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N. 44, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1808.
[Whole No.]
Miscellaneous Selections.
The EMBARGO once more.
Any observations which a federalist thinks it proper or his duty to make on the policy of the embargo, is entirely useless. The administration prints at once destroy their efficacy by declaring them to proceed from systematic opposition. Let us see what they will make of the following judicious observations on the subject, written by a democrat of some distinction, and who has been behind none of his contemporaries in the abuse of federalism. We have seen nothing on the subject better calculated to show the impolicy of that measure, or its inadequacy to the end proposed.—Washington Federalist.
Extract of a letter from MATHEW LYON, M. C. to his friend in Kentucky.
"Inclosed you have the National Intelligence of the 23d ult. which contains the embargo law, and Mr. Smith's statement of the proceedings of congress thereon. You will perceive thereby that I voted against the bill, on which I should have made no comment, nor on my opposition to it, had not that paper contained a string of observations censuring my vote, and calling on those who opposed the bill to give praise, glory and confidence to its supporters."
"It is there called a strong measure. I must confess it is so, as it respects the sacrifice of individual property, and credit; it is a strong measure, as it respects the diminution of our revenue and national resources; but I considered it weak, as it respects Great Britain, against whom, according to Mr. Smith, it is most pointed; although the president's message and the communication on which the embargo is founded, say nothing about embargoing against the British. While they can obtain a share of provisions for their West-India possessions, from Canada and Nova-Scotia, and lumber in abundance; while our coasting vessels, carrying provisions from one port to another, may be BLOWN OFF, as they call it, and reach the West-Indies; while British vessels may come into our ports in ballast, taking in their load from coasters at sea; their West-India islands will not starve—they will be supplied at an extravagant price, pocketed by unprincipled adventurers, at the same time the American farmer will be obliged to sell his produce for little or nothing, for want of an open market: this measure in my opinion, was neither called for nor adapted to this crisis. The only new circumstance that has occurred, is the determination of Bonaparte to compel his decree of the 21st of November, 1806, to be rigorously observed, according to its plain and literal meaning, regardless of the treaty existing between this nation and France. It is not pretended that he can injure our commerce essentially, while his ships are shut up in his own ports; and there is no evidence of the British government acting towards us on any new system of provocation. If the state of things has been altered between that nation and this, since the commencement of the session of congress, it is for the better. The proclamation contemplates no new claim—it gives up the right of searching our ships of war for their seamen, which previously was a matter of doubt; and while it takes high ground, it charges those who search our merchant ships for British seamen, to behave themselves better than heretofore, and it does not say that when assured that their seamen shall be given up by this government, they will not yield this preposterous claim. Negotiations are still pending—the British government have sent a minister extraordinary here, to make atonement for the attack on the Chesapeake; it is so said by the British minister, and doubted by no one. It is expected that he, in conjunction with Mr. Erskine, has ample powers to settle all matters in dispute; this appears to be the wish, if not the hope of every one who would prefer an honorable peace to a long continued, bloody and expensive war. No crisis had arrived to justify the measure, nor was it called for by any party or any portion of the community. In all the addresses to the president and to congress, not a word do I recollect about an embargo."
"I am no apologist for Britain; my blood boils when I reflect on the many insults and injuries she has done this country. But previous to the attack on the Chesapeake, we had sent a minister to endeavor to settle our disputes with Great Britain, and since that, fresh negotiations had been entered into on that particular case. I was, and am of opinion, that we should have waited the result of those negotiations, before taking such a rigorous self-destroying stride. I have been behind no member of the house of representatives in my desire to place the nation in its best possible posture of defence. That we might be prepared for the worst of events, I moved in congress sometime since to hold subject to sequestration the stock in the American funds, owned by, (as well as the debts due to) British subjects, as a security for the good behaviour of that nation. Since that time many millions have been transferred into the hands of citizens of a certain description, who will manage the thing according to the wishes and interests of the real owners. This was a measure of caution only, not of offence, and it could not injure any honest American. I supported the non-importation law, & being determined not to repeal it, I voted against committing the petition which prayed for its repeal. At the time that bill passed, I would have voted totally to suspend our intercourse with the British dominions, giving the same time for the law to go into operation. Such a law, passed now, to take effect four, or six months hence, in case negotiation should fail, would not have paralyzed that industrious and enterprising spirit, which constitutes the very life and soul of the nation. No—individual enterprize would have been left to itself, and found innumerable other means of action, producing new resources, and thereby adding to the wealth of the community, as well as to the national revenue."
"A general embargo cannot fairly be said to possess a single republican feature—it may be compared to an apoplexy: it stops the circulation of the blood in the commercial system, and extends its baneful influence to the agricultural body: repeated fits will produce convulsions and death in the political, as well as in the physical world—it is a weapon which never fails to wound those who use it; and however necessary it may be to wield it when negotiation shall have failed, I cannot see no necessity for it now. Suppose the negotiation should end unfavorably two or three months hence, the British minister must inform his government of that circumstance—and the same wind that waits his ship to England, will convey the news of our embargo. There will be some American vessels in British ports when that news arrives; and, are we certain that they will not be detained in consequence? Nothing worse can happen in case of an embargo two months hence. I will say no more on this point, not choosing to consider this a war measure."
"If you will follow Mr. Smith in his reasons for an embargo, you will find them equally applicable, to any period since the affair of the Chesapeake, during which time, and under all the embarrassments and disadvantages that have existed, our merchants have been suffered to be their own judges; the country has been enriched by the prices they have been able to afford for the produce of their lands; and the treasury has been replenished by the receipt of about eight millions of dollars, a sum much greater than would be receipted there in four years under the embargo system. For my part, I can see no reason why, under the same circumstances, the same course might not have been pursued, during the negotiation, thereby warding off, a little longer that inextinguishable mass of individual distress, which such a measure cannot fail to create."
"But we are told that this is to preserve the resources of the nation—will an unlimited embargo preserve the national wealth? I think not. The wealth of the nation consists in the surplus produce of the earth—if that surplus must be on hand, it ceases to be wealth. If a farmer owes a sum of money, and reaps a good crop of wheat he calculates on this as a certain resource, and his neighbors call him rich; but when his hopes of a good market are lost—when he finds his wheat will fetch him nothing, and his debt remains unpaid, and on interest too, he feels poor indeed. It is the same with a nation—the surplus produce of our lands, when markets fail, ceases to be a resource, except against famine, in which case I hope it never will be needed. Ships laid up to rot, and discontented starving seamen and fishermen, are but poor resources. Many of those
will find their way to Nova-Scotia, rather than go to work on the land."
"Mr. Smith tells you, 'That Spain will feel it more perhaps than any nation, in the failure of imported food, not making enough within herself, and in her populous and important colonies, which depend wholly on us for the supply of their daily wants.' Mr. S. seems to have forgotten that Spain has, by treaty, the free use of the Mississippi, and that our embargo cannot prevent her subjects navigating the river; he does not reflect that the purchasers of the public lands, must have money to pay for them: and that they will carry their flour, their pork and their bacon on those waters to a vessel where they can get Spanish dollars for them:—how does he intend to stop this course of procedure? Does he intend to pass new laws, and set one militia man to watch the others? I presume this will not answer: the embargo, if of long continuance, will oblige the Spaniards to recommence the carrying trade on the Mississippi: in this way they may not only obtain a supply for their own colonies, but also for the French islands."
"I am well assured that the British governors can grant permits to the commanders of Spanish vessels to carry produce to any British ports, and that these permits are respected; I am not sure but in this way the British will be supplied with cotton: so that although the embargo will probably be destructive to those western people who are now gone and going to New-Orleans with their produce: it may eventually become a source of wealth to them. I am not in the secret as to the length of its continuance, and I believe its advocates are not themselves agreed on that point; some of them, I know wished it to be perpetual, others did not, and some wished to have foreigners admitted to carry away American produce. This part of the subject has been well handled by Mr. Smith."
"I know my friend you will feel indignant when you read his assertion, that the president had better information and better means of knowledge than he laid before congress:—it is something like libelling the president to say that he has called upon us to act on a subject of the highest importance, without giving us all the information he possessed. If you want further proof of the incorrectness of the observations before you, compare the two last lines of the performance. In the first, he says, the embargo is the wish of all parties; in the last, he tells you it was opposed by party spirit:—I really do not remember to have seen passive obedience more strenuously preached up in John Adams's days, than in the last paragraph of this extraordinary production."
"Something rotten in the state of Denmark."
"Why is the territory of N. Orleans exempted from the general embargo law? For both in the original and in the supplement it is restricted to the United States—N. Orleans, it seems, is not incorporated into the union, therefore it shall have the invidious privilege and immunity of exemption from the immense losses and miseries of the States.—Is this justice, is this equity? Does the embargo, (as the National Intelligence says is done) thus operate equally against all the European nations? Will not N. Orleans (almost in the centre of the Spanish provinces) become a depot for supplies for those provinces?—Who does not see in this the finger of French influence?"
From the United States Gazette.
SERIOUS ATTENTION.
Every Commercial town in the United States presents a most gloomy picture, which is the more frightful, because it is known to be but the commencement of more miserable scenes, rapidly approaching.—Merchants, of the first respectability, having their resources unexpectedly snatched away on which they relied for the fulfilment of their engagements, their warehouses full of property suddenly become almost worthless, while their contracts, pressing upon them, are every day sinking into bankruptcy & ruin, tumbling down hundreds in their fall—thou-
sands of labourers dependant upon the employments of Commerce for their very existence are, in a moment, in the most comfortless and craving season of the year, deprived of the means of subsistence and exposed to penurious poverty, and abject want, are seen wandering through the streets begging for work and for bread—the farmer, at the term of his market, the period when he expected to turn his produce into money, to pay his rent or reimburse the expenses of his harvest, in vain requires the most reduced prices for his produce, and finds the fruits of industry, the staff of his hope, encumbering his barn. The mills of the country, but a short time since, so cheerful and busy, are now silent and deserted; and a terrifying stagnation prevails every where—
HAVE WE NOT A RIGHT TO KNOW THE REASON OF ALL THIS DISTRESS? The public mind may, and ought to bear much calamity, when an adequate cause is known to exist for it; but to suffer such extremities patiently, and know not why or wherefore, is beyond the forbearance of the most submissive—Is there a man in this whole community out of the presidential closet, who can assign any reason for this extraordinary and calamitous state of things? Do we know with certainty against what enemy the measures which have produced it, are directed? Sometimes we are told it is France, then it is England, and then both. Ask the merchant, lawyer, farmer, politician or whom you may, if he knows of any thing to warrant what has been done and is now doing—an absolute and profound ignorance is acknowledged by all—No despot on earth, but Napoleon, would dare thus to distress and destroy a people, and not condescend even to inform them why.
Although we do not often open our columns to articles so violently democratic as the following, yet it is so similar in sentiment and in spirit to the editorial effusions of some of our daily papers (particularly the Baltimore Whig) that we think it not amiss to give it as a sample of the vehement democratic style.—N. Y. Spectator.
MR. CHEETHAM,
Where are you, my friend? what are you about, that you do not cry out with all your might against Great-Britain? Blow ye the trumpet—blow—THE TRUMPET BLOW! If you do not lift up your voice, we are undone. Do you not perceive that many of our good republicans are already hankering after England, and begin to scowl at our beloved friend Bonaparte. If you allow them to go on this way, republicanism is at an end. Should the spirit of enmity which we have long fostered against Britain, be transferred to France, adieu democratic triumphs!—adieu the power of the friends of the people! they take their departure, never to return! For heaven's sake—for the sake of the glorious administration of the ever-loved and ever-to-be-admired Jefferson; for the sake of republican France, and for the sake of the great champion of Republicanism who "reigns triumphant there," lift up your voice like a trumpet, cry aloud and spare not. If your love of Jefferson—if your love of Bonaparte—if your love of the good democrats, who have built you up and supported you, will not impel you to a sense of your duty; let your enmity to Great-Britain—let your rooted and everlasting hatred to the federalists—let your utter contempt of the wisdom and talents of the Yankees, stimulate you at this awful crisis to be up and doing.—I am posed—I am confounded—I am struck dumb—I used to look to you for arguments to overthrow these teasing Federalists, but now you fail me. I formally had no difficulty in proving that every mother's son of them were Englishmen, and Englishmen, you know, are, of all mankind, the most odious. O that I had it in my power to sink that cursed island of Great-Britain! It must be destroyed. Our best friend has said it, and he wants only our assistance to accomplish his purposes. Our government will, no doubt, join him heart & hand. In the meantime, you must do every thing in your power to debase England, & make the people abhor her. Paint her in the blackest colors, for surely she deserves it. You have subjects plenty—Copenhagen, South America, &c. &c. and if you cannot find enough elsewhere, copy from the Aurora. Duane will supply you. O that sweet Duane, he is fit to be King of this country—President
should say—and I hope to live to see him at the head of a wise and virtuous administration. I could join France—I could bow the knee to Bonaparte—I could even submit to receive a president from the greatest of all modern republicans, (for I see no difference between a president appointed by Bonaparte and one appointed by Stephen R. Bradley, only the Corsican's man would, in all probability, be the most respectable,) but to make a peace with England on any terms short of the destruction of her navy, and consequently her existence, I never can, nor will my country submit.
I will not, like some of the foolish Federalists, sign myself thousands , but you may depend I speak the sentiments of tens of thousands of thoroughgoing DEMOCRATS.
So mad and so blind is party, that we should not be surprised if there should be found democrats who would rejoice in the new ally of Bonaparte, and the new enemy of England—When Russia, with her 33 millions of brave and obstinate, royal and invincible subjects, yields to the domination of France, and turns her arms against the only remaining free nation of Europe, one would expect that patriotism would mourn, when we read our own destiny in these events!!
Alas! We mistake—we kiss our chains, and bless the hand which forges them.—Palatium.
THE U. S. MINT
The money coined in the mint, in 1807, amounted to 1,044,595 dollars, 66 cents—Of this the gold coins were 84,693 half Eagles; and 6,813 quarter Eagles.—The silver coins 1,051,576 half dollars; 220,645 quarter dollars; and 165,000 dimes.—The copper coins, 727,221 cents, 476,000 half cents.
East India Company's Shipping.
By the official list recently published at the Indian House, it appears that the Company have in their employ 58 regular ships abroad, from 800 to 1200 tons; 16 at home, and one repairing; 20 extra ships of 500 to 600 tons abroad; 9 proceeding to India, but not sailed; and 2 at home. Total 106. The chartered tonnage of which exceeds 150,000 tons; the number of sailors is near 10,000.
Breweries. —Statement of the quantity of this beer, denominated porter, brewed in London by the 12 principle houses, between the 5th July 1806, and the 5th July 1807: Mux 179,879; Barclay 166,600; Hanbury 135,972; Brown and Parry 125,657; Whitbread 104,251; F. Calvert 83,004; Combe 80,278; Goodwyn 72,380; Elliot 27,388; Clowes 38,554; J. Calvert 37,033; Hartford 33,283.—Lon. pap.
Lying at anchor in the Delaware, the ship EMBARGO, commanded by Thomas Jefferson; at present inward bound , but finally intended for the French market. This vessel is built by the most unskilful workmen of unseasoned materials; but is of vast burthen. Her bottom is supposed to be very foul, as the owners do not chuse to have it examined. Her cargo consists of submission and influence , imported from France; meanness and folly , of our own growth, and hated to England , a compound of all the rest. The master and crew are supposed to be well paid for navigating such an unsound ship and dangerous cargo. No insurance can be had, as it is generally believed to be a desperate adventure, and the projector will probably be ruined by it.—U. S. Gaz.
The following lines were inscribed on the carved Lion's ship-head of the Centaur of 64 guns, in which Lord Anson failed round the world in the memorable expedition of 1744. The ship-head was afterwards erected at Lord Jopp's country seat, at Ipswich:—
"Stop traveller, and your journey's view, I think I've been as far as you; In every clime, through each degree, Anson and I have plough'd the sea. Made journeys equal to the sun, On distant Ocean's fought the sun. Now all tremendous foes are past, We're safe arrived on the safe at last; In ease and dignity are we, He in the house of Lord;—here I"
A COMPLIMENT.
Lady C— was rallying the Turkish ambassador concerning the Alcoran's permitting each Mussulman to have many wives; "The true Maram," replied the Turk, "and it permits it, that the husband may in several wives find the various accomplishments which many English women like your ladyship, singly possess."
REJACULATION—over the grave of my wife! And does this little space contain The person of my wife? Who, when alive, no knife could hold Her tongue! / / —Ah! what is life?

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, NOV. 30.
THE Gazette of Saturday contains six fresh Orders of Council. The 1st states when the former Orders are to commence operation. — The 2d permits neutrals to export from British islands to enemy's ports Certain articles, however, are only to be exported under special permission. — The 3d states the regulations under which Gibraltar and Malta may become the entrepot of a trade between England , Wales and neutral countries. The Governors of those islands may grant permission to export in neutral bottoms or hostile bottoms, unarmed, not exceeding 100 tons. The States of Barbary are permitted a free trade with the ports of the Mediterranean . — The 4th Order relates to British bottoms. — The 5th allows Prussia and Lubeck , in consequence of their being compelled to shut their ports to the British , to trade to or from any English port, from neutral port to neutral port, or from any port of a British ally to any port direct. The same permission, and for the same reason is extended to Portugal . She is permitted to keep up a free intercourse with her colonies.
LONDON, DEC. 6—10.
The Turkish Government falling.
Gen. Debaltian and the French ambassador to the Porte, has left Constantinople for Paris. The Turkish government, torn by factions and distracted in their councils by the influence of Bonaparte and Alexander, will, most probably, fall a sacrifice to the insidious friendship of the one and the overwhelming power of the other.
Distresses in (French) Prussia.
The city of Berlin, as well as the provinces, are in a state of the most complete misery. The inhabitants are threatened with military execution for not paying the contributions which the French have imposed upon them, and which they are entirely unable to pay. Bonaparte has demanded five millions of dollars from the King of Prussia, and required that eight of the strongest Prussian fortresses should be garrisoned by French troops until the conclusion of the war.
French KING-MAKING.
Bonaparte is gone to Italy, for the purpose of meeting all the kings and princes of his own making, at Milan. The Pope, the king and queen of Naples, the queen of Etruria, the king of Bavaria, &c. are to be there; but it is not known for what purpose these great personages are to assemble.
NO NEUTRALS!
A member of the American Legation at Paris is arrived in London, and confirms the report we have heard, that Bonaparte demands peremptorily that the American government shall break with England or with France. He leaves them no alternative; and we trust that they will have no difficulty in their choice.
POLITICAL CHANGES.
Letters received in England from Holland, state, that by a new arrangement between France and Prussia, Berlin is to become the capital of the kingdom of Westphalia, and that his Prussian Majesty is to be indemnified by the session of Dantzic. Apprehensions were entertained in Holland, that there, as well as in Denmark, any correspondence with Great Britain would be punished with death!
Distresses of England.
It has been ascertained, that since the rupture between Great Britain and Denmark, near 400 vessels bearing the Danish flag, have been carried into British ports.
Demolition of Austria.
The negotiation between Austria and France have terminated, and the former is to cede the territory of Gorz and Gradisca, as far as the Isonzo, to the kingdom of Italy, and is to retain the fortress of Brannau.
General Seizure of American Property. A gentleman who very recently left Paris, asserts, that a few days previous to his departure from thence, a decree had been ordered to be issued, and was expected to be published in two or three days, directing the immediate seizure of all American ships in the ports of France, and interdicting all future intercourse with the United States in consequence of its refusal to unite in the general con-
federacy against the commerce of Great Britain.
Partitioning of Turkey.
The following are said to be the terms of the Treaty agreed upon between France, Austria, and Russia, for the partition of Turkey. France is to receive for her share the provinces bordering on the Adriatic, the seven Islands, the Morea and Egypt . Austria is to get Serbia , Bosnia , and part of Wallachia . And to the lot of Russia will fall the other part of Wallachia , Bessarabia , Moldavia , and the Island of Candi . — The destiny of Constantinople is laid not to be fixed.
Capital Prizes.
The Spurnknoy Russian frigate, and the Wilhelminager ship, lately seized at Portsmouth, had received orders from the Russian ambassador to fail, and were preparing to get under weigh, when the armed boats surrounded them. They are very valuable prizes. The frigate has on board 170,000 ducats, 500,000 dollars, a quantity of plate, and a cargo of copper and naval stores. The store-ship is deeply laden with naval stores. The Spurnknoy is a fine large frigate, of 50 guns, thirty 24 pounders on her main deck, and 375 men. The officers and men are sent on board the Puffant .
Revolution in Sweden.
The honorable Mr. Pierpont, the British minister at the court of Stockholm, arrived in England, on the 30th November. His return had excited considerable suspicions that the influence of Bonaparte had caused a revolution in Sweden, and that her gallant king would soon be obliged to declare war against England.
Later Foreign Advises,
By an arrival at Newyork—London dates to December 14.
RUSSIAN EMBARGO.
Dec. 13 — The Emperor of Russia has issued a royal UKASE directed to count Romanzow, stating, in consequence of the present political circumstances, which have compelled him to break off all connexion with Britain, he has ordered an Embargo to be laid on British ships and property on board them—but does not allow them to be sold, mortgaged or transferred into other hands. Taking such measures (he says) merely from his evident mercy to them.
Austrian Messenger in London.
Menz, the Austrian messenger, who was sent to Paris with dispatches, is returned to this country with fresh dispatches. He came over in the Lynx sloop of war, which arrived in the Downs on Friday afternoon. In the evening, we understand after going to the Port Admiral, he set off for London.
A cartel from Holland, also arrived in the Downs on Friday evening. The following is a letter from our Deal correspondent:—
"Deal, Dec. 11.—I lose not a moment to inform you, that an Austrian Messenger, with dispatches for government, is just arrived in the Downs in the Lynx sloop of war."
Scarcity of Provisions in England.
A paper of yesterday morning, says that some "days ago proposals were issued by the victualing office for supplying our fleet &c. on the West-India station with fresh provisions." A number of persons sent in terms, and they waited on Friday on the victualing board for the purpose of closing their contracts. But they were surprised by a very unexpected question from the commissioners, to the following effect:—"From whence do you propose to draw supplies for the execution of your contracts in the event of an American War? The contractors being wholly unprepared for such a question, and struck by its tendency, required time to answer, and reconsider their proposals. In consequence of this very pregnant interrogatory, any further consideration upon the subject which gave rise to it has been postponed until Wednesday next."
Approaching fate of Spain.
Hamburgh papers state, that all the troops that constituted the grand Army upon the Banks of the Niemen, a great part of which have not yet reached the Rhine, are to be divided into two armies, one of which is forming at Boulogne. We may, therefore soon expect to see the hills of Boulogne once more covered with camps, and hear the cry of invasion from the French shore. Among the troops, destined for Boulogne is the
corps of Marshal Soult. All the other troops on their march from Germany, or already arrived in France, are proceeding to Bayonne where a second army of Reserve is now collecting under Gen. Dupont. This army when complete, will march into Spain, and a third army of reserve will be assembled upon the same ground, no doubt for the same destination.
The subjection of Sweden.
DEC. 14.—Two Gottenburgh mails have arrived since our last. It is evident that the Emperor of Russia is taking measures to sever from us our only remaining Continental Ally. The king of Sweden has no force in his dominions to withstand that of Russia, and must in course yield to necessity. A messenger arrived from Sweden last night, which, no doubt brought the Intelligence to Ministers of the march of the Russian troops towards Swedish Finland; and probably announced to them the reluctant resolution of the Swedish Monarch to yield to circumstances. Governed by a junto more formidable in attacking friends than enemies, Britain has no longer the power to succour the distressed. Their hands are now stretched out towards her in vain, and one by one, they become the sacrifice of their attachment to us.
A gentleman by the name of Jones, arrived in town yesterday, from Verdun, and had a conference with Mr. Canning, at the Foreign Office, and also with Mr. Pole, the secretary of the Admiralty. Mr. Jones states that all the American prisoners at that place, who had been taken during the war on board of English vessels, have been set at liberty and allowed to return home. Among them are several officers, lieutenants, warrant officers, &c. yet they were all discharged, with only the allowance of common seamen. The discharge of these prisoners clearly shews, that Bonaparte is anxious to conciliate America. Indeed in the present state of things in relation to England, it is sound policy.
BRITISH ORDERS.
By an order of Council, Dec 9, it is ordered, that no vessels belonging to his Majesty's subjects, be permitted to clear for any Russian port, until further orders—that an Embargo be laid on all Russian vessels—and that H. M. ships and privateers be ordered to bring in all vessels bearing the Russian flag; but that care be taken to preserve the property on board such vessels.
Augmentation of the Russian Army.
GOTTENBURG, DEC 7.—Various travellers, chiefly English, have this week arrived from Russia, who all report that a large body of Russian troops are marching to the frontiers of Swedish Finland.
GEN. WHITLOCK.
The Court-Martial, which is to sit on Gen. Whitlocke's conduct, has been appointed Sir Wm. Meadows will be president. None are to sit on it except officers of the same rank, and who have served as long as the General himself. There are four capital, and some minor charges.—The trial will commence as soon as the witnesses return from Buenos Ayres.
The island of Bourbon, in the Indian ocean, has been nick-named Bonaparte.
Latest from France.
By an arrival at Philadelphia, French papers to Dec. 19, have been received.
KONIGSBERG, NOV 22.
Several English families have arrived here from Petersburg and Riga, in hopes to find a passage to their country, but all intercourse between this place and England is entirely prohibited. Some of them propose to go to Sweden, but it is probable all intercourse between that country and England before this, is prohibited, and perhaps it will be easier to pass to America than to England.
FRANKFORT, NOV 30.
It is believed at Stockholm, that since the audience granted by the king of Sweden to the Russian ambassador, that sovereign has determined to make common cause with Russia and Denmark against England, as the latter in her declaration for blocking the continent, has not even excepted Sweden. This arrangement against the British ministry, reduces England to one port on the continent—Gibraltar.
HAMBURG, DEC. 5.
A family compact is spoken of between the present reigning houses of Russia, Sweden and Denmark, each of them being branches of the house of Oldenburg, which traces its origin to the ancient kings of Scandinavia, and even as far back as Odin.
Letters from Sweden state that the English, previous to leaving the Sound, requested permission from the king of Sweden to winter their troops in Scania, for which a very great subsidy would be paid. But the Swedish monarch replied that his own army not being on the war establishment, the independence of his dominions would not allow him to admit foreign troops therein.
PARIS, DEC. 5.
By letters from L'Orient, of the 28th November, we learn that his Majesty's frigate Cybele , had arrived there from America, last from Chesapeake Bay.
DEC. 13.—The Portuguese are well satisfied as to the intentions of the French, and have received them with enthusiasm, as their SAVIOURS!!! It is said the Prince Regent has directed his course towards the Brazils; the people of Lisbon complain bitterly of his conduct, and particularly for having caused the cannon of fort Berlin to be spiked up, for the purpose of permitting a free access to the English, and afterwards having joined them! He left behind a proclamation addressed to his subjects. The vessels are yet in sight.
Among the number of distinguished emigrants are, the Duke de Cadaval—the Marquis de Pombal, and the Minister of State, Arenjo.
Tenth Congress ..... 1/2 Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 1808.
The Senate informed the house that they had passed the 1808 Civil List Appropriation Bill; and a bill to revive the Military Establishment bill.
SATURDAY, JAN. 30.
Several private Petitions were presented.—Two Messages in writing were received from the President of the U. States, by Mr. Coles, his Secretary, enclosing a treaty of limits between the U. S. of America and the Choctaw tribe of Indians; and a treaty made between the Ottaway, Chippeway, Wyandott, and Pottawattamie tribes of Indians.—These Messages, with the Treaties, were referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. Newton, the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair, on the bill to erect a light-house on Point Judith, in the state of Rhode-Island.—The blank in the bill for the appropriation being filled with 5000 dollars, the committee rose and reported the bill, which was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
TUESDAY, FEB. 9.
REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.
Mr. Sloan, after some preparatory remarks, offered the following resolution: Resolved, That it is expedient, and the public good requires, that the Seat of Government should be removed to the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, for — years; and that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for the purpose.
Mr. W. Alston, called for the ayes and noes on considering the motion. They were taken and are as follows—yeas 67—nays 45. Mr. Lewis then moved that the further consideration of the resolution be postponed indefinitely. A debate of three hours took place on this motion; and the house adjourned without coming to any decision.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, FEB. 9.
A message from the Governor, returning the Act which lately passed, for erecting a new Registry of deeds in Washington county, with his objections; it being inaccurate and defective.
A resolve granting an additional compensation to the Adjutant General, was read a first and ordered a second reading tomorrow. Petitions—Of J. Harris and others, respecting R. Devens' will;—Of sundry persons for a new county out of Hancock and Kennebec counties;—Of G. Smith; of J. Stebbins and others; of A. Hopkins; of N. Smith; of P. Fowler; of Abigail Brandy; of J. Hodges for alteration in the Inspection of Nails; of B. Lincoln; of Joshua Davis, praying to be divorced from his wife on account of her excessive inebriety; of H. G. Bales—were severally read and committed. The consideration of the
STATE BANK Bill—
Was resumed. The 11th section passed without a division; the 12th was amended, and passed; as was the 13th which contains the rules and a fundamental article of the bill;—the sections from 14th to 26th then passed, without any essential alteration. On the 27th article, in which the branches of the Bank are located, and the capital stocks prescribed, a long debate ensued. Various amendments were moved, the greater part of which were negatived by large majorities. The capital for the branch at Wiscasset was raised from 150,000 to 200,000 dollars; and the words "for Augusta" were added to the clause for branch in Hallowell. The debate on this section continued until nearly three o'clock, when the House adjourned.
A resolve passed for the disposal of the surplus laws. The committee reported in favor of a bill, on the petitions praying that the Supreme Judicial Court may never be held by less than three judges.
STATE BANK.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the 27th section of the Bill for establishing a State Bank—this section being read and considered, was passed with amendments.
The 28th section being read and considered, was passed.
Mr. Welles, of the committee to whom had been referred the 10th section, reported an amendment; this amendment was adopted.
Mr. Callender made the following motion, to be added as an additional section which was seconded—viz.
Sect. 23. And be it further enacted, that no member of either branch of the Legislature for the time being, shall be eligible as President of said Bank, or as one of the eight Directors, by the tenth section of the act provided, to be chosen by the Senate and House of Representatives.
The question was put and decided in the negative—Against it 102—For it 79.
Mr. Callender immediately moved for a reconsideration of this Vote—the question being put, was declared not to be a vote.
A motion was made that the above mentioned motion should be taken by Yeas and Nays; but before the question was put, it was withdrawn.
The main question was then put, viz.—This Bill having had three several readings—shall it pass to be engrossed;—For it 152—Against 37. Sent up for concurrence.
IN THE SENATE.
The Vermont Resolutions were taken into consideration. Different terms of postponement were moved, and supported, but negatived by the board. On the question of adopting the resolutions, an animated debate ensued, which gave the friends of the Constitution and the civil and political rights of the people, an opportunity to display their attachment to those great causes, and which on the other hand, developed the designs and motives of the advocates of the amendment in a manner, which must have convinced every spectator, and happily there were not a few, that every thing however sacred, useful or respectable becomes an obstacle to the full swing of party spirit, or its deleterious malignity must be prostrated. There was much disgraceful cavil one much manly eloquence on the occasion, but like all other questions which can be clothed with a party aspect, it was decided—Yeas 20, Nays 17.
Several amendments were prepared previous to this decision; of these we shall take some notice hereafter. The decision was not taken until after six in the evening.
By the Sails.
Petersburg, (Virg.) Jan. 27.
"Yesterday morning, this place sustained much injury by Fire: about 20 houses are destroyed, and some time the whole town was in most imminent danger."
Extract of a letter from Washington, to the Editor of the United States' Gazette, dated, JANUARY 29.
The funeral of Mr. Darby, has been to day attended; and of course, no business has been transacted in the House of Representatives.—Mr. D. died yesterday morning about 4 o'clock. His complaint was a serous disorder in the throat; of which he was sick above two months; being taken soon after the commencement of the session. Mr. Crowninshield appears to be growing worse; and is expected to live but a short time.
One or two members of Congress, usually die here every session. It has been observed, that only one session has passed since this place became the seat of government, without the loss of one or more members. The last year three members died at this place; viz. Messrs Caley, Baldwin, and Tracy. I know not that this city by reason of its situation, is more unhealthy than our large commercial towns; but those who are in any way connected with Congress, are here, much more exposed to the effects of the weather. A considerable proportion of them necessarily live from one to three miles from the capitol; and abundant rains, and clayed soil render it not only very unpleasant, but more dangerous to the health. The little snow that falls, soon melts. Much of the time you cannot walk without sinking two, three or four inches in the ground, which is adhesive like pitch—There are no pavements. If you have ever seen oxen treading out the clay for a brick-kiln, you may have some idea of a member of Congress in wet weather. It is impossible for them to be generally accommodated near the capitol. Between 20 and 30 live at Georgetown, three miles distant, and a number in the neighborhood of the president's house, which is a mile and a half from the capitol. About one third by special good luck, obtain accommodation, within 60 or 80 rods.
There is a Jacobin paper (says the U. S. Gazette) lately established at Baltimore, which speaks the sentiments of the party with less reserve than any other which we have seen. In a late number, speaking of the candidate for the next presidency, that print makes the following candid confession.
"Let the WORST MAN in the community be but regularly nominated by the free, unbiased and disinterested choice of the majority, and we could CHEERFULLY ADVOCATE his election."
Government has received dispatches from Mr. Puckney by the ship Pownall , arrived at Norfolk.

From the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser, Feb. 4 "Mr. Rose the British Minister, we understand, intends leaving the United States immediately. A friend of his in this city, has received a letter from him, in which he expresses his apprehensions that he shall not have time to visit Newyork previous to his departure."
From the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser, Feb. 5. "We have seen a letter from a member of Congress, dated at Washington, Jan. 30th in which it is stated, that there is no reason to suppose that the Embargo Act will be speedily repealed."
From the Newyork Even. Post, Feb. 5. "FROM WASHINGTON, JAN. 28.—We have a disagreeable report prevailing, that Mr. Rose is about departing, not being able to effect the object of his mission. I cannot say that I altogether credit it.—Should it prove true war is inevitable, and the reports against the Executive will be fully justified. The difficulty is this, Mr. Rose says he cannot treat with our government while a red herring is over his head; the proclamation inhibiting the entry of British ships of war within our harbors. We are in a dreadful situation, and I have no hesitation in saying, the Executive are playing a most unwarrantable game."
NEWYORK FEB. 6.—We understand that the true ground of the stand in the negotiations between our government and Mr. Rose, is this—that Mr. Rose has proposed satisfaction for the affair of the Leopard which is esteemed on our part satisfactory; but he insists in the rescinding of the President's Proclamation previous to his giving the proposed satisfaction—our government, on the contrary, say it is the true etiquette for Mr. Rose first to complete satisfaction, as to the Leopard, and then the Proclamation shall be rescinded of course.—N. Y. Gaz.
BOSTON, FEB. 21. French Contributions on American property. Extract of a letter from Newyork, to a gentleman in this town.
"A letter from Leghorn, of the 4th Dec. mentions that a Contribution for ONE MILION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND Franks, had been levied on American property under a requisition of the French government."
LATEST FROM HOLLAND. Capt. Shaler, in the ship Gen. Hamilton, has arrived at Newyork from Amsterdam. He left there 18th Dec. and reports, "That the Emperor of Austria had offered to negotiate for a Peace between England and France. Capt. S. adds, that there had not been any seizure of American vessels or property in Amsterdam; and no idea of an embargo existed." A part of this intelligence varies materially with other accounts, from the same quarter.
NEWYORK, FEB. 3, 1808. The hirelings of the administration are exerting all their arts of falsehood, to inflame the publick mind, and to make an open war with England palatable. Every circumstance which baseness can forge, or malice exaggerate, is fastened upon, and devoured with the greediness of hungry tigers. A late event on board the Statira frigate has been misrepresented in Norfolk, and rapidly circulated by the Intelligencer. The following are the facts respecting that belied transaction. "A seaman was punished in the common hold on board men of war, for false accusation against his officers; but so little regarded his punishment, that he got drunk, and walked about stripped. He has since claimed his discharge as an American; but has given no proofs to support it. He entered voluntarily at Portsmouth, in England, and received the bounty. But Capt. Bromley offers to release him on any proof of his birth being given. During the punishment a boat came alongside, but was, according to invariable custom, ordered by the officer at the gang way, to keep off, until the commander was made acquainted with their wish to come on board. A short and trivial altercation ensued, when the boats crew went on board." This is the affair which is thus enlisted to influence the publick mind. There could be no impressed man on board the Statira, she being a new frigate, and this her first voyage.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA. The Captain of the Statira frigate, at Norfolk, has made application to Capt. Decatur, for the release of three men on board the Chesapeake frigate, who were stated to him to be British subjects; and was refused. It appearing that two of them had been resident in the U. S. from 15 to 20 years past.
The Danes think, like the British they have a right to their native seamen, if found on board neutrals, and have taken the cook, a Dane, out of an American vessel at Copenhagen. To be consistent, we ought to make this principle, a cause of war with Denmark.
One Johnson, a native of Providence, R. I. has volunteered on board a British man of war. No doubt, when tired of the service, he will make loud claims to redemption as an American citizen.
The Neptune, of Portland, put into Dover, for supplies, and sailed for Hamburg. The Argonaut, of New-York; and Amfitrion, Small of Portland, have been seized at Honduras; cargo sold; and sent to Jamaica for adjudication.
A Spanish brig of 18 guns, captured, has been sent into New-Providence, by the Brit. brig Fanny, capt. Lennox, of 18 guns. Ship Packet, Scott, of Boston, seized at Liverpool for breach of revenue laws, has been cleared.
A Spanish privateer has boarded the Adventure, of Baltimore, plundered her of provisions, and broke open all the letters.
The Favorite, of Portland, and Rambler, of Damariscotta, sailed from Washington, for Martinico, Dec. 22.
The arrival of Admiral Warren, at Bermuda, is probable—He left England the 8th Dec.
The William, from Amsterdam, for Baltimore, has been lost in the Chesapeake, having struck on the middle ground. Crew saved.
In the late dreadful gales of wind on the English coast, in which so many vessels were lost, a number of the crews were saved by a life-boat.
Portland, Monday, February 15, 1808.
OUR readers will find much interesting foreign intelligence in this day's GAZETTE. Great as the events are, which have taken place in Europe of late, there is every appearance that others of greater magnitude are on the tapis. Those who have blindly rejoiced at every account of French success, will shortly have their happiness in this respect complete.
England now is the only barrier which opposes this rival of ancient ALEXANDER, in his march to universal dominion; and thousands in this country are foolish enough to hope she may be subdued—but for what reason, we cannot conceive, unless they wish to sing the requiem of American liberty and independence. Let the partisans of Bonaparte in the United States, say we are advocates to the cause of Great-Britain! We deny the charge—but only contend for the balance of power in Europe, as being of primary importance for the security of our own country.
Capt. Cole arrived at this port on Saturday last, in 46 days from Leghorn, but brought no papers. We learn verbally that Bonaparte arrived before that place very unexpectedly. He had but a small force—but advanced with that rapidity, that he was at the Gates of the City before the government were apprized of his approach; and immediately demanded admittance—which was granted. Soon after, Bonaparte ordered a very heavy contribution to be levied from the citizens, which was rigorously carried into execution.
The French troops, which a short time since passed through Bordeaux, amount to 80 or 90,000 men, and are destined to act against both Spain and Portugal. The former, it is said, is to undergo a total change and be included in the Dynasty of the Bonapartes.
It is reported that Bonaparte is about cancelling the matrimonial ties with the Empress, his present wife, who is to be provided for in Italy—and that the Emperor of the French will ally himself to Russia, by marrying the Princess Catherine: sister of Alexander. If this connexion takes place, the Empire of the Turks is at an end.
Accounts from Washington respecting the state of the negotiation between Mr. Rose and the Executive, are vague and contradictory. The latest information is not however so favorable as it has been heretofore.
The Embargo will be continued.—Mr. Jefferson, in announcing the late British orders, observes that they afford an additional evidence in favor of the measure. This is only Mr. Jefferson's word for it, however.
Mr. Bowdoin, our Minister to the Court of Madrid, has arrived in England, from France.
A resolution, introduced into the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania, by Dr. LIEB, to approve of the Embargo, has been negatived 43 to 40.—Correct.
BURR AND BLANNERHASSET. It is again said Burr and Blannerhasset have forfeited their recognizance. Burr is asserted to be in Philadelphia.
Moses Copeland, a Justice of the Peace in Warren, Lincoln Co. has been acquitted of all the charges brought against him by the Senate of this commonwealth.
We understand that for some time past a serious and alarming opposition has, in several instances of late, been made to the execution of the civil authority in some part of the county of Kennebec.
The "Squatters," thinking they have an undoubted right to all the "liberties" promised them in case of the election of Mr. Sullivan, now think and act for themselves.—Even the High-Sheriff of Kennebec, who of late has become a bon democrat, thought there was rather too much "oppression" in their conduct, called on the military for assistance; but his Excellency disapproved of the measure, and the order of the Major General for holding a number of the militia in readiness, has been counteracted by the Governor.—By the following article from the last Augusta paper, it appears that the liberality of his Excellency has but little effect in bringing these free and independent gentry to a sense of their duty as good citizens.—These events go to confirm the maxim that it is much easier to excite a spirit of rebellion and opposition to the laws, than it is to quell it.—So prospers the reign of democracy in Massachusetts.
AUGUSTA, FEB. 12. On Friday last a deputation from the Settlers arrived in this town, and had a conference with the High Sheriff; the result of which we have not heard.—But on Tuesday last [since the receipt of the Governor's Proclamation and General Orders] Mr. John O. Webster, a Deputy Sheriff, had his horse shot while in the execution of his office, in Fairfax.
More Counterfeiters Detected. We learn that three of the persons who made their escape from the jail in Lancaster in December last, were apprehended in the county of Oxford a few days since. Nathaniel Barlow, who was imprisoned under sentence of court for passing Counterfeit Bank Bills, on being carried before a mag-
istrate, represented that if he was permitted to go into the woods he would produce a quantity of bills; he was allowed to go in company with two men, but it proved only a stratagem to make his escape, which he had the adroitness to effect. The other two, Nutt and Ford, who stood charged with having passed Counterfeit Bills, have been committed to the jail in Paris (Oxford C.) Nutt had in his possession when taken counterfeit bills to the amount of 750 dollars.
COMMUNICATION.
"Truth is great and must prevail." SINCE the adoption of the Federal Constitution, the democrats have assumed almost as many different names of distinction as PROTEUS of old was wont to assume shapes. When in the germ they opposed the adoption of the federal constitution; they were stiled anti-federalists; at the commencement of the French revolution they gloried in the title of Jacobins; and since President Jefferson's inaugural speech, they have had the audacity to take to themselves exclusively the appellation of republicans; and we very readily concede that they are genuine pieces coined in the mint of "republican" Bonaparte.
It is a fact which cannot be controverted, that the federalists have, ever since the adoption of the constitution, been uniformly consistent in their principles and practice: as they first erected the edifice, so they have continued to support it. They have presented their breasts as a barrier, as a dyke to oppose the overwhelming inundation of jacobinic fury, which threatened to raze it to its foundation. The oldest of them are the same gallant, and generous veterans, who in the time which "tried men's souls," rushed with ardor to the field of battle; who led our legions to victory; and after securing a glorious and permanent peace, retired covered with honorable wounds and laurels, to reap those rewards which were the price of blood.—How have they been requited for all their services? Instead of receiving a triumphal crown, they have worn a crown of thorns! Instead of filling those places of honor and trust which were so richly their due, they have been thrust aside to make way for foreign renegades—wretches whose pestilential breath infects the unhappy clime in which they are suffered to exist.—Republics, since the first annals of history, have been remarkable for their ingratitude to their benefactors.—The Ostracism of Athens was exclusively the fate of its most eminent and virtuous citizens—Carthage had the unparalleled ingratitude, to banish their great Hannibal from his country, and force him to become a wretched wanderer in the Dominions of an Asiatic Prince.—That Hannibal who had raised the glory of commercial Carthage to a height which threatened to crush and annihilate imperial Rome. The Athenians suffered the great Miltiades, who fought for them the glorious battle of Marathon, to die a miserable death in prison.—Why need I mention more examples? history is replete with them. These have been cited that we might hold the mirror up to ourselves.—How many examples are there at this moment in our own republic, fresh in the memory of every man! But this neglect has not (as in the ancient republics) been produced by popular rage and phrensy: it has been effected by the base, insidious arts of demagogues, practising upon our honest, unsuspecting yeomanry.—The silly epithet of Tory, which merits nothing but disdain and contempt from men of sense, has been, in the hands of unprincipled demagogues, a charm as potent as the talisman of a magician or the elixir of Circe. They have administered such copious doses of this drug to the people, that their senses are "steeped in oblivion." But the people, though by reason of the veils which demagogues have bound over their eyes, they have been unable to see; yet they now begin to FEEL. And now they begin to feel, they will investigate—and after investigating, blind indeed must they be, whose eyes do not penetrate the inmost recesses of the existing political mystery and iniquity. [More hereafter.]
All the demagogues, office holders and candidates for the "loaves and fishes" under the present order of things, are loud in approving the policy of the Embargo. These characters well know, that in order to obtain their personal and interested views, it is necessary to appropriate every measure of Mr. Jefferson. No matter if it causes the ruin of the merchant, and compels the Farmer to sell his produce for less than half the price he could obtain if commerce was suffered to go on, provided they can bask in presidential favor and fatten on the public money. But when the farmer finds his lands are tax'd ten fold, will these disinterested patriots find him money?
MARRIED, In Saco, Capt. Jesse Haley, of Topsham, to Miss Apphia Snow, of the former place. In Shapleigh, Mr. Edmund Chase, of Parsonsfield, to Miss Lovey Coson, of the former place. In this town, Mr. Jonathan Sawyer, of Falmouth, to Mrs. Sally Cox, of Portland.
On Friday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Payson, Mr. Henry Homes, mer. of Boston, to Miss Dorcas Freeman, daughter of the Hon. Samuel F.
DIED,
In Martinique, on the 4th of January last, in the 43d year of his age, Maj. Ulrich Rivardi. This gentleman was educated in the military college of Colmar, in France, and entered the Russian service at the age of 18—at the taking of Oczakoff, in the war between the Turks and Russians, while aid de camp to the celebrated Suwarrows, he received several wounds, and one particularly severe, in his breast. In this action he distinguished himself in such a manner, that although he was obliged by the injuries to which his bravery had exposed him, to quit so cold a climate, he retired from the army with the rank of captain, and a pension for life: this he relinquished, and entering into the American service, was appointed by Gen. Washington, Major in the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers—he retained this commission until the army was reduced.
In Washington, Hon. Ezra Darby, M. C. from the state of New Jersey. In Stockbridge, (Mass.) Mrs. Mary Bidwell, consort of the Hon. Barnabas Bidwell, in the 44th year of her age.
In Boston, Mr. Andrew Newell, printer, aged 28; a man of respectable talents, and scientific acquirements.
In Poland, [Me.] of consumption, Capt. John T. Merrill, aged 38—He was a tender parent, a kind and provident husband, an obliging neighbor, and a good citizen.
At Prospect, the 26th ult. the Rev. Elias Dudley, formerly minister of Oxford, aged 46. In this town, the 7th inst. Lieut. Thomas Minot, aged 38. As a mark of respect and esteem for the character, and sincere regret for the loss of this valuable Citizen & Officer, the Militia Officers in this town attended his remains to the tomb.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight.
AN ACT to establish the Shire Town, and times and place for holding the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Oxford.
SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That the town of Paris, in said County, be the Shire town, and that all the necessary public buildings be erected in said town on land belonging to said county, within and for said county of Oxford.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passing of this act, there shall be three terms of the court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford; one on the second Tuesday of May, one on the fourth Tuesday of September, and the other on the third Tuesday of February annually.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted, That all writs, processes, recognizances, and other matters and things returnable, or continued to the court of Common Pleas by law, next to be holden at Paris, within and for said county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of May next, shall be returned to, continued and have day in the court to be holden on the third Tuesday of February next.
SECT. 4. And be it further enacted, That all laws heretofore made and passed, fixing the times and places, of holding the said court of Common Pleas, within and for said county of Oxford, and the same are hereby repealed.
In the House of Representatives, Jan. 18, 1808.
This bill having had three several readings, Passed to be enacted.
PEREZ MORTON, Speaker.
In Senate, January 18, 1808.
This bill having had two several readings, Passed to be enacted.
SAMUEL DANA, President.
January 18, 1808.—Approved.
JAMES SULLIVAN.
True copy—Attest, J. L. AUSTIN, Secretary.
LOST,
AT the late fire in Haymarket-Row, two FIRE BAGS, marked "I. M'Lellan."
LEFT—in a store in this town, some time since, a COFFEE-POT, containing 5 pounds of GUN-POWDER—Whoever will give information of them to the PRINTER, shall be rewarded and receive the thanks of the owner. February 15.
Sacred Music.
THE subscribers propose to open a school on Wednesday evening next, for the purpose of teaching sacred music—The school will be constantly attended by persons capable of leading the various parts—by which means it is presumed that pupils will learn more in three months than they could in six under a single teacher—The school house in Union-Street will be opened two evenings in a week—The price of tuition two Dollars and fifty cents including wood, lights, &c.—one dollar in advance. HENRY HILTON, WILLIAM COOPER. Feb. 15.
Walter Simonton's Estate.
THE Creditors to the Estate of WALTER SIMONTON, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, and all concerned, are hereby notified that Thomas Webster, Attorney to Deborah Simonton, Administratrix on the estate of said deceased, has exhibited to me an account of administration on said estate, and that the same will be considered at a Probate Court to be holden at the office of John Frothingham, in Portland, on Wednesday the twenty-fourth day of the present month at ten o'clock in the forenoon, when and where they may be present if they see fit. Dated the tenth day of January, A.D. 1808. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Judge of Probate. Feb. 15.
Valuable School Book.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, A valuable Book for the use of Schools—CONTAINING THE CONSTITUTIONS of the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, and that of THE UNITED STATES: The Declaration of Independence, and President Washington's Farewell Address. This book was printed a short time since by order of the General Court of Massachusetts; and by them recommended to the inhabitants of the several towns, to be read as a SCHOOL BOOK in all the common schools.—Few copies of this useful book ever reached this part of the state; but where it has been adopted, it is highly approved of.
By the request of a number of gentlemen interested in the education of the rising generation, a new edition has just been printed. Bookellers can be supplied in sheets by the hundred. Jan. 11.
For Sale,
A WALL PEW, in the Rev'd Messrs Kellogg & Payson's Meeting-House.—Enquire at this Office. Feb. 8.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 3, Massie's-Row. Have just received, An elegant and extensive assortment of GOODS, consisting of
 Hamilton dice Ginghams  Dark check'd do—Striped do  Plaid do; a great variety  Dice Chambrays  Hamilton colored corded Cambrics 3-4, 4-4 and 6-4 white and col. Cambrics  Elegant Grecian Robes—Fancy Dresses  Fancy Bordering—calicoes—Linen Cambrics  Cotton & linen cambric pocket Hdkfs.  A great variety of cotton do  Bandanna do—Pancy do—Barcelona do  Black, flate, dove, smoke, purple, plural and brown Florence Silks  Silk Florentine, of the first quality  Sarfenets—Mades—cord'd & black Crape  White, rose-white, flate, black, mix'd and dove color'd Ladies English and French Silk Hose  Black, white and flate Cotton do  Black, flate, brown and white Worsted do  Black, white and rose-white Gentlemen's French and English Silk Hose  Lamb's-wool and Angola do  Black, white and mix'd Worsted do  Children's white worsted and lamb's-wool Socks  Gentlemen's Beaver do  Black and white English and French silk do  7-4 and 8-4 elegant Damask Shawls  6-4 and 5-4 common do  A great variety of the most fashionable Cotton ditto  Dimities—Furniture Calicoes  Shire Muslins—Spider-net do—Fancy do  Black do—Silk Velvets  Paris-net Gauze—Linen  Shirting Cottons—Long Cloths  India Cottons and Calicoes  Brown and white Plati'llas  6-4 and 8-4 Huckaback  Silk, cotton and leather Suspenders  28 and 30 inch silk and cotton Umbrellas  Ladies elegant bottle-green, corbeau and brown Royal Pellice Cloths  Bottle-green, purple and black pellice Tabby Velvets  Black, olive, purple and blue Velveteens  Silvered Cord—Pellice Flannels  A variety of most fashionable Vesting  Olive, green and drab Plains, of a good quality, suitable for gentlemen's Surtouts  White mill'd Flannels  Superfine fashionable dark mix'd Broad-Cloths and Cassimeres  Bale Kiederminster Carpeting, elegant patterns  Patent Cords—Coatings—Sattenetts  10-4 and 11-4 Rose Blankets—Duffles  Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels  All of which will be sold at a very reduced price. Oct. 12.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
BENJAMIN ALLEN JORDAN, late of Gorham, 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 SARAH JORDAN. Feb. 11, 1808. (15)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
JOSHUA TUCKER, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, 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 BETSEY V. TANDAY. Portland, Feb. 15, 1808. mark.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
GEORGE LAURANCE, late of Portland, 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 BETSEY V. TANDAY. Portland, Feb. 15, 1808. mark.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
JOHN TAPPAN MERRILL, late of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, 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 HANNAH MERRILL. Poland, Feb. 11, 1808. (8.5)

Poetry.
LINES
To an amiable but coquettish young Lady, who presented a NEEDLE to the Author (an Officer of the Army, and married) at the same time requesting of him some Poetry.
Say lovely HARRIOT, why this strange, 'This curious gift to me? — Is it to wound the unfeeling heart, That is not pierc'd by thee?
Or wouldst thou I a tailor thine— Since Snip, the needle's lord, Gains both more glory and more gold, Than he who wields a sword!
Ah, no! — a passage through this heart, Thy darning eyes have found; And kind thou wouldst the needle give, To close the growing wound.
But, HARRIOT, sure thou might have spar'd To urge the pointed steel! — For though love's anguish may be keen, My wound will quickly heal.
While distant far, in SUSAN's breast, My heart is fatally moor'd; 'Tis SHE — who reigns a royal hero — ALONE in ME ador'd!
* In case of war, we hope this may not prove useless.
The Monitor... No. 23.
Interesting and Important Sentences, Selected from the word of God.
OF THE LAW AND GOSPEL.
1. THINK not that I am come to destroy the Law or the Prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. —Mat. 5—17.
2. And it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunders, and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled. —Exod. 19—16.
3. And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the Lord descended upon it in fire; and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly. —Ibid. 18.
4. And the Lord came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount. —Ibid. 20.
5. He showed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. —Psalms 18—9.
6. And so terrible was the fight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake. —Heb. 12, 21.
While such an appearance of the holy and almighty God, were the Commandment given to the Jews, six hundred thousand men shaking for fear, and begging that "God would not speak to them lest they die." —Exod. 20—19. But O faithful Christian!
7. Ye are not come unto the mount that burned, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness and darkness and tempest, and the sound of a trumpet and the voice of words — But ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heaven Jerusalem, and to an innumerable number of Angels — To the general assembly and church of the first born which are written in heaven, and to God the judge of all, & to the spirit of just men made perfect — and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. —Heb. 12—18, 21 to 24.
8. See [therefore] that ye refuse not him that speaketh: for if they escaped not who refused him that spoke on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven — but serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: for our God is a consuming fire. —Heb. 12, 28, 29.
9. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces — Jer. 23—29.
10. The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. —John 1—17.
11. Wherefore as the Holy Ghost saith, To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, but exhort one another daily, while it is called to day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin — for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end. —Heb. 3—7, 8, 13, 15.
Flour, Pork, &c.
Charles & John Fox,
No. 4 & 5, south side Long-Wharf, HAVE just received, 200 bbls. superfine Flour, } warranted fresh 100 do superfine do } and of the best 12 do do do } quality. 20 bbls. Clear PORK 18 do Navy Mels do 20 do No. 1, do 50 do Philadelphia Loaf Sugar 15 tons Nail Plates, assorted Chells Hylon and Hylon-skin Teas 10 boxes No. 3, Chocolate 15 do Dipt Candles Together with a general assortment of Ship-Chandlery & Grocery Goods. All which they offer cheap for cash or credit. [to w] Jan. 11.
WILLIAM LORD.
INFORMS his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a general assortment of W. I. Goods, Groceries & Hard-Ware, which are now ready for sale at his store in Essex-Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash. [6 w] Jan. 11.
FOR SALE,
AN excellent Farm at Gambo, in the town of Windham, about 12 miles from Portland, consisting of large FARM, SAW and GRIST MILLS, with many valuable privileges. Also — Seven hundred acres of good improvable LAND in East & West Portland. Also — Two hundred acres of LAND, in the town of Raymond, and several good FARMS, in various places not far from said Portland. Any or all of said Real Estate may be had on generous terms and long credit by applying to SAMUEL BUTTS, at his Book-Store, Essex-Street, PORTLAND. (6w) Jan. 11.
Back-Cove Bridge.
THE Proprietors of Back-Cove Bridge are hereby notified and warned to meet at the house of Mr. Abraham Beaman in Portland, on Monday, the 15th of February inst. at 2 o'clock P. M. for the following purposes, viz. To choose a Moderator. To make choice of a Treasurer, in the room of Lemuel Weeks, Esq. resigned. Per order of the floating Committee. STEPHEN WAITE, Prop's. Clerk. Portland, Feb. 8, 1808.
LAST NOTICE!
THE subscribers inform those with whom they have unsettled accounts, that unless a settlement is made on or before the 15th instant, they will be lodged with an attorney for collection. CROSS & MARTIN. Feb. 1, 1808.
LIME.
A Quantity of excellent THOMASTON LIME, for sale by THOMAS HOVEY, Feb. 1. No. 10, Long-Wharf.
Prentiss Mellen,
HAS removed his Office from the new Bank to the building lately occupied as the Post Office, and nearly opposite the Bank. February.
TO LET,
A LARGE convenient two-story DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Federal-Street, lately occupied by Mr. ISAAC MELLEMAN. Also, A convenient DWELLING HOUSE in the same street, suitable for a small family. For terms, apply to STEPHEN TUKEY. Feb. 1.
COFFEE.
FOR sale by WILLIAM GODDARD, at his store in Middle-Street — a few hhd. and bags best Green COFFEE Feb. 1.
Edward Howe,
Upholsterer, No. 2, Union-Row, INFORMS the public, that he has just opened an extensive assortment of English, French and American PAPER HANGINGS, with elegant Borders and Pannel Papers of the very latest and best patterns, which are selling very low; fashionable Fringes, Laces, and Tassels for curtains; Chintz Furniture; Bed ticking; Down, Live Geese and Rufta Feathers; Sofas with and without Hair Cloth; Easy and Lolling Chairs; double and single Hair Matrasses; Mols do. Also — An elegant assortment of gilt and mahogany framed LOOKING-GLASSES, as has ever been offered for sale in this town. E. HOWE also stuffs Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Matrasses of all kinds, Cushions for Pews, &c. Beds made and filled, warranted of the first quality. High post and field Bed Curtains made in the most fashionable style. CASH given for Oxen and Horses' COARSE HAIR. tf Dec. 7.
CRAM & ATHERTON.
HAVE removed their Compting-Room to No. 2, Long-Wharf. Jan. 11.
FOR SALE, BY
J. Richardson,
No. 3, Long-Wharf, 200 bbls. Mels and No. 1 Beef, 200 do No. 2 and 3 do 200 half bbls. Mels No. 1 do 80 bbls No. 1 and 2 Pork, 100 bbls Liverpool Salt. Nov. 16.
REMOVAL
And more New and Cheap Goods.
N. P. Poor,
INFORMS the Purchasers of ENGLISH GOODS, that he has removed from Maf-fey's Row, to the store lately occupied by Munroe & Tuttle, corner of Middle and Union Streets where may be found a good assortment of GOODS, cheap as can be purchased — viz — Bales and Flannels, by the piece or yard Perfesse Flannels and Cloths Broadcloths and Cashmeres Plains, Duffs, Blankets, 6-4 to 10-4 Common and Superfine Coatings Worsted Hosiery — a quantity Cotton and silk do Pic nic and other silk Gloves Kid Habit Gloves York tan and beaver do White, pink and yellow Sarfnets 1 carton real Thread Laces Cotton, white and black silk Veils & Laces Cap Patterns — Lace Mullins White and colored Sarsnet Cambrics Cotton Cambrics — Calicoes and Furnitures, Chambrays, Ginghams, silk Velvets Chambray Shawls. A large assortment of fancy Cotton and India Cottons and Checks, Bombazetts, &c. &c. With a variety of FANCY ORNAMENTS, viz — Gold and silver Bands and Chains Bugie Bands; Beaded Crescent Beaded Star Trimming — Spangles Silk Cords and Tassels Plumes and Ostrich Feathers Silk Habit Buttons Morocco and Velvet Purse, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the very lowest terms for cash. (optf) Dec. 14.
REMOVAL.
J. D. HOPKINS respectfully informs the public that he has removed his office to the room formerly occupied by Salmon Chase, Esq. and lately by Thomas H. Perkins, jun. being the next door to the office of the Register of Deeds — where he will be ready to receive the commands of those who may wish to employ him in the line of his profession. Portland, Dec. 21. 3w.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Executrix of the last will and testament of THOMAS MEAD, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs — she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SOPHIA MEAD. Jan. 28. (F1)
COAL.
WILLIAM MOULTON, jun. has for sale a quantity of COAL. Feb. 8.
David Bartlett,
HAIR-DRESSER. INFORMS his friends and customers that he continues at his old stand, in Hampshire-Street — where he will be happy to attend to their commands as usual.
He gives notice to those citizens who are deprived of the means of subsistence by the Embargo, that he is willing, in common with his fellow-citizens, to contribute his mite towards their support — which he proposes to do by giving (FREE OF EXPENCE) all of the above description — who are requested to call at his shop for that purpose every day in the week (Sundays excepted) from sunrise to sunset, that they may have no excuse for not attending Divine Service.
Mr. Bartlett, aware that many will endeavour to coax him — gives notice that he shall extend this benevolence to those only whose necessities circumstances require it. BOLLIN No. 1. — Feb. 8.
N. NOTICE!
THE copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of PRATT & PUTNAM, was dissolved, by mutual consent, on the first day of January, last — All persons having accounts open with said firm, are requested to call on John Pratt, and have them adjusted without delay. Feb. 8. MASON PUTNAM.
JOHN PRATT,
At the shop lately occupied by the above firm, informs that he continues to execute the Book-Binding Business, in all its different branches, as usual. He has for sale a general assortment of Account Books & Stationary, &c. on reasonable terms. Feb. 8.
NOTICE!
THE connexion in business between the Subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS FORSAITH & CO. is this day dissolved by mutual consent — Those persons indebted either by note or account to said firm, are requested to call without delay on Thomas Forsaith and have them adjusted. JONATHAN SPARROW, Jan. 30. THOMAS FORSAITH.
THE losses sustained by the subscriber in the destruction of his building in Hay-Market Row, by the late distressing fire, are of themselves sufficiently urgent to call on those indebted on the above company's account, as well as his own private account, for immediate payment, so as to enable him to repair the building and fulfil his engagements with his creditors. — With reluctance, he must say, should an adherence to this notice be omitted, he must the approaching Court take other steps however disagreeable. JONATHAN SPARROW. Feb. 8.
THE Subscribers hereby give public notice, that the Copartnership subsisting between Loring & Chandler, expired on the 1st inst. and was by mutual consent dissolved — All persons indebted or having demands on said firm, are requested to call on Charles Loring, who is duly authorized to settle the same. CHARLES LORING, REUBEN CHANDLER. Northyarmouth, Feb. 8.
NOTICE!
ALL persons having accounts open with the late firm of Dearborn & Watson, are requested to call on Simon Dearborn, at their late stand, and have them adjusted without delay.
TO LET,
Store No. 6, Jones-Row — together with a room in the second story — well situated for an office or compting-room — inquire of S. Dearborn. Feb. 8.
TAKEN UP,
ON the 21st, ult. a Tonal Don, 18 3/4 feet long, near Long Island — The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and apply to JEREMIAH CUSHING, living on Long Island. Feb. 8.
REMOVAL.
JOEL HALL,
HAVING purchased the whole flock in trade of John P. Thurlow & Co. has removed from No. 17, Long-Wharf, to Central Row, (the store formerly occupied by said John P. Thurlow & Co.) where he offers for sale the following articles: — 200 crates C. C. Earthen Ware } Entitled to 100 casks English Nails } Debenture. 60 crates Junk Bottles 17 gross Nuffield Bottles Boxes 12 by 18, 11 by 15, 10 by 15, 10 by 14, 10 by 12, 9 by 13, 9 by 12, 9 by 11, 7 by 9, and 6 by 8 Crown Window Glass 20 bottles fu. crine, fine and common Coal Varnish 40 casks fine English Mustard 11 do Copperas — 4 do Alum 5 do Red Lead 4 sheets mill'd Lead, 3 lb. and 3 3/4 per lb. square feet 10 cwt. patent Shot 1 hhd. common Lamp Black 1 keg Lythage 200 wt. Iron Wire, assorted 7 doz. long & short handled Frying-Pans 40 quires Sand Paper 7 nets Small Weights 84 small painted Scale-Beams, assorted 30 boxes Pipes 100 Stone-Jugs and Butter-pots Bbls. Mef. No. 1 and 2 Pork 50 bbls. Windward Island Rum 8 do Molassado Sugars 200 do Liverpool Salt 1500 quintals Co. Fish. Jan. 4.
Factory Cotton.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Middle-Street, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton, July 13. tf
Fresh Goods.
Joseph Barbour,
AT the store lately improved by BARBOUR & STOCKBRIDGE, opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-street, has just received a variety of Fresh, Fancy and Staple Goods, partly consisting of the following — Bottle green, corbeau and fawn coloured Ladies' Cloths Pellece Flannels Bk. mulberry, fawn, green and drab Tabby Velvets A very handsome assortment of Fancy Mullins Ladies' extra long white kid Gloves Do black, white and slate habit silk do Do kid and beaver do do Do blk. white and slate long silk do A large assortment of ladies & gentlemen's silk, worsted and cotton Hose Silk Shawls Bandanna and fancy silk Hdkfs. Black Barcelona do Gentlemen's black and white silk Gloves Linen and fine Cambricks British Shirting A variety of fashionable cotton Shawls Linen and linen cambric pocket Hdkfs. Cotton cambric and common do do White floracé Lutrings Black and other coloured do Black Italian and Dutch Capes Pink and white do Fine and common 4-4 and 6-4 white cotton Cambricks Black and other coloured do Ginghams; Prints; Copper Plates India Cottons; Long Cloths Madras Calicoes 7-8 and 6-4 Linen Checks Velvets; Cords; Thicklets Patent Cord, Toilette and Swan-down Velvets Satin Florentine Fine white Marcella Gentlemen's fur lined Gloves Doe skin, beaver and woollen do Green, white, pink and blue Sarfnetts Cotton Laces — Fancy Purse Ornamented and plain Combs Glas Buttons A quantity best English Sewing Silk & Twist Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Silk, cotton, Doe and Morocco Suspenders Fine and common brown Linens Cambric and common Dimities English, Russia and Derry Diapers Ruffles; Bombazetts; Wildbore Duroys; Drams and Shallons 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 Oil Cloths Gentlemen's Lamb-wool Hose Superfine, common and low priced Broad-Cloths, all colours Double-Milled and common Kerfeymeres do Plains; Serges; D. fills Devonshire Kerfey Fine and common Coatings Rofe Blankets, some very large and nice Flannels; Baizes; Swankins, &c. &c. ALSO, Muffs and Tippets, consisting of Sable, Pole Cat Elk, Bear, and Mock Sable. tf Nov. 23.
Hard-ware Goods.
William Goddard,
HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods — which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 5 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaife Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes. Sept. 28. tf
Rowe & Keus.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have recommenced business at their former stand No. 6, Middle-Street — where they have for sale a general assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, much cheaper than usual. They expect very shortly a large additional supply, which will render their assortment very complete. (eptf) Oct. 19.
London Hats and Shoes.
Joshua Shaw,
INFORMS his friends and customers that he has received his Fall and Winter supply, consisting of case of men's Superfine Beaver Hats of an improved make; 1 case of ladies' Beaver Hats and Bonnets; 1 trunk plaided & patent Kid Shoes; and a large assortment of ladies', miles', and children's Morocco Shoes. Also — A large assortment of gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, manufactured under his own inspection, of the newest fashions, and warranted to be of the first quality. Portland, Oct. 26. tf
EBENEZER HUMPHREY,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs — she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to POLLY HUMPHREY. Jan. 28, 1808. (F1)
SCHOOL DICTIONARY.
FOR sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street, WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY — compiled for the use of Common English Schools. This work contains more than thirty thousand words, being all which is supposed necessary for Farmers and Mechanics; selected with care and printed with accuracy. Difficult terms of science, and obsolete words, which are of no use to men in the common occupations of life, are omitted. This work is recommended to the notice of those who superintend the education of youth. Feb. 1.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
Clos Fifth of the Second Grant.
SCHEME. 20000 Tickets at 5 Dollars each are 100000 Dollars. 1 Prize of 10000 is 10000 1 do - 2000 - 2000 9 Prizes - 1000 - are 9000 4 do - 500 - 2000 125 do - 100 - 12500 88 do - 50 - 4400 70 do - 20 - 1400 6386 do - 7 - 44702 6684 86002 SUBJECT TO NO DEDUCTION. Not two blanks to a prize. A part of the above Prizes will be drawn in the following manner: — viz. The first drawn blank on the 5th day, shall be entitled to 500 dollars. Do. on the 8th, - 500 do. Do. on the 10th, - 1000 do. Do. on the 13th, - 500 do. Do. on the 16th, - 1000 do. Do. on the 18th, - 500 do. Do. on the 20th, - 2000 do. Do. on the 22d, - 1000 do. Do. on the 24th, - 1000 do. Do. on the 26th, - 1000 do. Do. on the 28th, - 1000 do. Do. on the 30th, - 1000 do. Do. on the 32d, - 1000 do. Do. on the 35th, - 10000 do. Do. on the 38th, - 1000 do. Five hundred numbers will be considered as a day's drawing, and the fortunate numbers, which depend on the days will be determined accordingly. This Class will commence drawing in Boston, on the twenty-fourth day of March next. Prizes of a thousand dollars and upwards, payable in ninety days — prizes of a hundred and of five hundred dollars, payable in sixty days; and all others in thirty days after the drawing shall be completed. Payment as usual, in bills generally current in this Commonwealth. Prizes not demanded in one year after the drawing will not be paid. Tickets rise to 5 50, after the fifteenth of March. Tickets and Quarters in the above Lottery kept constantly for sale at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street. Prize Tickets in former Lotteries taken in payment. SAMUEL SWAN, jun. } Managers. JAMES F. BALDWIN } Boston, Feb. 8, 1808.
EZEKIEL DAY,
HAS FOR SALE, 150 hhd. Liverpool SALT A few hhd. St. Martins do. 300 quintals COD-FISH, suitable for country use; Which will be sold cheap for Cash. Jan. 25.
NOTICE!
FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased; being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords — The whole will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years if required, the interest being paid annually — For further particulars enquiry may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12. E. WHITMAN.
JOHN COE,
REQUESTS all persons, having Accounts open with him, to call at No. 4, Fifth-street, and have them adjusted. Jan. 25.
Drugs and Medicines.
WILLIAM LORD,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has purchased the Stock in Trade of JOHN COE, and that the business will be carried on at No. 4, Fifth-street — where DRUGS & MEDICINES of a genuine quality will be kept constantly for sale on reasonable terms. N. B. — The business of the Medicine Store will be conducted by J. COE, who will pay every attention to customers, and all favors gratefully acknowledged. Jan. 25.
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to STEPHEN CUMMINGS, for services in the line of his profession, as a Physician, are informed that unless payment is made to the subscriber on or before the last day of February, their accounts will be left with an Attorney and put in suit without further notice. Jan. 25. JOHN COE.
Caleb Bryant's Estate.
THE heirs and creditors of the estate of Caleb Bryant, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, are hereby notified that James Burnes, administrator on said estate has exhibited to me his account of administration and also a private account of his own on said estate; both of which will be considered at a Probate Court, to be held at the Office of John Foulington, Esq. on Wednesday the 24th day of February inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon when all where all persons concerned, may be present if they see fit. Saml. FREEMAN, Judge of Probate. Feb. 8.