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No. 34, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1807.
[Whole No. 502.]
By the Gails.
The Philadelphia True American of November 27th, contains some letters and translations from French papers, which are interesting to the commercial part of the community.
The ship George Washington had been ordered into Plymouth by a British cruiser; was released and proceeded to Bordeaux. No part of her cargo had been landed, in England, and her papers were all in perfect order, proving that the cargo did not originate in any British settlement. The following letter represents her fate, and probably that of all others in similar circumstances.
BORDEAUX, OCT. 3, 1807.
"Annexed I beg leave to hand a copy of a letter received from the minister, relative to the George Washington. I am extremely concerned that it is so little consoling. This unfortunate ship is obliged to drop down, immediately, and only waits the captain's return from Paris to go to sea, to obtain admission into the port of St. Sebastians, where I have been assured that she can be admitted without difficulty. If that port should prove unsuccessful, there is only Lisbon left to try,—or to return to the United States. I hope she will not be reduced to that extremity."
[TRANSLATIONS.]
PARIS, SEPT. 18.
The Minister of the Interior to Mr. Foussat, merchant at Bordeaux.
I have received, Sir, the request, which you have addressed to me, in your own name, and that of other merchants of your city, the object of which was to obtain the admission of the American ship George Washington, which had been taken into Plymouth by an English ship of war.
Different reclamations of that nature having been submitted to the emperor, his majesty, confirming the dispositions of his decree of the 21st of Nov. 1806, has recently prescribed its strict execution. It is impossible for me, Sir, after this decision, to grant your request: I therefore remit to you the piece, which was annexed to it—inviting you to communicate my answer to the merchants who, with you, had signed the memorial.
I salute you. (Signed) GRETET.
A letter from Lisbon, dated Oct. 3, says—"Since the date of our last, affairs in this country have taken a very disagreeable turn, and it has been rumoured by the Counsel to all the British Merchants resident in Lisbon, that their situation in Portugal is very unsafe, and advising them, in order to save their property, to retire without delay. This communication has caused great alarm, and all the English families are, in consequence, preparing to depart in a few days, which of course occasions much confusion."
Spanish Admiralty Decision.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Cadiz, to his Correspondent in Philadelphia, dated, Oct. 1, 1807.
"I am yet unable to give you any satisfactory intelligence on the subject of the *** and cargo. The affair is yet before the Admiralty. I am sorry, however, to be compelled to say, that most of their decisions are equally iniquitous with those of the inferior courts. Indeed it seems for the cause to be an AMERICAN ONE, to meet with CERTAIN CONDEMNATION."
Extract of a letter from a respectable Manufacturing House in Leeds, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated 12th September.
"We have this day received your favor of the 3d August, and are much concerned to hear that a city for war with England, in your country is made by so numerous a party.—It appears to us that besides the cruelty and expense of a war, that it is the interest and ought to be the wish of every good man to avoid so dreadful a calamity. Perhaps no two nations ever existed whose circumstances enabled them to assist each other so effectually, as England and America—and we think that in no epoch was there ever so much power lodged in one nation, as in that of France at the present moment. A nation restrained only from universal dominion, by the fleet of England, and if by any means Bonaparte should ob-
tain possession of it, where could any man look for independence, or even safety.—Without touching upon the matters in dispute, which we do not perfectly comprehend—we think it must be obvious to every man of reflection, that should France unfortunately succeed in her views against us, America must inevitably share our fate. We are sorry also to hear that in the event of a war, a sequestration of our port property is apprehended. We cannot for a moment harbor a thought that the American government would act with so much injustice. Surely the property of innocent individuals will be held sacred.—We have no more power to produce, or prevent a war, than you have—and that which we have intrusted to your private citizens, would be very unjustly taken from us, for an act of our government which we had not the influence to interdict."
NATIONAL DEFENCE!!!
REPORT
[In part] of the Committee on the part of the Message of the President of the United States, which relates to the defence of our seaport towns and harbours.
IN SENATE.—Nov. 20, 1807.
Mr. Mitchell, from the Committee on that part of the Message of the President of the United States, which relates to the defence of our seaport towns and harbours, reported, in part, the following letter from the Secretary of the Navy; also a bill to appropriate money for the construction of an additional number of gun boats.
Navy Department, 18th Nov. 1807.
SIR, In answer to your letter of the 16th inst. in which you ask for such information in relation to the defence of our seaport towns and harbours, and the further provision to be made for their security, as the navy department may possess: I have the honor to state that in aid of the fixed fortifications, which will be submitted by the Secretary of War, it is presumed that there will be required at the ports and harbours mentioned below, the number of gun boats annexed to them respectively—viz.
 At New-Orleans, 16  At Savannah, 8  At St. Mary's, 4  At Charleston, S. C. 19  At Georgetown do. 1  At Wilmington, N. C. 3  At Ocracoke, 4  At Albemarle Sound, 1  At Norfolk, 60  At Alexandria, 2  At Baltimore, 3  At Philadelphia, 4  Delaware bay & river, 10  At Egg Harbour N. J. 1  At Amboy, 2  At New-York, 50  At Long Island, 4  At New-London, 6  At Connecticut Shore, 6  At Newport R. I. 12  At Tiverton, 1  At Boston, 12  At Salem & Newburyport, 6  At Portland, 6  At New-Bedford, 4  At Marblehead & Cape-Ann, 2  At York, Kennebec & Saco, 2  At Kennebec, Sheepscot, Damariscotta, Br'd Bay, St. George's, 5  At Penobscot, 3  Frenchman's Bay, 2  Passamaquoddy Bay, 3  At Portsmouth N. H. 4 
Making in all 257 Of which we have at this time provided, 69
Would leave to be provided gun boats, 188 The building of these gun boats is estimated on an average at 5000 dolls each. 188 gun boats, at 5000 dolls make $940,000 Deduct the amount of timber contracted for, as stated in the exhibit of extraordinary expenses incurred by the navy department since the 22nd June last, . . . . . 87,500
Would leave to be appropriated for the building of 188 gun boats, $852,500 Respectfully submitted, R. SMITH.
HON. SAMUEL L. MITCHELL, Chairman of a Committee of the Senate.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
"EQUAL and exact JUSTICE to ALL NATIONS"—JEFFERSON.
MR. RUSSELL, Is requested to insert the following IMPORTANT INFORMATION, showing that our officers have delivered DESERTERS from FRENCH ships of war!!
It is not the fault of the American PEOPLE that the FACTS in relation to the affair of the Chesapeake have transpired so slowly, and have been obtained with so much difficulty. The following statement may shew why they have been suppressed, and will tend to turn the resentment of an injured People against the real authors of their wrongs.
The following FACTS, are obtained from perfectly satisfactory authority. We can vouch for their authenticity.
FROM NORFOLK. "The seamen who deserted from the Halifax, not only rose on their officer, but insulted their Captain in the open street, having enlisted in the service of the United States the same day. On the other hand, a little time before that, some men deserted from the French frigate Cybele in this port, and enlisted with an officer of the United States. They were demanded by the French Captain, who received them, the American officer having delivered them to an armed force sent from the frigate to receive them.—This was known to the British officers."
TRUTH AND IMPARTIALITY.
Nov. 27, 1807.
What might be expected.
We are credibly informed, (says the Dartmouth Gazette) that at the late session of the Vermont legislature, which has been so distinguished for its hostility to the clergy, for attempting to new model the judiciary, for facilitating the dissolution of marriage, and for ripping up charters, one of the leading members, to close his career of well-doing, stole sixty dollars and absconded.
Democracy in its true colours.
An act has passed the General Assembly of Vermont at their late session, making void all contracts between any town or parish and their minister.
This forms another striking instance of the pernicious, the direful, the infernal consequences, to which the leveling spirit of democracy must invariably tend. It discloses at once its great and only object, viz, the eradication of every moral, virtuous, and religious principle from the human heart—effecting the destruction of those ties, which bind man to his fellow-man, and without which "society is but a rope of sand"—dissevering even the link, which connects man to his God, that he might return to his pristine state of ignorance, ferocity and barbarism.
We deprecate, as much as any one, hierarchical oppression.—We would not be tho' advocates for the religious intolerance of Henry VIII, or the milder establishment under George III. Any governmental interference in controlling the rights of conscience, is inconsistent with the nature of a free republic. But a legislative act, which strikes a death-blow to all regular preaching of the word of God, to all regular administration of Gospel ordinances, must, in our age and country, be regarded with astonishment and horror. That a law, such as the one above referred to, will have this effect, it requires no uncommon depth of penetration to discern. Such is the disposition of mankind, such their readiness to comply with every freak and whim in withholding support from the ministry, more especially when encouraged by their rulers, that the situation of the clergy must be rendered very discouraging. It is impossible they should live unsupported more than any other class or profession of men. Their dependence, at best, must now be placed on a precarious subsistence. Under these circumstances, no blame can fall on them, should they, driven by necessity, to seek other means of living, discontinue their useful labours to society. The way will then be more freely opened for the inroads of those ignorant impostors, those straggling pests of good order, who go about under the name of preachers, leading astray the weak and incautious, and whose base hypocrisy or wild fanaticism have already had considerable influence thro' the community. In such a course of things, nothing short of a total subversion of religion and government can ensue.—Dart. Gaz.
Since Mr. Jefferson, as appears from his late message, is chief justice of the United States, and determines what is "testimony," what is "law," and what "the administration of the law," the most exact decisions may be expected. Seated like Jupiter, as Allen B. M'Gruder saith, on the top of Olympus, he views all around him.—Balance.
The confidence of the democrats in John Randolph seems to be entirely at an end. He is no longer appointed chairman of any important committee of congress. His fate might have been easily foreseen from that moment he was discovered to unite with his talents, independence of mind.—Ibid.
The Sleeping Beauty.—"On Saturday the 15th August, a young woman, servant to Mrs. Wood, a widow Lady of Cuckfield, complained of a headache and drowsiness, when her mistress advised her to take some baum tea, and lie down; she accordingly went to bed, and immediately after dropped into a profound sleep, and continued sleeping, though proper means were used by the faculty to arouse her, till Sunday, the 23d inst. (8 days) when she awoke, apparently from the sound of the church bells, which were then chiming, and occasioned her to remark, that her yesterday's indisposition had caused her to lie beyond her ordinary hour, as it was church time.—She got up without much assistance, but complained of excessive thirst, and appeared extremely weak. Mrs. Wood took all possible care of her, and she is now perfectly recovered. During the whole of this wonderful suspension of the faculties of the mind, the flush of health appeared on her cheeks, but their fulness diminished considerably after the third day, when her pulsation grew weaker, and her breathing could hardly be perceived. No sustenance could be administered to her."—Lewes' Journal.
Last week a young woman, of the name of Eliza Norbury, who has lived for three years in the situation of a servant in Cork and Dublin, received intelligence of the death of her aunt, an old maiden lady who died at Highgate, near London, and who bequeathed her 8000l. in the English funds, 4000l. in ready money, and 300l. per annum estate, in landed property, and adjoining her late residence. Whether from any caprice of temper or any ill-will she bore to her niece, she could not bear to hear her name mentioned, nor allow her to come into her house for ten years before her dissolution; nevertheless, she cut off all other relations to a trifling pittance, by leaving her, whom she had long hated the bulk of her fortune.—Lon. pap.
ANECDOTES.
The frequent recurrence of names of places beginning with kill , is not a little alarming to a "stranger in Ireland," more especially if he be under the influence of those foolish prejudices which have been excited against this country. "I have (says Carr in his Stranger in Ireland) just enumerated in my memory not less than 49 of those kill places." The name produced the following ridiculous mistake:—When some of our militia regiments were in Ireland, during the rebellion, a soldier, a native of Devonshire, who was stationed at an out-post, stopped a countryman and demanded who he was, whence he came, and whither he was going? The fellow replied, "And my name, my dear honey, is Tullyhog; and d'ye see I have just been to Killmany , and now I am going to Killmore ," upon which the centinel immediately seized him, expecting to receive a high reward for having apprehended a most sanguinary rebel, by confession just come from murder, and going to a fresh banquet of blood!—Lon. pap.
A Nut ready Cracked.
In Dublin there are several little stands for shoe-blacks, where there is much pleasantry. One day an Englishman having availed himself of the conveniences of one of these stalls, paid his shoe-black with considerable haughtiness, upon which the dirty urchin said, when his customer had proceeded a little from the stall, "By my shout all the polish you have is upon your Boots—and I gave it you!—Ibid."
DOCUMENTS.
Relative to the surrender of the Chesapeake.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, 7 Virginia, 9th March, 1807.
SIR—The men named in the margin deserted some time since from his Majesty's ship Melampus, in Hampton Roads, by running away with her gig, and the three first stated to have entered at the rendezvous now open here, for the enlistment of seamen in the service of the United States. As the Melampus is at present in Hampton Roads, I submit to you, sir, the propriety of your directing these men (should they have entered for your service) to be returned to their duty, on board his Majesty's ship above mentioned.
I have the honor to remain, with perfect truth and respect, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, JOHN HAMILTON.
Capt. Decatur.
William Ware, Daniel Martin, John Strachan, John Little.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, 7 Virginia, 7th March, 1807.
SIR—Mr. John Murphy, master of the British merchant ship Herald, in this her hour, has represented to me that John Vi-
son, a seamen, under articles to that ship, and John Murphy, (his son) an apprentice, both subjects of his Majesty, have deserted and enlisted at the rendezvous, for the naval service of the United States, in this Borough, requesting me to use my official interposition with you to obtain for him the recovery of the persons before mentioned. It has therefore become my duty to solicit that the seamen and apprentice in question (if they should have entered for the navy of the United States) may be returned to the master of the Herald, and to the performance of their respective engagements, on board of that ship.
I have the honor to remain, with perfect truth and respect, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, JOHN HAMILTON.
Capt. Decatur.
Norfolk, March 8th 1807.
SIR—Your communications with Capt. Decatur, have been transmitted to me by that officer.
I must observe in answer, that John Murphy appearing to be an apprentice to his commander, has been delivered to the civil authority.
I do not feel myself justified in delivering any men who are not apprentices, and who have voluntarily entered the service of the United States, unless claimed by the magis-tracy.
I have the honor to be with high respect, sir, your obedient humble servant, A. SINCLAIR.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, 7 Virginia, 9th March, 1807.
SIR—I have had the honor to receive your letter dated yesterday, acquainting me in reply to my communications addressed (through misinformation) to Capt. Decatur, which he had done me the kindness to transmit to you, that John Murphy, being an Apprentice to his commander, had been delivered up to the civil authority; but that you do not feel yourself justified in delivering up any men who are not thus bound, and who have voluntarily entered in the service of the United States, unless claimed by the magis-tracy.
I can only regret that you do not consider yourself authorised to comply with my request; and I have the honor to remain, with perfect truth and respect, sir, your most obedient humble servant, JOHN HAMILTON.
Lieut. Sinclair.
Navy-Yard, Washington, April 7th, 1807.
SIR—I have the honor to enclose you the result of my enquiries relating to the men mentioned in your letter of yesterday—and have the honor to be, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant, JAMES BARRON.
The Hon. Robert Smith, Sec'y. of the Navy.
William Ware, pressed from on board the brig Neptune, Capt. Crafts, by the British frigate Melampus, in the Bay, of Biscay, and has served on board the said frigate 15 months.
William Ware is a native American, born on Pipe Creek Frederick county state of Maryland, at Bruce's mills, and served his time at said mills. He also lived at Elliott's mills, near Baltimore, and drove a waggon several years between Hager's Town and Baltimore. He also served 18 months on board the U. S. frigate Chesapeake under the command of commodore Morris, and capt. James Barron. He is an Indian looking man.
Daniel Martin was pressed at the same time and place. He is a native of West-Port, in Massachusetts, about 30 miles to the eastward of Newport, Rhode-Island, served his time out of New-York with a captain Marrowby, in the Caledonia—refers to Mr. Benjamin Davis, merchant, and Mr. Benjamin Coree, of West-Port. He is a coloured man.
John Strachan, born on the eastern shore of Maryland, Queen Anne's county, between Centerville and Queen's Town—refers to Mr. John Price and—Pratt, Esq. on Kent-Island, who knows his relations, Strachan sailed in the brig Martha Bland, capt. Wil-vill, from New-York to Dublin, and from thence to Liverpool. He there left the brig and shipped on board an English Guineaman. He was pressed on board the Melampus off Cape Finistere; to better his situation he consented to enter, being determined to make his escape when opportunity offered. He served on board the frigate two years. He is a white man, about 5 feet 7 inches high.
William Ware and John Strachan have protections. Daniel Martin says he lost his after leaving the frigate.
John Little, alias Francis, and Ambrose Watts, escaped from the Melampus at the same time, known to the above persons to be Americans, but has not been entered by my recruiting officer.
William Ware, Daniel Martin, and John Strachan state that sometime in February last, there was an entertainment on board the Melampus, laying then in Hampton Roads, that while the officers, &c. were engaged, and all the ship's boats except the captain's gig, being hoisted in—themselves and the other two men mentioned, availed themselves of a moment to seize the gig and row off. That as soon as they had got into the boat they were hailed to know what they were going to do. They replied, they were going ashore. A brisk fire of musquetry instantly commenced from the ship—That in defiance of balls and the hazard of their lives, they continued to pull, and finally effected their escape to land, namely Sewell's point—That they then carefully hauled up the boat on the beach, rolled up the coat and placed that and the oars in the boat, gave three cheers, and moved up the country.

DOCUMENTS—CONTINUED.
United States Frigate Chesapeake, } Chesapeake Bay, June 23, 1807.
Sir—Yesterday at 6 A. M. the wind became favourable, and knowing your anxiety that the ship should sail with all possible dispatch, we weighed from our station in Hampton Roads, and stood to sea. In Lynn Haven Bay we passed two British men of war, one of them the Bellona, the other the Melampus; their colours flying and their appearance friendly. Some time afterwards, we observed one of the two line of battle ships that lay off Cape Henry to get under way & stand to sea. At this time the wind became light, and it was not until near four in the afternoon, that the ship under way came within hail; Cape Henry then bearing N. W. by W. distance three leagues. The communication which appeared to be her commander's object for speaking the Chesapeake, he said he would send on board, on which I ordered the Chesapeake to be hove to for his convenience. On the arrival of the officer he presented me with the enclosed paper No. 1, from the Captain of the Leopard, and a copy of an order from Admiral Berkley, which another officer afterwards took back, to which I gave the enclosed answer, No. 2, and was waiting for his reply; about this time I observed some appearance of a hostile nature, and said to Capt. Gordon, that it was possible they were serious, and requested him to have his men sent to their quarters with as little noise as possible, not using those ceremonies which we should have done with an avowed enemy, as I fully supposed their arrangements were more menace than any thing serious. Captain Gordon immediately gave the orders to the officers and men to go to quarters and have all things in readiness. That before a match could be lighted, or the quarter bill of any division examined, or the lumber on the gun deck, such as sails, cables, &c. could be cleared, the commander of the Leopard hailed, I could not hear what he said and was talking to me as I suppose when the commenced a heavy fire, which did great execution. It is distressing to me to acknowledge, that I found from the advantage they had gained over our unprepared and unsuspecting state, did not warrant a longer opposition, nor should I have exposed this ship and crew to so galling a fire, had it not been with a hope of getting the gun deck clear so as to have made a more formidable defence: Consequently our resistance was but feeble. In about 30 minutes after I ordered the colours to be struck, and sent Lieut. Smith on board the Leopard to inform her commander that I considered the Chesapeake her prize. To this message I received no answer. The Leopard's boat soon after came on board, and the officer who came in her demanded the muster book. I replied the ship and books were theirs, and if he expected to see the men, he must find them. They called on the purser who delivered his book, and the men were examined, and the three men demanded at Washington, and one man more, were taken away. On their departure from the ship, I wrote the commander of the Leopard, the enclosed No. 3, to which I received the answer No. 4. On finding that the men were his only object, and that he refused to consider the ship as his prize, and the officers and crew his prisoners, I called a council of our officers, and requested their opinion relative to the conduct it was our duty now to pursue. The result was, that the ship should return to Hampton Roads, and there wait your further orders.
Enclosed you have a list of the unfortunate killed and wounded, as also a statement of the damage sustained in the hull, masts, and rigging of the ship.
I have sent this letter to you by Capt. Gordon, in order that you may have an opportunity of getting such information as you may with.
With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, JAMES BARRON. Hon. Robert Smith, Sec'y of the Navy, Washington.
No. 1. The captain of his Britannick majesty's ship Leopard has the honour to enclose the captain of the United States ship Chesapeake, an order from the Hon. Vice Admiral Berkley, commander in chief, of his Majesty's ships on the North American station, respecting some deserters from the ships (therein mentioned) under his command, and supposed to be now serving as part of the crew of the Chesapeake.
The captain of the Leopard will not presume to say any thing in addition to what the commander in chief has stated, more than to express a hope that every circumstance respecting them may be adjusted in a manner, that the harmony subsisting between the two countries may remain undisturbed.
II. M. ship Leopard, At sea, June 22d, 1807.
No. 2. I know of no such men as you describe. The officers that were on the recruiting service for this ship, were particularly instructed by the government through me, not to enter any deserters from his B. M. Ships, nor do I know of any being here. I am also instructed never to permit the crew of any ship that I command, to be mustered by any other but their own officers. It is my disposition to preserve harmony, and I hope this answer to your despatch will prove satisfactory.
(Signed) JAMES BARRON. At sea, June 22d, 1807. To the commander of his B. M. ship Leopard.
No. 3. Sir—I consider the frigate Chesapeake your prize, and am ready to deliver her to any officer authorized to receive her. By
the return of the boat I shall expect your answer. And have the honor to be, Yours, &c. (Signed) JAMES BARRON. Chesapeake, at sea, June 22d, 1807. To the commander of his B. M. ship Leopard.
No. 4. Sir—Having to the utmost of my power fulfilled the instructions of my commander in chief, I have nothing more to desire, and must in consequence proceed to join the remainder of the squadron, repeating that I am ready to give you every assistance in my power, and do most sincerely deplore that any lives should have been lost in the execution of a service, which might have been adjusted more amicably, not only with respect to ourselves but the nations to which we respectively belong.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient humble servant, S. P. HUMPHRIES. Leopard at sea, June 22, 1807.
The purport of the general order said to be issued by Admiral Berkley was, "That each and every vessel of his squadron should take by force, if they could not be obtained by other means, any British deserters from certain ships named in the margin, that could be found on board the Chesapeake, and that on the part of the commanders of the ships of his squadron, a search should be admitted for American deserters."
This as well as my memory serves me, was the tenour of the paper handed me by the visiting officer of his Britannick Majesty's ship the Leopard, and stated to have been orders recently issued by Admiral Berkley.
There were several names mentioned in the body of the demand, neither of which were known to us.
Return of killed and wounded on board the frigate, Chesapeake, Commander James Barron, June 22d, 1807.
Killed—John Laurence, James Arnold, John Shukely.
Badly wounded—John Haden, Cotton Brown, John Parker, George Percival, Peter Simmons, Robert McDonald, Frances Crownoven, James Eppes.
Slightly wounded—Commodore James Barron, Mid. James Broom, Peter Ellison, William Hendricks, Thomas Short, Wm. Moody, David Creighton, John Maller, Emanuel Fernandes, John Wilson.
J. G. HUNT, Surgeon to the Chesapeake.
DECREE OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY OF ALL THE RUSSIAS.
Issued from the Senate at St. Petersburg. Agreeably to a decree, ratified by his imperial majesty, it has been made known to the senate at St. Petersburg on the 23d day of August, as follows: In order to secure peace, it would be necessary, to avoid all inconvenience that may arise from allowing strangers who might be prejudicial to the community, from entering or quitting Russia; we have therefore deemed it right to make the following regulation, for foreigners entering the Russian territories:—
 1. No foreigner of any description, shall be admitted into Russia, without a passport from our ministers for foreign affairs.  2. These passports shall not be granted, until there be proper application made by the ministers or consuls, residing in their respective places.  3. Ministers or consuls must petition for such passports in no other shape than by its being confirmed by the magistrates of the place wherein they reside, stating the object of their journey to Russia, and which passports will be claimed on their entering the Russian territories.  4. All foreigners, receiving passports to proceed to Russia, must be advertised in the newspapers by their respective ministers.  5. This decree extends itself to all foreigners, without exception, to take place from the 1st January, 1808, until which time the old decree will remain in force.  6. It is understood that messengers, dispatched by their respective courts, are to enter the territories without the least detention, as before decreed. Having adopted proper measures for admitting foreigners into our empire, it will equally be necessary to take steps to prevent foreigners quitting the empire, under certain restrictions, which we have decreed by the following articles:  7. In order to enable a foreigner to quit the Russian territory, they must be in possession of a passport, signed by the minister for foreign affairs.  8. On foreigners quitting the country they must draw up a petition to the minister for foreign affairs.  9. The latter two articles must be strictly adhered to, in the same manner as the former ones directed by the above decree. 
Signs of the Times. The Vermont Legislature, [democratic of course] having abolished the law for the support of Public Worship, a number of the most respectable inhabitants of Burlington have met "to devise means for the continuance of its support, in that town"—Reper.
The language of some of our politicians who express an anxiety for peace, is a little singular. They appear to say to the British "come, robbers and rascals, let us shake hands and be friends! ! !"—Pal.
By the Sails.
Neutral Rights.—In our file of London papers just received, we perceive and have extracted a Proclamation of the King of Prussia, which he has issued in consequence of a stipulation with Napoleon at the late treaty of Tilsit. This Proclamation subjects to confiscation the innocent goods of neutrals in neutral bottoms, which may arrive in the Prussian dominions, in a fair course of trade, if only they have voluntarily touched at an English port, or been driven in by stress of weather, or forcibly captured and carried in: in short "under any circumstances or pretences whatever." Had Prussia chosen to make an internal regulation that she would no longer trade with England it was competent for her so to do, and restraining herself, she might restrain others from enjoying the same trade. Of this, though we might feel it an inconvenience, we should not complain of it as an infringement of strict right; but that she should condemn the property of neutrals to confiscation, and the persons of individuals to "severe criminal punishment" for an involuntary act, in which they no way participated, and for which they cannot possibly be any rule of morality be accountable, is a stretch of injustice and iniquity that contravenes every law of God and man. We shall now see what our good President will say to this Prussian "new law of the Ocean."
As to France, what are we to think of her Decree, which in the same manner confounds the innocent with the guilty, (speaking politically, for it will not be pretended there is any moral turpitude in the transaction) denying an entrance and a market, and thus condemning to ruin every American vessel that may have been driven in by misfortune or forced in by compulsion to any English port. What, I say, are we to think of France, who not only thus violates the general principles of law, justice, and humanity, but tramples upon an express article of her treaty with us? In the Treaty made in 1800, is the following article:—
Art. XII. It shall be lawful for the citizens of either country to sail with their ships and merchandise (counterband always excepted) from any port whatever, to any port of the enemy of the other, and sail and trade with their ships and merchandise, with perfect security and liberty, from the countries, ports, and places of those who are enemies to both, or of either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatsoever, and to pass not only directly from the places and ports of the enemy aforementioned, to neutral ports and places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be under the jurisdiction of the same power, or under several; unless such ports or places shall be ACTUALLY blockaded, besieged or invested.
Now, be it remembered, that it is more than one whole year since the French Decree was passed, violating in express terms this article of a solemn Treaty, and yet our impartial President has never, in all that time, uttered a single complaint about it, to Congress or the nation. Nay, with this Decree staring him full in the face, and constantly reproaching him for his palpable partiality, he has been able to plan out a French alliance, and so far had he matured it, as to mention it in the course of a conversation, without reserve, to two gentlemen of distinction. "France has ships and we have seamen," was his expression, for which, Mr. Cowper, the respectable editor of the Norfolk Ledger, pledges himself, on the authority of two gentlemen of unimpeachable veracity. This too was before the affair of the Chesapeake.
We shall only add, that it is now considerably more than a week since we received the information that France was vigorously executing her outrageous Decree, and yet in all this time not the gentlest murmur has been heard from any one of the leading Jefferson presses. The Aurora is quiet and undisturbed, and the National Intelligencer is silent as the tomb—Will it still be denied that there is a powerful French party here, and ought not Americans, to note who they are, and mark them well?—Newyork Herald.
From the Washington Intelligencer.
GEN. MOREAU. We understand that GEN. MOREAU, about a week since, left Philadelphia for the Western country, it is said, for New Orleans. His unexpected departure and the rapidity with which he has passed on his journey have excited considerable curiosity, not unmixed
with suspicion, which seems principally to have arisen from the place to which he is said to be going. Information has been received of his passing through Lancaster, Chambersburg, &c. without having made any delay at either place. When we consider the distinguished character and unsullied reputation of Gen. Moreau, we cannot for a moment indulge the idea of his having any views hostile to the United States; and we think it highly probable that a very short time will bring to light the most satisfactory explanation of the objects of his journey, which may turn out to have been undertaken solely for the gratification of a laudable curiosity.
From Washington, Nov. 23.
The testimony in the case of Aaron Burr, has been transmitted to the House of Representatives, by the President.
The petitions, from the Inspectors of New-York, Boston and Baltimore, have been rejected.
Tuesday, Nov. 24.—Mr. Blount from the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to aggressions, &c. reported further in part.
"That the numerous aggressions and violations of our jurisdiction, recently committed within our ports and waters by British ships of war, whether they are to be regarded as the effects of positive orders from the British government, or as proceeding from that unrestrained insolence and rapacity in British Naval commanders which previously produced the murder of our citizen John Pearce, and the perpetration of many other well remembered, outrageous, and irritating acts, are convincing proofs of the necessity of placing our ports and harbors as speedily as possible, in a situation to protect from insult and injury the persons and property of our citizens living in our seaport towns, or sailing in our own waters, and to preserve therein the respect due to the constituted authorities of the nation."
"That the committee, having maturely considered the subject, are of opinion that the protection desired can be best and most expeditiously afforded by land batteries and gun-boats, as they have been induced to believe that by a judicious combination and use of these two powers, effectual protection can be given, even to our most important seaport towns, against ships of any size unaccompanied by an army."
"That our most important ports and harbors, and those requiring the earliest attention and the most expensive fortifications, are, New-Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, S. C. Wilmington, N. C. Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New-York, New-London, Newport, R. I. Boston, Salem, Newburyport, Portsmouth, N. H. and Portland."
And that the other ports and harbors, being of minor importance, may be protected by less expensive works.
Wherefore your committee holding themselves bound by the tenor of the resolution referred to them, to report hereafter their opinion of the expediency of interdicting the waters of the U. S. to foreign armed vessels, according as circumstances, now unknown, may when known, seem to require, submit the following resolutions, viz.
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the President of the U. S. to cause such fortifications to be erected as in addition to those heretofore built, will, with the assistance of gun-boats, afford effectual protection to our ports and harbors, and preserve therein the respect due to our constituted authorities of the nation, and that there be, and hereby is, appropriated for that purpose, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of _____ dollars.
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the President of the U. S. to cause to be built an additional number of gun-boats not exceeding _____ and to arm, equip, man, fit, and employ the same for the protection of our ports and harbors; and that there be, and hereby is appropriated for that purpose out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of _____ dollars.
The report was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
War Measures!
Our readers will please to turn their eyes to the following outline of a report, which has had its first reading in the Senate of the United States. If this report be accepted, and both branches of the Legislature concur in the spirit of it—farewell Heavenly Peace!—your flight from this infatuated country is at hand.—Reper.
IN SENATE—Nov. 24.
Yesterday Mr. Adams from a committee appointed on a part of the President's message, reported to the Senate,
a bill for the preservation of peace and maintenance of the authority of the U. S. in the ports, harbours and waters under their jurisdiction, which received a first reading.
The bill is very long and contains numerous important details. The outlines are as follows:—
It authorizes the President to permit or interdict, at his discretion, the entrance of our harbors to all armed vessels belonging to a foreign power, and by force to repel and move them from the same, except in certain specified cases, in which cases the said vessels are to conform to rules prescribed by the Executive.
It further, in consequence of the late conduct of the British, prohibits the entrance of any British armed vessel into the harbors or waters of the U. S. except when driven in by stress of weather, or when charged with despatches; provided that whenever reparation shall be made, to the satisfaction of the President, for the outrages committed upon the national sovereignty, it shall be lawful for the President to remove the interdict.
On such vessels refusing to depart, she shall be deemed to have made a hostile invasion of the territory of the U. S. and shall be proceeded against as an enemy, and may be seized, and brought in and forfeited, and shall accrue wholly to the captors.
All pacific intercourse with such vessel is forbidden.
The President is authorized to use the land forces and militia to seize such vessel.
He is also empowered to refuse admission to any vessel belonging to the subjects of the nation whose armed vessels shall so remain in the harbors of the U. S.
It impowers any person or persons to burn, sink or destroy any such vessel, for which a bounty of _____ dollars is offered on each gun of said vessel! ! !
It authorizes the President, to carry this act into effect, to fit out all the armed vessels of the U. S.
(We observe by last evening's Mail, that the above Report was discussed in the Senate, on Thursday the 26th, and met with such opposition that the Senate adjourned, without coming to any decision.)—Reper.
SALEM, NOV. 30, 1807.
LATE FROM THE BALTIC.
Capt. Townsend has arrived here from Petersburg, which he left the 1st October.—No English vessels had then been stopped in the Russian ports; though several had sailed under the apprehension that they would be; and it was generally believed that war would take place between Russia and England. On the 22d October, Capt. T. left Elsinore, when the Danish ships had sailed for England; But the British fleet remained off Zealand.—While Capt. T. lay at Elsinore, an English fleet of merchantmen passed up for Russian ports.
Portland,
Monday, December 7, 1807.
Late European Intelligence.
OUR latest information from England is to Oct. the 17th and we rejoice to find that every account from that quarter wears the appearance of a pacific disposition towards this country.
Prince Menzikoff, said to be charged with an important mission, is on his passage from Russia to England.
Portugal is on the eve of experiencing a worse fate from Bonaparte than the Danes have from the English. Private letters inform that the French Emperor had demanded of the Portuguese government, the payment of four millions of Crusades* in specie; the surrender of their fleet to France; a provision for having all forts garrisoned by French and Spanish troops; the imprisonment of all British subjects and the confiscation of their property. These demands were immediately rejected, on which the Spanish and French Ministers instantly applied for their passports.
The Regent of Portugal has given official information to the English merchants of the necessity of removing their property as soon as possible.
FROM PLYMOUTH, [Eng.] OCT. 14.
Letters from Lisbon, Oct. 6, say, strong fears were entertained of an insurrection among the Portuguese Mob, [which had shown symptoms of discontent since the approach of the French Army,] between the interval of the Royal Family and Navy going away, and the arrival of the French at Lisbon. So scarce was shipping that one English merchant had given £1200 for the freight of a ship for himself and family, [The Royal Family had not sailed Oct. 7.] The Portuguese ships at Lisbon consist of 2 of 80 guns, 10 of 74, 2 of 64, 3 of 50, 7 of 36, 5 of 22, 2 of 16, and several smaller vessels.
The ports of Portugal were to be shut against the English the 15th of October. About 20 Gun-boats came off Vigo to intercept British vessels—ten were sunk and four driven on shore by an English frigate.
The Act of the British Parliament opening
* Two millions of dollars!

Cram & Atherton, HAVE imported, per the ship Joseph , from Liverpool, the following Goods— 5 Bales assorted Baizes 4 do black, white and yellow Flannels some yard wide and extra fine 5 do rose Blankets 5 do point do twill'd & untwill'd 2 do black, blue, drab and olive Fear-noughs 4 do Coatings, fashionable colours, some extra fine 3 do blue Broadcloths 2 do dark-mixt, drab & olive do 2 do best west of England do fashionable colors 1 do do do do Cassimeres 2 do blue, mixt and drab Plains 1 do drab Kerseys 2 do well-assorted Stuffs 1 do common fancy Swansdowns and Turkeydowns 1 do fancy striped and spotted Cords 1 do elegant Toilets and Miltonstripes—new style 2 Trunks well assorted worsted & Lamb-wool Hosiery 2 Cales black and olive Velvets 1 do Tabby Cords 1 do Linen Checks 1 do fancy Malabar Hdkfs 2 Trunks elegant silk Chambrays 4 do common Calicoes 3 do superfine do 5 do superfine superfine do 2 do elegant fashionable printed Robes, London work  The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by the piece or package only. They expect per the Henry from Liverpool, and the Romeo and New-Galen from London, (via Boston) a large additional supply of Fancy and Fashionable Goods, which will render their assortment very complete.  POT & PEARL ASHES wanted as above. Sept. 14.
Fresh Goods.  Joseph Barbour, AT the Store lately improved by BARBOUR & STOCKBRIDGE , opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-street, has just received a variety of Fresh, Fancy and Staple Goods , partly consisting of the following— Bottle green, corbeau and fawn coloured ladies' Cloths Peliece Flannels Silk mulberry, fawn, green and drab Tabby Velvets A very handsome assortment of Fancy Muslins Ladies' extra long white kid Gloves Do black, white and slate habit silk do Do kid and beaver do do Do silk, white and slate long silk do A large assortment of ladies & gentlemen's silk, worsted and cotton Hose Silk Shawls Bandana and fancy silk Hdkfs. Black Barcelona do Gentlemen's black and white silk Gloves Linens and linen Cambricks British Shirting A variety of fashionable cotton Shawls Linen and linen cambric pocket Hdkfs. Cotton cambric and common do do White florence Lutrings Black and other coloured do Black Italian and Dutch Crapes Pink and white do Fine and common 4-4 and 6-4 white cotton Cambricks Black and other coloured do Ginghams; Prints; Copper Plates India Cottons; Long Cloths Madrass Calicoes 7-8 and 6-4 Linen Checks Velvets; Cords; Thicksets Patent Cord, Toilette and Swansdown Velvets Satin Florentine Fine white Marcellines Gentlemen's fur lined Gloves Doe skin, beaver and woolen do Green, white, pink and blue Sarfettes Cotton Laces Fancy Purces Ornamented and plain Combs Glass Buttons A quantity best English Sewing Silk & Twill Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Silk, cotton, Doe and Morocco Suspenders Fine and common brown Linens Cambric and common Dimoties English, Russia and Derry Diapers Ruffles; Bombazetts; Wildboras Duroys; Durants and Shalloons 4-4. 9-8 and 6-4 Oil Cloths Gentlemen's Lambwool Hose Superfine, common and low priced Broad Cloths, all colours Double-Milled and common Kerseymere do Plains; Serges; Duffles Devonshire Kersey Fine and common Coatings Rose Blankets, some very large and nice Flannels; Baizes; swankins, &c. &c. Also,  Muffs and Tippets, consisting of Sable, Pole Cat Elk, Bear, and Mock Sable. tf Nov. 23.  Cash given for Pot & Pearl Ashes, by
Cram & Atherton, WHO have imported in the ships Joseph , Henry , Mineva and other late arrivals from England, a large and very complete assortment of  Woolen, Worsted, Cotton, Linen and Silk Goods. Also, a very complete assortment of Vest and Coat Pearl, Metal and Gift Buttons. Liberator, 11 Crates Earthen Ware—afforded for the Country trade. By the Romeo , from London (via Boston,) they have received an elegant assortment of Ribbons—silk Cords, cotton ditto—cotton Plant—silk Trimming—cotton ditto—bugle ditto—silk & cotton Cords and Tassels—Habbands—Girdles—Bugle-bands—elegant artificial Flowers and Wreaths—black silk Velvets—black, blue, white, pink and pease figured and plain Sarfettes, &c. The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by wholesale only, Portland O.S. 12.
William Swan, No 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street. ONE hundred and twenty pieces of good BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS , assorted colours, which will be sold at the Boston price, and on a liberal credit. Nov. 24.
Tappan & Sewall. No. 12, Haymarket-Row. HAVE received an extensive assortment of European & India Goods , which they offer at Boston Wholesale Prices , by the Piece or Package. In addition to their supply, by a late arrival, Velvets and Velveteens; Cotton Checks; Calicoes; Plains and Kerseys; Coatings and Fearnoughts. A few elegant Shawls and Ball dressers. Nov. 23.
Barley Wanted. WANTED to purchase, from 500 to 1000 bushels BARLEY , for which a generous price will be given. Apply to  JOSEPH MAXWELL, No. 11, Ingraham's Wharf. Nov. 23.
The Barber's Shop.  ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street. HAS for sale, the 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th numbers of the " BARBER'S SHOP ," kept by Sir David Raper , Grand Secretary to the Worshipful Association of free and accepted Barbers ; shaver to his venerability the deputy scribe of the ancient and honorable Rosicrucian Society , branch No 174; weatherwise-general to his own family and neighborhood; story-teller; "gueser;" observer of men and manners; joke-cracker; sleeve-laughter, &c. Nov. 16.
Houghton's Genuine Almanack. FOR sale by ISAAC ADAMS , the gentlemen's and ladies' DIARY, and ALMANACK , with an Ephemeris, for the year of the Creation according to Sacred Writ, 5770, and of the Christian Era, 1808. Being Bissextile or Leap Year, and the 32d year of the Independence of the United States: Containing, besides more than usual Astronomical Calculations, as great a variety of Instruction, Useful and Entertaining Matter , as any other Almanack. Fitted to the Latitude and Longitude of Boston, but will serve for the adjoining States without sensible variation. The Astronomical part by ASA HOUGHTON . This Almanack has a complete List and Description of all the Counterfeit Bank Bills , in circulation, which makes it more useful than any other—Price, 7 1/2: 50 cents per gross; 4/6 per dozen, and 10 cents single. Nov. 16.
Account and Record Books.  Isaac Adams, HAS for sale, a great variety of Wastes, Journals, Ledgers and Day Books , made of the best quality of English and American Paper. Also, Blank & Record Books , various sizes and prices. Sets of Account Books made to any pattern and size, at short notice. Also, 20 rims of Letter Paper, of a good quality, cheap. Nov. 23.
Copartnership Dissolved. BY mutual consent the Copartnership lately subsisting between the subscribers, is this day dissolved.  FRANCIS DOUGLAS,  GEORGE B. PORTER.
NOTICE! GEORGE B. PORTER, informs his friends and the public, that he shall continue the Salt-Making Business , in the store next to Capt. Clap's; and solicits a continuance of their patronage, where they may rely on punctuality and attention. 23 Portland, Nov. 19.
INSTRUCTION commences in Gurnham Academy , for the 2d quarter, on the 9th of Dec. next. And the meeting of the Trustees of said Academy, is adjourned to the last Tuesday of February next, at 9 o'clock A. M. at which time an examination of the students will take place. J. P. LITTLE, Sec'y. Gurnham, Nov. 23.
TAKE NOTICE! FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. O.S. 12 EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
LOST, ON Sunday, the 15th inst. between Dr. Dean's Meeting-House and the house of capt. Stephenson, a GOLD WATCH CHAIN and a small KEY . Whoever has found it and will return it to the owner, shall be handsomely rewarded by  STEPHEN STEPHENSON. Portland, Nov. 23.
TO BE LET, A NEAT and well finished Dwelling-house, situated in Fiddle Lane, with an Acqueduct Post, Barn, Woodhouse, &c.—may be entered upon the 1st December, 1807.—Enquire of  WILLIAM STEVENS, JUN. Nov. 23.
STRAY COW. STRAYED from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a red COW , with a white face and short crooked horns. Whoever will return her or give information so that she may be found, shall be rewarded. Nov. 23. ISAAC M'LELLAN.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Mussey's-Row, Have just received. AN elegant and extensive assortment of GOODS , consisting of Hamilton dice Ginghams Dark check'd do—Striped do Plaid do; a great variety Dice Chambrays Hamilton colored corded Cambrics 3-4, 4-4 and 6-4 white and col. Cambrics Elegant Grecian Robes—Fancy Dresses Fancy Bordering—Calicoes Linen Cambrics Cotton & linen cambric pocket Hdkfs. A great variety of cotton do Bandanna do—Fancy do—Barcelona do Black, slate, dove, smoke, purple, plum and brown Florence Silks Silk Florentine, of the first quality Sarfettes—Modes—col'd & black Crapes White, rose-white, slate, black, mix'd and dove color'd Ladies English and French Silk Hose Black, white and slate Cotton do Black, slate, brown and white Worsted do Black, white and rose-white Gentlemen's French and English Silk Hose Lamb's-wool and Angola do Black, white and mix'd Worsted do Children's white worsted and lamb's-wool Socks English and French Thread Laces Black Silk do Elegant cotton Armlets—Ruffles Pink, black, purple and green Duroys Shalloons—Willboars—Bombazetts Ladies black, white, slate, York-tan & purple long, short English and French silk and Leather Gloves Gentlemen's Beaver do Black and white English and French silk do 7-8 and 6-4 elegant Damask Shawls 6-4 and 5-4 common do A great variety of the most fashionable Cotton ditto Dimoties—Furniture Calicoes Shirting Muslins—Spider-net do—Fancy do Black do—Silk Velvets Paris-net Gauze—Linens Shirting Cottons—Long Cloths India Cottons and Calicoes Brown and white Platillas 6-4 and 8-4 Huckabuck Silk, cotton and leather Suspenders 28 and 30 inch silk and cotton Umbrellas Ladies elegant bottle-green, corbeau and brown Royal Peliece Cloths Bottle-green, purple and black peliece Tabby Velvets Black, olive, purple and blue Velveteens Silvered Cord—Peliece Flannels A variety of most fashionable Vesting Olive, green and drab Plains, of a good quality, suitable for gentlemen's Suits White mill'd Flannels Superfine fashionable dark mix'd Broad-Cloths and Cassimeres Patent Cords—Coatings—Sattenetts Bate Kiederminster Carpeting, elegant patterns 10-4 and 11-4 Rose Blankets—Duffles Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels All of which will be sold at a very reduced price. Oct. 12.
Rowe & Keus, RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have recommenced business at their former stand No 6, Mussey's Row—where they have for sale a general assortment of  Fall and Winter Goods , much cheaper than usual. They expect very shortly a large additional supply, which will render their assortment very complete. (eptf.) Oct. 19.
W. & G. Tucker, No. 61, State-street—BOSTON. HAVE received per ship Packet , President Adams and Sally , from Liverpool, a very complete assortment of  HARD-WARE GOODS , comprising all articles of Coarse Ironmongery, Cutlery and Saddlery-Wares , which they offer for a small advance and on a liberal credit.—By the earliest arrivals from London and Bristol, further supplies are anticipated.—On hand, about 60 tons assorted  Cast-Iron & Hollow-Ware . Sept. 28 [3m.]
Cram & Atherton, HAVE received by the Horatio from Liverpool, a large assortment of Elegant Pelisse FLANNELS , all colours. Nov. 16.
NEW BOOT & SHOE STORE, No. 2, Faneuil's-Row.  JONATHAN TUKESBURY , informs his friends and the public that he has taken the store lately occupied by Joseph Cross , where he offers for sale a large assortment of Boors and Shoes. Suwarrow and Top Boots—Suwarrow Boots at 6 dollars per pair Gentlemen's Morocco Pumps and Seal Skin Shoes Calf Skin Shoes and Pumps Thick Boots and Shoes Boy's thick and thin Shoes. Ladies Black Morocco with and without Heels Mules Red, Green, Yellow and Black Children's Boots and Shoes. Mules Leather Pumps and Shoes ALSO, Seal and Upper Leather Wax Grain Calf Skins Ruffled Boot Tops Morocco Skins and Seal Skins Binding Skins and Boot Straps. All the above he is determined to sell as cheap as his neighbors. If any of the Shoes rip the owners are desired to return them and have them mended gratis. (tf) Aug. 31.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use, by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyl's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap . Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS , of an excellent quality. Portland, Jan. 26. WM. FENNELLY. tf
Stray Mare. STRAYED or stolen on Saturday evening last, from Artemas Melcher's yard, of Brunswick, a white MARE , about fifteen hands high, trots all, about eight years old. Whoever will return said Mare to Artemas Melcher of Brunswick, or Charles Buckman of Falmouth, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble. Nov. 30.
TAKEN UP A DRIFT, between House-Island and the Light-house, a Long-Boat , about 16 feet in length. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to JEDEDIAH LOVEITT . Cape-Elizabeth, Nov. 30.
To West-India Traders. THE subscribers inform their respective friends in America, that they have formed a connection in business in the Island of Antigua, under the firm of  O. Wilder & P. Reynolds, where they are in the habit of either purchasing or receiving American cargoes on commission.—Cash and produce will be advanced on cargoes consigned to them, to near the amount, in case the market will not admit a ready sale—and every dispatch given.  OSHEA WILDER,  PETER REYNOLDS. Antigua, November 1807.
A. Clap & M. Cobb, No. 10, Long-Wharf, Have for sale, HEMP; Cordage; Sail Cloth; light and heavy Ravens Duck; wide and narrow Diapers by the bale; Ruffia Feather & Down Beds; which will be sold on a liberal credit. Nov. 30.
Joel Hall, Has for sale, No. 17, Long-Wharf, NOW landing 40 puncheons Windward Island RUM. In store, 700 Hhds. Liverpool SALT 10 Hhds. Muscovado SUGAR. Nov. 30.
Pierce, Fenn & Co. Head of Union-Wharf, Have for sale 25 Bbls Mefs Pork 700 Buhels Connecticut Rye 200 do yellow Corn 3000 lbs. Connecticut Chees 1000 do do Flax 500 do do dried Beef 50 doz. Brooms St. Croix Rum pr Hhd. Molasses pr do Sugar pr do Malaga Wine pr. qr. cask 150 qts. Pollack 150 boxes Herring 2500 bunches Onions 100 firkins Butter 50 do Lard Superfine and scracht Flour Liverpool Salt Also—A general assortment of  W. I. GOODS & GROCERIES. Nov. 30.
Mark & William Harris, No. 7, Mussey's Row, Have for sale A FRESH supply of ENGLISH, WEST-INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES ; which in addition to their former assortment, renders their present stock complete.— Among which are, Pcs. blue and black Broadcloths Do do and brown Cassimeres; Vest Patterns Black, white, yellow and green Flannels Baizes and Swankins Coatings and Fearnoughts Cambricoes; Duroys and Shalloons Cambricks; Cottons; Long Cloths Checks; brown Linens Bandanna Hdkfs.; cotton do do; Romal do; Shawls Dimoty; colored Cambricks; Calicoes Gentlemen's leather Gloves; English Beaver do; Velveteen do Do Worsted Hose; Velvet bindings; Tapes Cotton balls; Sewing Silk; Twill; Thread Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy; do Holland Gin 20 Hhds. Rum Bags Cotton 20 kegs Tobacco, good quality 24 cheks Yo. ng Hyson, Hyson Skin and Sou-chong TEAS Bags Coffee; ditto Chocolate Shells Loaf and brown Sugar Pimento; Pepper; Nutmegs; Cloves; Cassia Flaks sweet Oil; cotton Cards Bed Cords; Cart and Chaife Boxes; screw and ped Augers; Gin Cales, Red-Wood; Log-Wood; Fulfic; Indigo and Coppereas and Alum Casks 4d. 6d. 10d. and 20d. Nails Large Dogs; 2d. and 3d. sized do Tea Kettles; Bacons; Spiders Baking Kettles; High pans; Mortars and Pestles Potts and Kettles Brads nosed Bellows; Common do Brads Candlesticks; Iron do; Brads Lamps Razors; Straps and Brushes Steelyards; Padlocks Cales Knives and Forks Dene Knives; Penknives; Cuttes; Inkstands; Pencils; Slates; brads headed Shovels and Tongs; Steel do. do. do; Sad Irons; Warming Pans; Coffee Mills; Mincing-knives; brass Cocks; flat, fqr. and round Files; Scates; Curry Combs; Horse Brushes; fancy Hearth do; common do do; Cloth and Shoe Brushes; Coat and Vest Buttons; bell and glass do; Button Moulds. 200 kegs Butter, in good order for shipping Bks. ditto for retailing 250 white oak Shooks 200 red oak ditto 4 cafs Liverpool Ware Various other articles too numerous to particularize. The above goods will be sold on reasonable terms for Cash or approved credit. Those indebted are called on for immediate attention to the discharge of the same. Nov. 30.
Benjamin Richardson, Next door east of Burnham's Tavern, HAS for sale, a large and elegant assortment of WARRANTED SLEIGHS , completely finished—cheaper than can be purchased in this state or elsewhere. Also—A small assortment of SLEIGH HARNESS . Sleigh Work of all kinds, and Sleighs repaired and elegantly painted, at the shortest notice. Nov. 30.
Six Dollars Reward. THE subscriber hereby offers the above reward to whoever will take up Henry Payer , a black man, 26 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, and secure him in any jail, or give information where he may be found so that he may be brought to justice, as he has been guilty of running away, whereby his bondsmen have had to pay money where they had become surety for him. RICHARD BARKER. Nov. 23.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of  CHARLES BISBEE, late of Sumner, in the county of Oxford, years 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 Charles Bisbee , are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are called upon to make payment to  BULA BISBEE, Executrix. Sumner, Nov. 17. Nov. 30.
Taken up Adrift. A YAWL BOAT, with E. Dyer painted on her stern—containing one oar—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.—Apply to  DAVID GOTT , on board Sch. Rising States , at Union-Wharf. Nov. 30.
Sales by Auction. By order of Court. To be sold at Public Vendue, on the 26th of 12th Month, 12 o'clock, at E. Greely & Co's. Auction Room, THREE acres of land more or less at Amon Congin , so called, on the road leading to Sacarappa. Also, Lot No. 57, in the 4th division, in the town of Gray, containing 107 acres more or less, for the benefit of the creditors of Wm. Cobb , deceased. Said land is underincumbrances which will be particularized at the time and place of sale.  EDWARD COBB , Atty. to Administratn. 11th Dec. 23.
Taken by execution and to be sold at Public Vendue, on MONDAY the twenty-fifth day of December next, the Right in Equity of Redeeming the following described Mortgaged Real Estate, SITUATED in Portland, bounded and described as follows, viz.—Beginning at a stake standing on the southwesterly side of a King-street, at the Northerly corner of a lot of land belonging to the Heirs of Joshua Bangs Jun. late of Falmouth, deceased; thence south fifty degrees west eighty six feet; thence north thirty eight degrees west five rods and a quarter; thence north fifty degrees east fifty nine feet; thence north thirty eight west twenty feet; thence north fifty degrees east twenty seven feet to King-street; thence south thirty eight degrees east one hundred and six feet and seven inches to the first bounds. Sale to be on the premises, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Nov. 23. JONA. LUND , D. Sheriff.
Mrs. Susanna Greenleaf, INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has taken a House near the bottom of Free-Street, where 4 or 6 gentlemen Boarders, may find good accommodations. Nov. 23.
NOTICE! ALL persons who stand indebted to the late firm of  Willis & M'Kinstry, & Benj. Willis, of longer standing than first of May last, on note or book, are requested to pay the same immediately to the subscriber, No. 7, Haymarket-Row, or they will be removed to other hands to collect. He has just added to his former stock, such additions as makes a full assortment of  English & India Goods & Groceries , for sale on as liberal terms as usual, to punctual customers—none other need apply, as his profits are small, long credit cannot be given.  BENJAMIN WILLIS.
To Let, A DWELLING HOUSE, in the center of the town.—Enquire as above Portland, Sept. 21. (tf)
Factory Cotton.  Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Mussey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13. tf
FOR SALE, BY  J. Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, 200 bbls. Mefs and No. 1 Beef, 200 do No. 2 and 3 do 200 half bbls. Mefs No 1 do 30 bbls No 1 and 2 Pork, 100 hds Liverpool Salt. Nov. 16.
NOTICE! THE subscriber has taken the stand lately occupied by Major James Chamberlain , between the head of Ingraham's and Long Wharves, in Fore-street, where he has opened a  BOARDING HOUSE , for the accommodation of his friends and customers. Every attention will be paid to render their accommodation agreeable, by their humble servant, Nov. 30. ABRAHAM BEEMAN.
FOUND, YESTERDAY, in Market-street , a quantity of FEATHERS . The owner may have them again, by proving property and paying charges—Apply to  ASA BAKER. Nov. 30.
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