Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-03-11 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 47 VOL. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1805.
Whole Number, 359
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE
The Began.....No. XXII.
"Retired's all. Descending from the sky, To wretched man, the goddess in her sky Holds out this world, and in her right the next."
Young.
TO THE PILGRIM.
IF the benefactors of mankind have any right to the attention of those, whose happiness they have promoted, the justice of my claim cannot be controverted. I shall therefore offer no apology for troubling you with this letter.
My birth is illustrious, and I may boast of my divine origin with more truth, than any who have done it before me; nor can any among those, whose benevolent exertions, and beneficial discoveries, misguided gratitude has rewarded with celestial honors, pretend to equal me in dispensing benefits on mankind. To increase, secure; and perpetuate, human happiness has ever been my sole and constant employment. Nor is my ability in this respect inferior to my inclination. To the rich and powerful I offer blessings, which riches and power could never procure, and to the poor treasures, which enable them to look down with compassion on the favorites of fortune. To the ambitious I offer honors lasting, as their minds, and unfading as immortality; to the avaricious wealth which rust cannot corrupt, and thieves cannot steal; and to the voluptuary pleasures more exquisite, than imagination can paint, or humanity endure. There is no happiness, which I cannot increase, no misery, which I cannot alleviate. My influence transforms the bed of death into the heavenly chariot of Elijah, and the grim king of terrors into the porter of paradise.
Distinguished by powers, like these, you will naturally suppose me the object of universal attention; that I am harassed by solicitations and wearied with opportunities; that my favor is courted, as the chief good, and my displeasure deprecated, as the greatest of calamities. Natural however, as this supposition may be, nothing can be further from the truth. From my friends I too often experience unmerited neglect, and from my enemies undeserved censure; and I have the mortification to see myself regarded, rather as a necessary evil, than, as the bestower of happiness, peace and safety.
I must however do mankind the justice to acknowledge, that the ill treatment, of which I complain, frequently proceeds from erroneous ideas of my character, and of the conditions, on which my friendship is to be obtained. My name and garb have been assumed by numerous impostors to cover the most nefarious purposes, and my enemies have taken advantage of this circumstance to load me with calumnies, and to charge me with excesses from which my nature shrinks with abhorrence. To me are ascribed the innumerable ills and calamities, with which superstition, bigotry, and fanaticism have deluged this globe. Instead a mild and benificent luminary, whose mild and cheering rays, dissipate the clouds of vice, of error, and of misery, which obscure the mental horizon, I have been represented, as a baleful comet whose horrid glare
Shakes pestilence and war.
These falsehoods however give me little uneasiness, for my character must rise superior to misrepresentation and calumny. But the cold and distant carriage of my friends, I am less able to support. It has ever been my custom to appropriate one day in each week to their entertainment; and time has been, when I never failed of seeing on these occasions a numerous and animated assembly. But now the few who attend, at least those who continue awake, are employed in any trifle, which offers itself to their attention. In short, unless a sudden and considerable change should take place, I must return to my native happy regions, and leave mankind to mourn the loss of a blessing, of which they know not the value.
RELIGION.
TRIBUTE TO COMMODORE PREBLE.
To EDWARD PREBLE, Esq. Late Commander in Chief of the American forces in the Mediterranean.
SIR. WE the undersigned officers of the squadron late under your command, cannot in justice suffer you to depart without giving you some small testimony of the very high estimation in which we hold you as an officer and commander:—It is under these impressions, Sir, that we beg leave to assure you that your supercede in a command in which you have ac-
quired so much honor to yourself and country, is by us deeply regretted, notwithstanding we feel assured that the measure was dictated by necessity.
As you are about to return to your native country, we all join most cordially in wishing you a pleasant passage, and sincerely hope that our countrymen may generously bestow on you that meed which your important services so richly deserve; and believe us sincere in saying that we shall largely participate in any future event that may add to your fame or happiness. We have the honor to be, with the highest respect and esteem your obedient servants,
  STEPHEN DECATUR, jun. capt. frigate Congress.  William Barrows, Master.    CHARLES STEWART, Master and Comd. brig. Syren.  Robert Spence, Lieut.    ISAAC HULL, Master and Commander, brig. Argus.  S. R. Marshall, Surgeon.    ISAAC CHAUNCEY, Master, and Comd. frigate J. Adams.  Sybrandt Van Schaick, Lieut.    JOHN SMITH, Master and Commander, brig. Vixen.  John Johnson, Lt. Marines.    JOHN DENT, Lt. Commandant, sch. Nautilus.  Timothy Winn, Purser.    THOMAS ROBINSON, Lt. Com. of sch. Enterprise.  N. T. Weems, Surgeon.    Charles Gordon, Lieut.  John W. Dorsey, Surgeon.    Joseph Tabbell, Lieut.  John Darby, Purser.    Samuel Elbert, Lieut.  L. Griffen, Surgeon.    Charles Morris, Lieut.  John Tripp, Lieut.    Nath'l Haradan, Master.  William Crane, Lieut.    Hecheote S. Reed, Lieut.  Richard Butler, Master.    Daniel S. Dexter, Lieut.  J. Graham, Surgeon.    John Hall, Capt. Marines.  Geo. Wash. Reid, Lieut.    Robert Greenleaf, Lt. do.  Charles Relgely, Lieut.    James Wells, Surgeon.  Stephen Cassin, Master.    N. Morris, Purser.  James Tooteil, Purser.    P. Leonard, Chaplain.  G. Jacques, Surgeon.    Edward Bennett, Lieut.  Ralph Izard, Lieut.    John B. Nicholson, Lieut.  J. M. Harpswell,    Marmaduke Dove, Master.  G. Maseclin,    James Lawrence, Lieut.  E. Green, Purser.    Joseph Bainbridge, Lieut.     J. Thorn, Lieut.     Thomas M'Donough, Lieut.     Seth Carter, Master.     Lewis Herman, Surgeon.     Michael Carroll, Lieut.     Joseph I. Maxwell, Lieut.    Syracuse Feb. 4th Nov. 1804.
To captains Decatur, Stewart, Hull, Smith, and Chauncey, Lieutenant Commandants Dent and Robinson, and other Officers late under my Command.
GENTLEMEN. I HAVE this day been honored with your esteemed favour of the 14th inst and as I have been in the highest degree gratified by the support I have received from you in a difficult and dangerous service, so am I equally flattered by your approbation of my conduct as commander of the squadron, and be assured that I should always consider my reputation as an officer secure, while my views were seconded by that talent and intrepidity, for which you stand so eminently distinguished.
As it respects my being superceded, I can only say, that I could not have been more gratified than by being allowed to command you until the present war was brought to a conclusion, but rank must be attended to; and when a measure is impelled by necessity, it becomes the duty of an officer to submit with cheerfulness—this I do; convinced as I am that you will serve your country under my successor with the same ardour as heretofore.
There can be no question but your country will be greatly impressed by your exertions; and be assured gentlemen that it is with sincerity that I reciprocate your obliging wishes for my future fame and happiness. I have the honor to be with the highest respect, your obedient servant.
(Signed) EDWARD PREBLE. Syracuse, 6th Nov. 1804.
[The following Letter from Mr. N. MORRIS, an officer in the American Navy and one of the passengers in the United States frigate, arrived at New York, is addressed to a friend in this town, and contains much Intelligence of an interesting and important nature.] B. Gaz.
On board the U S Frigate John Adams. Feb. 25, 1805
WE were at Naples sixteen days antecedent to the 23d Dec. The inhabitants of that city were in daily expectation of the French, who already infest a great part of the kingdom. The King having secured a retreat on the nearer approach of dangers, waits the event (apparently) with calm indifference. Every measure of government is strongly marked with that duplicity and caprice, that results from the administration of a weak and undetermined Prince. The ministerial interest appears to be at the sole direction of the English, while the people, impoverished by the modern French method of subsidizing, and discouraged by a series of other innovations, seem no longer sensible to national dignity or feeling. Their policy tends no farther than to avert (if possible), the rigour of that destiny which awaits them, by conciliating the lenity of their oppressors.—Hence it is, that at present, all confidence is at an end; and, among the many sufferances at-
tendant on such a state, that which awaits our Commercial interests is not the least.
There is but little question but the destination of the French fleet in Toulon was Sicily. The conquest of which is considered a necessary prelude to their operations against Malta; but owing to the rigorous blockade of Lord Nelson, they seem to have determined on another mode of invasion. After infesting Naples, it is conjectured that they will center their forces in Calabria, from which there is but the Faro Messina to navigate, where the English fleet cannot keep its station, in consequence of the great current. To obviate this advantage, however, the English are creating a force for the defence of that part of the Island, by drawing all the Neapolitan gun-boats to that quarter. The Sicilians look up to the English for protection, yet is the genius of these people such as to render it extremely difficult to direct their force even for self defence; in consequence of which the contest will be very doubtful.
Spain made a formed Declaration of War against England some time in Dec. I cannot but observe, however that the capture of the Spanish register ships (long before the declaration,) was a striking instance of the facility with which the English commanders anticipate events of this kind.
At the time we left Gibraltar, Sir John Orde, with seven sail of the line, was blockading Cadiz. On the night of the 6th January, ten gun-boats arrived at Algeziras from Cadiz, and a large number more were daily expected. The Rock will be unquestionably declared in a state of Blockade: the pernicious consequences of which must be sensibly felt by our commerce. All vessels bound up the Straits will be liable to capture and adjudication, under a pretence that they were bound to Gibraltar. Recent instances goes to establish the nature of redress, we are to expect in their Courts of Admiralty.
It is expected, and with reason too, that Portugal will soon be obliged to abandon all thoughts of supporting her neutrality, and it is equally evident from her relative situation with France and Spain, that she will be compelled to declare in their favor.
From the acrimony which has for some time existed between France, Sweden and Denmark, and from the circumstances of an embargo being laid on all vessels belonging to the two first mentioned powers, in the port of Spain: it was believed at Gibraltar, that France had declared War against those powers.
The political state of Europe generally, and the position which the Emperor Alexander, and the King of Prussia have taken, leaves little doubt but a coalition of the northern powers, will take place in the course of the winter. The latter seems at last to be aroused from that security, which the equal preponderance of power in Europe, has heretofore ensured him.
Notwithstanding the pacific measures, which he has pursued, it is very evident, that he has viewed the contest with a nice regard to his own dignity and interest, and now that he is fully able to comprehend the ambitious views of the Emperor of France, and the extensive means by which he can extend his dominions; there is no question but he will oppose him to the extent of his ability, which cannot be thought inconsiderable, when we take into view the native valor and good discipline of his troops, and his own deep political dissimulation, which eminently qualifies him to oppose with success the power and artifices of Neapoléon.
The Emperor of Russia continues to strengthen Corfu, no art or expence has been neglected to render it formidable; he has stationed a numerous and well appointed garrison there, with a very considerable fleet in its vicinity. Various conjectures are entertained as to the real object of these preparations. I think however that the most probable one is, that in the first place, he will be better able to prevent the French from taking possession of either Sicily or Malta; and secondly, it will enable him the more effectually to guard against a more remote event, but of more immediate and extensive consequences to his dominions; which is, the designs that the Emperor of France may have formed against Egypt and the Ottoman Porte.
Amidst the convulsions occasioned by the near approach of a general and vindictive war, I was not a little surprised at the deep interest with which the cession of Louisiana to the United States, excites in Europe. Politicians contend that during the last century, there has not been many acts which involved so many im-

portant political consequences, and that we are now in a peaceful possession of the existing differences in Europe; reasons assigned for that these powers who have possession in America, are not only alarmed at our proximity to them, but they have the facility to foresee, that Americans, equally industrious and enterprising inhabiting that fertile country, the productions of which are those of almost every climate, will raise not only enough for their own consumption, but will shortly anticipate the want of all Europe, and at reduced prices. Under the impressions arising from these, and many other circumstances, they only want a respite from their present calamities, to dispute with us this valuable acquisition to our country.
"Most of the cities on the coast of Spain have had a sore visitation of the Yellow Fever. At Cadiz it continued to rage violence on the 1st of January; about the 10th of Dec. at Malaga there had 28,000 inhabitants fallen victims to this disease but had so far abated on the 1st of Jan. that the port was to be opened in 10 days. At Alicante, Barcelona and Leghorn, it had nearly disappeared. It was said Gibraltar was to be declared free from the fever in 4 days from the time we sailed from thence."
By the Scales.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the frigate Constitution, at Syracuse harbor, November 28th, to his friend in this city, received by the John Adams.
"We have intelligence lately from our prisoners in Tripoli: Our last accounts left them in close confinement. Naples is in possession of the French, and the royal Family are at Palermo. The town of Ancona, in Spain, has been sunk by an earthquake. Lord Nelson is going to England on account of his ill state of health, and it is said, is to be succeeded in the command by Sir John Orde. The Mediterranean is very quiet as to warlike operations: We are at present the only noisy people in it. Our force will consist of 29 gun-boats, 4 bomb vessels, 5 frigates, 3 brigs and 2 schooners with which we shall renew our attack on Tripoli in the Spring, if the Bashaw, continues the war until that time, which we understand he is determined to do."
NEWS.
BOSTON, MARCH 11. I have now in my possession, the ORIGINAL LETTERS of Mr. Jefferson, to the noted Callender, respecting that execrable libel on Washington, "the Prospect before Us" have minutely compared the writing with other acknowledged manuscripts of Mr. Jefferson, and find the resemblance perfect. Shall give correct copies in a future paper; in the mean time, any gentleman knowing, or possessing the handwriting of the illustrious author of these letters may have an opportunity to compare, and judge for himself.
Boston, March 3, 1805. J. PARK. N. B. Messrs Allen, Bangs, M'Farland &c. are invited to indulge their eyes with an examination of these precious documents.
The worshippers of Mr. Jefferson in this town and vicinity, may by a considerable exertion, buy powder enough to cannonade propriety and justice for an hour, and rum enough to stupify themselves for four and twenty; but they cannot buy character nor respectability. Mr. Jefferson must remain what he is, and happily for those who delight in him, few of their names will reach posterity to share in his disgrace.
To the free Electors of the County of York. FELLOW CITIZENS, WHEN every exertion is, and for a long time has been making by the faction to obtain a majority the ensuing spring, when caucuses are held in various parts of the county, by a certain candidate to promote his own election, it would be criminal in the friends of order and real republicanism to remain inactive. Local difference have hitherto divided this county and produced the most pernicious effects. To these may be owing in a great measure the triumphs of our enemies, and mutual jealousy between the fore and country has prevented a union in the choice of candidates. To lay asleep this jealousy, to sacrifice private interest, to public convenience, it is proposed to select one of the Senatorial candidates from the fore , and the other from the country . The subject has been considered by various gentlemen from various parts of the county and they have determined to support 75th Leland of Pepperellborough and John Holmes of Alfred, Esqrs. and to recommend them to the citizens of this county as persons deserving their confidence. These gentlemen are known, and we trust a knowledge of them will render panegyric superfluous—suffice it to say they are moderate, but firm in their political sentiments. They are acquainted with, and will, undoubtedly, exert their influence to support the interest and maintain the rights of their constituents; it is true they never appointed caucuses nor travelled from town to town to promote their own election.
But it is equally true, that the man who follows the suffrages of his fellow citizens, very seldom deserves them. If union were even necessary, and could men be beneficial it is at this juncture. A compromise of this kind is the only thing, we conceive, that can unite the strength of Federal republicans of this country.—Unless the people on the fore and those in the country will yield something for the sake of Union, unless each will give up one favorite candidate for the purpose of concentrating our force to a point, we may as well relapse into our usual stupor and abandon all hopes of a political reform in the County of York.
HARMONY.
MR. JENKS, I was much pleased when I saw the names of Messrs. LELAND and EMERY mentioned as Candidates for Senators for York County. I think every man that is a friend to his Country, to the Constitution, to the true principles of Republican Government, and to himself, and family, will vote for those two gentlemen. Mr. JOSEPH LELAND has been respected in every scene of life, from a soldier in '75, to the present day. NICHOLAS EMERY Esq. is one of the most promising young men in his profession. Every voter that would support the true principles of '75, I think will give them his suffrage.
A VOTER.
The Senate of the United States have at length passed the famous bill relative to the Clearance of armed merchant vessels. The votes were 29 to 8.
PORTLAND. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1805.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the arrival of the ship Flora , capt. Sterling, at New-York, London papers have been received to the 15th Jan.—The most important articles of intelligence received by this arrival are the Spanish Declaration of War against England—The orders of Letters of Marque, and Reprisal against Spain—and the British King's Speech on the opening of Parliament. His majesty in his speech mentions that he had received some communication from France containing professions of a pacific disposition; but the extent to which they are applied, or the probability of their final termination, remain to be conjectured. His majesty however observes, that in consequence of these overtures, he could not but express his earnest desire to embrace the first opportunity of restoring the blessings of PEACE, on such grounds, as may be consistent with the permanent safety and interest of his dominions, and the general security of Europe.
An important document has been received at New-York on the state of the French nation, communicated by Bonaparte to the Legislative body. This document it is said has had the effect of lowering the British funds.
From CADIZ, Jan. 13.—Capt. Stanton, of the ship Nep-tune , arrived at New-York, from Cadiz, informs, that though that port was blockaded by nine British ships of war, yet they suffered American vessels to go in and come out without molestation, if they had no contraband articles on board. This intelligence is the latest that has been received from Spain, and is said to come through a very respectable source.
Other accounts from the same quarter, state, that wheat, corn, rice &c. will be very high the ensuing year, as the heavy rains have rotted all the grain in the ground. The markets are quoted as follows, Flour 22 a 23 dls. Wheat 8 dls. a faneg. Corn 4 dls. per do. Rye 10 dls. Rice 10 do. Butter 40. Lard 22 cents.
Havana opened.—A letter from the Havana to a merchant in this town, dated Feb. 8th, informs that an order was just published for the admission of neutrals with provisions. No doubt it will continue open during the war between Great Britain and Spain. Salem Gaz.
The Editor of the Centinel is a thorn in the sides of the Democrats, which they have long wished to rid themselves of. And we learn that on Wednesday last an attempt was made to assassinate him in the street. He received a severe blow on the forehead, from a maul club; but we are happy to find that it was not fatal. The particulars of this ruffian attack will probably be stated in his next paper.—We have frequent evidences of the kind of freedom of the press which our Democrats would tolerate. IBID.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In Senate, March 6.—Ordered, that the Hon. Enoch Tinkham, Woodbury Storer and John Phillips, Esquires, be a committee to bring in a Bill to authorize each of the incorporated Banks in this Commonwealth, and the Exchange Office in the town of Boston, to issue Bills of the denomination of one, two and three dollars, not exceeding the amount of a certain per centage of the specie capital of such Banks as may be necessary.
House of Representatives, March 4.—A committee consisting of Messrs Ashmer, Symmes and Mc Farland, was raised to consider the expediency of repealing an act passed the present session, to disfranch the emission of printed promissory notes of certain denominations.
A calm appeal to the understanding of the PEOPLE.
FELLOW CITIZENS, THE question to be submitted to you on the first day of April next, is whether you will have CALEB STRONG or JAMES SULLIVAN for your Governor, the ensuing year. I wish you to consider this question dispassionately, that your decision may be right. On questions of public importance, the passions should be laid asleep, and reason should exercise her empire.
The character and qualifications of Governor Strong are known to you. Five successive elections, by great majorities, sufficiently prove the confidence you reposed in his patriotism and integrity. To reject him now in favor of another candidate, without any cause assigned for the change, will be to discover a capriciousness and instability, by which the people of Massachusetts cannot be governed. You will not disparage your former doings, by deserting Governor Strong at the approaching election, unless it can be shown that he has justly forfeited your good will, by some bad deed done, or some good one omitted. If any of you have been prevailed upon by the clamours of his enemies, to call in question his virtues; let me ask you a few questions. Why did you prefer Governor Strong, five years ago to Mr. Gerry, at least as good a man as his present competitor? Why have you continued to prefer him, every year since, to the several candidates who have been presented to you; Judge Sullivan among the rest? Is it because you were not then republicans, but have now become so? Or is it because his political character is not the same? You have been told at the eve of every election, for five years past, with the same assurance as now, that Governor Strong was a tory. But still you voted for him and he was chosen. Did you thus give him your support, believing him to be a tory? Or did you think the charge a base and groundless calumny? Certainly I need not answer these questions for you. In spite of all the bitter and cruel misrepresentations of this gentleman's character by his enemies to answer the purposes of party, you believed and you still believe him to be a true friend to his country, an honest, upright, wise and patriotic magistrate. Let a single act of his administration, or even of his private life and conversation, be produced; which shall shew the least tendency to anti-republicanism or toryism, and I will instantly, for one, abandon him.
In times of old, and they were corrupt times, a man was disgraced because of his virtue. The people were so generally vicious and profligate that the presence of a just and virtuous citizen was offensive to them, it operated as a continual satire upon irregularity and extravagance. Such citizens were banished, because the people were tired of hearing them called just. Let it not be said of the citizens of Massachusetts, so early at least in their history; that they had chosen a wise and prudent man to rule over them; but that he was too virtuous for them. That being tired of having constantly before their eyes, in the person of their chief magistrate, a pattern of wisdom, patriotism, and christian perfection; they cast him down and set up one in his stead whose severe virtues would not rebuke their effeminacy.
Hear the language of his enemies, and say whether they do not tacitly acknowledge his superiority to his rival. The question, say they, is not between the men, nor whether Caleb Strong or James Sullivan shall succeed, but 'tis a question of principle.—Now is not this as much as to
say, if it were not for party considerations, we ourselves should probably prefer Strong to Sullivan.
But what is the principle contended for? I know of none in dispute. The real state of the case is, that the supporters of Judge Sullivan, having tasted the sweets of one revolution in public opinion, are eager to bring about another.—Officers all they are after. They hope under a new administration, to keep off by impeachment, all the Judges of your Courts and all other officers, to make way for those of themselves and their friends, who are not already provided for by the President of the United States. This is the principle and only principle of their opposition, and for this are willing to convulse the state to its center, and excite a spirit of party, which goes to the destruction of all domestic and social happiness. That such is their object is proved by all their conduct and declarations, and was publicly announced in the last Chronicle , which exulting in expectation of success, has this remarkable expression, which undoubtedly is the sentiment of the whole party—"When this has occurred, meaning the election of Sullivan, the Feds may all unharnessed, put on their night caps and go to rest."
Now fellow citizens, are you willing to be the instruments of such a revolution? Is it not enough that they have the federal offices at their disposal? Must every Judge, Sheriff, Clerk, Justice of the Peace in the state, unharnessed in order that the subalterns of democracy, who are not yet paid at the national treasury, may mount the saddle? If so, depend upon it you will be sorely rid. You will then find that those who flatter you mean only to master you—fellow citizens, trust not these interested and prejudiced men. Judge from experience, trust whom you have proved, and you will not be deceived.
ONE OF YOU.
To the inhabitants of the District of Maine.
FELLOW CITIZENS, A writer in the last Argus has taken up one or two of my observations in last Monday's Gazette , but has wisely avoided a contest with some other of my positions. I shall now prove that his words will not be of more use to his cause, than silence. I stated to you fellow citizens, that Gov. Strong, who has less opportunity than Judge Sullivan of being known in Boston, obtained more, than three quarters of the votes of that town. From this I concluded, that you would suppose Sullivan was much less respected, than Strong; and if a man has not a good character in his own town, where shall he expect one. Is not this fair and candid? But look at these words from last Friday's Democratic paper . "This writer has the influence to infer, that because a majority of the votes in Boston are in favor of Mr. Strong, that we should submissively say amen , and vote for him also." The freedom of election in that "corrupted metropolis (Boston) is a mere shadow, the public voice is stifled." I am very sorry that the people of Boston, who we used to think were true friends of liberty, are so miserably enslaved. But this writer's assertion is false, and I will shew his argument unfounded. Gov. Strong last April had almost Two thousand votes; Sullivan a little over six hundred.
Although Mr. Tilden, a true Jeffersonian, had eleven hundred and thirty-six votes at the same election. Why at this rate Mr. Tilden's character is worth almost twice as much, as Judge Sullivan's. These electors of Boston were not afraid to vote for Mr. Tilden and the Hon. Mr. Bowdoin, but I confess they were afraid to vote for Mr. Sullivan, and this was because they knew him. Even Benjamin Austin, a red-hot republican, who would perhaps eat every lawyer in the commonwealth, except Sullivan, secured, according to the official statement by which I go in mentioning the former votes, even Benjamin Austin secured eight hundred and forty-seven suffrages. Even Wm. Heath, who lives in Roxbury, got more votes in Boston than Judge Sullivan.
Fellow citizens, is not this convincing? Is it not candid reasoning? That Judge Sullivan's character is very little esteemed in his own town; so little, that any other man of his party can get more votes? Will you then support such a man for the first office in the commonwealth? Surely no! SAGADAHOCK.
P.S. The Argus is desired to contradict this, if it can.
One of the arts practiced by the enemies of the present virtuous Governor of this State, is to represent him as a bigot in religious matters and hostile to the Baptist and Methodist persuasions. This is done with a view to enlist those numerous and respectable classes of citizens in opposition to his election. But those who know Governor Strong personally, know, that to a sincere belief in the doctrines of the Gospel he adds the most liberal opinion of all the different sects who make the bible the rule of their faith, and that nothing like a spirit of intolerance ever found residence in his breast. On the contrary he has always been ready to encourage every association for the worship of God, under whatever denomination; and the methodists and baptists in the county where he lives have always exhibited the fullest confidence in him. His and his competitor are both congregationalists, the only difference between them is, that while Governor Strong is universally acknowledged to be sincere and devout in the profession of the faith, his competitor is strongly suspected to be more of a hypocrite than a saint.
It has been said that although the Examiner editor of the Chronicle zealously advocates the election of Mr. Sullivan, the party in general are by no means satisfied with the edict by which they are commanded to vote for him. It is whispered and can be proved that at the first meeting of the Grand Caucus in Boston, Levi Lincoln, late Attorney General of the United States, had more votes than Judge Sullivan. This produced great consternation among the friends of the latter, who persisted in adhering to him and finally, to prevent splitting, a reluctant majority was produced in his favour. The next day the NEVER LYING Chronicle declared that at a numerous meeting of republicans they UNANIMOUSLY agreed upon Sullivan as candidate for Governor.
Have all the democrats perfect confidence in the man they intend to vote for as Governor?—Or is the opinion of personal integrity of no avail in the character of a chief magistrate?—are the stories circulated to his prejudice as a professional MAN UNTRUE?—Or do the democrats prefer a double handed lawyer, to one of the most pure, upright and intelligent men that ever presided in any state? Citizens of Portland, you all remember a person, once a high democratic confidence, as to be chairman of a jacobin club in this town. Do you believe that he, if alive, would give his vote for a man he publicly and to his face charged with the grossest abuse of his professional character, viz taking fees on both sides. This person is true is dead, but there are many living witnesses to the rencontre between him and the would be Governor, in the streets of Portland.
Governor Strong his true was a lawyer, but he was a most honorable one. He was the poor man's advocate, and so great was his uprightness, that 'tis said he frequently abandoned rich clients when he found they were contriving to ruin and oppress their poor neighbours. This the citizens of the county of Hampshire will bear witness to.
The other candidate is a lawyer, his professional character will not bear examining.

Commodore Preble arrived at New York on the 27th ult. from the Mediterranean, in the frigate John Adams, and proceeded immediately for Washington.
MR. JENKS. ONE of my neighbors the other day asked me, if it was true, that Gov. Strong was a Tory in the last war, I answered him, no. But of many of my fellow citizens are imposed upon by noisy, trenchant in dram-shops, I wish you would mention, that Gov. Strong was in the general Court in the year 1776, in the times that tried men's souls, and this I believe can be attested by Judge Freeman of your town, whom we all know was then a true patriot.
ANECDOLE.—Some years ago a humorous fellow, who thought it no harm to put a joke upon a lawyer, removed a sign from a turner's shop, and put it up over the gate that leads to the splendid mansion of Judge Sullivan in Boston. The sign bore these words:
"All kinds of turning and turning work done here."
N.B. 'Tis said it never could be in a more proper place.
From the Boston Repository. We confidently assert that we are able to adduce such charges against Judge Sullivan, as must satisfy every reflecting man, that he does not merit the confidence of the Public. We shall, from time to time, make those charges in plain and direct language, and hold ourselves responsible to substantiate every jot and tittle in a Court of Justice.
We inquired in our last Repository "Did or did not Mr. Sullivan, at Worcester, CALL GOD SOLEMNLY TO WITNESS that he did not draw up the Constitution of the Massachusetts Society?" We now answer positively, that HE DID. And had not Judge Wendell seen a Constitution drawn up for that Society, under the name of the Constitution, Democratic or Jacobin Society, in the hand writing of Judge Sullivan?—We answer positively, HE HAD.
It is true the Society made some alterations in the Constitution they adopted from that drawn up by Judge Sullivan; and with this mental evasion, which he did not explain, but on the contrary, represented himself wholly opposed to such societies, he did, once and again, nay four or five times, take God to witness, in the most solemn manner, that he "did not write their constitution—that he never saw it—and that he never heard that it was thought he had written it."
No explanation, which the Judge can offer, will prove that he did not appeal to God, in an assertion, which was calculated to make an unjust impression on the minds of those who heard him. They did not understand the subterfuge in his mind and the searcher of Hearts was called to witness the imposition.
Virtuous inhabitants of Massachusetts! Is there one of you who can approve of such a man?—And you who have no regard to virtue, can such a man deserve your confidence?
On Friday last, the Academy in this town, was visited by the Trustees. We are informed, that the Exhibitions gave pleasing evidence of the attention of the Preceptor and his assistants as well as of the students, to the various branches of science in which the latter are instructed, viz. Reading, Spelling, Writing, Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Surveying, and Navigation. Also, Geography, and the English and Latin Languages. Oration and Colloquies in both these languages, were delivered in a manner that did honor to the performers, and afforded a prospect of their becoming useful members of Society. Some of them we hear are soon to be admitted into Bowdoin College.
Having had the pleasure of viewing Mr. Packard's Museum in this town, I think it worthy the attention of all, and have no doubt but the citizens will use their endeavors to encourage an undertaking of the kind. The selections now exhibited, are judiciously chosen, and are well calculated to amuse and instruct.
MARRIED. At Brunswick, Mr. AARON MELCHER, to Miss JANE OWEN.
DIED. In this town, on Sunday morning last suddenly, Mrs. SARAH MILLS, wife of Mr. Jonas Mills, her funeral will be tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from his dwelling-house, No. 2, Jones's Court; where the friends and acquaintance of the deceased, and of her bereaved partner, are requested to attend, without further invitation.
At Brunswick, Mr. WILLIAM LOW, aged 61; a worthy and respectable citizen.
Mr. Andrew Thompson, of this town, was killed on Thursday last, by the accidental falling of a hogthead of ale.
Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5.
Arrived, brig Harriet, Wm. Baker, master, 38 days from St. Thomas's via Berbice.—Left at Berbice, Jan. 5, 1805, brig Sally, of Portland, Gray, to sail in 6 weeks; schr Thomas, of Portland, Webb, to sail in 2 months; schr Charlotte of Boston, M c Neal, to sail in 25 days; schr Ann Ballard, of Norfolk, Morset, to sail in 6 weeks.
Spoke, off Berbice brig Mercator, of Bath, Maine, 25 days from Boston, bound to Demarara.
Left at Tobago, Jan. 25.—Brigs, Experiment, of Kennebec, D. D. just arrived; do Alliance, of do. Hatch, to sail in 30 days; do. Angelonia of do. Downing, to sail in 30 days; do. Emeline, of Hallowell, Kenn. just arrived; do. Minerva, of Portsmouth, N. H. Parsons, to sail in 10 days for N. Carolina.
Schrs. Patria, of Kennebec, Miller, to sail in 15 days; do. Perseverance, of Kittery, Hollet, to sail in 10 days; do. Three Sisters of Damascus, Spear, to sail in 12 days; do. —, of Georges River, Hall, to sail in 30 days.
Feb. 3.—Spoke, under the lee of Portorico, schr Fame, of Hartford, Dodd, from Berbice, bound for Turks Island.
Capt. McIntosh, of the schr. Polly, of Portland, arrived at Norfolk, Feb. 18, from Nassau, the Polly, was cast away 21st Dec. on Crooked Island.
Surinam Feb. 20.—Nine British ships arrived here yesterday in ballast—American vessels with Flour and Salt Fish, are not admitted to entry.
THE Selectmen of the Town of Portland give notice that they have polled up a LIST OF VOTERS at each of the following places, viz.—at Mr. Freeman's Office, at the Post office, and at Maj. Peck's Tavern.
SAMUEL FREEMAN per order, March 9. 1805,
AND immediate possession given, a House in Backstreet, inquire of JAMES TYLER—March 9th.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
To be sold on reasonable terms, a good toned SPINET or small HARPICHORD.—Inquire of the printer. March. 11.
SECOND QUARTER.
MR. RUGGLES, with gratitude returns his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Portland and informs them that his second quarter will commence on the 25th day of April next.—From the respect shown him by his employers, pupils, and others, he flatters himself that his method of teaching his scholars met their approbation, which induces him to offer himself a second time.—His terms are as before, three dollars entrance and the quarter.
N. B. The persons who wish to honor his subscription paper with their signatures will leave their names at Mr. Smith's store, in Exchange Row. Columbian-Hall, March 11th.
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 LEMUEL BRYANT, of Portland, in said county, Merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LEMUEL WEEKS.
Dated March 11.
WHEREAS ANNA my wife, has without any provision, refused to bed or board, or have any concern with me as man and wife—I therefore forbid any person trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debt of her contracting after this date. SAMUEL ROLFE.
Portland March 11: 1805,
To the Honorable Senate and Honorable House of Representatives in General Court Assembled; on the second Wednesday of January, Anno Domini, 1805.
THE petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the towns of Poland, New Gloucester and Minot, humbly represents that your petitioners are of the denomination of Christians called Methodists and have heretofore been usually met & worshipped together for upwards of five years past, and have hired and employed and attended upon such teachers of piety Religion & morality agreeably to the Methodist mode of Worship as the law requires—And your petitioners further show that in its local and relative situation is such as would make it convenient for them to continue to meet together and be incorporated into a separate Society.—Wherefore they pray that they together with their families and estates, may be incorporated into a distinct Religious Society, by the name of the First Methodist Society in Poland. And as in duty bound will ever pray. EZEKIEL MARTIN, and 33 others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In Senate, Jan. 31, 1805.
ON the Petition of Ezekiel Martin and others, praying to be incorporated into a religious Society.
ORDERED that the petitions cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, printed at Portland; the last publication to be thirty days, at least before the second Wednesday, of the first session of the next General Court that all concerned, may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent down for Concurrence.
DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 1. 1805. Read and Concurred. H. G. OTIS, Speaker. A true Copy, ATTEST WENDELL DAVIS. Clerk of Senate.
THE Nonresident proprietors of the several lots of LAND in the town of Lebanon in the County of York, hereafter mentioned, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in six Rate Bills for defraying State, County, Town and ministerial charges, committed to me the subscriber one of the Constables of said town, for the years 1803, and 1804, to collect in their respective sums following, viz.
   Names of Proprietors, Divisions Rates No. Amount D. C. D. C.     3 12 6 50 50 00 0 51   Do. 13 6 50 50 51   Do. 8 3 50 50 51   HANSON'S ESTATE 5 3 18 36 37   Do. 4 9 3/4 19 19   Do. 7 18 36 37   Do. 3 18 36 37   Do. 9 18 36 37   JOHN B. HANSON'S ESTATE Do. 10 18 36 37   Do. 11 18 36 37   Do. 12 18 36 37   Do. 13 18 36 37   Do. 15 18 36 37   Do. 18 18 36 37  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges on or before the twenty-eighth day of March next at ten of the clock in the forenoon at the dwelling house of capt. David Libbey in said town; so much of the said lots land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public auction to the highest bidder according to law.
Dated at Lebanon aforesaid, the 15th day of February A. D. 1805
DAVID WOODSUM,
ON Tuesday the 12th inst. at William Fennelly's Office, Middle Street, Portland, EIGHT Packages of GOODS, consisting of the following articles:
 No. 1 and 2.—20 doz. Cotton Gloves—10 do. do.—18 do. Mitts—24 pieces Calicoes—9 do. black Bign—18 do. Cotton Cambric—1 do. Olive Cord—2 do. 4-4 C. Rico—1 do. 7-8 do.—5 doz. Pocket Books—1 piece black Russet—1 do. Calimanco—1 do. White Mouselinet—1 do. Dimity—4 doz. Pocket Books—4 doz. groce coat Buttons—44 do. Vest do.—12 doz. watch Chains—18 do. assorted—30 do. Rings—6 do. pin in Gilt, do.—82 do. Watch Keys—22 do. Seals—1 groce. Mot o Rings—4 do. gilt coat Buttons—6 pieces twild Nankenees—7 gilt watches—4 doz. spring Bracelets—2 pieces Lingee Hdkfs—Cale No. 3, 81 bundles 4 1/2 ins.—28 Set Knives and Forks—72 pair Carvers—Cale No. 4—50 pieces best superfine C. licces—25 doz. pieces Bandannos—No. 5 and 6—4 bales consist. of the following—3 pieces Cashmerees—13 do. fine and low priced broad cloths—5 do. Plains—No. 7 and 8—4 doz. pieces Gurrahs—100 Pieces Galt Batiks. 
Sales to commence precisely at half past 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and will be continued until the whole is sold without reserve being a consignment by the last packet from Boston.—Condition of payment—Under 100 dolls. cash, from 1 to 200 dollars, 60 days—Over 200 dolls. 90, and 120 days. Credit will be given for approved endorsed Notes.
Also at one o'clock the same day—1 pipe of Fourth proof Cognac Brandy and 3 cwt. French Indigo for Cash.
N. B. The Goods may be examined on Monday next. Portland, March 11.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
WILLIAM SNOW, late of Harpswell in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LUCY SNOW.
Dated Feb. 14. 1805.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of executors of the last will and testament of
DANIEL PETTENGILL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased, by proving the will and giving bond as the law directs. They 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
HANNAH PETTINGILL, DAVID PETTINGILL. March 1. 1805.
Taken Up Adrift. ON the 25th inst. between Hog Island and Overstreet, a YAWL BOAT, about 12 feet long. The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying charges. Inquire of
NATHANIEL MERRILL. Falmouth Feb. 28.
F. PETRIE, SURGEON DENTIST, FROM LONDON, begs leave to acquaint the ladies and gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity that he intends to practice (during his stay) at Mrs. Crabtree's Fiddle-street, Portland Feb. 1.
FURS WANTED, FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cat Skins, and all kinds of Shipping & Hattin FURS by, ABIJAH CHEEVER. No. 1, Maffey's Row, Middle Street, Portland. Dec. 17. (6m)
Cables, Cordage, &c. ON the most reasonable terms, for sale by ZACHARIAH MARSTON, at his Ropewalk, west end of the town. Sept 27. 1804. (7f)
JOHN LORD, Especially informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, and now offers for sale, a good assortment of English and American HATS—Likewise a general assortment of HAT TRIMMINGS all which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit.
Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of hats and shipping FURS—Apply as above. (3m)
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. A Fowling piece lost. WAS lost, from the sleigh of the subscriber, in this town, on the evening of the 23d inst. a FRENCH FOWLING PIECE, made in Nantes, with the makers name on the lock—remarkably long barreled, the stock lately cut off to lower pipe, and two steel pipes soldered on the barrel, a silver scite, and thumb piece, & a wooden ram-rod.—Whoever may have found said piece, and will return the same to the owner or give information so that the same may be obtained, shall be rewarded for their trouble. Portland Jan. 28. JOSEPH LOVIS.
PERPETUAL ALMANAC. JUST published, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Book Store, Fifth-street, Portland, (price 1 dollar single—7 dollars per dozen) Gould's Perpetual Almanack, by which, may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month, in any year to come. Published according to Act of Congress, Jan. 14. (6w)

New Printing Office.
WILLIAM JENKS, jun. & ARTHUR SHIRLEY,
RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that they have opened a new Printing Office, in the room over J. Cox's Apothecary store, No. 5, Fish Street, PORTLAND; where PRINTING is carried on in its various branches.
Books, Blanks, Handbills, Cards, &c. done at the shortest notice.
Blanks of most kinds, kept constantly on hand—orders for which will be punctually attended to.
PORTLAND, MARCH, 1805.
To the Friends of Literature, and all those who wish to read the general intelligence of the Times, unadulterated with political discussions, or personal calumnies, the subscribers respectfully submit the following
PROPOSALS,
For publishing a periodical Paper, entitled the
Portland Magazine.
This paper is intended to be devoted exclusively to Literature and Intelligence. It will contain such original and selected Essays of merit, as may tend to inform and to please; and will afford its readers a weekly compendium of all foreign and domestic events, of importance.
It will be printed on a new type, and fine paper, of the size of the Boston Magazine, and published on the Saturday of each week, at Two Dollars per annum, exclusive of postage. As it will contain no Advertisements, the quantity of matter will be greater than in most other papers.
As the success of the proposed publication, must rest on its own merits, the publishers will not intrude on the public any pompous and flattering professions, by which expectations are so often raised only to be disappointed. But they are led to believe, that when most of the papers now extant, are so far devoted to party purposes, and local advertisements, as to distort or exclude a due portion of news and general miscellany, that such a paper will be encouraged by a large part of the community. And it shall be their constant aim to render it a correct repository, that shall not offend the most scrupulous in morality, nor in the least tend to irritate the feelings of political party.
WILLIAM JENKS, JUN.
ARTHUR SHIRLEY.
Subscriptions received at the different Post-Offices in Maine.
THOMAS CHILD,
HAS just received for sale at his Store in Falmouth, a few rods eastward of Preble's Bridge, a good assortment of
ENGLISH & WEST-INDIA GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. &c.
all which he is determined to sell as cheap as can be purchased in Portland.
N. B. Country Produce and Lumber, of different kinds, taken at said store, for which a reasonable price will be given, in cash (if required) or goods.
MARCH 5.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKEN open, on the night of the 2d inst. the Shop of John & E. Morse, and stolen therefrom, two pair Sawarow Boots marked Capt. Chamberlain—One do. marked Charles Rogers—One pair foxed boots marked Richard Hume—Stock for two pair boots, one piece stout black grained Leather and a quantity of Calf Skins—the above reward will be given for apprehending the thief or thieves to conviction.
John & E. Morse.
Portland, March 5.
THOMAS M. PRENTISS,
PROPOSING to leave Portland in a short time, requests all who have any demands against him to exhibit them for settlement. All who are in any manner indebted to him, are invited to call without further invitation and make payment.
Union School house—Books and Stationary, and several Articles of Household Furniture, are offered for sale. Portland, March 1
NOTICE,
THE copartnership of HODGKINS & HEARD, being this day dissolved by mutual consent all persons having any demands on said firm are requested to call on the subcribers for settlement.
STEPHEN HODGKINS
LUKE HEARD.
Feb 26
TO LET.
HALF a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE. Apply to SARAH NEAL, High-street. March 4.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of DANIEL GEORGE, late of Port and Printer. deceased, represented insolvent. That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that the Commissioners will attend to the duties of the appointment at the Office of Ebenezer Mayo in Fifth-street, Portland, on the third Monday of March, and on the third Mondays of May and July next.
DANIEL TUCKER EBENEZER MAYO. {Commissioners.
Portland, Feb. 28, 1805.
FOR SALE,
By J. RICHARDSON, 200 Hhds. Liverpool, Isle May, and Cadiz SALT 300 bbls. Mefs No 1, 2, and 3 BEEF. 150 Half bbls. Mefs and No. do. do. 50 bbls. No. 1 PORK. 10 chest Souchong TEA. 10 Bbls. ROSIN. 40 Chests TEA entitled to debenture. 5 Pipes GIN, and Cogniac BRANDY. Quarter Casks Madeira WINE. 400 Tons PLAISTER PARIS. 57 Premium given for Spanish Dollars, At Richardson's Wharf.
Portland, Dec. 17.
REMOVAL.
LEAZER GREELY, has removed from Fifth-street to No 4 Mussey's Row, where he has for sale a general assortment of
European and India Goods,
at reduced prices
Portland, Feb. 23.
WINDOW SASHES.
FOR sale, ready glazed of all sizes, and any number. Cash or West India goods taken in payment.
Quadrants and Compasses repaired as usual and a kind of Glazing done by the subscriber opposite Mrs. Fox's, Fore Street.
SAMUEL M. QUINCY.
Feb. 25.
FIVE or six gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging in a pleasant part of the town, convenient to business; on reasonable terms.—Enquire at No. 2, Fifth Street.
Portland, Feb. 20.
THE Copartnership of CUTTERS & GURLEY, was dissolved the first day of November last. All persons indebted to, or who have demands on said firm, are requested to call on R. Gurley, for settlement.
LEVI CUTTER
W. CUTTER
ROYAL GURLEY.
Sullivan, Feb. 23, 1805.
NOTICE.
DIED on board the brig Nancy, the 12th ult. BENJAMIN WILBUN, formerly of Taunton. Any person legally authorized may receive his effects and balance of wages by calling on
WM WEBB middle-Street.
Portland, Feb. 20 1805.
THE partnership of PRATT & TRUE, being this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons having demands on said firm are requested to call on David Pratt, for settlement; and all who are indebted are desired to make immediate payment.
DAVID PRATT.
ABNER TRUE.
Falmouth, Feb. 19. 1805
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Durham in the county of Cumberland and in Common wealth of Massachusetts, that the lots or parts of lots of land hereinafter mentioned, are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, collector of said town, for the year 1804, to collect in the sums following, viz.
   Proprietors Names. No. Lots No. Acres State Tax Town & Co. Tax Highway Tax     Heirs of Joseph part of 800 800 200 23 1.14 1.68   Noyes, Esq. share Lot. Do. 100 11 57 84   Do. Do. Do. 100 11 57 84   Do. Do. Do. 300 33 1.71 2.52   Capt Isaac Randall. 92 100 11 57 84   Heirs of William Clark, 101 40 4 23 34   Col. Josiah Little. 101 50 5.5 28.5 42   Do. Do. 145 50 5.5 28.5 42   Do. Do. Bagg's Gore 66 8 38 56   Do. Do. 25 50 5.5 28.5 42   Do. Do. 93 82 8 47 69   Heirs of William Stanwood, 153 100 11 57 84   Samuel Freeborn Esq. 131 100 11 57 84   Do. Do. 157 100 11 57 84   Peleg Chandler, Esq. 138 19 3 10 16   Heirs of Seward Porter, 50 50 5.5 28 42   PROPRIETORS UNKNOWN.  
   No Lot. No Acres. State Tax. Town & Co. Tax Highway Tax.     107 100 11 57 84   108 100 11 57 84   141 100 11 57 84   154 100 11 57 84   132 101 11 57 84   145 50 5 28 42   115 100 11 57 84   106 100 11 57 84   148 100 11 57 84   138 81 9 46 68   120 66 8 38 55   156 50 5 28 42  
Unless the above taxes with all necessary inter-vening charges are paid to me on or before Tuesday, the thirtieth day of April next, at ten of the clock. A.M. so much of the said lots or lands as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house of Joseph Proctor, Innholder, in said Durham, as the law directs.
SECOMB JORDAN, Collector.
Durham, Feb. 4. 1805.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
ONE who is acquainted with Merchandise and Book-keeping in its different branches. Inquire at the Gazette Office.
Feb. 28.
NOTIFICATION.
THE subscriber, about two years ago, gave public notice, for all persons indebted on book accounts to call and settle them;—But few regarded it, making their objections, viz—First the scarcity of money—Secondly the uncertainty of finding the subscriber at home.—He again takes this method, to call on them once more requesting all, who are indebted on book accounts, to call, and those having any demands to exhibit them for a settlement; he would furthermore give notice that he has removed said objections, the first, by granting them the privilege of letting all accounts, exceeding one dollar by giving their securities;—the second by employing a person at his house, in Minot, constantly four weeks succeeding the date hereof, to settle with all who may attend.
As it becomes every person of economy, whether debtor or creditor, to adjust his accounts once a year; and many of these are of five or six years standing and the avocation of the subscriber such that he cannot attend the settlement himself;—therefore if any person shall neglect settling within the time above specified he will be under the necessity of putting the book out of his hands, and they must settle with another person.
SETH CHANDLER.
Minot, Feb 29 1805
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, intending to remove from this town in March next, requests all persons indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have demands to call on him for settlement.
He offers for sale his Store, situated near the Hay market North Yarmouth with an acre and an half of land, barn, &c on reasonable terms, apply to
NICHOLAS L. MITCHELL.
North Yarmouth, Jan. 23. 5w
NOTICE.
THE copartnership of the subscribers under the firm of
BARBOUR & BARNEVILL,
is this day by mutual consent dissolved: all persons who have any demands and all those who are indebted are requested to call on EDWARD BARNEVILL, who is authorised to adjust the same.
JOSEPH BARBOUR.
EDWARD BARNEVILL.
Portland, February 18, 1805.
LOST.
ON the 19th inst. a red MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, between Portland and Wilson's Tavern, Falmouth. Whoever has found the same, and will return it, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward—Apply at the Gazette Office, or to the subscriber.
ALEXANDER GREENWOOD.
Falmouth, Feb. 19.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE connexion in business under the firm of
LORINGS & GRAY
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN GRAY, and all who have demands against said firm to call on him for settlement.
JEREMIAH LORING,
NICHOLAS LORING,
JOHN GRAY.
North Yarmouth, Feb. 2, 1805.
EDWARD BARNEVILL,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Barbour & Barnevill, where he has for sale, a handsome assortment of
ENGLISH AND INDIA GOODS.
ALSO,
Raven's DUCK, 20d, 10d, 8d, 6d, & 4d, NAILS, 8d, 6d, 4d, & 2d, BRADS, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, & 8 by 10 GLASS, German and Blistered STEEL, Hysan, Hysan Skin, Souchong & Bohea, Loaf, India & Brown SUGARS, Lisbon, Sherry & Malaga WINES, BRANDY and GIN, Excellent Old RUM, Pollock and Cod FISH, Punches RUM, Hhds. MOLASSES, Quantity GIN CASES, Thomaston LIME, &c. &c.
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or approved credit. Feb. 18, 1805.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed by the Hon. Silas Lee, Esq. judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
SAMUEL STAPLES,
late of Topsham, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to bring in and prove their claims—and that we shall attend that service at the Dwelling House of the widow of the deceased, on the last Monday in February, and the last Monday of the five following months from one to six, P. M.
JOHN ROGERS.
THOMAS PATTEN {Commissioners.
Topsham, Jan. 28. 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself the trust of Guardian to SAMUEL KNIGHT, a non compos. of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, by giving bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said Knight's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement. And all persons are forbid troubling him, as no debts will be paid after this date.
JOHN BAGLEY
Dated Feb. 18, 1805.