Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-07-14 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ADAMS & JENKS, at their Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 13 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, JULY 14, 1806.
[Whole No. 429.]
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
CANDIDATES for admission into Bowdoin College this year, are desired to offer themselves for examination on Thursday the fourth day of September next, at 12 o'clock in the morning.
JOSEPH M'KEEN, President.
Brunswick, July 7, 1806.
N. B. The qualifications for admission are, a good moral character, an acquaintance with the fundamental rules of Arithmetic, and an ability to read, construe and parse Cicero's select orations, Virgil's Aeneid, and the Greek Testament, and to write Latin grammatically.
HEBRON ACADEMY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the present vacation in Hebron Academy, will end on the twenty-first day of the present month, when the school will again commence, under the care of Mr. William Barrows, Jun. who conducted it to such general satisfaction through the first term.
July 7. JOHN TRIPP, Sec'y.
ASSESSOR'S NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are interested, that the Assessors will meet at the office of JAMES NEAL, Esq., on the 14, 15 and 16th days of the present month, to hear those who may think themselves overrated in the tax-bill, committed to SMITH COBB to collect for the current year.
Peter Warren, James Neal, Daniel Cobb, } Assessors.
Portland, July 7.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having connected themselves in their profession as Attorneys at Law, their office will be kept in the room heretofore occupied for that purpose by the subscriber, S. CHASE, Esq.—where they will strictly attend to all business entrusted to their care; and discharge their professional duties according to the best of their abilities.
Salmon Chase, Barrett Potter.
Portland, July 7.
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Judah Dana, Esq., to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of
ISAAC THAYER,
late of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of the widow of said deceased, in Buckfield aforesaid, on the last Mondays of August, September and October next, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon.
Samuel Parris, Job Prince, William Barrows.
Hebron, June 10. (July 7)
WE the subscribers having been appointed, and have taken upon ourselves the trust of executors to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
BILDAD ARNOLD,
late of New Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, do hereby give notice that twelve months from the twenty-fifth day December last are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in New Gloucester, on the last Monday of June inst. and the last Mondays of the four following months, from one of the clock, until six o'clock in the afternoon.
Sarah Arnold, Benning Wentworth, } Executors. (July 7)
NEW GLOUCESTER, June 4. 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
FRANCIS HART,
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
SALLY HART. (July 20)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
JOHN ANDERSON,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, blacksmith, 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
SARAH ANDERSON. (July 20)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of
EDWARD KEEN,
late of Turner, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs; and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Edward Keen, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to
DANIEL HOWARD, Adm'r. (July 20)
Miscellany.
A Toy for full grown Children.
From the New-England Republican.
MR. PRINTER, AMONG the characteristic virtues of the present day, and perhaps not the least laudable, may be ranked a disposition to instil into the minds of the rising generation a knowledge of, and veneration for, the political institutions of our country. It is the opinion of some that ballads, and light or familiar poems, are well calculated for this end. The ancient poem, entitled "The House that Jack built," is familiar to every body; while the original sense and spirit of it is probably in a great measure lost. It was thought that a Parody of that poem, adapting it to some of the important events of the Nineteenth Century, might not be unacceptable to the public. Rhyme and numbers, we know, lay hold of the mind more tenaciously than prose; and the addition of scenical exhibition certainly very much increases the effect. Perhaps it is a liberty not strictly allowable to Parody; but as it was not convenient to accompany this work with the advantage possessed by the original poem, (that of plates or cuts) the writer has ventured to give it a dramatic form.—By this means, perhaps, it may be made productive of great good among our young patriots, by acqutheatric exhibition on some of our national festivals. It may be considered as a species of Pantomime; the poem or song, explanatory of the action or scenery, to be performed by a Chorus, in the ancient manner. It may be sufficient to premise, that by the "House that George built," is intended the Constitution of the United States, formed under the guiding influence of the immortal George Washington; and that the "Trunk" is the Treasury.
THE HOUSE THAT GEORGE BUILT; A Dramatic Parody of the ancient Poem, entitled the "House that Jack built;" adapting it to some of the important events of the Nineteenth Century.
SCENE—A spacious and elegant House supported upon marble pillars of the most exquisite workmanship; some of which, however, seem to have lost their original perpendicular position, and others discover dangerous cracks and breaches; but these seem, for the most part, to be in some measure concealed by being hung round by tinsel fringes, and gaudy trappings, although at variance with the original plan of architect; and from the windows of some of the apartments are seen suspended signboards and other insignia, indicating their being prostituted to some of the meanest and most contemptible occupations. Music— Reign Castle, very slow.
Chorus.—This is the House that George built.
Scene—Abroad folding door opens—a large empty trunk is seen lying open and shattered upon the ground; several suspicious looking foreigners, particularly Frenchmen and Spaniards, passing over the Stage with great earnestness.
Music—"I lock'd up all my treasure."
Chorus.—This is the Trunk all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
Scene changes to an apartment in the imperial palace of St. Cloud—Two immense Caskets are discovered, under the charge of an imperial guard; inscribed, one of them, "LOUISIANA, 15,000,000;" the other, "AMERICAN TRIBUTE, 2,000,000"
Music—"Jefferson and Liberty."
Chorus.—This is the Treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the trunk all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
Scene again changes to Washington—Drawing discovers a venerable Philosopher sitting in the middle of an immense map, marked with vast prairies, huge rivers, and mountains of salt; surrounded by piles of mammoth's bones, cockle-shells, stuffed squirrel skins, and horned toads.
A Cave in a mountain seen at a distance.
Music—"O my Kitten, my Kitten!"
Chorus.—This is the Man, with his toads-horns good store, That squander'd the Treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk, all rifled and tore, That lay in the House that George built.
The Philosopher rises, and with an appearance of ecstasy, points to several parts of the map; recurring often to the mountain of Salt, and shrugging his shoulders significantly. Music playing all the time—
"Over the Hills and far away."
Chorus.—This is the Land without limit or shore, That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store.
That squander'd the Treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk, all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
Scene draws, and opens a distant view of a Spanish Don, sitting in a thoughtful posture, reading very attentively the Treaty of St. Indolphonso.
Chorus.—This is the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man with his toads-horns good store,
That squander'd the Treasure five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk, all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
A flourish of martial music—Enter Bonaparte in his imperial robes. At the sight of the Emperor, the Treaty drops from the hand of the Spaniard, and he instantly disappears.
Chorus.—This is the Gaul, with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squander'd the Treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk, all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
A grand and solemn procession.—ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY WAGGONS, DRAWN BY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY HORSES, AND LOADED WITH SIXTY TONS OF AMERICAN DOLLARS, pass in review.
Music—"Hail Columbia!"
Chorus.—This is the little Two Million Douceur,
That was lent to the Gaul with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squander'd the Treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the trunk, all rifled and tore, That lay in the house that George built.
Scene changing, represents a ship under full sail; with a distant view of the Leander, Cambrian, and Driver, firing into an American vessel. The crew of the ship give three cheers, and shout, "MILLIONS FOR TRIBUTE, NOT A CENT FOR DEFENCE," Music—"Adams & Liberty."
Chorus.—This is the ship, call'd the Hornet, that bore
O'er the ocean the little two-million Douceur, To the menacing Gaul with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squander'd the treasure five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the trunk, all rifled and tore, That lay in the house that George built.
Back Scene opens and discovers a group of solemn-phized fages, in secret conclave, whispering round the circle—the doors and windows all closely barred and bolted. Over the scene is inscribed in large capital letters, the word "MUM."
Chorus.—This is the Cabinet, galled and sore, That freighted the ship call'd the Hornet, that bore
O'er the ocean the little two-million Douceur, To the menacing Gaul with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squandered the treasure, five millions and more, That was lodg'd in the trunk, all rifled & tore, That lay in the house that George built.
Scene shifts.—A voice within—"Make way for the State Evidence."—Enter John Randolph in a violent rage, holding in one hand the President's confidential Message, announcing the threatening demand of France; and in the other, Secretary Madison's confession and declaration, that "Money must be given," and swearing by the life of James Monroe, that the door should be shut no longer.
Chorus.—This is the Man who burst open the door,
And exposed the Cabinet galled and sore,
That freighted the ship, call'd the Hornet, that bore
O'er the ocean the little two millions Douceur, To the menacing Gaul, with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squandered the Treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
Scene—a grand display of the U. States upon a splendid Map, supported by the Genius of Liberty; ornamented with a superb representation of the Monuments of Washington and Hamilton; and hung round with elegant medallions of other American Worthies; exhibiting also the population and revenue of the Union. Music—
"Columbia! Columbia! to glory arise!"
Chorus.—This is the Country that winks at the bore,
Thus disclosed by the man who burst open the door,
And exposed the Cabinet galled and sore,
That freighted the ship, call'd the Hornet, that bore
O'er the ocean the little two-millions Douceur, To the menacing Gaul, with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squandered the treasure, five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk, all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
Scene shifts.—Enter the Author from his garret, with a dirty shirt and holes in his stockings; advancing thoughtfully to the front of the stage.
Music—"Yankee Doodle."
Author.—And this is the poet, who asks how much more
Will his country be gull'd, and put up with a bore
Thus disclosed by the Man who burst open the door,
And exposed the Cabinet, galled and sore.
That freighted the ship, call'd the Hornet, that bore
O'er the ocean the little two-million Douceur, To the menacing Gaul, with imperial power,
That ate up the Don, all phlegmatic and four, That quit claim'd the Land, without limit or shore,
That was bought by the Man, with his toads-horns good store,
That squandered the Treasure five millions and more,
That was lodg'd in the Trunk, all rifled and tore,
That lay in the House that George built.
From the Washington Federalist.
Among many other dreadful consequences which are likely to result from the people of this country from the outrages of Britain, we observe one which fills us with the most lively apprehensions. We have wept at the fate of the unfortunate Picts, and it seems that we may soon have to lament that another of our most distinguished citizens is stripped of every thing, by the merciless hands of these tyrants of the ocean.
This is announced to us, by a late Intelligencer, in the speech of Mr. Crowninshield—"I would rather [says that eloquent statesman] submit to be clothed in Bear-skin—rather than submit to this degradation, I would agree not to wear a single article of British manufacture during my life—Sir, I would rather go naked—I ask pardon of the committee but I speak the honest sentiments of my heart."
We earnestly hope that our minister, who has just departed for England, has been instructed to state
this matter to the British government, to shew them to what lengths their oppressive conduct will drive us, and to what open and decided measures we will resort, if they persist in their aggression. We shall not send "three or more frigates" to guard New-York, with orders to arrest Capt. Whitby, under the President's proclamation, nor shall we command our gun boats to look for the English ships, and "try which can do the other the most harm." They deceive themselves if they expect so paltry and pusillanimous a resistance. No, we shall need Jacob Crowninshield, who shall strip himself stark naked and stand before the harbour of New-York, the bulk-wark of his country. Will Great Britain persist in these enquiries? When the people of that nation hear that a representative of America is preparing to strip himself to the skin—surely they will open their eyes.
From the Newyork Evening Post.
More Jeffersonian Economy.—Among the "necessary displacements" made by Mr. Jefferson, in compliance with the will of the nation," in order that "those, whose opinions they more approved," should be admitted to a "due participation of honour and confidence" and in the "painful operation of which he proceeded, (as he told us) so as to injure the best men least and effect the purposes of justice and public utility, with the least private distress," was the displacement of Andrew Bell, collector of the port of Amboy. In his room one Daniel Marsh was first appointed, but he was drowned; and then the president appointed general Hurd. Lastly, however, Mr. general Hurd has been removed, all so fly and silent, and one Phineas Manning has been appointed in his room. The secret turns out to be that general Hurd is a publick defaulter to the tune of three thousand five hundred dollars. His sureties too, as we are informed, are both insolvent. So much for the "public utility" of displacing Mr. Bell to make way for a good democrat. Had such a thing happened during the days of the federal administration, it would have rung from Maine to Georgia; nor would Mr. Jefferson himself have been above furnishing the Aurora and the National Intelligencer with a variety of neat paragraphs to aid the circulation of the story.
FRENCH REPUBLICANISM.
Speaking of giving a new King to his late conquests in Italy, Bonaparte, in a late decree says:
"I will restore the kingdom of Naples on the great principle that the existence of THE THRONE—the brilliancy and power with which SOVEREIGNS are surrounded, and the perpetuity of hereditary possession, are institutions formed for the service and advantage of The People."
To those good friends and well wishers of French liberty,—those boasted "Republicans" and King curfers, who, with moon-struck madness have so often trumpeted the cause of Bonaparte as the cause of Liberty and Republicanism, we recommend a careful perusal of the above sentiment—We lay to them—in Primer language—
We leave you here a little sketch, For you to look upon; That you may see a cunning wretch, When Freedom's dead and gone."
LEXINGTON, JUNE 10.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Versailles, (Ken.) dated June 8.
"A melancholy affair took place at major Vawter's mill last night—A party from this place went down the Kentucky river to fish; Abijah Ford and Stephen Ellis had a dispute—they fought two or three rounds; at length Ford stabbed Ellis under the left breast, who immediately expired. Ford has a wife and family, Ellis was a single man. I have not yet heard what the inquest have done, but Ford is in custody."

Latest Foreign News.
Received by arrivals at this port and at New York.
LONDON, MAY 11.
Louis Bonaparte will be crowned monarch of Holland, as soon as he is recovered from an indisposition with which he is at present afflicted at Paris.
Some cities of Holland have remonstrated against the imposition of a new monarch on them; but, of course, without effect.
Beauharnois, Napoleon's brother in law, it is said, is to be made foreign in Switzerland.
MAY 19.
We understand that a message from his majesty will be brought down some day next week, relative to the pacific overtures from the French government; and that the correspondence between the two countries, will at the same time be laid before both houses.
By a gentleman who left the Hague the 17th, we have been favored with the following information:
The Hague paper of the preceding day, stated, that the Prussian guards at Berlin, had fired into the Senate house, whilst the members were assembled; and that several of the troops had expressed a strong unwillingness to march against the Swedes.
Count de Sebliz a young Prussian nobleman of rank in the army, had been ordered to attend his Majesty, on account of some freedom of speech with respect to existing affairs. Instead of attending the king he shot himself, leaving behind him a paper in which he stated his reasons for the act, and his unwillingness to survive the honor of his country.
MAY 22.
Prussia and England.
The Hamburg mail, which fell fell due yesterday morning, arrived last night, and has brought intelligence of a most important nature. The steps adopted by this country have occasioned a change in the cabinet of Berlin. Count Haugwitz, who has been the fatal adviser of those measures which have produced and threatened still greater misery to this country, has retired from an office which he had neither the talents nor integrity necessary to render efficient for the public good, and has left Count Keller in the full administration of affairs. The circumstances which produced this event, are stated to have proceeded from the King's request to the latter minister, to suggest the means most likely to bring about a reconciliation between the courts of Berlin and London. The first step taken has been to transmit orders to the Prussian ports in the Baltic, not to obstruct the entrance or departure of any British ship, but, on the contrary, to treat them in a friendly manner. Other measures were in contemplation to forward the renewal of a good understanding between the two courts.
Austria and France.
Another important piece of intelligence is stated in letters from Vienna of the 6th inst. According to these, "the differences relative to the mouths of the Cattaro have been amicably accommodated. The representations made at St. Petersburg have produced the effects wished for by Austria, and the Russian troops are making dispositions to evacuate the Cattaro." We know not what degree of credit is due to this statement.
MAY 24.
His Majesty has granted to the heirs of admiral Nelson, an annuity of £5000, and a distinct grant of £120,000.
Qualified Blockade.
The following letter has been addressed from Mr. Secretary Fox, to the American Minister:
"Downing Street, May 16, 1806. "The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of State for foreign affairs, has received his majesty's commands to acquaint Mr. Monroe, that the King, taking into consideration the new and extraordinary means resorted to by the enemy, for the purpose of distressing the commerce of his subjects, has thought fit to direct that the necessary measures should be taken, for the blockade of the coasts, rivers, and ports, from the river Elbe to the port of Brest, both inclusive; and the said coasts, rivers and ports, are, and must be considered as blockaded; but that his majesty is pleased to declare, that such blockade shall not extend to prevent
neutral ships and vessels, laden with goods, not being the property of his majesty's enemies, and not being contraband of war, from approaching the said coasts, and entering into and sailing from the said rivers and ports (save and except the coasts, rivers and ports from Ostend to the river Seine, already in a state of strict and vigorous blockade, and which are to be considered as so continued) provided the said ships so approaching and entering (except as aforesaid) shall not have been laden at any port belonging to, or in the possession of any of his majesty's enemies, and that the said ships and vessels so sailing from the said rivers and ports (except as aforesaid) shall not be destined to any port belonging to, or in the possession of any of his majesty's enemies, nor have previously broken the blockade.
"Mr. Monroe is therefore requested to apprise the American Consuls and Merchants, residing in England, that the coasts, rivers and ports, abovementioned, must be considered as being in a state of blockade; and from this time, all the measures authorized by the law of nations, and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different neutral powers, will be adopted and executed, with respect to vessels attempting to violate the said blockade after this notice.
"The undersigned requests Mr. Monroe, to accept the assurances of his high consideration.
(Signed) "C. J. FOX. "James Monroe, Esq. &c. &c."
From Petersburg we learn, that the Emperor Alexander has refused to mediate between England and Prussia, but that he has interferred between their Prussian and Swedish majesties, and promised the latter his support.
The Gazette.
MONDAY, JULY 14, 1806.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By arrivals at this port and New York, we have received English dates to May 24. The latest accounts state, that a new turn is given to the differences which have of late subsisted between England and Prussia.
The spirited measures adopted by the former against the latter, has caused a change in the Cabinet of Berlin. Count Haugwitz (the tool of Bonaparte) has retired from office, and Count Keller has succeeded to the administration of affairs. He was directed by the King to pursue the most likely means to effect a reconciliation with England. An order was immediately issued, directing that all British vessels should enter and depart from the Baltic without molestation. From the above it is highly probable the present misunderstanding between the two powers will be brought to an amicable adjustment.
Accounts from the continent blow hot and blow cold. While some represent France, Austria, Prussia, Russia and Sweden as about to make another experiment of European policy, that is, seeing which can do the other most harm; others state that the several powers have settled all their disputes by new treaties.
Holland is to be changed from a Republic to a Kingdom, by republican Bonaparte, the friend of Mr. Jefferson and his party in this country. Louis Bonaparte is to be proclaimed King of Batavia, by the stile of Louis I. Poor Mynheer has remonstrated against this change of the government, but having no more tribute money, all opposition is useless.
Celebration of American Independence.
IN BRUNSWICK.
At eleven o'clock in the forenoon, a numerous company of Federal republicans assembled at Owen's public house in Brunswick, where they formed a procession and where escorted by the Brunswick Light Infantry, under the command of Capt. Estabrook, to the court-house in Topsham, accompanied by a band of music. The exercises of the day were introduced by an appropriate prayer from the Rev. Dr. M'Keen, after which a luminous and dispassionate discourse was delivered by Jonathan Ellis, Esq. to a crowded audience. The procession then returned to Owen's hall in Brunswick, and partook of a dinner prepared for the occasion. Good order and harmony gave a zest to the entertainment, and the day was concluded with the highest good humour and social hilarity.
Among the toasts drank on the occasion, were the following:
The Day we celebrate. "May it be a day of that allowable and temperate mirth that leaves a joy for memory." The State of Massachusetts. "Still she braves the storm of faction."
Caleb Strong.—A crack in the troubled ocean.
The Minority of the Legislature.—"Wisdom is better than strength."
The late Report of the joint Committee.—The essence of chicane and corruption.
The democratic few, who on a late trial regarded their oaths and the constitution.
Hollow hearted demagogues.—May the people test their characters by the means they use to climb into office.
Two millions and our national honour for tribute!—The contempt of a tyrant our reward.
The Federal Constitution.—Sick, and under the regimen of quacks.
The national Treasury.—Arabs have visited its vaults; may justice overtake them.
The national Legislature.—May it never again pen laws dictated by a foreign minister.
John Randolph.—In "the agonizing spasms of infuriated man," let him fully disclose the treachery of our cabinet.
James Sullivan.—"Weighed in the balance and found wanting."
The district of Maine.—Infected by the poison of democracy, may she profit by the prescriptions of PARK.
The American Fair.—Their smiles for those who love their country—their frowns for those who love only themselves.
Our own College.—May her day be unclouded as its dawn, and lasting as science and virtue.
At Wiscasset; the 30th Anniversary of our Independence was noticed in a manner worthy of freemen. At 12 o'clock a large party assembled at Pitt's Hall, and went in procession to the Meeting House. Rev. Mr. Packard addressed the throne of grace, in an appropriate manner, after which an elegant and spirited Oration was pronounced by John Merrill, jun. Esq. the company then returned to the Hall, and partook of a sumptuous dinner. Gen. Abiel Wood officiated as President, Col David Payson, and Maj. Seth Tinkham as Vice-Presidents.
The following toasts were given at the late celebration of American Independence in this town, by the Artillery Company and a number of citizens who dined with them.
1. The Day we celebrate.—May the enemies of Washington remember and tremble.—17 guns. 2. The People of the United States.—May they learn to appreciate the maxim, that virtue is the vital principle of a republican government. 3. The memory of Washington.—Immortal as the reward of his virtues.—The company rose—a dirge. 4. The President and Congress.—God grant a right direction to their political talents. 5. John Adams.—To him we owe our fisheries—to him we owe our navy—good men will ever venerate the proscribed patriot of '76.—Music, Adams and Liberty. 6. The American Navy.—May it become sufficient to protect our commercial rights, and establish our national honor. 7. Our national Treasury.—May it have faithful guardians, who will save it from foreign or domestic intreague. 8. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.—As in '76, so may it ever be, first when our country calls. 9. Governor Strong.—Malice will ever despair to sully the purity of his life and character. 10. Our State Legislature.—May the people's servant's never become their masters. 11. Our Judiciary.—May we never lament the want of a Parsons and his associates, to protect our rights of life liberty, and property.—9 cheers. 12. Bowdoin College—and all seminaries of Learning—as they are the nurseries of science, may correct moral and political principles ever find a habitation there.—6 cheers. 13. The Clergy.—A due respect and competent support to the teachers of piety, religion and morality. 14. Foreign nations.—Honorable connections with all, tribute to none—9 cheers. 15. General Eaton, and our military heroes.—May they realize the rewards of valor and patriotism in the gratitude of their country. 16. Commodore Preble, and our naval heroes.—May they never shew a stern to an enemy, except when they take her in tow. 17. The Militia.—When called into actual service, may they ever meet danger in front, and find safety in the rear. Volunteer.—The orator of the Day.—May principles like his, enforced by such talents, produce the moral and political reformation they are so happily calculated to effect.
HORRID MURDER.
AUGUSTA (KENNEBEC) JULY 11. At an early hour on Wednesday morning last, the inhabitants of this
town were alarmed with the dreadful information, that capt. James Purinton, of this place, in cool blood had murdered his wife, six children, and himself. His oldest son, with a slight wound, escaped, and his second daughter was found desperately wounded, and probably supposed dead by the father. Between the hours of 2 and 3, a near neighbour, Mr. Dean Wyman, was awakened by the lad who escaped, with an incoherent account of the horrid scene from which he had just fled; he, with a Mr. Ballard, another neighbour, instantly repaired to the fatal spot, and here, after having lighted a candle, a scene was presented which beggars all description.—In the outer room lay prostrate on his face, and weltering in his gore, the perpetrator of the dreadful deed—his throat cut in the most shocking manner, and the bloody razor lying on a table by his side.—In an adjoining bed room lay Mrs. Purinton in her bed, her head almost severed from her body; and near her on the floor, a little daughter about ten years old, who probably hearing the cries of her mother, ran to her relief from the apartment in which she slept, and was murdered by her side.—In another apartment was found the two eldest and the youngest daughters, the first, aged 19, dreadfully butchered; the second desperately wounded, reclining her head on the body of the dead infant 18 months old, and in a state of horror and almost total insensibility.—In the room with the father, lay in bed with their throats cut, the two youngest sons, the one 8, the other 6 years old.—And in another room was found on the hearth, most dreadfully mangled, the second son, aged 12; he had fallen with his trowsers under one arm, with which he had attempted to escape.—On the breastwork over the fire-place, was the distinct impression of a bloody hand, where the unhappy victim probably supported himself before he fell. The whole house seemed covered with blood, and near the body of the murderer lay the deadly axe.—From the surviving daughter we have no account of this transaction; her dangerous situation prevents any communication, and but faint expectations are entertained of her recovery.—From the son, aged 17, we learn the following.—That he was awakened by the piercing cries of his mother, and involuntarily shrieking himself, he leapt from his bed and ran towards the door of his apartment; he was met by his father with an axe in his hand (the moon shone bright) who struck him, but being so near each other, the axe passed over his shoulder and one corner of it entered his back, making a slight wound; his father then struck at him once or twice and missed him; at this moment his younger brother, who slept in the same bed with him, jumped from it and attempted to get out at the door; to prevent this the father attacked him, which gave the eldest an opportunity to escape. During this dreadful conflict, not a word was uttered. From the appearance of the wounds generally, it seems to have been the design of Purinton to disserve the heads from the bodies, excepting the two youngest, whose throats it is supposed were cut with a razor. The oldest daughter and second son had several wounds, the probable consequence of their resistance. We have no evidence to lead us satisfactorily to the motives for this barbarous and unnatural deed. Capt. Purinton was 46 years of age, and had lately removed from Bowdoinham to this town, an independent farmer, with a handsome estate, of steady, correct and industrious habits, and of a good character and fair reputation, and strongly attached to his family. He had been heard lately to say, that he felt much distressed at the unpromising appearance of his farm; that he should be destitute of bread for his family, and hay for his cattle, and dreaded the consequences. The Sunday before his death, it is said, he wrote to his brother, and informed him that on the reception of the letter he should be dead, and requesting him to take charge of his family. In the letter was a death's head marked out, and it was sealed with black.—It was found on Monday by his wife, and gave her the greatest alarm and uneasiness.—This her husband perceiving, and learning the cause, he attempted to console her by assurances that he had no intention of committing suicide, but that he had a presentiment of his approaching death. Capt. Purinton was a warm believer in the doctrine of universal salvation, though it is not said of him, that he was a bigoted maniac or a religious enthusiast.—His whole conduct the day preceding and during the last and bloody scene of his life, seems marked with the utmost coolness and deliberation. Towards the close of the day he ground the fatal axe, and when the family retired to bed, he was left reading the bible. The jury of inquest have brought him in guilty of wilful murder on his wife and six children, and that as a felon he did kill and murder himself.—We do not recollect that the annals of Massachusetts can furnish a transaction so distressing.
The ways of Providence are dark and mysterious! yet God is just! and man, weak man, must tremble and adore!
After the Coroner's Inquest had executed its office, the Selectmen took charge of the dead.—Their remains in eight coffins were conveyed to the Meeting-house.
Mrs. Purinton and her children were placed in the body of the house; Capt. Purinton in the porch.
Their funeral took place yesterday afternoon, attended by an immense concourse of people.
The public services at the Meeting-house were solemn and pertinent—commenced by a Funeral Anthem—Prayer by Rev. Mr. Stone—Sermon by Rev. Mr. Taylor—a Prayer by Rev. Mr. Merrill.
The bodies of Mrs. Purinton and her children were interred in the common burying ground; Capt. Purinton in the highway adjoining the same, and the deadly axe and razor buried with him.
They were attended to their graves by a numerous and respectable procession, which was arranged by John Davis, Reuel Williams, and H. W. Fuller, esq's. appointed and acting as Marshals on the occasion.
The procession moved over the bridge and through the principal streets, to the place of interment, in the following order: Senior Marshal—The Coroner and Inquest.—Rev. Mr. Haskell, Rev. Mr. Stone.—The Corpse of Mrs. Purinton and her six children, according to their ages, supported by bearers a tended by pall-bearers, followed by the surviving son—Other relations—Selectmen—Clergy—Sheriff of the county—Judges of Courts—Military officers—Magistrates—Citizens.—Marshals.—A cart bearing the body of captain Purinton, closed the procession.
French Squadron.—JEROME BONAPARTE, with 6 ships of the line, arrived at Cayenne, about the 18th of May, and failed about the 14th of June. This fleet has been on a cruise to the eastward nearly as far as the Cape of Good Hope. Jerome, with his ship, has since put into Martinique. He gave to an American captain a letter for his wife at Baltimore. The squadron had made several prizes. The small squadron which was on the coast of Africa, has gone to the Isle of France.
Married.
In Phillipsburg, Mr. John Darrah, to Miss Esther Lane.
Died.
In Tenneffce, Mr. Charles Dickinson, of Maryland; killed in a duel by Gen. Jackson. In Lexington (Ky.) Miss, niece of col Burford; killed, while in bed by lightning, which passed down the chimney, and struck one of the foot bed-posts. In Baltimore, from the 23d to the 20th ult. 11 adults and 24 children. In Pennsylvania, capt. Luke Broadhead; he was in the first Pennsylvania rifle regiment which marched to Boston, in 1775.
In Goulesborough, Mr. Allen Smith, merchant, late of Boston.
In Biddeford, Mrs. Eunice Davis, wife of Mr. Robert D.
In Vassalborough, Mr. Richard Emerson aged 34.
In this town, Mr. Parson Huntress, of Falmouth, aged 54—Eliza Alden, aged 5 years. On Friday last, Mrs. Susannah Lord, consort of Mr. William L. aged 30.
Ship News.
Port of Portland.
Wednesday, July 10.
Arrived ship Joseph, capt. Jamelson, 45 days from Liverpool—Spoke, June 2, lat. 48, 38, long. 24, 48, ship Friendship, 35 days from Newhaven, for Bristol—June 18, lat. 45, 38, long. 45, W. ship Morning Star, Hopkins, 16 days from Boston, for Amsterdam—June 23, lat. 43, 49, on Newfoundland Bank, fchr. Bonif, 7 days from Boston, for Copenhagen—July 1, lat. 43, 38, long. 58, 54, ship Factor, Whitney, 6 days from Beverley, for Rotterdam.
VESSELS LEFT.
At Surinam, June 11, ship Commerce, Stephenon.—At Point-Petre, June 21, brig Amelia, Redham; brig Superb, Brazier, of this port.
ARRIVALS, &c.
Arrived at Bath on Wednesday last, brig William Gray, capt. Saunders, of Augusta, 25 days from Demarara, who furnished the following ship news.
Vessels left at Demarara.
Schr. Orono, Conant, Portland; fchr. Hunter, Harding, Boston; fchr. Antelope, Cooley, Newhaven; brig —, Clap, Newbedford; brig William Tell, Glad, Newyork; fchr. Seythean, Fernald, Portsmouth—Spoke, July 5, ship Frederick Augustus, Potter, Newport; fchr. Ann and Hannah, Barker, Boston, 3 days out—July 6, fchr. Mercator, Harding, Bath, 3 days out, bound to Jamaica; ship Brutus, Prendingoff, Newyork, 35 days from Nantz, bound to Newyork—took from our board of her six men, being part of the crew of the unfortunate ship Two Sons, Rice, of Salem, which was cast away on the coast of France; all hands having taken the boat was fortunately taken up by the Brutus.
Charleston, June 21.—The French privateer was close in with the bay yesterday at noon. She boards every outward bound vessel. The privateermen informed capt. Maddock, that they were waiting for the British Guineamen, now in port, and would wait for them nine months! Their crew originally consisted of 120 men, but at present there are not more on board than 60, the rest having been detached in prizes.
Gun Boat No. 1, is splashing about in Bull's Bay; and the may, therefore, very probably return without seeing the privateer.

FOR LIVERPOOL, THE fast sailing Ship EUNICE, GEORGE M'LELLAN, master; to sail on or before the 15th July next.—For passage, (having good accommodations) apply at No. 18, Union-Wharf, or on board at said Wharf. June 30.
Another higher prize of 10,000 dollars. THOMAS CLARK, at the Book- store and very fortunate Lottery-Office, Fifth-street, Portland, has for sale, Tickets, - 5 dollars, Halves, - 2 62 Quarters, - 1 38 Eighths, - 75 In the 6th Class Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, which he invites his friends and adventurers generally, to call in season and purchase—where have been sold, many valuable prizes, and particularly No. 9568, in the last Class of this Lottery, which drew 8000 dollars. Letters (post paid) enclosing prize- tickets or cash, from any part of the District of Maine, will be punctually attended to. July 14. (5u)
NOTICE. THE Copartnership under the firm of WATSON & CLARK, is this day dissolved by mutual consent:—All persons who have accounts open with said firm, are requested to settle the same by the first of Au- gust next. SAMUEL WATSON, SETH CLARK Portland, July 14, 1806.
TAKE NOTICE. AS the subscribers are about dis- solving partnership, they request all those who have any demands against them, to ex- hibit them;—and all indebted, either by note or account, to make immediate payment. Those who do not settle their notes and ac- counts that are now due, within sixty days, may depend on being prosecuted without fur- ther notice;—but we hope no one will dis- oblige us so much as to put us to that trouble, nor subject themselves to the unnecessary ex- pence attending it. Wm. R. & C. Stockbridge. North-yarmouth, July 14.
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 Testa- ment of ISAAC LOBDELL, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cum- berland, gentleman 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 ex- hibit the same to MARY LOBDELL. Dated, July 10th, 1806.
To the Proprietors of a tract of land lying on both sides of Androscoggin- river, in the counties of Cumberland, Lincoln and Kennebec, known by the name of the Pejepscot Proprietors. WHEREAS said proprietors, at their meeting legally held on the sixth day of November, in the year one thousand and eight hundred, authorized their clerk in sure to call meetings of said proprietors, by giving public notice in the government paper in Boston, and in one of the public papers in Portsmouth and Portland— These are therefore to notify and warn the said proprietors to meet at the house of Thomas Perkins, innholder in Newburyport, on Monday the eleventh day of August next, at two of the clock, in the afternoon. 1st. To choose a Moderator. 2d. To make any further division of their undivided lands, or to sell the same, as may be judged best. 3d. To settle the accounts of their agent or agents, and allow just charges. 4th. To ratify and confirm the doings of their agent or agents, and the proprietors, and to give their agents such further instruc- tions relative to the preservation of their pro- perty as may be judged necessary. Josiah Little, Clerk. Newbury, July 14.
Oxford, ss.—Court Common Pleas, June term, A. D. 1806. ON the petition of John Stevens, of Concord, in the county of Rocking- ham, and estate of New Hampshire, administra- tor of the estate of Sarah Stevens, late of said Concord, widow, deceased, showing that said Sarah was duly appointed administratrix of the estate of John Stevens, late of said Con- cord, deceased, and in said capacity was, on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, authorized by the Legislature of Massachusetts, to sell eight thousand acres of wild and unimproved land in Peaseycooks, (now Rumford) in the province of Maine, part of said deceased's estate, and in pursuance of said authority, the said Sarah in her said capacity, had since made a bond to one Nathan Adams, conditioned to execute and deliver to him a quitclaim deed of said deceased's right to part of said lands, and that said Sarah, before the fulfilment of the con- dition of said land, died—And praying to be authorized to carry into effect the contract of said Sarah, and to be empowered to execute a deed of said land, in conformity to said bond.—The Court order, that the petitioner cause the substance of his petition to be pub- lished, with this order thereon, three weeks successively, in the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the next term of this Court, that all persons interested therein may then and there appear, and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest— Cyrus Hamlin, Clerk. July 14.
LOST, AT the late fire near Robinson & Ul- ley's Wharf, a FIRE-BUCKET, No. 2, with the subscriber's name at length.—Any person who can give information respecting the same, will please to call on John Frothingham. July 14.
AN ANCHOR WAS lately taken off the Island called Ragged Isle, weighing between seven and eight hundred, the shank of which was broken. TWENTY DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who will give in- formation, so that the Anchor may be obtain- ed and the thief secured. Martinique, June 30. NATH. FERNALD
Doc't. Newcomb, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Portland, that he has taken lodgings at Mr. GRAFFAM's, in Middle-street; where he will be happy to receive their commands in the line of his profession. July 14.
TO BE SOLD, A Valuable Island near the entrance of the harbor of Portland, known by the name of Jewell's Island, well situated for the establishment of a Fishery. It is well ac- commodated with a good harbor, is an ex- cellent soil, and nearly covered with hard wood.—Inquire of WILLIAM CODMAN, Portland, or PETER DOLLIVER, Boston. July 14.
WANTED, A Steady capable Woman to do house-work in a small family. Good recommendations will be required, and liber- al wages given.—Inquire of the Printers. July 14.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the coun- ty of Oxford, held at Paris, in and for said county on the second Tuesday of June, Anno Domini 1806. THE petition and representation of Zeb- eus Kingman, of Waterford, in said county, administrator on the estate of Mol- bery Kingman, late of said Waterford, gentle- man, deceased, humbly shows—That the goods and chattels belonging to said deceased's estate, are not sufficient by the sum of two hundred dollars, to answer the just debts which the said deceased owed at the time of his death; the whole of the real estate of said deceased cons- ists of forty-seven acres and three quarters of an acre of land, with the buildings thereon, situated in Waterford, aforesaid; and that, by a partial sale, the residue thereof would be greatly injured. He therefore prays that your Honors would grant him licence to sell the whole of the real estate of said deceased, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the said debts, with incidental charges. And as in duty bound will ever pray, &c. ZEBEUS KINGMAN.
Oxford, ss.—Court of Common Pleas, June term, A. D. 1806. ON the petition aforesaid, ordered by the Court, that the petitioner notify all parties concerned in said estate, to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas, to be held at Pa- ris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of October next, on the second day of said term, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest— CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk.
To the honorable Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Oxford, to be held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of June, A. D. 1806. THE subscribers inhabitants of the town of Jay, Thompson plantation (so called) and Plantation No. one, on the south- westerly side of Androscoggin river, humbly represent—That a public highway, or county road would be of public utility on the south- westerly side of the river aforesaid; beginning at the county road in Jay, near Whitney brook, (so called) from thence following up said Androscoggin river, in the most conven- ient place, to Fox's grant, (so called,) in said No. one; thence through said grant, to Lunt's grant, to Widgey's grant, so called; thence through said Widgey's grant, (which said grants are not within any incorporated towns) to the town of Rumford; thence through the town of Rumford, to the county road in Bethel. Said road to follow the river as near as convenience will admit. We pray your honors to cause said road to be laid out, so that it may be made and repaired, that the people may pass and repass with safety and convenience: and your petitioners as in duty bound, will ever pray. DAVID AUSTIN, Jvn. and 27 others.
Oxford, ss.—At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, began and held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tues- day of June, A. D. 1806. ON the petition of David Aus- tin, jun., and others, of which the foregoing is the substance—Ordered, that the petitioners cause the substance of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the New- England Palladium, printed in Boston, and the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the setting of the next Court. Attest— CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. June 30.
WHEREAS my wife NANCY, has left my bed and board without any just cause, and refuses to live with me—This is to caution all persons not to harbor or trust her on my account: as I shall pay no debts of her contracting. Michael Crips. Georgetown, July 7.
WHEREAS SARAH, my wife, has left my bed and board, and behaved in an unbecoming manner.—This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her con- tracting. RICHARD BARKER. June 30, 1806.
Taken up adrift, BETWEEN Hog Island and Little- Chebego, a MOSES-BOAT, with one sail and two oars.—The owner may have her by proving property and paying charges.— Apply to SAM L. ALEXANDER. Harpswell, (Bailey's Island) June 30.
Dancing School. THE second and last quarter of Mr. LEBEL DE MARGNY for Dance- ing, will begin the 20th of July. Conditions, 8 dollars per quarter. No Scholars will be admitted af- ter the first week of the opening of the Hall. The hours of teaching will be— for the Ladies, on Mondays, from 5 o'clock in the evening, till 8 o'clock—for the Gen- tlemen, on Tuesdays, from 5 till 7—and Saturdays, for both the Ladies and Gentlemen, from half past 4 till 8 in the evening. The Minuet will be taught at the end of this quarter. Mr. Lebel gives also private les- sons for Dancing. Apply in the morning at Mr. Graffam's tavern. July 7.
TO LET, PART of a Dwelling house, situ- ated in Wilmot-street.—Inquire at the Gazette-Office. July 7.
TO LET, A DWELLING-HOUSE, convenient for a large family or two small ones, with an aqueduct—pleasantly situated in Smith- street, near Mr. Smith's Cb.—For terms, ap- ply to NATHANIEL GORDON. June 30.
TO LET, HALF of a convenient Dwelling- house, situated in Wilmot-street.—Apply to ELIZABETH STEVENS. June 30.
Nankins. For sale, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 2500 pieces Yellow NANKIN, entitled to debenture. July 14.
REMOVAL. Isaac Adams, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers that he has re- moved from No. 6, Jones's-Row, to the build- ing occupied for the Portland Gazette Printing- Office, which is directly opposite Maine Bank— where is for sale an extensive assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONERY, on as liberal terms as can be purchased in the state. Tickets and Quarters in the sixth Class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, highest prize, 10,000 dollars. July 14.
MEDICINES & GROCERIES. Just received, and now opening for sale, by Henry F. Dupee, At his Store, Fore-street, head Ingraham's-Wharf A Fresh assortment of Drugs and Medicines, which, with his former stock, forms a complete assortment in that line. Surgeon's Instruments of various kinds.—Medicine Chests for ships and families prepared at all prices. ALSO, London particular Madeira, Lis- bon, Sherry and Port WINES—Claret Wine per gross or dozen—Holland Gin—Old Ja- maica Spirit—Liverpool Porter—Zant Cur- rants—Prunes—and a general assortment of Confectionary. Essence of Spruce of the first qual- ity, with directions for each Jug, put up suit- able for the West India market. Wanted—An Apprentice to the Apothecary business, a Lad about 14 or 15 years of age—one from the country would be preferred.—Apply as above. Portland, July 7.
COPARTNERSHIP FORMED. A. Delmarone & B. Cermanati, No. 2, Scolay's Buildings, Court-street—Boston. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have formed a connection in trade, under the firm of Delmarone & Cermanati, And that they have now on hand, and ready for sale, received by the Galen, capt. Sied- man, and other recent arrivals from Europe, a complete assortment of the following Goods, viz. Looking Glasses of va- rious kinds, among which are some very elegant Chimney Glasses with Bronze and Grecian Orna- ments; Thermometers and Telescopes; Night and Day Spy Glasses, upon an en- tire new construc- tion; Mathematical instru- ment Cales; Ladies' Dressing Glass- es, of every descrip- tion; Gentlemen's Shaving Cales; Profile Frames of all sizes; Gold Leaf; An extensive assort- ment of Maps, Prints and Pictures; ALSO, 141 boxes real English Crown Window Glass; 12 crates Window Glass various sizes, which will be cut to any pattern—&c.&c. The above Goods are offered at wholesale or retail, on as reasonable terms as they can be procured at any shop in Amer- ica. Old Frames new gilded—Ladies' Needle-work handsomely framed; Enamell- ing executed on glass, with silver or gold. July 7.
WANTED, AS an Apprentice to the Block and Pump-making business, a Lad about 14 or 15 years of age.—Apply to E. CAPEN, Titcomb's-Wharf June 30.
TO LET, A DWELLING-HOUSE, convenient for a large family or two small ones, with an aqueduct—pleasantly situated in Smith- street, near Mr. Smith's Cb.—For terms, ap- ply to NATHANIEL GORDON. June 30.
TO LET, HALF of a convenient Dwelling- house, situated in Wilmot-street.—Apply to ELIZABETH STEVENS. June 30.
COPARTNERSHIP FORMED. THE subscribers inform that they have connected themselves in business under the firm of HUSSEY & WINSLOW, And have taken the stand in Fifth-street, for- merly occupied by SAMUEL F. HUSSEY, to- gether with his Stock—to which they have made a well chosen addition of Goods fuita- ble for the season, which are now selling at reduced prices. They have a constant supply of Factory Cotton—Bedticking—Sheeting—Shirting and Blue Stripe—together with Webbing and Stock- ing Yarn; and a general assortment of Hardware Goods & Groceries. They have also on hand, 24 casks Spermaceti OIL, in good 16 do Elephant do shipping 2 do Whale do order. 35 boxes Sperm CANDLES. All of which will be sold on the most rea- sonable terms. BATCHELOR HUSSEY, NATHAN WINSLOW. Portland, July 14.
Isaac Gage, No. 3, UNION-WHARF, HAS just received, and offers for sale, 90 bolts Russia Duck, 70 pieces Ravens do. 40 do thick do do. 2 tons dry white London Lead, 30 casks Linseed Oil. Also—A general supply of SHIPCHANDLERY. Cordage by the gang or otherwise, on the most liberal terms. July 7.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of the following Lots of Land lying in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, that they are taxed in the year 1805, for the town, state and coun- ty, in the bills committed to me the subscriber to collect—also for the high ways, for the year 1804—as follows, viz. Town tax for the year 1805, in the first Division.
   No. Tax. No. Tax.     89 100 150 122 50 50   13 100 150 76 90 20   37 50 100 86 100 300   122 50 50 91 100 76   76 90 20 107 70 70   86 100 300 135 100 300   91 100 76 105 68 42   107 70 70 55 100 900   135 100 300 196 100 67   105 68 42 109 100 67   55 100 900 Additional Lots.   196 100 67 5 100 67   109 100 67 6 100 67   Two Lots in the disclaimed Land taxed to   John Brigham, of Minor:   72 100 200 73 100 200   Disclaimed Land taxed to Josiah Little, of   Newburyport.   75 100 200 A number of acres (in the disclaimed land)   supposed to be about   200 300 84   Delinquents on the highway, for the year   1804, in the first division:   14 18 54 15 22 66   22 100 67 27 100 100   28 30 39 89 100 200   9 100 200 Second Division:   7 90 180 37 50 100   37 50 100 122 50 50   76 90 20 86 100 300   86 100 300 100 100 100   100 100 100 104 100 67   104 100 67 107 70 70   107 70 70 135 100 300   135 100 300 129 100 100   129 100 100 135 100 300   135 100 300 141 100 150   141 100 150 25 100 150   25 100 150 142 50 125   142 50 125 139 100 67   139 100 67 105 68 42   105 68 42 55 100 900   55 100 900 54 100 300   54 100 300 96 100 67   96 100 67 107 100 67   Additional Lots:   5 100 67 6 100 67   State and county tax for the year 1805—   First Division.   89 100 150 13 100 150   37 50 100 122 50 50   76 90 20 86 100 300   86 100 300 91 100 76   91 100 76 107 70 70   107 70 70 135 100 300   135 100 300 105 68 42   105 68 42 55 100 900   55 100 900 54 100 300   54 100 300 96 100 67   96 100 67 109 100 67   Additional Lots:   5 100 67 6 100 67  
And unless said taxes, with all intervening charges, are paid to me the subscriber, on or before Monday the twenty-ninth of September next, so much of said Lots of Land as will pay the same will then be sold at public auction at the house of Daniel Faxon, innholder in said Poland—Sale at 9 o'clock, A. M. William Campbell, Collector. Poland, 7th mo. 14, 1806.
WANTED, AS an Apprentice to the Block and Pump-making business, a Lad about 14 or 15 years of age.—Apply to E. CAPEN, Titcomb's-Wharf June 30.
TO LET, A DWELLING-HOUSE, convenient for a large family or two small ones, with an aqueduct—pleasantly situated in Smith- street, near Mr. Smith's Cb.—For terms, ap- ply to NATHANIEL GORDON. June 30.
TO LET, HALF of a convenient Dwelling- house, situated in Wilmot-street.—Apply to ELIZABETH STEVENS. June 30.
Sale at Auction. On FRIDAY next, July 18th, at 12 o'clock, noon, will be sold on the premises, A Handsome & convenient Dwelling- House, two stories high—situated on Free-street, is now occupied by Mr. Z. HANNABIRD.—Terms of payment made known at the time and place of sale. E. Greeley & Co. auct'rs. July 14.
PUBLIC SALE. On Wednesday, the 16th inst. WILL be sold, the Sloop FRIENDSHIP, about 20 tons burthen, as she now lies at Weeks'-Wharf. Sale on board, at 12 o'clock, M. when the terms

For the Portland Gazette.  LINES FOR JULY 4, 1806.  CEASE, Labor, cease thy wonted toil, And care, unbend thy brow, Lov'd Mirth, assume thy sweetest smile, And light the cheek of woe.  Age, thin pale sorrow's chill embrace, And melancholy fly; Let joy once more illumine thy face, And sparkle in thine eye.  Youth, hither fly, with freedom blest, And join the cheerful throng; Let humor reign, and sprightly jest, And mirth-inspiring song.  Come Poverty, thy fate severe, Forget amid the train; Let Hope, once more, thy bosom cheer, And banish care and pain.  To freedom fair, this happy day, Let all her votaries raise; Her altars high, and grateful pay, A sacrifice of praise.  Still, sympathy with tearful eye, And soul-subduing power; O'er Slaves' yoke, and frowns dire, The Rapture rules the hour.  HENRY.
has ever taken place. That every thing is produced in consequence of the interposition of some previous disposition, as absurd as to suppose, that the conduct of a man is to be ascribed to him from whom he received the power so to do.—That these principles are repugnant to the religious tenets of many, I am fully apprized. Some, perhaps, carried along in the vortex of fashionable disposition, may deem them as the fundamental cause of superstition, inculcated by the ignorant or designing. Such, I shall not attempt to convict, as many insuperable difficulties and improprieties render the task impracticable. To those, who may insinuate, that a subject of this importance and magnitude is an improper one for a Stripling to handle, I would observe, that no one, preserving due decency and respect, and acting conscientiously, can advance any thing, which the laws of justice and propriety will not defend against every attack. The vague manner, in which I am sensible I express myself, I shall not endeavor to excuse. But unused, thro' the inexperience of age, to the abominable vices of sacrilegious impiety and deistical profanation, I cannot forbear my abhorrence of such destructive propensities.  Justly estimating the extensive powers, and noble qualities, which constitute the human mind, we can but be filled with grateful emotions, and compelled to offer that tribute of praise, which the incomprehensible goodness of divine generosity demands. If we consider what sacrifices has been made for the happiness of man, and the continual favors he is receiving, we must be impressed with an awful idea of his dependence on omniscient mercy, the least diminution of which would involve him in everlasting perplexity and inextricable misery. Altho' he derives his understanding from, and for its preservation is dependent on, the fountain of divine providence, nothing can be more unjust or impious, than to attribute thereto the immediate cause of the good or bad use he makes of those advantages with which he is endowed. For if he rightly improves them to the utmost of his capacity, or according to the dictates of his conscience, he will be certain of his reward; but if he converts them to wicked purposes, or abandons himself to vice and immorality, punishment will not withhold her avenging arm.
NAVAL FORCE OF EUROPE. From Steel's List of the royal navy, corrected to March, 1806.  The following is a statement of the naval force of Europe, subsequent to the battle of Trafalgar, in 1805.     Line, including fifty. Frigates.     Great Britain - 243 219   Russia . . . . . 60 100   Spain . . . . . 57 44   Sweden . . . . . 26 13   Denmark . . . . . 23 23   Turkey . . . . . 20 4   France . . . . . 19 43   Batavian Republic 16 15   Portugal . . . . . 10 5   Naples, and Sicily 6 9   Etruria . . . . . 2 4   Ragusa . . . . . 0 12   Ecclesiastical State 0 5   Deduct British 482 496   243 219    Total number of Foreign 239 277 Deduct five sail taken by admiral Duckworth—the French navy, at present, consists of but FOURTEEN SAIL OF THE LINE.
Parsnip wine. —A late English publication gives the following receipt for making a cheap and excellent wine, superior to that made of raisins, out of the vegetable Parsnip. Wash the parsnips clean, take off the rind, cut them in slices, boil four gallons of water, in ten gallons of water till they are perfectly soft; squeeze the liquor well out of them and run it through a hair sieve, and to every gallon of liquor, add three pounds of sugar, and boil it three quarters of an hour; when it is cool put to it a little new yeast, let it stand ten days in an open vessel, stir it frequently, put it in a cask, and when it is done fermenting bung it up for use.
WANTED, A Woman to do the work of a small family. Liberal wages will be given.—Apply to the Printers. June 28.
NOTICE. M C LELLAN & BROWN, at 18, Union-Wharf, request all persons having open accounts with them, to present them for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment. June 30.  William King, TAKE'S PROFILE-LIKENESS. Esq., at the house next to Concert Hall, in Hanover-street, Boston. (tf) June 23.
FOR SALE, BEST warranted Stone Lime and Cedar Posts.—Inquire at No. 1, Long-Wharf. June 7.  Straw Bonnets. QUINCY & DIX, have just received one box Straw Bonnets.—Also, a few elegant Lace Petticoat patterns, and one Grecian Robe—with many other articles of ANCIENT GOODS. July 7.
Scythes. A FEW dozen Scythes of a superior quality, for sale by Charles & John Fox, Nos. 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf. June 23.  FOR SALE, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 16 Hhds. James river Tobacco, 30 bbls. fresh Flour—now landing. 52 casks Claret Wine, } entitled to debenture 6 pipes Holland's Gin, } 100 boxes Candles, mould and dipt, 50 do Spermaceti do 3000 lbs. Bacon, 2000 do Butter in small kegs, Leaf Sugar—Gin Cakes, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylonkin and Souchong Teas, 7 by 9 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, Crat & Earthenware. July 7.
Thomas Hovey, No. 10, Long-Wharf, Has for sale, QUANTITY new burnt Lhom-astown LIME.—Also, pipes Brandy—do. Gin—chests Hylonkin and Souchong Teas—Bone middling Pork—40 furkins Butter—Mould Candles—Scythes—20 tons Iron Ware—Men's English Hats—Nankins—India Cottons—4000 yards Tow and Linen Cloth—India Checks, &c. &c. July 7.
Day & Ilsley, HAVE for sale at their store in Fore-Street, Portland, 32 pipes 1st, 2d, & 4th proof } entitled to French Brandy, } debenture 10 pipes Valencia ditto, } on shipment 10 hds. Jamaica Rum, 3 pipes Gin, 11500 lb. Bacon, put up in shipping order, 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 30 do Tallow mould do. ditto dipt do. 40 chests Hylon, Hylonkin and Souchong Teas, 10 quarter chests Souchong Tea, 30 bbls. clear Pork, 35 do bone Middlings do. Hog's Lard of the first quality, 40 bags blown Salt, 50 quintals Dumb Fish. Also—A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, which will be sold for cash or approved credit, on liberal terms. June 30.
Ebenezer Griffin, No. 7, Jones-Row, Fifth-Street HAS just received a general assortment of Ladies', Misses & Gentlemen's Shoes. Among which are—Black, green, blue, purple and yellow Morocco, with Italian, Wirttemberg and spring heels—English and American Kid, with and without heels, very cheap—Misses black, yellow and green round and picked toed—Gentlemen's morocco and seal skin Shoes and Pumps. Also—Suawarrow, Cordovan and white top back strap Boots, which will be sold on good terms. (6w) June 23.  E. Greeley & Co. Fifth-Street, Have for Sale, 10 chests first quality Souchong Tea, Bales Georgia Upland Cotton, Gin Cakes—Hhds. Rum, Broadcloths, Plains, Flannel, Baizes, Coatings, Swanfkins, Velvets, Sewing Silk, Cotton Hois, Hat Linings, Silk B aces, Linens, Superfine beaver and camels hair Hats, Buttons, &c. (tf) April 14.
Wool Carding. THE subscriber informs the public that he continues to carry on the WOOL CARDING BUSINESS, at Sacarappa Falls and he flatters himself that he can give general satisfaction. The price for breaking and carding in rolls, is reduced to 8 cents per lb. June 9. (6w) MOSES LONGFELLOW.
WANTED AN active and capable LAD, to attend in a small family.—Inquire to the Printers. July 7.
Glass and Crockery Ware. J. Bryant, INFORMS the public that he has just received a fashionable assortment of GLASS WARE, viz. Cut and common qt. and pt. Decanters; Figured and plain qt and pt do Large water Carots; Handsome cut & common Wines; do do do Salts; do do do Cruits; Pepper Castors, plated and wooden tops; Mustards; Sugars; Jellies; Glass Lamps; Cut and common Tumblers; Boxes China, &c. &c. Likewise—Crates Ware assorted, suitable for traders—cheap for cash or approved credit. Crates packed at the shortest notice. June 30.
More new Hats. John Lord, FORE-STREET, PORTLAND, INFORMS the public that he has just received a complete assortment of HATS, of the nicest kind—among which are, Belt supe fine black Beaver, with large and small brims; Superfine drab do. do. A few real patent do. 1 Cafe very nice fill. do. yeoman crowns; A few willow do.—best kind; Men's and youths Camels' hair do. Likewise—A general assortment of American Hats and Hat-trimmings.—All which he will sell as low as can be purchased in town. (6w) June 23.
FRESH GOODS. Lord & Thomas, At No. 5, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street, HAVE just received an assortment of India and English Goods, which they offer for a small advance for cash or approved credit.—Also, A large flock of West India Goods and Groceries. Among which are, Belt Errench Brandy, per pipe or barrel Do Barcelona do do Holland Gin Malaga and Sherry Wine per qr. cask Vidonia do; Cotton Hylon, Hylon-kin, Souchong and Bohca Teas, of the first quality Chocolate per box; Candles do 7 by 9 Window Glass 20d, 10d, and 4d Nails 10 bbls. Bone Middling Pork Also, A general assortment of Fishing Gear, etc. etc. (3m) June 2.
Fresh Goods. Barbour & Stockbridge, Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, OFFER for sale a great variety of fresh seasonable Goods, selected from the latest importations, viz. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, some very fine, Linen Cambrics Long Lawa Fashionable Ginghams Ditto Calicoes Copper plates of various qualities Printed Cambrics 4-4 and 6-4 Cambric Muffins Plain and figured silk Chambrays Do cotton do Black and other colored Cambrics White glazed and unglazed do Great variety of India Cottons Fine and common English do Fine Long Cloths, Laced Cambrics and Mullins Plain and figured piquet and leno do. Plain & figured book ditto Straw and salmon colored silk Shawls Various dark colors do. Muffin Shawls with lace borders Black Lace Veils White Leno Mullin do White & colored Cambric Shawls Fancy silk Handkerchiefs; Bandana do Black and white English silk Hose of a superior quality Ditto French Ladies black, white & slate English silk Gloves and Mitts of an extra size and superior quality Ditto French Gentlemens real Buckskin, Yorkian, and beaver Gloves Black & white silk do Cotton and hemp do Gentlemens' silk Umbrellas; do cotton Ladies' walking-stick Parasols, from 12 to 20 inches White & cold Crapes The above, with a great variety of other articles, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. June 2.
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 Prichard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. May 26.
Portland Circulating Library. T. CLARK, at his Bookstore, Fifth-street, has made the following addition to his Circulating Library:— Adelmore the Outlaw—a romantic drama, Abellino, the Great Bandit—a play, Chains of the heart; or, slaves by choice—a play, Carr's Northern Summer, Children of the Abby—2 vols. Domestic Scenes—a new novel, 3 vols. Edwin; or the heir of Ella—3 vols. Eliza; or, a pattern of Women—a moral romance, Every man in his humor—a comedy, Eugene & Eugenia—a new novel, 3 vols. Guilty, or not guilty—a comedy, Gamelster—an original novel, founded in truth, Glenmore Abby; or, the lady of the rock—a new novel, 3 vols. Hunter of the Alps—a drama, Heiress of Avonmore—a novel, 3 vols. Heirs of Villeroy—a new romance, 3 vols. Homicide—a novel, 2 vols. Hide and seek—a new novel, 3 vols. Herman and Emilia—a novel from the German of A la Fontaine, 4 vols. Hippolitus; or, the wild Boy—from the French; a novel, 4 vols. House to be sold—a musical play, Idiot heiress—a new novel, 2 vols. Maid of Bristol—a play, Marriage promise—a comedy, Mrs. Wiggins—a comic piece, Monthly (British) Magazine for 1804, 5, and part of 1806, 3 vols. Moreau's (Gen.) life—with his portrait, Nuns of the desert; or, Woodland witches, 2 vols. Nan and her daughter—a new novel, 4 vols. Nunnery for Coquettes, Nelson's (Lord) Life, with his portrait and engravings of the several battles he fought, Polanders, the lying family, and the life of my uncle, with his port folio, 2 vols. Political Justice, by Godwin, 2 vols. Poor soldier—a comic opera, Pious Poems, Pleasures of hope, Poems of R. Furgefon, Paraclete—a new novel, 5 vols. Review; or, the Wags of Windsor—a play, Raising the wind—a farce, Ribbement; or, the Feudal Baron—a tragedy, Reformed Coquette—a novel, Rofetta—a new novel, 4 vols. Soldier's daughter—a comedy, Ship-wreck—a comic opera, Sir Charles Grandison, 2 vols. Secret Machine ions—a new novel, 4 vols. Sultana—a tragedy, Siege of Aquilla—a tragedy, Secrets of the cavern—a new novel, 2 vols. Tournament—a tragedy, Tale of mystery—a melo drama, Tall-tale; or, Winter evenings pastime, Voice of nature—a drama, World, by litz Adam, Wife of two husbands—a drama, Wits last flake—a play, Young Father—a new novel. New Universal Biographical Dictionary, with a particular account of eminent Americans, with portraits of Washington, Adams; generals Greene, Hamilton, Wayne, Moultrie; Truxton, Jefferson, Clinton, Madison and many others. Catalogues of all the Library to be had gratis, by applying as above. Masters of vessels supplied by the voyage on reasonable terms. He has for sale, a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY. June 30.
THE heirs and creditors of the estate of MICHAEL MUNROE , late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified that John DEANE, administrator on the said estate, has presented his account of administration to SAMUEL FREEMAN, Esq. Judge of the Court of Probate for said county, for allowance; and that the same will be considered at a Probate Court, to be held at my office in Portland, on the second Wednesday of July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. By order of the Judge. John Frothingham, Reg. Dated June 25. (Jn. 30)
KNOW all men by these presents, that whereas, I Enoch Ilsley , of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, as Administrator of the estate of MILES THOMPSON , of Falmouth, in said county, yeoman, deceased, gave a power of attorney to Jonathan Thompson , of said Falmouth, tailor, for recovery of all debts and sums of money whatsoever, due to the said deceased. Now know ye, That I the said Enoch Ilsley , for that the said Jonathan Thompson hath abused the authority by me in him reposed, have revoked, annulled and made void, and by these presents do revoke, annul and make void, the said letter of attorney; and all power and authority thereby given or intended to be given to the said Jonathan Thompson . In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal. ENOCH ILSLEY. (L. S.) Portland, June 24, 1806. (Jn. 30)
Coppersmith, Founder & Plumber. THE above business carried on in all its various branches.—All kinds of brass or lead work for vessels. Those who favor him with their employ, may depend on its being punctually attended to. The small favor gratefully acknowledged. DANIEL KEEN. On hand, an assortment of Brads Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, of the newest fashion. Also, one ton PIG LEAD. Fore-street, between Union and Long-Wharf. June 30.
TO LET, THE Store lately occupied by M c Lellan & Brown , in Fifth-street.—Also, the Brick-Store No. 2, Union-Wharf.—Inquire at the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office. June 30.