Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1803-11-19 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Number 291.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1803.
Volume VI.
Lord & Thomas,
HAVE received a general assortment of suitable
GOODS
for the season, which they now offer for sale at their
 Broadcloths,  Cassimeres,  Coatings,  Duffles,  Sweatdowns,  Swankins,  White and colored  Flannels,  Role Blankets,  Stuffs,  Worsted Hosiery,  Cotton Hosiery. 
 Dimities,  Black and other colored  Velvets,  Ribb'd ditto,  Calicoes,  Cambricks,  Muslins,  Irish Linens,  Brown Hollands,  Camel hair Shawls,  India Cottons,  Bandannas, &c. &c. 
 Pepper,  Ginger,  Allspice,  Cassia,  Raisins,  Nutmegs,  Indigo,  ad. 6d. 8d. 1od & 2od  NAILS,  7 by 9 Window Glass,  8 by 10 ditto  Cotton Cards,  Wool ditto,  Salt, &c. &c. &c. 
Portland, Nov. 16.
Hard Ware Goods.
BY LATE ARRIVALS FROM ENGLAND,
WILLIAM GODDARD,
HAS received a large assortment of SADDLERY, CUTLERY, IRONMONGERY, and HARD-WARE GOODS, which are for sale at his store in Mid- dle-Street , by wholesale and retail.
 Roby 8 & 9 by 7 Bristol Crown Window Glass;  Shott; Sheet Iron;  9, 12, 15 & 18 thread Cod and log Lines;  Mill Saws;  Iron Shovels and Spades;  Drying Pans;  Cut and wrought Nails;  Block tin Tea Pots, &c. &c. 
An assortment of Gilt and Mahogany framed LOOKING GLASSES.
Portland Nov. 12, 1803.
SEAMEN'S ARTICLES.
FOR SALE AT
THOMAS CLARK'S Book-store,
nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office
 General assortment of Seamen's Articles—viz.  Gunter's Scales, Dividers,  Mathematical Instruments,  Hadley's belt Quadrants,  American Practical Navigator,  Coast Pilot,  Seamen's Journals, &c. &c. 
Likewise a New Book for Singing Societies, entitled Columbian & European Harmony ; or Bridgewater Collection of Sacred Music .—(Price 10 dols. doz. 1 dol. single.)
NOV. 16.
FURS wanted.
CASH, and the highest price, will be given for all kinds
of SHIPPING and HATTING FURS, by
JOHN LORD,
at his shop next door to Craft & Traft , Fore-Street, Portland,—who has for sale, as usual, a general assortment of
English & American HATS,
wholesale and retail.
November 7, 1803.
Samuel Richards,
CABINET MAKER—FROM Boston,
Respectfully informs the public, that
he intends to carry on the
Cabinet Making Business,
in all its various branches, at his shop on the new street,
leading from Fifth Street to the Market Square .
Having obtained the latest and most approved Patterns,
he flatters himself he shall be able to give satisfaction
to those who may please to call—and hopes to merit a
share of patronage from a generous public.
Portland, Nov. 12, 1803.
Maine Fire and Marine Insu-
rance Company.
THE PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS of the MAINE
FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY in
conformity to their act of incorporation, give notice,
that their Capital Stock amounts to One Hundred Thousand
Dollars; and that they continue to receive Proposals, and
make Insurance on the following Risks, at their Office in
Fifth Street .—Viz.
On Vessels, Goods, and Freight ; against Gap-
ping of Persons ; and on the Life of any persons, during
their absence at sea; in cases of Money lent on bottomry
and respondentia .
On Dwelling Houses, and other Buildings within
the District of Maine , against damage arising to the same
by Fire , originating in any cause, except that of design in
the insured.
The Insurance Company will not insure on any
one risk, a greater sum than Fifteen Thousand Dollars .
By order of the President and Directors,
JOHN P. THURSTON, Sec'y.
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office,
Portland, October 30 th , 1803.
J. Reed,
WILL open an EVENING SCHOOL , at the North
School House , the second Monday in November
—Three Dollars per Quarter, wood and candles found—
one half paid at entrance.
Portland, Oct. 1803.
AN EVENING SCHOOL.
WILL commence at the CENTRE SCHOOL , on the
first of November, for instruction in Reading ,
Writing , and Arithmetic . Terms as usual, 3 Dollars
per Quarter; 1 D 50 C of which to be paid in advance.
No scholar will be admitted for less time than a quarter.
Portland, Oct. 17, 1803.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of Administrators on the estate of
WILLIAM ROGERS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, copper-smith, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—They therefore request all persons indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to
KATY ROGERS. BURDICK BERRY.
Nov. 11, 1803.
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JONATHAN HALL, late of Paris, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of Joseph H. Hall, in Paris, on the last Tuesday in this and the four following months, and on the first Tuesday of April next.
DAVID DURELL } Commis- WILLIAM STOWELL, } sioners.
PARIS, NOV. 7.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of
Amos Chase Adams,
a minor, late of Limerick, in the county of York, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-fifth day of October last, were allowed to said Creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Leavitt, innholder in Limerick, on the third Monday of November instant, and on the third Mondays of the five following months, from one to five o'clock P. M. on each of said days.
DANIEL FELCH } Commis- JACOB BRADBURY, jun. } sioners.
Limerick, Nov. 8 1803
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor to the
LAST WILL & TESTAMENT of JOHN LEWIS, late of North Berwick, in the County of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by proving the Will and giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests 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 for settlement to
ASA LEWIS.
North Berwick, October 12, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of
Simeon Hilton,
late of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: she therefore requests 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 for settlement, to
MARY HILTON.
Oct. 31, 1803.
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 BENJAMIN DYER, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Samuel Prentiss, in Gorham, on Friday the eleventh of November next, and on the second Fridays in January and March next, from 2 to 6 o'clock, P. M.
SAMUEL PRENTISS } Commis- DAVID HARDING, jun. } sioners.
Gorham, October 6, 1803.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH WATERHOUSE, jun. late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Samuel Prentiss, in Gorham, on Friday the eleventh of November next, and on the second Fridays in January and March next, from 2 to 6 o'clock, P. M.
SAMUEL PRENTISS } Commis- DAVID HARDING, jun. } sioners.
Gorham, October 6, 1803.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners to examine the claims against the estate of JOHN BRACKET, late of Parsonsfield, in the county of York, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice, that they will attend on the business at the house of the widow Elizabeth Bracket, in said Parsonsfield, the third Monday in October, from two to five of the clock in the afternoon, and the third Mondays in the five following months.
WILLIAM CHADBURN, TOBIAS PRAY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of York, Commissioners to examine all the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOHN WOOD, jun. late of Buxton, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—Six months are allowed said creditors for bring in and proving their claims; and the Commissioners will attend to that service on the last Monday of September next, and the first Monday of the five following months, from one to four of the clock, P. M. on each of said days, at the dwelling-house of Isaac Mitchell, in Limington.
JOSEPH TYLER } Commis- PHILEMON LIBBY, } sioners.
TAKE NOTICE.
STRAYED OR STOLEN, from the inclosure of the subscriber, the 10th instant, two OXEN, girting about six feet and six inches. One of said Oxen is of a dark red colour—and the other of a light red or rather mouse colour—the light coloured one is the largest.—Whoever will take up and return said Oxen, or give information where they are, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all necessary charges paid.
ELIJAH ELDER.
Gorham, 30 th October, 1803.
Newcastle, Oct. 19, 1803
I JOB HASKELL, of New Castle, having empowered RICHARD TOBEY, as my attorney, do now disannul said power, and forbid him trading in any way or manner in my behalf; for I will not allow him to trade on my account after this date. Witness my hand,
JOB HASKELL.
Attest—WM. HASKELL.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Mr. Burnet, a former governor of Massachusetts, was once invited to dine at the house of an old charter Senator, who still retained the custom of saying grace while sitting. When about to sit down, the grave old Senator, from motives of respect to the Governor, asked which method of saying grace would be most agreeable to his excellency. He carelessly replied—“sitting or standing, any way or no way, just as you please.” Governor Burnet was astounded, no doubt, in this instance, by that philosophic indifference which a man of a liberal mind will always feel for matters of mere form. But, be a usage, in fact, ever so much a matter of form, yet, if long establishment has given it a sanction, if general habits of thinking have conferred upon it dignity and importance, a sensible man will treat it with respectful attention, and be wary how he causelessly tramples it under foot. To act a contrary part, to be forever cavilling at established formalities, and striving to supersede them with others, which, though more novel, are not a whit more significant or useful, betrays a disposition of mind, not only mean and little, but puerile, frivolous and contemptible.
Notwithstanding the patchwork system of innovation, in France, has long since been knocked in head, a certain great man, on this side the water, still sticks to the stuff, and abates not an atom of his ardor in carrying on the good work.—One would have thought that the practice, by the President, of making personal communications to the two houses of Congress on the opening of the session; a practice, introduced by Washington, conformed to by Adams, and imitated by the several State Executives; a practice, which, while it gave to the assembled Representatives of the nation an appearance, august, solemn and grand, afforded to the President a chance for the display of rational and manly eloquence, one would have thought, I say, that such a practice would have received, as it certainly merited, some degree of attention from the man who now sits at the helm of public affairs. But, at the hour when the Senate and House of Representatives have assembled together and wait with imposing dignity for a personal address from the Executive, he puts off a boy to them with a written message, while he himself remains at home, very much at his own ease. Some may applaud such conduct as philosophic; but sensible men will not fail to consider it in its true light, and condemn it as the result of a mean spirit of innovation.
The message to Congress on the opening of the present session, is principally taken up with the subject of the transfer of Louisiana to the United States.—Butler, in his celebrated poem, delineates a hero, who could not open his mouth, but out there flew a trope. So, too, our President cannot make out a message, without interlarding it with descriptions of the grand and marvellous kind; and it must be confessed that he has become highly conspicuous in the eyes of the world, not only by reason of the high altitude of his post, but also in consequence of the magnitude of the schemes and projects which, with magical dexterity, he conjures up and spreads before Congress. One message speaks of laying up whole navies in dry and sheltered docks, just as a vintner stows away empty casks in a cellar. A second message proposes to pay off that mortal canker, the national debt, with as little trouble and in as short a time, as an enterprising farmer would pay off a small mortgage incumbrance. A third message fortifies us with the invention of buying up whole provinces and even empires, just as a common broker purchases up bank shares, or stock in corporation funds.
The enlightened government of France (says the last message) saw, with just discernment, the importance to both nations of such arrangements as might best and permanently promote the peace, friendship and interests of both; and the property and sovereignty of all Louisiana, which had been restored to them, has, on certain conditions, been transferred to the United States. To have been more cor-
rect, the message ought to have run thus—“That cunning fellow, the First Consul, saw the utter impossibility of preventing the province from falling into the hands of the English, and therefore, rather than lose the same, consented to sell it to the Jacobin government of the United States for about four times more than it was really worth.” Already in the possession of a territory of unmeasured and unmeasurable extent, greater than the energies of government can operate upon, and which, for ages, will give the fullest scope to our enterprise, what have we to do with the wild deserts and untrodden wastes on the west of the Mississippi? Is it not the policy of the United States, a policy which originated with independence, and has been hitherto assiduously cultivated, to be contented with our present boundaries, and to reject all projects tending to an enlargement of territory? Why have this established policy and the maxims of wisdom and experience been precipitately broken over? The message answers—“to secure an independent outlet for the produce of the western states.” But this purpose would have been most effectually answered, by the simple acquisition of the island of New-Orleans. This alone would have given us the controul of the navigation of the Mississippi, and placed beyond the possibility of interruption, the right of passing up and down with the produce of the western states.
But though the acquirement and possession of the continental part of Louisiana were admitted to be essential to the protection of that paramount interest, the independent outlet for the produce of the western states, yet was it prudent, was it convenient, was it consistent with the present state of our finances, to lavish the immense sum of fifteen millions of dollars in purchase of it? A former message prated about avoiding false objects of expence, and of substituting economy for taxation, and evinced a passionate desire to emancipate posterity from that mortal canker, a national debt. How can such pretty sentiments as these be reconciled with the fact of laying, sans ceremonie , upon the bent back of posterity, an additional burthen of 15,000,000 dollars? Is this avoiding false objects of expence? Is this substituting economy for taxation? Is this emancipating posterity from that mortal canker, the national debt? No, and never will be, until pouring of oil on fire shall extinguish the flame; until the half shall equal the whole, & until democrats, altering their nature, shall cease to act at variance with their professions.
The message, after speaking of the renewal of hostilities in Europe, proceeds in the following manner—“While we regret the miseries in which we see others involved, let us bow with gratitude to that kind Providence, which inspiring with wisdom and moderation our late legislative councils, while placed under the urgency of the greatest wrongs, guarded us from hastily entering into the sanguinary contest, and left us only to look on and pity its ravages.” Forgetting for a moment, that this recognition of an overruling Providence flowed from sheer hypocrisy, we must still be shocked at the indecent insinuation that Heaven should have approved of measures, which, so far from being the dictates of wisdom and moderation, were the base-born offspring of folly, cowardice, pusillanimity and weakness. The natural tendency of these measures was to introduce calamities, the very reading of which would fear the eye-balls of posterity; and that we have not actually suffered them, is imputable solely to the renewal of hostilities in Europe.
Truly, we have reason to tender our grateful acknowledgements to God, in that it has been consistent with the wise order of his providence, once more to permit the scourge of war to rage among the nations of the old world, and thereby to shield us from evils which would otherwise inevitably have rushed in upon us.
HORTENSIUS.
If France conquers Portugal, Great Britain will immediately possess herself of the rich Portuguese colonies in South America.

Congress of the United States.
In the House of Representatives, on the 20th October, an important debate took place on Mr. Griswold's resolution for calling on the President for the evidences of title to the province of Louisiana.
Mr. G. then quoted the 3d article of the treaty which recognizes the treaty of St. Ildefonso, and which declares France has an incontestable right to Louisiana.
Resolved, that the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this House, a copy of the treaty between the French republic and Spain, of the 1st of October, 1800, together with a copy of the deed of cession from Spain, executed in pursuance of the said treaty, conveying Louisiana to France (if any such deed exists) and also copies of such correspondence between the
government of the United States and the government or minister of Spain (if any such correspondence has taken place) as will show the effect or intent of Spain to the purchase of Louisiana by the United States; together with copies of such other documents as may be in the department of government, tending to ascertain whether the U. States have in fact, acquired any title to the province of Louisiana by the treaties with France, of the 30th of April, 1803.
Mr. Randolph opposed the resolution, and said—"It appears to me it will be little better than a mockery, to enquire at this time whether we have a title to this territory. So long as we are informed by the executive that we are to be put in possession, and that he has powers to do so, we need not in the present instance inquire farther."
Mr. Lyon. I rise only to observe that I think this resolution has been bro't forward in a disrespectful manner. Had it been decent and respectful I should have voted for it. It implies that the executive has made a bargain to which he had no title. I wish the gentleman who bro't this resolution forward had shewn a little more respect for the executive!
Mr. Goddard rose to support the resolution, and urged the necessity of ascertaining whether France had obtained a clear title to the province from Spain. He said, "Is it of no importance to us to know, whether France has no title? If the military cannot receive possession from Spain, he cannot transmit it to us.
Mr. Smilie. I remember something of the kind, that has been observed by the last gentleman who spoke, and it would be well to look to it. It was said upon a former occasion that we had no right to call for papers, and I still think so; but we may judge how far it is necessary now to call for them.
Mr. Elliot thought the resolution premature. He acknowledged it to be only an assertion of the French, that they have a title to the territory. But contended that no ill consequences would result from carrying the treaty into effect, without further information.
Mr. Thatcher. The gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Smilie) has compared the resolution before us, to the call for papers respecting the treaty with Great Britain. There is not the least similarity between the two cases. The resolution adopted by the House respecting the papers relative to the British treaty was to request the president to lay before them, "a copy of the instructions to the minister of the United States, who negotiated the treaty with the King of Great Britain, together with the correspondence and other documents relative to the said treaty," &c.
called upon to legislate for a new territory. The object of the resolution under consideration is to ascertain whether we have acquired a new territory. But advertising to the first article of the treaty on the table, we find that Spain by the treaty of St. Ildefonso, ceded to France the province or colony of Louisiana, six months after the full and entire execution of certain conditions, and stipulations relative to the Duke of Parma.
[The resolution was farther debated by Messrs. Nicholson, Mitchell, Finley, Griswold, Randolph, Goddard and Elliot, and finally lost—57 for and 59 against it.]
Laws of the United States.
[When an act first passed the Legislature of the United States authorizing the Laws to be publicly promulgated by one printer in each State, and a small compensation allowed therefor, the publisher of this Gazette had the appointment, in consequence of its extensive circulation. But when the present system of politics got in motion, it was deemed necessary to discourage every FREE PRESS, and aid those only which might serve the Jacobin cause.
An act to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris on the 30th of April last, and for the temporary government thereof.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized to take possession of, and occupy the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the thirtieth day of April last, between the two nations; and that he may for that purpose, and in order to maintain in the said territories the authority of the United States, employ any part of the army and navy of the United States, and the force authorized by an act passed the third day of March last, entitled, "An act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States, and for erecting certain arsenals," which he may deem necessary; and so much of the sum appropriated by the said act as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying this act into effect; to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States.
Sec 2. And be it further enacted, That until the expiration of the present session of congress, unless provision for the temporary government of the said territories, be sooner made by congress, all the military, civil, and judicial powers, exercised by the officers of the existing government of the same shall be invested in such person and persons, and shall be exercised in such manner, as the President of the United States shall direct, for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of Louisiana in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. October 31, 1803—Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS a certain Treaty and two several Conventions between the United States of America and the French Republic, were concluded and signed by the plenipotentiaries of the United States and French Republic, duly and respectively authorized for that purpose, which treaty and conventions are, word for word, as follows: viz.
[Here follows the Treaty and Conventions, as published in the Gazette] AND WHEREAS the said treaty and conventions have been duly ratified and confirmed by me, on the one part, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and
by the First Consul of the French Republic, on the other, and the said ratifications were duly exchanged at the city of Washington on the twenty-first day this present month of October:
Now therefore to the end, that the said treaty and conventions may be observed and performed with good faith on the part of the United States, I have ordered the premises to be made public, and I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, faithfully to observe and fulfil the said treaty and conventions and every clause and article thereof.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents and signed the same with my hand.
GIVEN at the city of Washington in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States, the twenty-eighth.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON. BY THE MAILS.
NEWPORT, (R. I.) NOV 2. The General Assembly of this State, closed its session of a week on Saturday last, at South Kingstown—Constant Tabor, Esq. was elected Speaker, and Theodore A. Foster, nephew to Theodore, late senator, was elected clerk, by a majority of two, in opposition to Mr. John L. Boss, jun. The former fulfilled services of Mr. Boss, his correctness in official duties, and his impartiality in the discharge of his duty, fully entitled him to the reappointment, as has met with. Charters were presented for several Banks, and all laid on the table at the same time, viz. For the Rhode Island Union Bank, the Newport Bank, and Rhode Island Insurance Company, the Roger Williams Bank in Providence and a bank in Warren. All were granted except the first, which was rejected by a majority of two; for no other discoverable reason, than that it was the most unexceptionable in its charter, the most liberal in its mode of subscription, which was open to all parties, and that it contemplated pecuniary and important advantages to the agricultural interest.
A tax of 20,000 dollars was voted, and ordered to be paid into the treasury, by the first of March next.
Thursday, the first day of December next, was appointed to be observed as a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer, throughout this State. Bu Ke, a German, a convict for rape, under sentence of death, had his sentence commuted to Banishment to his own Country—They adjourned to meet at Providence, in February next.
BOSTON, NOV. 12. From Europe—English papers to the 30th Sept. have been received at New York—At that time, the prospects of the invasion of England increased and the general expectation in France and England was that it would be attempted. The preparation of boats and craft to effect it, continued in Holland and France with unexampled activity. Great Britain was prepared at all points—on land and at sea; to meet and chastise her assailants. At the last dates, she was recreating some of her seamen and soldiers in attack on the French coast. On the 26th Sept. the bombardment of Calais was commenced by a small squadron; and Capt. Grafton who has arrived at New York, from Rotterdam, informs, that the cannonade continued, when he passed Calais, the 30th September. The English commanders were Sir Sidney Smith, and General Moore.
No events of great importance had occurred in any other parts of Europe. Spain continued neutral, though it was generally expected she would speedily be obliged to join France in the war.
French Army of England—The following arrangements respecting the commanders of this army is stated as having been determined on.
Table with 3 columns: Right Wing, Centre, Left Wing. Rows include names of Generals (Davoust, Bonaparte, Soult) and their respective commands.
From Washington, Nov. 4. "Government have received dispatches from Capt. Bainbridge announcing the hostile proceedings of the Moors, and stating the capture of one of their vessels of 22 guns and 100 men.
"On the 2d inst a resolution was referred to the post office committee, for conferring the practicability of establishing a better post road than the present to the Natchez and New Orleans. The mover of this resolution considered that the distance might be shortened 400 miles, and then travelled in 10 days.
"Yesterday Mr. Dawson moved that the bill for augmenting the salaries of certain officers should be continued."
The captain of a French privateer, spoken Oct. 10, in lat. 40, lo. 28, informed, that he had orders to capture Portuguese vessels.

Be just, and fear not. Let all the ends thou aim'st at, be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's."
PORTLAND, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 1803.
Several favor-furnished, and articles prepared for this day's paper, are unavoidably deferred.
Subscribers in town who may not have received their late papers regularly, owing to a change of carriers are requested to leave word at the office, and they shall be strictly attended to in future.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Washington, to his friend in this town, dated Nov. 4, 1803.
The declaration of war by the Emperor of Morocco, has furnished a new occasion for admiring the balanced economy of the present administration. Our commerce has fallen a prey to these lawless pirates, our seamen are in chains, and now it is found necessary to pass a law for building more vessels to act against Morocco. The law will be passed, the vessels built, manned and sent out, before protection can be given to our seamen and commerce. If a few of those vessels which were fitted for auction had been preferred, and a few of those sailors which have been discharged, had been retained, probably the Emperor of Morocco would not have declared war. If he had we should have been prepared to chastise his piratical subjects."
FROM CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nov. 4.
Mr. Randolph invited the attention of the house to a subject of some importance to the revenue. Under an existing law a drawback of duties on goods exported to New Orleans was allowed. Should this act remain in force, goods sufficient to supply the Mississippi territory and the other western country for several years, might be stored in the ware houses of New Orleans, which on possession being taken by the United States, may be carried into the United States, thereby evading the payment of duties. He therefore moved a resolution for the repeal of that act. Resolution agreed to, and referred to the committee of ways and means.
A message was received from the President as follows:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
"By the copy now communicated, of a letter from captain, Bainbridge of the Philadelphia frigate to our Consul at Gibraltar, you will learn that an act of hostility has been committed on a merchant vessel of the United States, by an armed ship of the emperor of Morocco. This conduct, on the part of that power, is without cause and without explanation."
It is fortunate that Captain Bainbridge fell in with, and took the capturing vessel and her prize; and I have the satisfaction to inform you, that, about the date of this transaction, such a force would be arriving in the neighborhood of Gibraltar, both from the east and from the west, as leaves little to be feared for our commerce from the badness of the agression."
"On the 4th of Sept. the Constitution frigate, captain Preble, with Mr. Lear on board, was with in two days sail of Gibraltar, where the Philadelphia would then have arrived with her prize; and such explanations would probably be instituted as the state of things required, and as might perhaps arrest the progress of hostility."
"In the mean while, it is for Congress to consider the provisions with which it may be necessary to restrain the depredation of this power should they be continued."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
Referred to Messrs. Eustice, J. Clay, Sands, M'Creery, and Dana.
Mr. Newton said he held in his hand a resolution which it was not his wish should be immediately acted upon, but at a future day. It would be recollected that during the last session of Congress, the propriety of repealing the bankrupt law had come under the consideration of the House; but that owing to the lateness of the day, its consideration had been postponed. As he was desirous that the subject should be investigated this session, he made the following motion.
Resolved, That the act entitled an act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States ought to be repealed.
Mr. Elliot offered a resolution for the appointment of a committee, to enquire whether any, or if any, what provision was necessary to be made, to produce a more general circulation of copper coin through the U. S.
Perhaps there has rarely been a higher encomium passed upon the Washington and Adams administrations than by Mr. Jefferson, in his late message to Congress. He tells that body that, for the year ending the 30th of September last, the amount of which had been paid into the treasury, was 'between eleven and twelve millions of dollars,' and the receipts even then were not completed. This great revenue is raised almost exclusively by an impost on foreign articles; and every cent of it by a system brought into full operation while the two former executives administered the government. It is repeated, that no part of this immense annual income has been produced by any measure of the present administration; but that the whole was effected by the judicious management and persevering efforts of their truly patriotic predecessors. Let those who seek for a concise and pertinent character of our late rulers, whether democrat or federalist, turn to president Jefferson's message of 1803, and there read,
"It is already ascertained that the amount paid
into the treasury for that year, (of monies raised from a system of finance framed by Federalists, solely,) has been between eleven and twelve millions of dollars." New-Haven Visitor.
Northyarmouth Post Office.—In our Gazette of last week, we noticed the appointment of a postmaster at Northyarmouth; and attached to it such reflections as would naturally convey an idea that it was very improper, and had been done by means altogether exceptionable. This has brought upon us the vengeance of the whole jacobinic clan, from their principal agents, down to the lowest hirelings of the f.c. But without regarding their railings, we will proceed to a statement of facts:—Not long since the office of postmaster was vacated at Northyarmouth, by the death of Samuel P. Russell, Esq. As the situation of the office was very accommodating to the town, and convenient for the stage, which passed directly by the door; and as Mr. R. had a younger brother who was perfectly acquainted with the duties of the office, and who had for some time officiated in it, several gentlemen of the town and vicinity, desired to suggest the f.c. to the postmaster general; and request that the office might be continued in the same place. But regardless of these circumstances, and rather chusing to rely on the judgment of some one of the jacobinic set, a bank commission was sent on with power to make the appointment; and we have pretty good evidence that it would have fallen to a more decent and suitable person than it did, if one could have been found to accept it. We are questioned respecting our information, by some anonymous scribbler, who appears desirous of bringing himself before the public. But to such characters, and such means we shall pay little respect. If any person will come forward and make himself known to the public, he shall be fairly treated on the subject, and acquainted with our authorities. Until then, we shall be content with saying that the appointment of capt. Drinkwater was in direct violation of the with of the town; that he is a person altogether unfit for the office; that his local situation is not convenient for it; and above all, that the appointment was effected by the agency of two of the out jacobins; one of whom has received an appointment from the president, on the same principle that Calender was favoured while he flattered Washington and Adams, and that the impious Paine was invited to the country. The other is too obnoxious to be designated.—To these facts we shall be glad to retort; and promise that if one decent reason can be given to justify the appointment of capt. Drinkwater, that we will be silent on the subject.
It has been most illiberally suggested by the jacobins, that we have indulged in abuse against the postmaster general, and have given him no credit for his diligence and beneficial improvements. Here we must demur—and beg leave to say, that without regard to f.c. Mr. Granger's improvements have generally been noticed with due respect. Yet we are unwilling to allow that every alteration is an improvement. Was it an improvement to displace the respectable postmasters at Casine, at Hallowell, at Brunswick, and other places in this District, merely because they were not of the f.c. and appoint opposite characters in their places? Was it an improvement to appoint capt. David Drinkwater postmaster at Northyarmouth, and reject the recommendations in favor of one in every respect fitter for the place? If so, we confess this amiable, conciliatory and accommodating character has been abused. If not, we think he has improved only in a species of tyranny and persecution that go directly to the destruction of the grand republican principle of having a voice in the appointment of our officers; and more especially to render the post office department subservient to the views of party.
As we are threatened that the political scale will soon vibrate against us in this District, we shall resume this subject again, and may take some pains to show the means by which it is intended to be effected.—We very well know the characters who with, and are endeavoring to agitate and inflame the public mind with party spirit, in hopes to bring themselves into notice. But we are the g of sense and discernment of the people will disappoint their delings.
The attempts to draw us into a newspaper controversy will prove abortive. In pursuing our editorial duties we will not be diverted or intimidated from the purposes for which this paper is designed.—To its facts, exp. faithful, and censure vice, will continue to be our aim.
Fire. On the 11th instant the dwelling house of Mr. DANIEL HAYDEN, of Gray, together with its contents, were consumed by fire.
Gen. Bloomfield has been elected Governor of New Jersey.
Admiral de Winter, with a small squadron, lately eluded the British ships off Ferrol, by sailing in the night, and proceeded on his passage to the Cape of Good Hope, as was supposed.
At Gorham, on Wednesday last, Rev. Jeremiah Noyes, Introductory prayer by Rev. W. Gregg, of Cape-Elizabeth—Sermon by Rev. J. Millmore, of Scituate, N. H. Consecrating by Rev. T. Lancaster, of Scarborough—Charge by Rev. P. Colby, of Buxton—Fellowship of the Churches by Rev. E. Kellogg, of Portland—Concluding Prayer by Rev. C. Bradley, of Falmouth.
At Gray, 26th Oct. Mr. DANIEL WESTON, to the pastoral care of the Congregational Church and Society in that place. The performances on this occasion; were as follows, viz. The Introductory Prayer by Rev. E. Moseley, of New Gloucester—Sermon by Rev. H. Packard, of Wiscasset, from 1st Timothy, 1 chap 5 ver.—Consecrating Prayer by Rev. J. Herrick, of Durham—Charge by Rev. E. Kellogg, of Portland—Fellowship of the Churches by Rev. A. Johnson, of Freeport—Concluding Prayer by Rev. R. Anderson, of Northyarmouth. At Chester, Rev. Zaccheus Colby.
At Portsmouth on Monday last, George E. Vaughan, Esq. of this town, to Madame Jane Commerais, of the former place. At Kennebunk, Mr. Edward Shackley to Miss Mercy Bragdon.
At Falmouth, Mrs. Betsey Hilton, aged 48, wife of Mr. Samuel Hilton.
At St. George's, in Grenada, on the 30th of July last Mr. Benjamin Thurston. Est. 18, a young man whose amiable disposition sufficiently endeared him to all his acquaintance.
At Gray, the 11th inst. a daughter of Mr. Mose Twitchell, aged 7 years.
At Newburyport, Mrs. Mary Thorlby, at the advanced age of 100 years.
At Ipswich, Mr. William Dodge, aged 72, has sustained the office of Deputy Sheriff 24 years.
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland.
SATURDAY, Nov. 12.
Arrived brig Polly, capt. Solomon Denison, 22 days from Alexandria. Spoke a brig from Grenada for Boston.
SUNDAY, Nov. 13.
Arrived brig Mars, capt. Philip Greeley, 28 days from Havana.
Same day—Arrived schooner Phoenix, capt. William Merrill, 4 days from Philadelphia. Spoke ship John, of Newyork, from Bristol, out 50 days.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16.
Arrived brig John, capt. L. Cobb, 36 days from Trinidad—Left there Oct. 11, brig Moses, 40 days from Wilkes-Barre, 5 days; brig Atlantic, Bartlett, of Boston, to fall in 5 days for the Southern States; ship Hiram Smith, of Boston, discharging cargo—Sailed in company with the brig Androscoggin, Harding, for Boston—Left Oct. 24, lat. 23, long 66. Sch. Perseverance, Harris, for Philadelphia, from St. Bartholomew, Nov. 12, lat. 43, long 65, brig Mary, from Boston, bound to N'burgh, 2 days out.
THURSDAY, Nov. 17.
Arrived brig ——, capt. Combs, from Guaynape.
Vessels Spoke.—Oct. 8, lat. 44, long 50, brig Patten, Boynton, 26 days from Liverpool for Wilkes-Barre, had left the head of his main and main-topmast in a gale—Nov. 4, a schooner from Russia, for Marblehead Cape Cod bearing S by W 8 leagues, the captain of which reported he had been out forever!—Oct. 1, lat. 27, long 67, 40, schooner Ruby, Davis, of Northyarmouth, 10 days from Guadalupe, for Norfolk—Same day, schooner William, Sargent, 11 days from Grenada, for Hallowell.
Vessels Left.—At Trinidad, Sept. 18, brig John, Cobb, 6 Portland just arrived—At St. Bartholomew, Oct. 2, schooner Britania, Edes, Freeport, just arrived.
Ship Elenor (Randal, late master) of Portland 39 days from Liverpool for Philadelphia, was spoke. Oct. 27, lat. 35, long 54—Capt. R. died 9 days after leaving Liverpool.
Capt. Grover, in a sloop belonging to Hallowell, with property on board to the amount of 10,000 dollars, drifted on the dry ledges, the lattermost side of Seguin, on Tuesday last, and bilged—It is supposed the vessel and cargo will be lost.
Nine hundred American vessels, from 30 to 200 tons, and having upwards of 9000 persons on board, were engaged in the Labrador fishery the present year, which proved uncommonly abundant!!!
Port of Kennebunk.
Nov. 14—Arrived brig Bellona, Chase, from St. Vincent. Chartered—Brig Reward, Perkins, Barbadoes; schooner Unity, Murphy, St. Vincent; f.c. Thomas, Fletcher, Antigua; brig Alert, Hovey, Barbadoes; brig Moses, Rankin, Port and.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers to the Second Assembly, in Portland, are requested to meet on Tuesday Evening next, at Concert Hall, at 7 o'clock—Those who may wish to be admitted, are requested to make application. Nov. 19.
Enoch Moulton, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER,
Nearly opposite Ingalls's Wharf.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received from Boston an additional assortment of rich JEWELRY and FANCY ARTICLES. He also makes Table and Tea-POONS, warranted Gold NECKLACES, &c. &c. With a variety of other articles, as cheap as can be purchased in this town or elsewhere. N. B. Cash given for Old Gold & Silver.
FOR SALE,
A new Eight-Day warranted CLOCK. CLOCKS and WATCHES carefully cleaned and repaired at the same shop, two doors south of the one formerly improved by Mr. Asa Rogers, who has removed to Berwick. Portland, Nov. 19.
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST, yesterday afternoon, between Portland and Windham corner, a Red Morocco POCKET-BOOK, containing a seven dollar bill, of the Portland Bank, and sundry papers of no consequence to any one but the owner—Whoever has found the same and will return it to this office, or to the bearer, shall have the above reward. ATWOOD, MARWICK. Portland, Nov. 19.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon him the trust of an administrator on the Estate of Jonathan Hall,
late of Paris, in the county of Cumberland, Wheelwright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—He therefore requests all who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to ADJ. H. HALL. Paris, Nov. 12, 1803.
A Farm and Lands for Sale.
THE subscriber have an excellent Farm for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, or on long credit—It lies on the County Road, in Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, and within 4 miles of Bowdoin College—It contains 200 acres of good Land, with good buildings on the same, and will produce 50 tons of Hay in a year; is well wooded, watered, &c. and is a good stand for a Tavern or a Trader. Also, on the above terms, a number of Lots of Land in said county, part of which are under improvement. HEZEKIAH WYMAN. Topsham, Nov. 16, 1803.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the 13th instant, from the subscriber, a Black HORSE, four built, his left hind foot white—Also, a Red yearling Mare COLT, with grey mane and tail, and a white stripe in her forehead—Whoever will give information, or return said horses, so that the owner may have them again, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all necessary charges paid by DAVID TRUE. Northyarmouth, Nov. 16, 1803.
FOR sale, by AMMI R. WISE, A good Saw Mill, five years old, situated at Little River Plantation, on Androscoggin River, 7 miles above Brunswick falls. Payment will be made cash. For further particulars inquire at my dwelling house in Falmouth. Nov. 12.
SALES AT AUCTION.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, ON WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of November instant, at the Dwelling House of ELISHA HORSE, in Portland, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon—The Personal Estate of said Morse, a bankrupt, being his Household Furniture. H. SOUTHGATE, Assignee.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, ON THURSDAY, the 24th day of November instant, at the Dwelling House of WILLIAM STEVENS, in Portland, at ten o'clock in the forenoon—The Household Furniture of said Stevens, a Bankrupt. H. SOUTHGATE, Assignee.
To be sold by order of court, On Tuesday the 6th day of December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises.
THE REAL ESTATE of JESSE PLUMMER, of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, trader, deceased, consisting of one Lot of LAND in Wards Street, that is to say, two thirds of the same, with reserve of the widow's dower. WM. MOULTON, jun. Administrator. Portland, November 2, 1803.
FOR SALE. CABLES, CORDAGE, &c. of the first quality, whole and retail, at Mr. GRAY'S No. 21 & 23, by applying to NEWHALL & WATSON, No. 3, Water Street. John Watson & Co. Portland, November 13, 1803.
THE subscriber acquaints his friends and customers that having formed a connection with Mr. THOMAS BLAKE, the business heretofore carried on by himself, will henceforth be conducted under the firm of BLAKE & STIMPSON, who have now for sale at their Store in Middle Street, a general assortment of
W. I. Goods and Groceries, at reasonable prices. CHARLES STIMPSON.
JOHN WAT.
Miniature & Portrait Painter. H. WILLIAMS, has removed to a house belonging to Mr. BARRETT, in Federal Street, where he paints Miniature and Portraits in Oil, on CRIMSON. Miniatures on a Composition in Oil, and on IVORY. Historical Paintings. Landscape ditto, and draughts of every kind. Likewise—Painting upon GLASS, SILK, and SATIN; and Faces on Embroidery. Mezzo-tinto Engraving, done with neatness. Portland, Nov. 6.
House-Lots for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, ON REASONABLE TERMS. TWO LOTS OF LAND; one situated in Back-Street, making the corner of Fiddle-Lane—the other in Chestnut-Street, near the Court-House—Terms of payment made easy.—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 16.
ADVERTISEMENT.
ACCIDENTLY drowned on board the ship Occa, on the 10th instant, in Portland harbor, a man by the name of DANIEL McFADDEN.—Any person legally authorized to receive his Chest, Clothes, and Wages, are desired to apply to MATTHEW COBB, or ASA CLAPP. Portland, Nov. 16, 1803.
Advertisement.
DIED on board the ship Packet John Syleman, master, on their passage from Dublin, JOHN BARDELEY, of Connecticut, and JAMES COLLINS, of Salem. Their friends may have the Wages due to them, by applying to JOHN T. BEE, Esq. Son. Portland, Oct. 16, 1803.
NOTICE.
A person wishes to be employed in writing as a clerk in a store or office, who can produce proper and indisputable recommendations respecting his moral character, and literary qualifications. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Portland, Nov. 12.
NOTICE.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, are hereby notified to meet at the Office in Fife Street, on Saturday the 19th day of November next at 11 o'clock, A. M. for the following purpose—viz.
To take into consideration the expediency of paying in such other instalment or instalments as they shall then think proper.
By order of the President and Directors. JOHN P. THURSTON, Secretary. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office. Portland Oct. 31th 1803.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wilkes-Barre, in the District of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth—That the Commissioners named and authorized in and by the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Commissioners Office, No. 2, Muffet's Row, in Portland, in said District, on Friday, the Second Day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of his estate and effects;—When and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. SILAS LEE. GEORGE BRADBURY, } Assignees. October 24th, 1803.
Advertisements omitted shall be regarded as in our own.
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, AND MAINE ADVERTISER.
The price of this GAZETTE to subscribers in town, who receive their papers by the carriers, is two DOLLARS per annum.—Distant subscribers who have their papers sealed singly will also pay two dollars, exclusive of postage. Subscribers in the country, who receive their papers at the office or by post, will pay one DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS, exclusive of postage.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER A. JENKS, No. 7, FISH-STREET—PORTLAND.

At Richardson's Wharf, 350 bbls. fine & superfine FLOUR, from new Wheat, 500 bbls. MESS No. 1 and No. 2 BEER, Hylton, Hylton Skin, Young Hyson and Souchong TEA, per cask, Boxes 7 by 9 CLASS, Georgia COTTON, PEPPER, LOAF SUGAR, Russia DUCK, SALT PETRE, Qu. Casks MALAGA WINE, Bbls. Clean Middling PORK, 4th proof BRANDY and Holland GIN per pipe or bbl. Large assortment Fine India COTTONS, For Sale by JOSHUA RICHARDSON. Oct. 31.
WILLIS & M'KINSTRY, Have received an assortment of EUROPEAN and INDIA GOODS, suitable for the season, which having been pur- chased for cash, are selling at reduced prices. They have likewise for sale, West-India GOODS. Clear Pork Middlings, Upland Cotton, Boxes and Sacs of China, Spermaceti Candles, Crucibles & Blue Melting Pots, Feathers, Tow Cloth, &c. &c. CASH & the highest price given for FLAX- SEED and BARLEY. Portland, Oct. 31.
Carpeting. GEORGE W. DUNCAN, No 8, Jones's Row has received by the Mary from Liverpool, 1000 yards best Kidderminster CAR- PETING, which is now ready for sale. Portland, Oct. 31, 1803.
Elizabeth Stevens, Respectfully informs her friends and customers, that she has just received, & is now opening at her Shop in Middle Street, a handsome assortment of GOODS; among which are—India, English & Italian LUSTRINGS; Black Modes and Periams; black, white and other co- lored Cambrics; 4 4 and 7 8 Irish Linens; India Book Mouselin; Sprigged and plain Scotch do. 3 Cambrics; white thread Laces; black silk do.; fashionable Ribbons; black silk Velvet; 4 4, 5 4, 6 4 camels hair Shawls; ilk Handkerchiefs; white silk pic nic Gloves and Mitts; white, black and other colored silk Gloves, long and short; cotton do.; Ladies' cotton Hose, with plain and laced clocks; Ladies' white and fine colored silk do.; black worsted and cotton do.; black Crapes and Gauze; India Cambrics and Batistes; Cotton Yarn; fashionable Straw Bonnets; floor and hearth Brushes; Tea Trays and Tea Caddies; Muffs and Tippets; Skins for Muffs; Ruffs, Calamancoes, Durants, and Shaloon; Baizes, Flannels, Coatings and Serge; some 7 8 and 4 4 white Flannels Very fine, &c. &c. An assortment of Women's, Misses', and Children's, Red and Morocco SHOES. Portland, Oct. 31.
UPHOLSTERY STORE. Aaron Austin & Co. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Ruffs, } and } Lisbon } Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Ruffs BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the best quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston. (4) Portland, August 24.
Kennedy's Patent Window SPRING. THE subscriber being authorized to dispose of Kennedy's Patent Window Spring, in this place, for account of the Patentees; informs the public he has received a quantity, which are for sale at his store in Middle Street. Any person known to send or use those of a similar construction without being authorized by the Patentees, will be prosecuted by them without discrimination. WILLIAM GODDARD. Portland, Oct. 3, 1803. (6w) CASH and the highest price given for Rough & Ren- dered TALLOW, SOAP GREASE, and ASHES by applying to Ilsey & Robinson, Robinson's Wharf South end. Oct. 24, 1803.
FRESH IMPORTED Drugs and Medicines. JUST received by the latest importations from Europe, and now opening for sale, by Henry F. Duce, Middlestreet, Portland, A large and general assortment of DRUGS and MEDI- CINES—Genuine Patent Medicines, Perfumery, and Dye Stuff. Also, Pocket Cases of SURGEON'S IN- STRUMENTS. STONE'S IMPROVED TRUSSES, for Ruptures. This invention is considered, by Physicians and Sur- geons, as a great improvement on the kinds heretofore made, and has secured to him a Patent from the President of the United States. They consist of a double spring, yielding more readily to the motion of the body, being at the same time more comfortable to the wearer, and attended with better effect. Medicine Boxes, for seamen, prepar- ed in the best manner, at the shortest notice. October 24, 1803.
Removal. WILLIAM THOMPSON, informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from Fish Street to Middle Street, next door below Z. Hannaford where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale, Best Pigtail and Fine Twist TOBACCO, No. 1 & 2 Smoking do. and SEGARS—A. & F. Thompson's warranted SNUFF, by the barrel, keg or bladder—and Rapper Snuff. All which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (6m) Portland, Sept. 19, 1803.
Book & Stationary Store, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
THOMAS CLARK, has just received at his Store nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Ma- rine Insurance Office, Fifth Street, PORTLAND a new assort- ment of BOOKS & STATIONARY—among which are, Handsome FAMILY BIBLES, with Engravings, a Map, Apocrypha, and Concordance. Just published, in two handsome editions, one large Royal Quarto, price nine dollars, the other large Demy Quarto, price eight dollars, the HOLY BIBLE —Each edition contains, 1. A Summary History of the Bible from the first col- lecting of the Sacred Writings, until the translation now in use made by order of King James in 1613. 2. The Books of the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the New Testament, as translated by order of King James I of England. 3. A chronological Table of the most remarkable events recorded in the Scriptures, from the creation to the death of Christ. 4. A Table of the different Characters and Officers spo- ken of in the Bible. 5. A Table of Scripture weights, measures, and coins, reduced to dollars and cents. 6. An alphabetical Table of the proper names used in the Old and New Testaments, with the meaning of the words in the original languages. 7. A Table of the divisions of time among the Jews. 8. A chronological Table of the Apostles and their suc- cessors, who founded and preached over the five grand Churches. 9. A chronological Index of the years and times from Adam unto Christ. 10. A Table of kindred and affinity, within which ac- cording to the Jewish and American laws, no person ought to contract marriage. 11. A Clergyman's address to married persons, contain- ing a reasonable and judicious sketch of the requisites to happiness in the married state. 12. A curious analytical dissection of the books of the Old and New Testaments. 13. A Geographical Sketch of the Boundaries, Rivers, Mountains, Chief Towns, Population, and other partic- ulars, respecting Palestine, with a view of the present matters and miseries of that once happy country. 14. A copious CONCORDANCE to the Holy Scriptures, by which the principal texts of scripture may be easily found out. By the learned and indetachable John Brown, of Haddington. 15. FAMILY RECORD, being several pages neatly headed and divided, for the convenience of recording marriages, births, baptisms, deaths, &c. &c. necessary in all families. 16. Nine neatly engraved PLATES, descriptive of the most interesting events recorded in Scripture. 17. A handsome MAP of Palestine, or the Holy Land. Both these editions are well printed on fine paper, and bound in a strong handsome manner. They are sold with- out the Concordance at 50 cents under the above prices. Those who with can be supplied with every kind of bind- ing, in calf and morocco, at various prices. Also for Sale as above, The real Farmer's Almanack, for 1804, by the gross, dozen or single, at the publisher's prices— And in a few days will be published The Maine Almanack, for 1804, Calculated particularly for this District. (Price 3 dolls. 50 cents a gross—37 1/2 cents a dozen—6 cents single.) Likewise for sale at said Store, a general assortment of BOOKS, in the various branches of literature. SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY, consisting of Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books of ev- ery kind, Psalm Books, Primers, Columbian Orator, American Preceptor, Webster's 3d Part, Art of Reading, Morse's large and small Geography, Dwight's do. Dana's Selection, Child's Companion—Complete, Root's, Pike's Walsh's and Nichols' Arithmetics—Ladies' Arithmetics, Beauties of the Bible—Brewster's Collection of Sacred Music, Village Harmony—Packard's Catechism—Perry's Dictionary—CHILDREN'S BOOKS, of every kind, by the gross, dozen or single.
STATIONARY &c. —consisting of Writing & Cyphering Books, Slates and Pencils, Led Pencils, Quills of every price, Waters, Sealing Wax, Ink Stands of various kinds, Penknives, Writing Paper of all sizes, Wrapping do. Preis Paper, Copy Slips, Marking Instruments, Paint Boxes and Brushes, Shaving Boxes, Razors and Straps, Maps & Charts, Seamen's Journals, Hadley's best Quadrants, Gunter's Scales, Dividers, Cales Mathematical Instru- ments, Playing Cards, Pocket Books with and with- out Instruments, Ladies' Thread Cales, Akkin Memo- randum Books, Morocco Purses, Watch Scales, Silver Pencil Cales, Stationer's Tapes, Cork Screws, Neck- laces and Lockets. Water Scales with and without ini- tials, Tooth Brushes, India Rubber, Ebony & com- mon Sand Boxes, Waiters, Bread Baskets, Knife Trays, Snuffer Trays, Black and Red Ink Powder, Battle- doors, and almost every article in the Stationary line. With a large assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS —Complete sets ruled and bound at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. Likewise BOOK BINDING of every kind. Country Merchants, Masters of vessels, the proprietors of Social and Private Libraries, and others, supplied on reasonable terms. CASH and the highest price given for Rags, Can- vas and Junk, at the above Store. Portland, Oct. 24, 1803. (wtf)
Valuable Country Stands. TO LET, THAT pleasant and valuable stand for business, in Capitide (Falmouth) now occupied by the subscriber. The premises consist of a large commodious dwelling- house, out-houses, and a store—together with ten acres of land and a good garden. It is an excellent stand for a public house, or for a trader. Also to Let, A small dwelling-house, in the above village, with from ten to twenty acres of land; and an excellent Grist-mill, with two sets of stones and a bolting mill. Likewise, FOR SALE, A good stand near Presumpscot Mills, consisting of a new two story house, partly finished, about thirty acres of land, and five-sixteenths of a law-mill, being a valuable situation for a trader, mechanic, or tavern keeper.—For particulars apply to SAMUEL BUTTS. Capitide, Oct. 24, 1803.
MAINE BANK. THE Stockholders are hereby notified that an installment of Six Dollars on a share has been voted, to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 26th day of Sept. next—Also a further installment of Ten Dollars and two thirds of a dollar on each share, to be paid to the Cashier on or before the 22d day of December next. By order of the President and Directors. DAVID HALE, Cashier. August 29, 1803. (4m)
An Apprentice wanted. A LAD about 14 years of age will find good en- couragement at the BOOK BINDING business.— Inquire of ISAAC WALKER, over Thomas Cash's Book Store. Nov. 7, 1803
Staves wanted. CASH and a generous price will be given for a large quantity of White Oak, Pipe, Hhd. & Barrell STAVES, of a good quality and thickness, delivered at any time within six months from this date. Apply to ASA CLAP, at No. 10, Long Wharf. Portland, Oct. 23, 1803. (6w)
CHEESE. A Small quantity of Connecticut CHEESE, of the first quality, for sale in the Cellar under the Store improved by Aaron Austin & Co. Portland, Oct. 31.
Book-Keeping. MR. TURNER, will open his Evening School, on Monday, 1st November, for teaching Book Keeping by Double Entry, as well as for keeping Retail Books by Double Entry without altering the pro- cess of Single Entry for the daily transactions, whereby half the writing is saved, and the Ledger exonerated from items. His unerring systematic Rules for every gradation, from commencement to the closure of Books, as also those for monthly statement, resolving into Trial Balance for the year, are rendered so easy and concise, that a child may get them by heart. Without such helps and instruc- tion in the instruments, more years are expended in ac- quiring a superficial knowledge of the system, than months are required to attain perfection therein. 1st October 1803
Books & Stationary.
At No 6, Jones's Row, near the bottom of Fifth- street, Portland. ISAAC ADAMS, has just received, and is now ready for sale, a general assortment of BOOKS, on the different branches of Science and Literature, a- mong which are many NEW and VALUABLE PUBLI- CATIONS. Elegant Family Bibles, with Plates, Maps, Apocrypha and Concordance, with a variety of matter not found in other Bibles—Royal Quarto 9 dollars—Demy Quarto 6 dollars.—Also, a great va- riety of Quarto, Octavo, Pocket and small BIBLES. Farmer's, Low's & Maine ALMANACKS, for 1804. School Books. Testaments, Webster's, Perry's and Maine Spelling- Books, Columbian Orator, Geographies, Preceptor, Art of Reading, Webster's 2d & 3d part, Child's Com- panion—Pike's, Walsh's, Root's and Temple's Arithme- tics—Dictionaries & Singing Books. Stationary. Paper of all kinds—Ink-powder—Quills—Writing and Cyphering Books—Slates—Copy Slips—Playing Cards— Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket Books, some very elegant —Quadrants—Charts—Scales and Dividers. ACCOUNT BOOKS bound and ruled to any pattern. Books of all sorts bound. CASH and the highest price given for Rags, Canvas & Junk. Oct. 31.
Maine Almanack, for 1804. THIS Day will be published, by THOMAS CLARK, and for sale at his Book-Store, nearly opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, Portland. The MAINE ALMANACK, for the year of our Lord 1804: being Bissextile, or Leap Year, and the twenty- eighth of American Independence—Calculated for the meridian of Portland, and particularly adapted to the District of MAINE—(Price 3 dolls. 50 cts. a Gross—37 1/2 cts a dozen—6 cts a single.) The highest price in CASH, will be given for any quantity of RAGS, at the above Store the en- suing winter. (tawg3m) Portland, Nov. 7.
Mercantile Arithmetic. Just published, by EDMUND M. BLUNT, New buryport. SECOND Edition of "WALSH'S MERCANTILE A- RITHMETIC"—adapted to the commerce of the U- nited States, in its domestic and foreign relations, with forms of accounts and other writings usually occurring in trade. [Scarcely two years have elapsed since a large edition of the above work first made its appearance, all of which have sometime since been sold, and the merit due the author of this original treatise may be justly appreciated by the following testimonials.] Newburyport, May 1, 1800. We the subscribers, having seen Mr. Walsh's New Sys- tem of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the Counting-house, cannot but with it an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and ex- tended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the tra- der in their various occupations. Dudley A. Tyng, Ebenezer Sucker, William Bartlett, Samuel A Otis jun. Tristram Giffin, Moses Brown, William Weyer, jun. Richard Bartlett, jun. Wm. W. Prew, Michael Little.
Boston, May 16, 1800. We the subscribers having examined Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into Counting houses, we with that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear ex- emplification and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and im- provements which it contains will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all other trading classes of society. Stephen Wilson, John C. Jones, John Codman, Stephen Parrington, John Lovell, jun. Joseph Russell, Arnold Wells, jun. Jonathan Jackson.
Salem, October 7, 1800. We the subscribers, merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States, as a commercial people, do approve of the Mercantile Arithmetic of Mr. Walsh, and recommend it a- calculated to subserve in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well informed merchant. Wm. Gray jun. Benjamin Hodge, B. Pickman, Nathaniel Boroditch, Jacob Alston, William Prescott, Jacob Crowningfield, Elias Hasket Derby. Orders for the above, will meet with punctual at- tention. (4w) Oct. 20.
Josiah Lovis, INFORMS the public that he has taken a stand nearly opposite the Maine Bank, Fifth-Street, and just below his former stand, where he carries on the Watch-making and Jewelry Business, in their various branches.—All commands punctually attended to, and gratefully received. Portland, 7th Nov 1803.
CHEESE. A Small quantity of Connecticut CHEESE, of the first quality, for sale in the Cellar under the Store improved by Aaron Austin & Co. Portland, Oct. 31.
Book-Keeping. MR. TURNER, will open his Evening School, on Monday, 1st November, for teaching Book Keeping by Double Entry, as well as for keeping Retail Books by Double Entry without altering the pro- cess of Single Entry for the daily transactions, whereby half the writing is saved, and the Ledger exonerated from items. His unerring systematic Rules for every gradation, from commencement to the closure of Books, as also those for monthly statement, resolving into Trial Balance for the year, are rendered so easy and concise, that a child may get them by heart. Without such helps and instruc- tion in the instruments, more years are expended in ac- quiring a superficial knowledge of the system, than months are required to attain perfection therein. 1st October 1803
Staves wanted. CASH and a generous price will be given for a large quantity of White Oak, Pipe, Hhd. & Barrell STAVES, of a good quality and thickness, delivered at any time within six months from this date. Apply to ASA CLAP, at No. 10, Long Wharf. Portland, Oct. 23, 1803. (6w)
CHEESE. A Small quantity of Connecticut CHEESE, of the first quality, for sale in the Cellar under the Store improved by Aaron Austin & Co. Portland, Oct. 31.
Book-Keeping. MR. TURNER, will open his Evening School, on Monday, 1st November, for teaching Book Keeping by Double Entry, as well as for keeping Retail Books by Double Entry without altering the pro- cess of Single Entry for the daily transactions, whereby half the writing is saved, and the Ledger exonerated from items. His unerring systematic Rules for every gradation, from commencement to the closure of Books, as also those for monthly statement, resolving into Trial Balance for the year, are rendered so easy and concise, that a child may get them by heart. Without such helps and instruc- tion in the instruments, more years are expended in ac- quiring a superficial knowledge of the system, than months are required to attain perfection therein. 1st October 1803
Staves wanted. CASH and a generous price will be given for a large quantity of White Oak, Pipe, Hhd. & Barrell STAVES, of a good quality and thickness, delivered at any time within six months from this date. Apply to ASA CLAP, at No. 10, Long Wharf. Portland, Oct. 23, 1803. (6w)
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF MAINE, Nov. 5, 1803. } NOTICE to the creditors of WILLIAM STEVENS, of Portland, merchant, & ELISHA MORSE, of said Portland merchant, against whom separate Commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Tuesday the Sixth day of December next, at the Court in Portland, against making and allowing Certificates of Discharge to said Bankrupts; before which time excep- tions to said allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine District.
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF MAINE, Oct. 21, 1803. } NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of STEPHEN CLOUGH, of Wiscasset, in said District, trader, against whom a Commission of bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Tuesday the sixth day of December, 1803, at the Court in Portland, against making and allowing a Certifi- cate of Discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of WILLIAM HUDSON, of Portland, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth that the commissioners named and authorized in and by the said commission, and the assignee of his estate and effects, in- tend to meet at the Office of Ebenezer Mays, Esq. Fifth- Street, in said Portland, on the 8th day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to make a further division of his estate and effects; when and where all persons who have not already proved their claims are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. ISAAC GAGE, Assignee. The creditors of said Bankrupt are required to meet at the place aforesaid on the 8th inst. to determine whether they will authorize said assignee to make sale of the residue of the effects of said bankrupt, and upon what terms. November 7th, 1803.
NOTICE. is hereby given to the creditors of ELIJAH DAVIS, of Bath, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued, that the Commissioners and Assignee of his estate and effects intend to meet at the Commissioners Office, No 2, Muffey's Row, in Portland, in said District, on Tuesday the fifteenth day of November next, at ten o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. ANDREW GREENWOOD, Assignee. Bath, Oct. 12th 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against ZEPHANIAH JUDSON, of Hallowell, in the District of Maine, Trader, & the said Zephaniah Jud- son has been declared a Bankrupt; he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Court, now named or to the major part of them, on Saturday the day of November next, on Thursday the 1st & on Wednes- day the 14th days of December next, at ten of the clock A. M. on each of said days at the Commissioners Office, No 2, Muffey's Row, Middle Street, Portland, in said District, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are to come pre- pared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting choose an assignee or assignees; and at the last meeting, if Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners against the mak- ing or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District entitled said bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said bankrupt are to make pay- ment; and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such persons only as the commissioners shall appoint. By order of the Commissioners N. KINSMAN, Clerk. Dated 31st Oct 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against JAMES LAITHROP, of Hallowell, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said James Laith- throp has been declared a Bankrupt; he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said commission named, or to the major part of them, on Tues- day the 1st, on Wednesday the 16th, and on Monday the 28th days of November next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Commissioners Office, No 2, Muffey's Row, Middle Street, Portland, in said District, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an as- signee, or assignees; and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Com- missioners shall appoint. By order of the Commissioners, N. KINSMAN, Clerk. 1st Oct. 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against JOSIAH NORRIS, of New Bedford, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said Josiah Norris has been declared a Bankrupt; he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, or to the major part of them, on Wednesday the 12th, and on Monday the 31st days of October current, and on Monday the 14th day of November next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Commissioners Office, No 2, Muffey's Row, Middle Street, Portland, in said District, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examina- tion; and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of dis- charge.—All persons indebted to said Bankrupt are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commis- sioners shall appoint. By order of the Commissioners, N. KINSMAN, Clerk. Dated 10th Oct. 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the sub- scriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of DAVID FALES, jun. of Thomaston, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded, issued forth, and is now pending in said District.—All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or having any of his Estate or Effects in their possession, are required to pay or deliver the same without delay to BENJAMIN WEBB, Assignee. Warren, Sept. 29, 1803.