Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1807-02-02 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7 FISH-STREET.
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No. 42 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1807.
[Whole No. 458.]
NOTICE!
H. SOUTHGATE , 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.
Prentiss Mellan , HAS REMOVED his Office from Fifth-street, to the South Chamber in the New Bank. Jan. 19.
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.  (6 w)
Jan. 5.
MR. PETRIE—Surgeon Dentist,
BEGS 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.
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.  January 19, 1807.
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. ZACCHEUS HANNAFORD & Co.  Portland, Jan. 19.
Back Cove Bridge.
THE Proprietors of Back Cove Bridge are hereby notified, that the semi-annual meeting of said Proprietors will be held at the house of William Campbell , innholder in Portland, on Monday, the second day of February next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the Treasurer's account and allow the same, if it be found right. Per order of the Standing Committee.  STEPHEN WAITE, Prop's Clerk.  Portland, Jan. 26.
Gentel Boarding.
ANN WALKER , has taken the House lately occupied by Parker Illey , near the head of Union-Wharf, Fore-street, where she proposes keeping a genteel BOARDING-HOUSE—The situation is very convenient to business, and the accommodations of the house good. Jan. 26.
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 need be no comment. To those engaged in a mercantile line, or the mechanic, 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 gratification. JERVEYS I. SMYTH,  At Major Peck's tavern. January 19, 1807.
LEATHER.
JOHN L. DENNETT, Has for sale, at the Sign of the Trump, Middle-street, 800 wt Harnels Leather, 500 wt Skirting do, Sides Bridle do, Waxed Calf Skins, Black grained do, Russet Calf-Skin Boot Tops of the first quality, Draw'd Calf Skin Boot Legs, Suwarrow Patterns, Morocco Skins of different colours, Hog Skins, General assortment of Leather Kept constantly on hand. Jan. 12.
John Coe, No 4, Fish-Street, HAS received an additional supply of Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines, &c.
ALSO, Logwood, Redwood, Fustick, Camwood, Madder, Copperas, Allum, Blue Vitriol, Aqua Fortis, Oil Vitriol, &c. All which will be sold on reasonable terms. Portland, Dec 29. 6w
Portland Bookstore.
No. 5, MUSSEY'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 chaste 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 Emrick's do Webster's do Paine's do Walker's pronouncing do Ainsworth's, Young's Adams's, Moyer's Detzelville's Schrevelle's Greek Lexicon Morse'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 Chapone's Letters Juvenile Letters Historical Grammar Pik's Arithmetic Walsh's Mercantile ditto Bibles Testaments States of all sizes A variety of singing books Writing books Cyphering books Copy lips Ink powder Paper & quills. Pike's Spelling Book.
The general approbation which this Spelling Book has met with, renders further comments unnecessary.
To Ship Masters.
JUST published by DANIEL JOHNSON , (price D. S. 50) and for sale by him at the Portland Bookstore, and by all the Booksellers and Shipchandlers in the United States, the American Shipmaster's Daily Assistant :
OR, Compendium of Marine Law AND Mercantile Regulations & Customs;
BEING A correct and useful guide to all men in business, especially those employed in the Merchant-service.
EXPLAINING BY JUDICIAL DECISIONS, The Duty, Authority and Responsibility of Ship-masters, and the Liability of Ship-owners for the Contracts or Misconduct of those they employ as Masters.
CONTAINING ALSO, A great variety of useful Tables and Commercial Forms, calculated to assist Ship-owners, Consignees, Supercargoes and Masters of Vessels.
Subscribers in Portland are requested to call for their Books at Messrs. STUART & LINCOLN'S.
Tickets and Quarters in the Tenth Class of the Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
Just received and for sale at the Bath Bookstore, the AMERICAN SHIPMASTER'S DAILY ASSISTANT .—For sale also, at Hallowell, by JOHN JOHNSON.  Jan. 26.
WILLIAM KING.
TAKES PROFILE-LIKENESS-ES, at the house next to Concert Hall, in Hanover-Street, Buxton. (15.) June 2.
William Lord, HAS just received a fresh supply of HARD-WARE, W. INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE, Coniac, Bourdeaux and Baccalona Brandy Hollands Gin—Jamaica Rum Madeira, sherry, Port, Lisbon and Malaga Wines Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, Hyson-kin and Souchong Teas Casks Raisins and Figs—box Raisins 90 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 b barrel—Rice—Cotton—Fifth Logwood—Redwood—Fustic Allum—Copperas—Indigo Powder and shot—Ginger Keg and bottle Mustard Cloves—Nutmegs—Cinnamon Allspice—Currants—Oat-Meal Saltpetre—Demijons—Stone-Jugs Gin-Cases—Glue—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 short credit. Jan 19.
FOR SALE
By Nathan Bucknam, 178 quintals Cod-Fish, 155 tons Plafer, 88 bbls. Herring—Inspected, 1200 boxes Smock d do, 10 bbls. Cod-Fish, 18 quintals do do. Portland, Jan. 19.
Joseph McLellan & Son,
No. 16, Union-Wharf, HAVE for sale, THE cargo of brig Mary, from Guadaloupe, consisting of Rhds. 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 Salt. Jan. 19.
Barbour & Stockbridge,
Opposite the Inferance Office, Fifth-Street, HAVE just received an additional supply of Fresh Seasonable 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. 26.
8000 Dollars.
TICKETS and QUARTERS, in the tenth Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street. Prize Tickets taken in payment.
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, Physics, 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, Almanacs and Registers for 1807. Seamen's Books, Charts, Quadrants, Scales and Dividers. Writing Paper, Quills, Ink-Powder, Pocket Books, Waters, &c. &c.
Village Harmony. A new and improved edition, to be sold at the abovenamed Bookstore.
Social Libraries supplied with Books on the most reasonable terms. Cash given for Rags and Junk. Jan. 19.
Thomas Capen,
Lock 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.
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 3/4 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.
Political Spicellany.
FROM THE BALTIMORE GAZETTE.
"Time, that monitor who never deceives, is daily bringing before our eyes, some circumstance of fact, which serves to evince that the system of defence for the United States, recommended in the speeches and measures of the great Washington, was founded on the soundest policy and most enlightened views of our liberties and interests. "Against this system, and the federalists by whom it was advocated and supported, all the arts of calumny and defamation, have been called into action. If our merchant men are captured by British cruizers, it is the work of the federalists; if French cruizers do the same thing, it is caused by the federalists; if the Floridas cannot be obtained by purchase, it is owing to the federalists—if treason erects her standard, it is supported by the federalists. All this is said with noise, arrogance and impunity, and repeated ten thousand times in ten thousand newspapers till it is believed by the ignorant multitude. Thus taught, those who cannot think, or will not think for themselves, feel a degree of horror at the sight of a federalist, & readily ascribe to them every disaster which happens to the administration. Thus, the Pagans, in the decline of the Roman Empire, considered the Christians the sources of all its misfortunes. "To the gospel they imputed the disorders of the universe, and made the christians answerable, both for the dryness of the season and the overflowing of the Tiber."
It is far from our intention to cast the least blame on the multitude in this case; but we cannot forbear expressing ourselves fully on the conduct of the men who have given this direction to their passions. Falsehood and abuse are never allowable, and in every instance where they detract from the honest fame, or wound the character of a single individual, they are criminal. If we look into the columns of these newspapers, which the directors of the multitude supply with political matter, what do we find? Are the measures of the federalists discussed with candor, and liberality, tested by facts, and the evidence on both sides heard with patience and without prejudice? No we find assertions which have never been substantiated; insinuations, unsupported by the slenderest proofs; reproaches, for arguments; insults for demonstrations; illiberality for candor; and a cruel and persecuting spirit, instead of a spirit of charity and conciliation.
"We shall not attempt to conceal that this conduct has generated a temper in society, the most hostile to social intercourse, and that may be productive of the most injurious consequences to our common country.—That charity which bears all things, and submits to all things, is hard to learn, and difficult of practice. Men whose principles and conduct are every day belied or misrepresented, who are treated in their newspapers with the most gross, and calumnies the most wicked, cannot feel respect for the personages under whose auspices these outrages on decency, liberality and moderation, are encouraged or permitted. Is it not evident that such a procedure is calculated to render one half of the community regardless to the fate of the other half; at least to beget an indifference for their country, that must paralyze its efforts, should a crisis occur to require the united exertions of the people. And, can it be possible that this is done, that a few men, for a short time, may exercise a little brief authority?
"Will not those who can think for themselves among the multitude, look into these things, and if practicable, correct the evil? It is not, it is to be hoped, too late. The measures of the federalists are well known. Let them be candidly examined by their utility, by the times which called for them; and by a fair comparison, with such as have been substituted in their place.—The federalists laid the foundation of a navy, built frigates and employed them in the defence of our rights. Was this deserving of calumny and abuse? The federalists expended considerable sums of money in commencing a system of fortifications for our harbours and frontiers. Was this a useless waste of the publick treasure? The federalists provided the means, passed the laws, and pledged a sufficiency of the public revenue, for discharging or paying off the public debt, in pursuance of which law the debt is in a train of extinguishment. Did this look as if they considered a public debt to be a public blessing? The federalists equalized the burdens of the people of the United States, by duties upon trade; a tax upon land and houses, and an excise. Did this savour of favoring one part of the community at the expence of the other part? The federalists proportioned the regular force to the actual state of things, increasing it whenever the country was threatened with danger, and reducing it the moment its tranquility was assured. Did this shew any inordinate fondness for a standing army?
"People of the United States, examine this system! Consider how much of it their successors, notwithstanding their abuse of it have been obliged to retain, and how little of it they have ventured to pull down; and whether in some form or other, they will be obliged, sooner or later to adopt all that they have thought proper to reject, and to give a much greater extent to our fortifications, our navy and our army, if they would save our country from domestic traitors, or foreign domination."
LATE OMISSIONS.
HARRISBURG, (Penn.) Jan. 3. On Monday last, the sentence of the
law was executed on James McGowan in the suburbs of this borough, for the murder of Jacob Eselman. Although the day was one of the coldest experienced this season, a large number of both sexes assembled at an early hour about the jail, with a view to catch a sight of the unhappy object. About 12 o'clock, the culprit was brought out of the prison, when a lane was formed by the several militia companies which attended on the occasion; in this opening he marched with much firmness behind the cart, which contained his coffin, to the gallows. Here he expressed a desire to address the spectators, and begged a little liquor to exhilarate his spirits: as he was thinly clad, and the weather intensely cold, some of the gentlemen on duty, offered him a bottle, containing about half a pint, to taste: This he took, and before any interference could be made, he drained it to the last drop. The effects of this rather changed the solemnity of the scene. He became enraged with the executioner, tore off part of the mask the latter had put on to conceal himself, and even knocked him down from the cart.—Indeed, such was his behavior, in these his last moments, that it in a great degree, eradicated that compassion which a great many felt for him during his confinement. He was launched into eternity precisely at one o'clock.
The officers of Government, and the believers of men in office.
We have often heard sore complaints of the liberty which has been taken in the federal papers with the characters of the present ruling party in this country; but as yet we have seen no accusation against them half as severe as one which appeared in the Aurora of yesterday. In attempting to account for the fact that the democratic Judge Innis, who by his own confession has been guilty of something very like misprison of treason, is permitted to pass unnoticed by any branch of the government, the Aurora asks: "What encouragement has any public man to call a judge to account for his crimes after the perfidious conduct and course of the impeachment in the case of Chase, when a nefarious land speculation was employed to influence and procure an acquittal—which the support for the future president was held forth as a commutation on the other hand?"
Now what is all this, but declaring in so many words that the democratic senate who tried the impeachment of Judge Chase, though acting under the most solemn obligations of a particular oath, had so little regard to that oath and to their duty as Judges of the high court of Impeachment, that they permitted their judgment to be influenced and decided by motives of land speculation and considerations connected with the next choice of a President? In other words, that their decision was influenced by bribery!—The Aurora goes on to say: "The idea of an impeachment conveys now only the idea of an expensive farce."—Such is the character which the Aurora gives of the present Senate of the United States. Whether they deserve it, is not for us to say; but it is certainly drawn in blacker colors than we have ever ventured to portray it.— U. S. Gaz.
The following beautiful, solemn, and impressive Hymn, extracted from CARR'S NORTHERN SUMMER, is said to be recited over the dead body of a Russian, previous to its interment:
"Oh! what is life? a blooming vapor, or dew of the morning! Approach and contemplate the grave. Where now is the graceful form! where is youth! where the organs of fight! and where the beauty of complexion!
"What lamentation and wailing and mourning and struggling, when the soul is separated from the body! Human life seems altogether vanity! a transient shadow, the sleep of error; the unavailing labor of imagined existence—let us therefore fly from every corruption of the world, that we may inherit the kingdom of heaven.
"Thou mother of the sun that never sets; Parent of God, we beseech thee, intercede with thy divine offspring, that he who hath departed hence, may enjoy repose with the souls of the just. Unblemished Virgin! may he enjoy the eternal inheritance of heaven, in the abodes of the righteous."

Foreign Intelligence.
BY AN ARRIVAL AT BOSTON.
War operations on the Continent.
LONDON, NOV. 25—29.
A Hamburg paper of the 15th was brought by the third Mail, containing an account of the surrender of Hameln, with almost as little resistance as Magdeburgh, Stettin, or Custrin. In fact, none of these places could be said to have been regularly besieged. They surrendered not to the fire of the enemy, but in consequence of total want of provisions and stores of every kind. Such has been the misconduct and fatuity of the Prussian war department, that there was not a fortress provided with the means of supporting for a month the garrison necessary for its defence. One would suppose that his Prussian Majesty made sure of victory, and that he calculated upon dissipating the veteran legions of France with the same facility that his army has melted before them "like breath into the wind." In place of having to sustain sieges, it is not unlikely that he reckoned upon laying them, and that instead of defending Magdeburgh, he would have to attack Mayence or Strasburgh.
The sum of the whole intelligence from the Continent is, that the French have every where been most successful, and the whole Prussian force that opposed them entirely annihilated.
The Russians have fallen back towards their own frontiers, where they are concentrating themselves, and daily receiving reinforcements from the interior.
VENICE, NOV. 1.
From Dalmatia, official accounts have been received that in consequence of the victories of the 29th and 30th of September, obtained by the French over the Russians, the Montenegrins, and the inhabitants of Cataro, the fortress of Castel Nuovo was stormed by the French on the 1st of October, sword in hand.
DEC. 1.
Whilst Bonaparte is reducing the court of Vienna to this state of dilemma, he is using language more imperative to the court of Denmark.—He has ordered the Danish troops to be withdrawn from the confines of Holstein, threatening, that if any misunderstanding ensues from their remaining in their present position, and if, in consequence, a single trigger be drawn against a French soldier, he will give up Altona to be pillaged.
It is evident that he wishes to terrify Denmark, into a full acquiescence in the demands which he will immediately make, and which will have for their object the exclusion of the British commerce and shipping from the Baltic.
LUBECK, NOV. 9.
The 6th of this month was the most dreadful day in the annals of Lubeck; the Prussian General Natzmer being in our town with 4900 men, the French under the orders of Marshal Bernadotte, attacked the Prussians at nine o'clock in the morning out of the town; both sides fought with the greatest bravery and obstinacy; towards noon the French appeared before the town with very superior forces; they were received at the gates with cannon charged with langridge (mitraille,) but it did not stop them, they were repulsed at several of the gates, but they succeeded in forcing that of dem Burgthor; then began in the town the most dreadful combat; the Prussians had a good deal of artillery which did much injury to the French, but nothing could withstand their bravery and superior numbers. They followed the Prussians into all the houses, churches and public buildings, where a terrible carnage was made.—The slaughter lasted upwards of three hours, during which the number of killed and wounded accumulated both in the houses and in the streets, and particularly at the Burgthor to a frightful height. Several of the houses escaped plundering by getting a French safeguard. Now that all is over, Bernadotte has informed his soldiers that they are no longer to consider Lubeck as an hostile city, but as under the protection of his Majesty the Emperor.
Breslau, Nov. 8.
The following article, dated the 5th inst. from South Prussia, appears in our Gazette of this day: "We can now state with certainty, that an army of 80,000 Russians is already in full march through this province, and will speedily approach the frontiers of Silesia."
POLITICAL RETROSPECT.
December, 5.
It is absolutely plain that Bonaparte dreads lest Russia, by her greater local advantages, shall snatch from his paws the central parts of the Turkish monarchy; and that he wants by every
means of chicanery or force, to obstruct her way, and leave the road clear and unembarrassed to himself. It is well known to Europe what he thinks of the independence of the Porte. Did he not declare to the Lord Whitworth, in his celebrated conference with that Ambassador, that the Turkish empire must soon fall to pieces? And was he not ready then to enter upon the partition of it? His extraordinary successes have since prompted him, it appears, to grasp at the whole. As it is very clear that it is only Russia, or rather Russia and Austria combined, that can prevent the accomplishment of these fatal designs, by seizing upon the territories themselves, both of these powers ought to be encouraged to look for their indemnification in Turkey, in lieu of any sacrifices which they may sustain in Poland, or elsewhere. Germany is now a forlorn hope. Should Russia and Austria, by lying open to Bonaparte the Turkish dominions, obtain the removal of his troops from Poland and Berlin, he would be able to march in one month to his ancient possessions: thus would they only weaken themselves on the one side, without strengthening themselves on the other; and Europe, to a still greater extent, would be laid at the feet of the Disturber. As on Turkish ground, he would fight at so great a distance from France, and, excluded from the sea, with infinite disadvantages; and they, in the vicinity of their own dominions, with the command of the sea, would fight with infinite advantages; it is here, if any where, that we may hope a successful contest might be waged with him.
Hamburg, Nov. 20.
So perfectly good an understanding appears to be kept up between the Court of Vienna and St. Petersburg, that if we could suppose it possible for Prussia to continue even a shew of resistance, a cordial union of both the former Powers in her cause might still be expected.
The French have already begun to fit out privateers in the Prussian ports against the trade of this country up the Baltic and in the German Ocean.
We understand it is the intention of the merchants trading to Hamburg to apply to Government for some temporary assistance, in consequence of the total stoppage of the trade in that port.
It was reported at Gottenburg that the money, plate, and chief treasures of the King of Prussia, have arrived in a vessel at Copenhagen.
Orders are received at Birmingham from Russia, for the immediate completion of 200,000 stand of small arms.
Berlin, Nov. 8.
The Prince of Hesse-Cassel, Marshal in the service of Prussia, and his son, as General in the same service, have withdrawn from it. The Prince, in answer to the Note which was transmitted to him, demanded permission to march at the head of his own troops, along with those of France, against our enemies. Marshal Mortier replied, he had no orders respecting such a proposition; but that the Prince having armed, after the declaration he had made through his Minister, M. De Malsburg, at Paris, the least farther armament on his part would be considered as an act of hostility, as the Prussians had not violated his territories, but, on the contrary, were received with pomp therein by the Hereditary Prince; and that from the period of the Hessian territories being evacuated by the French, until the battle of Jena, there were noought but armaments going forward at Cassel; and that, in point of fact, the Hereditary Prince was very desirous of marching at the head of Prussian troops, and to insult the French by all sorts of provocation.
He will pay for his frenzied conduct by the loss of his dominions. There is not a Principality in all Germany that has been so uniformly the enemy of France.
Miscellaneous Intelligence.
HAMBURGH, NOV. 4.
It is said that the Marriage of Jerome with the Princess of Wurtemberg is put off, and that he will have the daughter of the Elector of Saxony, and the succession, according to the plan which several months ago I wrote you, was proposed. Some accounts, however, say, that the Elector has refused, saying he would not consent to neutrality on that condition. The latter is probable.
VOIGHTLAND, OCT. 24.
The third Bavarian regiment of infantry having approached a village not far from Schleitz, required a supply of bread and forage. The inhabitants, however, instead of complying with their desire, armed themselves with scythes and other weapons, and being assisted by the boors of three neighboring villages, attacked the Lieutenant who made the requisition, wounded him, and killed some of his men. In consequence of this, General Mezzanotti ordered the village to be surrounded and burnt down by three companies of infantry, and a squadron of cavalry, under the command of Major la Roche.
LONDON, NOV. 25—29.
The French have approached near Stra-
sum, in Swedish Pomerania, which is consequently preparing for a siege.
Castel Nuovo, near Cattaro, has been taken by the French by storm.
The French have ordered the Danish troops to be withdrawn from the confines of Holstein.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Expedition under the command of Brigadier-General Craufurd sailed from Falmouth. The troops embarked, amounting altogether to 4 or 5000 men. They sailed under convoy of the Spencer, Ganges, Theseus, Hope, and Captain, of 74 guns each, besides frigates and sloops. The destination of this expedition is of course matter of conjecture, but is generally supposed to be South America.
A vessel has arrived from Cadiz, which left that port on the 25th of October. Letters have been received by this conveyance, which state that the Spanish Government had declared the country in danger, and it was resolved to raise an additional force of 150,000 men. Of this Cadiz was to furnish 1000 infantry, or 500 cavalry. The object of this extraordinary armament has given rise to much conjecture.
Almost all the kingdoms of Europe are corrupted. There is not one of them—not one—which can support the contest. It is lamentable to say it, but, from some cause or other, there is scarcely a Sovereign in Europe, who is beloved or respected by his subjects. With the exception of England, there is not an army or a people on the Continent who will worthily defend their country from the invader. In this state of things, what can save them? Prussia is gone—Russia will perhaps follow—Let England look to herself and not dissipate her strength in expeditions to Buenos Ayres and South America. England may yet save herself, but we are grieved to say, she cannot now save Europe.—Bell.
DEC. 5
Austria and Russia have certainly a good understanding with each other; and the latter, notwithstanding the French threats, maintains all her military positions.
The Austrian troops are said to be taking positions which indicate a disposition to form a junction with the Russians.
Hamburg has been entered by the French, English property seized, and English merchants arrested.
Bremen was in the hands of Bonaparte's troops. All vessels were detained, to ascertain whether they were British or not.
The Emperor of the French has caused application to be made to the Danish court, to stop the intercourse between England and Tonningen.
Rear Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, is re-appointed second in command at Portsmouth.
TALLEYRAND was with BONAPARTE at Berlin.
The Queen of Prussia had passed the Vistula.
The election of the members of a new Parliament has terminated. Mr. Windham is re-elected; Mr. Sheridan is elected for Westminster by a majority over Mr. Paull; Sir Francis Burdett had but few votes; a Mr. Thornton, in Surrey, declined the contest on the second day, when on closing the books and casting the numbers it appeared he was elected! Mr. Tierny has lost his election at Southwark.
The new Parliament is expected to meet on the 15th inst. Sheridan's election is to be contested. Sir F. Burdett is active against him in favor of Paull.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Friday, Jan. 16, 1807.
CALL FOR PAPERS.
Mr. J. Randolph, after quoting that part of the President's message relating to Mr. Burr, said he had waited with anxious solicitude for some official information on this subject; but the aspect of affairs on the Mississippi was now such that he could no longer be silent.—That Spain, if concerned at all, must be the plaintiff, not the defendant in this case. The most prompt and efficacious means were now necessary. He did not think the executive could have any information on this subject to which the house was not entitled. It appeared from evidence taken under the direction of the legislature of Kentucky, that Spain has ever since 1783, been endeavoring to separate the Western from the Atlantic States. Perhaps at the moment he was addressing the house the fate of the Western Country was decided. A bill for authorising the president to accept of volunteers has been before you; a member of that committee (Mr. Chandler) informed me that he had proposed an augmentation of the troops, as that member is domesticated in the family of the Secretary at war.—Mr. R. presumed the Secretary approved.
If instead of pen, ink and paper, said he, had you last session given men and arms, neither external foes nor domestic, need have been dreaded. The expenses of the campaign proposed last session would not have been so great as those occasioned from the want of raising a few troops.
Here we sit and adjourn, and adjourn and sit; like so many school-boys, to do as we are bid; to come here and go home again.
Mr. R. then offered a resolution to the following effect:—
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to furnish this House with any information in possession of the Executive, excepting such as he may deem the public welfare may require not to be disclosed, touching any illegal combinations of private individuals against the peace and safety of the Union, or any expedition planned
by such individuals against any nation with whom the United States are at peace.—Together with the measures the Executive has taken to destroy the same.
Mr. Alston said the proposition to raise men last winter, was a declaration of war. He was opposed to the resolution; as were Messrs. Smilie, Holland and G. W. Campbell. It was supported by Messrs. J. Clay, Barwell, Masters, Lloyd, and others.
Mr. Smilie thought the resolution betrayed a want of confidence in the executive; who knows, and will give information when necessary. Mr. Alston was for waiting for further information from the Westward, and Mr. Campbell declared the resolution useless.
Mr. J. Randolph. We are told that this conspiracy (Burr's) is defeated, or has succeeded to the utmost;—but if it may have succeeded but in part it can not be checked. The newspaper evidence to which he alluded, he observed, was the authentic proofs, at the trial of Judge Sebastian, of the disposition of the Spanish. Castilian honor and faith are no more. Spain while treating with one hand, was preparing to stab us with the other. What has been the treatment of the Spanish minister? Why has he not been sent home? When Miranda had gone, how great were his complaints and inquiries. We hear no complaints or inquiries now made by him. New-Orleans is the object, and can we doubt whether or not he is concerned? Of one circumstance Mr. R. said he thought he had sufficient evidence. He believed that if the conspirators should arrive at Baton Rouge before our troops, New-Orleans must fall. He wished not such an "union of honest men" to take possession of the key of the Mississippi and shut the door in our face.—He was not disposed to triumph; tho' he had ample cause, it would be no gratification to him to triumph in the disgrace of his country.—He had had, he said, no hand in those acts of omission or of commission, which had brought us to the present disastrous state.—He had expected, had foretold, the danger of losing the Delta of the Mississippi—he knew not who the modern Catiline would be, but expected there would be such.—Yet the house seemed in a state of indifference or insensibility, or were so economical, they wanted greatness of soul enough to afford the purchase of a key to secure their strong box—they pursued a narrow, an unaccountable policy.—What would have been the feelings of this house if the British forces were now scouring the lakes, were along the 45th degree of latitude, within our frontiers? What, if the British minister had been ordered home, and his court had continued him here; stuck him under the nose of your executive? The feelings and the measures of this house would be very different from what they now are—they would be what they ought to be now, but what they are not.
The resolution had been said to betray a want of confidence in the Executive; he must be indulged in the cultivation of a sceptical philosophy; he should judge in politics as in religion, by works not by faith.—He would not mortgage his conscience to the Executive in that manner—but the principle was wrong—the House was entitled to information—it was their duty to obtain it. [Here Mr. R. adverted to a bill that moment received from the Senate, increasing the military peace establishment.] It was of no consequence whether a force were called of the war establishment, or of the peace establishment for war. He should suppose that for a peace establishment the fewer men the better.—He wished an efficient regular force, not the show of one without the reality; not merely fruges consumere, but to do duty.—He had as much confidence as any gentlemen, in the militia at home, but not a broad. The militia of Vermont, or of the western states are no more fit to defend New-Orleans than the Cape of Good Hope, if suddenly attacked.
A division of the resolution, at the words "are at peace," was called. And the first part of the resolution was agreed to, Ayes 109. Nots 14. The latter part of the resolution, viz. "Together with the measures the Executive has taken to defeat the same," was accepted Yeas 67. Nays 52; and a committee was appointed to wait on the President with the resolution.
By the Quills.
From Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 27th.
AUTHENTIC.
On Monday last, Col. Burr sailed from this place with two boats (not gunboats) —There were on board several families, horses and cattle. We understand he is to be joined by a number of boats at the mouth of Cumberland-river: it is reported, & generally believed here,
that he is destined against Mexico and the Spanish provinces in that quarter, Time will unveil this mystery.
NEW-ORLEANS, DEC. 17.
Something like Martial Law.
Gen. Wilkinson had caused Dr. Bollman to be arrested as a Conspirator and sent to Charleston: a writ of Habeas Corpus was issued in the Dr's. favor, when the General appeared in Court, and delivered the following speech. Upwards of 1000 persons were present.
"Called to account for an act in which I glory, and for which I trust my country will thank me, I shall meet the consequences with the aplomb of my own breast, which I prize more than the hofannas of thousands or the popularity of the world; But when I cast my eyes on the movers of this prosecution, my bosom is rent by a conflict of emotions. Sorrow for their depravity; charity for their sympathies; surprise at their indiscretion; and astonishment at their audacity. I would to God that I could here close the proceedings of this day; but my honor, my duty, and the safety of the state forbid me. It is time an universal alarm should go forth to rouse the good citizen to a sense of his danger. The deceitful calm must be no longer suffered to impose on us a treacherous security—nor shall the artifices of the confederates be longer employed to cheat the public judgment. Treachery is in the midst of us. Treason stalks abroad and the friends of Burr and rebellion whilst they ridicule our apprehensions, and scoff at our preparations, with trembling solicitude implore his speedy arrival to reward them for their apostasy, and to rescue them from the goadings of guilt and the terror of impending punishment."
Finally he charged James Alexander with being a party to the conspiracy.
He would soon clear the city of the traitors, if governor Claiborne could think himself authorised to suspend the Habeas corpus act—He still doubts whether he possesses that power.
Portland,
Monday, February 2, 1807.
European Intelligence.
UNDER the head of foreign Intelligence will be found the most interesting articles of the late European news. Though our limits will not permit the insertion of the regular Bulletins of the French Grand Army, enough is given to show that the conquest of Prussia has been completely effected, the government overthrown, and the king forced to flee his throne and country.—The French have entered the territories of the late kingdom of Poland, and accounts say that the Poles receive the French with acclamations of joy, and hail them as their political deliverers from the yoke of foreigners, and the restore of their country to its former sovereignty. How long the Poles will enjoy these dreams of political independence and happiness, if Bonaparte is to be the author of it, may be easily learnt from the fate which has attended the republics of Switzerland, Holland and others.
* When the Romans entered Greece, they were received by the common people with the same sentiments; but their generous deliverers became in a short time the most cruel and oppressive tyrants and oppressors. Let every free nation at the present day, as they value their freedom and existence guard against gallic influence and friendship.
The American Bonaparte.
The papers in almost every part of the Union, continue to be filled with conjectures and statements of the movements and designs of Col. Burr, the friend of Jefferson, and advocate of modern Republicanism; but the accounts come in such a questionable shape, that a detail of them, if our limits would permit, would not afford any satisfactory information.—While this cunning and artful adventurer is "keeping it up" with his companions and associates in Kentucky, it appears, the citizens of New-Orleans are in constant alarm, for the safety of their city; but this treasonable business, if there is any, cannot long remain in this state of uncertainty. Should the conquest of Louisiana be attempted in earnest, Burr will, undoubtedly, favor the great men at Washington, with bulletins of his victories.
Wounds opened afresh.
In the last Argus we noticed an article headed "Wounds Healed" alluding to the dissention among democratic members of the House of Representatives, towards the close of the last session of Congress.—We are now told, that all the Congressional proceedings of the present session are conducted with the "harmony of social intercourse." Randolph says nothing about "back stairs gentry, executive influence," &c. Now this may all be very true, and nothing strange in it neither, for democracy are not so stupid as to quarrel about nothing:—For Congress have been in session almost two months, and their principal business has been to meet and adjourn, at the rate of six dollars a day. Yet such things
* See Randolph's Speech.

are, and so long as the people commit the management of their public concerns to these "State tinkers," so long will treason rear its hydra head in the United States, and the cowardly Spaniards invade our territory with impunity.
Sham-Patriotism.
THE democrats uniformly opposed every act of the Washington and Adams administrations—not because they believed them injurious either to the prosperity or liberty of the country; but because they wished to possess the power and emoluments of office. In their march to power, they were violent opponents of every measure that was adopted to protect the United States from foreign or domestic foes. By such honorable conduct, accompanied by constant appeals to the prejudices and passions of the people, they obtained their present elevation. To show how well leaders of that party have proved themselves worthy of the confidence which has been reposed in them, we refer our readers to the observations of Mr. Randolph in this day's Gazette. He portrays in true colours the weak, dilatory, and pitiful conduct of Jefferson and Co.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania have decided, that in a policy of insurance, the assured may abandon when he receives intelligence of the libelling of his vessel.
A cotton gin, belonging to W. Dunbar, esq. Tennessee, has been destroyed by fire. Damage 16000 dollars.
Rewards has been offered at N. Orleans for the arrest of Burr, and for information respecting the conspiracy.
Dr. Bollman has been sent from Charleston to Baltimore, on his way to Washington.
Mr Sam. Swartwout, has been sent as a state prisoner from New-Orleans to Washington.
Mr. Alexander, mentioned in Gen. Wilkenson's speech, is to be sent to Washington as a prisoner.
Doubts are entertained whether the Spaniards will adhere to the late agreement with Gen. Wilkenson—as it has not been signed by the commanding officer.
Accounts, from Curacao, dated Dec. 20, contradict the capture of that place by the English.
Caesar A. Rodney, Esq. of Delaware, has been nominated by the President, to the office of Attorney General of the United States, in the room of the Hon. John Brackenridge, deceased.
The Hon. Jonathan Jackson, has been chosen Treasurer, and Sidney Willard, A. M. Professor of the Hebrew and Oriental Languages, for Cambridge University.
Joseph Ruggles, Esq. of Roxbury, has been appointed by His Excellency the Governor and Council, Inspector General of Beef and Pork, for this Commonwealth, in the room of Stephen Bruce Esq. deceased.
On Tuesday last, we learn Lieut. Daniel Garland, was chosen Captain in Ward No. 2—vice Capt. Hatch, resigned. Ensign Stephen Foster, was chosen Lieut. and Mr. John Nichols, Ensign.
COMMUNICATED.
For the relief of Republicans, it has been suggested, that Congress ought to pass the following RESOLVE:
WHEREAS the Constitution of the United States, militates, in several instances, with the sentiments of a considerable portion of the people thereof, known by the term, Republicans—the main pillars and supporters of the present Administration:—Therefore, resolved, that it is expedient, that a convention of the several States be called as soon as may be, to take into consideration the obnoxious parts of said Constitution, and to amend the same, as that it may conform to the real sentiments of the said Republicans, and allow them a more free enjoyment of their liberty than they now possess.
And, whereas, the other portion of the said people called Federalists, are so attached to the said Constitution, that it would be dangerous to Republican liberty to allow them a seat in either branch of the Congress of the said United States, or to hold any office of power or trust.
Therefore, resolved, that it be, and it is hereby recommended to the Republicans in the several States, to use all the means in their power to prevent the election of the said Federalists, to any office whatever.
And, whereas, among the Laws of the United States, as well as of the individual States, there are many which operate to the great injury of the said Republicans, by the provision therein made, for the punishment of those who, in the exercise of their liberty, may transgress them; and, who are thereby restrained from expressing and doing their own will.
Therefore, resolved, that a committee be appointed to examine the laws of the U. States, and consider what alterations it may be expedient to make, for taking off such restraints, and report by bill or otherwise.
And it is further resolved, that the Legislatures of the several States, be requested to revise the laws of their respective States, and make them conformable to the wishes and sentiments of the Republicans aforesaid. And that the President of the United States, and the Executive officers of the several States, remit the fines, and release from imprisonment, all persons of that description who, under the existing laws, have
been convicted of what are called offences against the Government, but which are only exercises of that freedom which they ought to enjoy. And further, that no civil action be hereafter sustained against any such friend of the present Administration, for any thing that may be either said, written, or published by them—whether such action be commenced by a Federalist, or other person, who may consider himself injured thereby:—For, if Republicans may be restrained or oppressed—for any thing they say or do, there is an end to liberty, and they may as well give up the cause they are contending for, as not.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
"EQUITY" was not received in season for this day's paper.
"LISANDER" would be inadmissible, if no other reason but its length operated—as the author is unknown, the communication will be delivered if called for.
Buried,
In Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Millmore, Mr. Peter Leighton, to Miss Rachel Winslow.
Died,
In Providence, Mr. William Olney, editor of the Providence Phoenix, aged 24.
In Falmouth, Polly Merrill, aged 21—daughter of James Merrill, 3d.
In this town, very suddenly, Mrs. Abigail Dodge, consort of Benj. Dodge, aged 54—deeply lamented by all her friends and acquaintance.
In New-York, David Thompson, Esq.; Harbor Master of the port, in consequence of a wound received in a duel, the day before, he refused to name his antagonist, or the place of rencounter, but uniformly declared that he came by his death honorable.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
No foreign arrivals at this port, since our last.
VESSELS LEFT.
At St. Pierre, Dec. 20, sch. Phoenix, Webb, for Portland, in 20 days.—At Holmes' Hole, Jan. 23, Susan, Colby, of Portland, from Surinam, 35 days, bound to Newyork or Philadelphia.—At Brans Point, Decem. 15, Samner, Prince, Portland.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
A squadron of Russian men of war passed up the straits of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean, about 23d November.
The British ship of war Leopard, of 50 guns, arrived in Hampton Roads the 10th inst.—On the 11th Rear-Admiral Sir R. Strachan, in the Cufar, 34 guns, accompanied by the Triumph, 74 guns, and La Topaze frigate, all from Halifax, anchored in the Bay; and on the 12th the Melampus frigate went down from Hampton Roads, to join the Admiral.
The French ship Foudroyant, 84 guns, was ready for sea; and an embargo expected, at Havana, 7th inst.
The brig Tropic of Portland, failed from Demerara 15th Dec.
The sch. Adherbel, M'Neill, for N. Orleans, with detachments of troops from Norfolk and Baltimore, under the command of Lt. Provost, lay in Hampton Roads 10th inst.
The commanders of all the gun boats in Charleston, received orders on the 8th inst. from Government to sail for N. Orleans.
Sch. Catherine Chandler, of Saco, arrived at Seal-Harbor. (Penobscot Bay) the 23d inst. in 51 days from Demerara.
The Merrimack, from Vera Cruz, for London, is off at Guernsey; about 30,000 dollars saved.
For Sale
At Thomas Clark's, Fifth-street, PORTLAND, THE Instrumental Preceptor; comprising instructions for the Clarionet, German Flute, Violin, Bass-Viol, and Bassoon; with a variety of Airs, Minuets, Cotillions, Hornpipes, Marches, Duets, Trios, &c. &c. Original and selected by Joseph Harris,—price 1 dollar 75 cents, Feb. 2.
Selfridge's Trial.
THOMAS CLARK, will receive by the first Packet from Boston, the trial of Thomas O. Selfridge, Esq. on an indictment of Manslaughter for killing Mr. Charles Austin on the Public Exchange in Boston, August 4, 1806—price 1 dollar in Boards. Feb. 2.
Hatfield Bridge Lottery commences drawing the next, in Boston.
THOMAS CLARK, has Tickets in Parts for sale. Likewise,—Tickets and Parts in the 10th class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery, at his Book-store and Fortune Lottery Office, Fifth-street. Orders from a distance (post paid) enclosing the Cash or Prize Tickets will be punctually attended to Feb. 2.
A Journeyman Wanted,
AT the Saddie, Harness and Trunk making business—Enquire at this Office or at the sign of the Trunk, Middle-street. Feb. 2.
Erving & Poor,
HAVE supplied their Store in Fifth street with a complete assortment of fresh
Medicines, Drugs & Groceries.
Also,—The Cordial Balm of Gilead, and Doct. Lee's patent New-London Bilious Pills Feb. 2.
Notice.
ANY person, having books or other articles belonging to the estate of WILLIAM STEMMES, Esq. deceased, is requested to return them immediately to
WILLIAM FREEMAN, Adm r .
N.B.—For sale or lease the building lately occupied by the said deceased as an Office; standing opposite the bay wharf, Feb. 2.
For Sale
At No. 16, Union-Wharf, THE cargo of schr. Mercury, consisting of bales of Upland Cotton, whole and half bales of Rice. Wanted, a quantity of Hops as above. Feb. 2.
Notice.
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced a partnership under the firm of KNIGHTS & SAWYER, on the 20th of January, 1807.
They have for sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS, &c. at their store, near the Perry-ways, Cape Elizabeth, on reasonable terms.
GEORGE KNIGHTS, DAVID SAWYER. Feb. 2, 1807
Take particular Notice.
THE subscribers request all those who are indebted to them by note or on book account to make payment, or settlement within thirty days, otherwise the demands will be put in suit without further request. G. KNIGHTS, D. SAWYER. Feb. 2, 1807.
J. & A. Carter,
Head Union-Wharf, Have for sale, 30 Gin Casks, 200 barrels Potatoes, 40 barrels Onions—in shipping order. Feb. 2.
Plastering and Stucco business in general
CORNICES done in Stucco, and plastering in a superior manner—equally as cheap as the old method of wood Cornices and common plastering.—As this method is greatly approved of in the principal towns in America and Europe, for its neat and magnificent appearance and for numerous conveniences, THO'S PHILLIPS informs the gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity that he carries on the above business in Portland. As he has practiced in most parts of England and America, he flatters himself that he can give satisfaction to those who choose to employ him. THO'S PHILLIPS. Portland, February 2.
N.B.—As there has been a false and envious report in Portland, that my work is extremely expensive, I will undertake to finish the Cornices and Plastering of any gentleman's house in town for the same price of such Cornices done with wood, and the plastering done the common way. (fin)
FOR SALE.
ABOUT two miles from Portland, on the Road leading to Gorham, an excellent situation for any kind of business; containing four acres of Land, under good improvement and a very large two story House, and a fifty foot Barn well finished.—For particulars enquire of WESWALL & RICHARDS, on the premises. Feb. 2
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, BLUES.  Do ground in Oil, Prussian Blue, No. 1,  Red Lead, 2, & 3,  Orange do, Verditer do  Sugar do, Slip do  Black do, Purple Brown,  Sheet do, Spanish do.  YELLOWS. VITRIOLS.  Spruce Yellow, White Vitriol  Do ground in Oil, Blue do  Patent Yellow, CHALKS.  Kings do, French Chalk  Naples do, Red do  Yellow Opiunt, OKERS.  Venetian Red, Roman Oker  Do Ground in Oil, Yellow do  India Red, Do ground in Oil  Red Lake, Red do  Droop do, Do ground in Oil.  Vermillion, GUMS.  BLACKS. Gum Shellack,  Ivory Black, Do Asphaltum  Frankfort do, Do Bouge  Brunswick do, VARNISHES,  Blue do, Copal Varnish  Lamp do, White Hard do.  PINKS, JAPANS,  Brown Pink, Black Japan  Dutch do, Brown do  Rose do, LEAVES,  English do, Gold Leaves  GREENS, Silver do,  Green Verditer.  BRUSHES.  Ground paint Brushes all sizes,  Unground do do do  Ground Sash Tools, do do  Unground do do do  White-wash Brushes, do do  Tar do do  Marking Tools, do do  Camels Hair Pencils  English Glue  Litharge  Album  Dragon's Blood  Pumice Stone  Rotten stone  Auter and Arnotta,  Flake White,  Terra de Sienna  Emery  Flour do  Coppers 
Also for Sale,
A New Brick Dwelling House, on State-street, opposite Mr. Ingraham's. This Estate situated on the belt 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. Feb. 2 1807.
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, Havana, white & brown Hylson, Young Hylson, Hylson Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS. 300 quintals Scale Fifth 100 Bbls. pickled Herring, No. 1. 500 boxes Smok'd Herring. Jan. 5. (6 w.)
Notice.
THE friends of SAMUEL HAVEN, lately deceased, may receive his clothes and effects by applying to WILLIAM CUMMINGS, of Portland. Feb. 2.
THE subscriber having purchased the Ropewalk lately belonging to Mr. Zachariah Marsten, and having provided sufficient stock for continuing the business of Ropemaking, solicits the customers of Mr. Marsten, and others to continue their orders for Cordage, which will be contracted for on fair terms, at No 12, Union-Wharf, where all kinds of Cordage will be kept for sale. To let, the house where the subscriber now resides. THOS. WEBSTER. Feb. 2.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator to the estate of
JAVIN KNAPP,
late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, carpenter deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving Bond as the law directs: All persons therefore, having demands against said estate are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. JOHN HOLLAND, Administrator. Topsham, Jan. 7 1807. (F 2)
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of
JAMES BACON,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice that the time for bringing in, and proving claims against the estate, has been extended to the tenth day of March next, and that we shall attend that service at the office of Prentiss Mellan, Esq. on the second Mondays of February and March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said days. ENOCH ILSLEY, JOS. TITCOMB. Portland, 29th Jan. 1807.
NOTICE!
WE the subscribers commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
JEDEDIAH JEWETT,
late of Portland, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 28th January 1807, are allowed said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; they will attend that service at the dwelling House of Enoch Ilsey, in said Portland, on the first Tuesday of the five following months, from 2 to 6 o'clock P. M. ENOCH ILSLEY, JOS. TITCOMB. Portland, 30th Jan. 1807.
Imported,
 IN ships Mary and Neptune, from Liverpool.  100 casks 20d, 12d, 10d, 6d, and 4d ft. qt. and finecace Nails  50 crates very low priced Crockery Ware  75 do Junk Bottles  1000 small sized Lanthorn 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 1/4 and No. 1 Common Tin  8 do X D do  12 do Pipe 12 gr. 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 from Table Spoons  24 do. Bone handled Knives and Forks  kegs Richmond Tobacco; boxes Philadelphia Starch; Salt-peter; 4 tons patent Shot; assortment of hollow Ware; English Shovels  156 do Blackwood and Cocoa wood handled do  63 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 Spermacei Candles; White and red Lead; Sheet and Bar Lead; patent yellow; Prussian Blue; Yellow Oker; Venetian Red; Spanish Brown and Verdigris—Few and Spades; white and black Varnish; Roff Brimstone; &c. &c. for sale wholesale and retail, by 
John P. Thurston & Co.
Fore-street. No. 3.
Wharf Timber.
WANT to purchase 1500 tons of WHARF-TIMBER—Apply to the subscribers: PETER WARREN, EZEKIEL DAY. Jan. 12.
which attend those who purchase Tickets of them. The diamond receives its lustre from the labor bestowed on it; and the many capital prizes sold by G. and D. are like so many Lottery Stars which will be considered by the knowing ones, of primary magnitude and brightness. But to the point: The prizes are as follows, viz.
Captain Prizes shared and sold at GILBERT & DEAN'S Lottery-Office, in the Years 1804, & 6 viz
 2 Prizes of 10000 each  2 do of 8000  1 Prize of 5000  1 do of 3000  4 Prizes of 2000 each  1 Prize of 1500  14 Prizes of 1000 each  4 do of 750  27 do of 500  3 do of 300  281 do of 100 
C. & D. attend personally, one of the firm is always in the office, from the time it is open until it is shut; they keep a list of each days drawing in every Lottery to be seen gratis, by which great advantage may arise to purchasers of them.
Exchange Business.
C. & D. buy and sell Boston Bank Bills, for a commission of only one quarter per cent. Having an apartment distinct from Lottery Business, their friends may always rely on the utmost faithfulness and dispatch. Bills exchanged, even out bills exchanged for a small premium.—Spanish Dollars and Silver change bought and sold. Boston, Jan. 26.
Variety Fur, Hat and Shoe Store.
No. 1, MUSSY'S-ROW.
CHEEVER & MAHAN,
INFORM their friends and customers, that they are daily having finished and offering for sale, a large and complete assortment of the best
MUFFS and TIPPETS,
ever exhibited for sale in New-England. Also,—English French and out own manufactured
HATS,
of every description, and the newest fashion and of such qualities as is presumed will give a more general satisfaction than any heretofore offered for sale in this town.
As usual—Men's, Women's, Boy's, Misses and Children's
SHOES,
of all kinds. The above articles will be sold on such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser. Portland Oct 21, 1806. t f
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
EDWARD HOWE,
No. 2, UNION-ROW, MIDDLE-STREET.
HAS just received for sale, a fresh assortment of
UPHOLSTERY, viz.
Fringes, Laces, Tassels, Furniture Chintzes, of the latest patterns, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Matrasses; live geese and and Ruffia Feathers; English and American Bedding,—an elegant assortment of English and American PAPER-HANGING, with Borders of the newest fashion.
A quantity of DOWN of the first quality, Also, an assortment of CADINE FURNITURE.
The UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS, carried on as above, in all its branches, with neatness, utility and dispatch.

New Store. Rowe & Keus, RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that they have taken a store in Columbian-Row, Middle-Street , nearly opposite Messrs. Z. Hanford & 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 superfine Cassimeres  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 Costings  Duffsils  Plain and strip'd Satin, figur'd Velvet, Patent Cord, Toilingnet and Swansdown Vesting  Baizes and Flannels, all colors  Dornetts  Rose and Duffil Blankets  Calicoes, from 20 cents to 2/6  Furnitures—Linens  British Shirting Cotton  Long Cloths  India Cottons, different prices  Do Checks  Black, plum, brown, pink, fiste and olive colored Cambricks  4-4 and 6-4 cotton do  Glazed do  Check'd do  Black Muslin  India do  Jaconet and Book do  Silk Chambray  Cotton do  Black, white and blue Italian Crapes  Cambric Dimities  Common do  Black, olive and drab Velvets and Velvet tees  Tabby Velvets—Black Russells  Cotton Umbrellas  Black, blue, pink and green Durants  Calimancoes—Bombazetts  Cotton and cotton and linen Checks  Huckaback and Diaper Towels  Lustrings—Mades—Sarrets  Silk, cotton and morocco Suspenders  Gentlemen's black, white and color'd worsted Hose  Ladies' black Worsted Hose  Do white and color'd do  Doilk 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 Russ, some very nice  Silk and cotton Laces  Elegant dress Plumes and Bandeaux  Ratio Bands—Bugles—Spangles  Silk and cotton Cords and Tapes  Figured Lustrine 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—Glas' Buttons  Millinets—Gauzes—Hat-lining  Buckram—sewing-silk and Twift Combs—Shirt Buttons—Tapes  Threads—Bobbins—Pins and Needles  Thimbles—Black wire Penknives  Jackknives—Scissors, &c. &c. 
ALSO, A good assortment of gentlemen 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 Lord, 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 rim'd do. of the second quality Few real patent silk do Men's and boy's camel's-hair do. of various kinds and colors Likewise—A handsome assortment of AMERICAN HATS and HAT-TRIMMINGS, of every description. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of Shipping and Hating FURS as above. Nov. 24
FOR SALE, By J. Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 casks of Sugar Hds Nails—entitled to debenture 150 bbls. Mels No. 1, 2 and 3 Beef 200 half barrels Mels do 100 boxes Mould Candles 70 bbls. Bone Middlings Navy Mels No. 1 and 2 Pork 120 kegs Lard 50 do Butter Jan. 5. (f f)
Profile Likenesses. MR. WHEELER, RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and gentlemen of Portland 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. Need's Work framed, and old work regilt—Inquire at above. Jan. 19.
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 adjust 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
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 subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself 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 P. RICHARD, her Attorney. FANNY WITHERELL. Portland, 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 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.
Notice. WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of ZEPHANIAH RICH, JUN. late of Portland, in said county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 22d day of January, 1807, are allowed said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; they will attend that service at the Dwelling House of Enoch Ilesley, in Portland, on the last Tuesday of this month, and on the fourth Tuesday of each of the five following Months, from 2 till 6 o'clock, P. M. ENOCH ILESLEY. JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 23d Jan. 1807.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esquire, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of METCALF WITHERELL, late of Portland, in said county, trader, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 7th day of January, 1807, are allowed said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Enoch Ilesley, in Portland, on the last Tuesday of this and the fourth Tuesdays of the five following months from nine to twelve o'clock, A.M. ENOCH ILESLEY. JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 9th Jan. 1807.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOHN ANDERSON, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed, from the 24th instant, to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service, at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in Freeport, on the third Monday of January next, and on the second Monday of the following months, from 9 o'clock, A.M., to 4 o'clock, P.M. SAMUEL PORTER, EDWARD BREWER. December 24, 1806. (Jan. 26)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of Zephaniah Rich, junior, late of Portland, in the County of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to BENJAMIN RICH. Jan. 26. 1806.
Pocket-Book Found. FOUND between Portland and Saco, a Red Morocco Pocket-Book; containing bank-bills and promissory notes of hand.—The owner, by proving property and paying charges, may receive said Book with its contents, by applying to J. ADAMS, at the Office of Prentiss Mellen, Esq. Jan. 26.
Stores to Let. TWO convenient Stores, adjoining the one occupied by John Pritchard. Also, Two Stores on Union wharf, for terms apply to Ralph Cross, at No. 4 on said Wharf. Jan. 26.
To the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
THE Petition of Joseph McKeen of Brunswick, in said county, gentleman, respectfully shews, that he is seized, in common with the heirs of Jeremiah Hacker, late of said Brunswick, deceased, and others to your petitioner unknown, of a tract of land situate in Brunswick aforesaid, bounded easterly by the twelve rod road to called thirty seven rods, beginning on said road eight rods southerly of the North-east corner of a tract of land, of which your petitioner has judgment of partition rendered by this honorable Court, the present form on his petition, presented on the first Tuesday of March last, thence extending west from said road so far as to contain all that tract of sixty four acres of land, which was sold by the heirs of Ebenezer Smith, deceased, to the said Jeremiah Hacker, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six, except five fourteenth parts of the same, which your petitioner now holds in severalty by judgment of partition as aforesaid, and that of the remaining undivided nine fourteenth parts of the said sixty four acres, your petitioner owns two additional undivided ninth parts or shares and is desirous of holding and possessing the same in severalty. Wherefore your petitioner prays, that partition of the remaining undivided nine fourteenth parts of said sixty four acres of land may be made, and that his said two additional fourteenth parts or shares of the whole tract aforesaid—to wit, two ninth parts of the said undivided nine fourteenth parts thereof may be divided and set off to him, to hold and possess the same in severalty, according to the statute in such case made and provided. By BENJAMIN ORR, his Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, in said county, on the third Tuesday of November, A.D. 1806—
ON the petition of Joseph McKeen, whereof the foregoing is a copy. The Court Order, That the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in the estate therein mentioned, and living within the state, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and residing within the state, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or by leaving a copy at their dwelling house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public news papers, (that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this court, on the first Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest— SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk.
To The Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland in and for the county of Cumberland on the third Tuesday of November, A.D. 1806.
HUMBLY shews, Samuel Butts, of Falmouth, in said county, merchant, and Mary, his wife, in her right; and James Means, of said Falmouth, gentleman, and Mary, his wife, in her right; that they are seized in fee, as tenants in common, with others, to them unknown, of a certain piece of Flats, situated in said Portland, and bounded as follows: to wit—Northwesterly by fore-street; Northeasterly by flats, and a wharf, formerly belonging to Moses Pearson, Esq. and now in possession of Joseph Titcomb; Southeasterly by the channel of fore river; and Southwesterly by flats, formerly belonging to Ephraim Jones, Esquire, and now in possession of Joseph H. Ingraham, being the same flats which were originally laid out and belonging to Samuel Porter, late of Portland, deceased; said Butts being seized of one fifth and four eighths of one fifth of said flats in his own right, and said Butts and wife being seized of one eighth of one ninth thereof in her right; and the said Means and wife being seized of one eighth of a fifth of said flats in her right—And the Petitioners are desirous of holding and enjoying their respective proportions of said flats in severalty. Wherefore they pray your Honours, that the same may be divided and set off to them in severalty, agreeably to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided. SAMUEL BUTTS. MARY BUTTS. JAMES MEANS. MARY MEANS.
At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, A.D. 1806—
ON the petition of Samuel Butts and others, whereof the foregoing is a copy—Ordered, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the state, or the attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the state to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this court on the first Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest— SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk.
CAUTION. WHEREAS, Goods have been taken up at different stores in town, under mine and my wife's name, but without leave.—I caution all persons against it, as I pay no such debts. G. W. SCOTT. Jan. 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, at the dwelling-house of Zachariah B. Stevens , in said Falmouth, the 23d day of the sixth month, (called June) next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. By order of the Proprietors. NATHAN WINSLOW, Prop'r. Clerk. Falmouth, 1st Mo. 5th day, 1807. 6w. (J 12)
To the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, 1806.
HUMBLY shews Elijah Hunnewell of Windham, in said county, yeoman, that he is seized in fee, in common with others to him unknown, of one moiety or fifty acres of the hundred acre lot, numbered fifty-nine, in the first division of hundred acre lots in said Windham, and is desirous of holding his said moiety or fifty acres in severalty: Wherefore He prays your Honors, that his said proportion of said lot may be set off to him, to hold the same in severalty, pursuant to the statute in such cases made and provided, and, as in duty bound, will ever pray. By STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. his Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas begun and held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, A.D. 1806.
ON the petition of Elijah Hunnewell, whereof the foregoing is a copy, Ordered, that the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the state, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this court on the first Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk.
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 Rorbrooke, on said Grant, on Wednesday, the fourth of March next, at one of the clock, in the afternoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Proprietors' Names. No. of Shares. 1st Assessment, 25 cts. 2d ditto 10 cts. 3d ditto 10 cts. 4th ditto 25 cts. Total.     Robert Bradley, 10 20 100 100 250 $60   Lewis McMillan, 6 12 60 78 150 $80   Thos. Goldthwait 6 12 60 78 150 $80   Eleazer Demson, 4 8 40 52 100 $20   Titus O. Brown, 10 20 100 130 250 $50   Daniel Perkins, 4 8 40 52 100 $20   Abel Crawford, 4 8 40 52 100 $20   Jonathan Ware, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   Zerubabel Eager, 2 4 20 26 50 $10   Henry Hill, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   Ruben Champion, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   Daniel Pillsbury, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   William Lovejoy, 2 4 20 26 50 $10   Levi Willard, 8 16 80 104 200 $92   Judah Dana, 4 8 40 52 100 $20   S. Spring & Son, 30 60 300 390 750 $1500   Peter Bonny, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   Timothy Kitteridge, 4 8 40 52 100 $20   Samuel Wetherby, 50 100 500 650 1250 $1900   David Goodall, 5 10 50 65 125 $125   H. Y. B. Osgood, 2 4 20 26 50 $10   Phillip Eastman, 4 8 40 52 100 $20   Joseph Benton, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   Jonathan Farham, 1 2 10 13 25 $5   Joshua B. Osgood, 2 4 20 26 50 $10   Stephen Filer, 20 40 200 260 500 $760   Ceorge Filer, 20 40 200 260 500 $760   Artemas Wilder Jr. 10 20 100 130 250 $500   Walter Simonson, 5 10 50 65 125 $125   Oliver Bray, 3 6 30 39 75 $150   Dan White, 1 2 10 13 25 $5    OFFD HALL, Treasurer. Bartlett, January 19th, 1807.
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 town of Falmouth, Cape-Elizabeth or Portland, in the county of Cumberland, are desired to meet the proprietors' committee at Zachariah 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 let, their land will be forfeited. By order of the Proprietors. NATHAN WINSLOW, Prop'r. Clerk. Falmouth, 1st Mo. 5th day, 1807. (Jan. 12)
No. 8 Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland. Enoch Moulton, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an additional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames, Jewelry, Silver, Plated, & Jappan'd Ware, & a great variety of ornamental hair Combs, &c. &c. He manufactures Silver table, desert and tea Spoons, mustard and salt 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 cheerfulness and dispatch. (6w) Jan. 19.
ABSENTED himself from the subscriber, on Thursday last, an indentured Apprentice, 20 years of age—all persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, as I shall pay no debts of his contracting. MARCUS QUINCY. Jan. 26 Arthur Shirley....Printer.
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PRACTICAL RELIGION. MRS. WEST, in her excellent Letters, (addressed to a young man on his first entrance into life) makes the following introductory remarks in the chapter treating on Religion:—They are well worthy the attention, recollection and observation of those who appear to be very devout & religious at public worship—but in their intercourse with society are too apt to forget they are accountable "to him who seeth in secret." Such conduct affords too much cause to the Infidel and unbeliever to speak reproachfully of the principles of our holy religion. We must not be Christians merely at our devotions; but we must preserve in our minds such a sense of our Maker's precepts and omnipresence, as will not by flats, but regularly, not on stated occasions, but daily and hourly, determine our behavior; making us not only pious but placable, not merely restraining us from vice, but prompting us to virtue; not only just, charitable, and temperate, when the eye of public observation is fixed upon us; but equitable in our most secret transactions, kind and uniform in our conduct amidst our family, and as cautious of indulging an evil propensity when we are alone, as among a thousand witnesses. And while, by such a course of behaviour, we study to do all the good that is properly in our power, and to avoid all the errors that we can escape, we are not to propose worldly advancement or reputation as our ultimate reward. If these should fairly offer, we may embrace them as unexpected advantages which have happily fallen in our way; but the chief motive that should influence our minds should be, the desire of obeying our heavenly master. This will keep us steady in our course; and by continually having our eyes fixed on that holy perfect law to which we have vowed obedience, the further we advance in piety and virtue the greater will be our humility and fear of offending, because our views will continue to expand, and we shall discern degrees of perfection, and minute observances, which did not strike us when our consciences were less alive to the feelings of compunction.
For Philadelphia. THE Schooner Union, Lemuel Sawyer master, lying at Long Wharf, will sail in Ten days—for freight or passage apply to the master on board or of Thomas Cross. Portland, Jan. 26.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Bond's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. WM. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26. tf
Store to let. LET, the brick Store, now occupied by Messrs. Joseph Emerson and Son of Union-Wharf.—Inquire of WOODBURY STORER. 12
To Let, or for Sale, A Dwelling-House, situated in a part part of the town; very convenient family. Inquire of WILLIAM STODDARD. Jan. 1