Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1807-01-19 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
Two Dollars per Annum.
PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
[Payable Yearly.]
No. 40 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1807.
[Whole No. 456.]
Printing.
HAVING lately received several fonts of New and BEAUTIFUL Letter from the Philadelphia Foundry... PRINTING in its various branches will be executed at the GAZETTE OFFICE, with as much neatness and dispatch, and on as reasonable terms as can be obtained at any Office in this town. BLANKS, CARDS, PAMPHLETS and HAND-BILLS printed at short notice.
The Editor of the GAZETTE solicits the employ of those friendly to the Establishment.
LEATHER.
JOHN L. DENNETT,
Has for sale, at the Sign of the Trunk, Middle-Street, 800 wt Harness Leather, 500 wt Skirting do, Sides Bridle do, Waxed Calf Skins, Black grained do, Ruffet Calf-Skin Boot Tops of the first quality, Draw'd Calf Skin Boot Legs, Sawarow Patterns, Morocco Skins of different colours, Hog Skins, General assortment of Leather kept constantly on hand. Jan. 12.
Paint Store.
MICHAEL SMITH, respectfully informs the public that he has taken Store No. 1, Jones' Row, where he offers for sale the following articles: viz.
 LEADS. Mineral Green  White Lead, BRUES,  Do. ground in Oil, Prussian Blue, No. 1,  Red Lead 2, & 3,  Orange do, Verdet do  Sugar do, Sip do.  Black do, BROWNS,  Sheet do, Purple Brown,  YELLOW, Spanish do  Spruce Yellow, VITRIOLS,  Do ground in Oil, White Vitriol  Patent Yellow, Blue do.  Kings do, CHALKS,  Naples do, French Chalk  Yellow Opiament, Red do.  REDS, OKERS,  Venetian Red, Roman Oker  Do ground in Oil, Yellow do  India Red, Do ground in Oil  Red Lake, Red do  Drop do, Do ground in Oil.  Vermilion, U S,  BLACKS, Gum Shellack,  Ivory Black, Do Asphaltum  Frankfort do, Do Bouge  Brunswick do, VARNISHES,  Blue do, Copal Varnish  Lamp do, White Hard do.  PINKS, JAP Ns,  Brown Pink, Black Japan  Dutch do, Brown do  Rose do, LEAVES,  English do, Gold Leaves  GREENS, Silver do  Green Verdet 
BRUSHES.
 Ground paint Brushes all sizes,  Unground do do  Ground Sash Tools, do  Unground do do  White-wash Brushes, do  Tar do do  Marking Tools, do  Camels Hair Pencils  English Glue  Litharge  Alum  Dragon's Blood  Pomice Stone  Rotten stone  Auter and Arnotta,  Flake White,  Terra de Siena  Emery  Flour do  Coppers 
Also, for sale
A New Brick Dwelling House, on State-Street, opposite Mr. Ingraham's. This Estate situated on the best street in Portland, having a delightful prospect and an excellent well of water, and being every way convenient, offers a rare opportunity to a Purchaser, as part cash, only will be required down—Real Estate in Portland will be received in part, or a credit of one or two years given on collateral security: for further particulars apply as above. January 5, 1807.
Oil, Candles, &c.
Hussey & Winslow,
HAVE for sale at their store in Fish-Street, Portland, 120 Boxes Spermaceti Candles, Casks Summer and Winter Strained Spermaceti Oil, by wholesale and retail, Boxes Mould and Dips Candles, Hyson, Hyson Skin & Souchong Tea, Glass and Japan'd Lamps, a quantity of Wicking yarn, do. Webing do. Together with an assortment of English Goods, &c. &c. All the above articles will be sold on as good terms as can be purchased in town, for cash or credit. Jan. 12.
FOR SALE,
By J. Richardson,
 No. 3, Long-Wharf,  100 casks of Sugar Hds Nails—entitled to debenture  150 bbls. Mefs No. 1, 2 and 3 Beef  200 half barrels Mefs do  100 boxes Mould Candles  70 bbls Bone Middlings  Navy Mefs No. 1 and 2 Pork  120 kegs Lard  50 do Butter  Jan. 5 (17) 
Georgia Cottons,
FOR sale at No. 18, Union-Wharf, a few bags Georgia Upland COTTON, of a superior quality. Dec 29
15,000 Dollars,
FOR A NEW-YEAR'S GIFT! HARVARD College Lottery, 1st Class, commences drawing the 22d of this month, and contains,
 1 capital prize of 15000 Dollars.  1 " 5000  2 prizes of 2000  4 " 1000  8 " 500  80 " 100  90 " 50  150 " 15  5572 " 7 
THOMAS CLARK,
Fish-Street, Portland, Has for sale,
 Whole Tickets, at $ 5.50  Half do, 2.87  Quarters, 1.50  Eighths, 81 
Any of the above Prizes would be a handsome sum for a PR SENT for New Years day. Please to apply immediately, as but few Tickets remain unsold.
T. C. has likewise for sale, a large assortment of Children's BOOKS. Jan. 5.
CARVING IN GENERAL
EXECUTED by WILLIAM GARNON, (Chas-Cove-Street, Portland).
HAVING practised with the most experienced and best workmen in America, and Europe, he flatters himself, that he shall be able to give satisfaction to those who may please to employ him. Comments are useless, for one good figure, is better than a chapter of descriptions. Nov. 24
THAT large commodious STORE, now occupied by Messrs. WINSLOW—Enquire of Dr. N. COFFIN. Jan. 5.
Store to let.
TO LET, the brick Store, now occupied by Messrs. Joseph Emeron and Son head of Union-Wharf.—Enquire of WOODBURY STORER. Jan. 12
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE subscribers under the firm of ROBIE & LANCASTER, have this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons indebted to them, either by note or account, are requested to make payment to Sewall Lancaster, who will continue business in the store lately occupied, by said firm, and by whom all demands against said firm will be adjusted. TOPPAN ROBIE, SEWALL LANCASTER. Gorham, Jan. 12, 1807.
Thomas Merrill, jun.
 Has for sale, At No. 9 Union Wharf,  2000 bushels Wheat Brand  200 bushels Corn  150 barrels Tar  30 bbl Turpentine  10 casks Hyson Skin } of superior  10 do Souchong Tea, } Quality.  Jan. 12. 
Lord & Thomas,
No. 5, Jones' Row,
HAVE just received and offer for sale a general assortment of
English and India Goods, suitable for the present season.
 Also,—Pipes Brandy  Do. Gin  W. I. & N. E. Rum  Sugars, Loaf, Havannah, white & brown  Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea } TEAS.  500 quintals Sable Fish  100 Bbls. pickled Herring, No. 1.  500 boxes Smoked Herring.  Jan. 5. (6 w.) 
Rum, Flour, &c.
 10 Hds. Rum  10 bbls superfine Philadelphia Flour  20d, 10d and 4d Cut Nails  20 and 10d wrought do  Belt Widder and brown Soap  Boxes 7 by 9 Bristol Crown Window Glass  English Currants—Citron  Steel and Iron Knitting-Pins  Cloth and Shoe-Brushes  Sieves—Bed-Cords—Chalk—Pipes, &c.  FOR SALE BY Thomas Child.  Jan. 5. 
Munroe & Tuttle,
No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-Street,
HAVE just received, and now opening
large assortment of WOOLLEN GOODS:
 Superfine black and coloured Broad Cloths  Ditto Cassimeres,  Duffels and Coatings,  Fauzes and Flannels,  Patent Cord, do Plain,  6-4 to 12-4 Rote Blankets  Blue Plains, Worsted Hole  Superfine and Common Calicoes  India ditto  4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambrics  India Cottons  Black Tabbys Velvets  Plain black and figured do  Black Glass Buttons  1 case 7-8 Irish Linens  Durants, Ruffles and Shalloons  Black Silk Velvets  Black Laces  Wine and coloured Threads  A large assortment of India and Florence Lustrings  Long and short white silk Gloves  Silk Chambray  Striped and twil'd Satins  Thread Laces  Brown Linens  Cap and Habit Patterns  Ladies' Beaver Shawls  Chambray do.  Cotton do  Fancy ipider net Muslin  A final consignment of Muffs and Tippets, which will be sold very cheap—viz.  Pole Cat, Sable, Mock ditto, Bear and Elk 
They keep constantly for sale every article of Dress for Mourning: viz,
 Belt double back Florence Lustrings  India do.  Sinchuas, India Satins  Black Bombezets  Black Crapes, 4-4 6-4 Black Cambrics  Ladies' and Gentlemen's black, embroidered and lace clock silk Hole  Fine black Cotton Hole  Black Gauze Hole  Black silk Handkerchiefs  Plain black, and pic nic Gloves  Gentlemen's short do  Black Lace Veils, Jan. 12 
Philadelphia Leather
HOW & EVANS, have just received and for sale, a quantity of HARNES and SMITING LEATHER of the very first quality, at their store in Middle-Street. Also—A large quantity of
'94 TOYLANDS
suitable to all ages. Portland, Jan. 5.
Cask of Oil.
PUT on board the sloop Leander, capt. Dutch, in Boston, about the first of December last, a cask of OIL; the owner is requested to apply to this Office and receive the same on paying charges. Jan. 5.
Wharf Timber.
WANT to purchase 1500 tons of WHARF-TIMBER—Apply to the subscribers. PETER WARREN, EZKIEL DAY. Jan. 12.
Joseph V. Bacon,
 HAS for Sale,  8 Casks Hyson-skin Tea,  5 do Souchong Tea, of superior quality  Also,  A few pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, which will be sold very low for cash or approved credit, at Mr. Isaac M'Lean's store, Ingraham's wharf. Jan. 5. 
NOTICE!
ALL persons that have any common and undivided Land to lay out to complete one hundred and four acres to each proprietor's right in the towns of Falmouth, Cape-Elizabeth or Portland, in the county of Cumberland, are desired to meet the proprietors' committee at Zacheriah B. Stevens' dwelling-house, in said Falmouth, the first Monday and Tuesday (so called) next month, at ten of the clock in the forenoon—and likewise on the two following months on said days said delinquent proprietors are desired to meet said committee as aforesaid—as the proprietors mean to sell all the common and undivided Land in said towns, at Public Vendue.—All the delinquent proprietors that do not come forward to fill up their rights at the time set, their land will be forfeited. By order of the Proprietors. NATHAN WINSLOW, Prop's Clerk. Falmouth, 1st Mo. 5th day, 1807. (Jan. 12)
Left
ON Saturday the 10th inst in the road between this town and Presumpscot Bridge—a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing eighty two dollars in bank bills and other valuable papers; whoever may have found the same and will return it with its contents, or give information so that the owner may have it again, shall receive a reward of ten Dollars. WILLIAM WORMELL. Jan. 12.
TAKE NOTICE!
I AM happy to say, that the advertisement that I had put in the Argus paper last summer, against the character of CYNTHIA, (my wife) was not true—for I believe her to be innocent of what was charged against her; and am sorry that I should be left to hasten to false reports to her injury—and as to poking my wife, I freely and fully disavow that act. SILAS DALIE. Ulverburgh, Jan. 12
Dancing School.
MR. SMITH acknowledges with gratitude the liberal encouragement he has received in this town, and respectfully informs his friends and patrons that his day school will be discontinued until April next. He also informs the young Ladies and Gentlemen of this town and its vicinity that a few more scholars will be admitted, to his evening school if application is made immediately. He intends commencing an evening school for a new class of scholars the first week in January. Dec. 29.
Book-Keeping.
MR. TURNER, offers his services in every branch of the Accomptant Business:—To Post Books weekly, or monthly—To Open, Close, or Adjust Books—To admit Voyages, or any other Accounts, that require correct statement—Every form of writing used in the mercantile line drawn out accurately—Translations made from the French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian languages as usual—Inquire at No. 3, Jones Row. Jan. 12
Douglas & Porter.
SAIL-MAKERS, PORTLAND-PIER THE subscribers have entered into copartnership under the above firm, and have commenced the
Sail-Making Business,
on the new Wharf, next north of Ingraham's Wharf.—They solicit a share of the public patronage; and presume their workmanship and punctuality will give satisfaction. FRANCIS DOUGLAS, GEORGE PORTER. Jan. 12
Ten Dollars Reward
LOST by the son of the subscriber, between Portland and Brunswick on the seventh instant, a small red morocco Pocket Book, containing about fifty one dollars in bills, and a note of hand given by Benjamin Wells to Second Jordan. Among the bills was one of a half dollar. If the finder will restore it with the aforesaid contents, he shall be entitled to the above reward. SECOMB JORDAN. Brunswick, Jan. 12.
For sale in Gorham,
A FARM consisting of 65 acres of Land—one half under good improvement for mowing and pasturing, and the other half well wooded—Said Farm lies about 7 miles from Portland, and about 3 1/2 from Gorham-Corner, adjoining Judge Longfellow's farm—Any person wishing to purchase a small farm will find it to his advantage to call on the subscriber. DANIEL FOGG. Gorham, Jan. 5.
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. May 26.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
ALL the common and undivided Land in the town of Falmouth, Portland and Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, in the dwelling-house of Zacheriah B. Stevens, in said Falmouth, the 22d day of the sixth month, (called June) next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. By order of the Proprietors. NATHAN WINSLOW, Prop's Clerk. Falmouth, 1st Mo. 5, 1807. 6 w. (J 12)
Instrumental Assistant.
Just received, and for sale by Isaac Adams, No. 7, Fish-Street, THE INSTRUMENTAL ASSISTANT, containing Instructions for the Violin, German Flute, Clarionet, Bass-Viol and Hautboy—compiled from late European publications; also, a selection of favorite Airs, Marches, &c. progressively arranged, and adapted for the use of learners. Dec. 29.
The Stranger in Ireland.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, The Stranger in Ireland, or a Tour in the Southern and Western parts of that Country in the year 1805—by John Care, Esq. author of the Stranger in France, and the Northern Summer. Jan. 12.
Miscellany.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
NEW PARLIAMENT.
WE have already mentioned that a new Parliament is called. The papers are filled with the offers of Candidates. The following is the Address of Sir Francis Burdett, To the freeholders of the County of Middlesex.
GENTLEMEN,
Whenever the leaders of contending parties and factions in a State unite, the history of the world bears evidence that it never is in favor but always a
the expence of the people, whose renewed and augmented pillage pays the scandalous price of the reconciliation.
Under these circumstances you are now called, prematurely and suddenly, to a fresh Election of your Representatives; if they can be called such. And a double imposture is attempted to be passed upon you. The watch-word of one party is—the best of Kings. The watch-word of the other is—the best of Patriots. But neither of these parties will choose to descend to particulars; and inform you what the best of Kings and the best of Patriots have already done, or will hereafter do for you. What they have done for themselves we know and feel: what farther they will do for us we can only conjecture. They who have desired a new Parliament thus suddenly, in our present situation, undoubtedly have their own strong reasons for it, which they are not likely to disclose. But I am thoroughly persuaded, that all our present burdens and restraints, vexatious and galling as they are, will appear but as trifles when compared with what they will be at the close of this now coming Parliament.
I would willingly be instrumental in the rescue of my country at the certain expence of life and fortune. But it cannot be rescued, and would not deserve to be rescued, unless the majority of the country be uncorrupt. It is fit that the experiment be tried: and that at least the proportion of remaining integrity should be known. And I pledge my honor to you, gentlemen, that upon the present occasion, I do not desire the aid or countenance of any of the parties, in or out of power: that I will not distribute nor consent to the distribution even of a single cockade; nor will I furnish my consent to the furnishing of a single carriage. If the freeholders of Middlesex feel the situation of their County, and desire to redress their grievances, they & their easy parts towards such redress by an uncorrupt vote. And if this spirit is not to be found in this Country at this time, it is not likely to be found any where else at any time.
Let the Freeholders of Middlesex do their easy duty: I will do mine, which will not be easy: and if it shall be their unbiased choice, I will prove myself their uncorrupt, disinterested and zealous representative.
I am, gentlemen, With full assurance of your integrity & spirit, Your most faithful humble servant, FRANCIS BURDETT.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 31.
Extract of a letter from Washington, to the editor of the United States Gazette, dated Friday Evening, Dec. 26.
The house of representatives have spent most of this day in considering in committee of the whole, a bill reported by Mr. Dawson, from one of the committees appointed on the president's message, to provide for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Mr. Dawson confessed that the bill had many imperfections, and he hoped that the professional men in the house would afford their exertions to make it more perfect before it passed. After a long desultory and tedious discussion, in which of about 20 who spoke on the occasion, all but Sion & Alston pronounced the bill defective, the committee of the whole rose and on motion of Mr. J. Clay the bill was recommitted to the select committee who had reported it.
The 3d section is the obnoxious part of the bill. Its scope is to punish a man, perhaps for life, who may be suspected of an intention to conspire against the United States. It is as follows:
"Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of any judge or justice of the United States, or of any state or territory possessing authority to bind to the peace and good behaviour, that any person intends to commit any misdemeanor, provided against by this act, it shall be lawful for such judge or justice to cause such person to be brought before him, & to require from such person, good and sufficient sureties, in such sum as shall be deemed reasonable, that he shall not, by any act to be done within the United States, or the territories thereof, commit any offence against this act within the term of one year, or such longer term as the case may reasonably require, and in default thereof may commit such person during such term."

Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7.
A petition of S. Davis and others for a bank at Bath—of P. Tallman and others, for a bank at Bath—a petition of C. Clap and others, for an insurance company at Bath—and a petition of S. Davis and others, for an insurance company at Bath—were committed.
The committee appointed to expend 300 dollars in the purchase of books for the House Library, made the report of 110 volumes, amounting to 298 66.—Committed.
Col. TURNER, was elected on the committee of finance, in the room of Mr. Austin, elected Secretary.
The Treasurer was directed to communicate a state of the Treasury.
A committee was raised to report on the Beef Inspection Laws.
A committee consisting of the Hon. Mr. HALE and HILL, of the Senate, Messrs. KING, ELLIOT, and STEARNS, of the House, were appointed to wait on His Excellency the Governor, and inform him that a quorum of both Houses are assembled, and are ready to receive any communication he may please to make.
His Excellency informed the committee he would meet the Two Houses at 12 o'clock to-morrow.
The House voted to have one session a day, to begin at 10 o'clock.
Thursday, Jan. 8 1807.
Messrs. ELKINGS, CODMAN and TURNER, were appointed to consider and report on applications for Banks.
A petition for a bank at Bangor—a petition for an insurance company in Portland—were committed.
A committee was appointed to consider the expediency of further provision for the security of the property of the Penobscot Indians.
A petition of E. Jordan—of J. Chandler for a bank at Augusta—of Timothy E. Chaplin and others, for a company of Infantry in Portland—A petition for a bank at Eastport—were committed.
Hon. SAMUEL FOWLER signified his acceptance as Counsellor. [He soon after appeared before the convention of the two Houses, and was qualified agreeable to the constitution.]
At 12 o'clock, according to adjournment, the Senators and Representatives convened in the Representatives Chamber, when His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Council, and preceded by the Sheriff of Suffolk, came in, and delivered the following
SPEECH:—
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
Through the favor of Providence we are again assembled to perform those public services to which we have been respectfully deputed; & we owe to the confidence which our constituents have reposed in us, our constant endeavor to employ the authority with which we are entrusted, in promoting the honor and safety of the State, and the improvement and happiness of our fellow-citizens. Permit me, gentlemen, to assure you, that no care shall be wanting on my part, to contribute as far as possible to the attainment of these essential objects.
The Board of Visitors of the State Prison have lately published an account of that institution, containing the law of the State providing for the regulation of the Prison;—the rules prescribed by the Governor and Council for its superintendence and management, in pursuance of the authority given them by the law;—the orders established by the Board of Visitors for the support and employment of the prisoners, and a general view of the present state of the prison. The members of the legislature will be furnished with copies of this publication. A particular statement will also be laid before the General Court, of the expenses and disbursements attending the establishment; the amount of monies received and of articles manufactured and sold; and the amount of labor and expense in each department, with the quantity and value of stock, tools and materials on hand. From these documents, the Legislature will be fully informed of the manner in which the affairs of the prison have been conducted, and will be able to point out any alteration, which may have a tendency to promote the design of the institution.
The agents appointed by an order of the two Houses, of the 20th of last June, to settle and adjust the accounts of the late Treasurer of the Commonwealth, and to transfer the books and property of the publick, in that office, to the present Treasurer, have accordingly made a settlement; and in compliance with the order have reported a statement thereof to the Governor & Council, which will be laid before you by the Secretary.
He will also deliver you the annual Return, from the Adjutant General, of the Militia of the Commonwealth; and the Quarter Master General's return of the ordnance and military stores, belonging to this State.
You will perceive by the Treasurer's account, which will be laid before you, in a few days, that a vigilant and frugal administration of the public revenue is necessary to defray the expenses of the Commonwealth and discharge what remains due to its creditors. Notwithstanding the frequent reductions of our State debt, since the close of the war in which it was incurred, it still amounts to 856,000 dollars, the interest of which at 5 per cent. has for a number of years been regularly paid. I think you will endeavour to provide for the redemption of the Principal, as soon as conveniently may be; and that you will be solicitous to effect the object, without increasing the usual public taxes. The same account from the treasury will exhibit the demands in favour of the Commonwealth, and the other means we possess of discharging the debt.
Unless the creditors prefer a continuance of the loan at the rate of interest to which they are now entitled, the policy as well as justice of delaying to make payment, whenever it is in our power to do it, may be doubted. A wise government will always consider probity and good faith in performing their engagements, as the most valuable treasure they possess, and the most certain resources in all the exigencies to which a community is exposed.
The strength of a republic consists in the mutual dependence and agreement of its several parts. A consciousness of their individual wants and weakness unites the members among themselves, in the bond of common interest; and so long as a firm and sincere regard to the common good prevails, it renders the Republic invincible, and enables it to maintain its liberty and independence against all its enemies. If the state, while in this condition, is threatened with any injury from abroad, the private quarrels and party disputes of citizens are suspended by the love of their country and the fear of common danger. They immediately unite and are eager to perform the duty of their respective functions.
It is evident, therefore, that the security of every free state depends on the virtues of the individuals who compose it; and every individual is concerned and may be useful in promoting the general safety. Let it then, gentlemen, be our care to do all that is incumbent upon us. Let us attend to the organization and discipline of the Militia, so far as these duties are assigned to the several States. Let us guard against those divisions and that foreign influence which have proved fatal to all other Republics. Let us endeavor to unite the people in friendship and mutual confidence, and shew, by our example, the same moderation and candour, and the same reverence for the laws, that we expect from our fellow citizens; and let us cheerfully contribute whatever the National government may think necessary for the protection of our commerce and the complete defence of our territorial rights. CALEB STRONG. JAN 8, 1807.
The Secretary came in with the following MESSAGE:—
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
A BILL entitled "An Act in addition to the general acts regulating Elections," was laid before me on the last day of your former session, which had passed both Houses on the same day, making it the duty of the Selectmen, and the Town and District Clerks in the several Towns and Districts, and of the Assessors of Plantations which are entitled by the Constitution to the privilege of voting for Governor and Lt. Governor, and for Senators and Counsellors, to make and seal up a separate list of the persons voted for as Governor and Lieut. Governor, in the several Towns, Districts and Plantations, and transmit the same according to the provisions of the Constitution. And on the same day, a Resolve, which had passed
both Houses of the Legislature, was laid before me, which referred to the act above mentioned, and in which the right of the inhabitants of Plantations to vote for Governor and Lieut. Governor, was recognized. As I had some doubt of the existence of this Right and had then no leisure to examine the question, I omitted to approve both the Bill and Resolve.
After the session was closed, I wrote to the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, requesting their opinion upon this Question—Whether the Constitution of this Commonwealth authorises the inhabitants of any of the unincorporated Plantations in the State to give their votes for Governor and Lieut. Governor?
I have lately received an answer from four of the Justices of this Court which is a part of this communication and serves to confirm the doubts I above mentioned.
From a deliberate consideration of this subject, I am induced to believe that the inhabitants of unincorporated Plantations are not authorized by the Constitution to vote for Governor and Lieut. Governor. I am therefore under the necessity of withholding my approbation of said Bill and Resolve—and I now return them to the House of Representatives in which both originated for reconsideration. JAN 8 1807. CALEB STRONG.
The Speech being read from the Chair, was committed to Messrs. STORY, LOYD, BANGS, ATTHROP & SMITH, (of W. S.) to report a suitable answer.
On motion of Mr. Whitman, Messrs. King, Bigelow, Smith, [of W. S.] Whitman, Winn, Wheaton and Harris, were appointed a Committee to report on the subject of the increased quantities of foreign bank bills, and counterfeit bank bills in circulation.
The Hon. Samuel Fowler, Esq. was qualified in Convention to act as Counsellor.
Friday, Jan. 9.
A committee was raised to report on the expediency of making further provision for the support of poor prisoners in jail.
Petitions for a Bank in Machias, and for one in Augusta, were presented and committed to the standing committee on the subject.
In consequence of the death of the Hon. Daniel Bigelow, a Senator from Worcester, the two Houses met for the purpose of supplying the vacancy. The committee reported, that the whole number was 148:—That
PLINY MERRICK, Esq. had 140 and was chosen.
Saturday, Jan. 10.
Several petitions of a local and private nature were read and committed.
On Motion of Mr. Story, of Salem, Resolved, unanimously, that this House do sincerely condole with the affected relatives in the death of Major-General KNOX; that his patriotic services during the Revolutionary War, and his honorable discharge of his duties of a Statesman and Citizen, entitle him to public approbation and reward.—His memory shall sweetly dwell in the records of History, among those heroes who have died blest with the honors of their country.
Accepted, unanimously, and ordered to be transmitted to the Widow of the deceased.
The committee appointed to prepare an answer to the Governor's Speech, reported the following:—
May it please your Excellency,
In convening again for the exercise of constitutional functions, the House of Representatives received with satisfaction the address of your excellency, and congratulate you on the general health and prosperity.—Organized by the public will, and sustained by the public confidence, we feel the deep responsibility devolved on us, and proceed in our duties with mingled diffidence and zeal. We trust with a free and generous people the fair interpretation of our conduct, and are encouraged by the assurance, that the Executive department will co-operate in measures calculated to secure the dignity and happiness of the Commonwealth.
In a republican government, where the popular opinion is distinctly felt in every department, vigour and prudence in the exercise of its delegated powers can never be expected unless union and candor prevail.—In vain shall the arm of power be raised to crush domestic conspiracy, or repel foreign aggressions, if the wisdom of the Council be not seconded by the virtue of the citizen.—A zeal in defence of national rights a reverence for civil authorities, and an honorable obedience to the laws, are the rudiments of real patriotism. They alone can assure to us at home, harmony and happiness, and abroad
respectability and confidence—in peace the undisturbed possession of liberty, reputation and property—in war the successful defence of our families & our altars. With these sentiments, We shall devote ourselves, in concurrence with your Excellency, to the promotion of all measures necessary to aid the National Government, to protect our lawful commerce, and territorial rights.
The various subjects, relative to the State Prison, the payment of the public debt, and the organization and discipline of the Militia, shall receive an early attention. Their intrinsic importance, and the recommendation of your Excellency, at the present moment, entitle them to the deliberate consideration of the Legislature.
The answer being read from the Chair, it was unanimously accepted and ordered, that the same Committee, present the same to his Excellency.
Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Messrs. Story, Bigelow, Bangs, Davis and M c Farland, were appointed a committee to consider the expediency of altering the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, and report.
Gen. SPURR, Gen. Winslow and Major Jackson, were appointed to consider and report on that part of his Excellency's speech which relates to the Militia.
IN SENATE,
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 1807.
The answer to the Governor's speech was reported to the Senate, yesterday and after some fruitless attempts to amend the same, accepted by the Senate. The Governor being absent from the Council Chamber at that time, it was not presented until this day. It follows:—
May it please your Excellency, Government being instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people, our constituents have a right to expect, that the authority with which they have intrusted us, should be employed in promoting these essential objects. In the discharge of this duty, the Senate receive with pleasure your Excellency's assurance of co-operation and support.
The State Prison being an institution intimately connected with the safety and happiness of the people; we shall promptly attend to such proposed alterations, as may be calculated to promote its usefulness.
Strongly impressed with the importance of public credit, and of establishing a confidence in the probity and good faith of the Commonwealth; we shall pay such attention to its fiscal concerns, as that interesting subject will at all times require.
The strength of a Republic consisting in the mutual dependence and agreement of its several parts, it becomes the duty of the public functionaries, to cherish this important principle: Permit us to assure your Excellency, that nothing shall be wanting on our part to cultivate harmony, not only between the several departments of our State government, but also to promote it, in all our relations to that of the nation, and our sister states.
The United States placed at a great distance from the powerful nations of Europe, have wisely resolved to take no part in their contentions, and when united at home, can have little cause to fear either their force or their influence; it is, nevertheless, the part of a wise government to guard against them; if, however, from the operation of the one or the other, our rights, commercial or territorial, are at any time menaced, the general confidence which is placed in the wisdom and integrity of the National administration, is a safe pledge, of that hearty assistance and co-operation, which will ensure their complete protection and defence.
Portland,
Monday, January 19, 1807.
OF EUROPE.
WE have no official accounts from Europe of a later date than has already appeared—Reports via Spain, mention that Bonaparte, after having overthrown the Prussian Government, had appointed a provisional one, was on his return to Paris.
It appears Russia has acted a similar part to what Prussia did with regard to Austria, her troops are returning home without having taken any part in the war against France. Austria also has remained an indifferent spectator.—some accounts speak as the Russia, was about commencing hostilities against the Turks.
REPUBLICAN GRATITUDE.
IT is a truth which history teaches, and every day's experience confirms it, that under no form of government are those who have rendered important services to the state, treated with so much injustice and ingratitude as in a republic. The road to office being open alike to all, it would be a fortunate circumstance for the public, and greatly tend to preserve our republican institutions pure and uncorrupt, if none but those who are distinguished for virtue and talents were promoted to offices of power and trust; but we need not go beyond the events of the present day to see how soon the people lose sight of this important consideration in an elective government; and unless the people of this country take warning by guarding against the evils which have produced the downfall of all former republics, they cannot expect to meet a different fate. The electors will seldom take the trouble to distinguish between their real friends and flatterers; If a man talks much about liberty and equality, his own patriotism and love of the people's rights, and at the same time represent all those who do not think like himself, tyrants and aristocrats, he will soon become the man of the people's choice, to the exclusion
of those who have been instrumental in rendering their country independent, and whose wisdom and talents have given existence & operation to its civil institutions. When the great and good are called from the stage of this life, the plunderers of those honors which they never had a just claim to, come forward and offer a poor atonement for their past conduct by yielding that praise to the illustrious dead, which they with held from them while living.
How must those feel who voted for our present honorable Council, on voting in favor of the resolve respecting Gen. Knox.—
[See Legislative Proceedings, in the second page of this day's Gazette.]
Oppressed humanity denied an asylum!
Since it pleased the citizens (sovereign people) of Newyork to take the government of their city out of the hands of Democrats, and place the same in the hands of able and better men; the federal corporation have been practicing a little on that principle, which Mr. Jefferson calls "corrective the procedure," or as the Post-M c or General has it, "the public interest requires a change"; those who have been guilty of malpractice in office have been dismissed, and honest men have been appointed in their room, and of course, the whole pack of democratic Editors in that city have set up a loud yelp about "federal persecution and tyranny." Among the worthy and humane characters whose further services the corporation have dispensed with, is a Mr. Arcadius, late Superintendent of the Aims House, who, sometime since prosecuted Mr. Coleman, Editor of the Evening Post, for publishing what he termed a libel, in exposing his conduct towards a poor woman that applied for admission.
The action was tried a few days since, on the result, the Editor of the Weekly Inspector remarks:—
Arcadius vs. Coleman.—This case has excited considerable interest; and is indeed of importance, not only as relates to the individuals concerned, but as a precedent in favor of the effectual mode adopted by the defendant, of hunting down the infamous creatures of the faction. We were not present, and shall, therefore, attempt to state nothing more than what we have learned to be the substance of the accusation, and the result of the trial.
The plaintiff had been accused by the defendant, the editor of the Evening Post, in that paper of November 29, 1805, of the most consummate barbarity in his capacity of Superintendent of the Aims-House, an office to which he had been advanced by the Clintonian party, in turning away a poor woman from that asylum, who, (to use the words of that publication, on which the action was founded,) "finding her labor approaching, and having no home whatever to which she could resort, went to the poor-house, and applied to the worthy Superintendent, (the plaintiff) telling him her singular situation, and praying for God's sake that he would allow her some corner to lie down in. But this humane man immediately turned the miserable woman out of doors."
The council for the plaintiff declared, that if the charges contained in the alleged libel, were true, they showed him to be "the most profligate wretch, the most inhuman monster in existence, and their verdict must be for the defendant."
The jury accordingly gave a verdict for the defendant.
By a late official statement, the American Imports at Liverpool, from the 28th May, to the 24th July, 1806, are as follows:—
 15351 bags Cotton.  18205 Cow and Ox Horns.  3474 barrels Turpentine.  1476 barrels Tar.  4087 hundred Staves.  501 logs Maple, &c.  909 Pine Planks.  1336 Pine Logs.  390 Cedar Logs.  497 chests Sugar.  13361 barrels Flour.  1634 barrels Pot and Pearl Ash.  12200 deals and ends.  37 fathoms hathwood.  1276 blds. Tobacco.  466 Cow and Ox Hides.  2211 tiers Rice.  85 Seroons Indigo.  971 blds. Bark.  55 blds. Horn Tips.  376 casks Sumac.  14 casks Bees-Wax.  3330 quarters Wheat.  28 bales Deer Skins.  1105 hundred Boards and Oak Planks.  1000 Handspikes and Oars.  27000 Wheel Spokes.  87 tons Logwood.  163 Oak Logs 
The neat value of the above articles in the United States, upon a moderate calculation, is estimated at 1,059,000 dollars, yet the democrats say commerce ought not to be protected, and they have employed every means to embarrass and restrict the commercial intercourse between this Country and Great-Britain.
FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE.
Messrs. Russell & Cutler.—In your paper of the 25th ult. is mentioned the name of Luther Callender Parker, as being apprehended in the State of Vermont, for counterfeiting various sorts of Bank Bills. The design of this is, to correct an error in the name—it is not Luther Callender, but Luther Parker; he is a son of the reverend Isaiah Parker, of Harvard, a member of the present General Court for that town, though now not executing his appointment in the State, in consequence of having been brought to the bar of the Supreme Court, at their last term, in Worcester, and there convicted of fraud and swindling—but, in the night previous to the time for sentence, he, together with Peter Perham, and Jonathan Dixy (his accomplices) decamped, leaving their bondsmen to answer to the charge against them.—The reverend doctor is now residing in the State of Vermont, with his ingenious son Luther.
OBSERVER.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Harmony of Democratic Social Intercourse.
MONDAY, JAN. 5.
This morning was spent in the discussion of the subject of an answer to the Governor's address. The jacobins knowing that Leib's substitute could not be carried, pro-

posed a general postponement of the subject. They urged, that the practice of returning an answer was useless and improper, and answers no other purpose than to excite party animosities. By this affected language of moderation, which proceeded from the fear of bringing the merits of the answers before the house, they succeeded in procuring a majority of votes for the postponement, which was carried, 44 to 40.
POST MASTERS.
A very important question has been lately agitated in the Supreme court of New-York, viz. "Whether post masters are liable for bank notes stolen by their clerks out of letters delivered at their offices for transportation by the mail." In England they are not liable; but the provisions of our post-office law are different from those of England. Judge Livingston gave it as his decided opinion that our post-masters were liable. The rest of the court gave no opinion upon this point, it not being in their opinion necessary to the case. The opinion of Judge L. is however highly important, as he is now appointed one of the judges of the Supreme Court of the United States the tribunal before which the question must be ultimately decided.
When Brennus, commander of the Gauls, had taken Rome, he was offered a sum of money to leave the city. While the citizens were weighing it out, Camillus returned from an expedition, and observed to the French general, that it had ever been the custom with the Romans to ransom their country with steel , instead of gold . Immediately after, Brennus was overthrown in a pitched battle. Our Camillus is dead, and we have paid the tribute to the Gauls— Pub.
FIRE.
The new Columbian Museum belonging to Mr Bowen in Boston was destroyed by fire, on the night of the 15th inst.—The old Museum was burnt Jan. 15 1805.
TRIAL OF MR. SELFRIDGE.
The great length of this interesting trial, and the labour which has been found requisite, in preparing and examining the several pleadings, in order to render the work correct and perfect, in every part, has necessarily protracted its publication. To this has also been superadded some delay in one of the Stenographers, occasioned by indisposition. It is, however, now in great forwardness, and may be expected in the course of five or six days.
[ Bos. Gaz. ]
George Masters has resigned the office of Chief Justice of Kentucky, and Thomas Todd is appointed his successor. Felix Grundy is appointed in the room of Benjamin Sebastian.
Gen. M c Donough is appointed Comptroller of the city of New-York, in the place of Mr. Romane, removed. The Corporation of the city have "corrected" democratic procedure" in several other instances.
A proposition has been made in the Maryland Legislature, to present a sword to George Washington Mann, who acted under Gen. Eaton, at Derne.
A committee has been appointed at Portsmouth to receive subscriptions for the relief of the sufferers by the late fire.
MARRIED,
In Birmingham (Eng.) Mr. William Stanley, aged 38, to Miss Julia Waterman, aged 15!
In Tuftonborough, (N. H.) Lieut. Ebenezer Horne, aged 85, to Mrs. Judith Beede.— love at first sight.
At Backland, Hampshire county, Sylvester Maxwell, Attorney at law, of Charleston, to Miss Tirzah Taylor, of the former place. It seems he has at least been engaged in one good cause.
At Bangor, by Oliver Leonell, Esq. Amos Patten, Esq. to Miss Susan Hatch, daughter of Capt. Isaac Hatch, of that town.
DIED,
In England, John Moore, aged 102 years. 90 of which he used to follow the sea.
At Kigston, in Jamaica, Hugh Lenox, Esq. Consul of the United States in that island.
At Lexington, Kentucky, the honorable John Breckinridge, Attorney General of the United States.
In Duxbury, Col. Gamaliel Bradbury, A. 70. He was an officer in the old French wars under Pepperill and Shirley ; and commanded a regiment in the revolutionary army under the great Washington . He was several years a member of the General Court, and the latter part of his life he was a peace officer under the Commonwealth. As a soldier he was faithful and brave; as a civil magistrate he was impartial and just, and as a citizen peaceable and contented with the laws.
In Topsham, Mrs. Hannah, wife of John Owen, in the 32d year of her age. In the bloom of health and activity she enjoyed the evening of Sunday with her family, and retired to rest at her usual hour: between the hours of twelve and one she was seized with convulsive fits, which baffling medical aid, continued with little intermission, till seven o'clock on Monday evening, when a delicate constitution could make no further resistance to the violence with which it was assailed. Her death is deeply lamented by her surviving husband, her children who are capable of reflexion, and her friends.
Amiable and inoffensive in her disposition; she was an example worthy of imitation by all. She was exceeded by none in an affectionate discharge of all the duties resulting from the relations which she sustained. And the sudden manner in which she was called to another, and we trust a better world, addresses us in the monitory language of our Lord—Be ye also ready.
In York, Col. Samuel Derby, aged 69; he served as an officer during the revolutionary war; at his death he was collector of the customs for that port.
At sea, George Dearborn, son of Gen. Dearborn, Secretary at war. In this town, Mrs. Abigail Harden, aged 59.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Saturday, Jan. 17. Arrived brig Mary, capt. Wm. McLellan, 26 days from Point Petre, (Gaud.)—Lett there, schr. William Henry, Patch, of Newburyport; schr. Beaver, Disney, for do. in 10 days; brig Relief, Williams, for do. in 10 days; brig Adir, Cook, for do. in 6 days; brig Liberty, Pillsbury, for Boston, in 5 days; brig Th: Jefferson, Barnard, for Kennebec; brigs Fox, Horton—Nancy, Sanborn—Albert, Freeman, and Mary, McIntosh, for Portland; time of sailing uncertain.—Dec. 26, lat. 27, long. 79, spoke brig Horatio, Lockhart, 12 days from New York, bound to Jamaica.
Capt. McLellan informs that the schr. Milner, capt. Baty, from St. Pierre, for Baltimore, was captured on the 15th December, by the Ethiopian pirate, and sent into St. Kitt's.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
Of the British Jamaica fleet, which suffered so severely on this coast in August last, 78 have arrived in Great Britain, 16 shipwrecked (in which 70 seamen, besides passengers, were drowned, 141 saved) two were abandoned (one of which, the Cora , was picked up and towed into a southern port) two arrived in the United States, eight parted company whose fate is not recollected, 1 arrived at Bermuda, and 1 remains unaccounted for. Total 109.
Ship Venus, Allen, from New-York for Jamaica, has been plundered by a French privateer. The privateer had a list of merchants who had been concerned in the Haytian trade, and the capt. declared he should take all vessels belonging to any of those merchants.
COMMERCIAL.
James L. Cathcart, Esq. has been appointed Consul of the U. S. for the island of Madeira, vice Mr. Lemaire deceased.
The Illinois, at New-York, from Batavia, brought out 505,000 weight coffee, 27,000 wt. sugar, and 32,000 wt. pepper.
SHIP NEWS EXTRA.
A bottle, containing the following writing was found among the rocks on the sea shore near Dante, a small place the west side of Teneriffe, in the month of August 1805.
Had that revered & renowned patriarch Job experienced the forbiddings and the flatterings, the hopes and the fears, the elations and depressions, that I, his less patient defendant, have of late, he would have followed the kind, yet blasphemous advice his loving spouse gave him, or have plunged into a grist mill (if any such thing there were then) and suffered himself to be pulverized into a consistency, capable of enjoying unmolested happiness. Ye who may chance to pick up the bottle containing this manuscript written on birch bark, may, peradventure, have troubled yourselves to obtain it, and therefore to recompense you, I will elucidate the tendency of the foregoing exordium.
Thirty days long metre have now elapsed, since the writer hereof embarked in the brig Levant , Thomas Harding, master, from Boston, Mass. to Savannah, Geo. and during all that period, nought but a continual series of ill luck has attended us—calms, storms, gales, squalls, rans, sun, moonlight, starlight, and no light, head winds, heel winds, side winds, no winds, and all winds, vertical, horizontal, antipodal, and oblique waves, good, bad, indifferent, curious, queer, non-descript and undescribable weather!—All, all, and a thousand other odd particulars and recumstances, have we been incessantly and successively blessed with, to this woe-braught day. And now, as an addition to our ill fate, we are becalmed in the Gulph Stream, in lat. 34, N. long. 75, where in all probability, the vessel will continue to drift for thirty days to come; as for myself, a passenger, I am now half famished, and the crew are little better—therefore, despairing of ever reaching land, without a miraculous interpolation, I have penned this, and committed it to the (to me) merciless waves, expecting ere long to be in Davy Jones's locker, from which preferve me, O ye kind genii.
Thus farcist with AUGUSTUS MOORE, of Augusta, Georgia, this 14th day of August, 1803.—Amen!
Take particular Notice!
THE subscribers having sold all their Stock in trade to Mr. David Green, and given up their stand; beg leave to inform their friends that in order to settle business, they have taken a small store, back of the former stand, at the entrance of Federal-street, where their friends are invited to call, particularly those whose notes and accounts have been due more than six months.
ZACCHAEUS HANNAFORD & Co. Portland, Jan. 19.
NOTICE!
H. SOUTGATE, informs the public that he has removed from Fifth-street, to an Office in the building occupied for Portland Bank , where he will attend to any business which may be confided to him in the line of his profession. Portland, Jan. 19.
MR. PETRIE—Surgeon Dentist, REGS leave to acquaint his friends, that in March next he will leave the Town of Portland, and requests those who have Engagements with him to attend to them as soon as Convenient. Jan. 19.
Gorham Academy.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in consequence of frequent applications for the admittance of Schollars, at Gorham Academy, the Trustees have engaged an Assistant to the Preceptor, and the Academy is now opened for the Reception of seventy Schollars fifteen of whom are to be females. Gorham, Jan. 12th. 1807.
Barbour & Stockbridge,
Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street.
HAVE just received an additional supply of Fresh Sea-able Goods ; which, together with their former Stock, comprise a very valuable and extensive assortment—among which are, a great variety of MUFFS AND TIPPETS .
All of which will be sold at a small advance for cash or approved credit Jan. 11
Joseph M c Lellan & Son,
No. 16, Union-Wharf. Have for sale,
THE cargo of brig Mary, from Gaudaloupe, consisting of Hhds. Molasses Do clayed Sugars Muscovado do Bags Coffee
ALSO, IN STORE,
1000 Bbls Philadelphia and Baltimore Flour 500 bushels Rye 500 do Corn Bags stowed Sugar Jan. 19.
Portland Book Store, No. 5, MUSSETT'S ROW.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND for sale by DANIEL JOHNSON, on his usual, very liberal and accommodating terms, the most extensive and valuable collection of Books ever offered for sale in the town of Portland.
Having made arrangements with all the principal publishers in the United States, to be supplied with the newest and best publications; no pains will be spared to furnish every class of amiable readers with such books as their taste or judgment may dictate.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Johnson's Dictionary Ditto do in miniature Bailey's Dictionary Barkley's ditto Perry's do Pritchett's do Webster's do Priest's do Walker's pronouncing do Ainsworth's Young's Adams's, Boyer's Delectaville's Schreyvogel's Greek Lexicon Mercy's Geography Pinkerton's celebrated Geography for Schools Adam's Latin Grammar Murray's English ditto Ditto do abridged Lady's Accidence American Preceptor Art of Reading Webster's Third Part American Moralist Columbian Orator Art of Speaking Scott's Lessons Beauties of the Bible Bible Stories History of the Bible and Jews Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor Murray's English Reader Ditto Sequel to the English Reader Lady's Library Economy of Human Life Chapoo's Letters Juvenile Letters Historical Grammar Pik's Arithmetic Walsh's Mercantile ditto Bibles Testaments Slates of all sizes A variety of hinging books Writing books Cyphering books Copy slips Ink powder Paper & quills. Pike's Spelling Book.
The general approbation which this Spelling Book has met with, renders farther comments unnecessary.
New Book Store,
FOOT OF FISH-STREET—PORTLAND,
Thomas B. Wait & Co.
HAVE just opened and offer for sale, at the lowest prices, an assortment of
BOOKS AND STATIONARY,
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Works on Law, Physick, Divinity, Natural and Moral Philosophy, History, Biography, Geography, Astronomy, Mathematics, Agriculture, &c. Voyages, Travels, Novels, Plays, Poetry and Music. Bibles, Testaments, School Books of various kinds, Almanacks and Registers for 1807. Seamen's Books, Charts, Quadrants, Scales and Dividers. Writing Paper, Quills, Ink-Powder, Pocket Books, Wafers, &c &c.
Village Harmony.
A new and improved edition, to be sold at the abovenominated Bookstore.
Social Libraries supplied with Books on the most reasonable terms. Cash given for Rags and Junk. Jan. 19.
FOR SALE
By Nathan Bucknam,
178 quintals Cod-Fish, } Inquire of 150 do do Plaster, } Jacob Knights. Herring—Inspected, } Inquire of 1200 boxes Smoked do, } Thomas 10 bbls. Cod-Fish, } Minot. 18 quintals do do Portland, Jan. 19.
Prentiss Mellan,
HAS REMOVED his Office from Fifth-street, to the South Chamber in the New Bank. Jan. 19.
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the subscribers on notes or accounts, are requested to make payment, otherwise such demands will be lodged with an Attorney, for collection. McLELLAN & BROWN. Jan. 19, 1807.
Stenography, or Short Hand Writing.
IT is impossible to foresee the various advantages arising from the knowledge of this Art, to almost every one, in whatever situation of life he may be placed.—To Gentlemen of either of the three learned professions, or the Student, there needs no comment. To those engaged in a mercantile line, or the mechanics, it is of infinite service; and to Gentlemen, though not in any particular line of business, it will be found a very pleasing acquirement, as it affords the means of making useful as well as secret memorandums in the most expeditious manner.
The design of the Art was of course intended for the purpose of retaining public declarations; but it has this further advantage, that even if a person does not aspire to its rapid part, he is capable of making his remarks, copying letters, and committing transactions in private business to paper, without being subject to the prying eye of curiosity.
All attempts to depreciate the value of such an art must be useless, and those of praise deficient; particularly as the time necessary for the attainment of its principles does not exceed a fortnight, even if the attention paid, is but an hour a day.
Gentlemen who may wish to acquire this desirable accomplishment have now an opportunity by application to the subscriber, who has diffused its principles through many respectable quarters in this country, and he feels happy in saying, both to the satisfaction of those whom he has instructed, and his own satisfaction.
JERVEYS I. SMYTH,
At Major Peck's tavern.
January 19, 1807. tf.
Profile Likenesses.
MR. WHEELER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity that he has removed from his former stand in Middlestreet, to the room over Messrs Bailey and Merrill's store, almost opposite the Hay-scales, in Columbian Row—Where he continues to take Profiles with his machine on gold and in colours as heretofore, which he will warrant to be good, or no pay will be required.
N.B. Needle Work framed, and old work re-gilt—Inquire at above. Jan. 19.
William Lord,
HAS just received a fresh supply of
HARD-WARE, W. INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE, Coniac, Bourdeaux and accordion Brandy Hollands Gin—Jamaica Rum Madeira, Sherry, Port Lisbon and Malaga Wines Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-skin and Souchong Teas Casks Raisins and Figs—box Raisins 30 boxes Mould and dipt Candles 20 do Spermaceti do Casks Spermaceti Oil 50 kegs Butter—4000 lbs Cheese Boxes Chocolate Loaf, Brown and India Sugars Coffee—Molasses—6 bbls Walnuts Flour per barrel—Rice—Cotton—Figs Logwood—Redwood—Fustic Allum—Coppers—Indigo Powder and Shot—Ginger Keg and bottle Mustard Cloves—Nutmegs—Cinnamon Alspice—Currants—Oat-Meal Saltpeetre—Demijons—Stone-Jugs Gin-Cases—Gine—Iron Shovels Bristol Crown Glass 4d, 6d, 8d 10d and 20d Nails Brads—Tumblers, &c. &c. &c.
All of which will be sold cheap for cash or ort credit. Jan. 19.
Thomas Capen,
Block and Pump Maker, INFORMS his friends and the public that he has taken a shop on "Titcomb's Wharf, where he intends carrying on the above business in all its branches. All Orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favour gratefully received. Wanted, an Apprentice, one from the country would be preferred—Inquire as above. Jan. 19.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Executrix of the last will and testament of
METCALF WITHERELL,
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 JOHN PRICHARD, her Attorney. JENNY WITHERELL. Portland, Jan. 19.
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
RICHARD LESLEY,
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 DORCAS LESLEY. Jan. 19.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of
WM. SYMMES,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to WM. FREEMAN. Jan. 15, 1807.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
On Tuesday 18th of February next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling House of Eli Longley, innholder in Waterford, if not previously sold.
A Lot of land in said Waterford, known by Lot No. 12, in 13 Range containing 160 acres—Said Lot is well watered and suitable for making a farm; the Road from Norway, to Albany leads through the same. For particulars enquire of ELI LONGLEY, near the premises. Waterford, Jan. 19 1807.
To Let, or for Sale,
A Small Dwelling-House, situated in a pleasant part of the town; very convenient for a small family. Inquire of WILLIAM STODDARD. Jan. 19.
NOTICE is hereby given to the
proprietors of the Tenth New-Hampshire Turnpike Corporation: who have not paid the first, second, third, and fourth assessments, on their several shares, which shares will be sold at public auction, at the dwelling house of Capt. Eleazer Rootbroke, on said Grant, on Wednesday, the fourth of March next, at one of the clock, in the after-noon; unless prevented by previous payment.
  Proprietors' Names. No. of shares. 1st Assessment. 2d Assessment. 3d Assessment. 4th Assessment. Total.    Robert Bradley, 10 20 100 130 250 500  Lewis McMillan, 6 12 60 78 150 300  Thos. Goldthwait 6 12 60 78 150 300  Eleazer Denison, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Titus O. Brown, 10 20 100 130 250 500  Daniel Perkins, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Abel Crawford, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Jonathan Ware, 1 2 10 13 25 50  Zerubabel Eager, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Henry Hill, 1 2 10 13 25 50  Ruben Champion, 1 2 10 13 25 50  Daniel Pillsbury, 1 2 10 13 25 50  William Lovejoy, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Levi Willard, 3 6 30 39 75 150  Judah Dana, 4 8 40 52 100 200  S. Spring & Sons, 30 60 300 390 750 1500  Peter Bouey, 1 2 10 13 25 50  Timothy Kitteridge, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Samuel Weatherby, 50 0 0 0 0 1250  David Goodall, 5 0 0 0 0 125  H. Y. B. Osgood, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Phillip Estlin, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Joseph Benton, 1 2 10 13 25 50  Jonathan Farnham, 1 2 10 13 25 50  Joshua B. Osgood, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Stephen Filer, 20 0 0 0 0 260 

Poetry.
SOLDIERS' DUET.
[From the Comic Opera "Sprigs of Laurel."]
Lenox.—I like each girl that I come near, Though none I love but Mary; Oh, she's my darling, only dear, Bewitching little fairy.
I ask a kiss and she looks down, Her cheeks are spread with blushes, By Jove, says I, I'll take the town, Me back she gently pushes— I like each girl, &c.
Sinclair.—When off 'twas blown, and 'twas my place To fly for Mary's bonnet, So charming look'd her lovely face, There, I stood gazing on it.
Dress'd all in white, she tripp'd from home, And set my blood a thrilling, O, sounds says I, the French are come, Sweet Mary look'd so killing. I like each girl, &c.
Lenox.—When to our Colonel, at review, A Duchess cried, so airy, "How does your royal highness do?" Says I, "I thank you Mary." I like each girl, &c.
Sinclair.—To quick time marching, 'tother day, Our files play'd Andrew Carey, To every girl I gave the way, In compliment to Mary. I like each girl, &c.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Editorial Department.
MR. ADAMS, I have lately observed that several of the printers of weekly publications, have allowed a small portion of them for the insertion of Moral Sentences—I think an attention to them very useful, and cannot but highly approve of their design herein; but I have thought if a few Religious Sentences were in like manner published for the perusal of young persons and impressed upon their minds and mem- ories, they might draw their attention to what is of the highest importance to them. To bear a word or two now and then from H.M., whose Wisdom cannot err, and whose Precepts lead to happi- ness beyond the present life, must be very interesting and important. You will readily conceive that the sentences I mean are contained in the Holy Scriptures —the Oracles of Truth.*
With this view, I have judged it proper to offer for your consideration the allowing of a small part of one of your columns for the insertion of such senten- ces weekly under the head of
INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT SEN- TENCES.
SELECTED FROM THE WORD OF GOD. They will be comprised in Numbers, in manner following:
"To aid the cause of virtue and religion."
No. I.—OF GOD.
The Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. —Gen. xvii. 1.
I, even I, am he, and there is no God with me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.—Deut. xxxii. 39.
I am the first and I am the last, & beside me there is no God.—Isaiah xxix. 22.
Look unto me and be ye saved; for I am God, and there is none else. —Isaiah xlv. 22.
Behold God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.—Job xxxvi. 26
* If any doubt the authenticity of these writings, they are requested to read with an endor the evidence of the Christian Revelation, contained in the Rev. Mr. Forbes' "Family Book," and the first Discourse of Doct. Jos- eph Lathrop's "View of the Doctrine and Dut- ies of the Christian Religion," two excellent books lately written and published in this state, which every Family ought to be posses- sed of—These fully prove the truth of the New Testament—and this establishes that of the Old Testament.
DR. WM. THORNDIKE,
RESPECTFULLY informs the in- habitants of Gorham, that he has remov- ed to Gorham, where he will be happy to re- ceive their commands. He also informs them, that he boards with Mrs. Martha Adams, widow of the late Dr. Adams. Jan. 5.
Just received, and for sale by THOMAS CHILD,
At his store bottom of Fifth-street—Portland, COGNAC and French Brandy Hollands Gin—Rum—Molasses Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Oporto and Mal- aga Wines Snakeroot and Clovewater Cherry Rum Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylonkin and Su- chong Teas Coffee—Chocolate—Shells—Butter Cheese—Salt Pork—Turks Island Salt Cotton and Wool Cards Corn Brooms—House Brushes Log Wood—Red Wood—Fustic Raisins—Corn—Flour—Rice—Starch Glass per box—Spermaceti Oil Spermaceti Candles—Cider Cod Fish—Figs—Ginger—Pepper Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugar Mould and dip'd Candles Best English and American Powder Alspice—Cassia—Cloves—Mace Nutmegs—Mustard—Indigo—Flax Roll, Fig and Smoking Tobacco Segars—Cranberries, &c.
N. B.—An addition of thirty days are allowed to those who are indebted to Thomas Child, to make payment. Dec. 22
Variety Fur, Hat and Shoe Store. No. 1, Mufley's Row.
CHIEVER & MAHAN,
INFORM their friends and cus- tomers, that they are daily having finished and offering for sale, a large and complete as- sortment of the best
FURS and TIPPETS, ever exhibited for sale in New-England. Also—English French and our own manufactured
HATS,
of every description, and the newest fashion and of such qualities as is presumed will give a more general satisfaction than any hereto- fore offered for sale in this town.
As usual—Men's, Women's, Boy's, Mice and Children's
SHOES,
of all kinds. The above articles will be sold on such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser. Portland Oct 21, 1806. t f
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
EDWARD HOWE, No. 2, UNION-ROW, MIDDLE-STREET,
HAS just received for sale, a fresh as- sortment of
UPHOLSTERY, viz. Fringes, Laces, Tassels, Furniture Chintz, of the latest patterns, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Mattresses; live geese and and Russia Feathers; English and American Bedtickings;—an elegant assortment of English and American PAPER-HANGING, with Borders, of the newest fashion.
A quantity of DOWN of the first quality, Also, an assortment of CALINE!
FURNITURE. The UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS, car- ried on as above, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch.
Cash given for Oxen's and Hor- ses' Coarse HAIR. Nov. 17. it
Imported,
IN ships Mary and Neptune, from Liver- pool. 100 casks 20d, 12d, 10d, 8d, and } 4d flat pt. and finecafe Nails } entitled to 50 crates very low priced Crockery } Debenture ry Ware 75 do Junk Bottles 1000 small sized Lancashire Leaves 5 tons Whiting; 5 cwt. Allum 100 boxes 10 by 13, 11 by 16, 9 by 12, 9 by 11, 9 by 13, and 7 by 9 Crown Glass 50 boxes No. 1 and No. 1 Common Tin 8 do X D 12 do Pipes 12 gro. each 40 Tin'd Sauce Pans No. 5 and 6 6 bundles Frying Pans 50 Stone Jugs from 1 to 4 gallons each 10 doz. Tined Iron Table Spoons 24 do. Bone handled Knives and Forks kegs Richmond Tobacco; boxes Philadelphia Starch; Saltpeter; 4 tons patent Shot; as- sortment of hollow Ware; English Shovels 156 do Blackwood and Cocoa wood han- dled do 68 do Pocket Knives 75 do do with pruning points
Also in Store, 80 bbls. superfine Flour from new Wheat 40 do Beef; 35 do Pork 30 boxes Chocolate; 20 chests Tea Hhds. retailing Molasses; bbls. Sugar 400 gallons Linseed Oil 40 kegs English Mustard
50 boxes Spermaceti Candles; White and red Lead; Sheet and Bar Lead; patent yel- low; Prussian Blue; Yellow Oker; Venetian Red; Spanish Brown and Verdigrie;—Few and Spades; white and black Varnish; Roll Brimsstone, &c. &c. for sale wholesale and re- tail, by
John P. Thurston & Co. Fore-street. Nov. 3.
John Coe,
No. 4, Fish Street,
HAS received an additional supply of Fresh
Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines, &c.
ALSO, 1'ogwood, | Copperas, Redwood, | Alum, Fulick, | Blue Vitriol, Camwood, | Aqua Fortis, Madder, | Oil Vitriol, &c. All which will be sold on reasonable terms. Portland, Dec. 29. 6w
LOST,
A Gold WATCH KEY; whoever has found the same and will leave it with the Printer shall be handsomely rewarded for their kindness. Jan. 5.
New Goods.
Crofs & Martin,
Fore-street, Head of Long Wharf, HAVE just received, and are now opening for sale, an extensive assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS;
CONSISTING OF Superfine black, blue, corbeau, green, drab and mixed Broad-Cloths Do. Cassimere Kerseys, Coatings, Fearnought, Duffsels Plain and Forest Cloth Flannels, Dommetts, Baize Fancy mixt Cords Satinets, Swandowns, Cotton Velvet Vests Velvet and Velveteens Diapers and table Linen Superfine Calicoes Common do Coloured Cambricks White do Copperplate Furniture English cotton and linen Checks Do Striped Cotton Shartings Silk Braces—Cotton do—Leather do Camel hair Shawls—Silk do. G-4, 7-4, 8-4, Egyptian Shawls, Irish Linen Platillas Brown Holland India Cottons, Light and Dark Ginghams Silk Chambrays Cotton do Calimancoes, Durants, Duroys, and Wilbors Bumbazets, Rupels Thread Laces—Cotton do—Silk do. Worsted Hose—Cotton and Silk do Ladies long Silk Gloves—Cotton do Gentlemen's white Silk Gloves Taboy Velvets Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs Cotton do Bandannas Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs Cotton do Sewing Silk—Twist Worsted Bindings, Ribbons, Silk Shags Rose and common Blankets, Lace Cambricks Cambric Dimities Do. low priced Cambric Shawls Blue and brown German Serges Swankins, Shalooms Genoa Cords, Book Mullin Back and white Millinets, Morocco Pocket Books Gallson Ferrets Sewing Cotton, coloured Threads Black Sinehaws Silk Velvet Moss and Tippets Figured Silk Velvet for Vests, India Checks Beaver Gloves Bed Fringes—Bed Lace Black Modes Looking-Glasses Rameens Black Satin for Gentlemen's Vests Bobbins and Tapes Coat and Vest Button Moulds Gilt and Metal Coat and Vest Buttons Linen Cambric Black and white Bonnet Wire Guernsey Frocks Oil cloths 4-4 and 6-4 Velvet Ribbons Pins Silk and cotton Umbrellas Corderoys Cotton and Wool Cards, Coffee Mills Block Tin Tea-Pots and Spoons Plated, Brass, and Iron Candlesticks Sad Irons, Bellows Pen Knives and Jack Knives Knives and Forks Iron Shovels, Kettles, Shovels and Tongs Pep er, Cassia, Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger Salt Petre Brandy, Gin, Rum Sherry Lisbon Red Port and Maaga Straws of Tumblers Loaf Sugar, Chocolate Hylon, Young Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Teas Groceries in General Raisins and Mustard 7 by 9 Glass Crates Liverpool Ware Nails 20d, 18d, 6d. Fig Tobacco in Kgs 400 Boxes smoked Herring 3000 Quintals Cod Fish 700 do scale do 800 hds Liverpool Salt 100 do coarse do With many other articles too numerous to mention.—All of which will be sold on the most reasonable Terms. (t f) Nov. 24
Pocket Book lost.
LOST in this town on the Evening of the 2nd instant, on Long Wharf, near Mr. Leed's ford, a small red Morocco Pocket Book, containing between fifty and sixty dol- lars in Bank Bills and a letter directed to Mr. PETER GATT, written with red ink; whoev- er may have found the same and will leave it with its contents with Mr. Edward Barnevil, Fore-street, shall be entitled to a reward of ten dollars. NICHOLAS TUCKER. Jan. 5.
Enoch Moulton,
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an ad- ditional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames, Jewelry, Silver, Plated, & Japan'd Ware, a great variety of ornamented hair Combs, &c. &c. He manufactures Silver table, dessert and tea Spoons, mustard and fat- do. Sugar Tongs, Gold Necklaces, &c. of the newest fashion, gold and silver Sleeve-Buttons, &c. &c. all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or may be returned The smallest favour attended to with cheer- fulness and dispatch. (6m) CA 13.
New Store.
Rowe & Keus,
RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that they have taken a store in Co- lumbian-Row, Middle-street, nearly opposite Messrs. Z. Hancox & Co. where they offer for sale a general assortment of FANCY & STAPLE GOODS, adapted to the present season—Viz.
Superfine black, blue, brown, drab and bottle-green Broadcloths Low priced do. all colors Ladies cloths, different colors Black, blue, green, mix'd and drab super- fine Cassimere Blue, brown, green and red Serges Pelice Flannels Constitution and patent Cords Blue, drab and mix'd Plains Drab Kerseys Drab, crow, corbeau and bottle-green Coat- ings Duffsels Plain and strip'd Satin, figur'd Velvet, Pat- ent Cord, Toilinet and Swansdown Velt- ing Baizes and Flannels, all colors Dorsets Rose and Duffel Blankets Calicoes, from 25 cents to 2/6 Furniture—Linen British Shirting Cotton Long Cloths India Cottons, different prices Do Checks Black, plum, brown, pink, slate and olive colored Cambricks 4-4 and 6-4 cotton do Glazed do Checked do Black Muffin India do Jacquet and Book do Silk Chambray Cotton do Black, white and blue Italian Crapes Cambric Dimities Common do Black, olive and drab Velvets and Velvet teens Taboy Velvets—Black Russells Cotton Umbrellas Black, blue, pink and green Durants Calimancoes—Bombazets Cotton and cotton and linen Checks Huckabuck and Diaper Towels Lustrings—Modes—Satinets Silk, cotton and morocco Suspenders Gentlemen's black, white and color'd wor- sted Hose Ladies' black Worsted Hose Do white and color'd do Do silk do Ladies' silk, cotton and worsted Gloves Gentlemen's best Woodstock and common Leather Gloves Worsted do Silk, cotton and pelice Shawls Black silk Handkerchiefs Bandanna, Madras and common pocket do Cotton Balls Elegant boxes do Scarlet Ruffs, some very nice Silk and cotton Laces Elegant dets Plumes and Bandeaux Ribbon Bands—Bangles—pangles Silk and cotton Cords and Tapes Figured Lustrings and China Ribbons Figured and plain Velvet Bindings Silk Ferrers—Galloons Quality and shoe-bindings Brown Linens—Guernsey Frocks Oil-cloth Hat cases Coat and Vest Buttons Button-Moulds—Glass Buttons Milliners—Gauze—Hat-lining Buckram—sewing-silk and Twist Combs—Shirt Buttons—Tapes Threads—Bobbins—Pins and Needles Thimbles—Black wire Penknives Jacknives—Scissors, &c. &c. ALSO, A good assortment of Games and youth's ENGLISH HATS The above Goods, with many other articles commonly found in a Piece Goods store, will be sold very cheap for cash or approved credit Dec. 29. (6w)
John L. Dennett.
At the sign of the Town—Middle-street, nearly op- posite the head of Fifth-street,
HAS taken the shop directly opposite Mr. ROBERT BOYD's store, where he car- ries on the
Saddle and Trunk-making Business, on an extensive scale, with fidelity and dis- patch.
He keeps constantly on hand, a general as- sortment of Saddles, Bridles, Portmanteaus, Post-Bags, Saddle-Bags, Sleigh-Harness, Mil- itary Apparatus, &c. &c. Likewise—A complete assortment of TRUNKS,
wholesale and retail—with which the travel- ler, if not too difficult to please, may be ac- commodated. Together with a complete assortment of Whips, plated Spurs, with guards—plated Stirrups, Slay Bells, &c. &c. &c.
HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE,
450 wt. Harness Leather 400 do Skirting do Sides Bridle do Waxed Calf Skins Black Grain'd do Russet Calf-skin Boot Tops, of the first quality. Draw'd Calf-skin Boot Legs Suwarrow Patterns A general assortment of LEATHER kep constantly on hand. Dec. 22.
Thomas Clark,
Fifth-street, Portland, Has for sale, BOOKS for Registering Bills and Notes pay- able and receivable—containing a blank for the date, from whom received, promiser or drawer, endorsers, credit, when due, sum, and how disposed of—Likewise, a general as- sortment of BLANK ACCOUNT-BOOKS, NOTE and RECEIPT-BOOKS—and STA- TIONARY, generally. Jan. 5.
WILLIAM KING.
FAKES PROFILE-LIKENESS- ES, at the house next to Concert Hall, in Hanover-street, Doyen. (t f) June 2.
John Lord,
Next door to Messrs. Croft & Martin's—Fore-street HAS received by the late arrivals from Europe, and now opening for sale a complete assortment of English Hats of the newest fashion, Among which are:—
Real superfine men's Beavers, Large and small sized do. of the second quality Few real patent felt do Men's and boy's camels-hair do. of vari- ous kinds and colors Likewise—A handsome assortment of AME- RICAN HATS and HAT-TAMMINGS, of every description.
Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of Shipping and Hating FURS as above. (t f) Nov. 24
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber having Removed from New Gloucester to Portland, and taken an office in the new building lately erected for Portland Bank, would inform his friends and the public in general, that he will there be found ready to serve them as heretofore. EZEKIEL WHITMAN. Jan. 3. (6w)
Notice.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, ap- pointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County of Cum- berland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
STEPHEN JORDAN, late of Cape Elizabeth, in said county of Cum- berland, Yeoman, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 24th day of December, 1806, are allowed said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; they will attend that service at the Dwelling House of the deceased, in Cape Eliza- beth, on the 2nd Monday of January next, and on the first Monday of each of the five following Months, from 10 o'clock, a. m. till 4 o'clock, p. m. WILLIAM MAXWELL, MORRILL JORDAN. Dec. 24, 1806. 59
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him- self the trust of Administrator de bonis non the estate of
STEPHEN JORDAN, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the County of Cum- berland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceas- ed's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to ISRAEL JORDAN, Jun. Dec. 25. [Jan. 5.]
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him- self the trust of Administrator de bonis non the estate of
DANIEL LOWELL, late of Livermore, in the County of Oxford, deceased, by giving bond as the law di- rects:—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 WILLIAM HURD. June 26, 1806. (Jan. 5.)
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him- self the trust of Executor, of the last will and Testament of
JOHN HASKELL, late of Gorham, in the County of Cum- berland, Yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceas- ed's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SAMUEL HASKELL. Dec. 25, 1806. (Jan. 12.)
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the Stable of the Subscriber on the third inst. a Horse Sad- dle and Bridle—the horse was four years old last spring is short and plump, dark Coloured, or Black, with a white stripe on his forehead, both his hind feet white, and one of his fore ones, trots all—and the shoes which he had on when Stolen were marked with the letters P. V.—Whoever will secure said Thief and Horse, shall receive the above reward and all necessary charges paid—A generous reward will be given for the Horse, or Thief also. THOMAS SIMONTON. Portland, Jan. 12, 1807.
Two Cents Reward.
RANAWAY from the house of the subscriber on the 9th ultimo, Thomas as Fur, an indentured apprentice about seven- teen years of age; said Fur, had on a blue Great Coat, almost new, light short Jacket and blue Trowsers, he is of a pale coun- tenance, and pitted with the small pox:—All persons are hereby cautioned not to harbor said Thomas or trust him on my account. Portland, Jan. 5. EBEN. STORER.
RUNAWAY,
FROM the Subscriber, on the 7th inst. an indentured apprentice boy named Andrew Parker, aged about seventeen years, dressed in blue Jacket and Trowsers—all per- sons are hereby forbidden harboring or running said runaway on my account, as they would avoid the penalty of the law; and whoever will return him to his master shall be entit- led to one Cent reward and no charges paid by GEORGE D. DYER. Jan. 12.
Wants a Place in a Store, A YOUNG MAN, who can pro- duce good recommendations. Enquire of the Printer.
Arthur Shirley, Printer.