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No. 47 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1807.
[Whole No. 463.]
SEPARATION OF MAINE.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
Please to insert the following in your Gazette:
AT a numerous collection of the Senators, Representatives, and Citizens of Maine, in the Senate-Chamber, on Wednesday the 11th day of February ult the important subject of a Separation of Maine from Massachusetts Proper was taken into consideration—It is a fortunate circumstance, that neither political nor party views made their appearance—the importance of the subject and the general interest of the citizens of Maine, absorbed every other consideration. By this meeting it was thought expedient, that an opportunity should be given to the inhabitants of the several towns, districts and plantations in Maine, to express their wishes on the subject—a committee was therefore appointed to procure a resolve of the Legislature to effect the purpose aforesaid—a Resolve has consequently passed both branches of the Legislature, making it the duty of the selectmen, of the several towns, and assessors of the several districts and plantations, within said District of Maine, to issue their warrant, requiring the inhabitants of said towns, districts and plantations, respectively, who are qualified to vote in the choice of representatives or senators, to the General Court, to assemble on the first Monday of April next, to give in their votes on the following question:
VIZ.
Shall the Senators and Representatives of the District of Maine, make application to the Legislature for their consent to a separation of the District of Maine from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that the same may be erected into a separate state; and, also, to receive and certify the whole number of votes given in said meetings, respectively, by the voters qualified to vote as aforesaid. And to attest, seal up, and transmit certificates of the same to the Secretary's office, on or before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court.
As the utmost harmony has hitherto attended the consideration of this all important subject, it is hoped by every friend of his country, that it will be deliberately examined, and impartially acted upon by the inhabitants of Maine, unbiased by party or local prejudices. As it is a consideration of the greatest magnitude ever laid before the citizens of this district, it ought to be treated in the most solemn and impartial manner; and if after a full and deliberate view of this momentous subject, a separation should be thought most beneficial—it is to be presumed from the known wisdom and justice of the old Commonwealth, and her magnanimity ever evinced, that an equitable division of public property will amicably be made.
Amidst conflicting interests and jarring claimants it is reserved, for you, Citizens of Maine, to forget animosity, and coolly establish a constitution and form of government, founded on the broad basis of equal rights, which shall secure to you and your posterity the greatest possible happiness. Those who come forward and assist in this important transaction will merit the grateful acknowledgments of their fellow citizens—and transmit with applause their names and deeds to admiring posterity.
A CITIZEN OF MAINE.
March 5, 1807.
A PUN.
Duane says, that foreign influence and the yellow fever, infect us no further than the tide waters reach. Would it not be well, then, while Congress are laying their restraints upon commerce, to interdict the flowing of the sea?— Salem Gaz.
From the Baltimore Gazette.
"Cum ferro, cum metu, in privilegio mi- nis, servitute opprimam civitatem tenerem. Libertati finem posuerunt maris ad libitum impudentia, qua ad simulationem religionis." —Cicero, Orat. pro domo sua ad Pontifices—Section 51.
It is with a regret which I am unable to express, that I find myself constrained to meet the public eye, in the following narrative, which I submit to the serious attention of the reader, and reluctantly acknowledge the superior advantages which my accuser derives from rank and patronage, whilst I have nothing but truth and honor to support me.
Some few days after general Wilkinson had denounced Aaron Burr, as a traitor, at the government house in New-Orleans, and when he himself had become an object of ridicule and distrust, I was informed that Dr. Bolman was then under arrest at the instance of the general, and without any other than his own arbitrary authority—Not being sufficiently intimate with the Doctor to feel any thing like friendship for him, I yet felt that as a man, and particularly as a stranger in the country, he had claims upon my professional exertions to arrest it if I could, the strong arm of military power which had been raised apparently to crush him, and being at the same time particularly requested by the lady with whom he lived, to do what I could in his behalf, I immediately presented an affidavit of the fact to the senior judge of the superior court, and requested him to allow a writ of habeas corpus; this, from a fear of disobliging so great a man as the general, or being actuated by some other prudent motive, judge pugnaciously refused to do, unless he had the approbation of his brother judge, and expressed a wish that I would defer it until the next day, when the court would be in session—I told him that something ought to be done immediately; that in the morning it might possibly be too late; and at last prevailed upon him to accompany me to the lodgings of judge Matthews. Matthews was not within—I waited for him a considerable time, whilst his learned brother of the court was ineffectually exploring the pages of Bacon's Abridgement, in order to comprehend the mysterious nature of a writ of habeas corpus; and at the same time making thred remarks upon the inapplicability of British statutes and English doctrines to the writ (which as he wily observed, was not the statute) of habeas corpus in the United States, or their dependencies—I was confused—Indignation mingled with contempt and astonishment, possessed me entirely—I went home and delayed the matter until the next morning.
The next day, when the judges had resumed the hearing of an old cause, I entered the court-room, and taking advantage of a short interval of suspense, rose and told the judges "That I must beg leave to interrupt their present business, as I had a motion of great urgency to make—one of more moment than had ever been presented to their consideration before: that it was no less than to assert the sacred right of the subject to the writ of habeas corpus; and that it was grounded upon the affidavits, which I then read to them—I also quoted the general doctrine from Blackstone showing that the common law writ, is entitled to all the advantages of the provisions of the several statutes; and after hinting at the probable consequences of such an outrage in a territory but newly acquired by the United States, and just emerging from a system of tyranny, I finally expressed a strong hope that the court possessed sufficient firmness to grant my motion."
Mr. Livingston at my request seconded me, and as it were prophetically observed, "That he well knew the miserable attempt which would be made to implicate himself and me in some base suspicion, for what we
had done that day, but he thanked God, that he had a heart and a mind to despise it."
Another affidavit was then added, by way of supplement, and even then, will it be credited?—the court applied to Mr. James Brown, United States' attorney for the Orleans district, for his opinion; and hearing from him, that the law was too clear to admit of a doubt, they at last ventured to allow the writ, altering the time of the return from instant to eleven o'clock the next day. It was then delivered to the sheriff who was directed to serve it.
Eleven, twelve and one o'clock elapsed the next day, and no return was made to the writ. I then addressed the following letter to the general:
Sir, I take the liberty of informing you, that unless a return to the writ of habeas corpus allowed by the court, and directed to you, be made within a reasonable time after the receipt of this letter, I shall consider it as my indispensable duty to move the court whilst in session, for a writ of attachment against you. I give myself this trouble, to the end that you may be perfectly apprized of the measure, and am, Sir,
Your obedient servant, JAMES ALEXANDER. To Gen. James Wilkinson.
After dinner I returned to court and Mr. Livingston handed me a letter addressed by the general to the judges. It stated in substance, that he had no intention of resisting the civil authority, but that business of the highest consequence to their "common country," would prevent him from making any return to the writ before the next morning.
Mr. Lewis Kerr having obtained a writ of habeas corpus from judge Workman, in behalf of Mr. Peter V. Ogden, who had also been put under arrest, by a similar illegal order of the general, and who was detained on board the bomb-ketch Aetna , and being himself indisposed, requested me by note to attend to that business; and Lieutenant Jones, who commanded on board the Aetna , and commodore Shaw, both appearing in obedience to the writ, and having declared that they had no charges to exhibit, the judge ordered Mr. Ogden to be set at large. This gentleman accompanied me home, and spent the night with his friend Mr. Williamson. Upon leaving my house I gave him a brace of pistols, and told him that if an attempt should be made to arrest him a second time, without the sanction of any civil authority, and the force should be such as he could resist without shedding blood unnecessarily, he ought to defend himself.
From Mr. Ogden I learnt that Mr. Swartwout was also prisoner on board the ketch, I took his affidavit to that effect, and applying to judge Workman, obtained his allowance to the other writ of habeas corpus. I as I served myself upon Mr. Shaw, and waited at the judge's for the return. About ten o'clock at night Lieut. Jones came to the judge's, and informed me, that during his absence on board Mr. Swartwout had that very evening been removed from the Aetna , in consequence of an order from general Wilkinson to that effect countersigned by commodore Shaw.
The next morning I went on board the ketch, where I obtained an affidavit of the fact from the officer who had delivered Mr. Swartwout up and ascertained that he had been conveyed across the river. I immediately obtained writs of habeas corpus, and delivering one of them to the sheriff, to serve upon the general, I went across the river and found Mr. Swartwout at the magazine, in the custody of an officer, to whom I delivered one of them, and requested his obedience to it. He said that having positive orders from the general, he could not act but under his direction, and then sent off a boat in order to inform the general of what had ta-
ken place & to know his pleasure.—I waited there until this officer was relieved and the one who succeeded, having no instructions with regard to the writ of habeas corpus, I served another upon him: he told me that he could not receive it! upon which I informed him of its nature and left it in the guard room.
When I returned to town, I was informed of the general's oratorical and patriotic flourish to the return made to a writ of habeas corpus, as stated by Mr. Livingston in his address to the public; and now that I notice that address, I beg leave to express my entire conviction of the innocence of that gentleman. I most sincerely lament that his generous efforts in my favor should have again disturbed the soothing malice of the general; and I blush for human nature itself, when I see the guilty hand present the poisoned chalice to the unoffending lips of innocence.
The next morning, steady to my duty, and not in the least discomposed by the general's denunciation, finding that no return had been made to the habeas corpus in the case of Mr. Swartwout, and the sheriff having informed me that he had twice called at the general's for the purpose of serving it, but had been refused admittance, I applied to judge Workman for an attachment. He directed the sheriff to go once more to the general and inform him of the nature of his business.
On the same day, after dinner, as if it were the necessary consequence of performing my duty, captain Bradish, with a troop of horse, arrested me by virtue of an order from general Wilkinson, unactioned by any civil authority. After drinking a glass of wine with me, he asked me whether I would consider myself as under arrest, and was about to dismiss his troop; I requested him to shew me his orders, and having perused them, told him that an illegal order, was no order, and that I could not consider myself as under arrest. I also expressed a wish that he would retain his troop, observing that I should be unwilling to shed his blood, but that I was prepared. I then remarked to the troop that I was unable to resist them, and after a few minutes I was conducted to the general's quarters, where I found Mr. Ogden who had been sent there a short time before. The general never condescended to visit us, but as he passed by averted his head, as if afraid to meet the looks of those whom he had injured: here upon the ground floor, in a place infested by rats, we passed the night together; and the next morning before sun-rise, in order to prevent any generous effort from being made for our rescue, we were hurried across the river, to the miserable shed, which had just before been occupied by Mr. Swartwout.
Upon my arrival there, I wrote two notes one addressed to Mr. Philip Jones, and the other to the collector of New-Orleans; the former contained this unparadable sentence "as it regards myself, internally all is well, and I enjoy tranquility of soul which is truly enviable;" and the other concluded with the following words, "if you have ever entertained a favorable opinion of me, I request that you will retain it, for I pledge myself to come out in the sunshine of integrity." These letters, I am convinced, were never delivered, and let me add, that I never received Mr. Livingston's note or the supplies which he was so good as to put up for me.
Here we learnt that Mr. Swartwout had been removed down the river to fort St. Philip, the preceding night. No person was permitted to visit us, and even the common offices of nature could not be performed without the superintendence of a corporal and a file of men. We continued there about a week, when we also were sent down to fort St. Philip—thence I was transported to this city, without money, in a vessel badly found as it regards food and
rigging, exposed to the danger of a winter voyage and the inclemency of the season, described to be a "man of great art and address, and of daring courage," prohibited the use of pen and ink, and forbid to speak to any one but a commissioned officer.
And yet all this has happened, not in the heart of a despotic empire, not at a period of foreign war, or intestine trouble, but at a moment of profound peace and domestic tranquility: in a country where the constitution of the United States is the primary and transcendent law, where the writ of habeas corpus has been given to the subject, as a boon of inestimable value; in a land said to be reclaimed from servitude, where the civil power of the magistrate alone is felt, and military force is a stranger—and it has happened too, under the eye of an American governor, appointed to his magistracy by the president of the United States, and one of the objects of this unheard of outrage, is a young member of the bar, acquainted with very few of the inhabitants of N. Orleans, a stranger to their language, without influence or authority of any kind, either to excite or aid an insurrection, and well known, so far as any knowledge of him extends, to be from principle attached to a firm and energetic government, and utterly to detest all the despicable arts by which grovelling ambition would ascend to power.
"Can such things be, And overcome us, like a summer cloud, Without our special wonder?"
JAMES ALEXANDER. Baltimore, February 13, 1807.
From Washington, Feb. 19. The house of representatives have been employed for two days in considering the resolution introduced, by Mr. Broome, the object of which is, more effectually to secure the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus to persons in custody under the executive.
The conduct of gen. Wilkinson was justified or excused by several speakers, and Mr. Early thought he merited a statue of gold. Mr. Enot yesterday returned the discussion. He thought if any person deserved a statue of gold it was the mover of the resolution. The holy attributes of the constitution, to borrow the language of the great victor himself, had been sacrificed at the shrine of military power. Mr. E. said he had heard so much of the virtue, patriotism, and perfect wisdom of the present administration, that he wished to hear nothing more of the subject. He saw integrity and general ability, but with nothing of that perfect wisdom. He could not ascribe to it that infallibility, now seemed to be the test of genuine republicanism—He had begun to be a sceptic and doubted whether it were perfect or approached very near to perfection.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke twice at length in support of the resolution. He cared not from what side of the house the resolution came. Whoever stood forward in defence of the constitution and the rights of the people should have his support quoad hoc. Mr. R. reproached the old republican party, if it yet existed, for leaving their former principles; they could not do otherwise than for occupying popular ground which they had abandoned. Whenever they quitted the old principles of trial by jury, the freedom of the press, and the subordination of the military to the civil authority, they must expect their enemies to seize the ground.
Mr. R. pronounced the conduct of Wilkinson to be the most daring usurpation that ever did, will, or can exist, in this or any country. He would not, however, say much of the commander in chief. The leak, said the latter, till they knew all. He had always thought there were more rogues than one. He did not like this plan of sanctifying or canonizing men before they are dead. If the constitution is broken by Franklin, Washington or Jefferson, he would punish the violator.
In reply to Mr. G. W. Campbell, who professed not to be the exclusive champion of the constitution, Mr. R. said he was glad of it, for God help the constitution and the laws, if they depended on such defenders.— Gaz. U. S.
The celebrated Koscusko has circulated an address among his countrymen, the Poles, to rouse them to assert those rights as a nation, which have been wrested from them.
"Koscusko (he says) is about to join you. I soon shall behold the paternal earth which my arms defended; those fields I have bathed with my blood; and, with tears of joy I will embrace those unfortunate friends whom I was not permitted to follow to the grave. Beloved and brave countrymen, whom I was compelled to abandon to the yoke of the conquerors, I have only lived to avenge your wrongs, and I now return to restore you to freedom."

LATEST Foreign Intelligence. RECEIVED BY AN ARRIVAL AT NEWYORK FROM PALM-UTH.
LONDON, JAN. 6. —Sir Herford Jones, has brought the latest accounts to Government from the Russian head quarters. He had a full opportunity of seeing them with his own eyes, and we have his authority to say, that he never saw an army in a higher state of discipline, or more eager to meet the enemy à la baïonnette . The two columns of the Russians, under General Bennington and Buxhowden, amount to 150,000 men, which must have joined by the 9th.
JAN. 8. —The mails from Denmark bring news to the 30th ult. All accounts agree in this, that the French army are in a most direful state by dysentery and other infectious disorders, produced by the severity of the weather and the want of proper food—nearly the whole of the army being disabled.
The Danes, apprehensive of French attempts to violate their neutrality, and force them into measures inconsistent with their interests, are making preparations to vindicate their rights, and have equipped several ships of the line for the protection of their trade.
An order of Council was to appear in the London Gazette of the 10th Jan and is in substance, (says the morning Chronicle) "that no neutral ships be permitted to trade from any port under the control, or in the possession of the enemy. The neutral trade derived from neutral nations to the enemy's ports still permitted; but the neutral trade from port to port is prohibited."
On the above order, the Morning Herald observes—"This measure will speedily decide the question, whether France, who has no commercial marine of her own, can dispense with the carrying trade, as pursued by neutrals, but which this measure goes completely to extinguish. She will now in return for her menaced blockade, be hermetically sealed up without an opportunity of exporting her produce to any part of the globe. The direct trade from America is permitted, but under this salutary regulation, the Americans will not be allowed to carry on the trade between France, Spain, Italy, Holland, &c."
Privateers were issued out of all the French ports to carry into force the blockade of England—18 sail were fitted out at St. Maloes in a few days after the publication of the Decree. In consequence of this, and a great number appearing in this Channel, a special message had been issued at the Admiralty for the sailing of every armed vessel then in port; several privateers had been captured and sent in.
TORRENTINE, DEC. —All accounts agree that the French army are much reduced by sickness and scarcity. The Empress Josephine and the Queen of Holland have fled from the contagion.
Gen. Bennington, with 80,000 men, is near Warsaw, harassing the French, whose misery and distress give them no stomach for fighting. In truth, we are assured, that the affairs of Napoleon are desperate.
PRESBURG, DEC. 30. —We learn that the Russians, 50,000 strong, are posted at Moldavia and Wallachia, as friends and allies of the Sublime Porte;—that they have advanced as far as Widdin, and united with 40,000 Servians, commanded by Czerni George.
DEC. 28. —General Kamiecky, was marching at the head of 80,000 men against Turkey; when being informed of the renewal of the treaty between Russia and the Porte, he immediately proceeded, and put himself at the head of the Russian grand army in Poland, which he reached on the 5th inst.
ELECTIONEERING.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
FELLOW CITIZENS!
THE first Monday of April next, is assigned by the Constitution of this state, to give in your votes for a Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth for the ensuing political year. As a character eminently qualified to discharge the arduous and complicated duties of this important and honorable office, your present virtuous and enlightened Governor,
CALEB STRONG,
is again a candidate for your suffrages. For six years past, your free, independent and unbiased votes have placed this venerable Patriot statesman in the Gubernatorial chair.
Fellow Citizens—if you consider the Federal Constitution and the Constitution of Massachusetts as political blessings; as forms of government worth preserving; and calculated, when faithfully and impartially administered, to continue to you the great objects of civil society, the protection of life, liberty and property, you owe it to yourselves, you owe it to your posterity to elect such men to offices of honor and trust, as are superior to the allurements of power or to the abandonment of duty for the purpose of obtaining popularity. Mr. Strong's experience as a statesman and politician; his talents, his unshaken integrity, his attachment and fidelity to the republican institutions of the country; his veneration & adherence to the principles of morality and religion, recommended him in the first instance as worthy to be the successor of your beloved and lamented SUMNER. The possession of these virtues and qualities, constituted him the man of your choice; and cannot you challenge the most virulent and unprincipled partisans of the mild and amiable governor Strong, to show in a single instance, where he has acted in a manner unworthy your confidence, or betrayed the trust you reposed in him. What unjust or oppressive law has ever received the sanction of Gov. Strong? What anti-republican or unconstitutional measure has he ever recommended? On the other hand, he has interposed in his official capacity, and employed his advice and influence to receive the sanction of the unfortunate. At his recommendation a law was passed exempting from legal attachment, the necessary articles of household furniture, and tools requisite to a mechanic to pursue his profession, thereby securing to those who have been unfortunate in their business, a bed to sleep on, and the means of supporting their families, from the grasp of the oppressive and unfeeling creditor. Notwithstanding such is the character of your present Chief Magistrate, yet there is an opposition, powerful in numbers, organized against him, in which there are many respectable for talents, but when these men ask you to vote for the democratic candidate; is not "public good" the shibboleth , at the same time interposed and personal views the real cause of their zeal in the cause of democracy. Undoubtedly there are a few who would obtain offices and commissions in case of a change in the administration, but, would the industrious farmer and mechanic or the honest trader be benefited by this increase of offices and officers? But still there are many among you, who, say "let us try Mr. Sullivan if he does not do well, we can turn him out." But let me ask you, is it wise, or consistent, to adopt a principle in public affairs, which you would consider ruinous in your private concerns? Is it doing yourselves justice to dismiss as old and faithless servant of the public, for one unexperienced and against whom there are many serious objections? Certainly not. The objections which ambitious and disappointed men have made to Mr. Strong, are both weak and mean, and have been so often refuted, that it is almost trifling with the better sense and discernment of the public to notice them; such as his not keeping a carriage but riding all the way from Northampton to Boston, in a public stage; such as his giving a dollar to a man who happened to find his pocket book; when, according to democratic economy , he should have given twenty dollars; and above all that he showed so far loose light of that dignity to be observed as Governor, as to exercise the office of deacon in the church and that he should employ those intervals, when his attention is not engrossed by official duties, in agricultural pursuits.
Electors of Massachusetts, an appeal is now made to you whether you will maintain the dignified situation you acquired by rendering your country free and independent, a situation which it has been your pride and boast hitherto to possess; your political foes calculate on success only through want of vigilance and exertion on your part. Give them no reason to entertain an opinion so derogatory to your principles and the cause you support. Recollect that dispar is the vice of cowards. Let every federalist resolve to use all fair and honorable means to insure the election of the following nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, Esq. LIEUT. GOVERNOR, HON. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Esq. SENATORS. CUMBERLAND DISTRICT, LOTHROP LEWIS, Esq. of Gorham, HON. LUTHER CARY, of Turner. LINCOLN DISTRICT, HON. SAMUEL THATCHER, GEN. JOHN CROSBY. YORK DISTRICT, GEN. ANDREW P. FERNALD, of Kittery, NICHOLAS EMERY, Esq. of Parsonsfield.
* Had Mr. Strong ever been in the habit of taking fees on both sides, perhaps he would have been more generous.
A DEMAGOGUE HATER.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS, YOU are requested to nominate in your paper,
Lothrop Lewis, Esq. and Hon. Luther Cary,
as candidates for Senators at the ensuing election—Major Lewis, it is well known, has been for many years a very respectable member of the Legislature. His integrity, talents and usefulness have placed him upon many important Legislative committees during that time—and the faithful, able and upright discharge of his duty, entitle him to the further confidence of his fellow citizens. In private life, the character of Major Lewis bids defiance to calumny or reproach. It is believed that no man in this election district has fairer pretensions to the confidence and full support of the electors.
The Hon. Luther Carey, Esq. is an inhabitant of Oxford county, and a respectable Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in that county. The tongue of Oxford. The tongue of slander has never been moved against him.—Both these gentlemen are respectable farmers, and rank among the most valuable, useful and honorable members of society. They will unite the interests, and have the support of the respectable and moderate of all classes; and it is confidently hoped and believed that a majority of votes for Senators in this election district, in favor of the gentlemen above named, will prove the triumph of good principles over the arts of unprincipled demagogues.
CUMBERLAND.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS, THE present political crisis calls loudly upon the friends of correct principles to unite their endeavors and exert all their influence to secure the election of men of talents and integrity for seats in the Senate of this Commonwealth.—We have painful and alarming experience of the mischiefs which threaten a community, when such desuetude of
information, and void of principle are entrusted with our public affairs.—It is hoped that the vast importance of this truth will be apparent to the electors of this County at the ensuing election.—Let us not be negligent of this important duty, at the next election let us choose men of talents, strict integrity and unswerving attachment to Washingtonian principles. To effect this object it is recommended to the Citizens of this County to unite their suffrages in favor of
Gen. Andrew P. Fernald, and Nicholas Emery, Esq.
Shapleigh, March 4, 1807.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
Lincoln, Hancock and Washington. HON. SAMUEL THATCHER, and JOHN CROSBY.
Gen. Crosby is the senior Brigadier of the 10th division, and the reputation of being an excellent officer; but has lately been superceded by the election of a man (Mr. Ulmer) as Major General, who never held a higher commission than of Captain; and at the time of his election held no commission whatever in the militia.—but he is a violent partisan—is a democratic Senator—and his brother Legislators—disregarding the acknowledged rights of experienced officers, and contrary to all former federal example,—particularly of the Legislature of the last year, in the case of General VARNUM—who was elected a Major-General by an almost unanimous vote—saw fit to reward his services to their party, by elevating him to the highest military rank in their power to bestow. It is feared by many that all the field & staff officers of the 10th division will resign their commissions; but as this was, perhaps, one of the objects of the party in the choice, it is sincerely hoped, they will defeat that object, by holding their commissions; and that at the approaching election the militia in that part of Maine will evince, by their votes, that they have the feelings of soldiers; and will prevent similar outrages in future. The militia ought to know, that a similar outrage has been contemplated in the 3th division: An application for the separation of which into two divisions, has been made to the Executive.—The latent of which is understood, in democratic circles, to be, the elevation of the other democratic Senatorial Candidate (Mr. King) to the high rank of Major-General of the new division. Who, though he has never held a military commission; has however since his conversion to democracy, been honored by many caucus commissions , to revolutionize the district of Maine—secure offices for himself, friends and connections; and to influence elections, from that of a hog-constable to the Chief Magistrate of the State.
The Hon. JAMES SULLIVAN, ( Attorney General of Massachusetts ), and Hon. LEVI LINCOLN, ( Ex-Attorney General of the United States ) are the democratic candidates for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor of this State. as they are both practising Lawyers , we hope to hear no more of that senseless, but deceiving, hue-and-cry which for so long a season was made against " Lawyers ," the " Bar " and " The Order ." Nor of the preference which ought to be given to such men as " Farmer " GERRY, and " Farmer " HEATH.—And it is hoped, that the " dear People ," who have once been deluded by this hypocritical nonsense, will hold the propagators of it in deserved estimation . One of the most noisy of these " Lawyer-haters ," and " Law Reformers ,"—the " COMMONWEALTH'S DEVILS ,"—We shall now hear no more of this sort of trash.
* "Diaboli Reipublicae."—Ibid.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
HIS EXCELLENCY The Governor returned to the Senate, a resolve which had originated and passed therein, for remitting the disqualification of a Court-Martial, in a sentence against Joseph Loring, jun. with the following objections, viz:—
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
A RESOLVE was yesterday laid before me, which had passed both Houses, to reverse a part of the sentence of a Court-Martial, against Joseph Loring, jun. After examining the Resolve, and the annexed Report of the joint Committee, in which the grounds for passing it are detailed, I think it my duty to withhold my approbation of it, for the following reasons:—
1st. Because the preamble of the said Resolve, and the report of the committee which accompanies it, and of which the resolve is a part, contain censure on divers persons, which, so far as I know, are wholly unfounded.
The preamble recites, that Joseph Loring, jun. a Captain in the militia of the town of Boston, has been tried by a Court-Martial, and sentenced to be removed from his said office, and disqualified from holding any office in the militia, for three years.—That some of the proceedings relating to said Court-Martial were irregular, and op-
erated to the injury of the said Loring.—And the report aforesaid of the joint committee, among other things states, that by an order of the Commander in Chief, with the advice of Council, the said Loring has been degraded from his rank;—that the order has occasioned the whole difficulty, and is not warranted by the constitution or law. It further states, that the said Loring has been tried for mutiny, a crime not known in the militia laws;—that the rights of election have been invaded, and that he was tried by a Court-Martial not regularly constituted, and by this means was deprived of a fair and impartial trial. The two Houses having accepted the above report, have made it a part of the record.
In the beginning of March, 1805, I laid before the then Council, representations from the Adjutant-General, and Major-General Elliot, relative to the rank of certain officers of light-infantry companies; and on the 14th of the same month, the Council unanimously advised as their opinion, "That an officer transferred from one corps to another in the same rank, should retain the seniority of rank which he held prior to the transfer." This opinion was thought to be the true construction of the law, and conformable to the constant military usage, and the advice was accepted accordingly.
Afterwards, in May or June, 1805, upon a representation from the Adjutant-General, proposing that the organization of the legionary brigade should be completed, and suggesting that there was some uneasiness in consequence of the above decision, and in particular that of Capt. Loring (who was a stranger to me, and probably to each of the Councillors) was dissatisfied with the rank which it assigned him. A new Council having been chosen, I again requested the advice of Council on the above subjects. A committee was appointed to revise the opinion of the former Council, and to hear whatever could be alleged against it.—That committee reported, and in conformity to their report, the Council on the 14th of June, 1805, unanimously advised me to issue the General Orders of the 20th of June, which is censured and condemned in the report of the said joint committee. The above order was supposed to be justified by the resolve establishing the legion, and by the authority given by the constitution and law, to the Governor and Council, to regulate the militia.
If it is expected that by approving this resolve I shall criminate myself, I have certainly no right to censure the members of the Councils of the two last years. I believe it was the opinion of the public in general, that several members of Council in each of those years, were as competent to decide the point abovementioned, as any persons in the Senate: And to the memory of one of them, the H. of Representatives has lately paid a grateful tribute of respect and veneration.
Nor have I any authority by approving this resolve to join in censuring the officers of the first division of the militia, and the members of the Court-Martial. I am wholly unacquainted with the particular circumstances of their conduct, and the proceedings of those courts. If they or any other officers of government have violated their duty, the constitution has provided effectual methods to punish them. But I do not conceive that a resolve of the Legislature is one of those methods; and if it is, still they would be entitled, by the Bill of Rights , to be heard in their defence.
2d. Because the two provisions at the end of the resolve seem to be of no use for the purposes expressed. But perhaps the first may be thought to imply a strong sense of the wrongs which Mr. Loring is supposed to have suffered; and the last may be construed as a legislative opinion that those wrongs are actionable.
3d. Because I am apprehensive that if this Resolve is passed, it will occasion great disorder and disorganization in the militia of this State. Upon the Militia we principally rely for public security and defence; we ought therefore to pay some respect to the honor and feelings of those men, who sacrifice their private interest to support it. If we unnecessarily wound their reputations, we give just offence to every military man, and lessen the security which our Country derives from a well regulated Militia.—Should the State hereafter be divided into political parties, who will undertake a military office if he is liable to Legislative chastisement, without having an opportunity to be heard? Besides a contentious man might be tempted to disobey and insult his superior officers, by the hope, that though punished for his offence in due course of law, he would be able afterwards to induce a majority in the Legislature to reverse the sentence against himself, and subject to lasting reproach those officers, whose duty had compelled them to be the instruments of his punishment.
4th. Because when an error is supposed to have taken place in the proceedings and judgment of a Court, I think the Legislature have never thought it just to afford even the remedy of a new trial upon an ex parte hearing of the case without notice to the other party. But to reverse the judgment and condemn the proceedings of a Court as irregular and injudicious, upon such a hearing, is an exercise of Legislative power, of which I believe there is no example in this or any other free Country.
5th. Because there is danger that if this Resolve becomes a Law, it will be made use of hereafter as a precedent, for controlling or annulling by Legislative Resolves the Constitutional proceedings of the Executive; and for condemning at the pleasure of the Legislature the proceedings of any of the Courts which are established by Law. The Constitution declares, that the Legislative Department shall never exercise the Executive and Judicial powers, or either of them. This is a fundamental principle of the Government, and if it is subverted, the Constitution itself, and the liberty and safety of the people, are at an end.
6th. Because it appears to me, that the censure contained in this Resolve and the Report annexed to it, have a tendency to diminish that mutual civility and respect in the several branches of Government, which the rules of decorum enjoin, and which the public interest and the reputation of the State render necessary. Indeed I can hardly conceive that the Legislature would have thus censured the Executives of the two last years, and the Officers of the first Division of the Militia and of the Courts Martial, if the hurry which attends the closing part
of a session, and not prevented that delicate and cool reflection which the delicacy and importance of the subject required.
The Committee, I am convinced, have made divers mistakes, both as to facts and inferences, which I have not time to enumerate. I now transmit the said Resolve together with the foregoing objections to the Senate, where it originated for the consideration of the Legislature.
CALEB STRONG. Feb. 26, 1807.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
An Act for Incorporating certain persons for Building a Bridge over Presumpscot River, near the mouth thereof.
WHEREAS the erecting a bridge over Presumpscot River, in the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, will be of great public utility.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That Isaac Parker, Lemuel Weeks, Joseph Titcomb, Ebenezer Mayo, Richd and Hummelwell, Thomas Webster, Daniel Tucker, George W. Duncan, Stephen M'Lean, Isaac Bailey, Joshua Rogers, Aaron Kingsman, John Thatcher, Joseph Young, Jr. Arthur M c Lellan, Nathaniel Jones, Matthew Cobb, Levi Cutter, Richard Derby, William Brown, Robert Boyd, Nathaniel Coffin, James Deering, James Neal, Joel Hall, Amos R. Mitchell, Samuel Freeman, David Hale, Samuel Butts, James D. Hopkins, Jacob Noyes, Thomas Robison, Jr. Robert Bailey, Joseph Swift, Thomas Sawyer, Edward Barneville, Nathaniel F. Fossick, Thaddeus Robbins, Thomas B. Waite, Dunmer Mitchell, and Caleb Grafton, be, and they hereby are, constituted a corporation and body politic, for the purpose of building a bridge over Presumpscot River, near the mouth thereof, at the most convenient place between Martin's point and Thompson's point, so called, in said Falmouth, so long as they shall continue to be proprietors in the fund to be raised for that purpose, together with all those who are, or shall hereafter become proprietors of the said fund, under the name of THE PROPRIETORS OF CASCADIA BRIDGE; and by that name may sue and prosecute, be sue and prosecuted, to final judgment and execution, and do and suffer all other matters and things which bodies politic may and ought to do and suffer; and that said corporation shall and may have full power and authority to make, have, and use, a common seal, and the same to break and alter at pleasure.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That Lemuel Weeks, Joseph Titcomb, and Ebenezer Mayo, or any two of them, may, by advertisement, in either of the news-papers, published in Portland, call a meeting of the said proprietors, to be held at any proper place after fifteen days from the publication of said advertisement; and the proprietors, by a vote of the majority of those present or represented at the said meeting, accounting, and allowing one vote to each entire share; (provided, that no one proprietor shall have more than ten votes in any case) shall have power to transact any business for the benefit of said corporation, provided it be not repugnant to the Constitution or laws of this Commonwealth; and also to choose seven Directors, a Clerk, and Treasurer, and this act and all rules, and regulations, and votes of said corporation shall be fairly and truly recorded by said Clerk, in a book, or books, kept for that purpose.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of reimbursing the said Proprietors for the monies by them expended, or that may be hereafter expended, in building and supporting said bridge, a toll be, and is hereby granted and established for the sole benefit of said proprietor according to the rates following, that is to say: For each foot passenger two cents; for each person and horse six cents; for each chaise or sulkey drawn by one horse twelve and one half cents; for each sleigh drawn by one horse eight cents; for each sleigh drawn by two horses twelve and one half cents; for each couch phaton, or curricle twenty five cents; for each cart, waggon, sled or other carriage of burthen drawn by one or two beasts eight cents, and for each additional yoke of cattle in the same team two cents; and for each wheel barrow, handcart, or other vehicle capable of carrying a like weight, with one person, three cents; for neat cattle, or horses, with either those rode on, or in carriages or teams, two cents each; for sheep and swine at the rate of eight cents the dozen; and to each team, one person, and no more shall be allowed as a driver to pass free of toll, and at all times when the toll gatherer shall not attend his duty, the gate shall be left open; and the said toll shall commence on the day of the opening said bridge for passengers, and shall continue for, and during the term of, fifty years; after which term it shall be subject to the regulations of Government.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That said bridge shall be well built, at least thirty feet wide, of good and suitable materials, and be well covered with plank, gravel, or timber, suitable for such a bridge, with sufficient rails on each side, for the safety of passengers; and the same shall be kept in good, safe, and passable repair; And the proprietors, at the place or places where the toll shall be received, shall erect and keep constantly in view, a sign or board, with the rates of toll of all tollable articles, fairly and legibly written thereon in large or capital letters.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That if the said proprietors shall neglect for the space of three years, from the passing this act, to build and erect said bridge, then this act shall be void and of no effect.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid, that the said proprietors shall build and keep a convenient and sufficient draw or passage-way, at least thirty feet wide; at some place in said bridge proper for the passing and repassing of vessels by day and by night, through the said bridge; and shall also build and maintain in good repair, a suitable pier, or wharf upon each side of said bridge, and adjoining the draw; sufficient for vessels to be at; and the said draw

shall be listed for all vessels without toll or pay, except for boats or vessels passing for pleasure; and all vessels intending to pass said river, shall be free of charge at the wharf, or pier, until a suitable time shall be offered for passing the same. The passage-way for vessels through said bridge, shall be lined, with low water mark, to the top, with plank two inches and one half thick. Provided, the town of Falmouth shall not be at any expense in making and completing an road or highway, leading from Back-Cove bridge to Martin's point, now in making or completing any new road or highway leading from the Bridge on the easterly side of said river, unto the place where it shall strike the present travelled road; & that the proprietors shall have one Arch in said bridge, near Martin's point, for the convenience of rafs, passing through the same, at least forty feet in width.
The House of Representatives, Feb. 26, 1807. This bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted. PENEZ MORTON, Speaker. In Senate Feb. 26, 1807. This bill having had two several readings passed to be enacted. JOHN BACON, President. February 27, 1807. By the Governor Approved. CALEB STRONG. True copy—Attest, JONA L. AUSTIN, Sec'y.
Portland,
Monday, March 9, 1807.
FOREIGN.
ON Friday last, the ship Eleanor, capt. Keating, arrived at this port in 42 days from Liverpool. By this arrival we expected to have received information several days later than the dates under our foreign head, but unfortunately, capt. K. forgot a file of English papers he had prepared to bring with him.—Capt. Keating informs that the account of the sickly state of the French Army in Poland was contradicted in the London papers previous to his sailing. The ships Nabby, Cranch, and Cornelia, Hunt of this port, and Belvedere, of Boston sailed in company with the Eleanor.
Charges of Peculation,
Against JAMES SULLIVAN, the Attorney Genl FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE.
MESSRS. PRINTERS.—Having had the honor of a seat in the House of Representatives during the present session, and having attended to the charges brought against Mr. Sullivan, and to the manner in which the subject has been conducted in the House, I beg leave to make a statement of the same to the public through your excellent and useful Paper. A little more than a fortnight ago, Mr. Parsons, of Chesterfield, brought forward his motion, which has been published in the papers; the object of which was to cause inquiries to be made respecting the monies which have been received by Mr. Sullivan, by virtue of or under colour of his office of Attorney General, and for which he has not accounted for according to law.—On this motion being read, the democratic side of the house (with the exception of the honorable and correct member from Bath) appeared to be willing that a fair and thorough investigation of the subject should be made—and even Mr. King himself, although he made some objections, particularly, that the same charges had been made before; and had been examined and rejected, finally acquiesced in the vote that a committee should be appointed for the purpose of making the proper examinations, &c.—A Committee was accordingly appointed, consisting (contrary to all former precedents) of a majority of particular and partial friends to the man accused.—It was of course immediately perceived by every one who knew any thing, that no investigation would be made—not long after the committee went out they returned to ask particular instructions from the house, relative to the fees which the attorney general had received upon Writs of Scire Facias: a majority of the committee having determined that they had nothing to do with those fees, while the minority thought the investigation of them within their commission. The house, by yeas and nays, determined that the committee should not be empowered to take those fees into consideration.—After a few days more the committee brought in a report, which it is hoped, and which will probably be published.—The minority of the committee stated to the house, that the majority refused to send for evidence in many cases, and in others, would not receive it when it was immediately within their reach.—One of the arguments of Mr. Sullivan's friends was that this charge had been made before, and had been solemnly rejected. This was extremely incorrect, as the charge alluded to, which was brought forward last summer, was specific while the present charge is of a general nature—that related to one object only—this relates to other objects, and to a variety of them. Another argument was that this motion was brought forward at the end of the session with the intention on the part of the mover, that it should be put over to the next General Court, and that the charge should be kept hanging over the devoted head of the persecuted Attorney, in order to injure his reputation in the minds of the public, and diminish his chance of reaching the chair of government. This candid and modest observation was made even when the motion was first bro't forward, which was more than a fortnight past, and the House has since set both forenoon and afternoon, and often till nine or ten o'clock, in the evening. It might be a fair report on these gentlemen to say, that this pretended they should rise shortly (much earlier than common) in order to prevent this very motion, or to give them an opportunity of using the argument above mentioned—notwithstanding the first opinion of the majority of the Committee, and the vote of the House, respecting the fees for writs of scire facias. Yet the committee (passing strange as it may seem) pretended to have examined this subject, and a very considerable part of the report consists in remarks and observations upon it. The fact is, they gave themselves very little trouble in the affair—they
had a majority of Mr. Sullivan's partisans in the committee and they knew a majority in the House would agree to any report they might choose to make;—it was, therefore, an excellent opportunity to exculpate Mr. Sullivan—it was an opportunity too good to be suffered to pass unimproved. They have improved it—with how much justice and propriety, let the public determine. Mr. Eames one of the committee, a very learned, eloquent, witty, and candid member, from Worcester, acknowledged that he majority of the committee had paid little or no attention to their commission, and that the greatest part of the business had fallen upon Mr. Parsons, the gentleman who made the motion, and who was one of the committee.
ONE OF THE LEGISLATURE.
We are happy to inform that capt. McIntosh who has been on the coast for some time past having experienced much damage in his vessel and most of his crew being sick, is arrived below; a boat having come up from the vessel yesterday for assistance.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
For the last time, and we hope effectually we, would inform our friends and correspondents, that communications for the Gazette, must be forwarded as early as Friday, if they wish to have them inserted in the next paper. Those who wish either Hymnal or Obituary notices of their friends, as the case may be, will be just enough not to subject us to the expense of Postage, as we are little interested in the former and would wish to be less so in the latter.
DIED.
In Rye, (N. H.) Amos Seavy, Esq. aged 86. He left a widow aged 82, who was able to keep about house at the time of his decease; but on the day appointed for his interment, was also called upon to accompany her partner to the mansions of the dead. His funeral was deferred two days longer, when they were both interred in the same grave.—Their descendants amounted to 111.
In Marlborough, N. H. Mr. Samuel Lawrence, aged 50; he was in the act of cutting away the ice above a bridge, and fell thro' and drowned.
In Dover, (N. H.) Mrs. Elizabeth Conney, upwards of 90 years of age; she has left an affectionate husband, with whom she lived 71 years, and 6 months.
At Gorham the 18th Feb last, Mr. Zephaniah Hasling aged 70; he was found dead at his own door; he was an Old Soldier in the French war; in 1758, and had by him when he died a Tomahawk and Scalping knife taken from the enemy.
In this town, Mr. Thomas Dale, aged 28, a native of Portsmouth;—Caroline, daughter of Rev. F. Kellog—A child of Joseph Libby, aged 19 months.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Friday, March 6. Arrived ship Eleanor, Keating, 42 days from Liverpool.—Left there ship Packet, McLellan, to sail in 6 days—ship Bath, Sued, in 4 days—ship Caroline, Tufts, in 8 days—brig Amphion, Edes, of this port founded in lat. 50, long. 20; the capt. mate, and six men took to the boat; capt. and three men perished; the other four being in a boat 14 days were taken up by a ship from New York for Liverpool, where they arrived in a weak and exhausted condition, but hopes were entertained of their recovery.
Same day—brig William, Moulton, 37 days from Berbice. We understand capt. M. had taken his cargo on board, consisting of Coffee, &c. was compelled to reland it; an order having been issued by the Government prohibiting the exportation of this article.
Same day—sch. Francis, Merrill, 10 days from Baltimore.—Spoke Feb. 27, lat. 37, long. 75, ship Charlotte, Jennings, of Boston bound for New York.
The sch. Orono, late capt. Gordon, of this port went on shore on Cape Cod, in the gale; cargo saved.
Sunday, March 8.
Arrived ship Gencral, Hunt, 44 days from Liverpool.—Feb. 15, lat. 44, long. 43, spoke brig Vancouver, Crandon, from New York, for Falmouth, 20 days out.—Feb. 17, lat. 43, long. 47, ship Resolution, Brown, from Boston, out 10 days, all well.—Feb. 27, lat. 40, long. 64, ship Augusta, of and from New York, for Amsterdam, out 6 days.—March 6, lat. 43, long. 20, brig Endeavour, Small, from Point-Pe, for Portland. [No late papers.]
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
Brig Emily, Capt. Oxnard of Portland arrived at Boston, 26 days from Guad.—Left there Feb. 2, brig Ellen, M'Millan, for Portland, in 4 days; brig Ambition, Lancaster, for York, in 26 days; brig Endeavour, Small for Portland in 4;—Superb, Brazier, for Portland in 20;—Mary, Drummond, from Bath, has arrived at Kingston, Jan.
The ship George, Walker, of Kennebec, from Boston, ar. at Montego Bay 5th Jan.—The brig Jane, Ruff, ar. at 30th Dec.—Markets very dull.—An embargo was laid in Jamaica, 9th Jan. and continued until the 25th.
An embargo took place at La Vera Cruz, on the 27th Jan. A British frigate sailed from thence shortly before with 3,000,000 dollars.
Nails, Nail Plates, & Nail Rods.
Charles & John Fox,
HAVE for sale Casks of 4d, 6d, 8d, and 10d Cut Nails 4 Tons do. do. do. do. Nail Plates 5 do do do do do Spike Rods 2 do do do do do Nail do
They keep constantly supplied with the foregoing articles and will contract to furnish any size as cheap and on as long credit as can be purchased for in the state. Also—on hand, A few chests Hylson, Hylson-Skin, & Souchong Teas, warranted of a superior quality—and cheap. March 2 G W
John P. Thurston & Co. FORE-STREET, HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do Mould and Dips do 20 kegs of Lard 90 casks English Nails, entitled to behenture 12 crates blue and green edged Ware 300 boxes Window Glass, assorted sizes, from 6 by 8 to 11 by 16 20 cwt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes Pundles Frying-Pans—LP Cod-Hooks English Shovels and Spades Sheet and Bar Lead English Scale-Beams, all sizes A general assortment of Paints & Varnish's 30 boxes of No. 2 Chocolate 30 kegs English Mustard 6 hlds Rum—hlds. Molasses Boxes Starch 10 chests 1st quality Souchong Tea Bbls. Beef and Pork, &c. &c. March 9.
Flour, &c. NOW landing from Sch. Francis, from Baltimore, and for sale at No. 16, UNION-WHARF, Bbls. superfine Flour Bbls. Loaf and Lump Sugar Do Tobacco March 9
Broad Sword, and Cavalry Exercise.
GENTLEMEN of Portland and its Vicinity, who are desirous of being acquainted with the above Exercise, have now an opportunity by applying to Mr. SMYTH, at Mr. GRAHAM'S Tavern. March 9. t f
Cumberland Bar.
WHEREAS it is essential to the Honor and Reputation of the Bar, and highly conducive to the good of the community, that all suits at law should be originated with pure motives, and conducted to their issue with candour and fidelity; and whereas it is more especially important that no bond, note or demand should be directly or indirectly purchased or obtained by loan or advance of monies thereon, with the corrupt view of multiplying actions and accumulating costs: It is therefore resolved as the united sense of the Cumberland Bar, that no Counsellor or practising Attorney can consistently with his oath or duty, or with honor or honesty, directly or indirectly purchase or otherwise obtain by loaning or advancing money thereon, or promising to do so, or raising expectation thereof or by any other means, any bonds, notes, securities or demands, whatever, with intent, and for the purpose of commencing actions thereon, and thereby creating controversies and costs: and it is further resolved as the opinion of the Bar that such conduct in a counsellor or practising attorney is a violation of moral principle; a violation of professional confidence and duty; a disgrace to the Bar, and a mischievous in society. And to prevent the imputation of such conduct to the Bar as a body, when it may be defended by individuals thereof only, it is further resolved, that the Secretary of the Bar forthwith cause an attested copy of the foregoing resolutions to be published in the Portland Gazette, and Eastern Argus, for three weeks successively A true copy from the record of said Bar, Attest, HORATIO SOUTHGATE, Sec'y. March 9.
New Instrumental Music.
Just published and for sale by Isaac Adams, THE Instrumental Preceptor; comprising instructions for the Clarionet, German Flute, Violin, Bass-Viol and Bassoon; containing also, a great variety of Airs, Minuets, Hornpipes, Marches, Duets, Reels, Trios, &c. &c.—Original and Selected, March 9 By JOSEPH HERRICK.
Isaac Adams, At his Bookstore No. 7, Fifth street, HAS for sale, Tickets and Quarters in Harvard College Lottery, which contains the following Capital Prizes—either of which may be obtained for the small sum of five dollars—viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars. 2 - - - 5,000 4 - - - 1,000 12 - - - 500 100 - - - 100 100 - - - 50 besides 4100 prizes of smaller denominations. ALSO, Tickets and Quarters in Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which commences drawing in a few days, containing 1 Prize of 8,000 dollars. 1 - - - 2,000 5 - - - 1,000 12 - - - 500 70 - - - 100 120 - - - 50 200 - - - 16 4725 - - - 8 Tickets and Quarters in Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
Prize Tickets taken in payment for Tickets in any of the above Lotteries. March 9.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to the Proprietors for building a bridge from Martin's Point to Thompson's Point, so called, over Presumpscot river, in the town of Falmouth, to meet at the office of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company in Portland, on Tuesday, the twenty-fifth day of March, 1807, for the purpose of adopting measures to carry into effect the object of the act of incorporation. LEMUEL WEEKS, JOSEPH TITCOMB, March 9, 1807. EBENEZER MAYO.
NOTICE,
THE Subscriber having been informed that one Thos. G. Hitchcock has signed promissory notes of hand by the stile of Hitchcock and Fowler, pretending that such a company was in existence, and that he was one of the partners, the public are hereby cautioned against giving credit to him or any such notes or obligations as there is no such company, or ever was, except in the business of the Tobacco manufactory, and not even in that business since about the first of February last. PHILIP FOWLER. Portland, March 7.
A clean set of Teeth is the greatest ornament to the face. THE Advertiser informs Ladies & Gentlemen, of Portland and its Vicinity, that he is in possession of an original Recipe of the most celebrated Dentist in London, (Parkinson) for cleaning and beautifying the teeth with impunity.—He pledges himself for its innocency and efficacy, and offers his assistance to those who may wish to be possessed of such an invaluable ornament. He has practiced it on a few in this place, and if necessary can give ample reference.—If he fails to satisfy, he requires no compensation. Please to apply to Mr. SMYTH, at Mr. GRAHAM'S. March 9. t f
Hymns.
Just published by Daniel Johnson, Price 25 cents single and 2 dolls. 50 cents doz. HYMNS, by the Rev. S. MEDLEY, Minister of a Baptist Church in Liverpool, England. To which are added A few Hymns, admired by all Christians. CONTENS. Faith and Praise, Heb. iii. 17, 18. New Year The close of the year A Gracious God I will not let thee go except, &c. Gen xxxii 21 Beware lest thou forget the Lord, Dt vi 12 Because he delighteth in mercy, Mic vii 18 And the Lord turned and looked, Lk xxii 61 I will mention the loving kindness, Isa lxiii 7 It is the Lord, let him do, &c. 1 Sam iii 18 Consider the ravens, Lk xli 24 I have longed for thy salvation. Psalm cxix 174 Christ the one thing needful I wait for the Lord. Psm cxxx 5 He that is joined to the Lord & C 1 C vi 17 I have surely heard Ephraim, Jere xxxi 18 For the son of man is come, Lk xix 10. The People that do know, Dan xi 32 My own cafe Christ in you the hope of glory, Col i 27 On the Nativity Complaint of a hard heart Him, Acts v 31 The Breaker is come up before them, Mich ii 18 Which were born not of blood, Jne i 13 The wisdom and goodnes of God The Forerunner, Heb vi 20 To Jesus Christ The Lord will appear I will give myself unto prayer, Psm cxix 4 I lay in the way a light, Acts xxvi 13 At thy right hand there are, Psm xvi 11 Goliath's sword spiritualized Sam xxi 9 When he had tried me, I shall, Job xxii 10 Blessed are the poor in spirit, Matt v iii Blessed are they that mourn, Matt v 4 Blessed are the meek, Matt v 5 Blessed are they which do hunger, Matt v 5 Blessed are the merciful, Matt v 7 Blessed are the pure in heart, Matt v 8 Blessed are the peace-makers, Matt v 9 I am the Alpha and Omega, Rev xxi 6 Shall we not much rather be in &c Heb xii 9 The answer to prayer For if we believe that Jesus, &c 1 Thess iv 14 Precious Faith 2 Pet i 2 The Spirit and grace of prayer In me ye shall have peace 'Tis all for the best The privileges of prayer Leven I am he that confereth you Isa li. 12 Fellowship with God Blessed be his glorious name, Psalm lxxii 19 Who can tell? Jonah iii 9. The power Religion Come, see a man John iv 29 Christ, the plant of renown Make thy face to shine, Psalm xxxi 16 God be merciful unto me a sinner, Luke xviii 13 There the wicked cease, Job iii 17 Encouragement to pray My presence shall go, Ex xxxiii 14 For the mountains shall depart, Isa liv 10 He that overcometh shall inherit, Rev xxi 7 Be still and know that I am God Psl xlvi 10 Thou art my God, and I will, Psl cxviii 28 O thou of little Faith, &c Matt xvi 31 Is not this a bra'd plucked out. Zec xix 2 Your bodies are temples 1 Cor. vi 9 And upon this rock Matt xvi 18 For he is thy Lord Psm xlv 11 Let the Children of Zion be joyful Psm cxlix 2 That day 2 Tim i 8 The Devils believe and tremble James ii 19 But the God of all grace 1 Peter v 10, 11 On the passion Unfittedness The doubting christian Salvation to Christ alone A Dialogue between a Believer Create in me a clean heart Psm li 10 Pride Temptation For he shall not speak of himself John xvi 15 Put on the whole armor of God Eph. vi Pray without ceasing 1 Thess v 7 Christ bap-tized in Jordan A Baptismal Hymn Thus it becometh us, Matt iii 15 Invitation to follow the Lamb The believer constrained by the love, Difficulties of the way of duty, Immersion Buried with Christian Baptism A Baptismal Hymn Not ashamed of Christ The Candidates Morning before Baptism The Administrator Single verles on Baptism All Address to the Holy Spirit After Baptism A practical improvement, Col. iii. 1 The reflection, Acts viii. 9 Evening Hymn. March 9.
Wanted to Rent.
A NEAT Comfortable Dwelling house containing two Sitting Rooms and three or four bed Chambers, with a Kitchen on the Ground Floor and Water within or adjoining the Premises, together with a small Garden, Barn, &c. Any person having such a house to let, may hear of a good Tenant for one or a term of years, by applying within eight days to the Editor of this Paper. March 9.
Cork Shoes. A Handsome assortment of CORK SHOES, just received and for sale by Ebenezer Griffin No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth Street. Also—A general assortment of gentlemen's, ladies, and misses SHOES. March 2
More Fresh Goods.
Gardner Walker, At his store in the new Brick Row, near the Hay-Scales, has received in addition to the Goods formerly advertised, the following, viz. Table Cloths, from 6-4 to 8-10—very elegant Diapers, from 20 to 67 cents Irish Sheetings—remarkably good Bed ticking—first quality Pieces Jannett Black Barceonetta Handkerchiefs—from 10 to 12 1/2 Light colored fancy sewing Silks Common do do all colors Paper and pound Pins. ALSO, Sundry boxes Spanish Segars. March 2.
FOR SALE
By Elijah Elder, At No. 23, Long Wharf, 100 Bbls. superfine Flour 50 Casks fresh Raisins. March 2.
NOTICE!
MAY be purchased, a three story Dwelling-House, with three acres of Land, near the centre of business in the town of Gorham. It is an eligible situation for a tavern, or to accommodate boarders for the Academy. It may be convenient for two families. A liberal time of payment will be given with approved security.—Apply to JOHN PARK LITTLE. Gorham, March 9.
FOUND
ON the 31st of February, between Portland and Presumpscot bridge, an OX-CHAIN, which the owner may have by proving property and paying for this advertisement.—Apply to HUMPHREY MERRILL, JR. Falmouth, March 9.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the subscribers have been legally appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOSEPH HAWES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, trader, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months are allowed to bring in and prove their demands—that we shall attend that business on the third Thursday of March, inst. and on the third Thursday of the five following months, from two till six o'clock in the evening, at the house of Ebenezer Kobb, in Falmouth. JAMES MEANS, JOSIAH GOOLD, } Commissioners March 9, 1807.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of a Guardian of THOMAS CARMON, of Hebron, in the county of Oxford, by giving bonds as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JAMES DONHAM. Hebron, March 9.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator, on the estate of JESSE BAILEY, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to DAVID BAILEY. March 2.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator, on the estate of JOSEPH HAWES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to DANIEL CONANT, March 2.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of JOHN LAMB, late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JERUSHA LAMB. March 2.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of THOMAS PINSON, late of Pejepscot, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARC PINSON. March 2.
Blanks of all kinds,
For sale at ISAAC ADAMS' Bookstore.

Poetry.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
The following Song was sung by Mr. INGLETON, at a dinner given by his friends of Mr. SHERIDAN, due to the tendency of his election. It was written by Mr. DIEDIN.
YE Lads who wish well to the spot your birth, The most independent and happy on earth. It rests with yourselves that in future years As you ever have been—United and Free
It depends on yourselves that no Hypocrite This Land of its Rights by the threat of Melancholy will give way to the bluster and noise
Of Impostors! who call themselves Liberty Boys! The men who from harm would your country save, Are not bullies nor blackguards, but men truly have
The one who for years has made Freedom's cause smile, The other who first broke the line at the Nile
The people's real Champions, believe me, are those Who within and without doors dare combat your foes. Give your votes to the true Friends of Liberty-Hall; Who scorns to rob Peter to heap upon Paul
* Sheridan. † Com. Hod, another candidate. ‡ Mr. Paul, another candidate. Westminster returns two members.
Monitor.... No. 7.
An obliging friend has furnished us with several numbers entitled, "The Preacher," we solicit a continuance of his favors, believing that his instructions will tend to improve the "morals and manners of the age;"—as room may permit the No's. will occupy our Monitorial Department.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
THE PREACHER.... No. 1.
"Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have, give I unto thee."
THE above quoted text is perhaps familiar with most of my readers; but lest there should be any who are not conversant enough with scripture to remember the occasion of it, I will remark that it was spoken by Peter, to a lame man, who sat at a certain gate of the temple, which was called beautiful, for the purpose of asking alms of those who passed. Such was the surprising effect of Peter's gift, the lame immediately arose, leaped and walked, praising God. As this was infinitely better to him, than the greatest pecuniary bounty, so is wisdom to the person who seeks after it. I cannot think so meanly of my fellow beings, as to harbour the slightest suspicion that any one could choose to remain enveloped in the mists of folly and ignorance, while the book of wisdom lay open before him. Impressed with sentiments like these, 'The Preacher,' ventures to appear before the world. With out making any "blustering pretensions" to what he is unable to perform, he will only say in the language of the apostle, "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I unto thee." While his object is to portray innocence and virtue in their most pleasing attire, to drag vice and immorality from their lurking holes, arraign them at the tribunal of offended justice, he fondly hopes that he shall have the prayers and well-wishes of every friend to religion and virtue.
The person who is earnestly searching after wisdom, and who digs for knowledge as for hidden treasure, may justly be considered, in many respects to the impostor man, sitting at the gate. He is constantly seeking, of every passenger some assistance, and the hope of at least reaping a full harvest of joy supports him under every disappointment, until the rays of divine truth illumine his mind. His imagination can then soar above the things of time and sense, and with astonishment look back on his former impotency, and wonder what could have kept him so long enslaved, and chained down to all the grossness of materiality.
The pupil of virtue, will always remember, leaving the deluded votaries of the fashionable follies and vices of the age, which afford only a transient delight, in the summer of prosperity. The acquisition of that true wisdom which dwells with contemplation, will afford him pure and permanent joy—Joys "more valuable than rubies," pleasures which cannot be purchased with the "mines of India, or the diamonds of Golconda."
LEATHER.
JOHN L. DENNETT,
Has for sale, at the Sign of the Trunk, Middle-Street, 600 wt Harness Leather, 700 wt Skirting do, Sides Bridle do, Waxed Calf Skins, Black grained do, Russet Calf-Skin Boot Tops of the first quality, Draw'd Calf Skin Boot Legs, Suwawar Patterns, Morocco Skins of different colours, Hog-skins, General assortment of Leather kept constantly on hand. March 9.
Clover-Seed for sale.
600 cwt. Clover-seed, for sale by Ingraham & Gould, on Ingraham's Wharf. March 2.
William Swan,
at his Variety Store, No. 3, Union Row, Middle-Street,
HAS just received a fresh supply of seasonable articles, making with his former stock a general assortment of
European and India Goods; Also, an extensive stock of Heavy Goods and Groceries. W I Rum per hoghead, Brandy per pipe, Gin per do, Cotton per bale, Chocolate per box, Malaga Wine per cask, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hyson Skin and Scutchong Teas, per chest, all warranted of the very first quality. 20 casks fresh Raisins, 1000 lbs. belt Philadelphia Ginger, in small kegs, 20 casks do Gunpowder, 500 lb. belt Cafia, Allspice and Pepper per bag, Oil and Paints of all kinds as usual, &c. &c. All which he will positively sell wholesale and by retail, as low as can be purchased in town for cash or approved notes. Portland, Feb. 23.
Joel Hall,
No. 27. Long-Wharf, HAS for sale now landing at his store, the cargo of the Brig Fame, consisting of 70 hhds Windward Island Rum; and 17 hhds. best retailing Molasses. Feb. 23.
L. Greely & Co.
Have for Sale, 200 Bbls. superfine Flour, 10 Casks Hyson Skin Tea, 10 Casks Souchong do, 20 Boxes do do, 4 Bales India Cottons, 10 Hhds. St. Croix Rum, Pipes Brandy. Feb. 28.
To the Ladies.
Rowe & Keus,
HAVE just received, and for sale at their Store, in Middle-Street, an assortment of Coelen Furnitures, Ditto Calicoes of the best fabric, Laced Japanned, and Sprigged Cambrics, White and colored Kid habit Gloves, Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs, Ditto Shawls, some very elegant A large assortment of Combs, Black, crow, dove, silver grey and changeable Lustrings. An assortment of the very best superfine Broadcloths, of the most fashionable colours, &c. &c. Feb. 28.
Selfridge's Trial.
JUST received and for sale at the Book-store of
Thomas Clark,
The Trial of Thomas O. Selfridge, Esq. on an indictment of Manslaughter, for killing Mr. Charles Austin, on the public Exchange in Boston—August 4, 1806.—Price one Dollar in Board. Feb. 23.
Edge Tools.
JOSEPH THAXTER, informs his friends and the public, that he manufactures, at his shop in Cross-Street, a few steps below Dr. Duperce's, all kinds of Edge tools, from Cast-steel, which are proved to be the best kind in use, particularly those used for Stone work, all which may be returned, if not found to give satisfaction. * * Wanted as above, an apprentice to the Blacksmith business. Feb. 23.
Found a Pocket-Book.
CONTAINING a small sum of Money.—The owner may have the same by applying at No. 13, Union Wharf, and paying for this advertisement. Feb. 23.
Proposals
WILL be received by the subscribers for finishing the inside of a Meeting-house in Brunswick, near Bowdoin College, until the sixteenth day of March inst. viz. To furnish boards, laths, plank, joist, timber, nails, brads and every other article requisite to complete the inside of said house, including lime and plastering. The gallery is to be supported by eight Tuscan columns; the two short bellyy columns to be supported by two Corinthian columns. The front of the gallery is to be elliptical and finished with a panel throughout. The ceiling is to be coverted, forming a panel in the centre: A plan of which, and of the pulpit is in the hands of the subscribers. The cove of the ceiling is to rest on the Ionic modillion cornice. The whole to be executed in the most substantial and workman like manner, on or before the first day of August next. Dimensions of the house 68 feet by 56, and 30 feet posts—Other particulars may be learned by applying to the Committee. JOSEPH M'KEEN, JACOB ABBOT, JOHN ABBOT, ROBERT D. DUNNING. Committee. Brunswick, March 2.
Wanted,
A CAPABLE steady young Woman to Cook and do House-work, in a large Family, where two are kept and a man—Generous wages will be given—A good recommendation will be expected—Enquire of the Printer. Portland, Feb. 23.
NOTICE,
Is hereby given to the United Marine and Fire Insurance Company, of Portland, to meet at Columbian Hall, on Thursday the 12th day of March next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, to choose their first Board of Directors. Feb. 23.
Gardner Walker.
HAS for sale at his Store, in the New Brick Row, opposite the Hay-Scalcs, a handsome assortment of
FRESH GOODS, in addition to his former stock. Among which are— Bandanna hdkfs. various colors, Black, fyncheon Lustrings, Black and White Crapes, Blue and Olive Coatings, Black and Olive Cords, Brown Linens, Calicoes, various colors, India do do, Cambric's do do, Crapes do do, Cotton Shirting, China Ribbons, Satin do, Drab and mixed Forest Cloths, Duroys, various colors, Duffles, Flannels, Red, White and Yellow Lustrings, various colors, Linen-Cambrics, Silk Shawls, White and Black Silk Gloves. Together with a general assortment of W. I. GOODS & GROCERIES; all which he will sell cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Also, A quantity of Hops. Feb. 23.
Thomas Child,
HAS for sale, at his store, foot of Fifth-Street, Portland, 150 bbls. superfine and fine Flour, 220 Boxes Smok'd Herrings, 4000 wt. Cheese, the greater part very nice, for family use. 1000 wt. Butter, do do do Together with a general assortment of W. I. GOODS and GROCERIES, all which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash or good credit. Feb. 23.
FOR SALE,
By J. Richardson, Hhds. and bbls. retailing Sugars, Hhds. Rum, Ditto Molasses At Richardson's Wharf. Feb. 23.
Mr. George Labottiere,
INSTRUCTOR IN DANCING, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Town of Portland, that he intends, in May next, to open a Hall in said town, for the purpose of teaching the polite accomplishment of Dancing—Also, all the new Cotillions, and other Dances, most in the fashion, he will instruct his pupils twice a week, and offers to attend any persons who wishes to take lessons at their own houses, as also any Academies of young Ladies and Gentlemen, near Town. Mr. Labottiere, will use his utmost Endeavors to merit the general satisfaction, by his manner of forming accomplished Scholars. Feb. 23.
Hatfield Bridge Lottery.
THE subscribers, appointed managers of the above Lottery by an Act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, passed on the 19th day of June last, having given bonds for the faithful discharge of that trust, respectfully present to the public the following
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of $5,000, $2,000, $1,000, $500, $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, $1.
In offering the above Scheme, the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited: and considering the importance of the object for which this Lottery was authorized, the high expectations are entertained of their liberal support In advertising in this Lottery, every one has a fair prospect of gain; and should his Ticket be unsuccessful, may with pleasure reflect, that he has generously contributed to encourage and promote the useful enterprise of our country. SAMUEL PORTER, ELIJAH DICKINSON, ISAAC ABERCROMBIE, SAML. F. DICKINSON, JOHN HASTINGS, Jm. Managers. Tickets and parts in the above Lottery, which is the next to commence drawing, for sale at the original price, but will rise in a few days.—Please to apply at Thomas Clark's Book-Store and Lottery Office, Fifth-Street, Portland. * * Concord Bank bills taken in payment. Feb. 23.
Whoever wants 8000 dollars
WILL do well to buy a Ticket in Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which commences drawing in April next.—Tickets 5 dollars, Quarters 1 3/4, for sale by
Isaac Adams,
at his Bookstore No. 7, Fifth-Street. Also— Tickets and Quarters in the Tenth Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery. For sale as above, a general assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY—Justice's and Commercial Blanks—Blank and Account-Books.
Singing Books.
Village Harmony—Northern Harmony—Worcester Collection (new edition)—Bridgewater Collection—Instrumental Assistant—Instructions for playing on the Fife, Violin and German Flute. Cash and the highest price given for CLEAN Rags, Canvass and Junk. Feb. 23.
To Let,
A HOUSE in Falmouth, within a few rods of Beck Cove Bridge—Inquire at No. 7, Main-Street. Portland, 2d Mo 2.
FOR SALE,
By J. Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 casks of Sugar Hhds Nails—entitled to debenture 150 bbls. Mefs No. 1, 2 and 3 Beef 200 half barrels Mefs do 100 boxes Mould Candles 70 bbls. Bone Middlings Navy Mefs No. 1 and 2 Pork 120 kegs Lard 50 do Butter Jan. 5 (t f)
Upbolstery and Paper Hangings.
EDWARD HOWE, No. 2, Union-Row, MIDDLE-STREET, HAS just received for sale, a fresh assortment of UPHOLSTERY, viz. Fringes, Laces, Passels, Furniture Chintzes, of the latest patterns, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Matrasses; live geese and Russia Feathers; English and American Bed-ticking;—an elegant assortment of English and American PAPER-HANGING, with Borders, of the newest fashion. A quantity of DOWN of the first quality. Also, an assortment of CABINET FURNITURE. The UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS, carried on as above, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch. Cash given for Oxen's and Horse's Course LADR. Nov. 17. (t f)
No. 8 Jones' Row, Fifth-Street, Portland.
Isaac Moulton, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an additional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames, Jewelry, Silver, Plate, & Japanned Ware, a great variety of ornamented hair Combs, &c. &c. He manufactures Silver table, dessert and tea Spoons, mustard and salt do, Sugar Tongs, Gold Necklaces, &c. of the newest fashion, gold and silver Sleeve-Buttons, &c. &c. all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or may be returned. The finalised favour attended to with cheerfulness and dispatch. (6m) (t f)
Paint Store.
Table with 2 columns: Color Name, Color Name. Includes White Lead, Red Lead, Orange do, Sugar do, Black do, Sheet do, Yellow, Spruce Yellow, Do ground in Oil, Patent Yellow, Kings do, Naples do, Yellow Opiament, Red do, Venetian Red, Do Ground in Oil, India Red, Red Lake, Drop do, Vermilion, BLACKS, Ivory Black, Frankfort do, Brunswick do, Blue do, Lamp do, PINKS, Brown Pink, Dutch do, Rose do, English do, GREENS, Green Verditer.
Table with 2 columns: Color Name, Color Name. Includes BRUSHES, Ground paint Brushes all sizes, Underground do do, Ground Salt Tools, do do, Unground do do, White-wash Brushes, do do, Tar do, Marking Tools, do do, Camels Hair Pencils, English Glue, Turkey Umber, Litharge, Glazier's Diamonds, Album, Glass and sand paper, Dragons Blood, Whiting, Pomice Stone, Putty, Rotten Stone, Paint Knives, 6, 9 & 12 inches, Fluke White, Window Lines, Terra de Sienna, 6 by 8 Window Glass, Emery, 8 by 10 do, Flour do, Oil Jugs & Paint Pots, Copperas.
Also for Sale, A New Brick Dwelling House, on State-Street, opposite Mr. Ingraham's. This Estate situated on the belt street in Portland having a delightful prospect and an excellent well of water, and being every way convenient, offers a rare opportunity to a Purchaser, as part cash only will be required down—Real Estate in Portland will be received in part, or a credit of one or two years given on collateral security: for further particulars apply as above. Feb. 2 1807.
Stop Thief!
STOLEN from the stable of the subscriber in Portland, on the evening of the 26th inst. a bay Mare, of midling size, about six years old, handsome but it, good carriage, trots all, one hind foot white, and some white on her face. It is supposed by every circumstance said mare was taken by one John Leech of Moultonborough, in Hampshire State who said he was going to Salem, where he has a sister and other relations. Likewise, has relations in Berwick and Dover. Any person that will secure said thief and Mare, so that he may be brought to justice shall receive Twenty Dollars reward, or Ten Dollars for the Mare only, with necessary charges. Portland, Feb. 2. ASA PLUMMER.
To be sold at Auction.
At Pingree's Tavern, in New-Gloucester, on Thursday, 12th March, at 1 o'clock, P. M.
THIRTY acres of Land, Lying in said New-Gloucester, on the post road, near the stand occupied by Groveland and Abbe. The same is now under improvement—has thereon a handsome growth of wood, and a thrifty young orchard of 200 apple trees, well inclosed with stone wall, and board fence.
Also—A small farm, in said town, near Sabbath-day Pond, containing 60 or 70 acres, well wooded and watered, with a convenient house and barn. The same being situated on the main road to Paris, is very eligible for a Tavern—Conditions of sale, 10 per cent at the time of purchase, and approved notes for the remainder payable in one, two and three years.
At the same time and place, will be sold a Pew, in Rev. Mr. Moseley's meeting house.—For further particulars enquire of NATHANIEL JENKS. North-Yarmouth, Feb. 23.
Imported,
IN ships Mary and Neptune, from Liverpool. 100 casks 20d, 12d, 10d, 6d, and 4d flat pt. and nucale Nails 50 crates very low priced Crocker-ry Ware 75 do Junk Bottles 1000 small sized Lanthorn Leaves 5 tens Whiting; 5 cwt. Allkin 100 boxes 10 by 13, 11 by 16, 9 by 12, 9 by 11, 9 by 13, and 7 by 9 Crown Glass 50 boxes No. 1 X and Nu. 1 Common Tin 8 do X D do 12 do Pipes 12 gro. each 40 Tin'd Sauce Pans No. 5 and 6 6 bundles Frying Pans 30 Stone Jugs from 1 to 4 gallons each 10 doz. Tin'd Iron Table Spoons 24 do. Bone handled Knives and Forks 100 Kegs Richmond Tobacco; boxes Philadelphia Sirach; Salt-peter; 4 tons patent shot; assortment of hollow Ware; English Shovels 156 do Blackwood and Cocoa wood handled do 63 do Rockett Knives 75 do do with prouing points 80 bbls. superfine Flour from new Wheat 40 do Beef; 35 do Pork 30 boxes Chocolate; 20 chests Tea Hhds. retailing Molasses; bbls. Sugar 400 gallons Linseed Oil 20 kegs English Mustard Also in Store, 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles; White and red Lead; Sheet and Bar Lead; panet yellow; Prussian Blue; Yellow Oker; Venetian Red; Spanish Brown and Verdigris—Few and Spades; white and black Varnish; Roll Brimstone, &c. &c. for sale wholesale and retail, by
John P. Thurston & Co. Fore-street. No. 3.
SOFT SOAP.
THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Wo-ks, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. Wm. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26. (t f)
Variety Fur, Hat and Shoe Store.
No. 1, Mussen's-Row. CHEEVER & MAHAN, INFORM their friends and customers, that they are daily having finished and offering for sale, a large and complete assortment of the best
MUFFS and TIPPETS, ever exhibited for sale in New-England. Also,—English French and our own manufactured
HATS,
of every description, and the newest fashion and of such qualities as is presumed will give a more general satisfaction than any heretofore offered for sale in this town. As usual—Men's, Women's, Boy's, Muffes and Children's
SHOES,
of all kinds. The above articles will be sold on such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser. Portland Oct 21, 1806. (t f)
Selfridge's Trial!
Just received and for sale by Isaac Adams,
The Trial of Thomas O. Selfridge, Esq. before the Hon. Isaac P. Dyer, for killing Mr. Charles Austin, on the Public Exchange in Boston, August 4, 1806. Taken in shorthand, by T. L. L. Esq. late Reporter of the debates in Congress, and Geo. K. Caines, Esq. late Reporter of the state of New-York; and sanctioned by the Court.
Also—A correct statement of the whole preliminary controversy between Tho. O. Selfridge and Benj. Austin;—Literally a brief account of the catastrophe in State Street, Boston, with some remarks, by THO. O. SELF-RIDGE
"He takes my life, When he doth take the means whereby I live" Shakespeare.
Cellar Rocks—for sale,
GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by
John Prichard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. May 26.
Arthur Shirley, Printer.