Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-07-17 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 14 of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, JULY 17, 1809.
[Whole N. 586.]
Editorial.
EXTRACT.
"The word of God contains invaluable treasures that can never be exhausted. It is the source of all solid and lasting joy on earth, and leads to perfect, endless felicity, when earth and time shall be no more. Its light and influence is equally suited to all ages and conditions of men, and needful and salutary for them. It is a sure guide to childhood and youth; affords safe conduct and encouragement in manhood, and all the most buoyant scenes of life; is the stay and solace of old age, to good men the supreme delight of their souls when earthly joys are fled. It teaches us to get the greatest good out of all present things; alleviates our burdens and heightens our joys; sweetens every bitter cup; lessens all the sorrows, and increases all the delights of mortal life. It is a treasure different from all other treasures in acquisition, possession and enjoyment. For the acquisition nothing more is necessary than to make it the object of our choice and desire, our love and delight. Its possession is secure beyond all hazard. Thieves cannot steal, moth and rust cannot corrupt it. We may hide it in our hearts, and carry it every where with us. No enemies can rob us of it. It is a tower of defence, and for walls and bulwarks wherever we are, wherever we are called to go—Wicked men and devils are baffled by it. It is for company and delight in our solitude; infinitely superior to all other company and delight; furnishes endless matter for joyful meditation, and songs in the night-season; goes with us through all the business of the day, a counsellor, a buckler and shield, an impenetrable armour in the midst of all events and hazards. This divine and holy word will never fail us. In the most sudden emergencies it will be with us in the mount of difficulty. When help and assistance from friends and fellow-creatures fail us in our distress this is a present help to us. When foes surround, when dangers threaten, when death is near, the blessed word scatters away all dismal fears, gives fortitude and courage; and conducts the soul with triumphing patience, perseverance and hope through all the conflicts of life, and leads every one who loves and keeps it, safe and secure through the darkness and gloom of death and the grave, up to the regions of immortal day, where they shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father."
From the New-Brunswick Guardian.
ON HEARING OF THE DEATH OF THOMAS PAINE.
Ye sons of unbelief and pride, Behold your champion who deny'd The incarnate GOD, come view his end, You see him die without a friend; No friend below, or friend above, Slighted by all, by no one lov'd; His Soul just like a troubl'd sea, Cast mere and dirt, as all could see; And of the intoxicating bowl, Drank deep to ease his tortur'd soul. And when he felt the chastening rod, Question'd the justice of his God. His horrid blasphemies he bold, Does so much enmity unfold, To the dear Saviour of mankind, And not to decency confin'd That it must be by all agreed, In blasphemy he took the lead; Ev'n Bolingbrook, and Tindal too, Or Hobbs or Voltaire could out do. His book that's call'd the Age of Reason, Against his God, is fill'd with treason: Fest part was wrote in the French nation, Perhaps when in intoxication; Some say the book was wrote through fear, To please a bloody Robespierre, But whether it was so or not, He was well known to be a lot; He by such writings damn'd his fame, And lost forever a good name.
New Brunswick, June 27, 1809.
* In his last illness he found fault with his God for letting him suffer so much pain.
Late Omissions.
Arrived at Norfolk, sloop Venus, Boush, 23 days from St. Jago. Sailed June 2, and in running down the south side of Cuba off the Isle of Pines, was bro't too and boarded from a small piratical schr. carrying 3 guns and about 50 men—showing no colours. They ordered the papers on board for examination, and after examining them, said they were all clear, but carried the vessel nearer the land—the mate who carried the papers on board, returned with them—the pirates then commenced, plundered the vessel of almost all her provisions and stores of every kind, 40 dollars in specie, which was all they could find; the boat, a new small bower cable, the mate's quadrant and charts, the people's clothes, two bbls
of sugar, &c. in return they gave him a second-hand cable and a canoe. When payment was asked, they said they paid with a Rupee : they informed capt. B. that they were French, and made strict enquiry for vessels with French passengers, bound to N. Orleans. The capt. of the picaroon spoke good English, and the crew consisted of Frenchmen, Spaniards, English and mulattoes and negroes.
Extra Session. —The following remarks on the proceedings of the extra session of Congress, which has just closed, are copied from the National Intelligencer. They are written with more candor than is usually exhibited in the columns of that paper.
By re-publishing them, we do not intend to give our approbation to the clause in the new non-intercourse law, which admits into our port French ships of war —That clause we cannot but view as injurious to the interests and derogatory to the honor of our country.
There are some other parts of these remarks which require a brief notice.
"We trust," says the Intelligencer, "that the period has at length arrived, when the impartial measures of a just government, with respect to foreign powers, will be upheld by honest men of all parties."
We assert, with due submission to the opinion of Mr. Smith, that such a period has always been at hand. The fact is, that for several years, "the measures of government, with respect to foreign nations," have not been "impartial," and for this reason, they were not "upheld by honest men of all parties."—But the moment the new administration renounced the system of partiality and favoritism pursued by the last, and adopted fair and impartial measures, all "honest men" instantly gave to these measures their decided approbation and support.
The Intelligencer complains, also, that "the unwarrantable length to which party spirit has been extended has unquestionably produced a general impression abroad that our government cherished hostile feelings towards the belligerents, and that in resisting such a disposition there was a large body of our citizens ready to support the one or the other belligerent in the most unjust pretensions."
But what was it that produced such a "general impression abroad?" Was it not, that our government did in fact cherish & manifest hostile feelings towards one of the belligerents, and partialities for the other? Was it not that these hostile feelings towards the one, and partial feelings towards the other, were exhibited in all the debates and votes of Congress, and stamped on all the measures of government? And was it not these very facts which produced both party spirit at home, and unfavourable impressions abroad?
[Newyork Spectator.]
The Hon. CHRISTOPHER G. CHAMPLAIN, of Newport, is chosen to the Senate of the U. S. by the Legislature of Rhode-Island, vice the Hon. MR. MALBONE, deceased.
Interesting Political Miscellany.
Mr. Cutler's Oration.
Extracts from an Oration delivered at North-Yarmouth, July 4th, 1809—by E. P. CUTLER, Esq.
"THAT the policy on which the Washington administration was founded, is the only policy by which the interest, honor, and prosperity of the nation can be promoted, is extremely obvious. That a contrary policy, such as was adopted and pursued by the Jefferson administration, is injurious to the interest, repugnant to the feelings and degrading to the honor of Freemen, is equally obvious. It may not be uninteresting to sketch the rise, progress and effects of this novel, anti commercial and ruinous policy. As early as the year 1794, certain Resolutions were introduced into the House of Representatives of the United States, founded on a Report of Mr. Jefferson, then Secretary of State, strongly recommending a war of commercial restrictions against Great Britain, with whom differences then subsisted, to coerce that nation to terms.—These Resolutions were ardently and eloquently debated. The observations of one of the principal opponents of the resolutions were worthy of particular notice. "One would think, said he, to hear the declara-
tions in this House, that all men were fed at the opening of our hand, and if we shut that hand the nations starve, and if we but shake the fist after it is shut, they die".—It is well known that this policy did not prevail during the then administration, or that of Mr. Adams. To other times, was reserved the glory of experiment. As the name of Mr. Adams has been incidentally mentioned, I take the liberty of digressing a moment, to observe, that no ruins, however awful and sublime, are so affecting, as the ruins of a once great and exalted mind."
"The morning of Mr. Jefferson's administration was serene and brilliant—its evening dark, gloomy and portentous. For a time, we were wafted along the current of national prosperity by the "tide of successful experiment." The Revenue had been rendered productive by the wisdom and prudence of former administrations. Commerce having long felt the protecting arm of the government, visited every sea, and poured on our shores, the productions of every clime. Invigorated by commerce, agriculture and manufactures flourished.—In short, we were prosperous at home and respected abroad."
Adverting to the last Embargo Act, it proceeds—"But what were your sensations after patiently enduring the privations occasioned by the embargo for more than twelve months, on seeing the additional act of the 9th of January last. It excited your feelings, it roused your indignation, it hurried the purple current with tenfold rapidity through your veins. It snatched the cup from the feverish lips of expectation.—It struck at the root of liberty.—It infringed the rights of your state sovereignty, and violated the Federal Constitution. It authorized a petty officer, a minion of the executive, to spill the blood of his countrymen, & involve the nation in all the horrors of a civil war. It took from the citizen, in certain cases, the invaluable right of a trial by jury, and left him to the mercy of a Court, perhaps devoted to the executive. It violated the sanctuary of private dwelling. A man's house was no longer his castle. It afforded no asylum for innocence, no protection against the ruffian hand of violence. In fine, this act rendered insecure and dependent on the will of another, all that men hold dear; property, liberty and even life itself."
After stating the causes which induced the Administration to relax their measures, it proceeds—"Thus terminated Mr. Jefferson's famous system of commercial warfare and "restrictive energies." It found us comparatively prosperous; it left us actually distressed. It deprived our citizens of immense property, and fed, like a worm on the revenue of the nation. It reduced our national character to the lowest point of degradation. Americans, in foreign ports, blushed to acknowledge their country.—The United States are the first nation that ever adopted such a policy, and I trust, for the honor of human nature, that they will be the last.—Posterity will learn by the fate of this system, to shun philosophic and visionary rulers. It will serve as a beacon to future navigators "on the tempestuous sea of liberty." The name of the author of the Terrapin policy will be immortal, but it will be an immortality of infamy. It will find a place in history and darken the splendour which once encircled the American character."
On the subject of the recent arrangement with Great Britain, it proceeds—"Much praise is due to Mr. Madison, for the promptness with which he met the overtures of the British government. Experience, it seems, has convinced him of the fallacy of his predecessor's policy.—While he treads in the footsteps of Washington, he will receive the applause of the federalists. National measure, having for their object the real interest and honour of the country, will ever meet with their prompt and cordial approbation, let them emanate from what source they will. We belong to no party, but that of Country."
In relation to the Spanish nation, it proceeds—"Amidst the festivities of this day, our sympathy ought to be excited towards the Spanish Patriots, who have so nobly & magnanimously struggled against the Oppressor of nations. History can scarcely afford a parallel to the scene of fraud, injustice and oppression which Bonaparte practised on that injured and insulted people. While Spain was the Ally of France, he was prodigal of her treasure and her blood. His gratitude has been manifested by dethroning her Monarch, and deluging her fields with blood. Contending for her rights, her liberty, her national existence, she fought with a courage bordering on despair. But surrounded by his veteran Legions, accustomed to conquer, and delighting in blood, Bonaparte cut his way to her Capitol, and placed his Brother on the throne of Spain!—God of Justice! Shall this Usurper, this Nero, be long permitted
to trample on the most sacred obligations; to sport with the property and lives of men, and defy the vengeance of Omnipotence? Tho' surrounded with the ensigns of Imperial Grandeur, and decked with the spoils of conquered nations, he will, ere long, be weighed in the balance of eternal Justice. The awful hour of retribution draws near; and when he falls, he will fall like Lucifer, never to rise again."
PARIS CELEBRATION.
THE natal day of American Liberty was celebrated at Paris, by the Federal Republicans of that, and several of the neighbouring towns. The morning sun was saluted with the discharge of artillery. At half past twelve, a very large and respectable Procession was formed from Capt. Bemis' Hall, and proceeded to the Meeting-house, escorted by a number of volunteers from the Cavalry and Artillery, with the best martial music, commanded by Major Robinson, and the whole marshalled in a very masterly manner by Major Farwell, & Capt. Woodbury. After the performance of several pieces of instrumental and vocal music, and a very pertinent and devout Prayer by the Rev. John Tripp, an Oration was delivered by William Barrows, jun. The procession then repaired to a booth, erected on the common, under which was spread a Table richly and elegantly furnished by Capt. Bemis. Daniel Stowell, Esq. officiated as President, assisted by Maj. E. Rawson, as Vice-President. After rich feasting had taken away all appetite for food, and the cloth being removed, the following Toasts were drunken with the greatest hilarity and applause, attended with guns and cheers—[The Democrats of Paris and the neighboring towns were feasting in honor of the day, at the same time, in Hubbard's hall, an oration having previously been delivered to them by Daniel W. Lincoln, Esq. of Portland:]—
1. The Day. Now earth is drest in robes of cheerful green, In each Columbian's face, may joy this day be seen. 2. The United States. May their union be cemented by the union of all honest men. 3. The President of the United States. May he look well to Mount-Vernon, but not even squint at Monticello. 4. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. May her citizens ever assert and maintain their right to "acquire and possess property," and ever consider it essential and unalienable. 5. His Excellency Christopher Gore. May his conduct be as impartial, as his speech is correct. 6. The Memory of Washington. His name and his worth are engraven on our hearts, as with the point of a diamond. 7. The District of Maine. May the Sun of Federalism soon dissipate the democratic mists which hover over its mountains. 8. The Embargo Volume with its Appendix. The first edition is consigned to oblivion; may it never be thought worth a second impression. 9. The Minority in Paris. May they be firmly united in good principles. 10. The Heroes of the Revolution, who shed their blood in defence of the Independence we this day celebrate. 11. Party Spirit. May it soon pass no more current than counterfeit Bank Bills. 12. His Honor the late Lieutenant Governor. A hearty welcome to his "dignified retirement." 13. Our Navy. May it rise from its low condition, and again become respectable. 14. The American Clergy. May they ever consider their kingdom is not of this world. 15. Commerce and Manufactures. Twin-sisters, may they ever harmonize and assist each other. 16. Our Manufactures. May Americans never be ashamed of homespun Cloth. 17. Our Differences with Foreign Nations. May an amicable adjustment soon be effected. 18. The fair Daughters of Columbia. May their intrinsic virtues exceed their outward charms.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Judge Paris. The United States. May a oneness of sentiment among all classes of People, and a cordial co-operation of the several Departments of Government, rightly entitle them to the epithet united.
By the Orator. The town of Paris. Its local situation has made it a Seat of Justice—May the conduct of its inhabitants convince, that here also all the social and domestic virtues are concentrated.
By C. Prentiss, Esq. The Democratic Orator. When a case is desperate, people send a great way for a physician.
The most perfect harmony prevailed through the day. At an early hour, the peo-
ple separated with mutual congratulations. From the temperance with which all were noticed to partake of the good things set before them, it is presumed their rest thro' the night was sweet and agreeable; nor were the reflections of the subsequent morning embittered by the excesses of the day.
Harpswell Celebration.
The Citizens of Harpswell, ever true to the principles of Washington, Freedom and Independence, celebrated our political birth day in a manner honourable to themselves and the cause they have uniformly supported. The Company under the command of Capt. Johnson, paraded, and after going through their military exercise, proceeded to the house of their commander, where they were joined by others of their fellow-citizens. A federal salute was fired, and the company partook of an excellent entertainment provided for the occasion. William Dunning, jun. presided. After dinner, the following toasts were drank, accompanied with the discharge of cannon.
1. The Day. —While we celebrate our Independence, may we never lose that Spirit which only can maintain it. 2. The United States of America. —May they never bend like the willow, but like the stately Oak, stand firm on the basis of the Constitution. 3. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. —Having taken high ground, may she never retreat. 4. The Federal Constitution. —May all who seek to undermine it, be taken in the pit which they have digged. 5. Washington. —The Patriot, the Hero, and the Sage; may the Liberties of our country be commensurate with his fame. 6. The Washington administration forever. —May we never again experience the evils which have resulted from a Jefferson's. 7. May the Union of the United States continue 'til the Sun shall be darkened, and the Moon cease to give her light. 8. May party Spirit subside, and political prejudices be buried in eternal oblivion. 9. The President of the United States. —He has begun well; may he not be weary in well doing. 10. Governor Gore. —May he manage the helm right, and his arm be made strong, thro' the right hand of the mighty God of Jacob. 11. The late President, John Adams. —In the meridian of life, his Pen was used in the cause of Truth and Freedom; now age has made him weak, let us regard him for the good he has done. 12. John Q. Adams. —Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone. 13. Farewell, a long farewell to Jacobinism. 14. The Clergy. —May they never be persecuted for exercising their constitutional rights. 15. The honorable Timothy Pickering. —The veteran Statesman, whose warning voice awoke the slumbering genius of our country. 16. Bowdoin College, and Seminaries of Learning. 17. The District of Maine. —As it increases in population, may it increase in learning, morality and religion.
MURDER.
On the evening of June 20, between sunset and dark, John Seinker, Esq. was murdered on the road from Fredrickburg, in Virginia, to his seat, (Mill bank,) in King George County. A negro boy that was behind the gig states, that this horrid act was perpetrated by one or two negro fellows that rushed out of the bushes on him, who are supposed to be his own, that have been a considerable time runaway.
On Monday, the 26th ult. at 12 o'clock, on the Maryland shore, near Laidler's ferry, a duel was fought between Nathaniel H. Hooe, Esq. and capt. John N. Ashton, both of King George's County, Virginia, in which capt. Ashton was dangerously wounded in an artery in one of his thighs.
A blind man had a wife whom he tenderly loved, although he had been frequently told she was remarkably plain; a celebrated physician having offered to cure him, he refused him, saying, "I should then lose that love for my wife, in which my whole happiness now consists."
Liberty is unquestionably the greatest good which the infinite benevolence of Heaven can bestow on man.

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, MAY 13, 1809.
Austrian Army Bulletin.
AN Austrian Messenger from Habsburg, has been received from the Austrian army, which presents the affairs of Austria in a new point of view.
AUSTRIAN ARMY BULLETIN, No. 1.
Vienna, May 17, 1809.
"On the 10th and 11th his Imperial Highness the Archduke John, with the army under his command, entered the territory of Frioul, by Ponteba, Udine (le Frioul), and Goritz, and after some opposition, advanced on the 13th to the Tagliamento. The enemy retired across the river, in order to join with the troops in their rear. This junction, which probably took place at Sacile, made the hostile army five divisions strong. In the night of the 14th, his Imperial Highness proceeded with the advanced guard towards Pordenone; the remainder of the army followed at day break. The enemy's advanced guard was at Pordenone, and his army was posted between that place and Sacile, near Fontanafredda. In this situation an action commenced, which, after a sanguinary contest of two days, terminated entirely to our advantage. The Vice-King of Italy commanded the French army. The result was so decisive that the enemy could not maintain themselves behind the Livenza, but were obliged to retreat rapidly to the Piave. The prisoners amount already to 6,000, among whom are Generals Paze and Bressan. More are constantly brought in. The loss in killed and wounded greatly exceeds this number, and we have taken 16 cannon, and three eagles!"
NOTE. *A small town on the Livenza, in the cisdanean States of Venetia, a few miles to the eastward of Belluno.
(Translated for the New-York Gazette)
Address of the Central Junta to the Spaniards inhabiting that part of Spain under the controul of France.
SPANIARDS! Ye who groan in the provinces occupied by our Tyrants, know, that Napoleon wanting forces to oppress Austria, demands one hundred thousand of you to reinforce his armies! Thus what security is given you, in his invitations to return and enjoy the repose of your homes? His promises not to molest you then, are but so many illusive attractions, by which he meditates the occasion to drag you thence to these remote climes! And to what end? To fight against those who have risen to defend our cause, and to maintain our independence—against our brothers!!! Who among you will consent to be led on to the accomplishment of so vile an undertaking? Who of you will go to share in Germany, the desolation that accompanies the armed satellites paid to carry devastation through Spain? Did you expect to find repose? Lose those hopes! Nor house, nor fire-side, nor family, nor the endearments of domestic enjoyments, nor the society of friends, nor the useful and innocent labours of your fields, shall ever more be yours, unless you wrest the independence of your country from the perfidious grasp of your oppressors. Fly then to her standards; then you will find liberty, security and honor. They wave for you to join them! If any of you, seduced by the hopes of a tranquility and repose, not now to be found, have illadvisedly withdrawn from her banners, your country forgives you this imprudent flight, the offspring of momentary weakness!—Return!—No alternative now remains between war and peace—Choose whether it is not more glorious to become the virtuous defenders of your country, in need of your aid; than to rank among the French—Parasites towards men, sacrilegious towards your religion, impious towards God, and to live and die loaded with the curses of Heaven and Earth.
Real Alcazar de Seville, 21st May, 1809 MARTIN DE GARAY.
IMPORTANT LETTER.
By the arrival from France, a few months since, of the sch. l'Espérance, a French Decree was received, releasing, under certain conditions, the American vessels which had been long detained in France by a scandalous embargo, which of itself was an aggression towards this country. The conditions were such
as were not calculated to soothe our feelings. But so desirous are we for peace, that even this decree diffused a delusive satisfaction. Frenchified editors, however, magnified its importance; and the publisher of the Aurora asserted that the American vessels had failed from France under this decree, merely because one had arrived in England. It has long, however, been evident that American vessels must have met with some difficulty in departing from France, as none had arrived in the United States. They would not, it is to be supposed, give boards which the French had no right to exact, which might be forfeited without a crime, and in spite of their best efforts—they would not give boards for their arrival in the United States, as they might involuntarily be carried elsewhere. The following is farther information on this interesting subject.
[Boston Palladium]
Extract of a letter from Marseilles, dated the 10th April, to a gentleman in New-York.
"Not long since, the American Minister at Paris, Mr. Armstrong, advised the Consul here, that the American vessels in France, not sequestered, had been placed at his disposal. It appears however, that the Decree of the Emperor contains restrictions with which he was unacquainted and now directs the consul not to comply with his former instructions. The faint hopes we had entertained of an adjustment of the differences between this country and America, are therefore again dissipated."
Further and still later accounts from England, via Halifax.
"Halifax, June 30.—By an arrival at St. John's Newfoundland, we have been favored with the following summary extracts from a London paper of May 18, received at that place:—"
ABSTRACT OF NEWS.
"LONDON, MAY 18.
"The German papers contain the 7th, 8th, and 9th Austrian official reports. These admit, that the French had, in general the advantage, though not to the extent which their Bulletins have held out; and, if credit can be placed on the subsequent intelligence, received by way of Hamburg, the Archduke Charles has been eminently successful. He is stated, after three days hard fighting, to have driven the enemy thirty miles back, and to have killed and taken upwards of 40,000 of their troops. And, in Italy the Archduke John is said to have gained, on the 15th and 16th ult. a decisive victory over the French, who lost 8,000 killed, and 10,000 wounded; 20 pieces of cannon and three Eagles, were taken. The Austrians lost 10,000 men, killed, wounded and prisoners."
"Jerome Bonaparte has issued a proclamation, ordering the inhabitants of West-Phalia, Hesse and Saxony, to be deprived of every offensive weapon—even of knives, forks, scythes, &c. &c. This augurs well! In Spain, the cause of the patriots has assumed a more favorable aspect than for some time past. The French are constantly marching off a great part of their army for Italy."
"The French in Oporto, it is believed, wish to surrender to the British; and, from an intercepted letter from General Kellerman, it appears that, owing to the Austrian war, he considers the situation of the French in the whole of the Peninsula, as extremely critical.—The French General Loison, was killed in the streets of Oporto, by some Portuguese soldiers."
"A messenger with dispatches to the Spanish Deputies arrived in town this morning. On the 21st ult. it was publicly notified at Seville, that a division of the Spanish army had taken possession of Alcantara, which had been previously evacuated by the enemy."
"By an official dispatch from the Austrian General Faxis we learn that the inhabitants of the Tyrol have, with the utmost enthusiasm, risen in favor of Austria, and have defeated the Bavarian troops in several engagements. Two Generals and about 12,000 Bavarians, have been taken prisoners."
The following were the positions of the French and Austrians at the date of the last accounts:—
Position of the French Armies. Bonaparte on the Salza at Burg-
nanfen; the Dukes of Dantzig's Montebello's, Rivoli's, and Iltia's divisions on the right bank of the Inn: the Bavarians under General Wrede from the advanced guard, and are at Lauffen and Salzburg.—A French division is marching to the Tyrol; the Duke of Auerstadt and Massena are on the north bank of the Danube, proceeding to the Palatinate; Bernadotte, with the Saxons, is marching to the frontiers of Bohemia. In Italy the French occupy the right bank of the Piava. A division under Gen. St. Hilaire is marching to the Italian post of the Tyrol.
Position of the Austrian Armies.
General Hiller's army lines the left bank of the Trann, and the Emperor of Austria is at Lintz.—The Marquis de Castelbar, is in the Tyrol with his division, and Gen. Jellacich is in the southern part of the Bishopric of Salzburg. The Archduke Charles is on the Regen, at Cham. The Archduke Ferdinand was at Warfaw. The Archduke John occupies the left bank of the Piava.
Another Expedition.
Orders from the Admiralty were received at Plymouth, on Saturday, to fit out all the small vessels of war in that port which were deemed capable of being rendered fit for service, and to afford every facility and encouragement to the fitting out of privateers. So urgent was this order, that numbers of the shipwrights were ordered to work on Sunday.
The Captain of a vessel who left Oporto on the 19th ult. gives a recital afflicting to humanity:—At the time of the advance of Marshal Soult to that unfortunate city, about forty French prisoners fell into the hands of the populace, who barbarously put them to death. As soon as the Marshal was informed of this, he ordered bloody vengeance to be taken. In consequence some thousands of the wretched inhabitants were bayoneted without distinction of age or sex. After the rage of the French was in some measure satiated, and the bodies of the slaughtered had been exposed three days in the streets the bodies of some were permitted to be interred in the churches and burial grounds, but the greater number of the dead bodies were cast into the river. Marshal Soult, it is said, gave strict orders to the soldiers not to hurt any of the British, as they, he was pleased to declare, generally respected the laws of war.
On Saturday an Austrian Messenger arrived, charged with dispatches from Mr. Stuart, the British Envoy at that Court; the accounts he brings are favorable; the Archduke Charles has been re-enforced by the corps of Generals Belgarde and Klenau, as well as by several others, which has augmented his army to one hundred and sixty thousand men. Wertzburgh and Dresden are also said to be occupied by the Austrians. The capture of Warfaw is confirmed, and the accounts from Italy are not less gratifying. The spirit of discontent begins to manifest itself throughout Hesse, Hanover, Brunswick, Wetteravia, and Thuringia, Colonel Doernberg, of the Westphalian Rangers, is reported to direct the operation of the malcontents, and is said to be at the head of a numerous and well organized force.
Fourth French Bulletin.
The 3d French Bulletin is dated Burghoufen, April 20, and contains a deal of low abuse—the 4th, Brannau, (a few miles distant from Muhl-droff,) May 1, is said to be very short, with no further account of battles, defeats, or any fact of importance.
Lieut. Gen. Ed. Morrison goes to Jamaica.
Norman Fitzgerald Uniacke, Esq has been appointed Attorney General for Lower Canada.
OF RUSSIA.
The following article is translated from a Paris paper of May 3. If it be allowed to interpret French news, through the medium of French policy, we should say, this article had an awful squinting at the defection of Russia.
PARIS, MAY 3.—The Archduke Ferdinand, who commands in Galicia, (Poland) declares in his orders of the day to the army, that 12,000 Russians were about to place themselves under his standard, that that was not the only succour which Austria would receive from Russia.
The charge des affaires, of Russia at Vienna, on hearing of this order immediately waited upon M. de Stadion, and expressed to him the indignation which he felt at this abuse of his master's name; M. Stadion had the insolence to answer, that that order of the day was false, it is nevertheless true that it was printed at Vienna—such are the impositions to which Austria has recourse.
The late accounts from Europe are highly flattering and auspicious; they present a summary of war operations, which although not placing the destiny of Austria beyond the possibility of defeat, afford something substantial for hope to feed on, and something beyond the fears of inglorious submission.—Bonaparte, in the few battles already fought with the Austrians, has discovered something of the character of the Austrian soldiery, and something of the skill and military talents of the princely commander, whose genius is directed against him. This important discovery is pretty evident, from the circumstance, of his remaining from the 23d April (the day on which he entered Ratisbon, as a conqueror) to the 1st May, without attempting a further pursuit of the enemy, although at the distance of only 15 or 16 miles. If this mystery were solved, we believe it would result in this, that such victories as those which immediately preceded his capture of Ratisbon, would soon overthrow his power; that although his heralds might proclaim him a "fortunate soldier"—the world would confer on his illustrious opponent, the rank of a "consummate General." To recover from a defeat—and to rally undismayed, in the fight almost of a conquering army, is a trait in the character of a military chief, which Bonaparte does not possess. This pre-eminent & distinguished quality, the Archduke Charles inherits, in a higher degree, perhaps than any other general in Europe; and prepared to meet temporary and occasional disasters, it is this character that will finally triumph over the skill of Bonaparte, and secure to Austria, its sovereignty, and its independence.
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Champagny, has followed Napoleon into Germany.
A private letter from Paris of May 2, states, that Bonaparte has expressed great wrath against Mr. Madison's administration, on account of the partial raising of the Embargo—and in an audience given Mr. Armstrong, used expressions not very amicable and civil to the representative of an independent and friendly nation.
[Pol. Register.]
Domestic Intelligence.
The Trojan Whig Society, and other Federal Citizens, celebrated the 4th of July at Troy, (N. Y.) in a style highly honorable to the American character. Upwards of three hundred citizens dined in company on the occasion. The toasts given were truly excellent. We select the following:—
James Madison.—If he be "impartial towards foreign nations, and partial only to merit in his fellow citizens," it will appear who are the friends of government, and who the leaders of a faction.
Agriculture and Commerce.—Their interests inseparable.—We will support the administration that protects them.
New-England.—The nursery of correct principles: her "Sons seem to be Slaves."
The People.—The Source of Power: let the promoters of French principles, the demagogues who palliate French aggression, and foster domestic faction, tremble at their honest indignation.
The Independent American.—who dares to applaud or censure publick men or measures, as they promote publick good or evil.
Governors Gore, Trumbull, Smith & Ticknor.—Faithful Sentinels posted on four prominent Towers of the Citadel of Freedom: during their war-tour, the People will repose in safety.
At a dinner given the 4th inst. by the democrats in Pennsylvania, at which the "chiefs of the tribe" were present, the toasts were characteristic of democrats; but strange to tell, yet not more strange than true, Mr. Madison was not toasted. There is meaning in this.
On the late anniversary of our independence the Cincinnati Society of Pennsylvania passed a resolution to appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars to erect an unornamented monument to the memory of Major-General Anthony Wayne, formerly a member of the society, and at the time of his decease commander in chief of the armies of the United States.
Bordant.
Monday, July 17, 1809.
Latest European Intelligence.
THE last week has furnished a variety of intelligence from different parts of Europe. That from Italy and Spain represents the French as having experienced a partial defeat. In Portugal, Marshal Soult's army has in part been destroyed and the remainder dispersed.—The Austrian forces, since their late defeat by Bonaparte, are again rallying, and appear determined to make a vigorous resistance.
Some accounts speak of Russia as being about to commence hostilities against France; but we do not see much ground for crediting it. Accounts from England of May 20th, are silent as to any movements on the part of Russia. If Russia was about entering into the war, we should hear something of the movements of her armies.
The Supreme Council of Spain have decreed that annual religious service shall be performed to invoke benedictions on King Ferdinand; to perpetuate the cruelties and tyrannical conduct of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Junta have decreed that a national assembly shall be convened.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, May 28.
"We now expect the French army under Gen. Victor, lately near Seville, must either surrender, or make immediately the best of their way to Madrid—and even in that case, it is a matter of doubt whether one of them will return to France, as the army of Marshal Soult has been nearly destroyed in Portugal, and that of Ney, in Galicia, is surrounded by Romana's troops and Galicians. In Arragon and Valencia we have 27,000 men, under Gen. Blake; in Catalonia our army is about 15,000 strong, besides the inhabitants who are mostly armed. In the province of Estremadura and Carolina, under Gen. Cuesta and Venegas, we may count about 80,000. In Portugal, including the British force, about 80,000 will soon be under arms. The force of Romana, Manguer, and of the Asturians and Galicians cannot be ascertained, but the number must be great, but in want of arms."
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, May 27.
"This Kingdom is nearly entirely free of the enemy, who has been driven to the necessity of escaping to Spain. Very sanguine hopes are entertained that this country is perfectly safe, so long as Austria is able to cope with the French power."
"No alteration has occurred in the state of our market.—Bread stuff continues to be the soul of what business the place affords. The price of other articles are nominal; but as arrivals have partly subsided, the currency will acquire more steadiness, aided by the country being nearly entirely free from the enemy. No decision has yet taken place relative to Cotton and Tobacco. The government seems unwilling to bring the point to issue."
One of the principal complaints of Bonaparte against Austria, was the admission of British vessels into Trieste; yet Austria was allowed by France, to be an independent nation. Bonaparte approved of Mr. Jefferson's embargo because it cut off our trade with England, and he has declared there shall be no neutrals.
An expedition has been fitted out from Jamaica for the reduction of St. Domingo.
WE have devoted a large portion of this and our last paper to notices of the proceedings of our friends in various parts of the District, on the 4th inst. Whilst the celebration of our political birthday is considered as a ceremony of course, still the language and sentiments held on this occasion, speak the temper of the times, the feelings and views of party.
Many have expressed a wish that this day, so justly dear to Americans, might be commemorated without the intermixture of party spirit and recrimination. If this should take place it would be making one and not the least important step towards that union, which is so necessary to our national happiness and prosperity. And we are not without hopes that the day will come when this will generally be the case: the plan has been adopted in several places the present year. As friends to the Constitution, and the prosperity of the country, the Federalists will persevere in their attachment to those principles and measures, which distinguished the Washington Administration. This course can be pursued without bitter invective or personal abuse. If the conduct of our rulers is marked by the course of a wise and just policy, it is of no consequence to the public by

what political name they may have been designated.
These reflections arise from a comparison of the toasts given by the Federalists and those given by Democrats. Mr. Madison was elected to office by our political opponents, but his conduct thus far has been in the main, worthy of the high situation he holds; and Federalists hesitate not to give him that credit he deserves. In vain we look for a like spirit of candor and magnanimity in the democratic party, towards the Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth: who conducts as the Governor of the State, and not as the Chief of a Party. It is needless to enumerate the abundance of proof which might be adduced, of their disposition to cherish party feuds and abuse. The following toast, given at the celebration in Lynn, is not the least preposterous or abusive:—
"The Governor of Massachusetts—Who 'harangued himself into office under the "standard of rebellion"!—May the people "march him out with the republican banner unfurled."
The leading democrats in another instance exhibit a strange inconsistency of conduct: They profess to wish for union and harmony in society—But they condemn the Federalists for approving of the conduct of the President, and say that the object of the Federalists, is to seduce him from the ranks of democracy!—Office seekers and those who are anxious for a war with England, may fear this, but the better sense and judgment of the people is opposed to it. They have experienced more than enough of the evils of those philosophical experiments of embargoes and annihilation of commerce, which was brought about by the triumph of French policy and democracy. Commerce and agriculture are so nearly united that the consequence of destroying the former will be the ruin of the latter. Ambitious demagogues endeavor to prop up the measures of Mr. Jefferson's administration, in order thereby to preserve the strength of their party and enable them to obtain power and office; but their cause is a bad one, and their endeavors to retain that confidence which they obtained by flattery and deception, will prove fruitless.
On no subject have federalists and democrats differed more, than that of the protection of commerce. The former have advocated the creation of such a naval force as our means would afford and circumstances required. This course they pursued when in office, and the wisdom of the policy was tested by the rapid increase of national and individual wealth and prosperity, during the federal administrations.—When Mr. Jefferson and his party held the reigns of government, a different course was adopted. The first position was that commerce would "flourish best when left free to protect itself;" but they soon went from bad to worse, and by their measures it would seem they had resolved on its total annihilation. But the country soon found, that however correct in theory, it was not quite so comfortable in practice to starve according to law! Our rulers now think, as the people will it, that it is best to get back on old federal ground. This to be sure is somewhat mortifying to the supporters of the Ex-President, and they are determined to stick to his anti commercial creed. The following Democratic Toast , drank at Watertown, shows how far they are disposed to protect our commercial rights:—
"The American Navy—Its canvass in the fields, its cannon "in the ore-bed, its timber on "the hills; there let them remain! ! !"
So much for democratic protection of Commerce.
As a specimen of democratic decorum and candor, we copy the following toast, drank on the 4th inst. at Clarenc, (N. Y.)
"Timothy Pickering... A "hempen chord would suit thy "neck, and a coat of tar & feathers grace thy mourners! ! !"
The contemptible wretch that made, and the company that would sanction such slanderous sentiments, would make excellent recruits for a Parisian mob, to cut the throats of all those who
are distinguished for Virtue, Talents and Patriotism.
Alfred Celebration.
At Alfred the anniversary of Independence was celebrated with a degree of order and elegance unusual in that part of the country. At 11 o'clock a procession was formed at the dwelling house of Mr. AMOS GRANDY, and proceeded to the meeting house, under an escort, commanded by Lt. Brooks. The procession was large and respectable, consisting of the principal inhabitants of Alfred and the adjoining towns. The music was elegant and appropriate. The Rev. JOSEPH BROWN made the introductory prayer, and the Rev. MOSES SWETT, the concluding prayer: both were pertinent and well adapted. The oration was delivered by JOHN HOLMES, Esq. Its principal object was to describe and warn the people against office-seekers, partizans and false patriots . As this oration is to be published, we forbear any comments. The subject is important, and we recommend it to the perusal of the people, as well calculated to guard and protect their elective rights . After the exercises were over the procession was again formed, and moved to the Court House, where about eighty persons sat down to an elegant dinner, prepared by Mr. Daniel Holmes. Wm. Parsons, Esq. acted as President, & Abiel Hall, Esq. as Vice-President. The following are among the Toasts given on the occasion:
 1. The Day we celebrate—May it never be remembered as the birth day of departed freedom.  2. The People of the United States—The fountain of power; may they always issue such streams as shall nourish and invigorate the Tree of Liberty.  3. The Constitution of the U. States—May it never be mutilated to gratify the wishes of a party.  4. The President—May he pursue the path of Washington, until all party feuds shall be reconciled, and we shall indeed be "all federalists—all republicans."  5. The Governor of Massachusetts—Under his mild administration may the social virtues spring and flourish, until every noxious weed of party shall be extirpated.  6. The Judiciary—May they in integrity, be fair as the moon; in talents, clear as the sun; and, to offenders, terrible as an army with banners.  7. The Navy—May our gun-boats be converted into money, our money into a navy, and our navy into a protection of our commercial rights.  8. The Army—May the soldier be too much the citizen to attempt, and the citizen too much the soldier to permit, a violation of our constitutional rights.  9. Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures—Let them never be the sport of philosophical experiment—Encourage them, & they will increase each other.  10. The Treasury—Let wisdom keep the accounts, and integrity the keys.  11. The Militia—May they be as a wall of fire round about us, and as a glory in the midst of us.  12. Our Elective Rights—Our hope in the day of national calamity—may confusion seize the wretch, who would threaten, persuade, or bribe us to abandon them.  13. The Memory of Washington—"O that we were as in times past, when his candle shined upon our heads, and, by his light, we walked through darkness—then had our peace been as a river, and our righteousness as the waves of the sea."  14. The Ministers of the Gospel—May they, indeed, be ministers of peace.  15. The American Fair—May they be, as Mothers, affectionate; as Wives, virtuous; as Daughters, dutiful; and as Women, every thing they should be.  16. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts—As she was the first, may she continue to be the principal pillar, in the temple of LIBERTY.  17. The Governor of New-Hampshire—The enlightened Statesman, disinterested Patriot, and practical Republican. May the people abandon the shadow, and adhere to the substance.  The greatest harmony prevailed during the day, and although gentlemen of different political sentiments joined in the celebration, all seemed actuated by a spirit of mutual concession, candor and friendship.
COL. BURR,
A young gentleman who arrived from London in the Pacific, has communicated the following particulars to the editor of the Albany Register, relative to the forlorn condition of the late Vice-President of the United States. After stating that he had seen Col. Burr several times in London, he observes:
Though acquainted with Col. Burr, I declined having any intercourse with him. For some time Burr appeared in a gentlemanly way, and I did not
observe but that his deportment was as cheerful as ever. When I last saw him however the unfortunate out law was dressed in the habiliments of poverty, and appeared much dejected. He had been actually ordered by the government to quit the kingdom and was on the point of embarking for Sweden.— Freeman's Journal.
Married,
In Staunton, Virg. on the 28th June, by the Rev. Mr. King, James Stevenson, alias Staunton, aged 100 years, to Elizabeth Cummins, aged 68; and what makes it more remarkable, is, that two of the oldest bachelors in the county assisted in making the match.
In Bradford, Hon. Nathaniel Thurston, to Miss Fletcher—his SEVENTH and last wife!
In Dedham, Captain William Eustis, of the United States Light Artillery, to Miss Rebecca Sprague, of D.
In Boston, Capt. Richard Codman, of Portland, to Miss Susan Hichborn.
In Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Miltimore, Mr. Francis Jones, to Miss Lucy York.
In this town, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Deane, BARRETT POTTER, Esq. to Miss Nancy STORER, daughter of the Hon. Woodbury S.
Died,
At Freeport, 9th inst. at her father's house, Phebe, wife of Josiah Burnham Esq. of Durham, and daughter of Mr. Bishop of Freeport, aged 39.
In New Gloucester, very suddenly, Mr. Samuel Tarbox, aged 78.
In the last Argus, mention was made of the death of Miss Hannah Walker, of Topsham. We understand the notice is premature, and that the lady is alive and in good health—which has been the case for a number of months past.
COMMUNICATED.
DIED—At Newmarket, N. H. on the 3d ult. Miss ELIZABETH BURLIGH, aged 18, eldest daughter of the late Henry Burligh, Esq.
The premature death of this young lady exhibits an affecting illustration of the frailty of earthly hope, of the brightest and most flattering prospects suddenly blasted. All, who can duly appreciate a character, in which were centered every endearing quality, every amiable virtue, will deeply regret her early and untimely dissolution. If conciliating manners, elevated affections, purity of heart, and a soul "tremblingly alive" to every noble impulse, constitute moral excellence, the deceased will appear pre-eminent. A disposition benevolent and generous, a suavity of manners peculiarly interesting, together with an unaffected diffidence, gave a pleasing lustre to the weightier qualities of her mind, and insensibly attracted the love and admiration of her numerous acquaintance. Much as she was publicly esteemed, those only, who shared her particular intimacy, who were familiar with her private and domestic character, can justly appreciate her worth. In friendship she was constant, ardent, and uniform. They, who enjoyed her immediate confidence, who knew the feelings of her heart, can witness the ingenuous frankness of her professions, the sincerity and purity of her affection. To impart the consolations of sympathy in sorrow, to sooth and tranquilize their afflicted hearts, as well as to participate in the joys of her friends, was her peculiar delight. In detracting from the merits of others, she was scrupulously cautious. She never intentionally wounded the feelings of any. When the characters of her acquaintance were discussed, she expressed her sentiments with becoming delicacy. The voice of detraction, and the aspersions of envy, too frequently heard in the fashionable circle, she viewed with abhorrence. Justly was she considered the ornament and life of the private circle; for here, the sprightliness of her fancy, and the energies of her mind, shone with brilliant lustre. Her conversation was founded on benevolence, elevated by a well informed mind, tinctured with grace and elegance, enlivened by fancy, and directed by virtue. Although her imagination was lively and vivid, it was guided by a discriminating judgment. Her sensibilities were ardent and quick, but controlled by the purest principles. The sigh of compassion never ceased to heave, nor the tear of sympathy to flow, at the recital of sorrow and misfortune. When qualities so uncommon, so amiable, characterized the deceased, can we wonder to find, in the afflicted breasts of her friends, the sad remembrance of hopes, they had so fondly cherished?
During a long and painful sickness, she exhibited a remarkable resignation to the divine will. Although in the bloom of youth, and vigor of life, she was perfectly willing to relinquish her connection with earthly objects. Having experienced the beauty of holiness, and the power of divine grace, she longed to be released from her earthly tabernacle, thinking it far better to be with Christ. She supported the pains and distresses of a wasting consumption not only with serenity, but cheerfulness. Not a sigh nor a murmur escaped her. Her nature, by the violence of disease, became insensibly dissolved, when her immortal spirit, freed from its earthly confinement, winged its flight to happier scenes beyond the grave.
Shipping Intelligence.
From Boothbay, July 11, 1809.
Arrived here, July 5th, the schr. Trial, N. I. Knight, master, 17 days from Dominica. Left there several vessels, belonging to Bath, Saco, &c. Market dull.—May 24, on his outward bound passage, capt. Knight fell in with, and was boarded by the English sloop of war, the Brazan. After examining his papers, and while on board of him, he sent his boat on board the Trial, for a cask, filled with water, and conveyed it to the Trial, while capt. Knight remained on board of him, the Trial being poorly supplied with water, and in every respect treated him in a friendly and polite manner. After being on board the sloop about an hour, capt. Knight was conveyed back to the Trial, without having any question asked him concerning the protection of his crew.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
"The widow's complaint" is received. Its publication is suspended until an interview with the writer is had, or a future number received.—In the mean time we would have the subjects of the communication reflect, that "a jewel of gold in a swine's snout," is [like] a fair woman without discretion.—We'll written communications, having a tendency to improve the manners, will find a ready admission into our column.
OLIVER HARTSHORN,
HAVING established the Morocco Shoe Manufactory , in Middle-Street, two doors above the Portland Bank, informs the public that he keeps constantly on hand Ladies, Gentlemen's, Misses and Children's
REAL MOROCCO SHOES, of the various kinds in use, faithfully executed under his own immediate inspection—with which the public may be accommodated on more reasonable terms than at any store in town, of the quality.—Town and country purchasers are respectfully invited to call and make trial of his shoes, whose favors will be gratefully received. Country Merchants supplied by the quantity.
He keeps constantly for sale a variety of Shoemaker's Tools, on liberal terms. Portland, July 17.
Employment Wanted.
A Young Man who has served an apprenticeship in a store, and has a general knowledge of trade, would like to engage in the service of some person as a Clerk, or would like to form a connection with one who could furnish a small capital and be free from the care of the business.—In either case satisfactory testimonials of ability and integrity can be produced.—Inquire at this Office. Portland, July 17.
R. MOTLEY,
HAS received a Consignment of Goods, which he now offers for sale, wholesale and retail, at the Store bottom of Fifth-street among which are,
COFFEE—TEAS—WINES, RUM—BRANDY—GIN, COTTON—RICE—SALT, FLOUR—FRESH LEMONS, Mucovado, Loaf and Brown SUGAR. 500 bushels YELLOW CORN afloat. The above articles are of the first quality, and will be sold for Cash or approved Credit.
Small Bank-Bills of other States.
HENRY SMITH & Co. No. 4, Messy's Row , RECEIVE in payment for goods, small Bills of other States that were current previous to the first of July.
NOTICE.
ALL demands due to the firm of Abbie & Grosvenor , of New-Gloucester, that are not paid by the 15th of September next, will be left with an Attorney for collection without any exception.
ABBE & GROSVENOR. New-Gloucester, July 17th, 1809. (9w)
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership under the firm of A. Chever & Co. is this day by mutual consent dissolved—consequently all persons having any demands against the said firm, are requested to present the same to A. CHEVER, for adjustment; and those indebted are hereby requested to make immediate payment to said CHEVER, he being authorized to settle the concerns of the firm.
Notice is also given, that all unpaid notes and accounts that may be due them on the 16th day of September next, will then be left with an attorney for collection. ABIAH CHEVER, JOHN MAHAN. July 17, 1809.
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
THE Stockholders of said Company are hereby notified, that the Directors have made an ASSESSMENT of Thirty five Dollars on each Share in their Capital Stock, which is to be paid to their Secretary, at their Office in Portland, at two Installments, viz. Fifteen Dollars on each Share to be paid on or before the 4th day of September next, and the remaining sum of Twenty Dollars to be paid on or before the 4th day of November next.—By order of the President and Directors, ELISHA MORSE, Secretary. M. F. & M. Insurance Office, July 17, 1809
Brick Buildings.
JAMES FULLUK, Brick-layer, from Boston, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he engages to prevent damps and rains from penetrating Brickwork, by a composition, Mortar, &c.—He likewise undertakes to beautify fronts of Houses by pointing and penciling the joints in the neatest manner. References of his abilities are left with Mr. HUNTER, Watch & Clock-maker, No. 72, Fore-street Portland. July 17.
Thomas Hunter,
Watch and Clock-maker—No. 72, Fore-street, PORTLAND, HAS for sale, an English patent linen MANGLE, well calculated for looms and Boarding-houses, saving all labour of ironing. A large quantity of Men's and Children's SHOES, at low prices. London patent liquid and cake Blacking, and English Shoe brushes, of a superior quality. Spectacles, to suit all ages. Reading Glasses; Razors; warranted Umbrellas and Parasols, made and repaired. Also—The above Premises to be sold consisting of a Store, a House and Barn. July 17.
TAKE NOTICE!
STRAYED from the Subscriber of Buckfield, a light Chestnut Colored HORSE seven years old—mane and foretop cut off with two stars in his forehead.—Whoever will give notice of said Horse, or return him to Mr. Daniel Cummings of Gray, or to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded. DAVID BRIGGS. Gray, July 7th, 1809. (17)
For sale—in North-yarmouth.
A Very valuable FARM, consisting of 100 acres of land of the first quality, and very handsome buildings. A large proportion of the land is interval, with a sufficient quantity of mowing, pasturing and the best of wood, and a young Orchard, situated partly on the banks of the river and on two country roads, and very convenient for a Public House. Liberal credit will be given with undoubted security.—And if most convenient for the purchaser, two acres of most excellent Marsh, together with the flock, consisting of cows, oxen, horse and sheep, and a complete set of Farming Tools will be sold also. Possession can be given when wished, and indubitable title.—For further particulars enquire of BELA MERRILL, on the premises, or at the store of AMMI R. MITCHELL & SON. The said Ammi R. Mitchell, has also for sale, a number of lots of Out Lands. North-yarmouth, July 17.
Take Notice—and save Expense.
THE subscriber hereby notifies all indebted to him by note or account of more than six months standing, if not paid on or before the 15th of September next, will be put in suit without further notice.
JAMES CODMAN,
Who keeps constantly for sale, a general assortment of W. I. Goods & Groceries, cheap for Cash, Produce or Lumber. Gubam, July 17, 1809.
"Nothing venture, nothing have."
TICKETS and QUARTERS in the 3d Class of Dixieville Road Lottery, which will commence drawing 31st instant, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street.
Prize Tickets in former Lotteries taken in payment.
This Lottery offers as rich a field for Lottery speculation, as any Lottery ever offered in these parts, it consists of a very large number of valuable prizes considering the small number of Tickets it contains—One thing renders this Lottery particularly interesting to adventurers, which is the Prize of 2500 Dollars to be paid with 500 Tickets—Numbered from 10,000 to 10,500, (and which are put in the Bank for safety) which gives the holder of a Ticket not only a chance of obtaining the highest Prize, but all the principal prizes in the Lottery—the very rapid sale of the Tickets is a convincing proof of the general approbation of the Scheme. Only 12,000 Tickets.
   The following is a list of the Prizes:—     1 Prize of 8000 is 8000   1 do 2500 are 2500   2 Prizes 1000 are 2000   4 do 500 are 2000   60 do 100 are 6000   60 do 50 are 3000   100 do 20 are 2000   200 do 10 are 2000   3573 do 7 are 25011  
Subject to no deduction. Not two Blanks to a Prize. And less than 12 1/2 per cent allowed for the Lottery. July 17.
The Witness—No. 6,
PRINTED by Morning & Evening , Boston, price 12 1/2 cents single, 10 cts pr. doz. is just received in this town and N. Yarmouth.
AMONG THE CONTENTS, IS
A letter in the form and order of a Gospel Church.
A letter to Apollos, on the impropriety & criminality of Christians being united with Armenians and Unitarians, in churches, ordinations, and associations.
King James' instructions to the translators of the Bible, with extracts and remarks, in which some light is reflected on the doctrine of baptism.
A critical disquisition on eternal punishment.
Baptism of two hundred members of an independent church in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A review of "a new Testament in an improved version upon the basis of Arch bishop Newcome's new translation," &c. in which an extract is made from the London evangelical Magazine.
This work is considered by the first evangelical divines in Europe and America, as having a greater tendency to support the cause of infidelity than the writings of Thomas Paine. July 17.
To whom it may concern.
THE Subscriber, having for six years preceding April 1809, been in an ill state of mind; which circumstance having been made use of to the disadvantage of his interest, makes him desirous of correcting the procedure of transactions thus had.—All those, therefore, who hold any Deed or other instrument, executed as aforesaid, are desired to call on him to rectify and adjust the same; and they will thereby save trouble.
With sentiments of gratitude, he acknowledges all the favors which he has received from his kind and generous friends in Exeter and Gorham, and trusts they will find ample reward in their conscious rectitude.
All powers which any one may have thought himself to have been invested, is hereby revoked, and the adjustment of his accounts is earnestly solicited. ROBERT McDONALD. Standish, July 17, 1809.
Taken up adrift,
ON Thursday last on Mountjoy's neck, in this harbor, a vessel LONG BOAT. The owner may have it again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to ISAAC FOSTER. Portland, July 17, 1809
George Hanscom's Will.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the last Will and Testament of GEORGE HANSCOM,
late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, has been presented to me for Probate, by John Hanscom the executor therein named—and that Wednesday the 6th day of August next, at ten o'clock A. M. is assigned to take proof of the same at a Court of Probate then to be held at the House of Dea. Ebenezer H. in said Gorham, in said county, when and where all persons concerned may be present to view the same, if any they have, who the said Will should not be approved and allowed. SAML. FREEMAN Judge of Probate. Dated, July 12, 1809

Poetry.
PORTRAIT OF BONAPARTE.
BY VOLTAIRE.
The great French Tragedian, VOLTAIRE, was well versed in human nature; and knew most of the springs of action in the soul—In one of his Tragedies he has drawn the following outline of the portrait of a Tyrant:—Had Napoleon been to our TRUMBULL, or STEWART, a more exact likeness could not have been produced. Thus sketches the poet:—
“Leagues he will make too Like other grasping tyrants, till he eyes A lucky juncture to enlarge his bounds, Then he'll deride them: leap o'er every tie Of sacred guarantee, or sworn protection, And when the oppress'd ally implores assist- ance, Beneath that mask invade the with'd for realms, And from pure friendship take them to himself. Ambition is the spring Of all his actions, whilst without one virtue, Dissimulation, like a flattering painter, Bedecks him with the coloring them all! This is the tyrant's portrait.”
From the Massachusetts Spy.
NELLY THE MILKMAID.
A super-sublime imitation of the super-patetic style of modern poetry.
WHEN Nelly now from off her bed, Before 'twas light arose, The first thing which came in her head, Was to put on her clothes. The first things which the maid did don*— I dare not tell that news— But the last things she did put on— I guess they were her shoes. When forth she went out of the house, She wide abroad did stare, But all was quiet as a mouse, Without a breath of air! And then a light did make her quake, She thought the faw a ghost! But here she made a sad mistake— 'Twas nothing but a poll! But soon the morn, as if disposed To wake her Mam and Dad, O'er eastern her charms did shed;— “In rufset mantle clad.” Her pace was slow, as if afraid, To see this maid, no doubt, In all her native charms array'd— Her face was like a clout! Her arms were as two trapsticks small, Her fingers just like thongs; Her legs—if legs we might them call— Were like the legs of tongs! New Timothy, the man, came down, But the ill-manner'd ape, Did stretch his arms about—the clown! And rub his eyes—and gape. Then Nelly went forth to the cow, Which had a cowish trick, For it did soon appear as how, She Nelly's hand could lick! But did she lick her hand—or press— The cow was not at fault, She meant to say, “Dear Nelly bless Me with a little salt!” Next Nelly far down on her stool, And dream'd it from the cow, At milking she was not a fool, She froth'd the milk—I vow! And now the milking being done, She homeward bent her way, To do—like every Mother's son— The business of the day!
* In Shakespeare and other old authors don is used for put on.
SELECT TOASTS.
The Judiciary System.—A temple planned by the wisdom of our ancestors—Elevated on an adamantine Rock—it has withstood the RUDE HAND OF TIME, and the STORMS OF FACTION shall never be able to prevail against it.
The memory of Gen. Alexander Hamilton.— “Pride of human race, He spoke as if deputed by mankind To plead the cause of Freedom.”
PARTY SPIRIT. The bane of social intercourse and harmony—When national honors and interests are involved—a common grave be its portion, and no mourners at the funeral, but the enemies of our country.
The Militia of the United States.— “What are nity, what a thousand slaves, Matched to the hue of a single arm That strikes for liberty.”
The Fair Sex. “Oh Woman, in our hours of ease, Uncertain, coy, and hard to please, And variable as the shade, By the light quivering of the aspen leaf; When pain and anguish wring the brow, A ministering angel thou.”
The Newtown Gazette states, “that a Horn Snake, or as some call it a Horn Snake, had been recently killed near that place—a reptile which is said to coil itself up like a hoop, and roll with such swiftness as to strike its horn a considerable distance even into a tree, which it is so poisonous as immediately to kill!”—Virginia paper.
SELECT APHORISMS.
What claim can he have to favours who never thinks of doing a good or a kind action
Stealing virtue may be known by its steady improvement, even in old age. [Monitor.]
LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine.
AN ACT
Repealing the first section of an act entitled “an act respecting the
offices and duties of the Attorney General, Solicitor-General, and County Attorneys.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That the first section of an act entitled “an act respecting the offices and duties of the Attorney General, Solicitor-General, and County Attorneys,” passed on the twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and seven, be, and the same is hereby repealed.
June 29, 1809—Approved.
C. GORE.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 17, 1809.
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the several Courts of the General Sessions of the Peace be, and they are hereby directed to deliver to the several Clerks of the Courts of Common Pleas, to which the jurisdiction of such Courts of General Sessions of the Peace is transferred by virtue of an act entitled, “an act to transfer the powers and duties of the Courts of Sessions to the Courts of Common Pleas and for other purposes,” the records and papers of said Courts.
And be it further resolved, That the several Clerks of the several Courts of Common Pleas be, and they are hereby directed to keep the records of the doings of the several Courts of Common Pleas, in those matters in which the jurisdiction of the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace is transferred by the act aforesaid to the Courts of Common Pleas, in separate and distinct books, and the papers shall also be kept in distinct and separate files, from the books and files in which the records and papers were kept of such matters as the Courts of Common Pleas had jurisdiction of before the passing of the act aforesaid.
June 29th, 1809—APPROVED,
C. GORE.
FRESH GOODS.
Royal Lincoln,
HAS taken the store lately improved by Mr. JOSEPH BARBOUR, Fifth-street, together with his Stock in Trade, and has just received, in addition, the following
Seasonable Goods:
 Black, blue, corbeau and bottle green, superfine and common Broadcloths, & Kerseymere.  Linens  Coiraine Shirting Cottons  Ginghams, Calicoes  Furnitures  Washington Stripes  Hair Chords  Twil'd Cambrics  Cambric Dimity  Common do  Patent Nankeens  Cotton Cambrics  Cambric Mullins  Granurills  Fancy Mullins  Hail dotted Cambric  Superfine Summer Vesting  Black Silk Handkerchiefs  Fancy Silk do  Madrals & Mulicatt do  Bandannas  Ladies and Gent's Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs  Linen Cambrics and Handkerchiefs  Armlets  Velvets, Cords, Thick-fetts  Tabby Velvets  Bombazets  Brown cotton Platillas  Blue India Nankeens  Yellow do  Gentlemen's Beaver Gloves  Low priced Merceilles Vesting  English Diaper  Huckabucks  Fashionable Coat Buttons  Madrals Calico  Figured Lutrings  Cheap Cambric and Mullin Shawls  Parafolls  Silk and Cotton Umbrellas  White and Buff Kersemeres  Red Broadcloths with a great variety of other articles. 
The above Goods will be sold very low for Cash only, (t.f.) June 5.
SMALL BILLS,
Of all creditable Banks, can be exchanged for
ENGLISH GOODS,
on application at the shop of N. P. POOR, Fifth-street. Portland, June 5.
MILITARY HATS,
Of the most improved fashion, for sale at the Portland Hat Warehouse,—by DAVID BILL & Co.
To Country Hatters.—Cash and a reasonable price will be given for FELT HATS. Inquire as above. July 3.
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership existing between the subscribers under the firm of William R. & C. Stockbridge, will be dissolved by mutual consent on the first day of September next, when their books will be closed—All persons having demands on them are requested to exhibit them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to William R. Stockbridge, as all notes and accounts that are not settled by the first day of October next, will be put into the hands of a person legally authorized to collect them.
WILLIAM R. STOCKBRIDGE, CALVIN STOCKBRIDGE. North Yarmouth, July 3, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE remainder of our STOCK IN TRADE, consisting of English, West-Indies, and Hard-Ware GOODS.
A HOUSE, thirty by thirty six feet square, two stories, with half an acre of Land, situated about half a mile from the lower Falls in North Yarmouth—and forty acres of LAND, lying in Hebron, formerly owned by Mr. Stephen Rollins, Jun.—All of which will be offered on reasonable terms, for Cash or short approved credit.
WM. R. & C. STOCKBRIDGE.
FOR SALE.
TWENTY boxes fresh LEMONS.—Apply to R. MOTLEY, bottom of Fifth-street. July 3.
New Corn and Flour Store.
WILLIAM CROSS,
No. 3, Long Wharf, from Baltimore, 400 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 150 do. Fine do, 1600 bushels Yellow CORN, 6 hds. Virginia Leaf TOBACCO, 22 kegs do. manufactured do.
The above articles being all purchased with Cash by himself, will be sold as low or lower than can be purchased in this town of the same quality.
N.B.—Flour is warranted not to be ground longer than thirty days. A constant supply will be kept, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
Portland, July 3, 1809.
E. Greely & Co.
Have for sale, 12 Hds. RUM, of an excellent quality, 7 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 20 kegs TOBACCO, 10 bbs. PORK. July 3.
David Pease,
HAS for private sale, at his Auction Room No. 9, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, A consignment of PAPER HANGINGS & BORDERS, prices from 50 cents to 6 dollars. pr. Roll. MAPS of the United States. A few quintals Newfoundland Table FISH. July 3.
Eliphalet Smith,
KEEPS constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of Webb's and knitting Cotton Yarn, and Sewing Threads. Also, Cotton bed-tickings, Sheetings, Shirtings, and striped and check'd Cloths.—Other Goods as usual. (3 m *) Portland, July 3, 1809.
New Watch-Repairer, &c.
JOHN BAILEY, 3d. Opposite the Indian-Chief, Fifth-street, CONDUCTS the WATCH-MAKING and JEWELRY BUSINESS, in its various branches.—He trusts from the knowledge he has acquired in making and repairing CLOCKS and WATCHES, that customers can have their work done as faithfully and on as reasonable terms at his shop as at any other place in Maine. He keeps constantly for sale, at the above store, a general assortment of Gentlemen's BOOTS and SHOES, of all qualities and sizes. Also—Ladies', Misses and Children's MOROCCO SHOES, of the following prices, viz. Ladies' Shoes, 39—Ties, 46 and 69—Double Ties, 75—Velvet Shoes, with Ties, 69—Wartemburg heels, with do. 75. Country Traders can be supplied with any of the above SHOES by the dozen or smaller quantity, at reduced prices. Portland, 6th Mo. 5, 1809. (1 f)
Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery. Fryeburg, District of Maine, May 29, 1809. DR. RAMSAY's course of the above branches, will commence on Tuesday the first of August next, and terminate on the last day of the same month. The demonstrable system of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves, and vital organs, of the human subject, accompanied by the Doctor's Syllabus, referring to the whole, which are seen, and handled, by the Pupil, the Library, and his superintendence, 'tis hoped, not only to abridge, but simplify the study of Anatomy, that the period proposed, shall furnish ample time, for a clear and impressive idea of the science. Dr. Ramsay begs leave to notice, that he has now arranged the Syllabus of his future demonstrations of Anatomy, and doctrines of Physiology, Medical and Surgical practice (founded on a minute knowledge of animal structure, and the Phenomena presented us by nature) which places the important subject of Fever, and general Morbid affection, in a light new and interesting. The improvements in forming Anatomical preparations, formerly, and lately, introduced by Dr. Ramsay, will be particularly attended to—Gentlemen may be admitted to the Museum for study a week previous to the commencement of the Lectures. Tickets 20 dollars. Fryeburg is 48 miles from Portland, between which and Boston, packets continually ply. A Stage sets off from Portland, to Fryeburg, Tuesdays at 2 o'clock P. M. Dr. Ramsay, sensibly impressed, with the urbanity he has experienced in this country, and above all, that docility and splendor of talent, in the Youth, who have honored him with their attention (so amply compensating his relinquishment of retirement, which formed one of his chief objects in visiting this country) regrets, that his future pursuits in science, dictate his return to London. If possible, previous to his setting off for his native country, he shall endeavor to diffuse those plans of Medical Study (in the Cities of this continent) which have met the approbation of the Scientific, in this country and Europe.—Arrangements have been formed with a view to the continuance of the Fryeburg Medical Institution under the direction of one of the Doctor's Pupils in case Dr. Ramsay returns to Europe. N. B. The dissection and comparative Anatomy of the brute species will be extensively adopted in the Doctor's School, in Fryeburg, as an important source of improvement to the Pupil, at all times within his power, and by which the structure of the human system, in many useful particulars is clearly illustrated.
NOTICE
IS hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator upon the estate of
DAVID FARROW, late of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, carpenter, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs, and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are required to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to DAVID FARROW, Administrator. Buckfield, May 3. (3 3)
SALT & RUM.
THE Cargo of the brig Freedom, capt. Tatem, from St. Croix, consisting of 400 hds. Liverpool SALT, and 10 do. St. Croix RUM, of an excellent flavor—For sale by
MICHAEL SMITH,
At No. 1, Jones' Row, on the most favorable terms. July 10.
Joseph Crofs,
No. 5, Union-Row, Has for sale, 50 Hds. Turkey's Island SALT, 100 barrels superfine FLOUR, A few hds. St. Croix RUM, 10 dozen SCYTHES, 10 bags COFFEE. Portland, July 10.
TICKETS and QUARTERS,
IN the third Class of Dixie Road Lottery, for sale at the Book-store of ISAAC ADAMS. Prize Tickets taken in payment. A List of Prizes in Fifth Class Hatfield Bridge Lottery is received. July 10.
Benjamin T. Chase,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has established the BAKING BUSINESS, under Mechanic Hall, Fore-street, a few rods below Titcomb's Wharf—where he will have constantly for sale—Ship Bread and Shipping Crackers in kegs, on liberal terms—Loaf Bread, Charlestown Biscuit, Milk Biscuit, and cold water Crackers, which he will put up in half barrels or smaller quantities, for the convenience of families residing out of town. Country Merchants can be supplied with Bread for retailing in exchange for Produce; or other terms that are liberal. All commands in his profession gratefully received and punctually attended to. Portland, July 10.
FOR SALE—CHEAP,
A Small lot of LAND, in the town of Charlestown, not more than 20 minutes walk from State-street, Boston. Said Lot is well situated, having the advantage of building with a south prospect, and making a corner of four streets, in a respectable neighbourhood, and as pleasant and healthy a situation as any in the State. Payment will be received in W. I. or English Goods, or Real Estate, situated in Portland. The town of Charlestown, it is universally acknowledged from its great public and private improvements and proximity to Boston, with the advantage of building under no restrictions, renders it likely to become, at no distant period, a place of much celebrity.—Apply at this Office. July 10.
TO LET,
A Convenient two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated at the corner of Fiddle and Turkey Lane.—For terms apply to DANIEL BRAZIER. July 3.
Hosea Ilsley
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. ROBERT NOYES; and that the Painting Business will be pursued in future by them under the Firm of
Ilsley & Noyes.
He requests all persons who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. Portland, May 8, 1809. (3 m)
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is Interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story Houe and Barn, with out houses. The foil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (t.f.)
TAKE NOTICE.
To be sold by order of Court, on SATURDAY, the twelfth day of August next, at 12 o'clock, M. on the premises,
THE Real Estate of Caleb Randal, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, consisting of a lot of LAND in said Portland, adjoining the fourth end of Cumberland-street, with the buildings thereon standing, including the reversion of the widow's dower.—Conditions of sale will be known at the time and place abovenominated. LUCY RANDEL, Adm on said Estate. July 10.
TAKEN UP,
A HORSE, Saddle, and Saddle-Bags, with a Keg in the Bags. The owner may have the same by applying to A. BEEMAN. Portland, July 10.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Holten, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Essex, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of
STEPHEN FOSTER, late of Bradford, in said county, merchant, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims. And that we shall attend at service at the dwelling-house of Thomas Savory, Esq. in Bradford, aforesaid, on the first Monday of July next, and of the five following months, from 2 to 6 o'clock P. M. on each of said days THOMAS SAVORY, DANIEL STICKNEY, Commissioners Dated at Bradford, June 26, 1809.
BROKE into the enclosure of the subscriber a red MARE, about 14 hands high, a white stripe in her face, black mane and tail, paces all—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, by applying to SOLOMON BLACKSTON. Falmouth, July 3, 1809. (10)
Freights to be had for England and Ireland.
SIX Freights of Timber and small Storage of Staves and Lath Wood, at a convenient Wharf in the District of Maine, can be had for vessels from 100 to 250 tons, for England or Ireland, at liberal prices per ton. Apply to J. W. QUINCY, No. 28, Long-Wharf—Boston.
N. B.—A line from an out post, will be immediately attended to, from owners of such vessels who are disposed to contract. June 26.
Employment Wanted.
A YOUNG Man, having a general knowledge of business, and can produce good recommendations, wishes for a situation in a Store as an assistant, or would engage in an Office as a Clerk. Employment being his object, he would engage upon reasonable terms. A line addressed to C. D. and left at this Office, shall meet immediate attention. June 26.
Portland Bathing-House.
THE public are respectfully informed that the PORTLAND BATHING HOUSE, is now open. Constant attendance given from sunrise to sunset, every day in the week except Sunday—and on that day from 5 till 9 o'clock in the morning. June 26.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the creditors of the estate & effects which were of FREDERICK QUINBY,
of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, in District of Maine, late a bankrupt, to meet the assignees of said estate and effects, and the commissioners named and appointed in the commission of bankruptcy against said Quinby, at the office of Nathan Kimball, Esq. in Middle-street, in Portland, on Friday the 11th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, for the purpose of submitting sundry differences and disputes relating to said estate, to the final end and determination of arbitrators, to be chosen by said commissioners and the major part in value of such creditors as shall be present at said meeting, and to transact any other matters and things relative to said estate and effects. EBEN MAYO, Assigns. Portland, July 5, 1809.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of
STEPHEN BLASDEL, JUD. late of North Yarmouth, in said county, housewright, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that three months from the twenty-second instant are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims—that said commissioners will attend for that purpose at the dwelling-house of Mr. Benjamin Herrick, in said North Yarmouth, on the second Friday in July, August, and September next, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon. JOSHUA MITCHELL, BENJAMIN HERRICK. North Yarmouth, June 25, 1809.
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
ANTHONY LIBBY, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SOLOMON BRAGDON. July 3, 1809.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on Saturday last, an indentured apprentice, by the name of ASA LIGHT, about 18 years of age, rather light complexioned for a boy of colour.—All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, as they would avoid the penalty of the law—Whoever will return him to his master, shall receive one Cent reward, but no charges paid. SAMUEL RICHARDSON. Portland, July 3, 1809.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oxford, holden at Paris, in said county, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
THE Petition and representation of Daniel Cole of Buckfield, in said county, yeoman, Guardian of Nathaniel Mayhew and John Mayhew, minors, children of William Mayhew, late of Buckfield, yeoman deceased, Humbly sheweth that the said Nathaniel and John are interested in as heirs of said deceased and own one sixth part each, of about sixty six acres of land and a small part of a Dwelling house situated in said Buckfield, being the residue of the homestead farm of said deceased, inclusive of the Widow's Dower; that the said minors interest in said estate is at present unproductive, and that it would be greatly for their benefit, and necessary to have their said proportion sold, to pay taxes and appropriated towards the support and legal expenses of said minors,—Wherefore he prays your Honors to grant him Licence to sell the interest of said minor children in the aforesaid real estate, and as in duty bound will ever pray DANIEL COLE. May 10 1809.
Oxford ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
ON the Petition of Daniel Cole of which the foregoing is a Copy—Ordered that the Petitioner cause the Petition and order of Court thereon to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days before the first day of the next Term of this Court that all persons may then and there appear and make their objections (if any they have) why the prayer of the Petition should not be granted. Attt, CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. (July 3)
Court and Commercial Blanks, FOR SALE BY ISAAC ADAMS,