Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-08-13 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 17 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1804.
Whole Number, 339.
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POLITICS.
From the CONTINENTAL.
HUME.—No. VIII.
Review of Mr. JEFFERSON'S Administration.
HAVING examined the case of the Bercéau, we shall now consider the singular and different treatment of the officers of that vessel, and the commander of the Boston received from government.
Most modern Statesmen seem to be convinced of the absolute necessity of a naval power, where situation renders it practicable, to guard the honor, and preserve the rights of their respective nations. The State, whose fleets are irresistible, cannot only command the riches of the world, but are best suited to destroy the resources of other states. America has repeatedly felt the want of a navy. Had she been mistress of the ocean neither France nor England would have dared to attack her commerce, and attempt to render her subservient to their views. It is therefore the duty of every commercial nation, an obligation imposed on them by their safety and preservation, to increase their vessels of war, to encourage a naval spirit. How have the present administration discharged this duty; In language, their hearts did not feel, they may have expatiated on the importance of a navy, because public opinion was strong in favor of it; while many of our ships laid up, are decaying others have been shattered by storms; and some are destitute of provisions, when in service, without receiving that attention from government, which a sincere desire in them for such a power would surely indicate. But what unequivocally proves the hostility of the administration to a naval power, is, that it has not only disregarded and treated our seamen with neglect, but combined with our most bitter foe to tarnish their honor. It was not, it seems, sufficient to restore the Bercéau with large repairs, and to pay her officers during their captivity, but the brave and courageous commander of the Boston must be subjected at their instigation to a court martial to wipe away aspersion on his character as ignominious, as they were ridiculous and ill founded. If a government arraign those before a national tribunal, for miscond't, who vanquish depredators on its commerce, no other evidence is wanted to infer its determination to destroy the maritime force of the country.
The administration have not permitted this extraordinary transaction to pass without a justification. An examination of it will, we believe show the same futility, which has appeared in the justification of many other of their proceedings. After they had attempted to destroy the reputation of a distinguished officer and benefactor of the country, and found their efforts, instead of blasting his character, excited the public indignation, they then gave what they say were the reasons for appointing a court martial; reasons which the very charges exhibited against capt. Little, prove, never had an existence in the mind of government, until the court had honorably acquitted him. They are contained in the letter of the secretary of the navy, dated September 25, 1801, approving the sentence of the court martial. Mr. Smith says, "In the foregoing case, among several important allegations there is a charge of pillage, exhibited against capt. Little; and it was for the trial of this charge principally that the court martial was constituted. Not only the honor of the nation, but the honor of this officer was deeply implicated, and therefore called for such a solemn investigation. In this trial it was the government, that was the party prosecuting. The foreigners were only the informing witnesses in a criminal prosecution."
The observations of the council for capt. Little, will show, whether government were really and substantially the party prosecuting. An attentive perusal of these charges shews, that they are all comprised in one, that of maltreatment of his prisoners. It might indeed seem upon a cursory view, as it has been intimated, that the charges contain something more, viz. an actual embezzlement by capt. Little of certain prize goods with an intent to defraud government; but I must insist that no such charge is even specified by the government. In the present instance government forbears to prosecute for any direct injury sustained by itself. It lends its authority to prosecute a complaint, exhibited by individuals for injuries done to them, and which implicate the national honor. This opinion was given on such an investigation of the cause, as enabled Mr. Otis to make a true and solid defence; a defence, founded on the evidence of fact, which induced the court martial unanimously and honorably to acquit capt. Little of the charges, and to pronounce them malicious and ill founded.—It was not then for defrauding the United States, that the prosecution was commenced, but for the pretended maltreatment of enemies, who had waved on the property of a country, whose government was unfaithful to its interest, by giving them its countenance and support. Though there had been evidence that capt. Little had taken the last ring from the fingers, and the last cent from the purses of his prisoners, it could not be considered criminal.—It would be a violation of all established principles to institute a court-martial to try an officer, for seizing the property of his prisoners, and appropriating it to the use of the
government, by whose authority he was acting. Not only the wealth, but even the lives of the vanquished are at the disposal of the conqueror. The loss of property cannot be a subject of complaint to prisoners. The laws of nations and the principles of moral justice prohibit us only from treating with harshness and cruelty those, whom the fortune of war has placed in our power. Though in this case it was pretended; yet there was no charge, that capt. Little embezzled any property with an intent to defraud government.—The charges were the offspring of the malice of savage and ferocious buccaneers, undeterred by a commander, who could "with tears of gratitude, acknowledge to capt. Little the lenity of his treatment." To substantiate such charges required the aid of administration, which discovered, by granting it, no disinclination to blast the fame of a brave and meritorious officer, that had rendered the greatest services in establishing our naval reputation.
The secretary of the navy had not sufficiently obscured the original design of government in the passage of his letter we have quoted. Having without respect for himself directly asserted, that the French prisoners had no concern in the prosecution, which was not true, and that the United States were the party prosecuting, to rescue their honor from injudicious aspersions, he proceeded to approve the sentence of the court martial. He says, "From the face of the proceedings of the court martial, it does appear that the orders were perfectly correct and legal; that he, that is, capt. Little, was not in any degree a party in this mean and disgraceful pillage; and that the charge against him has no evidence, positive or presumptive, to support it. I therefore do approve the sentence of acquittal, pronounced by the court martial on his trial." Yes, Mr. Smith, you can acquit capt. Little on the face of the proceedings.—Could he not however be absolutely acquitted without any reservation? The phrase, on the face of the proceedings, does by no means indicate your belief of his innocence. It is rather an expression, when connected with the other circumstances in the case, of a full perusal of his guilt. But the proper tribunal had pronounced his innocence, and your official duty obliged you to approve that sentence, even at the expence of an honest avowal of your opinion. The language of approval was calculated to deceive and mislead the public, and so far it answered the purpose of government. Like a former great secretary of state, your official conduct was in manifest contradiction to your inclination. It was easy for you to assert, that there was no positive or presumptive evidence against capt. Little, though it seems, not without qualifying it by saying, on the face of the proceedings of the court. In doing this however, as one of the administration, in imitation of your master, you unintentionally displayed the prejudice of your mind against the infant navy of the United States, though it is your particular duty to foster and cherish it.
Let now the candid ask, what more strange, than to perceive a government attempting secretly to aim a deadly blow at the source of the power and respectability of its country. Our national character will shortly from such conduct attach to itself nothing but weakness and contempt. The war-like spirits of the nation will not exert themselves in its defence, when public services receive only marks of shame and ignominy as their reward. But delusion and deception will not always exist. When they shall have no power to blind the understanding of the people, a day of retribution will come.—Men will not be supported in high stations, who manifest a disposition to prostrate the honor and power of their country at the feet of foreign pirates.
HUME.
From the RAPERATORY.
Chancellor Livingston is coming home; with salary and outfits to the tune of 18,000 dollars a year in his pocket. His brother in law, gen. Armstrong is going minister to France. By acts, not words are we to know the spirit & heart of our jacobin rulers. This man, Armstrong, is said to be the writer, and probably is vain enough of the writing, to avow the letter to the enemy in 1783, that was so near breucing mutiny, civil war and a government by military force. The virtuous Washington, ever a true patriot, suspected it with no little exertion and no ordinary anguish of heart. This man is to be minister! Ponder on this fact ye democrats, who have not told your common sense and common honesty, to your base leaders. Is this the way to honor and imitate Washington? Does this give any credit to the tears to hypocritically shed over his tomb? Does it justify the jacobins, on election days, in joining Washington's and Jefferson's names together? Is this the effectual way too for rewarding either real patriotism, or self-named republicanism, the bows to the majority or affects to bow so low as to kiss the ground? Here is the man who did his best to bring it about that the sword should govern. It is not his fault that we did not have an emperor in 1783, instead of waiting for him till about 1807, when he will come of himself; for things are ripening fast enough to bring him by that time. One step towards this imperial consummation of all republicanism is, that a cabal, the odious cabal of the Livingstons, is allowed to dispose of all things in New York, in
conjunction, we confess, with the Clintons Another step, and it is almost the last to be taken, is that our public bears all these abominations with a tameness that promises to bear every thing, and that by the sure decree of fate will, thereof re, have every thing to bear. The Turks are not more patient, and patience is not the only point of similitude.
We observe it stated in a Philadelphia paper, that Mr. Monroe has been appointed by the president, governor of Louisiana. Mr. Monroe, in the course of a twelve-month, has been appointed to three important and lucrative offices, viz. minister extraordinary to France, with an outfit of 9,000 dolls—minister to Great Britain, with a like outfit and salary—and now governor of Louisiana! Thus (as we some time since predicted) our economical president rewards his favorites!—New York paper.
From New-Orleans, June 19.
We regret the necessity of so frequently calling the attention of the constituted authority to the execution of the laws; there exists in this city a variety of abuses which endanger the lives of the citizens; under such circumstances, to be silent would be criminal. To enumerate all the abuses which exist would occupy a greater proportion of our paper than we can devote to that subject. For the present we shall confine ourselves to the mention of those scenes of riot which take place on the levee every Sunday. Any person a spectator of those scenes, would conclude that we were in a state of anarchy.—Not less than twenty persons, were, with clubs, sticks of wood, &c. laid prostrate on the ground, at one time on Sunday last, many of whom were accidentally passing the street. If there were no lives lost, it is not the police of the city we are to thank; should these disorders continue unchecked, we may expect to see the streets flow with the blood of the citizens. A patrol of half a dozen men would be sufficient to prevent these evils. If measures are not speedily taken, we must arm in our own defence, and owe our safety to our courage.
[The above article is copied from the government paper printed at New Orleans, by a son of the printing Lyon.]
BOSTON, AUGUST 6.
From the Mediterranean.—Captain Brown, of brig Ann, arrived at Newburyport, on Thursday last, from Gibraltar, mentions, that it was reported there by an American brig from Naples "that on the 24th May, Corsica, bearing E. N. E. lord Nelson had a running fight with the French fleet." No particulars were received; but the fleet was expected down to Gibraltar every day, in case the report proved to be true. Capt. Brown left Gibraltar on the 9th June.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated June 6, 1804, to a gentleman in this town.
"By an American vessel, arrived yesterday, the captain has made a deposition, that on passing Toulon, he saw the English and French fleets engaging. The American consul has since had a letter, and it is reported, that the British have totally defeated the French, and taken eight sail of the line.—Though the intelligence is not completely satisfactory, it is generally believed, that there has been an action."
We think it proper to observe, that in another letter, received by the same conveyance, and dated at the same place and moment, no mention is made of this event. What degree of truth is therefore to be attached to this news, we know not. Time must determine.
From the West Indies.—Captain Johnson arrived at New York, from Guadaloupe, informs, that two or three days before he left that place, which was on the 10th July, he learnt from three gentlemen who had escaped and arrived there the night previous, that the inhabitants of Martinique hourly expected that place would surrender to the British squadron then before the town. Provisions at Martinique were very scarce, owing to the vigilance of the blockading squadron suffering none to enter.
Several privateers had been fitted out at Guadaloupe for St. Domingo, with express orders to take, sink and destroy all American vessels bound to or from there. Six of these privateers, mounting from ten to fourteen guns and full of men, had already sailed from Point Pierre to cruise for American vessels.
A person was detected on Friday last by Gilbert and Dean in attempting to obtain the prize of 1500 dollars in the last drawn class of south Hadley Canal Lottery, by a ticket, the number of which had been altered from 44 to 41. After an examination before judge Bourne, he was committed to prison for further trial. The man is from New Salem, and has been working on the State Prison at Charlestown, where it is probable he will soon become a tenant.
On Friday last the selectmen of this town agreeably to annual usage, visited Deer Island, in the outer harbour.—Besides the principal municipal officers, amongst the guests, were the hon. Mr. King, his honor the lt. governor, the attorney general, judge Benon, the hon. Mr. Gore, Jerome Bonaparte (brother of the emperor of the French) and suite, and many distinguished characters.—The day was very fine; and the guests were highly gratified with the attention paid them, and the entertainment provided.

LECTURES ON CERTAIN TOASTS. No 5.
THE particulars of the conspiracy to establish a military despotism in our country, at the close of the revolutionary war, are familiar to many among us, who were personally active in the great events which gave us freedom, independence and empire. And some there are now living, who were engaged in that conspiracy. In the situation of the states at that period, success, in such an enterprise seemed but probable. And nothing, perhaps, but the unexampled integrity, the eminent patriotism of our Washington, could have secured to us the freedom and independence so gloriously won.
I shall now, very briefly observe upon Shay's rebellion .—I have already stated that my plan would exclude a minute investigation of the gradual progress of jacobinism, even if my information and talents were commensurate to the undertaking. I shall therefore merely notice its more prominent effects, without an attempt to trace the intermediate steps; or to follow causes, in their regular operation, till these effects were produced.
It was opposition to sound principles which urged the insurgents of '86 to open rebellion. The particulars are of too recent a date, and too familiar to memory to require notice here. A few reflections upon the principles, or, rather the want of principles, which led to this mortifying event in our history shall suffice. The presence was Liberty and the rights of the people . Without such a pretence, jacobinism could never exist, because avowed opposition to sound principles, where a majority of the people mean to do right, must ever fail of its object. 'Tis by deception, only it can ever prevail.
Jacobinism is never without these false pretences, this specious hypocrisy. The people, the people, the people! This word, like a magic charm, is continually repeated to us; and like a magic charm, serves their purposes of delusion and imposture. A few factious demagogues declared that the peoples rights were invaded. The truth of such a declaration was not examined; and no evidence was produced to support it. The self deluded insurgents either did not enquire or were unable to investigate. It was sufficient that some of them felt the pressure of real or imaginary evils; and these deluded men, as though they knew not that such is the inevitable lot, not only of individuals, but sometimes of communities, imputed all to the restraints of law, and the policy of government, which were the only protection of their rights, and their property, from the fatal consequences, which might have resulted from the treasonable designs to which they were made the dupes.
The natural selfishness, and love of power inherent in the mind of man, has made the imposing name of liberty a pretence, and an excuse for the subversion of right . Wholesome laws allow the subject no greater liberty than is consistent with the rights of others. Jacobinism craves more, and covers its innovations under the false pretence of the rights of the people .
The whole number of rebels in '86 was about two thousand, and these assumed the name of THE PEOPLE !! They threatened all the rest of their fellow-citizens, with the establishment of such principles, and the laws as they (the insurgents) should see fit to impose upon the legislature. Their treason extended to an actual assembling in arms, and levying war against the government. This was the highest crime which can be committed against the community, perpetrated under the wicked pretence of liberty . Treason was called the will and the act of the sovereign people !! And in order to shelter themselves from the just punishment of our violated laws; and that they might spread "havoc and spoil and ruin" in our land, with impunity, they directed their principal operations to suppress the court of justice. It is well known that they succeeded in some instances; and when a few of the leaders of the rebellion, after a fair and candid trial were found guilty by their peers, and received sentence of death from the tribunals of their country, they most outrageously retaliated by making prisoners of some of our most respectable citizens, and threatened them with death, if the officer of justice should persevere to discharge their duties, in obedience to the laws, the obligation of their oaths.
It is a truth, extremely mortifying to men of correct principles, that during these troublous times; there were many even in the legislature who secretly favored the designs of the insurgents, and some who scarcely attempted to conceal it. These events are well known and it is unnecessary to dwell on the painful subject. The humane policy of our government has recorded a free pardon, and the particular circumstances should only be remembered as a caution against like errors for time to come.
To all, except those, whom painful experience has taught that evil progenies will always be found some portion of every community, it would seem surprising, that opposition to sound principles , so soon after this exercise of mercy in our government should be so successful. But jacobinism still exists among us; and altho' we have no open treason to combat; yet are we in a state of greater political danger, than has ever yet threatened our country. The enemies of our political safety oppose all their force against the sound principles which have hitherto supported us; they menace us with consequences infinitely more alarming than the rebellion
of Shays, for they strike at the root of our political safety and national happiness.
The restraints of religion are indispensably necessary to secure a people's rights, and a nation's tranquility. Virtue is the vital principle of a republic—yet these pretended philosophers, these false republicans, although they dare not avow their impious purpose, would have no religion, no government, but reduce man by degrees to the savage state; and they are now in "the full tide of successful experiment!"
FOR THE GAZETTE.
How long halt ye between two opinions. If the Lord be God, serve him, But if Baal, then serve him." PROPHET ELIJAH.
'TIS very evident, that two political parties now exist in this Commonwealth, as well as in other parts of the union, and it must be considered as desirable, for every man to take his side. If the preceding administrations were conducted with sound wisdom, good policy and real integrity, by which American citizens became a very respectable nation and prospered beyond a parallel, let us strictly adhere to and abide by those principles, which are the glory of any people; but if a weak, pusillanimous and defective executive pleases us best, let us not be ashamed to own our folly and stupidity, but like the ridiculous followers of Baal, continue to place our dependence and trust upon it until we have learned by experience to believe, that confidence cannot be placed with propriety upon men devoid of every qualification, necessary for the management of important concerns. These ought to be neutrals, no Gallo's now. Every man should place himself in a situation, that it may be known where he may be found. But, as probably there are very many, who have not yet chosen their sides, but remain undetermined, and are waiting to know which will be strongest, it may not be amiss to inform them that are honest and well meaning, (for we are willing all others should go, with those who are like themselves wicked) that unwearied and indefatigable pains are taking to mislead and deceive them, that there are those who are seeking to aggrandize themselves to be elevated to posts of what they call honor and profit, at the expence and destruction of the community. Many of them 'tis true need resources beyond what they have at present, in order to gratify their ambitious desires; and many others are so vile, as to despair of being noticed by a wise and virtuous government. Neither of these characters will be sparing in their endeavors to effect their baneful purposes; and one grand means, by which they expect to gain the ascendancy they wish, is, by misleading the innocent, unwary, and those who are destitute of the means of information. Therefore they invent falsehoods, calumnies, and practise all the low and base arts of which they are capable.
'Tis hardly possible to conceive that a pamphlet, wrote and published in Pandemonium, could be filled with falsehoods more nefarious and preposterous, than the one which circulated so liberally in this Commonwealth, previous to the first Monday of April last, which was calculated for the ruin of the good citizens—the result of midnight darkness, and undoubtedly framed by those who openly contemn the God and the religion by which christians hope to be saved; and yet foolish and absurd as it was, awful was the effect. But thanks to Him, who sits at the helm of moral government, altho' many minds were poisoned, and many virtuous citizens might have been deceived, by this and other vile stratagems, a goodly remnant were preserved, and our beloved STRONG was re-elected by a greater number of votes than ever before. Depend upon it my honest friends, that if the unhappy moment should ever arrive, when democrats come to the height of their ambition in this Commonwealth, you as well as those of us who are opposed to our political sentiments, will be an undone people, and must with us sink to a degradation horrible to conceive, but much more to feel. When they, I mean the ambitious and designing, have made you the tools of their aggrandizement, they will care no more for you than us, and the more sensible among them will laugh at your folly, ridicule your weakness, and tyrannize over you as much as the Nabobs of the ancient dominion now tyrannize over those gentlemen of color which enable them greatly to increase their influence in the legislative and executive national departments; and to which you seem willing tamely to submit. A CITIZEN.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
LONDON JUNE 17-19.
An attempt was lately made to negotiate a commercial treaty with Dessalines and the people of St. Domingo. It is said that Dessalines insisted, as a preliminary, that we should supply him with 50,000 stand of arms, 1,000,000 pounds of powder, &c.—He even proposed that we should supply him with negroes. He utterly rejected the proposal that the Mole should be put into our hands. It appeared clear that he did not wish to make a treaty that would have given us any superior advantages, aware that he would be supplied by the Americans, if he had any thing to give in return for their supplies.
Two Hamburgh mails have arrived here since our last. The public prints as well as private letters, mention military preparations in Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Denmark, and that a French cordon of 100,000 is forming on the left bank of the Rhine. These measures are, however, merely spoken of as pleasurable camps, or defen-
sive attitudes, but there are at the present moment so many differences to adjust among the great powers, and so much jealousy existing, that it will not surprise those who have attended to the history of nations, should these movements, with other circumstances lead to a state of warfare. In Russia, in Turkey, and even in Prussia, the French interest is upon the decline; while it gains ground in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The tyrannical persecution by Bonaparte of British subjects upon the continent, is now extended to all British travellers in Italy, even in the neutral states of Tuscany, and the Papal dominions.
Although the forms by which the imperial authority is to be conferred on Bonaparte, have not yet been gone through, the emperor Napoleon is so far satisfied with the possession of his title, that his ministers announce it on all sides and inform other sovereigns not merely of that possession, but that the title and dignity are already hereditary, and will be "transmitted to his descendants in the male line direct." The official note of Bacher to the German Diet, notifying the assumption of the title, and the necessity of new credentials, before any diplomatic business can be transacted, appears in the Moniteur , arrived last night.
Private letters from Vienna, dated May 23 says "You may depend upon it as a fact, that all our troops except those in Italy, have been ordered by our sovereign to hold themselves ready to form three different grand encampments. The emperor and archduke Charles will inspect them; and they are to remain encamped for three months. One of these camps is preparing near Prague, the other near Pesth; and though the plan for the third is not fixed, it is supposed to be on the frontiers of Bavaria."
M. Talleyrand is raised to arch chancellor of state. M. Semonville is spoken of as minister for foreign affairs, in his place.
The celebrated count Verneques has been delivered up by the Pope to the French embassy, after repeated demands made to that effect by the French government. He is on his way to Paris under escort.
It is said at Copenhagen that the Elder is to be united to the E by a canal; to which is added, that a port is to be formed near Elsinour, capable of containing 300 vessels.
The Russian court has caused a separate note to be delivered to our respecting the late events in Baden.
Sir Sidney Smith has given up his command in consequence of bad health. Lord William Stuart, of the Crescent, has succeeded him.
Prince Esterhazy, appointed by the emperor of Germany to congratulate Bonaparte on his accession to the imperial dignity, has refused to accept the appointment, and no other nobleman has been nominated in his stead.
Accounts from Paris to June 14, say, that the emperor Napoleon and his brothers, voted in the council of state for pardoning all the lately convicted "conspirators," but that a majority were for their execution; and that Bonaparte left the council with tears in his eyes at the ill success of his merciful efforts!!
Her majesty the Empress has informed the deputies of Lyons, that she and her ladies of honor, are determined to wear no dresses but of Lyons manufacture. The number of the ladies of the palace are sixteen, madam La Rochefoucault is lady of honor to the empress; and among the ladies of the palace are madame Segur, and Madame Villeneuve.
Narrative of an Hindoo woman, who lately burnt herself on the funeral pile of her husband.
"As I was returning from Calcutta. I saw the saharamon, or a woman burning herself with the corpse of her husband for the first time in my life. We were near the village of Nova Serai; as it was evening, we got out from our boat in the river Hoogly to walk, when we saw a great number of people assembled on the river side, I asked them for what they were met? they told me to burn the body of a dead man. I enquired whether the wife would die with him? they answered yes, and pointed to the woman."
"She was standing by the pile, which was made of large billets of wood; about two feet and a half high, four feet long and two wide, on the top of which lay the dead body of her husband. Her nearest relation stood by her, and near her was a small basket of sweetmeats called Kivy. I asked them whether this was the woman's choice, or whether she was brought to it by improper influence? they answered that it was perfectly voluntary."
"I talked till reasoning was of no use, and then began to exclaim with all my might against what they were doing, telling them that it was a shocking murder. They told me that it was an act of holiness; and added, in a very surly manner, that if I did not like to see it, I might go farther off."
"I told them I would not go; that I was determined to stay and see the murder; and that I should certainly bear witness of it at the tribunal of God. I exhorted the woman not to throw away her life, to fear nothing, for no evil would follow her refusal to burn. But she in the calmest manner, mounted the pile, and danced upon it, with her hands extended, in the utmost tranquility of spirit.—Previous to her mounting the pile, the relation whose office it was to set fire to it, led her six times round it at two intervals, that is, thrice at each circumambulation."
"As she went around, she scattered the sweetmeats from the basket among the people, who picked them up, and ate them as very holy things."
"This being ended, and the fading inhabitant of the pile, and danced, as stated above (which appearance was only designed to show us her contempt of death, and to prove to us that her dying was voluntary) she then lay down by the corpse, and put one arm under his neck, and the other over it, when a quantity of dry cocoa leaves, and other substances, were heaped over them to a considerable height, and their glue was poured on the top."
"Two bamboos were then put over them, and fire put to the pile, which immediately blazed very fiercely, owing to the dry and combustible materials of which it was composed. No sooner was the fire kindled, than all the people set up a great shout Hurree! bol, Hurree! bol , which is a common shout of joy, and an invocation of Hurree, the wife of Hurroo Siell."
"It was impossible to hear the woman, had she groaned, or even cried aloud, on account of the mad noise of the people, and it was impossible for her to stir or struggle on account of the bamboos, which are held down upon them like the levers of a press. We made much objection to their using these bamboos, and insisted it was using force to prevent the woman getting up, when the fire burnt her. But they declared it was only done to keep the pile from falling down."
"We could not bear to see more but went away exclaiming loudly against the murder, and full of horror at what we had seen."
MAIL NEWS.
FROM THE HAVANNA.
A letter from Havanna, dated the 13th July, mentions "that a royal order had been received there, allowing Spanish vessels to export molasses to the United States free of duties, and to import lumber, some provisions, and implements of husbandry, also free of duty;—that it was expected, a royal order would be received interdicting the importation of horses in American vessels as there are Spanish vessels sufficient to export all their molasses. It is also mentioned that fourteen millions of dollars had arrived there from Vera Cruz, and that eight millions had gone to Spain, in the Amphitrite and Lavinia frigates."
FROM NEW YORK, August 6.
"On Saturday as the ship Eugenia , Mansfield, was making the Hook, she was taken possession of by the British ship Leander , and sent to Halifax on suspicion of having French property on board. Lieut. James T. Leonard, of our navy, came passenger in the Eugenia and is bearer of dispatches from Mr. Livingston to our government. He was put on board the English freg. Mars , with the letter bag of the ship, and sent up to the city. The Eugenia was from Bourdeaux, belonging to John Patrick of this city."
The Coroner's Inquest, which has been sitting since the 13th ult. after a diligent and laborious investigation of witnesses and circumstances, relating to the death of Gen. Hamilton, last evening brought in a verdict of MURDER BY AARON BURR . We have not yet seen the official paper containing the verdict, but we understand that it amounts to Murder of the highest degree .— Newyork Gaz Aug. 3.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Beaufort, to his friend in Charleston, dated 20th June.
"No doubt, cre this, you have heard of the loss our friend William H. Wigg, citizen with. His overseer, John Harragan, accompanied by two white men, by the name of Read and Myers, went into one of his negro-houses in the middle of the night, and wantonly dragged to the door one of Mr. Wigg's prime fellows, and, notwithstanding the entreaties of the mother and sister of the fellow, a pistol was discharged, and his head shattered almost to pieces by the shot. It is said this transaction was owing to an old grudge, and that unpleasant conversation had taken place between the parties the day before. After an inquisition was held Harragan and Read were committed to jail, where they will remain till the court of sessions meet, they not having given proper bail. Myers is bound in recognizance—he having become state's evidence. It is to be lamented that the state legislature does not punish these offences with death, instead of the present mode."
A few days ago (says a Raleigh paper) John High, son of Mark High, of this country, deliberately shot his neighbour, William Bib. We are informed a quarrel had for some time subsisted betwixt the deceased and High, and that High had frequently complained of the abuse he received from Bib, and on the day that this unhappy affair took place, on Bib's collaring and striking him, he threatened that if he did not desist from troubling him he would shoot him. Bib disregarding his threats, High went home, and brought his gun, and some persons who were present getting betwixt them and the deceased, he swore he would fire upon them if they did not move out of his way. Alarmed by this menace, they retreated, and the moment he got the opportunity he fired, and lodged the contents of his piece (which was loaded with buck shot) in the breast of the deceased, who died in less than an hour after.—Whilst the persons present were attending to the deceased, High made his escape, and has not since been heard of. High was overseer to Mr. Norris, on whose plantation the affair took place, and to whom the deceased was son in-law.
An arrival at New-York, from Barcelona, mentions, that the French had taken and sent into the Canaries, 12 or 14 sail of American vessels. The reasons assigned for this conduct are not stated.

The Academy for the instruction of young ladies in this town, of which Mrs. Dawes is Principal, was visited on Saturday last. The performances of the Misses, we understand, were such as to show that those who attended the exhibition - from this first public testimony, in this place, of the qualifications of the Lady who superintends this Academy, and the attention which her pupils must have paid to their instruction, it is expected the institution will prove highly useful, and it is hoped will be permanently established.
The Friends of the Drama are offered a truly rich entertainment for this evening, in the elegant and chaste pieces selected for representation.
The Emperor Alexander of Russia, it is said, has ordered every work which treats of mathematics, in the English language to be translated into the Russian.
Hon. Daniel Cady is appointed Judge of Probate for the county of Kennebec, vice Hon. James Bridge, resigned.
Jerome Bonaparte, Lady and suite, have left Boston for Baltimore where it is said he intends to reside.
Celebrations of American Independence. - Our attentive correspondents have furnished us with particulars of the celebration of the fourth of July at several places in this district, which a pressure of other important matter has prevented our publishing. As our limits will not now admit them entire, we hope the following brief sketches will suffice.
Among the toasts at North Yarmouth we notice the following:
His Excellency Col. Strong, Esq. - A brilliant star in this political hemisphere - elected by increasing numbers in defiance of calumny, pamphlets, falsehood, hiring presses and emaciated.
The long and well-merited victory of Massachusetts. - May they never be smothered by the flames of life, anonymous pamphlets, issuing from caverns of midnight darkness, nor be deceived by and other intrigue of ambitious and wicked men.
Liberty of conscience and equality of rights. - or liberty and equality not hallowed by vice and licentiousness, but tempered with virtue, morality, and true religion.
Agriculture, navigation, fishery, commerce, and the industrial arts. - may they flourish throughout the world, and more especially in this commonwealth.
At Windham , the morning was announced by the discharge of canon at the meeting house. A respectable and lengthy procession was formed at Mr. J. Gallison's, consisting of the orator, P. T. Smith, and Paul Lewis, Esq's. the Selectmen, the principal characters in the town, and a number of gentlemen from the neighboring towns, which was escorted by a company of militia under the command of Col. T. Chase, to the meeting house; where an Oration was delivered by Joseph Pope, Esq. which met the general applause and approbation of the audience, and discovered the fire of native genius and irreproachable political principles. After which the procession was again formed and escorted by the company of militia to Col. T. Chase's, where a large party partook of an elegant entertainment. After dinner the usual number of toasts were given. The following were among them:
Governor Strong, whom the people delight to honor. Party spirit may be the sacrificed on the altar of humanity.
The 4th of July - may the next generation and generations yet to come celebrate it with equal patriotism with the present.
Commence Prohib - may the blaze of his canon be the only tribute we ever pay to Barbarians.
At Thomaston , the inhabitants met together to enjoy in conviviality their feelings on this memorable occasion. The Friendly Society, the orator of the day, and a large number of respectable inhabitants, having formed a procession were escorted by capt. David Bates' company to the meeting house. In the course of their march a national salute was fired by the artillery company, commanded by capt. William Bates. An appropriate discourse being delivered by the Rev. Eliza Snow the procession again formed and proceeded to the festive board, provided by Maj. Nathan Parsons; after a sumptuous repast, under the direction of David Bates, Esq. president, and capt. David Bates, vice president, among the usual number of toasts the following were given, accompanied by a discharge of canon from capt. Bates' artillery:
The day we celebrate; may he who does not feel elated on this occasion be laid up in ordinary.
The literary establishment of our country, may they have genius for their friend and liberality for their patron.
Adversity; a representation of freedom, and an example for her sister states.
The federal eagle; may she not extend left her wings be clipped.
The memory of gen. Washington; may the praise of false patriots never tarnish his fame.
The memorable patriot of Quincy.
The memory of gen. Warren, the hero of Bunker Hill.
At Bridgton , the anniversary of our independence was celebrated with the highest demonstrations of satisfaction. No political dissension marred its festivities - no party spirit divided the citizens. They assembled together and difference of political sentiment was forgotten, while they united in doing honor to the natal day of our country. The morn was hailed by a federal salute; at 12 o'clock, the citizens of that and the neighboring towns, under the escort of a company of horse and two companies of foot with their appropriate music accompanied with other instruments, proceeded from the house of capt. Sears to the meeting house where the Rev. Mr. Church addressed the throne of grace, with solemn thanksgiving and prayer - Samuel Fawnsworth, Esq. read the declaration of Independence, after which an appropriate oration was delivered by Mr. Langdon, which does honor to his learning and talents, and it was happily unexceptionable to all. Appropriate music preceded and followed the exercises; - the company then returned in like
order to capt. Sears' where an elegant entertainment of all the luxuries of the season was provided, in which more than two hundred persons participated. - About one hundred ladies, the wives and daughters of the citizens, joined in the festivities of the day. - The following among other toasts were given, after dinner, under the discharge of cannon:
The day we celebrate - when vegetation shall forget to bud; when the pulse of life shall cease to vibrate; when man returned to the dust, whence he came; when, but till then, may it cease to be celebrated as the anniversary of American Independence.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - as she was first to assert the rights of America, may the purity of her principles and practices be such as to convince the world she will be the first to violate them.
The constitution of the United States - may its primitive principles be fairly construed, clearly understood, and judiciously applied for the good of the whole American Empire.
Our departed chief, Washington, and those who fell in defence of our country.
John Adams - the bold assertor of our rights when trampled on.
The citizens of Bridgton and its vicinity may they have wisdom to direct their strength to support, and beauty to adorn their moral characters.
At Georgetown . The four militia companies assembled under the command of Col. McCobb, and after performing several military evolutions the officers with the Rev. Mr. Emerson and other respectable citizens of Georgetown and the vicinity, retired to the house of Mr. Wm. Butler, on the ancient Acouick, and after making choice of the Hon. Mr. Hill to preside, partook of a dinner; after which 17 Toasts were drank, followed by the discharge of cannon, & martial music. - Among the toasts were, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts; - right to assert her own rights, and the left to abandon them. His excellency Gov. Strong; - may he long live to witness the blessings of civil liberty which "steady habits" and a love of virtue and religion is calculated to produce and perpetuate.
The ancient inhabitants of Acouick; who in time of peace, while at their devotion on this spot in 1676 were attacked by their numerous savage foes, to the lot of all their lives but the brave Sybamus Dowe the counsellor, from this frequently invaded colony. Commerce and Agriculture - equally protected by the government and laws, yield reciprocal advantages to the whole community. Trade and Industry - the cradle of New England. Arts and Sciences - friendly to liberty and ornamental to man. The civil and religious establishments of our forefathers which will immortalize their names to all future generations.
OBITUARY.
At Moriden, (N.H.) Rev. David Dickenson.
At Kittery, Mr. Jacob Remick, to Miss Jane Brown.
At Burlington (Vt.) Rev. John Doty, of Canada, to Miss Rachel Jeffery of Boston.
At Philadelphia, Mr. John J. Parry to Miss Margaret Palmer of Great Britain.
At Boston, Mr. Daniel Webber, to Miss Catharine Meuse.
At Salem, Mr. John Glover to Miss Lucy Trafton.
At Portsmouth, Mr. George Sherburne to Miss Olive Emery, formerly of Biddeford.
Died.
In this town, a Child of Mr. Daniel Garland.
In Thomaston, Lt. Philip Hanson, aged 29.
In England, Esther Laine, aged 105. She died after a short illness, and retained her mental faculties to the last hour.
In Delaware, a black man named Pompey, in the hundred and twentieth year of his age.
In Charleston, (S.C.) Capt. Jeremiah Dickenson, aged 64. Mr. William Miller, of Glasgow. Mr. William Woodward, merchant, formerly of Massachusetts, aged 39. Mr. Joshua Lee, aged 21. Mrs. Jane Smith, aged 23. Rev. Thomas Frost, Rector of St. Philip's Church in that city.
In Washington, Mr. Charles de Kraft.
In Philadelphia, General William Irvine. Thomas Britton, Esq. Mrs. Ann Bond, aged 24. Joseph Parree, Esq.
In Salem, widow Sarah Aborn. Near Salem Turnpike, a woman, drowned.
In Albany, Mr. John Lillie, aged 51, formerly of Boston.
In Boston, Mrs. Hannah Crafts, aged 94. Mrs. Hannah Sweet, aged 22. Mrs. Mary Loring, aged 26. Mrs. Mary McCleary, aged 55. A son of Mr. Joseph Tilden, aged 16 months.
In Roxbury, Mrs. Mary Wyman, aged 56.
In Billerica, Edward Farmer, Esq. aged 71.
In Rutland, suddenly, Mr. James Wood, aged 15.
In Concord, Miss Esther Walker, dau. of Judge Walker.
In Barnstable, Dr. Samuel Flagg, aged 39.
In Wethersfield (Con.) Mrs. Anna Kamp, aged 56. Mr. Eliza Baxter.
In Windsor, widow Jane Barber, aged 76.
In Brattleborough, Han. Samuel Knight, formerly Chief Justice of Vermont.
In Bradford, Mrs. Thurston, consort of N. Thurston, Esq.
In Newburyport, Mrs. Joanna Johnson, aged 53.
In Haverhill, Mrs. Abigail Kimball, aged 70.
Drowned, in Lake Champlain, the noted Timothy Call, of money making memory.
Port of Portland.
THURSDAY, Aug. 9. - Arrived ship Vigilant, William Prentiss, master, 56 days from Liverpool. July 12, lat. 46, long. 33, spoke ship South Carolina, Steel, from London for New York, 20 days out. Same day spoke the ship Cornelia, Theodore Bliss, master, from Philadelphia, having nine feet of water in her hold. Captain Prentiss was informed that the evening previous to his speaking the Cornelia she struck a wreck (as capt. B. supposed) which carried away her rigging, parted her helm, and opened her wood-ends. Capt. P. took on board his ship the crew and passengers, being fourteen in number, and lay by the Cornelia one night in hopes of fixing something of consequence, but it blowing fresh the next morning he was obliged to leave her, after seeing her upset.
FRIDAY, Aug. 10. - Arrived ship Nestor, Capt. Whipple, 49 days from Isle of May. Same Day - Arrived brig Lucy, capt. Wheeler, from Guadalupe. Left at the Mole, July 5th, tchr. Morning Star, York, of this port. Left at Point Petre, brig Mars, capt. Greely, Richmond. capt. Small, Reward, capt. Light, & tchr. Ocean, capt. Hall, of this port; and a number others from southern ports, names not known. At Bay Machoue tchr. Polly, Wilson, of this port - Spoke, lat. 23, 19, long. 63, 10, ship Mary, Anderson, of Baltimore, for St. Domingo. Same evening spoke a French privateer on a cruise, steering to the southward and westward.
The wreck of the Wm. & Jane of Wilscaster, has been towed into the Sicily Islands. The Live-Oak, capt. Dyer, arrived at New York on the 3d instant, from Londonderry, with passengers. She was boarded about 7 miles from the light house by the British ship Leander, and had about 40 of her passengers taken out.
A CARD.
Capt. Baiss, late of the Cornelia, (Capt. Munro) of his Britannic Majesty's Service, and Mr. Clifford of Philadelphia, passengers, request Capt. Prentiss, of the ship Vigilant, will accept their grateful acknowledgement, for the very handsome manner in which he relieved them when in distress; and his polite attention during their stay on board his ship. Portland, 10th Aug. 1804.
GENERAL HAMILTON.
R FOLWELL, Philadelphia, informs the friends and admirers of the late General Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish, an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an approved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and more faithful to the original.
The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, or eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed.
The size will be 16 by 12 inches, clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription.
Subscriptions will be received at Portland by the Editor of the Gazette. August, 1804.
THEATRE - Union Hall - PORTLAND.
"PAUL and VIRGINIA," for the only time this season. THE EVENING, August 13 will be presented for the first and only time these three years, the much admired and elegant Comedy in 5 Acts, called Wives as they Were, AND Maids as they Are. From the chaste and brilliant pen of the celebrated Miss Burnand.
Lord Priory, Mr. Dickenson,
Sir William Dorrillon, Jones,
Sir George Evelin, Wilton,
Mr. Bowzoy, Bernard,
Mr. Norberry, Kenny,
Oliver, Bignall,
Nabob, Barnes,
Lady Priory, Mrs. Jones,
Lady Mary Raffle, Bernard,
Miss Dorrillon, Powell.
To which will be added for the first and only time this season, the popular Musical Entertainment, called Paul and Virginia; Or, MUTUAL LOVE.
Taken from St. Pierre's celebrated novel of that name, and performed in Boston with unbounded applause.
Paul, Mr. Wilson,
Don Antonio, Bignall,
Troppe, Kenny,
Dominique, Dickenson,
Alamira, Jones,
Diego, Barnes,
Sebastian, Barton,
Virginia, Mrs. Jones,
Jacinta, Dickenson,
Mary, Miss Bates.
In act second, a VIOLENT STORM and SHIPWRECK. After which, VIRGINIA , is seen Floating on the Waves. Paul plunges into the waves, and returns bearing VIRGINIA in his arms.
Doors opened half past 6, & curtain to rise half past 7 o'clock. Tickets at Mr. D. Cobb's - Boxes, 75 cents - Pit, 50 cents.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
CANDIDATES for admission into Bowdoin College this year, are informed that the President and Professor of Languages will be ready to examine them on the first Wednesday of September next in Massachusetts Hall.
JOSEPH McKEEN, President. Brunswick, Aug. 7. 1804.
THE Managers of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, offer to the public the following SCHEME for the SECOND CLASS:
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dollars, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 10,000, 8,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 30, 20, 10 dollars.
1000 Tickets at 5 Dollars. Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. on payment of prizes. Capital prizes determinable on the following days: The first drawn blank on the first day shall be entitled to receive 500 dollars. First drawn on the 5th, 1000. First drawn on the 10th, 1000. First drawn on the 15th, 1000. First drawn on the 20th, 1000. First drawn on the 25th, 10,000. First drawn on the 30th, 2000. Four hundred tickets shall be considered as one complete day's work; and the fortunate Blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawings whether a greater or less number come out of the wheels in one, or more days. To those who are impressed with the important object for which this lottery was granted, little need be said by us, to insure their countenance in well doing. To fortunate adventurers, we are brief to declare, that no lottery whatever, holds out a fairer chance for gain, than this presenting so many capital prizes, compared with the small number of tickets, and determinable on the fair principle. THOMAS THOMPSON, } Managers. THOMAS MARTIN, } ELIJAH HALL. An early day will be appointed for drawing. Per Formals. (N.H.) July 24.
AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY.
SCHEME OF THE THIRD CLASS. (NO DEDUCTION FROM PRIZES)
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dollars, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 4000, 1000, 500, 300, 100, 30, 20, 10, 6 dollars.
The drawing shall commence on, or before the 19th day of September next, and the price of tickets will be 5 dollars 50 cts. after the 5th. Prizes will be paid 20 days after the drawing is completed, and unless demanded within one year will right be paid. PHILIPS PAYSON, } Managers. SAMUEL SWAIN, JR. LOAMMI BALDWIN, JR. } Tickets and Quarters for sale by THOMAS CLARK, at his Bookstore, Fish-street, Portland.
Sales at Auction.
THIS DAY. At No. 15, Union Wharf, will be sold at Public Vendue, for the benefit of the underwriters, 8 bales of Deer Skins, 10 barrels Bread, 1 do. Beef, 1 Coll New Rigging, A number of Sails, 1 Ship's Yawl, 1 Bell, Water Cakes, Compasses, Block, &c. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock, precisely. DAVID PEASE, Auctioneer. Portland, August 13th, 1804.
To be sold at Auction on the premises on Wednesday the 15th day of August next, at 12 o'clock, noon:
THE life estate of an undivided moiety of about an acre of LAND with a DWELLING HOUSE two stories high together with a TANNERY, standing thereon, situated on back street, Gloucester, Massachusetts, being the real estate of the heirs of Nelson's Part, late of said Gloucester deceased: Sold for the benefit of the creditors of William Wilkins, Jr. a bankrupt. A credit of sixty days will be given provided a good mortgage should be offered. JOHN DEERING, Assignee. July 30.
Masonic Information.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and consecration of the PYTHAGOREAN LOUNGE, and the installation of the officers thereof by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STOREY, Esq. District Deputy Grand Master for the Ninth Masonic District in this Commonwealth, will take place on Tuesday 18th of September next at 11 o'clock, A.M. at the meeting house in Bryubg, at which time and place divine service will be performed. The Brethren of the C. & A. are invited to attend with Masonic clothing - By order of the R. W. Master. AMOS JONES COOK Secretary. Bryubg, Aug. 1, A. L. 5804.
FRESH Philadelphia FLOUR, just received and for Sale, At No. 2, Central Row, By L. WEEKS & SON. Portland, August 9. 1804.
For Sale, At No 4 Jones' Row, FIVE casks patent SHOT, at the reduced price of 10 dollars cwt. if applied for immediately. Aug. 9.
PATENT MEDICINES.
JUST received and for sale by HENRY F. DUPEE, at his store in Fore Street, directly opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf - Also at his house in Middle Street a General Assortment of PATENT MEDICINES, among which are:
Botanical Syrup, For the cure of Scrofula, Leprous and Scrofulous complaints; and various other disorders which the human body is subject to - Alto. The Nervous Cordial, For the nervous, consumptive, and those of debilitated constitutions. Invented and prepared by W. Brown, M.D. a member of the Marischal College of Physicians, Aberdeen. Spilsbury's Drops, For the scurvy, gout, rheumatism, and nervous complaints, &c. Hill's Genuine Pectoral Balsam of Honey, For the cure of coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions. It is the greatest preserver of the lungs, ever discovered, and contains all the healing, softening and soothing qualities of that salubrious extract of flowers, called honey. Genuine Patent Scotch Ointment, For psoriasis, safety, expedition, ease and certainty, is infinitely superior to any other medicine for the cure of the Itch. Ching's Worm-Destroying Lozenges, For fits, pain in the stomach, pains in the head or side, and for pale, languid, and emaciated appearances in young persons - Alto -
Ande son's Pills, Jesuit's Drops, Bateman's Pectoral Drops, Kennedy's Corn Plaster, Benton's British Oil, Lockyer's Pills, British Herb Snuff, Lee's Bilious Pills, Cephalic Snuff, Pearl's Peppermint, and Ginger, Cundell's Balsam Honey, Pungent Smelling Bottles, Colte's Lozenges, Peppermint Lozenges of Tolu, Bileous Pills, Purging Sugar Cakes for destroying worms, Effence of Peppermint, Steer's Opodeldoc, do Millard, Godfrey's Cordial, Squire's Grand Elixir, Glass's Magnesia, Scrofula's Elixir Magnum Stomachicum, Hooper's Female Pills, Turlington's Balsam of Life, Heartism's Oil, Whitehead's Mustard Pills, James's Fever Powders, Portland Aug. 15.
FOR SALE.
A New, Handsome, Two story HOUSE with about one quarter of an acre of LAND, is now finished in the county of Lincoln; having one chimney erected, the outside finished, and two rooms within with an excellent cellar, under the whole. It can at a small expense be fitted for the reception of a family; the situation is pleasant, and favorable for business, being in the central part of a thriving village at the head of that tide waters of the Sheepscot, 10 miles above Wiscasset, with an extensive back country. Any enterprising man who wishes a good stand for a public house - for trade - or for ship building is invited to call and see it. Terms of payment will not be unreasonable. Apply to New-millars to J. Stebbs, Esq or to George R. Freeman. Aug. 4.
TO LET.
ONE half of a convenient HOUSE, pleasantly situated on Hancock Street; said house is three stories high, has a good cellar, is well supplied with excellent water, and is calculated for two families. For terms, inquire of SAMUEL STEPHENSON, near the premises. August 9.
One cent reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber some time about the last of June, now past an indicated apprentice boy, about sixteen years of age, named JOHN TAYLOR, light complexion, downy, curly look - Whoever will return said boy shall have the above reward, but no charges paid; and all persons are Tobid harboring, trusting or employing said boy on penalty of the law in such cases provided. Samuel Pingree. New Gloucester, Aug. 9.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 30th
of June, a dark bay or brown Mare COLT two years old rising of 14 hands, a natural trotter no artificial marks but being docked and marks of letters - Any person who will give information or return said colt shall be handsomely rewarded by JOHN WEBBER. Newington, Aug. 12.

POETRY.
From the Portuguese of CAMOENS.—Strangford's Translation. SONNET—X.
COME tell me, fair-fac'd, from what orient mine, Where undiscover'd lurk the springs of day, Did thy triumphant treasures steal away Their sunny tresses, and their hues divine?
Ferreira, another Portuguese Poet, has a similar idea "O tell me from what purer mine Did Love select that radiant gold, Which fondly o'er thy browns divine Thus hangs in many an amorous smile"
From the New York Citizen.
OH! if that misfuge who fir'd Matilda's line, For once would shed her fiery glow on mine, Swift as the vivid lightning's rapid course, Strong as the cataract's impetuous force,
*The celebrated Mrs. Robinson. Anna Matilda.
Operaffi.
What will be the consequence of the late event which terminated in the death of general Hamilton in a moral point of view, is a question of serious importance, and one to which we turn our attention with satisfaction.
But we are happy to find that the impression on the public mind is more correct, and essentially different. General Hamilton has left both his precepts and example against the murderous custom. His precepts are striking, explicit, under the seal of religion and the solemnity of his dying appeal.
Why then did general Hamilton expose his life to the fury of a disappointed, exasperated, and blood-thirsty duellist? If we are to believe a dying man, and one speaking under the full impression of future accountability, his motives were of a public nature—they were such as induced him to expose his life before, on the field of battle—public good.
What inference therefore can we draw, from the character and conduct of the illustrious Hamilton, but such as give confidence to religion, and support to virtue.—Repertory.
Agricultural.
In the appendix to Sir John Sinclair's essay regarding cattle, we find the following receipt for making hay tea. Take about one pound of red clover hay, well got in, and six quarts of clear spring water, boil them together till the water is reduced to four quarts, then take out
the hay, and mix a pound of barley, oat or bean meal, among a little water; put it into the pot or cauldron, while it is boiling, and keep it constantly stirring until it is thickened. Let it cool, then give it the calf, adding as much whey as will make a sufficient meal.
DANIEL TUCKER,
Has for sale, At his Store in Fore-street, Jamaica, St. Vincents, and Berbice RUM, Hollands GIN, A few casks RICE. A few crates assorted Liverpool Ware,
RECEIVED by the Kingston, from London, and for Sale by WILLIAM GODDARD, an extensive variety of LOOKING-GLASSES, with the most fashionable Gilt & Mahogany frames. HARD-WARE Goods as usual. July 26.
FRESH IRISH LINENS.
JOSEPH POPE, respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received three cases of Irish Linens and Diapers, of a middling and fine quality. The above being a consignment, will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit, at No 7, Mussey's Row. Portland, July 20. 1804
Silk Shawls, Kid Shoes, &c.
Received at No. 1, Central, Row, Fore-street AN assortment of Large Silk Shawls—Kid SHOES—Fine Cotton & Linen CAMBRICKS—Black CRAPES—Fancy CALICOES—York FURNITURES—SHEETING. &c. July 23.
FOR SALE,
BY DAVID GRIFFITH, a quantity of Russia FEATHERS—ALSO—A number of FEATHER-BEDS, at reduced prices—LIKewise—GROCERIES, as usual. August 6.
Warranted LIME.
For sale, By, J. BRYANT, 100 hhd. warranted Stone Lime, of the first quality August 6.
DANCING SCHOOL.
D. TEMPLE, informs the inhabitants of this town that he shall open a Dancing School at Mechanics Hall, where he will instruct the art of DANCING, in all its varieties:—namely, The Contra Dance, Cotillon, Hornpipe, Minuet, &c. Said Temple engages to pay the strictest attention, not only to Dancing, but also to the morals and polite accomplishments of his pupils. The School to be attended two evenings in each week—viz. Mondays and Fridays—to commence on the 3d of September next—Terms, Six Dollars each scholar, per quarter. Those who wish to attend may apply to the printer. Aug. 6. 1804
New Store.
THE subscribers under the firm of THOMAS FORSAITH & CO. beg leave to inform the public and their friends in general, that they have opened a Store of ENGLISH, WEST-INDIA & INDIA GOODS, next door to Haley & Emery's, head of Ingraham's wharf, For Sale, bbls. bone and middling PORK, Bbls. fine and superfine FLOUR; which they intend selling for cash or country produce, as low as can be purchased at any store in town. Also, a large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS. JONATHAN SPARROW, THOMAS FORSAITH. Portland, July 26, 1804.
ROPE-MAKING & SHIP CHANDLERY.
THE subscribers having entered into copartnership in the ROPE-MAKING and SHIP-CHANDLERY BUSINESS, under the firm of SHAW, DUNCAN & CO. Respectfully inform their friends and the Public, that the Rope-Making business is carried on to its fullest extent, at their new rope-walk near Back Cove bridge; where their friends may be supplied with gangs of RIGGING at the current prices, and on liberal credit.
A constant supply will be kept at their retail store, No. 1, Central Row, opposite Jones' Row, Fore-street—Where also may be had all kinds of CHANDLERY; ANCHORS, and every thing necessary for vessels fitting out and bound to sea; for which a handsome credit will be given if required. NEAL SHAW, G. W. DUNCAN. July 19.
ALEXANDER WOODMAN,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop in Union Street lately occupied by Dock Harding, where he makes and keeps constantly for sale a handsome assortment of Ladies KID and MOROCCO SLIPPERS.—The smallest favors thankfully received. July 26.
First Cumberland Turnpike.
THIRD ASSESSMENT.
THE proprietors of the First Cumberland Turnpike Corporation are hereby notified, that the Committee have ordered the Third Assessment of THIRTY DOLLARS on each share therein, to be paid to the subscriber, on or before the First day of September next. Said Committee have also decided a second Dividend of Five Dollars on each share in said turnpike. SAMUEL HAINES, Treasurer of said Corporation. July 18th, 1804.
CODMAN and SWAN, No. 3, Union Row, Middle Street HAVE just received for Sale, an additional assortment of European and India Goods. Likewise—a general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, Paints of all kinds, Oil, &c. Also, consigned for sale, 2 bales Muggah Sannas, 1 case Ringa Handkerchiefs, 50 pieces Lange: ditto, 1 case Bandanna ditto. Portland, July 16.
FOR SALE, At Store No. 6, Long Wharf, A Few pipes of Holland GIN, entitled to debenture on exportation. July 16.
JOHN TABER & SON, Have for Sale, At Store No. 13, Union Wharf, Fresh fine and superfine FLOUR, CORN, PORK, &c. July 9.
CROSS & TRASK, Have for Sale, A General assortment of English and West India Goods, and Groceries, as usual—LIKewise—6 bales Calcutta Goods, entitled to debenture, 10 pipes 4th proof, } French BRANDY. 4 do. 1st do. } Turks Island SALT, Cod and Pollock FISH, A few bbls. clear and bone middlings PORK, Barrels liver OIL, &c. July 19.
STEPHEN FOSTER, Head of Long-wharf, Fore street Portland, Has just received for Sale, A Large assortment of SHOES, (those who purchase for shipping, will find it advantageous by calling at above.) Several boxes fresh LEMONS, ENGLISH & WEST-INDIA GOODS, as usual. The above he will sell cheap for cash or approved credit. July 23.
FOR SALE, TWO new and handsome standing top CHAISE, with iron tops and iron axles; and Harness complete.—Enquire of the subscriber, At his Shop in Middle Street, two doors above Doct. S. Ewing's JACOB ROLFE. Portland, July 16.
WILLIAM CALLENDER, Respectfully informs the citizens of the Eastern country, that he has for sale at his Store No. 62 Middle-street, (worth part of Bolton) upwards of Seven-hundred Musical Instruments, of the following kinds:
Bass Viols and Violins; Bassoons, Concert Horns. New invented C and B Clarinets, Hautboys German Flutes. German Flute walking sticks, Flagelets Drums and Files of various tones; Horsemen's Trumpets. Concert Fifes, Pitch Pipes, English Flutes, &c. Also, 70 Violin Bows, 50 set Bass Viol Strings, 100 G Strings do. 70 dozen Baffes for Violin, a few of which are of a new manufacture. 45 Bundles Violin strings four horse thongs per Drum Heads and Snare, Instruction Book for each Instrument. With a variety of other articles in the Musical line, good and cheap, and free from every deception, with thanks for the smallest favour. June 18.
FOR SALE, At No 1, Jones' Row, Fore-Street, Portland, A Few bags first quality Live Geese FEATHERS, A few bags Second quality ditto. A few bbls. CIDER, fit for bottling. Also, as usual, Paints of all kinds, mixed and dry, Linseed Oil, boiled and raw, Glass of all sizes, Sheet Lead, &c. July 23.
Cables, Cordage, &c. ZACHARIAH MARSTON, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale, at his ROPE-WALK lately occupied by Messrs. Shaw & Co., CABLES and CORDAGE, warranted good; which he will sell upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased in Boston or Portland. July 23.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sca Fowl, } FEATHERS. Russia, and Linton Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, August 2.
Baptists' Hymns. THIS day published and now selling a THOMAS CLARK's Book Store, newly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth street Portland, DIVINE HYMNS, or SPIRITUAL SONGS, for the use of Religious assemblies and private Christians, being a collection by JONATHAN SMITH & SAMUEL SLEEPER.—To which are now added Thirty two HYMNS—Societies and wholesale purchasers will be supplied cheap. May 2.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Co-partnership of Dunning & Noyes, was dissolved on the first day of January last. All persons having any demands on them will call on R. D. Dunning for settlement. ROBERT D. DUNNING, JOSIAH NOYES. Brunswick, July 17. 1804
Strayed or Stolen, FROM the subscriber, a small light red MARE; square neck, short mane, about eight years old, trots all—Whoever will return said Mare to the owner shall be handsomely rewarded. CURTIS CHUTE. Windham July 21.
TICKETS.
DANIEL JOHNSON, has for sale at the PORTLAND BOOKSTORE, (Sign of the Bible No. 5, Mussey's Row, Middle-Street) A Number of TICKETS in the Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
Second Class, which commences Drawing the 19th inst also—For sale as above, Tickets in the sixth class of South-Hadley Lottery. The day for the drawing of which, will be soon appointed by the managers.—Let the candidates for Fortune's favor apply in season.
Prize Tickets, In the first and fifth classes of the above Lotteries will be received in payment for tickets in the second and sixth classes.
Law books, Testaments, Bibles, Divinity, Surgery, History and Novels, on BETTER TERMS than have yet been offered for sale in the District of Maine, may be had by applying as above.
An EXAMINATION of the various charges exhibited against AARON BURN, Esq. Vice President of the United States; and a development of the characters of his political opponents.—By Aristeo. July 23.
NOTICE is hereby given to all those who are indebted to BENJAMIN WHITNEY, that those accounts which are not paid by the first day of September next, will be left with an attorney for collection. He flattens himself that those whose notes and accounts which become payable previous to this date, will consider it reasonable, they should be discharged by that time; and will by their attention to the payment of them prevent him the disagreeable necessity of putting them to cost. Gorham, July 27.
The undersigned has been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of Captain Abiel Briggs, late of Portland, in the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased.
THOMAS BECK, MARK HARRIS. Portland, July 30, 1804.
THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Honorable Wm. Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SIMON SKILLING, late of Cape Elizabeth, in said county, deceased, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Mary Skillings in Cape Elizabeth, on the last Mondays of July, August, September, October and November, from three to five o'clock, P. M. ARCHOLAUS LEWIS, } Commissioners. SAMUEL DUNN, } Cape Elizabeth, July 13.
THE undersigned hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of SIMEON SKILLING, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, by giving bond as the law directs:—the therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to Dated June 13, 1804 MARY SKILLING.
Strayed or Stolen, FROM the pasture of EZERIEL KOLLOCK of Falmouth, at Saccarappa, on the night of the nineteenth of June last a deep red MARE; seven years old, about fourteen hands and a half high; a natural trotter, black mane and tail, carries her head high—has a full eye—hind legs something crooked, forefoot cut off in a bright color, no white about her, is well fat and of high courage. Whoever will give information to said Kollock, where said mare may be found, so that the owner may have her again, shall be generously rewarded for their trouble. July 12.
WHEREAS my wife Ann Stanwood, has absented herself from my bed and board, and has been often entreated to return, but refused. I therefore forbid any person harbouring or treating her, for I will not pay one cent of her debts. Unfaisk July 1, 1804. EBENEZER STANWOOD.
Notice.
REMAINING at Store No. 3 Union Wharf, the following articles brought from Boston in the Sloop Margaret, John Dutch, large iron-stew & nut, small barrel containing Pewter articles.—The Owners will please to apply for the same, proving property and paying freight and contingent charges. July 16.
BIBLES and DIVINITY. JUST received from Scotland, an extensive assortment of Large and Small BIBLES, which are for sale on as low terms as were ever offered in the District of Maine, at the Bookstores of ISAAC ADAMS and THOMAS CLARK, Fifth-street, Portland. Likewise, a general assortment of Books on DIVINITY, History, & Miscellaneous subjects. 3m.
This Gazette.
IS published every Monday, by E. A. JENKS, at the Printing Office, No. 7, Fifth-Street, PORTLAND; where subscriptions, advertisements communications, &c. are received with attention.—The price, to country subscribers, who receive their papers at the office, or in packages by the mail, is ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CENTS a year.—Subscribers who live in town and those whose papers are sealed and forwarded separately, will be charged two DOLLARS a year. Advertisers will derive peculiar advantages, as their favors will be published (without extra price) both in this paper, and in Tuesday's COMMERCIAL GAZETTE.