Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-01-21 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 40 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1805.
Whole Number, 352.
Administrators & Commissioners Notices.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator to the estate of JOSHUA GARDNER, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 her. MARTHA GARDNER. Dated at Freeport, Jan. 10, 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 Administrator on the estate of ALEXANDER COOMBS, late of Hallowell, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 him. BEZEZIAH COOMBS. Dated, Portland, Jan. 10, 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 Administrator on the estate of JOHN RUSSELL, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 him. JEREMIAH STUBBS. Dated Jan. 9, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administrator on the estate of HOPE BATES, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, 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 her. SARAH BATES. Dated Jan. 9, 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 PYAM PRINCE, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 him. SILVANUS DRINKWATER. Dated Jan. 9, 1805.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of JOHN RUSSELL, late of North Yarmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they propose to meet, to attend to the duty of their appointment, at the Office of Ammi R. Mitchell in the Chamber of Nicholas L. Mitchell's Store, in said North Yarmouth, on Saturday the 19th of this instant, and on the first Monday of April, and on the first Monday of July next, from two to six o'clock P. M. AMMI R. MITCHELL, SETH BEARCE.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of PYAM PRINCE, late of North Yarmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they propose to meet and attend to the duty of their appointment, at the Office of Ammi R. Mitchell in the Chamber of Nicholas L. Mitchell's Store, in said North Yarmouth, on the second Monday of February next, and the second Monday of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. AMMI R. MITCHELL, JACOB MITCHELL, WILLIAM BUXTON. North Yarmouth, Jan. 9, 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 Administrator on the estate of JOHN DYER, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 him. J. WEEKS, Esq. A. GREEN CRABTREE. Dated at Portland, Dec. 27. (D. 2.)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of JOAN MORRELL, late of Hallowell, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to her. ELIZABETH MORRELL. Dated Dec. 13 (37).
THE subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate to examine the claims against the Estate of JOHN MORRELL, late of Hallowell, in the county of Cumberland, deceased—We give notice that we will attend the said business, at the dwelling house of the Widow of said deceased, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in the four following months, from ten to four o'clock. JOE KNIGHT, JAMES MORRELL, } COMMISSIONERS. Dec. 24.
THE subscribers, having been appointed to the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, Esq. of North Yarmouth, in said county, deceased, represented intestate—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims—and that we shall attend that service at the House of SAMUEL BRAMAN, Innholder, in Portland, on the last Wednesday of this, and the second Wednesday of the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. on said days. DANIEL LUCKER, PETER WARREN. Portland, Dec. 12, 1804. (D. 24)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber is appointed Administrator of the estate of JAMES DAVIDSON, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, Esquire, deceased, intestate.—All persons who are indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those who have any demands will be pleased to exhibit them. ANDREW GREENWOOD. Dec. 24.
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FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Judiciary of Massachusetts.
AS the opinion of the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court, relative to a reform in the Judiciary, contained in their letter, together with the form of two bills communicated to his Excellency the Governor, and by him to the Legislature, has been before the public, it will not be uninteresting nor improper to state those objections to which the system appears to be liable.—It is a subject which admits a diversity of opinion, and ought to be open to that freedom of discussion which its importance demands.
Our lives, liberties, and property, are, in a measure, in the hands of the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court; and it is earnestly to be hoped, that a salary will be annexed to the office sufficient to command the services of gentlemen of the first talents and respectability. This is a policy, from which our Legislature should never depart—While it calls to that office men of abilities, integrity, and independent circumstances, it is perfectly consistent with the truest economy. Let this be done that we may have Judges capable of administering justice; but let not this Court be put out of the reach of any citizen—Justice should be brought home to our doors—It is what we have been accustomed to. The Legislature of the province, before and of the Commonwealth, since the adoption of the Constitution, have been uniform in the establishment of an itinerant Court. From the act of the Province of 1699, to that of the Commonwealth "making further provision in the Judicial department," passed in March 1800, a period of more than one hundred years the principle has never been departed from except in particular cases and from particular necessity. By the first mentioned act the Court was to consist of one chief Justice and four Associates, three to constitute a quorum and to travel into every county, then organized;—The act of the Commonwealth of 1782, adopts or rather confirms this system; since which time to the year 1800, a period of eighteen years, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, was certainly respectable—Its decisions were not without expedition, certainty, system, and general approbation. A deviation from this system rendered necessary perhaps, by the increase of population and property, has been the ground of much uneasiness and complaint.—The imperfections attendant on these alterations, are such as generally attend a deviation from a long established system, rendered familiar by practice and venerable by time. After two attempts without success, a radical reform (the one under consideration) is contemplated to remedy the evil.—In stating my objections to the system proposed by the Hon. Judges, it is unnecessary for me to particularize errors to the present system. They are undoubtedly weighty and as it respects the district of Maine, insurmountable. The alternate sessions of the majority and minority of the Court, in each county, are completely calculated to produce delay. From the latter to the former from choice, and from the former to the latter from necessity. The winter circuit in this district is attended with insuperable difficulties, without the possibility of a remedy: For the principles of the act are so contracted, that no modification can remedy the evil. The inhabitants have recently tried the experiment and those gentlemen, in the Legislature, from the District, who advocated the measure as the less of two evils, will judge if this experiment has proved it to be the less in fact. The leading features of the proposed reform are,
 1. A Supreme Judicial Court of five Judges to hold three sessions annually in three different places, to hear and finally determine all disputed questions of law.  2. A Circuit Court is to be holden twice a year in each County, to consist of one Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court, who is to preside in the trial of all questions of fact of a civil and criminal nature, and to grant new trials.  3. This Court is to have original jurisdiction, concurrent with the Common Pleas, in all actions exceeding one hundred dollars where the title to real estate may be in question.  4. In criminal cases, and in questions of divorce and alimony, the Justices of the Common Pleas are to be associated with the Circuit Judge, and the Judge and Justices so associated are to compose the Court.  5. No appeals or reviews are to be had but by order of Court.  1. The law is to be settled for the whole Commonwealth, in three places, say Boston, Portland and Northampton. Much legal information has heretofore been diffused through the community, by the decision of questions of law in the country. Here a cause is to be taken from the neighborhood of the parties, to be heard and tried, perhaps at a hundred miles distance. It will be said it is of little importance whether the party knows on what principles his cause is decided; provided it is decided right. I am not so sure of this. Let the party be satisfied with the decision. Let him know his cause was not lost through neglect. Let him be instructed in the principles of his cause. It affords him satisfaction and his neighbor information, and diffuses through the community a knowledge of these laws, of which no man is allowed to plead that he is ignorant.
Whereas by the proposed system, legal knowledge will not only be confined to particular places, and a particular profession, but to a very few individuals of that profession. Those gentlemen of the law, who have established their residence and reputation, in the places where the law Courts are to be holden, will reap an exclusive benefit from the measure. The attorney in the country, will lose all ambition, when, having originated a cause, examined its principles and the authorities, he finds it is to be taken out of his own hands and argued by counsel 150, or 200 miles from him, who is a stranger to him and his client, and who must examine the whole anew. An inhabitant of the county of Hancock or Washington has a cause of one hundred dollars magnitude (and there are many causes in that country of no greater magnitude) depending on a disputed question of law. What is to be done? His attorney to whom he confided the origin of his cause, is to travel to Portland or the party must go himself and employ other counsel. The attorney goes. The gentleman of the bar in that town will be inclined, and they will have the opportunity, to so arrange the Docket as to give their business precedence. The attorney by tarrying two or three weeks, however, has the good fortune to obtain a decision. If he gain the cause his client is the loser, if he loses it his client is undone. But the party goes himself, and employs other counsel. I would not undertake to say which of the two evils would be the less. It is the nature of mankind to make the best of their privileges. The fees for arguing a law question must be enhanced. The attorneys at the law Courts may do this, with the utmost safety to themselves, as they will have the power entirely to monopolize the business of those Courts.
But it is said the Court may be furnished with written argument. In the absence of myself and counsel, the latter is to furnish the Court with written arguments. Now there are two sides to every disputed question; I have the negative. The party opposed is present by his counsel—my attorney, to save expense for me, is to set about to answer a demurrer by written argument, never having heard the opposite of the question. Thus much for this part of the system. A system which will prevent lawsuits by driving every poor man out of Court, by stopping his mouth, and suffer the rich oppressor to trample on his rights with impunity. Every peaceable, economical citizen, will sacrifice one or even two hundred dollars to a persevering litigious antagonist, when there is a possibility that his cause will be taken from his door, and carried to Boston, Portland, or Northampton.
2. A circuit court is to be holden twice a year in each county, by one judge of the Supreme Court.
Questions of law are often so blended, that it is not easy to separate them. And it is idle to suppose that the judges of our Supreme Judicial Court are in effect the exclusive judges of facts. The court do undertake to sum up the facts, and the jury and to hint an opinion of those facts and the jury do, very often, find accordingly. The direction of a single judge in such cases, might be dangerous. For this Court is to have final jurisdiction. Bills of exceptions are, often an inadequate remedy; as they may regard the admission or rejection of evidence, which might, or might not, have altered the finding of the jury. And the misdirection of the party in oyer, who removes a cause, in case he does not prevail, and the expense and delay attending such removals, will be a sufficient check against them to all, but the powerful and litigious. Motions for new trials are to be made too and granted by this Court on principles of law. This therefore, must be a law court pro hac vice. But when a motion is made for a new trial for the misdirection of the Judge it must be made to the law Court. This want of power in the Court on the one hand, and important powers too great to be entrusted to a single person, on the other, will be a fruitful source of perplexity, expense and delay.
3. This Court is to have original jurisdiction, concurrent with the Common Pleas, in questions of title, exceeding one hundred dollars in value. If this jurisdiction were given to the Supreme Judicial Court, consisting of a competent number of Justices, and holding their sessions in each county, might have a tendency to prevent litigation and promote right. But that a Court, consisting of a single Judge, having a power by his directions to determine the verdict of a single jury should have organized a formal jurisdiction, is so novel a thing, so repugnant to the habits and feelings of the people of this State, that it is presumed the Legislature will pause, before they adopt it.
4. This Circuit Court is to have jurisdiction in all criminal matters, when associated with the Justices of the Common Pleas. It is in vain that we are told "The life of a prisoner charged with a capital offence is in the hands of the jury" and that "this Independent Jury, will decide the question of guilty or not guilty according to their evidence." The lives of the innocent and the public safety would be often in jeopardy, were not this Independent Jury, disciplined and instructed by an intelligent Court. It is the Court that the prisoner is to look to for his counsel. It is the Court that the public

are to look to the keepers of their peace and the guardians of their safety. They should be strangers—unbiased by those feelings, and prejudices, which will effect the best of men in the neighborhood of a crime. But here three out of four, and often all of the Justices, of the Court, are inhabitants of a county with the party charged with a capital offence. One of the Statutes of England, provided, that no man should be a juror in his own county, and this is perfectly consistent with another provision, that, Juries shall be taken from the vicinity.
The Judges are known to the party as soon as he is charged with a crime. His friends and the friends of the injured or murdered persons will have every incentive to prejudice the Court. The Jotors are drawn by lot. They come from various parts of the county, and that immediately preceding the trial. As soon as they situate they are sworn. After all, the party, charged with a capital offence, has a right to challenge twenty of them, without giving the reason. The Court cannot be challenged. And though the gentlemen composing the composing the Court of Common Pleas are men of great consideration and respected as such accordingly, they are a like susceptible of prepossessions as Jotors, and much more exposed to these prepossessions.
Besides, want of legal information, renders these Justices unfit to preside in the questions of life and death. This suggestion is a reflection on "the gentlemen who composed those Courts." That pretence of compensation received by a Justice of the Common Pleas, is insufficient to command a mediocrity of talents, and no inducement to improvement.
To give the Circuit Court original jurisdiction concurrent with the Common Pleas, will be unfavorable to the association of those two Courts. The clashing of jurisdictions may impede the course of justice to the danger of life the public safety.
But "whenever real doubt shall exist, the case is to be referred to the consideration of the Supreme Judicial Court." In such a Court, so associated, where there is no prepossession, doubts will always exist and produce delay. The prisoner must be summoned to bail to remain perhaps twelve months longer, to obtain the advice of the Supreme Judicial Court. These things should not be—If the person charged, be innocent, he is entitled to a prompt, speedy and impartial trial, if guilty, punishment shall be meted to the transgressor.
5. No appeals or reviews to be had but by order of Court. It is for the Commonwealth that there should be an end of litigation. But how are lawsuits to be ended? Not by obstructing the course of justice and rendering the Court of such difficult access, as to discourage the honest man from claiming redress; but by providing an easy, prompt, cheap and impartial mode of trial. By defining rights by plain, simple, unambiguous rules, and diffusing a knowledge of those rules, through the community, that the people may understand them. If there be a remedy for an error of the Common Pleas or Circuit Court are within the reach of persons of moderate ability, the taking away the right of appeal, through an innovation upon our ancient practice would be less objectionable. But rather than correct errors, at such vast expense, we shall acquiesce in them as the loss of two evils . It is much to be feared that departing from the system of our fathers, erecting judicatories in our several counties, less respectable than formerly, shutting out most important concerns into their hands, and throwing impediments in the way to obtain redress, by removing from us that Supreme Judicial Court whose Judges have traveled through the country with little interruption for more than a CENTURY, will in effect, dry up the streams of Justice in the Commonwealth. No one more earnestly wishes than I do to see the judiciary on as respectable footing as formerly. It is a subject fraught with inexplicable difficulties, and on which there are, I fear, too many projectors and innovators.
No plan can probably be devised wholly satisfactory, until the District of Maine shall be separated from Massachusetts. Until then, a separate Court for Maine, consisting of three four, or five Judges, though liable to objections has perhaps the least imperfections. Let this Court, with a reporter to attend them, go into the several counties in the District twice a year, and let the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts have control over them sufficient to take away the constitutional objection. If this project be as exceptional as the one I oppose, may it, with that, meet with the public disapprobation.
An Inhabitant of the District of Maine.
TRIAL OF JUDGE CHASE.
From Washington, Jan. 5, 1805.—On Wednesday, the venerable Magistrate appeared before the High Court of Impeachment; when the President of the Senate (Mr. Burr) informed him that having been summoned to answer the articles of impeachment, exhibited against him by the House of Representatives, the Senate were ready to receive any answer he had to make. The Judge requested, in consideration of age and infirmity, that he might be indulged with a chair, which being immediately furnished, he seated himself near the centre of the area of the Senate Chamber, in front of the President. The members were seated in boxes, covered with crimson, (an emblem of the countenance of every democrat, present) on each side of the President, and in a line with his chair. After a pause of a few moments, the Judge rose, and made several observations on the articles of impeachment; and requested
the allowance of further time to put in his answer. He denied being guilty of all or any of the articles exhibited against him; but said the charges were so heinous, and urged by such high authority, that a simple denial would not be sufficient: it behoved him therefore to evince the rectitude of his conduct, by meeting each charge distinctly. The President of the Senate here interrupted him, and asked if the paper he was reading was intended for his reply; if so, it would be put on file. He was answered by the Judge, that it was not; but merely an alignment of reasons, why he could not now answer, in order to shew, that he was entitled to further time in preparing for his defence. Here again, and for the third time, the Judge was interrupted by Mr. Burr, and in language, not very becoming, addressed in the following manner.—"You, who are so conversant in the practice of Courts of Law, know very well, that a motion of time, must not be founded on mere suggestions but on some facts that tend to prove the propriety of the motion." The Judge, with much dignity said, he meant to shew the impracticability of his answering at this time, from the very articles themselves; and it was for that purpose he had made an allusion to them. After some remarks of caution by the President, he was permitted to proceed with his arguments. His innocence, he declared, could be proved, from the uniform tenor of his whole life; and which would shew, that while those who accused him were "maling and puling in their nurses arms," his arms were raised, and the utmost exertions of his mind employed, in laying the foundations, whereon are erected the liberty, happiness and prosperity of our country. He concluded an address, polished, dignified and spirited, by moving, that he might be allowed until the first day of the next session of Congress, to put in his answer, and prepare himself for a trial, involving charges that he had not foreseen nor was prepared by evidence and counsel to defend. This motion was ordered to be reduced to writing; when the President informed the prisoner of the bar, that it would be taken into consideration; and that the court would meet the next day at noon. The Senate then retired to an adjourning Committee Room, and, for the purpose of considering the motion which occupied their attention until a very late hour. During the whole of this day's precious business, neither of the managers, or House of Representatives, were present. Yesterday the Court was again organised, the necessary oaths or affirmations, (which was forgotten yesterday, in the hurry of the business) was administered to the President, of the Senate by Mr. Secretary Otis and by the President to the members. The is as follows: "You do solemnly swear, that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Judge Chase, you will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws of the United States." After the reading of a letter from Judge Chase, containing sundry affidavits in support of the motion which he had made for allowing him further time to prepare his answer, the Court proceeded to the further consideration of the important business before them.
Mr. Tracy moved, that the first Monday of December next, be the day for receiving the answer, and proceeding on the trial of the impeachment of SAMUEL CHASE. Mr. Brackenridge moved, that the 4th of February next, be the period set apart for that purpose. The President remarked that the first motion, would be on the most distant day, and therefore put the question, Ayes 12—Nays 18 . He then put the question on the second motion, viz. the 4th of February next, which was carried in the affirmative, Ayes 21—Nays 9 . The Secretary was then directed to deliver copies of this order to the House of Representatives, and to Judge CHASE.
Judge CHASE'S SPEECH, before the Senate.
MR. PRESIDENT,
I APPEAR in obedience to a summons from this Honorable court, to answer articles of impeachment exhibited against me, by the Honorable the House of Representatives of the United States.
To these articles, a copy of which was delivered to me with the summons, I say, that I have committed no crime or misdemeanor whatsoever, for which I am subject to impeachment according to the constitution of the United States I deny, with a few exceptions, the acts with which I am charged. I shall contend, that all acts admitted to have been done by me, were legal; and I deny in every instance, the improper intentions with which the acts charged, are alleged to have been done, and in which their supposed criminality altogether consists.
But in charges of so heinous a nature, urged by so high an authority, a simple denial is not sufficient. It behoves me, for the legal justification of my conduct, and for the vindication of my character, to meet each charge with a full and particular answer; to explain and refute at length, every principal urged against me; to state the evidence by which I am to disprove every fact relied on in support of the accusation; and to detail all the facts and arguments on which my defence is to rest. The necessity of an answer embracing all these objects, in cases of impeachment is obvious; and the right to make it is secured by law and sanctioned by uniform practice.
Such an answer it is my intention to make. It is my purpose to submit the whole ground of my defence to the view of this honorable court, of my country, of the world, and of those who are to conduct the prosecution.—So will my judges come to the trial with that full knowledge of the whole matter in dispute, which is
essential for enabling them to understand and apply the testimony and the arguments; and the honorable managers will be better prepared, to refute such parts of my defence, as they may think untenable.
But in a case of this kind, where the accusation embraces so great a variety of charges, of principles, and of facts, it is manifest, that preparing such an answer, as I have a right to make, and as my duty to myself, my family, my friends, and my country, requires at my hands, a considerable time must be necessary.
Many of the principles involved in this impeachment, are very important, not only to me, but to the liberties of every American citizen, and to the cause of free government in general. These principles ought to be maturely considered, and clearly explained. They present a wide field of legal investigation many of them require laborious and extensive research, and although some of them have accompanied the prosecution from its commencement, and have thus been for a consideration; some on the other hand, have been very recently introduced.
On this description is the principle, whereon the 5th and 6th articles rest; relative to the extent in which the courts of the United States, are to be governed not only in their decisions, but in their proceedings by the state laws. A principle which was not brought into view until a few weeks ago and the explanation of which will require a careful consideration, of the conduct and proceedings of the Supreme and Circuit Courts of the United States, from the first establishment of our federal system.
The same articles involve the construction of two state laws of Virginia, which I am charged with having infringed in the trial of Callender, which were not mentioned on the trial, or during any of the introductory proceedings, and of which I never heard until these articles were reported a few weeks ago. It is manifest not in order to fix the true construction of these laws, about which professional men have differed in opinion, recourse must be had to the courts of that state, as explained by their records; or in case those records should be silent to the recollection and opinion of professional men, accustomed to preside or attend in the courts where those laws are enforced. It is manifest that such an investigation cannot be accomplished in a short time.
The facts on which this prosecution rests, except the last article, are alleged to have taken place more than four years ago; some of them at Philadelphia, some at Wilmington in the state of Delaware, and some at Richmond, in Virginia. These facts are very numerous, and the greater part of them are of such a nature, as to depend for their criminality or innocence, on minute circumstances, or slight shades of testimony and often on the different manner in which the same circumstances may affect different spectators, all equally disposed to represent truly what they observed. The most material facts are alleged to have happened in Richmond and Philadelphia.—In the former of these places I am an utter stranger, having never been there but once; and in the latter, I know personally but very few individuals. These circumstances render it very difficult for me, to ascertain the persons who witnessed the various transactions in question, and are able after this lapse of time to give accurate testimony concerning them; and this difficulty is very much increased, by the distance of those places from that of my residence. I assure this Honorable Court, that from the moment when this prosecution assumed a serious appearance and a definitive form, at the last session of congress, I have turned my attention to the subject of my defence, and my answer, and have exerted myself in finding out and procuring the requisite testimony; but the difficulties which I have stated, added to my ill state of health during a great part of the last year, have prevented me from making such progress, as to afford me the hope of being able to obtain the object in a very short time. I have done—much very much remains to be done, even in those parts of the prosecution where I had some notice by the proceedings of last session. In those very material parts which have originated during the present session, every thing is still to be done.
It may perhaps be thought, that although these preparations might be necessary for the trial, they are not so for the answer. And such an opinion I trust, would on examination be found erroneous.
The answer, in cases of impeachment, must disclose the whole defence, and the defence must be confined to the matters stated in the answer. Otherwise the prosecutors might be surprised at the trial, by objections, which with previous notice, it would be in their power to refute or explain. The accused; therefore, before he puts in his answer, ought to have time sufficient for making himself thoroughly master of his defence, of the grounds on which it rests and the facts and evidence by which it is to be supported. He ought to be completely prepared for his trial; between which and the answer no delay need to take place, except such as may be necessary for convening the witnesses.
In so material a part of his preparation for defence, as the drawing up of his answer, it will not, I presume to be denied that he ought to have an opportunity of obtaining the best professional assistance, which it may be in his power to procure. This assistance is rendered pecuniarily necessary to me, by the very precarious state of my health; which affords me, at this season of the year especially, but short and uncertain intervals of fitness for mental or bodily exertion. Should my answer be required in a short time, I have no reason to suppose, that I shall be able to obtain such assistance of this kind as I so much need, and as probably I shall
otherwise have in my power. Professional gentlemen, engaged extensively in business, are at all times too liable to interruption, and too much occupied to devote themselves exclusively to an affair of this nature, so as to complete it within a short period; and at this season of the year, they are for the most part particularly and indispensably engaged.
These reasons in favor of a liberal allowance of time for preparing the answer, derive great additional force from one further consideration which I hope that I may without impropriety present to the view of this Honorable Court. Reputation ought to be more dear to every man, and is more dear to me, than the honors or the emoluments of office. In cases of impeachment, the facts which appear, the explanations which are given, and the arguments which are urged, at the trial are sometimes wholly omitted in the statements given to the public, and often misrepresented, or stated too indistinctly to be generally understood. It is to the answer that the world must look, for the justification of the accused. It is by his answer alone, that he can furnish a clear, concise and authentic explanation of his conduct and his motives, supported by such a statement of his proofs, as can be extensively read, clearly understood, and easily remembered.—He may therefore, claim from justice, and expect from the high dignity and responsible character of this honorable tribunal, such time for preparing this very important document, as may enable him to bellow on it all the care and labour which it requires, and to give it all the force of which it may be susceptible.
In stating these considerations, Mr. President, in support of my request for a continuance of this case, I disclaim all intention of affected delay. Feeling a consciousness of my integrity, and a just pride of character, which place me far above the fear of events, I am anxious to meet this accusation, and I rejoice in an opportunity of refuting it. I know that my conduct, though liable to a full portion of human error, has at all times been free from intentional impropriety.—I know that in all the instances selected as the grounds of accusation, I have discharged my official duties, with a sacred and inviolate regard to my oath, my character, the laws of my country, and the rights of my fellow citizens—I know that I can prove my innocence as to all the matters alleged against me. And acrimonious as are the terms in which many of the accusations are received; harsh and opprobrious as are the epithets wherewith it has been thought proper to assail my name and character, by those who were "puling in their nurses arms," whilst I was contributing my utmost aid to lay the ground-work of American liberty: I yet think my accusers, whose functions as members of the government of my country, I highly respect, for having at length put their charges into a definitive form, susceptible of refutation; and for having thereby afforded me an opportunity of vindicating my innocence, in the face of this Honorable Court, of my country and of the world.
But this vindication, situated as I am, and as this case is, cannot be the work of a few weeks. Much time has been employed in preparing the accusation; less will be required for the defence; but a short time will not suffice. I am far from presuming to prefer to his Honorable Court, whose sense of justice, and disposition to grant every proper indulgence, I cannot doubt; but it may perhaps be not improper to suggest that by the first day of next session, the answer could be prepared and put in; and that the trial might then take place as soon afterwards, as the witnesses could be collected.—I declare that it will be impossible for me to prepare my answer in such time as to commence the trial during this session with any prospect of bringing it into a close before the session must end; and were I to omit that full answer which I wish to give, it would be impossible for me, in the course of this session, (only two months of which now remain) to ascertain fully all the facts necessary for my defence; to find out and bring to this place, the witnesses and written testimony; or to make arrangements relative to that assistance of counsel which my case requires, my age and infirmities render essential, and a longer time would enable me to procure.
I hope, Mr. President, I may be permitted to observe, that my private and professional reputation for propriety and honor has never been called in question. I have sustained a high judicial character for above sixteen years, and during the first six, I presided at the trial of more criminals than any other judge within the United States. During this whole period of time my official conduct has never been arraigned, except only in the trials of Coper, Fries and Calender , above four years ago.—For the truth of these assertions I appeal to all who know me; and particularly to the two honorable senators from Maryland.
In respect to the present prosecution I will make but one remark, That I am impeached for giving on the trial of Calender , several judicial opinions, in which Judge Griffin my associate, concurred; my opinions are held to be criminal, or that they flowed from partiality, and an intention to oppress Callender ; but the same opinions given by my associate have been considered perfectly innocent.
I have now only to solicit this honorable court to allow me until the first day of next session to put in my answer, and to prepare for my trial; and I submit myself as to the further proceedings in this case to the discretion of this honorable court, in whose integrity, impartiality, and independence I repose the highest confidence. I will not for a moment believe that the spirit of party can ever enter and pollute these walls, or

that popular prejudice or political motives will be harboured in the bosom of any member in this honorable body. On the contrary, I hope and expect that all its decisions will be governed by the immuable principles of justice, and a sacred regard to the constitution and the law of the land, which every member of this court is bound by duty, and the obligations of a christian Judge to support and observe.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Dec. 31. The enrolled bill providing for the disposal of surplus copies of the laws of the United States, was reported, and signed. The subject of a mail road from Wilmington to New Orleans, was referred and referred to a committee of six whole. The way of the United States appropriation bill for 1805, passed to be engrossed (57) The total amount of the appropriation is 1,240,000 dollars. The 1805 appropriation bill for the support of government, was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole. Mr. Gregg called up the resolutions for reception of the district of Columbia. &c. This was opposed, and after some dissatisfied remarks, a motion to postpone the consideration of them, until Monday, next prevailed. For it 59. Against it 31. Mr. Rodney had leave of absence for two weeks. (7) He is employed as counsel in the prosecution of the Pennsylvania Judges. JAN. 2. — The bill for dividing the Indiana Territory into two governments, was referred to a committee of the whole. The P. St. Master General, agreeable to Mr. Randolph's motion, presented a list of the particulars required respecting contracts for carrying the mails.
By the Sails.
New York, Jan. 12.
The trial of Nathaniel Pendleton, Esq. who was indicted for acting as the second of General Hamilton in the unfortunate duel by which the latter was lost to his country, came on last Thursday in the court of oyer and terminer and general goal delivery now sitting in this city. The prosecution was conducted by the attorney general on the part of the state: and the defendant was ably assisted by the talents of Mr. Ratcliffe, Mr. Hoffman, and Mr. Colden. The court was crowded. The trial continued from eleven o'clock in the morning till eight o'clock in the evening; and the jury retiring for about twenty minutes returned a verdict of GUILTY. The punishment prescribed by law for the offence of which Mr. Van Ness and Mr. Pendleton have been found guilty, is a complete disqualification for the term of twenty years.
From Washington Jan. 5.
Since my last Communication, there have arisen several occurrences which cannot fail of arresting the attention and curiosity of the public. The most important to our country, is, the one, which relates to our unhappy affairs in the Mediterranean, and which you will see officially announced in the government paper. The dispatches, containing the particular accounts, are from Mr. O'Brien, and exhibit a scene of disaster that must not only give pain to every American, who has a heart to feel for the miseries of his unhappy countrymen, but fix an indelible disgrace on the present administration, for the peurile and protracted measures which have produced them. The house, on motion of Mr. Randolph, have passed a Resolution, calling on the Post-Master General, to lay before them the particulars of all the contracts he had made for carrying the mails the last year. This step has given the Federalists great satisfaction, as they expect thereby to see the development of many scenes of corrupt and unfair dealing in the Post-Office department. The cause which produced this measure of the political Hospital of Congress, arose from some expressions of censure on his conduct, relative to the Georgia land claimants, which Mr. Granger, as one of the agents on this business, had taken the liberty to make—From this circumstance and the existence of many other jealousies between the northern and southern Democratic Members, we have the most flattering assurance, that a state of things will soon arise, of sufficient weight and enormity, to convince the misguided of this country, that their great national concerns have been placed in the hands of weak, wicked and mercenary men.
From Malta. — A letter from an officer in the American Mediterranean squadron, to his friend in Boston, dated Malta, Oct. 11, 1804, says, "Nothing decisive against Tripoli, I imagine, will be done this fall; as the weather has become too boisterous for the gun-boats to keep the sea, and they have returned to Messina. Lt. Tarbell is now first of the President, — Lt. Hull is well, Commodore Preble, and Mr. Hartshorn will return home in the John Adams, which will sail soon. The Syren fails for Gibraltar tomorrow." A letter from an American officer, dated at Syracuse, Sept. 20, 1804, observes: — "Last night we heard the particulars of poor Sommers' fate; — in standing in to the Bay of Tripoli with the fire ship, he was boarded by two gunboats and one hundred men, the moment they got on board, it is supposed the match was put to the powder, (30 barrels.) The last of our boats that left them reports that Sommers and Wadsworth were both standing by the trains, the two gunboats were destroyed, and every soul perished; a large number of shells went into the town & did great damage."
Portland, MONDAY, JANUARY, 21, 1805.
We have received no intelligence from Europe, since our last. Arrivals are hourly expected. — The late capture of Spanish property, by the English, does not seem to threaten immediate hostilities between those powers; and the detention of the Spanish property, is said to be merely a guarantee for the fulfilment of certain articles relating to the "Manilla ransom." It appears that in 1762, when the English carried the city of Manilla by storm, the Spaniards stipulated to pay 4,000,000 of dollars as a ransom; in consequence of which that important city was saved from the ravages of the soldiery.
Legislature of Massachusetts. — On Wednesday the 16th inst. the Speaker and a number of the members of the Legislature appeared; but not sufficient to form a quorum. — On the 17th, a quorum being formed, committees of both houses were appointed to inform his excellency the Governor; who returned a message that he would meet the Legislature on the 18th, (Friday) at 12 o'clock.
A petition of S. Bell for leave to lease certain real estate of the Commonwealth — an estimate of a tax for Hancock County a petition of R. Hazard, jun. and others, for leave to establish a Marine Insurance Company in New-Bedford — of the Directors of the Newburyport Turnpike, that Commissioners may be appointed to erect Toll Gates — of S. Leonard, for leave to establish a Turnpike Road from Taunton to the four-milestone, near Boston — and of B. Dodge, for the alteration of a fifth law — were severally committed.
From Washington, Jan. 7. — "Further accounts have been received from our squadron before Tripoli. The fire ship, which, we supposed, had taken fire accidentally, was blown up intentionally by the crew. Two Tripolitan gun-boats were so near as to endanger the capture of the fire ship, and rather than to be taken and to be defeated in their design, the crew heroically blew themselves and the Tripolitan gun-boats into atoms."
"This act and the Bombardment of the town of Tripoli by our Squadron, so terrified and dismayed the barbarians, that they abandoned the town and fled into the country: and, had only two hundred men landed, the town and bathaw's cattle might have been sacked and reduced to ashes. — The prospect of obtaining our own terms, grows daily more flattering, and in a short time we may expect to hear that a secure and honorable treaty has been made, by means of our cannon, and the heroism of our countrymen." [Aurora]
"Adices from the Mediterranean, about 20 days later than O'Brien's letter, informs us, that our fleet is in Syracuse, except a frigate off Tripoli, and no further active operations will be attempted till April — nothing is said of our prisoners, except that they continue in health."
Holland. — It is said to be ascertained, that Schimmelbinnick was to enter his office of President of Holland, on the 6th of Nov. with extensive powers and authority, and that he was for this elevation to pay to Bonapart's family, in the course of 10 years 50,000,000 of florins. Entire new relations with France were to be immediately promulgated.
Four hundred and twenty three Dollars have been collected in the Methodist churches, New-York, for the benefit of their Free School.
In the Philadelphia Dispensary, the last year, the number of patients admitted were 2069 — 1861 of which were cured, and 96 died. The contributions and legacies, amounted to 2938 dollars, and 99 cents — Bost. Mag.
Astonishing Fecundity. — A gentleman from Marietta informs that he saw a gentleman in there of undoubted veracity, who had gone 20 miles out of his route to see a family from N. Eng. consisting of Twenty-four Sons, all produced at Twelve Births from one Woman! It is added, that a petition will be presented to the legislature of the state of Ohio at their next session, to grant each member of this extraordinary family one hundred acres of land — K.P.
Jacobin Propagation. — We have before had proofs that the Virginia faction are determined to proscribe all those of their own party who are too independent to promote all their iniquitous measures. An additional instance is furnished in the subsequent article, from the Freeman's Journal , a democratic paper, published at Philadelphia:
"JAMES ELLIOT, Esq. a republican is removed from the S. District of Vermont to the Congress of the United States, by a very large majority. Mr. Elliot is a man of respectable talents and information, independent in his sentiments and of unimpeachable integrity. Yet he has been denounced by the editor of the Aurora as a federalist a quis. though his former Editor a few months ago, in giving the result of the Vermont election, declared that Messrs Elliot, &c. were returned to Congress — all Republicans! — Strange inconsistency! A man can be changed from a federalist to a republican and from a republican to a federalist, by the breath of the Editor of a newspaper! But the fact is, neither Mr. Elliot, nor any other member of congress, nor any other officer, or citizen is, safe from denunciation. Those who think themselves not secure know not how soon they may be prostrated. Whose turn is it not?"
ATTENTION! IT being the desire of several citizens of this town, to meet for the purpose of learning Military Exercise, it is hoped that all those who belong to the several guards, or as many as feel themselves disposed, will meet at the Court-house, on Wednesday Evening next. STEUBEN.
Ms. Jones. IT being the will of God, and one of the indispensable duties of the Christian Religion, that those who are in affluent circumstances should afford relief to the poor and distressed, I was pleased with the establishment of a society in this town for that purpose; for although private persons may and ought to give alms in such cases, yet I think assistance from a public fund under proper management, would be more generally useful, and prevent a too frequent application to or dependency on well disposed individuals, which are sometimes attended with disagreeable circumstances. Under this impression I have been led to inquire into the design and regulation of the society aforesaid. The object by their act of incorporation is "to retrieve and assist those objects of compassion whose circumstances may require relief in a manner not of credit from that which is by law provided for the support and employment of the poor;" comprehending the widows and the fatherless, the orphan, and helpless stranger, and all who by sickness or infirmity or misfortune may be reduced to "indigence;" and regarding the case of those fatherless children whom poverty may deprive of an opportunity to obtain instruction and employment; and generally to execute such acts of charity, hospitality and benevolence as the funds of the society shall allow.
By their Regulations, no person is to be considered as a member whose subscription or donation shall not amount to twenty dollars in one payment, or thirty dollars by annual payments of not less than five dollars nor unless he be admitted as such by the society, but no subscription is to be binding, until the whole sum subscribed shall amount to six thousand dollars — but donations may be received from any person, and they are to be applied as the donor shall direct.
They have a discretionary power annually on the 1st. of the instant at which a collection — any sum that may be generated, or charitably given to be applied with the late of the fund — the managers shall judge best — and the act empowers them to hold real estate to the amount of thirty thousand dollars.
By the act and the regulations aforesaid the establishment is designed to be permanent — and although the interest of the fund first formed, will amount but to 36 dollars a year — yet with the aid of contributions it is highly probable the sum will be so increased as to be come useful in many instances.
I find the subscriptions to the plan do not yet amount to more than 4000 dollars — although several gentlemen not living in this town have subscribed toward the support of it. My object therefore in this communication is to excite gentlemen of ability to come forward and add their names to the subscription which is lodged with the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Treasurer of the society. — I confess I have not yet put my name to it, but till lately I was not acquainted with the plan, and I was apprehensive as perhaps others have been, that the design would not be carried into execution. I shall, however, add my name to the list and promise myself the satisfaction upon a completion of the sum contemplated of reflecting that I shall have done my part towards the promotion of a small fund; and I hope by the blessing of Him who giveth to some & withhold from others, that the hearts of the former towards the latter may be known, and the end of the law of Charity complied with.
BENEVOLUS
To Correspondents, and Readers.
The Peguin , No. 20, is unavoidably omitted this day. Sunday other articles are postponed to make room for the important matters contained in this day's Gazette.
WEDNESDAY.
At Salem, on the 9th inst. Mr. Bowles, over the new Baptist Church in that town — The Rev. Mr. Gritton, of Newton, made the introductory prayer; sermon by Rev. Dr. St. John, of Boston; recognition and consecrating prayer by Rev. Dr. Baldwin of Boston; charge by Rev. D. Smith, of Haverhill; right hand of fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Williams, of Beverly; and concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Nelson, of Reading.
On the second inst. the Rev. Caleb Holms, to the pastoral care of the Church at Dennis (county of Barnstable.) In the gospel ministry in Heath the Rev. Moses Miller.
THURSDAY.
At Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Miltimore Capt. Greeley's servant, of North Yarmouth, to the amiable Miss Deborah York, daughter of captain William York.
FRIDAY.
At Newgloucester, Miss Peggy Lane 18th daughter of Mr. Ebenezer Lane, jun.
At Hallowell, on the morning of the 1st. inst. in the 33d year of his age after a short and distressing illness, General Duamier Esq. Just entering upon the theatre of life, and the duties of his profession as attorney at Law, he is suddenly removed from the labours, the cares and hopes of this world, leaving a widow with an infant child to lament the sudden and untimely at rest of death, and parents and friends to reflect with tears upon the fallacy of all human expectations. At Topsham, Mr. John S. Abbot, A. M. Aet. 25, formerly of Salem.
SATURDAY.
At Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Miltimore Capt. Greeley's servant, of North Yarmouth, to the amiable Miss Deborah York, daughter of captain William York.
SUNDAY.
PORT OF PORTLAND. ENTERED — Schooners Federal , Norton, Boston — Anne , Merrill , Norfolk — Dove , Thomas, Philadelphia — Sloops Leader , Dutch Boston — Fanny , Blanchard , do. — Sloop Caroline , Scott , Lisbon — Brig Three Friends , Chase , Biddulph. CLEARED — Brig Fox , Reps , Trinidad — Sloop Dolphin , Holt , Kim , Tor — Sloop Polly , Lunt , De Witt — Sloop Mercury , Kelley , St. Croix — Brig Maine , Freeman , Marianna — Sloop City Ann , Gluehl , Boston — Brig Ellen , Jordan , Guelph — Sloop Venus , Munro , do. — Brig Three Friends , Chase , Trinidad.
THURSDAY JAN. 17.
Arrived, ship Caroline , Capt. Scott, 64 days from Lisbon — Sloops , Nov. 12, lat 38, lon. 49, ship Mare , Heit , from New York for Lisbon — Dec. 12, lat 40, 35, lon. 36, brig Geminus , Whitcomb , from Poland, for Bremen, 6 days out — Dec. 15, lat. 43, lon. 56, ship Hunter , Stuart , from Puffendorf, for Newburyport, out 8 days, with the loss of one man, part of provisions — Dec. 20, ship Bennet , Roy , from Salem for Leyden, out 3 days — Jan. 16, ship Aurora , Cook , out 24 hours from Salem.
SUNDAY JAN. 20.
Arrived, before, ship Sufan , capt. Hinckley, 130 days from Calcutta, bound to Boston. Sailed in company with brig Industry , of Newburyport. VESSELS SPOKEN — Jan. 1 in Buzzard's Bay, ship Admiral , Stover , of Portland, for the G. de Verds, falls torn to pieces, and appeared to be in great distress. Jan. 4 — Sloop Commerce , of Hallowell, from Bath for Liverpool, 3 days out — Brig Polly , Robertson , 20 days from Martinique, for this port. VESSELS LEFT — At St. Thomas, f.b. Sufan , of this port, for S. Domingo — Brig Auction , Coley for do. — At Barbary Nov. 25, brig Hurrell , Baker , George , Bathurst ; and Beller , Fife of and for this port. — At Havana ship Suffolk , Forbes , of Bath — At Sumatra, Aug. 25, ship Ocean , Stovey , of Pepperellborough.
The part of Currao is blockaded by a British frigate, a brig and two sloops — The government was determined on a defence.
Take Notice.
THE connection in business under the firm of NEAL & FLETCHER, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. — Those persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to call and pay the same to JAMES NEAL, at his Office, Fish Street; where the debts of the Company will be paid.
JAMES NEAL. TIMOTHY FLETCHER. Portland, Jan. 14, 1805.
A Smoke-House.
THE subscriber having a convenient Smoke-House, will take Pork in its freest state or pickled, and smoke for families either in large or small quantities, on reasonable terms. Apply next door to Miss Sally Cobham's shop, to ELI PIERCE. Jan. 14.
FOR SALE, 20 Casks Claret Wine, in good shipping order. 10 Casks Malaga 4000 lb. Logwood. 1500 lb. Chees, in good shipping order 4 Bales Cotton; With a general assortment of GROCERIES, which will be sold on good terms by applying to DAVID DANA, nearly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifthstreet Portland, Jan. 19
GALVANISM.
THE Proprietor of the Galvanic Machine having been but four weeks in this Town, has the satisfaction of informing the public that he has made several very valuable Cures; the particulars respecting them can be had by applying at No. 10 Jones' Lane, or No. 4, Jones' Court.
A small Treatise on Galvanism, may be had by applying as above or at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifthstreet, BOSTON.
IMPROVED GALVANISM,
AND Its Medical Application. By S. N. Niderburg, M. D. and Member of the Faculty of Vienna.
Notice.
LOST from brig Hannah, on her passage from Liverpool to this port, JOHN BENNETT, seaman — any person who has authorized may receive his wages and effects, by applying to JOHN T. HEBER & SUN, No. 13 Upon Wharf Portland, Jan. 21, 1805.
A Pocket-Book Lost.
LOST on Friday, 11th inst. at Portland, a Red Morocco Pocket-Book, and sundry valuable Notes and Papers. Whoever may have found the same, and will leave it at the Gazette Office, or deliver it to the subscriber shall be handsomely rewarded. Mount Desert, Jan. 11. JOHN GOTT.
Taken Up.
BY the subscriber on the 3d inst. a chestnut colored HORSE, with an old Saddle and Bridle, has no white except a small spot between the nostrils. — Whoever has lost said Horse, is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. N. Yarmouth, Jan. 14. SAMUEL LARRABEE.
NOTICE.
DROWNED from on board brig Edward, of Portland, at Martinique in Oct. last, GEORGE CLARK, Mate of said brig — his place of residence supposed to be near Boston. Any of his friends, legally authorized, may receive his effects, by calling on the subscriber, at No. 12, Ingraham's Wharf. ISAAC M'LELLAN. Portland, Jan. 7.
WHEREAS, Sophia Sullivan wife of the subscriber, has behaved herself in an unbecoming manner, and neglected the duties of a wife, this is to caution all persons from harbouring or trusting her on my account, as no debts of her contracting will be paid by me after this date. DANIEL SULLIVAN (U.S.) Portland Dec. 24.
FOUND.
NEAR the head of Long Wharf, a few weeks since, a FLYING JI, considerably worn. — The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges. — Apply to WALDRON & KNIGHT, on said wharf. Dec. 24.
Sheep Lost.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, about thirty four SHEEP, on the first of November last — part of them marked with a Swallow's tail in each ear, and part of them with a Twa'ow's tail in the right ear, and a half penny on the upper side of the left ear. There were two black sheep among them, one of them has a white spot on her top of her head, and marked with a swallow's tail in the right ear and a half penny on the upper side of the left ear — three sheep were marked with a hole through each ear. — Whoever will give information to the subscriber, so that the sheep may be recovered, shall have ten dollars reward and all necessary charges paid. THOMAS PRINCE, JUN. North Yarmouth, Jan. 7.
WE the subscribers appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate in and for the county of Cumberland and to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors, to the estate of JOSEPH KNAP, late of Brighton in said county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; — do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed unto the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims and demands; and that we will attend at the Dwelling house of Joseph Sears, anholder in said Brighton, on the first Monday of January next, and on the first Mondays of the five following months from one until five o'clock P. M. on each of said days. ENOCH PERLEY. SAMUEL FARNWORTH, } Commissioners. JOSEPH SEARS. Brighton. Dec. 17, 1804.
Wanted to Charter,
FOR a voyage to the West-Indies, a Schooner, burthened about ninety tons. — Inquire at No. 3, Union Wharf. Portland Jan. 21.
Warranted Stone Lime.
OF a superior quality, and in excellent order, for sale by EBENEZER HUMPHREY, Fore-street Portland, Jan. 14.
Will be sold at Auction,
On WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of Feb. next, at the Dwelling-house of THOMAS PACK, in Portland, at 2 of the clock, in the of forenoon, one half of the following lots of LAND in Summer street.
NO 12, in 6th range, No. 5, in 3d range, No. 13, in 5th range, No. 3, in 7th range — and in Hartford, No. 15, in 4th range, No. 2, in 7th range, No. 12, in 5th range, No. 8, in 10th range, No. 13, a Gore, No. 3, in 8th range, and No. 6, in 2d range. Conditions — One half cash, in 3 months, and half in 6 months, with interest.
Marshall's Sale.
BY virtue of a writ from the Hon. DAVID SAWALL, Esq. District Judge for the District of Maine, there will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, at the Dwelling house of SAMUEL ELLIS, anholder, in Methuen, on FRIDAY, the first day of February next, at two o'clock P. M. one barrel of RUM, taken and condemned according to Act of Congress. Samuel Ellis, Deputy Marshall. Methuen, Dec. 27.

POETRY.
The following affectionate Tribute to the Memory of the immortal HAMILTON, closes the New Year's Address of the Carrier of the New-York Evening Post to his Patrons.
NEAR where, at this proud Isle he lives, The Hurler rolls his fulmen o'er, And Gothic Spire's ascend the Skies, In dust our country's Guardian lies; Remained in council, and in field, In peace our guide, in war our shield.
When heav'n design'd to glad the earth, With the rich splendour of its world, From all her powers, she combin'd, What'er can dignify the mind: Heroic valor, solid sense, Unquall'd patents, eloquence, Romantic honor, manners mild, Were lavish'd on this favorite child; Fledged, his manhood should attain, More than e'er yet did yet feign; And more than those his age possess'd, And he was our's, and we were bless'd!
But in what strains shall I proclaim, That envy sickens at his name? Or how the dreadfull tale relate, That mark'd by gall'd ambition's hate, Th' infamous victim's life streams pour In torrents on the Jersey shore?
Peace to his shade, and, till the day When this our globe shall pass away, Great HAMILTON shall hold his place Among the first of human race! Still shall his sweeping Country boast The matchless spirit she has lost, And, with her Washington's combin'd, His name shall in her heart be twin'd
Anecdote. —A porter going to a Mr. Blast's house one day with a load upon his back, said to a gentleman, whom he met in the haymarket—“Pray, your honor, can you tell me where Mr. Blast lives?” Mr. Blast did you say, replied the gentleman, “Yes Blast, your honor,” says the porter: this odd connection of words, though not intended to give any offence, so irritated the gentleman, that he not only refused to give the porter information, but in a rage gave him a hearty drubbing with his cane.
Imperial Bedstead. —The Emperor and the Empress, during their journey in the conquered departments, make use of no other bedstead but one of iron, carried with them, of the invention of M. Saney, in the Rue St. Antoine. In two minutes this bed may be set up and taken down, and its whole weight is only seven pounds. His Imperial Highness, Prince Louis, at his head-quarters, in the camp by Boulogne, sleeps in a bed of the same manufacture. Their mechanism is so ingenious, that they may easily be taken all to pieces in five minutes, and require no more space than an usual travelling trunk to contain them. Five minutes are afterwards sufficient to put the pieces together again. The Emperor has appointed M. Saney a Member of the Legion of Honour!— Paris paper.
The Haytian Emperor. —The following is given in a late Paris paper as an extract of a letter from a French Colonist to his relation Senator Kellerman:
“Dessalines is not ignorant that most of the institution, as a Legion of Honour, a Senate, Prefects, Maids of Honour, &c. &c. which he has the authority to decree for his people of Hayti, exposes him to be laughed at by all strangers, and that it is extremely ridiculous in him to pretend to conduct vagabonds, such as those of whom he is the chief, according to a system designed after the most beautiful models of Europe. But he answers, that he does it only to enrage his enemies, by imitating some of their inimitable institutions, and that as long as he is alive, no changes shall take place in France, without being decreed by him at St. Domingo, being, as he has the modesty to say, the Bonaparte of the New World.”
The truly Fortunae Lottery Office. GILBERT & DEAN, No. 78, State-Street, Boston, have the pleasure of informing their friends and the public, that the tickets sold at their Office in the 6th Class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, are executed all their former rare Sales—the prizes amounting to near a one hundred and fifty thousand Dollars! They have sold the capital prize of Two Hundred Dollars—two of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars—two of Five Hundred—and out of a 100 prizes of 100 Dollars each, Twenty-nine were sold by them! besides a large number of smaller ones.
Total amount of prizes sold by them in the 6th class, 20,474 Dollars. In the 6th as well as in former classes, they have had more than their share of capital prizes—in the 4th class having sold the prize of Ten Thousand Dollars—in the 5th class, all the prizes succeeding the highest—and in all the Lotteries, an extraordinary portion of each prize.
Tickets and Quarters in the 2d Class of Piscataqua Lottery are sold. The drawing progresses rapidly at the Old State-House, in this town, and will be completed in a few days.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY. Also for Sale—Tickets and Quarters. This class being the 7th is on the largest scale, and one of the best schemes of any Lottery in these parts for a long while—it contains Fifteen Thousand Tickets, at 7 Dollars each.
A PREMIUM OFFERED! GILBERT & DEAN will give the highest Market price for BOSTON BANK BILLS—Dr. Franklin says, “A penny saved, is worth two that are earned!” Every species of printing and lottery business conducted with fidelity and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms. Letters, post paid, enclosing the cash, duly attended to.
Personal attendance given, and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. Boston, December 26, 1804.
MICHAEL SMITH, INFORMS the public, and particularly the friends and customers of his deceased brother, that he carries on the business of Painting and Glazing, in all its various branches, at No. 1 Jones's Row, Forest-Street—Where he has constantly for sale, a general assortment of Paints, mixed and dry; Linseed Oil; Spirits of Turpentine; Black, white and copal Varnish; blue and white Vitriol; Black Lead; Litharge; Glass of all sizes; Gold and Silver Leaf; English Glue; Rosin; Rotten and Pumice Stone; Copperas; Copal; Shalac; Bouge; Mastic &c. On Jigs; Paint and Pallet Knives; Sand Paper; Window Cords; Paint Brushes and Sash Tools of every kind; Camels-hair Pencils; Whitewash and Varnish Brushes; Floor and Hearth co.
ALSO, Bags best quality geese Feathers; Iron Shovels; Sheet Lead; Flooring Boards; board, clapboard and shingle Nails; Cut Brads; Bils; Old Cider; Vinegar &c. Paints of all kinds put up at the shortest notice. Portland, Jan. 14, 1805.
NOTICE. SAMUEL WYMAN, informs his friends and customers, that he has taken his brother JOSHUA WYMAN into partnership with him, and that the MO ROCCO SHOE-MAKING business will in future be carried on under the firm of S. & J. WYMAN, and to solicit the continuance of their favors.
S. & J. WYMAN, acquaint the Ladies of this town and its vicinity, that they have taken a shop in Main Street, nearly opposite Major Peck's Coffee-House, where they intend manufacturing Ladies' Morocco Kid, Leather, Satin and stuff Slippers, cut and made in the newest fashion, with Italian, Back, Werterenberg, and Spring Heels.
Also—Cork and Walking Shoes, executed in the neatest manner. From the many years experience in the above business, they flatter themselves they can give ample satisfaction to those who may honor them with their favors. All orders in the line of their profession attended to with punctuality. Jan. 14
FOR SALE, By J. RICHARDSON, 200 Hhds. Liverpool, 12e May, and Cadiz SALT. 300 Bbls. Mols No. 1, 2, and 3 BEEF. 150 Half Bbls. M.F. and No. co. do. 30 Bbls. No. 1 PORK. 10 Casks Souchong TEA. 40 Bbls. ROSIN. 5 Pipes GIN, entitled to debenture. 4 do. Spanish and Cognac BRANDY. 4 Quarter Casks Madeira WINE. 200 Tons PLASTER PARIS. Premium given for Spanish Dollars. At Richardson's Wharf. Portland, Dec. 17.
JEREMIAH W. SMITH, HAS FOR SALE, At No. 1 & 2, Ingraham's Wharf, English & West-India Goods, and Groceries, Which he offers cheap for cash or country produce. Commission Business punctually attended to. Dec. 21.
By ships Nabby and Eliza from Liverpool.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received a very extensive addition to his former assortment of HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale at his store, Middle Street, by whole sale and retail. Also a large quantity of Shot; Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices; Brass Kettles, Sheet Lead, Sheet Iron; Red Lead; Sad Irons; English Shovels, and Frying Pans. A large assortment of Joiner's planes, of almost every description. Likewise—300 Boxes No. 8, 9, 7, and 6 by 6 Biltel and Liverpool Crown Window Glass—90 Casks Cut and Wrought Nails, &c. &c. Portland, Oct. 22. (t. f.)
FOR SALE, at No. 1, Long-Wharf, By JONATHAN LEEDS, an assortment of West-India GOODS. A few Boxes LEMONS. Also, Cord Wood, and Laths. Dec. 24
MUFFS & PIPPETS, FRESH made, and warranted to be good, for sale cheap for cash or Furs Skins, by ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Muff's Row. Portland, Oct. 22. (3m)
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of
Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS.
Also—Cotton and English BEDDING, of different kinds. KINDLY BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston.
Shipping Furs— Cash given for all kinds of Shipping Furs—apply as above. (t) Portland, Jan. 14
WANTED, TWO Apprentices to the Tobacconist Business—Good encouragement will be given by ROBERT H SMITH Portland, Dec. 31, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE.
THOSE Towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that have neglected to provide Weights and Measures, for town standards, agreeable to law, are liable to a fine of one hundred Dollars—and the State Secretary, to discharge his duty, will be under the necessity of putting the law in force, unless they supply themselves immediately; therefore, for the accommodation of those deficient towns in this part of the Commonwealth, he has deposited at the store of the subscriber, in Stroudwater, complete sets of
Standard Weights and Measures, which will be delivered at the same prices they are sold in Boston. John Gordon. Falmouth, Dec. 31.
WILLIS & MCKINSTRY, HAVE FOR SALE A Quantity of COUNTRY FLOUR. Cash and the highest price given for FLAX SEED. Dec. 31.
ENOCH MOULTON, Goldsmith & Jeweller, NEARLY opposite head of Ingraham's Wharf, has just received an elegant assortment of PASTE SET COMBS. He keeps constantly for sale a general assortment of Silver and Plated Ware—Jewelry, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 24.
PERPETUAL ALMANAC. JUST published, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Book-Store, Fifth-street, Portland, (price 1 dollar single—9 dollars per dozen) Gould's Perpetual Almanack, by which, may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month, in any year to come. Published according to Act of Congress. Jan. 14 (6m)
NOTICE. THE subscribers having formed a connection in business, under the firm of BAKER & SUTTON, beg leave to inform the public, that they have taken the store lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Foster, in Forest-Street, next door to Messrs. Barbour & Barbour's, where they have for sale all kinds of English, West-India Goods & Groceries, as low as can be purchased in town. JOSHUA BAKER Jun. RICHARD SUTTON. Portland, Jan. 7.
N. B. All those who are indebted to JOSHUA BAKER Jun. either by note or account, are requested to call and make immediate payment, otherwise they will be put in suit. JOSHUA BAKER, Jun.
DRUGS and MEDICINES. JUST received, and for sale by SHIRLEY ERVING, at his Store in Middle Street, Portland—a fresh assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, warranted of the first quality—Credit will be given to Physicians and others, on the most reasonable terms. Medicine Boxes put up at short notice. Dec. 17
FURS WANTED, FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cats Skins, and all kinds of Shipping & Hating FURS, by ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Muff's Row, Middle Street, Portland. Dec. 17 (6m)
Cables, Cordage, &c. ON the most reasonable terms, for sale by ZACHARIAH MARSTON, at his Rope-walk, west end of the town. Sept. 27, 1804. (t)
GALVANISM.
ANTHONY CROSS, the proprietor of the GALVANIC MACHINE, respectfully acquaints the public, that he has arrived in this town, and may be found at No. 10, First-Row, or No. 3, Jones-Row, where he shall be happy to wait on all who wish to receive its mild and effectual operations. This new and very important discovery has already cured many of the diseases incident to the human system: such as rheumatic and nervous complaints, kings evil, blindness, deafness, and loss of speech &c. During a residence of only a few months in Boston he has had the pleasure of effecting many valuable cures, & begs permission to submit to the inspection of the public the following
CERTIFICATES. Newburyport, Oct. 1, 1804. Sir—Your letter of the 25th ult. I have duly received. The facts relative to the loss and recovery of my Daughter's voice, I can certify to be these:—In Nov. 1802, (occasioned by a severe cold) she lost her voice, and could not speak louder than a whisper, and remained in this situation until she visited Boston in May last, where she attended your Galvanic Machine twenty days, according to your account exhibited. She has informed me that during the course of her attendance, her voice gradually came to her—and the now appears to have it as perfectly as before her sickness. I am your most obedient, EDWD. ST. LOE LIVERMORE.
From Charles Evans, Esq. of Kingston, Jamaica, traveling in America for his health. Mr. ANTHONY CROSS, Boston, 4th Oct. 1804. Sir—Having received much benefit from the application of the Galvanic Machine , in your possession, you are at liberty to make use of this, by way of certificate to that effect, if you think proper. I am firmly of opinion that it has restored to me the use of my hands, as, before the experiment I was incapable of writing, from excessive debility occasioned by a long series of illness in a warm climate. I am Sir, your most obedient Servant, CHARLES EVANS. Boston, Oct. 11, 1804
THIS is to Certify that I have been afflicted with a great number and weakness in my left hand, which prevented me from doing my work, and by the aid of two operations at the Galvanic Machine have been restored and am able to work as usual. MARY ADAMS. Boston, May 12, 1804
THIS is to Certify that I have been afflicted for these two years past, with a violent Rheumatic complaint, which prevented my having any rest for the above time; and have been entirely cured by fourteen operations of the Galvanic Machine . JOSHUA STOKES, No. 6, Middle Street.
Spectators may be supplied with Tickets at THOMAS CLARK'S Book-Store, Fifth-Street. Portland, Dec. 24.
JOHN LORD, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, and now offers for sale a good assortment of English and American HATS—Likewise a general assortment of HAT TRIMMINGS—which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit.
Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of Hating and Shipping FURS—Apply as above. (3m) Nov. 26.
Glazing and Fan-Light Making.
SAMUEL STARBOARD, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken the shop under Union-School, in Union-Street, where he carries on the business of Glazing and Fan-Light Making, in the different branches, with neatness and dispatch. All orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Dec. 17.
NOTICE! THE firm of Hannaford & Webb, by agreement, is dissolved—All persons who have demands against said firm, are requested to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and likewise all persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to make payment. GRELEY HANNAFORD. WILLIAM WEBB. 18 Mo. 7 1804 (14)
ALL persons who are indebted to STEPHEN FOSTER, of Bradford, either by note or otherwise, are requested to call and settle the same with Stephen Foster, Fore-Street, head Long-Wharf, otherwise they will be put in suit immediate ly. Portland, Dec. 31.
A good chance for a bargain.
TO be sold and possession given immediately, a new HOUSE, in Northyarmouth, situated at the Corner, so called, and is one of the best stands in that town for trade. Said House is 40 feet by 22, two stories high, with two chimneys, and a back Porch—chiefly glazed, and some of the rooms finished inside—there is also a fine cellar under the whole, and water brought to the door by an Aqueduct, standing on a very valuable lot—And is likewise a good situation for a Mechanic, as there are several kind much wanted—For particulars inquire of AMMI R. MITCHELL, opposite the premises; or of SETH BEARCE, near the same. Northyarmouth Jan. 14.
FOR SALE, A FARM in the town of Fryeburg, containing eighty acres, twenty of which is in timber, under good improvement, with a convenient new Dwelling house, a Barn, and a good well of water. It is situated within forty rods of the South Meeting House, and within eighty of Fryeburg Academy.—Inquire of GEORGE HILL, on the premises. Fryeburg, Jan. 7.
TO LET, PART of a DWELLING-HOUSE —Convenient for small family.—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 24
FOR SALE OR TO LET, ONE half of a DWELLING-HOUSE, in Summer-Street, together with a Lot of Land, adjoining—For particulars enquire of THOMAS DECK. Dec. 31.
LEFT on board Capt. Ephraim Starboard's Packet, a TRUNK and two BLANKETS. —Apply at No. 1, Long Wharf. Dec. 24.
FOR SALE, A Handsome Stand in Gray, well fitted either for a Tavern, Trading, or Mechanical business. It consists of eight acres of Land—convenient House—Barn, Stables, &c.—It is on the country road, about 4 mi. from Gray Meeting-house, and one and an half from Newgloucester—Liberal credit will be given for part payment—For further information, apply to the subscriber on the premises. Gray, Dec. 31. DAVID STERLE.
Stage from Brunswick, through Litchfield to Hallowell and Augusta.
THOMAS S. EASTERBROOK, informs the public, that he conveys passengers on the above route, and has good accommodations.—He leaves Brunswick at 8 o'clock on Friday mornings; and leaves Augusta, on his return, 6 o'clock, on Saturday mornings. Dec. 31.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY.
THE Managers offer to the Public the following SCHEMA of the SEVENTH CLASS.    1 prize of 10,000 Dollars, is 10,000   1 of 5,000 is 5,000   1 of 3,000 is 3,000   2 of 2,000 is 4,000   6 of 1,000 is 6,000   7 of 500 is 3,500   90 of 100 is 9,000   100 of 50 is 5,000   200 of 20 is 4,000   4625 of 12 is 55,500 
5033 prizes, } Less than two } dls. 105,000 9707 blanks, } blanks to a prize. }
1500 Tickets at 7 Dollars, is — — 105,000 A part of the above valuable prizes will come out of the wheel as follows:—
First drawn blank on 10th day's drawing, entitled to Dollars. 500    Do. : 15th : 1,000   Do. : 20th : 1,000   Do. : 23d : 2,000   Do. : 26th : 5,000   Do. : 30th : 3,000 
Subject to a discount of 12 1/2 per Cent. Prize Tickets will be paid in thirty days after the drawing of the Lottery shall be closed. Prizes not demanded within one year, will not be paid, but be considered as generously given for the purpose for which the Lottery was granted.
The time expended in drawing this class shall not exceed thirty days. In regard to fortunate tickets which depend as above stated, on certain days of drawing it is to be understood that the drawing of five hundred tickets shall be deemed the work of a day, and the fortunate blanks will be those which come out of the wheel according to this mode of drawing, whether the work of two days be done in one or not.
The subscribers have given bonds as the Law directs; they will soon appoint an early day for drawing; and while they gratefully acknowledge the almost unprecedented support of a liberal public, are inclined to remark on the foregoing scheme. That although they have, from an anxious solicitude to finish the business, enhanced the price of tickets so that the smallest prizes in the former class will only purchase a ticket in this, yet by the great deduction in the number of Tickets, the chance in favour of the adventurer's obtaining a very high prize, even if he fails of the highest, is greatly enhanced and induces them to calculate on similar support from the public as in the former classes—in which case this will be the LAST.
JONATHAN DWIGHT, } JOHN WILLIAMS, } JOSEPH LYMAN, } Managers JOHN BRECK, } SAMUEL LATHROP, }
Springfield, Dec. 1, 1804 (D14)
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