Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1805-12-30 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, AND MAINE ADVERTIZER.
No. 37 of Vol. VIII.
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1805.
[Whole No. 401.]
Medical Education.
By a Law of this Commonwealth, passed in 1789, it is enacted, "that it shall be the duty of the Massachusetts Medical Society, in order more effectually to answer the designs of this institution, from time to time to describe and point out, such a medical instruction or education, as they shall judge requisite for candidates for the practice of Phylic and Surgery, previous to their examination before them, or their officers appointed for said purpose, respecting their skill in their profession."
And, at a meeting of the Councillors of the said Society, on the third day of October 1805, the undersigned having been appointed a Committee, to select and publish a list of Books necessary to be read, by all students who shall hereafter offer themselves for examination before the Censors of said Society, we do accordingly, declare the perusal of the following Authors in the various branches of Medical Science, to be requisite for all such candidates; who are requested to govern themselves accordingly:—
In Anatomy and Physiology. Cheelden's Anatomy—Winlow's Anatomy—Haller's Physiology—Boerhaave's Academic Lectures. In Chemistry and Materia Medica. Cullen's Chemistry—Lewis' Materia Medica—Edinburgh New Dispensary. In Surgery. Benjamin Bell's Surgery—Benjamin Bell on Ulcers—Pott's Works. In Pathology and Therapeutics. Cullen's Nosology—Cullen's First Lines—Brown's Elements—Fordyce's Practice of Physic—Huxham's Works—Sydenham's do.—Whytt's do.—Macbride's Experimental Essays—Underwood on Diseases of Children.
In Midwifery. Smellie's Midwifery—Denman's Midwifery—White on Women. And the Committee, fully impressed with the importance of a more extensive course of reading, than the above prescribed; at the same time duly sensible of the difficulties attending it, from the deficiencies of the most of the Medical Libraries in the state, do nevertheless, most earnestly recommend to all such students, as can procure them, the perusal of the following Books before entering upon the practice of their profession:—Douglas on the Muscles—Moore on the Bones—Edinburgh System of Anatomy—John and Charles Bell's Anatomy—Shelden's History of the Absorbents—Hewson on the Blood and Lymphatics—Blumenbach's Physiology—Fordyce on Digestion—Fleurieu's Chemistry—Hunter on the Blood, Gun-shot Wounds, &c.—Van Swieten's Commentaries—Pringle on the diseases of the Army—Saunders on the Liver—Jackson on Fevers—Epidemic and Contagious—Home's Principia Medicinae. Candidates will also do well to remember, that in addition to the requisition respecting Books, the laws of the Society require, that satisfactory certificates be produced, of their having studied three full years under the direction, and attended the practice of some reputable Physician, and of their acquaintance with the Greek and Latin Languages, and with the principles of Geometry, and Natural Philosophy—and, that an University Education, and an attendance on Medical Lectures in some University, are strongly recommended to all designed for the Medical Profession.
John Warren, Aaron Dexter, Josiah Bartlett, December 7, 1805. Committee.
Cincinnati.
The Standing Committee of the Society of Cincinnati of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, agreeable to a vote of the Society, hereby give public notice, to such of their brethren, as are reduced to necessitous circumstances; the widows and orphans of others who may be in like circumstances, that all applications for relief and assistance may be made on or before the first Wednesday of February next, to any individual of the said committee, who will communicate the same, and their respective circumstances, will be duly considered. The names of the Committee, are—
Gen. Lincoln, Thomas Edward, Esq. Capt. Saml. Armstrong, Col. Tudor, Major Gibbs, Captain Maynard, Capt. Green, Col. R. Lee, Capt. Frothingham, Doctor Townsend, Capt. Rob. Williams, Doctor Eustis, Gen. H. Jackson, Gen. J. Winslow, Gen. Vose, Capt. A. Bailey, Major Drew, Capt. Nicholson, Doctor Hart, Charles P. Sumner, John Calender, Esq.
The printers of the Salem Gazette, Newburyport Herald, Portland Gazette, Worcester Spy, Pittsfield Sun, and Springfield Gazette, are requested to insert the above, and forward their bills to Gen. HENRY JACKSON, Treasurer, for payment. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, Recorder. Boston, Dec. 4, 1805.
Wanted to Hire,
A Journeyman to the Tobacco Manufacturing Business—the highest wages will be given and a year's employ insured—Also wanted an Apprentice to the above business—to whom good encouragement will be given—Apply to ROBERT H. SMITH. Portland, Dec. 16.
A Stray Mare
CAME into the enclosure of the subscriber sometime since, of a redish color, with a star in her face—supposed to be eighteen years old, or thereabouts.—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges—apply to William Ring York. Falmouth, December 26, 1805.
A Stray Cow.
Lately came into the enclosure of the subscriber—a light red colored, with white face—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges—Apply to SMAUEL NASH, jun. Gray Dec. 1805.
TAKEN UP.
IN Cape-Elizabeth a light grey HORSE, trots all The owner may have him again by proving property and paying charges—Apply to JOSEPH PARKER. Cape-Elizabeth, Dec. 2.
GOING, GOING, GO!—STOP! 8000 DOLLARS—not gone yet.
A BOLD STROKE FOR A FORTUNE, for those who wish to strike in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, which will commence drawing next month.—The 12th init. Tickets will rise to 5 dolls. 50 cts.—Quarters to 1 doll. 50.
TICKETS and QUARTERS, For sale by ISAAC ADAMS, At his Bookstore, No. 8, Jones' Row. Dec. 2. 6w.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself, the trust of Executor, on the last Will and Testament of
MEHITABLE PREBLE, late of Portland, in said county, Widow, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to Enoch Preble. Dated, Dec. 12, 1805. 23
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix, on the estate of
JOSEPH DOW, late of Standish, in the County of Cumberland, Gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Lucy Dow. Dated November 14, 1805. (D29)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor, of the last Will and Testament of
WILLIAM TUCKER, late of New Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Eliphalet Tucker. Dated Dec. 16 1805. 23
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administratrix to the estate of
JOSIAH HASEN, late of Bridgeton in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs, she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased estate, to make immediate payment, and those having any demands to exhibit the same to JACOB HASEN, Administrator. Bridgeton, November 21, 1805.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of
CHARLES HOSSACK, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JOHN HOSSACK. Dated Dec. 12th, 1805
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of
SAMUEL MERRILL, of Poland in the county of Cumberland, and yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted, to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to LUCY MERRILL or to Joseph Bradbury her Attorney. Dated Poland, Oct. 10, 1805
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator de bonis non of the estate of
RICHARD ANDERSON, late of Windham in the county of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to WINSLOW HALL, Administrator. Dated Oct. 9th, 1805. a 9.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of
ELIJAH GROVER, late of Bethel, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs. And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Elijah Grover, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to HANNAH GROVER. Bethel, Dec. 2, (9)
NOTICE is hereby given, that a further time, viz. from the 10th day of December next, is allowed, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, for Creditors to the estate of
ROBERT McDONALD, late of Portland, Mariner, deceased, to bring forward and prove their claims—All persons having claims against said estate not already exhibited us, are hereby notified that the subscribers will attend for that purpose, at the house of James Chadwick, of said Portland, on Tuesday and Saturday next, at three of the clock, in the afternoon of each day.
Richard Hunnewell, Arthur McLellan, Commissioners. Portland, Nov. 29, 1805.
Ninth Congress.
FIRST SESSION, AT WASHINGTON.
Debate on the Resolutions in the last Gazette. [Continued.]
Mr. Nicholson observed that the principal objection made to the resolution he had offered was that the Committee of Ways and Means were not bound to investigate the subject, and submit to the House the result of their investigation. Some gentlemen think it necessary that instructions should be given by the committee to insure such an investigation. Mr. Nicholson said that he had known instances within the course of the six past years in which a subject apparently simple had produced a volume of report;—there were any instruction of the House; he had known other instances in which a subject of great importance had been referred, on which there had been reported a simple resolution which afterwards became the subject of argument within these walls. If in this case an investigation is directed there is no doubt but that the committee of ways and means can make it, and give the result to the House.—He recollected some years ago a simple resolution was referred to a committee of which he had the honor to be chairman. They considered the subject as of vast importance, and thought it proper to go at length into it. The report was made, and on it was pre-dicated the extensive purchase of Louisiana. Yet, in this case, there were no instructions given. The committee notwithstanding thought it their duty to enquire into the subject; they accordingly did enquire, and made the report alluded to.
In every point of light in which the present subject could be viewed, it would be found to effect the revenue. There are various ways in which we may attack the belligerent nations. We may attack them by land or by sea. The preparations required for this purpose may not only sink our present revenue, but render it necessary to resort to the raising additional revenue.—Should there be a non-importation act, which had been lately a subject of discussion in the public prints, it would necessarily effect our revenue, and before it could be agreed to or acted on, it would be absolutely necessary for the committee of ways and means to enter into an investigation how the necessary revenue could be obtained. If we resort to the expedient of raising the duties on manufactured articles, he would ask if that were not a proper subject of the committee of ways and means. The measure could not but effect our revenue deeply, and would it not become necessary for the committee of ways and means to enquire to what extent the duties might be laid without producing the necessity of resorting to new taxes? But as the gentleman from Massachusetts was desirous of instructing the committee, he had no objection to modify his resolution as to add to it the latter part of the resolution offered by him. So modified the resolution was read from the Chair as follows:
5. Resolved, that so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to the conduct of the belligerent powers towards the United States, and to the unjustifiable construction lately given by some of them to the law of nations, as it regards the rights of neutrals, be referred to the committee of Ways and Means, with instructions to enquire into what respects, and to what extent our neutral rights have been violated, and what Legislative measures the true interest of the U. S. requires to counteract such violations.
Mr. Bidwell enquired to what committee the defensive measures recommended by the President had been referred.
The Chairman replied to a select committee.
Mr. Bidwell said that the subject appeared to him as much connected with the revenue as principles which respected the law of nations. If that subject had been referred with propriety to a select committee surely this might also; as it was not so necessarily connected with revenue, as to make it the peculiar business of the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Smile remarked that it appeared that the idea of both the gentleman were incorporated in the resolution as it stood; and that the only subsisting difference was as to the committee. This was not of sufficient importance to occupy much of their time. The subject might most properly go to a commercial committee; but as he believed the Committee of Ways and Means,
perfectly competent, he shall not object to the resolution.
The question was then taken on the resolution and passed in the affirmative—Ayes 56, Noes 42.
Petition of the inhabitants of Stonnington, in Connecticut, and Westerly, in Rhode-Island, for the light-house, referred to a committee of trade and manufactures.
The house then proceeded to ballot for a chaplain; on a second ballot Mr. Glendy was declared to be elected.
The Senate have made choice of Dr. Gnatt as Chaplain on their part.
DECEMBER 6, 1805.
Revenue Laws—THE following resolutions were agreed to:
Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of so far amending the act to regulate the collection of duties upon imports and tonnage, as to extend the time for taking the oath and giving bond in cases of goods exported for drawback; and to authorize the Comptroller of the Treasury to grant relief to those who have forfeited their claims to debentures by exceeding the ten days assigned by law for taking the oath and giving bond, where no intention of fraud shall appear.
Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to consider the expediency of amending the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, so far as relates to the importation of malt liquors, distilled spirits, and loaf and lump sugar in casks, vessels or packages of a limited capacity and weight, and to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
It was remarked by Mr. Crowninshield, and others, who advocated the above resolutions that many hardships had been complained of as arising from restrictions in the laws to be enquired into; and that those restrictions were useless for the protection of the revenue.
Exportation of arms, &c. Prohibited.—A Bill prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States, was read twice; and made the order of the day for Monday.
The forfeiture of the vessel is the penalty enacted by this bill.
Georgia Lands.—The following Resolution was laid upon the table, by Mr. Gregg, viz.
Resolved, That so much of an act entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, South of the State of Tennessee," as appropriates any portion of said lands for the purpose of satisfying, quieting, or compensating any claims to said lands, derived from any act, or pretended act of the State of Georgia, and neither recognizing by the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and State of Georgia, nor embraced by the two first sections of the above mentioned act, be repealed.
Mr. Gregg observed, that the subject of the above resolution was important, and, more than anything else, had excited irritation in the House. He supposed the claimants would not cease to prosecute their claims, while the act appropriating five millions was permitted to remain in force: His object was to repeal that law; and then the Courts of Justice would be open to the claimants.
Pensions.—General Varnum said, that during the late revolutionary war with Great-Britain, the government of the U. S. had thought proper to place on the pension list certain officers and soldiers who had been wounded or disabled in the war. It had so happened, that, from a variety of circumstances, a large number of our meritorious officers and soldiers of this description had not been placed on the list. A number of them had kept back, and omitted reaping the benefit of this provision, under the expectation of supporting themselves by their own industry, or by the assistance of their friends. He believed that many had been prompted to this by the most laudable motives. Many of them had since found themselves unable to earn a decent subsistence. A number of petitions of this kind had this morning been referred to the Committee of Claims. Gen. Varnum said it was his wish that a general and ample provision should be made for all those who had been disabled in the revolutionary war. The independence and happy situation of

our country were owing to their exertions, and our wealth now enabled us to make an ample provision. He therefore moved.
That the Committee of Claims be instructed to enquire what further measures are necessary to be adopted to renumerate the meritorious services of the officers and soldiers who were wounded or disabled in the revolutionary war with Great Britain, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. This resolution was immediately taken up and agreed to.
On Monday the 9th December, the bill for prohibiting the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States was debated at length; and passed in Committee:—On Tuesday the 10th it was reported to the House, again discussed; and at length was recommitted for new modulation.—On the 11th Mr. Bidwell moved, That the President be requested to present Gen. Eaton, in the name of Congress, a Gold Medal, for his brave services in Africa. This was referred to the next day. On the 12th, the motion of Mr. B. respecting the medal was taken up and referred to a select committee for information.
THE DOCUMENTS
Accompanying The President's message are now publishing. They contain many facts which have been impudently pronounced by the Ministerial prints, as "Federal Misrepresentations."
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, NOV. 7.
Of the late Glorious Victory.
WE have received some further particulars of the late glorious naval victory.
It has been asserted, that nothing but a total want of provisions could have induced the combined fleet to put to sea. This was not so—they had received orders to put to sea the first opportunity that should be afforded them by our fleet being weakened by detachments from it, or by its being forced by stress of weather to quit the blockade of Cadiz. Their object was to make for the Mediterranean, to collect in their passage the Corthagena, squadron and to proceed to Toulon, where being joined by the vessels of that port, they would have formed a fleet of between 40 and 50 sail of the line, with which it was their design to prevent, if possible, the sailing of any expedition with British troops from Malta, or any expedition with Russian troops from Corfu. Such is said to have been their plan; and the course they were steering, and Vice Admiral Collingwood's dispatches, justify us in giving credit to the assertion.—The enemy heard of Admiral Louis having been dispatched with seven sail of the line to Tétuan Bay for provisions and other necessaries, and they conceive that our fleet had been thereby diminished to about twenty sail of the line. It must not be imagined that his Lordship remained directly off Cadiz with his fleet, or within sight of the port. His great object was to induce them to come out. "Let them come out,"—he would often say—"My object is not to induce them by the display of all my force to remain in Port, but to do every thing in my power to tempt them to come out." In pursuance of this design, he never kept all his fleet before Cadiz. This was the manner in which he stationed his fleet—The Euryalus frigate was within half mile of the mouth of the harbour to watch the enemy's movements, and give them the earliest intelligence—Off the harbour, but at a greater distance he had about seven or eight sail of the line.—He remained himself off Cape St. Mary's with the remainder of his fleet and a line of frigates extended and communicated between him and the seven or eight sail off Cadiz.—The advantage of this plan was that he could receive supplies and reinforcements off Cape St. Mary's without the enemy's being informed of it, and thus they remained constantly ignorant of the real force under his command.—But being acquainted, as we have already said with the circumstance of Admiral Louis having been detached with seven sail of the line, they conceived his force not to amount to more than 20 sail of the line.—Great praise is due to the Admiralty for the active and vigorous exertions they have made to place Lord Nelson's force in the best possible state—the combined fleets at Cadiz had in more particular manner fixed their attention—they had strong reason to suspect what their intentions were.—Just before they came out of port, his Lordship had been reinforced by three or four sail of the line from home—of this, by Lord Nelson's judicious conduct in stationing his fleet, the enemy were uninformed.
His Lordship had received from the Admiralty on the 1st or 2nd of October, such information as induces him to believe that the enemy would soon put to sea. He had arranged, before he left London to assume the command of the fleet, a plan by which he would fight the enemy on a new principle; it was we understood, extremely simple, but
it was no sooner made known than it carried conviction to every naval officer; it afforded a complete remedy for that inconvenience system which requires a vast variety and frequent changes of signals. "I shall never distract my fleet," he said, "in the day of battle with a superabundance of signals."—On the 4th of October he ordered all the Captains on board the Victory, & laid before them his new plan.—It was one of the peculiar features of Lord Nelson's character to be able, by the clearness and precision of his plans and orders, to make every man understand him in an instant: the new plan carried immediate conviction to them—they all exclaimed, that it could not but be successful. The last order given before the action, was a short but comprehensive one—"England expects every man will do his duty." He determined himself to fight the Spanish admiral's ship, the superb Santissima Trinidad. It is worthy of remark, that he had before gained the highest honor in grappling with the Santissima Trinidad, in the action of the 14th February, 1797, off Cape St. Vincent. She was the largest ship in the world, carried 136 guns, and had four decks Lord Nelson ordered his own ship to be carried along side of his old acquaintance, as he called her, and she was lashed to her.—How well the action was fought how severe the conflict, Admiral Collingwood's excellent letter sufficiently informs us. The enemy were engaged at the muzzle of their guns. Every one knows how full their ships always are of men; every seventy-four gun ship always has about nine hundred men; the Santissima Trinidad had 1600, including a corps of troops, amongst whom were some sharpshooters. Capt. Hardy, who saw from the manner in which these sharpshooters fired from the main-top of the Santissima Trinidad into the Victory, that their object was to pick out the officers, and more particularly of course, that greatest of all heroes, repeatedly requested, as we stated yesterday, Lord Nelson to change his coat, which was decorated with the stars of the different orders, or at least to put on a great coat over it. His Lordship replied that he had not time to do it.
The first that was killed near his Lordship, was his Secretary, Mr. Scott—he was killed by a musket ball which entered his head, and he fell dead instantly. The second shot a few minutes after, struck his Lordship, and entering below his left shoulder, took a direction through the vital parts—he staggered against the officer near him, and was immediately carried below. The surgeons were busily employed upon the wounded—his Lordship desired to take his turn. As soon as the surgeon examined the wound, he saw it was mortal. The gallant hero had his eyes fixed attentively upon him—he saw the surgeon turn pale, and his countenance assume the deepest impression of grief—"It is mortal, I see" he said. The surgeon did not or could not speak.—He desired to be placed upon a chair, and directed Capt. Hardy to attend him—He spoke no more of his wound, except when he first communicated to the Captain the short time he lived; about an hour, in dictating orders relative to the battle, in receiving reports; in inquiring what was the condition of the enemy, and what ships had struck.—He had from the first thought that he should be wounded; but he spoke of the probability of it with his usual calmness. To the last moment of his precious life, he was able to give directions with the utmost clearness and precision. Like Gen. Wolfe, breathing out his life on the heights of Abraham, he inquired "whether the enemy gave way?" He was gratified with the intelligence conveyed to him almost every moment, that more of the enemy's ships had struck. As life ebb'd fast away the number augmented. He was told that fifteen had struck; he seemed enraptured at the intelligence. The last that struck before his death was the superb Santissima Trinidad. When he heard that she had struck, he appeared convulsed with joy; he lived but a few moments afterwards. In his last moments, with that piety which had ever formed a distinguishing feature of his character, he returned thanks to God that he had permitted him to die in the arms of victory. He desired his blessing to be conveyed to all who were the nearest to his heart, and whom he could have wished to have again embraced—"but the will of God be done." He laid his head upon the shoulder of Capt. Hardy, who remained with him to the last, and in a few moments his gallant soul escaped forever! Admiral Collingwood had previously received the account of his being mortally wounded—Lord Nelson had sent him his final instructions, his affectionate regard, and his last farewell.—It was known too on board the Santissima Trinidad that he had been wounded. Just after he had received the wound, there was a general shout on board the Spanish ship.
Of the engagement we have received some few more particulars:—The French
and Spaniards both fought desperately—the former seemed to wish to clear themselves from the imputation thrown upon them by the latter, after the action with Calder, of having wished to make the Spaniards bear the brunt of the battle. Admiral Gravina is said to have declared, that he had been thrust forward in that action, but that he would this time make the French take an equal share—they did so, and both fought bravely. Many of our ships had two or more on them at a time. The Temeraire was boarded by two ships at once; they poured upon the quarter deck in great numbers, rushed to the flag-staff, and tore down the colors. Our gallant tars were in the highest degree enraged—they immediately turned too—cleared the deck of every one of the enemy—most were killed, the rest were forced overboard—the colors were hoisted amidst loud huzzas, and the two ships which had boarded her, were forced in their turn to strike their colors.
A letter from on board the Royal Sovereign, one of Nelson's fleet, says, "I write with Ad. Villeneuve at my elbow. He can scarcely yet credit his fate, and his despair and grief exceed any thing I ever saw."
Before the battle of Copenhagen there were recorded in the British Admiralty Annals one hundred and twenty-two instances of honorable achievements by Horatio Nelson.
Bonaparte has issued a proclamation, in which he promises his soldiers an equal division of all the spoils and contributions of the war.
The evening before the surrender of Ulm, the Emperor of the French delivered a speech to his soldiers, in which he said, "but for the army which is now before you, we should this day have been in London."
FRANCE.
PARIS OCT. 30.
At Ulm, the Emperor addressed the Austrian Generals, whom he sent for, as their army were filing past him, in the following terms—"Gentlemen, Your Master carries on an unjust war. I tell you plainly, I know not for what I am fighting; I know not what can be required of me. It is not in this army alone that my resources consist, though, were this the case I should still be able to make head with it; but I shall appeal to the testimony of your own prisoners of war, who will speedily pass through France; they will observe, with their own eyes, the spirit which animates my people, and with what eagerness they flock to my standards. This is the prerogative of my nation, and my condition. At a single word, 200,000 Volunteers crowd to my standard, and, in six weeks, become good soldiers, whereas your recruits only march from compulsion, and do not become good soldiers but after several years."
"I would give my brother the Emperor of Germany one further piece of advice—let him hasten to make peace. There is a crisis when he must recollect, all States must have an end. The idea of the approaching extinction of the dynasty of Lorraine, must impress him with terror!"
"I desire nothing upon the Continent: I want Ships, Colonies, and Commerce; and it is as much your interest as mine that I should have them."
M. Mack replied, "that the Emperor of Germany had not wished for war, but was compelled to it by Russia." "If that be the case," said the Emperor, "then you are no longer a Power!"
By the Mail.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 19.
We learn from Philadelphia, that Major Jackson, Editor of the Political Register, and Mr. Cox, a merchant, having had some words on the subject of The President's Message, proceeded to fifty-cuffs. A challenge ensued—The parties met in the Delaware State, and exchanged several shots; in the last the Major received Mr. Cox's ball in the jaw, which knocked out several of his teeth. It is understood the wound is not mortal.
NEWBURYPORT, DEC. 23.
Fire!—Yesterday morning, the Iron Works, in Amesbury, were entirely consumed by fire, together with about 300 cords of wood. It originated in the nail factory, by accident; the buildings consumed, consisting of two Smith's shops, a gristmill, and the Nail Factories, are estimated at not less than 40,000 dollars.
Murder.—We learn from Haverhill, N. H. that on the 17th inst. a certain Josiah Burnham, while in confinement in the jail of that town, murdered two persons (Russell Freeman of Hanover, and Joseph Starkweather) who were confined in the same apartment with him; and then attempted to kill himself, but his own wounds were not supposed mortal.
Since our last, we have received English Papers, by the arrival of the ship Caroline, capt. Scott at this port, from Liverpool, but the principal articles of intelligence have been anticipated by former arrivals. Various reports respecting the relative situation of the French armies and those of the Combined Powers, have been in circulation; The last official accounts of whom, brought their operations down to the surrender of Ulm—all subsequent intelligence appears vague and contradictory.
Tho' some are disposed to doubt the sincerity of the King of Prussia in declaring against Bonaparte, yet it will be found upon a review of the late conduct of this monarch, in taking possession of Hanover in the name of England, and permitting the Russian troops to pass through his territories, and in cautioning his subjects from sending their property to France, Spain or Holland are circumstances sufficient to prove that he is determined to aid the coalition with his whole force.
Some further particulars relating to the death of Lord Nelson are given which, we presume will be found interesting to all classes of our readers; while talents, and the most heroic courage, and the constant display of that conduct which ennobles human nature, claim respect, the memory of this man will not be forgotten.
The Hon. Mr. Clinton has arrived at Washington, and taken his seat as Vice-President of the United States.
The Portland Marine Society, held their annual meeting on Tuesday the 17th inst. at Columbian Hall, when the following Officers were reelected: Capt. Joseph Tucomb, President. Capt. Robert Ibley, Vice President. Mr. Stephen Waite, Treasurer. Mr. John Woodman, Secretary.
Lines on Dick cut out, shall receive attention—Several Communications are under consideration.
Church.
On the 28th inst. the Rev. WILLIAM JENKS, to the pastoral care of the first parish, in Bath. Rev. Mr. Herrick, of Durham, performed the introductory prayer; Rev. Mr. Packard, of Wilcassett, delivered the Sermon, from II. Cor. 5. 20. Rev. Mr. Eaton, of Harpswell, made the ordaining prayer; Rev. Mr. Winship, of Woolwich, gave the Charge; Rev. Mr. Parker, of Dresden, the right hand of fellowship; and the Rev. Mr. Bradford, made the concluding prayer.—The assembly on the occasion, was respectable and brilliant, and the performances appropriate and edifying.
Married.
In this town, Capt. William Goddard, mer. to Miss Mary Storer, daughter of the Hon. Woodbury Storer.
Died.
Yesterday afternoon, Miss Mary Dean, Et. 21 years—Her funeral will be tomorrow at four o'clock in the afternoon, from the dwelling house of Mr. Jonathan Bryant; which her friends and relations are requested to attend without a more particular invitation. Ruby Blake, aged 11 years, Daughter of Mr. John Blake, of Harpswell.
At St. Thomas (W. Indies) Mr. William Gould, son of Mr. Gardner Gould, of this town, in the bloom of life, Et. 22 years.
At Gray, Mrs. Sarah Morse Et. 57, wife of Mr. John Morse.—Miss Elizabeth M'Donald, Et. 20.
Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Tuesday—arrived brig Amphion, Paize, 55 days from St. Ubes, Left brig Caroline, Adams, for Boston, in two days. Spoke in lat. 41, 49, lon. 41, 30, Felicity, Jones, of Philadelphia, 19 days from Charleston, for Liverpool; supplied me with provisions. Of Cape Sable, spoke an English Scho. from Halifax, for Boston; capt. Whipple, of Portland, and part of his crew on board; the ship Nefior, of Portland, foundered to the west of the Grand Bank; the people saved. Friday, Dec 27.—Arrived ship Caroline, capt. Scott, 47 days from Liverpool.
Munroe & Tuttle,
No. 1, Union Row, Middle-Street, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a fresh supply of WINTER GOODS—viz.
Superfine black, blue and brown Broadcloths and Cassimeres—Low priced black, blue and mixed do. Ladies Brown Cloths—Superfine and common Coatings—Blue Plains and Serges, 7-4, 8-4, and 4-4 Rose Blankets, 50 dozen assorted Worsted Hosiery, 4-4 and 1-4 black, white and colored Cambries, Black and colored Lustringes, Mens black and white Silk Hose, Ladies Lace and Embroidered do. Plain and striped silk Vesting, 4 trunks assorted Calicoes, 7-8 and 4-4 English shirting Cottons, India Cottons, every price, Black, olive, plain and striped Velvets, Mens Beaver Gloves—Angora do. A large assortment of elegant Waiters, from 12 to 30 inches, very cheap, Velvet Bindings, from No. 10 to 80, Cotton and Linen Checks, White and colored Threads—Black Crapè, 1 case Irish Linens, A large assortment Cotton Yarn, from No. 6 to 15, Italian Sewing Silks—Brown Hollands, Long and short Kid Gloves—Black & white silk do. Kid and Morocco Shoes, With a variety of other articles, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash. Dec. 30.
TO LET,
HALF a two story HOUSE, pleasantly situated in the fourth part of the town—which will be found very convenient for a family—having two rooms on a floor, an excellent cellar, together with a garden, a well of water, as good for washing as for common use.—Rent 90 dollars—For further particulars, apply to the Printer. Dec. 23.

For Freight or Charter, to the West-Indies or Europe. THE fast sailing and burthenome Brig General Warren , burthen 170 tons, has two decks, will be in complete order to receive a cargo by the first day of January next—Now lying at Mine's Wharf . Apply to E. Greely & Co. Dec. 29, 1805
NOTIFICATION. THE Stockholders in Portland Bank, are hereby notified to meet at their Chamber in the Bank on Monday, the 6th day of January next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. to act on the following articles. 1st. To choose seven Directors for the ensuing year. 2d. To consider the expediency of making some addition and improvement to the Lot and Building now owned and occupied by the Bank, & to act thereon as the Stockholders may judge proper. By order of the Board of Directors. Joseph Swift, Cashier. Portland Bank, Dec. 23, 1805.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of executors of the last will and testament of BILDA D ARNOLD late of New Gloucester in the county of Cumberland yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—They therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Sarah Arnold, Benning Wentworth, Dated Dec. 25, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of MICAH MUNROE, late of Brunswick, in said county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, which estate is represented insolvent—that a further time of three months from the date hereof is allowed to the said Creditors to bring in their claims against said estate; that we the subscribers duly appointed and empowered to receive and examine said Claims, will attend for that purpose, at the Dwelling House of Joseph Proctor, Innholder, in Durham, in said County, on the last Mondays of the two following months, and the Monday next preceding the expiration of said further time. Foster Waterman, Second Jordan. Portland, Dec. 26, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix, on the estate of SAMUEL MITCHELL, late of Wiscasset, in the County of Lincoln, Labourer, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore, having demands against the estate of the said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. Ruth Mitchell, Administratrix. Dec. 4, 1805.
To the Honourable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the first Tuesday of November A. D. 1805—Humbly Represented.
JOHN KNAP, of Newbury, in said county, trader, and Mary his wife, that they are seized in fee, simple, in right of the said Mary as tenants in common with William Coombs, of Newburyport aforesaid, Merchant, and Michael his wife, in right of the said Michael, and other persons to their petitioners unknown, of one undivided fourth part of a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, containing eight hundred and fifty acres, and bounded easterly on Androscoggin River; northerly on land formerly of Isaac Royal, Esq. westerly on Prout's Gore, so called, and southerly on land of Isaac Royal and Joseph Wadsworth, Esq. and others; it being the same tract of land which Benning Wentworth, Esq. conveyed to Daniel Marquand, late of Newburyport aforesaid, mariner, by his deed bearing date the 27th day of April, A. D. 1769 and of which the said Daniel died seized. Your petitioners further represent, that while the same land lies in common and undivided, they cannot improve or occupy their said part with advantage. Wherefore they pray that after due process their said undivided fourth part may be assigned and set off to them in severality—and as in duty bound shall ever pray. John Knap, } by Joseph Dana, Mary Knap, } their Attorneys, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. Essex ss. At the Supreme Judicial Court began and holden at Salem within and for the County of Essex, on the first Tuesday of November. A. D. 1805.
On the Petition aforesaid, Ordered, that the petitioners publish an attested copy of their petition and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Newburyport Herald , and in the Portland Gazette , the last publication to be thirty days at least before the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Ipswich, within and for the county of Essex, on the fourth Tuesday of April next, that all persons interested in said petition may appear before said court, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. A true copy, Attest. EDW. P. HAYMAN, Clerk.
WHEREAS Susanna, wife of me the subscriber, does refuse to bed and board with me; and has in my absence, removed my household furniture to some place or places unknown to me, and has taken up her lodgings in the house of Edmund Warren, in Buckfield, where she is kept from me by the said Warren, for reasons best known to himself—these are therefore to forbid all persons employing, harbouring, or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debt of her contracting after the date hereof. Matthew Porter. Bucksfield, Dec. 20, 1805.
WHEREAS Fanny, my wife, has eloped from my bed and board, and behaved in an unbecoming manner—this is therefore to forbid all persons harbouring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debt of her contracting after this date. Micah Field. Falmouth, Dec. 25, 1805.
LEFT the corner of a shop in Fifth-street a few days since, a sum of money. The owner may receive it by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Apply to the printer. Dec. 26.
Grocery Store Removed. William Lord, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from his old stand, Fore-Street , to the store directly opposite, lately occupied by Baker & Suf-fen ; where he has for sale as usual. A large and general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries. Among which are, Hhds. West India Rum, of good flavor, Do. Molasses for retailing, Pipes of French Brandy; do. Holland Gin. Quarter casks Sherry and Madeira Wines; Port, Lisbon, and Madeira do. Chells Hylon, Hylon-skin and Souchong Tea, Casks Fresh Raisins and Rgs, Boxes Mucated do. 20 Boxes mould and dipt Candles, 10 do. Spermaceti do. Also Boxes Chocolate; do. Oil; Bags Shells Kegs Ginger, do. Mustard, Rice, Pepper, Allspice Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Cloves, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, Cheese, Salt-petre, Cotton and Wool Cards Flax, Logwood, Redwood, Fustic, Camwood ground, Copperas, Allum, Gin Cakes, Powder, Shot Stone Jugs, Sulphur, Roll Brimstone, Table Salt, Beefwax, Babery Tallow; Corn Brooms, 4d. 6d. 10d. 20d Nails, &c. &c. Dec. 30.
NOTICE. THE connection in business under the firm of Codman & Swan, is by mutual consent dissolved this day.—All persons indebted to them, either by note or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to William Swan ; and those who have any demands against them, are requested to call on him for payment. William Codman, William Swan. Portland, December 30, 1805.
WILLIAM SWAN, having taken the stand of the late firm of Codman & Swan, No. 3, Union Row, Middle-Street , will continue business as usual; and expects shortly to have a general assortment of Goods suitable for the season: which he is determined to sell on as advantageous terms as can be purchased in town. Dec. 30.
Cork Shoes. E. GRIFFIN, No. 7, Jones's Row , has just received for sale, an assortment of excellent Cork Shoes, Ladies' white and colored Kid Shoes, Do. Cloth and 1 leather do Do. Morocco, with and without heels, Miles Morocco and Leather Pumps, Do. Bootees and Leather Shoes, Children's Morocco and Leather Boots & Shoes, Gentlemen's Morocco and Leather Shoes, Do. Szwarrow and Cordovan Boots. Dec. 29.
Contra Dances. JUST published (price 25 cents) for sale at ISAAC ADAMS' Bookstore, No. 6, Jones' Row —A collection of the figures of the newest and most fashionable Contra Dances. December 30.
Dr. Mackay's Navigator.
THOMAS CLARK, Bookseller, Portland, Maine.—Will shortly publish an improved edition of Dr. Mackay's Complete Navigator , entitled, "The American Complete Navigator, and Seaman's Daily Assistant"; being an easy and familiar guide to the Theory and Practice of Navigation; containing all the necessary Tables and Rules, with demonstrations, and illustrated with several appropriate Engravings;—being an improved edition of the Complete Navigator, published by ANDREW MACKAY, L. L. D. F. R. S. Ed. &c. at London, A. D. 1804—revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by several gentlemen of information, and particularly adapted for the use of American Seamen." In Dr. Mackay's work, some hundreds of errors are detected, in all the Treatises on navigation extant. The work in the press is passing through a complete revision by several gentlemen, who will examine every part of it, and more especially the tables, which are more numerous and extensive than can be found in any work upon the subject: And the publisher flatters himself that it will issue from the press without a single error. As the most approved publication upon the theory and practice of Navigation (except Dr. Mackay's ) contains a great number of mistakes (particularly in the tables) which might prove fatal to the mariner, it is confidently believed, that the treatise now offered to public patronage, will supersede every other work of the kind. Dec. 30, 1805.
Valuable Prize For a New Year. THE Piscataqua Bridge Lottery will positively commence drawing in Boston the 1st day of January. The chance of Fortune is much better to have a choice from a number of Tickets than a few—Adventurers will be wise to apply immediately at THOMAS CLARK'S truly fortunate Lottery Office & Bookstore, and choose for themselves—Tickets 5 D. 50 C—Quarters 1 D 50 C, and will soon rise. Lakeview, just received, A large assortment of Books and Stationary, which will be sold on as good terms for cash or approved credit, as at any store in Portland. Dec. 23.
Richardson, Wheeler & Co. At the head of Fifth-Street. Intending soon to quit business in this place, offer for sale at very reduced prices, their Whole STOCK consisting of a general assortment of EUROPEAN and INDIA GOODS; which being purchased with cash, partly at the Manufactories in England, and partly at auction in Boston, will be sold for cash or approved credit, as low as can be purchased in this country. Portland Dec. 16.
Dr. T. Parsons, DENTIST—from Boston, Respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Portland, and its vicinity, that he will continue the safe and salutary practice of his profession a few days, either at Mrs. CARLISLE's, Fore-street; or at their own houses. The loss of Teeth, supple from a single one to a whole set in the most easy and natural manner—Teeth are cleaned, and rendered white and beautiful if ever so foul or discolored, without the least pain or injury—Loose Teeth are fastened, the relaxed Gums braced and made firm—Decayed Teeth are caled and preserved from further decay—troublesome roots are extracted, and every operation performed with the greatest ease and safety. Regularly educated to the profession in London; and having practiced in the first cities in the world, with the approbation of the greatest medical characters, for more than twenty years, must prove his peculiar mode of practice to be infinitely superior to every other. Intending to visit Portland annually, and impressed with a desire to render his art useful as well as ornamental; with a readiness to rectify gratis in future, any inconveniences (even to the making of new sets of Teeth) that fairly can be imputed to him—confidently relies his expectations of practice on the liberal support of the public, and fairness of his proposals; success and usefulness of his operations on services rendered. N. B. A few boxes of the Antiphlogistic, the most sovereign remedy for diseases of the Teeth and Gums. Dec. 30.
John Brewster, Portrait and Miniature Painter, INFORMS the Ladies & Gentlemen of Portland, that he has commenced the business of his profession, at Mr. J. REED's; where he will gratefully receive and punctually attend to any orders, with which they may please to favor him. Those who wish to be waited upon at their own lodgings, shall be accommodated. He flatters himself, that from his skill and experience in the various branches of painting, and the reasonableness of his prices, that those who favor him with their custom will find him worthy of the patronage of the public. Dec. 23.
Fresh Flour. JUST received, and now landing from Schooner Dove , from Baltimore, 550 Barrels fresh superfine and fine Flour, in whole and half barrels, picked from the waggon, and of a superior quality— For Sale by JOHN TABER & SON, No. 13, Union Wharf . Also, in Store, Whole, half and quarter casks of London particular Madeira and Vidona Wines Leaf and Fig Tobacco. Feb. 23.
52 Boxes first quality Spermaceti Candles, just received for sale by JOHN P. THURSTON & CO. Dec. 23. Fore-Street .
Hog's Bristles. CASH and a high price will be given for any quantity of Hog's Bristles, by John & Seth Phillips , at their shop in Fore-Street .—Gentlemen farmers and others will do well to save them, as they are always in demand, and by so doing will give encouragement to our own manufactures. Dec. 23.
Crockery and Glass Ware Store.
Robert Crofts, HAS received by the late arrivals from Liverpool, a large and complete assortment of WARE, such as in general use. 10 crates of Plates, different sizes, 6 do. enamell'd Cups and Saucers, 2 do. cream coloured Mugs, 6 do. blue and green edge Dishes, 15 do. blue edge, assorted, 15 do. green do. do. 40 do. cream coloured do. 4 do. Chambers, 6 do. quart and pint Bowls, cream coloured. 6 hds. Tea Sets, best enamelled, 10 hds. assorted, 6 crates Irish Ware, 4 boxes Dutch, do. 4 boxes elegant gilt English China, 5 sets each. 12 boxes China, 48 pieces each. Country traders can be supplied at the shortest notice, by crate or package, on liberal credit. Dec. 16.
Richardson, Wheeler & Co. N. B. All persons indebted to Richardson, Wheeler & Co. either by note or account, whose debts are due, are requested to call and settle the same before the first of January next; and those who have demands on them, to present them previous to that time. Portland, December 23, 1805.
NOTICE! THE Subscriber, about to close his business, calls on all persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. Every Note and Account unpaid the last day of January next, must unavoidably be put in suit. All persons having demands are requested to present them. MICHAEL SMITH. To be Let, a convenient Brick Dwelling-House, situated in State-Street , nearly opposite Mr. Ingraham's. Also, a commodious Store, being No. 1, Jones' Row . For terms apply at said store. Dec. 23.
Removal. BENJAMIN RICHARDSON, respectfully informs the Gentlemen of Portland, and also those of its vicinity, that he has removed from his old stand, opposite Major Peck's Tavern , to a more advantageous stand opposite the Hay Stack ; where he pursues carrying on the Coach & Chaise-Making Business, in all its various branches, in the newest and most fashionable style.—The smallest favours gratefully acknowledged. Also, Sleigh work of every description executed with neatness and dispatch, and those gentlemen wishing to purchase will please to call and suit themselves, as he has a small assortment of the above mentioned articles now on hand. N. B. Cash and the highest price given to three or four Journeyman, that are accomplished workmen at the Coach and Chaise Body building. Portland, Dec. 16.
Sales at Auction. TOMORROW, At E. GREELY & CO's Office, Fish-Street , BROADCLOTHS, Cassimeres, Swan-downs, Coatings, Camblets, Durants, Buttons, &c. 3 and 6 months, for approved notes. ALSO, A quantity of HARDWARE GOODS, at 3 months. too empty Gin Cakes. ALSO, For cash, 1 safe English Hats.
FOR SALE, A Dwelling-House, Work-Shop, Barn, &c together with the Land on which they stand, consisting of one eighth of an acre—pleasantly situated in Back-Street . For further particulars, apply to Josiah Haskell. Portland, December 20, 1805.
FOR SALE, A Valuable new Double Saw Mill, standing on Presumpscot river , half a mile below the great falls; together with a valuable Privilege to build another Double Saw Mill Said mills go quick and easy. Whoever wishes for a bargain, will do well to apply immediately, to Benjamin Whitney. Windham, December 28, 1805.
FOR SALE, A FARM in the town of Cornish , about 31 miles from, and near the road leading to Portland—pleasantly situated, within a mile of the meeting-house. A good House and Barn on the farm, and is well wooded and watered. It will be sold on very reasonable terms—Apply to Isaac Mulliken. Cornish, December 30, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENT. Extraordinary Conduct. SOLOMON Woolcot and John Woolcot, were convicted of breaking open the shop of Daniel Cash , of Minot , at the last May term .—Since their conviction, some evil minded person or persons have been industrious in endeavoring to saddle the villainy on some other person:—For this purpose, Timothy Woolcot (son of Solomon Woolcot) has been very industrious to procure evidence against Mr. Cash, to prove that he broke open his own shop, and conveyed his goods into Woolcot's territory. Timothy Woolcot was frequently seen in bye places and in the woods with one Daniel Verrel , and it soon began to be noticed that Verrel was going forward to swear, that he and Mr. Cash broke the said shop open themselves. Mr. Cash, alarmed at this circular report, took two men with him to go and talk with Verrel on the subject. A certain Moses Emery , jun. who is a relation to the Woolcot's, hearing Mr. Cash's description through the woods a cross way, and got Verrel into the woods, and secreted him from Mr. Cash— Timothy , not willing to lose any time, prevailed upon Verrel to go to Portland with him and make oath to a complaint against Mr. Cash for breaking as aforesaid; but Verrel , after they had travelled a mile or two, having some momentary tender feelings, took the advantage of Timothy's absence, while he slept into a house, and ran away and left him and secreted himself. Timothy , determined not to be foiled so, and lost his beloved witness, with all diligence searched until he found his sequestered retreat; then Timothy raised a number of people and surrounded the house (where the said Verrel was) and took him by virtue of an old newspaper, which they imposed on his credulity, for a warrant, and carried him to Portland; there the prisoner was watched with so jealous eye that he found no means of escape, until he had sworn to a complaint, that he and Mr. Cash had broke and entered the said Cash's shop and carried away the goods. This gave Verrel his supposed liberty; and Timothy thinking he had gained his point, let his witness go at large; but to his infinite surprise, he made use of his legs rather than swear to the complaint: a second time, before the Court of Enquiry. Timothy had now lost all the ground he had gained; but Verrel , when he had got to the upper part of Vermont State , wrote a letter back to his wife, and she being clated with joy to hear from the darling of her bosom, spread the news abroad where he was; and no sooner did it strike the ears of Timothy , than he went in pursuit of his true friend, Verrel , and found him and conveyed him back to Portland; and lest he should give him the slip again, put him into jail on civil process, and held him there until Timothy had apprehended Mr. Cash on the complaint which he and his true friend had sworn to. The Court of Enquiry was held before Ammi R. Mitchell and William Symmes , Esq's. After hearing the testimony of Verrel and some others in support of the complaint, Mr. Cash was dismissed from the warrant without the least hesitation.—The said Verrel , not more than a quarter of an hour after the Court was over, burst into tears, and declared he had wronged Mr. Cash, and in giving in evidence against him had perjured himself; and further declared it was the Woolcot's, that was confederate with him in breaking open said Cash's shop, and Timothy was knowing to the plan. Said Verrel further states it was the Woolcot's opened the fire and took a coal to put into the goods, and he turned his back— Verrel lays the reason he came forward and swore against Mr. Cash was, Timothy threatened him on the one hand that he would get a warrant for him for selling a certain quantity of goods taken out of Mr. Cash's shop; and encouraged him on the other, if he would swear against him, he should be entitled to a part of the money they should obtain of Mr. Cash for false imprisonment; and that Timothy had a bill made out to a very large amount, a great many thousand dollars—Mr. Cash, conscious of his innocence, got a warrant for Verrel upon these confessions, for perjury, carried him before Jesse Rice , Esq. and after the complaint was read to him, Verrel plead guilty to the charge, and now stands recognized to the Supreme Judicial Court; conscious of his guilt, reflects bitterly on his former associates and advisers. AT a Court of Enquiry, before Justices Ammi R. Mitchell and Wm. Symmes , in Portland, on the fourth day of December, Daniel Verrel , of Minot , came before said Justices as a witness, and swore to a complaint betwixt the Commonwealth and Daniel Cash of said Minot , wherein said Cash was charged with perjury:—I now in this public manner declare, that Cash was innocent of breaking his, the said Cash's shop, and it was through the persuasion and instigation of Timothy Woolcot , of Minot , and some others, that caused me to perjure myself—And I do in this solemn manner declare it was Solomon Woolcot and John Woolcot , that broke open said Cash's store with me. DANIEL VERREL. Attest, J. Bates Clerk, Time W. Wiman, Sets Chaser. Minot, December 18, 1805.

Poetry.
WINTER—COMING!
FROM the bleak North, in fables dress'd, Winter soon comes—with age opress'd; Blear ey'd—his back bent like a bow, His ball'd head deeply cap'd in snow With shrunken cheeks, and frightful beard Of icicles.—His voice is heard In howling tempests—and his train— Compos'd of fog, wind, snow and rain, With scanty light obliquely given From the remotest part of Heaven: His visage wrinkled and severe, Strikes nature with a chilly fear; Languid her pulse and spirits beat, And frighted to her heart retreat; Where'er he moves, wild horror reigns, He spreads destruction through the plains, Till Hope, once more, on cherub-wing, Points the return of youthful Spring, At whose approach the tyrant flies To cheerless Patagonian skies.
Humour.
A String of Puns.—Crambe, in the memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus, said he was every day under the dominion of a certain word; such for instance as the word led , which not only governed him but all the world besides. For said he nobler men and drunkards are stump-led , physicians and pul-pies are fee-led , the patients and oranges are pil-led , a new married man and an ass are brid-led , an old married man and a pack-horse are sad-led : Cats and dice are rat-led , swine and nobility are sty-led , a coquet and a tinder box are spark-led , a lover and a blunderer are grove-led .
A young fellow of loose principles being accused of being a Rake—he replied, that his Father was the rake and he the fork ; for his Father raked the money together, and he scattered it.
Agricultural.
Willow Sugar.—A friend to agricultural improvements is desirous that some one of our farmers would make an experiment in manufacturing sugar from the sap of the Yellow Willow, and publish the result. During the last winter two or three incisions were accidentally made in one of these trees; the next day it was perceived that the sap had oozed very copiously from the wounds, and formed into large icicles. On tasting these icicles, they were perfectly sweet, and quite as agreeable to the palate as the sap of the sugar maple. The question then remains, whether a cheap sugar might not be obtained from the Yellow Willow, equally as wholesome and palatable as that wrought from the maple. The willow is thrifty, may be found in plenty, and can be cultivated with little trouble; while the maple is a long time in attaining its growth, and is every year becoming more scarce.—[New-England Repu- blican.
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Annual Meeting. THE Stockholders in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, are hereby notified, that their annual meeting, for the choice of Nine Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fish-street, on Tuesday the Seventh day of January, 1806, at two o'clock, afternoon. By order of the President and Directors, LEVI CUTTER, Secretary. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Dec. 9, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of CROSS & TRASK, either on Note or Account are requested to pay them before the 10th day of January next, or they will be put in suit. Portland, Dec. 9, 1805.
CHARLES & JOHN FOX, Nos. 4 and 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE just received, 100 Bbls. superfine and fine fresh Flour, 8 small Cables, 60 to 120 fathoms. Russia and Ravens Duck. Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, Rosin, and Philadelphia Cambooses.
Together with, An extensive assortment of SHIP-CHANDLERY, and CORDAGE, which they offer on the Most liberal terms. Portland, Dec. 2. 6w.
Mrs. Scott,
At the Shop opposite Capt. Joseph M c Lellan's, Maine-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and customers that she has received by ship Frederick, from Liverpool a general assortment of CROCKERY WARE. consisting of articles of most general use in families and of the most fashionable kind, which she offers on as reasonable terms as can be obtained in Portland. Punctual attendance, and every favor thankfully received. Sw. Dec. 9.
Valuable Patent Medicines.
FOR SALE,
By Henry F. Dupee,
Fore-Street, Head of Ingraham's Wharf, Dr. Lee's (genuine) Windham Bilious Pills,
The rapid demand for which is a sufficient proof of their efficacy.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops. A REMEDY far exceeding every other yet used, for consumptions, asthma, spitting of blood, coughs, shortness of breath, and every other species of disease, to which that organ of life, the lungs, is perpetually exposed.—Price 75 cts. per bottle—6 D. 50 C. doz.
Dr. Rawson's Genuine Patent Anti-bilious and Stomachic Bitters—50 cts per box—4 D. 50 C. per doz.
Thompson's Celebrated Eye Water,—one of the most salutary medicines for this disease ever used—Price 50 cts per bottle—4 D. 50 C. doz.
Hinckley's Infallible Remedy for the Piles (or Hemorrhoids) far exceeding any other preparation ever discovered for the cure of this stubborn disease—Price 50 cts box—4 D. 50 C. doz.
Also for $ 1.00 as above, A general assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, Wines, Groceries, &c. &c. Dec. 16.
FRESH GOODS.
Barbour & Stockbridge,
Directly opposite the Insurance Office, Fish-Street, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a fresh supply of Seasonable Goods,
Consisting partly of—Cotton Shirtings; Irish Linens; white and colored Cambrics; Cambric Mullin; Book ditto; India Cottons; Ladies white and colored Worsted Hose; Gentlemen's do; black & white thread Laces; Ladies English Silk Hose; ditto Gloves; Picnic do; Gentlemen's English Silk Hose, of a superior quality; Suspenders; Gentlemen's cotton, leather and woolen Gloves; elegant Table Cloths, from 5-4 to 10-16; Table Diapers; Russia and Derry do; black and white Crapes; Satin Florentine; black Satins; do Lustrings; colored do; Durants; Duroys; Calamancos, Russells, &c. Red and brown Bandannas; Calicoes; black, olive and drab, plain and striped Velvets; camels hair Shawls; Cambric Dimity; common do; Linen and cotton & linen Checks; India Calicoes twilled Shirtings; Velvet Bindings; Brown Linens, some very fine; Buckram; variety of silk and cotton Shawls and Handkerchiefs; black Modes; real superfine Broadcloths, of almost every color usually worn; real Devonshire Kersey; a variety of low priced, dark mixed, corbeau, olive, blue and other colored Broadcloths, some of which are very suitable for gentlemen's outside coats; Blankets from 6-4 to 11-4; Callimeres and Serges, some of which are low priced and suitable for children's wear; fine and common Flannels of all colors; Baizes of all colors; Coatings of various prices and colors; Fearnoughts; Ladies and Gentlemen's Mogafons; Vestings of every kind, &c. &c. Also, 30 bolts Ravens Duck, 100 straws half pint Tumblers, 20 boxes Mould and Dip Candles, Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, Best India and Brown do. 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, first sort, Hylon, Hylon skin, & Souchong Teas, first qual. Real Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Lisbon and Sherry Wines, first quality, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805.
John P. Thurston & Co.
Fore-street, HAVE received by the ships Charles, and Frederick, from Liverpool, and offer for sale on liberal terms.
109 Casks Sheathing, Drawing, 20d. 10d. 12d, 8d. 6d. and 4d. long drawn and fine rose Nails, 330 Boxes 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, 10 by 14, and 10 by 15, Crown Glass. 100 Crates Cream Coloured, and Blue, and Green edged, enamelled and plain Earthen Ware, purposely assorted for country use, and West-India market. 500 Horn Lanthorn Lights, 4 Casks containing 1 Ton, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. & 6 Patent Shot. 1 do. Containing 10 doz, Pewter Plates, assorted, 5 do, Dishes do. 4 do. quart and pint Basins 2 do. pint Cans, full size 48 Bone Iron Wire. 1 cask Containing 2 doz. full size Pewter Quarts 4 do Pint London Porringers 10 do. quart and pint Block Tin Tea-Pots, 40 Boxes Tin Plates, assorted. 50 Kgs mustard. ON HAND, 100 Bbls. Me's. No. 1, 2, and 3, Beef, 80 half bbls. Pork. 11 Casks Linseed Oil. 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do. Mould do. 30 do dip do. 80 chests Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Souchong Teas, of first quality. 100 Bolls Ravens Duck 20 doz. best English Shovels and Spades—No 0, 1, 2, and 3. English Scale Beams, all sizes. 500 wt. Iron Block Bushes. White and Red Lead, dry, and ground in Oil, Yellow Ochre, do. do. Spanish Brown in bbls. Cafes Fresh Florence Oil 300 Quintals Codfish. 50 do Pollock for retailing 60 Bbls. Ship Bread. Hhds and Tierces retailing Molasses Pipes good flavored Brandy: Spermaceti Oil, in bbls. Kegs Ginger, Gin Cales 20 boxes Chocolate, Cassia, Nutmegs, Cloves, and Pepper. Few Cwt. Loaf Sugar, Stone Ware, Roll Brimstone, Saltpetre. Cafes Long cork Claret, &c. Dec. 2.
To Let,
A NEW One Story HOUSE, containing four rooms, well finished, with a Kitchen and Barn, a Well with good water for all uses, situated on Fore-street near the house owned by the late Robert M c Donald.—For particulars apply to John Deering.
ALSO, Wanted to purchase a good New Milch Cow, with a Calf—apply as above. Portland, Dec. 16.
Samuel Stuart,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he occupies the store, No. 4, Exchange Row, where he offers for sale, a variety of
ENGLISH GOODS, by wholesale only, as cheap as can be bought at any wholesale store in Boston, they being purchased in England, by a gentleman, principally with cash; which reduces the prices much lower than Goods are generally bought:—viz
Flannels; Baizes; Blanketts; Coatings, Fearnoughts; Broadcloths; Swan-downs, Plains; Turkey down; Stuffs; Shawls, Hosiery; Sewing Silk; Twist; Glove Tyes, Ribbons; Edgings; Laces; Cambricks, Calicoes; Velvets; Bindings. Plated Handle Knives and Forks; Bone do. Polk-wood, do. Pocket Knives; Penknives; Razors, Inkstands; Buttons, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 9.
NOTICE.
NOW in the press, and will be published in a few days, by THOMAS CLARK, in a beautiful octavo volume, on fine wove medium paper, neatly bound and lettered—price to subscribers two Dollars—A new and very highly interesting work, entitled A NORTHERN SUMMER;
OR, TRAVELS ROUND THE BALTIC, Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and part of Germany, in the year 1804. By JOHN CARR, Esq.
Author of the Stranger in France, &c. The review of the above work from the Literary Journal, or Universal Review of July last was highly appreciative, from which we extract the following. 'When we can rely on the fidelity and penetration of those gentlemen who visit distant countries, for the purpose of informing themselves and their countrymen, we know not a more valuable source of intelligence than the result of their researches, the information which this volume communicates, is imparted with so much animation and sprightliness, that our readers cannot fail to peruse it with much pleasure.' The quality of the paper, the correctness and neatness of the printing, the beauty and plates with which it will be illuminated, the truth, humour, and elegance of the style make it a work of real merit. N. B. A subscription paper is open at his store Fifth-street. Dec. 9. 1805.
Register for 1806.
For sale, by ISAAC ADAMS, At his Book-store, No. 6, Jones's Row, Fifth-street, Portland; THE MASSACHUSETTS REGISTER, and United States Calendar, for the year of our Lord 1806, and the Thirtieth of American Independence. Containing Civil, Ecclesiastical, Judicial and Military Lists in Massachusetts; Associations, and Corporate Institutions for literary, agricultural, and Charitable Purposes. A list of Post-Towns in Massachusetts, with the names of the Post-Masters. Also, catalogues of the Officers of the General Government, with its several Departments and Establishments; The Executive Government in each State; Officers of the United States Army, Public Duties, &c. Useful Tables; and a Variety of other interesting Articles.
Almanacs for 1806.
THE FARMERS ALMANAC, By ROBERT B. THOMAS. Price 9 dolls. per gross, 87 1/2 cts. per doz. 12 1/2 cts. single. Also, ISAIAH THOMAS, junr's. ALMANAC, Price 9 dolls. per Gross, 87 1/2 cts. doz. 12 1/2 cts. single Likewise, POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC, Price 4 dolls. 37 1/2 Cts doz. 6 cts. single. And LOW'S SHEET ALMANAC very convenient for Stores, and Offices. Dec. 9. 4w
Warranted Stone Lime.
OF the first quality, and just burnt, for sale by J. BRYANT, At his Store near the Haymarket. ALSO, Casks English Nails, Boxes Window Glass Whitew Lead, ground in oil, As soon pipes and quarter cast old Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, 16000 wt. new Hops in good order for shipping. Dec. 24. (t f)
Late Importations.
By the ships Mary and Neptune, from London—Coblenza, from Liverpool—United States, from Biber- vi—and Harmony, from Amsterdam—
William Goddard,
Has received a very extensive assortment of Hardware Goods, which are or will be, by Wholesale and Retail, at his store in Middle-Street. ALSO, 150 casks Nails, 180 boxes Tin Plates, 400 boxes 8 by 6, 9 by 7, and 10 by 8 Crown Window Glass, 40 dozen Iron Shovels, 8 tons Shot, 2 tons dry White Lead, 2 tons Sheet Lead, Few hds. Sewing Twine and Cod Lines, Bales Saddlers Web, Casks Sad Irons, Do. Blocktin Teapots. Likewise, A very complete assortment of JOINERS PLANES, and an extensive assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with elegant gilt and mahogany frames.
WANTED—An active Lad, from 14 to 16 years of age, to attend in the above store. Portland, Nov. 5. (epif)
The only Medicine in the world that cures the Itch in four hours.
The Genuine Patent Scotch Ointment For pleasantness, safety, expedition, ease, and certainty, is infinitely superior to any other Medicine for the cure of the ITCH. The Ingredients are of such a quality that the Ointment can be used on any person with the greatest safety. One Box is warranted to be a certain cure for a grown Person, or two children. For sale by Dr. HENRY F. DUPEE, At his store head of Ingraham's wharf, Portland. Dec. 16.
Crockery and Glass Ware,
No. 9, Jones's Row.
J. BRYANT, respectfully informs the public that he has received, per the Charles and other late arrivals from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Crockery and Glass Ware, of the newest fashions; which he offers for sale cheap for cash, or a liberal credit—among which are, 180 crates Enamelled Ware, assorted, 2 hds best Liverpool China, 25 crates cream colored do. assorted, suitable for country traders or the West India market Also, 100 boxes 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Crown Window Glass, in whole, half and quarter boxes Likewise, A fashionable assortment of Glass and Japan Ware Crates packed at the shortest notice. Dec. 28
John Lord,
INFORMS the public, that he has just received a handsome assortment of ENGLISH HATS, of the latest importation and newest fashion. Likewise, a general assortment of American Hats and Hatter's Trimmings. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Hating and shipping FURS [6w] Dec. 28
Coach, Chaise and Harness making Business.
BABCOCK & CHILD, respectfully inform the citizens of Portland and its vicinity, that they have taken a shop nearly opposite Major Peck's tavern; where they intend carrying on the above business in all its various branches.
Repairing of every description within their line, executed with neatness and punctuality.
N. B. Wanted an active Lad as an apprentice to the above business. Dec. 23.
NOTICE.
THE connexion in business between the subscribers, under the firm of
Willis & M c Kinstry,
by mutual consent, this day dissolved—All persons having any demands, or stand indebted to said firm, are requested to call and receive, and pay the same, to BENJ. WILLIS—who will continue the business at No. 6, Massys Row, on the same reasonable conditions as usual. Benj. Willis, John M c Kinstry. (16b) December, 10, 1805.
NOTICE.
William Holden & Co.
HAVE removed from No. 3, Fifth-Street, to Middle-Street, 3 doors below Mr. Kellogg's Meeting House; where they have for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES—Also, 10 Kegs Virginia Manufactured Tobacco of first quality, A complete assortment of Cotton & Wool Cards, at 5 per cent discount from the Manufacturers price; Five Casks Souchong Tea, of first quality, Five do Hylon do. Five Casks Old Ralins, Fifty Bbls Cider. N. B. All persons indebted to the above firm, are requested to call and pay; and are notified, that all old Notes and Accounts which remain unsettled the last of next February, will be put into the hands of an Attorney to collect. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805.
Removal.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Office from the Chamber over the Maine Bank, to the convenient stand lately occupied by Doctor Stephen Thomas, in Fifth Street, nearly opposite to Mr. Isaac Adams' Book-store; where faithful attention to the duties of his profession will be given. OLIVER BRAY.
Notice is also given, that the Notes, Books and Accounts of Martin Thaxter & Co. are left at the Office of the Subscriber for Collection. Those who are indebted to said Firm are requested to call and settle the same without further notice, and those who have any demands may present the same for payment. Dec. 16. Oliver Bray.
Mrs. Webb.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Portland and its vicinity, that she has taken a shop exactly opposite Dr. Erving's dwelling house, Federal-Street; where she proposes taking a MANTUAMAKING in its various branches, viz. Gowns, Pelices, Ladies Coats, &c. &c. Likewise, Plain Work and Fine Needle Work executed at the shortest notice and in the neatest manner. December 16.
Lunar Observations.
THE subscriber has received a short, easy, and accurate method of calculating Lunar Observations by Dunn's Lunar Tables, first introduced into the United States by Mr. Sam Naylor, Boston—by which the true Longitude at sea, may be found in a few minutes of time. This method is soon learned, and not easily forgotten. The whole expense of a Plate, Formula to direct, and instructing their use, ten Dollars.—Taught and fold at Union School.
Navigation, Surveying and Bookkeeping, taught as usual. ALSO, A few Scholars may be accommodated at the Day-School, if application is made soon. WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805. (tf)
This Gazette,
Is published every Monday, by ISAAC ADAMS and WILLIAM JENKS, JUN. at the Printing-Office, No. 7, Fifth-street, Portland; where Subscriptions, Advertisements, Communications, &c. are received with attention.
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Printing.
In its various branches, executed at the Gazette-Office handsomely and with expedition. A general assortment of Commercial, Court and other BLANKS, well printed, on good paper, constantly for sale. Blanks, Cards and Shop Bills, printed at the shortest notice.