Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-12-24 00:00:00

Saint-Patriot Unmasked.....No. IX.
An Essay, to prove that the STRENGTH of a FREE REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT, depends on the general diffusion of correct information, and the habits of public and private virtue.
THE Deity himself is introduced by the sacred penman, as uttering the following pathetical wish concerning a most highly favored people of old, "O, that they were wise!" As if an angel spoke, we may hear this divine ejaculation repeated and applied to ourselves. Our own nation, to be happy, needs but to be wise. It possesses a goodly land, and has extent of territory sufficient for many generations to come. The fruit of every clime may be made to grow within its borders. On its widely extended coasts, and in its numerous and excellent harbors, by the fisheries, navigation and commerce, the immense treasures of the sea are poured into its bosom.
Such has been the wise and benevolent economy of Providence, respecting this country, that the people of the Atlantic and of the west; and also of the eastern and southern States, may derive a reciprocity of benefits from each other, and are drawn to union by the cords of real interest. In the mean time freedom has spread its cherishing mantle over us—Our Government is of our own making and choosing, and our rulers proceed from ourselves.—"What lack we yet?"—What divine favor has been denied us?—"What could have been done to this Vineyard, that has not been done in it?"—Heaven has given us a profusion of blessings; it is for us to improve them. Our future destinies will depend, materially upon our national conduct. If the general conduct of our nation should be marked with wisdom, the fair tree of liberty, that has been planted in this country by the venerable hands of sages and heroes, and, as it were, watered with the richest blood, will grow and flourish, and overshadow the whole land; and our children's children, even many generations to come, may eat of its delicious fruit.
But, on the other hand (which God forbid!) if the portrait of our national character should be stamped with the hideous features of folly & wickedness—the root of this venerated tree will be corroded—its bloom will be blasted—its fruit will wither;—and being stripped of its beautiful foliage, it will present only a huge trunk, so unsightly, so disgusting, that the public voice will be heard to proclaim, "Cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?"
It has been told us by the first officer of the nation, (see the president's inaugural speech) "That a Republican Government is the best government on earth—that it is the only one, where every man, at the call of the law, would fly to the standard of the law, and would meet invasions of the public order, as his own personal concerns." Truth stands upon its own basis, and the authority of the greatest names can neither add to it nor take from it. The sentiments, which have been quoted, could not consistently have been meant, nor are to be received as general truths; because historical facts speak a very different language. In forming a scale that may determine the real strength or weakness of a republican government, it is necessary, that the following questions should be answered:
Are the officers of government generally capable?—Are they honest?—Are the people well informed?—Are they virtuous?—A zealous attachment to law and to public order among a free people, presupposes general knowledge and virtue.
An ignorant people may be easily led to believe, that even the freest government is tyrannical, and that the best administration is despotic and oppressive. An immoral, vicious people have a rooted aversion to the restraints of law and public order. "Overturn," is their motto; and confusion is the element in which they delight to breathe: It is hardly, therefore, to be expected, that they would fly to support the detested standard of the law and order, which it is the wish of their hearts to prostrate and to trample under feet.
When the people of the free states of Greece became generally corrupted in morals, and were led by demagogues, distinguished for their noisy declamations, but without patriotism and without principle, they were not seen "to fly to the standard of the law and of public order," and spiritedly to repel the invader of their rights, but faction and anarchy reigned among their divided bands, and in their distracted councils. The gold of Philip pleaded more powerfully than the eloquence of Demosthenes; and to the ambition and cunning images of the former they fell an easy prey.
When Cæsar, having passed the Rubicon, had become the avowed invader of Roman liberty, the citizens of Rome, who had lost their morals and republican habits, and become effeminated and debauched, betook themselves not "to the standard of the law and of public order," but to the standard of the usurper.
But why need we go back to former times; our own age teems with events, which prove, that republican laws and forms of government are as ineffectual to bind a depraved and turbulent people, as a thread of tow would be to bind an enraged giant.
France here presents herself to our astonish-
ed view.—Her civil constitutions of government, which were ratified by the people, and sanctioned by their solemn oaths, have one after another, been swept away, like "the baseless fabric of a vision."
These have been succeeded by a military despotism, at the head of which, Bonaparte, a foreigner, a Corsican by birth, manages, with usurped authority, the destinies of the "Great Nation."—Or, if we call home our attention, dear bought experience has taught our own nation, that our republican government has no strength, any further than the people have correct information and virtue. The insurgent counties of Pennsylvania, exhibit a miniature portrait of the certain effects of general ignorance and vice, in destroying a free government. Stimulated by foreign influence, and led by villanous demagogues, those deluded, factious people were prepared to fly, not "to the standard of the law," but in the face of law, and to the subversion of order; and if the same ignorance and turbulence had pervaded the whole union, which were manifested in that leperous branch of it, some modern Cæsar or Cataline might have triumphed over the prostrated liberties of this country.
As water will rise as high and no higher than its fountain-head, so a free government rises or sinks precisely according to the standard of public intelligence and virtue. When "the whole head becomes sick, and the whole heart faint," or a general corruption of manners pervades the body politic—bills of Rights, and free Constitutions of Government, stamped on paper or parchment, would be of no avail.—Such a people could not, for any length of time, continue free.—When a republican nation, instead of cultivating republican virtues, reposes in the lap of sensuality, of luxury and vice, its government becomes weak, as did the strong man of old, after sleeping in the lap of the harlot, and being shorn of his locks. In a very limited or qualified sense, it is, however, true, "that the republican government is the strongest government on earth."—While people are generally well informed and well disposed, or while they are intelligent and virtuous, they will support and defend the free government of their own choice, with invincible energy; and, indeed, they cannot lose their privileges, unless they first lose their virtue.
Knowledge and virtue are "Jachin and Boaz," the great pillars upon which a free government rests. And from hence results the unspeakable importance of a general diffusion of virtuous education, in free States. The distinguished Sages and Legislators among the ancients, carefully attended to this cardinal point, the education of youth.
Moses, the lawgiver of the Hebrews, having, by the guidance of the Divine Hand, marked out such a form of government for his people, as was best suited to preserve them from the despotism and idolatry of the surrounding nations, most earnestly urged upon them the necessity of instructing their children in the principles of knowledge and virtue.
Solon and Licurgus, the Legislators of Athens and of Sparta, were deeply sensible, that the freedom of the people depended essentially upon their education; and upon this object they bestowed unceasing attention.
The following sentiments of Plato should be written upon the tablet of our memory, as "with the point of a diamond."—All (says that admirable philosopher) who have meditated on the art of governing mankind, have been convinced, that the fate of empires depends on the education given to youth. What are the solid foundations of the tranquillity and happiness of States?
—Not the laws, which regulate their constitution, or increase power, but the institutions, which form the citizens, and give activity to their minds.—Not the laws, which dispense rewards and punishment, but the public voice, when it makes an exact distribution of contempt and esteem. When the nature, advantages and defects of the different forms of government are carefully investigated, we shall find that the difference in the manners of a people is sufficient to destroy the best of constitutions, or to rectify the most defective."
It cannot be expected, that the Banner of Freedom will be spread over these United States, for a long time to come, unless great care be used (much more than has yet been) to effect a general diffusion of good instruction among youth. There should be free schools, at the public expense, for the education of the children of the poor.—Public provision should be made, and vigilant care should be used, that no children be suffered to grow up in ignorance, idleness and vice. It is not a luxury, but a useful education that is needed—at education, that, while it informs the head, directs its influence chiefly to the heart. A veneration of the deity, a respect for parents and superiors—truth and honesty—temperance, self government, industry and economy, are some of the republican virtues, which ought to be assiduously inculcated upon all children, who are born to enjoy and to transmit the privileges of a free government. Would to God, that all our self styled patriots, who pretend to be "tremblingly alive" to the interests of the people, might be seen, to promote general and useful education by their influence and liberality; and, that their example might be, to the rising generation, a model of those republican virtues and pure morals, which strengthen and exalt a nation!!!
Congress of the United States.
REPORT.
Articles exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States, in the name of themselves and of all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase, one of the associate judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, in maintenance and support of their impeachment against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
ARTICLE I.
That, unmindful of the solemn duties of his office, and contrary to the sacred obligation by which he stood bound to discharge them "faithfully and impartially, and without respect to persons," the said Samuel Chase, on the trial of John Fries, charged with high treason, before the circuit court of the United States, held, for the district of Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia, during the months of April and May, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, did, in his judicial capacity, conduct himself in a manner highly arbitrary, oppressive and unjust—viz:
1. In delivering an opinion in writing, on the question of law, on the construction of which the defence of the accused materially depended, tending to prejudice the minds of the jury against the case of the said John Fries, the prisoner, before counsel had been heard in his defence:
2. In restricting the counsel for the said Fries from recurring to such English authorities as they believed apposite, or from citing certain statutes of the United States, which they deemed illustrative of the positions, upon which they intended to rest the defence of their client:
3. In debarring the prisoner from his constitutional privilege of addressing the jury (through his counsel) on the law as well as on the fact, which was to determine his guilt, or innocence, and at the same time endeavoring to wrest from the jury their indisputable right to hear argument, and determine upon the question of the law, as well as the question of fact, involved in the verdict which they were required to give:
In consequence of which irregular conduct of the said Samuel Chase, as dangerous to our liberties, as it is novel to our laws and usages, the said John Fries was deprived the right, secured to him by the 8th article amendatory of the constitution, and was condemned to death without having been heard by counsel in his defence, to the disgrace of the character of the American bench, in manifest violation of law and justice, and in open contempt of the rights of juries, on which, ultimately, rest the liberty and safety of the American people.
ARTICLE II.
That, prompted by a similar spirit of persecution and injustice, at a circuit court of the United States, held at Richmond, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred, for the District of Virginia, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, and where a certain James Thompson Callender was arraigned for a libel on John Adams, then president of the United States the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress, and procure the conviction of the said Callender, did overrule the objection of John Basset, one of the jury, who wished to be excused from serving on the said trial, because he had made up his mind, as to the publication from which the words, charged to be libelous, in the indictment, were extracted; and the said Basset was accordingly sworn, and did serve on the jury, by whose verdict the prisoner was subsequently convicted.
ARTICLE III.
That, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, the evidence of John Taylor a material witness on behalf of the aforesaid Callender, was not permitted by the said Samuel Chase to be given in, on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges, contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact.
ARTICLE IV.
That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase was marked during the whole course of the said trial, by manifest injustice, partiality and intemperance—viz:
1. In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing and submit to the inspection of the court for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound to the above named John Taylor the witness.
2. In refusing to postpone the trial although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifest, that, with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured, at that term.
3. In the use of unusual, rude and contemptuous expressions toward the prisoner's counsel; and in falsely insinuating that they wished to excite the public fears and indignation, and to produce that insubordination to law to which the conduct of the judge did, at the same time, manifestly tend:
4. In repeated and vexatious interruptions of the said counsel, on the part of said judge, which length induced them to abandon their cause and their client, who was, thereupon, convicted and condemned to fine and imprisonment.
5. In an indecent solicitude, manifested by the said Samuel Chase, for the conviction of the accused, unbecoming even a public prosecutor, but highly disgraceful to the character of a judge as it was subversive of justice.
ARTICLE V.
And whereas it is provided by the act of Congress passed on the 24th day of September 1789, entitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that for any crime, or offence, against the United States, the offender may be arrested, imprisoned, or bailed, agreeably to the usual mode or process in the state where such offender may be found; and whereas it is provided by the laws of Virginia, that upon presentment by any grand jury of an offence not capital, the court shall order the clerk to issue a summons against the person or persons offending, to appear and answer such presentment at the next court; yet the said Samuel Chase did, at the court aforesaid, issue a capias against the body of the said James Thompson Callender, indicted for an offence not capital, whereupon the said Callender was arrested and committed to close custody, contrary to law, in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VI.
And whereas it is provided by the 24th section of the aforesaid act, entitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require, or provide, shall be regarded as the rules of decision in trials at common law, in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply; and whereas by the laws of Virginia it is provided, that in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury until the court next succeeding that during which such presentment shall have been made, yet the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the said James Thompson Callender, did, at the court aforesaid, rule and adjudge the said Callender to trial during the term at which he, the said Callender, was presented and indicted, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VII.
That at a circuit court of the United States, for the district of Delaware, held at New-Castle in the month of June, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, the same Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties of his office, did descend from the dignity of a judge and stoop to the level of an informer, by refusing to discharge the grand jury, although intreated by several of the said jury, so to do; and after the said grand jury had regularly declared, through their foreman, that they had found no bill of indictment, nor had any presentments to make, by observing to the said grand jury, that he, the said S. Chase, understood "that a highly seditious temper had manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in New-Castle county, and more especially in the town of Wilmington, where lived a most seditious printer, unrestrained, by any principle of virtue, and regardless of social order—that the name of this printer was"—but checking himself, as if sensible of the indecorum which he was committing, added—"that might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person, but it becomes your duty, gentlemen, to inquire diligently into this matter," or words to that effect: and that with intention to procure the prosecution of the printer in question, the said Samuel Chase did, moreover, authoritatively enjoin on the district attorney of the United States the necessity of procuring a file of the papers to which he alluded (and which were understood to be those published under the title of "Mirror of the Times and General Advertiser") and by a strict examination of them to find some passage which might furnish the ground work of a prosecution against the printer of the said paper: thereby degrading his high judicial functions, and tending to impair the public confidence in and respect for, the tribunals of justice, so essential to the general welfare.
ARTICLE VIII.
And whereas mutual respect and confidence between the government of the United States and those of the individual states, and between the people and those governments, respectively, are highly conducive to that public harmony, without which there can be no public happiness, yet the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties and dignity of his judicial character, did, at a circuit court, for the district of Maryland, held at Baltimore, in the month of May one thousand eight hundred and three, pervert his official right and duty to address the grand jury then and there assembled, on the matters coming within the province of the said jury, for the purpose of delivering to the said grand jury an intemperate and inflammatory political harangue, with intent to excite the fears and resentment of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against their state government and constitution, a conduct highly censurable in any, but peculiarly indecent and unbecoming in a judge of the supreme court of the United States: And moreover that the said Samuel Chase, there, under pretence of exercising his judicial right to address the said grand jury, aforesaid, did, in a manner highly unwarrantable,

endeavour to excite the odium of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against the government of the United States, by delivering opinions, which, even if the judicial authority were competent to their expression, on a suitable occasion and in a proper manner, were at that time and as delivered by him, highly indecent, extra-judicial and tending to prostitute the high judicial character with which he was invested to the low purpose of an electioneering partisan.
And the House of Representatives, by professional saving to themselves the liberty of exhibiting, at any time hereafter, any farther articles, or other accusation, or impeachment, against the said Samuel Chase, and also of replying to his answers, which he shall make unto the said articles, or any of them, and of offering proof to all and every of the said articles, and to all and every other article of impeachment, or accusation, which shall be exhibited by them, as the case shall require, to demand that the said Samuel Chase may be put to answer the said crimes and misdemeanors, and that such proceedings, examinations, trials and judgements may be thereupon had and given, as are agreeable to law and justice.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY DEC. 4.
Impeachment. —The House took up the report of the committee of the whole, on the articles of impeachment against Judge Chase. The report was taken up, article by article. The first article was agreed to, Yeas 83. Nays 34. The second yeas 88, nays 35. The third yeas 84, nays 34. Fourth article, a motion made to amend it, being negatived, was agreed to yeas 84, nays 34. Fifth article, yeas 72, nays 45. Sixth article, yeas 73, nays 42. Seventh article, yeas 73, nays 42. Eighth article, yeas 74, nays 39. A motion to agree to the whole articles was carried without a division.—Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5.
Leave was given for a bill to provide for the remission of duties upon the entry of vessels forced into the ports of the United States by stress of weather, and permitting the reloading of their cargoes on other bottoms to foreign ports without being subjected to pay duties.
Impeachment. —The house proceeded to the choice of seven managers to conduct the impeachment of Judge Chase; when the following members were elected, viz. Messrs. J. Randolph, Rodney, Nicholson, Early, Boyle, Nelson and Campbell.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, it was resolved, That the articles agreed to by this house to be exhibited in the name of the name of themselves and all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase, in maintenance of their impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors be carried to the Senate by the managers appointed to conduct the said impeachment.
It was also resolved, that a message be sent to the Senate to inform them that this House have appointed managers to conduct the impeachment against Samuel Chase, and have directed the said managers to carry to the Senate the articles agreed upon by the House to be exhibited in maintenance of their impeachment against the said Samuel Chase. And that the Clerk do go with the said message.—Adjourned.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6.
The House went in committee, Mr. Dawson in the chair, on the bill for preserving peace in our ports, and harbors; and after some time spent in debating and amending the same, the committee reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
Judiciary of Massachusetts.
LETTER
Of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, to his Excellency the Governor—With two Judiciary Bills drawn by them: which were communicated to the Hon. General Court, by message, June, 1804.
May it please your Excellency, THE late act of the Legislature, making further provision in the Judicial Department, is highly interesting to the Justices of the Supreme Court personally, and as it affects their official responsibility. These considerations have induced, on our part, a critical examination of the arrangement of the terms of the court proposed by this act. We have also consulted together upon the probable effects of the system in other views of it. The result with us is a conviction, which we think it our duty to express as soon as may be, that the arrangement is, in a great degree, impracticable, and that the operation of the system will not, in any degree proportional to the inconveniences of it, promote the good intentions of the Legislature for the more effectual administration of justice.
By the act making further provisions in the Judicial Department, which passed in March, 1800, the terms of the Supreme Court were extended in number and duration. Of the two additional terms then established, one was appointed to be held in a distant county, requiring a further travel of nearly 100 miles, and in part through a country where the public are not accommodated with roads. It was then thought necessary to enlarge the number of the Justices of the Court, and to distribute them upon district circuits. This arrangement was essential to render that system practicable; and with this advantage the duty of each justice was found to be sufficiently severe. The new system, while it reduces the number of the justices to be employed, and abolishes, in a great measure, their distribution upon district circuits, retains without abatement, all the terms established by the last mentioned act. In effect, there remains under this new arrangement but one entire month when a Justice of the Supreme Court may repose from the arduous labors of his office. Against this arrangement of order exceeds our bodily strength and requiring an almost perpetual absence from our families and domestic concerns, we must remonstrate.
In other views of this system, it may be farther exhibited as impracticable and as inconvenient to the people as to the court. The attendance required of the Justices at the term in Essex, and at the term in York, as these terms will be usually held in the month of May, is physically impossible. The circuit established to be performed through the county of Middlesex, in the season of winter, commencing in December, and continuing in January, must be viewed in a different light by those who have any knowledge of the climate of a county. The people of this district are, even more than the court, affected by this part of the arrangement.
ment. A single storm with snow, such as usually happen early in December, will interrupt the circuit or render it ineffectual.
The term established for the county of Suffolk, to be held at Boston in the month of August, is liable also to an objection suggested by the season and the experience of the court. The apprehension of fever and disease, which then frequently prevail in populous cities, endanger a complete interruption; and under the most favorable circumstances, the usual heat of the weather and the situation of their county-house, render every attempt at business irksome, no less to the Jurors and Suitors than to the Justices of the Court.
In deciding questions of law, the Supreme Court are restricted to the Counties where the actions shall be pending; which are not to be removed even with the consent of the parties as heretofore. This is a necessary effect, if it is not the intention of the law; for the term to be attended by all the Justices of the Court will be completely occupied in each County by the actions there pending.
At this full term, as it may be styled, of the Court, questions of the law being then exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Court, must be preferred to trials of fact. The delays, which may be thus produced, will be extremely inconvenient to the Jurors, Parties and Witnesses waiting thro' these necessary postponements. And when to questions of law we add appeals from the Probate Court, and trials upon capital offences, restrained also to this full term, it may be justly apprehended, that, in some counties at least, the trials of titles of fact in civil causes will be proceeded in, but at one term in a year, and the attendance of Parties and Witnesses at the full term will be often found an ineffectual expense.
Books of law, sometimes an extensive library, are indispensable requisites in discussing and deciding questions of law. The court cannot proceed in them with a due regard to their reputation, or to their duty to the public, without an opportunity of consultation. In many countries this opportunity cannot be had, and where it may, can hardly be employed with advantage in the hurry and fatigues of their circuit duty. In all these cases great delays, most usually postponements of a year's continuance, seem inevitable under this system.
The suspension of criminal prosecutions, will have a tendency to endanger the peace of the several counties, and to enhance the public expenses, while, by the same operation, innocent men, or those who, upon conviction, may be punishable in a slight degree only, may be subjected to imprisonment or other restraints of a long continuance, merely to await their trials. Upon accusations for capital offences, the goal delivery will be annual. The purpose of the provisions upon this head, is undoubtedly humane, but they appear to us to be chargeable with an extreme caution. For the trial of indictments the number of the Jury will be the same, whatever may be the number of the Justices presiding; and to the jury it is, that our law more especially intrusts the public safety and the security of individuals in criminal prosecutions. And it may be added, that no Judge, feasible in any degree to the responsibility of his situation, would haltingly inflict punishment, where a doubt had been excited in his own mind, or could be suggested by learned council at the bar, of the legality of the conviction or of the evidence admitted in producing it. Bills of exceptions in criminal causes, afford a certain remedy against every possible evil which may be apprehended from the severity or negligence of a Judge. In that mode the proceedings in cases of real difficulty might be suspended. A more speedy administration of justice might obtain in other criminal prosecutions, where the Jury may acquit the accused, or where convictions may be upon confession, or clear of every possible doubt, of law or fact.
Having exposed, to the consideration of your Excellency, the opinions, we entertain, of the existing provisions of the Statute relative to the Judiciary, so far as respects the Court of which we have the honor to be Judges, we rely on your candor, for an exemption from the charge of presumption, for stating, distinctly, that system, which much consideration and anxious reflection, have, induced us to believe most conducive to the security of the citizen—the protection of life, liberty and property; and which, while it conforms, essentially, to the wise injunction of the constitution, of administering justice "promptly and without delay," will be found to lessen much the expenses of lawsuits. We propose
 1. That the State be divided into four circuits, to consist— 1st. Of the District of Maine; 2d. Of Suffolk, Nantucket and Essex; 3d. Of Middlesex, Worcester, Hampshire and Berkshire; and 4th. Of all the other Counties in the Commonwealth.  2. That twice in a year there shall be held in each county, into which the Supreme Court is now by law to go, a Circuit Court of the Supreme Judicial Court, by one or more of the Justices thereof; who shall be authorized to preside in the trial of all issues of fact, to render judgment and award execution upon verdicts, and in all other cases, not depending on disputed questions of law; but in trials, on charges for crimes, and also in questions of alimony and divorce, the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas of the County shall, with the attending Justice or Justices of the Supreme Court, compose the Court.  3. That there shall be held, annually, three terms of the Supreme Judicial Court, one at Boston, and the others in such places as will best accommodate the people, by the attendance of counsel; or if it should be thought more for the equal convenience of the people, the two last mentioned terms may be ambulatory. At these terms of the court it shall be the duty of all the Justices to attend. They shall finally determine all questions of law, both of a civil and criminal nature; and for this purpose, provision must be made, on the one hand, for the facile removal of all actions depending in the Circuit Courts, to the Supreme Court; and on the other, for the prevention of removals for purposes of vexation and delay.  4. That original jurisdiction be given to the Supreme Court, concurrent with the courts of Common Pleas, in all cases where the title to real estate may come in question, and where the matter in controversy is of the value of one hundred dollars.  5. That no appeals be made nor reviews had, but in pursuance of a special order of court; but that the mistakes or errors of the common pleas shall only be corrected by writs of error or actions of reviews, specially granted. Both courts, however, to grant new trials, upon principles of law; and  6. That the exemption of Justices of the Peace from serving on juries be repealed.  As we believe we can communicate our ideas, on this important subject, with more precision and accuracy in the form of bills, than in any other manner, we have taken the liberty herewith, to transmit to your Excellency, two bills, which comprise all the above particulars except the sixth. Your Excellency will perceive that the great alteration proposed in this system, is in the authority intended to be given to one Judge to preside in the trials of issues of fact. On the most mature deliberation, we prefer this to any mode which has, or we believe can be devised. It is the most expeditious, and will be most productive of a correct uniformity of decision. That it will be most expeditious must be obvious on the slightest attention; and that it tends to produce that uniformity of decision, which is so desirable, will, we flatter ourselves, be evident from the following reflections:
When an action is tried by a single Judge, and the result is unsatisfactory to a party, the conduct of the Judge is subject to revision by the Court, which, uninfluenced by any preconceived bias or prejudice, will reconsider the whole; and will have leisure to view it, under every aspect and relation; whereas if the consideration of questions of law remain, as at present, intermingled with the vast variety of other duties, necessary to be performed by the Court, the minds of the Judges, sometimes oppressed by fatigue, it is to be feared will be incapable of exerting those energies which complicated investigation requires. Besides, Judges, subject to the infirmities of human nature, under such circumstances, will not always be able to resist those causes of prejudice which tend to produce error; and whether those prejudices result in a concurrence in error, or in an opposition of opinion, the mischief is great, and the evil irrepressible. If a single Judge is constantly acting under the impression that every opinion he pronounces is subject to a revision by his brethren, every consideration of respect for himself, all his pride of character, will be in aid of his integrity to insure to the community the beneficial use of all his talents; it is not the least of the benefits of the proposed system, that while it has no tendency to impair the independency of the
judiciary, it places the Judges in situations of responsibility, and will therefore excite every sentiment of virtuous and honorable emulation.
To your Excellency it cannot be necessary to observe, that in a country, such as ours, highly commercial, and where the government leaves to every individual all innocent means of ameliorating his condition, the relations in society and the interests resulting from them, are endless; and the rules necessary for the security and regulation of them equally so; hence the science of the law becomes, as it respects the human capacity, absolutely infinite. It is therefore important, and indeed indispensable, to a beneficial administration of justice, that, in arranging a judicial system, respect should be paid to the affording to the Judges an opportunity not only of retaining, by study, their precept stock of knowledge, but of making additions to it.
The law of the Commonwealth consists, principally, of the common law; it has been materially altered, not only by statute, but by various customs. Of the whole, as a connected and consistent system, there exists, at present, no written exposition, to which a citizen, a student or a lawyer can have recourse. Hence the perplexities of doubt and the evils of uncertainty; and hence innumerable unnecessary law suits, with all the animosity and expense attending them. It is impossible, it is believed, to provide a remedy for this mischief, by any other means than reporting the decisions of the Supreme Court. The Legislature, sensible of this, have made provision for that purpose. Was the system we recommended to be experimented, we flatter ourselves the benefits of it, in this respect, would soon be very considerable. On the other hand, we fear, that if the Court, as such, are to make their progress through all the counties, the good intention of the measure, will, in a great degree, be defeated.
We are sensible, that it has been represented that the removal of actions from Circuit to the Supreme Court will be inconvenient and expensive. We do, in fact, believe that few removals, would, comparatively, take place. This opinion is founded, principally, on a knowledge that such has been the case in other places, where a similar mode of trial has been used; and we propose to check removals, for the mere purposes of vexation or delay, by mulcting in costs the party who shall make them. When a cause shall be removed there will be no expense of witnesses. Parties need not attend. Eminent counsel will, no doubt, as well from curiosity as from interest, choose to be present; and for their convenience it is proposed that the court shall be held in different parts of the Commonwealth. Should in instances occur where the counsel confided in should not attend, there will be little labor in furnishing the Court with written arguments.
To detail all the reasons which have induced in our minds a belief of the utility of separating, as much as may be, in trials the law from the fact, would too far trespass on the time of your Excellency; we will therefore only add, that it is consistently believed that experience, the only true guide in political disquisitions, has decided in its favor. In all instances where trial by jury has been practiced, and a separation of the law from the fact has been taken place, there have been expedition, certainty, system, and their consequences, general approbation. Where this has not been the case, neither expedition, certainty, nor system have prevailed. To illustrate this position by examples would perhaps be invidious. The fact is indisputably true, and we hope a consideration of it will influence the intelligent government of Massachusetts, at least to make an experiment.
It is, undoubtedly, important, as well to individuals as to the public, that provision should be made for the speedy trial of charges for crimes; and we are sensible that the prevailing opinion is, that trials, in those cases, ought not to be directed by a single judge. We presume not to call in question the correctness of this opinion. As a public sentiment, it is entitled to our respect. We have attempted to obviate the objection originating from this source, by associating, in such trials, the Judges of the Common Pleas, with the Justice or Justices of the Supreme Court, holding a Circuit Court. The gentlemen holding those offices are men of great consideration, and respected accordingly. To this it may be added, that wherever real doubt shall exist, the case will, by the prudence and discretion of the Court, be referred to the final consideration of the Supreme Court.
Your Excellency will perceive that it is proposed to give to the Supreme Court, a limited original jurisdiction. This proposition is founded in a belief, that rival concurrent jurisdictions, in a judiciary, can do no mischief, and cannot fail of producing benefit. For the justness of this observation we may refer to the known principles of human nature, and the universal experience of the world, as far as we know on this subject. This provision is rendered more important, if respect should be paid to another, that of abolishing appeals and reviews. This is, we believe, of indispensable importance. There is nothing which tends to render animosity more ardent than long continued legal controversy; and when the passions are roused, men are too apt to consider all means as justified by the end. Hence, every exertion there is reason to apprehend, will, under such circumstances, too frequently be made to give a wrong coloring to facts; and there exists a facility in doing it, by the admission of evidence in the form of depositions. It, therefore, happens, too often, as all gentlemen conversant in our courts of justice can testify, that on the trials of appeals, actions, depending altogether upon oral testimony, assume a very different complexion from what they first exhibited; and further variation on their trial by review. We deem it incontestibly true, that the verdict of a Jury, satisfactory to the Court, ought to be considered as incontestible evidence of the truth of the facts comprehended within it. For it will be recollected, that upon principles of law, all forgeries, mistakes and errors may be corrected by new trial; or in other words, new trials will always be granted whenever the court believes that substantial justice has not been done by the verdict. That controversies should be terminated as soon as consistent with justice, is a principle from which there ought to be no deviation. How far is it violated in the allowance of appeals and reviews? What cruel vexations, what baneful animosities, what enormous unnecessary expenses originate from this source!—And how absurd is it, that in criminal charges, even capital, one trial is conclusive, while redress for personal injuries cannot be obtained until after years of anxious pursuit and distressing opposition! The remaining subject is relative to Juries. Their intelligence, integrity and independence, is of great importance, in the administration of justice. The service is and ought to be esteemed a distinction honorable to the most reputable men; and it would be peculiarly useful to the magistracy.—Nothing, then, surely, ought to exist which will induce any to consider it a degradation or a burthen. Is it not strange, then, that Justices of the Peace, men of the first consideration and weight of character in their counties, and the most conversant with the people, and their concerns, should be exempted? They consider the mischief of an important and serious nature, and most sincerely hope it will be remedied.
We have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect and regard, your Excellency's most obedient, and most humble servants,
FRANCIS DANA, SIMEON STRONG, THEODORE SEDGWICK, SAMUEL SEWALL, GEORGE THATCHER.
[The forms of two Bills accompanying the above Letter, shall be published in our next.]
District of Cumberland County.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
To the Independent Yeomanry, inhabiting that part of the County of Cumberland, situated north of Little-Audjoggin River.
FELLOW CITIZENS, The important national Elections having been some time completed, it is presumed that the warmth and zeal excited on that occasion, has so far subsided, that a subject of less magnitude, though to us highly interesting, will now receive that deliberate consideration it justly merits.—Under this impression, I am induced to call your attention to some of the evils resulting from the present mode of conducting our County Business.
The Constitution of this Commonwealth provides, that in each County, Courts of Probate shall be held at such place
or places as the convenience of the People shall require; but from some artificial causes, not likely soon to be removed, the courts of probate in the County of Cumberland are now held at Portland, as far distant as the ocean will permit. The settlement of our deceased friends' estates, and other business necessary to be transacted at Courts of Probate is thereby rendered unreasonably expensive and otherwise very inconvenient.
The titles by which we hold our real property, must be registered at Portland, and also we can generally in the course of a few months convey our deeds to the Register's Office without the trouble and expense of a journey solely for that purpose, yet cases do not infrequently occur, which makes it necessary to have our deeds recorded immediately; a few hours delay, in some instances, might prove ruinous. Under such circumstances a journey of perhaps 70 or 80 miles must unavoidably be performed.
I may with propriety mention as a grievance, the alteration which is to take place in the terms of our court of sessions—they are all in future to be held in Portland. This innovation, the people in the interior part of the County will be subjected to the inconvenience of travelling an unreasonable distance, or of submitting their local business, such as the laying out of the high-ways, &c. to be managed by gentlemen who from their places of residence cannot be promised of correct information respecting it. These are evils which affect all classes of our citizens, in a greater or less degree. But one of great magnitude remains to be mentioned, which falls principally upon a class whose rights and interests in a well-regulated society, will ever be guarded with peculiar solicitude and care—I mean the labouring poor.—These from their peculiar circumstances in life, are more liable than others to be drawn into the vortex of litigation; and whoever has been in the habit of attending our courts of pleas, must have beheld with painful sensations some or other of his poor neighbours, surrounded by his witnesses, withnesses, with but scanty means to support them, attending week after week, and term after term, to obtain right and justice, which the constitution lays ought to be obtained promptly and without delay. Surely these things ought not to be—to be—and why are they?—certainly not because the Hon. Court are deficient in talents or integrity, but simply because there is such a multiplicity of business, that under the existing situation of things, it is impossible it should be otherwise. Is there then no remedy? I would be the best man in the community to excite alarms and discontent, were there not a peaceable, honorable and constitutional remedy at hand—a division of the County will prove an effectual remedy for all the evils above stated. Should this take place, our probate courts will be held, as the constitution directs, at such times and places as the convenience of the people shall require.
In urgent cases, our deeds may more expeditiously and with far less trouble and expense be put on record—and courts of sessions may be conveniently attended by all concerned. Suits will be fewer in number, if we may be allowed to judge from what has taken place, that the business which may come before the Court of Pleas will be regularly disposed of in four, or at most in six days in the year; I may add, there will be a center of business formed in the midst of us, which will have a tendency to prevent the scarcity of money among us, by circumscribing in some measure, the limits of its circulation.—In case of a division, then, we may calculate upon a very considerable saving of travel, time and money.
But it has been said by some that notwithstanding we labor under burthens and inconveniences manifestly great, and although a division will undoubtedly take place within a few years, it is yet premature; our population is not sufficiently numerous. If such would take the trouble to enquire, they will find that many Counties in this Commonwealth have been created with a far less numerous population, and exempt from many of the difficulties to which we are subjected. If a division must take place, soon, it is certainly better that it take place now.—It will be very unwise in us, if it can be fairly avoided, to be at the expense of erecting county buildings at New Gloucester, which all agree must soon be rendered useless by a division. Can the thing ever be effected with more ease than at the present time? It has already made considerable progress; the subject is before the Legislature in a situation which affords a reasonable prospect of success. It is true, a vote by a small majority was obtained at the last court of sessions to remonstrate against the measure, but the remonstrance is so feeble, that when the talents and ingenuity of the gentleman who draughted it are considered, if they can be supposed serious it will produce a quite contrary effect from the one intended. The most formidable of the two objections stated in the remonstrance, is, that it does not appear to the court of sessions, that the people living within the limits of the proposed county, will for a division. It will undoubtedly be proper and even necessary for those towns that have not petitioned, to express to the general court their approbation for the doings of those that have—this can most conveniently be done by the several towns meeting and forwarding to their legislature a vote, certified by their clerk, expressive of their wish that the petition of L. H. HANSON and others, for a division of the county be granted. This, indeed seems to be all that is necessary to insure success. Ask then, and you shall receive—and it is confidently believed that our neighbors in York county will so far consult their own interest as to go and do likewise.
A friend to the Equal Rights of Man.
Portland,
MONDAY, DECEMBER, 24 1804.
Last News from Europe.
An arrival at Norfolk has furnished London accounts to the 18th of October. The most important article is, the immediate prospect of a
War between Spain and England.
LONDON, OCT. 18.
Advices have just been received, stating, that on the 5th inst. his Majesty's frigate Indefatigable, Commodore Moore, of 40 guns; Medusa, Capt. Gore, of 38, Amphion, Capt. Sutton, of 32, and Lively, of 38 guns, fell in, off St. Mary's with four Spanish frigates, from the River of Plate, for Cadiz, and loaded with treasure. As they resisted the orders which our frigates were under, for detaining all Spanish vessels, until a satisfactory explanation had been given in regard to the present armaments in the ports of Spain, an engagement took place, in which, after a few broad sides, one of the Spanish frigates blew up; two others, one with a Rear-Admiral's flag, soon after struck; and the fourth, La Fame, attempted to escape; but was followed by the Lively, attacked, and compelled, after a short action, to surrender. The captured frigates, are La Fame, of 34 guns, 300 men, bearing a Commodore's flag, La Medea, and La Clara. The Fame, which has arrived at Portsmouth, had 12 killed, and 30 wounded. La Medea and La Clara are hourly expected in port.
All the crew of the Spanish frigate which blew up, we are sorry to say, perished.
It is estimated,>It is estimated, that the captured Spanish frigates have TWENTY MILLIONS of dollars treasure, on board.
This information has been posted at Lloyd's. It is certain, that the principal part of the money was destined for France, to defray a part of the immense expense of Buonaparte's Coronation. The little man must be woefully disappointed.
OCT. 9.—Accounts from the Hague, to the 26th have been received. In imitation of the French, the Dutch are to have a single Execu-

are; - and a radical change in all the departments, to suit them to a regal government. - Schimmelpennick is to be called to the throne, with the title of King. He is averse to accepting the station; and has accepted with reluctance the mission to Napoleon's Court, where the business is to be planned. Economy is the bell which is to reconcile all parties to the change.
STATE PAPER. The Swedish note to M. Gullard, French charge des affaires.
Stockholm, Sept. 7. His Majesty the King of Sweden, has received a report of the improper, the insolent, and the ridiculous observations which Monsieur Napoleon Buonaparte has allowed to be inserted in his Moniteur, of the 14th August, under the article Ratification. The tone, the style, and the subject of this article, are all of so extraordinary a nature, that his Majesty has been yet hardly able to comprehend the object of such an act of political extravagance. - If it has been done in the hope of misleading the public as to the conduct of his majesty, as it appears from the uncommon pains that are taken to draw a line of separation between his Majesty and his subjects, let the world understand, that any instigation to that effect never could have been less likely to succeed than at this moment, or that it always will, with a people whose interests are bound up with those of a sovereign, who has never separated his property from theirs, and who never feels so happy as when he contributes to the glory and to the happiness of his subjects.
As his majesty cannot, consistent with his own dignity, or the honor of his crown, permit any official intercourse, after such an insult, he has ordered me, Sir, to communicate to you, that, from this day, all diplomatic intercourse of every kind, both private and public, is immediately to cease between the French legation at Stockholm and his majesty's government. As a sentence in the article above mentioned, seems to imply that the French government is disposed to admit that the continuance of the commercial intercourse between Sweden and France would be attended with some advantages, his majesty, on his part, is willing to permit the same from those sentiments of esteem which he always entertained for the people of France; sentiments which he has inherited from his ancestors, and which owe their origin to far happier times.
(Signed) "T. D. EHRENSHEIM."
WASHINGTON, DEC. 10. We discharge a mournful duty in laying before our readers the following statement of deaths in Malaga in this year, up to the 17th September last, communicated in a letter received from Cadiz: - 19,843 of both sexes; 200 soldiers; 300 guards; 17 physicians; 42 clergy of the cathedral; 72 private clergy; 32 religious persons; 76 monks.
BALTIMORE, DEC. 9. From Washington, N. C. Nov. 19. - Intelligence has been received here, to-day, that an insurrection and revolt among the blacks of S. Carolina and of Georgia, had been concerted and had well nigh broken out; but a detection of their plan having been made, by apprehending several of their embassies between the states, it was defeated.
Definitives, by an imperial decree, of the 22nd September, has levied a duty of two dollars per gallon, on all ardent spirits imported into his dominions. All the British vessels, excepting one, left Havana, the 21st November.
A CARD. To "VINDICATOR." - You published in the last Argus a false and indecent insinuation. With all your impudence you dare not charge me with a "falsehood." Yet you meanly insinuate it - And on what grounds? My reply, that one of the persons alluded to as holding certain correspondence, had denied that I authorized me in saying no such correspondence had taken place. - It is not for me, Mr. Vindicator, to say who may have "promptly denied" my authority; - but it is incumbent on me so far to preserve the reputation of my press, as to declare that I had, and full have, due authority for what I asserted; which authority can be produced if necessary. As an anonymous scribbler, for you can expect no further notice; and even this is bestowed on you, that the public may not be misled. EDITOR.
JUSTICE...No. 5. TEXT - "There is a REVOLUTIONARY spirit of politics operative in the province of Maine."
DEMOCRATIC PAPER. THIS declaration of the democrats themselves, was noticed in my last number; & I had proceeded to some evidence of the truth of it, and also expressed an opinion that the Post Office department had encouraged those characters, who would subserve the views of a revolutionary party. Stronger evidence of this was not necessary with any one, than the instance of the post-office deputy in this town, and one of his assistants. It was not indeed said their revolutionary acts were official. The circumstance was immaterial; as the fact remains unquestioned, nay, accompanied with proof, that Mr. Prentiss, the deputy postmaster, did write a letter, and his brother, one of his assistants, was "BEPUTED" to convey the fame to fulsome party views. Why then all the idle clamor and wicked abuse of "Vindicator?" Why his flammarion to prove that, because the acts were not official, that the post office, has not become an instrument to "subserve the views of a party?" The fact is substantiated by the circumstance of the Post-Master General's removing so many good men from office, and filling their places with such persons as "Thomas M. Prentiss, Esq." I would ask pardon of the public, for noticing "Vindicator's" defence of this man, were it not known that he is encouraged and caressed by the democrats! - Yes, a zeal in promoting their views, gives a sure passport to the most enormous depravity of mind. Since, however, he is thus made a principal with them - writes letters for them, and seems authorized by them to depute agents to assist their revolutionary measures, this notice becomes necessary - not so much on his own account, as from his standing with the party. But the Post-office department is not the only one which favours the views of party, and encourages a revolutionary spirit of politics in Maine - Inasmuch as that it rests with other departments to remove and appoint most of the government officers, to provide for the promulgation of laws, public notices, and contingent expenditures. Nor does it rest with that department to proclaim jubilees, or particular
festivals, to cover electioneering intrigues, not only in Maine but in other parts of the union. Yet all these proceedings are now governed by a party spirit, and no office or emolument is now conferred, under the general government, but with a view to further party purposes.
This spirit of persecution is creeping into many of the state governments; and the democrats are eager to introduce it in this state. To this end private caucuses are held among them, and a correspondence is kept up between almost every town and village, where a handful of them can be collected. These caucuses receive their tone from headquarters, where it was lately determined, among other things that their revolutionary cause would be promoted by the publication of Mr. Bidwell's Speech in the Senate. This speech has accordingly been published by a kind of order, in most of the democratic papers, and particularly in the one in this district. Some of these caucus proceedings, were lately discovered in the town of Worcester, where among other proceedings it was voted unanimously to use every exertion to turn out even every federal town officer, and put in democrats. At the same meeting it was agreed "as one of the best means of getting Governor Strong out of office, to circulate a report that he will decline being a candidate!"
Such are some of the means used to revolutionize the state and particularly Maine. Citizens! will you rest in security while your enemies are making every exertion to wrest from you those sacred and equal rights, for the acquirement of which many of our fathers and brethren have bled!
MARRIED. In this town, by the Rev. Mr. Kellogg, JAMES D. HORNKISS, Esq. to Miss DORCAS TUCKER, daughter of capt. Daniel Tucker. Mr. DAVID TUCKER, to Miss ELIZABETH ADAMS. At Gorham, capt. WILLIAM PRENTISS, to Miss ABIGAIL LEWIS, daughter of George Lewis, Esq.
DIED. At Arundel, Mrs. MARY DOWNING, aged 67. At Gloucester, the Rev. ELI FORBES, D.D. aged 79. At Providence, Col. OLIVER BROWN, aged 38, eldest son of the Hon. Jabez Brown, Esq. At New York, Mrs. JANE LE PORTER, aged 102 - a native of France, and resident in New York upwards 50 years. At Canada, Y-TEN-YI POHI, aged 101; a native of China, brought to America in early youth. He is said to have descended from the race of the ancient Chinese Emperors; and being of strong powers of mind and body, instituted, in Canada, a Society, by the name of "ROUSTIGOUCHE," in imitation of those of his own native country, and in Europe; several branches of which are now in the U. States - Some of the objects of these societies are to obtain and preserve the curiosities of nature, to forward the arts and sciences, and to practice olympic games, &c. - It was while in the act of attempting to throw an iron spear weighing 600 pounds at a mark 20 feet off, and which he effected, that he came by his death, having produced a violent hemorrhage. The friends and acquaintance of the deceased will recall his many virtues and talents to remembrance with affection; and the Asiatic, European and American societies of Roustigoche, of many of which he was an honorary member, will bear of his death with deep regret. - At a special meeting of the Ancient and Honorable Roustigoche Society of Salem, of which the deceased was an honorary member, it was recommended that the members thereof, as a testimony of sorrow for his death, wear crape on the left arm for thirty days. - Sat. Gaz. On the 7th inst. at New York, Mr. W. rose before his wife, and had breakfast prepared and even the tea poured out ready for drinking against the same down. Just as they were seated, a rap called him to the door - While he was there, happening to take her tea, she found it too sweet for her, and therefore exchanged her cup for his, he being in the habit of drinking his tea sweeter than the did. He returned, swallowed the contents of his cup somewhat hastily, when looking earnestly at the sediment, he turned to her with a face of horror, and asked if she had changed the cup. Being answered in the affirmative, Then I am gone, said he, and died in less than two hours.
SHIP NEWS. PORT OF PORTLAND.
Sunday, Dec. 16 - Arrived brig Lion, capt. Alden, 54 days from Teneriffe - In lat. 26, long. 23, spoke brig Peggy, capt. Joseph Merrill (late captain, G. Small, who died at Calcutta, on the coast of Africa) of Boston, bound to England; but finding it impossible to proceed on his course, being damaged in his sails and rigging, bore away for Barbadoes. H. being destitute of provisions, was supplied by capt. Alden. - Spoke brig Suiamah, Lovit, from St. John's, N. B. bound to Tobago, all well - Schr. St. Peters, of Beverly, 3 days out, bound to St. Marlow. Saturday, Dec. 22 - Arrived brig Hunter, capt. Small, 35 days from Falmouth, Jamaica. - Left there brig Comet, Tucker, of this port, to sail in 6 days; brig Bulia, Lee, of New York, to sail in 5 days; a ship belonging to Portsmouth, capt. Shapleigh, to sail in 4 days for Havana - Brig Portland, Shaw, had failed for Honduras - Spoke, in lat. 23, lon. 75, ship Hibernia, from Kingston, for Rhododend - Same time U. S. Cutter - Dec. 20, lat. 40, long. 69, a floop from Waldoborough, bound to Charleston, S. C. - Was boarded off Autonia, by a Spanish or French picaroon, and plundered of a few articles of provisions.
NOTIFICATION. THE Stockholders of the Portland Bank, are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of seven Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Chamber of said Bank, on Monday the 7th day of January next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. By order of the Board of Directors. Joseph Swift, Cashier. Portland Bank, Dec. 24.
MAINE BANK. THE Stockholders are hereby notified to meet at the Chamber over the Bank, on Monday the 7th day of January next at 3 o'clock, P. M. to act on such business as may be laid before them. By order of the President and Directors. David Hale, Cashier. Dec. 24.
To the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at New Gloucester, within and for the county of Cumberland.
THE Petition of Jonathan Griffin, jun. of Freeport, in said county, Joiner, humbly pleads - That he is interested with others to him unknown, in a certain tract or parcel of Land, situate in Freeport aforesaid - it being lot number twenty-one, on range C. and bounded as may appear by North-south Proprietor's books of records; that your Petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy his part or share in said Land, being one half thereof in severalty. He therefore prays that your Honors would order partition therein to be made, and his said share or part set off and divided from the rest, agreeably to a law of the Commonwealth in such cases made and provided. LEONARD MORSE, Attorney to JONATHAN GRIFFIN, JUN.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at New Gloucester, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October, A.D. 1804.
ON the petition of Jonathan Griffin jun. whereof the foregoing is a copy - the Court order - that the petitioner cause the several persons interested in the Land therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, which is to be held at Portland, on the third Tuesday of February next, to their granting the same. Dec. 24, Attest - SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
FOR SALE, At No. 10, Long-Wharf, PIPES, half Pipes, and quarter Casks First quality VIDONA WINE. Dec. 24.
For Sale, at No. 1, Long-Wharf, BY JONATHAN LEEDS, an assortment of West-India GOODS. A few Boxes LEMONS. Dec. 22.
Cord Wood, and Laths. Dec. 22.
ENOCH MOULTON, Goldsmith & Jeweller, NEARLY opposite head of Ingraham's Wharf, has just received an elegant assortment of PASSE SET COMBS. He keeps constantly for sale a general assortment of Silver and Plated Ware - Jewellery, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 24.
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Canal Shares. FIFTY Shares in the Cumberland Canal, for Sale by DANIEL JOHNSON. Dec. 24.
BARTLETT ADAMS, SCULPTOR & STONE-CUTTER, RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and the public, that he has on hand a large stock of Marble, Slate, and Free-Stone, suitable for Hearths, Jambs and Mantles, Steps, Flagging, Painter's Mills and Mullers, Tomb Stones, and Monuments of every description. Likeness - Wrought STONE STOVE FIRE-PLACES, ready to set on reasonable terms - near the corner of Court and Federal-Street, and opposite the Methodist Meeting-House. Orders from any part of the country, for any kind of Stone-work, shall be attended to. Portland, Dec. 24.
A BARGAIN! TO be sold, a HOUSE and seven acres of excellent LAND, with a number of Fruit Trees on the same, pleasantly situated near Freeport Meetinghouse, on the public road from Portland to Augusta and Wilcasset, within half a mile of Freeport Landing - an eligible stand for a Mechanic. Also - Nineteen acres and thirteen rods of Wood-Land and Pasturage, within half a mile of the aforesaid Lot - on a liberal credit, with security for two thirds of the purchase - Apply at Durham, to the publisher. FOSTER WATERMAN. (cop. m)
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, Jones-Row, or No. 3, Jones-Court, where he shall be happy to wait, on all who wish to receive its said 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. 2, 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, (or 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 she now appears to have it as perfectly as before her sickness. I am your most obedient Servant, EDWARD ST. LOE LIVERMORE.
From Charles Evans, Esq. of Kingston, Jamaica, travelling 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. 31, 1804. THIS is to Certify that I have been afflicted with a great numbness 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 22, 1804. THIS is to Certify that I have been afflicted for three 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, Milk Street.
Spectators may be supplied with Tickets at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth-Street. Portland, Dec. 24.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Copartnership in trade, which has subsisted between the subscribers, under the firm of JOHN T. & SAMUEL MERRILL, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN T. MERRILL, and all who have demands against said firm to call on him for settlement. JOHN T. MERRILL, SAMUEL MERRILL. (D.4) Portland, Dec. 5, 1804.
FOUND, NEAR the head of Long Wharf, a few weeks since, a FLYING JIB, considerably worn. - The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges - Apply to WALDRON & KNIGHT, on said Wharf. Dec. 24.
THOMAS CLARK, HAS for sale, at his Bookstore and Fortunate Lottery Office, (if applied for immediately) a few LOTS or TICKETS at 50 cts, and a few QUARTERS at 12 1/2 cts, in the Second Class of PISTOL Lottery - which commenced drawing in Boston, the 19th inst. 6th Adventurers will do well to avail themselves of the present opportunity of purchasing. - Tickets are selling in Boston at 6 Dollars each, and on the five.
ACCOUNT BOOKS. THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, at his Bookstore near opposite the Inferior Office, Pigeon-Peet, Portland, a large and general assortment of BLANK AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Double and single ruled Ledgers - Waste Books - Day-Books, &c. &c. made of good paper and strongly bound. Lithog - Bridgewater Collection of Music - Village Harmony, &c. - School Books of every description - Wadsworth's Mercantile Arithmetic, last edition - Almanacks, Registers, &c. and a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONERY - also for sale and bound.
JUST PUBLISHED, AT THE ABOVE STORE. (Price 1 dollar handsomely bound - 12 1/2 cts per sheet) TURNER'S EPITOME OF BOOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY. Designed on a scale fitted to the faculties and circumstances of young School-boys, and youth designed for the Mercantile life. Comprising systematic and unerring rules for the monthly statements of Books, as well as those for opening, conducting, adjusting and closing them; with explanations of Theory, and exhibitions of Practice, rendered easy to the smallest capacity - And calculated to initiate them in the true principles, and to make them perfect in the Rules by a little practice. To which is added, Rules for keeping RETAIL-BOOKS by Double Entry, without altering the process of Single Entry in the Day-Book or Journal for all sales of Merchandise; by which one half the writing is saved, and the Ledger exonerated from items, and rendered a prompt and sure proof of monthly Balances and annual profits.
ALSO. The most easy, concise and safe way of calculating any rate of per centum, and especially that of Interest per centum per annum, exhibited by comparison. The above system and preferred rules have been examined and highly approved by the most judicious Merchants; and above all, have been proved to be perfectly adequate to the professed objects specified in the title, by the numerous trials that have been made. - The author is no theorist - what he offers on the above subjects is the result of thirty years actual experience as an accountant. Bookellers supplied in sheets, or bound at the usual discount. (6w) Dec. 24.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY.
THE Managers offer to the Public the following SCHEME of the SEVENTH CLASS. 1 prize of 10,000 Dollars, is 10,000 1 - of 5,000 - is 5,000 1 - - 3,000 - - 3,000 2 - - 2,000 - - 4,000 6 - - 1,000 - - 6,000 7 - - 500 - - 3,500 90 - - 100 - - 9,000 100 - - 50 - - 5,000 200 - - 20 - - 4,000 4025 - - 12 - - 55,500 5033 prizes, } Less than two } 5033 prizes, } blanks to a prize. } 105,000 9707 blanks, } 1500 Tickets at 7 Dollars, is - - 105,000 A part of the above valuable prizes will come out of the wheel as follows: -
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, and Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 10,000, 5,000, 3,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 12.
First drawn blank on 10th day's drawing, entitled to Dollars 500. Do. : : 15th : : 1,000 Do. : : 20th : : 1,000 Do. : : 23rd : : 2,000 Do. : : 26th : : 5,000 Do. : : 30th : : 3,000
Subject to addition 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, ask indulgence to remain 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, } JOHN BRECK, } SAMUEL LATHROP, } Managers. Dec. 1, 1804. (D.24)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Inferior is appointed Administrator of the estate of JAMES DAVIDSON, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, Esquire, deceased, intestate. - All persons who are indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment, and those who have any demands will be pleased to exhibit them. Dec. 24. ANDREW GREENWOOD.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon Samuel Freeman Esq. judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, Esq. of North Yarmouth, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent - do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims - and that we shall attend that service at the House of ABRAHAM REEMAN, Innholder, in Portland, on the last Wednesday of the last Wednesday of this, and the second Wednesday of the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. on said days. DANIEL TUCKER, PETER WARREN. Portland, Dec. 12, 1804. (D.24)
Taken up by the Subscriber, ON Saturday Evening last, a dark colored MARE - The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. W. B. PETERS. Portland, Dec. 24.
TO LET, PART of a DWELLING-HOUSE - Convenient for a small family. - Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 24.
LEFT on board capt. Ephraim Swain's Packet, a TRUNK and two BLANKETS. - Apply at No 1 Long Wharf. Dec. 24.

Funeral of St. John the Evangelist. THE memory of St. JOHN, the Evangelist, will be celebrated by the PORTLAND LODGE of ANCIENT MASONS on the evening of the 27th inst. at Walnut-ton Hall. The Brethren are invited to attend at 6 o'clock. P. M.—Sojourning Brethren are invited. By order of Rt. Worshipful MATTHEW COBB, Master. WILLIAM MOODY, SECRETARY. Portland, Dec. 17 1804
Falmouth Canal. THE Proprietors of the Falmouth Canal are hereby noticed, that their annual meeting will be held in Portland, in the Chamber over the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, on the first Monday in January next, at 3 o'clock. P. M. for the purpose of choosing their President, Directors, Treasurer, Clerk and a Committee for ordering and regulating the business and affairs of the Corporation. By order of the President and Directors. ISAAC GAGE, CLERK. Dec. 17.
ANNUAL MEETING. THE STOCKHOLDERS in the MAINE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY are hereby noticed, that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fifth-street, on Tuesday the first day of January, 1805, at two o'clock. P. M. By order of the President and Directors. J. P. THURSTON, Secretary. Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Office, Dec. 3, 1804
TURNPIKE NOTICE. THE Proprietors of the Kennebec Turnpike, are hereby noticed to meet at the dwelling-house of Henry Hill, on said grant, on the fourth Tuesday of January next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day, for the following purposes, viz. I. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. II. To choose a Proprietor's Clerk. III. To choose a Treasurer. IV. To choose a board of Directors. V. To vote such assessments as may be thought necessary. VI. To see what alterations shall be made in the By-Laws of said corporation. VII. To examine all accounts that may be presented for allowance. STEPHEN WILSON, Clerk. P. V. Lane-Street, Nov. 30, 1804. (D 10)
NOTICE. THE Concern in business between NOTES & CLOUGH, was mutually dissolved on the first of November. Portland, Dec. 10.
NOTICE. THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all persons for whom he has been transacting business, in the line of his profession, that he has removed from Windham and opened an Office over the Bookstore of Isaac Adams, in Youn's Row, Fifth Street, Portland —where prompt attention will be paid to any unattended business now in his hands, or any farther business with which he may be intrusted. Dec. 3. JOSEPH POPE.
NOTARY PUBLIC. JOSEPH COFFIN BOYD, Notary Public, (by legal authority appointed and qualified) begs leave to offer his service to the public as a Notary. Office at the second door of the Maine Bank, Fifth Street, Portland. Dec. 3.
OFFICE REMOVED. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, Jun. Attorney at Law, has removed to the Chamber over Mr. Abijah Cheever's Store, No. 2, Mussey's Row, Portland —where constant attention will be paid to the duties of his profession. Dec. 3.
REGISTERS for 1805. FOR sale at the Book-Store of ISAAC ADAMS No. 6 Youn's Row ;—at the publishers' price, by the dozen or single. The Massachusetts Register & United States Calendar. Also—The Farmers', Isaiah Thomas', Maine Almanac and Register, Low's and Poor Richard's Almanacs, by gross doz. or single. BOOKS & STATIONARY, as usual. Dec. 10.
Third Volume of the LIFE OF WASHINGTON, is ready to deliver to the subscribers of this interesting work, at the Bookstore of Isaac Adams, No. 6, Youn's Row, Portland. Agreeably to the terms of subscription, the fourth now becomes payable in advance.—Gentlemen of this town who have not taken the first and second volumes, are requested to call for the same in the course of the present week. FOR SALE AS ABOVE. If applied for specially, price 1 Dollar, a few proof impressions of the PORTRAIT of WASHINGTON, suitable for framing. Dec. 17.
Terrible Tractations!!! PORTLAND BOOKSTORE. Sign of the BIBLE—No. 5, Mussey's Row , JUST received, and for sale by DANIEL JOHNSON, TERRIBLE TRACTATIONS, BROAD GRINS, and TIMOTHY TWIGG, Esquire; Almanacs, Registers, School Books, &c. &c. An assortment of Large and small Bibles—History—Voyages—Travels—Law—Divinity, &c. &c. ALSO, Tickets and Quarters, in the 4th Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery. Dec. 17.
Just Received, FOR SALE at THOMAS CLARK'S BOOK-STORE, The Massachusetts Register, for 1805—price 5 dols. per doz. 50 cts. single. December 10.
PARTICULAR NOTICE! TO LOTTERY ADVERTISERS. THE 2d Class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery will positively commence drawing in 12 days, viz. the 19th of this month. The highest prize is 10,000 Dollars. All Tickets must be returned to the Managers on that day, and sold after that at 60 cts. each. A few Tickets at 33 1/3 cts. and Quarters at 8 1/3 cts. remain for sale at the Bookstore and Fortune Lottery Office of THOMAS CLARK, Fifth Street, Portland, if applied for immediately. Prize Tickets taken in payment. Dec. 10. (3w)
DRUGS and MEDICINES. JUST received, and for sale by SHIRLEY ERVING, at his Store in Middle Street, Portland—a First 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.
Drugs and Medicines, Dye-Stuffs, &c. JUST received, and for sale by HENRY F. DUPREE at his Store in FORE-STREET, a general assortment of Drugs and Medicines, Dye-stuffs, &c. An assortment of Groceries. ALSO, London portion at Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Port, Claret and Front-neck WINES warranted to be pure, and of the first quality.—All which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 3.
FOR SALE, BY J. RICHARDSON, 200 Hhds. Liverpool, Isle May, and Cadiz SALT. 300 Bbls. Mefs No. 1, 2, and 3 BEER. 150 Half Bbls. Mefs and No. 40. do. 30 Bbls. No. 1 PORK. 10 Casks Sourkhong TEA. 40 Bbls. ROSIN. 5 Pipes GIN, entitled to debenture. 4 do. Spanish and Cognac BRANDY. 4 Quarter Casks Madeira WINE. 200 Tons PLAISTER PARIS. Premium given for Spanish Dollars. At Richardson's Wharf. Portland, Dec. 17.
Thomas Crofts, HAS FOR SALE, 8 Pipes Alicant and Barcelona BRANDY, 18 Hhds. Grenada RUM, 10 Casks American GIN, Hylon, Young Hylon, Sunchong & Bohea TEAS 10 Baes Georgia COTTON, 100 Gin Cakes, 30 Bbls. FLOUR, 226 Bbls. Russia DUCK, 167 do. Ravens do. 60 Doz. SEWING TWINE, 50 Casks SWEET OIL, 200 Bbls. TAR, 50 do. PITCH, 10 do. ROSIN, 60 do. TURPENTINE. White Lead, Red Red, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Spruce Yellow, Whiting, Prussian Blue, Linseed, Spermaceti, Whale and Porpoise Oil. Also—A general supply of all kinds of Cordage and Ship-Chandlery, as usual. Dec. 17. 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 St. N. , by wholesale and retail. Also a large quantity of Shot; Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices; Brass Kettles; Sheet Lead; Sheet Iron; Red Lead; Sad Irons; English Novels, and Frying Pans. A large assortment of Joiner's planes, of almost every description. Likewise—300 Boxes 10 by 8, 9 by 7, and 8 by 6 Bristol and Liverpool Crown Window Glass.—90 casks Cut and Wrought Nails, &c. &c. Portland, Oct. 22. (t. f.)
JAMES CODMAN, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale, at his Store on Peasant Hill, on the main road leading from Gorham corner to Boston, a general assortment of English, W. I. Goods & Groceries. Likewise—Brandy; Port, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines; Vinegar, by the barrel or smaller quantity.—A general assortment of Hard & Hollow Ware, & Cutlery. Also—4 6d. 1ed. & 2ed Nails; 3d, 4d, & 6d Brads—7 by 9 Window Glass; Turks-Island and Liverpool Salt.—A constant supply of Men's and Women's Shoes and Leather, which he is determined to sell as low as can be purchased in Portland—for Cash, Lumber, or Country Produce. NOTICE. He wishes all those who are indebted to him on Account, would call and settle with him before the first of January next and those who have notes of more than six months standing, are requested to pay the same before the last of January, otherwise they will be put in suit. Gorham, Dec. 10.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore-street , head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sta. Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia 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 best quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (t) Portland, August 22.
NOTICE. THE connection in the Watch-making and Jewelry business, between JOSEPH & GEORGE LOVIS, was, by mutual consent, dissolved on the 20th of last month—All persons indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to Joseph Lovis—and those who have demands, will call at the sign of the Watch, Fifth-street, Portland. JOSEPH LOVIS, GEORGE LOVIS. Watch making and Jewelry executed at the above place in all their various branches, with neatness and dispatch. For sale as above, A handsome assortment of best warranted WATCHES Eight day CLOCKS and TIMEPIECES, at reduced prices. Also—A general assortment of Gold and Silver Ware. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. * * * Wanted immediately, an ingenious LAD to the Watch making business. Portland, Dec. 17. 1804.
Evening's Amusement. THOMAS CLARK, has just received for sale, a few gross of PLAYING CARDS, (some very nice) wholesale and retail, at his Bookstore, Fifth-street, Portland. (6w) Nov. 19.
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, Mussey's Row, Middle Street, Portland. Dec. 17. (6m)
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.
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 will be sold 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.
MUFFS & TIPPETS, FRESH made, and warranted to be good, for sale cheap for cash or Fur Skins, by ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Mussey's Row . Portland, Oct. 22. (3m)
DUNNING'S TAVERN. THE subscriber hereby informs the public, that he has purchased the HOUSE in Brunswick, lately owned and improved by Mr. John Dunning, as a Tavern—and has created a large and commodious Stable for the accommodation of horses. He has provided himself with every thing necessary for the comfort and convenience of travellers, and assures those persons who have occasion to visit or travel through Brunswick, that by calling upon him, they shall have every attention paid them in his power. Brunswick, Dec. 10. DAVID OWEN.
TO LET, THE Easterly end of the Dwelling-House of the subscriber, situated in Fore-street —Enquire of THOS. BECK. Dec. 10.
TO LET, THE large brick building opposite the Columbian Tavern—will accommodate one or more persons with Stores, is well situated, and has an excellent Cellar—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 10.
STOP A RUNAWAY. ABSCONDED from the house of the subscriber, on the night of the 1st inst. JOSEPH GRANT, an apprentice, bound by indenture to me,—Had on when he departed a blue outside jacket; and a white inner one; a pair of olive coloured trowsers;—he is about five feet eight inches high;—large black eyes, dark hair, and remarkable white teeth; seventeen years of age last April.—Whoever will stop this Runaway, and return him to the subscriber, or secure him, and give information thereof shall receive three dollars reward—All persons are hereby forbid trusting or harboring him as they shall receive the full penalty of the law. SIMON FERNALD. Dec. 1, 1804. (34)
One cent reward. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on the third of Nov. last an indentured apprentice, by the name of Jacob M'Intire. Dark complexion, grey eyes; about five feet seven inches high—N.B. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy if they wish to avoid the penalties of the law. DAVID FIELD. North Yarmouth, Dec. 4. (D 7)
NOTICE. LEFT on board Sloop Margaret, capt. Seth Blanchard, about the 1st Nov. three barrels FLOUR, and a small Box—Enquire of WILLIAM HOLDEN & Co. Portland, Dec. 17.
LOST, FROM on board ship ELIZA, on her passage from Charleston, (S. C.) to Liverpool, two Seamen, viz. EDWARD STAINES and WILLIAM FLAG—Any person duly authorized, may receive their effects, by applying to JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, at No. 16, Union-Wharf. Dec. 17.
A Long-Boat. WAS picked up in Dog island road, on Saturday last.—The owner may have it again, proving property and paying charges—Apply to JOHN BRACKETT. Pemaquid, Dec. 12. *35.
A Yawl Boat, WAS found adrift in this harbor, on Saturday last. The owner may have her by proving property and paying charges—Apply to ROBERT DUTCH. Portland, Dec. 10.
Found, A SUM of Money, in bills, wrapped in a piece of brown paper—The owner may receive the same, by proving property and paying charges—Apply to CALEB LIBBY. Scarsdale Dec. 5.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Gray, county of Cumberland, and commonwealth of Massachusetts, that the lots of land hereinafter mentioned, are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said town for the year 1803, to collect, in the sums following, viz.
   FIRST DIVISION. FOURTH DIVISION.   No. of Lot. No. of Acres. S. S. C. Tax. Team Tax. No. of Lot. No. of Acres. S. S. C. Tax. Team Tax.     41 40 10 5 30 18 24 107 18 5 53 3 32   43 60 15 5 45 27 30 107 18 5 53 3 32   SECOND DIVISION. 34 107 18 5 53 3 32   82 60 15 5 45 27 35 107 18 5 53 3 32   94 60 15 5 45 27 36 107 18 5 53 3 32   109 60 15 5 45 27 39 107 18 5 53 3 32   122 60 15 5 45 27 44 107 18 5 53 3 32   THIRD DIVISION. 45 107 18 5 53 3 32   53 103 36 1 3 62 46 107 18 5 53 3 32   54 103 36 1 3 62 50 107 18 5 53 3 32   55 103 36 1 3 62 53 107 18 5 53 3 32   FOURTH DIVISION. 55 107 18 5 53 3 32   2 107 18 5 53 3 32 59 57 107 18 5 53 3 32   3 107 18 5 53 3 32 60 58 107 18 5 53 3 32   5 107 18 5 53 3 32 62 62 107 18 5 53 3 32   18 107 18 5 53 3 32 63 63 107 18 5 53 3 32   19 107 18 5 53 3 32 64 64 107 18 5 53 3 32   22 107 18 5 53 3 32 65 65 107 18 5 53 3 32   23 107 18 5 53 3 32 66 66 107 18 5 53 3 32  
Unless the above taxes with all necessary intervening charges are paid to me on or before Tuesday the 5th of February next, at ten o'clock, A. M. so much of said lots as will be sufficient to discharge the same will then be sold at public vendue, to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of NATHAN WOODBURY, landholder, in said Gray, as the law directs. Samuel Nash, jun. Collector. Gray, November 26, 1804. (1)
Wholesale Prices Current at Portland. (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)
   ARTICLES. From To Cis. Dols. Cis. Dols.     ASHES, Pot, - per ton 140> 140 — 150 — —   — Pearl, - - - - - — 130 — 135 — —   BEEF, mefs, 200 lb - bbl 13 — 12 50 — —   — cargo, No 1, - - - - - 9 50 10 — — —   — do No 2, - - - - - 3 — 7 50 — —   — do No. 3, - - - - - — — 5 50 — —   BACON, - - - - - lb 13 — 14 — — —   BUTTER, - - - - - - - 16 — 17 — — —   BEANS white, - - - - - bn — — 1 50 — —   BRIMSTONE, roll, - - - cwt 4 15 5 25 — —   BRICKS, - - - - - M 5 50 6 — — —   COFFEE, - - - - - lb 30 — 33 — — —   CHOCOLATE, - - - - - lb 28 — 32 — — —   CANDLES, Am. tallow, mould, - 19 — 20 — — —   — dipt, - - - - - - - 17 — 18 — — —   CHEESE, American, - - - - 6 — 4 — — —   CIDER, liquor, - - - - - bb — — 2 65 — —   FISH, Table, - - - - - cwt 6 — 10 — — —   — Merchant N. Foundland, - 4 60 — — — —   — Westindia market, - - - 3 3 3 7 — —   — Scale, - - - - - - - 3 50 — — — —   — Alewives, - - - - - bb 4 — — — — —   — Salmon, - - - - - - - 12 — — — — —   — Herrings, - - - - - - - — — 3 50 — —   — Mackerel, - - - - - - - — — 7 25 — —   FLAX, - - - - - - - - - — — 18 — — —   FLAX-SEED, - - - - - - 1 50 1 75 — —   FLOUR, Superfine - - - - - 11 50 12 50 — —   — Pine - - - - - - - - 10 50 11 — — —   — X Brand - - - - - - - 9 50 — — — —   — Middlings - - - - - - 8 — — — — —   — Country, - - - - - - 4 — — — — —   FEATHERS, live Geese - - - lb 64 — 67 — — —   GRAIN, Barley, - - - - - bush 96 — 1 — — —   — Corn, Indian, South - - - 4 6 — — — —   — North - - - - - - - 1 12 — — — —   — Rye - - - - - - - - 1 20 — — — —   — Oats - - - - - - - - — — 50 — — —   GLASS, Bricker 10 by 8, - - bx 14 — — — — —   — 7 by 9 - - - - - - - 21 — — — — —   — Hamburg, 7 by 9 - - - 11 — 11 50 — —   — 8 by 10 - - - - - - 11 — 11 50 — —   GUN-POWDER, foreign - - - 48 — 50 — — —   HOPS, new - - - - - - - — — 7 — —