Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1807-06-08 00:00:00

State Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, MAY 30.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
 On Finance—Messrs. Smith, of W. S. Welles, of B. Cleveland, and Thacher.  On Accounts—Messrs. Young, Holman, & Fisher, with such as the Honorable Senate may join.  On New Trials—Messrs. Bangs, Moody, & Wheeler, with such as the Hon. Senate may join.  On Incorporation of Towns—Messrs. Brewer, Lewis and Sanborn, with such as the Hon. Senate may join.  On Religious Affairs—Messrs. Hathorne, Spooner and Day.  On Turnpikes, Bridges, &c.—Messrs. Coffin, Hunnewell and Crowninshield, with such as the Hon. Senate may join.  On Interior Fisheries—Messrs. Godfrey, Mitchell and Sprague, with such as the Hon. Senate may join.  On Eastern Lands—Messrs. Turner, Lewis and Tallman, with such as the Hon. Senate may join. 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8.
In consequence of the many petitions presented to the Legislature, it was voted, that the two branches have but one session a day, in order that the committees may have time to deliberate and report thereon.
At 12 o'clock, agreeable to adjournment, His Excellency the Governor, appeared in the Representatives chamber, attended by his Council, the Secretary of State, and Sheriff of Suffolk County; and delivered to both branches therein assembled in Convention, the following
SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I AM induced, by the respect I entertain for you, and by a wish to comply with the usage of this government, to request the indulgence of this meeting.
An attempt to lay before you the consideration of particular measures which, in my opinion, might tend to the advantage of this Commonwealth, would appear as a piece of ostentation. The time that has elapsed since I was introduced to the chair has not been sufficient for a minute review of our internal police. I shall, therefore, by special message, suggest to you such matters as shall appear to me to deserve your legislative attention.
Though I do not make a communication to you on the business of this session, yet my constituents, at this interesting crisis, have a right to expect from me, without reserve or equivocation, a declaration of my sentiments on the duties of the office they have called me to sustain. In complying with this, I must, of course, express my ideas of some of the most important, general principles of our government.
The Constitution is formed on principles to guard the Legislature from an interference of the executive department; yet, in order to prevent those errors which might otherwise happen, from the hurry of business, or from a change of members in either house, it is made a part of the governor's duty, carefully to revise the acts passed by the legislature, and to propose such objections as he may have to any bill they shall lay before him. In the performance of this important duty, I shall always treat you with the respect due to the legislature of the State. And, as I can have no object in view but the true interest of the Commonwealth, you will receive my objections, should I make any, as offered with an intention to preserve the happiness of the state, and to promote the public welfare. Should a question happen to arise on the constitutionality of a bill, I shall submit myself, explicitly, to your judgment and justice; for, however we may differ in opinion on the application of the Constitution, in this we shall always agree, that, on an entire preservation of the social compact, by which we exist as a Commonwealth, and which is the fundamental law of the legislature itself, the safety and the prosperity of the people depend.
The judiciary department of our government will, invariably, claim the full regard of patriotism. Upon the wisdom and purity of that department, freedom, property, and all the valuable possessions in civil society depend. In all countries, the principles and feelings of the magistrates and judges ought to be in coincidence with the nature of the government:—This is its principle source of energy.
The judiciary department being so necessary and important, is an expensive branch of the administration. In a State, where an inquiry by grand juries, & trials by petit juries, are fixed by the constitution as the strong barriers of the people's rights, the modes of punishing crimes &c. of obtaining justice, on private demands are more expensive still. A cheap, ready and plain manner of obtaining remedies for wrongs, and of compelling the execution of contracts, by fixed, established rules, forms the strongest lines of a good government. Under this impression, the people, in forming the Constitution, declared, that all the judges should hold their offices as long as they should behave themselves well:—And that the judges of the supreme judicial court should have permanent and honorable salaries, established by law.
The office of jurors may be thought by some to be a burden—but if that institution should be abolished, there would no longer be freedom or property. It ought to be guarded by laws, not only against corruption, but against all undue influence and party prejudice.
There is no doubt, but that improvements may be effected in the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth; and therefore the attention of the legislature will not be withdrawn from it. But in all alterations, a fixed regard will be had to the Constitution:—While the plans adopted shall have such a degree of perfection, as to render them respectable and permanent.
The Governor, being commander in chief of the militia, when they are not in the actual service of the United States, must have a duty devolved upon him which is of no less consequence to the other States in the nation, than it is to this Commonwealth. When we contemplate the immeasurable shores we give to the sea; the vast extent of territory our national dominion spreads itself over, we are obliged to confess the error, of a reliance on a standing army, for an effective defence against the invasion of a foreign enemy. To preserve the forms of war, with the principles and feelings of military discipline, some regular troops are necessary, but our defence must remain with the militia. They are a perpetual guard against internal commotions, an invincible power to shield a country against its external enemies. The soil must be protected by its owners. This description includes all the people, because all have an equal right to acquire & possess free simple estates. Impressed with these sentiments, the militia shall have my unceasing attention throughout theyear.
Peace with all the world, is the great object of our National Councils; yet, if we would maintain so invaluable a blessing we must be prepared to meet every hostile aggression, and to repel every invading insult. A dependance on any other power for assistance, will, finally, involve us in difficulties, from which we cannot extricate ourselves without great expense and danger. A treaty of alliance must open a wide door to the influence of a foreign nation: it would weaken the natural pillars of our national independence.
Europe, as the illustrious Washington has told us, "has a set of primary interests which to us have none, or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns." Those cautious sentiments have been carefully adopted by the present President. From the wisdom, firmness and moderation of his measures, under the favour of God, we remain the quiet spectators of those warring wars which the situation of European powers may have rendered expedient, or necessary, amongst them, but by which they are deluged in blood, and oppressed with expenses.
Should a suitable proportion of our militia in the United States, be trained to a proper degree of discipline, and be properly armed, though the first column of an invading enemy might not be instantly repelled, yet the decisive appearance of victory would be soon exhibited on the standard of our union.
It is true, that the art of war, like other arts, is to be, most perfectly, learned from practice and experience; but this is a bloody and an expensive method of acquiring knowledge. In a nation, where it is not received as an established truth, that war is the natural state of man; in a country, where no invasion is to be expected, but from the error or rashness, not from the interest of a foreign power, the art of war may be sufficiently cultivated, at a moderate expense, by military schools, and otherwise, in time of peace. Each state in the nation has the same interest in the discipline of the militia of the others, as it has in that of its own: and therefore, there can be no impropriety in contemplating this, as a subject of national concernment. Whether you, Gentlemen, will conceive it to be your duty, to use your influence with Congress, on an affair of such magnitude, as far as it shall comport with the National and State Constitutions; or whether you will turn your attention to the militia of your own State alone, I cheerfully submit to your wisdom. But this I venture to affirm, that all neglect or delay in this business, is incompatible with the safety of the country.
No foreign power will dare to invade our country, in a project of conquest, unless the United States, like the ancient republics, by controversies and animosities amongst themselves, shall furnish their enemies with the hopes as well as the means of success. To preserve a union of interest and sentiment, so absolutely necessary to our existence as a nation, jealousies are to be laid aside, charity cherished, and a reciprocity of affection and civility to be exhibited. All the states must be the country of the citizens of each, and each State the country of all. Our national union, glowing on the public opinion, is the best defence of our sovereignty: and those who would check it there, would sever the root from whence the tree of Liberty draws in copious streams, its principal nourishment.
The chief magistrate of the nation being an elective officer, the voice of the majority, taken according to the form of the Constitution, must be decisive in the choice: it is the voice of all. To treat the election with disrespect is to treat the Constitution with contempt. Nothing can tend more to derogate from the respect due to us as a nation, than an appearance of uneasiness, and dissatisfaction at the forms and principles of our own governments.
GENTLEMEN, The great improvements in agriculture, the increase of commerce, and the encouragement of the arts in our country, furnish the most satisfactory proofs of the perfection of our political institutions. But the path of public, as well as of private prosperity, is to be trodden with care. Governments depending, for their execution, in so great a measure, upon the will of the governed, so frequently expressed by their suffrages, demand, for their preservation, great intelligence in the body of the people. To maintain this, our institution of town schools is admirably adapted. These, with the academies and colleges, are rendered indispensable by the nature of our government: and claim the constant attention of the legislature, for their support and encouragement.
The sentiments in regard to public worship, piety, religion, and morality, interwoven with the Constitution of the Commonwealth, so far as we have a right to de-
cide, have had great influence on the people. We observe with great pleasure the erection of edifices for public worship of various denominations in christianity: teachers every where settled and supported and public devotion generally attended upon. These circumstances, under an established form of government, which excludes all persecution and intolerance on principles of religion and modes of worship, give to our state a very honorable appearance, in the view of the enlightened part of the world. The principles and precepts of the gospel, if they are attended to and improved for religious and moral purposes only, will always make good men; and good men can never be bad citizens. Upon the literary and religious institutions of the State, our happiness as a people, essentially depends; and I shall rejoice in seeing the legislature attentive to their encouragement and support: While, at the same time, that freedom of opinion, and those rights of conscience, which are solemnly recognized in the Constitution, are sacredly maintained.
GENTLEMEN, Government, in its nature, is a concentration of public opinion to a certain form of public rule.—This may be maintained, in a despotism, by terror; but in a republic, it must be supported by an attachment of the people to their country. By public virtue. To produce this attachment, the powers of the government must be exerted to give equal advantages to all its subjects: not to create wealth, or exclusive privileges to any; but in securing to all, respectively, as far as it can be done by general laws, well executed, the enjoyment of the various gifts which God bestows upon them. For, to use the language of our declaration of rights, "no man, or corporation, or association of men, have any other title to obtain advantages distinct from those of the community, than what arises from the consideration of services rendered to the public." Where the laws secure to every man the same privileges to acquire and hold property, the will to accumulate wealth, by fair means, and honest industry, is inseparable from patriotism. Enterprize and industry are in the class of public virtues, because they are the unfailing source of wealth to a nation.
A respect to civil authority, a correct regard to the rights of others and a ready obedience to the laws, confer on a people a dignity of character, which is intimately blended with the social virtues; and habitually becomes the strength of a civil community.
Should any one be daring enough to suggest the idea, that the people of Massachusetts are not, in the enlightened situation God has bestowed upon them, under the advantages they are favored with, and the habits acquired from the manner of their education, competent to the support of a free government, by their suffrages, frequently exercised, such person ought to be restrained, as a dangerous incendiary; because it is as essentially wrong to speak as to act treason. Every citizen has an unalienable right to express his opinion upon the administration of the government, and the conduct of his rulers: But there are certain primary principles, which constitute the leading, essential, distinguishing features of an elective republic: These are to be treated with solemn reverence, and supported by a religious respect.
GENTLEMEN, I embrace this opportunity, to express the sense I have of the honor done me by my fellow citizens—and to assure them of my firm attachment to the principles of the Commonwealth. They may rely with safety, that it is my determination to exert myself, uniformly, to maintain the dignity and faith of this State, and to strengthen and consolidate the National Union, on the principles of the National Government. At the same time, I assure you, Gentlemen, that, on my part, nothing shall be omitted, which will render this session pleasant to you, and beneficial to your constituents.
JAMES SULLIVAN. June 3, 1807.
His Excellency's Speech was committed to Messrs. Bacon, Spooner, Bangs, Lloyd and Smith, to report an answer. [In the Senate, the Speech was committed to the Hon. Messrs. Hull, Otis, and Childs.]
A petition of J. Aikin, against the official conduct of N. Pike, esq. was committed.
Ordered, That a committee be appointed to see whether any, and if any, what encouragement can be afforded to gentlemen well qualified to hold commissions in the Militia of this Commonwealth, to report by bill or otherwise.
Foreign Articles.
ALTONA, APRIL 1, 1807. Gen. Bennigsen's health is re-established. He enjoys the full confidence of his Sovereign, and the army.
BERLIN, APRIL 4. A war contribution of a million has been imposed on this city.
HAMBURG, APRIL 6. The Grand Duke Constantine passed through Riga the 8th March, on his way to the army.—The Emperor Alexander himself is expected to join the army.
VIENNA, MARCH 21. Prince Liechtenstein is gone on a mission to Warsaw.
MARCH 24. The English squadron which passed the Dardanelles the 18th Feb. was composed of the Royal George, 110 guns, Vice Admiral Duckworth; Windsor-Castle, 110; Canopus, 80; Rear Ad. Louis; Pompee, Rear Ad. Smith; Active, (peris) Ajax 74; Standard, 64; Repulse, 74, and Flounder, 74; Endymion, 50; and three frigates: They did not receive any damage. —The rest of the fleet remained off Penedo.—They destroyed the small Turkish squadron at the mouth of the Strait, and anchored off Constantinople. On the 27th, a division of Turkish gun-boats was burnt or
driven on shore. The negotiations nevertheless continues; but the Porte is making every preparation for war. The Grand-Admiral (Captain Pacha) has been banished. The Bosphorus squadron has been recalled; and every vessel ordered to be fitted for sea. They are to be manned with Janizaries.
MARCH 27. Sir Sidney Smith it is thought was the projector of the war against Turkey.—He was at Constantinople some time since, and doubtless informed himself of the strength of the Dardanelles. As soon as the English fleet arrived before Constantinople, cutters were sent to inform the Russian fleet in the Black Sea of the event. It will be recollected, that a Constantinople article, dated March 10, states that the negotiations were wholly at an end. This, if authentic, is the latest information.
TURKEY. CONSTANTINOPLE, March 4, 1807.
The negotiation between Mr. Arbuthnot and the Ministers of the Porte being broken off, Admiral Duckworth, with 6 ships of the line, and four frigates, has made several movements; and came to anchor off the island of Kalonerini; and took in provisions and water. The Turkish fleet, of between 15 and 20 sail, under the Grand Admiral, has gone in quest of the English. We expect soon to hear of a naval engagement.
Gen. De Richelieu, with a considerable body of Russians, is on the march on the borders of the Black Sea.—The report of the Russians having passed the Danube is not confirmed.—They have defeated a body of Bessarabian Tartars, and sent their leaders to Petersburg.
INTERESTING LAW REPORT.
Booksellers and Professional Gentlemen, residing in the country, can be supplied with copies of the interesting Trial of THOMAS OLIVER SELFRIDGE, Esq. for killing CHARLES AUSTIN, on the Public Charge in Boston, is now before the public. A single glance at it enabled us to conclude, that it was, with regard to the importance of the subject, the manner in which it was treated in court, and the execution of the work, deserving of a very attentive consideration. For the delay which has attended our notice of the work, we now are repaid by the confidence with which we are enabled to vouch for it to the public, as a book that ought to be treasured up by every American who feels a just and honorable pride in the literary reputation of his country. The admirers of forensic eloquence will, in this work, find a specimen which may be put in reputable competition with some of the brightest on record in the courts of Europe: nor is there in the general management of the trial, no less of penetration, acuteness, legal skill and discernment, than in the best of those of the old country. For solidity of judgment, sound and extensive judicial information, luminous exposition of the law, and conscientious impartiality, the judge's charge stands on a level with those of the most grave, wise, and learned judges, who have for the last century graced the British Bench. Looking out for particular passages to offer in proof of what we say, the speech of Mr. Dexter presents itself in high relief.—We subjoin a passage which will serve to shew the talents of the orator, and although it inculcates a doctrine which, at least, is dubious, we think it but justice to him to give it upon account of its oratorical beauty. It is the lot of man to be frequently placed in dilemmas, to find moral duty, and apparent necessity calling him different ways—to find precept at variance with the practice of the world—and to think himself permitted to bend the right rules of morality down to worldly customs which are barbarous & bad.
This condition of men's feelings, as exemplified in the case of dueling, is treated in a masterly manner, so far as relates to talents, by Mr. Dexter. But while we say so much, we enter our protest against his doctrine, as in a high degree pernicious and contradictory to the religion we profess.—The law is written, and no man should fancy himself invested with a right to disobey it, or to fritter away its behests with ingenious sophistry. It is the next glorious privilege of thinking beings that they can obtain dominion over their passions and prejudices, and are enabled by the reason which God has given them to do their duty, and not acquiesce in the heated notions with which the savagery of fashion has filled the world. At all events the excuse of sudden anger, which may be pleaded in mitigation of the act, will not avail for the cool, deliberate justification of the principle. After all, very much we fear that Mr. Dexter, will have more people on his side of the question than we shall, especially as his is enforced by eloquence, which if not unequalled has rarely been surpassed. Let us be permitted to repeat that every American who keeps a case of books, ought to have this upon his shelf.
"It is a most serious calamity, for a man of high qualifications for usefulness, and delicate sense of honor, to be driven to such a crisis, yet should it become inevitable, he is bound to meet it like a man, to summon all the energies of the soul, rise above ordinary maxims, poise himself on his own magnanimity, and hold himself responsible only to his God. Whatever may be the consequence, he is bound to bear them, to stand like mount Atlas, "When storms & tempests thunder on its brow, And oceans break their billows at his feet."
Do not believe that I am inculcating opinions, tending to disturb the peace of society. On the contrary, they are the only principles that can preserve it. It is more dangerous for the laws to give security to a man, disposed to commit outrages on the persons of his fellow-citizens, than to authorize those who must otherwise meet irreparable injury, to defend themselves at every hazard. Men of eminent talents and virtues, on whose exertions, in perilous times, the honor and happiness of their country must depend, will always be liable to be degraded by every daring miscreant, if they cannot defend themselves from personal insult and outrage. Men of this de-
scription must always feel, that to submit a degradation and dishonor, is impossible. Nor is this feeling confined to men of that eminent grade. We have thousands in our country who possess this spirit; & without them we should soon deservedly cease to exist as an independent nation. I respect the laws of my country, and revere the precepts of our holy religion: I should shudder at shedding human blood: I would practice moderation and forbearance, to avoid so terrible a calamity; yet, should I ever be driven to that miserable point, where degradation and disgrace begin, may this arm shrink palsied from its socket, if I fail to defend my own honor.
It has been intimated, that the principles of christianity condemn the defendant: If he is to be tried by this law, he certainly has a right to avail himself of one of its fundamental principles. I call on you then to do him, as in similar circumstances, you would expect others to do to you: change situations for a moment, and ask yourselves, what you would have done if attacked as he was. And instead of being necessitated to act at the moment and without reflection, take time to deliberate. Permit me to state for you, your train of thought. You would say this man, who attacks me, appears young, athletic and violent. I am feeble and incapable of resisting him: he has a heavy cane, which is undoubtedly a strong one, as he had leisure to select it for the purpose; he may intend to kill me; he may, from violence of his passion, destroy me, without intending it; he may maim or greatly injure me; by beating me he must disgrace me: This alone destroys all my prospects, all my happiness, and all my usefulness. Where shall I fly, when thus rendered contemptible? Shall I go abroad? Every one will point at me the finger of scorn. Shall I go home? My children—I have taught them to shrink from dishonour; will they call me father? What is life to me after suffering this outrage? Why should I endure this accumulated wretchedness, which is worse than death, rather than put in hazard the life of my enemy."
Portland,
Monday, June 8, 1807.
FOREIGN.
NO later accounts have been received from England, than was contained in the last Gazette. An arrival at Salem from Hamburg brings intelligence from that place up to April 17. The following summary, from the last Salem Gazette, contains all the intelligence which has been furnished by this arrival, with the editor's remarks.
"With respect to the events of war which had taken place between the French and Russians, it was difficult to judge of the truth from the Hamburg papers, as they are issued under the inspection of a French intendant. Of public & official statements there is generally a distrust, from the supposed policy of each party to conceal its own disasters, and exaggerate those of its enemy: private information is therefore often more relied on. From persons who had been at the theatre of war, and from the communications of the French officers themselves, it was well known, that though the French had maintained their military reputation in all the battles they had fought, yet that Bonaparte had at length met with an enemy that required the full exercise of all his genius and energy, and had received such a check as he had never before experienced. Persons who had visited both the French and Russian armies, allowed that the former were vastly superior to the latter in military science and experience; but yet Bennigsen had managed his means with such skill and judgment as greatly to harass and strain the French and to make them suffer severely from the rigors of the climate and the want of provisions as well as from his arms. The dreadful accounts we have had of the battle of Eylau appear to have been no fiction: the destruction of human life in that awful scene has hardly been equalled in modern warfare. Bennigsen's statement of the French loss in this affair seems not to have been far from the truth: for French officers who were in the battle acknowledged that they had between 30 & 40,000 killed and wounded: the Russian loss they state to be equally great, and it was confidently said that there were not less than 30,000 wounded Russians in Konigsberg: the conclusion was, that neither side could boast of having gained any distinguished advantage over the other in the action, though it was acknowledged that the Russians saved Konigsberg by it. The account we have had of the destruction of Bonaparte's guards was true: Augereau being wounded, and his men encouraged by repeated repulses, Bonaparte ordered his guards to the charge—they obeyed, and were all cut to pieces, saving about 15 men, the Russians giving no quarter. After the battle, no less than fifteen thousand dead horses were counted upon the field. A French officer, in a letter to a friend, said, that two more such battles would annihilate the French army. It was evident that the impression of Bonaparte's invincibility was in some degree erased, and the hopes of those strengthened who wished to see bounds set to his triumphs.
The greatest exertions were making on both sides to repair their losses by recruits. Vast numbers were pouring into the French grand army, from all parts of Germany, as well as from France, thousands of wretched creatures being obliged to enlist, to get bread; and even many of the Prussian prisoners had entered among the recruits. The shock from the next meeting of the two armies was expected to be even more terrible than that of the former.
It seems the good generalship of Bennigsen had not preserved him from the jealousy of the other officers of the Russian army, who think themselves dishonoured by having a foreigner placed over them. The Emperor Alexander had arrived at Povel, on his way to the army, with a view probably of composing the difficulties.
There are now no French troops in Hamburg: the place is garrisoned by the Dutch, & the river is blockaded by the British, and its trade has ceased.

COL. BURN'S TRIAL. THIS interesting trial commenced at Richmond, (Virg.) on the 22d ult. before John Marshall, Chief Justice of the U. S. and Cyrus Griffin, Judge of the District of Virginia. Col. Burr cited a law of the U. S. and of the state of Virginia, to show that when a Marshal has summoned the full number of Jurymen, required by law, his authority ceases, as it regards that distinct jury; and the vacancies which may occur by death, or satisfactory excuses, must be filled up by the Court. It appeared the Marshal had discharged two of the Jury who had originally been summoned to attend, in consequence of satisfactory excuses; and added two others in their stead—but the court decided that they had been illegally added to the panel, and were therefore withdrawn. Col. Burr then expressed some regret at exercising the privilege of challenging two other gentlemen, whom he deemed unqualified to take any part in the trial against him, having not only formed an opinion on the merits of the case to be tried, but declared that opinion publicly. After some conversation on the part of the Council for and against the prisoner, and the gentlemen challenged by Col. Burr, they agreed, at the suggestion of the Attorney General, to withdraw from the jury box, in order to prevent the tedious and disagreeable labor of going into a full discussion of the merits of this point. Their places were filled, when the grand jury was found to consist of the following gentlemen:—
John Randolph, foreman, Jos. Eggleston, Littleton Waller Tazewell, Robert Taylor, Wm. Daniel, Jun. John Mercer, Edward Pegram, Monford Bexley, John Ambler, Thomas Harrison, Joseph C. Cabell, James Pleasants, Jun. John Brockenbrough, Alexander Shepherd, James Barbour, and James M. Garnett.
Mr. Hay, district Attorney, moved the court, to commit A. Burr on a charge of High Treason against the U. S. He declared that the reason of this motion was founded on a possibility of B's flying from the law, in case he should be positively informed that G. Wilkinson was on his way to Richmond, unless he was committed for treason, and detained by higher bail; and he believed the evidence he was now to bring forward, in addition to what had been adduced on the Examination of A. Burr, was sufficient to induce the Judge to grant the commitment. He therefore moved that the evidence should be heard on behalf of the motion. This was opposed by Col. B's counsel, when a debate ensued, and a further consideration of the subject was postponed until the next day.
The following is extracted from a letter received at New York, from Richmond. "Mr. Burr to day told the Court, that as they appeared to be somewhat under embarrassment respecting the motion of the Attorney of the United States, that altho' he did not deem they had a right to demand one cent more bail, still if he could procure it, he had no hesitation to relieve them from the embarrassment. He immediately found bail for 20,000 dollars. Nothing will now be done for a day or two until Gen. Wilkinson comes on. The peuple think better of Burr's cause than they have done; as there appears to be a spirit of persecution which they will not submit to. "
The Editor of the Salem Friend , in remarking upon the above trial, observes:—Whatever be its issue, it is an anxious spectacle for our country—as an example of this person must lessen the general confidence in the virtues of our rulers, and discredit the legal pretensions to patronage.
For specious claims to popular esteem, Mr. Burr might have vied with the first character of America. But his ambition has proved too giddy for his patience and too rash for his peace. His schemes have been blasted in their immaturity, and from being "throned in thought, his absent sceptre waving," he is reduced to the condition of a prisoner, languishing in bonds and disgrace.
Trial of Capt. Whitty. —A Court-Martial was held on board the Gladiator , in Portsmouth harbor, on the 16th and 17th of April last. It was the opinion of the Court, after hearing the evidences against capt. Whitty, and his defence, that the charge had not been proved: and he was accordingly acquitted . The Editor of the Weekly Inspector , in noticing his acquittal, observes:—
"It is not for us to say upon what grounds this tribunal proceeded in acquitting Whitty. It is a matter of no consequence as respects American politics. Whether it was the want of evidence or some less justifiable cause which led to his acquittal. Pretences will never be wanting to induce the British and other nations to oblate our rights , if we possess no power to protect them. National respectability is not to be begged ! It must be commanded ! And how commanded? Not by empty proclamations, nor by gun-boats, nor by dry docks, nor by non-importation acts, nor by the hobadil blustering of Captain Chet- ham."
Woodbury Sower, jun. Thomas Hopkins, jun. Daniel D. Lincoln, Henry A. S. Dearborn, Esda P. Cutler, Samuel Whittemore, jun. Nathan Weston, jun. and William B. Sewall , Esquires, were admitted Attorneys at the Supreme Judicial Court in this town, under the new arrangement.
At a meeting of the Stockholders of Maine Bank, on Monday last, the following gentlemen were chosen Directors for the ensuing year, viz.
Samuel Freeman, esq.—Isaac Ilsey, esq.—Capt. C. B. Brooks.—George Bradbury, esq.—Mr. Josiah Cox.—Mr. Albert Newhall.—Capt. Joshua Rogers.—Dr. Thatcher Goddard and Capt. Asa Clapp.
*In the room of Salmon Chase , esq deceased † William Widgey , esq.
A letter from Monte Video, dated February 7, 1807, mentions, that the natives were returning to their home and occupations; and the British had quiet possession of the place A force under General Crawford, was daily expected; on the arrival of which Buenos Ayres would be attacked.
The current report of Mr. Morton's having been nominated as governor of Michigan Territory appears to be wholly without foundation.
A gentleman, who came passenger in the Amelia , from London, assures us, that the conduct of Mr. Munroe, has been highly approved of by the mercantile interest of that city—and that a public and very splendid Dinner was to be given him by the merchants, as a mark of their respect for his vigilant exertions in endeavoring to restore a friendly intercourse between that country and the United States.— Boston paper
Letters from Trinidad, received in Jamaica, mention, that a petition had been presented to the governor of that island, by the principal inhabitants, praying that Gen. Miranda might be ordered away, to prevent the recurrence of the disagreements which arose on his former visit to that island. The Governor rejected the petition on the ground of his having no authority to grant the prayer of it.
A motion in favor of the late British Administration was made in the House of Commons, April 9. For passing to the order of the day, 258—against it, 226. Majority in favor of the present administration, 32.
Information that the President declined submitting the British Treaty to the Senate, reached England on the 14th of April.
A Portuguese frigate has lately been lost near Gibraltar; and 227 men drowned.
Daniel D. Tompkins, Esq. is chosen Governor of New York, by a majority of about 4000 votes.
A letter from Richmond, dated the 27th ult. says, "Gen. Eaton has been insulted, and the conjecture is, that something of a serious nature will take place, as soon as the storm of Burr's trial is over."— N Y Herald
An example worthy of imitation. A club of bachelors has lately been instituted in a town in South Wales, where each member binds himself under penalty of a considerable forfeiture, to marry in the course of one year.
NEXT PRESIDENT. The question of next President begins to receive considerable attention in the Southern Democratic Papers. A Charleston paper recommends that at any rate the President should not be taken from Virginia. The papers of Virginia, on the other hand, think the only question is, which of her great men shall be the candidate, and condescendingly names two, Madison and Monroe. One of the Baltimore democratic papers, ( Evening Post ) has taken up the subject at great length, and concludes with recommending George Clinton for President, and Nathan Mason or John Langdon for Vice President.
All that the federalists seem to say, is, suit yourselves gentlemen; we are only passengers .— N Y Herald
Tom Paine has just published another attack on the bible, which he calls an "Examination of the passages of the New Testament, quoted from the old, and called prophecies concerning Jesus Christ."—With an appendix containing his private thoughts of a future state, and remarks on the contradictory doctrine in the books of Matthew and Mark . It is printed in New York.
The Governor of Connecticut, by proclamation, has offered a reward of 400 dollars, for detecting one Elisha Rose , charged with the murder, by poison, of four persons, in Peffon , by the name of Herrington .
Melancholy Accident. —On Monday last, while the democrats were rejoicing at the ascendancy of bad over good principles, in this State, we hear a number of accidents occurred: while recording the following, we cannot but recommend to our fellow-citizens in affluence, liberally to extend their charity to the relief of these unfortunate sufferers. While Ephraim Rich , Obeadiah Sawyer , and John Davis , (an U.S. Soldier) were engaged in ramming down a charge in a field-piece which they had been firing on Fort-Hill , in this town, it unfortunately went off, and deprived each of them of an arm, besides very much injuring two of them otherwise. Hopes are entertained of their recovery; but we very much fear they will never be able to pursue any profession by which they can gain a subsistence.
Married.
In Milton, Mr. Josiah Fletcher, printer of the Emerald , to Miss Chloe Babcock .
In Cape-Elizabeth, Mr. Reuben Dyer, to Miss Issey Davis .
In Ogunquit, Mr. Oliver Hancock, to Miss Abel Burnell .
In Farmingham, Mr. John Mayall, of Gray, to Miss Ann Gower , of the former place.
Died.
In Southwest Point, (Ten.) Wm. Peters, Esq. aged 58; late a major in the army of the U. S.: He faithfully served his country in a military capacity during the whole revolutionary war; and in the provisional army was in the several battles of Harmar , St. Clair and Wayne , with the Indians.
In New York, Rev. Thomas Dumbleton, a native of Northamptonshire, Eng. aged 42: he was sent out as a missionary by the British Methodist Conference to the West-Indies, where he labored with success for 12 years; when he returned to New York, and died of a dropsy.
Near Guildford, (Con.) Thomas Nelson, driver of the Western mail coach: The hook of a whiffle-tree gave way, when he sprang from the box to secure the horses, but fell, and two of the wheels passing over his neck, he was killed on the spot. The horses ran at full speed until the coach overturned with the passengers and then stopped: Fortunately none of the passengers were materially injured. "They order these matters better in England: When horses become unmanageable, a spring is touched, which instantly frees them from the carriage."
In Minot, Miss Sampson, daughter of Lt. Seth Sampson, aged 18
In Falmouth, Mr. Anthony Morse, aged 34—he had 11 children, 90 grand-children and 88 great-grand children.
In this town, Miss Lydia M'Lellan, eldest daughter of Mr. John M. aged 14.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Wednesday, June 3. Arrived, ship Eliza , Capt. Salter, 43 days from Liverpool; with Salt , to Joseph M'Lean & Son—Left there, April 10th, ship John Adams , Knights, for Portland, in 10: John, Lincoln, do. first wind; Francis, Curtis, of Portland, for Baltimore, uncertain; Resolution, Brown, of Portland, uncertain; Abeona , Allen, of Portland, for Philadelphia, 10; Vigilant , Bosworth, of Wiscasset, uncertain; Isabella , Nutter, for Wiscasset, first wind; Golden Rule , Davis, of Wiscasset, uncertain; brig —, Jordan, of Bath—Spoke, 4 leagues S S E of St. David's head, ship Harshel , Parrot, 30 days from Savannah, for Liverpool: May 23, lat. 41, long. 56, brig  Ayret , Korsay, 90 days from Barcelona, for Boston; Supplied him with provisions.—May 27, lat. 43, long. 61, sch. —, Davis, 46 days from Alicante, for Newbury.—May 31, 3 leagues N. N. W. of Cape Negro, ship America , Sawyer, 47 days from London, for Boston.—In a violent gale, capt. Salter lost overboard, his Cook (a black man,) his cambouee & boats
Sunday, June 7.
Arrived ship Neptune , capt. Osgood, 45 days from Liverpool.—[No news.]
VESSELS SPOKEN.
May 19, lat. 33, long. 69, coppered brig Jane , Danford, of Portland, 4 days from Charleston for Liverpool.—May 22, lat. 41, long. 65, ship Elenor , of Portland, 3 days from New York, bound to Liverpool.—May 20, brig  Sampson , 36 hours from Portland, for Candauloupe —May 14, long. 72, brig  Portland , for Havana.
May 23, sch.  Traveller , 15 days from Jamaica for Portland.
VESSELS LEFT.
Left at Jamaica, 41 days since, sch.  John , Cargill , of Wiscasset.—At Surinam, May 5, Commerce , for Portland.—At Dublin, April 24, Fortitude , Boyd, of Wiscasset, for Boston. Capt. Cargill , from Grenada, left, 4th May, sch.  William , Otis , Wiscasset, in 7; Betsy , Little , Damiscotta, 19; Hazard , Barton , Thomastown, 10; Unity , Town , Kennebec, 16; Swift , Patterson, of Wiscasset, for Gandaloupe .
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
We learn, that a vessel arrived at Salem on Friday last, having several passengers on board, taken out of the Old Galen , Stedman , at sea; the ship having been dismantled, and four passengers lost overboard. A British vessel had put two seamen on board the ship to assist her into port.
Baltimore, April 25.
The sch.  Experiment , of Baltimore, capt. Loring , bound to Montego-bay , (Jamaica,) was taken the 2d of April, after three hours chase, by a French schooner of 18 guns. The privateer came alongside within pistol shot, and fired about 50 musket balls on board. One of the officers came on board, took the speaking trumpet, and beat it all to pieces over capt. Loring's head; then took capt. Loring on board the privateer, the captain of which took his trumpet and served capt. L. in the same manner; then plundered him of all his clothes, and robbed the vessel of articles of considerable value; afterwards they put men and a prize master on board and ordered him for a Spanish part of St. Domingo . On the 4th of April was retaken by an English brig of 14 guns, and sent into Kingston , (Jam.)
Philadelphia, May 25.
It always gives us pleasure to put on record the numerous instances of humanity which are produced in traversing the perilous ocean. Benevolence and generosity have become characteristic points in a seaman. In him, more than any other class of men, they are ornamental to human nature; because his pursuits more frequently call for their exercise, and because in most instances they are purely disinterested. There cannot be a more bitter reproach cast upon a sailor, than that of want of sensibility for the sufferings of a brother tar; and it must be matter of pride to the profession to know, that but few merit such imputation.
We were led to these remarks by a gloomy fact, the knowledge of which has been communicated to us through the medium of an official protest. Capt. J. Schoofield, of the sch.  Princess Ann , sailed from Snowhill , for St. Jago de Cuba , on the 28th of last March. On the 31st being at sea in a tremendous gale of wind, she lost her bowsprit, both masts, and greater part of rigging and sails. The forecast in giving away, tore up part of the deck. In this situation, being a "sheer bulk," she lay at the mercy of every sea, until the 6th of April, when they spoke the brig  Margaret , capt. Jenkins , from Jamaica , for New York , of whom they solicited some assistance, and begged him to take them into New York . This he refused, unless they would agree to give him a fourth of the schooner and cargo, which capt. Schoofield being unwilling to do, he left them and stood on his voyage. The foregoing is copied verbatim from the protest of captain Schoofield ; upon which every humane sailor and honorable man will make a proper comment.
WILLIAM SWAN,
No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street.
HAS received an addition to his former stock, making a general assortment of
EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS,
ALSO,
A large supply of W. I. Goods and Cere-
CERIES among which are—
W. I. Rum per Hhd.
Best French Brandy per Pipe
Straits do do
Hollands Gin do
Cotton per Bale
All kinds of Tea per chest, and warranted
the first quality
2 Cases of excellent Cassia
Chocolate per box
Loaf Sugar, Fresh Raisins, Ginger,
Pimento, Pepper, &c. &c. &c.
Also—An assortment of Paints, Linseed
Oil, &c. &c. as usual.
All which will be sold wholesale and retail
as low as can be furnished in town, for cash
or credit. Portland, June 8.
W. S. informs all those who are indebted
to him, whose debts have been due over six
FOR BOSTON.
THAT fast sailing packet LU- CY , Moses Thompson , master, now
lying at Ingraham's Wharf , will
fail by the 10th June. For freight
or passage apply to the master on
board said packet
FOR SALE.
1000 wt. Hams and Venison,
Likewise—A few Bbls. of good prime Pork
which will be sold very low for cash, and a
few firkins of good Lard. June 8.
Pierce, Fenn & Co.
HAVE taken a brick Store in Forest-street ,
formerly occupied by Messrs. Emerson & Son ,
at the head of Union-Wharf , where they
offer for sale—
90 Bushels of Corn
2000 lbs. Flax
2000 do. Cheese
1000 do. Pork Hams
10 Bbls. Walnuts
50 Dozen Corn Brooms
50 Men's Saddles
600 lbs. of dried Beef
Rum by the Hhd.
Molasses per do
Sugar by the Bbl.
Lemon Juice by the Bbl. or Gallon
Dried Apples.
The above articles will be sold by whole-
sale or retail very cheap for cash or approved
credit. Portland, June 8.
James H. Colman,
Brass Founder and Plumber,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
the public at large, that he has lately re-
moved his stand from Union-street , to the shop
formerly occupied by Daniel Keene , in Forest-
street , where he manufactures Brafs Andirons,
Shovels and Tongs of the newest fashions.
Also, the strictest attention paid to
the PLUMBING BUSINESS, and all kind of
Deep Sea and Fishing Leads may be had at the
shortest notice.
Likewise, all kind of Military Orna-
ments manufactured, both Plated and Brafs.
Swords mounted with Silver or Brafs.
All kinds of work in the above
line Repaired, and Brafs Kettles Hammered
and Bailed.
N. B. Punctual attention paid to
cleaning Swords, Guns and Bayonets, in the
neatest manner. June 8.
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale in Freeport ,
a valuable situation for a trader or me-
chanic, situated on the County Road , leading
from the Meeting-house in Mid Freeport , to
Porter's Landing , so called; consisting of 3-4
of an acre of Land, with a good Dwelling-
House, two stories high, 34 feet by 27.
Likewise—A Wharf and algood wood or
Lumber landing.
Also—A small Barn, and good well of water
on said premises all of which will be sold
on good terms by applying to
DANIEL DUNHAM, on the premises.
Freeport, June 8.
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers un-
der the firm of
Thos. G. Sandford & Co.
is this day by mutual consent dissolved—the
concerns of the company will be settled by
Thos G. Sandford, who is authorised for
the purpose. THOS G. SANDFORD,
STEPHEN M'LELLAN,
WILLIAM BROWN.
Topsham, June 1, 1807. (8)
TAKE NOTICE!
THE subscriber has erected a new
machinery, for the purpose of Carding
Wool by water at Saccarappa Falls , in Falmouth ;
where he expects to dispatch the
business as fast as it comes with neatness and
dispatch, for the low price of five cents per
pound. MOSES LONGFELLOW.
June 8. 9w
Notice.
THE Proprietors of UNION WHARF,
Real Estate at Auction.
On TUESDAY, 7th July, 12 o'clock.
On the Premises.

Wholesale English Goods WARE-HOUSE, Titscomb's-Buildings, Middle-street. Jacob Cram, HAS formed a connection in business with Mr. Charles Atherton, of London, under the firm of CRAM & ATHERTON, and they have imported in the Henry, Portland Packet and Minerva, from Liverpool, and the Sally, via Boston, one hundred and thirty-seven Packages Fashionable Fancy and Staple Goods; Particularly selected by themselves for this market, at the original manufactory in England—Among which are: 50 trunks fashionable sup. sup. and common Prints 5 do fine Britania Sash Prints 2 do Egyptian printed Robes, London work 5 do Common and sup. sup. Furnitures 10 do Cambrics, Hair Cords, check d and Japan Mullin 2 do Gold End Jacanets 17 cales Linens by the sale only 2 do Black, Blue, Orange, Buff and Pink Cambrics 2 Cales Cambric Dimities 2 do Common 1 Trunk Cambric Shawls 2 do Velvet Bindings 3 do Black, White and Ladies Slate and Flesh colored Hosiery 3 Cales London Printed quiltings 2 do do do Mock Welt 3 do Blue, Black, Buff and Drab Patent Nankins 1 Trunk of Lace 2 Cales black, blue, rice, and fawn colored Velvets, for Shawls 3 do plain, black, and olive Velvets; Fancy Velveteens and Cords 1 Trunk silk and cotton Ferrers; Shirt Buttons, &c. 1 Cafe fancy Jenetts 2 Cales Mixed Cotton Cords 1 Chambray Mullins 6 cales cotton Umbrellas; 2 do Ladies walking-stick Parasols, plain, green, and a variety of colours Black, drab, and worsted Cords Well of England Broadcloths Gentlemen's silk Hosiery; Ladies' India clock, and Peruvian Sandal do Ladies, plain珠珠 Sleeves; Gloves; Mitts; Spider Nets, &c. All the above Goods were bought with cash and will be sold, on the most advantageous terms, by the package or piece only—They will receive by the Romeo, from London, via Boston, a large additional supply which will render their assortment very complete—Dealers in English Goods, will find it to their advantage to apply as above. No Goods can be sold to families April 29.
Jacob Rolfe, Saddler, Chaise, Harness and Trunk Maker—Columbia Row, Middle St. INFORMS his friends and the public, that having formed a connection with Nathaniel Mitchell, the above business will in future be carried on by them, under the firm of Rolfe & Mitchell, Who have constantly for sale—Saddles, Bridles, Saddle-Bags, Portmanteaus, Harnets, Trunk, Military Work, &c. Likewise, a complete assortment of Saddlery Ware, plated Harness Mounting, Mouldings, Bits, Stirrups, Spurs, Curry-combs and Brushes, brass Nails, Trunk Locks and Handes, clout and cut Nails, Carpers, coach and chaise Lace, Russia Sheeting, coach, chaise and riding Whips, by the dozen or single; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold on as good terms as can be purchased in Portland. All orders punctually attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged. Wanted—An active LAD about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the above business. NOTICE. ALL persons having Accounts open with JACOB ROLFE, are requested to call and settle the same immediately. Portland, May 18, 1807. (4t)
John P. Thurston & Co. ROSE-STREET, HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do Mould and Dipt do 20 kegs of Lard 90 cales English Nails, entitled to bounture 12 crates blue and green edged Ware 300 boxes Window Glass, assorted sizes, from 6 by 8 to 11 by 16 20 cwt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes Puddles Frying-Pans—LP Cod-Hooks English shovels and Spades Sheet and Bar Lead English Sack-Beans, all sizes A general assortment of Paints & Varnishes 30 boxes of No. 2 Chocolate 20 kegs English Mustard 6 hhd. Run—hhd. Molasses Boxes Starch 10 cwt. 1st quality Souchong Tea Bls. Beef and Pork, &c. &c. March 9.
Quincy & Baker, Have for sale. OPPOSITE Muffey's Row, Middle-street, 40 Casks Souchong, } Fresh TEAS. Hyson skin } Bohea } Pipes of Gin and Brandy 10 Hhds. good flavored Rum Hhds and Bds. retailing Sugar 10 Bags North Carolina and Georgia Cotton 2500 Bushel Yellow Corn 50 Quarts Table Pith 20 Casks Raisins A fresh supply of English Goods April 27. tf
Cram and Atherton, MIDDLE-STREET. HAVE just imported an additional assortment of Irish LINENS, which they offer by the case only. No Goods can be sold to families. May 11.
FOR PHILADELPHIA. THE new brig Delaware, will be ready by the 15th June, intended for a constant trader between Portland, Philadelphia and Boston, with good accommodations. Every attention will be paid to the passengers and shippers. For terms apply to ROBERT STOVER, on Ingaham's Wharf, who has for sale, Corn, Flour, Pork, mels and clear, Bacon, Ship-Bread, cakes of Raisins, with a variety of other articles as usual. May 25.
Barbour and Stockbridge, Opposite the Insurance Office, Head of Fifth-street. HAVE just received a great variety of fresh SEASONABLE GOODS—viz 1 cafe 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens Fine and common linen Cambricks A variety of plain and figured Mulline, Calicoes,—printed Cambricks Gingham, Silk Chambrays Cotton do. Rich coloured Furnitures Cambric and common Dimities Cotton Laces Black, India, Italian, and Florence Lustings Coloured Double Florence do Sarfnets Elegant silk Shawls, Common do Ladies' long and short English and French silk Gloves. Long and short Kid do Ladies' black, white and slate silk Hose Gentlemen's black and white silk Hose and Gloves Ladies' and Gentlemen's black, white, mixed, and slate cotton Hosiery Figured Leno Veils Cap and Handkerchief Patterns. Cambric and mullin Shawls Fancy silk Hks. Red, yellow, brown and blue Bandannas & Madras Hks. 200 doz Tapes from No. 13 to 25 Gentlemen's Silk Umbrellas, Ladies' walking-stick do. Cotton Kerseymeres, and Granderills of various colours Black Satin Velving Fashionable London striped Marceilles do. Silk and Tabby Velvet do White Cambricks Black and other coloured do. 500 pieces blue and yellow Nankenees, India Cottons English do Diapers Gentlemen's Leather Gloves Brown Linens Piatillas, Silk Cotton and Morocco Braces Superfine black, blue, mixed brown and red Broadcloth Common do Real London dress black Kerseymeres, of a superior quality Fashionable drab Kerseymeres Red, white, buff, blue, and mixed do Velvets and Veilvetines, etc. etc. May 11 (tf)
Cram & Atherton, MIDDLE-STREET. HAVE received, in addition to their former assortment, Twenty Packages of FANCY GOODS, by the Romeo from London: AMONG WHICH ARE, Several trunks Hosiery, of every description Some ladies and gentlemen's elegant Indian clock d do Cotton, silk and linen Laces, Some elegant Veils Footings, Mantles, &c. Peruvian Mantles of Linen, Spider Lace, & Spider Net Mullins Several cales of Book Mullin, trunks of Ribbons, Ladies' elegant Silk Shawls, Ladies' Spartan Dress and Mull'd Grecian Robes, some made up Chambray Mullins, Plain Gold End Jacanets, Dotted Mull'd Mullins, Cotton Cambric, Tambord Leno Caps & Handkerchiefs. Farren worked Shawls, &c. The above goods will be sold by the Package or piece only. No Goods can be sold to families. April 27. tf
FOR SALE, By J. Richardson, No 3, Long Wharf 300 Hhds. Liverpool Salt 10 do Bacon 100 Bbls. Mels No. 1 2 and 3 Beef 100 half bds. No. 1 and mels do 50 Bbls. Bone Middlings Navy Mels No. 1 & 2 Pork 100 kegs Lard 100 boxes Mould Candles 100 do Brown Soap 70 cales of Sugar Hhds Nails—entitled to debenture Bbls. Retailing Sugar, &c. March 30.
Cellar Rocks—for sale, GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Pritchard Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. April 13.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. Wm. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26. tf
Stray Mare. BROKE into the pasture of the subscriber on the 15th inst. a red Mare, about 4 years old, one white foot, paces slowly. The owner is requested to pay charges and take her away. JABEZ JONES. Falmouth, May 25.
Boot and Shoe Store. No. 7, Jones' Row, Fish-Street. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the store lately occupied by Ebenezer Griffin, where he offers for sale a very excellent assortment of BOOTS & SHOES: Suwarrow, Jockey, and Top Boots Morocco Shoes, with and without heels Mules, red, green, yellow and black morocco and leather Pumps and Shoes Childrens Bootees and Shoes Fancy and stiff Shoes, American made kid Slippers 1 trunk superior London Kid Shoes A few black Morocco Skins All the above he is determined to sell as CHEAP as can be purchased in this town or Boston. If any of the shoes rip, the owners are desired to return them and have them mended, as long as the stamp remains in—if the shoes do not suit the person they are bought for they will be exchanged, or the money paid back to them if they wish it. May 25 (ep3m)
Notice. ALL persons indebted to EBENEZER GRIFFIN, are requested to call and settle the same without delay, at No. 7, Jones' Row, Fish-Street. 2m May 25 NEW GOODS. By ships Joseph, Edward Preble, and Charles, from Liverpool, and Foxwell from Bristol. William Goddard, HAS received the most extensive and complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, ever offered for sale in the District of Maine; which will be disposed of on the most liberal terms by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle-street. ALSO, 120 cales wrought Nails all sizes 100 boxes tin Plates 20 cales London white and red Lead 3 tons sheet Lead Quantity 9 by 7 Crown Window Glass Few cales flat Iron Few do. cart, waggon, and chaise wheel Boxes Anvils and Vices Sewing and pin Twine Large quantity Iron Shovels and Spades Three hogheads (block) in Teapots &c. &c. likewise, LOOKING GLASSES, with Gift and Mahogany frames Portland, May 4. (ep11)
William Thompson, Tobacco and Snuff Manufacturer, HAS for sale at his store in Middle-street, Pigtail Tobacco, Fig and Leaf, do. Segars, No. 1 and 2 smoking Tobacco. Also—Thompson's warranted Snuff, wholesale and retail. TO LET, A two story Dwelling house, situated in Free-street, opposite Mr. Stephen Lee's Brick-house. Inquire as above. April 27. (t f)
Lands in the District of Maine. IN the Township No. Six and Eight in the Eighth Range, north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale, in lots of one and two hundred acres, for the purpose only of actual settlement. These townships are situated on the Sebec and Pleasant Rivers, which afford an easy communication through the Piscataquis to Bangor on the Penobscot; they are well stocked with various kinds of excellent Timber; have a number of valuable Mill Sites; and the soil it is presumed, is inferior to none in the District. One or two hundred Families may be accommodated with Lots in these townships, on terms which, it is not doubted, will be perfectly satisfactory. Enterprising and industrious Farmers, who wish to establish themselves advantageously, in a country well situated and rapidly increasing in value, will do well to examine these lands. Plans may be seen and terms made known at the Office of Simon Greenleaf, Esq. Gray, or Jacob McGaw, Esq. Bangor, and indisputable titles obtained on application to the Subscriber in township No. Six, in the Eighth range. MOSES GREENLEAF. March, 1807 6m
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator de bonis non on the estate of CHARLES HOSSACK, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to EZEKIEL DAY, Administrator. Portland, May 13, 1807. (June 1.)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator upon the estate of JOHN GREENWOOD, late of Hebron, in the county of Oxford, Esquire, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs; all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to LUCY GREENWOOD, Administratrix. Hebron, May 12, 1807. (J 1)
STRAYED from the subscriber in Freeport, on the 9th May, a dark brown Mare, about four years old, a small white spot in her forehead, foretop short, trots all and shoes on each foot when she went away. Whoever will return said Mare, shall be generously rewarded and charges paid. May 26. DAVID COFFIN.
JUST received, and offered for sale on the most liberal terms for Cash or credit, by C. & J. Fox, No. 3 & 4 South side Long-Wharf, 10 Tons Sweets, Ruffin and Philadelphia flat square and round Iron Tons Nail Plates Calks 4d 6d 8d 10d & 20d Cut Nails Complete assortment of Philadelphia and English Camboos Kedge Anchors Few crates well assorted Ware Chests Hyson, Hyson skin & Souchong Tea 300 bushels excellent Potatoes. ALSO,—A general assortment of Ship Chandlery Naval Stores, Duck & Cordage. May 11. (6w)
Cram & Atherton, MIDDLE-STREET. HAVE received by the ship Edward Preble, capt. Porter, from Liverpool, an additional supply of GOODS, among which are Royal weltsed Camberes Weltsed do Washington striped do Fast Buff Nankeens Princes Coros Princes Royal Spider nett Lace And warranted fast Cotton do Ladies Plain and fancy Petticoats Also, A small assortment of EARTHEN WARE, containing fifty assorted Crates, got up expressly for the Portland Market. No Goods can be sold to families. May 3.
D. Pease, HAS for sale an assortment of Paper-Hangings and Borders, at his auction room, head of Ingraham's Wharf. May 25.
Wanted, A quantity of Bricks, Lime, Timber, Boards Cedar-rocks and Under pinning stone, for the new Academy about to be erected in this town.—Any person or persons disposed to contract to supply any or all of those articles are desired to make their proposals within twenty days from this date, to either of the subscribers. WOODBURY STOKER, DANIEL TUCKER. Portland, June 1, 1807.
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! WHEN the attention of the public is solicited by the author of a recent discovery, and in declaiming its virtues he becomes the panegyrist of his own merits, he will usually incur the imputation of vanity; but it is not impossible that with such a defect, more noble qualities may be united.—Instead, therefore, of judging illiberally respecting the motives of those who make themselves the heroes of their own tale, ought we not rather to encourage individuals of active and cultivated minds, to present us with the details of their professional progress, with the fruits of their experience, and with the result of their matured reflections. DENNISON'S Improved Jaundice Bitters; OR THE Grand Antibilious Corrective. The Jaundice is discovered by want of appetite, colliveness, dullness and oppressions, at times an irresistible propensity for sleep, and at others, too great watchfulness, a yellowness is by degrees diffused over the complexion, tinged the urine, and whole mass of the fluids are infected with bilious secretions and in process of time the blood acquires a tendency to dissolution and putrefaction; in these cases it either degenerates into a dropsy or ends in an apoplexy. A discharge by urine is considered by the most learned of the profession, as a means for a length of time to preserve the life of the patient. That by an evacuation of bilious matter, the system may be freed from the bad consequences which ensue on its stagnation in the habit; to accomplish which desirable effect, and to correct and prevent the putridity of bile, a better medicine than here described, has never been discovered. They are particularly serviceable in habitual colliveness, and in an oppressed and weak stomach. They are gratefully warm and pungently aromatic; expel wind in the readiest manner, without immediately heating or inflaming the bowels; they are extremely serviceable in all seasons, but in the course of my practice I have proved them particularly to be on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such a total loss of appetite, littlelness and oppression; such instances, by the application of this remedy the stomach is invariably fortified, appetite and digestion effectually promoted, and plentiful perspiration produced. They possess moreover the property, peculiar to themselves, of qualifying and ameliorating those inflammatory pernicious qualities, inherent in ardent spirits and so often fatal when taken upon an empty stomach, and converts them into a wholesome, pleasant and invigorating stomachic. Being peculiarly adapted to cleanse the urinary passages, they are singularly serviceable in dropsies, by giving tone to the solids, enriching the blood, and invigorating the whole system. From their celebrity as an antidote against the fevury, they are particularly calculated for sea-faring persons, to whose attention they are respectfully recommended. Persons leading sedentary inactive lives, are most subject to these complaints. All, therefore, in such situations, though not immediately aware of inconveniences, would act wisely by securing a continuance of health, by means of this generous stomachic, as well as all epcuries and bon vivants who with for a delicious and delicate preparative for the appetite he best companion at the festive board. For sale by Joseph Emmerfon—Portland. May 4. (8m)
WHEREAS, my wife, Nancy, has left my bed and board, and behaves in an unbecoming manner: This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. JOHN MILLER. May 25.
Maps of the United States, JUST received and for sale by PRATT & PUTNAM; which may be had on rollers or without. Also—on hand, a general assortment of Account-Books and Stationery. Book-Binding in general is executed in all its varieties, in the nearest manner. All orders attended to with fidelity and dispatch, at their shop between Union and Long Wharves, Fore-street, Portland. May 25.
NOW landing and for sale by Ingraham's Good, On Ingraham's Wharf, 200 bds. Superfine Philadelphia Flour, 100 bds. Bone Middlings Pork 20 cales fresh Raisins 20 boxes dpt Candles. May 26
NOTICE. SOLOMON NEWCOMB, begs leave to inform the public that he has erected a machine at Gambo, in Gorham for the purpose of Carding Wool, after it has been pick'd and oil'd, which he will do in the neatest manner at the rate of six cents per pound. As he has been at considerable expense to erect two machines to accommodate the public, he respectfully solicits their patronage, and has the confidence to believe that he shall receive a proportion of employment to encourage him in his undertaking. Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work executed with faithfulness and dispatch. Gorham, May 25.
JOHN PRATT informs his friends and the public that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. MASON PUTNAM, and that in future the business will be carried on under the firm of PRATT & PUTNAM, at the shop formerly occupied by John Pratt, between Union and Long Wharves, Fore-street—where the ACCOUNT-BOOK, and BOOK-BINDING BUSINESS will be carried on in all its various branches as usual. N.B. All persons having accounts open with the subscriber are requested to call and have the same adjusted as soon as possible. Portland, May 1 JOHN PRATT.
Copartnership Dissolved. THE Copartnership of BRADBURY and BEAL, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons having any demands against said firm are requested to call on WYMOND BRADBURY, for settlement. WYMOND BRADBURY, THOMAS BEAL. Portland, May 22, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward. ON Saturday the 2nd inst. the subscribers found a Horse and Chaise in Solomon Rolfe and John Black, to go to Bath; instead of which they have gone to the Westward—which leads to the supposition that they do not intend returning.—Rofe is about 6 feet 6 inches high, light complexion, and freckled face—Black is about 5 feet 9 inches high, red complexion, black hair, and carries his head low. The Chaise which they took is a small tub bottom—painted yellow, and lined with light coloured coarse cloth—with a dark colored velver Cashion. The mare is of a dark bay color, with a few white hairs in her tail—about 13 hands high. They were both Apprentices in this town, to the Cabinet making business.—Whoever will apprehend said runaways and secure the above property to the subscribers, shall receive the above reward; or thirty dollars for the Horse and Chaise. ISAAC & JOSEPH BERRY, Portland, June 1.
Abner McDonald's Estate. THE creditors of the estate of Abner McDonald, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, are hereby notified that the final account of Eliza Bradley administratrix on said estate, will be considered at a Probate Court, to be held at the office of John Frothingham, Esq. in Portland, on Wednesday, the tenth day of June next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. SAM. FREEMAN, Judge of Probate. Dated May 22, 1807.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the estate of CALEB BRYANT, late of Portland, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against the said estate, at the Dwelling house of Enoch Hiley, in Portland, on the last Tuesday of this and the five following months, from three to six o'clock in the after noon. ENOCH HILEY, } Commissioners. SMITH COBB, } Portland, 22nd May, 1807. 25)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of JAMES MILLER, Junr. late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to John Dearing, her attorney. May 25, 1807. REBEKAH MILLER.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator upon the estate of ICHABOD BONNET, late of Turner, in the county of Oxford, Esq. deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs; and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to JOSEPH BONNET, Administratix. Turner, May 13, 1807. (25)
ARTHUR SHIRLEY, PRINTER