Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-05-09 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 263.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MAY 9, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To   Dols. Cts. Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, 140 145   Pearl 145 150   Beef, mfs, 200 lb. bbl. 14 50   cargo, No. 1, 13   do. No. 2, 11 25   refuse, 7 50   Bread, ship, cwt. 3 5   pilot, 5 6   Beans, white, 1 12   Bacon, lb. 11 12   Butter, inspect. 1st qual. lb. 14 15   2d do. 11 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 30   4th do. 1 48   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 80   Spanish, 1st do. 1 6   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 16   dip. 13   Spermac. do. 46 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 10   American, 11 12   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 23 24   Island, 20   Coffee, lb. 21 24   Cordage, American, cwt. 13   Russia, 10   Cotton, lb. 19 45   Cheese, English 30   American 8 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 16   Welsh's } No. 2 to 1 25 30   Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 30   Wait's } No. 2 to 1 25 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 16 23   Ravens 9   English yd. 33 40   Fish, Table, cwt. 7 10   Merchant 4 4   Wet India, mark. 4 25   Scale 3   Alewives, bbl. 4 4   Salmon 10 50   Herrings 2   Mackerell, summer 7 7   N. Scotia, fall. 7 50   Furs, Beaver pelt, sk. 1 50   Bear, skin 2 6   Fox, crows 1 2   red 1 50   Minks 20 1   Musquash 10 33   Sables 20 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7   Fine 6   X Brand 6 25   Middlings 5 50   Rye 3 50   Country, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 69   Lisbon 18 20   Sea Fowl 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 12   ad. proof 11   Glass, Br. 10 by 8, box, 13 13 50   7 by 9 11 75   8 by 10 11 75   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50   Boston, 10 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barley, bush. 87 1   Corn, Indian, South 64   North 75   Rye 75   Oats 34 37   Hoops, hhd, 12 feet, M. 23 26   Iron, Pig, ton 15   Philadelphia bar 100   Russia 98 103   Sweden 100 110   Spanish 96 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33   French 2 33   Spanish 2 33   Lime, half hhd. 1 50   Lemons, box 5 7   Leather, sole, dried, best, lb. 23   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19   merch. 10   Shingles 1 50   Molasses, gal. 42 46   Nail Rods, ton 120 130   Nails, 4d. } cwt 29 30   6d 58 60   8d wrought 1   8d wro. inspec. 1 30   10d 1 47   do 2 9   Sheathing } cut & 11   Drawing } wro. 11 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl. 19 20   Cargo No. 1 15 50   do do 2 14 50   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 96 1   St. Croix, } ad 94 98   Antigua, & } 3d 83 86   similar forts } 4th 93 94   Tobago, } ad 74 76   St. Vincents } 3d 79 81   similar forts } 4th 84 86   New-England 48   Russia Sheetings, piece 25   Rice, cwt. 6 6   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16   brown 11   W. India clayed 12 14   brown 9 11   East India white 12 50   Salt, 8 bush. 4 50   Steel, German, lb. 14   Tubb, 8 9   Blistered 14 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 45   hhd 35   head 25   bbl 19 20   R. Oak hhd 13 14   shooks 85   W. Oak hhd do. 1 75   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 7 50   Georgia do. 5 50   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 20   Young Hyson 98 1   Hyson Skin 58   Souchoong 62 65   Bohea, best 26 27   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33   Lisbon 1 25   Sherry 1 20   Red Port, gal. 1 25   Malaga, qr. cask 27 28  
Poetry.
FROM THE BALANCE.
SONG FOR THE LADIES.
THE MAID WITH ELBOWS BARE.
LET tasteless lovers chant their lays, To please the modest full dress'd fair; The task remains for me, to praise The charming maid with elbows bare.
Her ruddy cheek, her sparkling eyes, Her coral lips, her jetty hair, All, all are charms I highly prize, But not so much as elbows bare.
The unveild bosom—neck of snow— May tempt the ill-bred clown to stare; But first-rate beaux with dff rence bow Before the maid with elbows bare.
Some ladies shew the uncle's shape— A fashion too, not very rare; Others expose a pretty nape; But mine's the maid with elbows bare.
Let her, in that loose flowing robe, Which flaunts and flatters in the air, Reflect, a heart she ne'er will probe, Unless she leaves her elbows bare.
When winter storms are drear and cold, And keenly blows the northern air; When muffs and furs the limbs enfold, Still trips my maid with elbows bare.
When summer's scorching heats prevail, And veils shut out the sun's bright glare, Still, still my maid will never fail To go with graceful elbows bare.
In winter, summer, fall or spring— In weather either foul or fair— In day or night—the charms I sing Of my sweet maid with elbows bare.
SIMPER.
Spitfire.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
BY JOHN PINTARD, ESQ.
THE Mississippi, pronounced by the natives Mesehatopi, after a course of 3000 miles, and receiving the tributary streams of the immense rivers Missouri, Cumberland, Tennessee, Ohio, and many others, all which far surpass in extent and magnitude, every river that empties into the Atlantic, the St. Lawrence excepted, disembogues through several channels into the gulph of Mexico, in N. lat. 29, 3, and 89, 10 W. lon. from Greenwich.
The approach to this river, by sea, is known by an instant change in the color of the water, from black or dark sea green to whitish, next clayed, and lastly a very muddy, frothy water, with soundings from 70 to 50 fathoms at about 10 leagues from the coast, gradually diminishing to four fathoms at the distance of ten leagues, when the water becomes abruptly more discolored and yellow. Directly off the mouth of the river the water resembles dirty soap suds; every change of color is strongly distinguished; you pass thro' one into the other in an instant. The water at the mouth of the river is quite fresh. The pilots drink it, scooping it up in their hands, the usual mode of allaying thirst by all who navigate this immense river.
The entrance of the river is very difficult, there being no land-marks along the coast, which is very low, and scarcely discernible at four leagues distance. Should a vessel fall in with the land on either side of the narrow or longation of the continent through which the Mississippi passes into the gulph of Mexico, she will, in all probability, get embayed, and be obliged to wait a change of wind several days to beat out. This circumstance very frequently happens.
The shores along the coast are lined with innumerable trees, which are constantly floating down the Mississippi. The appearance is not much unlike a vast mast and spar yard. The trees are very large, and in reaching the mouth of the river, are driven ashore by the winds and tides; some are carried out to sea, and are to be met with a great distance from land. These trees accumulating, become a mound, which arrests the muddy sediment of the river, and in process of time form numerous small islands, which constantly increasing and uniting at length become part of the continent. This new land is first covered with rushes resembling elders, and lastly, with ash and other forest trees. The whole country bordering on the mouth of the Mississippi has been thus made; and the probability is, that all
the land on both sides of the river, from Iberville downwards, a distance between two and three hundred miles, has originated from the illuvions and deposits of this muddy stream. It must require a considerable time ere this new land can become useful. Where the present Balise is erected, the ground was so low, that earth was brought to elevate the fountain for the beacon, guard and pilot houses. The site of the old Balise, which was built in 1734 and at the mouth of the river, is now more than two miles above. The present Balise was constructed in 1756, by Don Antonio D'Ullio, on a small island near the south east entrance of the river; of which about thirty years before there was not the least appearance. In conversation with an experienced officer in the Spanish navy, a colonist of Louisiana, on the subject of this prolongation of the continent, he informed the writer of these observations, that in the summer of 1800, he remarked a new island at the mouth of the river. That not many years ago, when lying at Point La Hache, between the Balise and New Orleans, a seaman died on board his ship—they sent on shore to make a grave, but could not find sufficient firm earth to bury him. This place is since become solid land. He could also recollect when Plaquemine, where the fort now stands, was a quagmire. M. Vandreuil, formerly governor of Louisiana, in a letter, dated Sept. 2, 1752, remarks, "There is infinite difficulty in settling towards the mouth of the river Mississippi, on account of the immense expense in banking against the inundation of the sea and sand floods. I am against settling it as yet, and for waiting until the ground be more and more raised by the accretion of soil, as it hath been three feet within the space of fifteen years."
Every thing concurs to prove that this river has enlarged the continent nearly one hundred leagues. Not a single stone, nor even a pebble is to be found in all the new made ground. The sea repelling that prodigious quantity of mud, leaves, boughs and trunks of trees, which the Mississippi is constantly pushing backward and forward collect and bind themselves in a solid mass, which thus tends to prolong this vast continent. Another striking singularity, no where else to be met with, is that of the waters of this great river, when once they overflow its banks, never return within its bed again. The reason is this:—The Mississippi is annually swelled by the melting of the snows in the north, which begins in March, and continues about three months. This river lies very deep at the upper part, and does not overflow on the east side until within one hundred leagues of the mouth; that is to say on the low lands supposed to be new ground. These muddy grounds like all others which have not yet acquired their due consistence, bear a prodigious quantity of large reeds, which stop and entangle all extraneous bodies that are washed down the river. The collection of all these fragments, with the slime that fills up the intermediate spaces, raises in process of time, the banks higher than the adjacent ground, so that the waters once overflowed, are prevented by this obstacle from the possibility of returning to their natural channels, and are therefore compelled to force an outlet into the sea by another course. The new land and islands at the mouth of the Mississippi are said to rise and fall with the swelling and abating of the waters. This story, however, wants confirmation.
From the astonishing length of the Mississippi, and the vast bodies of water that flow into it, one is led to imagine, that it must be proportionably broad. Every traveller is much surprised to find the direct contrary. Instead of entering an open extensive bay, the mouth of the river is very narrow and contracted; and through its whole course to New Orleans, after passing La Loure, it scarcely exceeds half a mile in breadth. Opposite the city the river takes a considerable sweep, forming a beautiful crescent, along which New Orleans is situated. At this place it may be about three quarters of a mile wide. The level, or embankment which defends the town from the inundation of the Mississippi, is elevated about three feet above the surface of the country, over which the freshets seldom or never rise. The difference between the greatest height and lowest ebb of the river is somewhere about fourteen feet perpendicular. The last two years the Mississippi had risen so very considerably, as to have excited much surprise, and some conjectures that the waters of the Missouri had found a new channel to the ocean. This river it is which raises the former and discolors it stream—for before its junction with the Missouri, it was clear and lim-
pid as the Ohio. The latter, although subject to great freshets, has but little effect on the Mississippi. The water of this river, notwithstanding its being exceeding turbid, is nevertheless very palatable and wholesome. It is used entirely at New Orleans for drinking and culinary purposes; the well water being very indifferent. It is carted thro' the city in the same manner as the New York tea-water, and sold at the rate of a penny a bucket, or half dollar a hog-head: deposited in a large southern jar, it becomes after a repose of a milky color, and is thus used. When filtered it is clear as chrysal; to drink it in this state is a luxury not commonly enjoyed at New Orleans. This river water is quite cool, and though used at all times, and in the highest perspiration by the boatmen and laborers, no ill consequences ensue—its salubrity is such, that the inhabitants who use it, are said never to be afflicted with that excruciating disorder the gravel, nor be troubled with that loathing infection the itch.
The following judicious remarks are annexed by the Editor of the Evening Post, to the late letter of the Marquis Yrujo to the Secretary of State; communicating the information that our right of deposit at New Orleans would be continued. [G.U.S.]
And what is there in the above to occasion such a tumult of joy in the democrats of this city? One would really suppose that the Marquis of Casa Yrujo had not only married into the family of Governor McKean, but had some how or other, become related to every good democrat in town. Before, however, we suffer ourselves to die with rapture in "automatic pain," let us look calmly once more at this hand-kissing communication of the sweet-scented Marquis.
"His Catholic Majesty, as just in his resolutions as desirous of living in the greatest harmony with the United States, has provided that the deposit should continue at New Orleans until the two governments shall come to an agreement about another equivalent place." Before we advance a step further, we should be glad to know what two governments are here intended? If the reader will turn to the Evening Post, of the 18th of March, he will find a letter from this same Marquis of Casa Yrujo, the Spanish minister, to the Secretary of State: and in the Evening Post, of the 21st March, he will find another, from Monsieur Pichon, the French minister, from both which official papers it appears unequivocally, and in express words, that "France is now notoriously the proprietor of Louisiana," and that his Catholic Majesty is nothing more than "the guarantee to France for Louisiana, till France shall have occupied it." We quote verbatim from these official papers; and now we ask any man of the democratic party to explain to us if he can, with what show of propriety his Catholic Majesty can promise us that he will hereafter come to an agreement or make a treaty with us respecting a certain territory to which he acknowledges he has no claim, over which he can exercise no jurisdiction, and which he only keeps the possession of as the guarantee for France, the rightful owner? Tell us Mr. L***** you, who now, forgetful of character, are so busily engaged in running about the city with these handbills, and congratulating your friends on their contents, shew us, if you can, that this is any thing more than a sheer, downright impudent attempt to impose upon, and to gull the people of the United States in the most gross and shameful manner.
But admitting it every word to be precisely true and correct, what is the amount of it? The place of deposit is to be restored for the present—and what then? Is any reparation for losses promised? Is the conduct of the Spanish Intendant, disavowed, or himself censured in even the slightest manner? Not a syllable of all this.
Let me put a similar case—I have a way in common with my next door neighbor, which is essential to my convenience; he leaves the country and puts an agent into his house during his absence, who shuts up this way and obliges me to be at a great expense in providing some other outlet. It commences a law suit for reparation, he hears of it, and writes to me that he has sold the premises and has no control over it, but that he has ordered the way to be opened and will agree with me one of these days for its further continuance; but says not a word of damages nor admits that his agent has been to blame. On this I call all my neighbours in and hold a day of rejoicing. Now am I a man of sense and spirit, or am I a fool and a driveller? The truth is, this conduct of his
Catholic Majesty backed with the same sort of language; this fine in shifting all responsibility for his own acts from his own shoulders on to those of some of his officers, has been the practice of the Spanish Court for more than thirty years. In the great affair of the Falkland Islands, after having committed a violence against the rights of Great Britain, similar to what has been now committed against the rights of this country, his Catholic Majesty then disowned the act, as he has now done, and charged it upon his Intendant. He then, too, in the same manner as he has now done, promised restitution, but behold the great Earl Chatham rising with dignity in the House of Lords, and expressing himself in the following just, lofty, and forcible language.
"Certainly, my Lords, there never was a more odious, a more infamous falsehood imposed on a great nation. It degrades the king's honor—it is an insult to Parliament. I beg your Lordships' attention, and I hope I shall be understood, when I repeat, that the Court of Spain having disavowed the act of their governor, is an absolute, a palpable falsehood. Let me ask my Lords, when the first communication was made by the Court of Madrid, of there being apprised of the taking of Falkland's Islands, was it accompanied with an offer of instant restitution, immediate satisfaction, and the punishment of the Spanish governor? If it was not, they have adopted the act as their own, and the very mention of a disavowal is an impudent insult offered to the king's dignity. The king of Spain disowns the thief, while he leaves him unpunished, and profits by the theft: In vulgar English he is the receiver of stolen goods, and ought to be treated accordingly. My Lords, the pretended disavowal by the Court of Spain, is as ridiculous as it is false."
A celebrated writer of that day, says, "An open hostility, authorized by the Catholic King, is called an act of a governor." And afterwards when speaking of the conduct of his Majesty in offering restitution, he thus energetically expresses himself. "Restitution of a possession, and reparation of an injury, are as different in substance as they are in language. The very act of restitution may contain, as in this instance it palpably does, a shameful aggravation of the injury."
Such was the becoming language of the great men in the English nation; such is the language which it eminently becomes the real statesmen of this country to hold on this occasion. Such language is held by the Federalists; and to our adversaries we leave it with their pitiful systems of philosophy and economy, to adopt the reverse. We are not yet so lost to all honorable sentiment, as to "Walk under their huge legs and peep about, To find ourselves dishonorable graves."
The following is an extract of a letter from Bonaparte, at Toulon, to a young American at Bourdeaux, written in 1797, about the time of his departure for Egypt, and may be considered as his ideas of the United States at that time—perhaps at this.
"You soon depart for the Western and I for the Eastern hemisphere. A new career of action is now opened before me, and I hope to unite my name with new and great events, and with the unrivaled greatness of the republic; you may go to unite yourself once more with a people among whom I behold at once the simple manners of the first ages of Rome, and the luxury of her decline; where I see the taste, the sensibility and science of Athens, with her factions, and the valor of Sparta without her discipline."
"As a citizen of the world, I would address your country in the following language: Every man and every nation is ambitious, ambition grows with power, as the blaze of a vertical sun is the most fierce. Cherish therefore a national spirit—strengthen your political institutions—remember that armies and navies are of the same use in the world as the police in London or Paris, and soldiers are not made like potter's vessels, in a minute—cultivate union, or your empire will be but a Colossus of gold fallen on the earth, broken in pieces, and the prey of foreign or domestic Saracens. If you are wise your republic will be permanent; and ah! perhaps Washington will be hailed as the founder of a glorious and happy empire, when the name of Bonaparte shall be obscured by succeeding revolutions."
A late Paris paper has the following singular remark:—"The Americans and English educate their children in the fear of God and the love of money."

By all the late accounts from Europe it appears, that war is regarded as not far distant; but as to the present points of dispute, whether they will bring it on immediately or not, few are willing to hazard an opinion.
The conversation between Bonaparte and Lord Whitworth, seems to have been generally credited by the London Editors, down to the 23rd of March. They state that the substance of the conversation has been confirmed by a number of letters from Paris. Bell's Weekly Messenger, of March 30, however, declares it to be a fabrication; but when it is considered that this paper is the only one which is well received in France, our readers will judge, whether this contradiction does not corroborate the account. No certain conclusion can be drawn from this, as to the present policy of the First Consul; but it shows his inveterate hostility towards England. Even Mr Fox must admit that such insolent and arrogant language is hardly consistent with the professions of being the "pacifier of Europe." It will tend to rouse the spirit of the nation, to unite them as one man, and teach them that even war, with so ambitious an enemy, may be safer than a delusive and treacherous peace. (Palladium.)
London Paragraphs.
Gen. Kosciusko now lives in modest retirement in a country house near Paris. Since the fate of his native country was ultimately determined, it seems as if he were no longer the same man; his looks, formerly pale and sallow, are now fresh and healthy. He now enters with gaiety on the common pleasures of life. He has ceased to carry with him the snuff box, on which was painted a ship shattered by the storm, with the motto to—"My poor country!" His friends and countrymen at Paris regularly celebrate the anniversary of his birth day.
A few evenings ago a Lady in White horse yard, Drury lane, being much agitated in consequence of a frightful dream, jumped suddenly out of bed and threw herself out of the window; but falling upon the back of an old wetherman, who was calling the hour, she experienced no serious injury; the watchman much more afraid than hurt by the whole affair. sprung his rattle, and the neighbourhood was immediately alarmed, when the naked fair one was returned to the arms of her surprised Benedick.
Marble—This valuable article of commerce is likely to be transferred from Italy to G. Britain. Immense quantities of excellent marble (in no respect inferior to the Italian) have been discovered in a remote corner of Scotland. Mr Pennant the celebrated Tourist, first threw out the hint which led to this discovery.
Robert Bloomfield, the author of The Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c. has been recently appointed to a handsome situation in the Seal Office, in the Temple, London.
It is a melancholy truth, that in neither Paris nor London were there ever known such a number of sick people as at present.
GREENOCK, MARCH 18.
Friday morning a most extraordinary duel took place in Hyde Park, between Lieut. W. of the navy, and Capt. J. of the army. The antagonists arrived at the appointed place within a few minutes of each other, and the parties fired per signal, when Lieut. W. received the shot of his adversary on the guard of his pistol, which tore away the third and fourth finger of his right hand. The seconds then interfered to no purpose, the son of Neptune, apparently callous to pain, wrapped his handkerchief round his hand, and where he had another which never failed him. Capt. J. called his friend aside, and told him that it was in vain to urge a reconciliation. They again took their ground. On Lieut. W. receiving the pistol in his left hand, he looked hesitatingly at Capt. J. for some time, then cast his eyes to Heaven, and said in a low voice, "forgive me." The parties fired as before, and both fell. Capt. J. received the shot thro' his head, and instantly expired; Lieut. W. received the ball in his left breast, and immediately enquired of his friend if Capt. J.'s wound was mortal? Being answered in the affirmative, he thanked Heaven he had lived thus long; requested a mourning ring on his finger might be given to his sister, and that she might be assured it was the happiest moment he ever knew. He had scarcely uttered the words when a quantity of blood burst from his wound, and he expired almost without a struggle. The unfortunate young man was on the eve of being married to a lady in Hampshire, to whom for some time he had paid his addresses.
Private letter from Paris, March 14.
THERE was yesterday, as usual, a grand circle at the Thuilleries. The Ambassadors of the different powers were in the Saloon, with a numerous assemblage of Princes and Ladies of distinction, Generals, Senators, Tribunes, Legislators, &c. &c.
Bonaparte entered, with an unusual alertness of manner, and, after saluting the company, he addressed himself to Lord Whitworth, in a tone sufficiently loud to be heard by all who were present—"You know, my Lord, that a terrible storm has arisen between England and France."
Lord Whitworth—"Yes, General Consul, but it is to be hoped that this storm will be dissipated without any serious consequences."
Bonaparte—"It will be dissipated when England shall have evacuated Malta. If not, the cloud will burst, and the bolt must fall. The King of England has promised by treaty to evacuate that place, and who is to violate the faith of treaties?"
Lord Whitworth, (surprised on finding himself questioned in this manner and before so many persons) "But you know, General Consul, the circumstances which have hitherto delayed the evacuation of Malta. The intention of my sovereign is to fulfil the treaty of Amiens: And you also know"
Bonaparte—"You know (with impetuosity) that the French have carried on the war for ten years, and you cannot doubt they are in a condition to wage it again. Inform your court, that if, on the receipt of your dispatches, orders are not issued for the immediate surrender of Malta, then War is declared! I declare my firm resolution is to see the treaty carried into effect, and leave it to the Ambassadors of the several powers who are present to say who is in the wrong. You flattered yourselves that France would not dare to shew her resentment whilst her squadrons were at St. Domingo. I am happy thus publicly to undeceive you on that head."
Lord Whitworth—"But, General, the negotiation is not yet broken, and there is even reason to believe"
Bonaparte—"Of what negotiation does your Lordship speak? Is it necessary to negotiate what is conceded by treaty—to negotiate the fulfilment of engagements and the duties of good faith." (Lord W. was about to reply, Bonaparte made a sign with his hand, and continued in a less elevated tone, My Lord, your Lady is indisposed. She may probably breathe her native air rather sooner than you or I expected. I wish most ardently for peace, but if my just demand be not instantly complied with, then war must follow, and God will decide. If treaties are not sufficient to bind to peace, then the vanquished must not be left in a condition to offer injury."
Here this unexpected conversation terminated, if that term be allowed, where the discourse was almost wholly on one side.
Bonaparte afterwards walked up and down the hall, and discoursed with several persons with an assumed air of gaiety. To the English, however, who met his eye, his regards were limited to a cold salute.
This scene is so important in its nature and consequences, and at the same time so new in diplomatic history, that I have taken much pains to get at its details. The auditors were numerous and attentive, but some difficulty arose from the quickness of the sallies, as the reply did not always very graciously await the answer. Some traits of extreme vivacity on the part of the First Consul I do not choose to hazard. In other respects the text, I believe is faithful, and I leave it to you to make the comment.
LONDON, MARCH 19.
We communicated yesterday the substance of the conversation that passed between Bonaparte and Lord Whitworth, on Sunday last—the menacing looks, the agitated manner, the angry tone of the former—the cool dignity, the moderation of the latter. That our readers may not imagine we procured our information from a source not perfectly authentic, we think it necessary to state here in the most distinct manner: that this intelligence rests upon the strongest foundation, and that it is accurate in every part. We are enabled to make this assertion, by letters from two English gentlemen, who were present at the audience on Sunday, who heard the conversation, and watched the looks and gestures of the First Consul.
As he retired from the audience chamber, he invoked, in a loud voice, the vengeance of God on that power which should be the cause of the war; and having uttered these words, he burst in the greatest rage through the folding doors of the chamber, before one of his pages could open them for him.
MARCH 21.
On the arrival of the King's Message in Paris, the Council of State sat many hours, after which Bonaparte sent off messengers to St. Petersburg,
Vienna, and Duroc to Berlin; but our ministers should not, if possible, wait the result of such tedious negotiations. Ministers should send an ultimatum, and back it with a blockade of the French ports. This they should do instantly; while Bonaparte is confounded by the step they have already taken. Indeed, we are assured, unless a satisfactory explanation is given, and an amicable arrangement begun, the ports of France and Holland will be blockaded with all possible expedition.
The public expectation of war was greatly increased on Saturday. Every circumstance shews Ministers are preparing for a system different from that they have hitherto pursued. Col. Philips has just been appointed Deputy Adjutant General at Malta: an office which has been vacant nine months, and which it was supposed would never have been filled up. Several other officers have been appointed to complete the staff of that Island, and hence we perceive there is no expectation of evacuating it soon.
A private letter from Paris says, the troops of the Republic are concentrating on various points. In the first Military division (round Paris) there are 42,000 men. The naval officers have received orders to join at Brest, Havre, &c. The works of the port of Boulogne are carrying on with great activity. In fact, the preparations making in the several ports, are by far too extensive to be intended for the colonies and can have no other object than a maritime war.
A letter from Verona, dated Feb. 18, says the movements of the French troops towards the ports of the Mediterranean, have a reference, to the island of Malta, which they will, doubtless, endeavour to take, if matters should not be accommodated.
From Dublin we have received information, strongly tending to confirm the account already given of the traitorous machinations of the reble renegado O'Connor, and his emissaries in Ireland, to revive the spirit and action of disaffection in that country. On Tuesday morning last, Major Surr, on information received to that effect, proceeded with a guard to a certain place in Dolphin's barn, where he found 84 newly forged pikes, of an improved and peculiar construction.
We hear from Constantinople, that it is there a subject of conversation, that the French Government wishes to have a military post in the Ottoman Empire, in order to support its ally the Porte.
By letters from Petersburg of the 18th of February, we learn, that the exchange of couriers between the Russian and English Courts is now more frequent than ever. Russia will not permit the establishment of a Maltese division, or language; and England will not evacuate Malta. These are the points in dispute.
LEYDEN, MARCH 18.
The French troops, destined for Louisiana, are all embarked on board the transports at the mouth of the Meuse. They consist of 4000 infantry, a detachment of the 13th regiment of dragoons, a detachment of artillery, &c. The expedition is to be put to sea in a few days.
PARIS, MARCH 9.
The Porte has appointed Galeb Efendi its ambassador to reside at Paris. The French commercial relations are re-established at Constantinople, and in all the ports of the Levant.
Upon the request of General Stuart the Porte has given the mamelukes that part of Upper Egypt, composed of the Swan and the Senne.
The Captain Pacha expects every day to hear of the evacuation of Alexandria.
LISBON, MARCH 10.
Gen. Lafnes, the French ambassador, has returned. He has informed the Prince Regent of his arrival, to resume his diplomatic functions; but that he shall not appear at Court until all the ministers who were in power when he left Portugal, were dismissed. The Prince, yielding to circumstances, has acceded to the demand, and appointed new ministers.
By the Post.
WASHINGTON, APRIL 27.
It is currently reported that the Spanish minister, the day after he had sent his letter and dispatches to the Secretary of State to be forwarded to New Orleans, delivered another set of dispatches to our government, in which were contained an official account of the transfer of Louisiana to France, and of the orders for delivering the same accordingly. From these dispatches it officially appears, that our conjecture concerning this business was correct, and that Spain had no right to issue the orders as published. It is said, these dispatches were communicated, for the purpose of having them published; but the President thinks it would be better to delay that awhile. Not enjoying the privilege of Duane, in peeping into the cabinet and searching the records of state, we cannot vouch for its correctness; but it is generally believed to be true.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on board the Canton, at Enjorada, a Spanish port in South America, to a gentleman in this city, dated Jan. 20, 1803.
"We have at length completed the business of this ship, and she is now preparing to get under way, she has been most shamefully delayed; between the government and the merchants, there has always been some obstacle in the way, but they now, thank God, are all fortunately surmounted; I am every day more tired of this place; more disgusted with the government, and with the people who servilely submit to so infamous a despotism; I never knew how much I ought to pride myself on belonging to the United States, until I had an opportunity of contrasting the Northern with the Southern Continent, and all that I want of my country now, is that it may convince the world of its importance, by resenting the immense injuries it has suffered from the violence of the Spaniards—at present they know nothing of us here—they sneeringly tell us they have heard of our submission to British Aggression—with our still more disgraceful tameness with the French—and think that we shall complete the climax, by a dastardly endurance of Spanish injuries."
I am still altogether uncertain how much longer I may be detained here—this is most unpleasant to me, but I endeavored to bear it with patience."
Extract of a letter from Georgetown, dated April 7, 1803.
"The ancient dominion is said to be undergoing some political changes—instead of none, as formerly, Virginia will, I am told, send five Federals to the next Congress, and might have sent more if greater exertions, and less dependency had prevailed. Mr Brent, from the opposite side of the river (he center of information) will be discarded by a handsome majority against him."
Extract of a letter from a very intelligent person in the Cocktown nation, to a gentleman in Knoxville, dated Feb. 11.
"The little king of the Chickasawhaws has been at New Orleans, and since his return he has introduced a Talk among the Chiefs of that nation, in which he calls upon them to hold themselves in readiness to meet the French at New Orleans in the spring, to have with them a great big Talk (as he terms it.) The king says the French are at New Orleans, and that he conversed with them. It seems the Indians have received no presents from them yet."
The little king of the Chickasawhaws, mentioned in the above letter, was formerly in the interest of the English, and afterwards avowedly in that of the Americans.
LEXINGTON, APRIL 12.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Natchez, to his correspondent in this place, dated March 10, 1803.
"Provisions of every kind are high in New Orleans—Flour 9 dollars per bbl Pork 16 do. Bacon 18 3/4—and on the arrival of the French troops, the price, I think will rather rise than otherwise. The French governor's baggage has arrived, and some few inferior officers. The troops are daily expected."
NORTHAMPTON, APRIL 30.
Extraordinary Productions!—A person in this town, raised the last season, from one bean, eleven hundred and ninety ripe beans; which, being small, measured only one half pint.—The produce of the third year, if in proportion to the first, will be eleven thousand and sixty three bushels.
From the Gazette of the United States.
Tom Paine has recommenced his "useful labors," and again addressed the citizens of the United States through the medium of the Aurora. In that paper of this morning are favored with his "Letter to the States" to the citizens of the United States. This letter, like most of his other productions since his arrival in this country, is composed principally of encomiums upon himself and upon his projects for reforming the world, and abule of Gen. Washington's administration. The only thing worthy of notice in this publication is a copy of the whole of Mr. Jefferson's affectionate letter of invitation to Paine. We have marked in Italics that part of it which was last summer published in this country, from European newspapers, and which was made the theme of a series of essays in this Gazette. Several things in this affectionate letter from the greatest Philosopher to the greatest statesman in the world, deserves the serious attention of the people of the United States. And it will no longer be a question with any one, whether Mr. Jefferson really wrote such a letter to his table companion and bosom friend, we presume the democrats, especially those of them who profess christianity, will find much edification in perusing this brotherly epistle. It will be noticed that Mr. Jefferson became president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1801, and that he delayed no longer till the 18th of the same month before he gave orders
to one of the ships of the navy to "receive and accommodate" his friend and correspondent. By the first sentence of the letter it appears that these loving and congenial spirits had been previously in habits of uninterrupted correspondence. No less than four kind epistles between the 1st and the 16th of October! By the part immediately subsequent, it is evident that they had been plotting some vast schemes of reform, which instead of "wasting the energies of the people," will probably contribute to the "multiplication of the human race," and to the extinction of superstition and priest craft throughout the world.—But we keep the reader too long from the letter itself. Here it follows. We know not in what fit of intoxication the blasphemer was induced to make it public. His friend, the Philosopher, will not thank him for it.
WASHINGTON, MARCH 18, 1801.
Dear Sirs, Your letters of Oct. 1st, 4th, 6th, 16th, came duly to hand, and the papers which they covered were, according to your permission, published in the newspapers and in a pamphlet, and under your own name. These papers contain precisely our principles, and I hope they will be generally recognized here. Determined as we are to avoid, if possible, wasting the energies of our people in war and destruction, we shall avoid implicating ourselves with the powers of Europe, even in support of principles which we mean to pursue. They have so many other interests different from ours that we must avoid being entangled in them.—We believe we can enforce those principles as to ourselves by peaceable means, now that we are likely to have our public councils detached from foreign views. The return of our citizens, from the phrenzy into which they had been wrought, partly by ill conduct in France, partly by artifices practiced upon them, is almost extinct, and will, I believe, become quite so. But these details, too minute and long for a letter, will be better developed by Mr. Dawson the bearer of this, a member of the late congress, to whom I refer you for them. He goes in the Maryland ship of war, which will wait a few days at Havre to receive his letters to be written on his arrival at Paris.
You expressed a wish to get a passage to this country in a public vessel. Mr. Dawson is charged with orders to the captain of the Maryland to receive and accommodate you book if you can be ready to depart at such a short warning. Rob. R. Livingston is appointed minister plenipotentiary to the republic of France, but will not leave this, till we receive the ratification of the Convention by Mr. Dawson. I am in hopes you will find us returned generally to sentiments worthy of former times. In these it will be your glory to have steadily labored, and with as much effect as any man living. That you may long live to continue your useful labors, and to reap your reward in the thankfulness of nations, is my sincere prayer. Accept assurances of my high esteem, and affectionate attachment.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
From a Petersburg (Va.) Paper.
On Thursday morning the 20th inst. was brought to this town, from Person county, N. C. one of the most extraordinary objects probably ever seen. A young man by the name of Howard, 24 years old, 8 feet 8 inches from head to foot, and about 18 inches high when sitting. He appeared to be sensible, conversed with ease, has the countenance of a man of his years, and says he enjoys a remarkable share of good health. All his limbs have undergone an astonishing change—his legs and thighs are bent and flat; the shin bone of each leg appears broken about the middle, and bent at an angle—his arms have but very little bone, notwithstanding he has the use of them. In short his whole frame, apparently has experienced a gradual dissolution, and he appears to have very little bone left in his limbs. His arms, he says, have been broken upwards of thirty times, without having latterly experienced any great inconvenience from it. He has been unable to walk since he was three years old. He says the cause of his lamentable situation is attributed to a quantity of mercury given him for the worms, when about a year old.
EARTHQUAKE.
Extract of a letter dated Point Petre, Guadalupe, 12th March, 1803.
"Last evening we experienced five shocks of an earthquake, the first of which was about nine o'clock, and the last, much the most severe, about ten o'clock. I was at that moment sleeping, with my face to the south west, and the vibration was so violent as to make me stagger against the bedstead; in a few moments the street before my lodgings was crowded with men, women and children, making a dismal noise, some screaming, and some praying on their knees to that Providence which most of the people of this place have affected to deride; I say affected, because however atheistical the free thinkers of the day may appear to be, I believe it will be found that they have almost always in the time of danger thrown themselves upon the mercy of the Deity."

Portland,
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1803.
The last Southern papers contain a Proclamation from L. Anstet, Colonial Prefect from the French Republic, addressed to the Louisiana. The novelty of its contents has excited much speculation among the curious; and is considered as a very appropriate comment on Marquis Yrujo's letter to the Secretary of State.—We have not room to insert it this day.
The federal ticket for State Legislators in New York, has increased greatly since the last election.—In 1801, the Democratic majority was 1483—this year it is only 696.
From Cape Francois. —A letter of the 2d ult. from Cape Francois, received at Briden's Coffee-house, in Baltimore by the ship Elk, mentions, that the blood hounds lately imported into St. Domingo, from Cuba, have spread great terror among the negroes. Several black prisoners, who would have been hanged, have been turned defenceless and naked upon the plains, and torn to pieces by those dogs! A number of the chief officers of the brigands lately held a conference, by a flag of truce, with the commanding officers of Cape Francois. The result was not known, but the report prevailed that they offered to lay down their arms and return to their plantations, provided they might be treated as hitelings, and not as slaves.
BOSTON, MAY 6.
From the Mediterranean.
IN the ship Perseverance, which arrived yesterday from Leghorn and Gibraltar, William Eaton, Esq. our Consul for the city and kingdom of Tunis, came passenger; and will immediately proceed to the seat of government. Doctor George Davis, of New York, is left charged with affairs.
As late as the 1st of April, Malta was not evacuated by the English; nor any apparent movements to that effect. It was said that transports were gone to bring off the British garrison from Alexandria; but, it is thought, more probably to provision them.
In consequence of the late mutiny at Gibraltar, the Duke of Kent was about to return to England, and the garrison to be relieved.
The French government has finally adjusted all misunderstandings with the regency of Algiers, by a general accession to the Dey's terms. Conjecture says, that Talleyrand has touched a ducat from the Jews Boeri and Buisan, and consequently persuaded his young master into a decision on which he had long balanced between commercial policy and private ambition.—Bonaparte might, indeed, have added one more sprig to the laurels which already cloud his brow, by annexing the "Pons Dey" to the catalogue of his slaves and might have done something hand some for the pockets of the Consuls.—But the arch bishop is of opinion, that it would be killing the goose for an egg—that an Algiers in plurality would be ultimately of more utility to the French Republic, and, of course, to their foreign, than an Algiers in ruins ; and that notwithstanding all the forsoresaid displayed on the subject, his piratical highness ought to be secure in the friend ship of the Burs Consuls! Consequently that chief of brigands will have nothing the ensuing season to check his depredations on whatever tributary nation activity shall direct his outrage, whose delinquency may furnish him with a pretext.
The Dey positively refuses to receive Mr. Cathcart as Consul for the United States; and as decidedly rejects each in lieu of naval stores, in payment of the annual tribute for the last and present year. According to the statement of Mr. O'Brien, there will be an arrearage due that regency, on the 5th September next, of 124,073 dollars; it being the tribute and contingences of two years; including 20,000 dollars, estimated consular present, and 6,500 dollars, ransom of the master and four seamen of the brig Franklin , from the Bashaw of Tripoli, thro' the intervention of Algiers.
The Bey of Tunis requires, and is resolved to have, as a demonstration of the real friendship of the President of the United States, a good frigate of thirty six guns; and sundry articles of smaller consideration, which he has signified to the government. He affects a right of free intercourse with Tripoli, in contempt of an actual blockade; and declares his determination to hold the United States amenable for all infractions of this assumed right. He has conceded Mr. Eaton, because, he says, he must have an American Consul with a disposition more congenial to the Barbary interest! Or, in the language his Minister, more pliable to his views . This chief is endeavouring to negotiate a peace with Portugal, with a view of giving his corsairs a greater range, by passing them into the Atlantic. It is yet uncertain which of his loyal friends, the Danes, Swedes or Americans, will be designated as their prey. The Bashaw of Tripoli, now at peace with all the rest of the world,
treasures with contempt the overtures of pacification proposed to him in writing by Mr. Cathcart for the United States, in conformity to instructions from the Department of State.—The notion of peace without paying is a solecism in Barbary. It is impossible, however, yet to determine what influence the appearance of Commodore Morris will have on the resolutions of this petty pirate, as none of his frigates has hitherto been seen before Tripoli.
Citizens of the United States! your Barbary lords assume a majestic tone with you; and, except you take an attitude with them a little more worthy of yourselves, to the common curse of the "fall" they will soon add, "By the sweat of your brows ye shall support your dishonor and our insolence!"—Is it not already the language of their behaviour?
Representatives. —On Monday last the citizens of this town made choice of WILLIAM SYMMES, Esq. and Capt. JOSEPH TITCOMB, to represent them in the Legislature of this State.
ARENALEUS LEWIS, Esq. was chosen Representative for the town of Falmouth, on Monday last.
LATHROP LEWIS, Esq. is re-chosen to represent the town of Gorham.
SAMUEL HOWARD, Esq. is re-chosen Representative for Augusta.
NATHANIEL PERLEY, Esq. is chosen for Hallowell.
Citizen Gerard Cazeaux, has been recognized by the President as Vice Commissary of Commercial Relations of the French Republic at Portsmouth, N. H.
The committee of the legislature, appointed for the purpose, have sold to the town of Boston, the right of the commonwealth in the old State House, for 6000 dollars.
10,000 dollars have been subscribed at Washington for erecting a Theatre in that city.
Dr James Weir, of the Natchez, was killed in a duel on the 20th ult. by Mr. Francis Sargent, of the same place.
The meeting house in Westfield, Connecticut, was set on fire by some incendiary on the 27th ult. and consumed.
MELANCHOLY EVENTS.
From Bethel, April 28.
A very melancholy accident took place in Peabody's Patent, on the 21st inst.—As Mr. Joseph Bloget was crossing Androscoggin river, in company with Mrs. Adams (wife of Mr. Isaac Adams of that place, and daughter of capt. Eleazer Twitchell of Bethel) and her child, Miss Lydia Twitchell sister to Mrs. Adams, and a small daughter of Mr. David Bradley, the canoe, being driven down the stream, which was very rapid, struck upon a jam of logs, which lay upon a rock, about two or three rods from the shore, and immediately overset and threw them into the river. They were all drowned except Miss Lydia Twitchell, who was fortunately saved by the assistance of Mr. Bloget's father, who accompanied them to the river, and was on the shore. She was carried down the river about fifteen or twenty rods, and almost lifeless, before she was taken out of the water. At the same time she was taken out, Mrs. Adams and her child in her arms, passed by not far from the shore; but no assistance could be afforded them, nor to the other two unhappy persons. The accident happened a little before sunset. The next day search was made for the dead bodies, and the body of Mr. Bloget was found, and decently interred on Saturday. The body of the child was found on Tuesday, and was buried on Wednesday, in Bethel. The bodies of the other two, have not yet been found, tho' great exertions have been made by the neighbors to obtain them. It will be heavy tidings to Mr. Adams, who was absent on a journey, when he shall hear of the death of his wife and only child. They were young and promising people; and a large circle of friends and acquaintance, have sustained a great loss in being thus early deprived of their society.
From Greene, May 5.
Yesterday, as two men in Lewiston, (Mr. John Chandler and Mr. Andrew Pettengill) were out in Androscoggin river, fishing, the canoe was unfortunately upset, and Mr. Chandler was drowned; but Mr. Pettengill got upon the canoe while it was bottom upwards, and drifted down the current, to an island, and escaped.—It is a singular circumstance that Andrew Pettengill, who related the affair, is deaf and dumb.
From Union, April 28.
Drowned, in this town, April 25th, Mr. Silas Barrett, son of capt. Amos Barrett, aged 21.—He was a worthy and promising young man, beloved and respected by his relations and acquaintance. While we mourn the loss of so amiable a young man to society in general, we particularly sympathize with a father, mother, brothers and sisters, who have lost an affectionate and beloved relative.
Married. In this town, Mr. Charles Shaw to Miss Patty Fodd. At Falmouth, Mr. William Stodder, to Miss Harriet Patrick.
Died. At the Havana, on the 1st of April, Mr. Samuel Bacon, Esq. 22. son of Capt. James Bacon of Freeport.—His modest idea very much endeared him to his acquaintance. At Berlin, the celebrated German poet, Gleim, aged 84.
Port of Portland.
MONDAY, MAY 2.
Arrived schooner Dolphin , capt. Samuel Freeman, 26 days from Tobago.—Left there, brig Richard, Jacobs, to sail in 6 days; brig Alliance, Hatch, for Kennebec, 8 days; fchr. Anna, Wyman, for Boston, 11 days; brig Sally, Tuttle, for Portsmouth, 6 days; fchr. Phoebe, Adams, for Kennebec, 3 days; fchr. Two Sisters, Leach, for Baltimore, 12 days; fchr. Quicktime, Smith, for Portsmouth, 15 days; brig Pallas, Merchant, for Boston, 10 days; brig Sally, Bryant, for Portsmouth, 3 days; brig Olivia, Gould, for Kennebec, 10 days; brig George, Taylor, for Alexandria, 6 days; fchr. Dorothy, Shepard, for Norfolk, 10 days; fchr. Polly & Nancy, of Dighton, Luther, 15 days; fchr. Benesey, Kempton, for Boston, 30 days; fchr. Monseghola Farmer, Lockyer, for New York, 10 days; fchr. Victory, Sylvester, to sail in 4 days; William & Henry, Bath, for St. Thomas.—April 11, lat. 19, long. 65, spoke brig Androscoggin, from Grenada, bound to Boston.—April 24, lat. 32, long. 62, spoke brig America, Hatch, from Grenada, bound to Kennebec, 18 days out.
Same day—Arrived brig Gorham, H. M'Leilan, (late capt. M'Donald) 41 days from Surinam.—Left there, brig Ranger, Sumner, Boston; fchr. Lydia, Lawrence, Hudson; brig John, Hudson, Newburyport; fchr. Eliza, Smith, Stonington; fchr. Topsham Beauty, Somes, Gloucester; fchr. Charles, Waters, Boston; fchr. Jefferson, Waikins, Philadelphia; sloop Trial, Newcomb, Kennebec; brig Franklin, Wells, Boston; fchr. Federal, Ratchbon, Newport; fchr. Sally, Randall, Salem; fchr. Lydia & Polly, Smith, Portland.
TUESDAY, MAY 3.
Arrived brig Traveller, capt. Robert Motley, 24 days from Point Petre (Gaud)—Left there, brig Union, Thomas, Philadelphia; brig Frit American, Manning, Baltimore; fchr. Fuster, Oxnard, ship Mary, Baker, brig Industry, Bagley, of Portland; brig Unity, Edes, brig Juno, Fowlesburg, fchr. John, Davis, fchr. Sally, Rapell, fchr. Harriet, Dennis, of Newburyport; brig Phillip, Martin, fchr. Carolina, Gardner, of Baltimore; brig Industry, Briggs, Summerfield; fchr. Enntrprize, Hammond, Marblehead; fchr. Union, Pymouth; brig St. Clair, Nancy, Jeffrey, Philadelphia; fchr. Financier, Tibbetts, Vienna.—April 15, spoke ship Hero, Cole, 44 days from Liverpool, bound to Wilmington.
Same day—Arrived brig Ranger, capt. M'Leilan, 24 days from St. Eustatius.—Left there, fchr. Diana, of Kennebec, to sail next day.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.
Arrived brig Portland capt. Jonathan Tucker, 30 days from Trinidad.—Left there, the Nabby, W. M'Leilan, and brig Amphion, Storer, of this port—Spoke a brig from Portsmouth, 32 hours out, bound to Tobago; fchr. Harriet, Newburyport; Plutus, from Trinidad, 37 days out, had sprung her foremast.
THURSDAY, MAY 5.
Arrived brig Margaret, capt. Samuel M'Leilan, jr. 24 days from St. Vincent.—Left there, brig Lueretia, Buckley, Newhaven, to sail in 10 days; sloop Ranger, Smith, Kennebec, time of sailing uncertain; brig ... Bagley, to sail in 5 days for Newburyport.—Lat. 37, long. 68, spoke fchr. Nabby, Titcomb, from Newburyport, 5 days out—Sailed in company with brig Rose, capt. Roades, for Kennebec.
FRIDAY, MAY 6.
Arrived brig Industry, capt. Bagley, 24 days from Point Petre.
Same day—Arrived sch. Thomas, capt. Light, from Trinidad.
SATURDAY, MAY 7.
Arrived sch. Hunter, capt. Edward Oxnard, from Guadalupe.
The ship Mac, Burdick, of Portland, failed from Liverpool, March 25, for Charleston. The ship Sally, of Kennebec, and ship Cornelia, M'Leilan, of Portland, were at Bristol, March 21, to sail for Philadelphia, in 10 days.
The trunk containing Notes, &c. advertised in the last Gazette as taken out of the store of Thatcher Goddard, has been found—Those printers who have inserted the advertisement, are requested to forward their bills to said Goddard, and he will discharge them. If any, who were requested, have not already inserted it, they will please to omit it.
Assessors' Notice.
THE inhabitants of the town of Portland are hereby notified to bring into the subscribers, Assessors for the current year, true and perfect lists of their Polls, and of their Estates real and personal (not exempted from taxation) which they were possessed of on the first day of May instant. The Assessors will attend at their Room over the Post Office, Middle Street, during the present week, to receive the lists as aforesaid. Should any person or persons neglect to bring in their lists either of Polls or Estates, it is not expected that they will apply for any abatements from their taxes.
PETER WARREN, } Assessors. JAMES NEAL, DANIEL COBB, Portland, May 9, 1803.
Wet Nurse.
A Woman with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse.—Any person who may please to put a child under her care may depend on every attention being paid to it.—Apply to the Printer. April 11.
Wanted,
A Smart active LAD, as an Apprentice to the Tin Plate Worker's business.—One from the Country will be preferred—Inquire for BENJAMIN EVANS Fish Street.
THE President and Directors of the Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company, agreeably to the act of their incorporation, inform the public, that their capital stock amounts to Seventy-five Thousand Dollars; and that they are ready to receive proposals at their Office, Wiscasset , and to make Insurance on Vessels, Freight, Money, Goods and Effects, and against Captivity of persons, and on the Life of any person during his absence by sea, and in cases of money lent on bottomry and respondentia.
The Company will not insure on any vessel or any one risk to a greater amount than Ten Thousand Dollars. N. B. Letters directed to the Secretary will be duly attended to. By order of the President and Directors. JOHN MERRILL, JUN. Secretary. Lincoln & Kennebec Marine Insurance Office, Wiscasset, May 5, 1803.
United States District of Maine.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of EZEKIEL DAY, of Portland, in the district of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before the Judge of said district, on Wednesday the first day of June, 1803, at the Court House in Portland, at ten o'clock, A. M. against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. April 29, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership of Loring & Cushing and Caleb Marsh, under the firm of Caleb Marsh & Co. is this day, by mutual consent dissolved. All persons indebted to, or having demands on said firm, are requested to call, and make immediate settlement with Caleb Marsh . LABAN LORING, CHRISTOPHER CUSHING, CALEB MARSH. May 9, 1803.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
WHOEVER will give information of the person or persons who have counterfeited Z. P. on SCYTHES made in the years 1801 or 1802, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward and all necessary charges paid by ZADOCK PUTNAM. N. B. Said Putnam continues the Scythe making business; and those Scythes made in the year 1803, will be marked Z. P. & Sons. They may be had at the store of Messrs. WHITNEY & DORR, No. 1, Central Wharf, Boston, at the manufacturer's prices. Boston, May 2 1803. (3m)
Coach and Chaise Making,
CARRIED on in its various branches, by the subscriber, at his shop in Maine Street , near Mr. Thomas Motley's. Repairing of all kinds done with neatness and dispatch. Good wages will be given to two Journeymen that are good workmen at the above business. BENJAMIN RICHARDSON, Portland, May 9.
To Let,
A Wharf, Store, part of a House, Barn and Garden, pleasantly situated in the Easterly part of the town. The terms will be liberal—Apply to ELEANOR CRABTREE, now on the premises.
Wanted to Purchase,
60 Deck Knees, and 6000 Trunnails, for which a generous price will be given—Inquire as above. Portland, May 9.
Red Morocco Pocket Book Loft
BETWEEN Northarmouth and Portland on the 30th day of April—containing Notes and other papers of no value to any person but the owner—Whoever has found the same and will leave it with the Printer or with the subscriber in Northarmouth, shall be rewarded for their trouble. NATHAN W. BARTLET. May 9.
At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, in said county, on the last Tuesday of February, A. D. 1803.
ON the petition of a number of the inhabitants of the town of Livermore and Turner, representing that they labour under many disadvantages, in consequence of not having a common Highway or County Road leading through said towns, in a direction for Portland; and praying the Court to appoint a committee to lay out and continue through said towns, in the best direction for Portland, a County Road already laid out by the county of Kennebec, from Farmington to the north line of Livermore.
The Court order that the petitioners give notice thereof, to all concerned, by inserting this order in Jenks' Portland Gazette , three weeks successively, that they may appear at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace which is to be held at Portland, within and for said county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June next; and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
Notice.
BY virtue of a precept from the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, against One Barrel of West India Rum, and One Barrel of Brandy, seized by Stephen Smith, Esq., Collector of the District of Machias; the same having been illegally imported into the United States.
Also, that a Libel is filed as aforesaid, against one other Barrel of West India Rum, and one Barrel of Gin, seized by said Collector, for the causes aforesaid; and that a hearing will be had on said Libels, at the District Court next to be held at Portland, within and for the District of Maine, on the last Tuesday of May next; when and where all persons interested may appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the abovementioned articles should not be decreed forfeit. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 9th April, 1803.
A general assortment of PLATES, Kept constantly for sale at this Office.
Sales at Auction.
To be sold at Public Auction, On Tuesday the twelfth day of May, instant,
ONE third part of the brig Mary Caroline , and appurtenances, lying at Ingraham's wharf—Sale to be at twelve o'clock on board said brig, where an inventory of her tackle, apparel, &c. may be seen—Conditions of sale made known. ISAAC PARKER, } Assignee to the date of Ezekiel Day. Portland, May 9.
On Monday, the 23d day of May next, will be sold at Public Vendue.
At DAVID PEASE'S Auction Room, First st.
TWO LOTS OF LAND, of 100 acres each, in the township of New Portland, v. z. Lot No. 3, Range H. in the West Division. Lot No. 15, Range H. in the East Division. The abovementioned lots are situated in the most fertile part of said tract and are well calculated to make excellent farms.—Good titles will be given. One fourth part of the purchase money will be requested at the time of sale; and a liberal credit given for the remainder, with good security. Sale 11 o'clock, A. M. Portland, April 23, 1803 (4)
Public Sale of Real Estate.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, on FRIDAY, the 10th day of JUNE next,
ALL the REAL ESTATE of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wiscasset, a Bankrupt, situate in the town of Wiscasset, on the Point, so called, consisting of one convenient Dwelling House, a large Building divided into three Tenements, each having a shop in front, a parlour & kitchen back, with sufficient chamber room for a small family, a common passage way back of the same to pass and repass, and to each a distinct portion of Land to adjoin on said way for necessary out buildings.—Also a commodious Wharf, and the right in equity of redeeming the large Store which he lately improved as a retail store, the same being under a mortgage, the amount of which will be then exhibited. This estate is situated on the southerly side of Water Street in said town.
Also, Another lot of Land, with a small Dwelling House thereon, situate on Pleasant Street, in the occupation of Franklin Tinkham.
Also, Two pieces of Land which the said Anderson bought of William Pike, one on the northerly side of said Water Street, lying between William Foster's land, and Joshua Hilton's land, 5 rods in front, 5 in rear and 5 deep—the other, on the southerly side of said Street and nearly opposite to the last mentioned lot, and extending 7 1/2 rods in width, down to low water mark, with the dwelling house and buildings thereon, subject to the downer of Elizabeth Light.
Also, That piece of Land adjoining the last mentioned lot, now in the occupation of Thomas McCrate, and on which his barn is now standing.
The premises will be divided into different Lots, as will be most likely to suit purchasers—A plan of all which will be taken, and may be seen at the office of SIZAS LEE, Esq. in Wiscasset, twenty days before the sale, and on the day of sale, which will be on the premises, and will begin at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, if fair weather, otherwise at the same hour on the next fair week day, and continued until the sale be finished.—Fifteen per cent must be paid down, or in 30 days.—The remainder in three equal installments, with good security.
At the same time will be sold, the half of a PEW in the Rev. Mr. Packard's meeting house the property of the bankrupt. GEO. BRADBURY, } Assignees. SILAS LEE, May 2, 1803.
Real Estate at Auction.
BY order of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Lincoln, will be sold on Wednesday the first day of June next, at the dwelling house of Benjamin Palmer, innholder in Camden, at 10 o'clock, A. M. so much of the Real Estate of William Melineux, late of Camden, deceased, as will amount to the sum of Twenty four hundred seventy eight dollars and fifty cents, for the benefit of creditors; to discharge a mortgage on said estate and for charges of administration.—Said Real Estate being Lots and parts of Lots whereof the deceased died seized, in the Twenty Associates' Lands in Camden, and Barreton (so called) together with a valuable tract, known by the name of Beauchamp neck, situated in said Camden. Plans and accurate surveys of the several Lots will be ready for examination before the time of sale.—An unquestionable title given on the payment of the purchase money. MARY MOLINEUX, Administratrix. Camden, April 12, 1803.
Real Estate for Sale.
THAT very eligible stand for business, situated at Freight Corner , now occupied by CORNELIUS DILLINGHAM, consisting of a Dwelling House and Store, under the same roof, with about 3 acre of Land, will be sold on reasonable terms, if applied for soon. For further particulars apply to the occupant. April 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor to the last will and testament of
Mehitable Mitchell,
late of Northarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, widow, deceased, by proving the will and 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 AZOR MITCHELL, Executor. Northarmouth, April 13, 1803. (M2)
THE subscribers hereby give notice, that they have taken on themselves the trust of Executors of the last will and testament of
Isaiah Hacker,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased—all persons having demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit them for settlement, at Samuel F. Hufsey's store, in Fifth Street, Portland; and those indebted, to make immediate payment. SARAH HACKER, WILLIAM PURINTON, Portland, 4th Dec. 30th, 1803.

Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their store, Free Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } Ruffs, } FEATHERS. and } Lisbon } Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRESSES ready made Beds made and fixed at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, April 18.
Carey's Elegant Family Bible, FOR SALE AT THE BOOKSTORES OF ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Jones' Row. THIS Bible is ornamented with six elegant Maps, and twenty four Historical Engravings; and contains a copious Concordance, and many articles not found in other Bibles. Also may be had as above, A variety of Folio, Quarto, 8vo. and small Bibles, and Testaments. Morse's Universal Geography and Gazetteer SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds by the doz. or single. Maps of Massachusetts and District of Maine. Ledgers, Journals, and Waste Books, various qualities. Together with a general assortment of Books and Stationary. Private Libraries supplied on the lowest terms. Cash and the highest price given for RAGS. Portland, April 18.
Lottery. THE subscribers hereby give notice, that they shall commence the drawing of the Third Class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, at Boston, on the 15th day of June next, and that the Tickets which shall be unsold on the 15th day of May next, will pass from the managers into the hands of a company who have contracted for them, whose agent has directed that none be sold after said 15th day of May, under Five Dollars Fifty Cents. The sale hitherto has been rapid beyond the most flattering expectations of the Managers, and they hope the number to pass in the hands of the company will be very few. THOMAS DWIGHT, } JUSTIN ELY, } JONA DWIGHT, } Managers. JOSEPH LYMAN, jun. } JOHN WILLIAMS, } Springfield, April 18, 1803. TICKETS and QUARTERS, in the above Lottery, for sale at T. CLARK'S Bookstore, if applied for before the 15th day of this month. May 2.
Valuable Family Book. LATELY PUBLISHED, AND NOW FOR SALE At THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, (price 75 Cents) EXERCISES OF PIETY: or, Medications on the principal Doctrines and Duties of Religion. For the use of enlightened and virtuous Christians. By G. J. ZOLLIKOFER, late pastor of the Reformed Church at Leipzig, in Germany—Translated from the French edition, by James M. MINING, Pastor of the United Congregations of Dissenters in Exeter, Great Britain—Abridged, corrected, and recommended by THADDEUS M. HARRIS, Pastor of the church at Dover, Massachusetts. CONTENTS. Biographical Notices of the Author—Introduction—Reflections on the Existence of God—On Providence—On Faith in Jesus Christ—The Immortality of the Soul—Love to God—Love to Jesus Christ—Love to Mankind—Love of Labor—The Sabbath Rule in the Conduct of Life—Exercises of Piety suited to the different relations of Society—Married Persons—Parents—For a Child—Manhood—Youth—Old Age—On Duty to Rulers and Superiors—Rich Man—Poor Man—A Person confined by Sickness—Dead Friends—On the Lord's Day Morning—On the Lord's Day Evening. April 18, 1803. A general assortment of BLANKS, kept constantly for sale at this Office.
JAMES MAXWELL, TOBACCOIST, from Boston. Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a store one door west of Mr. John Cleaves Tavern, in WACKO, for the purpose of carrying on the Tobacco business in its various branches. He has on hand, and now ready for sale, a quantity of Pigtail, Fine Twist, and Keg Tobacco, of the first quality. Likewise, Kitchen No. 1, 2 & 3 Smoking, and best Boston and Portsmouth Snuff. All of which he will sell cheap for Cash, approved Credit, or Country produce. Country Orders punctually put up, and all favors gratefully received. Pittsfield, April 18, 1803.
DANIEL GILBERT, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed from Litchfield (so called) and taken a stand nearly opposite Gray's Rope-Walk—where the best warranted AXES, broad and narrow, and all kinds of Edge Tools, may be had—Likewise, HORSE SHOEING, HOES, CHAINS, PLOUGHSHARES, and all kinds of Country work, may be had at the shortest notice—Constant attendance, and all favors duly acknowledged. Wanted, a Lad about fourteen years old, as an apprentice to the above business. Portland, 11th April, 1803.
Hay for Sale. SEVERAL tons of Screwed Hay by the single Bund or quantity. Apply to JAMES POOLE, Portland (Court Street) April 25, 1803. Composition Ornaments. RECEIVED from Corps' manufactory, Boston, a complete assortment of COMPOSITION ORNAMENTS, suitable for Caskets and Boxes for rooms and chimney pieces; and a variety of Center Pieces for ditto—Also ornaments for Dado Cappings, and Beads of the same, of different sizes, For Sale by RUFUS WASHBURN, Portland, at the same prices as retained in Boston—Patterns of the different kinds may be seen by applying as above. April 11.
Bankrupt Notice. Notice. THE Creditors of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wiscasset, merchant, a bankrupt, who have proved their debts under the commission, are hereby notified that a meeting of the creditors and assignees, is to be held at the office of George Bradbury, Esq., in Portland, on Tuesday the 3rd day of May next, to see if the creditors will give instructions to the assignees to commence suits in certain cases which will be laid before them—if they will authorize them to agree with the bankrupt's wife respecting her right of dower—and if they will authorize them to give any, and what credit, to purchasers of the Real Estate, and to give instructions and powers in all other cases where the same shall appear to be necessary. GEO. BRADBURY, } S Assignees. SILAS LEE, } May 2, 1803.
Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the goods, estate and effects of COLEMAN WATSON, of Gorham, in the District of Maine, trader, a bankrupt, and has accepted that trust—All persons who were indebted to said Watson at the time he became bankrupt, are called upon for immediate payment, and those who have any of his effects in their possession are required to deliver the same without delay to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Assignee. Portland, April 23, 1803.
Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly chosen Assignee of the estate and effects of JOHN STUART, of Wiscasset, merchant, a Bankrupt.—All persons indebted to said Stuart are required to make immediate payment—and all those who have any of his effects to deliver the same to JERE. BAILEY, Assignee. Wiscasset, April 9, 1803.
Notice. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and awarded, that the Commissioners named and authorized in the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, Esq., in Wiscasset, on Thursday the 26th day of May next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. then and there to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt—when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. WILLIAM PIKE, } BADDALLY CHILD, }S Assignees. William Pike, his Attorney. Wiscasset, April 18, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against Elijah Davis, of Bath, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said Elijah Davis has been declared a bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said commission named, on Saturday the 28th day of April instant, on Saturday the 18th, and on Tuesday the 3rd day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire, near the Hay-Market in Middle Street, Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects—When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting, any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } WILLIAM WIDGERY, }S Assignees. Dated April 18, 1803.
Executions Loft. ON the eleventh of May last, some Executions of that date, were sent from my office by the mail, directed to Peter D. Alden, Esq. of Brunswick, and some to Leonard Morse, Esq. of Freeport; which have not yet come to their hands. If any person has knowledge of them, and will give me information thereof, will oblige me, and shall receive a due reward. SAMUEL FREEMAN. Portland, May 2.
Caution. ALL persons are cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment a Note of Hand, purporting to be for value received and bearing date 28th April, 1803, signed by George B. Graves, Moses Nathan, Daniel Tabor and Joseph Thaxter, for two hundred dollars, and given to Harris Ransom; as the same note was obtained through fraud and is without any legal or equitable consideration; and will not be paid by the signers. JOSEPH THAXTER, for himself and the other signers. Portland, April 30, 1803.
FLOUR. 800 barrels, and 50 half bbls. Superfine and fine Flour, now landing at No. 13, UNION WHARF, and sale by JOHN TABOR & SON, at the Boston prices. FOR ALEXANDRIA, THE Brig POLLY—will sail in a few days—for freight or passage apply as above. Portland, May 2.
Gun-Smith Business. SOUTHWORTH WASHBURN, informs the public that he carries on the Gunsmith business in its different branches, at his shop in Turner. Guns new stocked. Locks repaired, and all kinds of Gun work done at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms. Those persons in different parts of the country, who may favor him with their commands, may depend on their being executed with dispatch, and in a manner that can be warranted. Turner, April 26. (6M12)
Post-Office, Portland, MAY 2, 1803. THE SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT takes place this day. The Mails will be closed as follows, viz. For the Southward—On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at half after one—On Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 5—and on Saturdays at 8 o'clock, P. M. For the Eastward—Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 5 o'clock, P. M. For the Northward—Every Saturday, at 8 o'clock, P. M. For the Westward—Every Monday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. Mr. Ebow's Route—Every Monday, at 6 o'clock, P. M. SAMUEL FREEMAN, P. M.
Gorham Academy. PURSUANT to the authority and power vested in me by the Act for the incorporation of Gorham Academy, I hereby notify the Trustees in the said act named, to meet at the dwelling house of Samuel Staples, innholder in Gorham, on Wednesday the first day of June next, at two o'clock P. M. to elect such Officers of the said Academy as they shall judge necessary and convenient, and to make and ordain such laws, orders and rules as to them shall seem fit and requisite. WILLIAM GORHAM. May 2, 1803.
Bowdoin College. NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College will be held at Brunswick, in Massachusetts Hall, on the third Wednesday of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, April 21, 1803.
Bowdoin College. NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the OVERSEERS of Bowdoin College will be held at Massachusetts Hall, in Brunswick, on the third Wednesday of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. being the 18th day of said month. MARK LANGDON HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, April 18, 1803.
SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MAILS. Boston, Portland and Wiscasset. Leave Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2 P. M.—arrive at Portland on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 5 P. M.—Leave Portland same days by 5 P. M.—arrive at Boston on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 10, P. M. RETURNING. Leave Boston, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2 P. M.—arrive at Portland on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by half past 3, P. M.—Leave Portland same days by 5 P. M.—arrive at Wiscasset on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by noon. Portland and Boston—(Extra.) Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2 P. M.—arrive at Boston on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 10, P. M. RETURNING. Leave Boston on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 2 P. M.—arrive at Portland on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 7, P. M. April 25.
House for Sale. FOR SALE, a House situated in Main Street, well calculated for a Boarding House—Terms of payment made easy to the purchaser.—A good Possession of 70 or 80 tons burthen will be taken in part payment—Any person who may wish to purchase or exchange, will please to apply to the Printer for further information. Portland, April 25.
To Let, or for Sale, A Convenient two story HOUSE, in Portland, pleasantly situated on Love Lane together with the Lot of Land whereon the house stands, fronting on the lane about 60 feet—For particulars, inquire of EDWARD COBB, of Portland or of NATHANIEL FREEMAN, of Gorham. April 4.
To be Sold, A Handsome, well-finished DWELLING HOUSE, and a Barn in good repair. The house is 40 by 34 feet, with a Porch 12 by 14 feet, fitted for a scullery. The house is two stories, with four rooms on a floor—seven floors painted. The whole within fifty rods of Bowdoin College; and well adapted for a Public house-keeper; or a good situation for taking boarders—Any person desirous of purchasing, may apply to the subscriber on the premises, or to Doctor CHARLES COFFIN. EBENEZER COFFIN. Brunswick, April 10, 1803.
House Lots. FOR SALE, a number of HOUSE LOTS, situated in a pleasant part of the town, and commanding a good prospect of the harbour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH.
Take Notice. THE Copartnership between Henry and Joseph Quinby, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1803—They therefore request all persons having demands against them, to exhibit them for adjustment, and receive their dues; and all indebted, to make immediate payment. HENRY QUINBY, JOSEPH QUINBY. Eunaville, April 4, 1803.
As a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, began and held at Portland, within and for the said county, on the third Tuesday of February, A. D. 1803. ON the petition of Benjamin Herrick, of Northarmouth, in said county, shewing, that he is interested in and is seized as a tenant in common with the Heirs of the Hon. Jeremiah Powell, deceased, and others to him unknown, of one sixtieth part of the one hundred and twenty acre Lot of Land, numbered twenty eight, situate on the west side of Royal River, in Northarmouth, aforesaid—That he is desirous of holding and enjoying his respective share thereof (for the future) in severality—and therefore praying that partition thereof might be made, and his said share set off and divided from the remainder of said Lot, agreeable to the law in that case made and provided— Ordered, that the petitioner cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and being 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 third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now holding at Wiscasset, in and for the county of Lincoln, being the first Tuesday of October, Anno Domini 1802. AMOS GOWDY, of Bristol, in said county, yeoman, gives said Court to understand and to be informed, that he is seized as tenant in common with others to him unknown, of two undivided seventh parts of a certain tract of Land situated in Bristol, aforesaid, containing eighty acres, more or less; bounded as follows, viz. westerly by Damascotta River, easterly by a road; northerly by a certain tract of land known by the name of the Widow Gowdy's Downer, the being the widow of Amos Gowdy, late of said Bristol, deceased; and southerly by a road and the southerly side line of the farm of the late Amos Gowdy, deceased; and is desirous of having, holding and enjoying his said two seventh parts thereof in severality—Wherefore prays that due process may be had, and that partition thereof may be made according to law. By SILAS LEE, his Attorney.
Lincoln, ss. — At the Supreme Judicial Court begun and held at Wiscasset, in and for the county of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of October, Anno Domini 1802. ORDERED, that the petitioner notify all persons interested in the Land mentioned in said petition, to appear before the Justices of the said Supreme Judicial Court next to be held at Wiscasset, in and for said county, on the second Tuesday of June next, by publishing said petition and the order of Court thereon three weeks successively in Jenks' Portland Gazette , the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next term of said Court. True copy—Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk.
Thomas Clark, Respectfully informs the public that he has just received from Richard Lee & Co's Patent Family Medicine Store, New York, a fresh supply of the following VALUABLE MEDICINES, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store. HAMILTON'S ESSENCE & EXTRACT OF MUSTARD: A safe and effectual remedy for Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the face and neck, &c. This valuable remedy is prepared both in a fluid state and in pills and thus excellently adapted both for external & internal use.—The Pills operate mildly by urine, and by insensible perspiration, expelling the superfluous & morbid humours; they are highly cordial to the stomach; create appetite, & digestion, remove flying pains, and cold or windy complaints in the stomach and bowels. The essence is a wonderful adjunct to the pills in Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago and Palsy—and by its peculiar penetrating and dispersing quality, remove the most violent sprains, bruises, numbness, stiffness of the neck, joints, &c. swollen faces, head ache, indurated breasts, white swellings, frozen limbs, &c. and will infallibly prevent the ill effects of wet or damp feet. Some may be surprised that this medicine should be prescribed with equal success in such a variety of cases, but this surprise will cease when it is recollected that all those complaints result from the same cause—a slowness in the circulation of the lymph or obstructions in the lymphatic vessels. From Dr. Weatherburn. Wythe County, (Virginia.) Gentlemen—I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence or Extract of Mustard , which I believe has perfectly removed a Chronic Rheumatism (of that kind named Sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful, you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c. P. WEATHERBURN. JOHN HOOVER, rope-maker, South Second-street, between Mary and Christian-streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely—that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with violent Rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard , they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength. JOHN HOOVER. Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer
Ferguson, esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia county. "An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of Cure." For the prevention and cure of Billious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold if taken on its first appearance—they are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate—They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
HAHN'S true and genuine GERMAN CORN PLAISTER. An infallible remedy for Corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain. THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face & skin of every kind particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfy tetter, ring-worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural insensible perspiration which is essential to health, yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering them delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, & an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS. This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and film on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthen a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT FOR THE ITCH. Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies. (Advertisement to be continued.)
MR. SMITH, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he proposes opening a DANCING SCHOOL, if suitable encouragement should be given—His terms are Six Dollars a scholar per quarter; and he will furnish Music, Hall, Firewood and Candles. One half said terms to be paid at entrance, and the remainder at the expiration of the quarter. His school will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, from two to five o'clock, P. M. for Ladies, and from six to nine in the evening of the same days, for Gentlemen, at the New Assembly Room. He also proposes opening a School at Mr. Preck's Coffee-House; where he will teach MUSIC, on the following instruments—The German Flute, Hautboy, Clarionet, Bassoon, Bass Viol, and French Horn. His Dancing School will begin on Wednesday the 13th of April. April 11.
Boarding. TWO or three gentlemen may be accommodated with convenient boarding in a central part of the town. Apply at this office. May 2, 1803.
To be Sold, THREE LOTS OF LAND—two bounded on the westerly side of Danforth street, the other on Pleasant street; two of them are so situated as to be worth the attention of any gentleman; Danforth-street having become one of the main entrances into Portland. For terms apply at the Auction, Fish-street. Portland, April 18.
For Sale, A LOT OF LAND, situated in Love-Lane, on reasonable terms—For further particulars inquire of MARTHA EMMONS. April 13.
Conditions of The Gazette. The price of this GAZETTE to subscribers in town, who receive their papers by the carriers, is TWO DOLLARS per annum.—Distant subscribers who have their papers sealed singly will also pay two dollars, exclusive of postage. Subscribers in the country, who receive their papers at the office or by post, will pay ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS, exclusive of postage. Country subscribers are expected to pay punctually every year—And town subscribers whenever their bills are presented. PUBLISHED BY ELEZER A. JENKS. No. 7, Fish-Street.