Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-01-27 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
No. 41 of Vol. VIII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1806.
[Whole No. 405]
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Massachusetts Legislature.
FRIDAY, JAN. 17.
A petition of the Selectmen of Portland, praying for a law to prohibit the erection of a THEATRE in that town, was referred to a joint committee.
Messrs. Story, Brindley & Adams, were appointed to consider the expediency of passing a law authorizing the printed copies of private acts and resolves, published by order of the General Court, to be good evidence thereof, in all the courts of law, &c. Ordered, That the Chaplains of the two Houses be requested to officiate alternately in the two chambers of the Legislature, as it may suit their convenience.
At 12 o'clock, the two Houses assembled in the Representatives' chamber, when His Excellency The Governor, preceded by the Sheriff of Suffolk, and attended by His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor, the Hon. Council, and the Secretary of the State, came in, and delivered the following
SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
WE have the pleasure to meet again in circumstances of public prosperity. The productions of the last year have been fully sufficient to supply the wants of the people, although at one season the prospect was unfavorable; and they have been exempt from the fatal sickness with which some principal towns in other states have been visited. We are therefore bound to acknowledge the kind interposition of Providence in our behalf. At the same time it becomes us to make use of the most effectual precautions that can be devised, to guard our fellow citizens against the return of that desolating disease.
The President's late Message to Congress announces, that a treaty has been concluded with Tripoli, in which the ransom of our countrymen was agreed to, and to which the successful enterprizes conducted by one of our fellow citizens undoubtedly contributed. But we are in like manner informed, that the injuries we have received from some of the nations of Europe, may lead to the employment of force, and that preparatory measures for that purpose are expedient. This subject calls for our attention so far as it shall be necessary to complete the order and discipline of the militia. You will find by the Adjutant General's return, that every
part of the commonwealth is in a state of military organization, except Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands, and that the number of our militia, so organized, is nearly Sixty-seven thousand—the greater part of whom are armed and equipped agreeably to law.
Since your former session, the Agents for building the State Prison have completed that service; and in compliance with the act passed the 15th last June, the officers of the institution, have been appointed and regulations have been made for the government of the convicts;—a copy of them will be laid before you. Warrants have so been directed to the Sheriffs of the counties where criminals, who had been sentenced to hard labor, were imprisoned, requiring them to remove such convicts to the State Prison, and thirty-four have been removed accordingly. You will perceive the necessity of attending to this subject during the present session, as the act expires on the first day of June, and the General Court of the next year will not be able to make the necessary arrangements concerning it before that time.
The constitution makes it the duty of the Legislature, frequently to assemble for the redress of grievances—for correcting, strengthening and confirming the laws, and for making new laws as the common good may require. These several objects, I have no doubt, will receive your attention. If any of the existing laws are found to be oppressive or injurious in their effects, they will be altered or repealed; if any fail to answer the intended purpose, you will correct and amend them; and if useful regulations are not observed, or the design of the Legislature which established them is eluded, you will adopt such measures as shall tend to give them strength and efficacy; and you will also enact such additional laws, as the general interest of the state, or the accommodation of particular corporate bodies or individuals may require.
It is possible, however, that a government like ours, where the acts and resolves of the Legislature are sometimes passed with great facility and expedition, the laws may be too numerous and be extended to cases too minute and particular. The unnecessary interference of government with the private concerns of the people, will always be a source of mischief; their understanding is competent to the direction of their own affairs, and when left to itself will generally lead them to measures the most beneficial, both to themselves and the public.
Frequent alterations of the law are likewise attended with inconvenience, as they sometimes produce effects which were not foreseen, and occasion greater evils than they were designed to remedy. They tend to weaken the government by diminishing the confidence of the people, in the stability of its councils; for uniform measures alone can preserve its reputation, or procure durable advantages to the state. It is of importance, that the laws should be un-
derstood by the citizens; but if they are often changed, they will not be understood, nor indeed will their real tendency be often known; the most judicious plans of improvement may require a number of years to produce their beneficial effects and the want of consistency in the measures of government would defeat the purposes which they are intended to accomplish. It would therefore be unwise to substitute new and opposite systems, until experience has proved, that those which are already in use are manifestly inconvenient.
But changes in the Constitution of Government are more injurious than the system of laws; even a small innovation may destroy its principles. The framers of the National Constitution had before them, not only the forms which had been preferred by the several States, but those also which before had been devised in other ages and nations; and though the repeated experiment, which have since taken place in Europe, may suggest matter for warning, they afford nothing for imitation. If notwithstanding, it is found by experience, that the Constitution operates very unequally, or the construction of any part is doubtful, amendments may be necessary to alter or explain it. But it is in vain to expect that all will be satisfied.—Free governments admit of an endless variety of modifications, and the opinions entertained of their respective merits are equally various.—When the Constitution was established, perhaps no man that became subject, was perfectly pleased with every part. It was the result of mutual concession, and such indeed must always be the case, when a form of Government is voluntarily accepted by a Community.
Almost every nation, at some period of their existence, have enjoyed the privileges of a free State; but how few have preserved them!—they have been lost by the inconstancy of the citizens, or forfeited by their vices. In many Republics, repeated various in modes of Government have taken place, as different parties happened to predominate, until the people become weary of changes, and preferred the quiet of absolute power, to tumults of perpetual revolution. In the minds of some men, there seems to be a restlessness, which renders them dissatisfied with any uniform course of things, and makes them eager in the pursuit of novelty; they abound in projects, and are ever meditating some fanciful change in the plan of Government, which their imaginations represent as useful. But men of great ambition are still more dangerous; they commonly make the fairest pretences to principle, though they are actuated only by self-interest. If the Constitution or Laws of their Country present obstacles to the accomplishment of their wishes, they employ every artifice to alter or abolish them; and if individuals oppose their attempts, they are equally artful and solicitous to destroy their influence, and render them odious to their fellow-citizens.
Few men, even in a prosperous community, are fully satisfied with their condition; a
great part are easily induced to believe, that there is something wrong in the Government or Laws which might be rectified to their advantage; they therefore readily embrace any specious proposal to effect an alteration. The crafty and ambitious known how to avail themselves of this disposition to change, and encourage their followers to expect, that the amendments they propose will perfectly suit their case and produce the very blessings they wish; in this way they not only effect their immediate object, but acquire an influence which enables them afterwards to accomplish the most destructive innovations. Such persons encourage hopes that can never be realized, and excite complaints which the most wise and benevolent Administration is unable to remove.
Indeed, we are generally apt to ascribe too much to the efficacy of Laws of Government, as if they alone could secure the happiness of the people; but no laws will be sufficient to counteract the influence of manners which corrupted by vice and voluptuousness; and it is beyond the power of any Government, to render the circumstances of the citizens easy and prosperous, if they want the habits of industry and frugality.—Government is necessary to preserve the public peace, and protect the persons and property of individuals; but our social happiness must chiefly depend upon other causes; upon a steady adherence to the customs and institutions of our ancestors; upon the general diffusion of knowledge, and the prevalence of the piety and benevolent affections among the people.
Our forms of Government, are doubtless like all other human institutions, imperfect; but they will insure the blessings of freedom to the citizens, and preserve their tranquility, as long as they are virtuous; and no Constitution that has been, or can be formed, will secure those blessings to a depraved and vicious people.
The unanimity which appeared in both branches of the Legislature, when a proposed amendment to the national Constitution was disapproved by you at the last session, they seem to render these remarks superfluous; but as the Constitution of this State does not require, that such amendments shall be laid before the Executive, for approbation; and as other questions of this kind are likely to arise, I trust there is no impropriety in suggesting these reflections, or in adding my testimony in favor of the principles you adopted, in the instance to which I refer.
You, Gentlemen, I presume, will do all in your power, to preserve and perpetuate the advantages enjoyed by our fellow citizens; by the good order of society, and increasing the influence of virtuous manners; and by cherishing schools and seminaries of learning, where our youth may be instructed in the rights and benefits of equal Government, and strengthened in their abilities to assert and preserve them. As the University of Harvard College is placed by the Constitution under the peculiar patronage of Govern-
ment; and as it is made the special duty of the Legislature and Magistrates of the State at all times to cherish it, you will in a particular manner be disposed to afford that Institution such encouragement and support as its circumstances may render necessary.
The spirit of candor and of mutual deference, which were manifested in both Houses at your former session, afford the best assurance, that your views will continue to be directed to the common good. If, from the state of the public mind, there is danger of the impulse of party spirit, you will be convinced, that every necessary dispute which would have a tendency to inflame that passion should be avoided; and hope and trust, that such proofs of justice and impartiality will appear in all your measures, as the most dissatisfied will be forced to respect.
CALEB STRONG
January 17, 1806.
His Excellency, and suite, then retired; and the Two Houses separated; when the speech being read from the chair, it was committed to Messrs. Sullivan, Morton (of D.) Kittridge, Wheaton and Lewis, of F. In Senate the Speech was committed to the Hon. Messrs. Hale, Hill, and Phillips, of Suffolk.
The Secretary of the State, delivered fundry papers, &c. referred to in the Governor's Speech; and a Message from his Excellency communicating the state of the Treasury, on the 1st Jan. 1806:—the Quarter Master-General's returns; and information that he had received 969 copies of the laws of the last session of Congress. These papers, &c. were severally committed in the Senate.
SATURDAY, JAN. 18.
Estimates of a tax for the counties of York, Cumberland and Washington—A petition from the Trustees of Bath Academy, were severally read and committed.
An order of the Governor and Council, establishing regulations for the state Prison—read and committed.
Sunday, Jan. 20.
Messrs. Wade, Pilebrowns and March, of D. were appointed a committee to prepare a Pay Roll.
A petition of S. Vose, for a Light Infantry Company, to be established in Augusta, was committed to Messrs Gage of A. Pilebrowns and Bragdon.
Messrs. Wells, King, Little, Page and McFarland, were appointed a committee to enquire how far the terms of settlement, prescribed by the government in contracts made for Eastern Lands, have been complied with, and report as early in the present session as possible.
The Agents for the Sale of Eastern Lands were directed to lay before the House copies of the several contracts which remain unfulfilled by the purchasers.
Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The committee of the Senate appointed to prepare an answer to the speech of his excellency the Governor, at the opening of the session, made their report; which was read, accepted, and ordered to be presented by the same committee.
Answer of the Senate.
May it please your Excellency, We acknowledge, with gratitude to the Supreme Disposer of events, those circumstances of public prosperity, under which we are now assembled, and are deeply impressed with a sense of his goodness, the past year, in supplying abundantly the wants of the people and exempting them from that fatal sickness, which has visited several cities of the United States. We feel it to be our duty relying upon the blessing of the Almighty, to use all the precautions

VIOLENT STORM.
On Thursday last, commenced one of the most violent storms ever experienced in this town—in the night following the wind blew a perfect gale; a number of vessels were driven from the wharves; but there being considerable ice in the harbour, they were prevented from going ashore. Several vessels on the eastern side of Long Wharf received much damage. The snow fell in such quantities, as to render the roads impassable. The mail due on Friday evening did not arrive till late on Saturday night, and Saturday's mail is still due.
CONGRESS.
During the administration of the general government by the federalists, all deliberations in secret was proclaimed by the democrats treason against the majesty of the people, and a democratic member of the Senate did not hesitate to violate his oath and honour to divulge the articles of a treaty while under consideration, and then secrecy was enjoined; but things have altered of late—the exclusive friends of the people, who have been deputed to Washington to manage the affairs of the nation, deliberate most of their time with closed doors; and the knowing ones tell us it is right, and we must submit.
GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
published in this day's Gazette, merits the attentive perusal of our readers—it speaks the sentiments of a patriot and the friend to republican institutions; and we would ask the most perverse and obstinate democrat in the State to point out what part of it savours of tyranny .
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The arrivals from Europe, continue to furnish accounts of French success, it is stated that Bonaparte with the Grand Army was in the neighbourhood of Vienna, on the 16th of November, and that in a few days he would make his triumphant entry into the Capital of the German Empire; the greatest consternation prevailed in the City, the Emperor and Royal Family had retired to Presburg; it is further stated that a Congress for the reestablishment of peace between France and Austria is to be held at Munich, at which the French Emperor will attend in person accompanied by his trusty valet Talleyrand.
The Arch Duke Charles who commands the Austrian army in Italy, has in every engagement with Marshal Massena suffered defeat, and his communication with Vienna has been cut off.
French papers say that the King of Prussia will not engage in the present war, the last accounts make no mention of the Russians.
Vienna, the capital city of the circles of Austria and of the German Empire, in lat. 48, 20, lon. 16, 20, East from London, is situated upon the Danube, one of the largest & finest rivers in Europe 200 miles E. of Munich, 750 S.E. of London, and 625 E. of Paris. The city within the walls is about 10 miles in circumference but the suburbs are much larger than the city. It is strongly fortified, has sustained a number of sieges, the last by the Turks, in 1683 lasted two months, but was relieved in a critical moment by the King of Poland. The houses are built of stone and most of which are five or six stories high. The university is equal to any in Europe, in the number of students and for accommodations and privileges. The library is in great esteem, containing upwards of 80,000 volumes. The number of inhabitants in the city and suburbs are reckoned at 320,000.
We learn the Hon. ISAAC PARKER, of this town, is appointed one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of this Commonwealth.
A letter from a French naval officer, at Cadiz, received at New York, states, that of thirty three sail of the line, of which the combined fleet, before the action of October 22 consisted, only ten remained.
Jerome Bonaparte was at Nantz, November 24th, on his way to join the French fleet at Brest.
A bill is before Congress for repealing the laws authorizing the payment of public stock for lands; and for the redemption of the public debt by the purchase of stock; and introducing new principles in both.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in a letter to the chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, accompanying a bill to repeal the act authorizing the receipt of evidences of
been arranged by Sir Sidney for a gallant attack of the place; the line was actually leading in, the bombardment had commenced, and the hope of success animated every bosom; when, to the mortification of all concerned, the wind which had before been favorable shifted to another quarter and blew a gale. The preservation of the squadron was now the object of attention—"The largest vessels were in imminent danger of going ashore, and the smaller vessels rolling gunwale to."
With much difficulty the expedition, after sustaining very considerable damage, returned to the Downs. It is supposed that so much injury has been received as will prevent any attempt on the same extensive scale for the season.
Closed Doors.—When Federalists ruled, to close the doors of Congress two or three times during the session, excited all the fears of the Democrats for safety of the constitution; and immediately the "organ of the public will" founded the alarm which was re-echoed by the tools of the party from one end of the union to other. The cry then was that a government of a free country should keep any secret, no not for an instant from the view of the people; and it was promised, that if Mr. Jefferson were made President, the proceedings of every kind whatever should be carried on under the most public inspection. What has the sequel produced? It has produced, in this as in numberless other instances, a conduct directly the reverse of all the expectations which the party took such incessant pains to create.—The fact will warrant us that during the one month the present Congress have been in session, the doors of the house have been more frequently closed than they were any whole session during the twelve years of the Federal Administration. Not a week now passes in which the sovereign people are not turned out of doors by their servants, and we observe that for three days successively, since the commencement of the present month, the doors have been closed part of each day.—But these gentry who formerly were so uneasy on such occasions, now when the constitution is actually impaired, are as grave, and seem to think the wise and enlightened Congress "can do no wrong."
Extract of a letter from a Student of Divinity, belonging to Boston, and now in London, to a Minister of the Gospel in this state, dated London, Sept. 16, 1805. "There is now in London, a converted Jew, by the name of TREX whom, doubtless, you have heard of, who is preaching the gospel to his deluded countrymen, and with considerable success. Many young Jews steal from their rigid parents, at the hazard of their lives, to hear him preach. It is astonishing what persecution he and his followers meet with from their enraged countrymen. He is obliged to be attended to his meeting by guard. The angry Jews appear to cry out with the spirit of their Fathers, "Crucify him". The good people here expect much from his exertions. He is a man of great abilities, and the most fervent piety."
The brig traveller, from Jamaica, at Norfolk, on the 24th of Nov. was plundered by a French privateer. On the 1st of Dec. was plundered by a Spanish privateer, and the crew beaten—attempted to go into the Havana for supply of provisions, but was refused permission, and only allowed to fend the boat in.
We understand that a letter from England, of a recent date, mentions several decisions in the Courts of Admiralty respecting our vessels, in which the Judge appears to have acted upon the principles recently 'revived,' that a neutral shall not be allowed to make either a direct or circuitous voyage from an enemy's colony to an enemy's country—But that in other cases, were the produce of the colony was proved to have been brought in the neutral nation, the vessels loaded therewith were acquitted.—Where there is no doubt on this point, the cases are referred for further proof.
Secret Session.—Mr. J. RANDOLPH moved, that the House be cleared of strangers. The doors continued closed until four o'clock, when the House adjourned.
Thursday, Jan. 9.
A bill on the subject of Naval Peace Establishment, was read and referred to a committee of the whole. It repeals the second and fourth sections of the act recited in the title authorizing the President to keep in actual service in time of peace, so many of the frigates and other public armed vessels as in his judgment the nature of the service may require, and to cause the residue to be laid up in ordinary in convenient ports,—directs the public armed vessels in actual service in time of peace to be officered and manned as the President shall direct, provided that the officers shall not exceed thirteen captains, nine masters commandant, seventy two lieutenants, and one hundred and fifty midshipmen, who are to receive no more than half their monthly pay while not under orders for actual service, and provided that the whole number of able seamen, ordinary seamen, and boys, shall not exceed nine hundred and twenty-five; the President being at liberty to appoint for the vessels in actual service, as many surgeons, surgeons' mates, sailing masters, chaplains, purser, boatswains, gunners, sail makers, and carpenters, as may in his opinion be necessary.
The Articles of War bill passed to be engrossed.
Secret Session.—On motion of Mr. THOMAS, the galleries were cleared: and the House continued in secret session until four o'clock, when the House adjourned.
A petition of STANLEY GRISWOLD, Secretary at Detroit, for additional compensation for services, was read and referred.
A petition of FRANCIS AMORY, of Boston, praying to be released from certain foreign duties on the cargo of ship Africa, damaged on her return voyage from Batavia—which cargo was obliged to be shipped for Boston in a Swedish vessel. Referred
By the Mail. CHALESTON, DEC. 24. French Claims.—On the 17th the House of Representatives of this State considered and concurred with the Senate in a report and resolution from that House, on the governor's communication accompanying a letter from L. A. Picheon, Commissary general of Commercial Relations of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, in which it is recommended that all further proceedings respecting payment on the Luxembourg claims of the parties concerned be liquidated and adjudged by the course of law.
WASHINGTON, JAN. 10. On Wednesday the Indian Chiefs visited the frigate Adams, which was dressed for the occasion. At one o'clock they were conducted on board, accompanied by the Secretaries of the navy and war.—A short time after a salute was fired from the frigate. They were then shown the different parts of the vessel, and the military apparatus. They were highly pleased with this mark of attention, and made their acknowledgments to this effect to the President. They evinced little, if any emotion, at the spectacle or the firing.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 13. FRENCH PRIVATEERS The following extract of a letter from the Havannah, dated Dec. 25, was handed us last evening by a gentleman of this city.
We have lately seen an order of Gen. Ferrand, directing the French privateers to carry into St. Domingo, and elsewhere, all the vessels and property found on the high seas, belonging to any person who has ever been in any manner, concerned in the trade of the island of St. Domingo. He has furnished the privateers with the names of the persons in the United States, who have been directly or indirectly concerned in that trade. Several strong French privateers have gone to Matanzas, where they continue to remain, for the purpose of intercepting the goods and vessels of such persons above mentioned, who are now trading to that island.
The expedition against Bologne, under Sir Sydney Smith, though planned with much nautical skill, had at the date of our last British advices, owing to the weather, proved utterly abortive.—Every thing had
and submits to that absolute power, which although it dissipates the visions of hope, at the same time relieves from the distress of anxiety—To prevent these evils it is necessary that knowledge should be generally diffused, industrious and frugal habits formed, and pious and benevolent affections cultivated, among the people.
That the advantages enjoyed by our fellow citizens may be perpetuated, we shall do all in our power to increase the influence of virtuous manners, and that the abilities of our youth to understand and assert their rights may be strengthened, we shall cherish schools and seminaries of learning. The University of Harvard College, placed by the Constitution under the peculiar patronage of Government, and endeared to us by the recollection of its great utility and the number of illustrious legislators and statesmen whose names are enrolled among its sons we shall consider as entitled to ample support and encouragement.
In the present, as in our former sessions, we shall endeavor to avoid all disputes tending to inflame the passions, and direct our views to the promotion of the public welfare.—And so long as we follow the dictates of justice and impartiality, we hope to command the respect of those whose interested views or disappointed expectations may render them most dissatisfied with our measures.
The President communicated a letter from The Governor, inclosing a petition, &c. from the Chiefs and Counsellors of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians, (now settled in N. York State) complaining of certain frauds committed on their property in this State; which was committed to the Hon. E. H. Derby, and N. Morton, on the part of the Senate.—Among the papers was the following original message to the Governor, in the hand writing of one of the chiefs—viz.
Father Attend. "We feel very thankful to that great, good Spirit by whose goodness we are enabled to talk with our Father The Governor, and lay before him, what caused our tears to run down our cheeks."
"That friendship which subsisted between your Forefathers and ours for great length of time without any interruption or schism, gives us a hope that your friendship with ours is in the same parallel. Although we must confess at once that our friendship with you has been neglected in some measures, but we hope no way obliterated."
"We the delegates of the Mauchhehunk nation are to lay before the Legislators of this State a petition for redress. The great, good heart and the unceasing efforts of our Rev. Father (Mr. Sergeant) with our Chiefs, to introduce literature and christian religion among our Western brethren have at the last, got their consent to receive an English schooling."
Ninth Congress. FIRST SESSION, AT WASHINGTON.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1806.
Arming Militia.—Mr. VARNUM moved, that the Committee on the subject, report what measures are necessary to be taken to complete the arming of the militia of the United States. And also, that the Secretary of War, be directed to lay before the House a statement of the number of Fire Arms fit for use, belonging to the United States, with the places where they are deposited. Agreed to.
A bill allowing the State of South-Carolina to impose and collect an additional duty on Foreign tonnage in the port of Charleston, so that the said duty does not exceed six cents per ton, was read twice and referred.
General Eaton.—Mr. BRIDWELL, from the committee to which the resolution respecting the services of General Eaton was referred, reported an amendment, That instead of a SWORD or MEDAL, that a Vote of Thanks be passed to Mr. Eaton and his associates, for their services. Referred to a committee of the whole for Saturday.
The Long-Island Sound Light-House, and Roxbury port-of-delivery bill, has passed the Senate.
Mr. CROWNSHIELD, from the committee on the petition of Griffith and Nicklin, reported in favor of the prayer thereof, which was referred to a committee of the whole.
Experience or science may suggest, to prevent the return of this debilitating disease.
The skill and intrepidity displayed by a citizen of this commonwealth, which contributed so largely to the conclusion of a treaty with Tripoli and the emancipation of our countrymen, have reflected honor upon the individual and increased the glory of our nation. These and other acts of heroism recently exhibited by our fellow citizens, together with the well equipped and organized state of our Militia, are four of high satisfaction, at a time when we are informed by the Chief Magistrate of the United States, that the employment of force may be necessary in consequence of injuries received from some of the nations of Europe.
It gives us pleasure to be informed that the State Prison is completed.—The necessary arrangements concerning the regulation and management of it, claim and will receive our early attention.
To redress grievances, correct, strengthen and confirm the laws, and to make such new laws as the common good may require, is a duty enjoined on us by the Constitution.—While we make it our constant aim to discharge this duty with fidelity, and to adopt such measures as the public good may require, we shall be mindful of the suggestions made by your Excellency, that the laws may be too numerous, and that frequent alterations in them sometimes occasion greater evils than they were designed to remedy.
We are convinced that in order to accomplish any valuable purpose the measures of Government should be uniform and consistent;—that the laws should be well understood by the citizens, and their real tendency always known. Instead therefore of adopting visionary schemes we shall listen to the voice of experience, and only apply substitutes for such existing regulations, as appear to be manifestly opposed to the public welfare.
We shall look, with a still more cautious eye, upon every innovation attempted to be made upon our national constitution. The integrity experience and extensive information discovered by the illustrious characters, who framed that valuable instrument, and the series of public prosperity enjoyed under it entitle it to our highest veneration. Its excellence appears with still greater lustre, when compared with the ephemeral constitutions of many nations, which have flitted across the eye in rapid succession, and then sunk into total oblivion. We are not inflexible, that our form of Government must be imperfect, as was the nature of its authors; but we recollect at the same time that any proposed alteration, under the name of amendment, is liable to the same imperfections.
Believing therefore that the principles of the constitution are as well adjusted as human infirmity will permit, and that a small innovation may essentially pervert original tendency, we shall exert ourselves to preserve it in its present form, except in cases where its operation shall be found to be extremely unequal and oppressive.
The testimony which your Excellency has expressed in favor of the resolutions adopted by the Legislature, when a proposed amendment in the national Constitution was disapproved by them the last session, proceeding from a Statesman of great experience, and one, who having been a member of the General Convention must have known the principles on which the Constitution was formed, is highly pleasing to the Senate. The recollection, that so few among the nations, once enjoying the blessings of freedom, have retained their privileges, is calculated to excite our attention to those causes which produced their destruction. Inconstancy and vice among the people, are undoubtedly the prominent sources of this calamity. The specious and restless, and still more frequently the unprincipled and ambitious are ever ready to avail themselves of the common ardor for novelty, and by exhibiting false alluresments to the thoughtless and uninformed are frequently enabled to subvert the best established system of government. Disappointed and bewildered in the pursuit of fancied improvements, which can never be obtained; finding that substantial good has been abandoned to pursue an illusive phantom; chagrined and exhausted by fruitless exertion the mind at length relaxes its efforts

Evidences of the public debt, in paying for the lands of the United States, and for other purposes relative to the public debt; pointing out certain abuses which have arisen under the operation of that act; concludes thus; "I beg to be indulged in expressing my opinion, that a sinking fund, which acts by purchases, is better calculated to raise the price of stocks, and as an engine to favor loans and an increase of debt, than for the purpose of redeeming it on reasonable terms. And as the nature of the existing species of stocks will offer a powerful, perhaps insuperable obstacle to the whole redemption, within the time contemplated by the Legislature, I intend, in a subsequent communication, to submit to the consideration of the committee, a plan for the conversion of the old six, deferred and three per cent, stocks, into a six per cent stock, which may be redeemed within the expected period."
The report of the Committee of Congress, on the subject of the organization and classification of the Militia, of which Gen. Varnum is Chairman, is called in the Aurora, "a very extraordinary report." Because, no doubt, the Committee had the consummate impudence to have an opinion opposed to that of the President.— Geninel.
The Argus-man wishes to drop an altercation which can be supported on his part only by misrepresentation and evasion, and which he would insinuate is only trifling; but it is not a little singular, that he should let so lightly by the means by which his cause is supported; but repentance is better late than never. The altercation in the last Argus, that the Editors of the Gazette are in the habit of sending papers to those who have settled their accounts and requested the paper to be discontinued, is an absolute falsehood.
The Argus-man says we dare not assert that he distributes any of his damels without expecting to get the pay for them—Undoubtedly his worthy representative, and the disappointed and would be Senator, are able and willing to pay for several hundred, if it will enable the former to retain his seat in Congress, and procure for the latter an election to the Senate next April.
Ques —Would it not be well for the Editor of the Argus, who boasts so much of his patronage, to reflect that his best support is as furnished by the Federalists , in giving him their advertisements? Should there be without, his paper and himself would shortly sink into oblivion, or bring him upon a more destructive rock than any former printer in this town. Yet such is the servility of this person, that he will, that he will with one hand admit into the columns of his paper every scoundrelous communication which has a tendency to destroy the character of our best and ablest citizens, and at the same time with the other solicit those favors without which he could not obtain his bread.
Ship News. No arrivals since our last. Ship Joseph, Capt. Jamelson, of this port, has arrived at Boston, 54 days from Liverpool. A Schooner from Newfoundland, arrived at Boston, spoke, Jan. 5, Sequitur bearing N.W. a long belonging to Wilcasset, from the Isle of May, who was afterwards cast away to the eastward of Damascotta.
FOR SALE, A SHIP of the following dimensions—68 feet Keel, 24 feet Beam, 10 feet 10 inches Hold, and 4 feet 6 inches between Decks, built all of Oak, (the principal part white) by an approved workman, under the inspection of the owner and can be completed and launched in six or seven weeks. For terms apply to Lemuel Weeks & Son, Portland, Jan. 20.
NOTICE The Members of the Cataract Engine, No. 8, are hereby notified that their quarterly meeting will be held at William Campbell's , Jan. 10, at 7 o'clock, precisely. Edward B. Souther, Clerk. Jan. 20.
WANTED, A Faithful Man, of steady habits. To such good wages will be given—Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 20.
A Young Man, WHO has been a considerable time in a store, and has knowledge of business, wishes for a situation in a store in Portland, as a Clerk; and can produce good recommendations. A line addressed to A. B. and forwarded to the Post-Office, Back , shall meet with due attention. Jan. 16.
LAND FOR SALE, ONE or two Lots, enquire of MARY HALL, near Richardson's wharf, Fore-street, Portland. Jan. 20.
MAINE BANK. THE Stockholders of MAINE BANK, are hereby notified that by virtue of their Vote, passed on the third day of June last, the Directors order the residue of the Stock, amounting to Sixteen Dollars and two thirds of a Dollar , on each Share, to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 25th day of March next—and that to many of the Shares of each Stockholder, who shall neglect to pay the same, as will make good all deficiencies of any delinquent, be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, on the 2d day of April next, at 2 o'clock P. M. at said Bank, agreeably to a By-Law of the Corporation. By order of the President and Directors, DAVID HALE, Cashier. Portland, Jan. 24, 1806.
THE subscriber having removed his Office from Fifth-street, to his dwelling House in Forest-street, requests the Gentlemen Attorneys at Law to send to said Office all precepts directed to him or his deputies, which shall be duly attended to. JOHN WAITE, Sheriff of Cumberland County. Portland, January 25, 1805.
A School Master Wanted, TO teach a School in North-Yarmouth, about three months—the School will consist of 80 or 40 scholars—good wages will be given to one who is capable of teaching English Grammar, Arithmetic, &c—Good recommendations will be required. Apply to NATHANIEL JENKS. North-yarmouth, Jan. 27.
Notice. THE connection in business, under the firm of WEBB & BETTES, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons indebted to said firm are desired to call and settle with Bettes, who will carry on the business as usual. ABRAHAM WEBB. JACOB P. BETTES. Jan. 27, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of WILLIAM JOHNSON, late of Columbia, in the county of Washington, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons having any demands upon the estate of the said William Johnson, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to Levi Weston, Administrator. Jan. 27, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of executor of the last will and testament of ANDREW PIRKHAM, late of Derham, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Stephen Jones, Dated Jan. 23, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of STEPHEN HINKLEY, late of Standish in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Mary Hinkley, Dated Jan. 23, 1806.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of JACOB BURNHAM, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JOSIAH BURNHAM. Dated Nov. 14, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of MELZAR LINCOLN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Benjamin Emmons. May 4, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of JOSEPH MOORE, late of Mountdesert, in the county of Hancock, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Nancy Moore. Mountdesert, Dec. 25, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor on the last will and Testament of JOHN J. BLAZDELL, Esq. late of Collegestown, in the County of Hancock deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Sukeey Blazdell, Executor. Collegestown, Dec. 25, 1805.
Drugs & Medicines. THE subscribers having entered into partnership in business, under the firm of Erving & Reed , inform their friends and the public, that they have lately received a fresh supply of DRUGS and MEDICINES; which they offer for sale at their shop lately occupied by S. Erving. An assortment of Crockery Ware; all which they are determined to sell reasonably. Medicine Boxes put up faithfully and expeditiously—Particular and constant attention paid to their lines. Shirley Erving, Jonathan Reed. Portland, Jan. 17, 1806.
It is generally known in this town, that the subscriber has been under the necessity of relinquishing a favorite employment, by reason of its being injurious to his health. He has been induced to form his present connection in trade, from the well known reputation of Dr. Erving's shop for genuine and unadulterated medicines. It is his wish, and it shall be his constant exertion, that its reputation may not suffer by the connection. His friends and the public, whose patronage he respectfully solicits, may be assured that every attention and every exertion will be made for their convenience and accommodation. J. Reed.
Partnership Formed. P. CERMENATI, and G. MONFRINO, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have formed a connection in trade, under the firm of Cermenati & Monfrino; and they hope to merit a continuance of that generous encouragement lately received, At No. 16, Old State-House, Boston. They have now on hand, ready for sale, a large and elegant assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with the most fashionable gilt and mahogany Frames—Also, A beautiful collection of English and Italian Views, Landscapes, Historical Pictures, from the best and most approved artists in Europe. Barometers and Thermometers for Botanists and Distillers—Spy-Glasses of every description—a variety of Looking-Glass Plates—Gold Leaf—Burnished Gold Size, Leaf, & Beeds—Composition Profile Frames, wholesale and retail—Maps and Charts from A. Arrow-smith, &c. &c. The above articles are offered on as good terms as can be purchased in America; but purchasers are invited to call and judge for themselves. Likewise, Looking-Glass and Picture Frames made in the best manner—Ladies' Needle-Work framed and glazed at the shortest notice and in the newest style—Enamelling and Lettering performed on glass, silver or gold. Old Frames new gilt. Country Dealers supplied to their advantage. Jan. 27.
Doctor Kittredge, HAS Removed from Mrs. Hobbey's, to Major Isaac Gage's Brick House, corner of Federal Street and Temple Street (which leads from Dr. Deane's Meetinghouse to Murfey's Row) Jan. 27.
John P. Thurston & Co Fore-street, Frederick, from Liverpool, and offer for sale on liberal terms 109 Casks Sheathing, Drawing, 20d. 10d. 12d, 8d. 6d. and 4d. long drawn and fine role Nails. 330 Boxes 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, 10 by 14, and 10 by 15, Crown Glass. 100 Crates Cream Coloured, and Blue, and green edged, enamelled and plain Earthen Ware, purposely assorted for country and West-India market-use. 500 Horn Lanterns lights. 4 Casks containing 1 Ton, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 9 Patent Shot. 1 do. containing 10 doz. Plates, assorted, 5 do. Dishes do. 4 do. quart and pint Bacons 2 do. pint Cans, full size 48 Rose Iron Wire. 1 cask containing 2 doz full size Powder Quarts 4 do Pint London Porringers 10 do. quart and pint Block Tin Tea-Pots 40 Boxes Tin Plates, assorted. 50 Kgs mustard. ON HAND, 100 Bbls. Meis, No. 1, 2, and 3, Beef, 50 half bbls. Pork. 11 Casks Linseed Oil. 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do. Mould do. 30 do dipt do. 30 chs. Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Sou-hong Teas, of first quality. 100 Bbls Ravens Duck, 20 do. best English Shovels and Spades—No. 1, 2, and 3. English Scale Beams, all sizes. 500 wt. Iron Block Buthes—White and Red Lead, dry, and ground, in Oil, Yellow Ochre, do. d. Spanish Brown in bbls. Cales Fresh Florence Oil 300 Quintals Codfish. 50 do Pollock for retailing 60 Bbls. Ship Bread. Hhds and Tierces retailing Molasses Pipes good flavored Brandy. Spermaceti Oil, in bbls. Kgs Ginger, Gin Casks 20 Boxes Chocolate, Cassia, Nutmegs, Cloves, and Pepper. Few Cwt. Loaf Sugar, Stone Ware, Roll Brimstone, Salt-petre. Cases Long cork Claret, &c. Feb. 2.
Hog's Bristles. CASH and a high price will be given for any quantity of Hogs Bristles, by John & Sam Phillips , at their shop in Forest-street. Gentlemen farmers and others will do well to give them, as they are always in demand, and by so doing will give encouragement to our own manufactures. Dec. 28.
To Let, A STORE pleasantly situated in an excellent stand for business, in FATH —suitable for English, West-India, and Hardware Goods—Also, a Room convenient for an Office or a Counting Room—Rents reasonable, and possession given immediately—Apply at the store of Capt. DAVID STINSON. Bath, Jan. 14.
To Let, THE Chamber over Maine Park; being a very convenient situation for an Office or Counting Room—For terms, apply to DAVID HALE. Jan. 20.
FOR SALE, A Two story DWELLING-HOUSE, with a BACK HOUSE, Out-Houses, &c. lately occupied by the subscriber, situated in Silver Street, near the Market. The stand is in the heart of business—and the House has a Yard, Cellar, Garret and many other conveniences—For terms, apply to Levy Bradish. Jan. 17.
FOR SALE, By Joshua Richardson, At No. 3, Long Wharf, 300 Hhds. Turks Island and Liverpool Salt 100 Bbls. Meis and No. 1 Beef, 500 half bbls. do. 100 cask Sugar Hhds. Nails, entitled to debenture. 100 Kgs Butter, 150 do Lard, 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles, 10 hds. Bacon Legs. 3. Chests Sou-hong Tea. Malaga and Sherry Wine, per gr. cask. Gin Cales—Salt Petre, Brandy—Sugar, Ship Bread—Hhds. Molasses. Bbls. superfine Flour. Jan. 13.
Parneill & Prichard, Have for Sale, 1500 Quintals Codfish, 250 do Pollock, Hhds. Turks Island Salt, Do Retailing Molasses Pipes Brandy Quarter casks Sherry Wine, Hhds. West-India Rum Chests Hylon, Hylon-Skin & Sou-hong Teas, &c. &c. Wanted as above—Oak Plank for a Vessel of about 160 tons; to be delivered at Pretumpscut Bridge, in all next month Jan 20
Village Harmony. ISAAC ADAMS, has just received for sale, at No. 6, Jones's Row—a new supply of the Village Harmony, first edition—and The Instrumental Assistant. Also—The Northern Harmony; being a new Singing Book, and well calculated for schools and religious assemblies. A constant supply of Books and Stationery, as usual, which are offered upon as cheap terms as can be procured in this or any other place in the state—Call and see before you purchase (6w) Jan. 20.
FRESH GOODS. Barbour & Stockbridge, Directly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, A fresh supply of Seasonable Goods, consisting partly of—Cotton Shirtings; Irish Linens; white and colored Cambrics; Cambric Muffins; Book ditto; India Cottons; Ladies white and colored worsted Hose; Gentlemen's do; black and white thread Laces; Ladies English silk Hose; do Gloves; Picnic do; Gentlemen English Hose, of a superior quality; Suspender; Gentlemen's cotton, leather and woolen Gloves, elegant Table Cloths from 5-4 to 10-16 Table Diapers; Russia and Derry do; black and white Crapes; Satin Florentine; black Satins; do Linens; colored do; Durants; Durants; Cambricose, Ruffles, &c. Red and brown Bandannas; Calicoes; black, olive and drab, plain and striped Velvets; camel's hair Shawls; Cambric Dimity; common do; linen and cotton and linen Checks; India Calicoes, twilled Sheetings; Velvet Bindings; brown Linens, some very fine; Buckram; variety silk and cotton Shawls and Handkerchiefs; black Mousel; real superfine Broadcloth, almost every color usually worn; read Devonshire Kersey; a variety of low priced, dark mixed, corbeau olive, blue and other colored Broadcloths, some of which are very suitable for gentlemen's outside coats; Blankets from 6-4 to 11-4; calimeres and Serges some of which are low priced and suitable for children's ware; fine and common Flannels of all colours; Baizes of all colours; Coatings of various prices and colors Fearnoughts; Ladies and Gentlemen's Moyalons; Vestings of every kind, &c. &c. Also, 50 bolts Ravens Duck, 100 straws half pint Tumblers, 20 boxes Mould and Drip Candles, Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, Best India and Brown do. 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, first fort. Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Sou-hong Teas, first quality. Real Cogniac Brandy Holland Gin, Lisbon and Sherry Wines, first quality, &c. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805.
To Let, A STORE pleasantly situated in an excellent stand for business, in FATH —suitable for English, West-India, and Hardware Goods—Also, a Room convenient for an Office or a Counting Room—Rents reasonable, and possession given immediately—Apply at the store of Capt. DAVID STINSON. Bath, Jan. 14.
To Let, THE Chamber over Maine Park; being a very convenient situation for an Office or Counting Room—For terms, apply to DAVID HALE. Jan. 20.
FOR SALE, AT the west end of the town, near the Guild Post, a new SHOP, well calculated for Trade or Trade-man, standing on land underneath for six years from this date—Payment will be made early to the purchaser—Inquire of 11 Wheeler, or T. R. Rags. Those who have borrowed BOOKS of the subscriber, are requested to return them in the course of this year, whether they have read them or not. H. WHEELER. Portland, Jan. 20, 1806.
Sales at Auction. TOMORROW, Tuesday, Jan. 27, At E. GREELEY & Co's. Office, Without Reserve, AN invoice of ENGLISH GOODS, viz. Broadcloths; Calimeres; Coatings; blue Plains; Baizes; Threads; Buttons; Linens; Watch Chains, Keys, Seals, Necklaces, Hats, &c. Sale at 11 o'clock. Also, 3 Chests Sou-hong Tea, at 60 days. 10 hds. Rum, at 90 days, for approved indorsed notes.
Real Estate for Sale. THE subscriber offers for Sale the following described Real Estate, situate in Newton, in the county of Middlesex—viz. A large three story brick House, fronting on Angier's corner, in said Newton, with one acre of land, well calculated for a Tavern or an Academy, for which last purpose it is at present improved. Said House contains five rooms on the lower floor, with a Kitchen and Cellar under the same, a large Entry running through the house, three Rooms and a large Hall on the second floor, and seven rooms on third floor; has a Barn, a Pump of water, and a Garden, with good fences round the whole. Also, near the above, two undivided thirds of half an acre of Land and a House thereon, called the Postine Containing sixteen Rooms a Porch and good Cellar, well calculated for several families, and a small Barn near the same—Also, a wharf about 100 feet long, on Charles' River, with a brick Brew-house, flanking at the head of the same, 141 feet by 54 almost new, worthy the attention of any one in the Brewery line. Also, near the above, on the road from Angier's Corner, to Watertown Bridge, and about a quarter of a mile therefrom—from 4 to 5 handsome Building Lots. Also, about one mile from the above—72 acres of good Land, containing about 25 acres of hard Wood, the remainder divided into Tillage, Orchard and Pasturing—said tract containing a very handsome situation for a Gentleman's Seat. Also—in Malden, Essex county, Vermont—2600 acres excellent Land, 1400 of which consists of lots throughout the town; the remainder lies in body and composes one of the finest Farms on Connecticut River; 304 acres is intervale Land, and under improvement; the Buildings consist of a large one story House, 5 rooms on a floor, and three large Barns containing 150 tons English Hay. Also, a new Farm of a House, 2 stories high 50 feet by 40, 12 feet Hhds, calculated to be finished in the modern style, has a Kitchen and a Cellar below, with all the materials for finishing the same, except Glass, Lime, and Cutlery with the farm will be sold all the Stock and Farming Utensils; the Stock consists of 68 head Cattle, 8 Horses and 5 Cows. Also—across the River opposite the above—two 300 acre lots, in Northumberland Coos county, New Hampshire; about 100 acres of which Lot is intervale Land, and under improvement. The above described Farm is part of the Upper Coos, so called, on Connecticut River, and for beauty of scenery and fertility of soil, is not exceeded by any intervale farm on that River. The Lands are well Wooded with rock maple, and other hardwoods, and annually yields a large supply of Sugar; the hills abound with springs of water, and the House and Barns are supplied by an ever-failing Aqueduct. Also, about five miles from the above—one 50 acre lot, excellent Land situate in Guildhall, the future town of Essex county. Also, 11,000 acres land in Sheffield, county of Caledonia, state Vermont, about 6 miles from Danville, the future town, and present seat of the General Assembly, lying in different part of the town, in 140 acre lots, the growth of wood on the farm is chiefly rock maple, black birch, elm, and bass wood—The residue of this town ship is chiefly settled. Also, 2,000 acres undivided Land in Township E. Oxford county, District of Maine; as the property was purchased with cash on speculation, it will be sold on good terms for cash or credit—it will be sold altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. Application made to the subscriber at Portland, by letter or otherwise, will be strictly attended to. ISAAC MELLAN. Jan. 9.
Lunar Observations. THE subscriber has received a short, easy, and accurate method of calculating Lunar Observations by Dunn's Lunar Tables first introduced into the United States by Mr. Sam Naylor, Boston—by which the true Longitude at sea, may be found in a few minutes of time. This method is soon learned, and not easily forgotten. The whole expense of a Plate, Formula to direct, and instructing their use, ten Dollars—Taught and sold at Union School. Navigation, Surveying and Bookkeeping, taught as usual. Also, A few Scholars may be accommodated at the Day-School, if application is made soon. WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself, the trust of administrator on the estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in said county, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to William Elliot. Jan. 13, 1806.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the firm of WILLIAM HOLDEN, & Co. are requested to call and pay; and are notified, that all old Notes and account which remain unsettled the last of this month will be into the hands of an Attorney to collect. Portland, Jan. 6, 1806. taken no credit—some time since. Small BOAT, supposed belonging to a Fishing Schooner—the owner, by previous property and paying charges, may have claim on application to the printer. Portland, Jan. 10 1806.

For the Portland Gazette. DEDICATORY ODE, For Hebron Academy, September 2, 1805, Sung between the Sermon and Oration.
IN purest strains our hearts would join, To honor Wisdom's every shrine, With Learning's Laurels crown'd; Tho' oft the theme has strung the lyre, Of each lov'd muse, each faintest fire, In antient days renown'd. Fain would we gild the hallow'd urn, Thou h' moulder'd now, we fill may learn, Where Grecian Science refts; 'Tis burnish'd tablets thus would fend A votive flame with ours to blend, And dwell in freemen's breasts! The kindred glows would thus pervade, Our ev'ry gloom, our ev'ry shade, Their glory e'er should rise As the bright bow, on clouds displays, The promise made in antient days, Proclaiming fairer skies!
How shall Columbia's tow'ring fame, Preserve in sacred love the name, Which Science still reveres, Of Wathington, who "sleep in dust," Whose spirit dwells, but with the just, Nor men's grants him tears?
Where will Columbus' tomb be found What thunder will his name rebound, From Spain's devoted shore? 'Tis History's Page, his name which keeps, And tells, 'tis not a Droid sleep, Where virtue lives no more!
We trace with zeal, the rival charms Of Valour, Beauty, Arts, and Arms, Led by our deathless theme. Conjoin'd as at the Grecian fanes. We view—compare their useless manes, Save Wisdom's own supreme;
'Tis Science—Angel of the mind, Will guard its hopes, its follies blind, Its every walk will guide, Like the blest star, o'er Bethlehem, Which led the wife, and wond'ring men When first they Jesus spied.
The guardian genius, then we greet, And here devote our muse's seat, To her, and heaven and truth, May bounteous hands and kindly care, The fabric and its Tyroes rear Pure in "immortal youth!"
The Shreds of TIMOTHY TWIST, Tailor, Lie here Cabbage for worms.
While sticking down the cloth of his existence. And pressing the seams of his constitution. He was suddenly scorched by the gasp of love,
And pricked to the heart, By the needle of Cupid. Under the first impulses from the poignancy of his pang, instead of quietly waiting for the scythe of time, He rashly seized his own shears and cut off
The half sewed thread of his existence, Yet was the work of his short life cut out from the cloth of integrity, made up with the trimmings of honor, lin'd with the warm flannel of sensibility and cover'd with the buttons of glory. In his last moments, he was staved by the Buckram of hope, And he felt assured of a seat on that immortal top board, Where his gasp, shall no more scorch, and needles never prick.
NOTICE. THOSE persons who are indebted, either to EDWARD BARNEVILL, or to the late firm of BARBOUR & BARNE- VILL, either by Note or Account, are re- quested to make payment to the subscriber, on or before the 30th inst, or they will be put in suit without further notice. Edward Barnevill. Jan. 6, 1806.
REMOVAL. THE subscriber begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has re- moved his Office, and has taken for that pur- pose the Chamber adjoining the Registry of Deeds, and over the Store of Messrs. HANNA- FORD & Co. Exchange Row, Middle Street, Portland; where he will be happy to acknow- ledge their favours, and transact such business as they may intrust to his care. SALMON CHASE. Jan. 6.
Fresh Flour, JUST received, and for sale three hundred Mds. Phi- ladelphia Flour, At No. 2, Central Row, By L. Weeks & Son. Jan. 6.
Flour and Butter. JOHN P. THURSTON & Co. Fore-street, have just received, and now landing from Schooner Harmony, 300 barrels fresh superfine and fine Philadelphia Flour. 75 kegs Butter. Jan. 6.
Fish and Oil. BARNEVILLE & PRICHARD, Have for Sale, 1500 quintals Codfish, suitable for the West India market, 50 barrels Cod Oil. Jan. 6.
FOR SALE—Cheap. FORTY Hhds. Nova Scotia LIME, of an excellent quality—Apply to Jan. 6. E. Capen, Titcomb's Wharf.
Wanted, A Few thousand feet of Oak Plank, two and a quarter and two and an half inch— and a few thousand of good seasoned TRENNELS— for which CASH and a generous price will be given by John Waite. Falmouth, Jan. 9.
John Lord, INFORMS the public, that he has just received handsome assortment of ENGLISH HATS, of the latest importation and newest fashion. Likewise, a general assortment of American Hats and Hatter's Trimmings. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Hattering and shipping FURS [6w] Dec 23
CHEAP GOODS. T. & A. Vinton, Middle-Street, near door east of the great Arch, HAVE just received, in addition to their former as- sortment, the following articles: Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Plains, Fearnoughts, Coatings, Serges, Patent Cords, Velvets, India Cottons, very fine, Velvet Bindings, Cotton Yarn, for weaving and netting, 8-4 & 4-4 black Cambrics, White do. very cheap, Blankets, Black Worsted Hose, Black Perfums, Brown Holland, Flannels, Baizes, Black Crape. Best Hyson, Hyson-skin, and Souchong TEAS, at reduced prices—warranted to be of a good quality. The above Goods will be sold as cheap as can be purchased at any store in town, not excepting "The Cheap Store." Jan. 6.
Warranted Stone Lime. OF the first quality, and just burnt, for sale by J. BRYANT, At his Store near the Haymarket. ALSO. Casks English Nails, Boxes Window Glass Whitew Lead, ground in oil, A few pipes and quarter cask old Madara Wine, of a superior quality, 16000 wt. new Hops in good order for shipping. (tt) Dec. 2d.
FOR SALE, By Charles & John Fox, A few chests Souchong Tea, of a Su- perior quality. Jan. 13.
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscribers, respectfully inform the inhabitants of Portland, and their Country friends in particular, that they have lately opened a Store in Portland, at the head of Union Wharf, where they may be supplied with a general assortment of English and West-India Goods, of the first quality; also, a general variety of HARD WARE, among which are—Mill, Cross-cut and Hand Saws, of a superior quality; Nails of every kind, from the most improved nail factory in this state; IRON afforded; Spike and Nail Rods; Shapes, &c. ALSO. A large quantity of Cheese, chiefly select- ed from the first dairies in Connecticut. Patent Medicines. Men's and Women's warranted Shoes. Boots, Hats; and a general assortment of other articles, not enumerated. Innholders may be always supplied with LIQUORS of the first quality, and upon terms, which cannot fail to give satisfaction. They pledge them- selves to sell the above Goods as cheap as they can be purchased of any fair trader, and no cheaper. Every favor will be gratefully noticed. JOSEPH EMERSON & SON. Portland, Jan. 13, 1806.
NOTICE. JOSEPH POPE and JACKSON DAVIS, respectfully inform their friends and the public that they have formed a connection in trade, under the firm of Pope & Davis, and that business in future will be conducted by them under that firm, at No. 7, Muffy's Row.
All persons who have any demands a- gainst, or are indebted to the subscriber, are requested to call on Pope & Davis for settlement. JOSEPH POPE. Portland, 1st Mo. 1st, 1806.
Cork Shoes. E. GRIFFIN, No. 7, Jones's Row. has just received for sale, an assortment of excellent Cork Shoes, Ladies' white and colored Kid Shoes, Do. Cloth and leather do Do. Morocco, with and without heels, Miles Morocco and Leather Pumps, Do. Bootees and Leather Shoes, Children's Morocco and Leather Boots & Shoes, Gentlemen's Morocco and Leather Shoes, Sawarow and Cordovan Boots.
Wanted immediately. TWO Journeymen at the Cabinet Making Business, ALSO, two active Lads fourteen or fifteen years old, as ap- prentices to the above Business.—For particulars ap- ply to Wm. HASKELL, at his shop in Union St
Gary's Bible. Isaac Adams, Has just received for sale, at his Bookstore, No. 6 Jones's Row, Fifth-Street, AN assortment of large elegant BIBLES, various prices, from 4 to 10 dollars—some are embellished with 3 Maps and 27 Historical Engravings; together with a large Index, an alphabetical table of proper names in the old and new testament, with their signi- fication in the original, a view of the evidences of the christian religion, and Brown's Concordance. ALSO, The Works of the BRITISH POETS, 25 volumes, in elegant binding, and Likenesses of the Authors; may be purchased in sets, or the works of each separately.
LIKEWISE, A large assortment of Children's Books, ornamented with Cuts, various prices, from 3 to 50 cents each; being a collection of those that are new, useful, and entertaining; and well calculated to impress upon the young mind, a sense of virtue and religion. Also, constantly for sale, A general supply of BOOKS & STA- TIONARY; which are offered upon as liberal terms, as can be obtained in this, or any other town in the state. Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Cans and Junk. Jan. 6.
Thomas Clark, HAS just received for sale, at his Bookstore, Fifth- street, a large assortment of CARY'S BIBLES, Containing the Apocrypha, Marginal Notes, and Ref- erences; to which is added, an Index, an alphabetical Table of all the Names in the Old and New Testaments with their significations; Table of Scripture Weights Measures and Coins; Brown's Concordance, &c. &c. Embellished with Ten Maps and Twenty Historical Engravings—Price Do do do with 6 Maps and 24 Engravings, 9 00 Do do do with 3 do and 27 do 8 00 Do do do with 1 do do do 5 25 Do do do with 1 do and 10 do 4 75 Do do do 4 00 ALSO, London and Edinburgh editions of Octa- vo, Quarto, and Folio BIBLES, from 75 Cents to 15 Dollars, some very elegantly bound.—Octavo, in 2 and 4 volumes, from 4 75 to 15 D.
LIKEWISE, The Works of the BRITISH POETS, in 25 volumes, in elegant binding, with Likenesses of the authors, and many other plates—may be purchased in sets, or the works of each separately. The same edition in boards, containing the works of Milton, Armstrong, Green, Pope, Thompson, Akenside, Watts, Burns, Gay, Young, Addison, Johnson, and Collins. A large assortment of Children's Books, with appropriate plates. A general assortment of LAW BOOKS. Ramsey's American Revolution, &c. A great variety of Paper—Blank Books of every description. An assortment of Books and Stationary. Jan. 13.
Portland Book Store—D. JOHNSON. PROPOSALS, by KIMBER, CONRAD, and Co. of Philadelphia, and D. JOHNSON, of Portland, for printing by Subscription, that valuable work, enti- tled, A complete Concordance to the Holy Scrip- tures of the Old and New Testament. Or, A Dictionary and Alphabetical Index to the Bible: Very useful to all Christians who seriously read and study the Inspired Writings. In Two Parts—Containing, 1. The appellative or common words in so full and large a manner, that any verse may be readily found by looking for any material word in it. In this part the various significations of the principal words are given, by which the true meaning of many passages of scripture is shown. An account of several Jewish customs and ceremonies is also added, which may serve to illustrate many parts of scripture. 2. Proper names in the scriptures—to this part is prefixed a Table, containing the significations of words in the original languages from which they are derived.
To which is added, A Concordance to the Books called Apocrypha. The whole digested in an easy and regular method; which, together with the various significations and other improvements now added, ren- ders it more useful than any book of the kind hitherto published. By ALEXANDER CRUDEN, M. A. This excellent work having gone through five edi- tions in England, and never yet been printed in A- merica, the publishers are induced to believe, that a- mong the numerous advocates for the reading and stu- dy of those invaluable writings within the compass of the United States, they will meet with sufficient en- couragement to warrant the undertaking so large a work. They have accordingly made arrangements for putting it to press early the ensuing year; and as they rely upon the patronage of the readers of the Holy Scriptures, the utmost attention will be given, to fur- nish them with as correct and handsome an Index to the Bible, as the best London copy. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in one quarto volume, containing upwards of 1000 pages, on a fine wove pa- per, and a beautiful, new, American type. The price to subscribers bound in calf, will be 10 dollars; in sheep, 9 50; and in boards, 8 50. A list of Subscribers' names will be added to the work.
CARR'S NORTHERN SUMMER. Now in the press, and will be ready for sale in a short time, A Northern Summer, or Travels round the Baltic, through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and part of Germany, in the year 1804.—By JOHN CARR, Esq.
Also, just received, and for sale as above, A great variety of BOOKS, &c. by E. G. the greatest in the place, and which will be sold as usual, on better terms than they can be purchased in Port- land or Boston. Wanted—Twenty tons good RAGS, for which Five Dollars per hundred will be allowed and payment made in any articles in the store, at the cash prices. Jan. 13.
FOR SALE, A Dwelling-House, Work-Shop, Barn, &c together with the Land on which they stand, consisting of one eighth of an acre—pleasantly situated in Back-Street. For further particulars, apply to Josiah Haskell. Jan. 13.
Cumberland, ss.—March Term, 1801. To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, in and for the County of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March, in the year 1801.
EBENEZER OWEN, of said Portland, Tailor, Abigail Owen and Mary Owen, Spinners, Joseph Owen and John Owen, Yeomen, Sally Owen, Spinster, all of said Portland, and Ebenezer Owen, Jr. Rebecca Owen and Cotton Owen, minors, under the age of twenty one years, who sue by Ebenezer Owen, aforesaid their Guardian, duly appointed—humbly shew, That they are interested in a certain tract of land in Portland, aforesaid, the description and bound- whereof as follows, viz. a moiety of forty-five acres —Beginning at a pine tree standing by Casco River, thence running north forty-three degrees & thirty mi- nutes westerly, two-hundred-and-forty-three rods, and from said tree as the river runs down thirty-three rods, to a stake, and thence north-westerly forty-one degrees thirty minutes, two hundred and sixty five rods, thence on a parallel line, to the end of the two-hundred fifty- three rods, according to the Surveyors plan, November 10, 1687. Said land is also bounded westerly by land formerly in possession of George Bramhall, afterwards of Joshua Bracket, southerly by Fife-River, and easter- ly by land said to be formerly in possession of Thaddeus Clark and afterwards of Anthony Bracket, and the moiety aforesaid is the same which Thomas Webb sold to William Cotten, by deed bearing date February 2, 1740—41. And your petitioners, fur- ther shew they are intitled to one third part of said moiety and that the said Ebenezer Owen's interest therein is that of tenant by the curtesy of the whole thereof, and the interest of your other petitioners, is the re- mainder, in fee thereof, in common, and that they are desirous to have their said one third part of said moiety, now lying in common with other rights of persons to your petitioners unknown, severed from the residue and set off to them to hold in severality: Wherefore they pray this Hon. Court, that partition of said land may be made according to law, and said third part of said moiety set off entire, and as in duty bound shall ever pray. Wm. Symmes, Attorney of Petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in said County, on the third Tuesday of No- vember, A. D. 1805.
ON the petition of Ebenezer Owen, and others, which was entered at March Term, A. D. 1801, and continued from Term to Term, to this Term, whereof the foregoing is a true copy—The Court Order, That the petitioners cause the several per- sons interested in the estate therein mentioned, and be- ing within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the state, to be duly notified of said petition by causing the same together with this order, to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed by Adams & Jenks, three weeks suc- cessively, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this court, which is to be held at Port- land within and for the county aforesaid on the first Tues- day of March next, to their granting the same. Attest, Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
CUMBERLAND, ss.—March Term, 1801. To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Com- mon Pleas, begun and held at Portland, in and for the County of Cumberland, on the last Tuesday of March, 1801—
ELISHA TURNER, of Portland, in said county, caulker, and Sarah Turner, his wife, humbly shew, that they are interested in the right of said Sarah, in a certain tract of Land in Portland aforesaid, the descrip- tion and bounds whereof are as follows, viz.—The said tract is one moiety of forty five acres bounded as fol- lows; beginning at a pine tree standing by Casco river, thence running north forty three degrees and thirty minutes, westerly two hundred and forty three rods, and from said tree as the river runs down, thirty three rods to a stake, and thence northwesterly forty one degrees and thirty minutes, two hundred and sixty five rods; thence one parallel line to the end of the two hundred and forty three rods, according to the sur- veyor's plan, November 10, 1687—Said Land is also bounded westerly by land formerly in possession of George Bramhall; afterwards of Joshua Bracket; easter- ly by Fife River, and easterly by land said to be formerly in possession of Thaddeus Clark, and after- wards of Anthony Bracket; and the moiety aforesaid is the same which Thomas Webb sold to William Cotten, by deed bearing date February 2, 1740—41. And said Elisha and Mary his wife, further shew; that the said Mary's interest in the said moiety is a fee sim- ple estate, in one third part of the same, now lying in common with the residue of said moiety, and with the other moiety belonging to some person or persons un- known; and that the said Elisha and Mary are des- irous to have and hold their aforesaid third part of said moiety in severality—Wherefore they pray this honorable Court that partition of said Land may be made according to law, and the said Sarah's part thereof be severed from the residue; and as in duty bound shall ever pray. Elisha Turner, } by William Symmes, Sarah Turner, } their Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and held at Port- land, in said County, on the third Tuesday of November, A. D. 1805—
ON the petition of Elisha Turner and UX, which was entered at March term, 1801, and continued from term to term to this term, whereof the foregoing is a copy—The Court order, That the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in the estate therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys re- siding within the State, to be duly notified of said pe- tition, by causing the same, together with this order, to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed by Ad- ams & Jenks, three weeks successively; that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court, which is to be held at Portland, within and for the county aforesaid, on the first Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest, Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
TO LET, HALF of a convenient three story Dwel- ling House, pleasantly situated in Wil- mot Street—Inquire at E. STEVENS' Store, Fifth-Street. Jan. 6.
Wanted to Hire, A small House or tenement suitable to accommodate a small family, for which a liberal rent will be given. N. B. one situated in or near Union Street, would be preferred.—Enquire of the Printer. January 6.
A WOMAN of good character with- out children to be employed as a nurse in respectable fami- lies. For further particulars enquire of the Painters. Jan. 6.