according to law. By SILAS LEE , his Attorney.
Lincoln, T. —At the Supreme Judicial Court begun and held at Wiscasset , in and for the county of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of October, Anno Domini 1802—
Ordered, that the petitioner notify all persons interested in the Land mentioned in said petition, to appear before the Justices of the said Supreme Judicial Court next to be held at Wiscasset, in and for said county, on the second Tuesday of June next, by publishing said petition and the order of Court thereon three weeks successively in Jenks' Portland Gazette , the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next term of said Court. True Copy—Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon her the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of SAMUEL PARSONS , late of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, by giving bond as the law directs;—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to the Commissioners appointed to receive the claims on said estate. ABIGAIL PARSONS, Administratrix. March 10, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of JOHN SAVAGE , late of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, & has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the law directs;—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to SUSANNA SAVAGE, Administratrix. Wiscasset, January 31, 1803. (M 14)
THE subscriber hereby gives notice that he has taken the trust of an Executor to the last Will and Testament of Joseph Thrasher , late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased—Therefore, all persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment, otherwise the accounts will be put in suit without further notice. JOSEPH THRASHER. Falmouth, March 22, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Nicholas Means , late of Garbam, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs;—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to the Commissioners appointed to receive and examine the same. JAMES MEANS. Windham, March 14, 1803.
THE subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the County of Cumberland, commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL PARSONS , late of Poland, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that six months are allowed unto said creditors for bringing in and proving their debts; and that we shall attend on said business Thursday the 24th day of this present month, and on the first Thursday of the five following months, at the house of Daniel Jackson , in Poland, in said county, from two till five, P. M. on each day. Daniel Jackson, } Commissioners. John T. Merrill, } March 10, 1803.
Composition Ornaments.
RECEIVED from Corps' manufactory , Boston, a complete assortment of COMPOSITION ORNAMENTS, suitable for Cornices and Friezes for rooms and chimney pieces; and a variety of Center Pieces for ditto—Also ornaments for Dado Cappings, &c. and Beads of the same, of different sizes, For Sale by RUFUS WASHBURN , Portland, at the same prices as retailed in Boston.—Patterns of the different kinds may be seen by applying as above. April 11.
Mr. SMITH,
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he proposes opening a DANCING SCHOOL , if suitable encouragement should be given—His terms are Six Dollars a scholar per quarter; and he will furnish Music, Hall, Firewood and Candles. One half said terms to be paid at entrance, and the remainder at the expiration of the quarter. His school will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, from two to five o'clock, P. M. for Ladies, and from six to nine in the evening of the same days, for Gentlemen, at the New Assembly Room . He also proposes opening a School at Mr. Peck's Coffee-House; where he will teach MUSIC, on the following instruments—The German Flute, Hoboy, Clarionet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viol, and French Horn. His Dancing School will begin on Wednesday the 13th of April April 11.
WE the subscribers do hereby notify and request that all those who have one or more rights to the Common and undivided Land in Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland, as proprietors of said Falmouth, to bring in and present their deeds, or otherwise, a good right to said Land, on the following days, viz. on the first and second Tuesdays of May next, at the house of Andrew P. Foss , in said Falmouth, at ten o'clock, A. M. where we shall attend on said business. NATHAN WINSLOW, } Proprietors' Committee. BENJAMIN BAILEY, } SAM'L MOUNTAIN, } Falmouth, March 15, 1803. (A 11)
BY virtue of a precept from the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, against One Barrel of West India Rum , and One Barrel of Brandy , seized by Stephen Smith , Esq. Collector of the District of Machias; the same having been illegally imported into the United States. Also, that a Libel is filed as aforesaid, against one other Barrel of West India Rum , and one Barrel of Gin , seized by said Collector, for the causes aforesaid.—And that a hearing will be had on said Libels, at the District Court next to be held at Portland, within and for the District of Maine, on the 11th Tuesday of May next; when and where all persons interested may appear and there cause (if any they have) why the abovenamed articles should not be decreed to be forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 9th April, 1803.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTEd from Port Summer , on the 11th inst. ALEXANDER YOUNG , a Private, aged 21 years; about 5 feet 9 inches high—light short hair—light brown complexion, and is fitted with the small pox.—Had on, when he went off, a white linen frock and trowsers, and white woolen waistcoat, over which he wore a brown great coat.—Whoever will apprehend said Young, and secure him in any jail, or deliver him to any officer of the United States Army, shall receive ten dollars reward, and all necessary charges paid by PEARSON TITCOMB , Lieut. Artillery & Miss' Military Agent FORT SUMNER, April 16, 1803.
Wet Nurse.
A Woman with a good breast of milk wishes to take a child to nurse—Any person who may please to put a child under her care may depend on every attention being paid to it—Apply to the Printer. April 11.
Excellent Stand for Business, on Kennebec River.
FOR SALE cheap, a convenient dwelling House, 45 by 30 feet, two stories high, completely finished inside and out, papered and painted, with a handsome hall 7 ft. 6 in. wide, and a good set of stairs, a good Barn and other Buildings, a Wharf 104 feet long, with 15 feet of water at low tide—a floor on the same, 44 by 30 feet, 1500 feet high, well finished and glazed. The lot of Land contains near one hundred acres, and is nearly square; a quarter part of it is covered with white oak, and 6 acres are alder marsh. The lot extends 130 rods on the river, with a number of good birchs for catching salmon. It includes an excellent Ship Yard, with every thing convenient for building, a good shed of 30 feet, a good dock for timber, and some Timber Knees and Plank in the same.—For price and terms inquire of BENJAMIN EMMONS , at Georgetown, opposite Jones' Edg., living on the premises. Feb. 28. (12)
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