Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-06-01 00:00:00

W. B. Brewster
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELSZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
(Number 155)
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following routes, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington City, until the 15th day of July next inclusive.
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NOTES.
 Note 1. The Postmaster General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously notifying an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.  Note 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any dependant mail, where the contractor has a dependant mail, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.  Note 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.  Note 5. Should any person, making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.  Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year.—Those who contract to carry the mail quarterly, in the month of August, November, February and May, one month after the expiration of each quarter.  Note 7. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue in force until the 1st October 1803, excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract. 
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Postmaster General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Washington City, April 27. 1801.
A great variety of BLANKS, kept constantly for sale at Jenks' Bookstore.
Late Foreign News.
DANISH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE BEFORE COPENHAGEN. From the Commander in Chief Olfert Fischer, to his Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
ON the first of April, at half past 3 in the afternoon, two divisions of the English fleet, under the command of vice admiral Lord Nelson, and a rear admiral, weighed anchor, and stood Eastwards and by South of the middle passage of the road, where they anchored. This force consisted of 12 ships of the line, and several large frigates, gun-boats and other smaller vessels, in all 31 sail.
On the second of April, at three quarters past nine in the morning, the wind S.E. both the vessels to the South, and the vessels to the North of the middle road, weighed anchor. The ships of the line and heavy frigates, under Lord Nelson steered for the Kronborg, to take their station in order along the line of defence. The gun-boats and small vessels took their station nearer to the town, and the division of Admiral Parker, consisting of eight ships of the line and some small vessels, steered with a press of sail southwards to the right wing of defence.
At half past ten, the foremost ships of Admiral Nelson's division passed the south-western ships of the line of defence. I gave those ships that were within shot the signal for battle. The block ships Provesteen and Wagner, and immediately after them the Holland, between which, and the block ship Donnerebrog, the leading English ship (of 74 guns) fixed her station by throwing out one of her rear anchors, obeyed the signal by a well directed and well supported fire. By degrees, the rest of the ships came up, and as they hauled past each other, they formed a thick line, which, as it stretched Northwards to the ship of the line, the Zealand, engaged not more than two thirds of the line of defence committed to me; while the three Crowns Battery, and the block ships Elephant and Mars, with the frigate Hielperen, did not come at all into the action.
In half an hour the battle was general. Ten ships of the line, among which was one of 83 guns, the rest chiefly 74's, and from six to eight frigates, on the one side. On the other, seven block ships, of which only one of 74 guns; the rest 54 and under, two frigates, and six small vessels. This was the respective strength of the two parties. The enemy had on the whole two ships to one, and the block ship Provesteen had, besides a ship of the line, and the rear admiral, two frigates against her, by which she was raked the whole time, without being able to return a shot.
It only recapsitulate historically what your Highness and along with you a great portion of the citizens of Denmark and Europe, have seen. I may venture to call that an unequal combat, which was maintained and supported for four hours and a half with unexampled courage and effect, in which the fire of the superior force was so much weakened for an hour before the end of the battle, that several English ships and particularly Lord Nelson's, were obliged to fire only single shots; that this hero himself, in the middle and very heat of the battle, lost a leg of trace on shore to prop up a cask of gun powder; if I add, that it was announced to me that two English ships of the line had struck, but being supported by the assistance of fresh ships, again hoisted their flags. I may, in such circumstances, be permitted to say, and I believe I may appeal to the enemy's own confession, that in this engagement Denmark's ancient naval reputation blazed forth with such incredible splendor, that I thank Heaven all Europe are the witnesses of it.
Yet the scale, if not equal, did not decline for the disadvantages of Denmark. The ships that were first and most obliquely attacked, even surrounded by the enemy, the incomparable Provesteen, fought, till almost all her guns were dismounted. But these vessels were obliged to give way to superior force, and the Danish fire ceased along the whole line from North to South.
At half past eleven, the Donnerebrog ship of the line, which lay along side Admiral Nelson, was set on fire. I repaired with my flag on board the Holstein, of the line, belonging to the North wing. But the Donnerebrog long kept her flag flying in spite of this disaster. At the end of the battle she had 270 men killed and wounded.
At half past two, the Holstein was so shattered, and had so many killed and wounded, and so many guns dismounted, that I then carried the pendant to be hoisted instead of my flag, and went on shore to the battery of the Three Crowns, from which I commanded the North wing, which was slightly engaged with the division of Admiral Parker, till about 4 o'clock, when I received orders from your Royal Highness to put an end to the engagement.
Thus the quarter of the line of defence from the Three Crowns to the frigate Hielperen, was in the power of the enemy, and the Hielperen, thus finding herself alone, slipped her cables and steered to Stienben. The ship Elven, after she had received many shots in the hull, and her masts and rigging shot away, and a great number killed and wounded, retreated within the Crowns. The gun-boats Nyborg and Aggerhuus, which last towed the former away, when near sinking, ran ashore; and the General floating battery, which had suffered much, together with the block ship Donnerebrog, shortly after the battle, blew up.
Besides the visible loss the enemy have suffered, I am convinced their loss in killed and wounded is considerable. The advantage the enemy have gained by their victory, too, consists merely in ships which are not fit for use, in spiked canon, and gun powder damaged by sea water.
The number of killed and wounded cannot yet be exactly ascertained; but I calculate it from 16 to 1800 men. Among the former it is with grief that I mention the captain of the block ship Lofoten, and the frigate Cronborg, capt. Thara, and first lieutenant Hauch, with several other brave Officers. Among the wounded, the commander of the Donnerebrog, who, besides other wounds has lost his right hand.
I want expression to do justice to the unexampled courage of the officers and crews. The battle itself can only enable you to form an idea.
(Signed) OLFERT FISCHER.
BRUSSELS, APRIL 11.
EMBARGO IN HOLLAND.
The latest accounts from the Hague state that in consequence of the urgent applications of the Minister of the United States, the Batavian Government has taken off the embargo on American vessels; but it still continues with respect to the trading vessels of other nations.
Late Official News from Egypt.
LONDON, APRIL 20. Yesterday we received the Paris papers to the 16th inst. they contain intelligence of the arrival in the South of France, of the Otris Cutter from Egypt; with official dispatches from Alexandria, to the 16th of March.
DESCENT OF THE ENGLISH IN EGYPT.
PARIS, APRIL 18. Le Rov, Maritime Prefect of Egypt, to the Minister of the Marine and the Colonies, dated Alexandria, March 16.
AT two in the afternoon we discovered in the West a numerous fleet belonging to the enemy. At sun set it collected, and made for the northwest of the Old Harbor. The generale was beat, and the troops kept themselves in readiness to march to whatever point should be threatened. The seamen were distributed among the different ports. The enemy's fleet was as follows:—15 ships of the line, two deckers, 32 frigates, from 30 to 36 sloops, brigs, and bombs, and upwards of 70 transports, mostly of heavy burthen. About 10 o'clock at night the enemy steered for the road of Aboukir, and our troops immediately marched towards that point.
10 VENTOSE—MARCH 2. At day break the fleet of the enemy prepared to anchor to the East of the road of Aboukir. In the morning the anchorage was completed.
In the course of this day the garrison of Alexandria, under the orders of Gen. Friant, took a position on the heights to the south of the road of Aboukir.
17 VENTOSE—MARCH 3. At break of day, the wind blowing fresh, and shifting from west to south west, the weather moderate, and the sea calm, the enemy were plainly observed manoeuvring to effect a descent.
All their transports weighed anchor, each of them being filled with troops. About half past six o'clock in the morning they were in motion towards the coast, betwixt the mouth of the Lake Madie and the fort of Aboukir. Immediately our troops were drawn up in battle array, opposite the place which the enemy menaced. At seven o'clock the enemy's row-boats, forming an extensive line, and to the number of three or four hundred rowed briskly towards the shore. The debarkation was begun under the cover of a very warm and well directed fire from their gun-boats and other vessels, on our troops. The enemy were assailed by a well supported fire from our field pieces, and a shower of grape shot from 15 or 16 pieces of cannon prepared for that purpose. Their line was, however, so much extended, that our troops were unable to face them on all points. Six or seven thousand English were landed. Our troops, though extremely inferior in number, threw themselves with ardor upon the enemy, and twice charged them at the point of the bayonet. The right of the English was almost immediately routed, but reinforced by a strong column of the left, the French were obliged to give way in their turn. The battle continued with vigor until about nine o'clock, but perceiving that the enemy was too numerous, and dreading by exposing the garrison, to endanger the safety of Alexandria, the General fell back upon this place, with his troops in the best order.
The troops have taken up a position about a league and a half from the field of battle, their left supported by the sea, and their right by the lake of Madie. The enemy remain in their position upon the heights of Aboukir. We lost in this affair about 300 men in killed and wounded, while the loss of the enemy amounts to 2000.
On the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12 of March the armies continued in their respective positions. On the 12th indeed a pretty strong reconnoitering party of our army attacked the advanced posts of the enemy, and killed, wounded or took prisoners from 17 to 20 men, including two officers. We lost on our part five men in killed and wounded.
22 VENTOSE—MARCH 13. At day-break the alarm guns were fired, the Generals beating to arms in the city, and every one repaired to his post; the enemy advanced in good order, forming a close and very extended line. We waited with intrepidity to receive them. At seven o'clock in the morning the action began along the whole line.
The force of the enemy seemed to amount to 12,000 men, the garrison, reinforced with troops from the neighbourhood, might amount to 4,000 men, of whom 600 were cavalry. The shock was briskest on both sides; our cavalry twice made a charge; the second time they penetrated to the centre of the enemy's line, and compelled five or six hundred men to lay down their arms. A strong column of reserve having however attacked them with impetuosity, they were obliged to retire and to abandon their prisoners.
On the evening of the 22d (March 13) the enemy made a movement on their left, which they considerably reinforced. Soon after a strong column attacked our right, and succeeded in making themselves masters of the bridge of the canal of Alexandria. In a short period, however, the Republicans retook it. Thrice the enemy returned to the charge on this point, and as often were they repulsed with
the greatest loss. At 5 o'clock the enemy re-occupied its former position.
The 23d (March 14) was spent by the two armies in reconnoitring each other's positions. The enemy in the morning and evening made a variety of movements on their left. The cannon of Aboukir have been heard firing all day. Three frigates have come to cannonade the batteries on the peninsula of Figueres.
These several events appear to me to be of so much importance, that I take upon me, without waiting for the orders of the Commander in Chief, to dispatch the Otris to give you intelligence of them.
Health and respect, (Signed) F. LEROY.
The Maritime Prefect to the First Consul. Alexandria, March 15.
"CITIZEN FIRST CONSUL, The Ministers of War and Marine, will inform you of our situation; may I only be permitted to assure you, that all the Frenchmen in the land and sea service will sooner bury themselves under the ruins of Alexandria, than surrender this important place. Deign to accept the assurance of my respectful esteem. (Signed) Le Rov."
The Maritime Prefect of Egypt to the Minister of the Marine and colonies. Alexandria, March 16.
"CITIZEN MINISTER, The Otris not being able to set sail yesterday, I take advantage of this delay for the purpose of informing you, that the General in Chief, Menon, arrived at Rhamanna on the 11th. I have to add, that he has united his army at that place. We expect him before the 21st. If the enemy will not re-embark by that time they will hardly re-embark at all. "I have not been able to obtain any decided account of the number of the enemy's ships of war. It is said that there are among them ships belonging to the company armed en flute, which has in the eyes of many considerably augmented the number of their vessels. It appears that they have nine ships armed like men of war."
LONDON, APRIL 20. Col. Stewart arrived at the admiralty this forenoon, with dispatches from Ad. Parker, off Copenhagen. A truce for four months has been concluded with the Danes.
EGYPT.
The force destined to Egypt, is composed of the following corps, regiments, &c.—12th and 26th Light Dragoons; 1st and 3d batt. Coldstream guards; 1st batt. Royals; 2d, 8th, 13th, 18th, 22d, 28th, 30th, 42d, 44th, 50th, 54th, 58th, 79th, 89th, 90th and 92d regiments, Minorca regulars, De Rolles Dillon's Company of Corsicans, battalion of flank companies, detachments of Homepesh's riflemen, Maltese Pioneers, and detachments of Staff corps. The whole commanded by Gen. Sir R. Abercrombie, having under him, Maj. Gen. Hutchinson, Ludlow, Cradock, and Lord Cavan; Brigadier Generals Doyle, Stewart, and Oakes. Brigadier Gen. Lawson commands the artillery.
The last Hamburg mail brought advice of the British forces from Bombay, destined to co-operate with Sir Ralph Abercrombie, having arrived in the Red Sea. They consist of eleven thousand sepoys, under the command of Gen. Lord. It was the knowledge of this fact which induced Sir Ralph Abercrombie to sail, without waiting for the Turkish armament.
TREASON.
About 30 persons, suspected of treasonable practices, were this day committed to prison.—This is a result of the investigations of the secret committee of Parliament.
VIENNA, APRIL 1.—According to letters from Bucharest, Pasha Oglou has been routed by three pachas. The Ottoman troops having received considerable reinforcements, are at present advancing with a numerous train of artillery against Widdin, for the purpose of besieging it.
NAPPER TANDY.
LIFFORD (Ireland) APRIL 7. Napper Tandy's trial is over. After several attempts to put off the trial were refused by the Court, Mr. Tandy's counsel threw up their brief. Mr. Tandy then addressed the Court in a short but impressive speech, avowing every thing set forth in the indictment, and said his heart disdained a falsehood.
Judge Chamberlain begged he would weigh well the consequence of such a declaration; that sentence of death must instantly follow. Mr. Tandy answered he was not afraid to meet death in any shape; he knew well the awful sentence of the law—he was ready to receive it with the resignation of a Christian, and with the firmness and fortitude of a Man.
The Judge (Chamberlain) then passed sentence of death, which is to take place the 4th of next month.
We have since learned that Mr. Tandy has been pardoned by his Britannic Majesty.

By an arrival at New York from Bristol in 27 days we have received still later News from Europe. London dates being to April 23. We have only room for the following articles which are the most important.
PARIS APRIL 17. Letters received from Malta assert that General Abercrombie attacked at the same time by the garrison of Alexandria, and by Gen. Menou in person, who fell upon the left of the enemy with more than 10,000 men, and 30 pieces of artillery, had been completely routed. According to these letters, 3,000 English remain on the field of battle, and 900 cut off by the French cavalry, were made prisoners. Gen. Abercrombie is among the number of the latter. This battle is said to have taken place on the 20th March.
MILAN, APRIL 2. According to intelligence which arrived here from Naples, on the evening of the 30th of March, it appears certain, that the English have been beaten in Egypt, and obliged to re-embark.
VIENNA, MARCH 28. An Extraordinary Courier arrived here this day, sent from Gen. Moreau to the Archduke Charles, his passport stated that he was to use the utmost speed by the way, being charged with dispatches of the greatest importance. We are assured that two divisions of the French army, those of Generals Grochi and Richepanse, are destined to traverse Hungary, in order to repair to the frontiers of Turkey, and compel the Ottoman Porte to cede Egypt to France.
RIGA, APRIL 1. Intelligence has been received here from St. Petersburg, that not only the exportation of all kinds of merchandise is again permitted, but that the embargo on English vessels is also to be taken off provided the English government liberates those of Denmark and Sweden.
SHOCKING MURDER.
A letter from Bourdeaux, dated March 29th inserted in the last Paris papers, contains the following account of a horrible crime, perpetrated a few days before, in the neighborhood of Baye: A farmer had sold some cattle to a person of that vicinity, at a certain credit. On the day of payment, not being able to go himself, he relieved to send his daughter for the money. The latter had a lover, to whom she communicated the object of her journey; and it may be naturally supposed, that he invited him and that he promised to accompany her. But scarcely had he received this proof of his mistress's confidence, when the miscreant thought of robbing her of the sum she was going to procure. He communicated this design to three accomplices, who were of course to share in the booty. Having all four disguised their dress, and blackened their faces, they proceeded to lay in wait for the girl, who disappointed in her lover's company had performed the journey alone, and was now returning, after succeeding in her mission. From one of those secret presentations, which sometimes anticipate misfortune, she had the precaution to conceal all the money in her bonnet, except twelve livres. The robbers stopped her, and demanded the money she had been to receive. She answered she got no more than twelve livres, which she offered to them. On searching her, and finding no more than two six livre pieces in her pocket, they permitted her to continue her journey. Scarcely had she left them, when the lover recollecting himself, pretended that they had not searched her sufficiently, and assured them that they had been deceived by her. The three accomplices took the direct road, while he himself having taken a circuit, and washed his face in a brook in his way, pretended that he had come to meet her. The moment he saw him, he thought herself in safety, and immediately told him what had happened, and the stratagem she had employed. This conversation took place near a fish pond. A shot was heard, and two sportsmen were seen at a little distance in pursuit of a hare. Fearing that he should be disappointed of his prey, the wretch assassinated his mistress, and cut off her head, which he suddenly wrapped up in his handkerchief, and throwing the body into the water took to flight. Thinking that the hare had been wounded, the sportsmen hastened into the same direction; traces of blood led them to a thicket, behind which the murderer had concealed himself. His terror, and the appearance of the handkerchief, which was covered with blood, induced them to think that he had seized the hare. They tore it from him; but what must have been their horror, on finding that it contained the bleeding head of a young female. They apprehended the assassin, and conducted him to the goal of Bourdeaux. We have not yet heard what become of his accomplices.
By the Mail.
WASHINGTON MAY 16. We are happy to hear that Mr. Hadfield's design of Barracks for the Marines has been approved by the President. This gentleman's affidavit, knowledge, skill, and economical attention, while superintending the building of the Capitol, reflects on him much honor. Probably his superior as an architect is not in the United States. He was three years in Italy, examining the works of antient and modern designers, at the expense of the Royal Academy of London; and his talents were rewarded with the Society's Gold Medal; an honor seldom, and always merited.
REGISTER.
The President of the United States has made the following appointments, to continue until the next session of the Senate, viz. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury!! Henry Potter, Judge of the 5th Circuit. John Munroe, of Virginia, Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Thomas Sumpter, jun. Secretary of the Legation to the French Republic. George Gilpin, Judge of the Orphans Court of Alexandria county. George Dent has resigned the office of Marshal of P-town.
The Hon. Uriah Tracy, of Connecticut, is chosen a Senator in the Congress of the United States for six years. We are told, that after Mr. Muhlenberg had been elected a Senator of the United States for Pennsylvania, in opposition to the opposition Logan, the present Governor of Pennsylvania sent him a meandering epistle, declaring he was not the wish of the people, and that he ought not to accept the appointment. Mr. Muhlenberg treated the message, we learn with silent contempt.
Portland, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1801.
FIRE! A large new building at head of Middle Street, having two stores in front belonging to Mr. Isaac Harker, and occupied by him as a house and store, was entirely consumed by fire on Friday last. The event took place while Mr. Harker and his family were at dinner up stairs; there having been some shavings left on the hearth in a room below where there was fire, and the windows being open, it is supposed they caught and were blown about the room, which set it flames in a few minutes. Its progress was so rapid, that when first discovered, it was with difficulty some of the family were saved from the devouring element. The whole of Mr. Harker's property in the building together with a considerable quantity of goods lately moved into one of the stores by J. and R. Horton, and some property belonging to Mr. Breed who resided in the house, was entirely consumed. Mr. Harker's loss is said to be eight thousand dollars.
The zeal of the inhabitants was never more fully displayed than upon the occasion; and by their unremitted exertions the buildings and property adjacent were saved. We hear there is a subscription open for the relief of the sufferers, which we doubt not from the liberality of the citizens of Portland, will be handsomely filled up.
On Wednesday last, the Falmouth volunteer company of Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Winlow, in complete uniform and well equip. marched into town, where they went through a variety of evolutions under the direction of Major Jos. P. C. Bore, with an exactness which did credit to the officers and company.
GENERAL ELECTION.
Yesterday, being the day of General Election (of this Commonwealth,) the Legislature assembled in this town. The Senate made choice of the Hon. S. Phillips, Esq. for its President; and George E. Vaughan Esq. for its Clerk. The House of Representatives elected the Hon. Edward H. Robbins, Esq. for their Speaker, and Henry Warren, Esq. for Clerk. The two branches being joined by the Supreme Executive, proceeded to the old brick meeting house, escorted by the Independent Cadets, commanded by Col. Wells; where a very judicious and pertinent Discourse was delivered by the Rev. Aaron Bancroft, of Worcester. The procession was then re-escorted to the New State House.
In the afternoon, the two houses assembled in convention for the purpose of filling up the vacancies in the Senate. The first was in Essex, wherein Esq. Titcomb, Esq. and Capt. Jacob Crowninshield were candidates. The whole number of votes given in were 252—127 making a choice.
Essex.—One vacancy. The Hon. Elisha May had 149, and was chosen.
Bristol.—One vacancy. The Hon. Elisha May had 157, and was chosen.
Plymouth.—Three vacancies. The Hon. Isaac Thompson had 162, Bena Hayward 161, and Benjamin Allen, Esquires, 159 and were chosen.
Cumberland.—One vacancy. Hon. Woodbury Storer, Esq. had 211 votes, & was chosen.
Lincoln.—Two vacancies. Hon. Nathaniel Dummer, had 161, and David Cobb Esq. 154, and were chosen.
The two houses then separated, and adjourned.
LAW.
On Friday last, came on before the Supreme Judicial Court held in this town, the trial of William May for Perjury. It was stated in the indictment, that the crime was committed, at Turner, on the fourteenth day of March, last past, in the trial of a cause before referees. In order to support the charge alleged, the Solicitor General, Mr. Davis, produced the original agreement, duly signed by both parties but acknowledged before one of the Referees, he being a Justice of the Peace. P. Mellen and W. Symmes, Esquires, who were the defendant's counsel, objected against the paper's going to the Jury; and contended, that as the authority of the Referees to hear, try and determine the cause, depended upon the acknowledgment of the submission, no one of the Referees could give himself that authority by taking the acknowledgment; and that the whole proceedings in consequence thereof were void, and the oath extra judicial. The Court allowed the objection to be well founded, and directed the jury to acquit the defendant. It is hoped that this decision will put a stop to similar conduct in justices of the peace for the time to come.
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THIRD EASTERN DISTRICT.
FELLOW CITIZENS. As you will soon be called on to elect a successor to your late worthy representative in Congress, the Hon. Judge THATCHER, whose constant, uniform and vigilant attachment to the true interests of his country, is the best eulogium his fellow citizens can bestow; permit me to point you to a man who is marked, and, if elected, will follow with undeviating step the path of his predecessor; — a man liberally endowed with abilities, natural and acquired; whose judgment is matured by experience, whose politics are correct, whose habits are those of industry and economy, whose reputation is unspotted, and who believes not in twenty Gods, but in one. Such, fellow citizens, are some of the leading traits in the character of BENJAMIN GREENE, Esq. of Berwick; on whom, it is believed those of his fellow citizens will bestow their suffrages, who approve the federal principles of their late representative. Rally then around the Constitution, and exhibit to the world one more instance of the triumph of Federalism in the District of Maine. Pepperellborough, May 26. AFARMER.
MARRIED —At Falmouth, by the Rev. C. Bradley, Mr. Daniel Hardy, to Miss Hannah Marshall. In this town, Mr. Ebenezer Sumner, to Miss Hannah Lovatt.
MARINE ARTICLES.
Brig Unicorn, Capt. L. Smith of this port, was left at De-marara, to sail in about thirty days. Schooner Gov. Strong, of Portland; fchr. Experiment, and Capt. Atkins of Penobscot; — barque, Truxton, and brig Galen, of Kennebec, were left at St. Vincent, 24th April.
The American Ship Franklin, containing specie to a very large amount, is stated to have been lost, during the month of November last, in the Straits of Sunda, with the greater part of the crew. A few persons, by means of the mail, floated to an uninhabited part of the coast, where for three days they experienced the greatest distress, until picked up by a vessel from Batavia.
The Subscribers beg leave to present their sincere thanks to those of their fellow citizens, whose prompt and unremitting exertions arrested the progress of the Fire which happened yesterday, and by whose timely assistance their buildings and other property were saved from that destructive element. They trust they shall ever hold such benefits in grateful remembrance. STEPHEN M'LELLAN, SALMON CHASE. May 30.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, JUNE 1.
There will be a great variety of New and Entertaining performances At Mechanic's Hall, Water Street. For the Benefit of Mr. PARTRIDGE. The particulars of which may be seen in the bills of the day.
United States—District of Maine, MAY 29th 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of WILLIAM HARDEN, of Portland, Baker, and JOSEPH MORRILL of Biddeford, Esq. against whom commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard (if they think fit) before the Judge of said District Court on Tuesday the 16th day of June next at Portland against allowing certain cases of discharge to said Bankrupts; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. Portland, June 1.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 30th inst. JOSEPH SILVAS, an indentured apprentice. This is to bid all persons harbouring or trusting him, as I shall not be accountable for any debt of his contracting. THOMAS BURNHAM. Portland June 1.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
FROM Major J. Coss's tavern in Gray, on the evening of the 24th ult. a bay MARE 6 years old, sixteen hands high—having a star in her forehead—a natural trotter — Whoever will return said Mare, to said Cobb's, in Gray or to the Subscriber in Norway shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward, if stolen—if strayed, Five Dollars, and reasonable charges paid. June 1. JOSEPH RUST.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, held at Portland, for and within the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and one.
THE petition and representation of Kazia Bancroft, Wife of John Bancroft, late of said Portland Laborer, humbly shews, that her said husband has for a long time, to wit the space of four years last past absented himself from said Commonwealth and abandoned his wife and family without making any provision for their support and maintenance—that your petitioner having ill health is not able, by her own industry to obtain the means of subsistence—that in order to provide the necessaries of life she has been obliged to contract debts which she has no means to pay not having any personal estate, and that she is now in a very distressed situation destitute of money, or the means to procure it, and in such a state of bodily infirmity as renders her unfit for any kind of labor. Your petitioner further shews that she is possessed, and was possessed at the time of her marriage with said John, of sundry parcels of real estate in her own right, to wit, of eleven acres and half an acre of land situated on Bramha's Hill, so called, in said Portland, being the same land which said Kazia purchased of Thomas Brack, deceased dated the ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and eighty seven, and recorded with the Cumberland records for deeds book 15th page 310. And also of another piece of land containing about nine feet in front, situated in said Portland, near the Work-House, being your petitioner's share in a certain lot, of which her late brother Samuel Brack, of said Portland, mariner, died seized. And also of certain other lots of land and flats in said Portland of which she is possessed as one of the heirs of the estate of her late father Anthony Brack; from the sale of which or part of which your petitioner may be enabled to pay the debts she has contracted, and realize the means of future support for herself and family, and thus be relieved from her present calamitous situation. Wherefore your petitioner prays your honors that, pursuant to the statute in that case made and provided, she may be empowered and enabled, during the absence of her said husband to make sale of all or part of said real estate for the purposes aforesaid, or that your honors would grant her such other relief as shall be deemed meet, and as the circumstances of her case may require. And as in duty bound will ever pray. KAZIA BANCROFT, by J. D. HOJKINS, her Attorney.
CUMBERLAND ss. At the Supreme Judicial Court begun and held at Portland, on the third Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
UPON the Petition aforesaid. Ordered that the said Kazia Bancroft notify the said John Bancroft to appear at the Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of September next, by publishing an attested copy of the petition, and this order therein in the Portland Gazette, printed by Eleazer A. Jencks, three weeks successively—the last publication to be at least thirty days before the sitting of said court; that he may then and there show cause, if any he have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. (A true Copy.) Attest, EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk.
MAINE, ss. —By order of the Hon. David Sewall, Esq. Judge of the District Court of Maine. NOTICE is hereby given, that a libel is filed in said Court by John Lee, Esq. Collector of the District of Penobscot, against a quantity of CORDAGE, said to be about fifteen hundred weight, alleged to have been imported into the United States contrary to Law; and that a hearing will be had on said libel at the District Court to be held at Portland, on the third Tuesday of June next, at which time and place, persons interested in said Cordage should not be decreed to be for the said Cordage. Isaac Parker, Marshal. Portland, 20th May 1801.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WHEREAS some evil minded person or persons, did, with a felonious intention cut the Boom at Congen mill, so called, on the 23d inst. on the western side of Presumpscot River—Likewise cut the Boom on each side of the river on the 25th inst. for the room and Logs are adrift:—Whoever will give information of the villain or villains, so that they may be brought to justice shall receive the above reward from us the subscribers. SAMUEL BUTTS, JONATHAN WEBB, EDMUND MARGAR, FREDERICK QUINCY. Falmouth, May 26, 1801.
WANTED, a furnished Room, for three or four months—for which a generous price will be given. For particulars, inquire at this office.
ADDITIONAL NOTICE. THOSE who are indebted to the estate of James Larrabee, late of Portland, Saddler, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to said Subscriber, otherwise their Notes, Accounts etc. must be put in suit. HENRY WHEELER, Attorney for the Administrator. Portland, June 1, 1801.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber, has been duly appointed and sworn upon herself the trust of Executrix to the Will and Testament of WILLIAM WYMAN, late of Northarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased. All persons indebted to said Wyman, are hereby called upon to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands, to exhibit the same to LURANA WYMAN, Executrix. Northarmouth, May 22, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix to the Estate of NEHEMIAH TURNER, late of Newmfield, in the county of Lincoln, His bandman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs: All persons therefore having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to LOIS TURNER, Administratrix. April 28, 1801.
DIRECT TAX.
Fifteenth Collection District, Second Division, Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, the following taxes assessed on the Houses, Lands and other Real Estate, owned or occupied by persons whose names the said taxes are set, on the fifth day of October, 1798, became due and payable on the 20th day of April, 1800; of which legal notice has been given, yet the taxes remain unpaid, viz.
   Name of occupant or possessor. Name of owner. Value of each house. Tax on each house. Value of Lands. Tax on Lands.   Dols. D. C. D. C. D.     John Charles jr. John Charles jr. 275 35 1457 25 145 72 1/2   James Osgood, Codman James Osgood, Codman 225 45 2973 87 1/2 297 38 7 1/2   Timothy Candler Timothy Candler 1368 75 136 87 1/2   Ebenezer Day Ebenezer Day 1087 25 108 72 1/2   John Dunn John Dunn 231 25 23 12 1/2   Thomas Frost Thomas Frost 400 40 00   Moses Frost Moses Frost 350 35 00   Richard and Samuel Frye Richard and Samuel Frye 500 1 2400 83 240 08 1/2   Joseph Fogg Joseph Fogg 280 28 00   William William   Peter Adley, Gardner Peter Adley, Gardner 238 23 80   Joseph Greenwood Joseph Greenwood 617 50 61 75   Africa Hamlin Africa Hamlin 643 75 64 37 1/2   John Haslins John Haslins 187 50 18 75   Wilson Howard Wilson Howard 252 50 25 25   Ebenezer Hamden Ebenezer Hamden 318 75 31 87 1/2   John Hurl John Hurl 285 28 50   Malborough Kingman Malborough Kingman 285 28 50   Ephraim Jewett Ephraim Jewett 708 75 70 87 1/2   Joseph Kilgore Joseph Kilgore 413 75 41 37 1/2   Benjamin Kilgore Benjamin Kilgore 125 12 50   Richard Kelley Richard Kelley 62 50 6 25   Solomon Lane Solomon Lane 249 37 1/2 24 93 3/4   Nathaniel Merrill Nathaniel Merrill 468 75 46 87 1/2   John McIntire John McIntire 325 32 50   Joseph Moody Joseph Moody 268 75 26 87 1/2   Amos Poor Amos Poor 1062 10 106 21   John Pierce John Pierce 200 20 00   Joseph Chaubourn Joseph Chaubourn 291 25 29 12 1/2   David Dungan David Dungan 308 75 30 87 1/2   John M'Clure John M'Clure 406 25 40 62 1/2   James Flagg James Flagg 77 50 7 75   Zebadiah Richardson, jr. Zebadiah Richardson, jr. 187 50 18 75   Ichabod Richard Ichabod Richard 187 50 18 75   John Redbury John Redbury 900 90 00   Phineas Sampson Phineas Sampson 255 25 50   Benjamin Sampson Benjamin Sampson 287 50 28 75   Edward Skillings Edward Skillings 187 50 18 75   Eleazer Twitchel Eleazer Twitchel 127 25 50 1857 50 185 75   Thomas Thomas 2221 50 222 15   James Wright, Webber James Wright, Webber 320 32 00   John Whiting, jr. John Whiting, jr. 1801 25 180 12 1/2   Gilbert Warren Gilbert Warren 320 50 32 05   Jonathan Webber Jonathan Webber 312 50 31 25   Supply Walker Supply Walker 125 12 50  
That if said Taxes are not paid before the 20th day of the third day of August next, at 10 of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said Land will then be sold to pay the said Taxes and charges, as the law directs. Philip Eastman, Collector. Falmouth, May 22, 1801.

JUST ARRIVED FROM THE SOUTHWARD,  AND FOR SALE. At No. 4, Union-Wharf, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES—viz.  Superfine Flour, Common do. Fine Middlings, Coarse Middlings, Rye Flour, Excellent North River and Connecticut Corn, Malaga Wine, Tea, and a quantity of excellent Cheese. June 1.
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. JUST RECEIVED,  By How & Evans, and now ready for sale at their store in Middle-Street, on corner Union-Street, A large assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Beaver Hats, Children's do. Hardware Goods of all kinds; Saddler's do. West India Goods and Groceries of all kinds, Bar Irons; Blough Share Moulds, Bittered and German Steel, Bolton and Bristol Glass, Paints and Oil, Japanese Lamps; Spermaceti Oil for do. Bell Old Cognac 4th proof Brandy, Bell Holland Gin, Wilsburg Screw Augers, Brass Kettles; Pot-ash Kettles, Guns, with Bayonets, Bell London Gun, and many other articles too numerous to particularize. Just received as above, a handsome and com- pletely assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, of the new- est figures. The above articles will be sold on the very lowest terms for Cash or Country Produce.—The Smallest lots greatly acknowledged.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the copartnership under the firm of  BRYANT & FOX, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to pre- sent them; and those indebted, to make immediate payment. LEMUEL BRYANT, DANIEL FOX. Portland, June 1, 1801.
REMOVAL. JOHN CARR, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from Free-Street to Fore-Street, nearly opposite Mr. Richardson's Wharf, where he carries on the TAILOR'S BUSINESS as usual.—He returns his acknowledgements to his customers for past favors, and solicits a continu- ance. Portland. June 1.
DIRECT TAX. Portland Collection District, Second Division, Mas- sachusetts.  NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident and unknown proprietors of the following Lots & Tracts of Land within said District, that the Direct Tax became due and payable on said Lots, the Tenth of April, A. D. 1800, viz.     Owner and Description. Value of each Lot. Total Tax.   D. C. D. C.     Aaron Porter 323 75 0 94   Bridget Phillips 2408 75 6 82   Henry Prentiss 832 50 2 36   John Stevens 762 50 18   John Water 750 2 12   William Russell, Esq.   occup. owner unknown. 1116 25 8 15   Unknown in Fryeburg, 999 12 2 83   Unknown in Custer's   Grant 875 2 47   Unknown in Waterford.   No. 1. 150 43 15 2 62 50 18   No. 2. 150 42 13 2 62 50 18   No. 3. 150 43 6 7 62 50 18   No. 4. 150 43 38 2 62 50 18   No. 5. 150 21 13 0 62 50 18   No. 6. 150 57 35 2 62 50 18   No. 7. 150 15 4 82 62 50 18   No. 8. 150 43 102 2 62 50 18   No. 9. 150 28 83 2 62 50 18   No. 10. 150 21 71 2 62 50 18   No. 11. 150 43 20 2 62 50 18   No. 12. 150 43 23 2 62 50 18   No. 13. 150 22 32 2 62 50 18   No. 14. 150 43 13 2 62 50 18   No. 15. 150 43 52 2 62 50 18   No. 16. 150 43 33 2 62 50 18   No. 17. 150 43 75 2 62 50 18   No. 18. 150 43 99 2 62 50 18   No. 19. 150 127 2 62 50 18   No. 20. 150 135 2 62 50 18   No. 21. 150 19 2 62 50 18   No. 22. 150 139 2 62 50 18   No. 23. 150 41 2 62 50 18   No. 24. 150 31 2 62 50 18   No. 25. 150 102 2 62 50 18   No. 26. 150 2 2 62 50 18   No. 27. 150 37 2 62 50 18   No. 28. 150 8 3 62 50 18   No. 29. 150 43 3 62 50 18   No. 30. 150 30 3 62 50 18   No. 31. 150 17 3 62 50 18   No. 32. 150 68 3 62 50 18   No. 33. 150 93 27 62 50 18   No. 34. 150 22 3 62 50 18   No. 35. 150 39 3 62 50 18   No. 36. 150 4 3 62 50 18   No. 37. 150 66 3 62 50 18   No. 38. 150 7 3 62 50 18   No. 39. 150 27 3 62 50 18   No. 40. 150 11 3 62 50 18  
That unless said taxes with costs, are paid on or be- fore Monday the third day of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to much of said Land will then be sold at Public Vendue, at my dwelling-house, in Frye- burg, as will pay the said taxes and charges, as the law directs. Philip Eastman. Collector of said District. Fryeburg, May 22, 1801.
FOR SALE,  By Stephen M'Lellan, At No. 18, Union Wharf.  25 Hds. MOLASSES, of a superior quality. 40 bbls. BRANDY, 50 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, 30 do. Fine do. 20 do. Rye Flour, 60 bbls. TAR, 10 do. PITCH, 25 Casks RAISINS, Hyson and Souchong TEA, 20 Bags COFFEE, RUSSIA DUCK, A quantity of INDIGO. May 25.
Spring & Summer Goods. JUST RECEIVED,  By Rundlet & Garland, AND NOW READY FOR SALE, AT THEIR STORE HEAD OF LONG WHARF, PORTLAND, A general assortment of Staple & Fancy Goods.
BEST superfine, navy blue, black and mixed; Broadcloths; middling and low priced do. black, blue and mixed Cassimeres; Swanskins; Swandowns; Baizes; Flannels; Coatings; Di- mities; Muslins; Muslinetts; Ginghams; India Cottons; Linens; Check'd do. Neckcloths; a great variety of Jeans; Marcellus Quilting, and other, Vesting; striped, black and pumb colored do.; Silk Velvet for Caps; a variety of white and fancy Cotton Hosiery; white silk do. worsted do. Bandana and black Barceolona Handkerchiefs; check'd, cotton, and cotton & linen do. Tapestry Threads; Backgam; Gallons; Quality and Sbor Bindings; Silks; Twilt; gentlemen's Beaver; Gloves; common and company India Nankins of a variety of striped and clouded do. cotton, ant silk Supenders; gentlemen's Umbrellas; Pockea Books; Men's Shoes; Russia Duck; Russ- Sheetings; Rose and Sea Blankets; with an ad- ditional assortment of
Cutlery and Hardware, Consisting of Black wood, and bone handled Knives & Forks; black and green bone handled Desert do.; Razors, do. Cakes; Shaving Boxes; Pruning Knives; Chest Locks; Composition and iron Spoons; bras Cocks; Ivory Combs; common do. cafe do. bras do. do. Slates, and Pencils; Cloth Brushes; composition, black and paper Ticklands; Samson's Journals; Writing, and Log-Book Paper; Wrapp- ing do. Fashionable Buttons; Sail Needles; Sewing do. Hair Ribbon; horse Buttons; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; Palm-iron; Sewing Twine; Japanese quart, pint and half-pint Mugs; Tum- blers; Decanters; mouf and rat Traps, &c. A fresh assortment of VIOLIN STRING.
Likewise, a compleat assortment of Wines, W. India Goods, & Groceries. Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, and Port Wines, war- ranteed of the first quality; W. I. and N. E. Rum; Brandy; Gin; Cherry; Vinegar; Molasses; Sugars; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the latest importation; Coffee; Chocolate; Pepper; Spice; Ginger; Nutmegs; Bottled Mustard; cake and bar Soap; pickled, small turnip, and Smok- ing Tobacco; Pipes; Segars; Black-Bull; Po- tatoes; Spice Bitters; Candles; Cheese; Lick Powder; Logwood & Fustick, &c. LEMONS; and a few barrels Salt PORK. Constant attendance given, and every favor ack- knowledged with gratitude. May 25.
Just received by RUNDLET & GARLAND, per the Minerva, a box of the most fashionable well assorted GENTLEMEN'S HATS. May 25.
Spring & Summer Goods.  Moody & Thurston, Have lately received, and now opening for sale, a new and extensive assortment of Fashionable Staple & Fancy Goods.
Consisting of  BEST superfine, fine, middling and low priced Broadcloths; Cassimeres; black and brown Velvet; Satin, marcellus, laronette, dimity and mouselinet Vests; plain and striped Nankins; Silk Nankins and Nankinets; Calicoes of the newest fashion; Muslins; Cotton, and Linen Cambricks; figured Cambricks; figured Mouselinet; black Muslin; Dimities, all prices; Mouselinet, Ginghams; Jeans; Fustians; Cotton and Linen Checks; Bedtick; Russia Sheetings; Irish Linens; India Cotton; Satins; Modis; Sarfens and Ribbons; Calimancoes; Durants; Sha- loons; Wildbores and Camblets; Russells and Mo- reans; Bandannas; Linen and Cotton Pocket Hand- kerchiefs; Camel's hair, silk, mouselinet and cambric Shawls; Ladies' extra long silk Gloves and Mitts; short do.; Men's silk and leather do.; Habit and Miffes do.; best white and black silk Hosiery; Gentlemen's and Ladies' Cotton do.; Hare; Ronnets; Shoes, Umbrel- las and Parasols; Looking-glasses; Fans; Silk and Cotton Supenders; all kinds Brushes; Threads; Tapes; Bobbins; best English Laces and Edgings; sewing Silks and Twists; Hatbands; Silk and Cotton Girdles, &c.; Coat and Vest Buttons; press and glass Papers; blocktin Cans and Teapots; Carpe ing; Quality and shoe Bindings; Quilts; led and slate Pencils; Slates; Pocket-books; Playing Cards; Hair-Powder, &c. &c. &c. ALSO, Cotton; Coffee; Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas, first quality; Loaf and Brown Sugars; W. I. & N. E. Rum; best Coniac and Spanish Brandy; Holland Gin; Melasses; Allspice; Pepper; Ginger; Cinnamon; Nutmegs; Figs; box and cask Raisins; best Olive Oil; Caps; Tobacco and Snuff, &c. &c. Best English Shovels; Hoes; Shovels Tongs; Steel plate Hand-taws; Sickles; Bras and Iron Candlesticks. GLASS and NAILS, And a general assortment of  HARD & HALLOW WARE, too numerous to particularize. N. B. Just received as above, a com- plete assortment of Paper-hangings, of the newest figures. Portland, May 18.
A TRUNK, WHICH was brought from Boston in the ship Bath, is in the possession of the subscriber. The owner may have it again by prov- ing property, and paying expenses. JONATHAN DEAN. Portland, May 14, 1801.
William Dobbs & Co. Have rec'd by the last arrivals from London and Liv- erpool, a large assortment of  Spring & Summer Goods,
Consisting of  SUPERFINE, Fine and Middling, mixed and plain Broadcloths, Forest do. Su- perfine and fine Kirclymere, men's black satin, men's and boy's beaver and common hats, olive velveteens, black silk velvet, Marcellus quilting, printed and olive jean and mouselinets, fleecy, gilt and plated buttons, silk and twill, men's cotton and silk hosiery, men's silk and leather gloves, nan- keens, nankinets, chintz and common calicoes, india cottons, 250 pieces bandannas, Irish linen, oil cloths, hack modes, black and white fatin, linen and cotton cambricks, camel's hair chintz & purple shawls, pocket handkerchiefs, fancy and black silk handkerchiefs, black and coloured stuffings, check gingham, thread lace and edgings, black silk lace, la- dies and misses cotton hose, fans, parasols, extra long silk and leather gloves; black, dyed, tambor'd, plain, book and tambrick mouselins; book handker- chiefs; dimities; coqued and plain mouselinets; durants and calimancoes; cotton checks; plaid and coloured ribbons; ladies' hats and bonnets; Scotch gauze; black, plain and crape gauze; threads; best chapp' needles; pins; combs; tapes; shoe and quality bindings.
One Cafe Hard-Ware, containing 140 doz. Sissors; 65 doz. pocket and pen knives; 40 doz. desert knives and forks, &c. &c. Tea trays and waiters; bread baskets; powder dishes; looking glasses, knives & forks, razors, bras candle- sticks, teapots & tongs, brushes, steel top thimbles.  Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, all of the first quality; Malaga, Lisbon, Sherry and Madeira Wines; Rum, Brandy Holland Gin; cake and bloom Raisins; 200 lb. Nutmegs; Mace; Cloves; Cotton Wool; Spanish Boat Indigo; cut and wrought Nails. An assortment of Crockery Ware.
All of which will be sold cheap, at Wholesale and Retail, at their Warehouse oppo- site the Columbian Tavern. Portland, May 11, 1801.
By Jonathan Bryant, jun. AT HIS STORE NEXT DOOR TO GEN. WADSWORTH'S, PORTLAND. 80 boxes dip'd CANDLES. 20 bbls RUSSIA DUCK. 20 doz. warranted SCYTHES. Few chest HYSON TEA. Few casks RAISINS. Few tons SWEDES IRON. BLISTER'D & GERMAN STEEL. ROLL AND BAR LEAD, B. & F. ENCH BRANDY. SPANISH BRANDY. Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, & Malaga WINES. May 11, 1801.
NOTICE. THE subscriber having been inform- ed that some Gentlemen who came pas- sengers in the eastern stage to this town, and who usually honored him with their custom at his Inn, adjoining where the Boston stages put up, changed their lodging through some malicious representa- tion; he begs to inform them, through the chan- nel of this paper, that he has ever been anxious to accommodate them with the best Entertainment in his power, and shall be ever grateful for any favors shown him in preference. He cannot deny but that some contracted persons have put up at his Inn the last winter, and have expended fire and candles whole evening, and have awakened the family and occasioned the attendants to rise at the early hour of three o'clock in the morning, when the stage sets off, and paid only the paltry consideration of a bed, without expanding even one cent for the ben- efit of his house; and if only such customers have taken themselves away, he would gladly dispense with their company; while there are many res- pectable Gentlemen from Portland and the eastern country, who have duly considered that public house cannot be supported without great expenses, and have cheerfully contributed towards them by acts of generosity, becoming Gentlemen, and to such he gratefully acknowledges his obligations and confesses that he shall ever be happy to see them and attend to their commands. JAMES A. GEDDES. Portsmouth, May 4, 1801.
TAKE NOTICE. For Sale, a large convenient  DWELLING HOUSE, SITUATED in Freeport at the Corner (so called) a- bout eight rods from the Post-Office. Said build- ing is not quite finished, but can with a very little ex- pence be made convenient for a Trader or Tradesman. It commands a beautiful prospect of the water, and the land on which it stands (consisting of half an acre) is rich, and a number of young trees are now growing on the same.—For further particular inquire of EBENEZER EUGBEE, near the premises. May 18.
A good chance. FOR Sale, 100 acres of valuable LAND, in the town of Nobleborough, county of Lincoln. Part of which is situated on Oyster Creek— known by the name of Morgan Lot—having several mill privileges on the same. It is within ten rods of the new meeting house, and on the county road to Penobscot. It will be found to be well worth the at- tention of any purchaser, and will be sold on liberal terms, and a good warranty deed given.—Apply to ISRAEL MORGAN, of Beverly, Country of Effex. May 18.
WHEREAS I the subscriber have been led to suspect Mr. CHARLES CROOK- ER, of feloniously taking from me a gold watch, which suspicion proves to be untrue, this is there- fore, to declare the innocence of said Crooker, and that he did not steal the said watch. Edward Hawke. Hebron, May 11, 1801.
Public Sales.  TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 2. Will be sold on the premises, precisely at 10 o'clock for the benefit of the creditors of  BRADSTREET HALE, declared a bankrupt, all his real estate, consist- ing of a new dwelling house, soap-works and wharf, a large quantity of rough tallow, 200 boxes of brown and white soap, utensils of every kind for carrying on the soap-boiling business, a chaise, gig, gig and other articles. Also, 2 shares in Back- cove Bridge; 1 Pew in the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting-House. Notes with approved endorsers, at 120 days will be received in payment for the real estate. EDW. OXNARD, Auct. Portland, May 31, 1801.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Real Estate of Thomas Loud, LATE of Portsmouth, in the state of New Hampshire, Truckman, deceased, consisting of a tract of Land lying in Waldeborough, in the county of Lincoln, containing One Hundred and Sixty-five Acres, will be sold by Public Vendue, at EARNAKE Tavern in said Wal- deborough, on the thirtieth day of June next, at three o'clock P. M.—said sale being by virtue of an order from the Supreme Judicial Court held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of May. A. D. 1801. Condition of sale made known at the abovenentioned time and place. Richard Low, Adminifr. Portland, 25th May, 1801.
TAKE NOTICE. The Copartnership of  Holmes & Osgood, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Those who have any demands upon said firm, are requested to exhibit the same for payment; and those who are in- debted, to make immediate payment, to prevent fur- ther trouble. B. RILETT HOLMES. THOMAS D. OSGOOD. Portland, May 18, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers are appointed Commissioners by the Hon. JONATHAN BOWMAN, Esq. Judge of probate for the county of Lincoln, to examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of  Patrick Porterfield, late of Thomaston, in said county, Yeoman, deceased and six months being allowed for the purpose, they will attend said business on the fourth Monday of the present month, and on the first Monday of the five fol- lowing months, at the house of David Jenks, in said Thomaston, from two to six o'clock, in the afternoon of each day. WILLIAM LERMOND, JOHN WYLLIE. Thomaston, May 11.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub- scriber has been duly appointed administratrix to the estate of  Ammi Baston, late of Freeport, yeoman, deceased, and has given bond as the law directs.—All persons indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make im- mediate payment to CONTENT BASTON, Administratrix. Freeport, May 26, 1801.
THE Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners to receive and examine the claims upon the estate of  Ammi Baston, late of Freeport in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months allowed for the Creditors to said estate to exhibit their claims; hereby give public notice, that they propose to attend to the duty of their commission, at the dwelling house of Capt. Joseph Stockbridge, inholder in Freeport aforesaid, on the second Friday of June next, and on the second Friday of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. AMMI R. MITCHELL, } Comm'rs. JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE, } Administratrix. North Yarmouth, May 22, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of  John Graffam, late of Lewiston, in the county of Lincoln, Mill- wright, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—All persons therefore having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for set- tlement; and all indebted to said estate are request- ed to make immediate payment. ELIZABETH GRAFFAM, Executrix. Lewiston, March 11, 1801.
WE the subscribers, being appointed commi- ssioners, by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the credi- tors to the estate of  JOSEPH LIBBY, late of Gorham, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that we will at- tend that business at the house of Ephraim Smith in Gorham, on the first Friday of June next, and the first Friday of the five following months from two to six o'clock P. M. EPHRAIM SMITH, } Comm'rs. ELIAKIM HARDING, } Administratrix. Gorham, May 14, 1801.
WE the Subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of  BENJAMIN TUBBS, late of Hebron, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of William Bumpus, in Hebron, on the first Monday of May next, and the last Mondays of July and September next, from one to six o'clock in the afternoon on said days. SAMUEL PARRIS, } Comm'rs. CALEB CUSHMAN, } Administratrix. Hebron, May 8, 1801.

POETRY.
THE FIRST HOUR OF MORNING.
Now sweet to wind the forest's tangled shade, When early twilight, from the eastern bound, Dawns on the sleeping landscape in the glade, And faces as morning spreads her blush around!
The following facts, relative to the valuable properties of the Elder Tree, have been ascertained by the Privy Council of his Britannic Majesty in their enquiries relative to the Hessian Fly:— 1. Saving Turnips from the fly. 2. Preserving Wheat from the yellows. 3. Preserving Fruit-trees from the blight. 4. Preserving Cabbage plants from cat or pillars. The dwarf elder has the most potent efficacy, and it requires no other trouble than to strew the leaves over the ground, or to strike fruit-trees with the twigs.
A new mineral, composed of argil and the fluoric acid, has been found in Greenland. It is composed of white semi-transparent laminae; it melts in the flame of a candle, and runs like ice before the blow pipe. Hence it has obtained the name of cryolite.
TAKE NOTICE.
STRAYED from Poland, on the 2d day of May inst. a HORSE, of a dark color, black mane and tail, about nine years old, a natural pacer. Whoever will take up said horse and deliver him to me the subscriber, or Mr. John Harris of Newgloucester, shall be well rewarded by
WILLIAM HASKELL, JUN.
Poland, May 5.
THE YOUNG TRAVELLER.
WILL send this season for Marsa, at the stable of Mr. Solomon Abraham in Thomaston; excepting Mondays, on which he will stand at Barnard's tavern in Waterborough and Thursdays, at Jeff Poge's tavern in Warrenton. Said Horse is a dapple grey, six years old, bred by the old Traveller, that famous imported horse—fifteen and an half hands high, well proportioned. The terms will be two dollars the single leap, or four dollars the season.
JONATHAN EAMES.
Thomaston May 11.
FOR sale at Jenks' Book and Stationery Store, a new and complete edition of the LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS—3 vols. 8vo. Large and small BIBLES—TESTAMENTS—PSALM & HYMN BOOK.
A variety of SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c. as above.
DIRECT TAX.
Fifth Collection District, Second Division, State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident and unknown proprietors of the following lots and tracts of Land within the said district, that a Direct Tax came due and payable on said Lots the seventh day of April, 1801—And unless said taxes are paid on or before Thursday the thirtieth day of July next, so much of said lots will be sold on said day, at my dwelling house in Jay, at 9 o'clock, A. M. as will pay the same with costs and charges.
Nonresident Owners in LIVERMORE.
Table with 4 columns: No., Value, Tax, Cts. Lists owners like Stephen Badlam, William Babcock, William Campbell's Heirs, etc.
Nonresident Owners in JAY.
Table with 4 columns: No., Value, Tax, Cts. Lists owners like Joseph Craft, Mary Dix, Edward Hall, etc.
RUNFORD.
Table with 4 columns: No., Value, Tax, Cts. Lists owners like Ezekiel Merrill, Wm. Partridge, Enoch Acuff, etc.
WILLIAM PEABODY, Collector of the Fifth Collection District.
DIRECT TAX.
State of Massachusetts, Thirteenth Collection District, Second Division.
NOTICE is hereby given, by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of July, 1798, entitled, "An Act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States"; and that the following taxes assessed on the respective Houses and Lands to which they relate, became due and payable on the seventh day of April, 1801; or which the reputed owners, possessors or occupants of said Houses and Lands have been notified by the Collector in the manner directed by the act aforesaid, yet the taxes remain unpaid in said district, namely, Caxhall, Alfred, Waterborough, and Philomatheas—situated in the county of York.
Table with 7 columns: Names of owners, Value of each dwelling House, Tax on each dwelling House, Value of each parcel of Land, Tax on each parcel of Land, Total tax on each owner, Cts. Lists owners like John Andrews, Moses Atkinson, Jr., Moses Atkinson, etc.
Table with 4 columns: Name, Value, Tax, Cts. Lists owners like William Googings, Benj. Gilpatrick, James Goodwin, etc.
DIRECT TAX.
Second Collection District, First Division of Massachusetts, April 15, 1801.
BY virtue of an Act of Congress passed the 14th day of July, 1798, the following Taxes assessed on the Houses, Lands and other Real Estate, owned, occupied or possessed by the persons against whom the said taxes are laid, on the first day of October 1798, became due and payable on the 7th day of April 1800, or which legal notice has been given by the Collector, yet the said Taxes remain unpaid, viz.
ON HOUSES.
Table with 5 columns: Name of owner, superintendant, or occupier, on the 1st day of Oct. 1798, No. of dwelling houses, Quantity of land in acres, Situation of Dwelling Houses, Amount of tax on Dwelling Houses.
ON LANDS, &c.
Table with 5 columns: Name of owner, superintendant, or occupier, on the 1st day of Oct. 1798, Quantity, situation, and description of Land, Lots, Buildings and Wharves, Amount of tax on land, lots, &c., Total Amount of tax on each person's tax. Lists owners like James Brown, John D. Folsom, James Goog, etc.
so much of the abovementioned houses and lands as will pay the respective taxes assessed thereon with costs and charges agreeable to the above recited law, will be sold at the house of Mr. SAMUEL ELLIS, in Machias, in the District aforesaid, on the tenth day of July next, at ten o'clock forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
JOSEPH HARRIS, Collector 1st District, 1st Division. (58-8w)
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