Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1802-11-01 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 236. PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1802. Volume V.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston. CONNECTED WEEKLY.
   From Dols. Cts. To Dols. Cts.    ASHES, Pot. ton. 11 5 12 0  Pearl 133 33  Beef, mels. 200 lb. bbl. 14 12 50  cargo, No. 1, 10 10 50  do. No. 2, 8 8 50  refuse, 6  Bread, ship, cwt. 4 5  pilot, 5 6  Beans, white, 1 1 25  Bacon, lb. 11 12  Butter, inspect 1st qual. lb. 13 14  2d do. 11 12  Brandy, Fr. 4th proof, Gal. 1 40 1 60  4th do. 1 24 2  Cognac, 4th do. 2 2 25  Spanish, 1st do. 1 25 1 30  Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 17 18  dpt. do. 14 15  Spermac. do. 45 48  Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 12 13  American, 10  Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 19 20  Island, 15 16  Coffee, lb. 17 20  Cordage, American, cwt. 11 50 12  Russia, 9 50 10  Cotton, lb. 20 28  Cheese, English  American 14  Chocolate, common, lb. 15 14  Welsh's } No. 2 to 1 25 30  Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 30  Wait's } No. 2 to 1 25 30  Duck, Russia, bolt 13 16 75  Ravens 9 50 9 75  English 11 12  Fish, Table, cwt. 6 8  Merchant 3 33  Westindia, mark. 2 66  Scale 2 2 16  Alewives, bbl. 3 50  Salmon 10 10 50  Herrings 3 3 50  Mackerell, summer 7 7 50  N Scotia, sum. 6  Furs, Beaver pelt, lb. 1 50 2  Beaver, skin 2 5  Fox, cross 1 67 2  red 1 25 1 50  Minks 60 80  Musquash 10 37  Sables 32 75  Flour, Superfine fresh, bbl. 7 45  Fine 6 75  X Brand 5 25  Middlings 4 50  Rye 3 50 4  Country, cwt. 3 3 25  Feathers, live Geese, lb. 50 67  Liftoe 12 17  Sea Fowl 40 42  Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 2 1 4  4th proof 1 8 1 12  Glass, Bristol, 10 by 8, box, 13 15  7 by 9 12 50 13  Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50 11  8 by 10 10 10 50  Boston, 10 by 8 17  7 by 9 15  6 by 8 12  Grain, Barley, bush. 87 91  Corn, Indian, South 70 72  North 83  Rye 70 75  Oats 33 36  Hoops, hhd. 12 feet, M. 23  Iron, Pig, ton 20  Philadelphia bar 110  Russia 95 100  Sweden 100 100  Spanish 95 100  Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1  French 1 75 2  Spanish 2 2 25  Lime, half hhd. 1 50 1 66  Leather, box 8 9  Lemons, fowl, dried, best, lb. 20 22  Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18  merch. 10 11  Shingles 2 50 3  Molasses, gal. 38 39  Nail Rods, ton 135  Nails, 4d. } cutt 30 34  6d. } do. 60 62  8d. wro. inspec. 1  10d do 1 54 1 58  20d do 2 17 2 25  Sheathing } cut & 11 12  Drawing } wro. 13 14  Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl 20  Cargo No. 1 16 17  do. do. 2 15 16  Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 1  St. Croix, } 2d 92 95  Antigua, & } 3d 88 90  similar sorts } 4th 89 92  Tobago, } 2d 76 78  St. Vincents } 3d 80 82  similar sorts } 4th 84 87  New-England 47 48  Russia Sheeting, piece 15  Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 5 50  brown 11  W. India clayed 10 11  brown 7 50 12  East India white 10 11  Salt, 8 bush. 3 33 5  Steel, German, lb. 10 12  Tubb, 8 9  Blistered 13 14  Saves, W. Oak pipe, M. 35  hhd 28  head 28  bbl 11 12  R. Oak hhd 12 13  shooks 85  W. Oak hhd do. 1 25 1 50  Tobacco, James River, cwt. 6  Georgia do. 4 50 4 75  Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 2 1 5  Young Hyson 95 1  Hyson Skin 54 56  Souchong 66 72  Bohea, best 30  Wines, Madeira, gal. 1 75 2 50  Lisbon 1 20 1 25  Sherry 1 70  Teneriffe 86 1 10  Red Port, gal. 1 20  Madeira, gr. cask 20 30  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
By his Excellency CALEB STRONG, Esq.
Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
A PROCLAMATION,
For a day of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING.
IT being the ancient, and laudable usage in this State, at the close of the year, to appoint a solemn festival to commemorate the goodness of the Supreme Being, and publicly to acknowledge that he is the author of all our prosperity; that we owe him our continual gratitude for his unmerited favors; and that he is the source and end of all the good we are capable of doing or receiving.
I DO, THEREFORE, with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint THURSDAY, the Twenty-Fifth day of November next, to be observed by the good people of this Commonwealth, as a day of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE. And the ministers and people, of every denomination, are requested to meet together on that day, that we may devoutly unite in our humble and thankful acknowledgments to Almighty God, for the great and numerous blessings which he has vouchsafed to bestow upon us; for the peace and tranquility with which we are favored; for the enjoyment of civil and religious privileges; for the health which he has been pleased to continue in a great part of the State, and his kind interposition in behalf of those places that have been visited with sickness; for the success which he has granted to our trade, manufactures and fisheries; for the fruits of his providence upon the labors of husbandry in the course of the last season, and the abundance of food with which we are supplied; and for the benefits he has conferred upon other nations, and that profusion of divine goodness by which innumerable multitudes are made happy.
AND to the acknowledgments of pious gratitude, let us join the penitent confession of our sins, and our humble supplications to the God of all grace, that by the influence of his spirit he would purify our hearts and make us fruitful in all the words of righteousness; that he would prosper the administration of our national and State governments; and that all their measures may be directed by truth and integrity; that by his blessing on the means of education and public instruction, our youth may be trained to industry, virtue and useful knowledge; that the people may be united in the ties of mutual friendship and affection, and inspired with sentiments of justice and love of their country; and that we may continue to possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for our children after us forever.
THAT with the increase of commerce, the blessings of society and friendly intercourse may be extended, and provision made for the universal spreading of divine knowledge; and that all opposition to the cause and interests of the redeemer may appear to be in vain, and his kingdom triumph over all its enemies.
And the people of this State are requested to abstain from labor, and such amusements as are inconsistent with the solemn services of the said day.
Given at the Council Chamber, in Boston, this twenty-second day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two, and in the 27th year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CALEB STRONG.
By his Excellency's command, with the advice and consent of the Council, JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
JEFFERSON & CALLENDER. No. V
"But admitting what the two editors assert, allowing them the full latitude of their interpretation, which, as has been shown, is palpably false, what is its import? That Mr. Jefferson made Callender a present of one hundred dollars for writing against the administration. Before this be admitted, however, as an offence in Mr. Jefferson, it is requisite to substantiate two points; first that what Callender wrote in opposition to the administration was false; and secondly, admitting that it was not false, that the administration was faultless. It is for those who attach criminality to the writing of Callender, and to the encouragement given him, to prove the first; and no one will have the audacity, in the face of that multitude of irresistible facts which have been issued, and are daily issuing from independent presses, to assert the second. Surely it will not be accounted improper to encourage virtuous opposition to an iniquitous government; even if Mr. Jefferson had done this, the all merits applause rather than censure."—Citizen.
This brings us precisely to that part of the defence which must furnish us with a full justification for the untrained language of indignation to which we have occasionally given way in the course of these numbers. We ought perhaps to have begun with it, but we thought it preferable on the whole to follow the defence in the order in which it stands.
Taking the fact then as it undoubt-edly is, and which Callender in his last paper says he can prove by a witness
whom he names, it only remains to see what it was which commanded the homage of Mr. Jefferson's high respect and reduced from him a complimentary note, accompanied by the more substantial reward of a purse of money.
Not many copies of The Prospect before us , we imagine, have reached the Eastern States, and therefore we shall be more particular in our account of it, and more copious in the extracts than we otherwise should. After much difficulty we found it, and considering it now to have an importance attached to it by the sanction of Mr. Jefferson himself, we have read it through carefully and shall do our endeavor to make the public tolerably acquainted with its leading contents. It occupies 2 vols. of the first containing 184 crowded pages of small letter, the second only 96 pages—let us entreat the attention of the reader to the extracts we are about to present. No numerous they will not be vapid nor tiresome.
The book was written to promote Mr. Jefferson's views on the presidency, and is particularly addressed to the Virginians; indeed in the second volume Callender says expressly, "I write this volume exclusively for the information of the farmers and tradesmen of Virginia." To these he says—
"Are you solicitous, my friend! that within five years hence, your wife should want a shirt to her back; that your boys shall want barmy for their breakfast?—In that case the shortest way will be to vote for the man of Brantree, and be assured that within a smaller space of time be and his navy his beak with a great belly, and his son at fifteen thousand dollars per annum, shall devour the last ear of corn, and the last blade of grass, that vegetate on the surface of America. But if you are desirous to live in peace and plenty, to keep your money for your own purposes, to see your barns full, your fences in repair, your cattle sleek, your slaves hearty and contented, if you are ambitious to be revered as a protector and adored as a benefactor, to read in the books of your wife and children the language of happiness, of gratitude and of love, in a word if you wish to taste of those delicious sympathies that sometimes prevent us from regretting this bitter tragedy of existence, then go—fly—and as you value soul and body—vote for the 'Jefferson ticket.'"
"We have reason to expect that under a better President [Jefferson] we shall bear as little as can be of stamp duties, of gaugers, of Prussian ambassadors, of the barpes of the assessed tax, and above all, of that ocean of abominations, the department of the Navy."—2d. vol. page 47.
To accomplish in the most certain manner the election of this "better President," it was supposed nothing would more effectually conduce than an attack on the most eminent federal men, and the most prominent federal measures. Accordingly the writer commences his work by a bold and direct attack on our "forms of Government, that is, the Federal Constitution." After a short introduction, he says—
"I return to the year of 1787, by which the government of your own choice, viz. the federal constitution, was crammed down the gullet of America." 10.—Again, "By a most absurd clause of the constitution, the Senate, altho they are at present above three times less numerous than the other house, can negative any law." 11.—"The admission of the two Lilliputian States [Delaware and Rhode Island] to an equal number of Senators with the larger ones, was eminently ridiculous."—ib.
We must remember that the Senate has always been particularly the object of dissatisfaction and jealousy with the Virginians, and precisely for the reasons here given by Callender, because it detracts from her haughty pretensions to domineer over the smaller States.—This part of the "Prospect" must have been in a very special manner grateful to our worthy President.
"The longer we examine, the harder we shall find it to prove what America has gained by this government of your own choice." 16.—"Every Virginian who values his freedom should prepare himself to meet the worst that may happen. He should perfect himself in the use of the musket with as much diligence as the devotee learns his catechism."
"In wealth and population VIRGINIA constitutes at least a sixth part of the whole Union. The federal government and the interest of the national debt, cost, at this time, fifteen millions of dollars per annum. Of that sum it follows that two millions and five hundred thousand dollars fall to be discharged by this land of debt, by us, the holders of slaves, by wretches who are not fit to be citizens of a republic! This, Virginians! is the dial of the New England aristocracy; and yet among yourselves men are said to exist who profess to be the friends of that execrable fashion." 88.—"Men of Virginia! this is the glorious government which draws from your pockets twenty five hundred thousand dollars for annum, besides the net seven
millions of dollars that are annually sunk upon the price of your labours!" 142.
It is a primary object to create or awaken deep and odious prejudices against New-England, as the kindest soil federalism. He therefore spares no occasion to speak slightingly and acrimoniously of New-England. Instances abound, but we select only the following:
"The whole New England system rushes directly towards the establishment of an immense standing army; the augmentation of an immense public debt; and the foundation of an absolute monarchy." 86.
Under this head, and as designed to bear upon a religious institution more particularly observed in New England, we notice the following sneer.
"Mr. Adams is fond of recommending a national fast; an interval of grimace and canting, of idleness and dissipation." 115.
"Such citizens [New Englanders] are unsuitable and even dangerous characters in a government which affects to found itself on republican principles." 102.
And having shown as he supposes, that the representation of the Southern States would be much augmented by a new census while that of New England would be lessened, he says—
"These facts prove that the present unnatural supremacy of New England cannot be lasting; and that by losing it at this day, the inhabitants would retain an hundred thousand dollars per annum of the federal assessment, a sum, which their barren soil and inhospitable climate severely demands for domestic purposes." 163.
Lastly, "The Congressional conduct of New England has hitherto supported the same kind of likeness to that of Virginia, which a water closet [privy] bore to the closet of Sir Isaac Newton." 11, 2d vol.
In our next we shall show more of the righteous labors which so liberally loosened Mr. Jefferson's purse strings. All we ask at present is that the reader will peruse these extracts with some attention as he goes along, because we shall have occasion bye and bye to call upon his memory to accompany us in the pretty, decent, honorable contract, we shall present between the language and conduct of our Republican President at one time and at another according to circumstances. We have not half done with him yet.
From the Centinel.
MR. WOLCOTT'S Address To the PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. No. VI.
THE last four items of the committee's bill of complaints, relate, Mr. Wolcott observes, to particular transactions of the late administration; the 7th contains their attack upon Mr. Stoddert, for the purchase of the Navy yards. As I have left unnoticed every thing which had been sufficiently discussed for the public information, before the appearance of Mr. Wolcott's address, and as this refers to Mr. Stoddert's letter, for the explanation and defence of this measure, I have only here to remark Mr. Wolcott's detection of a mistake committed by Mr. Gallatin, in speaking of an appropriation made by Congress in March, 1801, respecting these same navy-yards, &c. The appropriation was made "for the expenses attending six 74 gun ships." Mr. Gallatin substitutes the word completing, instead of the word attending. Had such an error been committed by any opposer of the present administration, all its venal presses would have groaned for six months, with a buble upon the whole federal party, for another federal misrepresentation; and the Worcester "Farmer," with that legal acuteness and accuracy for which he is so distinguished, would have repeated what he has already told the world, that the refutation of one mistaken charge must be taken as conclusive demonstration of falsehood in all other charges by the same party. Such proceedings and such arguments we may safely disdain—We shall only say that the censure of misapplication of public monies, alleged by the committee, links into still deeper shades of absurdity, when the subject is considered after restoring the proper word to its place. The cost of the Navy yards had been an expense attending the six 74's, but not an expense in completing them. Mr. Gallatin's mistake is of a very material word; yet I am not delirious of believing that it was purposely committed. It is hoped however that in future his statements of public laws will be more correct—especially when the reputation of respectable citizens is to be sported with upon the faith of their accuracy.
8th. The next eye-sore to the committee, is the pile of buildings erected on the banks of the Schuylkill, which have been called a laboratory, though as they manifest a degree of ill humour at the term, Mr. Wolcott gives them the choice of the terms Arsenal or Magazine, as equally proper to indicate their use. The committee say, they are in an unfinished state; which would naturally lead us to suppose them useless. But this would be a great mistake: For the important and necessary purposes of a public magazine or arsenal, the buildings are not unfinished. That they were necessary no one can doubt after being informed that "before they were erected, there did not exist in the United States, a single public building, accessible by water or transportation, in which arms, military stores, clothing and other valuable articles of public property could be deposited. No less a sum than 1,200,000 dollars was appropriated, in 1793, for the purchase of cannon, small arms, ammunition & military stores. A considerable proportion of these supplies was expected to be drawn, and was actually drawn from the market of Philadelphia and its vicinity. At least one central magazine, accessible by water, was necessary for receiving such supplies as were imported, and for
effusing distributions to the navy and to garrisons on the sea-coast. Before these buildings were erected, the public property was distributed in private buildings, in various parts of the city of Philadelphia, and its vicinity, where they could not be conveniently inspected, and where they could not be guarded by the military, without hazard of disturbing the order of the city; a great accumulation of military supplies, in the midst of a populous city was unsafe; the power vested in the executive department, in a season of military preparation, were known to be of the highest importance, and the nature of the discretionary authority, usually entrusted by law, to the President of the United States seemed necessarily to imply the right to judge of the most suitable means of preserving the public property; a power, which, when compared with others, was of no importance."
Such is the proof adduced by Mr. Wolcott that those buildings so obnoxious to the Committee, but so useful to the public, were necessary. With equal force he proceeds to show, in reply to the other objections of the Committee—that the buildings were not unnecessarily expensive—that they are finished enough to be used in preserving the public property, and no otherwise unfinished than as the whole extent of the original design has not been completed.
The Committee complain that the expence has been defrayed "out of the appropriations heretofore made for the Quarter-Master's Department." Mr. Wolcott after remarking the inconsistency of this assertion, with the previous declaration that the appropriations for the army have been considered as constituting but one general fund, shows that even upon the principles assumed by the Committee, the Quarter-Master's Department was the proper place for defraying this expence, since by a principle established during the revolutionary war, and ever since adhered to, it has been a primary duty of the Quarter-Master Department, to provide all magazines, by purchase, lease or otherwise, as should be deemed expedient.
The Committee could not even refrain from an allusion to the 8 per cent. loans, which they stigmatize as a high rate of interest; and which Mr. Gallatin had no scruple in calling exorbitant. Mr. Wolcott declares that he shall at all times be ready to explain the reasons of his conduct when required; but to indirect imputations from any quarter, he thinks it sufficient to oppose the report of a former Committee of Congress, who had fully considered the subject, and with the concurrence of Mr. Nicholson, unanimously declared that they saw "no reason to doubt that these Loans were negotiated upon the best terms which could be procured, and with a laudable view to the public interest."
Now, this very Mr. Nicholson was the chairman of this committee of investigation; and had he remembered or regarded his own previous testimony, this report would never have appeared to be recorded as a standing burlesque upon public inquiry. The reputation of Mr. Wolcott, of Mr. Pickering and of Mr. Stoddert have been vindicated beyond all possibility of plausible reply—But what must be the deliberate public opinion of a man, who at one session of Congress attempts to blast the characters of highly confidential public officers, for the very same measures, to which but the session before he had given the sanction of his approbation and applause?—What the public opinion must be, I will not pronounce—But we know the man; his name is Joseph H. Nicholson . LELIUS.
From a late London paper.
Madame de GENLIS, the indefatigable friend of pleasure and literature, has within the space of the two last months produced two novels, & an octavo vol. of 1000 pages. Thus does this amiable old lady aim at appeasing the Divinity, for juvenile inconstancies, by productions replete with piety and compassion, and essay to please the public by easy writings. "Omne tulit punctum." &c.
Some northern fox-hunters, fatigued by a long chase were invited to dine with Old P.—on whose grounds Reynard had been killed. They had often solicited refreshment at his gates, and could never before obtain more than a glass of water. A clergyman of the party produced after dinner the following extempore grace:
O lord, we thank thee for this wondrous bread, Like finding manna in the desert spread. Great was the wonder, when the torrent burst From the cleft rock to quench all Israel's thirst; But greater far, that here we all should dine, And find our landlord's water turn'd to wine.
Agricultural.
To Destroy Cuckold Burs.
Mix salt and meal together and sprinkle the mixture on the weed whilst young and tender, and the stock will eat it down.
The above was communicated by Mr. William Green, of Woodford county, who has entirely freed his farm from the Burs by that method.—In a short time the stock become fond of them, after which they will be eaten out without the salt.—Kentucky paper.
From the South-Carolina Gazette.
Messrs. Printers—I beg leave to mention a mode of destroying Caterpillars, which I have been practised with success, by a gentleman of my acquaintance.—He had a sort of funnel made of sheet-iron, with a round bowl, so as to fit closely on the mouth of a common chamber bellows; in the bowl of the funnel he put a quantity of sulphur, and tobacco cut fine, when, by blowing the bellows, he fumigated the plants and destroyed the vermin. Should you think this hint worthy of publication, you may, perhaps oblige more than One of your Subscribers.

A TRICK,
is said to be in operation with the Jacobins, to elect one of their "sect" in opposition to Gen. Wadsworth . No candidate has been publicly nominated by them; but it is known they are in the habit of electioneering among themselves. It is trusted therefore that the free voters of Portland will THIS DAY turn out to a man, as their suffrages may decide the election in Cumberland district .
This hint is given by a friend to free and undisguised election; and who is equally opposed to party violence and electioneering-gulling;—but one who conceives it a duty to inform the public of any attempt to impose on them clandestinely.
A NATIVE POTER.
Toussaint and his family — It was mentioned in a late paper that the unso-tunate and betrayed Toussaint was destined to occupy the dungeon of Besancon. — Paris accounts of the 25th August mention that he had been escorted to Paris in a post chaise, by a numerous detachment of dragoons, and was confined in the temple. — A Bordeaux paper of Sept. 5th, says, "We learn by letters from Bayonne , the arrival of a corvette, coming from Brest , having on board the wife of Toussaint , two of her children, one of her nieces, and some servants; they went on shore the 2d Sept. Mrs. Toussaint was received on the wharf by the Mayor of Bayonne , and the Commander of the troops, with a detachment of grenadiers, and conducted to the hotel of Providence . They are now preparing apartments for her in one of the castles. A sentinel has been placed at the door of the hotel."
Genoa and its Dictator . — More canting and arrogance are seldom displayed than will be found in the following address. It affords an admirable comment on the character of the ruler of "the great people."
GENOA, AUG. 14. Bonaparte, First Consul of the French Republic, and President of the Italian Republic, to the Senate of the Ligurian Republic.
Paris, July 30. "Citizens Senators of the Ligurian Republic, the interest which your nation excites in the French people, and the particular confidence of which it has given me incessant proofs, makes it my duty to assist in every thing that can confirm your tranquility, and secure your prosperity and independence."
" Genoa and its revierres have been the theatre of a sanguinary war. It gives me pleasure to acknowledge that amidst the most terrible vicissitudes you have remained faithful, and that you have made the cause of the great people your own. You destroyed an oligarchy which cherished different sentiments. Since that period, factions have disturbed your repose, compromised your credit, and endangered your liberty. It may even be said with truth, that there are great powers which preserve some resentment at your conduct; but the French people will always consider your cause as their own—a constitution founded upon equality, that first of blessings, consolidates your existence; and great provinces round and increase your territory."
"Let your sufferings, therefore, be forgotten. Think of what your fathers suffered to acquire a few sorry villages. Proscribe all factions; maintain and cherish a respect for your constitution, and your religion, and bring up your offspring in the love of the great people. Let your miserable gallies be succeeded by stout vessels of war, to protect your commerce in the Levant; those countries are still full of the memory of your ancestors."
"Citizens Senators of the Ligurian Republic, tell your fellow citizens, that in appointing the citizen who should first occupy the place of Doge, I do it merely to accede to their desire, and that in the present circumstances it is the greatest mark of interest I can give them."
"Tell them frequently, that every thing fortunate that can befall them, will be to me a subject of joy and satisfaction; and their particular misfortunes will be to me a pain."
(Signed) "BONAPARTE."
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
Interior of the Cape of Good Hope.
A journey, it is well known, has been made by several gentlemen sent by Government into the interior of that immense tract of country. It appears, that in every part through which they passed, in the progress of their journey to the Briequas , they met with the most
friendly reception from the natives. — The following is their account of the journey:
"After travelling about 300 hours from the Cape, or as we suppose about 300 English miles in the direction of N. E. or thereabouts, which would bring them within two degrees of the Tropic, they came to the capital of the Boetuanas , containing about 1500 houses, and 7000 inhabitants. The name of this city is Likotow . So vast an assemblage of dwellings, exceeding the number of those in Cape Town , with a population equal, if not superior, excluding the slaves, make it more than probable that the inhabitants have not only attained a very considerable pitch of civilization, but implies also a more than ordinary degree of industry in the cultivation of the arts, and the pursuits of agriculture."
"Surrounded by a barren country, and bordering to the Northward on other tribes of people, remaining in a fixed and sedentary life, and deriving little or no support from commerce, we are entirely at a loss to conceive in what manner they contrive to subsist so great a multitude. The details of their political and domestic economy must furnish new and highly interesting matter to add to the history of savage nations."
"It would be equally unaccountable, that in the course of 160 years, no correct information of the Boetuanas should have been obtained, if it did not occur to us, that no single discovery has been effected, nor any account of the Southern Angle of Africa been made public, except by occasional and foreign visitors. It may be further added, that the country within the limits of the colony has been better known, and more travelled, by Europeans or settlers, within the last five years, than in the whole period of its colonization prior to the time we mention."
"At the capture of the colony, no part of the very extensive District of Graaff Reynet appeared in any of their charts, except Zwart Kop's Bay : nor were there then three men in the whole Cape who could point out with any degree of accuracy where it was situated. This dreaded journey of a long month is now become familiar, and accomplished by a British officer, with a couple or three horses in six days."
"With regard to the Boetuanas , their name, their numbers, their situation, and resources, were all falsified in the accounts given by those who pretended to a knowledge of this nation."
PARIS, AUGUST 21. Since the news of the adoption of the organic laws of the French constitution were received at the Hague, the public funds at that place have experienced a considerable rise.
A memorial was lately read at the sitting of the academy of arts and sciences at Paris, upon the possibility of directing air balloons. The author is citizen Henia , chief of squadron of the 15th regiment of dragoons. He maintains that they are capable of being conducted thro' the air upon the principles of navigation; he proposes to have a parachute reversed, as the means of retarding their ascention and horizontal direction.
PARIS, AUG. 28. Mr. Fox dined with the Minister Talleyrand the day before yesterday — A chosen party was invited, they staid the whole evening.
The following are the particulars of the mode of proceeding against the English Journals. At ten in the morning, all the terriers of the police spread themselves through the coffee houses, and the reading rooms of the Palais Royal ; they instantly, and without shewing any order, seized and carried off all the dailys, weeklys, and monthlys they could find, and bore them to the foot of the great staircase of the Tribunate , where they were burned in the midst of a circle formed by the invalids of whom the guard of that body is composed. The following morning the same execution was recommenced; but as the collection was less copious, they contented themselves with tearing the papers which it produced.
Some readers, offended at these unceremonious proceedings, and wishing to dispute the property of the papers that were in their hands, have been arrested as partisans of the English Journalists.
ST. PETERSBURGH, JULY 30. The Czarina of Irtinskaya , who governed the kingdom during the minority of her son aged 12 years, was the victim of a conspiracy of the principal boyars of the country. Her son was thrown into prison, but she escaped by stratagem the persecutions of the rebel chiefs, and made a journey of 1300 German miles, partly on horseback and partly in a kibitka (a kind of chaise,) to Petersburgh , to implore the assistance of the Emperor. The Emperor has accorded a body of 16,000 men to assist her in the recovery of her kingdom. This State lies upon a level with Mount Caucasus , and contains 1,500,000 inhabitants, and is governed by an Emperor, who has the title of Czar . — The Czarina is a tall well formed woman, of 36 years of age. The step she has taken is a proof that her resolution and tenderness for her son are above all regard to danger and difficulty.
LONDON, AUGUST 27. Switzerland, it would seem, is by no means satisfied, notwithstanding the retirement of the troops of France. — Three of the Cantons, as we stated on Saturday, Uri, Schwitz and Unterwalden , have formally demanded to be separated from the General Confederacy, and to resume a Constitution more conformable to their habits and manners. We have strong doubts of the First Consul's assent. The descendants of those brave men who so nobly devoted their lives for liberty and independence, are therefore about to make the same glorious sacrifice as their ancestors. Every country in Europe, if we except their oppressors, has already wept over the unexampled sufferings of those inoffensive and virtuous mountaineers; they seem now determined to make a last effort to throw off their new yoke, and every friend of humanity must with them succeed. Let the First Consul who alone has it in his power, of his own accord, generously restore their independence to those brave people, and he will be applauded as indeed the friend of virtue. But if it be the policy of the French government to foment the civil dissensions of the unhappy Swiss , till it be found expedient to take them also, as well as the Italian Republic under the protection of France — will not such conduct deserve the severest reprobation?
We understand that the manufacturers in Bengal have got into the method of manufacturing opium after the Turkish manner; and much benefit is likely to result from the improvement. Altho' the exportation of this article into the Chinese dominions is strictly prohibited by an edict of the Chinese Government, yet no diminution has taken place in the sale amount of opium.
In consequence of remonstrances from the French Government, four persons, it is said, have been arrested at Jersey , charged with committing assassinations and other flagrant crimes in France; and they are to be delivered up.
So audacious are our thieves become that a gentleman at Walworth , was robbed a few days ago of his spectacles off his nose which a fellow snatched at, and ran away. We know not what precautions to recommend, if people are not safe who have all their eyes about them.
BONAPARTE'S horse wardrobe is perhaps, the most superb and valuable in the world. Some of the saddles of his own horses are valued at 80,000 francs each. The wardrobe keeper is an Englishman of the name of Milbourn .
A singular escape occurred on Wednesday morning, in Reystone-street : — A child falling from a two pair of stairs window, was caught by its hams upon a clothes line, and fell from this low suspension to the ground, without the least injury.
BRISTOL, SEPTEMBER 2.
Improvement in the Harbour of Bristol. We rejoice to see the spirit of enterprise that heretofore deservedly ranked Bristol as the second seat of commerce in the Empire, rapidly reviving; in so much, that we trust, in the course of a few years, the city will regain its former Mercantile importance and respectability. The plan at present for rendering the Harbour of Bristol, a constantly floating one, is generally esteemed to be such as will make the Port, at least equal, if not superior, to any in the United Kingdom, both for safety and convenience; and the appearance, will assuredly present a scene of commercial grandeur and magnificence, hardly to be paralleled. Hitherto, the ships at our Quays have inevitably grounded every tide, a circumstance which has deterred foreign vessels from bringing cargoes to the port, except at a very advanced rate of freight; and even then, very reluctantly, owing to their liability to damage on taking the ground. This evil being removed, there is every reason to believe, that foreigners will prefer coming here to any other port, and we have no doubt, but that merchants from all parts of the kingdom will flock hither, to participate in the great commercial advantages which Bristol will then most certainly insure to them.
LONDON, AUGUST 28. Last week, in digging the foundation for the New Gaol and Correction house in York, about 100 silver pennies of William the conqueror were found, many of them in good preservation; one or two of them with side faces, the others full faced, and a canopy over the head; being what is stiled canopy type, make these coins more valuable. — There was likewise found, at the same time, one or two gold ornaments anciently worn on the breasts as gorgets — not coffin tire, as supposed by many who have seen them. — The coins are supposed to have been struck at York, from Evorick being on the reverse, and to have lain nearly 800 years in the ground; for the conqueror besieged York in 1070, which surrendered after a defence of six months. These coins will lead to further discovery in elucidating the site of the ancient castle.
In the year 1587, it was decided at Grenoble, that a child, borne by the wife of Muleon de Beaumont , in the course of four years, during which he had been absent from her, was legitimate, and that she had conceived by Winking on her husband. The decision was founded on the examination of Midwives, who all declared that such had frequently been their case.
SHERIFF'S COURT,
Saturday, August 21.
Gubbins v. Pearce . — This was an action for an assault of a very curious nature, which the defendant had committed by way of a mad frolic; but for which in a cooler moment he suffered judgment to go by default, and the Jury was now summoned to assess damages. The defendant was a publican, residing at Poplar , and the plaintiff was a journeyman carpenter who frequented his house. On the 3d of May he happened to be there drinking his pint of porter, and seeing the defendant salting several pieces of beef, he went up and stood by him, when he observed, "Why, Master Pearce, those are rare pieces of beef you have got salting here." — "Aye, Master Gubbins (replied the Defendant,) to they are, and I shall salt a much larger piece presently." So saying, he seized the poor carpenter, examined him in his tub, covered his head with salt, which he rubbed over him with great violence, and left him in a most dreadful pickle. The consequence of this treatment was, that the plaintiff lost a great part of his hair, and his face was much torn and disfigured. The case being clearly made out, the Jury gave the plaintiff full damages.
From a late Paris Paper.
The necessity of correcting our theatres is every where acknowledged, and at the same time, banishing from them that multitude of immoral and insignificant pieces which degrade the dramatic art, pervert the national character, mislead the public opinion, and demoralize the people. The prefect of the department of the Rhone has just addressed to the director of the theatre at Lyons, a letter which indicates the ideas of government concerning an object so essentially important to public morals and instruction.
"Government has informed me of its intentions respecting the theatres of Paris and the departments; it desires, by giving them a useful direction, to render them instrumental to the restoration of pure morality and good taste. For this purpose it is necessary to remove from the stage all those pieces, whose only charm is derived from their obscenity or miserable equivoques; all those, whose authors can interest the audience only by the freedom of their wit, or the libertinism of their characters. Such is the course you are to pursue in order to fulfil the views of government. You will comprehend as far as it is possible in your repertory, the ancient and modern works which are played at the theatre Francaise, and at the theatre Luvois; and you will carefully exclude all the rhapsodies of the little theatres at Paris, such as the opera and vaudevilles, and particularly those, which, by licentious pleasantry, or an insipid play on words, are not less a blot on literature, than a reproach to sound morals."
LAST FROM EUROPE.
BOSTON CENTINEL, OCTOBER 27.
By the brig Belisarius , Capt. Tibbetts from Grenock , we have been favored with a paper of that city, of the 14th September; containing London dates to the 10th; but as usual, lately, they are barren of interesting events.
Mr. Erving, the American Consul, at London, on the 9th September, announced the re-establishment of peace between the United States, and Morocco.
The civil list of France, is definitely arranged. — The appointments of the First Consul are to be 24,000,000 livres (near four millions and an half of dollars) per annum; the two other Consuls 1500,000 livres each; each Minister 200,000 livres; each Senator 50,000 livres; each Member of the Tribunate 20,000 livres!
WASHINGTON, OCT. 18.
OFFICIAL (copy.)
Tangiers, 12th August, 1802.
I HAVE much satisfaction in acquainting you, that peace is again established between this Empire and the United States of America, of consequence our vessels have no longer any danger to apprehend from the Emperors's Cruizers. This intelligence you will be pleased to communicate to all citizens of the United States or others it may concern near you. I am with respect, Sir, your most obedient Servant.
(Signed) JAMES SIMPSON. Joseph Tzardy, Esq. Cadiz.
The following is a correct statement of the votes in the several counties of Delaware: —
   BAYARD. RODNEY.     Newcastle, 707 1664   Kent, 1162 943   Sussex, 1537 814  
FROM MARTINIQUE.
BOSTON"> BOSTON, OCT. 28.
Capt. Marrenner, arrived at New York, from Martinique informs, that the new laws relative to the duties payable in the island of Martinique, limit the port charges at 12 dls. and a duty of a per cent, on all sides, and 7 per cent, on the purchase of colonial produce. A number of American vessels with beef and pork, were not permitted to land their cargoes when capt. M. failed. It was not known how long this prohibition would continue; but the government had ordered an enquiry of the quantities of every species of provisions that would be wanted, and, from the scarcity, it was expected that Americans would soon be permitted to dispose of their cargoes.
Miscellaneous.
WONDERFUL CHANGES IN THE HEAVENLY LUMINARIES.
"THE ancient Astronomers had observed a new Star in the heart of the Swan, which from time to time disappeared. In the year 1600, it was equal to a Star of the first magnitude; it greatly diminished, and at length disappeared. M. Cassini perceived it in 1655. It increased five years successively; it then began to decrease, and reappeared no more. In 1670, a new Star was observed near the head of the Swan. It disappeared, and became again visible in 1672. From that period, it was seen no more till 1709; and in 1713, it totally disappeared." The Pleiades, a constellation mentioned in the book of Job, once contained Seven Stars. Six only are now perceptible. The seventh disappeared at the siege of Troy, about 1200 years before the birth of Christ.
What has become of this Star and of others which have disappeared? — Have they been utterly extinguished, together with the worlds with which they were systematically connected?
"The Stars fade away; the Sun himself grows dim with age, and Nature sinks in years."
THE LION OVER-MATCHED.
IN countries abounding with lions, there is produced, for the preservation of mankind, a breed of dogs, of astonishing boldness and strength, and which, in single combat, are a full match for the lion, the tiger, or any other ferocious beast of prey. Pliny the natural historian, mentions a dog of this species, which was presented to Alexander, by the king of Albania. "Alexander, first opposed to him a lion, which the dog presently tore in pieces. After that he ordered to let loose an elephant. The dog bristling and snarling at the elephant, wheeled about, for some time; then advanced to the attack, springing on this side, with all imaginable circumlocutions; now leaping up to assault; now crouching to the right, then to the left, which caused the elephant to turn and wind about so frequently, that he was at last completely tired out and fell down with a shock which made the ground tremble; on which the dog sprung upon him and dispatched him."
A REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF EXQUISITE SENSIBILITY IN A LITTLE CHILD.
"I WAS at Dresden (says St. Pierre) in 1765, and happened to go to the court Theatre: the piece performed was, " The Father ." In the Electress , with one of her daughters, who might be about five or six years of age. An officer of the Saxon Guards, who had introduced me, laid in a whisper, "That child will interest you much more than the play." In fact, as soon as she had taken her seat, she rested both hands on the front of the box, fixed her eyes on the stage, and remained with open mouth immovably attentive to the performance. It was a truly affecting exhibition; her face, like a mirror, reflected all the different passions which the drama was intended to excite. You could see, in succession, depicted upon it, anxiety, surprize, melancholy, sorrow; at last, the interest increased from scene to scene, the tears began to trickle copiously down her little cheeks, accompanied with shivering, sighing, sobbing; till it became necessary at length to care her out of the box, for fear of her being stifled. My companion informed me, that as often as this young princess attended the representation of a pathetic piece, she was obliged to retire, before it came to the crisis."
Nicholas Boreau, has obtained of the United States, letters patent securing to him his heirs and assigns, for fourteen years, the exclusive right and liberty of making, constructing, using and vending a certain Economical Soap and Soap Steam Kitchen , by him invented, whereby every culinary process is performed with additional facility, and a great saving of fuel.

Portland, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1802.
MAIL INTELLIGENCE.
The New York Gazette of Monday last contains the following very important extract of a letter from Georgetown, in South Carolina, dated Oct. 10. "Three French frigates left the Hook the day we did, and we have just heard of their landing their negroes on Long Bay. We are all summoned to turn out with the different companies, and the orders are not to take a single negro, but shoot them all—we are informed they have landed about 1000; by to-morrow morning there will be soldiers enough at the place to prevent any more landing—if they get scattered among our negroes it will be a dreadful thing."
Rumors of War. —The brig Eliza & Mary arrived at New York on the 23d ult. in 39 days from Havre. Intelligence has been received by her that there was a general talk of a rupture between England and France, and that great exertions were making at Brest to fit their ships of war for service.
La Fayette. —Accounts from New York state that this unfortunate and persecuted man is no more!—His death is announced in several private letters by the arrival from Havre.
The last London dates are to the 12th Sept. From them we make the following extracts:—
LONDON, SEPT. 12. Louisiana. —The 17th and 54th brigades of French troops have received orders from their government to hold themselves in readiness to embark for Louisiana.
In the course of this and the next month there will be 16 men of war, from 74 to 120 guns, ready for launching, at Brest, Rochfort and L'Orient. A civil war continues to rage in Switzerland.
The French, by a new treaty with Turkey, are among the nations most favored by that power. They have the free navigation of the Black Sea. Each power guarantees the integrity of the dominions of the other.
On the 29th inst. Bonaparte gave audience to the Foreign Ambassadors; a great number of Englishmen were presented by the British Minister, and among others Mr. Fox. The First Consul received Mr. Fox with particular distinction. He conversed with him with a very marked attention, and said that he was extremely happy to have the honor of seeing a man whose fame as a Statesman filled all Europe; and it was with peculiar pleasure he could add, that Mr. Fox had the best claim to his esteem, in being the steady and enlightened friend of peace and conciliation between the two countries. After the Levee Mr. Fox dined with the First Consul.
Boston, Oct. 28. Capt. Macher, arrived here from Barcelona, informs, that the French have made a favorable treaty with the Dey of Algiers without any other expence than the outfit of a small squadron of ships which was ordered before Algiers. By this Treaty Algiers is to give up all the French, Italian and Genoese prisoners within the Regency. It is also understood, that a similar treaty would be demanded of all the Barbary States. The French certainly manage these things well.
A late letter from Lisbon, mentions, that the sudden departure of the French Minister has hitherto been productive of no bad consequences whatever. The same letter states, that Gen. Lacourbe was expected to supply his place.
A bold and daring attempt has been made in New York, to raise the wages of seamen from 10 to 14 dollars per month; the crews of several ships paraded the streets in a tumultuous manner; and forced from several vessels, a number of sailors who had engaged voyages at the usual rates. The riotous proceedings of these misguided seamen, were carried to such a length, as to require the aid of the civil authority; the ringleaders were accordingly taken up, and committed to prison.
An efficient cure for the Ague and Fever. Hearing of many cases of the Ague and Fever at this season of the year, arising from particular situations in the country, which a number of our fellow citizens were obliged to take up with—as an asylum from the malignant fever which had for some time past been the subject of much alarm in our city; and as a duty which I owe to humanity, I request the insertion of the following Receipt in your useful paper, for the advantage of all those who may think proper to use the same:—1 quart of Spirits, 2 oz. of Barks, (anground) 2 oz. of Snake Root, 2 oz. of Cammomie
flowers, 2 oz. of Salt de Tartar. The above ingredients are to be put in a black bottle (or any other vessel suitable) uncorked, to be placed in a pot of water, so as nearly to cover it, over a slow fire for the space of 24 hours, observing due care that the water becomes not so much heated, from the largeness of the fire, as to boil. After which, it will be necessary to let the Specific cool before use is made of it—then to give the patient a wine glass full before breakfast, or at any other time, when the stomach is empty, and the ague or fever is not on the patient. It is best in general cases and proper to give the patient a dose of Tartar Emetic to clean the stomach, before it is administered; which scarcely ever fails to effect a perfect cure, after taking a wine glass three or four times full. [Philad. Gaz.]
Translated from the German. The cure of fevers depends on the restoration of that regular and just proportion, that ought to subsist in the human body, between the acid and other stuff, which it contains; such as worm stuff, water stuff, cold stuff, &c.
The mineral acids, especially the sulphurous and the saline acids, contain the greatest quantity of acid stuff, and easily communicate the same, i. e. they modify and neutralize the other stuffs. The concentrated sulphurous acid must be gradually diluted with two thirds of water, and being thus sufficiently thinned, 50, 70, or 100 drops of it must, according to the degree of danger in the patient, be given every half hour, or every hour, or once at least in two hours, to which are to be added two tea cups full of water, and an adequate quantity of raspberry jelly or other sweetening juices. This concentrated sulphurous acid (or rectified oil of vitriol) looks white, and may be had in the druggists shops.
The saline, or muriatic acid, which is also to be had in the apothecary's shops, is inferior to the sulphurous acid, in regard to the intensity of its virtue, but it operates nevertheless more quickly and rapidly, and therefore deserves, in many respects to be preferred to the other. At the commencement, and during the rise of the fever, it must be given in moderate quantities, but frequently repeated, as from one drachm to half an ounce, mixed with eight ounces of water, and a few ounces of syrup; one or two table spoons full to be taken every hour, or one ounce at least in two hours. This dose may be also mixed with a greater proportion of water, or clear water may be drank immediately after its being taken. But in critical cases, when the danger is imminent, one or two drachms (40, 50, 60, and as far as 100 drops) must be given at once, and if necessary repeated at short intervals.
The dephlogisticated acid of fine kitchen salt, is also not only of an agreeable taste, but of sure and quick effect, but every hour or half hour, from one to two ounces of it must be taken. The only standard of a proper dose, consists in a gradual diminution of dangerous symptoms, and is the succession of favorable ones, as will appear from the sequel. In many instances, 80 drops of the concentrated sulphurous or muriatic acid, renders as much service as 800 drops or upwards in others.
If 40 or 50 drops should not have the desired effect, the dose must be increased, or the same quantity taken in half the time, until the expected favorable symptoms are perceived. The following are auspicious signs of a fortunate change: when the patient, after having been delirious, or incessantly drowsy, recovers the use of his senses, and afterwards retains a clear possession of his faculties, or when he falls in a sound natural sleep, during which the pulse beats slow but regular, easy but moderately full. Belching, even though attended with vomiting in the moment of deglutition, rolling in the belly, breaking of wind, evacuations, perspiration, frequent or increased urination—these are the usual symptoms, which according to the urgency of circumstances, give hope of a fortunate recovery. (Signed) DR. HELMERSHAUSEN Neustadt, 5th January, 1802.
Portland Federal Volunteers. —This respectable company was formed in 1799, and its services volunteered in the support of the Federal Government, at a time when the Executive was authorized to commission it for a term of time, which has now expired. On Friday last the company turned out for the last time, as an authorized body, under the command of Lieut. Day.—It is understood that the members contemplate petitioning the Governor of this state for a charter as an independent company; being desirous to preserve and rally round the elegant standard presented by the ladies of Portland.—Correct conduct and soldierly deportment, have ever characterized this corps of volunteers.
Crispin. —Last Tuesday was the anniversary of the birth of this patron of Shoemakers.—The masters and journeymen of the profession celebrated the
day at Newburyport.—A handsome repast was provided for the occasion. Harmony and sociability pervaded the festive board, and a number of appropriate toasts were given by the company; from which we select the following:—
CRISPIN, the worthy patron of our order: May every son of the awl celebrate the birth and reverence the memory of that illustrious mechanic.
The mechanics of the United States: May those, who disrespected this useful order, become less haughty, and more punctual in making payments.
Religion without superstition, Freedom without anarchy, and honest men without poverty. Leaky Boots and foul weather to every invader of the public happiness.
May boot trees, hammers, and lap stones, be about the heads of all those, who are attempting to dispossess us of our liberty and independence.
The fair Sex, for whom we have the highest esteem: May the shoe of matrimony set easy and wear long.
Much employment, short credit, and punctual payment to every honest mechanic in the universe.
Governor Tichenor has been reelected in Vermont, by a liberal majority.
Died, At Windham, on the 23d inst. Miss Peggy Chute, daughter to the capt. Thomas Chute, of that town, aged 7 years. In this town, Mrs. Rebecca Blair, aged 25 years, consort of Mr. James Blair.
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland. Monday, Oct. 25.—Arrived brig Active, capt. York, from Jamaica.
Commercial.
New Orleans, Sept. 13. —The Intendant of this Province intends closing this port, and has communicated his views to the Governor. If the latter agrees to the measure, it will be immediately executed; otherwise, there may be some delay. It is rumoured that the Governor intends to oppose the measure until the publication of the peace. This place enjoys the most perfect health.
Telegraphic, Oct. 25.
A Vessel has arrived at the Vineyard for an eastern port. Immediate intelligence of any arrival there, may be obtained by applying to the Proprietor, No 15, State-street, or to any Postmaster, with whom the terms are lodged. The terms are lodged at the principal offices, and will be lodged at any other Post-Office, if desired.
No arrival will be announced on the former terms, except only as to such vessels as were entered under those terms, being then upon foreign voyages, and not since returned. The Proprietor will obtain knowledge of all arrivals, but will announce none at the request of a Master at the Vineyard.
Lincoln & Kennebec Bank.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of Lincoln & Kennebec Bank are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Court House at Wiscasset , on the 30th day of November next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
By order of the President and Directors. HENRY ROBY, Cashier. October 28th, 1802.
Joshua Richardson,
HAS FOR SALE, At N. Richardson's Wharf, BOHEA, Souchong and Hyson Skin TEAS, in whole, half, and quarter Chests, LOAF SUGAR, Bags COFFEE, and PEPPER, Kegs FIG TOBACCO, CASSIA, Georgia and West-India COTTON, CORDAGE, Swedes IRON, TAR, PITCH, ROSIN, and TURPENTINE, Russia SHEETING, Whole and half casks RICE, Hhds. and bbls. BACON. ALSO, A large assortment INDIA COTTONS. October 11, 1802.
GENTEELED BOARDING.
THE subscriber has very good accommodations for five or six Gentlemen, at his house in Fore-Street ; and will be happy to wait on a few young Gentlemen, who have not where to lay their heads. LIKEWISE,
Good Stabling for Horses, And plenty of Horses and Carriages to Let. JAMES TYLER. Portland, Nov. 1.
TO BE SOLD,
A Handsome two story House, in the town of Brunswick , within about 4 miles of Bowdoin College, on the road to Bath; with three acres of Land, and two Brick Yards, laid out on a wharf where the clay falls from 20 to 30 feet, and water runners with spouts to water both yards; where vessels of 80 or 100 tons may load, wood bro't to the spot for one dollar per cord, and bricks sold at the kiln for five dollars per thousand. It is also a fine stand for a trader, where there is none at present, and where there is a great quantity of wood and bark brought for sale—Terms made easy to the purchaser. Apply to STEPHEN CALEF. Nov. 1.
WE the subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon William Gosham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Capt. Amos GREENLEAF, late of Portland, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented intolvent—hereby give notice that they will attend that business at the house of Capt. Abner Lussell, in Gorham, on the first Tuesday of November, December and February next, from one to five o'clock in the afternoon of said days.
EPHRAIM SMITH. } Commis- RICHARD MAYBERRY, } Agents. Gorham, Oct. 25, 1802.
FARMER'S ALMANACK.
JUST published, and for sale at the Book-Store of THOMAS CLARK, nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street , the genuine Farmer's Almanack, by R. B. THOMAS—and shortly will be received for sale, a variety of other Almanacks, and the Massachusetts Register , for 1803. Nov. 1.
REMOVAL.
William Moody, INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has removed to the New Fire-proof Store , next door below his former stand, Fifth-Street , where he has just opened an extensive and very large assortment of
Staple & Fancy Goods,
SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON. Among which are, a large assortment of Coatings and Ratteneens of the most fashionable colors; superfine and low priced Broadcloths; Elastics; striped and plain Kerseymers of various colors; green, blue and brown Serges; Forest Cloths; Duffels; Fearnoughts; Baizes & Flannels; Blankets and Swanskins.
A variety of
Superfine & low priced Swan-down Waistcoating; quitting, lanet and silk do. Silk Velvets; Men's Silts; striped black Satin; Forests; black silk Pantaloons Hose; worsted Pantaloons Pieces; best twill'd black Cotton Velvets; Constitution Cords; Stair Carpeting.
A large assortment of
Men's black, white and mixed, ribb'd and plain worsted Hose; knotted and vandyke do. plated silk and worsted do. cotton and worsted do. men's black, white and fancy cotton do. some with laced clocks; Men's black, white and fancy silk do. striped and laced clocks; Ladies' white cotton laced clocks and plain do. Ladies' black worsted Hose and Gloves; Socks; Emigrant Boots, and Men's worsted Caps; morocco and cloth Shoes; Ladies' extra long black, white and colored silk Gloves; habit do. black, white and colored Gloves and Mitts; black and colored silk Mitts; Ladies' white and colored kid Gloves; habit do. Men's black and white silk Gloves; black and colored cotton do. beaver, worsted, woolstock, leather and flannel lined do.
A variety of
Mock fable, bear, brown and grey fox Muffs and Tippets; American and German fable do. Fur Trimmings; camels hair Shawls; tambored and silk striped do. black, white, colored and fancy silk do. elegant laced silk net fringed do. white and colored net fringed cambrick do.; jacquet and book muslin Handkerchiefs; Men's tambored and cambrick do. cambrick Pocket do. cotton and linen do.
A large assortment of
Black and colored Cambricks, Ginghams, and Muffins; blue, red and dark figured Copperplates; figured Cambricks; a variety of book, jacquet and India plain, spotted, sprigged and tambored Muffins; Cambrick Muffins of all prices; Dimities; Muslinets and Marseilles Quilting; Linen Cambricks.
A variety of
Plumes; Turkish silk Bands for bonnets; cotton Fringes; silk Cords, Bands, and Tassels; cotton do. gold and silver Cords; Necklaces; Miniature Chains; cut and common glass Beads; Bugles and Bugle Trimmings; Chinelle Trimmings; an assortment of white Thread, Laces and Edgings; black and white silk Laces; black and white silk lace Veilings; netting, plain and embroidered muslin Veils; crape, netting, cypress plain and figured Gauzes; black, white and colored silk Crapes; black and white Millinets; black, white and colored Tiffanies and Sarfets; wide and narrow Modes; black, white and colored wide and narrow Satins for cloaks; Pelong do. black, white and colored Lustrings; Florence, French and English do. of the most fashionable colors; satin, mode and lustrizing Ribbons, figured and plain; black gauze Ribbons; Galloons; Ferrets; Hair Ribbons; Taffes, Bindings, and Tapes; a quantity of Nuns' white Threads of superior quality; black do. Sewing Silks of all colors; embroidering ditto; Elastic Girdles; Glove Ties.
An assortment of
Diapers, and Diaper Table Cloths; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens; India Cottons of all prices; Ruffles; Calamacoos; Shalloons; Durants; Tamines; Moreans; Crapes; Wildbores; Camblets; Brown Hollands; black silk Velvet Bindings and Cords for boots; Webdings; fashionable coat Buttons; vest do. elegant turtle-shell Combs; ivory and horn do. fashionable Knee-Buckles; Morocco Pocket Books; steel Scissors; Thimbles; Pins; knitting ditto; elastic Needles; Button Moulds; Parafoils; tiffany Fans; cotton and silk Suspenders; Men's Beaver Hats; do. Felt; Youth's Beaver and Felt Hats.
A variety of
Looking-Glasses; Bellows; floor and hearth Brushes; shoe and cloth do. dust and furniture do. Shovels and Tongs; Log Lines, and Bed Cords; brass Nails, Locks and Hinges, for trunks; Lifting Handles; H & H L Hinges; stock and door Locks; brass and iron Knockers; Snuffers and Trays; brass Cocks; iron Squares; Cottoos; Penknives; Shoe Knives; Pincers and Hammers; Nail Hammers; Gunter's Scales; Dividers; Foot Rules with wood and brass slides; Raps, Files, and Wood-screws; Warming Pans; pewter Quarts and Tea Pots; bridle Bits and Buckles; brass Candlesticks; 20d, 10d, 8d, 6d, Wrought Nails; 10d, 8d, 6d, 4d, Cut ditto; 6d, 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d; Brads; English steel plated Shovels; do. Hand-saws; Powder, Shot and Flint.
Teas, Loaf and Brown Sugar,
Coffee, No 1 Chocolate, Olive Oil, Pepper, Spice, Mustard, Rock and Fine Salt, Box and Cask Raisins, Indigo, Starch, Cloves, Brandy, Gin, &c. &c.
Nearly 100 different patterns of PAPERS and BORDERS, of the newest figures, at the Boston prices. Portl. Nov. 1.
TO BE LET,
ART of a Dwelling-House, convenient for a large or small family,—ire of the Printer.
REAL ESTATE.
On Thursday, November 4, will be Sold at Auction, ONE undivided quarter part of all the Real Estate lately owned by Captain JOHN BROOKS, deceased; consisting of two Dwelling Houses and Land, one built of brick and well finished; both situated and bounded on the Mill Creek, there measuring eighty feet, on land owned by Mr. Greene fifty-five feet, on Creek-Lane eighty feet, and by a warehouse at present occupied by Mr. Ebenezer Frothingham, fifty-five feet more or less, with every privilege belonging thereto.—Sale at 10 o'clock, on the premises.—For particulars inquire of BOURNE & WOOD, at Biffen or of JAMES D. HOPKINS, Portland.
New Books, Stationary, &c.
Isaac Adams,
No 6, JONES' ROW, HAS received a general assortment of BOOKS, in the various branches of literature; which he offers at the Boston prices, wholesale and retail. SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds, by the dozen or single.
Baptist Hymns, by Smith & Sleeper. Village Harmony, and other Music Books. Great variety of Blank & Account Books, Playing Cards, and Backgammon Tables. English and American Paper, by the ream. Justices and Commercial Books. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pocket Books; and a great variety of other articles.
Books for Circulation:
Among which are, City of the Mountain, She Lives in Hopes. Women as they are, What has been, Negro, Accusing Spirit, Lafee &—Also, Masonic Magazines, Memoirs of Louis 16th, &c. &c. Cash and the highest price given for RAGS. Portland, Nov. 1.
TOBACCO.
For Sale by NEIL M'INTIRE,
At the sign of the Indian Chief, East of Fifth-street. PIGTAIL, Fine Twist, Keg and Leaf Tobacco, of the first quality.—Also, SEGARS and SNUFF, as cheap as can be purchased in Portland or Boston. Nov. 1.
Coaches, Chaise, and Sleighs.
GILBERT RICHARDSON, INFORMS the inhabitants of Portland, and the public at large, that he has taken a shop next door to Mr. T. MORRIS, where he purposed to carry on the Coach, Chaise and Sleigh making business, in its various branches. The strictest attention will be given to repairing work; and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged.
N. B. As there has been considerable complaint in this town, about working timber in the above business, not suitable for the purpose, he thinks proper to mention that there will be none worked at his shop but of a good quality and fit for the business. Portland, Nov. 1.
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
MADE his escape from the Gaol at Wiscasset, on Thursday the 21st inst. John Bumford—light complexion, long dark hair, dark eyes, with a scar over his left eye, five feet five inches high, about 23 years of age.—Whoever will take up said Bumford, and deliver him into the custody of the subscriber, at said Gaol, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges paid. JOHN S. FOYE, Gaol Keeper Oct. 22, 1802. at Wiscasset.
10 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away, walked away, or rode away, an indentured apprentice by the name of John Parsons—Hid on when he went away, a short blue jacket, striped fawn-down waistcoat, dark trowsers; carried away a pair of striped nankin trowsers—Dark complexion, short hair, tied; about five feet eight inches, lost one of his great toes, about 19 years of age.—Whoever will take up said runaway, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges paid by WILLIAM GRAY, } master. Wiscasset, Oct. 26, 1802.
HORSE LOST.
STOLEN from the subscriber, on Saturday evening last, from the door of Mr. Moses Merrill, of this town, a Horse about eight years old, trots all, good spirits, rather low in flesh, and of a light grey color.—Whoever will give information of said Horse, that he may be obtained by the right owner, shall be handsomely rewarded; and if the thief be detected, shall have a reward of Ten Dollars, and all necessary charges paid by AMMI R. MITCHELL. Northarmouth, Oct. 27, 1802.
TO LET,
A STORE in Fore-street, lately occupied by Mr. NEIL SHAW—Likewise a Room under said Store, convenient for a mechanic's shop.—Inquire of THOMAS BECK. Nov. 1.
STRAYED, or stolen from the
field of the subscriber: a RED MARE; with a black mane and tail and a white stripe in her face.—Whoever will take up said mare and return her to John Porterfield, or Andrew P. Frost shall be well rewarded by said Porterfield or ANDREW P. FROST. Falmouth, Oct. 25.
THE Overseers of Bowdoin
College, are hereby notified that their semi annual meeting will be held at the said College in Brunswick, on the first Wednesday of November next, being the 3d day of said month, at 10 o'clock, A. M. MARK L. HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, Oct. 14.
THE Trustees of Bowdoin
College, are hereby notified, that their next semi annual meeting will be held at Brunswick, in Massachusetts Hall, on the first Wednesday, which will be third day of November next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, SECRETARY. Brunswick, Oct. 18.

The celebrated PRINCE HENRY of PRUSSIA.
Letters from Berlin of the 11th Aug. state "That the will of the celebrated Prince Henry of Prussia was to be opened on the 18th in the presence of some commissioners of the royal family and certain foreign ministers. It is, however, generally reported that Prince Louis, brother to the King, is appointed his sole heir."
Shortly before Prince Henry died, he gave orders to Count Rockeyman, his adjutant, to take to the King, his nephew, after his burial, the sword which his royal highness wore in the seven years war, and with which he gained so many brilliant victories for Prussia.
The Prince's remains were interred 5th Aug. in the chapel of the palace of Rheinsberg. His highness himself wrote some years before his death, his epitaph which will now be placed on his tomb. It is in German, to the following purport:—
EPITAPH. Thrown by birth into the vortex of a giddy vapour, which the vulgar call glory and grandeur, but the nullity of which is too well known to the Sage; a prey to all human infirmities, tormented by the passions of others, disturbed by his own, and borne down by the loss of beloved relations, true and faithful friends, yet often, too, consoled by friendship; happy in collecting his thoughts, happier still where his services could prove useful to his country, or suffering humanity.
This, a brief Sketch of the Life of HENRY FREDERICK LOUIS. Son of Frederick William I. king of Prussia, and of Sophia Dorothea, daughter of George I. king of England. TRAVELLER! Remember that perfection is not to be found on earth.
If I was not the best of men, I did not belong to the number of the bad. Praise and blame cannot reach him that sleeps in eternity; but I see: hope embellishes the last hours of the man who has done his duty; Nor does it forsake me at this moment!
Printing, In its various branches, executed at the GAZETTE OFFICE. An assortment of Commercial, Court, and other BLANKS generally on hand. Pamphlets, Cards, Handbills, &c. done at the shortest notice.
SHIP CHANDLERY AND HARD WARE STORE.
George W. Duncan, Has now ready for sale At his Store, No. 8, JONES' ROW, A general assortment of Ship Chandlery & Hard Ware, CONSISTING OF
QUADRANTS with and without tangent screws, Brass and wooden Compasses, Time Glasses of all kinds, Scales and Dividers, Mathematical Instruments, Calking and Making Irons, Ship's Scrapers, Sail Needles and Pins, Patent Binacle Lamps, Flesh Forks, Cooks' and Pitch Ladies, Lanterns, Iron Locks, Hinges and Bots, Woodcutters, Saws, Shovels and Tongs, Spades, Coffee Mills, House and Ship Bells, a variety of Knives and Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors, and Shears, small and large Table Spoons, Saws of different kinds, Spectacles, Razor Cases, Hopkins' Razor Strops, Files, Rasps, Speaking Trumpets, Ship's Ensigns, Jacks, Barges and Pendants, Bunting, Inkstands, Curling Irons, Shaving Boxes, Snuff and Tobacco do. States and Pencils, Looking Glasses, Writing Paper various kinds, Wrapping do. Sheathing do. large and small hair Seives, floor, hearth, dust, shoe, paint, tar, and white wash Brushes, Drawing Knives, Cork Screws, white chapel and common Needles, Crewet Frames with 4 and 5 glasses, Brass Kettles, Frying Pans, Brass pipe and common Bellows, Iron Candlesticks, Patent Agitable Lamps, Bread and Fruit Baskets, Tacks and Brads of all sizes, Sheathing and Deck Nails, 1ed and 2ed Nails, Saddlers' Shoemakers' and Coopers' Tools, Warming Pans, Harpoons and Grains, Mast Hoops and Hanks, Scrapping and Calking Mallets, Martin Spikes, Cod Lines, Mackerell do. Deep Sea and Hand do. Deep Sea and Hand Leads, Coffee and Tea Pots, Back Gammon Boards, Playing Cards, Blunt's Practical Navigator, Nautical Almanacks, a general assortment of Charts, Brass Callipers, Top Malls, Axes and Hatches, &c. &c. Portland, Oct. 25.
EVENING SCHOOL.
MR. TURNER will open an Evening School, on Monday, first November, for teaching Book-keeping by Double Entry. Also, for teaching a System for keeping Retail Books by Double Entry without altering the process of Single Entry in the Day Book or Journal, for all daily transactions; exonerating the Ledger from numberless postings of items, rendering a sure and prompt decision of monthly balances, and of annual Profit and Loss, and comprising Rules for monthly and quarterly Statements as well as those for opening and closing such Books, and adapted to any capacity competent to Single Entry. Terms may be known by application to him. Portland, Oct. 25.
Evening School.
AN Evening School will be opened at the Centre School House, on the first Monday of November, at 18 per quarter, 9 of which to be paid at entrance. Oct. 25, 1802.
An Evening School
WILL be opened at the North School House the first of November, to instruct the youth in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and English grammar, at three dollars per quarter. Portland, October 25th, 1802.
FRESH GOODS.
John Taber & Son,
No. 7, Muffey's Row, Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have received by the ship Numa, from Liverpool, a large assortment Woolen and Cotton Goods, HATS, A large assortment of JOINER'S TOOLS, Cutlery, Saddlery, & Hardware GOODS.
All of which are direct from the Manufacturers, and which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. Portland, 10th Mo. 1. 1802.
Cutlery & Hard-Ware.
Joseph Peirce, jun.
No. 56, State Street, Boston, HAS now ready for sale, a complete and large assortment of Ship Chandlery & Hard-Ware, Wholesale and Retail, as low as at any store in Boston, for Cash or Credit. Among the articles just received from England, is a pleasing variety of Cote STOVES and Grates—consisting of Square Diamond Obelisk, Pyramid, Round Fluted, Pantheon, Urn, Register, &c. &c. All of which are remarkably handsome patterns. Oct. 4, 1802.
NATHAN PRATT,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a Store in Fore-Street, formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN COLLINS, jun.—where they may be supplied with Hats, Shoes, Hard-Ware, &c. on reasonable terms for cash or short approved credit. Portland, Oct. 18.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE copartnership of PRATT and POPE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those who have any demands against said firm, are requested to call and receive their pay; and those who are indebted are called upon to make payment without delay, to JOSEPH POPE, No. 6, Muffey's Row. NATHAN PRATT, JOSEPH POPE. Portland, 30th Sept. 1802.
The business in future will be carried on at said store, by
Joseph Pope.
He tenders his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for past favors, and solicits a continuance of their custom. They may depend on his utmost exertions to please, and the smallest favors will be gratefully acknowledged. Having received an additional assortment of GOODS, purchasers may be supplied with almost every kind in his line, on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Manufactured Cotton, Webb and Stocking YARN, for sale as usual.
DR. HENRY F. DUPEE.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received, and has for sale, at his shop in Middle-Street, nearly opposite Mr. Simon Dearborn's, a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES. Also a few of the most approved PATENT MEDICINES. Cullen's Balm Honey; Bateman's Drops; Church's Cough Drops; Turlington's Balsom Life; Walch's medicated Lozenges; Ching's Worm do. Gaffes Magnesia; Kennedy's celebrated Corn Paster; Lee's Pills; Lockyer's do. Anderson's do. Hooper's Female do. Scotch Ointment; Gowland's Lotion; Vegetable Cream, for beautifying the skin. Also, a variety of PERFUMERY. Essence Burgamont, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Musk, & Millefleur; Milk of Roses Naples Soap, Convent do. Windsor do. a la Rose Pomade; Carmine and Ceruse, &c. Likewise, a few boxes CONFECTIONARIES and PRESERVES. Cash given for JUNIPER BERRIES. Portland, Oct. 18.
Removal.
THOMAS CLARK, informs his customers and the public, that he has removed from No 8, Jones' Row, to one of the New Brick Stores, nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, where he has just received and is now opening in addition to his former stock, a general assortment of Books, Stationary & Fancy Articles which will be sold on the lowest terms. A complete assortment of BIBLES and SCHOOL BOOKS. Committees for purchasing Social Libraries will find it for their advantage to call, as they will be supplied at the Boston prices. Cash given for any quantity of Rags, Cansavand Junk. Portland, Oct. 18.
Fashionable Hats.
ABIJAH CHEEVER,
No. 1, Muffey's Row, Middle-Street, HAS received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a most beautiful assortment of Ladies', Men's and Youth's superfine, fine, middling, and low priced HATS.—Also, a constant supply of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats—which will be sold cheap. Portland, Oct. 18. (12—34)
Strong Beer & Porter,
FOR Sale by A. DUNLAP, at No. 15, Long Wharf, Portland, by large or small quantities. Cash given for BARLEY. Oct. 18.
Money Lost.
LOST from the Eastern Mail-Stage, between Boston and Bath, on the 29th or 30th September last, a sum of money in specie; among which were 3 Four Pistolet Pieces, and a number of Dollars. If any person has found the same, and will apply at this office, or to Major Page, innholder in Bath, he may hear of the loser, and shall receive such a part as shall be satisfactory. Oct. 18.
NOTIFICATION.
THE PRESIDENT and DIRECTORS of the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Company, in conformity to their Act of Incorporation, inform the public, that they continue to receive Proposals, and make Insurance, at their Office in Fifth Street, as usual; and that the largest sum they shall insure upon any one risk, will be Fifteen Thousand Dollars. By order of the President and Directors. JOHN P. TILBURSON, SECRETARY. Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, Portland, October 25, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of GARDNER GOOLD, of Pleasant Mountain Gore, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued, that the Commissioners therein named, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of JONAS CLARK, Esq. in Wells, in said District, on Tuesday the thirtieth day of November next, at ten o'clock, A.M. in order to make a second dividend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts, will have an opportunity to prove their debts; and will be forever barred hereafter. ENOCH PERLEY, JOSEPH THOMAS, Assignees. Wells, Oct. 21, 1802.
BARLEY.
CASH given for BARLEY at the Portland Brewery opposite the Columbian Tavern. Oct. 25.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership of
NOYES & HALE is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—Those who have any demands on the said firm are requested to exhibit them.—And those who are indebted are called upon to make payment. JACOB NOYES, DAVID HALE. October 25, 1802.
Virginia Coal.
FOR SALE on Richardson's Wharf. Apply to FRANCIS PLUMMER. Oct. 14. (9—34)
AARON AUSTIN,
Has for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, A Constant supply of Live Geese, Sea-Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also, now on hand, A few Bales RUSSIA DOWN, of the first quality. American and English Cotton BEDTICKING, of different kinds. BEDS made and filled at the shortest notice. MATRASSES of all kinds ready made. Also for Sale. One Bale India Cottons, very cheap. One Case of English Hats, of different qualities. One Box Spanish Float Indigo. N. B. The above assortment of Feathers are warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, Oct. 18.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
ON Thursday night last, from an enclosure in Portland, a dark red Mare about nine years old, a white stripe in her forehead, trots and paces.—Whoever has taken up said Mare, and will return her to DANIEL HAYNES, of Pepperrellborough, shall be rewarded for their trouble. Oct. 25.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in Brunswick Post Office, OCTOBER 1, 1802. Brunswick.—PETER Stone, John Patterson, Holman Pratt, Jesse Walker, Joseph Skolfield, Capt. Robert Jordan, Oliver Bibee, John Owen, Edward Welch, Joshua Hays, Capt. Jacob Weston, John Jordan, William Jackson, John Hinkley, Samuel Harding, Capt. Thomas Thompson, Lt. James Curtis. Topsham.—William Worster, James Purington, Daniel Holden, Moses Weymouth, William Malcomb, Capt. William Paterson, Gideon Larabee, Gideon Walker, James M'Curdy, Richard Knowles. Bowdoinham.—Josiah Colby, Joseph Thompson, George Thomas, Thomas Preble, Capt. James Coombs, Samuel Barber, Benjamin Hanson, Sabra Hinkley, George Thomas, Joseph Thompson. Litchfield.—George Jackson, Ezra Richardson, William Tapley. Thompsontown.—John Smullan, William Jordan, Harpswell.—Mrs. Jane M'Auley. Durham.—Samuel Tracy. Lisbon.—Samuel Jamieson. Little River.—Jabez B. Fletcher. The Postmaster is desirous that those persons indebted to him for the Postage of Letters and Newspapers, should make payment; and that those persons who have their letters and papers charged quarterly, would be careful to discharge their bills at the expiration of every quarter—since it is at those periods he is obliged to answer the drafts of the Postmaster-General. The compliance of those interested, will much oblige ROBERT D. DUNNING, P. M.
FOR SALE,
A Lot of Land containing 320 acres, situated on Narraguagus River, being Lot No. 11, in township No. 43, which was among the land disposed of by lottery, in 1786.—For particulars inquire at the Gazette Office. Oct. 18.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of Patterson & Bradford, is this day mutually dissolved. All persons having demands on said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate settlement. DAVID PATTERSON, STEPHEN BRADFORD. Topsham, October 1, 1802.
TAKEN up adrift, near Hog-Island-Ledge, a MOSES BOAT, about 14 feet keel, and 5 1/2 feet wide, painted yellow.—Apply to
SAMUEL GARDNER. Northyarmouth, October 1.
MAINE BANK.
THE respective Stockholders of the MAINE BANK, are hereby notified, that at their meeting held by adjournment on the 14th inst. it was voted, "That forty per cent. be paid on each Share, on the second Monday of November next; and that each and every Share on which the forty per cent. shall remain unpaid after the Saturday following, shall be sold at Public Auction, by the Cashier, as soon as may be after advertising the same 48 hours, by posting the same at the Bank, and such other place or places as the President and Directors may order. SAMUEL FREEMAN, President.
JOHN SCOTT,
late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given Bond as the Law directs:—She 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, to MARY SCOTT. Durham, October 3, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, as Administratrix on the Estate of
JOHN ADAMS,
late of Wilkesport, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore having demands against said estate, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted, to make immediate payment to FRANCES ADAMS, Administratrix. Wilkesport, Aug. 2, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of
JOSEPH BOWKER,
late of Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased; and have undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. ELIZABETH BOWKER, LAZARUS BOWKER, Administrators. August 20, 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Adminstratrix on the Estate of
JOHN WEBSTER,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—She 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 to Patience Webster. Oct. 11.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of
JOHN BLANCHARD,
late of Bridgeton, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, he has taken upon him that trust and given 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 to Stephen Longfellow. Portland, Sept. 22, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of
NATHAN WEBBER,
late of Harrington in the county of Washington, mariner, deceased; and has taken upon him that trust, by giving bond as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Nathan Webber, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to JAMES WEBBER, Administrator. Harrington, 10th Sept. 1802.
THE Creditors to the Estate of ELISHA GARDNER, late of Boston, in the county of Suffolk, merchant, deceased—are hereby notified that a further time of three months are allowed said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that the Commissioners will sit at the dwelling house of SETH MITCHELL, innholder in Northyarmouth, on the last Friday of this and the two following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M.
SAMUEL P. RUSSELL, AMMI R. MITCHELL, JACOB MITCHELL. Northyarmouth, Oct. 1, 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administratrix on the estate of
DANIEL LOVELL,
late of Livermore, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to NANCY LOVELL. Sept. 27.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administratrix on the estate of
TRISTRAM CHASE,
late of Livermore, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, has taken upon her that trust and given bond as the law directs:—She 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 to POLLY CHASE. Sept. 27.
THE subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrators on the estate of
WILLIAM BUXTON,
late of Newburgh, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased; they have taken upon them that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—They therefore request 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 to Cate Buxton, Enoch Fogg. Sept. 13, 1802.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER A. JENKS. No. 7, Fifth-Street.
To the Honorable the Senate, and the Honorable House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled on the last Wednesday of May, A.D. 1802.
THE petition of the inhabitants of a Plantation called Phillips' Gore, in the county of Cumberland and Commonwealth aforesaid, humbly shews, That whereas your petitioners labor under inconveniences by not being in a capacity to transact business of a public nature with regard to laying roads, raising money for public uses, &c. for our own benefit as well as for the public good. Said Plantation lying between the towns of Hebron and Otisfield, and containing but about five or six thousand acres, not large enough to be incorporated into a town—and there not being any unincorporated land adjoining—We pray your Honors to take our peculiar situation under your most wise consideration; and should your Honors see fit to annex the Plantation of Phillips' Gore, so called, to the town of Otisfield, by an act of incorporation, as a body politic, to enjoy full privileges therewith, excluding the land of said Gore from public taxation, agreeable to the title of the purchase from the state's Committee.—And your petitioners in duty bound shall ever pray. WILLIAM SPURR, and 19 others. Phillips' Gore, May 20, 1802. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS In Senate, June 4, 1802.
ON the petition of WILLIAM SPURR, and others, inhabitants of the plantation of called Phillips' Gore, in the county of Cumberland, praying that they may be annexed to the town of Otisfield, for reasons set forth in their petition.—Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed by Elezer A. Jenks, and in the Mercury, printed by Young & Minns, three weeks successively; the last publication thereof, to be forty days at least, before the third Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that all concerned may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 4, 1802. Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true Copy—Attest, G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate. Oct. 25.
To the Honorable the Senate, and the Honorable House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled, May 1802.
THE petition of the subscribers humbly shews—That, by an act of the General Court, passed March 9th, A.D. 1793, Jonathan Davis and others were incorporated for the purpose of building a Bridge over New-Meadows River, which runs between Brunswick in the county of Cumberland, and Bath in the county of Lincoln; which bridge was to have been provided with a draw for the accommodation of the inhabitants on said river—that said inhabitants, with many other persons, citizens of said Brunswick, well acquainted with said river, petitioned the General Court, praying that said Davis and others with him incorporated, should be required to make a good and sufficient draw in said bridge for vessels to pass and repass thro' said bridge; which petition the General Court were pleased to grant in an act passed June 21st, A.D. 1793, entitled an act in addition to an act entitled an act for incorporating Jonathan Davis and others for the purpose of building a bridge over New-Meadows River—that said Davis and others having neglected to build said bridge within the time limited by law, an application was made to the General Court for permission to build said bridge, and an act was passed on the 16th day of February last, incorporating Joshua Shaw and others for that purpose, but making no provision for the building of a draw in said bridge for the passage of vessels having masts.—Your petitioners beg leave to suggest that the want of a draw in said bridge would be productive of great inconveniences and much damage to the interest of the inhabitants on said river, especially to those who live above the place designed for said bridge, some of whom have carried on the business of ship building and the fishery advantageously, as they have been able to rig their vessels, and make and cure their fish on their own shores, and near to their houses; whereas they would be obliged, if said bridge should be built without a draw, to rig all their vessels and cure all their fish below said bridge, which would occasion a heavy additional expence and trouble, and tend to discourage both ship building and the fishery.—Your petitioners add further, that New-Meadows River is navigable for vessels of one hundred tons burthen for two or three miles above Brown's ferry, and in many places admits of very convenient wharves, which might be built at a small expence.—They therefore pray, that the honorable General Court would so far alter the provisions of the act of February last, as to direct the Corporation for building a bridge across New-Meadow River, to make a good and sufficient draw, correspondent to an act passed June 21st, 1793.—Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be inserted in Jenks' Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication thereof to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that all interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 12, 1802. Read and concurred, JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true copy—Attest, G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk Senate.
On the petition of James Curtis and others,
praying that the honorable General Court would so far alter the provision of the act of February last, as to direct the Corporation for building a bridge over New-Meadow River, to make a good and sufficient draw, correspondent to an act passed June 21st, 1793.—Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be inserted in Jenks' Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication thereof to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that all interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 12, 1802. Read and concurred, JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true copy—Attest, G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk Senate.