Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-09-03 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 20 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1804.
Whole Number, 332.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
CANDIDATES for admission into Bowdoin College this year, are informed that the President and Professor of Languages will be ready to examine them on the first Wednesday of September next in Massachusetts Hall.
JOSEPH M'KEEN , President.
Brunswick, Aug. 7. 1804.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
NOTICE is hereby given to that the semi-annual meeting of the Overseers of Bowdoin College will be held at said College, in Brunswick, on Tuesday the fourth day of September, next at 10 o'clock, A. M.
MARK LANGDON HILL , Secretary.
Brunswick, Aug. 16. 1804.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
THE TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College are notified that their next stated meeting will be held at Massachusetts Hall in Brunswick on Tuesday the 4th day of September next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Charles Coffin , Secretary.
Brunswick, Aug. 22. 1804.
Portland Academy.
THE TRUSTEES of Portland Academy having engaged a Writing Master, as an assistant to the Preceptor, give notice that a few more students may be admitted—the number will however be limited—Terms three dollars a quarter.
Samuel Freeman , Secretary.
Aug. 20, 1804.
MRS. DAWES'S ACADEMY.
THE SUBSCRIBERS to Mrs. Dawes' Academy, which is now full, having been informed that some Gentlemen have expressed a wish to put their daughters under instruction contemplate the employment of an assistant, in which case the number of her pupils will be increased to forty (being none more than now attend) Such Gentlemen, therefore, whether in town or country, as wish to embrace the opportunity, will apply without delay to
Samuel Freeman , Hugh McLellan , Daniel Tucker , Committee.
Portland, Aug. 18, 1804.
EVENING SCHOOL.
WM. MOODY , takes this method to inform those, who have subscribed for places in his Evening School, and others who may wish to subscribe, that it will commence on the first Monday in September next, at the Union School House.
TERMS —Instruction, Lights & Fire found for Three Dollars per quarter—one of which to be paid at entrance.
August 27.
DANCING SCHOOL.
D. TEMPLE , informs the inhabitants of this town that he shall open a Dancing School at Messrs. Hall , where he will instruct the art of DANCING in all its varieties:—viz. The Contra Dance, Cotillion, Hornpipe, Minuet, &c.
Said Temple engages to pay the strictest attention, not only to Dancing, but also to the morals and polite accomplishments of his pupil.—The School to be attended two evenings in each week—viz. Mondays and Fridays—to commence on the 3d of September next—Terms, Six Dollars each scholar, per quarter. Those who wish to attend may apply to the printer.
Aug. 6, 1804.
JUST PUBLISHED.
And in a few days will be ready for sale, a Delivery to subscribers, at THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store, Fifth Street, Portland.
AN EPITOME OF BOOK-KEEPING, BY DOUBLE ENTRY ; designed for the use of Youth and Senior School Boys, but equally calculated for the instruction of Adults in every MERCANTILE LINE OF BUSINESS —comprising systematic ordering Rules for every transaction from commencement to closure of Books by Double Entry;—Also Rules for keeping RETAIL BOOKS by Double Entry, without altering the process of Single Entry for Daily Sales of Merchandise;—to which is added the most easy and concise method of calculating any rate of Per Cent. and other matters relative and appendage to Accountantship, with Rules for Teaching Scholars.
Extract from the Work.
"The object of this work is to initiate youth when at the last stage of schooling, and to insure their having a right conception of Book-Keeping by Double Entry, and the rules appertaining thereto, so that on their entering into the merchant's employ, or actual engagements in business, they may be able without the smallest difficulty to make themselves perfect."
"The author having by numerous trials proved that the work is perfectly adequate to the proposed object he humbly submits the same to the investigation of a candid public, to that of the honorable gentlemen who preside over public schools, and to school-masters throughout the United States who may be disposed to give a fair trial of the merit of the work; hoping their indulgence for any deficiencies which may possibly, from inevitable circumstances, occur in the first edition, and promising that these on appearance shall be duly rectified, if he should happily meet their encouragement & countenance to revise and improve the work in a new edition."
"The author does not pretend that the strength of a boy's capacity is competent to determine intricate accounts, which is the business of maturer age and experience alone, but the method of simple charges and discharges occurring in daily transactions of business, carried on in a regular train; the rules for commencement and progression, and those for adjustment and closure of books, may be acquired perfectly by a few months practice, be gotten by heart in a few hours, and at all times give a sure guide upon reference thereto."
"With a knowledge of the principles and rules so easily obtained, the advantages to youth on their entrance into actual engagements in business, or employment in a counting house, would be found of much greater consequence than can be almost possibly conceived."
"Such youths would become greater proficients in Book-keeping by double entry, after fewer months of actual employment, than they would otherwise be in a greater number of years."
"The author has purposely waived the acceptance of recommendation (though not the judgment) offered him by the most judicious merchants, not wishing to forestall favorable sentiments by such means, but leaving the intrinsic merit of the work to the decision of a candid public, after investigation and experience of its efficacy."
"Subscribers will please to apply to Thomas Clark, the Proprietor of the Edition, for the numbers they have subscribed for—Price to non-Subscribers, One Dollar, bound—Sixty-five cents half bound. Portland, August 27, 1804."
POLITICS.
HUME.—No. XI.
Review of Mr. JEFFERSON'S Administration.
AS the internal taxes were calculated to affect the interest by increasing the expence, requisite to gratify the propensity of a part of the nation to luxurious excess, they have easily been made by misrepresentation, a source of uneasiness and discontent. The real utility of taxing articles of luxury, whether the product of the labor of this country, or not, has escaped the notice of many persons, who would fain to form their opinions according to the imposing voice of the leaders of any party. Hence have arisen the complaints, which never would have existed, had the tendency and effect of such taxes been perceived. These complaints were constantly inflamed by the most ill-natured comments, with the invention of a party, determined to acquire the direction of the government, could suggest. The consequence was an inuendo, to suppress which the nation was subjected to an expence, equal to two years revenue of these taxes. But notwithstanding this opposition, the federal administration carried the system into operation, highly beneficial to the U. States by increasing the revenue, as well as tending to check the progress of luxury, the corrupter of manners, and destroyer of nations.
The present administration have done nothing without inventing a reason, which may have the semblance of plausibility. The reason they use in the present case is, their desire to assist, and encourage the manufactures of the country because they insist that these taxes have proved injurious to them. This idea, we believe, will prove incorrect. The repeal instead of promoting will not affect the manufactures, though it will injure the nation by encouraging luxury, or, at least, diminishing the expence necessary for the indulgence of it.
The progress of nations from weakness to power, and from power to weakness and destruction, has ever been similar. The clouds of barbarity are illumined by the dawn of civilization; civilization is succeeded by refinement; refinement is attended by luxury; and luxury terminates in national degradation and ruin. This progressive movement, constantly attending human nature in its social connection, is undubiously greatly accelerated or retarded by the principles of finance, which may be adopted by a government. One system is calculated to give life and vigour to the body politic, while another will produce a premature decline. Taxes may be so laid, as long to preserve the health and integrity of the state by preventing the use of articles, which are considered luxurious. If these principles are just, an examination of the different kinds of taxes will determine whether the conduct of government in repealing the internal taxes, and in opposing the repeal of others of a different description was wise or foolish, patriotic or selfish.
Taxes, according to a celebrated writer, may be divided into five classes: those, that increase the public revenue, without any other effect on commerce and manufactures, good or bad; those that increase the public revenue, and are beneficial to commerce and manufactures; those that increase the public revenue, but are hurtful to commerce and manufactures; those that are hurtful to them without increasing it; and those that lessen the public revenue, and are also hurtful to commerce and manufactures. The duty on coaches is placed by the same writer in the first class; and to that it most unquestionably belongs. The same reasons will place in the same class the duty on distilleries, loaf sugar, stamps, and the other taxes, which were repealed. The taxes were laid on such articles as could not diminish exportation, and consequently injure the manufactures of the nation. But granting, which is not true, that they injured manufactures, the state of them and the situation of the country are such, as would not justify their present repeal. Who will pretend that America can be a manufacturing nation, while she possesses such large and excellent tracts of unsettled land? No state can carry manufactures to any degree of perfection, until the contain a superfluity of hands, which cannot be employed in agriculture. While rich land can be acquired on easy conditions, no person of a common share of enterprise will labor at such a price, as that the manufacturer can undersell the same productions of other nations. Nor is it possible by laying high duties on foreign, to bring our own manufactures into immediate use. If the price of the produce of this country be high in consequence of the high price of labor, and duties be imposed on those of other nations to render them higher than our own, what will be the effect?—Great quantities of goods will be smuggled. The vigilance of the government may in vain attempt to prevent it; detection, though it often ensues, will not deter, since the risk will be small in proportion to the profits. This is the case with part of the Spanish dominions in South America. Having few manufactures among themselves, they impose high duties on those of the English, which are consequently smuggled in open day, though there are several penalties against it. A country cannot excel in manufactures, until there is a certain ratio between its population and territory. Until that period arrives, a government ought to interpose such duties only on importations, as shall encourage
age their own productions, but not be a cause of smuggling.
Most of the internal taxes tended to check the progress of luxury, by obstructing the free use of articles, which are not requisite to the necessities, or real enjoyments of life. By repeating them the road to dissipation and vice is made more open. Unless the administration designed to assist an increasing destitution of principle, as better suiting the tenure of its power, found policy required that they should have been retained. Indeed if they were not extremely injurious, the United States ought to have the advantage of a system, which began to be productive, because completely in operation.
A government cannot advance the prosperity of a country, if taxes are so laid as to operate against its manufactures and commerce. A comparison of the internal taxes with those on bohea tea, brown sugar and salt, the repeal of which the federalists in Congress attempted, but could not obtain from the opposition of the friends of Mr. Jefferson, will further discover the impolicy, nay, injustice of repealing them. Lord Kaim, the author, we have quoted, says, "I am grieved to observe, that we have many taxes, detrimental to the state, as being more oppressive upon the people, than gainful to the public revenue. Multiplied taxes on the necessaries of life, candles, soap, leather, ale, salt, &c. raise the price of labor, and consequently of manufactures. If they shall have the effect to deprive us of foreign markets, which we have reason to dread, depopulation and poverty must ensue.—The salt tax in particular is eminently detrimental. With respect to the other taxes, mentioned, the 'rich bear the greatest burden, being the greatest consumers; but the share they pay of the salt tax, is very little, because they reject salt provisions.' This reasoning is applicable to bohea tea, and brown sugar as well as to salt. Taxes on them necessarily raise labour, and an increased price of labour must obstruct the advancement of manufactures. The purchaser of these articles, the use of which has become indispensable to the laboring poor, has not only to pay the duty imposed by government, but such additional interest contained in the price of the merchant, as will indemnify him against advancing this duty at the time of their importation. The attempt therefore of the partisans of the executive to excite a belief in the community that the repeal of the internal taxes, originated from their tender concern for commerce and manufactures, is vain. They were calculated only to repress the idle parade of the rich and luxurious, while the taxes, they refused to repeal, are the ones, which are really injurious to manufactures and commerce.
We have now given the subject of taxes a concise and candid examination; at least we designed it. The conclusion of our reasoning is, indeed it is perhaps matter of fact, that taxes, principally paid by the rich have been repealed, and those raised from the poor, have been pertinaciously retained; that the former were in restraint to luxury, and the latter to manufactures. This result naturally leads us to enquire, what could be the motives of the administration for a conduct at once so inconsistent with all former professions? The only answer which can be given, is an ardent desire to continue a time serving popularity; a popularity, gained without services, and preserved without principle. The internal taxes being imposed without disguise, were paid with more reluctance, than those on articles of consumption, because they are considered as a part of the price. Hence the administration supposed it would acquire great merit with the people by removing taxes, which were obvious to every apprehension. A presumed incapacity in a greater part of the nation to investigate its conduct, was to shield them from censure for permitting those, which were disguised to remain, whoever injurious they might be to the real interest of the country. Though the present depositaries of public confidence, lamented under their predecessors the depressed condition of the poor, and the over grown strength of the rich; yet no sooner did they obtain power than the burthens of the latter are lightened, but the removal of those of the former effectually opposed. There may be patriotism in this. But, we believe it will puzzle the warmest admirers of Mr. Jefferson to show it to the satisfaction of the people. If however they can demonstrate it, as an individual, I will pledge myself to extoll the president, in fashion of the times, above HIM who has been libelled, above Washington.
HUME.
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NEUTRAL COMMERCE. —In a convention between Great Britain and Russia made the 17th June, 1801, among the safe guards of the freedom of neutral commerce, it is provided in article 3d, sect. 2d.—"that the effects, embarked on board neutral ships, shall be free, with the exception of contraband of war, and of enemy's property; and it is agreed not to comprise under the denomination of the latter, the merchandise of the produce, growth, or manufacture of the countries at war, which should have been acquired by the subjects of the neutral power, and should be transported for their account, which merchandise cannot be excepted in any case from the freedom granted to the flag of said power."
The unqualified expression of the foregoing article would lead to the supposition that a neutral ship might trade direct between the colonies and their mother countries, when the latter are engaged in war: but to prevent this interpretation of the article, the same powers did, on the twentieth Oct. 1801, make and conclude a declaration explanatory to the same, in which they expressly agree,
"That the freedom of commerce and navigation granted by the said article to the subjects of a neutral power does not authorize them to carry in time of war, the produce or merchandise of the colonies of the belligerent power direct to the continental possessions, nor vice versa , from the mother country to the enemies colonies; but that the said subjects are however to enjoy the same advantages and facilities in this commerce as are enjoyed by the most favored nations, and especially by the United States of America."
Denmark acceded to the treaty, of June 17, 1801, and additional articles, October 23d, 1801. Sweden did the same on the 30th March, 1802.—When the accession of Sweden was notified, it was accompanied with a solemn assurance that the principle of the late Northern Confederacy was renounced, as well as the confederacy itself.
Repertory.
Charleston, Aug. 3.
COMMUNICATION. —The orders from the secretary of the Navy communicated to the papers through the medium of the collector of the port of Charleston, will be likely to afford pleasing expectations which I should not attempt to interrupt, if I was not convinced that they would be grievously disappointed; and that any hopes of security to our commerce or seafaring fellow-citizens, founded on the orders alluded to, will be found illusory and false. I wish those gentlemen who have ordered the gun boats would tell what the service is for which they are intended. It cannot be to scourge the pirates and privateers who ravage our coasts, seize our vessels, and imprison our seamen: those they cannot follow into deep water, or fight if they were to meet them in it. CANOES —for the promised vessels are no better, will be but wretched bottoms to cope with vessels that can encounter any sea, and of a construction that enables them to sail or rather fly, lying within four points of the wind. Gun boats, indeed! Why they might as well send fishing canoes with elder pop-guns and pellets of hemp. It is all a BAM. Mr. editor. They may serve to prevent smuggling, and if the law for admitting new negroes be repealed, they will have their use. Out of that sphere of action they will be found but just so much empty parade and wilful waste.
TOM TRUNION.
MISCELLANY.
The Hottentot. —If the savages were as miserable as we suppose, be as they are strangers to, or despite all these superfluities we praise so much, why should they refuse adopting our manner, usages and laws? Vander Stel, Dutch governor of the Cape of Good Hope, took an infant Hottentot, and brought him up in the practice of European usages. Rich clothes were given to him; he learned several languages, and the progress he made answered the care bestowed on his education. Vander Stel, conceiving great hopes of the boy's genius, sent him to India with a commissary general, who employed him usefully in the concerns of the company. The commissary died, and the Hottentot returned to the Cape. A few days after his return, on a visit he paid to some Hottentots his relatives, he took the resolution to leave off his European dress, and wrapped himself up in a sheep skin. In this new raiment he waited on Vander Stel, carrying a bundle containing his former apparel, and presenting it to the governor, expressed himself thus:—"Pray, Sir, mind that I renounce forever this attire; I am determined to live and die faithful to the religion, manners and customs of my ancestors. The only favor I crave of you is, to let me keep the flock and cutlass which I wear; I shall keep them for the love of you."—That instant he took to his heels, without waiting the governor's answer, and the Dutch have never seen him since.
Lon. paper.
Another Emperor! —A late letter from Aux. Cayes, mentions, that the English admiral who has communicated with the negroes of the island, has put it into the head of general Dessalines, to be proclaimed, " Emperor of Hayti ," and that he was to be crowned in a few days at Port-au-Prince.
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
The wife of Jerome Bonaparte is daughter of a Mr. Wm. Patterson, a native of the county of Londonderry, who failed from the port of Belfast for America, many years since and made a large fortune in commerce at Baltimore.
Bonaparte has officially notified his elevation to the imperial dignity to the courts of Vienna, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stuttgart, Wirttemberg, and Munich, but no answers had been returned at the date of the last advices from those capitals.

STRICTURES ON CERTAIN TOASTS—No. 8.
AFTER the adoption of the federal constitution, the antifederalists ceased their open opposition; and many who had opposed it, declared themselves convinced of its excellence, and promised their support. In many instances, these professions were insincere, and there still remained many secret enemies to the constitution and its principles. While Washington lived, their efforts were vain, although in the latter part of his life falsehood and calumny employed all their arts against him. It has been confidently asserted, that Mr. Jefferson, at that time secretary of state, employed Freneau, his private secretary, in this wicked business. But although Freneau and a few jacobins more depraved than the rest, abused the man who after having given them freedom and independence, voluntarily retired to private life, to enjoy the rewards of his eminent public and private virtues, amid the blessings of his grateful country; they rather excited disgust, than arrested attention, for the name of Washington was sufficient to defeat their malice. But jacobinism did not cease its efforts—political demagogues, ambitious of the honors which our Washington so eminently had merited, employed base hirelings to write falsehood and slander, and to circulate political errors among the uninformed, with the view to overturn the policy and principles of federalism, and elevate themselves on the ruin which they hoped to effect. The journals of congress, from a very early period of Washington's administration, will show the strength of the two parties. In all great national questions we find the federalists and antifederalists on opposite sides. But an opposition even by the enemies of the constitution was not considered an evil; because the experience of all nations has fully shown that it is ever necessary to guard against the power of a majority and keep them right. And the yeas and nays on important political questions, have shown the strength of this party ever since. The French revolution has done more to strengthen antifederalism, than any other cause whatever. Early in this scene of anarchy and licentiousness, the antifeds discovered more of the restless spirit of their party; entered into French politics with avidity and enthusiasm; idolized their errors, and justified their crimes. They condemned the policy of their own government, abused the federalists and called them aristocrats, because they wished to avoid a participation in the commotions which agitated Europe, and threatened the world. The policy of Washington, the head of the federal party, was to remain in peace with all the contending nations, and preserve a strict neutrality. The government did remain steady and neutral; but the antifederalists, with the deluded citizens whom they had insisted to their party, were hostile against nations with whom we were at peace.
I have stated in a former number, that the antifederalists were the cause of the British depredations on our commerce—of British injustice and wrong to many honest merchants engaged in lawful trade. Having provoked Britain to this injury with true jacobin effrontery, they were clamorous for war against the nation whose rights they had infringed. Washington and federalism were abused, because they had not the madness of jacobinism, and made a demand of satisfaction previous to a declaration of hostilities. How much the result justified their wisdom, need not now be noticed. Our government demanded satisfaction. The British had, in many instances done wrong, and they have made full and honorable reparation. A commercial treaty was made, fraught with great advantage to this country. It gave us greater commercial benefits than we can claim from any other treaty. It provided for reparation of our wrongs. It surrendered our northern posts, which as has been before noticed, jacobinism had provoked them to retain; and it provided the means of settling the true eastern boundary of our country.
Experience has fully attested the advantages of this treaty to both nations. Yet jacobinism assailed it before it had ever been seen, and when their blabber man had disclosed it against the injunctions of duty, it was the cause of as much jacobin noise and bluster, as though it had stipulated for passive obedience and non-resistance—we were told that it sacrificed all our rights, and prostrated our national dignity. This was the bellowing of jacobinism—what is the fact? It has proved the best treaty we ever made. It has enriched our merchants, and filled our treasury. It was the wise policy by which a former administration raised a revenue on the luxuries of life, and without the hypocritical cant of modern politicians, avoided the necessity of "taking bread from the mouth of labor." Can they deny this? No. The truth stares them in the face; and were they not jacobins, it would cover them with shame.
Our national government was scarcely organized, when Genet made his appearance from the nation which was whimsically called our sister republic.
The jacobin clubs in France we too painfully remember, and their object to subvert all government, to annihilate all religion, and demoralize society, procured all the horrors of the French revolution. The antifederalists had entered into their political views, and many were sunk into the deep depravity of jacobinism in morals and religion. This was the secret agency of France, and Genet was sent to complete this work of darkness. We find him immediately assuming a lofty tone to our government, and dictatorial to our Washington; with jesuitical casuistry explaining away the construction of treaties, in defiance of common sense and at the sacrifice of good faith.
We find him also organizing jacobin clubs, throughout our country, in bold defiance of our government, and in contempt of the Washington proclamation of neutrality. These clubs existed in almost every town, they were filled by antifederalists and such as they had deluded; they were countenanced and joined by the antifederalist minority in congress, by Mr. Jefferson, and all the modern philosophers of the present age. Can this be denied? No. For every town where these societies existed, can furnish a host of witnesses to attest its truth.
These societies were introduced by Genet immediately after his arrival, and were the copies of the jacobin clubs in France. Their object was to introduce the antifederalists into the administration of our government, because they favored the cause of France against our obligation of neutrality. They heaped abuse upon Washington and the federalists, on account of that proclamation. Federalists were called aristocrats and monarchy men, because they avoided the horrors of war, secured the blessings of peace, and adhered to the duties of neutrality. Can this be denied? No. Yet jacobins do not blush; but they laugh in their sleeves to think how many Americans were gulled by their nonsense. Ever since the formation of these societies, the antifederalist party, have, by federalists been called jacobins, from the name of like societies in France. They forsooth, call themselves republicans. So did the French—so did Robespierre, Marat, Carnot, and Bonaparte. They were all republicans, but the blood of murdered millions proclaim they were all jacobins. And this is the party now in power, this is the party who have raised themselves to the administration of government.
Thus those who have uniformly opposed the constitution from the first, now hypocritically express a devotion to it; they toast it. In my next I will show what devotion they have paid to the constitution since they have been in power.
(To be continued)
FOR THE GAZETTE. THE SOJOURNER No. IV.
They discover a disposition to demolish those pillars of society which the world has hitherto feared, and time proved to be necessary.
INCALCULABLE are the evils brought upon society by irreligion and the examples of the great, who affect to despise the sublime worship of the true God, and to disregard christianity, those never failing sources of peace and happiness in society. Custom is a tyrant. Fashion is an unmerciful foreigner. The chief ruler of any nation has it in his power, either to promote or diminish the outward forms of religion; to give a check to gospel-worship, or to nourish sobriety in principle and practice, by his own belief and example. Good order and government were never more in their glory in Judea, in Rome, in Greece, than when their kings and legislators were men of piety and morality. The state of religion greatly depends on the examples of those, (as means) who are honored with civil promotion and national confidence. When the kings and legislators of the Jewish nation were influenced by faith in the true God and Messiah to come, religion flourished, order prevailed, and prosperity succeeded. But alas! when the wicked were in authority the people mourned; religion declined, iniquity abounded; and love for order, law, and regulation waxed cold. Infidelity, and rebellion pervaded all ranks and classes more or less; threatenings were denounced; and in many instances distress the consequence.
Time was: when religion, ability, and christian exemplariness were qualifications for civil promotion. The first emigrants to our shores were venerable for religion, patriotism and good order. The love of their country, the prosperity of their fellow creatures, and the religious freedom of mankind, were the ruling motives, which influenced them to attempt the American colonization. Men of religion, ability and patriotism were promoted; the openly profane neglected, and treated as heathens unfit for public office. The wisdom of their system had an happy effect on the rising and risen generations. Family government, and parental authority nourished the tender minds of children, and inspired them with an idea of honor, virtue and usefulness. Much of man's usefulness depends on early education. Children were formerly educated to believe in the gospel and were habituated to moral practices. At that period the false philosophy, "twenty Gods, one God, or no God" was not admitted into their creed.
Faith in twenty Gods is idolatry; faith in the one true God is found religion; the denial of God is atheism. If idolatry should be an essential mean of rending a kingdom from a prince, who should be ambitious of national promotion and office, it must be of some importance, whether people believe in "twenty Gods, one God or no God." Read the threatening pronounced on a Jewish legislator for cleaving unto idolatry.
If sincere faith in the one true God be the grand spring to moral action, benevolence and humanity, it is of the greatest consequence to me, that my neighbor be a worshiper of the eternal Jehovah. The life property and reputation of a man are of importance to him. Wherefore if my neighbor, in consequence of believing and worshiping the one true God, shall view my life, property and reputation sacred, I receive a great favor from his faith in the true object of adoration.
If a man should be promoted to an office of honor and emolument in consequence of people being idolators and atheists, it must be of some importance to him that his neighbors and fellow citizens, were such characters. The sentence "to worship no God" is a solecism.
It matters not whether a man believe in twenty Gods, one God or no God; the inference will be natural, it matters not what a man does believe. If all the electors when called to give in their votes for a president should believe, that there was no such person in existence as —, and in consequence of such a belief should retire without giving in any votes for a president; would it be or would it not be of consequence to him? Away with this absurd tenet, which favors any thing, or nothing at all just as you please to have it! This false philosophy is a dreadful two-edged sword.
What has been the effects of errors and delusions, which have rapidly spread through our land? A revolutionizing spirit in church and state, in families and neighborhoods. These errors were first propagated by those who wished to be promoted who sought, for wealth, who had not their country's good at heart. These delusions are now rapidly spreading among those in the humbler walks of life. For several years a blow has been levelled at the main support of government, viz. true religion. Many good people whose advantages have been small for correct knowledge are deceived, and will not believe that there is a plot contrived against christian churches. No order of men is of a greater benefit to society, than the clergy; and no order of men more despised, than they by disorganizers.
Let every friend to his country strive to discountenance infidelity, irreligion and immorality. Let him encourage the observance of the christian sabbath, attention to the institutions of the gospel, and the general practice of piety and virtue. Let every believer be encouraged to hold fast true religion, which is a glory to a nation, and the only source of comfort to individuals in the last extremity of nature.
THE BIBLE.—Those pay but very slight attention to the Bible, who imagine that religion is not calculated for polite people; for that best of books contains the most excellent rules of good behavior.
FOR THE GAZETTE. MR. JENKS.
We have been nearly four years "in the full tide" of revolutionary experiment. Every violation of justice, every infraction of the constitution, every change in its fundamental principles, every species of confusion and disorder is falsely ascribed to the "will of the people." When Washington was unanimously elected president and at the expiration of four years unanimously re-elected against the wishes of the opposers of our federal constitution, the Jacobins of that day declared the people were not their own masters; and when at the ensuing election Adams was chosen to succeed him, the people were not fairly heard. The negro votes of Virginia and Carolina did not overbalance those of New England. But sir, Americans have now grown wiser. "The people govern," not Washington or Adams. The black voters at the last election gave us a new president; although the majority of the white and independent electors of the United States were for Adams. Since this change how happy have we been! New-England has lost all influence in the councils of the nation. But what of that? Vox populi, vox Dei. The voice of Virginia is the voice of Heaven.
The following scale, commencing at a period a little before the success of jacobinical principles in this country, will show how far we have already descended, and what we shall yet descend to, if the real people of this country, the men of property, of morals, of information, the cultivators of the soil, the owners of our ships, do not awake and speedily restrain the headlong course of the republic.
DOWNHILL PROGRESS OF AMERICA from a government such as ours was under a wise and honest administration, like that of Washington and Adams.
Washington was an apostle from liberty, and Adams his successor is worse: Opposition to collection of taxes; insolvency.
FOREIGN INFLUENCE.
Armed opposers of the constituted authorities. Rebellion. Papers established and printers hired to traduce the best men, by candidates for the highest public offices. Cry of Economy and the "will of the people."
CHANGE OF RULERS.
First Year of the Republic. FREE and EQUAL. Economy! "Great cry, and little wool." Introduction of aliens, dismissal of native citizens. Amendments and alterations of the Constitution.
Second Year. "The will of the people." Violation of the sanctuary of the judiciary. Ridicule of the clergy. Increase of infidelity and irreligion. bad men patronized and rewarded by government.
Third Year. Proscription of learning; for colleges are the hot-beds of orthodoxy, and it is contrary to equality that one man have more learning, than another. "The will of the people." Unequal burdens on commerce because the merchants are federalists, friends to order and monarchy, and
"God's chosen people, if (as Mr. Jefferson falsely doubts) he ever had a chosen people," are whispy drinkers.
Fourth Year. President for life. Vice-president, a puppet on a wire. "The will of the people." Universal right of suffrage. Equalization of property, for "there is no natural right," says the Chronicle, "that one man should possess more than others."
Fifth Year. "The will of the people." Abolition of courts of justice. Universal ignorance. Despotism.
Sixth Year. Another change of rulers for the worse. The Guillotine.
Seventh Year. A single legislative and executive body, as a council of five hundred, five thousand, or hundred thousand. Murder of old rulers.
Eighth Year. "The will of the people." Proscription of Christianity. Universal liberty of divorce. Pillage and murder; Atheism the supreme law. People vote as in France, "no God," and "death an eternal sleep."
Ninth Year. Marriage abolished, for "marriage," says Philosopher Godwin, "is the most odious of all monopolies." "The will of the people." Universal anarchy.
Tenth Year. A five or fifty headed monster, called perhaps a DIRECTORY. A large standing army to protect the rights of the people "The will of the nation." A constular and tribunitian arbitrary government.
Eleventh Year. FREE and EQUAL. "The will of the soldiers." Liberty and equal rights.
HAPPY An EMPEROR with power absolute, self-elected and hereditary, the organ of justice, the fountain of honor, the giver of estates, M honorem, Yes, or Christian, according to circumstances, and MASTER of the "will of the people."
FROM THE CINTINEL.
A malignant writer still continues to insult the memory of the late Gen. HAMILTON, in the Chronicle. It is to be hoped, for the honor of the country, it will shortly be proved, that the calumniator is not an American. "The time has been," says the able and independent Editor of the Charleston Courier, "when, to speak irreverently of the mighty dead, would be looked upon as worse than sacrilege, and when the wretch who would carry his animosity beyond the grave, would be handed down as an alien and enemy to the human race. But the moral world has undergone an earthquake shock, in which the hearts of some have been cast out of their bodies, and cinders raked from the fires of hell put into their place. What BURKE said of the jacobins and revolutionists of Europe, may on this occasion be applied to the jacobins of America. "They have tigers to tall upon animated strength. They have NYXANS to prey upon dead carcasses. The national Menagerie is collected by the first physiologists of the time, and is defective in no description of savage nature. Not the sanctuary of the tomb is sacred to them; and they deny even to the departed, the sad immunities of the grave. In all revolutionists (continues he) were not proof against all caution, I should recommend it to their consideration, that no persons were ever known in history, sacred or profane, to see the sepulchre, and by their forgeries to call up the prophetic dead with any other event than the prediction of their own disastrous fate—Leave me, O leave me to repose."
A writer in the Connecticut Courant has proved by authentic documents that the people of Connecticut not only enjoy the blessings of civil government free from all expense; but even receive from the public treasury, for the support of schools, the sum of 37,455 dollars 76 cents, more than they contribute to it in taxes, &c. And yet there are found selfish and seditious mischief makers—such men as Abraham Bishop, and Co. who are exercising their arts to overturn all the systems in the state; and introduce their follies and peculiarities!—And what is worse, there are many tools enough to believe them wise and honest.
MAIL NEWS. BOSTON, AUG. 31.
From France.—The Schooner Emeline, arrived in 30 days from Bourdeaux, brings papers to the 9th of July. Bonaparte was not crowned. Nothing relative to the disposition of Russia had transpired. Preparations for invasion continued. An embargo was laid on vessels at Bourdeaux for 5 days, was raised the 9th, and laid on again the 10th.
Jesuits.—What was formerly only rumour is now truth. Government has ordered the establishment of the useful and respectable institution to prepare foreign missionaries. We say useful, with regard to commercial relations, which it can favour in a most eminent manner; and respectable, with regard to religion; to preach the dogma and morality of which, it sends its members to the most savage, distant, and unhealthy countries. We recollect very with a tender emotion, the services rendered to humanity by the Barthelomi de Las Casas, by the Vincent de Paul, by the L'Amy, by the Tachard, &c.—Journal de Paris, June 23.
The society of missionaries will consist of 500 members, of whom 50 are destined for the East-Indies, 100 for China, the same number for Africa and America, and 50 for the islands in the Southern ocean, for Otaheite, Sandwich Islands, &c. The rest will remain as teachers in France, except twenty, whom government, in compliance with the request of the Canada Indians, will perhaps sent to that part of America. ( Ibid )
It is said that in a letter from General Charles C. Pinckney, Vice-President General of the Society of Cincinnati, General Pinckney condemns, in the strongest manner, the practice of duelling, and proposes that the society at a general meeting, or at their different state meetings, should enter into a resolution, neither to give nor accept a challenge.
FROM SAVANNAH, AUG. 11. A duel.—On Tuesday, the 31st of July, a duel was fought at Middleton's Ferry, on the South Carolina side, between William Appling, and John Rowe, both of Columbian county; Mr. Appling received a ball, at the first fire, about the termination of his forehead, by which he in a short time expired.—Mr. Appling has three children, and a number of relatives and friends to deplore the loss, of an affectionate friend, and valuable member of society.
French Project.—A letter dated Berlin, June 4, says, "Citizen La Foret, in announcing to Baron Hardenburg, Bonaparte's Imperial dignity, presented a plan for dividing the European Continent into four grand Empires, or those of France, Austria, Russia, and Prussia; and that no other Sovereign should be permitted, in future, to assume the imperial title. Hanover was offered us, to concentrate better our possessions, and to make our population nearly as great as that of Austria, &c. The absence of our King has prevented any determination from being taken; and, probably at his Majesty's returning, this scheme, with a hundred others, proposed lately by France, will be declined; at least such is the common opinion here."
Mor au.—It has been announced in the Paris Monitor, (the government paper,) that this general has been banished to America—to what part it is not suggested. Other papers mention that he left his prison on the 21st of June, and proceeded for Perpignan, followed by his consort; and that he is to embark from Spain for America. The general it is said, had no intimation of this arrangement, and just furnished his apartments in the temple. When on his trial he was treated with much respect. After he delivered his speech before the court he was loudly applauded by the spectators—and the guards presented arms when he passed.—Several of the conspirators have been pardoned on the supplications of female relations, who prostrated themselves at the feet of the emperor, and were seconded in their prayers by the empress Josephine and her daughter.
From the Mediterranean, we learn, that Commodore Preble had sailed from Messina, with his squadron, four bomb-vessels, and four large gun-boats, which Mr. Cathcart, the late consul at Tripoly had borrowed of the king of Naples; for the bombardment of Tripoli. The squadron, we also hear, was in good health and spirits.
The London monthly Commercial Reporter, for June last, says—"The traders of the American States, continue to enlarge their traffic with the East-Indies; but there is no reason to fear, that they should injure the trade between England and the East, unless the price of freight from England to India should be enormously above what it is at present." The same report says, "the demands for goods for the West-Indies, are, for the present, rather increased by the independence of the negroes of St. Domingo."
The correspondence between the British minister at the court of Madrid, and the Prince of Peace respecting some observations imputed to the latter on Mr. Drake's affair, have been published.
The French admiral at Toulon has sent to his government an official account of his sailing a few miles from Toulon, and returning without fighting the British fleet.
The British are giving great encouragement to the culture of Hemp in India.—Some samples have proved superior to any Kestha hemp ever imported. Cent.

COMMENCEMENT AT CAMBRIDGE. The annual commencement took place on Wednesday last. The performances were conducted in a manner that reflected much honor to the students, and afforded the highest satisfaction to a very numerous and respectable audience. His excellency the Governor with his suite were escorted to Cambridge by the Watertown troop of horse. The literary exercises of the day, were as follows:—By the candidates for the degree of Bachelor of arts.   1. A Latin oration on—“The evils arising to society from avarice, indolence, and ambition,” by Henry Brown, Job Chickering, and Timothy Davis.  2. A Latin oration on—“Dueling,” by Andrews Norton.  3. A Hebrew oration on—“Pride,” by Moses Webster.  4. An English oration on—“The influence of pain, amusement, and oratory upon the passions,” by Thomas Byles, Samuel Orne and Joseph Sprague.  5. An English oration on—“Credulity,” by William Freeman.  6. A Greek dialogue on—“Spartan manners,” by Nathan Morton Davis, Samuel Sewall and William Simmons.  7. An English conference on—“Water, air, heat, and light,” by Amos Clark, Benjamin Merrill, Charles Apthorp Morton, and Seth Newcomb.  8. An English oration on—“The mutual influence of government and religion,” by John Stickney.  9. A forensic Disputation on this question—“Whether the law of nature be equally applicable to individuals and nations,” by Joseph Emerson Smith and Arthur Ware.  10. An English poem on—“The influence of poetry,” by Joseph Head.  11. An English oration on—“The advantages of public over private education,” by Samuel Cary and Benjamin Ropes Nichols.  12. English compositions on various subjects, by Robert Adams, Abel Boynton, Stephen Canapin, Abraham Estlin, Benjamin Guild and Joseph Hovey.  13. An English oration on—“Reverence of antiquity,” by Samuel Cooper Thacher.   After the foregoing exercises, and English oration on—“Imitation,” was pronounced by Mr. Benjamin Pierce, candidate for the degree of Master of Arts.  The following gentlemen were admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, viz. William Alpinwall, Jonathan Bais, John Brewster, Elijah Brown, Jonas Buckminster, Thomas J. H. Cutting, Marcus Farley, George Washburn Frye, Ebenezer Greenough, Charles Chauncy Haven, Jacob Hewins, Leonard Kimball, John Luce, Samuel Livermore, John Lord, John Merrill, Joseph Otis Oldgood, Paineas Page, Wyman Richardson, Samuel Ripley, William Scolly, John Star, Jeremiah Simson, Ezekiel Tatt, David Tappan, Samuel Russell Trevett, Owen Warland.
Portland Gazette.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1804.
Latest from Europe. —The latest dates from Europe are by the arrival of the John Adams at Boston. The Palladium of Friday contains the following summary:
Last evening arrived John Adams, capt. Wood, 44 days from Liverpool. We received our files of London papers to the 14th ult. But their contents are not important. Nothing farther, that can be relied on, is given with respect to the threatened invasion. It is said Bonaparte gave a most intemperate and insulting answer to the Russian remonstrance respecting the execution of the Duke of Enghein. Louis XVIII. has published a protest against the usurpation of the throne of France by Bonaparte—It is mentioned in the British papers that Moreau has been sent to the United States. The conspirators who were guillotined cried Vive la Roi! till the moment of their execution.
LONDON, JULY 6.
A private letter from Paris, dated June 21, says, “the American minister, Mr. Livingston has returned, with good bills for fifteen millions of livres; but he was, notwithstanding, not received by Talleyrand in the manner he expected, after his financial and political expedition to England; because, more money, and a better issue, were hoped for here. On Mr. Livingston’s first conference, after his arrival here, he remained closeted with Talleyrand for six hours, and a courier was sent to the emperor immediately afterwards, who ordered Talleyrand to wait upon his majesty.”
Spain and the United States. —We have rumours from Cadiz, that a rupture between Spain and this country was expected. It appears to have been imagined by individuals that our government would very highly resent the refusal of the court of Madrid to ratify the convention which provided for the claims of American citizens for Spanish excelses. We understand that his most catholic majesty had not only declined to sanction that convention, but that his minister had refused to negotiate further with the American ambassador on the subject—It is added, that our envoy had been so offended at the treatment he received as to have demanded passports, intending to return to America. Our government undoubtedly have dispatches from Mr. Pinckney.
From Nantz, June 10. —“I now inform you that a new duty of 30 centimes per ton, has been put a few days ago established by government on all foreign vessels entering the river Loire; said duty appears to be peculiar to this river, as the act of government does not say that it shall be raised in any other but the Loire.
The cafe of the ship Minerva of Boston, capt. Job William Hall, mentioned in my last was ultimately decided by the minister of marine at Paris. She was ordered out of the port as coming from England, so no American vessel will in future be admitted to enter any port of France when coming from Great Britain. Perhaps it would be advisable that the merchants of the United States do not send their vessels to Falmouth, Cowes, or any port of Great Britain for a market, when they have same views on France.—In this last cafe the island of Reé, would be the most proper place to touch at to be informed of the state of markets in France.
50,000 acres of land have been purchased in the state of Ohio, for German emigrants. About 600 are now expected there.
In the ship John, arrived at New-York from St. Thomas, came passenger Madame Maria-Louis Toussaint, widow of the late general Toussaint Louverture.
From the Salem Gazette. Mr. Cutting—It was mentioned in your last as a curious fact, “that among the papers and instruments of the counterfeiters of bank bills, lately arrested, were found copies of the famous electioneering pamphlet which produced our attorney general but van his multitude of votes?”—but can it be at all surprising that such characters should be employed for the distribution of such a pamphlet? Who better fitted, than those who are distinguished for their attainments in the art of imposition, and whose industry is never wanting to pursue the work in which they engage, and to accomplish their designs?
The purchase of Louisiana was bad policy, if we view it in no other light than adding extent of territory which our government never can manage: and the terms of the purchase we believe to be highly unconstitutional. But we have certainly no right to make use of the subsequent injustice of Spain as an argument against the purchase: that is quite another affair, and there are remedies adapted to the evil: it depends upon government to apply the remedies.
From Amsterdam. —It appears from Dutch papers received in Portsmouth the 30th of June, under the Paris head of the 25th of June, that Georges and eleven others were guillotined in the fore part of that day—that those eight which were condemned to death, and to whom the emperor has extended his mercy, have been condemned to be confined in the state’s prison for four years, and after that to be transported: that Jules Polignac, has also been sentenced to two years imprisonment.—It farther adds, “General MOREAU is on his passage to the United States of America.”
Newburyport Aug 24. —On Friday last Mr. Phineas Burrill, of Newbury, went into the river parker, to bathe; he venturing too far, was unfortunately drowned—the body not having been found till after 9 hours search, no attempts were made to resuscitate it.—He was a promising young man, aged 21.
The anniversary Commencement at Dartmouth College, was on Wednesday, last week. The degree of A. B. was conferred on 34 young gentlemen; that of A. M. on 17; that of M. D. on Lyman Spaulding; and that of L. L. D. on the hon. David Humphreys, and the hon. Jeremiah Smith.
By an recent enquiry into the state of mendicity in and round the city of London, it appears that the number of beggars, including their children, exceeds 15,000, and that they collect from the public, in the streets, about 100,000. annually. The present average charge on the rental of England and Wales for the support of the poor, amounts to 4s. od. in the pound.
One of the counterfeiters, named Silver, who lately broke jail in Amherst, N. H. has been secured in this town.
“Genuine” jacobinism. —The following article from a Connecticut paper affords a true specimen of modern democracy.
A late writer in the Mercury, after having manifested indignation that he had seen in republican as well as federal papers, mournful extracts respecting the death of the Duke of Enghein, uses the following expressions: “Mankind are not yet free. They never will be free, till they can read, that not only the Duke D’ Enghein, but all other princes and their relations are bleeding.”
The Monthly Anthology; or Massachusetts Magazine.
No. 9, of this valuable publication, issued from the press of Messrs. MUNROE & FRANCIS, Boston, is now ready for delivery at the Bookstore of DANIEL JOHNSON, of this town, by whom subscriptions are received.—Each number contains 48 pages 8vo, at 25 cents each, stitched in blue covers.
To Readers and Correspondents “ONE OF THE PEOPLE,” is unavoidably omitted this day. Sundry other matters are under consideration.
DEATH. In Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, Mr. Daniel Dole, to Miss Catherine Partridge.
DEATH. In this town, on Monday last, Mr. WILLIAM S. STEVENS, merchant, in the 28th year of his age. If the death of an upright and useful character, an affectionate and virtuous son, a tender and beloved brother, a sincere and disinterested friend, can excite the tears of regret, the early exit of this much lamented young man, will long continue a source of unfeigned sorrow.
“On! Death, thou victor of the human frame, The soul’s poor fabric trembles at thy name; How long shall man be urged to dread thy sway, For those whom thou untimely tak’st away.”
On Tuesday morning, ELIZA D. KINSMAN, aged 12, months, daughter of N. Kinsman, Esq.
In Boston, Mercy Cook, aged 14; Mrs. Hannah Everett, aged 25; Mrs. Hannah Thomas, aged 94.—At Lynn, Mr. Joel Newhall aged 21.—At Salem, Mrs. Frothingham, wife of Mr. Jonathan Frothingham.—At Rowley, Mrs. Abiah Gage, relict of the late col. Gage, aged 88. Her descendants are 2 children, 36 grand-children 22 great grand-children, and 1 of the 4th generation; making in the whole 77; of which 64 are now living.—In South Carolina, John McDonald; he was imprisoned, charged with having robbed the mail, and hung himself previous to the day of trial.—In London, Mr. Cohen, one of the Jewish Rabbies; as he was preparing to officiate in the religious duties of the synagogue, he fell down in a fit and expired.—At the Isle of France, Mr. Isaac Hacker, jun. aged 22.—In Falmouth, (Eng.) John Tipper, a seaman who had been married but sixteen days. The fame J. Tipper, whose name is honorably recorded in capt. Fellows’ narrative of the loss of the Lady Hobart Packet.
FOR SALE. By CODMAN & SWAN, No 3, Union Row, Middle Street, 50 cases fresh Sweet Oil. 30 barrels Roll BRIMSTONE. 3000 lb. German STEEL of first quality. Quarter casks of Malaga WINE. European, India & W. I. Goods, as usual for cash or approved credit.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OR exchanged for Lots in or near Portland, THREE choice LOTS in the Federal City, on a rising ground, which overlooks the Potomac, not five minutes walk from Georgetown bank nor more than three from Washington bank Post Office War Office President’s house, &c. They are separate from the seven buildings only by a street, and within twenty paces of the avenue.
A House for sale. TO be sold a Dwelling HOUSE, pleasantly situated on Federal Street, the house is two stories, entirely finished, with a good garden spot, and a barn. The terms of sale will be made easy. Inquire of James Wyllie, on the premises.
Information required. JEAN BAPTISTE BERTIN, residing in the island, St. Bartholomew, would be glad to get information of his son JOSEPH MONTREUIL BERTIN, who has now been a year out eleven years he was for some time, employed by Mr. Mr. Cobb, of Portland, in the State of Massachusetts; and Matthew Cobb, is required as well as the public in general to give information of this young man, which will be thankfully received by the advertiser.
FOUND, IN June last, on Ingraham’s Wharf, a pair of SADDLE-BAGS—The owner may have them again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to J. GOOD, Cape Elizabeth. Aug 28.
JAMES C. BULLARD, No. 3, Muff’s Row, Middle Street, HAS just received for sale, an additional assortment of Gentlemen’s Youth’s and Children’s English and American HATS and Hat-Trimmings. Likewise a large assortment of Paper Hangings, with elegant Borders. Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Kid & Morocco SHOES—Wholesale and Retail.
JOSEPH M’LELLAN & SON, No 16, Union-Wharf, HAVE for sale, Fresh Superfine and Fine Philadelphia FLOUR—now landing from S. Br. Anne.
Fresh Olives and Raisins, FOR sale by DAY & HILSEY, at their Store in Fore-Street—Also, 20 cases Gun POWDER; 20 pipes Country GIN, of a superior quality which will be sold, cheap for cash or approved credit. West-India Goods and Groceries, by wholesale & retail, as usual.
ROPE-MAKING & SHIP CHANDLERY. THE subscribers having entered into copartnership in the ROPE-MAKING and SHIP-CHANDLERY BUSINESS, under the firm of SHAW, DUNCAN & CO. Respectfully inform their friends and the Public, that the Rope-Making business is carried on to its fullest extent at their new rope-walk near Back Cove bridge, where their friends may be supplied with gangs of RIGGING at the current prices, and on liberal credit. A constant supply will be kept at their retail Store, No. 1, Central Row, opposite Jones’ Row. To Resellers who also may be had all kinds of CHANDLERY, ANCHORS, and every thing necessary for vessels fitting out and bound to sea, for which a handsome credit will be given if required.
NEAL SHAW, G. W. DUNCAN. July 19. He subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claim of the several creditors to the Estate of Captain Abiel Briggs, late of Portland, in the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased, pre-deceased insolvent—do hereby give notice, that three months further time are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Mrs. Salley Hodge in Portland, on the first and last Thursday of August, and on the first and last Thursday of September and October next, from 2 to 6 o’clock P. M.
DAVID FALES, jun. of Thomaston. In said district, trader, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that they may be heard, if they shall think it, before the Judge of said district on Tuesday the 4th day of September next, at the Court house in Wilscasset, against making and allowing a certificate of discharge to said bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such a allowance may be exhibited.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF MAINE. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of DAVID FALES, jun. of Thomaston.
THE WRECK of a vessel was towed into New Harbor, near Penobscot Point, (Maine) on the 11th inst. she was keel upwards, supposed to be a sloop—her spars are all out, and her stern carried away as far as her transom; one half of her keel is oak and the other maple—her hold full of lumber or wood. The owner of said property may hear further, by applying to Capt. EZEKIEL THURSTON, Portland.
TAKE NOTICE. This is to forbid any persons purchasing any Note or Notes given to Ephraim Field, signed by Quamel to be of Paris, dated June 16th, 1804, Paris, June 16 1804 EPHRAIM FIELD.
Broke into the subscriber’s pasture, A DARK red MARE, black mane and tail, dark legs square docked, a trotter low courage and marked with the saddle, supposed to be ten years old. The owner may have her again proving property and paying charges. JOSEPH MORSE. Brunswick, August 16, 1804.
THEATRE—PORTLAND.
An Evening’s Amusement never performed here.  Mrs. POWELL’s Benefit.
THIS Evening, Monday, September 3, 1804, will be presented for the first and only time in Portland, a much admired Romantic Drama, interspersed with songs, Duets, &c. called  Adelmorn, the Outlaw. Written by M. G. Lewis, Esq. author of the Castle Spectre, Eustace, &c.—Performed in London and Bolton with the most unbounded applause. Adelmorn, Mr. Jones—Sigismund, Mr. Kenny—Uric, Mr. Bignall—Father Cyprian, Mr. Barnes—Hugo, Mr. Dickenson—Lodowick, Mr. Wilson—Spectre, Mr. Powell—Herman, Miss Bates. Inogen, Miss Powell—Orcia, Mrs. Jones—Dame Bedra, Mrs. Dickenson. In Act 4th—The Dungeon where Adelmorn is confined, the Wall of which opens, and discovers (in vision) the figure of an Old Man, with a sword on his bosome, his garments stained with blood—Uric appears, held by two Demons—The Old Man plunges his dagger into his bosome, who sinks in the arms of the Demons—and the Wall closes. End of the Play, a favorite SONG, called, The Poor Little Child of a Tar. By Mr. Wilson. After which, The Miraculous Medicine, Or, a Cure for a Scold. By Mr. Bernard.
To which will be added, a Pantomimical Afterpiece, never performed here called the  ASYLUM; Or, FEMALE ORPHANS. Woodman, Mr. Wilson—Captain of the Robbers, Mr. Dickenson—Lieutenant, Mr. Bignall—Huntman, Mr. Powell—2d do. Mr. Barnes—Children. Mary, Mrs. Powell—Miss Gooody, Mrs. Dickenson. In the course of the Afterpiece, A DANCE, by Mr. Wilson, Miss Bates, and Mrs. Bignall. Doors opened quarter before 7. Curtain to rise quarter before 8, precisely. * Tickets at Mr. D. Cobb’s—Box 75 cents—Pit 50 cents.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT and well finished DWELLING HOUSE, situated in a pleasant part of the town. Inquire at the Store of WILLIS & MINISTRY. Portland, Sept. 1.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Non-Resident Proprietors and owners of land, improved and unimproved, in the town of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland—that the lots hereof or mentioned, are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said town, for the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three; to collect in the respective sums following:
   Names of Non Resident Proprietors of improved Land in the town of Freeport State & County Town Tax Miniterial Tax Total   C. D. C. C. D. C. C. D. C. C. D. C.     Brown Elenezer, 6 20 6 32   Blanchard Nathaniel, jun. 8 25 8 41   Cutter Mahitable, wid. 8 25 8 41   Davis Sarah, wid. 18 63 18 99   Field James, 8 25 8 41   Gray Sophia, 8 25 8 41   Gray Joseph, heirs, 8 25 8 41   Greely Euphale, 8 25 8 41   Gereon William, 16 56 16 88   Harris Stephen, 8 25 8 41   Loring Kibbe, 4 13 4 21   Loring E. & heirs, 8 25 8 41   Mitchell Jonathan, col. 14 50 14 78   Sprague Doctor, heirs, 14 50 14 78   Bowen Jacob, 14 53 3 70   Cressey William, heirs, 38 1 31 69   Fogg Edward, heirs, 6 21 6 33   Harris Moses, 4 16 4 24   Hoy Enach, 24 84 24 132   Libby Daniel, 8 27 8 43   Phillips Elipha, 13 44 13 70   Sturton Elipha, 32 112 32 176   Wells Simon, 6 19 6 31   Davis Thomas, 46 157 46 249  
Names of Non Resident Proprietors of unimproved land in
   No of Lots No of Acres State & County Town Tax Miniterial Tax Total     1 10 20 1 3 24   2 100 225 9 32 266   3 100 250 10 35 295   RANGE B.   4 50 150 6 21 177   5 12 1/2 37 2 5 44   7 12 1/2 37 2 5 44   20 100 400 16 56 472   23 37 51 2 7 60   RANGE C.   15 100 350 14 49 413   17 50 175 7 25 207   20 50 175 7 25 207   24 47 188 13 45 246   RANGE E.   11 50 200 8 28 236   47 100 500 20 70 590  
SQUADRONS.
   State and County Town Tax Miniterial Tax Total     3 450 900 36 126 162   6 141 282 13 45 58   12 37 74 4 12 16    N. B. If no person appears to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before Monday the twelfth day of October next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said land as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at Public Vendue at the dwelling house of Capt. Samuel Jamieson, in said Freeport, to the highest bidder, according to law.
Edward Tompson, Collector. Freeport, August 20, 1804.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 30th of June, a dark bay or brown Mare COLT two years old, ring of 14 ha, is a natural trotter no artificial marks but being docked and marks of letters a person who will give information or return said colt will be handsomely rewarded by JOHN WEBBER. Newburyport, Aug. 12.

POETRY.
A Mother's Address to her Dying Infant.
TENDER, soothed Infant mild! Perfect, sweetest, loveliest Child! Transient lustre! beauteous Clay! Smiling wonder of a day! Ere the last convulsive flit Rends thy unresisting heart, Ere the long enduring frown Weighs thy precious eye-lids down: Ah! regard a Mother's moan, Anguished sharper than thy own; Fairest eye, whose dawning light Late, with rapture fill'd my sight, Ere thy orb: extinguish'd be, Bend their trembling beams on me, Drooping Sweetness! verdant Flower, Booming, withering in an hour! Ere thy gentle breath sustains Lately, fiercely, mortal pains; Here a suppliant, let me be Partner in thy destiny.
Serialist.
From the New-Bedford Columbian Courier.
*****How often does the human heart, in- sensibly melt at the sight of another's woe, par- ticularly when afflicted with distresses similar to its own: does not this sufficiently prove the ex- istence of the divinity within us, and that noth- ing but the interference of Satan's influence, could render us under any circumstances, even the most prosperous, as to the riches of this world, insensible to the distresses of others. Is it not good therefore, that we are sometimes af- flicted? Does it not keep feelingly alive the Christian virtues, and should we not, if suffered to be entirely exempt from sufferings ourselves, be prone to hardness of heart, and more liable to admit and give way to temptation? If this is true, and no possible reasoning can be adduced towards its contradiction, let us patiently sub- mit to the dispensations of the all wise decrees of Heaven, and fervently kiss the rod and ad- ore. This determination will fit us for the delightful employment of administering to the wounded in spirit, and prepare us for the society of angels and saints, hereafter in heaven. Bless- ed prospect. "PHILANTHROPIST."
Agricultural.
How to improve impoverished Land.
"Put in two successive crops of buck-wheat, and when in bloom, plow them down: this may be done in one season, and in the fall sow your wheat or rye, and you cannot fail of having a promising crop of grain the next year."
THE Managers of Piscataqua Bridge
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dollars, and Number of Tickets. Includes entries like '1 of 10,000 dolls. is 10,000' and '2,700 8 do. 21,600'.
12,000 Tickets at 5 Dols. Subject to a deduction of 12 1-2 per cent. on payment of prizes. Capital prizes determinable on the following days: The first drawn blank on the first day shall be entitled to receive 500 dollars. First drawn on the 5th, 1000. First drawn on the 10th, 1000. First drawn on the 15th, 1000. First drawn on the 20th, 1000. First drawn on the 25th, 10,000. First drawn on the 30th, 2000. Four hundred tickets shall be considered as one complete day's work; and the fortunate Blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the wheels in one, or more days. To those who are impressed with the important object for which this lottery was granted, little need be said by us, to insure their continuance in well doing. To fortunate adventurers, we are brief to declare, that no lottery whatever, holds out a fairer chance for gain, than this presenting so many capital prizes, compared with the small number of tickets, and determinable on the fair- est principles. THOMAS THOMPSON, THOMAS MARTIN, ELIJAH HALL, Managers. An early day will be appointed for drawing. Portsmouth, (N H) July 24.
BOSTON ADVERTISEMENT.
William Tuckerman, No. 61, State-Street, Boston, INFORMS his friends in the District of Maine, and the Public in general, that by the fall ships which are anticipated in all the month of Sep- tember, he shall receive from the manufacturers of London, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Amsterdam, an exten- sive and general assortment of Ironmongery, Hard-Ware, Saddlery, AND Cutlery GOODS, which he is determined to sell on the best terms for Cash or approved credit. [3m] August 16.
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, Ruffs, and Lilliput } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Bedding and MATRESSES ready made. Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the best quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston. Portland, August 22.
Miniature Painting.
LADIES and Gentlemen who may wish for correct LIKENESSES, handsomely painted in Miniature, have now an opportunity of procuring them, by apply- ing speedily to the subscriber, at Capt. John McLellan's, Free-street, where specimens of his painting may be seen. N. HANCOCK. Portland Aug. 27.
MASONIC INFORMATION.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and consecration of the ORIENTAL LODGE, and the installation of the Officers thereof, by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STORER, Esq. Deputy Grand Master, for the ninth Masonic district in this Commonwealth, will take place on Thursday the 20th of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the meeting house in Bridgton, at which time and place there will be an oration delivered by brother JAMES D. HOPKINS, Esq. Senior Warden of Portland Lodge—The brethren of the craft are invited to attend with Masonic clothing. By order of the R. W. Master. CHARLES HAY, Secretary. Bridgton, Aug. 13.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and consecration of the PYTHA- GOREAN LODGE, and the installation of the officers thereof by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STORER, Esq. District Deputy Grand Master for the Ninth Ma- sonic District in this Commonwealth, will take place on Tuesday 18th of September next at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the meeting house in Fryeburg, at which time and place divine service will be performed. The Brethren of the craft are invited to attend with Masonic clothing— By order of the R. W. Master. AMOS JONES COOK Secretary. Fryeburg, Aug. 21, A. D. 1804.
Rollin's Ancient History.
PROPOSALS, By MESSRS S. FRANCIS, Boston, W & D. TREASEWELL, Portsmouth, and THOMAS CLARK, Portland, for Printing by Subscription, The First American Edition of the ANCIENT HISTORY Of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Ba- bylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedo- nians, and Grecians. BY MR. ROLLIN, Late principal of the University of Paris, professor of elo- quence in the Royal college, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. Illustrated with the following engravings: 1 Head of M. Rollin, 2 Antiquities of Egypt, 3 E- gyptian Obelisks, 4 View of the City and port of Alexan- dria, and the Isle of Pharos, 5 Plan of Babylon, 6 Plan of the City of Syracuse, 7 Map of the retreat of the Ten Thousand, 8 Map of the Plains adjacent to Ilium. Translated from the French—In Eight Volumes.
TO THE PUBLIC.
IF the study of human nature be of any importance to mankind—the splendid achievements of antiquity be worthy remembrance in later times—the utility of the ex- cellent work, for which these proposals are issued, will be universally acknowledged. The high price of Rollin's Ancient History has prevented its becoming, in some measure, an inmate of the public and private libraries of this country. The publishers of the prepared edition promise to have it accurately printed, upon good paper and as most of the Engravings in the English editions are so badly executed as to be a blemish instead of an ornament to the work, they intend to give only the maps, and such of the other plates as are abso- lutely necessary to elucidate the subject, and aid the reader in his researches; which will of course render it considerably cheaper, but not inferior to foreign editions. Mr. Rollin was a writer who improved and adorned every subject of his pen. His graceful and captivating style seems to impart, beauty to nature, and majesty to truth; and his history has for such a series of years, with- stood the attacks of late criticism, that it begins itself, to claim respect for its antiquity, and excellence by prescrip- tion. For the extent of his knowledge, the grandeur and variety of his topics, and the happy talent of conveying pleasure with his instructions, Mr. Rollin has rarely been equalled. He sometimes carries you to the field of Mars, and terrifies you with sounds of battle, cries of desolation, and trophies of conquest. At other times he shows you the infant beginnings of art and science, the small circles in which they moved, and gradually widens your view of their expanded improvements. Again, you are transport- ed to the hall of the senate; you listen to its animated de- bates; grow acquainted with the intricacies of politics; are now exasperated at the tricks of corruption; and now glow- ing with the ardours of a real patriot. All descriptions of readers will find their account in consulting the pages of Rollin. The Poet may here kindle the lamp of his fancy, borrow figures for his imagery, and colours for his diction. The antiquarian may here examine mausoleums without perplexing himself with chro- nological fables. Here the recluse may visit different coun- tries without the dangers of travelling. The linguist may gather round him the lights of the learned, without dig- ging the roots of Asiatic languages. Without toiling among Sanscrit and Arabic records, the civilian may learn the most important parts of eastern jurisprudence. The di- vine here sees the connexion between sacred and profane history, observes customs, which elucidate and verify the scriptures, and thence is able to establish their divine au- thority. Whoever in fact wishes to form any acquaintance with principles of moral and political science; with the powers of the human mind in all stages of improvement; with the doctrines of philosophers; the arrangements of society; causes of national aggrandizement and degradation; and with the duties of life in their endless diversity—will here be gratified and enlightened. Here the old are amu- sed with the transactions of other years; the young made wise by the stimulus of noble example; and the exciting generations excited to glory by contemplating some of the most beautiful pictures of moral excellence which were ev- er exhibited to the view of mankind.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the co- partnership of Ephraim Clemens & John Trafton, was mutually dissolved on the 3d instant. All persons in- debted to said firm, are requested to make immediate set- tlement. Portland, Aug. 8, 1804.
FRESH Philadelphia FLOUR, just re- ceived and For Sale, At No. 2, Central Row, By J. WEEKS & SON. Portland, August 24 1804.
FOR SALE, BY JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 8 casks Clarets WINE; 8 pipes GIN, and 100 GIN-CASES; All entitled to debenture. A few hlds. James' River TOBACCO. Aug. 24, 1804
FOR SALE, 3000 wt. Halback German STEEL, of a superior quality, in such lots as to suit purchasers. For terms enquire of CODMAN & SWAN, No. 3. Union Road. August 27
RECEIVED by the Kingston, from London, and For Sale by WILLIAM GODDARD, an extensive variety of LOOKING-GLASSES, with the most fashionable Gilt & Mahogany frames. ALSO, HARD-WARE Goods as usual. July 26.
Warranted LIME. For sale, By J. BRANT, 100 hlds. warranted Stone Lime, of the first quality. August 6.
PATENT MEDICINES.
HENRY F. DUPEE, HAS just received and offers for sale at his store in Free Street, directly opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf—Also at his house in Middle Street a General Assortment of PATENT MEDI- CINES, among which are, Botanical Syrup, for the cure of Scrofula, Leprous and Scrofulous com- plaints; and various other elixirs which the human body is subject to—Also,
The Nervous Cordial, for the nervous, consumptive, and those of debilitated constitutions. Invented and prepared by W. B. Sum- mers, M. D. a member of the Maritima College of Phy- sicians, Aberdeen.
Spilsbury's Drops, for the curvy, gout, rheumatism, and nervous com- plaints, &c. Hill's Genuine Pectoral Balsam of Honey, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions. It is the greatest preserver of the lungs, ever discovered, and contains all the healing softening and soothing quali- ties of that fabulous extract of flowers, called honey.
Genuine Patent Scotch Ointment, for scrofula, scaly, expedition safe and certain, is infinitely superior to any other medicine for the cure of the itch.
Ching's Worm-Destroying Lozenges, for his, pain in the stomach, pains in the head or side, and for pale, languid, and emaciated appearances in young persons. —Also— Anderson's Pills, Bateman's Pectoral Drops, Berton's British Oil, British Herb Snuff, Cephalic Snuff, Cundell's Balsam Honey, Colds foot Lozenges, Cooly's Rheumatic, &c. Bilious Pills, Essence of Peppermint, do. Mustard, Godfrey's Cordial, Glass' Maquess, Hooper's Female Pills, Harlem's Oil, James's Fever Powders, Jesuit's Drops, Kennebec's Corn Plaster, Lockyer's Pills, Lee's Bilious Pills, Pearl's Peppermint, and Ginger, Pungent Smelling Bottles, Pectoral Lozenges of Tolu, Purging sugar Cakes for destroying worms, Stear's Opodeldoc, Squire's Grand Elixir, Stoughton's Elixir Magnum Stomachicum, Turlington's Balsam of Life, Whitehead's Mustard Pills. Portland. Aug. 13.
FOR SALE, BY DAVID GRIFITH, a quantity of Russia FEATHERS.—Also—a number of FEATHER- BEDS, at reduced prices—Likewise— GROCERIES, as usual. August 6.
"ROAD TO FORTUNE"—Again.
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, At his BOOK STORE, in Fifth Street, Tickets and Quarters, in the 6th class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, at 5 Dollars—but will shortly be raised to 5 dls. 50 cents. Those who wish to purchase will therefore find it for their interest to apply immediately. Tickets in the 3d class of Amoskeag CANAL LOTTERY, at 5 dollars until the 5th Sep- tember, when the will be raised to 5 dollars 50 cents—Only 6000 Tickets! highest Prize Four Thousand Dollars— no deduction, and positively to commence drawing on the 19th September.
Prize Tickets taken in payment—and orders for tickets (if post paid and including the cash) punctually at- tended to. August 27.
ROBERT H. SMITH, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has for sale at the sign of the Indian Chief, Fifth-street, Portland, 3000 wt. Pigtail TOBACCO; 2000 do. Figg do. One hundred thousand SEGARS; A constant supply of Scotch, Rappée and Maccabean SNUFF—for cash or approved notes. Tobacco or Snuff that does not prove good may be re- turned and the money repaid. Portland, Aug. 20.
CABLES and CORDAGE, FOR a ship of three hundred tons or for two smaller vessels, can be supplied at short notice and on rea- sonable terms.—also— 32 ANCHORS and KEDGES, of the following weight. Anchors—1372—1139—1086—930—1026 840—830—804—736—730—728—718— 668—580—514—490—400—446—336—310 237—214—202—200—196—193. Kedges—170—151—150—145—140—126. Apply to DAN. TUCKER. August 16.
ISLE OF MAY SALT.
NOW landing and for sale, At No. 6, Long Wharf, From on board ship Nye, a cargo of Isle of May SALT, of a superior quality;—very suitable and profitable for country use. August 16.
For Sale, A New, Handsome, Two story HOUSE with about one-quarter of an acre of LAND, in New Bedford in the county of Lincoln; having one chil- ney erected, the outside finished, and two rooms within with an excellent cellar, under the whole. It can at a small expense be fitted for the reception of a family; the situation is pleasant, and favorable for business being in the central part of a thriving village at the head of the tide waters of the sheepscot, 10 miles above Wilson's with an extensive back country. Any enterprising man who wishes a good stand for a public house—for trade or for ship building is invited to call and see it. Terms of payment will not be unreasonable. Apply in New- bedford to J. Stebbins, Esq. or to George R. Freeman. Aug. 4.
NOTICE.
IS hereby given to all those who are in- debted to the subscriber for postage of Newspapers, and they are requested to make immediate payment to the following persons and call for receipts, viz. At Northampton, on Thomas Chase, Inholder; Poland and Minot, on Mr. Cuff, or Deac. Perkins, In- holder; Turner, on Mrs. Cane, Inholder; Duckfield, Mr. Spalding P. M.—Paris, Caleb Prentiss, Esq. P. M.—Newway, on Wm. Reed, or Wm. Hobbs; Waterville and Bethel, on Eli Loughly P. M.—Bridgton and the Borough, on Joshua Sears P. M., or Silvester Trader; Orland, George Pierce, Esq.—Raymondston, capt. Samuel Dingley; and at Windham, on Mr. J. Pope, attorney. JOSHUA POOL, Post rider. November, Aug. 18. 8-4
To the Hon. the Justices of the court of common pleas held at Portland, in and for the county of Cum- berland, on the third Tuesday of February, Anno Domini, 1804.
THE petition of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM of said Portland, merchant, humbly shews, that your petitioner is interested and stands seized in fee as tenant in common with some other person or persons to your petitioner unknown, in a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in said Portland, and bounded as follows—viz. Southerly by land owned by the heirs of Benjamin Larrabee deceased; northerly by the road leading over Brim- hall's hill, and land belonging to Messrs. Joseph McLellan and son, and southeasterly by Forestreet, and is the third-ty acres commonly called the Proctor lot, and that your petitioner's share therein is three acres, being the same tract your petitioner purchased of Kershaw's Creek, and which he is desirous of holding in severality. He there- fore prays that his said share may be set off and divided from the rest, to hold to him in severality forever; agree- able to the law in such cases made and provided. By Salmon Chase, his Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in and for said county, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1804.
ON the petition of Joseph Holt In- graham, whereof the foregoing is a copy, the Court or- dered, That the petitioner cause the several persons inter- ested in the estate therein mentioned, and living within the first, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly no- tified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy thereof at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the Public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court, which is to be held at New Gloucester, on the third Tuesday of Octo- ber next, to their granting the same. Attest— SAMUEL FREEMAN, clerk. Aug. 20
To the Hon. the Justices of the Court of Com- mon Pleas, held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, Anno Domini, 1804.
THE petition of NATHANIEL COIT ALLEN, of New Gloucester, in said county, Esquire and STEPHEN CUMMINGS, of said Portland, physician, hum- bly shews, that they the said Nathaniel and Stephen, are interested in, and stand seized in fee with certain other persons to them unknown, of a certain tract or parcel of land in said Portland, bounded as follows, viz. begin- ning at the corner where Love-lane meets the Main- street at the westerly side of said lane, thence running westerly by said Main-street to Mr. Noyes' land, thence by said Noyes' land southwesterly to Free-street, thence by said Free-street, easterly to said Love-lane, thence by said Love-lane to the first bounds: And that your pe- titioners respective shares are eighteen twentieths, that is to say thirteen twentieths belonging to said Stephen, and five twentieths to said Nathaniel—and that your pe- titioners are desirous to hold their respective shares in severality: Wherefore your petitioners pray that the same shares may be set off to them respectively to hold to them in severality as the law in those cases made and pro- vided directs;—and as in duty bound will ever pray, By Salmon Chase, Attorney to the petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland begun and held at Portland, in said county on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1804.
ON the petition of Nathaniel C. Allen, whereof the foregoing is a copy, the court ordered, That the petitioner cause the several persons interested in the es- tate therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys liv- ing within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the State to be duly notified of said petition on by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the pub- lic Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court to be held at New Gloucester on the third Tuesday of October next, to their grant- ing the same. Attest— SAMUEL FREEMAN, clerk. Aug. 20
NOTICE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all con- cerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of JACOB BROWN, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, and 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 de- mands thereon to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH BROWN. Cape Elizabeth, Aug. 24, 18-4
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