Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-12-31 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 37, of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND (Maine) MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1804.
Whole Number 349.
Judiciary of Massachusetts.
[The following are forms of the bills which accompanied the Letter of the Justices of the Supreme Court, which was published last week.]
BILL No. 1.
A Bill making further provision in the Judiciary Department.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That there shall be holden, from and after the passing of this act, every year, three terms of the Supreme Judicial Court, that is to say, at Boston, within the County of Suffolk, at such time as shall be provided by law, and within two other counties at such times and places as shall be provided, at which times, it shall be the duty of all the Justices of the said court to attend, unless disabled therefrom.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That in each County, within which provision is made by law, for holding the Supreme Judicial Court, there shall be holden, twice in every year, a Circuit Court of the Supreme Judicial Court, by one or more of the Justices thereof, at such times and places as shall be provided by law.
Sec. 111. And be it further enacted , That one justice or more of the Supreme Judicial Court, holding a circuit court as aforesaid, shall be, and hereby is and are authorized, empowered and required, at the said respective Circuit Courts, to try, conformable to law, all crimes and misdemeanors which by law are and shall be cognizable by the Supreme Judicial Court, and to receive confessions of the same, and therein conformable to law, to make and pronounce judgment and to award execution, and likewise to hear and determine all questions relative to divorce and alimony, which shall be regularly brought before the said Circuit Court.
Sec. 1V. Provided always, however, and be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas of the County in which a circuit Court shall be holden, to attend the same; and they, or any of them, when present, shall, in the trial of all indictments for crimes, and in all questions of divorce or alimony, with the justice or Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court present, compose and constitute the court; and the Justices of the court of Common Pleas shall be allowed and paid one of the County Treasury, respectively, four dollars for each day's attendance as aforesaid.
Sec. V. And be it further enacted , That one justice or more of the Supreme Judicial Court, holding a circuit court as aforesaid, shall be, and hereby is and are authorized, empowered and required, at the said respective Circuit Courts, to try all such issues of fact, and to take all such inquests, by default or otherwise, as are or ought to be taken in the said circuit courts respectively, and to record non-fits and defaults, and in all those cases, and whenever it ought to be done on nil dicit , to render judgment, and cause judgment to be entered up and recorded, conformably to law; and the said one justice or more of the Supreme Judicial Court, holding a Circuit Court as aforesaid, shall, in all cases within his or their jurisdiction, have and exercise all the powers and authorities which by law are or may be vested in and exercised by the Supreme Judicial Court.
Sec. VI. And be it further enacted , That in all actions of a civil nature, it shall be lawful for any party who may think himself aggrieved by any opinion, direction or judgment of the Justice or Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, holding a Circuit Court as aforesaid, and which opinion, direction or judgment doth not appear of record, to make exception or exceptions to such opinion, direction or judgment, during the term at which the same shall have been given or pronounced; and the same being reduced to writing, and allowed by the Justice or Justices holding the Court, shall be signed by him or them; and any question which may arise from such exception or exceptions, shall be referred for the opinion and determination of the Supreme Judicial Court next to be holden for the County within which such exception or exceptions shall have been made; but no trial shall thereby be delayed, but judgment may be stayed or rendered accordingly to the discretion of the justice or Justices trying the same, and on such terms and conditions as to him or them may appear just and reasonable; and whenever such exception or exceptions shall be made and allowed as aforesaid, a transcript of the proceedings, and of all the papers in the case, shall be made, and the same shall be delivered to and entered with the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court next to be holden for the County where the proceedings shall have been had, by the party making the exception or exceptions, and on failure thereof, if judgment has not already been rendered, it shall at the next term of course be rendered against him; and the Supreme Judicial Court to which an action shall be transmitted as aforesaid, shall determine and render judgment therein, or they may remit the same to the Circuit Court, as to right and justice shall appertain; and in all cases where such exception or exceptions shall by the Supreme Judicial Court be deemed frivolous, double costs shall be taxed and allowed against the party making the same, from the time when the same shall have been made.
Sec. VII. And be it further enacted , That one justice or more of the Supreme Judicial Court, holding a Circuit Court as aforesaid, whenever, after the verdict a motion shall be made for a new trial, shall receive the same, and cause it, together with the reason or reasons assigned therefor, to be recorded, and thereupon a copy of the same, together with all the papers in the case, shall be made, and the same shall be delivered to, and entered with the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court at the court next to be holden for the County where the said trial shall have been had, by the party making such motion; and on failure thereof, judgment shall, if not already rendered, at the next term of course be rendered against him; and in all such cases, brought before the Supreme Judicial Court, it shall be lawful for the Court either to allow or deny a new trial, as to right and justice shall appertain; and if a new trial shall be denied, then judgment shall be rendered according to the verdict; if for debt or damage then, with an addition of the debt or damage of six per centum per annum, and for the costs, as well of the original proceedings as of the Supreme Judicial Court; and if costs only were recoverable by the verdict, then for the same costs and the costs of the Supreme Judicial Court; and if the motion for a new trial shall be deemed frivolous, then the costs from the time the motion was made shall be double. And if a new trial should be granted then the cause shall be remitted to the Circuit Court to be again tried by Jury.
Sec. VIII. Provided always, however, and be it further enacted , That it shall be in the discretion of the Justice or Justices holding a Circuit Court as aforesaid, on a motion being made for a new trial, either to give judgment with an award
of execution, or to stay the same, and on such terms and conditions as to him or them shall appear just and reasonable.
Sec. IX. And be it further enacted , That all civil actions, of what kind or nature soever, depending in the Supreme Judicial Court in the several Counties in the Commonwealth, and all the appeals, which are made to the same Court, where the matter in controversy is wholly dependent on a question or questions of law, shall, if in the County within which the Supreme Judicial Court is to be holden, be continued in the same Court, and if in any other County shall be removed to, entered in and heard and determined by the same Court, holden for the County, respectively, within which such actions have or shall have been commenced, or such appeals made, and not elsewhere.
Sec. X. And be it further enacted , That all writs, recognizances, warrants, complaints and every other matter and thing now depending in the Supreme Judicial Court, or which is or shall be made returnable thereto, and all appeals made to the same Court, and all issues and persons, which may have been or shall be directed to attend therein, except as provided in the next preceding section, shall be returned to entered, appear and attend, have day, be tried and determined in the said Circuit Courts of the proper Counties, respectively, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. XI. And be it further enacted , That all actions, which by law may be commenced in the Supreme Judicial Court, or in any manner, or by any process brought therein, and determined thereby, and all other matters and things by law cognizable in the Supreme Judicial Court, shall hereafter be proceeded in, and determined on by the said Circuit Courts, and not elsewhere, except as is provided in the next section hereafter.
Sec. XII. And be it further enacted , That in all actions and proceedings, whether originally commenced in the Supreme Judicial Court, or in case of an appeal from a Court of Common Pleas or otherwise, brought before the Supreme Judicial Court, when the matter in controversy shall depend wholly on a question or questions of law, copies of all the papers and proceedings in the case shall be transmitted to the Supreme Judicial Court, at the next term thereof, holden for the County wherein such actions or proceedings are depending, and entered with the Clerk of the said Court, and the said Court shall thereupon proceed to do therein as to right and justice appertains; and in all cases where there shall be an issue or issues of fact, and a demurrer or demurrers, the issue or issues shall be first tried before a Justice or Justices, holding a Circuit Court as aforesaid; and if such trial do not conclude the right between the parties, then copies of all the proceedings shall be transmitted to the Supreme Judicial Court, at the next term thereof, holden for the County within which the action or proceedings are depending, and entered with the Clerk thereof, and the Supreme Judicial Court shall thereupon do therein as to right and justice appertains.
Sec. XIII. And be it further enacted , That in all cases where judgement shall, on a question or questions of law, be so given, as that damages are to be recovered, the Court may thereupon proceed to assess the same, or to appoint auditors or commissioners for that purpose, unless the parties or one of them, shall request that the damages shall be assessed by a jury, in which case the record of the case shall be remitted to the Circuit Court, which shall thereupon cause the damages to be assessed by a jury, and make no judgment thereon, and award execution therefor, together with all the costs in the action.
Sec. XIV. And be it further enacted , that the clerks of the said Circuit Court, shall be appointed by, and hold their offices during the pleasure of the Supreme Judicial Court, and shall give security by bond, as is provided by law, for the resident Clerks of the Supreme Judicial Court, and shall have all the powers and emoluments, and perform all the duties of the said resident Clerks; and until appointments shall be made, the said resident Clerks of the said Court shall respectively perform the duties of the said office within the Counties where Circuit Courts are by this act to be holden.
Sec. XV. And be it further enacted , That the offices of travelling Clerks of the Supreme Judicial Court be, and are hereby abolished.
Sec. XVI. And be it further enacted , That all the provisions of law, relative to Jurors, for their service in the Supreme Judicial Court, shall apply to Jurors to serve in the Circuit Courts of the Supreme Judicial Court.
BILL No. 2.
A Bill abolishing Appeals and Reviews in certain cases, and amending the Law in judicial proceedings.
WHEREAS appeals and reviews, as heretofore practised, tend to prolong strife and division among the people, to multiply trials at law, create expense, as well to the public as individuals, and afford temptations to perjury and subornation of perjury.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, there shall be no appeals from the judgment of any Court of Common Pleas to the Supreme Judicial Court; but the errors and mistakes of the Courts of Common Pleas may as heretofore be corrected by the Supreme Judicial Court by writs of error; and all laws for granting and regulating the said appeals are hereby repealed and rendered void.
Provided always, however , That nothing herein contained shall in any manner affect appeals already made and provided; also that in all actions already commenced, or which shall be commenced before the _____ day of _____ next, where the demand in the writ is for one hundred dollars or more, and judgment in any Court of Common Pleas shall be rendered for the defendant, or where judgment shall be rendered for the plaintiff, for one hundred dollars or more, or where the title to real estate may be in question, the party against whom the judgment shall have been rendered may appeal as heretofore, and the laws relative to appeals shall, so far as respects such appeals, remain and continue in force.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That from and after the passing of this act, no writ of review shall be issued except in pursuance of a special order of Court, but reviews and new trials may be granted and had, as to right and justice appertains, in all cases where the same shall be ordered and allowed by the Court, in pursuance of any statute, or according to the rules and principles of the common law; Provided , that nothing herein contained shall extend to actions in which judgment has been already rendered.
Sec. III. And be it further enacted , That the Supreme Judicial Court shall have original cognizance, concurrent with the Court of Common Pleas, in all matters of a civil nature, where the title to real estate may come in question, or where the damages demanded shall be one hundred dollars or more; Provided, however , that if the plaintiff in an ordinary action shall recover less than fifty dollars, he shall recover no costs,
unless the Judge or Court, before whom or which the trial shall be, shall certify that the plaintiff had reasonable expectations of recovering more than fifty dollars, in which case the plaintiff shall recover the costs which he would have recovered had the action been commenced in a Court of Common Pleas, and no more.
And provided also , that if the plaintiff in such ordinary action shall recover less than one hundred dollars, and to the amount of fifty dollars or more, he shall recover the costs which he would have recovered had the action been commenced in a Court of Common Pleas, and no more, unless the Judge or Court before whom or which the trial shall be, shall certify that the plaintiff had reasonable expectations of recovering one hundred dollars or more, in which case the plaintiff shall recover full costs.
22 the Qualls.
NEWORLEANS, NOV. 9.
HIS most Catholic Majesty's birth day was celebrated here on Sunday last. The Marquis de Casa Calvo gave a sumptuous dinner. Meals was performed at the Cathedral at which were present, their excellencies, governor Claiborne, and governor Folcke, of west Florida, and their respective suites.
On Tuesday, Gov. Claiborne gave a dinner to Governor Folcke and suite. The Marquis de Casa Calvo, and several civil and military officers were present. The Spanish and American bands, united during the treat.
KALEIGH, NOV. 26.
We learn by the members of the general assembly, from Cabarrus county, that the proprietors of the land containing the gold ore, continue to find considerable quantities, though no lamp aty thing like to large as the one dug last year of twenty-nine pounds has been discovered.
WASHINGTON, DEC. 10.
The Senate have fixed the second of January for the appearance of Samuel Chase to answer to answer to the articles of impeachment preferred against him, and have directed notification thereof to be made to him fifteen days previous thereto.
From Vincennes, (I. T.) Oct. 30.
A man with his family, passed through this place on Saturday evening last, from Louisiana, informs, that just before he started, the Sioux nation of Indians had killed three American citizens, between the Missouri and the Mississippi, and that the chiefs had refused to deliver up the murderers.
BOSTON, DEC. 22.
Mechanic Association. —This respectable Institution, kept its anniversary festival, on Thursday last. The Associates assembled in the Centre School House, transacted their business and being joined by their invited guests, a Procession was formed; which moved in the following order:—A Marshal—Members of the Association, the youngest in front;—the Standard of the Society, surrounded by four Marshals; band of Music; the Past Officers of the Association; the Trustee; Secretary and Treasurer, in office; the Guests—of whom were His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor; the President of the Senate; the Speaker of the H. of R. the Secretary of the State; the Selectmen; Town-Treasurer; Rev. Clergy; School-Masters; Gen. Winlow, and several others;—The President and Vice-President of the Association;—the Head Marshal.—In this order, they proceeded to Faneuil-Hall—where they partook of a very excellent dinner.—After which the following toasts, intermixed with a great number of excellent songs, were given viz.
 1.—The Day: May those who oppose our incorporation be better acquainted with our Institution; and, be less influenced by prejudiced Individuals.  2.—Our friends, the Merchants.—May reciprocal dependence produce individual happiness .  3.—Commodore Preble, and the American Squadron in the Mediterranean .  4.—All Industrious Mechanics—The best honey to the working bees .  5.—The Fishermen—May those who draw up the treasures of the deep, never forget to whom they are indebted for the inestimable privilege.  6.—The Middle State of life—May we never be so rich as to be prejud. now so poor as to be mean .  7.—The Reverend Clergy—Modest and unassuming—May they enjoy the respect due to learning piety and patriotism.  8.—Capt. Decatur's tribute money to all pirates—where it can't be got.  9. OUR FOREFATHERS.—May we their successors —herit a proper portion of their fire and spirit.  10.—The Slave Trade.—May a cent of the earnings of this barbarous traffic never reach the shores of our country.—Then is the great number of regular toasts given by this Society . 

NEW-YORK, DEC. 19. Destructive Fire. —Yesterday morning about 8 o'clock, the dreadful alarm of Fire was sounded through the city. From the extreme coldness of the weather, and the wind being very fresh from W. N. W. the citizens did not assemble as usual—and before any thing could be done to check the progress of the flames, we were threatened with a greater calamity than really ensued—though, alas, it is great indeed.
The fire commenced back of a small wooden house occupied by Charles M. Carty, retail grocer, in Front Street: From what cause we know not, but suspicions are entertained that it has been the work of an incendiary. We are persuaded in this belief from the following circumstances:—During the last autumn, a letter was received through the post-office, directed to one of the inhabitants of the block in which the fire originated. The writer of the letter stated, that he was one of the eleven persons who had combined to set that part of the city on fire, for sake of plunder, warning him to be on his guard: he observed that he had repented his determination, and thought it his duty to give notice of the intention of his comrades. The gentleman who received this letter shewed it to his friends, when a meeting of the citizens of that part of the city was privately called, & they determined to keep a nightly watch, which they did for several weeks. This information was communicated to the Mayor, who thought it most advisable for the owners of property in that part to watch rather than to offer a reward for the apprehension of the incendiaries; hoping by this means to detect the villains in the commission of their hellish designs. This circumstance has probably given rise to the notice which appears in this day's Gazette from the City Inspector.
The amount of property destroyed by this fire is valued by some at a million of dollars, by others less. We cannot make an accurate estimate of the loss, but we have taken pains to ascertain, with accuracy the number of houses burnt, their owners and occupants, leaving the reader to make his own calculations.
Some of the vessels lying in the Coffee-House slip were considerably injured in their spars and sails.
Several accidents happened during the fire, from the falling of walls and pieces of timber. Mr. Daniel Riker, a fireman, had his head severely burnt and his body bruised, from the fall of the eastern pediment of the old Coffee-House.—He is now dangerously ill. Mr. Shearman, another fireman was dangerously wounded by the falling of a window curb, while in the act of holding an engine pipe. A Mr. Smith, of Baltimore, is said to have been badly wounded, by the fall of a wall of one of the buildings.
The following is a statement of the houses consumed, and the streets in which they were situated.
Seventeen buildings in Front Street; twelve houses in Wall Street; four buildings on Jones's Wharf; eight three story brick buildings in Water Street.
The buildings alone are valued at about 106,000 dollars.
BOSTON, DEC. 26.
Impeachments. —It is now said, that the Hon Mr. Harper, will appear before the Senate, as Council for Judge Chase.
It may be considered a symptom of the wickedness and malice of the persecution of Judge Chase, that Dr. Eustis would not vote on any of the articles.
“Mr. Griswold frequently poses our ‘Solomon in council;’ but they will not confess it. They instruct Randolph, Nicholson, &c. &c. to palaver, on the subject; and then meet in private caucus to consider his objections; and to withdraw or utter, as will best conceal the cause of the impeachment.”
SALEM DEC. 28.
Capt. Tucker, who arrived at Marblehead on Tuesday last, informs, that the uneasiness in Biscay had subsided, the rebels had laid down their arms, and it was expected that Bilboa would be made a King's port. The news of the capture of the Spanish frigates had reached Bilboa—there was no embargo on English vessels at that place. It was the opinion of the merchants there, that war would not take place, and that Spain would pay any demand the English would think proper to make.
Notwithstanding the detention of Spanish ships, it appears that negotiation between Spain and Great-Britain still subsisted, and that it was very uncertain whether it would issue in peace or war.
It is said, in a letter from Lancaster, that the trial of the impeachment of the judges of the supreme court of this state, will take place on the seventh of next month.— Philad. pa.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7.
Duty on Salt. —Mr. Thomas called the attention of the house to the duty on salt; and after a number of observations on the rate of duties, and the quality of the salt imported—the last of which were a repetition of the reported remarks of Dr. Mitchell, on Liverpool salt—concluded by moving the following resolution:
Resolved, that the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt; and also into the propriety of making a distinction in the duty, so as to encourage the importation of salt from the dominions of Denmark, Sweden, the United Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal and the British West-Indies in preference to that of any other place or places; and that they report thereon by bill or otherwise.
This motion was divided, and after some observations opposed to the spirit of it, at this time, from Messrs. Randolph, Crowningthield, &c. the first part was referred to the committee of ways and means, and the latter part lost.
Impeachment. —The senate, by message, informed the house, that they would be ready to receive the articles of impeachment against Judge Chase, at 1 o'clock. Adjourned to Monday.
MONDAY, DEC. 10.
A Bill authorizing the completion of the valuation of houses, lands and slaves in South Carolina, which had been accurately done under the law of 1798, was read twice, and referred.
A memorial from merchants in Philadelphia, remonstrating against the bill intended to restrain merchant vessels from arming.—Referred.
Georgia Land Claimants. —A petition from the Georgia lands claimants, praying Congress to decide on their claims, the present session was read and referred.
Impeachment. —The Senate, by message, informed, that they had entered into a resolution relative to the trial of Judge Chase.
The bill for establishing a Court for the adjudication of prizes in certain cases, was taken and gone through.
TUESDAY DEC. 11.
The bill for establishing a prize Court was recommitted to the committee which reported it.
The whole of this day was consumed in the consideration of local and private subjects.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12.
The bill relative to the clearance of armed vessels, was called up; but the consideration of it was postponed until tomorrow.
THURSDAY, DEC. 13.
The bill for regulating the clearance of armed vessels was again discussed this day. The principle of the bill was warmly advocated by Mr. Eppes (of Virginia) who declared our merchants ought not to have liberty to arm in any case whatever. Others of the same party held the same language. The bill, however, was opposed by Dr. Eustis, Mr. McCreery, of Baltimore, Mr. Lowndes, from Charleston, and Mr. Clay from Philadelphia.
A motion was made to strike out the whole of the 2d. Section, which passed in the affirmative.
A new section was proposed by Mr. Eppes; but no determination took place.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14.
Mr. Eppes called the attention of the House to the bill regulating the clearances of armed merchant vessels. The consideration of the new section mentioned in the proceedings of yesterday was resumed. Mr. Eppes moved an amendment thereof, and after some discussion it was ordered that the new section reported by the committee of the whole together with the amendment should be printed for the use of the members, with a view of making it critically correct, of which some doubt was entertained in its present shape.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
CHRISTIANS READ THIS !!!
“The truth out at last, or Religion truly in danger from the leaders of the Democratic faction.”
THE editor of the democratic paper, published in this town, called the Argus , has boldly ventured to proclaim the sentiments of the adherents to the present anti-Christian administration, in regard to the ministers of the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, by the insertion of a piece in his paper of the 21st inst. signed “a humble Methodist Teacher.” Whether the author is a real Methodist or not, may be a question—If he be, it is hoped that that class of men will discountenance the publication, lest it should be thought they are disposed to disaffect the people to those regular establishments, which have the greatest tendency to promote Religion and good order in society. Or that they are combined to promote those democratic principles which if persevered in, will ever long destroy
the peace and happiness, as well as the honor and prosperity of the country.
In that publication, which points to one in the Palladium , on the subject of religion, the writer says of Christians:—
“They may now plainly discover the designs of the Political Priests, the mere creatures of State Government, whose whole use is to hush the people into silence and acquiescence to the tyranny and slavery of wicked rulers, with whom wicked Priests have ever been in league to destroy the rights of the people.
This mere political Priesthood are the agents of Satan to enslave mankind; the most wicked and remorseless Tyrants of the Earth have found it impossible to enslave man by any other means but by uniting with such Priests—with their aid the most sacred rights of man have been easily seized. These men have wickedly instructed their dupes that God required of man passive obedience to the most bloody and savage Tyrants, thus have they profaned Religion, (which is intended to bless mankind, both here & hereafter) to the vile purpose of Slavery and Misery. A union of Church with State is more destructive to the happiness of man than any other conspiracy since the first Apostasy and union of fallen Angels. True Christians have but one opinion of those Priests who wickedly prate about a union of Church and State—they believe them to be only wolves in sheep's clothing; they are mere hirelings; they have no call to preach the Gospel except what they fancy they derive from a College education. ”
Here, readers, you discover the cloven foot, by this publication you may judge of the principles of those who are devoted to that infidel who sits at the helm of government, and who are duped by those who profess an attachment to him from motives of self-interest.
This discovery, it is hoped will open the eyes of those who have not viewed through the medium of reason and sound judgment, the cloud which has governed our once happy country; & will lead men of greater abilities than the writer of this, to develop the designs of its enemies, and establish a discerning power in the minds of its friends.
NOTICIAS.
MONDAY, DECEMBER, 31, 1804.
From the Palladium of last Tuesday.
Latest from Europe. —London papers to Oct. 22 have been received at New York—The Spanish frigates lately captured had all arrived in England; several outward bound Spanish vessels have been detained; and fresh orders respecting Spanish vessels were sent to the British Naval Commanders on the 16th of Oct. The London Gazette , however has been silent respecting the captures; and it is stated, that the prevalent opinion continues to be that affairs will be amicably adjusted with Spain.
£ 500,000, in dollars, private property, have been found on board the Spanish frigate Fame .
Cruizers have been sent to intercept three other valuable Spanish ships expected in Europe.
The probability of a coalition between Russia, Denmark and Sweden, is said to grow weaker every day.
The London papers contain the Note delivered to the French Government in July last by the Russian charge d'affaires at Paris. It demands the evacuation of Naples and the North of Germany, and respect for their neutrality—the establishment of a basis for the adjustment of the affairs of Italy—and indemnification for the king of Sardinia.
Admiral Cornwallis, commander of the fleet off Brest had been into Tolbay, but failed again for his station, Oct. 13. The French fleet were safe moored Oct. 16.
The Leyden Gazette and the New Merchant , a paper in the English language printed at Schiedam, Holland, have been suppressed by the French Commander in the Batavian Republic.
Neutral vessels which arrive in Holland with English goods on board are detained.
The language of the pretended republicans, and pseudo friends of liberty, in congress, as it respects the blacks of St. Domingo, is of a piece with their other professions and conduct. These unfortunate blacks are spoken of as the outcasts of God's creation; as fit only for slaves; and that all the civilized powers ought to do every thing to rivet more strongly their shackles, and to perpetuate their slavery—Yet these men talk about “all men being born free and equal; and inalienable rights to life, liberty and property;” and have the folly to think they will be believed!— Cent.
If our administration concedes the right to France to intercept our trade with St. Domingo
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Poetry.
THE PATRIOT.
When ev'ning mists Helvetia's mountains spread, And the tall peak with day's last lustre gleam'd, A wandering spirit rais'd his shadowy head 'Twas T. L. L.'s!—his eye immortal vengeance beam'd With anxious step he trod his native heights, When lo! the Gallick tumult swells the gale; He hears her bands insult Helvetia's rights, And wails with hostile rage, the blooming vale. What groans of agony the hero gave! And oh! kind heaven! he cried, my life restore! My mortal life, this injured land to save And see her wither'd glories bloom once more! He sunk in anguish o'er the painful view, Which with such pangs the Patriot's spirit tore. Ob! how a pitying angel drew And back to Heav'n the glorious sufferer bore!
Political.
Sham-Patriot Unmasked.....No. IX.
The baneful tendency of FAVORITISM in a FREE REPUBLIC.
THERE is nothing more effectually saps the fundamental principles of a free government, than the practice of favoritism , in the appointments of its officers. By favoritism is meant, the elevation of men to office, not because of their superior fitness, but from partial considerations. Such a practice is, with respect to the body politic, like a cancer at the vitals.
Favoritism was the immediate cause of the sudden revolution among the Hebrews, whereby their free government was changed into a monarchy—Samuel, who was venerable for his piety and wisdom, had ably and faithfully served that nation, during a long course of years, in the character of their chief magistrate. Prudence and integrity had uniformly marked his administration. But that good man, under the natural as well as bodily weakness of old age, and while warned by the partial feelings of a parent, made a false step, by appointing unsuitable characters to subordinate offices; and this error proved fatal to the liberties of the nation. The sons of Samuel were men of vicious morals and were therefore unworthy to be entrusted with offices in the government,—but the father was hard pressed.—The Young men, as is common with vicious characters, were violent—They were aspiring—They hungered for the loaves and fishes of office, as wolves hunger for their prey. Absalom-like, their vehement will and language was this, "O that we were made judges in Israel!" They, no doubt, blustered loudly concerning their own patriotism. Thus they besotted and worried their good father, who was in the feeble state of dotage;—and he yielded to their importunate clamors. The sacred volume does not say, whether he displaced any faithful and meritorious officers to make room for his sons, or whether he had waited for vacancies; but so it was, that the vicious sons of Samuel were appointed by their father to the venerable and important office of judges in the land. And their official conduct, as might have been expected, was so intolerably scandalous and oppressive, that a general abhorrence was excited, and a speedy revolution, in favor of royalty, was the consequence.
In the Book, which wicked men have often despised and hated, but which they can never destroy, the history of this important national event is summed up in the few following words, and is, as it were, a beacon to warn mankind.
"It came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment. Then all the Elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Rama, and said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways; now make us a King to judge us like other nations."
This demand deeply afflicted the heart of the aged and venerable chief. He earnestly remonstrated;—and declared to them, from the Divine Oracle, the expensive and oppressive nature of kingly government; and, doubtless, would have been willing to have redressed their grievances even by displacing his own sons from office.—But alas! it was too late.—The fatal die had been cast.—The Elders of Israel had been fired with indignation, at seeing vile miscreants placed over them. The people had been inflamed by the extortions and oppressions of their corrupt judges; and nothing could satisfy them short of a radical change in their government, which, from thence forward, became a monarchy.—The same causes may reasonably be expected to produce the same effects.
Montesquieu remarked, "That the advantage of a free State is that it admits of no favoritism ." But that celebrated author immediately added, "When the contrary is seen, (that is, when favoritism prevails) an great fortunes are amassed for friends and relations of all persons, who have
any share in the government; in this case an universal ruin must ensue."—The assertion of Montesquieu, "that a free State admits of no favorites," must be understood to mean only such a free state as is incorrupt; or, in other words, it means, that favoritism is totally incompatible with the pure spirit of a free Republican government. The superstructure of free republicanism is founded upon the doctrine, that "all men are born free and equal." They are not born equal in circumstances, or in means and advantages; but equal in rights .—Now the plain consequence of this fundamental doctrine of republicanism is, that men should be advanced to offices according to their real personal merits.
The great body of the people, when, in their elections, they are guided by republican principles, will give their votes, impartially and independently, for such characters as they conscientiously believe to be the best qualified, and the best disposed to serve the public.—Also, the Executive of the nation, while influenced by the pure principles of republicanism, is careful to confer the offices in his disposal upon the most deserving characters.
He feels and acts, not as the chief of a party, but as the common and affectionate father of the whole people. Disdaining little selfish feelings and sordid passions of a vulgar nature, and elevated above the influence of partial and local considerations, his great and noble views comprise the general interests of his country.
Dishonesty, meanness and intrigue, fly from his presence, confounded; while the majesty of his disinterested virtue sheds a lustre on human nature, and teaches the world to venerate the name of Patriot. This is practical republicanism. But, in no nation, can such a state of things be expected to continue long.
"Facilis descensus Averni" Broad is the downward road to ruin.
Even in the best regulated republic, the body politic powerfully tends to corruption; and, commonly, the first mark of this corruption is favoritism . When popular elections are influenced by passion, or conducted with narrow selfish views—when violence becomes a more powerful recommendation to the public notice, than virtue —when appointments to offices are made from partial considerations, rather than from a view to the good of the great whole—It is then evident, that the nation is in a morbid state.—There has then plainly begun that favoritism , which, as Montesquieu said, "must issue in universal ruin."—Its effects are as fatal to a free State, as arsenic to a human body. It is the cursed Box of Pandora.—Under the blasting influence of favoritism , sycophantic intrigue will triumph over virtue and talent—bital violence will brow-beat reason—knaves and swindlers will play into each other's hands—promotion to office will become a mark of infamy—"A private station will be the only post of honor." Thus the root of public spirit and patriotism will wither—the gangrene of political and moral corruption will infect the general mass—and the death of republican freedom must ensue.
To the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at New Gloucester, within and for the county of Cumberland.
THE petition of Jonathan Griffin, jun. of Freeport, in said county, Joiner, humbly shews—That he is interested with others to him unknown, in a certain tract or parcel of Land, situate in Freeport aforesaid—being not number twenty-one, on range 6, and bounded as may appear by North-yarmouth Proprietors books of records; that your Petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy his part or share in said Land, being one half thereof in severalty.
He therefore prays, that your Honors would order partition thereof to be made, and his said share or part set off and divided from the rest, agreeably to a law of the Commonwealth, in such cases made and provided.
LEONARD MORSE, Attorney to JONATHAN GRIFFIN, JUN.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at New Gloucester, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October, A.D. 1804—
ON the petition of Jonathan Griffin jun. whereof the foregoing is a copy—the Court order—that the petitioners cause the several persons interested in the Land therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, which is to be holden at Portland, on the third Tuesday of February next, to their granting the same.
Dec. 24. Attest—SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
DUNNING'S TAVERN.
THE subscriber hereby informs the public, that he has purchased the HOUSE in Brunswick, lately owned and improved by Mr. John Dunning, as a Taverne—and has erected a large and commodious Stable for the accommodation of horses. He has provided himself with every thing necessary for the comfort and convenience of travellers, and assures those persons who have occasion to visit or travel through Brunswick, that he calling upon him, they shall have every attention paid them in his power.
DAVID OWEN. Brunswick, Dec. 10.
NOTIFICATION.
THE Stockholders of the Portland Bank, are hereby notified, that their annual meeting for the choice of seven Directors, for the ensuing year, will be holden at the Chamber of said Bank, on Monday the 7th day of January next, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the Board of Directors.
Joseph Swift, Cashier.
Portland Bank, Dec. 24.
MAINE BANK.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified to meet at the Chamber over the Bank, on Monday the 7th day of January next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. to act on such business as may be laid before them.
By order of the President and Directors.
David Hale, Cashier.
Dec. 24.
ANNUAL MEETING.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in the MAINE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fish-street, on Tuesday the first day of January, 1805, at two o'clock, P. M.
By order of the President and Directors.
J. P. THURSTON, Secretary.
Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, Dec. 3, 1804
Falmouth Canal.
THE Proprietors of the Falmouth Canal are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be holden at Portland, in the Chamber of the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, on the first Monday in January next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. for the purpose of choosing their President, Directors, Treasurer, Clerk, and a Committee for ordering and regulating the business and affairs of the corporation.
By order of the President and Directors.
ISAAC GAGE, Clerk.
Dec. 17.
TURNPIKE NOTICE.
THE Proprietors of the Tenth New Hampshire Turnpike, are hereby notified to meet at the dwelling-house of Henry Hill, on said grant, on the fourth Tuesday of January next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day for the following purposes, v. z.
 I. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  II. To choose a Proprietor's Clerk.  III. To choose a Treasurer.  IV. To choose a board of Directors.  V. To vote such assessments as may be thought necessary.  VI. To see what alterations shall be made in the By-Laws of said corporation.  VII. To examine all accounts that may be presented for allowance. 
STEPHEN WILSON, Clerk, P. T. Lane-ster, Nov. 30, 1804. (D 10)
NOTICE.
THE Concern in business between NOTES & CLOUGH, was mutually dissolved on the first of November.
Portland, Dec. 10.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all persons for whom he has been transacting business, in the line of his profession, that he has removed from Windham and opened an Office over the Bookstore of Isaac Adams, in Jones's Row, Fifth street, Portland—where prompt attention will be paid to any unfinished business now in his hands, or any farther business with which he may be intrusted.
Dec. 3. JOSEPH POPE.
TO LET.
THE large brick building opposite the Columbian Tavern—will accommodate one or more persons with Stages, is well situated, and has an excellent Cellar.—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 10.
STOP A RUNAWAY.
ABSCONDED from the house of the subscriber, on the night of the 11th inst. JOSEPH GRANT, an apprentice bound by indenture to me,—Had on when he departed a blue outside jacket; and a white inner one; a pair of olive coloured trowsers;—he is about five feet eight inches high;—large black eyes, dark hair, and remarkable white teeth; seventeen years of age last April.—Whoever will stop this Runaway, and return him to the subscriber, or secure him, and give information thereof shall receive three dollars reward.—All persons are hereby forbid trading or harboring him as they shall receive the full penalty of the law.
MON FERNALD.
York, Dec. 1, 1804. (34)
One cent reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the third of Nov last an indentured apprentice, by the name of Jacob M. Dark, complexion grey eyes; about five feet seven inches high.—N. B. All persons are forbid harboring or trading said boy if they wish to avoid the penalties of the law.
DAVID FIELD.
North-yarmouth, Dec. 4. (D 17)
LOST.
FROM on board ship ELIZA, on her passage from Charleston, (S. C.) to Liverpool, two Seamen, viz. EDWARD STAINES and WILLIAM FLAG—Any person duly authorized, may receive their effects, by applying to JOSEPH MELLAN & SON, at No 16, Union-Wharf. Dec. 17.
A Long-Boat.
WAS picked up in Hog Island road, on Saturday last.—The owner may have it again proving property and paying charges.—Apply to JOHN BRACKET. Portland, Dec. 12. *34
A TALL BOAT.
WAS found adrift in this harbor, on Saturday last. The owner may have her by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to ROBERT DUTCH. Portland, Dec. 19.
Found.
A SUM of Money in bills, wrapped in a piece of brown paper.—The owner may receive the same, by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to CALEB LIBBY. Scarboro' Dec. 10.

go, and is willing to risk the consequences of prohibiting our intercourse with that Island, as far as it may endanger a war with the Blacks, let it be so declared. But let them not touch the Ark of our Independence, by admitting the authority of any power on earth, to forbid the defence of our lives and property against all aggression. In the concession to France, we shall only trace the unvarying character of our cabinet, as in the abrogation of a lucrative branch of our commerce, we must recognize the degree of protection which has been uniformly extended by the present administration to that class of citizens, from whose capital and industry every shilling of the public revenue is derived. — Philad. paper.
Extract of a letter from Madeira, dated Oct. 30. "We are now somewhat alarmed with news from London; the French have an idea of coming here and going also to the Brazils. The rumour, altho' it may not be true, and the vast quantity of produce on the Island make us still beg of you not to engage or forward any more for the present."
Mr. Crowninshield's argument against reducing the duty on salt is, that it would be a loss of 220,000 dollars to the revenue. Whatever other good reasons there may be against it (but Mr. Crowninshield gives no other) he ought to have known that this alone could not be used with any propriety to the present ruling party: for though the taxes upon carriages, whisky, loaf sugar, &c. produced 700,000 dollars a year, till they were repealed, and surely if the loss of 220,000 should prevent the repeal of a duty, that of 700,000 must of course. — Salem Gaz.
APOLOGY. —Owing to an interruption of the paper-mills in this quarter, and the non-arrival of the packets, we are necessitated to issue this day's Gazette on small and coarse paper. We have accompanied it with a supplement, to make up the usual quantity of matter, and trust the candor of our readers will excuse the manner.
To Correspondents and Readers. No. 19, of the Allegory is reluctantly omitted this day. This interesting writer is requested to furnish his favors a little earlier in the week, and they will always have a conspicuous place in our miscellany.
The production of " Roman " on the subject of the Portland militia, came too late for this day's paper. Other favours omitted shall be attended to. The 26th number of Hume's review will be found in the Supplement. In our next we expect to conclude those able and highly important essays. The subject treated on the Shaw Patriot Unmasked (see last page) is particularly applicable to the present times; and will doubtless receive the attention of every reader.
Married. At Brunswick, by the Rev. Mr. Titcomb, Mr. Lemuel Chase, to Miss Mary Stanwood.—Mr. James Jones, of Exeter, to Miss Dolly Stanwood, daughters of William Stanwood, Esq. At Scarborough, by the Rev. Thos. Lancaster, Mr. Ebenezer Cearl, to Miss Hannah Hanseom. In this town, Mr. William Pierce, to Miss Mary Blake.
Died. At Brunswick, Miss Rebecca Melcher , after a painful illness of 13 years, which she bore with truly Christian fortitude, and left this world rejoicing, with a full assurance of a glorious immortality. In this town, Mr. Samuel Pierce, aged 70.
Ship News. There have been no foreign arrivals at this port since our last.
We yesterday received the melancholy information of the loss of the brig Alert , of Kennebunk, Paul Knowles, master, from Nantz, which was east ashore on Cohasset Rocks, on Monday last, during a violent snow storm. The captain, five seamen, and two boys were lost, together with the vessel and cargo, which consisted principally of Salt. The body of capt. Knowles has been picked up, and from its being lashed to a part of the quarter deck, we have no expectation whatever, but that every soul on board must have perished. Several persons were on the beach, when she came ashore, but could afford no relief, on account of the heavy sea then running. The vessel belonged to capt. John Hovey, of Kennebunk, and was principally insured. It is feared there were some passengers on board, as it is known to have been the intention of several Americans to take passage in her, this however is merely a conjecture. The names of the officers and crew are as follows:— Paul Knowles , master, E. Dorne , mate, William Lombard , Leonard Stevens , Samuel Gibbs , and Samuel Freeman , seamen.— Ebenezer T. Goldard , of Charlestown, and Paul Knowles , son of the captain boys.— Bost. G.
JEREMIAH W. SMITH, HAS FOR SALE, At No. 1 & 2, Ingraham's Wharf , English & West-India Goods, and Groceries, Which he offers cheap for cash or country produce. Commission Business punctually attended to. Dec. 31.
FOR SALE, A Handsome Stand in Gray , well situated either for a Tavern, Trading, or Mechanical business.—It consists of eight acres of Land—convenient House—Barn, Stables, &c.—It is on the county road about 4 miles from Gray Meeting-house , and one and an half from New Gloucester .—Liberal credit will be given for part payment.—For further information, apply to the subscriber on the premises. Gray, Dec. 31. DAVID STEELE.
FOR SALE OR TO LET, ONE half of a DWELLING-HOUSE, in Summer-street , together with a Lot of Land, Adjoining.—For particulars enquire of THOMAS BECK. Dec. 31.
To the MERCHANTS in the United States. GENTLEMEN, THE numerous Systems of Book-Keeping already extant may seem to preclude the necessity of any new attempts to elucidate, much more those to ameliorate, the mode of Process, and render this easy to the practitioner. Without assuming or arrogating to myself any superior intelligence, other than what an uncommon share of practice and experience may justly lay claim to, and the singular attention I have, for a series of years, paid to the subject, I am induced from the great encouragement given to my Epitome , to offer the undermentioned work with a lively hope and even confidence that the same will not only meet the countenance, but merit the cordial approbation of the Commercial Interest. With due deference to Public Sentiment, I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient humble servant, THOMAS TURNER. Portland, December 31, 1804 }
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The most eligible RULES for CALCULATION, keeping Bank Accounts and other matters relative and appending to the accomptant, divested of every useless explanation and frivolous digression, with Rules of Penmanship, and instruction therein By THOMAS TURNER, Accomptant, PORTLAND
The work will be put to press as soon as subscriptions may authorize the undertaking; and as this cannot be effected without large disbursements, the liberality of subscribers can alone enable the immediate accomplishment. The work will consist of about 300 pages in Octavo. It will be handsomely printed on elegant paper and as handsomely bound.—Price to Subscribers 150 cents, to non-subscribers 200 cents. Subscription Papers will be placed at the principal Book stores in the United States.
Stage from Brunswick, through Litchfield to Hallowell and Augusta. THOMAS S. EASTERBROOK, informs the public, that he conveys passengers on the above route, and has good accommodations.—He leaves Brunswick at 8 o'clock on Friday mornings; and leaves Augusta , on his return, 6 o'clock, on Saturday mornings. Dec. 31.
WANTED, TWO Apprentices to the Tobacconist Business.—Good encouragement will be given by ROBERT H. SMITH Portland, Dec. 31, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE. THOSE Towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that have neglected to provide Weights and Measures for town standards, agreeable to law, are liable to a fine of one hundred Dollars;—and the State Ser., to discharge his duty, will be under the necessity of putting the law in force, unless they supply themselves immediately; therefore, for the accommodation of those deficient towns in this part of the Commonwealth, he has deposited at the store of the subscriber, in Stroudwater , complete Sets of Standard Weights and Measures , which will be delivered at the same prices they are found in Boston. JOHN GORDON. Falmouth, Dec. 31.
TAKE NOTICE ALL persons who are indebted to STEPHEN FOSTER, of Bradford , either by note or otherwise, are requested to call and settle the same with STEPHEN FOSTER, Fore-Age, head Long-Wharf ; otherwise they will be put in suit immediately. Portland, Dec. 31.
WILLS & MINISTRY, HAVE FOR SALE A Quantity of COUNTRY FLOUR. Cash and the highest price given for FLAX SEED. Dec. 31.
For Sale, at No. 1, Long-Wharf , BY JONATHAN LEEDS, an assortment of West-India GOODS. A few Boxes LEMONS. Cord Wood, and Laths. Dec. 24.
ENOCH MOULTON, Goldsmith & Jeweller , NEARLY opposite head of Ingraham's Wharf , has just received an elegant assortment of PASTE SET COMBS. He keeps constantly for sale a general assortment of Silver and Plated Ware—Jewelry, &c. &c. as usual. Portland, Dec. 24.
HE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of THOMAS CROOKER, late of Minot , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman deceased, by proving the will, and by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement, to ISAAC CROOKER. Dec. 19.
FOR SALE, At No. 10, Long-Wharf , Pipes, half Pipes, and quarter Casks First quality VIDONA WINE. Dec. 24.
NOTICE. THE subscriber, having sold out his Stock in Trade to Messrs BAKER & SUTTON, requests those who are indebted to him by note or account, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands on him, are likewise requested to exhibit the same for settlement. Dec. 1. STEPHEN FOSTER.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the Estate of JOHN DREYER, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland , Mariner 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 LEMUEL WEEKS, Esq. A GREEN CRABTREE. Dated at Portland , Dec. 21. (D31)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and have taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of JOHN MORRELL, Jun. late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, 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 Dated Dec. 13 (37) ELIZABETH MORRELL.
THE subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate to examine the claims against the estate of JOHN MORRELL, Jun. late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , deceased.—We give notice that we will attend the said business, at the dwelling house of the Widow of said deceased, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in the four following months from ten to four o'clock. Dec. 24. JOB KNIGHT, JAMES MORRELL, } COMMISSIONERS.
THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland , to receive and examine the claim of creditors to the estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, Esq. of North Berwick , in said county deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims—and that we shall attend that service at the House of ABRAHAM BEMAN Inholder, in Portland , on the last Wednesday of this, and the second Wednesday of the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. on said days. DANIEL TUCKER, PETER WARREN. Portland, Dec. 12, 1804. (D24)
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber is appointed Administrator of the estate of JAMES DAVIDSON, late of Bath , in the county of Lincoln , Esquire, deceased, intestate.—All persons who are indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands will be pleased to exhibit them. Dec. 24. ANDREW GREENWOOD.
THE subscribers appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate in and for the county of Cumberland , to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors, to the estate of JOASH KNAP, late of Bridgton in said county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent;—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed unto the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims and demands; and that we will attend at the dwelling house of Joseph Sears, Inholder in said Bridgton , on the first Monday of January next, and on the first Mondays of the five following months from one until five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days. ENOCH PERLBY, SAMUEL FARNWORTH, } Commissioners. JOSEPH SEARS. Bridgton, Dec. 17, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of JOASH KNAP, late of Bridgton , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman deceased by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to me for settlement without delay. JAMES EMERSON. Bridgton, Dec. 17, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix to the estate of MOSES M'KENNEY, late of Durham , 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 JOHN FROTHINHAM Esq at Portland . MARY M'KENNEY. Scarborough, Dec. 17.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Executor to the last will and testament of WILLIAM SEARS, late of Bridgton , 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 JOSEPH SEARS. Dated Bridgton Dec. 11 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of BENJAMIN SMITH, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland , Painter, 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 for settlement to MICHAEL SMITH. Portland, Dec. 17.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of THOMAS CROOKER, late of Minot , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman deceased, by proving the will, and by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement, to ISAAC CROOKER. Dec. 19.