Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-10-01 00:00:00

FOR THE GAZETTE.
EDUCATION. No. VI.
Religion can of itself contribute greatly to render mankind more obedient to the laws, more attached to their country, and more kind toward one another.
IT is the united voice of experience and observation, that the doctrines and ceremonies of Christianity have influence on the morals of individuals and on public happiness. Individual piety and public happiness are nearly connected. Each individual promotes the good of society so far as his influence extends, when he is guided by his christian belief to sobriety, to benevolence, temperance, justice, mercy and truth. Christianity is the grand source, whence obedience to the laws of the land; just, hearty attachment to one's country, and due respect to rulers, if obeying, flow; and in their noble and majestic course, enliven the widely and far extended banks.
O ye Americans! do you feel for the prosperity and glory of our ruling empire? Then let each individual not irritate the irriguous ruler ; but let to the sacred volume, for that religion which can of itself contribute greatly to render mankind more obedient to the laws, more attached to their country, and more kind toward one another.
The man who reads the Bible, and who is influenced by its precepts, institutions, and by the examples of the pious therein related, does more to the promotion of his country's prosperity and glory, than the self conceited politician, who is self above the wits, but indeed mean among the mean.
Suffer me my friends and countrymen, to set before you a sketch of the worth and excellence of the holy scriptures, to excite you to that religion which is a glory to nations and an ornament to individuals.
No writings can vie with the book of inspiration in antiquity. The first penman of the sacred scriptures, relates the origin of the world, the glorious deeds and ever memorable monuments of the patriarchs. Moses, the author of pentateuch, that excellent philosopher, law-giver, historian, warrior, prince, prophet, man of god, was absolutely the first of all other writers. In the bible a field is open, where the linguist and philologist, the rhetorician and orator, may roam with delight, and taste the exquisite flavor of refined, found philosophy, which transforms the human into the angelic nature.
No books can equal the holy scriptures in authority. They are the word of God, written by men dictated by the inspiring Spirit . The excellence of the subject far transcends all other writings. Its matter is the noblest and of the greatest concernment to mankind. It irradiates men's minds with supernatural truth, affects their hearts, ameliorates their passions, subdues the stubbornness of the will, transforms their lives. The efficacy of inspiration, while it prepares men for future glory, fits them for earthly enjoyment, beneficial to society, and useful in stations and offices in government.
In all ages of the world the wisest and best of men, always extolled the inspired scriptures. Tertullian said, "I adore the plenitude of the scriptures." St. Cyprian, Jerome, Augustine, among the fathers, highly magnified the writings of the prophets, and apostles. Marcus Ebræus, that great philosopher, and the noble Pius Mirandula, the best linguist and scholar of his age, rested in the bible for hope, consolation and assurance. Mr. Seiden, that great scholar, whose library perhaps, was not equalled, on all accounts in the world, professed before archbishop Usher, that "notwithstanding he had possessed himself, that vast treasure of books, and manuscripts in all ancient subjects, yet he could not rest his soul on none but the scriptures." Judge Hale expressed himself in the manner following. viz. "I have been acquainted somewhat with men and books, and have had long experience in learning and in the world. There is no book like the bible for excellent learning, wisdom and use. And it is want of understanding in them that think or speak otherwise." In later ages we find Newton, Locke, and Washington, the most renowned; the first in astronomy, the next in metaphysics, and the other in the field and cabinet, both by sentiment and practice extolling the word of inspiration. The most penetrating understandings, the brightest geniuses, & most learned heads, stand on the lift of high fame as advocates for religion, teaching that no nation can prosper without it.
Happy would be the day, glorious the morning, and ever blessed our nation, could each American be persuaded to make the bible his creed and the guide of his life! Let each one make the bible the rule of his faith, the guide of his life, and the path to present enjoyment and future blessedness.
FROM THE CONTINENT.
June... No. XV.
Review of Mr. Jefferson's Administration.
A DISPOSITION to deceive, incurs the disapprobation of mankind.—Even the vicious have frequently so much of the moral sense remaining, as to condemn deception in others, although they practise it themselves. As an open and ingenuous conduct is the dictate of virtue, men, administering a government, designed for the happiness of every individual, and consequently for the preservation of morals, ought to exhibit their actions before their constituents without false colouring or disguise. How great astonishment must then be excited, that the president and his friends have used the authority of that government, which depends on the cultivation of moral principles and virtuous habits for existence, not only to fully the name, but even to destroy the reputation of their predecessors, whom they fear as dangerous to their schemes of personal ambition. Yet these facts exist. Indeed the same false and deceitful conduct is required to continue in their political eminence, which they practised to obtain it. Hence an act passed in April 1802, ostensibly to redeem the whole debt of the United States, but which, by permitting a rollover of the instalments, as they become due, may continue it forever. Hence also the report of the investigating committee, who have never yet dared to make an attempt to substantiate a single charge, contained in this production, in every respect as unprecedent, as infamous.
The present possessors of power, before they came into office, had made so many assertions concerning the increase of the public debt, and the ease with which it might be paid, that they rationally concluded, the community would expect from them some measure for its sudden liquidation. Conscious that the Adams administration had made every exertion, consistent with the safety of the country, to pay it, they chose not to continue measures, which would ruin their popularity, but resorted to deception, to fulfil apparently their promises. They passed an act, entitled "an act for the redemption of
the whole public debt of the United States," trusting that the country would look only at the title, without regarding its provisions. In this wonderful law for the redemption of the whole national debt was the following section; "that the commissioners of the sinking fund be empowered with the approbation of the President of the United States, as any instalments, or parts of the Dutch debt, become due, to borrow on the credit of the United States, either in America or abroad, either by a rollover, or prolongation of that heretofore obtained, or by a new loan, the sums requisite for the payment of the said instalments, or parts of the principal, provided that the United States shall have a right to reimburse any loan, thus made, within six years after the date of the same, and that the rate of interest thereupon shall not exceed five per cent. per annum, nor the charges thereupon five per cent. on the capital, borrowed." It was moved in Congress to strike out this section of the act, because it authorises a perpetual rollover of the instalments at the expiration of every six years, and consequently the debt might never be paid. But it failed not the purposes of the democrats to undertake an absolute payment. It was therefore retained. It was then moved to amend the title of the act by styling it, an act to discharge the whole public debt of the United States by rollover of the same. This was denied by the party possessing power, for then the cheat would have been evident at first view. The evils of this measure, in permitting a perpetual entailments of the debt on the nation, are not the greatest which result from it. The terms of the rollover would cause a constant addition. A commission of five per cent. was allowed for the trouble and charges of rollover. The rate of interest, permitted on the rollover, was equal to that which the government pay on the debt. The consequence then would be the same, as if five per cent. on the whole debt were added to it at each time of rollover. What great regard is expressed to the interest of the nation by a transaction, which gives liberty constantly to increase, instead of diminishing the public debt, those can best inform, who are enabled by its pecuniary benefits to gratify old, or make new dependants.
The same desire to mislead public opinion is as conspicuous in the report of the committee of investigation, as in the act we have discussed.
To deceive is disreputable in individuals. For a government to use the influence of their public character, for the same purpose, is disgraceful.—When the motive in government for deception is to destroy private reputation as well as to continue their own popularity their conduct is detestable.—When they seize on their exalted station, as screening them from punishment for the destruction of individual fame, it is execrable. Yet, does not the report of the committee of investigation compel us to make these allegations against the present administration? This report, which was exclusively the work of Messrs. Nicholson of Maryland, Giles of Virginia, Williams of North Carolina, and Elmore of New-York, was not shown to the minority of the committee, till it was ready to be presented to Congress. No alterations which they suggested, were suffered to be made. Nor did it make its appearances till almost the last day of the session, when want of time did not permit an answer to it. Replete with false and unfounded insinuations against virtuous men it was then published, while the documents, to which is referred, and which contradicted it, by shewing the innocence of those it calumniated, were carefully suppressed. Does it not exceed the limit of credulity, that an elective administration, in a moral country, should expect to retain the government, by the assassination of virtuous reputation?
Two editions of this report have been published. In the first the document marked B, relating to the delinquency of Mr. Randolph, in applying to his own use the small sum of 51,000 dollars, which the United States have not yet been able to recover, is suppressed. The committee use the most cautious and guarded language in mentioning this transaction of a former Secretary of State, because he is their political friend. A speculation for his personal advantage, which has hitherto fraudulently deprived the nation of the use of a large amount of property has not been a subject of their animadversion. In the second edition not only the document B. but Mr. Gallatin's letter of March second which was the foundation of this candid report, and a letter from Mr. Nicholson, to Mr. Gallatin, with a paper annexed to it, containing "objects of enquiry, submitted by the chair-man, and agreed to by the committee," followed by ten questions for the consideration of the secretary of the treasury, were all carefully suppressed. The statement C, which the committee say exhibits the delinquency of Mr. Pickering, met with the same fate. Strange that they desired to charge Mr. Pickering as a public defaulter, and yet the very statement, manifesting his guilt, should be suppressed. But surprise vanishes, when it is known, that this document, so far from making him a delinquent, convicts the committee of wilful falsehood by expressly showing that he had not taken one cent from the treasury, which had not been applied to the public service.
The committee in their report declare the
books of the treasury show a balance of 78,583 dollars 11 cents against Mr. Pickering; desiring to have it believed, though they have not effrontery to assert directly, that he has embezzled that sum. The same language however is not held among all the partisans of the present administration. Mr. Gallatin in his letter states, that Mr. Pickering, "with the exceptions of two items, suspended for want of vouchers, or disputed by the parties, has accounted for all monies received by him, so far as to show, that the whole has been applied for public purposes." Hence then the necessity of suppressing this letter and the papers, to which it referred, to avoid the certainty of an early detection. Had they not been suppressed, the public would have soon perceived the corruption and iniquity of the proceeding.
From a review of their report the committee conclude, "that considerable sums" of the public money have been greatly "misapplied, and that much expense has been incurred without any legal authority." Why did not the committee state in direct terms the illegal expense and misapplication of money? Because they must have been conscious, that the public would acquit those they had accused, of the infamous allegation? The misapplication and illegal expense are nothing more, than this; the excess of one appropriation had been applied to another, when the latter proved insufficient to effect the design intended. Such a procedure, though criminal in the view of the committee, has been approved by Mr. Gallatin whose favor to the federal administration may be inferred from the partial extracts, he made, to criminate their conduct, from the books of the treasury, which Duane, at midnight, had stolen from the office. Were other authority wanting, we might appeal to Mr. Jefferson himself. He applied some part of the fund for foreign intercourse to the support of American sailors.
Such are the charges of this report. From us they require no further notice. They have often been UNDENIABLY refuted. Indeed had there been an appearance of truth in them, the report would not have been suffered to sleep for two sessions. Long before this time would it have been canvassed, and an attempt made, to hold up the federal administration, according to the expression and desire of Mr. Williams, of North Carolina, to public detection. When however contending passions shall cease, and the transactions of this age be candidly reviewed by the next, Mr. Williams need not fear for the federal administration, but for himself and colleagues. The detestation of posterity will be excited against men, who have used the character, they sustain as legislators, for the double purpose of continuing their popularity by the destruction of reputation, and of screening themselves from the punishment, which the law inflicts on individuals, guilty of such atrocious conduct.
The depredations which are daily committed with impunity, on our commerce, by almost every power, ought to shew, if any thing can, how feeble and inefficient is the administration of Mr. Jefferson to provide for the defence of a great and maritime nation. Mr. Adams, with the foresight of an able statesman, and the patriotism of a warm friend of the true and solid interests of his country, early in the administration of the present national government, strove hard to enforce the policy and absolute necessity of beginning to build a naval force; and continuing to increase its strength with the increasing wealth and commercial enterprise of the citizens; the urgency of his appeal, and the correctness of the public sentiment, at that time, produced the commencement of his enlarged views; but democracy, like an evil genius, soon repelled against them, and being now the ascendant, has introduced into our public councils, a new and prevented order of things, which have no relation whatever to the public safety, or the dignity of the national character. But Gaz.
SPAIN IN THE UNITED STATES.
The differences between this country and Spain appear to widen daily. The last accounts from Madrid declare, that the obstinacy of the Spanish Court continued:—that Mr. PINKNEY had disposed of his furniture; and was to have left Madrid the 29th July, Mr. Jefferson is apprized of this state of things, but has not taken any efficient measures to meet them.
The Philadelphia Gazette ( the paper in which the Spanish Minister publishes his communications ) has put some sharp questions to the "Hand-Organ of the administration."—To the first of these, viz. "Were not revolutionary movements in West-Florida spoken of at Washington in ministerial circles so long ago as last spring?" The Aurora gives an evasive reply—a muttering, rather awkwardly, that such conversation had been held at Washington. To other questions, implicating Mr. Jefferson, as the writer of letters to West-Florida, to excite rebellion, &c. the Aurora, with its usual vulgarity, says they are impudent falsehoods , and " maicious pieces of deception and imposture ." To the 4th question, viz. " What opinion must the American people, form of their first magistrate, if it should be proved, that instead of acting with sincerity in peace, and frankness in war (if war becomes necessary) he has descended from the
dignity of his station and stooped to the very dregs of low Italian intrigue and Machiavellian deception?" Mr. Duane thus replies." We must say, that this appears to be the malignant ebullition of some man whose official functions are suspended; and that he thus, like an assassin on the Prods , who under a mask, aims his stiletto, at the heart of the man whom he could neither dupe nor intimidate.
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
DIDOT the Printer.
On Tuesday, the 10th July, died at Paris, in the 74th year of his age, Francois Ambroise Didot, born in the month of January 1730, leaving two sons, Pierre and Firmin Didot.
This extraordinary man has brought the art of Printing to a state of excellence, unattained by any of his contemporaries, and, among the number of improvements perfected by his exertions, is the construction of mills for making fine paper, which he assisted not only by his zeal and activity, but by pecuniary contribution. Didot invented a press by which the workman is enabled to print, equally, at once, the whole extent of a sheet. He was also the inventor of many other machines and instruments commonly used in printing offices, and all which have powerfully contributed to the modern advancement of the typographical art.
The elegant editions published by order of Louis XVI. for the education of the Dauphin, were the production of the the Didot press, as well as the Theatrical Selections by Corneille. The works of Racine, Telemachus, Tasso's Jerusalem, two superb Bibles, and a multiplicity of other inestimable works, each of which, on its publication, has emanated fresh beauties, and made nearer approaches to perfection.
Didot sedulously endeavoured to unite in his family every talent auxiliary to the Printing Art. One of his sons became a celebrated type-founder; and the voice of fame announces the superior rank which they both deservedly hold among the printers of the age. The fond father delighted to observe that he was excelled by his children; while they dutifully ascribed their success to the force of his instruction, and the benefit of his example.
The life of Didot was the life of honor; his abilities are known and respected; and the following anecdote will prove the goodness of his heart:—In one of his journeys to the paper mills of Annonay, he met an artist, who had introduced in France, an improvement in the application of cylinders, &c. and believing that his ingenuity merited reward, exerted all his interest with government, but unfortunately when he was on the point of succeeding, the artist died, leaving two girls in the helpless state of infancy. Didot took the orphans in his arms, proclaimed himself their father, and kept his word.
At the age of 73, Didot read over five times, and carefully corrected before it was sent to the press, every sheet of the Stereotype edition of Montaigne, printed by his sons. At four o'clock in the morning he was pursuing his fatiguing occupation. The correctness of the text will therefore render this work particularly valuable among the productions of the modern press.
About 18 months since, he projected an alphabetical Index of every subject treated upon in Montaigne's Essays. He had collected all his materials, at which he laboured unceasingly; and perhaps too strict an application to his favorite study accelerated the death of this eminent artist, and benevolent man. [ Clef du Cabinet ]
PARIS, JULY 14.
The Freemasons Lodges have by an Imperial decree, been opened every where, under the superintendence of the police agents. The members are permitted to converse, speak, and write on any subject, except those concerning religion, morality, and politics. They may meet once in the month, on giving previous notice three days before, to the police commissaries, when they intend to assemble, of the cause which makes them desire to assemble, and of the subject which they intend to deliberate upon. Their registers and books are always to be opened for inspection, and they must expel any members judged unworthy or dangerous by government. They may wear decorations of every description, and ribbins of every colour, except those that decorate the public functionaries and the members of the Legion of honour. All citizens, not occupying places under government, may be made free masons, but those, as well as military men, from the rank of a General to the gradation of a common soldier or a sailor, cannot be admitted without previously receiving the imperial permission. All females are excluded for ever, and no foreigner is to be admitted, without previously receiving the imperial permission. All females are excluded for ever, and no foreigner is to be admitted, without his obtaining a letter of recommendation from the minister of police, senator Fouché, who has, as well as the Emperor, an exclusive right to open or shut all lodges, to exclude or admit any person he thinks proper, without giving any reason for his decision.

FOR THE GAZETTE. To the free and independent electors of the county of York. FELLOW CITIZENS, PERMIT me to name, as a suitable person to represent you in the next congress, Mr JOSEPH LELAND, of Pepperellborough — a farmer in his youth — a meritorious soldier and officer in the American army from 1775 to 1783 — a respectable merchant since — and an honest man always. If long and faithful services as a soldier and officer in the revolutionary war; if integrity and information as a man of business; if a found understanding and unblemished reputation, offer claims for your support, these you will find united in Mr. LELAND. And if to American Freemen, other claims need be urged, I would appeal to the wounds he has received and to the blood he has lost, in your service. WARREN. 20 Sept. 1804.
FOR THE GAZETTE. To the Federalists of the County of York. THOSE that are for supporting the constitution, rights and privileges of the good citizens of America, will now step forth to choose a suitable person to represent them in the Congress of the United States. I think it is time for the supporters of liberty, to rouse themselves from a state of lethargy, and take a survey of the foundation on which they stand. We daily see the ant federal party laying plans and plotting schemes to revolutionize the constitution and render it null and void. Gentlemen, the constitution was founded by wise and good men, for valuable purposes. It was made to govern the citizens and legislative authority of the united and individual states. If it is left to the opinion of the people to revise and alter it when they please, it will soon be of no more force than John Rug's verse. It ought to be held sacred and inviolable, on which no innovation ought ever to be made. The meaning of the word federalism is, where the government of several states are formed under one general head — Such, gentlemen, is the plan of our government; and the only way to preserve it is to choose such men as belong to the WASHINGTON school — men of unspotted principles, firm and immovable as the hills; not those that will while away their time in a pet of honor, but such as will be ready, and strive for the greatest good for their constituents. Therefore, gentlemen, I will suggest unto you for your consideration, JOHN HOLMES, Esq. of Alfred, as being a man of the abovementioned description — a firm supporter of our constitution, as you undoubtedly observed by his speech in the General Court last winter session, and the amendment of the constitution. Let there expressly tell you, that it is better to dispense with a few little inconveniences, than to hazard the consequences which might attend an alteration. He is one that bears true faith and allegiance to the Constitution, and a firm believer of the Christian religion. Such are the characters which ought to fill the different branches of government. As a house divided against itself cannot stand, so it will be with those who pretend to be federalists; if they are divided, the opposite party will certainly overpower us, and gain the victory. I do sincerely advise every one that bears the name of Federalist, to come out from behind the curtain, and help to support the rights which belong to that appellation. THE WELL WISHER.
"The Sham-Patriot Unmasked." [A friend has lately put into our hands a pamphlet with the above title, containing a series of numbers, founded on a variety of pertinent facts drawn from sacred and profane history. They are written with so much candor and point, as to induce us to republish them.]
No. 1. A spurious Patriot dissected, in a sketch of the Political Character of JOHN WILKES, "the man of the People." THE bulk of Mankind, from the days of Adam to the present generation, have been easily duped by the crafty and designing. They have been beguiled by flattery, & gulled by empty professions. A man of fortune or of parts, however void of real merit, who would artfully flatter the people, has generally been rewarded with their confidence, and sometimes with their adoration. Such a successful adventurer for popular favor, was John Wilkes. Few men, in modern times, have been so extensively celebrated as he was, for a pure and sublime patriotism, and an entire devotion to the interests of the people.
About thirty years ago, the name of Mr. Wilkes was famous, not only in Britain, but also throughout the British American colonies; information, that a pocket hankerchief or a snuff-box was hardly saleable, unless it exhibited the patriotic motto of "Wilkes and Liberty." I remember, that, about that time, I saw a little ragged boy standing by aliberty-pole, which had been erected on the memorable occasion of the American Stamp act. As I was pulling the pole, the little fellow observing me, pulled off his old hat and threw it into the air, exclaiming with all his strength of lungs, "Wilkes and Liberty, Huzza" — In those days, any man who should presume to have questioned the patriotism of John Wilkes, might have incurred the danger of a broken head. And indeed I must confess, that I myself partook of the general phrensy, and, in a measure, imitated that renowned demagogue, that precious "Man of the people." Long ago I saw my error; and, having lately had leisure and opportunity to examine the merits of the political Deity, to which I once bowed the knee, I now communicate to the public, in authentic documents, the result of this examination, as applied to all who have eyes to see and ears to hear.
Mr. Gibbon, the celebrated historian, in his memoirs of his own life, written by himself, (This day, September 23 1793,) Colonel Wilkes died with us. — He told us himself, that in this time of public dissention, he was inclined to study his fortune. Upon this principle, (to make his fortune) he has connected himself closely with Lord Temple and Mr. Pitt, and commenced a public adversary to Lord Bute, whom he abuses weekly in the North Briton, and other political papers, in which he is concerned. This document, this confession to a bosom friend, develops the political character of Mr. Wilkes. His object was, to make his fortune. This it was that enkindled the ethereal fire of patriotism in his bosom. This was the holy motive, that stimulated his tongue and his pen.
His political career began with a violent attack upon the administration of Lord Bute. In that blundering administration, there were easily found objects enough for censure and invective; but, in the mean time, if Wilkes could have had better prospects of gain or promotion in writing for Bute, than in writing against him, he doubtless, would have supported that minister's measures; for his aim was, to make his fortune.
While Mr. Wilkes was vilifying the administration of government, he at the same time took a prudent care to flatter the people, and made the warmest professions of an affectionate attachment to them, and an entire devotion to their interests.
In the British gentleman's Magazine, for the year 1770, there is a copy of a letter of Mr. Wilkes, that was to be communicated to the citizens of London, in which he wrote as follows: — "I have, Sir, a real pleasure in finding out and following the opinion of the people. I will through life be faithful to their cause. I firmly and sincerely believe the voice of the people to be the voice of God; I will always to hear it clear and distinct. When I do, I will obey it as a divine call, with spirit and alacrity, fearless of every consequence, and dutifully submitting my own private opinion."
Behold the man! What lover in romance could ever manifest more deep-felt pans for his Dulcinea? See how his patriot breast heaves and distends with the strongest emotions of sympathy and love to the people! See how their precious interests are closely entwined with every ligament of his heart! And the people, on their part, bless him with ten thousand tongues; and even Iron lungs are worn out or ulcerated in vociferating his praises. At his approach, they throw up their hats and caps, and fill the air with shouts — unharness his carriage, and, putting themselves in place of the horses, draw him with their own hands through the streets; or else carry him triumphant on their shoulders. Indeed he was a shrewd man, and none knew better, how to ride upon the people's shoulders.
At length, the day of recompense came. — Wilkes obtained the Chamberlainship of the city of London, worth, it has been said, seven thousand pounds sterling a year. His fortune was now made; and the fire of patriotism in his breast instantly ceased to glow, and his foreign contempt of the people soon appeared.
When afterwards, Lord George Gordon undertook to act the demagogue, and headed a vast and riotous multitude, Mr. Wilkes was a most zealous and active supporter of Government, and, in person, led out the posse comitatus, to suppress the rioters. Nay, he went so far as to say, that if power might be given him, he would not leave a single rioter alive.
The king and ministry, in recompense of his zealous attachment, freely forgave his former political heresies and iniquities; and he lived and died within the pale of the political church — an orthodox believer in and supporter of the measures of administration. Peace to his ashes! — I would not have disturbed them, but for the public good.
These sketches of the political character of Mr. Wilkes may be instructive to the present age. In all the different periods of the world, the intrigues of ambitious men, and the arts of popular deception have been much the same. And whenever we see a man, founding a trumped-up patriotism, to proclaim his own patriotism — flattering the people, and professing toward them an unbounded affection, and an entire devotedness to their views and interests, we may justly suspect that he intends to make his fortune.
From the NEW HAMPSHIRE SENTINEL. Who raised the internal taxes on certain articles together with the stamp tax on notes of hand, &c. for the vile purpose of supporting a horde of officers and placemen to strengthen his own administration? — JOHN ADAMS. (Observatory)
THIS, if by raising the internal taxes is meant creating them, is false. They were the most of them, and I believe all but a solitary one, raised under Washington, and almost every individual of that "horde of officers and placemen created for the vile purpose of strengthening his own administration," were appointed by that great man. The assertion that they were raised under Adams's administration has been considered as too barefaced to need a confutation. But lest some persons for want of proper information should be deceived, I have thought proper to consult it. The truth is, the acts laying taxes on distilleries, leaf paper, pleasure carriages, snuff, licenses to sell wines and spirituous liquors, passed in 1794, '95 and previous to that time; and that the first acts passed under President Adams were in '96. These facts will not be disputed, for I have the acts now before me, and they are signed George Washington, then president of the United States. How for the vile purpose of strengthening his own administration, the people will judge. Related facts, pardon the weight, and exact information.
The multiplicity of instructions published in the last Observatory is sufficiently contemptible to consign their authors to eternal infamy. They are many of them so notorious that they need only to be read by men of information, to render them completely ridiculous. Equal to any, and the only one that I shall notice, is the comparing of Mr. Jefferson to our blessed Saviour. Yes, fellow citizens, the man who could invite Tom Paine to come to this
country and continue his "useful labours," who would invite and nourish at his table that wretch, who has called our Saviour a "babbler," and his mother a "prostitute," is now in a public manner compared to JESUS CHRIST! Florid! blasphemous!!!! VERITAS.
Intelligencer.
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 20. In the discharge of an important, and to myself an indispensable duty, the subjoined statement was communicated, in the first instance, to the Government — In a respectful solicitude for the rights and interest of our country the disposition and letters are now made public. W. JACKSON.
Sept. 25. On Thursday, September 6th, 1804, about noon, a note of which the following is a transcript, was left at my office, as my clerk informed me, by a person who lives with Mr. Francis Breuil, merchant, in Philadelphia: "The Marquis de Cafa Yrujo, presents his "comps, to Major Jackson, and would be very "happy to know from him when and where he "could have the pleasure to see him in the course "of this day."
Never having before received any communication from Mr. Yrujo — Never having even exchanged one word of conversation with him in my life — I was not a little surprised, at receiving this message, which I answered by a note to the following purport: "Major Jackson presents his compliments to "The Marquis de Cafa Yrujo — in reply to his "note of this morning, just now received; Major "Jackson will be at his office until 2 o'clock — "and at his house in Chesnut-street, next to "Gen. Dickinson's, until 4 o'clock — at either "of which places he will see the Marquis De "Cafa Yrujo — or if more convenient, he will "wait on him."
"Thursday Sept. 6th." This note was sent by Mr. Johnson, my clerk, and left at Governor M'Kean's. Mr. Breuil called on me soon after, and said that The Marquis de Cafa Yrujo would be glad to see me at the Marquis's house, at 5 o'clock.
I asked Mr. Breuil if he knew on what business Mr. Yrujo wanted to see me — he said he did not know.
I went at 5 o'clock to Mr. Yrujo's house, and, on entering the room, was accosted by him in nearly the following words: "You will be surprised, Major Jackson, at the liberty I have taken in tending to you, but I trust an explanation of the motive will excuse me. I consider you, Sir, as a gentleman, a man of letters, and a man of honor."
"By a political intolerance you have been forced to adopt a profession different from what you have heretofore pursued — but it is one in which you are qualified to be very useful. I observe by certain opinions expressed in your paper, that you consider the present administration (for I will not call them government) as disinclined to go to war with Spain — in this, however you are mistaken — the reverse is the fact — and they only with the federal papers to utter those opinions that they may have an argument of that sort for indulging a wish to go to war with my country, which would certainly be very injurious to your's — For if the King, my master, was to order three ships of the line and six frigates to the Mississippi — three ships to the Chesapeake — and three ships of the line and six frigates to Sandy Hook — what would you do? But you have it in your power to do much good by espousing that part of peace, which is so necessary to both nations — And if you will consent to take elucidations on the subject from me, I will furnish them — and I will make you any acknowledgment." Perceiving, at this moment, his infamous purpose, I with difficulty stifled the emotions which it excited, and restrained my indignation. He went on to examine in detail the several points in dispute between Spain and the United States — and, as I wished to learn his opinions respecting them, I suffered him to proceed. Among other things he said that if Mr. Pinckney had acted by instructions from the administration, or if his conduct should be approved by them war was inevitable. But he had no doubt war was the will of our administration — for he had received a letter from New Orleans dated on the 25 April last, which stated that there was a letter at that place in Mr. Jefferson's hand writing, dated in March last, which declared that if the settlers between the Mississippi and the Rio Perdido, would raise the American colours they should be supported.
He continued his observations, and pressed me to give him an answer — assuring me that this was no diplomatic management, but an announcement (unbokinging) of himself to me as a man of honor — and he retorted I would so consider it. I then quitted the room; he went with me to the street door, and again asked me when I would give him an answer. With difficulty I suppressed the indignation of my feelings and left the house.
W. JACKSON. Dover the 7th Sept. 1804, that the contents of the within statement are just and true. EDWARD SHIPPEN, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Philadelpia, Sept. 7. Sir, Considerations paramount to all others, the love of my country, and a sense of personal honor, which no change of fortune or circumstance can ever efface or diminish, have decided me, on the present occasion, to address you. The accompanying document refers to the most interesting objects that can engage my at-
tention, and for the moment, those objects, banish every other remembrance. Mr. Yrujo's official character, precludes the only reparation I would consent to receive for this attempt against my honor. It is for you, Sir, to determine what satisfaction is due to our country and its government.
I shall wait the time necessary to learn your decision before I give further publicity to the transaction. I am Sir, your most obedient servant. W. JACKSON. Thomas Jefferson, Esq. President of the United States.
Monticello, Sept. 15, 1804. Sir, I have received your letters of the 7th and 9th instant* and shall use their contents in due time and place for the benefit of our country. As you seem sufficiently apprised that the person of the Marquis Yrujo is under the safeguard of the nation, and secured by its honor against all violation, I need add nothing on that head; on any other however I may be permitted to add that if the information respecting a letter said to have been written by me was meant as a sample of the communications proposed to be given to you, their loss will not be great. No such letter was ever written by me, by my authority, or with my privy — with my acknowledgments for the communication I tender you my salutations. TH. JEFFERSON.
Majr. Wm. Jackson. * Duplicate.
CHARLESTON. Sept. 18. Terrible Storm. — A Storm which it is said has not been equalled within the memory of any citizen of Charleston, commenced on Friday evening last, accompanied with very high wind from the North-East, and continued without any considerable abatement, till one o'clock yesterday morning. We have it not in our power at present, to state particulars; but the damage sustained is very extensive. Almost every vessel in port (it has been stated by some that there is not a single exception) has received more or less injury, and a considerable number were entirely destroyed. — There is not a wharf in the city that has not experienced the dreadful effect, of the storm, and some to a very great degree. Many buildings were thrown down, and many others much injured; some of the streets were covered with the slate and tile which were torn from the roofs of the houses; great numbers of the trees which ornamented the city, are destroyed, and the havoc generally made is almost beyond description.
It is impossible to state with any degree of accuracy, the pecuniary amount of the losses on this occasion; some are of opinion that several hundred thousand dollars worth of property has been destroyed; and others think a million of dollars would not make good the damages which have been sustained.
We have not heard of the loss of any lives. The Southern and Northern mails which were due on Saturday evening did not arrive until yesterday afternoon. We learn that all the bridges between this and Jacksborough have been carried away; and so many trees have been blown down across the road, between this and Georgetown, that neither of the stages will be able to travel for several days.
BOSTON, Sept. 27. Mr S Bourne, American consul in Amsterdam, has appointed Mr. Tiede Christians to attend to the affairs of the consulate at the Texel, and Messrs. Korf & Co. at the Holder; to whom matters of vessels will address themselves.
The Spanish Minister has left Philadelphia, and gone to Washington; and it is said, has carried with him dispatches of a very important nature, requiring from the American executive no less than a complete repudiation of their demands upon East and West-Florida. It will be recollected that congress has already legislated for West-Florida.
Yesterday forenoon, a melancholy accident took place, in Nantucket roads. As several gentlemen were on a shooting party in the harbour, a loaded gun, belonging to one of the party, went off, by accident, and killed a Mr. Benjamin Ober, one of the boatmen. Mr. Ober has left a wife and child to lament the untimely loss of an affectionate husband and father.
Kemper, who has attempted to raise a rebellion in West-Florida, is said to be a refugee from Tennessee, from whence he fled in consequence of a prosecution for debt. He was confident of success, calculating on the common credulity of the multitude to stories of liberty and equality.
Mr. Swartwout, second to Mr Burr, in the late duel, has arrived at Savannah. — Mr. Burr was at Maj. Butler's plantation, but expected at Savannah.
LOUISIANA. — The Committee of the Louisianians, who drafted the Memorial to Congress, lately published, have caused to be printed the Address of Congress to the Canadians in 1774, and offered it to their fellow citizens "for them to consider what relation there is between the present situation of the inhabitants of Louisiana, and that of the people of Canada, at the time when they were reminded of their rights and privileges."
A letter from the Natchez, dated Aug. 24, says the "banditti" whose object was to plunder under pretence of giving freedom to West Florida, have been driven back by the Spanish militia to within the Mississippi territory, where they are perfectly at ease, as the magistrates do not give themselves the least trouble, although many of these revolutionary fellows went with arms from hence to attack the Spaniards.
It is reported that the governor of Cuba has written to the governor of Pensylvania, that five thousand troops, with ordnance, military stores, &c. would embark in a few days for the Floridas, for the defence of that territory.

From Georgetown, (S. C.) Sept. 12. "On Saturday last we experienced a most severe tornado, which, for violence and duration, exceeded any within the remembrance of the oldest inhabitants of this place. It commenced between three and four A. M. with the wind at N. E. and blew from thence with increasing fury until twelve at night, when the wind shifted to S. S. E. but abated but very little before the night following. The rain descended in torrents, with little intermission, the chief part of the time."
The tide rose suddenly to a height hitherto unparalleled covering several parts of the Bay in such a manner as to render it impassable, unless in boats, or other vehicles. Several floors on the wharves, and at some distance from them had two and three feet water therein; in consequence of which, great quantities of corn, salt, &c. were destroyed.
Several merchants and others have suffered very much the injury the planters have sustained, is incalculable. Many crops of rice ready to be gathered, are partly lost: and the destruction of banks, trunks, &c. is very considerable.
The Hon. John Penn, has forwarded from London, by the ship Pigou, capt. Collet, and presented to "The Contributors of the Pennsylvania Hospital," a Statue of his illustrious grandfather, Wm. Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania.—Phl. pap.
HALIFAX, SEPT. 1.
Jerome Bonaparte.—WE have been favoured with the perusal of two French official letters, dated at Paris, 30th Germinal, (April 20,)—one of them is signed "Decres," and addressed to Jerome Bonaparte, now in America. The writer informs Jerome, that by order of the First Consul, his allowances are stopped; and intimates Napoleon's highest displeasure, at his remaining so long in America, and having married without his consent. He (Decres) says, that the young woman with whom Jerome has connected himself, will not be permitted to enter the French territories; and should the even arrive any port in France, she will be instantly re-shipped for the American States. He is reminded that the First Consul is not operated upon by the blind affection of a parent; that he will only acknowledge those relations who pres around him, and assist in executing his vast plans. The brothers Joseph, Louis and Lucian, are spoken of with high terms of commendation; but the latter, though eminently useful and possessed of an independent fortune, yet, having contracted a marriage contrary to the will of the First Consul, has been banished to Rome. "But you," says the writer, "are pointed out as a man without spirit, yielding to the tender passions; not having added a single leaf to the laurels which crown him, his name, and our colors." He is repeatedly pressed to return to France in the first frigate that may offer, but as often cautioned against bringing the young woman with him. "It would be degrading," says Decres, "your personal dignity, to introduce into this country, a woman who ought to be in humiliation, and who will not be received here."
The other letter is from citizen "Denes," directed to citizen Pchen; and is to the same effect. The whole of both letters (which are very lengthy,) is such as to impress the reader with an idea of the supreme insolence and contempt with which the usurper looks down on those engaged in the humbler walks of life.—They were intercepted on board a vessel bound from Bordeaux to New-York; and we have not the smallest doubt of their authenticity.
LONDON, AUG. 7.
One of the many curious facts, given to the word by Kotzebue in his French Travels, is the extraordinary account of the appearance and disappearance, in various parts of France, of a young man who personates the late Dauphin, and who, if not the real personage, has had the address to attach to him with unbounded devotion, every rank of people wherever he goes.
Bonaparte has ordered his agent at Ratisbon, Mons. Bacher, to deliver officially to the Envoy of the different powers in that city, a pamphlet entitled "Observations sur le Defence de Moreau," which contains the most odious reflections upon the character of that truly modest and celebrated man.
Balloon.—On the 23d May, Madame Garnerin with a Russian lady, ascended in a Balloon, at Moscow. These ladies did not desist from their bold enterprise, though at the instant a thunder storm, with hail and lightning, made it very hazardous. A quarter before eight o'clock in the evening, they ascended 5,500 feet. They heard in the air thundering every where round them, and felt the effect of the electric fluid in the atmosphere, which was full of clouds and rain, and agitated by wind. They descended twenty wersts from Moscow, not without great danger; the Russian lady received a severe contusion, by coming against a tree. As the balloon was become very heavy from the rain the female aeronauts had been obliged to throw away all their instruments, even the parachute, when they touched the ground, only ten pounds of ballast remained. Lon. Pap.
Remarkable instance of Fecundity.—Two swine of the Chinesse breed, belonging to Mr. Thomas Radcliffe, in Glen of Conamerees, Scotland, have within these last twelve months, brought forth one hundred and eleven pigs, viz. First litter, 20th May, 1803, 26; second do. 7th November, 1803, 36; third do. 7th May, 1804, 39.
Portland, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1804.
Mr. King.—This gentleman being on a visit to this District, the place of his nativity, from which he has been many years absent, was received in this town with those expressions of esteem and regard which his eminent talents, and able services as a statesman will ever inspire in the breasts of his grateful countrymen.—On Saturday, a respectable number of the inhabitants of this town gave him a public dinner at Columbian Hall.—Judge Denson, late Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of the U.S. for New-York District was also present.—The Hon. Wadsworth Denson presided; and Mr. Matthew Cohn, Maj. Lemuel Weeks and Ebenezer Mayo, esq. officiated as vice presidents.—The following Toasts were drank by the company.
 1. The United States.  2. Sound principles, religious, moral, and political.  3. The Constitution of the United States.  4. The memory of Washington.  5. John Adams.  6. The President of the United States.  7. Governor Strong and Massachusetts.  8. General Charles Cooteworth Pinckney.  9. The memory of Hamilton.  10. Governor Gilman.  11. Governor Trumbull and Connecticut.  12. The Judiciary.  13. Commerce and the Navy.  14. The Army.  15. Agriculture and the Yeomanry.  16. An equal representation of freedom. 
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mr. King.—The District of Maine—Health, wealth, and good government to its inhabitants. By Judge Denson.—The Town of Portland; a nursery of Seamen; a nursery of prowls and enterprise.
(After Mr. King retired.)
By the President.—RUFUS KING, late minister plenipotentiary from the United States, to the court of St. James.
(After Judge Denson retired.)
By E. Mayo, esq.—Our respected guest, Judge Denson. (By others of the company.)
 Commodore Preble.  Protection of Commerce. Gun-Boat, No. 1.  Agriculture.  Real Protection of Commerce.  Bowdoin College, and the Academies in Maine.  The Federal Ticket of Electors of President and Vice President.  A speedy return to former principles, when the qualifications for office shall be honesty capability and faithfulness to the constitution.  Religion and government.  The American Eagle,—may it keep a vigilant eye over its enemies.  Freedom of election.  A speedy export to all the enemies of our country.  Our brethren in slavery—may they be speedily liberated by the force of our cannon.  The Fair of Portland. 
Militia.—The several Wards in this town are to meet at the court house in this town on the 22d, 23d, and 24th of this month for the choice of officers.
Spanish intrigue.—We invite the attention of our readers to the article under Philadelphia head, published by Maj. Jackson. It is highly important as developing the views of foreigners against the peace and dignity of our country.
MASONIC.—On Tuesday the 18th of September, Pythagorean Lodge of Ancient Masons was consecrated in Durham, at Fryeburg, and its officers installed, under the direction of the Hon. Woodbury Storer, District Deputy Grand Master, of the ninth Masonic district. The ceremonies were performed in the meeting house, in presence of a numerous audience. A pertinent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Turner, and several pieces of excellent music were performed with true taste, under the direction of Mr. Amos J. Cook. The exercises were concluded by a solemn, affectionate, and truly masonic address by the Grand Master. After which the fraternity, accompanied by the clergy and several respectable citizens, proceeded to the house of Mr. James Osgood, and sat down, to an excellent entertainment, where harmony and brotherly affection and gladdened the countenance of every guest.
Result of the New Hampshire Election.
EXETER, SEPT. 26.
The votes returned for members of Congress have been canvassed. The patriotic exertions of the federal republicans have been completely successful. The following is the agreeable result:
 "Federal Ticket.—Hon. S. Tenny, 10988 votes, D. Hough, 10970, S. Betton, 10977, C. Ellis, 10972, T. W. Thompson, 10977.  "Democratic Ticket.—N. Parker, 10209, E. Bartlett, 10174, C. Storer, 10171, T. Cogswell, 10171, J. K. Smith, 10151. Seat 83.  "Average Federal Majority—803." 
New-Hampshire Electors.—The Hon. Jeremiah Smith, and the Hon. Arthur Livermore, having declined being considered candidates, the following is now the federal republican list.—Hon. Timothy Farrar, Oliver Peabody, Robert Wallace, William Hale, Benjamin Wells, John Prentice, and Charles Johnstone, esq's.
Gen. Moreau and lady, were at Barcelona July 27. They would have taken passage in the ship Bellona, which has arrived at New-York, had her cabin been sufficiently commodious. It was said they intended to proceed to Cadiz, to embark at that port; the only American vessel remaining at Barcelona being the brig Sally, of Philadelphia.
Capt. Young, who arrived at Providence, a few days since, in 44 days from Cadiz, informs, that our minister was, at the time of his sailing, on his way from Madrid to Cadiz, to embark for America, having abruptly left that city.
Bull.—An Irish Journalist observes, that an invisible female is exposed in Paris to the curiosity of spectators.—The price is only a shilling a night.
DEATHS.
In Bedford, 5th inst. Rev. David M'Gregor, pastor of the church in that place. In Newbury, Rev. Mr. Popkin. In Boscawen, New Hampshire, Rev. Ebenezer Price. In Newport, Rev. Caleb Jewett Jenny.
MARRIAGES.
At Portsmouth, Capt. George Balch to Miss Dorothy Noble.—Mr. Richard Rice to Miss Maria Ball. At Salem, Mr. John Plummer to Miss Sarah Ward. At Plymouth, Mr. James Allen, merchant, of Boston, to Miss Priscilla Brown. At Boston, Mr. Solomon Bryant to Miss Susannah Withington. At Newport, Dr. Enoch Hazard to Miss Mary Easton.—Mr. Obadiah Brown to Miss Elizabeth F. Dimond.
At Hingham, Mr. Nathaniel Lincoln, aged 67. At Boston, Dr. Joseph Whipple, aged 46.—Mrs. Sally Noble, aged 29.—Mrs. Catharine Boucher, aged 83.—Master Thomas Hickborn, aged 17.—Mr. Benjamin Ober, killed by the accident discharge of a gun. At Roxbury, Martin Brummer, Esq. aged 62. In England, 5th June last, Donald Campbell, Esq. of Barrack, Scotland—the celebrated traveller, whose journey overland to India, the wholly convergent with authenticated facts, carries with it so much of the wild charms of invention, that it has been as much read, and is likely to live as long, as the adventures of Crusoe, so much praised by Rofoe.
At New-Bedford, on Tuesday evening last, the Rev. Joseph Williams, D.D. L.L.D. President of Harvard University, aged 65.
The solid learning and talents, the correct and dignified deportment of this excellent man, peculiarly qualified him for the important office he sustained. His death is a severe loss to the University, and is deeply deplored by all the friends of science, of virtue and religion. His last illness was sudden and severe. He was on a journey for his health, when the fatal summons arrested his return.
At New-Castle, on Sunday morning, the 16th inst. by a fall from a piece of timber from a top of a fence, Miss Nancy Hoyt, aged 17 years, daughter of Mr. Barnard Hoyt of Boston. She was struck on the head; and expired in about forty minutes after the timber fell upon her. It is expected that the accident happened by her crawling through the fence and jaring the fame.
SHIP NEWS.
Vessels Left.—At Berbice, August 10, Sally, Dicks, Portland. At Philadelphia, cleared out Sept. 24, the Delphidermier, Sturdevant, of Portland.
Memoranda.—Brig Marietta, from Portland, failed from St. Jago de Cuba Sept. 2, for Jamaica.
It is stated in a New-York paper, that an American vessel, detained lately by a British cruiser for violating the blockade of Martinique, has been cleared, in consequence of the declaration of Commodore Hood, that he did not consider that island in a state of blockade.
On the 20th Aug. a severe hurricane was experienced at Jamaica, by which a British frigate was dismasted, and two American vessels entirely lost.
To Correspondents. "Strictures on toast, No. 10." will be attended to in our next. Observations on individuals issuing small paper, are received and shall receive due attention. Sundry other favors are on file.
LIME.
TO BE SOLD, LIME of the best quality—Inquire of WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Truckman. Portland, Oct. 1.
FOR SALE, ABOUT 70 or 80 bbls. excellent TAR—Inquire of EBENEZER HUMPHREYS, Fore-street—Portland Oct. 1.
New Glass and Crockery Ware Store.
JOSEPH BRYANT
INFORMS the public, that he has received per Ship Nabby, from Liverpool (and now offer for sale at No. 9, Jones Row, a general assortment of GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, Wholesale and Retail.
ALSO, 70 boxes 10 by 8, and 7 by 9 Window GLASS. Portland, Sept. 27.
Fashionable Hats.
RECEIVED by the Gales from London, and for sale at a very cheap rate, by ABIJAH CHEEVER, at No. 1, Middlesex Row, an excellent assortment of Men's best super-fine HATS, of the most fashionable kind. Portland, Sept. 21.
Cables, Cordage, &c.
ON the most reasonable terms, for sale by ZACHARIAH MARSTON, at his Rope-walk, well end of the town. Sept. 27, 1804. (11)
SINGING SCHOOL.
MR. BENJAMIN EASTMAN, having been employed by the Second Parish in Portland, to instruct those Ladies and Gentlemen who are desirous of learning Sacred Music; Notice is hereby given that his School will commence on Saturday Evening, Sept. 29th, at Mr. Moony's School-House, in Union Street—and will be open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings of each week.—As part of the expense will be defrayed out of the funds of the Society, the price of instruction reduced to One Dollar & Fifty Cents per quarter. Sept. 27.
Dancing School.
MR. RUGGLES, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, that he purposed to open a Dancing School at Union Hall, which he intends for the instruction of young Masters and Misses in that very polite accomplishment.
He begs leave to observe that he hath for many years past taught dancing in New England, and New York and has letters of introduction from gentlemen of respectability, recommending him as a man of good morals and qualified for his profession, and should he by his attention to the manners and graceful deportment of his pupils merit the patronage and approbation of the people, it will be his highest ambition.
His School will commence on the first day of October. It will be attended two afternoons in each week, beginning at two o'clock to be dismissed at half past four. Terms may be known at Maj. Packer's Coffee House, where at present Mr. Ruggles may be spoken with. He also intends an Evening School at the same Hall, for young gentlemen. Those who wish to attend he invites to call and leave their signature with him as soon as is convenient. Portland, September 20.
Evening School.
HENRY PRENTISS' Evening School will commence on Monday the First of October at the South School House. Terms: Three Dollars a Quarter, wood and candles included—One Dollar in advance. Portland Sept. 13.
Thirty dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, on the night of the 5th inst. a dark bay MARE, with black mane and tail, a small star on her forehead, a bout 14 hands high long bodied, thin legs, a natural trotter of very handsome carriage; the fox-hair of her mane trimmed off.—Whoever will return said horse to the owner, or give information for that she may be obtained shall receive the above reward.—If stolen an additional reward will be given to secure the thief. John Reed.
Stillwater, Penobscot river, Sept. 20, 1804.
JOSIPH POPE, No. 7, Middlesex Row. Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received by the Nabby, from Liverpool, direct from the manufacturers, Superfine, Midling and low priced Broad Cloths—Plains—Camelots—Serjes—Rattons—Farragaugh—Coatings—Pannels—Baizes—Rose Blankets Velvets—Frieze Irish Linens. Likewise a general assortment of other goods, suitable for the present and approaching season, which he offers for sale wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, for cash or approved Credit. N. B. A general assortment of Cotton Yarn, Ticking, Cotton Shirting, and Sheeting as usual. 10 mo. 18-1804
FOR SALE,
ONE SAW, in a good and convenient double Saw mill, with fifty acres of Land adjoining; or without said Land, as will best suit the purchaser, in Penobscot river, about ten miles above the head of navigation; it being the best stand for Lumbering in the District of Maine, as there is plenty of water all the year, and logs may be brought down the river in rafts 90 miles to the mill, in the spring of the year, and can raft the boards from the mill down the river to the head of the tide.
One saw has sawed 42 thousand of boards in one week this summer last past.—Said Mill stands on the Old-Town falls. Likewise the privilege of building a double Saw-mill to be built on a site on said falls—Inquire of NATHAN WINSLOW, of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, or of JONATHAN WINSLOW, on the premises.
Also for sale, one lot of excellent LAND, containing 250 acres, in the town of Fairfax, and county of Kennebec. It lies on Penobscot road, and is about 8 miles from a convenient landing. Said lot adjoins on Nathan Haynes's farm, where he now dwells.—Inquire of said NATHAN WINSLOW, or of STEPHEN HARPER, of said Fairfax. 10 mo. 18-1804. NATHAN WINSLOW. (1 a no. 8 no.)
Astonishing Invisible Lady.
THE Acoustic Temple, and Incomprehensible Crystal, is now exhibiting in this town, at Capt. Hovey's house, in Free Street, near Clay Cross. The amateurs of science and curious experiments will find in this exhibition the most surprising phenomena that has ever been discovered in acoustics; the proprietor therefore presumes to flatter himself, that the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland will honor his performance with the same degree of applause which has uniformly attended it in London, New-York & Boston.
This inexplicable artificial and optical illusion which professes to expose the practices of artful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and to open the eyes of those who still suffer an absurd belief in ghosts, visions, conjurations, dæmoniacs, &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting entertainment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EXHIBITION. In a temple, representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small altar, and a crystal (as described by Dr. Dee, &c.) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the oracles for conveying questions and answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with surrounding objects.
A conversation may be held on any subject; finding, laughing, flying breathing, &c. close to the ear of the audience, giving their number, dress, &c. without any visible interference or agency, completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic.
Admittance 50 cts. children 25; hours of exhibition, from 9 till 1, and from 2 to 9 in the evening.
EVENING SCHOOL.
AN Evening School will be opened at the Central School House, on the first Monday of October.—Terms as usual. Portland, Sept. 27.
FOR SALE,
BY RICHARD SUTTON, at his shop in Fore-street, next to Mr. Barr's shop, 2000 lb. of the best kind of hating Wool, 1000 of second do. wanted to be as good as can be purchased in B flon or elsewhere. Also, 200 of carding do. of superior quality. Sept. 27.
DIED, 22d May, on board ship Baltic, in Havana, JOHN CROCKETT and WILLIAM McDONALD, Seamen on board said ship; their friends may receive their Clothing and Wages by proving claim and calling on WALTER SIMONTON. Portland, Sept. 27.
Disolution of Partnership.
THE Copartnership under the firm of WILLIAM HAWES & Co. WILLIAM HAWES, NATHANIEL PATRIDGE, JOSEPH TOWER, is this day by mutual consent dissolved.—All persons having unliquidated accounts with said firm, are requested to call on NATHANIEL PATRIDGE for a settlement.—The Paper-Making business will in future be conducted by NATHANIEL PATRIDGE & NATHAN TOWER.
Copartnership Dissolved.
THE copartnership between the subscribers under the firm of RICHARDSON & TABER, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons having demands against said company are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, and all who are indebted are called upon to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN RICHARDSON. Benjamin Richardson, Jacob Tabor. Portland, Sept. 19, 1804.
N.B. Carriage making and repairing of all kinds in its various branches carried on by said BENJAMIN RICHARDSON, at his shop opposite Major Peck's Coffee house, where on the shortest notice the strictest attention will be paid and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Ten Thousand Dollars.
TICKETS in the second class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery (of which the above is the highest prize) for sale at JENK'S OFFICE.—Prize Tickets in the first class taken in payment; an official list of which may be seen at this Office. Sept. 6, 1804.
Information required.
JEAN BAPTISTE BERTIN, residing in the island, St. Bartholomews, would be glad to get information of his son JOSEPH MONTREUIL BERTIN, who has now been absent about eleven years, he was for some time employed by Mr. Mr. Cobb, of Portland, in the State of Massachusetts; and Matthew Cobb, is required as well as the public in general to give information of this young man, which will be thankfully received by the advertiser. St. Bartholomews, July 30, 1804.

Poetry.
STANZES.
(From the Portuguese of Camoens.)
I SAW the virtuous man contend With life's unnumber'd woes: And he was poor—without a friend— Pres'd by a thousand foes.
I saw the Passion's pliant slave In gallant trim and gay; His course was Pleasure's placid wave, His life a summer's day.
And I was caught in Folly's snare, And join'd her giddy train; But found her soon the nurse of care, And punishment and pain.
There surely is some guiding Pow'r, Which rightly suffers wrong; Gives vice to bloom its little hour, But virtue late and long.
JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, No. 16, Union Wharf,
HAVE FOR SALE, Teneriffe and Cherry Wine, in } Entitled whole half and quarter pipes. } to 250 Gin Casks } debenture. 2 puncheons 4th proof Cognac Brandy. 20 Hhds James river Tobacco. bbls. Bone Middlings, Nos. 1 and 2 Pork. bbls. Mels, No. 1 and 2 Beef. Superfine Flour. 40 Cask fresh Rice. Mill Saws, Russia Feathers. Liverpool Salt and Sea Coal. A few Crates assorted Ware. Sept. 20.
CASH and the highest price given for FLAX-SEED. At No 5 Jones' Row, by LORD & THOMAS. Sept. 20. (3M)
FOR SALE, By CODMAN & SWAN, No 3, Union Row, Middle Street, 50 cases fresh Sweet Oil. 30 barrels Roll BRIMSTONE. 300 lb. German STEEL of first quality. Quarter casks of Malaga WINE. ALSO— European, India & W. I. Goods, as usual—for cash or approved credit. Sept. 7.
JUST landed and for Sale by JOHN TABOR & SON, No. 13, Union Wharf. Fresh Superfine FLOUR and Yellow CORNS; ALSO, IN STORE, Mels & Prime Pork; whole and half bbls Mels & Cargo Beef; Whole and half Pipes London Particular; Maderia Wine, quarter Casks Lisbon &c. A few Hhds Prime Tobacco. Portland 9th mo. 29.
NATHANIEL CROSS, has for sale, Kitchen, Parlour, Shop and Cabin STOVES of Cast Iron; Sheet Iron, and Tin FUNNELS, CAMBOOSES of different sizes; Tin Ware, Japanned and plain; Scales, Weights and measures, (Sealed.) Cash given for old Pewter, Brass, Copper, and Lead; at his Shop opposite Union row, Middle Street, Portland. Sept. 24.
JAMES C BULLARD. HAS just received by the Galen from London an as- sortment of gentlemen's HATS. Sept. 24.
ROBERT H. SMITH, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has for sale at the sign of the Indian Chief, Fifth-street, Portland, 3000 wt. Pigtail TOBACCO; 2000 do. Figg do. One hundred thousand SEGARS; A constant supply of Scotch, Rappee and Maccabon SNUFF—for cash or approved notes Tobacco or Snuff that does not prove good may be re- turned and the money repaid. BARTLETT ADAMS, Sculptor and Stone-Cutter,
BARTLETT ADAMS, Sculptor and Stone-Cutter, RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and the public that he has on hand a large assortment of MARBLE, SLATE, Connecticut and Nova Scotia FREESTONE, suitable for Chimney pieces and hearths of every kind, Steps, Thresholds, Butts, Window sills and arches, pav- ing, Painters' Mills and mullers, Garden Rolls, Tombstones and gravestones, monuments of every description, ex- ecuted on reasonable terms, near the corner of Court and Federal streets. Portland, Sept. 5.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY. THE drawing of the sixth class of the South-Hadley Canal Lottery, will commence on the 25th day of October next, at Boston—Tickets that re- main unsold after the 25th September inst. will belong to a company and will not be under the control of the man- agers.—All persons entrusted with the disposal of tickets are requested to return all unsold to the manager or man- agers of whom they were had.—One of the managers will attend for himself and in behalf others, at Boston, on 25th inst. at the house of Mr. Henry Vose, Bromfield's lane, to receive such tickets as the present holders, east- ward of the county Wooster, shall choose to return. Jonathan Dwight, Joseph Lyman, jun. John Williams, Samuel Lathrop, John Breck } Managers. The subscriber, agent to the above com- pany, hereby gives notice, that no tickets received by them on said 29th September, will be sold after that date under $ 50. James Byers, jun. Springfield, Sept. 1.
New Store. THE subscribers having formed a con- nection in business, under the firm of ZACCHEUS HANNAFORD & CO. beg leave to inform the public that they have opened the store No. 1, and 2, Exchange Row, Middle-street, nearly opposite Dr. Erving's, where they have for sale ENGLISH, WEST-INDIA GOODS, & GROCERIES, as low as can be purchased in town; Among which are, A complete assortment of Broadcloths, India Cottons, Bandannas, and other Handkerchiefs, Pa- per hangings, Waits' No. 1 Chocolate, Cotton and Wool Cords, Pigtail and Fig Tobacco, Rice, Flour, Candles, Pe- per, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Loaf and Brown Sugar, white Havana and India do. Hyson, Souichong, and Bohea Teas, Cod and Pollock Fish, Liv- erpool Salt, a quantity Stone Jugs from half gallon to 3 gallons, Clear Port Georgia Cotton, C Sfee, Molasses, French Brandy, Holland Gin, Vinegar, 4d 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails, 6d 8d 10d, and 20d, 2d, 3d, and 4d, cut brads with heads, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d, Nail Plates, Spike and deck Nail rods, Gin cases, paints and oil, Spermaci- ti oil, Russia and Sweden iron, of all sizes, heart and club steel, English and American made Shovels, Crow bar, and ploughshare moulds, a good assortment hollow ware, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, powder and shot, Madeira Port, Madrona, Lisbon, Sherry and Malaga, Wine, a few doz. London Porter, thirty hogheads excell- ent flavored St. Croix Rum—Also a number of small articles too numerous to particularize, making in the whole as complete an assortment as can be found at any one store in town. Constant attendance from sunrise to nine o'clock in the evening, and every favor gratuitously ac- knowledged. Zaccheus Hannaford. William Webb. Portland, Sept. 20.
At Richardson's Wharf, 100 Bbls. Mels No. 1 and 2 Beef; 40 do. Bone middlings, No. 1 and 2 Pork; 20 Casks Hyson, Hyson skin and Souichong Teas. 120 Gin Casks } Entitled to 3 Pipes Gin } Debentures. Malaga Wine per qr. Cask; Bbls. Rosin; Boxes 7 by 9 Glass. Do. Bags India Sugar; Salt Petre; Bales Georgia Cotton; 4th Proof Brandy. ALSO, Liverpool, Isle May, and Cadiz Salt. For Sale by J. RICHARDSON. Sept. 10.
WILLIAM GORHAM, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a fresh supply of WEST-INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES, among which are, Soft shell ALMONDS and MEATS, PRUNES and RAISINS. MACC, CLOVES, and NUTMEGS. Port, Lisbon, Claret, } Sherry, and Malaga } WINES. Vinegar. Rhode Island CHEESE. Clear Bectt PORK, &c. &c. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash at his store foreflect. Portland, Sept. 5.
BOSTON ADVERTISEMENT. William Tuckerman, No 61, State-Street, BOSTON, INFORMS his friends in the District of Maine, and the Public in general, that by the fall ships which are anticipated in all the month of Septem- ber, he shall receive from the manufacturers of London, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Amsterdam, an exten- sive and general assortment of Ironmongery, Hard-Ware, Saddlery, AND Cutlery GOODS, which he is determined to sell on the best terms for Cash or approved credit. [3m] August 16.
Morocco and Kid Slippers. SAMUEL WYMAN, has just received and for sale, a few pairs of Fancy, and plain Kid Slippers, e- qual to any imported for durability. Likewise, Men's Women, and Children's, Morocco Slippers, of the best quality, which will be sold at a moderate price at his shop next door to No. 9 Bryant's store Main Street. N. B. Customers, please to direct your course thither- ward, and examine for yourselves. Country purchasers supplied on good terms. Portland, Aug. 13.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forest-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Ruffs, } and } Lisbon } Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Ruffs BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston. (11) Portland, August 22.
Economy of Human Life. JUST Published, By DANIEL JOHNSON, For the use of schools, Academies & private Families, and now ready for sale at the Portland Bookstore. THE ECONOMY OF HUMAN LIFE. TO THE PUBLIC. THE universal esteem with which this little publication has been received by the public, in general, for a series of years past—the spirit of virtue and morality which breathes through almost every sentence; its force and conciseness, and a hope that its pure, and sublime precepts will be more generally diffused has induced the publisher in some measure, to print the present edition. For sale as above. TICKETS & QUARTERS in the South-Had- ley and Amoskeag Canal Lotteries. Sept. 27, 1804.
At a court of Common Pleas for the county of Cum- berland, holden in and for said county on the third Tuesday of June, A.D. 1804. ON the petition of Samuel Bucknam, and James Mann, both of Northyarmouth, in said county, yeoman showing, that they are interested and stand seized in fee, as tenants, in common with Andrew Mann, and some other person or persons to them unknown in the one hundred and 20 acre lot of land numbered ten as may appear by the proprietors' Records, lying on the call side of Royals river, in Northyarmouth aforesaid.— the said Samuel Bucknam's share of which lot, is seven twelfth parts, and said James Mann's share of the same is one twelfth part—and are desirous to hold and enjoy their said respective parts or shares in severality, and there- fore praying that partition thereof might be made and their shares set off and divided from the rest agreeably to the law in such case made and provided. Ordered, that the Petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate living within the state or the attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the state, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public news papers; that they may have opportunity to make their exception; to this court on the third Tuesday of October next to their granting the same. Attest. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
To the honorable the Senate and the honorable the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled. HUMBLY shew, the subscribers, That a turnpike road from the line of the town of Bethnam in New Hampshire and running through Parsonsfield and Limerick to Pepperellborough and Portland may be made greatly to accommodate travellers to and from Vermont and New Hampshire, to the last mentioned towns and pro- mote the interest of the Commonwealth:—And as the inhabitants of the towns through which said turnpike would pass do not consider themselves sufficiently able and are unwilling to complete the roads now travelled, which are also not in the most eligible places; in a direction to the seaports in the counties of York and Cumberland;— Therefore your petitioners pray your honors to incorpo- rate them and such others as may associate with them by the name of the OSSIPPEE TURNPIKE COMPANY, and grant them the right of purchasing and holding lands for building a Turnpike road in the direction aforesaid, power to collect toll for reimbursing themselves in the expenses of said undertaking, and all other powers inci- dent to corporations, under such rules and restrictions as to your honors shall seem proper:—And as in duty bound will ever pray. Joseph Parsons, and twelve others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, June 21, 1804. ON the petition of Joseph Parsons and oth- ers praying that they may be incorporated to make a Turnpike from Bethnam in New Hampshire, through the towns of Parsonsfield and Limerick, and from thence to Pepperellborough and Portland:— Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon to be published three weeks successively in the New England Palladium, printed at Boston and the Portland Gazette printed at Portland, the last publication to thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the third ses- sion of the present General Court, that all persons inter- ested may there appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence, DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 21st, 1804. Read and concurred, H. G. OTIS, Speaker. A true copy, Attest— WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
JUST PUBLISHED, And in a few days will be ready for sale, and delivery to subscribers, at THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store, Fifth-street, Portland, AN EPITOME OF BOOK-KEEPING, BY DOUBLE ENTRY; designed for the use of Youth and Senior School Boys, but equally calculated for the instruction of Adults in every MERCANTILE LINE OF BUSINESS—comprising systematic unerring Rules for every graduation from commencement to closure of Books by Double Entry;—Also Rules for keeping RE- TAIL BOOKS by Double Entry, without altering the process of Single Entry for Daily Sales of Merchandise; to which is added the most easy and concise method of calculating any rate of Per Cent. and other matters rela- tive and appendage to Accountantship, with Rules for Teaching Scholars.
Extracts from the Work. "The object of this work is to initiate youth when at the last stage of schooling, and to insure their having a right conception of Book Keeping by Double Entry, and the rules appertaining thereto, so that on their entering into the merchant's employ, or actual engagements in business, they may be able without the smallest difficulty to make themselves perfect." "The author having by numerous trials proved that the work is perfectly adequate to the proposed object he humbly submits the same to the investigation of a candid public, to that of the honorable gentlemen who preside over public schools, and to school-masters throughout the United States who may be disposed to give a fair trial of the merit of the work; hoping their indulgence for any deficiencies which may possibly, from inevitable circumstances, occur in the first edition, and promising that these on appearance shall be duly rectified, if he should happily meet their encouragement & countenance to revise and improve the work in a new edition." "The author does not pretend that the strength of a boy's capacity is competent to determine intricate ac- counts, which is the business of maturer age and experi- ence alone, but the method of simple charges and dis- charges occurring in daily transactions of business, car- ried on in a regular train; the rules for commencement and progression, and those for adjustment and closure of books, may be acquired perfectly by a few months prac- tice, be gotten by heart in a few hours, and at all times are a sure guide upon reference thereto." "With a knowledge of the principles and rules so ea- sily obtained, the advantages to youth on their entrance into actual engagements in business, or employment in a counting house, would be found of much greater conse- quence than can be almost possibly conceived." "Such youths would become greater proficient in Book keeping by double entry, after fewer months of ac- tual employment, than they would otherwise be in a greater number of years." "The author has purposely waived the appearance of recommendation (though not the judgment) offered him by the most judicious merchants, not wishing to forestall favorable sentiments by such means, but leaving the in- trinsic merit of the work to the decision of a candid pub- lic, after investigation and experience of its efficacy." Subscribers will please to apply to Thomas Clark the proprietor of the Edition, for the numbers they have subscribed for—Price to non-subscribers, One Dollar, bound—Seven-and-six cents half bound. Portland, August 27, 1804.
Portland Bath. THE public are hereby informed that a BATHING HOUSE, is erected at Robin's wharf, and is now accommodated for the use of such as wish to avail themselves of its advantages, which are considered both pleasant, and highly conducive to the health. The terms are 50 cents per single ticket and 1 dollar for three tickets. Sept. 20.
PROBATE COURT—OCTOBER 3. ON account of the necessary absence of the Judge of Probate, the Probate Courts, which would otherwise have been holden on the fourth Wednesday of September inst. will not be holden until the Wednesday following—viz. on the third day of October next. By order of the Judge, JOHN FROTHINGHAM, Register. Portland Sept. 14th, 1804.
NOTICE. THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all con- cerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of JACOB BROWN, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by her giving bond as the law directs:—she therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any de- mands thereon to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH BROWN. Cape Elizabeth, Aug. 22, 1804.
Bankrupt Notice. THE Meeting of the Commissioners and Affinees for a dividend in the case of JOHN ANDERSON, a bankrupt, stands adjourned to Monday, the fifth day of October next 11 o'- clock, A.M. at No 2, Muffey's Row, Portland of which all concerned will please to take notice. Sept. 27, 1804.
A House for sale. TO be sold a Dwelling HOUSE, pleasantly situated on Federal street. The house is two sto- ries, entirely finished, with a good garden spot and a barn. The terms of sale will be made easy. Inquire of JAMES WYLLIE, on the premises. Portland Sept. 3.
Loft. IN this town, supposed between the hay-mar- ket and fort Summer a Saddle, nearly new, trimmed with yellow and green cashmere, with a pad for fix- ing a great coat—Whoever will leave said saddle at the store of Mr. John Baker, in fore-street shall be rewarded for their trouble. Portland Sept. 24 1804.
LOST. A GOLD BROACH, set in with Pearl. Whoever has found the same and will leave it with the Prisoner shall receive a generous reward. September 15.
Loft. ON Tuesday 21st inst. a PIPPET, if any one has found it they will be handsomely rewarded by leaving information at the Gazette Office. Sept. 24.
Strayed. ON the 27th August, strayed from the pas- ture in Portland, a dark red, new milch COW, about e- leven years old; had a rope round her neck any one re- turning the same shall be rewarded. Inquire at the Ga- zette Office. Sept. 24.
Broke into the subscriber's pasture, A DARK RED MARE, black mane and tail, dark legs square docked, a trotter low courage, and marked with the saddle, supposed to be ten years old—The owner may have her again proving property and paying charges. JOSEPH MORSE. Brunswick, August 16, 1804.
TAKEN up by Job Haskell, jun. on the 19th day of August, 1804, a Reddish HORSE, with a white stripe in his face, a white main and tail, and hind legs white almost up to his garters, supposed to be a- bout six or seven years old—The owner of said horse may have him again by proving property and paying charges. New Gloucester, Sept. 1.
FOUND, IN June last, on Ingraham's Wharf, a pair of SADDLE-BAGS. The owner may have them again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to J. GOOLD, Cape Elizabeth. Aug. 28.
Found, BETWEEN Back-cove and Presumpscot bridge a small bundle of English Goods. The owner may have the same, proving property, paying charges Apply to SAMUEL GOODING. Northumberland, Sept. 10.
Found. ON Friday, 21st inst. was found a SADDLE, quite new, the owner may have it again, proving proper- ty and paying Charges. Inquire at the Gazette Office. Sept. 24.
Found. TAKEN up in my enclosure, doing dam- age, a Red HORSE, with a black mane and tail, trot- ter, supposed to be four years old, the owner may have him again proving property and paying charges. Gray Sept. 24.
Moses boat. PICKED up a drift between Portland neck and Hog- Island, a Moses Boat about thirteen feet long the owner may have the same by proving property and pay- ing charges. apply to. Daniel Mumford. Portland, Sept. 24.
WHEREAS Lucy my wife, without any just cause, has left my bed and board, and oth- erwise conducted in a very unbecoming manner, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my ac- count, as will I not pay any debts she may contract. his Thomas A. White. Mark. Portland Sept. 7.
This Gazette, is published every Monday, by E. A. JENKS, at the Printing Office, No. 7, Fifth-Street, PORTLAND; where subscriptions, advertisements communications, &c. are received with attention—The price, to country subscribers, who receive their papers at the office, or in packages by the mail, is ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CENTS a year.—Subscribers who live in town and those whose papers are sealed and forwarded sepa- rately, will be charged TWO DOLLARS a year. Advertisers will derive peculiar advantages, as their favors will be published (without extra price) both in this paper, and in Thurber's COMMERCIAL GAZETTE.