Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-04-28 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 2 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1804.
Whole Number, 314.
This Gazette, is published every Saturday by E. A. JENKS, at the Printing Office, No. 9, Fifth-Street, PORTLAND; where subscriptions, advertisements, communications, &c. are received with attention.
NOTICES.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been appointed by the Hon. Job Nelson, Esq. Judge of Probate within and for the county of Hancock, Guardians of
LAUCHLAN M'DONALD, of Buchan, in said county, yeoman; and that they have taken upon themselves that trust by giving bonds as the law requires.
JONATHAN BUCK, } Guardians to LAUCHLAN M'DONALD. JAMES GENN. JOTHAM MOULTON.
Buchan, April 4. 1804.
THE subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of
Robert McDonald, late of Portland, in the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased,
respecting insolvent-do hereby give notice, that two months further time are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of James Chubick innholder in Portland, on the first Monday of May and June next, from 3 to 5 o'clock P. M.
Richard Hunewell, } Commis. Arthur McLellan, } sioners.
April 14, 1804.
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
LENDAL SMITH, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner deceased,
by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
SAMUEL HOMER.
Dated April 20, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon her the trust of an Administratrix on the Estate of
JAMES BANGS, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased,
by giving bond as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
Elizabeth Bangs, Administratrix.
Dated March 14, 1804. [April 4]
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
BARTON ROSS, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased,
by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
RACHEL ROSS.
Dated March 14, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the Estate of
JOHN MAREAN, late of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased,
by giving bond as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
LOIS MAREAN.
Dated March 14, 1804.
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, with the Will annexed, on the Estate of
JACOB ANDERSON, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased,
by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
REUBEN BREWER.
Dated March 14, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of
JOHN BERRY, late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased,
and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to make immediate payment to
Ezekiel Thompson, Administrator.
Fish River Plantation, Jan. 17, 1804. [Feb. 18]
UNITED STATES, District of Maine, March 29th, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of MARRELL JORDAN, of Cape Elizabeth, a said District of Maine, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon,
that they may then cause if they see fit, before the District Judge of Maine, at his dwelling-house in York, on Tuesday, the 5th day of May next, (1804) against allowing a Certificate of discharge to said Bankrupt; before which time, exceptions may be made against such allowance.
DAVID SEWALL.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to Geo. Eskildson, will please to call and settle them with Mr. Oliver Brav, Attorney, at his office in Fifth-Street, in sixty days from this date—otherwise they will be put in suit.
GEORGE ESKILDSON.
Portland, March 7, 1804. (6w)
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled, January, A. D. 1804.
THE Subscribers humbly shew, That they have, for several years past, at stated times assembled with their pastor, Mr. Thomas Barnes, for the public worship of God, and have been at a considerable expense in building a meeting house, in the town of Norway, near the line of the town of Paris.
And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.
LEVI HUBBARD, and 33 others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In Senate, Jan. 26, 1804.
ON the Petition of Levi Hubbard, and others, inhabitants of Paris and Norway, in the county of Cumberland, praying that they may be incorporated into a religious society by the name of the First Independent Universal Society in the towns of Paris and Norway,
ORDERED, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette; printed by Jenks, the last publication to be twenty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence.
DAVID COBB, President.
In the House of Representatives, January 27, 1804.
Read and concurred. H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
A true copy—Attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled, on the second Wednesday of January, 1804.
THE Petition of the undersigned Inhabitants of the towns of Topsham and Bowdoinham, humbly sheweth, That a bridge over Cathance river between the towns of Topsham and Bowdoinham at Cathance landing so called, has become highly necessary, not only to the accommodation of the inhabitants of the towns before mentioned, but of the public in general.
And as in duty bound shall ever pray.
ROBERT PATTEN and 52 others
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In Senate, February 11, 1804.
ON the petition of Robert Patten and others praying that they may be incorporated for the purpose of erecting a bridge over Cathance river, between Topsham and Bowdoinham,
ORDERED, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Eastern Herald and the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, the last publication to be twenty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested therein may then appear & shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence.
DAVID COBB, President.
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 13, 1804.
Read and concurred. H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
A true copy—Attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
WE the subscribers, inhabitants of New Gloucester, Gray, Pejepscot and Poland, beg leave to present this our humble petition to your Honors, praying you to incorporate us, with all those who shall hereafter join with us, into a religious society, by the name of the First Universal Society of Christians in New Gloucester.
NATH'L. BENNETT, and 48 others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In Senate, January 26, 1804.
ON the petition of Nathaniel Bennett and others, inhabitants of New Gloucester, Gray, Pejepscot and Poland, in the county of Cumberland, praying that they may be incorporated into a religious society, by the name of the First Universal Society of Christians in New Gloucester.
ORDERED, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette printed by Jenks, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons concerned may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence.
DAVID COBB, President.
In the House of Representatives, Jan. 26, 1804.
Read and concurred. H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
A true copy—Attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
THE creditors of William Widgey, jun.
a Bankrupt, are hereby requested to meet at the store of the subscriber, No. 1, Long Wharf, on Monday the 30th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. in order to give the Affiant directions relative to the sale of said Bankrupt's Real Estate; and what and how long a credit shall be given to the purchasers of said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.
JOHN DEERING, Assignee.
Portland, March 23.
Portland, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25.
Post Office "official conduct!"—The new Post Master having found himself "in some measure amenable to the public for his official conduct," was last Saturday "heard in extenuation;" which is so recent as to be fresh in the memory of every one; and it will be recollected that the only fact he denied was that relative to the ship Joseph's letters &c. which Capt. Jamieson considered so injurious to his character, that he called on the Post Master, and insisted on his signing a recantation, of which the following is a copy:—
"Post Office, Portland, } April 24, 1804."
"Having publicly asserted in the Portland Gazette of Saturday last, that I was not perfect when the letters &c. of the ship Joseph, Capt. Jamieson, from Liverpool, were left at the Post Office, I hereby declare the same to be UNTRUE;—that, on the contrary, Capt. Jamieson did deliver to me, in person, the letters, &c. brought by the Joseph, on the afternoon of her arrival, before 5 o'clock; that I myself assisted in counting them over; that I paid him with my own hands, the amount allowed by law for ship letters, &c. and took his receipt therefor; the same being on the fifth day of April, 1804."
"THOMAS M. PRENTISS."
Now let the public determine how far any thing Mr. Prentiss can say in extenuation of his conduct, will hereafter have weight!—We had indeed thought he could not reduce himself lower either in private or public estimation. But we will not indulge in severity. It is enough that we show to the community what kind of a character is entrusted with the important affairs of the Post-Office in this town, that those who have business to transact therewith, may govern themselves accordingly.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Mr. Jenks,
I feel it my duty to correct the statement I made in your paper, on Saturday last. When the complaint was made of the letters being delayed in the office, I could only ascribe it to the circumstance already mentioned. Unacquainted with the commanders, and regardless of names, either of the captains, or their vessels, I committed to writing what I did. The first ship letters I received were delivered from the Joseph, and duly certified by the captain, after meeting, on last day, April 5. The letters from the Comet were delivered at the Office in my absence, on Friday morning, April 6, and it must have been the letters of the Comet, and not of the Joseph, which were suffered to lie over one mail, for the reasons mentioned.
Whether the letters by the Joseph were, or were not forwarded by the first mail I should be unwilling to swear, at this time. If they were not, the only apology I can offer, is, the complicated and various duties of a new employment, and the multifarious embarrassments during that week.
THOMAS M. PRENTISS.
April, 21
MOCHA.
The customs of nations in a state of comparative barbarism have long been a copious subject for the descriptive ingenuity of travellers, and the avidity with which they are perused proves that they are among the most amusing branches of literature in modern narrative. Those of Mocha are but little known; and since the time of D'Apies and Nieuhof, they have undergone so material a change as to give interest to the following account, which we derive from an Officer in the India Company service, recently from thence:—
The town of Mocha is wretchedly built; the fortifications are contemptible; and the artillery is in the same state of rudeness as their military tactics. It contains the remains of the commerce of the formerly opulent town of Allen, and its trade is principally in coffee, which is amongst the best kinds, and is sold in this country at a very high price.
As this commerce attracts thither a considerable number of European vessels, there are certain regulations observed on their arrival, of which the following are the most curious: On the landing of a captain the principal officers of the Customhouse, preceded by the factors of the nation to which he belongs, meet and conduct him before the Emir-Bahar, who places him by his side, and lays his right hand upon his heart as a token of salutation. The stranger is then perfumed with incense of benzoin and oil of roses, and afterwards, with a sort of aloes wood, the smell of which is exquisitely sweet, and which is so scarce, that it is purchased by its weight in gold. After this ceremony, he is entertained with coffee, which, if an Englishman, he generally finds it impossible to drink; for the Arabs neither toast their coffee, nor make the liquor from the grain, but use only the pulp, which we throw away; though they make of it a slight infusion like tea.
He then undergoes a second perfuming, and is conducted to the house of the Governor, on an Arabian charger, elegantly caparisoned, accompanied by a mob, who made the most hideous shouts and yelling. On arriving at the audience chamber of the Governor, he is obliged to deliver up his sword; but this concession has of late been refused by the British and French Officers. When the Governor points to an arm chair, to direct them to be seated, they not frequently consider the motion an offering of his hand, and some of them seize and give it a hearty squeeze, which produces strong marks of disgust in the troops by
which they are surrounded. After a second fumigation, he is at length dismissed, and sent to the factory of his nation. The British interest predominates in this town, as in every other quarter of the globe. Their lodge is a superb building capable of accommodating the Officers of a number of vessels; while that of the French, who are despised by the inhabitants, is a miserable structure, with only a few ware houses attached to it.
The women wear a long veil, through which they see without being seen; the better classes never appear in the streets in the day time, and when they meet any men in the way they stand up close against the wall to let them pass. This letter custom is prevalent amongst the women of the Crimea also.—Lon. Pap.
The pamphlets which have been published in St. Domingo since the commencement of the French revolution are numerous, and they sufficiently indicate that men were in the colony capable of entering into all the questions and comprehending all the difficulties which could attend the formation of the Colony. These transactions are in the memory of the present generation, and will furnish the most adequate means for their discussion. The correspondence of the General and Colonial Assembly in 1793 in numbers, embraces many important subjects, and was printed at Port-au-Prince. Numerous extracts from the Archives were printed, and from the Registers were the Decrees of the assembly. The proceedings respecting the ports and troops were published at the same time, and the propositions of the citizens at the Cape, in 1791, were published, introductory in the name of the committee of the constitution of the colonies of the marine and of commerce from the national assembly. With these was projected a constitution for the colonies. In part of America did a greater number of publications appear in so short a time, or even in the United States, at any time, a greater number better adapted to give information on political subjects. The press also had its beauties as Mozart's edition of the correspondence will sufficiently prove. But of all things entitled to particular notice in the present state of their affairs, is the proposal of Gen. Dessalines to encourage the return of the Inhabitants of St. Domingo whether black or men of colour. Not only has he encouraged the return but he generously provides the means. We consider this not merely as an act of private generosity, or of local virtue.
Never can the unhappy blacks expect to reach a prosperous state, while they live in a country in which their complexion can operate against their education and all their hopes in civil Society. They must find a country in which they can combine all these advantages. And when gained, they will be sufficient of themselves to gain all the hopes which belong to human nature and the best progress of civil happiness. When such a society is found, a black man of liberal mind will find no greater good from the existing slavery of men of his colour, than we informed white men do from the misery and ignorance of many who boast a fair complexion.
[Salomon Raffles]
Extracts of a letter from a gentleman in in Paris, to a merchant in Philadelphia, d. te, February 3, 1804.
"Our commissioners for settling American claims have sent, it is said, the greater part of accounts certified to the French bureau for fixing the balances: but none are yet definitely settled, or certified to in form to obtain the minister's bills; and it is generally said no bills will be given, until instructions are received from the United States; and that no accounts will be settled or even examined, except such as are on the note annexed to the treaty; and a great number even of those will not be decided on until instructions are received; for instance, such as claim freights due by the French government: the idea being that they are comprehended within the terms of the convention. Many are of opinion a new convention will be made in order to comprehend a greater number of cases, and that will take in all just claims due our citizens; and in that case it is said the twenty millions will not pay the principal of what is due: of course, the interest, nearly 40 per cent, will be lost, or congress have to provide for it.—On this it is probable a new question will arise.—The present treaty and convention being adopted, and become a law of the United States, and under which certain individuals have acquired certain rights, can they be deprived of any of those rights by any lay or treaty to be made; and will not such law be ex post facto and contrary to the constitution? As you have the convention in both languages you will judge of it. It is needless to repeat any of the arguments made use of here; those of our commissioners I cannot give, as I have no direct communications with them on the subject, and report is seldom to be depended on.—Our government, it is said, is fully instructed; of course, you will be better informed in America than we are.—The delay is to be lamented, and a great many here are suffering from it."
From the East Indies.—Capt. Myrick, who arrived at Boston, from Batavia, in the ship Indus, informs, that a French squadron of one 74, two frigates, and the corvette Berceuse, [probably that commanded by Admiral Linois] sailed from Batavia, the 8th December; which previous to the arrival of the Indus, had destroyed the English pepper magazines at Bencoolon, (on the island of Sumatra,) to the amount it was said, of from 15 to 20,000 picols.—And that the same squadron had captured an English ship at Bencoolon, with a valuable cargo of Calcutta and Madras goods, and sent her to the Isle of France.
Accounts from the coast of Africa state, that the Isle of Goree, has been assaulted, and captured by a French national vessel, and privateers from Cayenne.

"That man who has no consideration, cannot govern."
It is the opinion of men of political science, that no nation has universally maintained a character so immaculate, exemplary, and coincident with the rules of right reason, wisdom, and national honor, as the United States.
The salutary form of government of this highly favored republic, has preserved peace and good understanding abroad, concord and national happiness at home. It has promoted industry among her subjects, the extension of her commerce over the globe, nurtured and cherished her, until she has become great and eminent among the nations of the earth. Her brave sons who fought and bled for these blessings, have since given birth to a generation, whose bodies are replete with manly vigor, whose minds are expanded by useful knowledge, and whose hearts overflow with a brave and patriotic spirit.
Under the banners of this happy nation, Christians of every denomination enjoy the invaluable privilege of worshipping the Divine Being, agreeable to the dictates of their own consciences. Here, the husbandman may repose under the shadow of his own vine, without an unwelcome guest or intruder, to molest or disturb his enjoyment. Blessings too valuable not to be held in sacred veneration by every American citizen.
For the attainment of these invaluable privileges, our ancestors ventured to embark on seas of difficulty, and cultivated a land, now checkered with magnificent cities and populous towns, but then, a savage desert—the habitation of barbarians and ferocious beasts.
Let these considerations be written in legible characters on the heart of every American, and prompt him to maintain those principles, which have rendered our nation so distinguished; and support those constitutional rights and privileges which have been the source of so much happiness, from the invasion of factious rulers or daring foreigners.
Preposterous as it would appear to propose, that all denominations of christians should embrace the same religious tenets, it is clear that all are capable of observing certain rules of conduct, which our wise ancestors have established. As these rules have been found useful in their operation, and are sanctioned by the public approbation of the wise and great, it would be criminal, if not wicked in us, to attempt an invasion.
From the earliest periods, nations have been infected with classes of men whose conduct has been guided by unfound and wicked principles, malicious and immoral propensities. The United States in this respect, have been peculiarly favored.—The consequence is, many internal troubles and difficulties incident to other nations, are here unknown. It is however not to be expected that these factious disturbers of human repose, can long be prevented from gaining a habitation, in such an extensive territory. Yet, while these evils are in some measure averted, let us rejoice and say, happy, thrice happy for us, that in times past, when the seeds of vice and folly were taking deep root, our wise rulers fore saw the consequences, and by their exemplary conduct, shielded us from impending destruction.
Certain it is, that the manners and even the principles of a republic, are not a little dependant, on the characters of those who are placed at the helm of public affairs.—When those, who are considered as the fathers of the people, and are intrusted with their dearest prerogatives, swerve from the paths of rectitude, there is reason to fear, that the wise and virtuous, as well as the weak and ignorant, are in danger of being corrupted, betrayed, and led astray by their example. Painful experience teaches us, that the bestowment of posts of honor and trust, on notorious infidels, lascivious and debauched characters, is destructive of religion, morality, and national prosperity. On the other hand, the preferment of men, distinguished for virtue, learning and integrity, to these important stations, has a tendency to ameliorate the enthusiastic zeal of party faction, and indubitably secure to us inviolate our constitutional prerogatives.
If by the false insinuations, of an artful, obdurate, restless individual, a head of department has been induced to remove a faithful officer, from a station of high con-
sideration, and appoint one in his stead who is professedly an infidel, and who is likewise abandoned to the most sordid and contemptible vices, surely he is guilty of endeavors to ruin his country, prostrate national reputation, and deserves the scorn and derision of every true American.—Our constitutional rights are as great and perfect as is requisite, in order to preserve our lives, liberty, and property. When these rights are justly administered, peace, happiness and good order will overspread our land.
But my countrymen, beware of those men who, under the veil of patriotism and philanthropy, appear conspicuous in the political world, but who in reality have no desire to benefit mankind. All their patriotism arises from a desire to gratify their own selfish views. Examine them, and you will find that they are like painted sepulchres, beautiful without, but inwardly, are full of all manner of uncleanness.
From the Repository.
We have no doubt but Mr. Jefferson is of opinion, and we are sorry to say we are of the same, that so dissolute is the state of public sentiment in America, were the facts we have stated respecting him universally known and credited, he would still have a majority of supporters. But to the remnant, who consider a religious disposition an essential quality in the first officer of the nation, the contrast between him and his virtuous predecessors must be humiliating and painful. Washington and Adams were bright examples of piety. Their habits were worthy the imitation of the people over whom they presided. But now eulogy has lost her theme.—
"Sill must we cherish the dear, sad remembrance." Sentiments of Washington.—"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who would labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity. Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in Courts of Justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without Religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure; reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."
"'Tis substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who, that is a sincere friend to it, can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric."
FROM THE NEWYORK BERALD.
FRIGATE PHILADELPHIA.
THE Aurora scolds very much about the observations we lately made on the loss of this frigate, in which we brought the disaster home to the present administration. In his last paper he has renewed the subject for the purpose of proving, from captain Bainbridge's own letter, "that he has assumed all the blame" on himself, and that, consequently there is no foundation for our assertion, that the force sent to the Mediterranean was inadequate to the contemplated object, and that to this cause was owing the loss of the frigate. The following is the extract relied upon:
Extract of a letter from Captain Bainbridge to Commodore Preble, dated off Tripoli, Nov. 1, 1803.
"Had I not sent the Schooner from us, the accident might have been prevented. If not, we should have been able to have extricated ourselves from a Barbary prison: But my ordering her off Cape Bon, was to grant more efficient protection to our commerce than I should by keeping her with me. I hope you will consider the arrangement as judicious and made with the best intentions, though it proved unfortunate."
And the following are Paddy Duane's remarks upon it—
"If, then, the loss of the frigate and captivity of the crew are attributable to the absence of a second vessel, the fault can no longer be attributed to the administration; we by no means wish to implicate Capt. Bainbridge, with us no doubt exists but all that happened was accidental! but if different opinions shall be entertained, he must thank the federalists at home for producing the scrutiny."
Here now is an argument, or as Duane calls it, a corollary, with a witness. If the loss was owing to the want of a second vessel, ergo, it was not owing to the administration. But suppose there had been two or three vessels more on this station, so that Capt. Bainbridge might have ordered off one or two to Cape Bon, to grant "protection to our commerce there," and still had enough left to keep him company, would not the loss of his frigate have been prevented? And is not the admin-
istration chargeable with bad conduct in not having furnished such vessels? Capt. Bainbridge's letter does not go a single step towards furnishing the least shade of apology for the administration.
And now we should be glad to know from Duane, or any other organ of Mr. Jefferson, what is meant by laying a new tax on the commercial States to raise 800,000 dollars for the purpose of equipping and sending to the Mediterranean, three additional frigates, two small vessels, and several gunboats if there was enough there before the Philadelphia was lost? If it is true, as asserted by the defenders of Mr. Jefferson, that the force formerly put on this station, that is, according to Capt. Bainbridge's letter, one frigate and one Schooner, was a competent force, why is there now to be sent two frigates, two small vessels and several gun boats, more than was ordered there before? Of two things, one; either the force formerly occupied was adequate, or it was not: If adequate, then here is a great and unnecessary expence incurred to send vessels where they are not wanted? If inadequate, then is the administration justly chargeable with the loss of the frigate, and with the captivity of our fellow citizens, who are now abandoned to their fate with as much indifference as the standing lights were lately extinguished in the Beacons of New York harbour.
Duane has once or twice insinuated that if we did not keep quiet he would cause a public odium to be thrown on captain Bainbridge and his unhappy officers and men, for the loss of the frigate In his paragraph introductory of captain Bainbridge's letter, he says "as conducting a party paper, [he] was fully justified to offer remarks which might be considered severe under the present unfortunate circumstances in which the officers of the officers of the Philadelphia were placed." The public may now form some judgement of the unprincipled profligacy of this fellow when they read this, and his own acknowledgment in the same article, that he views the calamity as the effect of accident. "With us (says he) no doubt exists but that all that happened was accidental." Yet does he threaten that if any thing shall be said in disparagement of the administration, he will add to the assertions of the unfortunate, by ascribing that to their ill conduct which he unequivocally admits to be, the mere effect of accident. And he might do so; and circulate it in his infernal paper throughout the United States, nor would thousands who saw it ever hear of an answer. Such is the favorite editor of "our beloved President."
A Discovery.—It appears that in consequence of the loss of the Philadelphia frigate, it has been found necessary to increase our force in the Mediterranean. A law has passed authorizing the President to procure two vessels of sixteen guns each, and as many gun boats as he may think necessary. One million of dollars is appropriated to meet this additional expence, and the president is authorized to borrow it at an interest not exceeding six per cent. and an additional duty or tax of two and a half per cent. is laid on all goods imported into this country which now pay a duty ad valorem.
Gentle reader we have been almost afraid to tell you this piece of news—What! you will exclaim, Mr. Jefferson borrow money? Mr. Jefferson lay new taxes! Mr. Jefferson, who not five months ago told us in his message to Congress, "that there remained in the treasury near six millions of dollars"...he, now obliged to borrow one million! and lay new taxes in order to pay it! It is impossible, you will say: but yet, strange and unaccountable as all this is, it is nevertheless true; and that the exigencies of the times have called for only one million of dollars more than was calculated on the wise economical saving Mr. Jefferson and his party with his "nearly six millions of dollars in the treasury," are reduced to the mortifying necessity of borrowing, and laying additional duties. How has all this come to pass?.....Salem Gas.
A gentle arrangement.—John S. Sherburne district attorney, Jonathan Steele district clerk, Michael M'Clary marshal, Richard Cuts Shannon, all of New Hampshire, Democrats, were summoned as witnesses in behalf of the United States, on the impeachment of John Pickering, district Judge of New Hampshire, for the crime of insanity. By the novel adjudication of the high court of impeachment, that insanity in a Judge is a high crime and misdemeanor, the unfortunate object of this decision was removed from office.
The President has since appointed John S. Sherburne to fill the vacancy thus made—Jonathan Steele to be district attorney—and it is understood that Mr. Shannon is to be clerk of the district court. The federal Judiciary for New Hampshire will then be moulded to the will of Mr. Jefferson. Who does not admire this delicate and cheap way of paying witnesses their allowances!
Sandy Hook Beacons.—Two of the vessels which went ashore at Sandy Hook in consequence of the extinguishment of the lights in the beacons by the order of our Genevese Secretary, have since beached, and their cargoes will be principally, if not entirely, lost. The duties on these cargoes, we are informed, would have amounted to upwards of twelve thousand dollars, a sum which would not only have been more than sufficient for the purchase of the ground on which these beacons, were erected, but would probably have paid the expence of maintaining them for several years.
What should we think of a public officer, whose duty it was to superintend and promote the interests of commerce, who should direct lights to be placed along our coast as to deceive the mariner, and lead
him to certain shipwreck? Can any man hesitate to say what such conduct would deserve? And how does this case differ from the removal of a light that has before served as a guide by which vessels are to regulate their approach to land? In either case, there is a deception, and the government should be responsible for its consequences. In the present instance, the trade of our city is to be in constant jeopardy, because Mr. Jefferson's Minister will not pay the proprietors of certain land a reasonable compensation for it, but insisted, until deterred by the verdict of two juries, on appropriating it to the use of the public upon his own terms. This atrocious conduct ought to form the subject of a strong remonstrance to the general government, which we hope our merchants will not hesitate to do with becoming spirit.
BY THE MAIL.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 27.
FROM ENGLAND—LATE.
Last night, by the Fanny, from Greenock, we received London papers, to the 19th March. Nothing of moment had transpired. The British King continued to recover his health. The invasion had not been attempted. Pichegru, it was still said, had been arrested. Moreau was confined in the Temple. A British expedition had failed after their arrival. Earl Moira was to command an expedition against Holland. The Embargo was taken off. There was no confirmation of the capture of Elinour by the French.
The Bulletin of yesterday states, "His Majesty continues to go on in a favorable way." Signed as usual.
Paris Conspiracy....The reports, on this subject, are numerous. The report of the capture of Pichegru, is entitled to no credit; nor that M. Sena and Carnot had been implicated in the plot.
Gen. Pichegru certainly was in England three weeks ago.
Accounts via Falmouth state, that the French fleet which escaped from Toulon, during Lord Nelson's absence in Algiers, had arrived at Carthagena. It is said to consist of 14 sail of the line. Sir Edward Pellew, who is off Ferrol with seven sail of the line, has received the above intelligence.
BOSTON, APRIL 23.
From Isle of France.—Capt. Knowles, arrived here yesterday, in 63 day from Isle of France informs, that the news of the destruction of Bentoulen, had been confirmed; and that an official account had been received of the surrender of Pon Pierry, to the English. The French troops, who defended the place for a time with great bravery, were allowed the terms of capitulation which they had asked for.
Capt. Knowles further informs, that the privateers of that port had not been very successful in their cruises against the English commerce in these seas; several of them had returned, a few days before he sailed, without having met with a single prize.
From Martinique.—Capt. Appleton arrived here on Friday last, from Martinique in 25 days, informs, that that place was very closely blockaded by the British squadron, & that an attack was immediately expected. In corroboration of this, he further advises, that the merchants had sent their most valuable property into the country, that the government were removing the public offices; and that the American Captains were recommended to depart as soon as practicable, to avoid the destruction of the siege, that was likely to be protracted to a considerable period, as the means of defence had been rendered very formidable, and the inhabitants resolute in their determination of opposing the enemy.
MEDITERRANEAN AFFAIRS.
The squadron fitting out at Washington, for the Mediterranean, it is said, will be ready to sea in all May. The seamen and marines, as they enter are immediately sent on—detachment of marines marches through this town on Thursday, to embark for Washington.
The ships preparing at Washington, are said to be very rotten, and one hundred carpenters have gone from New York, to repair them.
HOLLAND.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, Feb. 4, 1804. "I will give you a proof of the public spirit in this country. Last Saturday a heavy firing was distinctly heard here at Rotterdam, at Leyden, and every where in this vicinity; a report was circulated at the same time, that the Duke of York had landed with 100,000 men in two ports, in Zealand and near the Texel. Immediately, every consequence almost bespoke satisfaction; and every heart rejoiced; congratu lation were mutually given and received. Orange cockades again appeared in the windows of the Milicians, and on the bonnets of the Ladies. Our French brothers were insulted and our Gallic patriots trembling. Expresses were sent to Amile dam and to Germany, to announce this joyful news. What made this report so grand was, the visible anxiety of our Directors, and the suprisingly modest language of the French Generals, who in four hours, sent six couriers to Zaal, and and to North Holland. From the want of patriotism, however, in our ungrateful countrymen, they were so long detained on the road, that it was not until last Monday, we knew that the firing originated from admiral Verheul, trying the strength of our gun boats, of which many broke to pieces, from carrying too heavy metal. At the return of the couriers, our French oppressors laughed in their turn. The Government archives, which had been packed up, were unpacked; the orange and ours disappeared; a room of discontent was universally spread, and while one sex were fighting, the others were crying. Several of our Citizens were arrested by orders of the Directory, the Batavian tools of our French tyrant. For forty eight hours, nothing was talked of but hanging, guillotining, or shooting en masse. But General Vico, who arrived from his head quarters at Utrecht, last Wednesday, determined to let us feel the displeasure of the Great Nation in a more sensible manner, by laying us under a other severe and forced contribution; severe sans example. We have, however one consolation, thanks to the continuance of French fraternity; we are unable to pay those enormous contributions already decreed! [English Paper.]

Gazette.
PORTLAND, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1804.
Portland P. O. - one mile - It is with reluctance we...
The P. O. - concerns generally, have now become important...
COMMUNICATION.
MR. JENKINS. Mr. Freeman in his letter to the Postmaster-General...
We are authorized to state that Mr. STEPHEN WATTS...
For the Portland Gazette.
MR. JENKINS. As precepts are issued for another trial for the choice...
'Tis a vulgar error that any man who can copy is competent...
The constant practice of this county, ever since its incorporation...
Impressed with the importance of these observations, I have witnessed...
I have pretty correct intelligence, that Mr. Frothingham...
and acquainted with the legal effect and meaning of the common language of conveyances?
But the public ought not to be subjected to the hazards of mistakes of any kind...
'Tis necessary for the public to consider also, the qualification which the law has made indispensable...
An expedient however has been devised to cheat the law in this respect...
The importance of this subject has led to an enquiry, who is best qualified for the office?
Ebenezer Mayo, Esq. of Portland.
The education, industry, and correct principles of Mr. MAYO...
This is the result of deliberation and reflection. It is not merely a single opinion...
A YEOMAN.
MR. JENKINS. It appears by the several returns from the country as respects the choice of a Register of Deeds...
MR. JENKINS. Notwithstanding what may have been advanced in favor of Messrs. Merrill and Goodwin...
We are happy to recognize again our literary friends. The "Pilgrim," "Companion," &c. shall be attended to in our next.
Died.
In this town, Miss Betsy Prindle Gray Haskell, aged 23 years...
Port of Portland.
WEDNESDAY, April 25 - Arrived here Schooner Endeavor, Rogers, 22 days from Danamarra...
The brig Charles, Preble, sailed from Senegal, for Europe, February 5.
An American brig has been spoken at sea, the master of which informed that two American vessels, bound to the Isle-of-France, had been captured by the British.
The brig Hope, of Wiscasset, was passed April 4, lat. 43, lon. 47, full of water.
Bowdoin College.
THE TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College are hereby notified, that their next stated meeting will be held at Brunswick...
CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary.
Drumfield, April 23, 1804.
A Young Gentleman,
WHO writes a good hand, and is well skilled in Arithmetic is wanted as an Assistant in the PORTLAND ACADEMY...
SAMUEL FREEMAN, Secretary.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of William Hobb, of Belfast, and Miss Merrill of Northampton...
STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. Assignee.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed Administrators on the Estate of ISAAC DEERING...
Isaac Deering, late of Saco.
Jeremiah Deering, John Deering.
Dated April 11, 1804.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed Administrators, on the Estate of JOSEPH MITCHELL...
Joseph Mitchell, late of Freeport.
Daniel Mitchell, Samuel Mitchell, jun.
Dated Feb. 8, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of Lands in the town of Rumford...
Table with 5 columns: No. Lots, Description, No. Acres, Value, State Town & School tax. It lists various lots in Rumford with their respective values and taxes.
JOHN PUFFER, Collector.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Copartnership in trade which has subsisted between the subscribers, under the firm of DANIEL PALMER & CO. is this day dissolved...
DANIEL PALMER, SAMUEL LUMMUS.
Portland, April 25, 1804.
Removal.
ROBERT CROSS, has removed his GLASS and CROCKERY WARE STORE, to next door below the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office...
Portland, April 18.
REMOVAL.
Elizabeth Stevens, RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and customers that she has removed from Middle-street to the store lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM MOODY...
April 18, 1804.
Waldron & Knight,
INFORM their friends and the public, that they have taken the Store formerly occupied by Mr. STEPHEN FOSTER, at the head of Long-Wharf, where they have for sale, a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries...
Portland, March 29.
REMOVAL.
SAMUEL RICHARDS, Cabinet-Maker... Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed from his former stand, adjoining Fifth-street, and taken a more convenient one in Court Street...
April 21.
WHEREAS Samuel Brigham, of Waterford holds a NOTE, as he says, against the subscriber, for the sum of Sixty four dollars...
RICHARD BRYANT.
Waterford, April 20, 1804.
MAINE TURNPIKE CORPORATION.
THE Stockholders of the Maine Turnpike Corporation, are hereby notified to meet at the Court House in Portland, on Tuesday the eighth day of May next...
1. To choose thirteen Directors for the year ensuing. 2. To choose a Treasurer and a Clerk for the ensuing year. 3. To consider and determine whether any part and what part of the said Turnpike shall be made in the ensuing year... 4. To consider and determine whether any assessments shall be made upon the shares in said Corporation... 5. To act upon any subject which concerns said Stockholders...
J. D. HOPKINS, Clerk of the Corporation.
Fresh Flour and Corn.
NOW landing from the Schooner Harmony from Alexandria, at No. 13 Union Wharf, and for sale by JOHN TABER & SON, 200 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 1200 bushels of CORN.
For Sale,
ABOUT 200 Quintals Best Shipping FISH - enquire of Capt. THOMAS BURNHAM.
Woodbury Storer,
HAS for Sale, 100 Hhds. 4th proof Jamaica RUM, No. 3, Union Wharf.
Newhall & Watson,
Have for sale, At Store No. 7 Long Wharf, Few Pipes high proof BRANDY, 6 Pipes Holland GIN - entitled to drawback.
GIN.
Lemuel Weeks & Son, HAVE for sale Ten Pipes HOLLAND GIN, entitled to Debenture upon Exportation.
Blake & Stimpson,
HAVE for Sale, at their store in Middle Street, a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES, And a collection of GARDEN SEEDS.
Bbls. superfine, fine, and Middlings Flour, Elliot's Snuff, in kegs and bladders, A few bushels of Flaxseed.
FOR Sale by the subscriber, at his new store, in Fore-street, adjoining the store of Messrs. Lemuel Weeks & Son, the Cargo of the brig Ocean, consisting of
65 hhds. of 2d, 3d, & 4th proof Rum, 26 hhds. excellent retailing Molasses, & 12 hhds. choice Sugars. A few Crates assorted Liverpool Ware. DANIEL TUCKER.
April 20.
Barbour & Banville,
HAVE just received a general assortment of FRESH SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which they are selling on the lowest terms. Also, WEST INDIA GOODS, wholesale and retail.
Spring Goods,
For Sales at No. 3, Union Row, Middle-street.
GODMAN & SWAN, have just received a large assortment of fresh ENGLISH & INDIA GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season.
Likewise, a general assortment of WEST INDIA GOODS and GROCERIES. Hogheads 4th proof, Jamaica RUM, Pipes do. BRANDY, do. Holland GIN, Chefs. Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, PAINTS of all colors - LINSEED OIL, &c. &c.
Portland, April 18
George W. Duncan,
No. 1 Central Row, Fore-street.
HAS received by the last arrivals from Liverpool and has for sale, 100 boxes 7 by 9 Crown Window Glass, 100 do. 8 by 6 do. 3000 wt. thin Sheet Lead, 3000 do. dry White do. 1500 do. bar do. 3000 wt. Spence Yellow, 20 casks Sheathing Nails, 20 do. Drawing do. 20 do. 2d. Flats & Sharps, 20 do. 10d do. 8d. 6d. & 4d. do. 4d. 5d. & 6d. Brads, 2d. 3d & 4d. Clout Nails, Likewise, Best KIDDEMINSTER CARPETING, Russia BED TICKING, and ENGLISH GOODS, as usual.
April 14.
Fruit Trees.
4000 FRUIT TREES, of various kinds, in company with the choicest kinds of Fruit. 1000 Lombardy Poplars, 300 Button-wood Trees. ALSO, Six English SHEEP, warranted full blood.
may be had of the subscriber, in Needham space. JOSIAH SMITH.

LINES On the Death of a Senior Scholar of Harvard University.  Oh! ye, that think the spirits of the dead Can converse with us, as they leave behind; Tell me, what language that my tongue assume To make the corpse responsive at my call!
What! has the soul already left its clay, And was it wasted with the dying breath? Where shall I meet it? Does it walk the earth, Or soar aloft, borne upon pinions of air?  Tell me, ye necromancers, and reveal The preparation for an interview! Will it salute me sleeping or awake? In vision only can a spirit meet Spirit congenial? Give me an opiate then! I'll sleep my senses in somnifluous draughts, Exhaust the drowsy fyxirs of the East, Till power of waking seem forever gone. If in this interval of forced repose, This mimic death, I should but dream I heard A single accent from the shade of T... I'd deem that hour the happiest of my life; Fay the delusion, as to me more dear, Than all the dull realities of earth.
Thine were a generous heart, a liberal mind, Affection ardent, and a judgment sound! No narrow thought e'er stalk'd within thy breast, Ever slating with conceptions strong Of warm benevolence for all mankind!  Let the dull scholar with phlegmatic soul Con o'er the cause and consequence of action, And ne'er reach forth his hand to aid distress, Till quite convinced of its propriety.  Thy warm conceptions scorn'd this neutral course, Yielding at once to impulse, gift of heaven, A faithful guide, that never pointed wrong, As the assistance placed within your sphere Ungrudgingly you gave. Enough for thee the fight Of scenes of woe. Thou glance and gave relief Without a premium or a consequent.
The only difference 'twixt thee and him Tice and the wife between is simply this; What they by reason found, you felt was right. While these the progress of deduction wait, Thy opportunity has lost away;  You seize the passing hour with eager glow, And wing its way on charity's sweet zephyr.  Let rude Belona, with her horrid smiles Reward the champion and his name preserve. Let lying Fame with her thousand tongues To tenfold rewards her praesides proclaim.  For thee "the still, small voice" of Friendship pleads, Commands thy character to God and man. Disinterested deeds, endearing us, Complacent conduct, and a temper mild, The springs of evergreen, with which thy class Shall strew the turf that covers thee from light.
Our Alma Mater heaves a sigh for thee, A sigh, that's felt throughout her spacious walls. Her sons, as yet not free, lament thy death, And stand in tremor at the solemn blow.  While those, she's ush'd into busy life, Feel for their younger brethren still at home, Share in their grief, and mourn the common loss.
Thou'rt nearly closed thy academic course, And eager expectation had portrayed The glad return unto thy parents' bosom. But to the bosom of thy mother, Earth, Thou now art taken, and our hopes are vain!  She shall not lose thee long. A little while, And in her nursery thou shalt be prepar'd, Agreeably to the great, eternal plan, To fit at home in heaven with God, thy fire;  Then shall he call thee from thy mother's arms, And the true friend surrender. Exalted thoughts, On which for happiness thy friends rely!  For, as they hope a residence in heaven, Thy apotheosis they also hope; 'Twill be no heaven to them wert thou not there!
Cambridge, April 17, 1804.  LIST OF LETTERS. Remaining in the Post Office at Brunswick, Maine 30, 1804.  NATHANIEL BUNKER, Lazarus Bux, and John Blake, Esdaugh; David Barker, Bowdoin; John Culley, do. David Dunning; Benjamin Emmons, Bowdoin; Joseph Green, Topsham; John Harrington, do. Deacon Seth Hinckley and Theodore as Hinckley, Lisbon; Ezra Huntington, Bowdoin; Nehemiah Littlefield, Topsham; John Larrabee and John Russell, Jerusalem; Moses and Benjamin Merrill, Topsham; Edward Mulligan and Joseph Manning, Bowdoin; Zebulon March, Green- port; Mary Owen, David Paton and Capt. Robert Paton, Top- sham; Maj. John Rowe, Harpswell; Joshua Roberts, Mrs. Hannah Skolfield, Esq. John Stover, Harpswell; Mrs. Sally Toley, and Hezekiah Weyman, Topsham.  Henry Quincy, F. M. These names with no town annexed, are of Brunswick.
THE subscriber takes this method to in- form those who are indebted to him, (having dis- posed of his Stock in Trade to Mr. RICHARD WALDRON) that he has placed his Books and Notes of Hand with Mr. STEPHEN FOSTER, jun. for collection: where they are requested to call and have their accounts closed. An im- mediate attention to this, will prevent the disagreeable necessity of lodging them with an Attorney.  Portland, March 28. STEPHEN FOSTER.
WHEREAS Ruth, my wife, has eloped from my bed and board, together with my chil- ren, (as I suppose) by the advice and assistance of some evil inclined person or persons. I take this method to for- bid all persons harboring or trusting them on my account, for I will not pay one cent which they contract after this date.  John Downing. Milan, March 1, 1804.
NOTICE! WHEREAS Jonathan Winslow, of Fal- mouth, in the county of Cumberland, has been represented by the Selectmen of said town, to the Hon. William Gurnham, Esq. Judge of Probate for said county, to be non compos, and incapable of taking care of himself; said Judge has been fit to appoint the subscriber to be his Guardian. This is therefore to forbid any person trusting said non compos on any account; and all persons having accounts open with him, prior to this date, are requested to settle the same immediately, with  JOE WINSLOW, Juv. Falmouth, March 24, 1804.
A Pleasant Situation. TO LET, part of a well finished DWEL- LING HOUSE, three stories high, pleasantly situat- ed, near the centre of the town. For particulars inquire at the GAZETTE OFFICE.  subscribes 14.
Inspection of all kinds of Pickled Fish. THE subscriber having been duly ap- pointed Deputy Inspector of all kinds of Pickled Fish for the town of Portland, gives this public notice, that he is now ready to attend to the duties of his office. He may be found at his Cooper's Shop on Central-Wharf, fourth side of the Long-Wharf.
ANTHONY FURNALD. N. B. All persons are cautioned against the violation of the Law, as no breach of the same will be overlooked. Portland, March 31, 1804.  THE friends or relations of Benjamin Moulton, who died on board brig Nancy on her passage from Berbice, being duly authorized, may receive his effects and balance of wages, by calling on D. GREEN, No. 17, Long Wharf.
Portland, April 4, 1804.  THE Copartnership of MITCHELLS and BUXTON, is this day, by mutual consent dissolved:—All per- sons who have demands against said firm are re- quested to exhibit them; and those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to Nicholas L. Mitchell, who is authorized to settle the same.
Ammi R. Mitchell, N. Loring Mitchell, Jeremiah Buxton. North Yarmouth, March 21, 1804.  TAKE NOTICE. THE firm of SWIFT and WATERMAN, by mutual consent is this day dissolved. All persons indebted to said firm are desired to call for settlement on
WILLIAM WATERMAN, Buxton, April 26, 1804.  NOTICE is hereby given, that the copartner- ship under the firm of Clement Phinney & Stephen Butterfield, was dissolved on the 14th of April instant. All persons having any demands against them are requested to present the same; and those indebted to make immediate pay- ment to
CLEMENT PHINNEY, or STEPHEN BUTTERFIELD. Gorham, April 22nd, 1804.  100 Dollars Reward. JOHN GILLEY, Master, and JONATHAN KNIGHT, late of Charlestown (who victualled and manned on the halves) a Black, and two white men, one a native of New Haven, the other of Penn'sylvania, and a small white errand Boy, failed from New Haven about the middle of February in the sloop Nancy, of from fifty to seventy tons burthen, with a valuable cargo, to my address, from the House of Present and Shawmut, of that place, merchants.
The master has been robbing the vessel and made sale of part of the cargo, and last week attempted to get a register and clearance to go to the West Indies from the port of Machias. The officers of the Revenue, and all others who regard commerce are desired to secure the said John Gilley, so that he may be brought to justice, and for which I will pay the above reward—and I will likewise pay a handsome reward for securing the said vessel and what may yet be left, either to public officers or private individuals.
The Bills of Lading, Letters and Invoices having been destroyed by the Villain or Villains, I am unable to be par- ticular as to the cargo, or its value—but I believe it to con- sist of Wheat and Rye Flour, Meal, Indian Corn, some Rye, Cheese, Leather, Teas, Rum, Gin, Brandy, Nails &c. &c. NATHAN FRANK. St. Andrews, 27th March, 1804.  Fifteen Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber on the night of the 9th inst a light bay MARE, seven years old, with a star in her forehead, and a scar on her thigh. Whoever will take up and return said mare and thief shall receive the above reward—or 8 dollars for the mare. —N. B. The person suspected of the theft, is an Ir- ishman, rather short and stout built.
ABNER FISK. Kennebec, April 10, 1804.  LEE'S Genuine Windham Bilious Pills, PREPARED by SAMUEL LEE, jun. of Windham, in the State of Connecticut; for which discovery he obtained a patent signed by the President of the United States, April 30, 1796, agreeable to an act of Congress.
The numerous pushing impositions upon the public, any statement of remarkable cures never made, yet certified by several names, or by persons unacquainted with the na- ture of diseases, and the effect of particular medicine, ren- der it difficult to do justice to the public, in offering suffi- cient motives to make trial of the virtues of this invaluable medicine.  The Patentees begs leave to refer to the numerous pur- chasers in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Al- bany, and most of the towns of any note in the United States. As well as in the State of Connecticut at large, in support of the great efficacy of these Pills, as a mild, safe, and foreign remedy for Bilious Fevers, Yellow Fever, Jaun- dice, Indigestion, Costiveness, Infancy, Bilious Cholic, Dropsy, Acid Stomachs, Worms, Headache, Female Complaints, Scurvy, Eruptions on the Skin, &c.—Dose, from one to three or four, to be taken at night, when going to bed.
When the yellow fever prevailed in the principal cities of the United States, the demand for these pills was so great, and their benefits so amply ascertained, that it was with difficulty the readers could obtain the necessary supply.  In all obstructions, they operate as a mild and speedy purge, and will be found very convenient physic for fami- lies, as they may be safely given to children, and will speedily relieve them from obstructions in the first passages, which are generally the cause of disturbed sleep, with pains and a feverish habit; seamen & travellers, will find them deserving a place among their stores, as they may take them without any interruption to business, or danger of taking cold, as is common to other physic, for the patente pledges himself to the public, that mercury makes no part of the composition of his pills.
N. B. The above pills have lately been found very eff- ective in the Fever and Ague.  CAUTION. A certain Samuel H. P. Lee, a young man, residing in New London, has formed a pill of a different composition, calling them "Lee's New London Bilious Pills," which from the similarity of names, may be passed off upon the public as the pills of the present patentee. It is therefore necessary to inform the public, that Samuel H. P. Lee, of New London, is no relation or connection of mine (as has been represented) and if they irrationally purchase his pills for mine, I am not accountable for their effects. To guard as much as possible from this mistake, in future, I shall distinguish my pills as "LEE'S WINDHAM BIL- IOUS PILLS." Each paper, containing my directions will in future be signed with my own hand writing, and stamped as in the margin. Each Box contains thirty pills.
The above Pills are for Sale at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, Fifth Street, Portland, March 21.  The Road to Fortune. TICKETS and Quarters, in the Piscatagua Bridge Lottery, the highest price of which is 8000 Dollars, for sale at Thomas Clark's Bookstore, nearly opposite the Custom-House and Insurance Offices, Fifth-street, Portland—Where may be had a few whole Tickets in the Fifth Class South Hadley Canal Lottery, which positively commences drawing the 24th of May.
BROKERAGE. THE Subscriber informs the public that he has opened a set of Books at his Auction room Forestreet, head of Ingram's wharf, for the purpose of transacting the business of a BROKER—where those gentlemen who have Vessels for sale or charter, Hoists or Lands for sale or let, are invited to call and leave their terms. He flatters himself, that, by a strict attention to the business, he shall render it of public utility, and merit the Patronage of those who have business to be transacted, which will be done for a reasonable commission, by the public's most hum- ble servant, WM. FENNELLY, Portland, April 14.
Stone Lime, OF the best quality, for sale by JONATHAN BRYANT. Also, 150 feet pick'd Rocks, in good order for underpinning. April 7.
Fresh Garden Seeds. DAVID GRIFFITH, at his store, Mid- dle-Street, next door to the Portland Bank, has just re- ceived a general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, which will be disposed of on the lowest terms.
ALSO, Poplar and Balm of Gilead Trees, of an excellent growth; which may be viewed at any time, and set out and warranted, very reasonably.
West-India Goods & Groceries, of the best quality, as usual.—Constant attendance, and every attention paid to purchasers. March 18.  UPHOLSTERY STORE. Aaron Austin & Co. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingram's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sca Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO.
The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston. (H) Portland, August 12.  Shoes and Boots. Just received, and for Sale by EBENEZER GRIFFIN, At his Shoe Store, No. 7, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street.
A Handsome assortment of Ladies' Gen- tlemen's, Youth's and Misses' SHOES, via. Ladies' English and American Kid Slippers, do. Kid and Jean Sandals. Purple, black, green and yellow Morocco Shoes, with Italian, Wertemburgh and spring heels. Misses' Leather, Morocco and Kid Slippers, Youth's Leather and Morocco Pumps, Gentlemen's Leather and Morocco Shoes, Cordovan and Swarow Boot, do. Boot Legs.
The above shoes will be sold for cash, as cheap as can be purchased in town, either by the pair or dozen.
ALSO, Brass Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, generally on hand. Portland, March 31, 1804.  Mercantile Arithmetic. Just published, by EDMUND M. BLUNT, New- buryport.
SECOND Edition of "WALSH'S MERCANTILE A- RITHMETIC"—adapted to the commerce of the U- nited States, in its domestic and foreign relations, with terms of accounts and other writings usually occurring in trade.  [Scarcely two years have elapsed since a large edition of the above work first made its appearance, all of which have sometime since been sold, and the merit due the author of this original treatise may be justly appreciated by the following testimonials.]
Newburyport, May 1, 1800. We the subscribers, having seen Mr. Walsh's New Sys- tem of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the Compting-house, cannot but with it an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and ex- tended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the tra- der in their various occupations.
Dudley A. Tyng, Ebenezer Sticker, William Bartlett, Samuel A. Otis, jun. Trefrom Coffin, M c s. Brown, William W yer , un. Richard Bartlett, jun. Wm. W. Frost, Michael Little. Boston, May 16, 1800.  We the subscribers having examined Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into Compting houses, we with it that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear ex- emplification and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and im- provements which it contains will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all other trading classes of society.
Martin Watson, John C. Jones, John Colman, Stephen Higginson, John Lowell, jun. Joseph Russell, Arnold Wells, jun. Jonathan Jackson. Boston, October 7, 1800.  We the subscribers, merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States, as a commercial people, do approve of the Mercantile Arithmetic of Mr. Walsh, and recommend it as calculated to furnish in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well informed merchant.
AUCTIONS. TO BE SOLD, By order of Court, on THURSDAY, the sev- ENTH day of June next, at 11 o'clock, P. M. at Public Auction, on the premises, if not previously dis- posed of at private sale.
THE Real Estate of Noah Noyes, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Cord- wainer, deceased; consisting of the Northerly half of a DWELLING HOUSE, with LAND in Portland, joining on King Street, twenty three feet four inches, and in the rear twenty feet; running from said Street North Easterly, adjoining Mr. Moses Lunt's Land, nine rods and fifteen links.
A GOOD CH NCE FOR PURCHASERS. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC VENDUE, On Thursday, the 14th of June next, at 10 o'clock, At the Columbian Tavern, PORTLAND:
THE following LOTS of LAND—viz. About 47 acres, lying on the westerly side of the road leading to Stroudwater, to the southerly line of Miss McLellan's pasture, carrying the width of 30 rods to the channel in Fore River. Said land is laid out in 109 house lots; a plan of which may be seen.
Also, About 50 acres of LAND, in Falmouth, situated on the road leading from Stroudwater to Saccapap- pa, well calculated for a valuable farm, situated within four miles and an half of Portland.
Also, 200 acres of valuable LAND in Windham, on which is a convenient house and barn, a young orchard of 350 trees. Said farm yields about 20 tons English hay, is well supplied with pasture; 60 acres of which is a valu- able growth of wood and timber; and is within 10 miles of Portland. Said farm will be sold together, or in part, as may suit purchasers.
Also, 800 acres of LAND in Raymond, viz.— No. 3, in range 3—No. 15 in range 10. No. 6 & 9 in range 12, No. 10 and 11 in range 12, No. 15 & 18 in range 13. Said lots are mostly covered with white oak timber. The conditions of sale, which cannot fail to please, with a more particular description, may be known by applying to
SAMUEL BUTTS. Portland, April 14. (cts)  For Sale, A New STORE, two stories high, and 60 by 30 feet on the ground, not quite finished, with one acre of LAND, or a less quantity if the purchaser chooses. Said Store has a good stack of chimneys, and is calculated that part of it may be a convenient Dwelling-house. It is pleasantly situated in the town of St. George, at a place called Herring Gut—is an excellent harbor for shipping of every kind, and a most commodious situation for trading, and carrying on Fishery; with a very convenient place for building a Wharf that ships or large vessels may take in tiding at, and a very commodious Cove, with deep water that may be nearly enclosed by said wharf, and make an excellent dock for any kind of vessels—Said prem- ises being the property of JESAH HUPPER, late of St. George, Merchant, deceased. For other particulars, in- quire of
NATHANIEL HUPPER, of St. George. April 13, 1804.  To be Sold, IN the center of the town of Waterville, about Fifty or Sixty Acres of good LAND, with a small convenient House, a good Barn, a young Orchard which begins to bear fruit, and a good well of water— There is a new Meeting-house within 30 rods of said dwell- ing house. Any person desirous of purchasing, will please to apply to
CHARLES HAY, on the premises. April 20.  To be Sold, A Valuable FARM, consisting of about Fifty acres of Land, with a convenient dwelling- house, barn, an orchard and a good well of water there- on.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living on the premises.
BENJAMIN PETTENGILL. Freeport, March 7.  For Sale, A VALUABLE FARM, lying on the River Androscoggin, in the town of Brunswick, four miles from Bowdoin College, containing two hundred acres of excellent Land; well proportioned with mowing pasturage, tillage, and wood land; and on a public road, with a convenient Dwelling House, Barn, Shop and Grist Mill, and a young Orchard, containing about two hundred thrifty trees. The whole or one half of said farm will be sold, with or without the stock and utensils. For further particulars enquire of William Owen, who is No. 3 Union Row, Portland; or of the subscriber living on the premises.
DAVID OWEN. Brunswick, April 5.  TO BE SOLD. An excellent FARM, in Paris, containing One Hundred and Fifty Acres—Fifty of which are under improvement, with a young Orchard, a good House and Barn with water brought in an aqueduct to each. Payment will be made easy to the purchaser. For fur- ther particulars enquire of
JOSEPH H. HALL, in said Paris. April 14, 1804.  POLAND. NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprie- tors and owners of Land in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, & Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts, that the following Lots are taxed to the State, County, Town and Road, in the bills committed to me the sub- scriber to collect, for the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
Lots in the First Division.    No. lot.  No. acres.  Value of lot.  State tax.  County tax.  Town tax.  Road tax.    9  100  100 dolls.  18 cts.  36 cts.  92 cts.     14  18  54  5  9  24     15  22  66  6  12  30     22  100  67  7  13  36     38  30  30  2  6  12     89  100  200  18  36  92     Lots in the Second Division.    7  90  180  19  33  88     14  100  150  13  27  69     25  100  159  13  36  69     37  50  100  9  18  46     49  100  200  18  36  92     54  100  300  27  54  1 doll. 15 cts.     55  100  300  27  54  1 doll. 15 cts.     76  30  20  2  4  8     91  100  67  5  12  3> 39     And if no person appears to pay said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before Monday the eighth day of May next, at nine of the clock in the fore- noon—so much of said Lots of Land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder according to law at the dwelling- house of DANIEL JACKSON in said town.  JOSEPH FERNALD, Collector. Poland, April 12th, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE! TO LET, one half of a Dwelling House, plea- santly situated—very convenient for a small family. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer, Portland, April 25.