Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-11-09 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
NUMBER 185.]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
New Advertisements.
DIRECT TAX. SECOND DISTRICT, SECOND DIVISION, IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. PURSUANT to an act of Congress, passed the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled "an act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States" - the said tax was sold at public sale, at the dwelling house of John Mitchell, jun. innholder in North Yarmouth, on Wednesday the 13th of January next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, of the under described estates, consisting of dwelling houses and lands, as will satisfy the taxes due thereon, together with the legal costs and charges; unless said taxes and charges be paid previous to that time.
SITUATED IN FREEPORT.
   Name of Owner, Sur- intendent or Occu- pant, at the time of taking the Valuation. Value of each dwelling house. Tax on each house. Value of each tract, lot, &c. Total Tax on Lands in occupancy of an individual.   D. C. D. C. D. C. D. C. D. C.     John Anderson, 157 50 0 32 462 60 1 32   James Anderson, 647 45 1 83   Joseph Anderson, jr. 202 50 57   Isaac Allen, jun. 172 50 49   Edward Brewer 517 50 1 45   Edward Brewer, jr. 241 50 68   Benjamin Curtis,    occupant,   Joseph Blanchard's 316 25 90    Heirs, owners,   William Bartol 837 50 2 37   James Bibber 345 98   William Brown 157 50 32 1265 3 59   Peter W. Brown 556 75 1 58   Lemuel Bibber's Heirs 477 25 1 35   Reuben Brown 400 1 31   Job Beal 115 32   Robert Barber 442 75 1 25   Jacob Bailey 603 75 1 72   Jacob Burbank 104 55   Seth Bailey 450 90 696 90 1 92   William Brown, jr. 454 25 1 29   Amos Batson 302 60 765 90 2 17   James Benais 255 50 72   James Chase 225 45 483 1 37   Caspar Cobb 400 40 32   Thomas Coffin 448 50 1 27   Daniel Curtis 411 25 1 17   Jeremiah Curtis 299 25 85   Andrew Curtis 323 15 92   Nehemiah Curtis 442 75 1 25   Paul Curtis 230 66   Ebenezer Curtis 201 75 57   William Corliss 222 25 66   Erza Curtis 466 1 32   Wid. Mary Chapman 112 50 23 402 40 57   Amos Carver 724 50 2 5   John Mitchell, occu.    Abra. Cummings occu.   William Creele 112 50 23 339 25 95   Heirs of Jona. Dennison 230 72   Mattiah Dillingham 225 45 549 1 50   James Etes, and    Elisha Swift 120 24   William W. Etes 240 48 253 72   Cideon Etes 316 25 89   Joseph Etes 337 50 68 833 75 2 36   George Etes 410 30 1 16   Nath. A. Ulrich, occu. 150 75 30 1658 30 4 69   Richard Goodwin, occu.   William Grant 353 5 1   Aurham Grant 412 1 17   Henry Griffin 606 5 1 72   Benjamin Griffin 135 27 427 1 44   Nathaniel Gerrish 462 30 1 32   Jonathan Griffin, jr. 86 25 24   Eniah Guillard 187 50 38 805 2 28   Abie Hallowell 157 50 32 233 45 66   Isaac Harvey 115 33   Ebenezer Lake 267 95 76   Asahel Lufkin 327 75 93   George Lincoln 299 85   Paul Lumber, occu.    John Libby, owner 359 1 2   Paul Lumber 138 39   John Mann 225 45 1483 4 20   Daniel Mitchell 375 75 495 65 1 41   William Mitchell 157 50 32 637 10 1 81   Richard Merrill 125 25 201 25 57   John Merrill 573 75 1 6   William Merrill 117 30 33   Thomas Millet 103 50 29   Joseph Mann 412 50 83 975 20 2 66   John Mitchell, jr. 202 5 57   Benjamin Parker 150 75 30 508 30 1 44   Widow Elizabeth    Pickerman 345 98   William Pote 523 1 58 2035 50 5 76   Benjamin Parker, jr. 900 75 2 55   Stephen Pinkham 172 50 35 690 1 96   Elizah Pinkham 677 50 1 92   Wid. Rebecca Randall 225 45 345 98   Moses Roberts 264 50 75   Thomas Rowe 483 1 37   William Soul 391 1 11   Moses Soul 120 24 368 1 4   Heirs of Rev. Sawyer 424 50 1 20   Benjamin Sawyer 165 33 1048 80 2 97   James Sawyer 782 25 2 22   James Soul 165 33 258 75 73   John Soul, jun. 431 25 1 22   James Townsend 60 17   Pam Townsend 92 26   Ebenezer Vasey 417 75 1 18   David Wentworth,    & John Wentworth 225 45 782 2 21   Joseph Ward 319 70 90   James Wilson 419 75 1 19   Wid. Deborah Wilson 287 50 81   Jonathan Woodman 172 50 49   James Withers 124 20 35   John A. Hyde, occu. 412 50 83   James Withers, occu.   David Wilson 362 25 1 2   James Woodworth 180 75 24   Sarah Ann Whitney 492 50 1 39   John Walker 288 25 82   Thomas Wood, & 102 20 506 1 44   Thomas Woodworth   Anthon Waterman 262 50 53  
SITUATED IN NORTHYARMOUTH.
   Ebenezer Allen 392 30 1 12   William Bucknam 337 50 68 876 30 2 48   Charles Byles 165 33 80 50 24  
   Bezai Blanchard 151 1/2 31 460 1 30   Joseph Brackett 262 50 53 925 75 2 62   Stephen Balfell 298 84   Ebenezer Blanchard 736 20 2 8   Thomas Bartlett 233 75 66   Elizabeth Parker, occu.   Abigail Barlow, occu. 225 45   Jonathan Chandler 743 2 10   John Shaw, occupant 232 50 66   Thomas Davis, occu.   Benjamin Gooch 153 31 570 65 1 92   Nathaniel Gooch 461 15 1 30   Nathan Gordon 300 60 300 45 85   Heirs of Jacob Gray    & David Gray 487 50 98   Jacob Gray's Heirs 341 55 97   David Gray 343 85 97   Zeruah Gray's Heirs 225 40 64   Andrew Grover 345 30 98   Lemuel Gurney, jun. 276 78   Hiram Hatch 225 45 247 25 70   Enoch Weare, occu.   Heirs of Elijah 112 50 23 368 1 4    Weare, occu.   Heirs of Wm. Bucknam 545 25 1 49   Amos Barrs 525 1 58 1460 50 4 13   Stephen L. Harris 300 60 1437 50 4 7   William Hoole 120 24 517 50 1 45   Amos Harris, jun. 299 85   Ozni Harris 604 1 72   Joel Haven 131 50 33   Alice Loring 372 75 1017 75 2 88   Azor Mitchell, occu.   Mehitable Mitchell, occu. 868 50 2 46   Azor Mitchell 347 80 99   Sarah Merrill 316 25 89   Benjamin Morganridge 385 60 1 9   Eliab Mitchell 187 50 38 546 25 1 55   Joshua Marston 566 1 60   Levi Marston 1098 50 3 11   Tobias Moore 225 45 447 80 1 21   Robert Maxfield 345 98   Utah Nason 266 80 75   Samuel Parker 187 50 38 511 75 1 45   Ebenezer Puttengill 112 50 23 200 10 57   Paul Prince 157 79 31 888 85 5 53   Pam Prince, occu.   Paul Prince, owner 187 50 38   Nathl. Weeks, occu. 207 59   Paul Prince, owner   James Putte 187 50 38 469 20 1 33   Sylvanus Prince 339 93   Wentworth Ricker 105 21 276 78   Joel Rich 863 75 2 44   Jacob Reed 431 25 1 22   James Ruler 131 50 37   Jeremiah Stubbs 262 50 52 598 1 69   Jeremiah Sawyer 105 21 368 1 4   Joseph Titcomb 494 70 1 42   Elijah Tuttle 675 2 3 291 25 2 52   Pam Tobe 47 30 13   Jeremiah Walker 699 50 1 98   Benjamin Windlow 649 50 1 83   Daniel Wortbley 492 50 1 14   Stephen Woffoa 103 50 29   William Wyman 515 20 1 47   Comstock Viedet 53 15  
N. B. The delinquents may call on the subscriber, or SAMUEL P. RUSSELL, Esq. of North Yarmouth, with whom the bills are left.
Bohan P. Field, Collector ad District, 2d Division in State of Massachusetts.
LEBANON.
WHEREAS the proprietors and owners of the late common and undivided lands in the town of Lebanon, in the county of York, have been assessed and taxed in sundry lists, and formerly committed for collection to Benjamin Gooch, Esq. and Dr. Myles Carr, deceased, and William Rogers, Esq. resigned - And the balance due on said Taxes are now committed to Andrew Rogers, Esq. to collect by a Vote of said proprietors - and the following sums now appear to be due and unpaid, to wit:
   Proprietors Names. End of Tax 1767 1770 1772 1773 1775 1777 Due now   1 d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. l. d.     Edward Arnold, Esq. 60 60 60 40 5   Capt. Richard Lord 60 60 60 40 5 10   Dea. Boaz Libby 50 40 60 60 40 12 3   James Parker 60 40 4   Ralph Earnham 60 50 40 60 60 40 13 8 4   Bartholomew Allen 40 2   Jonathan Saward 50 40 60 60 40 13 10   Ebenezer Blaisdell 33 6 50 40 60 60 40 8 16 9   Sarah Sprague 40 50 40 60 60 40 7 11 8   Capt. John Bowers 50 40 60 60 40 5 10   Nathan Bloodget 50 40 60 60 40 15 18   Samuel Kindall 34 50 40 60 60 40 7 7 8   Nathan Durbat 50 40 60 60 40

have to approach you with sincere congratulations upon the pleasing occasion.
Be assured, Sir, that no lapse of time can avert our respect and gratitude for your long, laborious and faithful public services, or diminish our affectionate attachments to your person and character. An attachment, founded in the contemplation of virtues, which the splendour of office, and the allurements of power, could never contaminate,—and which the shades of retirement cannot obliterate.
We have seen you, Sir, the early assertor of the rights of your countrymen, while we were yet a part of the British empire; and one of the foremost in the dangers which attended the contest that ended in our separation from Great Britain. Your animating and prudent counsels through this eventful period, cheered despondence, and checked temerity.
The talents which suggested the most suitable measures, with regard to foreign relations, during our revolutionary war, were equally conspicuous in their successful execution. And diplomatic eminence attended the exertions of enlightened patriotism.
In the negotiations which secured our Independence, Territory, Navigation and Fisheries, were displayed amid difficulties and risks, inflexible to common minds, an intelligence, an integrity and a firmness, which place Adams and Jay, among the few, who in different ages, from principle alone, have been willing to devote themselves for their country.
The adoption of the present National Government, called to office our first citizens. Your impartial and decisive conduct for eight years as Vice President of the United States, and of the Senate, greatly assisted the organization of the system, and gave efficacy to its operations.
Soon after your illustrious predecessor had expressed his determination to retire from the head of the Government, the political clouds began to thicken anew. Devoted to your country, and true to its interests, you did not hesitate undertaking the arduous task to which its suffrages then invited you.
The crisis was indeed important. We were threatened from without, and from within. Much was required to rouse spirit, and to guide opinion—to repel aggression, and to regulate resentment. With one hand you ably directed all the manly energies of our country, and magnanimously wielded in the other the olive branch of peace.
The administration of the American Government for twelve years, has commanded the admiration of the virtuous and the wise of every nation. Future Statesmen will learn from the example of Washington and Adams, that to forego contemporary applause and apparent temporary advantages, for the establishment of beneficial principles, is the true way to solid fame.
We trust you will pardon us, Sir, for this short recapitulation. The sentiments we have expressed were awakened by the occasion. They come from the heart, and speak its feelings.
While we can view with so much satisfaction the past affairs of our country; considering the fluctuation of human events, and the various passions which distract mankind, we cannot look to the future but with anxious apprehensions. You, Sir, will join us in the prayer, that the people of the United States, to latest time, may so conduct, as to meet the favour of HIM, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, as well as of individuals.
To that Being we offer our fervent supplications for your personal and domestic happiness—that the period may be far distant, which shall close your useful and honorable life—and when the hour of separation from mortal scenes shall at length arrive, that your transition to a brighter world may be easy and serene.
October 30, 1801
To which Mr. Adams was pleased to reply.
My Neighbors and Friends,
HAVING every reason to believe, with full assurance, the sincerity of your declaration, that this obliging compliment comes from the heart, it is impossible for me to receive it, without corresponding sentiments of gratitude & friendship.
Minds well informed in the state of the nation and its public affairs, under every form of Government, and in every stage of society, civilized or savage, can seldom look to the future without anxious apprehensions. Anxiety for the public, under Governments like ours, is a duty, and the cultivation of it a virtue, the want of which in sufficient degrees, in the most impartial and disinterested citizens, constitutes the greatest danger.—Be assured, Gentlemen, that I largely participate in your solicitude: For who can navigate a tempestuous ocean without a share of it.
Most cordially do I unite in your supplication, that the people of the United States, to latest time, may so conduct, as to meet the favour of HIM, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, as well as individuals.
May your personal and domestic happiness, as well as your public Rights and Liberties, be ever precious in his sight.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, October 30, 1801.
The scene was affecting. It was not the servile adulation of sycophants at the shrine of power; but the spontaneous offering of grateful minds to MERIT in retirement.
The company returned to their room, and after dinner, the following toasts were given.
TOASTS.
1st THE DAY:
"Which gave the world a Statesman."
2d JOHN ADAMS:
"His nature is too noble for this world: He would not flatter Neptune for his trident, Or Jove for his power to thunder."
3d The memory of WASHINGTON:
"While time endures, his name shall ever bloom, And wreaths unfading flourish round his tomb."
4th The Washington and Adams Administrations:
"How blessings brighten as they take their flight."
5th Our Country:
"Which tho' now darkened by a transient cloud, Is doom'd, we trust, to be the radiant throne Of settled liberty, and steadfast faith."
6th The Constituted Authorities of the United States:
"Still may they prove the bulwark of our laws, And ever keep at heart their country's good!"
7th The American Navy:
"It much imports us, 'tis our all, To keep our trade entire; intire the force, And honor of our fleets; o'er that to watch, Even with a hand severe, and jealous eye."
8th The Military Establishments of the United States:
"Ever may they guard their country's rights, Ever defend them with undaunted hearts."
9th Unanimity and energy to the friends of good government:
"The more the bold, the bustling and the bad, Press to usurp the reigns of power, the more Behoves it virtue, with indignant zeal, To check their combination."
10th The Judiciary of the United States:
"The justice that delights To dare the keenest eye: of open day."
11th The Clergy:
"Must stand acknowledged, while the world shall stand, The most important and effectual guard, Support and ornament of virtue's cause."
12th The moral, religious, and literary institutions of our country:
"Weigh well the powers of simple piety! Make it the key-stone in thy arch of virtue, And it will keep that graceful fabric firm, Tho' all the storms of fortune burst upon it."
13th Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures:
"We see our plains Unbounded waving with the gifts of harvest; Our seas with commerce throng'd, our busy ports With cheerful toil!"
VOLUNTEERS.
After the Chairman had retired,
Judge CRANCH:—May the evening of his life be calm and serene, as the morning and noon have been active and useful.
Gov. STRONG:—May Massachusetts continue to support the man, who supports good principles; and may his administration be as free from censure as it is from faults.
The Legislature of Massachusetts:—May it merit the esteem and admiration of the virtuous and wise, by the purity of its principles, and the wisdom of its laws.
The Memory of Gov. SUMNER:—Embalmed by the recollection of his virtues; may it excite an emulation of them in all his successors.
May Americans ever bear in mind, that in politics, as in architecture, symmetry is indispensable, and in every structure to equalize, is to demolish.
JOHN JAY:—May his name be ever as dear to his country, as his labors in her cause have been disinterested and faithful.
The Senate of the United States:—May it be a bulwark against all encroachments upon the Constitution.
The Rulers of our land:—May they have wisdom to discern our interests, and christian principles to inspire us with confidence.
From the Columbian Centinel.
Mr. Ruffel:—If you please you may inform the public that on the 21st inst. Mr. William Baxter, of Quincy, made what we call a Husking Frolic; when there were husked between the hours of eight in the morning and eleven at night, FIFTEEN HUNDRED BUSHELS OF CORN, all of his raising the present year. The huskers before the close of the business, amounted to nearly two hundred; and separated highly pleased, with having assisted at the largest husking party ever known in Massachusetts. Yours, &c. A FARMER.
HUSKING DAY.
AUTUMN, with his golden sheaf, Kindly gives to Care relief; Now the village talk is done— Now the laughing sport's begun, Venus, smiling planet, leads Printless o'er the fields and meads, (Who the western rays oblique Linger on Monahock's peak;— The Moon, from ocean rising, throws Her lustre on Watusi's snows) Frolic youth, the country round Nimble-rop'd, to beat the ground.
Lo! the hills of corn appear— Damels seize the blushing ear, Laughing seize, and flyly hide, Towards the favour'd lad to hide, When the basket borne away Give the hint to sportive play.
Clear the floor and now advance— Youth and manhood form the dance, Gay and brisk the measures beat, Age with transport shakes his Seat, Till the herald of the morn, Growing, warns him to be gone.
Antic gambols then succeed— This, to hide along the mead, Those, in secret paths to slide, These upon their steps to glide; By her mimic-fear betray'd, Every youth o'erlooks a maid; Dalliance soft, and faw'ring groves Ripen fancy into love; Hymen lights the torch, and gay Pleasure crown the HUSKING DAY. Oct. 23, 1801.
From the Newyork Gazette.
CURIOUS FACT.—The Editors of the "American Citizen," in a late paper, make the following remarkable disclosure.
"Our declaration of Independence is viewed by all sensible men, both in Europe and America, as containing an accurate display of the just principles of civil government. But yet, a y one who will look into Mr. Locke's essay on government, Lond. ed. of 1772. p. 358, will find in it all the ideas and nearly the
words verbatim, which are contained in that declaration, beginning with the words "When a long train of abuses," &c.
I have not at hand Mr. Locke's essay, so as to judge for myself of the truth of this assertion. The only thing which would make me doubt, is, that it is made in the American Citizen, and in the column which is peculiarly devoted to the lucubrations of the editors. But as all men speak more truth than falsehood, and as the circumstance related detracts from the merit of the Dagon of the party, I am inclined, in this instance, to give them full credit. I hope soon to compare the writings.
Mr. Jefferson has been celebrated by his friends for this instrument. The declaration of Independence has been continually dinning in our ears, as the utmost effort of human genius, which no man would attempt to equal unless he was bereft of his senses. Behold, he has taken "all the ideas, and nearly the words verbatim" from Mr. Locke!—He ought, however, to be allowed this praise, that he has stolen handsomely, and from a good author.
There are some other secrets which Mr. Cheetham may not know (for who knows every thing) and which may be useful, in due time, to be told. I mean Mr. Jefferson's correspondence while Secretary of State, on which his reputation as a writer principally depends. If we judge by his inaugural speech, and his reply to the merchants of New Haven, which are his own, he is entitled to no high rank. The first was more fit for a school-boy to pronounce on the stage, than a communication from an official character; and the second contained false assertions, and principles utterly unworthy of a statesman. Whence then, it will be asked, the eclat while Secretary of State? It need only be recollected, that Washington was President; who, wise himself, always provided wise counsellors. Then we saw speeches and measures exalting the nation, and commanding the admiration of the world. AN OBSERVER.
By the Mail.
BOSTON, NOV. 9.
From Providence—Nov. 2.
The Legislature have resolved, that the publications in Mr. Wheeler's paper against the Governor, one of which was signed "John Dorrance," tend to discredit the state abroad, and to disquiet the good people of the State, by weakening public confidence in the constituted authorities thereof; and that, in the opinion of the Assembly, His Excellency the Governor, the Supreme Court, &c. are well entitled to the public confidence, and have deserved well of their fellow citizens by a faithful and meritorious execution of the trusts reposed in them by the people.
Judge Dorrance, before the passing of the Resolutions, requested liberty to prove the charges in his publication; but was refused!
What makes the above resolutions appear still more extraordinary, is, that (as we understand) suits for defamation entered by the Governor and Judge Dorrance, are now pending.
CAPTURE OF A TRIPOLINE CRUIZER.
Extracts of a Letter from Commodore Dale, commanding a squadron of frigates in the service of the United States, to Mr. Gausden, American Consul in Gibraltar, dated Malta, 19th August.
"I am happy to inform you that Mr. Sterritt, in the Schooner Enterprize, of 12 guns, and 92 men, fell in with one of the Tripoline Cruizers off this Island. She mounted 14 guns and 80 men. He took her after an action of three hours, killed 20 of her men, and wounded 30. Not a man hurt on board the Schooner.—The Bey's Cruizers have not taken any of our merchant vessels as yet."
The frigates Essex and Philadelphia sailed from Malaga the 13th of Sept. to join the Commodore off Tripoli. All the frigates were in want of provisions, and there was none to be had at Malaga or Gibraltar. It was expected the Commodore would leave a frigate to blockade Tripoli, and repair himself to Gibraltar for provisions, &c.
The frigate George Washington, with the ship Peace and Plenty under convoy, arrived at Gibraltar Sept. 19, and sailed for Algiers the 21st, intending to stop at Malaga for water. Brig Levant, Bradford, of Boston, and Susan, Wheeler, of Baltimore, failed in company with the frigate.
The Tripoline Admiral and the Brig were still at Gibraltar, dismantled and deserted by their crews.
It was reported at Gibraltar that the plague had again appeared in Spain; in consequence of which a quarantine of five days was laid on all vessels from Spain. The King of Spain was very ill.
OF EGYPT.
On the 10th of Sept. the frigate Leda arrived at Gibraltar in 42 days from Egypt.—Alexandria had not surrendered when she failed. General Menou had abruptly and indignantly rejected the proposal in the 28th article of the convention with the troops at Cairo. His garrison consisted of but 4,000; and most of the French soldiers were extremely desirous of returning home. It is estimated there were 25,000 British troops in Egypt.
GIBRALTAR, SEPT. 18.
Rumours from Spain have reached the Garrison, importing that Gen. Menou has surrendered Alexandria to the British Forces; that all
the French troops are now out of Egypt; and that Lord Keith is on his way down the Mediterranean. But we wait for a confirmation of this highly probable, and agreeable intelligence.
The British brig Earl Moira, capt. F. ... has returned to Halifax, after having ... agreeably to the directions of Gov. Wentworth, a family upon the Isle of Sable, with every thing suitable for their comfort, and the promotion of the benevolent object in contemplation, and unfortunate mariners, who the future of the vessel may shipwreck upon that island.
BOSTON NOV. 5.
NAVAL COMMANDERS.
A correspondent in the Centinel of yesterday has made the following corrections in the list of retained naval officers published in our Gazette, a few days since; "Captain Nicholson, instead of receiving 1200 dls. in addition to his pay as Captain of the navy, does not receive the annual amount of the pay of a post Captain by a deficiency of more than 200 dls. He has but half pay as Captain in service, without any ration, agreeably to the Peace Establishment; and the same will consequently apply to Captain Tingey, Superintendent at Washington. Nine Captains only are retained; their rank as follows; 1 Barry, 2 Nicholson, 3 Dale, 4 Truston, 5 Preble, 6 Barron, 7 J. Barron, 8 Rogers, 9 Bainbridge."
Portland.
Monday, November 7, 1801.
Capt. M'Lellan from Antigua, furnished papers to the 15th Oct. under which date it is said a vessel arrived there two days before from Grenada, with intelligence that at the time of her sailing, accounts had been received there from Barbadoes, mentioning the arrival of 6000 troops at that Island from England.
Capt. Smith, who arrived here last Friday, from Port-Republican, informs that previous to his leaving that place, Gov. Toussaint, had caused a due observance to be paid to the christian Sabbath. It is hoped some of the wise men of this country will profit by so worthy an example.
ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL.
On Wednesday last, at Fryeburg, a Council from five neighboring churches, convened to hear and decide on the accusations brought against the Rev. William Fessenden, pastor of the church in that place. We are happy to hear that the charges arose from misapprehension; and that the whole of that honorable body were unanimous in acquitting Mr. Fessenden on every article exhibited against him. Thus like gold seven times tried, he comes out more pure. By the christian advice and exhortation of the Council, a happy accommodation has taken place; and it is hoped, for the prosperity of the religion of the Holy Jesus, and for the peace and happiness of church and society, that persons of every description will be very cautious how they assail and attempt to wound a reputation gained by a long series of good and eminent deeds, and unassailed by a single blot. Oct. 24th, 1801.
MARRIED—At Northampton, Mr. Robert P. Field, Attorney at Law, to Miss Mary Green, daughter of the Rev. D. Green.
DIED—At North-Yarmouth, Holbrook Burroughs, aged 7 years, son of Mr. Joseph Burroughs. In this town, Mrs. Mary M'Lellan, the amiable consort of Mr. Isaac M'Lellan, Merchant.
Mr. Josiah Riggs, aged 58. At Wilmington, (Adulphes County) Mrs. Abigail Bates, aged 90.—The longevity of the family to which the deceased belonged, is well worthy notice. She was the last of ten children, born of Abraham and Sarah, Jacob, of the said (Wilmington) whose ages at their decease were as follows:—Abraham 88; John 77; Asaph 80; Ebenezer 86; Benjamin 85; Sarah 84; Mary 86; Elizabeth 70; Abigail 90; and Hannah 81; amounting to EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS!
Jenks' Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4.
Arrived, brig Lion, Capt. Norton, from the Havanna.
THURSDAY, Nov. 5.
Arrived, brig Elizabeth, from St. Martins.
Same day—Arrived Schooner Hunter, capt. Oxnard, 6 days from Philadelphia. On Tuesday spoke brig Hector, capt. Hart, of Portsmouth, 17 days from St. Vincent, who left there capt. Richard Motley, of this port. Capt. Baker, in the ship Mary, failed from Philadelphia for Bourdeaux, the 29th ult. Schr. Thomas, capt. Cobb, and Martha, capt. Atwick, were to sail from Philadelphia for this port in a few days.
Same day—Arrived brig Gorham, captain Samuel M'Lellan, 18 days from Antigua. Left there brig America, Bainbridge, of Wilkesett, to sail in 2 days—Lat. 36 1/2, long. 71, spoke brig Olive, from Demarara, bound to Portsmouth—Capt. M'Lellan brings the agreeable intelligence of the death of capt. J. H. Rogers, of the fch. —, of this port, and one or two of his crew.
FRIDAY, Nov. 6.
Arrived brig Unicorn, capt. L. Smith, 24 days from Port-Republican—Lat. 26, long. 74, parted with brig Volunteer, capt. Storer, of this port, bound home—Schooner Linne, capt. Brabury, of this port, failed 8 days before capt. Smith.
Same day—Arrived Schooner Rover, capt. Sturlevant, 17 days from Martinique.
Boston Oct. 30.
On Thursday last came on shore at Roxham (Cape Cod) the following articles, supposed to be the deck-load of a vessel bound north—W. Ind. Inds.—about three thousand jute; eight or ten thousand shingles, much broken; a quantity of hoops, staves and boards; head bedding; a few barrels of tar or pitch; one truck, and a number of new horse carts. The title came on shore, which was sawed in two in the middle. There were several other small articles.
The Sophia, Freeman, was at the Isle of May about 10 days since, to sail soon for Portland.
Barque Truxton, of Kennebec, was to sail from New Bedford, Sept. 17.

REMOVAL.
Greely & Fletcher,
inform their friends and the public, that they have removed from Fore-street, to No 4, MUSSLE-Street; where they have on hand a handsome assortment of European & India Goods, which can be purchased in town.
THE Copartnership of LORD & DOW, by mutual agreement is this day dissolved—all persons interested in, or having demands on said firm, are requested to call on John Lord, at their late stand, for settlement.
FOR SALE, a HOUSE and HOUSE LOT, situated in Pembrook-street—Inquire as above.
To be Sold,
A convenient DWELLING HOUSE in Biddeford, now in the occupation of Mr. John Chadwick; and the lot of Land whereon the same stands—adjoining the Lands of Jeremiah Hill and Prentiss Melan, Esq. and about ten rods on the street.—Inquire of John FROTHINGHAM, Esq. at Boston, or of the subscriber at Portland, Nov. 7, 1801.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
LOST from the Tenter Hooks of me the subscriber, sometime about the last of October, or the first of November; one piece of FULLED WOOLLEN CLOTH, of a brown color, containing about ten yards. Also from my Fulling Mill, sundry pieces of Filled Cloth, neither bleached or dyed. Any person having information of the same, shall on conviction be entitled to the above reward.—Merchants and shopkeepers, are requested to stop any such goods, should they be presented for sale.
Ten Cents Reward.
AWAY from the subscriber, an intended apprenticeship by the name of Samuel Williams, about fifteen years old—about four feet ten inches high, short brown hair, dark skin, had on a blue coat, striped waistcoat, and grey trowsers.—I hereby forbid all persons harboring him, or any matters of vessels carrying him away. Any person who will bring back said Williams, shall receive the above reward of OBEDETH MERRILL, of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln.
The Farmer's Almanack,
By ROBERT B. THOMAS, MAY be had at the Bookstore of JENKS & CLARK, No. 2, Jewell Row, Fifth-street, by the gross, dozen, or single. Price 75 cts. gross, 75 cts. doz. and 10 cts. single. which is the same price as sold by the proprietor, Mr. J. West, of Boston.
School Books,
Of almost every description now in use, wholesale or retail; with which country traders, school-masters and others, may be supplied as low as can be obtained in any part of the Commonwealth. Also, a variety of CHILDREN'S BOOKS.
Blank and Account Books,
Comprising a general assortment of double and single ruled large and small Ledgers, Day Books, Records, Ring and Cyphering Books, &c.
The Book-Binding Business
Is now carried on at said store; where Account Books will be ruled to any pattern, at the shortest notice, on the most reasonable terms.
Two Apprentices,
Are immediately wanted at said store; to whom good encouragement will be given. Lads from the country preferred. Portland, Nov. 9.
The Hon. Senate, and House of Representatives of the State of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
THE petition of the inhabitants of POLAND, humbly represents—That great difficulties have arisen, and still subsist with respect to our late incorporation, including a tract of land, larger than any of the town (that we know of.) In our present circumstances, we cannot assemble at the meeting-house, which the proprietors built for the public worship of God; and it is impossible in this present time of distress, to agree on any other spot to hold our meetings. In addition to this, it is with difficulty that many of our inhabitants attend the necessary meetings.—These inconveniences call for some remedy. Therefore, your petitioners pray your honor to take the subject into consideration, and let the lands which are now a part of the town of Poland, be incorporated into a separate town, the said tract of land being the middle of said little Androscoggin-River. Your petitioners further pray that they may have one half of the lands granted to the town of Poland, for the encouragement & support of schools, for the encouragement & support of the Gospel, and for the use of the Gospel. Therefore, heretofore experienced your goodness, before rely on it—that you in your wisdom, will grant this, our reasonable request—And as in duty bound shall ever pray.
JOHN CHANDLER, Sole Bimen of NICHOLAS NOYES, Poland. CHANDLER FREEMAN, Town Clerk.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In Senate, June 12th, 1801. ON the petition of the Selectmen and Town of Poland, praying that a certain part of said town may be set off and incorporated into a separate town—ORDERED, That the petitioners publish an attestation of their petition with this order thereon, for three weeks successively in 'Yenks' Gazette, printed in Poland, the last publication to be thirty days previous to the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that all persons interested, may then and there appear and show cause why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
DAVID COBB, President.
Read and concurred, June 13th, 1801.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
HENRY WARREN, Clerk of House of Representatives.
Valuable Lands.
FOR SALE, from five hundred to seventeen thousand acres of LAND, situated upon that rich tract on the famous Piscatagua River, between Kennebec and Penobscot.—This Land is loted, and proves to be of a superior quality—and is very commodious for an immediate settlement; having excellent Mill Seats, about twenty acres of Trees felled, and a road from it down to Bangor.—The Title is derived from the Government, and will be perfect, and to an entire satisfaction of the purchasers. It will be sold at a reduced price for cash or good security.
Also—About thirty good farming LOTS (hundred acres each) in the town of Jay; in which town there are upwards of a hundred Families.—For further particulars inquire of the Printer, or of
JOSEPH E. FOXCRAFT. Newgloucester, Nov. 6. (85—6w)
Stop Thief.
Twenty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the Barn of the subscriber, in Freeport on Wednesday night the 4th instant, a large Bay HORSE, marked as follows:—A white streak in his face, both hind feet white, black mane and tail, carries his head very high, his nose out; When stolen, had a Scar on his wether, and one or two on each hind leg; a handsome carriage horse, trots all. Whoever will apprehend said Thief or Thieves and secure said Horse, and return him to the owner, shall receive the above reward and all charges paid by me, SAMUEL JAMESON. Freeport Nov. 7.
Languages.
A SCHOOL will be opened on the 16th of November, for teaching the French, Spanish and Italian Languages. The terms will be two dollars entrance and three dollars per month, three lessons a week, at such hours as may best suit the subscribers. Subscriptions received at the Book-Store of Messrs. JENKS & CLARK. N. B. Translations in the above languages done with accuracy and dispatch. Portland, Oct. 24.
Feathers & Bedticking.
FOR SALE, by AARON AUSTIN, at his former stand, next door to William Fennelly's Office, Fore-street, a large assortment of Sea Fowl, Live-Geese, Rufla, and LUSON FEATHERS.—Also, ready made BEDS and MATRASSES; best American manufactured BEDTICKING; English do. of all prices. Also a quantity of INDIGO.—The above assortment will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston.
Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of SHIPPING FURS. Portland, Oct. 1.
United States—District of Maine,
OCTOBER 9. 1801. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of Samuel M. Quincy, of Portland, Merchant; William Hudson, of said Portland, Merchant; and Nathan Bond, of said Portland, Broker and Merchant; against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proved upon—That they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Friday the sixth day of November, 1801, at the dwelling house of Thomas Low, Insolvant in York; against making and allowing Certificates of Discharge to said Bankrupts, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. Oct. 26.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, That having been duly appointed Executor of the last will and testament of WILLIAM HAYFORD, late of Hartford, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased—he has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
WILLIAM HAYFORD. Nov. 2.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, That having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of TIMOTHY PROUT HICKS, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, Gentleman, deceased, he has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
JOHN PROUT. Nov. 2.
An Evening School,
FOR teaching BOOK KEEPING, by Double Entry, will be opened on the first Monday in next month.—For terms, apply to the Printer. Translations from the French, Spanish and Portuguese languages, done correctly. Portland, 12th Oct. 1801.
Loft,
ON Wednesday last, between Chase's tavern in Northarmouth, and Portland, a Leather POCKET-BOOK, considerably worn, with a Pencil in it containing a Note against David REED, of Livermore, and a Twenty Dollar Bank Bill (Hartford Bank) and a number of notes, letters, and other papers, of no value but to the owner.—Whoever has found said Pocket Book, and will leave it with N. JENKS, at Newgloucester, or with the Printer, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Oct. 19. JOHN CRANE.
Strayed or Stolen
FROM the inclosure of the subscriber in Portland, about the 1st September last, a brown Mare, four years old, shod before, has a stripe in her forehead, with large check bits, never docked.—Whoever will give information of said Mare, or bring her to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded by JAMES POOL, Court-street. Portland, Oct. 10. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of SHIPPING FURS. Portland, Oct. 19.
LOST, between the Hay-Market and Horse-Tavern, on the 5th inst. a leather POCKET-BOOK, with Letters and Papers of no consequence to any one except the owner—a Letter directed to Peter T. Smith, Esq. and twenty-one Dollars in Bank Bills. Whoever has found, and will return it to this Office, shall have the above reward. Oct. 19. JAMES PAINE.
Crockery & Glass Ware Store,
No. 9, JONES' ROW, FISH-STREET.
ROBERT CROSS, has received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool and Hamburg, and offers for sale, a complete assortment of
Pencil, Enamelled, China Glaze, and Common CROCKERY WARE.
GLASS. Cut quart Decanters, Plain Decanters, qrt. do. pint do. do. do. pint. do. Tumblers, do. do. do. do. Wines, Cruets, Tumblers and Salts, Goblets. Goblets, Wines. Crates of assorted Ware, packed at the shortest notice. Portland, Oct. 26.
English Hats.
JUST received by the Mariner, from London, and for sale by JOHN JENKS, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, an assortment of Men's and Youth's HATS, of a superior quality, and very cheap. Oct. 26.
Licenses.
NOTICE is hereby given, that by an order of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, which was held at Newgloucester the last week—those persons who were licensed by said Court, for holders or Retailers, may recognize with the Clerk, any time before the Thirteenth of November next. Oct. 26. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
Removal.
ABIJAH CHEEVER, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his former stand, to No. 1, Moffatt's Row, Middle-street, where he has just received a very extensive assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Youth's London made Beaver HATS, Men's and Boys' Camel Hair do. of all sorts, A few dozen old UMBRELLAS, to doz. Ladies' Eng. made Kid Slippers. Also for sale, as usual, Women's, Misses, and Children's SHOES, of every description, as low for cash as in any part of the country. Also, a few RUSSIA BEDS—inquire as above. Portland, Oct. 26.
200 Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS it is suspected that some evil minded person or persons designedly set fire to the two Houses which were burnt in this town the last week—The Selectmen judge it proper to offer, and do hereby offer a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who will discover and apprehend the incendiary or incendiaries, so that he or they may be convicted of said crime.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, THOMAS MOTLEY, ISAAC ILSLEY, JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 26th Oct. 1801.
Mail Stages,
FROM PORTLAND TO PORTSMOUTH. THE STAGE passes from Portland to Portsmouth every day (Sundays excepted.) It sets off from Portland on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 4 o'clock A. M. and passes thro' Kennebec, Berwick and Dover, to Portsmouth—and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays it passes thro' Kennebec, Wells and York, to Portsmouth, where it arrives the same evening.
The Stage sets off from Portsmouth and returns on the aforesaid routes to Portland, alternately on different days from those stated above.
From Portland to Wiscasset. The Stage leaves Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 P. M. and arrives at Wiscasset the same evening. Leaves Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and arrives at Portland the same evening. Oct. 26.
FOR SALE,
By William Moody,
At his Store, head of Fifth Street, a general and extensive assortment of fashionable STAPLE & FANCY GOODS, by the latest arrivals—consisting of BEST superfine black, blue, bottle green, olive, and mixt Broadcloths; middling and low priced do.; Camelottes; blue, green, and brown Seres; Duffsils; Plains and hall thick; Coatings; Rose and duffil Blankets; Floor and fair Carpets and Carpets; Baizes and Flannels of various colors and prices; fashionable Swansdowns, mouselkins, satin, carnette and marcellus velvets; Oil-Cloths; Bedticking; Russia-Sheeting; Diapers; Linens; Brown-holland; India-Cottons; Satins; Modes; Saracens and Ribbons; Calicoes; Durants; Wildbores; Camblets; Crapes; Shalloons; Russells and Moreans; Bandannas; Linen and Cotton pocket handkerchiefs; a great variety of Camel's hair, silk, netting muslin and cambric hankies; Ladies' extra long silk Gloves & Mitts; Cotton do. Men's silk, leather and kid Gloves; Best black and white silk Hose; low priced ditto; Cotton do. for ladies and gentlemen; Men's and boy's Hats; Shoes; Looking Glasses; silk & cotton suspenders; floor, cloth & shoe Brushes; Threads, tapes and Bobins; Muffs and tippets; Best English Laces and Edgings; black and white fewing silk and Twist; silk and cotton Girdles; fashionable Feathers; Buttons; Prees and sand Paper; Quills; Pocket Books; plates; Playing Cards; Hair Powder, &c.
Cotton, Coffee, Hyson, Souchong & bohea Teas, best quality; Sugars; W. I. Rum; Cogniac & Spanish Brandy; Holland Gin; Molasses; Alfies; Pepper; Ginger; Mustard and Cloves; Nutmegs; cinnamon; salt and salt-petre; box and cask Raisins; Tobacco and snuff; best Indigo; mould Candles; Chocolate No. 1—Best steel plated shovels; shovels and Tongs; steel plated Handfaws; brass and iron Knockers and Candlesticks; NAILS and GLASS. A general assortment of HARD and HOLLOW WARE, too numerous to particularize. A complete assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, and borders of the newest fashions. The above articles he is determined to sell very low for cash or country produce. Oct. 19.
Genteel Boarding,
FOR six Gentlemen, may be had in Jones' Row—Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 26.
Sales at Auction:
ON THURSDAY, 12TH INST. Will be sold at the Auction Room, Fifth-street, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES. KERSEYMEERS, Muslins, Calicoes, Ginghams, Cotton Hula, Long and short Gloves, Mullin and other Handkerchiefs; with a variety of other articles.—Sale at 10 o'clock. Portland, 7th Nov. 1801.
Land for Sale,
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On THURSDAY, the 18th day of Nov. 1801. At Mr. Motley's Tavern, ONE Hundred Acres of excellent LAND, situated in the township of New Sweden, in the county of York, in the state of Massachusetts—Lot No. Thirty-Eight, in the second division in the Four Miles Square, located. Part of said lot is under improvement; 24 acres cleared, and a Barn on the same; within one mile of a good saw and grist mill, and only four miles from the meeting-house; it is well wooded and watered, and well calculated to make a good Farm—known by the name of J. Winn's Lot. Said Land is on the line of Waterford, near the main country road, only about fifty miles from Portland, Saco or Kennebec Landings. The growth of said Land is Rock Maple, Oak and Beach, with some Pine. Nov. 9.
FOR SALE,
By Joshua Richardson,
At N. Richardson's Wharf, 4th proof Barcelona BRANDY, of excellent flavor, per pipe or barrel 4 Bales INDIA COTTONS, assorted, Superfine and Fine FLOUR, India SUGAR, per bag or whl. RAVENS DUCK, NAIL PLATES, RUSSIA SHEETING, STEEL, Philadelphia Bar IRON, do. CRACKERS, in kegs. Nov. 2.
Lord & Thomas,
ACQUAINT their friends and the public, that they have received per the latest arrivals, a large and extensive assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, which are now ready for sale, at their Store, No. 5, Jones' Row—and which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. Portland, Nov. 2. (84—6)
FRESH GOODS.
Just received, by the latest arrivals, and for sale on the most reasonable terms,
By Thos. G. Sandford & Co.
At No 5, Moffatt's Row, head of Union-street, BEST superfine black, blue and mixed Broadcloths; middling and low priced do.; Plain, ribb'd, and mixed Camelottes; blue, mixed and light Coatings; fashionable Swansdowns; Rattens; Cotton and Worsted Panton Patterns; Rose Blankets; Flannels and Baizes, black, white and other colors; Durants; Taminyas; Shalloons; Calamucos; Camblets and Wildbores; Handkerchiefs, silk, black and other colors; Shawls, muslin, silk and fancy colors; black, white, and coloured Muslins; Sprigged do.; Satins and Modes; Gentlemen's Wale Satin; Ladies' black, white and colored Silk Gloves; do. white and coloured Cotton do.; do. Kid Gloves; do. cotton and worsted Hose, plain and lace edg'd; Dimity; Calicoes; Irish Linens; Check'd do.; English and India Cottons; Seres; Brown Holland; black, white, mixed and knotted Worsted Hose; best black and white Silk Hose; Cotton do. plain and lace edg'd; Men's white Silk Gloves; Men's coloured Cotton do.; Bandannas; Men's and Boys' Hats; Ripped and corded Velveteen; Russia Sheetings, and Duck; Pocket Books; Memmerandum do.; Threads, Tapes, and Bobbins; Buttons; Ribbons; black Luce; Silk and Twist; Needles and Pins. ALSO, Cotton, Coffee, Souchong and Bohea Teas, Loaf and Brown Sugars, N. E. & W. I. Rum, Brandy, Holland Gin, Molasses, Rice, Cloves, Mace, Allspice, Pepper, Indigo, Candles, Tobacco—Steel plated Shovels and Spades, Shovels and Tongs, Steel plated Handfaws, Pannel, compass and keyhole Saw, Sash and Dovetail do. Cast steel Chisels and Plane Irons, Bit-blocks with Bits complete, Hammers, Hinges, Latches, Stock Locks, Chest and Padlock, Drawing-Knives, Bellows, Frying-Pans, Warmer-Pans, Whips, Brushes, Knives, Razors, Brass Can-Buttons, Plated Spoons, Japanned Tea Trays, Bread Baskets and Sifter Trays, Curb Bits, Snaffle do. Stirrup Irons, Inlet Buckles, Head and Throat do. Flat set Buckles of different kinds, Silvered Buckles and Tips, &c. &c.
Crockery & Glass Ware.
Portland, Nov. 2.
THE Copartnership of Nathaniel & Cornelius Newman, by mutual agreement is this day dissolved.—All persons indebted to, or having demands on said firm, are requested to call on Cornelius Newman for settlement.
NATHANIEL NEWMAN, CORNELIUS NEWMAN. Portland, October 12, 1801. (Nov. 2)
20 Dollars Reward.
ESCAPED from me the subscriber, one of the Deputy Sheriffs in the county of York—THOMAS ABBOT, of Pepperellborough, a prisoner of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 27th inst. at Biddeford. He was born in Pepperellborough, is about twenty-five years old, black hair and eyes, dark complexion, about five feet ten inches high—had on an old grey homespun coat, and smallclothes of the same color.—Whoever will secure said prisoner in any of the jails in this Commonwealth, or deliver him to me the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. EBENEZER SAYWARD. Biddeford, Oct. 29, 1801.
Wanted Immediately,
A Journeyman SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, for four or five months.—Enquire of EBENEZER BUGBEE, Esq., or of Mr. A. MITCHELL, next door to Mr. Paine's Shoe-Store, Portland. Oct. 19.