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No. 8, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1808.
[Whole No. 528.]
Miscellany.
From the Salem Gazette.
RESPECT AND GRATITUDE.
WE have seldom witnessed a scene of more rational gratification, than that of Tuesday last, in rendering to an old and venerable patriot a public tribute of respect and gratitude. It is the fashion of the times to calumniate our public benefactors. Col. Pickering has been more particularly singled out as a mark for the shafts of fame and character, and the arrows have been dipped in the most malignant poison. While his life has been devoted to the service of his country, he has had to stem a torrent of the most odious obloquy and reproach, provoked by those steady Roman virtues which have buoyed him up in the arduous struggle. Drawn from his native town and state by the calls of his country in the early part of our revolutionary war, he has of late returned to spend the evening of his life among his ancient friends. They affectionately welcome him into their society; and at this crisis of danger, when the country has need of the services of its best patriots, and they of an open countenance and support against the stream of persecution that would bear them down, the opportunity which has presented itself of paying this respect to Col. Pickering has been at once an indulgence of the generous affections of the heart, and a service in the common cause of the country.
The handsome manner in which Col. Pickering was introduced into town on Tuesday, composed with the respectful sentiments which gave rise to the entertainment. Two gentlemen of the committee of arrangements were deputed to proceed in a carriage to his seat in Wenham, and accompany him to Salem. In the mean time upwards of 120 young gentlemen of this and the neighbouring towns, desirous of contributing to the public manifestations of respect, assembled on horseback, and being formed into regular order under the direction of Major Dean and Mr. Fairfield as marshals, and accompanied by a number of carriages, took a route through Danvers and Upper Beverly, and met the Colonel near the Wenham line, whence they escorted him in a very gallant style into Salem. The houses and streets were crowded with grateful spectators; the vessels in Beverly harbor displayed their flags in compliment to the veteran; and as his carriage arrived at the draw of Essex-bridge, a salute was fired from a ship at a few yards distance in the stream. The cavalcade passing on through thousands of spectators, on the street leading General Derby's, the square opened and faced inwards, forming an extensive line, through which the carriage passed to the General's door, where the Colonel alighted, and was welcomed with a favorite air from an excellent band of music, and met by the committee of arrangements, and a large number of gentlemen assembled to receive him. After some time spent in mutual congratulations, in this delightful mansion, the company proceeded to Concert Hall, where a most elegant and sumptuous dinner was prepared in a superior style, of which upwards of 150 persons partook. Here their illustrious Guest was seated amidst many of those who had been the gay companions of his youth, and were now the steady friends of his age. Here he was surrounded also by young men, who had learnt from their fathers the history and character of the man they honored. Among the guests, were the Hon. Josiah Quincy, M. C. several of the Essex Senators, Rev. Clergy, &c. The Hon. Mr. Goodhue presided at table; and the Hon. Messrs. Denny, Pickman and Prescott acted as vice presidents. Fancy was amused in the tasteful arrangement and decoration of the tables; the appetite was gratified with the choicest viands; but it was the pleasing occasion that gave them their true zest—it was indeed the feast of reason, and the flow of soul. The sentiments which animated the company are expressed in the toasts which were given. The following were from the chair:—
 1. The United States: May their government be administered by enlightened, honest and practical statesmen.— U. States March.  2. Massachusetts: May she recover and maintain her just influence in the councils of the nation.— Massachusetts March.  3. The memory of Washington: May the principles by which he governed and was governed, soon be acknowledged the only legitimate American principles.— Dead March in Saul.  4. Agriculture and the Fisheries—encouraged and rewarded by commerce.— Gov. Jay's March.  5. Commerce—protected—not abandoned. Rise Columbia.  6. Manufactures—Founded on the prosperity of Agriculture and commerce—not established on their ruins— Unlucky Mistake.  7. The memory of Hamilton—who possessed the sure criterion of great merit, the uninterrupted confidence of Washington.— Dirge.  8. The firmness of Federal Legislators, unappalled by the leaden arguments of their opponents.— Dug and Gun.  9. Every one in his element: May the farmer return from the spade to the captern, and the Philosopher from the chair of state to the closet.  10. Real "American Ground:" "Equal and exact justice to all nations; entangling alliances with none."— Here's my thumb I'll ne'er be guile you.  11. The Independence of the United States: May those who were instrumental in achieving it, not be forgotten by those who idolize the hand that claims to have penned the declaration.— Gen. Knox's March.  12. In our zeal to encourage manufacture, may we not encourage the manufacture of Citizens for foreign materials.— Ruddy Whack. 
 13. The voluntary tribute to veracity—belief of plain assertions, unsupported by oaths and attestations.— Gen. Donnjn's March.  14. The Clergy of New-England, "free from the religion of Paine."— Old Hundred.  15. May the People, who support government never be prevented by that government from supporting themselves.— O dear, what can the matter be.  16. The Massachusetts Body Politic: the election bulletin proves it to be convalescent, although the head is still out of order.— Sullivan's Reel.  17. A steady opposition to despotism, whether in the form of Imperial Decrees, Royal Proclamations, or Presidential Recommendations.— God save America. 
VOLUNTEERS.
By the Hon. Mr. Pickering.—The People of the United States: No longer mistaking zeal to maintain power and place, for patriotism, they will distinguish their enemies from their friends.
By the Hon. Mr. Quincy.—The towns of Salem and Boston, united by the most grateful recollections: Perpetual honor to that town, whose inhabitants, when invited to profit by the depression of a commercial rival, magnanimously replied, "That they would not indulge the thought of raising their fortunes on the ruins of their suffering neighbors."
By the Hon. Mr. Thorndike.—The constituted authorities of our country—When their measures tend to promote the public good, may they meet the support of all honest men.
By the President, after Mr. Pickering had retired.—The Hon. Timothy Pickering, Esq.—the man who deserves, while his opponents court popular favor.— Col. Pickering's March.
After Mr. Quincy had retired.—The Hon. Josiah Quincy, Esq.—he will never feel the death warrant of his country, upon executive recommendations.
After the President had retired.—The Hon. Benjamin Goodhue, a firm and inflexible patriot of the old school.
The Hon. Edward St. Loe Livermore, Esq. the firm and enlightened Representative of Essex North District—May his late efforts in Congress to remove the bars from our commerce, though unsuccessful, be gratefully required.
Our political chymists—In their experiments to melt down our merchants into manufacturers, may they burn their fingers in the crucible.
JAMES SULLIVAN—While any doubts remain of his unfitness for office, may he not want "pen, ink and paper, and a disposition to use them."
The Louisiana purchase made in the wilderness of the fife, which, when it had produced the books thought it had sought the fisherman.— Who's the Juke?
The Navy of the U. States—Our "lord high admiral," on the approach of danger, has ordered the crews to quit their ships, and take to the shore in boats.— The decks were clear'd, the gallant hand.
A speedy cure to the hydrophobia which has spread thro' our marine, by the bite of our "lord high admiral."— I that was once a sailor, a ploughboy am now.
The next Governor of Massachusetts—May he shrink from the salutation of that President who would betray him with a kiss.
May our "dignified retirement" not be carried so far as to terminate in a fall over the "back stairs."
The act in addition to the act entitled an act in addition to the act entitled an act supplementary to the act entitled an act laying an EMBARGO. Surely we do live under a government of laws!!!
Our brethren of Cape Ann—May their filth break through the Embargo Net, and twist its threads round the neck of democracy.
CONCLUSION OF A LETTER
From Mr. Rose to Mr. Madison.
FROM the moment after the unfortunate affair of the Chesapeake, that his majesty's naval commanders in these waters had ascertained that they were safe from the effervescence of that popular fury, and under which the most glaring outrages were committed, and which they were very naturally led to the supposition that they were objects of particular hostility, and that a state of war against them, requiring precautions on their part, had commenced, no conduct has been imputed to them which could vindicate the necessity of maintaining in force the president's proclamation. Since that time such of those officers as have been necessitated by the circumstances of the war to remain in these waters, have held no communication with the shore, except in an instance too trifling to dwell upon, and instantly disavowed by the commanding officer; and they have acquiesced quietly in various privations, highly prejudicial to the service they were upon, and in consequence of an interdiction, which had they been regardless of their duties towards a state in amity with their sovereign, and had they not carefully repressed the feelings its tone and language had a direct tendency to provoke in them, would rather have excited,
than have averted the evils it was stated to be intended to prevent; were they regardful of these duties, it was unnecessary. Had they felt themselves obliged completely to evacuate the waters of the United States, especially whilst an enemy's squadron was harbored in them, they could have done it; but under the admission of hostile compulsion, and under such compulsion carried into full effect, his Majesty could not have dissembled the extent of the injury received.
In the several cases adduced, in which Great Britain required certain preliminaries, previously to entering into negotiation, she regulated her conduct by the same principles to which she now adheres, and refused, whilst no hostility was exhibited on her part, to treat with powers, whose proceedings denoted it towards her; and who maintained their rights in what they had assumed.
From the considerations thus offered, I trust that neither the order of reason or that of usage are in contradiction to the demand I have urged, nor am I aware how the order of time opposes the revocation in the first instance of that act, which effects injuriously one of the parties and is still avowed by the other.
The subject is thus presented to you, sir, in the light which it was natural that it should offer itself to his majesty's government. It certainly conceived the president's proclamation to rest chiefly, and most materially upon the attack made upon the frigate of the United States, the Chesapeake, by his majesty's ship the Leopard, although other topics were adduced as accessories. In this apprehension it may be held to have been sufficiently warranted, by the precise time at which, and the cir-
cumstances under which it was drawn up, appears to have been so sudden as have precluded a due examination of all the grounds of allegation contained in it. And here I beg leave to assure you, that with respect to the spirit and tone of that instrument, it would be highly satisfactory to me, if I could feel myself justified in expressing on the part of his majesty any degree of coincidence with the opinions you have announced, or when thus appealed to, and making every allowance for the irritation of the moment, I could dissemble the extreme surprise experienced by Great Britain, that the government of a friendly nation, even before an amicable demand of reparation was made, and yet meaning to make that demand, should have issued an edict directing measures of injury very disproportionate to what it knew was an unauthorized offence, and both in its terms and its purport so injurious to the government to which that demand was to be addressed, and tending to call forth in both nations, the feelings under which a friendly adjustment would be the most difficult. But if, as I learn from you, sir, the proclamation rests substantially on other causes, it is then peculiarly to be regretted, that, together with the demand for redress made in September last, the government of the United States did not think fit to offer a negotiation, or an explanation of so momentous a measure, or to declare that its recall must be more or less connected with the adjustment of other alleged wrongs.—Neither did it think it necessary to return any answer to the remonstrance given in by his majesty's envoy at Washington, on the 13th July, 1807, in which he represented "that he considered that interdiction to be unfriendly in its object, and so injurious in its consequences to his majesty's interests, that he could not refrain from expressing the most sincere regret, that it ever should have been issued, and most earnestly deprecating its being enforced."
It could not be supposed that a circumstance of so great weight
could be overlooked by his majesty's government, in determining the line of conduct to be held in the negotiation; and as little could it be expected to pass it over, when on the failure of the discussion with Mr. Monroe, it directed a special mission to be sent to the United States. It had the less reason to imagine that any other grievances could be connected with that for the adjustment of which I am empowered to negotiate, as Mr. Monroe, in his letter to Mr. Canning of the 29th of July last, had stated with respect to other subjects of remonstrance, that it was improper to mingle them with the present more serious cause of complaint; an opinion to which Mr. Canning declared his perfect assent in his letter to that minister of the 2d of the subsequent month; so that this act was left as single and distinct, to be singly and distinctly considered. His majesty's government, therefore, could not consistently with any view of the subject then before it, or indeed with the just object of my mission, direct or empower me to enter upon matters connected with that of the Chesapeake: & they could with the less propriety do it, as in order to render the adjustment of differences of such a nature, the more easy and the more conspicuous, the ministers charged especially with such offices have been, with few if any exceptions, restricted to the precise affair to be negotiated.—With respect therefore to those other causes of complaint, upon which you inform me that the President's proclamation rests, I cannot be furnished with documents enabling me either to admit or to controvert those statements of grievance, foreign to the attack upon that ship, contained in your letter, or authorised to dif-
therefore not allow myself to offer such comments as my personal knowledge of some of those transactions suggest to me, although their tendency would materially affect both the marked manner in which those transactions are portrayed, and the disadvantageous lights in which his majesty's government is represented to have acted respecting them. I am moreover led to the persuasion that my government will be the more easily able to rescue itself from inculpation, by the inference arising from passages in Mr. Monroe's letter to Mr. Secretary Canning, of the 29th of September last, that the differences unhappily existing between the two nations were in a train of adjustment.
If his majesty has not permitted me to enter into the discussion of the search of neutral merchant ships for British seamen, together with the adjustment of the amount of reparation for the attack upon the Chesapeake; it was no wise with a view of precluding the further agitation of that question at a suitable time; but it was that the negotiation might be relieved from the embarrassment arising from the connection of the present matter with the one so foreign to it, and, as it was but too well known, so difficult to be adjusted, of a right distinctly disclaimed, with one which Great Britain has at all times asserted of enforcing her claim to the services of her natural born subjects, when found on board merchant vessels of other nations; a claim which she founds in that principle of universal law, which gives to the state the right of requiring the aid and assistance of her native citizens. The recurrence, therefore, to that course of negotiation, which had been originally settled between Mr. Secretary Canning and Mr. Monroe, & which had been alone broken in upon by the orders subsequently received by that minister, can only be considered as a resumption of that course of things which Great Britain strenuously contended there was no ground to depart from. I may observe, that this purpose might have been effected without the intervention of a special minister.
It will be in your recollection, sir, that in our first interview, I stated the condition, which makes the subject of the present letter, before I was informed by you, that the President of the United States would consent to the separation of the two subjects.
I had trusted that the exposition, which I had added in my letter of the 26th January to the verbal explanation I had before offered, of the grounds of his majesty's demand, was both in its purport, and in the forms in which it was couched, such as to prevent a suspicion that they were in their intention derogatory to the honor, or calculated to wound the just sensibility of this nation. I may add, that such a supposition could not be reconciled with the various ostensible and unequivocal demonstrations of his majesty's good faith and anxiety, that this transaction should be brought to an amicable termination, which were exhibited even prior to any remonstrances on the part, or by order of this government. The other topics which I feel myself authorized to advance in that letter, in illustration of that amicable disposition on the part of the king, were brought forward from the conviction I entertained that they must be of a nature to be satisfactory to this government, and therefore such as it was my duty particularly to enforce; but not with a view to rest upon them the right to advance the claim which I have stated.
I may here remark, it is obvious that far from requiring that the first steps towards an arrangement of the matter should be taken by the United States, Great Britain has already made them openly and distinctively in the respect borne and decidedly marked by Great Britain, to the friendship subsisting between the two nations, without any such alone they were urged.
As his majesty would have derived satisfaction from the evidence of corresponding feelings on the part of the United States, so it would be the more painful to me to dwell upon a series of insults and menaces, which, without any provocation or warlike preparation on the part of Great Britain, have been for months accumulated upon her through the United States, and but too frequently from quarters whose authority necessarily and powerfully commanded attention.
I ought, perhaps, to apologize for advertting to an incidental expression in your letter, if I did not think it right to remove any ambiguity respecting the nature of the claim which Great Britain maintained to her seamen, native citizens of the realm, who have deserted from her service to that of other powers: it is, that on demand they shall be discharged forthwith, and consequently they shall instantly be freed from their newly contracted obligations.
Before I close this letter, allow me to state to you, sir, that I have felt it my duty to transmit to his majesty's government, the exposition contained in your letter of the 5th inst. of the various demands on the honor & good faith of Great Britain, on which the complaint is made, that satisfaction has not been afforded to the United States, and on which conjointly with the affair of the Chesapeake, you inform me that the proclamation of the President of the U. States of the 2d of July, 1807, is founded. It will be for his majesty's government to determine, on the part of G. Britain, whether any & what obligations remain to be fulfilled by her. Whether any denial, or such protraction of redress have occurred on her part, as to render necessary or justifiable the perseverance in an edict which, when not necessary or justifiable, assumes a character of aggression; and whether on the result of these considerations, the present negotiation can be resumed on the part of his majesty, with a due regard for his own honor, or with a prospect of a more successful termination.—I have the honor, &c.
(Signed) G. H. ROSE,

Intelligencer.
BOSTON, MAY 31. FROM SPAIN.
By Mr. Gray's vessel, which has arrived at Salem, from Spain, His Catholic Majesty's Consul in this town, received files of the Gazette of Madrid , to the 27th April, inclusive.
The Emperor Napoleon left Paris on the 2d of April, for Bordeaux. On the road, he was met by the Ambassador from the new King of Spain—who presented his credentials to him as he sat in his coach. The Emperor informed him that he would give him audience in the first city at which he might stop. The Ambassador was necessitated to change his carriage, to endeavor to keep up with him. Napoleon proceeded to Bordeaux, where he visited the different public buildings, the river, &c.
The late king of Spain had published a Proclamation declaring that he had voluntarily abdicated the throne in favor of his son Ferdinand, whom he called on all his subjects to obey—at the same time he recommended to his son to keep in office the old unspotted public servants.
King Ferdinand had proceeded to Victoria, (which is 155 miles N. of Madrid, and 32 S. E. of Bilboa,) to meet the Emperor Napoleon, and conduct him to Madrid, where it is expected the marriage of the King with the Emperor's niece, will be solemnized....and the coronation take place.
The Prince of Peace had not been punished, nor even tried—and nothing criminal had been found against persons at first suspected as connected with him.
Extract of a letter from Bilboa, dated April 20, to his friend in this town.
"Times are extraordinary critical, and business quite dull, so that if these circumstances continue, we shall be obliged to turn farmers. We have a new king since the 16th ult. ghastly father of Charles 4th having abdicated the crown to his son, Ferdinand on the 7th, who is now at Victoria and 11 leagues from this place. We now have about 120 to 130,000 French troops in our kingdom, and are entirely at a loss, owing to the variety in the reports to guess what will be the result of the affair; however, it will be long before we shall know it."
Another extract of a letter from Baltimore. The East India Company establishment at this place, will, it is confidently expected, declare a dividend of at least 25 per cent. A cargo worth about 400,000 dollars belonging to this company, just arrived from China, has been sold in parcels at auction, and the sale was completed in less than two hours, and at prices exceeding the limits."
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY MAY, 27.
PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS. Mr. WHEATON, of Norton, after a number of pertinent remarks on the situation of our common country, and the proceedings of the Legislature at the last session in adopting certain Resolutions approbatory of the Embargo, and other measures of the National Administration, moved for and had leave to lay the following Resolution on the Table:—
WHEREAS the present critical and alarming state of our national affairs, renders it peculiarly necessary and proper that our rulers should be correctly informed of the sentiments of the People, who are the only legitimate source of power; and whereas certain resolutions passed at the last session of the Legislature, before means had been afforded to consult their Constituents, may have led to a misapprehension of the state of public opinion:—And whereas the People of this Commonwealth are placed in new and extraordinary circumstances, interdicted by the National Government from the use of the ocean, and from the habits and occupations to which they and their fathers have been accustomed from the first settlement of the country—and at the same time the surplus produce of their fields and fisheries is perishing at hand, for want of a market, and the ruinous consequences which must ensue from a continuance of the present system of measures cannot be exceeded by the losses and dangers to be apprehended from any information which has been officially communicated to the Public:—Therefore,
Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled,
That the Citizens of Massachusetts have a natural, necessary and immediate interest in the preservation and prosperity of Commerce, Navigation, and the Fisheries; to the successful extension of which, under the late administration of the National Government, they are, with the blessings of Providence, principally indebted for the rapid improvement in agriculture and the arts, and for the unexampled increase of their domestic resources:
That to secure protection and encouragement to these most important and unalienable interests, was a primary motive for the accession of this Commonwealth to the Constitution of the United States:—
That we therefore view with anxiety and alarm the operation of an Embargo of an unprecedented extent, and unlimited duration, by which not only foreign commerce is annihilated, but the most grievous restrictions and embarrassments imposed upon the intercourse between different States, and even between different parts of the same State:—That although a temporary Embargo may be on some occasions expedient as a measure of precaution, and the right to impose it may be admitted as incident to the powers of the National Government to regulate Commerce:—Yet the power to create a permanent Embargo upon foreign and inland commerce, which a majority of Congress cannot repeal against the consent of the President, was not, it is believed, contemplated by the framers of the Constitution; and the adoption of this measure, with a view to coerce foreign nations, is, in our estimation, a novel and dangerous experiment, which discourages industry by destroying its reward, disturbs the natural relations of the citizens, is equally repugnant to the national honor and interest; and while its effects in counteracting the oppressive policy of any other nation is at least doubtful, is pregnant with disastrous consequences to our own:—
That if this unexampled prohibition of commerce, could rightfully be enforced by Congress, yet the delegation of an authority to the Executive, to regulate the coasting trade, and the ordinary intercourse between the citizens of the same State, and to grant exemptions and dispensations at his discretion to individuals or districts, would be not less dangerous and extraordinary, as it might become the foundation for oppressive monopolies and exclusive privileges, and prepare the country for the habitual surrender of the LEGISLATIVE power into a single hand:—
That while the true policy of the United States points to the cultivation of peace and amity with all nations, yet if these blessings be unattainable by means consistent with national honor, the people of this Commonwealth will be ever ready to sustain all privations, and to make every exertion requisite to support the dignity, and enforce the reasonable pretensions of the nation; and it being certain that no degree of forbearance and moderation will exempt neutral nations, at all times, from insult and aggression, and that the claims of military ambition can be satiated only by universal dominion, it is the duty of government to prepare for events which it may be impossible to avert: That the spirit and resources of the country are fully adequate to the protection of its maritime and territorial rights, and ought to be directed and employed in such preparations as the experience of ages demonstrates to be alone safe and effectual—We cannot, therefore, but deprecate a system of measures, which, instead of providing for the defence of our ports and frontier, by usual and obvious means, has impaired our naval force, and left us exposed to every invader:
That in the estimation of this Legislature a naval force is highly important for the defence of this country and the protection of commerce; and that it is the duty of the Senators and Representatives of this Commonwealth in Congress, from time to time to use all due means for the gradual creation of an effective navy:
That the General Government, having been instituted expressly to provide for the common defence and general welfare, and preserve to us and to posterity the blessings of liberty, must be supported at every expense and every hazard, while it secures these inestimable objects by an equal and paternal solicitude for the various parts and sections of the Union; but that Government must not be confounded with the administration, as the latter can only be entitled to the confidence of the people, when, by a fair and frequent display of their purposes and policy, they rescue themselves from the imputation of partiality and prejudice, and undue fear or affection in the conduct of our foreign and domestic concerns.
It was then voted that they be printed for the use of the Members; and
the further consideration of them be assigned for Tuesday next, 11 o'clock.
MONDAY, MAY 30, 1808 The Committee on the returns of the several towns and districts of the votes for Governor, made a report.—By which it appeared, that the whole number of votes for GOVERNOR was 81,147—of which 40,574 were necessary to make a choice:—That His Excellency JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq. had 41,193, and is chosen. That the whole number of votes for Lieut. Governor was 79,730—of which 39,866 were necessary to make a choice:—That His Honor LEVI LINCOLN, Esq. had 40,344, and is chosen.
The report of the joint Committee on the returns of the several towns and districts, was accepted in the Senate, after debate; and concurred in by the House without debate, and the Hon. Messrs. McClellan, Heard, & Sprague [of the Senate], Messrs. Spooner, Kittridge, Spafford, and Chapman, [of the House] were appointed to inform the Governor and Lieut. Governor elect, of their choice.
TUESDAY, MAY 31.
At 11 o'clock, the two Houses assembled in Convention, when His Excellency JAMES SULLIVAN, and His Honor LEVI LINCOLN, preceded by the Sheriff of Suffolk, and attended by the Hon. Council, and Secretary of State, came in, and having signified their acceptance of the offices to which they had been declared elected, the Hon. Mr. OTIS, President of the Senate, administered to them the oaths and declarations made necessary by the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and a law of the United States, to qualify them for exercising their respective offices. The Secretary of State then proclaimed them as Governor, and Lieutenant Governor; which was announced to the public by a federal salute from the artillery.
His Excellency and Honor having withdrawn, the two Houses, in Convention, agreeably to assignment, proceeded to the choice of nine Counsellors to advise the Governor in the executive part of government. The Committee on the subject reported the whole number of votes to be 501—of which the
 Hon. HUGH MCLELLAN had 271  ERZA STARKWEATH-  ER, 271  ELIJAH BRIGHAM, 271  THOMAS HALE, 271  JOHN PHILLIPS, 270  WILLIAM SPOONER, 271  ENOCH TITCOMB, 271  JOHN HEARD, 271  LOTHROP LEWIS, 269  And they were chosen, but have all declined a seat at the Council Board.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1.
PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS.
As soon as the House met, the consideration of the Resolutions offered by Mr. WHEATON, on Friday, was entered into, and a debate ensued, which continued, with great animation, thro' the day. It was opened by Dea. Goodwin, of Charlestown, against the adoption of the Resolution.—Mr. Wheaton, of Norton, defended it, in a speech of considerable length.—He was followed by Mr. Weston, of New-Gloucester, against, and Mr. Adams, of Portland, in favor of the Resolution, in maiden speeches.—Mr. Bangs, in a desultory speech of 55 minutes, followed, against the resolution.—Mr. Baylies, of Bridgewater, defended the resolution in a short speech.—Capt. Martin, of Marblehead, spoke about the resolution, and made some assertions respecting fish, which were answered by Mr. Sargent, of Boston. Col. Thatcher then went into a full discussion of the subject, and advocated the measure. The House then adjourned for the forenoon. At three o'clock, Mr. Ripley, of Winslow, took the word, and in a speech of an hour's length, opposed the resolution.—He was replied to by Mr. Whitman, in a speech of 30 minutes.—Mr. Morton then went into a defence of the administration, and opposition of the resolution, for thirty-seven minutes. He was followed by Mr. Gore, of Boston, who in as able and learned a speech as was ever delivered within the State House walls, went into a full examination and defence of the resolution, and a reply to the observations of the gentlemen opposed to it.—He was on his legs an hour and twenty-five minutes. A postponement was then moved; and on an observation of Mr. Story that his state of health would not allow him to make that evening the remarks he had proposed, an adjournment took place.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2.
The consideration of Mr. Wheaton's Resolutions was resumed. Mr. Story spoke against them, and Mr. Bradbury in their favour. At one o'clock the question was taken by yeas and nays, and decided in the affirmative—yeas 246, nays 219—majority for the resolutions 27.
COUNSELLORS.—At 4 o'clock the House proceeded to the election of Nine Counsellors, vice the gentlemen chosen on Tuesday, who declined serving. The following gentlemen had the number of votes affixed to their names, and were elected:
 Hon. DAVID COBB, 276  GEORGE CABOT, 275  JOHN C. JONES, 276  EPHRAIM SPOONER, 276  THOMAS DWIGHT, 276  ARTEMAS WARD, 276  BENJAMIN PICKMAN, 274  PRENTISS MELLEN, 276  OLIVER FISKE, 275 
The Democratic List consisted of the Counsellors of last year, who had 224 votes each.
SENATOR.—At 5 o'clock, the House proceeded to the election of a National Senator, as Mr. Adams's term of service expires with the 3d of March next.
 [Votes.  Hon. JAMES LLOYD, jr. had 248  Hon. JOHN Q. ADAMS, 213  LABAN WHEATON, Esq. 1 
Miscellaneous Selections.
FROM THE REPUBLICAN CRISIS.
EVERY day discloses some new evidence that we are on the brink of an awful precipice, and that unless the judgments which are impending are providentially averted, this country must soon experience the most distressing calamities.
Thro' the weakness and the wickedness of a corrupt, time-serving administration, we are brought into the most perilous situation. 'Tis passing belief, and generations to come will imagine they are hearing romance , when told, that in the short space of seven years a nation of freemen, have become slaves—a nation of heroes, patriots and sages have tamely and basely surrendered their high prerogatives without the shadow of an equivalent.
A single step in retrospect, brings to our view the happy days, the golden age of WASHINGTON. O lamented glories, forever and forever gone!—No space appears unoccupied—all is prosperity, all is happiness. Say not that difficulties did not then exist—They did exist—they threatened—they assailed us in many forms; and difficulties of the most serious kind. In many respects the times and ulterior circumstances were more threatening than they have been since. Did Great Britain menace? The remembrance of recent injury and conflict sharpened the edge of our resentments, and spurred us on to mutual aggressions.—But Washington was there—"And repulsed with his breast the assaults of the thunder"—With the voice of reason he calmed our hostile feelings; and, in the firm but temperate language of justice, demanded, and obtained redress from our haughty foe. Did revolutionary France exhaust her resources of intrigue and corruption to draw us into the hideous vortex of her deathful friendship ? The spirit and feelings of our citizens were already embarked on her side; and the difficulties to our remaining neutral, for a time appeared insurmountable.—But Washington was there—and at his rebuke the emissaries of that " many-headed monster ," hid themselves, or croak'd in vain—And our country, recovering from its infatuation, gazed with equal gratitude and astonishment on the black crimes of Atheistical France, and the inevitable ruin which we had so hardly escaped. Who that has eyes to see and a heart to feel, but must devoutly render thanks to that beneficent providence which watched over us in these our days of temptation and danger!—Wisdom, truth, and virtue, then presided in our councils, and, amidst ten thousand dangers, preserved us unhurt, uncontaminated.
But now—alas how changed! The contrast surely must cause every friend to his country to "heave the patriot sigh"—Every leading trait in the character of our present administration is marked with weakness, folly or deceit. A correct exhibition of the state of the country when Mr. Jefferson came into office, compared with what it now is, would be the severest satire on his administration. We were then, nationally, rich and prosperous—we are now poor, and the sources of our wealth are completely blasted.—We were then honorable for our magnanimity of spirit, and respected for our means and measures to maintain it. We are now (shame to its coward authors!) in spirit and in measures, sunk below contempt.—Then, the nation which dared insult or injure us, "though oceans roll'd between," felt our remonstrance and rendered justice.—Now, to shun the occasion, we are compelled, by our own wonderful administration, to abandon the ocean, and to break off all commerce with the rest of the world; like a spiritless, contemptible spaniel , yelping his own disgrace as he seeks for safety in the " dignified retirement " of
his kennel.—Genius of America! whither art thou fled!
Tell me not that the embargo , and the non-intercourse system are measures of wisdom or necessity—for they are neither—Ask the merchants , (whose interests are most affected,) whether they thank the President for saving their property by the embargo ?—with united voice they will thunder, NO—Ask the Farmers of this fruitful land, if they will fall down and worship this great Idol, the Embargo , for their share of its untold blessings?—with imprecations they curse the measure, or point, in sullen silence, to the wretchedness and woe which it has brought upon them—Ask the honest, the industrious mechanic to recount the mighty comforts which Mr. Jefferson's Embargo has scattered in his path?—he tells you, he is out of employ—his wife and children, dearer to him than life, are pinched with hunger, and he, wretched man! must be dragged to prison the next hour!!!—O, blessed Embargo ! "more popular than any other measure taken by the republican administration," says the National Intelligencer , the Presidential Baggpipe at Washington—"Encore," cries that faithful echo, the Albany Register , "the Embargo is proved to be more popular than any other measure taken by the republican administration"!!!
People of America! how long will ye suffer such gross indignities to your understanding! such mad violations of your rights and interests!
"Horrible! most horrible!"—My blood boils as I pen this article, and my hand trembles beneath the contending emotions of shame and indignation.
Take first the following narration as it is copied from the Coffee-House Books at Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, May 27. "Arrived last evening, Spanish schr. Salvadore, 12 days from Havanna, passengers, Capt. Chalmers, who went out supercargo of the schr. Lovely Lucy , Knowles, bound from this port to Savannah. Capt. C. informs, that the 22d of April, off Cape Romain, they were captured by the French privateer schr. Superior , who put a prize master and 8 men on board, and ordered her to Samana. They immediately ordered all the crew below—threatening to put us all in irons if we did not remain there. On the evening of the same day experienced a very severe gale from the westward; the Frenchmen lowered all sail and attempted to scud her under bare poles, but through the ignorance or mismanagement of the one at the helm, she beached on the cape and filled; they then cut away the masts, and she righted, but neglecting to free them from the shrouds before cutting, she thumped several holes through her sides. The gale continuing with increased violence, in that situation she remained three days, when the decks burst asunder.
Capt. Chalmers, Mr. William Campbell (a passenger) and 3 negro sailors, were fortunate enough to get on that part of the deck that floated; the others were all drowned. They remained on that part of the deck four days, at the mercy of the waves, without provision or water. On the 28th one of the negroes died, part of whose body they eat. On the 29th they were providentially picked up by the brig Nancies from Norfolk bound to Havanna. Mr. Campbell died on board the brig the evening of the day they were picked up."
After this atrocious act of piracy and murder, after this outrage upon our sovereignty as a nation, the Frenchmen fearlessly pursued his original destination, sailed up the Delaware, and entered the port of Philadelphia, where he refitted his privateer, and then applied to the Collector of the port, being one in whom the President has confidence, and obtained not merely a clearance, but the following permit.
"Port of Philadelphia, May, 18, 1808. —Permit captain Brevard to laden on board the armed French schooner, 25 bbls. biscuit; 2 casks red wine; 50 bbls. flour; 4 quintals rice; 15 bbls. beef; 6 do codfish; 15 do. pork; 4 do. cheese; 4 do. peas; 40 gallons vinegar; 2 lhds. French brandy; 4 kegs hogs lard; 1 do. butter; 4 quintals onions; 3 jars beef a-la-mode; 1 do. pickled pork; 2 do. fresh butter; 2 baskets sweet oil; 2 boxes gin; 65 lb. codfish; 50 lb. sugar; 10 gallons brandy; 12 dozen porter; 6 hams; 24 lb. sausages; 18 lb. pepper; 24 dozen eggs.—BEING FREE ACCORDING TO LAW."
It is added in the Philadelphia papers, that she also took away a large sum of money—report says 60,000 dollars.
Hence it appears (says the Philadelphia Register,) by an official document, that provisions in any quantity, may be sent off in a French privateer, and

the said supplies are declared to be "free according to law." While a single barrel of flour, cannot be sent by one friend to another or by a father to his children in the State of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia and Orleans, until the pleasure of his highness the president is known, and an executive license is granted to some favorite HONG-MERCHANT, [in whom the governor has confidence,] to make the importation. Such is the construction given to our laws and constitution, and such the tenure on which Americans now hold not only their Liberties and Property, but even the means of sustaining life!
To the above another fact shall be added, and then we leave it to every American to make his own conclusion. Soon after the news of the almost total destruction of the Island of Trinidad by the late fire, and the infinite distress occasioned thereby reached Philadelphia, the Chamber of Commerce of that city, with a generosity and humanity that does them great honor, loaded two or three vessels with provisions to be sent to the sufferers as a present, and petitioned the President to permit them to send it off. The permission was refused.—N. Y. Herald.
Montreal, (L. Canada) May 9.—On the 1st inst. a sloop some where on the Lake Champlain, shift her cables and drifted into the port of St. John's with a cargo of Teas. Many rafs have lately met with a similar fate, and are now probably drifting in the St. Lawrence. On this account, we hear, that some of the custom-house officers of Vermont have applied to the custom-house officer of St. John's to inspect his books, but the latter deeming it highly improper, refused.
We have the pleasure to state, on respectable authority, that the state of North-Carolina has become completely federal. It cannot but be highly grateful to every man whose feelings are alive to the real honor and interest of his country, to witness the recitation of sound principle, and the hasty strides of democratic error and delusion to the "tomb of the Capulets."
[Washington Fed.] WASHINGTON, MAY 27. We have received the proceedings of the court-martial lately held at Norfolk, in the cases of capt. JOHN HALL, of the marines, and WILLIAM HOOK, gunner, of the Chesapeake.
In the case of capt. Hall, the court sentence him to be privately reprimanded, under the charge of "negligently performing the duty assigned him."
In the case of Mr. Hook, the court sentence him to be "dismissed the service of the U. S. "for negligently performing the duty assigned him."
The whole number of electors for President and Vice-President is 175. Should no more than two candidates run, 88 votes will be necessary to a choice. The federalists, in all probability, will have 42 of these votes, and may possibly have 62.—This will be an important weapon in their hands, and will enable them to determine between the rival candidates for the Presidency.
We should like to know how many Americans belong to the Tammany Society of Washington. Why should an association of foreigners be denominated the Columbian Order?
FRIDAY, JUNE 3. A great number of local petitions and other papers were committed; and many subjects advanced various stages.
Agreeable to assignment, the two Houses met in convention to choose a Counselor, in the room of the Hon. JOHN C. JONES, Esq. who declined:—When the ballot being taken, the whole number of votes was found to be 463—of which the
Hon. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, had 269—and was chosen.
The Convention then proceeded to the choice of a Treasurer, Secretary of the State, and Notaries Public of the several Counties:—In the choice of Treasurer, the whole number of votes was 463 of which
JOSIAH DWIGHT, Esq. of Northampton, had 264—and was elected. In the choice of Secretary, the whole number of votes was 434—of which
Hon. WILLIAM TUDOR had 257—and was elected.
On Friday last, the choice of Notaries Public took place in the Legislature of this Commonwealth. We have not been able to learn the names of the gentlemen elected, but understand them to be, in most instances, the federalists who were removed the last and preceding years.
The alteration in the representation of the County of Hancock the present year, is eight in favour of Federalism!
The Lieutenant of the Revenue Cutter Thomas Jefferson, at Savannah, has been dismissed by the Collector of that port, for rude and improper conduct in the examination of vessels in that harbour.
[The following refutation of the Chronicle statement of democratic strength in this state, from the Repository , was received last week;—conceiving, however, that the editors of the Argus would not have the hardihood to copy a statement so replete with error, (and that too, after knowing it to be such) its publication was not then deemed necessary: but our apprehensions in this, as is usual when any thing like correctness is expected from them, has terminated in disappointment. Having waited for them to indulge in their favorite practice of giving circulation to error, its publication now becomes necessary.]
COUNTER STATEMENT. We were in hopes that the writers in the Chronicle , having kept up the imposture, as to the course of our state elections as long as was possible, and the predictions and calculations of the federalists having been completely realized by the actual appearance of the Representatives—would at length save us the trouble of detecting fresh misrepresentations. But it seems that habitual deception cannot easily be checked; and indeed one falsehood is proverbially said to require a dozen more. Thus the Chronicle , having assured its readers for three or four weeks, that their cause was triumphant—that federalists were losing—that Jefferson's distressing measures were becoming more and more popular among the people—that this would certainly appear, from the returns of Representatives elected—and that the federal statements of gain were false—this Chronicle must now forge a new tale, to quiet the indignant surprise of its believers; and thus we find a pompous statement, which pretends to demonstrate, that in certain towns, from which they had but 32 Representatives, they could have sent 119; which would have added EIGHTY-SEVEN to their present number! This statement we have examined in part—and confidently submit the following corrections:
DEDUCTIONS to be made from the Chronicle statement as follows:
1st. Towns calculated to send democratic Representatives, which gave a federal majority for governor, but sent no representative— Weston, Edgarton, Bowdoin, Fryeburg, Castine—5. 2nd. Towns which gave a federal majority for Governor, but which, owing to local considerations, sent democratic representatives this year— Andover, Haverhill, Duxbury, Barre, Sturbridge, Rutland, Spencer, Oakham, Uxbridge, Sharon, Blandford—11. 3d. Democratic towns, which have never sent a representative, and it is presumed have not the necessary poll— Cushing, Hope, Palermo, Friendship, Unity, Harpsfield, Sullivan, Deer-Isle—8. 4th. Towns so equally divided that neither party could obtain— Wilbraham, South-Brimfield and Holland, Windsor, Ashby—5.
Making a miscellaneous calculation of 29 members in favor of democracy.
ADDITIONS to be made to the number of federal Representatives chosen this year.
Representatives which might have been constitutionally elected above the number actually chosen, as follows—Monson 1, Conway 1, Louden 1, New-Marlboro' 1, Hardwick 1, Leominster 1, Petersham 1, Ashburnham 1, Gardner 1, Northbridge 1, Weston 1, Suffolk 1, Boston 5, Burlington 1, Framingham 1, Groton 1, Tyngsboro' 1, Dartmouth 1, Plymouth 4, Bridgewater 5, Fryeburg 1, Gorham 1, Brunswick 1, Freeport 2, Ipswich 1, Beverly 1, Vassalboro' 1, Augusta 1, Bowdoin 1, Castine 1, Edgarton 1, Guilford 1—43.
To which add,
Towns which gave a federal majority for Governor, and which, on the principle of the Chronicle statement, ought to send federal Representatives— Andover 2, Haverhill 2, Duxbury 2, Barre 2, Sturbridge 2, Rutland 1, Spencer 1, Oakham 1, Uxbridge 1, Sharon 1, Blandford 1—16.
These towns did not send.
This result affords "incontrovertible evidence" that in the above towns alone, a complete representation, according to the present state of politics, would deduct 29 from the Chronicle statement of democratic gain, reducing it to 58; and add 57 to the actual number of federalists; making our majority one MORE than it now stands.
In convicting the editors of the Argus of falsehood, in our last, it did not constitute any part of our desire to set them to blackguarding. It appears, however, by the following "gorgeous" paragraph, that, being impressed with a sense of its importance in support of jacobinism, they have availed themselves of its efficacy. That our readers may learn what able supporters democracy has found in them, we have taken the liberty to publish it entire:
"The uncommon vehemence with which the last Gazette spouts, affords us no Material surprise, as the public well know the source, from whence proceeds all that scurrilous invective, that profundity of expression and those elaborate sentences by which its columns are adorned. We would recommend to our sagacious opponent, to keep himself cool, and calm his infuriated mind; and for once exine to the world, that he can retain in his head that substance which affords him such a cogent simile."
We bid them heartily welcome to all the good which such whining is calculated to produce.
The editor of the Salem Register gives us to understand that "he can prove, if necessary, what he has said concerning Mr. Gray." As we are at a loss to conceive how he can go to work to prove a negative, he will much oblige us by attempting it.
The Chronicle tauntingly challenges the Federalists to use the power which the people are putting into their hands in a manner that shall remove all our difficulties.—This reminds us of a blundering pilot, who, having run a ship on shore, defied the skill of another to get her off.
No, it is not denied that the Jefferson policy has brought on the country evils, which all the wisdom and virtue of the nation may be unable to remedy; yet if some evils are removed, and some mitigated, so that the State shall be finally secured, good
men will be amply rewarded for their efforts.— Palladium .
Our administration affect great sympathy for seamen; but what have they done for them in their destitute situation in consequence of the embargo? Have they endeavoured to provide them with any employment—Have they granted them a single ration? The administration say they are starving to prevent their being impressed. But by demanding too much, they have gained nothing—By wishing equally to protect foreigners, they have failed to obtain security for native Americans.— Ibid .
The President's circular letter respecting shipments of flour, &c. is directed to the Governor of Orleans, as well as to the Governors of Massachusetts, Georgia, &c.—Why is this? The trade of Orleans is indicted in the law, as being adjacent to foreign territories. Surely there is not to be one source for New-Orleans and another for Eastport!— Ibid .
Our administration have involved themselves in many inconsistencies, not the least was the exciting at the expiration of the British Treaty, and soon afterwards attempting to negotiate a treaty!— Ibid .
FRENCH PIRACY.
Our Commerce .—The ship Robereous, Hall, sailed from Baltimore the 17th ult. bound to New Orleans, with dry goods and wine. On the 2d inst. off the Berry Islands, was boarded by a Providence privateer and treated politely. The 3d, on the Bahama Banks, spoke the brig Polly, Witham, ten days from Charleston for Havana. The 4th, lying at anchor, was boarded by two French privateers, La Guliver, capt. Jolly, and the Brutus, capt. Dominique, who took possession of the ship, because, as they pretended, she had English manufactured goods on board, and had been boarded by an English privateer. The Polly was also taken in possession, and detained for about 24 hours. After plundering her of every thing they thought of any value, and taking five or six negroes out of her, they suffered her to proceed on her voyage. The 5th, the captains of the privateers came on board the ship, with about 40 men, & broke open the hatches, and took all the goods out of her, which they put on board the privateers.—The same day they took the mates and seamen out, and left on board a prize master, pilot, and sixteen men, and ordered her for a port in the Island of Cuba, where they arrived on the 8th, at an uninhabited place; they informed them, the nearest town was about 15 miles off, which they called St. Juan. After this, they took the remainder of her cargo out, and stripped her of all her best rigging, the whole of the cabin stores, and the ship's papers, and told the captain, he might go where he pleased. The cargo of the ship Robereous was valued at 60,000 dollars.—N. Y. L'Oracle .
The U. S. sloop of war Wasp arrived at Boston on Friday last from Passamaquoddy.
At the late term of the Supreme Judicial Court, held in this town, Messrs. Alfred Metcalf, William Freeman, Jeremiah Bradbury, Jr. Isaac Gates, Samuel A. Bradley, Simon Greenleaf, Luther Farker, Henry Farwell and Nathaniel Howe, were admitted practising Attorneys.
DISTURBANCES AND ALARM
still continue to agitate this country. On Tuesday last, during the sitting of the Supreme Court, Sheriff Chandler notified the Court that he had good reason to apprehend from the movement of the insurgents in the North East part of the country, that an attempt would be made to rescue Nathan Barlow, one of the insurgents, who was in Gaol. The Court directed the Sheriff to do his duty. General Chandler immediately called out the militia, composed of Capt. Eastman's company of cavalry, Capt. Vose's light infantry, and part of Captains Thomas and Shubel Pitt's companies, together with a corps of volunteers, in which several of the gentlemen of the bar entered the list. This precautionary measure frustrated the designs of these deluded people. Thus much for the vote-gathering proclamation. It is however to be observed that the thinking part of these discontented are fast leaving their masked brethren since the change in the State Legislature. They find their pretended friends have promised what they are not like to perform.
MARRIED,
In St. Peter's Church, Plymouth, Mr. Joseph D. Welton, of Waterbury, to Miss Eunice Tomlinson. Evening service was read by the Rev. Mr. Barber, who also administered the sacrament of Baptism to the intended bride; then followed the Matrimonial Office, which was performed by the Rev. Mr. Wheeler; after which a Sermon well adapted to the occasion was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Prindle.
In New-York, on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, commodore Silas Talbot, to Mrs. Eliza Pintard.
DIED,
In Hamnerfsmith, Eng. in his 85th year, John Rice, Esq. a character miserable and penurious. Mr. Rice was born in Westminster, and having received a musical education, he resolved to try his fortune in America. He failed for New-York, where he settled and got an appointment as an organist. In this situation, denying himself the common necessaries of life, he accumulated a considerable sum of money, and returned to England. His habit was that of the most indigent beggar, and so deplorably miserable was his garb and appearance that he was turned out of two lodgings he took. At length he obtained a room at a glazier's shop near Markham street, London, where he was taken very ill. He requested he might be decently clothed, and conveyed to Mr. Boyce, at Hamnerfsmith
whose father, he said, was his most intimate acquaintance. He was accordingly taken there, where he survived only a few days. After his death, his will was opened, by which it appeared that he had bequeathed 20,000. to Mr. Boyce, and 10,000. to the Bishop of New York. He is said to have died worth 40,000.
In St. Helena, Mr. George L. Gray, formerly editor of the Baltimore Anti-Democrat .
In Northarmouth, Mrs. Hannah, wife of capt. Bela Blanchard.
Melancholy Catastrophe.—On the 28th ult. while Messrs. William Soper, Stephen Blafdel, jr. William Blafdel and David Jones, jr. were engaged in conveying timber from the lower falls in Northarmouth in a boat, it suddenly filled, and the three first were drowned: the latter, we are happy to hear, providentially escaped the distressing destiny of his companions. We learn that the bodies of S. and W. Blafdel were found the next day; but that of Mr. Soper is still missing: he has left a wife and five children to lament his untimely fate; and Mr. S. Blafdel, jun. a wife and two children.
In this town, Mr. Joseph Shaw, aged 21.—Funeral tomorrow at 4 o'clock, P. M. at Mrs. Shaw's in High-street, which his relatives and friends are requested to attend without further invitation.
The sextons report the number of deaths in this town during the last month, to be 6—grown person, 4 children: and 1 still born.
UNION HALL.
The Last Week in Portland.
MR. TURNBULL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that his Grand Exhibition of Spectrology and Dance of the Witches , will be open every evening during the present week, (Saturday excepted) on which day it will be removed to the eastward—Those ladies and gentlemen who have not witnessed this novel and extraordinary Exhibition will do well to improve the present opportunity.
Mr. TURNBULL will exert himself to give general satisfaction to all who honor him with their patronage.—The Herald's Office is open from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. Coats of Arms neatly executed, and at moderate prices, in a new and elegant style. June 6.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Muffey's Row, HAVE just received, a large and fashionable assortment of light and dark Ginghams; coloured corded Cambrics; white do; black do; purple, brown and slate do; Linen do; fancy Mullins; India do; Jaconet do; spotted mull do; Cambric and common light & dark Calicoes; Robes; damask silk Shawls; Cotton do; black and salmon coloured Taffeties; black, white, purple, brown, slate, plum and dove coloured Lute-triangles; Crapes; black, white, flate and rose coloured ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosi; English and French long silk Gloves; short do; kid do; Dimities; bandanas, madras, barcelona and fancy Handkerchiefs; silk and cotton Sewing Silk; Velvet Vests; plain black do; crape and liffany Fans; Linens; British Shirtings; India Cottons; Tabby Velvets; cotton and linen Checks; Broadcloths and Cassimeres; English Nankens; Granderills; Shallons; Durants; Rannels; Duroys; Carpeting, &c. &c. Portland, June 6. (1f)
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public that they have taken a stand in Fore-street, directly opposite Chadwick's Inn, where particular care will be taken to give satisfaction.
N. B.—An Apprentice is wanted at the above business. JOHN FIELD, STEPHEN FIELD, Portland, June 6.
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership under the firm of CRAM & ATHERTON, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons having any business with the late concern, are requested to call on JACOB CRAM, who is authorized to adjust the same. JACOB CRAM, CHARLES ATHERTON. Portland, June 1.
To the Farmers and other Gentlemen in the District of Maine.
THE natural history of Stones and Minerals , which the district affords, has received very little attention, and consequently is but imperfectly known. It is important, that every College should possess in its Cabinet an extensive collection of Stones and Minerals , particularly of those which may be found in that section of the country where the College exists.
All Gentlemen who may be disposed to enrich the Cabinet of Bowdoin College, are respectfully requested to transmit, when convenient, those specimens of Stones and Minerals, which they already possess, or may hereafter obtain, directed to the subscriber at Brunswick. PARKER CLEAVELAND. Bowdoin College, June 6.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of LITTLE & BAKER, are requested to settle the same with the subscriber without further notice, or their accounts will be left with an attorney for collection. CHARLES BARKER. Falmouth, June 6.
STRAYED
FROM this town, a light brindle new MILK COW, about 10 years old—Whoever will return, or give information of her at this office, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble. June 6.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the Estate of WILLIAM CONANT, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
PETER THACHER. June 6.
BLANKS—OF ALL KINDS For sale at I. ADAMS' Bookstore.
MAINE BANK SHARES.
A Public Auction at the Maine Bank, on MONDAY, the 13th inst. at two o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold,
THIRTY-TWO SHARES of the CAPITAL STOCK of said Bank, the same having been heretofore pledged and forfeited. Terms made known at the time and place of sale.—By order of the President and Directors. LEVI CUTLER, Cashier. Portland, June 6.
Equity of Redemption.
Taken by Execution & to be sold at Public Auction on the premises, on MONDAY, the eleventh day of July next, at 3 o'clock P. M.
ALL the right in Equity of Redemption in and to the following described mortgaged Real Estate, lying on Federal-street, so called, in Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, and bounded as follows, viz:—beginning at the south west corner of the premises and on said Federal-street, thence running northwardly on said street four rods, thence eastwardly ten rods, thence southwardly four rods, thence westwardly four rods to the first bound, containing one fourth of an acre, more or less, together with the house and all buildings thereon and all privileges thereto belonging. SECOMB JORDAN, Dept. Sheriff. Brunswick, June 6.
Valuable School Book.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, A valuable Book for the use of Schools—CONTAINING THE CONSTITUTIONS of the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, and that of THE UNITED STATES: The Declaration of Independence, and President Washington's Farewell Address. This book was printed a short time since by order of the General Court of Massachusetts, and by them recommended to the inhabitants of the several towns, to be read as a SCHOOL BOOK in all the common sch. ols.—Few copies of this useful book ever reached this part of the state; but where it has been adopted, it is highly approved of. By the request of a number of gentlemen interested in the education of the rising generation, a new edition has just been printed. Booksellers can be supplied in lots by the hundred. Jan. 11
LAWES ON PLEADING.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, An Elementary Treatise on PLEADING in civil actions, by Edward Lawes of the Inner Temple—First American from the first London Edition—Price 2 dolls. 50 cents. ALSO
THE PLEASURES OF LOVE:
Being Amatory Poem, original and translated from the Asiatic and European languages. The Miseries of Human Life; or, the last Groans of Timothy Testy and Samuel Sentative, with a few sighs from Mrs. Testy.
The Wanderer of Switzerland, To which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the Author.
The Poems of Shakespeare, to which is added an account of his Life—April 4. (9 m)
Hard-ware Goods.
William Goddard,
HAS received from Miss Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms.
LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 150 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 5 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28 lb do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices.
ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
BENJAMIN WILLIS,
HAVING been driven from his late stand in Haymarket Row, (by the late fire) has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. John Dean, opposite Messrs. How & Evans' Store, where he has now for sale, a large assortment of English, India & West India Goods, which were laid in at reduced prices, and shall be sold at a very small profit—and made satisfactory to purchasers. Feb. 1.
Factory Cotton.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Muffey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of JOSEPH PRIDE, JUN.
late of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to PETER THACHER. June 6.

Poetry.
FROM THE UTICA PATRIOT.
DEMOCRACY.—A FABLE.
There was a Cow kept in a mead, (So ancient chronicles have said) She cropt the grass in peace and quietness, And chew'd her cud with great sedateness: Drank freely of the limpid brook, And look'd as sleek as Cow could look; Nor night nor morning did she fail, With richest milk to fill the pail.
Thus did she live, till on a day, A bawling Bullock came that way; Some Pame or Godein of the flock, Who roa'd reform with open throat; He bawl'd as loud as he was able, And said (for beasts still speak in fable) That she and all her herd were wrong, Which he could prove by reasons strong; That being a steer of feeling mind, Out of pure pity to his kind, He'd choose the arduous occupation To see to rights the horned nation. He then began a long discussion, 'Bout equal rights and revolution. He said the members of her frame, From heart to hoof were all the same; That feet and legs and back and belly, Were all of equal use and value; Nor knew he why the tail was led Still by the aristocratic head; For tho' the head had ears and eyes, The tail could better beat off flies, And far more fit were rump and haunches, Than head and horns to push down fences: Nor better was the mouth one grain Than other parts, which I won't name.
The simple Cow, no better knowing, Began to listen to his bawling, [less, Her head grew light, her mind grew rest- Her food, and easy life, grew tasteless; No more her head and horns she tho't on, All now was for the new tail doctrine. 'Twas foremost to the fence she flew, And to the ground the fence soon threw. 'Twas in vain now, she went full sail, Under the conduct of her tail— 'C'er rocks and stones, thro' mud and mire, And spurn'd at all attempts to stay her; 'Till on a precipice's brink Arriv'd—rump would not stop to think; But still urg'd on—and down she goes, A mangled corpse, and food for crows!!
Epitaph on a man who had a large mouth. Reader, beware! tread lightly on this sod— For if he GAPER—you're gone—by G—
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ADDRESS TO FRUGALITY.
By Robert Burns.
FRUGALITY! thou mother of ten thousand blessings!—thou cook of fat beef and dainty greens!—thou manufacturer of warm Shetland hose, and comfortable surtouts!—thou old housewife, darning thy decayed stockings on thy aged nose!—lead me, hand me in thy clutching palsied fist, up those heights, and through those thickets, hitherto inaccessible, and impervious, to my anxious weary feet!—Not those Parnassian crags, bleak and barren, where the hungry worshippers of Fame are, breathless, clambering, hanging, between heaven and earth; but those glittering cliffs of Potosi, where the glittering cliffs of the all-sufficient all-powerful deity Wealth, holds his immediate court of joys and pleasures; and the hot walls of profusion, produce those blissful fruits of luxury, exotic in this world, and natives of paradise!—Thou withered sybil, my sage conductress, usher me into the resplendent, adored presence!—The power, splendid and potent as he now is, was once the pulling nursing of thy faithful care and tender arms!—Call me thy son, thy cousin, thy kinsman, or favourite, and adjure the god by the scenes of his infant years, no longer to repulse me as a stranger or an alien, but to favour me with his peculiar countenance and protection!—He daily bestows his greatest kindnesses on the undeserving and the worthless—assure him, that I bring ample documents of meritorious demerits! Pledge yourself for me, that for the glorious cause of Lucre, I will do any thing, be any thing—but the horse-leach of private oppression, or the vulture of public robbery.
The Embargo.—A zealous Boston democrat was lately in the country, extolling the Embargo, to a plain farmer, as a wise as well as a strong measure, and urged the farmer to express his opinion upon it. The farmer however modestly declined, saying, that he lived in the bush where he had not the means of information on which to ground an opinion of political measures; but if Boston folks, who knew more, said it was right, he supposed it was so; but, says he, I will tell you a story:—Our minister one day sent his boy to pasture after his horse; he was gone so long that the parson was afraid
that the horse had kicked his brains out; he went therefore with anxiety to look after him. In the field he found the boy standing still with his eyes steadily fixed upon the ground. His master inquired with severity what he was doing there? Why, sir, said he, I saw a woodchuck run into the hole and so I thought I would stand and watch for him till he was starved out; but I declare I am almost starved to death myself.—Cen.
A woman, being brought before a Justice to be examined, and appearing to have an uncommon share of confidence for the female sex, the Justice observed, "Madam, there is brass enough in your face to make a FIVE PAIL KETTLE." "Yes," (answered she) "and there is sap enough in your head to TILL IT."
Advertisement.—Whereas Luther my husband, has eloped from my bed and board and refuses to live with me; this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on my account as I will pay no debts of his contracting after this date. The dog has yelped twice in the Newspaper, and I tho't it would be nothing more than good manners and a handsome return to answer him by barking once. REBEKAH HOWARD. [Vermont paper.]
Masonic Notices.
AT the annual assembly of the United States Grand Encampment of K. T. held at Providence, (R. I.) on Thursday the 12th of May, 1808, The following Gentlemen were duly elected to the Offices annexed to their respective names, viz.—
M. W. THOMAS S. WEBB, Esq. (Providence) Gen. Grand Master.—W. HENRY FOWLE, Esq. (Boston) Gd. Generalissimo.—W. JONA GAGE, Esq. (N. Y. Port) Grand Capt. Gen.—W. EZRA AMES, (Albany) Grand Senior Warden.—W. SAM'L BILLINGS, (Boston) Grand Junior Warden.—W. JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, (Providence) Grand Treasr.—W. OTIS AMMIDON, (Providence) Grand Recorder.—W. HENRY PURKITT, (Boston) Grand Marshal.—W. NATH'L KNAPP, Jr. (N. Y. Port) Gd. Stand'd Bearer.—W. STEPHEN FOSTER, (Portland) Gd. Sword Bearer. Attest, OTIS AMMIDON, Grand Recorder.
The Festival of St. John the Baptist WILL be celebrated on the 24th June next, at Topsham, by United and Solar Lodges. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend with suitable clothing. Performances will begin at eleven A. M. Dinner at Brother Holden's Hall, at 2 P. M. A punctilious attendance is requested.—By order of the R. W. Master of United Lodge. ISAAC GATES, Sec'y. Topsham, 30th May, A. L. 5808.
PACKET,
Between Brunswick and Portland. THE sloop CATHARINE, Robert JEMISON, master, with ex- once a week, between Brunswick and Portland. For freight or passage, please to apply at Col. Stanwood's, Store in Brunswick, or at the store formerly occupied by Ingraham & Gould, on Ingraham's Wharf, Portland. May 30.
Particular Notice!
THE Subscriber having been deceived in the Oil he has made use of, in repairing Watches, during the last six months, gives notice to all persons whose Watches do not answer their expectations, that they will be repaired gratis, if returned to him within a reasonable time. JOSEPH LOVIS.
Who has for Sale,
A few excellent warranted WATCHES—Clocks and Watches carefully revised and corrected. Portland, May 30, 1808.
TICKETS & QUARTERS
IN 4th Class Harvard College Lottery, which begins drawing this day, for sale at SETH CLARK'S.
TICKETS & QUARTERS in the fame may be had of STEPHEN PATTEN, Portland, May 30.
NOTICE!
THE Members of the second Company of Artillery in Portland, are requested to meet at the Court-House on WEDNESDAY Evening next, at seven o'clock.—Per order of the Captain. W. F. MERRILL, Clerk. May 30.
WANTED,
FOR the War Department, ten or fifteen pieces of best found White Oak Timber, of the dimensions following:—viz.
Table with 2 columns: Length, Width. Rows: 28 feet long, 32 inches wide, 36 inches thick; 24 " " 26 " " 30 " " ; 20 " " 20 " " 24 " " ; 16 " " 14 " " 18 " "
For further particulars enquire of HENRY A. S. DEARBORN, Esq., Portland, May 30.
NOTICE!!!!!!
TO be exchanged for a Site for a Fort between Jourdan's Point and the extreme N. E. point of the town, the Land, Building and Battery of Fort Summer, in this town.—Enquire of HENRY A. S. DEARBORN, Agent for the War Department. Portland, May 30.
NOTICE!
THE Proprietors of Portland LONG-WHARF, will meet at A. Beeman's, in Fore-street, Portland, on the first Monday in June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes:
To choose a Moderator, To choose a Treasurer, To choose a Clerk and Wharfinger, To receive Accounts and allow the same if found right. COTTON B. BROOKS, Wharfinger. Portland, May 28.
F. Greely & Co.
House for sale. 30 puncheons Windward Island Rum 30 bags Coffee 10 chds Hylon Skin Tea, Bohca do. Casks Rice, Leaf and brown Sugar Pimento, Gin, &c. &c. May 30.
E. Stevens,
FISH-STREET, Has just received a fresh supply of Fancy & Staple Goods; Among which are the following, viz.
LINENS, English Cotton, India do. Linen Cambrics, Cotton do. black, purple and fluted do.; black Florence and Ind. Lustrings, white do.; purple, slate, and ash-coloured do. black Crapes; pink, white, buff and green do. Saracens; black Gauze Handks; red, yellow and brown bandanna do.; blk silk do.; India Calico; blue Nankin, yellow do.; black Satin, black Mode, green Gauze, Grecian robes, Mullins, Ginghams, Furnitures, white lace Sleeves, black do.; Ladies' and Gentlemen's silk Gloves, leather do.; silk, cotton, and worsted Hose; silk Umbrellas, cotton do. Parasols, marking Canvas, gown Trimmings; fawn-coloured twill'd Cambric, Cotton Check, Linen do.; Diapers, Table Cloths, black lace Scarfs, black and white Veils; silk, thread and cotton Laces, cambric and common Dimoty, corded Mullin, Indispensables, broad and narrow Ribbons, Fans, silk Cord, cotton do. bed-tale, black glass Buttons, silk do.; Purse, turtle shell Combs; black, buff & white silk Shawls, damask do. cambric and mullin do. black silk and velvet green do. black and purple tabby do.; Flannels, Bombazetts, Shalloons, sewing Cotton, knitting do. Bobbins, Tapes, Rose and Windsor Soap, floor and hearth Brushes, Waiters, Looking Glasses, Ladies', Mises', and Children's kid and morocco Shoes—with a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. May 23 (3 w)
Charles & John Fox,
No 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf. OFFER for sale on very liberal terms Eleven Pipes excellent GIN, Few dozen Warranted SCYTHES. May 9. (6w)
Partnership Formed.
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public they have formed a connection in business under the firm of
Griffin & Porter,
which commenced on the 3d of February last They intend keeping a large and good assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, of the newest fashion, which will be disposed of at the lowest cash prices.—The least favor will be greatly acknowledged. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, JOSEPH S. PORTER. May 2. (3 m)
Particular Notice!
ALL persons having accounts open with the subscriber are requested to call and settle the same (by Cash or Note) without delay. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN. May 2. (3 m)
Last time of Asking.
ALL persons indebted to the subscribers on account, (if they with to save trouble and expense) are once more requested to call and settle the same immediately. either by cash or note. CROSS & MARTIN. May 16. (6w)
New Goods.
Joseph Barbour, Esq., Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-street, HAS just received an additional assortment of NEW GOODS,
Consisting of Linens, British Cottons, Cambrics, fancy Mullins, brown Linens, black Crapes, do. Lustrings, Bandanna Hks., fancy silk do. blk Shawls, long & short silk Gloves, kid do. coloured Lustrings, blue and yellow Nankenees, cotton Kersemires, Ladies' white and coloured cotton Hose, Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimoties, English Nankenees, India Cottons, Gentlemen's mixed cotton Hose, white do. black and white silk ditto, Saracens, Linen Cambrics, superfine and common Broadcloths and Kersemires, &c. &c. The above, together with his former stock will be sold at a very small advance for Cash only. (t. f) May 23.
Maine Bank.
THE Stockholders, of Maine Bank, are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors for the year ensuing, will be held at the Bank chamber, on Monday the sixth day of June next, at two o'clock afternoon.—By order of the Directors. LEVI CUTTER, Cashier. May 23.
Sacred Music.
THE subscriber purposed to begin the next quarter's School, for teaching Sacred Music, on Wednesday the first of June next, at his house bottom of Plumb-street, which will be attended two evenings in the week.—The terms are two dollars per Quarter. May 23. HENRY HILTON.
Good time to settle Accounts.
THOSE persons who are indebted to the estate of the late Dr. KINSMAN, are respectfully requested, to call at the office of the subscriber, immediately, and settle their accounts, either by paying the sum due or by giving their Notes, as the Book Accounts of the deceased are to be settled without delay; and those who do not forthwith attend to this reasonable request, may expect to be obliged shortly to pay not only the debt due from them to the said Estate, but cost. NATHAN KINSMAN, Atty to said Adm'r. May 30.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of AARON KINSMAN,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, physician, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Nathan Kinsman, Esq., who is empowered to receive and settle the same. May 23. ANN KINSMAN.
Edward Howe,
No. 2, Union Row, Middle-street, HAS received in addition to his former stock, a new and elegant assortment of Paper-Hangings, Looking-Glasses and Upholstry,
of the newest style.—Among which are— English, French and American Paper-Hangings, with borders—Panel-Papers and Fire-Board Patterns.
A handsome assortment of Looking-Glasses, from 3 to 150 dollars a pair, and of the most approved style.
Also—Fashionable Fringes, Laces and Tassels for Curtains—Bedtickings, of all prices—Down, Live Geese and Russia FEATHERS—Sofas, with and without Haircloth—Easy and Lolling Chairs—Matrasses, of all kinds and sizes—Cushions for Pews, &c. &c. &c.
ALL commands in the Upholstry Business executed with neatness and dispatch. (t. f) May 23.
Tappan & Sewall,
Titcomb's Buildings, HAVE received a few Packets BLACK CRAPE—Ginghams—Shirting Cottons—Sewing Silks, black, blue and cloths coloured—and
1 Trunk New Prints— An assortment of Manchester Goods is now opened; and by the Galen, a further supply of London Goods is expected. May 23.
N. P. POOR,
No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-street, OFFERS for sale, wholesale or retail, at cost and charges, his stock of
English, French & India Goods—viz. Common and superfine Broad-Cloths; Cashmeres; Velvets; Calicoes; Cambric Dimoty; com. do.; black, slate, orange, pink, salmon and white Cotton Cambrics; India Cottons; Furnitures; Checks; Shawls; Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—A variety of fancy articles; Black Crapes, &c.
All and every of the above articles will be sold at the prices affixed to them before the late rise of 15 per cent. May 23.
FRESH GOODS.
Tappan & Sewall,
HAVE received by the Sally from Liverpool, Manchester and Scotch Goods, which will be opened for sale in a few days at their Store in Titcomb's Buildings, Middle-Street.
Among them are Umbrellas, Braces Dimoties, Patent Nankinees Thickets, Velveteens, Jeans, Printed Jeans and Princes' Cord Saracens, Calicoes, Shawls Cambric and Book Mullins, and A great variety of Fancy Mullins. On hand—A large assortment of Fine and Superfine Broad Cloths Kersemires, Stuffs, Baizes, Flannels, Colrain Linens, new Brown Linens British Cottons, Prins, Hosiery, Shawls—a few 6-4 fine twill'd Cambric Cotton Pandannas; Madrass and other Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, Pins, Sewings, Silk and Cotton, Twists, Laces Gloves, Supfenders, Bindings, Plain and fine Pariser Gauzes, Cakes Windsor Soap &c. They expect further supplies from London. May 23.
NOTICE is hereby given that the pasture on Mountjoy's neck will be open to receive Cows for her season on Wednesday next, price 5 dollars and 50 cents for letting them on and driving said pasture.—those who wish to have Cows or Horses pastured may apply to the Proprietors, or to Isaac Foster, at his house near the Observatory, and contiguous to the pasture gate. May 23.
French & English Hats.
JOSHUA SHAW HAS just received, in addition to his former stock, an elegant assortment of French & English Hats, of a superior quality, and on reasonable terms. He has also received a general assortment of Ladies' and Mises' Morocco and Kid Shoes. Likewise, Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, as usual. Portland, May 23. (3 w)
HOUSE WANTED.
WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a small family—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North-Yarmouth, and the balance in Cash.—Enquire of the printer. (10 w) May 16.
RAN AWAY
FROM the subscriber, a few days since, a boy by the name of WILLIAM BRADBURY. All persons are forbid trusting or harbouring said boy, as I will pay no debts of his contracting. JOHN BRIGGS. Summer, May 16, 1808.
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT two story dwelling house, newly papered and painted, together with a barn and other outbuildings, situated in a pleasant part of the town, at a price suitable to the times, and immediate possession given by NATHAN KINSMAN. May 16, 1808.
TAKE NOTICE!
FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12 EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq., Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of THOMAS MINOT,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to the said creditors to bring in their claims; and that we shall attend to this business on the first Tuesday of June next, and on the first Tuesday of the five next following months, from two to six o'clock P. M. at Daniel Tucker's Counting-Room. DANIEL TUCKER, EBEN. MAYO. May 13.
TO BE SOLD,
A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty-two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out-buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Acqueduct from an unfailling source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village, within one mile of Bowdoin College, in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham. To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worth attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA. ELLIS. April 25. (1 w)
NOTICE!
FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords.—The suble will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years: if required, the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquire may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12. E. WHITMAN.
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following parcels of LAND. A FARM, well calculated for a Trader, Farmer, or Mechanic; one mile from the Meeting-House in New-Gloucester, pleasantly situated on the County Road, with which will be sold eleven acres of interval LAND.
Also—in the town of Jay, in the county of Oxford, Three Thousand Acres of LAND of the first quality, situate in different parts of that town, which is one of the best towns in the county. It will be sold at a reduced price; the whole will be sold together, or by the single lot, as may best accommodate purchasers: and one lot in the town of Bethel.—Inquire of JAMES STARR, Jun. Esq. for information.
Also—At Penobscot, in Township No. 5, of the 7th Range of Townships on Penobscot river, in the county of Hancock, Five Thousand Acres of Land, in lots of 100 acres each. This is one of the finest Townships in that country; Saw and Grift Mills are already erected, from whence any kind of Lumber may be rafted aside the shipping in Bangor. This township is rapidly settling. Young Farmers are invited to examine for themselves.—Inquire of Mr. DANIEL BULLIN, of said township, for further particulars.
Also—Thirty thousand acres of ST. JOHN'S LAND, (so called) in the county of Washington. This land is situated in the best tract of Land in the District of Maine; the soil is very rich and fertile, the growth principally Hard Wood and Button Nut. A road is laid out through said Land from Penobscot to St. John's River. Twenty thousand acres of this Land is situated but seven miles from the rich Farmers on St. John's River, and the Fort Road from thence to Quebec. Should 30 or 40 good Farmers associate together and purchase this whole tract, for their own actual settlement, they would ensure a fortune to themselves and their children after them. For further particulars please to inquire of the subscriber. JOSEPH E. FOXCROFT. New-Gloucester, May 9, 1808. (6 mo.)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executor of the last will and testament of
ANTHONY BENNETT, late of Norway, in the county of Oxford, gentleman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs; and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to NATHANIEL BENNETT, Executor. Norway, May 30.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Silas Lee, Esq., Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
JOHN MAINS, late of Georgetown, in said county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, 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 Mr. Isaiah Weyman, in said Georgetown, on the last Mondays of June, July, September and November next ensuing, from one to four o'clock of each of said days. JORDAN PARKER, JOSHUA SHAW. May 30.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of
BENJAMIN KILGORE, late of Waterford, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs; and all persons having demands upon the estate of said Kilgore are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to HANIBAL HAMLIN, Adm'r. Waterford, May 16. (30)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor of the last will and testament of
JOHN WARREN, late of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, having demands upon the estate of the said John Warren, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JOHN WARREN, Executor. Buckfield, May 23.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Guardian to
AZEL FOBES, of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, labourer, a lunatic, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs: and all persons having demands upon the estate of said Azel Fobes, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to
DOMINICUS RECORD ? Guardian to said Lunatic. Buckfield, May 23, 1808.