Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-01-14 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 39, of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND (Spaine) MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1805.
Whole Number 351.
Latest News from Europe.
RUSSIA AND FRANCE.
LONDON, OCT. 26.
The following are the charges brought by the Russian government against France:
The violation of the territory of Baden.
The interference in the affairs of other nations, wishing to take no part in the present troubles.
The refusal of the offer of Russia to mediate between England and France.
The levying contributions on the Hanse towns, and the menaces thrown out against Denmark.
The persecution of the emigrants in foreign countries.
The seizure of a naturalized Russian at Rome.
The accusation against Russia of protecting conspirators—which France, upon being desired to prove, declined.
The forcing Portugal to pay for her neutrality.
The burthening Naples with the maintenance of French troops.
The treatment of Switzerland and Holland as French provinces.
The seizure of Hanover, in violation of every notion of right and justice.
The possession of Cuxhaven.
The insulting conduct to the Russian ambassador at the Thuilleries.
The refusal to give a satisfactory explanation with respect to the seizure of the Duke d'Enghien at Ettenheim.
The violation of the solemn pledge to indemnify his Sardinian Majesty.
The innovations introduced into Italy.
The Russian notes touch upon the inhuman and indecent manner in which the French government recurred in one of its answers to the Russian ambassador, to the death of the emperor Paul.
The charge adduced against his imperial majesty with respect to the occupying the seven islands is most vigorously refuted. The Russian note states, "that the republic, which had been first evacuated by the Russian troops, was occupied by those drawn from the state of Naples, with the consent of the Porte, by the request of the inhabitants, and in consequence of a previous arrangement with France."
Substance of the note which the emperor of the French directed to be returned in answer to M. D'Ou-buil's note of July 21.
After stating the astonishment "of the emperor of the French at the complaints of Russia, and the tone in which they are expressed, which is represented as being that of conqueror dictating to a subject power, instead of the familiar tone which ought to be used between the two countries standing upon terms of intimacy, and treating upon a system of a perfect equality, the note asserts, that France has a right to reproach Russia with having neglected to execute her engagement; with having interfered and changed the government of the seven islands, which was placed under the joint guarantee of France, Russia, and the Porte, without any concert or communication with France, with having sent large bodies of troops to Corfu, and having made an ostentatious preparation, of sending additional numbers.
"that the emperor of Russia had also given an open reception to the emigrants of every description; and had conferred on them public employment; and so far from expelling from his dominions the individuals of the Bourbon family and their head, had allowed them an asylum in the Russian territories, and had participated in their criminal projects, contrary to the wise example of his father, at the time of his endeavouring to terminate the war, and to restore the tranquility of Europe.
"That Russia had recently placed itself in a posture of direct defiance to France, by ordering a court mourning as a mark of respect to the memory of an agent in the pay of England, engaged in a criminal design to effect the ruin of France; that Russia had acted in this manner after this traitor to his country had been condemned by a just decision of a tribunal of the French government, and had been executed in pursuance of his sentence.
"That these and many other examples of the ill disposition of the Russian government, the whole of whose conduct towards France had undergone an unaccountable alteration; too glaring partiality which Russia uniformly manifested towards England, and the perfidious
conduct and plots of M. Markoff, who had increased the differences between the two governments; and had engaged in all the wicked designs of the emigrants and disaffected persons in France.—That these were the real causes which induced the Russian government to adopt that cold and inexplicable conduct towards France, which it had lately thought proper to evince upon every occasion.
"That finally, if notwithstanding all the solicitude of the emperor of the French to maintain the relations of peace and amity between the two countries, and the emperor of Russia should join his arms to those of England, the emperor of the French would, in that event, rely on the skill and valor of his armies and would maintain, at every hazard, the honor of France, and the lustre of the French name."
LONDON, OCT. 28
We are concerned to find, that some degree of misunderstanding subsists between the Cabinets of Stockholm and Copenhagen. Russia exerts its good offices to restore harmony between the two courts, and we trust that they will prove successful.
The Gazette has at length afforded the public the particulars of the late capture of the Spanish money ships; although the official account presents nothing materially important, beyond what the public had been in possession of by the reports which preceded it; still it is an interesting document, and will give great satisfaction to every English reader. The following is a schedule of the
GOODS AND EFFECTS
On board the Spanish frigates at the time of capture: every five sacks of Vigogna wool; [the fleece of the wild Peruvian sheep] 60 chests and sacks of Coascarilla; 4732 bars of tin; [supposed to be a mistake, and that these bars will turn out to be Zink, or nickel, probably silver, as there is not in any part of Peru a single mine of tin] 1735 pigs of copper; 32 chests of platina; 26,925 seal skins; 10 pipes of oil; and FOUR MILLIONS FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN dollars, in coin, and ingots of gold.
The loss on board Commodore Moore's squadron two killed, a Lieutenant and four seamen wounded.
The loss on board the Spanish frigates was 20 killed, and 80 wounded; besides the crew of La Mercedes, all of whom, excepting the second Captain, and 45 men, perished, when she blew up.
PARIS OCT. 10.
The Russians have obtained decisive advantages in Gruzinie, (Georgia) over the Persians, whom they had pursued beyond Erivan, the capital of Persian Armenia.
13,000 Russians had arrived in the republic of the Seven Islands, and 15,000 more expected. Another account says, that the king of Sardinia would repair to Cagliari, and that Malta would be garrisoned by the English and Russians.
20,000 French troops had marched from upper Italy towards Naples, to reinforce the army of Gen. St. Cyr.
It is said that a disposition prevails in the court of Spain, to raise the reigning family to the Imperial dignity.
GENOA, SEPT. 22.
An agreement has been entered into between England and Russia to possess the Island of Malta in common, for which purpose 500 Russian troops will soon go from Corfu to Malta.
ROME, OCT. 3.
The Pope, who sets out on his journey on the 12th, will be received on the frontiers of France by his Imperial Highness Prince Louis Bonaparte.—The Emperor himself will meet his Holiness at the gates of Paris. take him into his coach, in which he will give him the right hand seat, and thus proceed through the streets of Paris to the Imperial Palace, the Thuilleries.
By the mails.
OF THE LATE FIRE AT ST. THOMAS'S.
PROVIDENCE, DEC. 29.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Carter, to his friend here, dated,
"St. Thomas's Nov. 26.
"Since I last wrote you, this town has been completely destroyed by a tremendous fire, which commenced at about seven o'clock on the
evening of the 22d instant, in a store next to the King's wharf, and is said to have been occasioned by a negro smoking the musquito curtains of a bed. At first it was apparently very trifling, having been soon discovered, and there was not a breath of air to increase it; but as there were neither engines or fire buckets in the place, the inhabitants could not extinguish it. In about 15 minutes afterwards a fresh breeze came from the Eastward, blowing directly in range of the town, and threatening it with total destruction. The inhabitants being unaccustomed to such scenes, and not knowing of any method to stop it, were in the utmost consternation. The American captains in port went immediately on shore with their crews and proposed to the commandant that they should go to leeward of the fire, and pull down or blow up several houses, and by that means stop its further progress; but this was objected to, and forbidden. After this, the inhabitants declined attempting to check the devouring element, and each one endeavoured to preserve his own property, leaving the flames to take their course. They continued to rage with the greatest fury until about five o'clock the next morning, when the wind fortunately veered more to the Southward, and by this means a few houses at the West end of the town were preserved. About 1500 houses and stores were burnt, and the damage by loss of goods, &c. is estimated at ten millions of dollars. Vast quantities of money, both gold and silver, were melted, the flames having extended so rapidly as not to allow time for saving it. There were several lives lost; one old gentleman, who had a large quantity of cash, preferred being burnt with it rather than quit his treasure; he accordingly perished, and next morning his bones were found extended over his iron chest. Nearly all our property, was preserved, owing to the exertions of our crew.—The government have laid an embargo on all vessels, and put in requisition all provisions in the harbour, for the use of the truly wretched inhabitants; some of them previously to the fire were living in ease & affluence, but are now obliged to beg a piece of bread for their destitute families. The negroes and the poorer classes of white inhabitants, are employed in digging among the ruins, and in the water, for the remains of provisions that were burnt, and which they devour without the least cooking. Few, I believe, have witnessed greater scenes of distress and devastation than have been exhibited by this destructive fire.—Four fifths of the inhabitants are obliged to sleep under bushes in the mountains, for want of better shelter."
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, Dec. 24. —Several members had leave of absence.
Armed Merchantmen. —The bill on this subject was read a third time—and on the question, shall it pass , a lengthy debate ensued.—The bill was strenuously opposed by Messrs. Dana, Griswold and Dennis, as inimical to commerce; and advocated by Messrs. Eppes, Smilie, Jackson and Eustis. The bill passed, Yeas 76.—Nays 33.
The House adjourned until Wednesday next.
Wednesday, Dec. 26. —Several local and private bills were passed a stage, and some private petitions read and committed.
A bill for carrying into complete effect the 10th article of the treaty with Spain, was read twice, and referred.
Thursday, Dec. 27. —A petition from the Philadelphia Lyographical Society, praying Congress to lay additional duty on all books imported into the United States, was read and committed.
A petition of the inventor of the life boat , was referred to a committee.
A bill supplementary to the act regulating the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, was read twice and referred.
Friday, Dec. 28. —The Committee of Claims reported unfavorably on several petitions referred to them. Their report was accepted.
A petition from certain sugar-refiners, praying to be allowed a drawback upon sugars exported, was read, and committed.
The Alexandria charter amendment bill, was called up, when a lengthy debate ensued.—After a number of motions to postpone and re-commit it, were negatived; the bill passed—Yeas 54. Nays 51. Gen. Varnum suggested, that his colleague (Mr. Larned) had made a mistake in his vote.—The gentleman voted for the bill, though he was against it altogether, under

an impression that he was voting on the question of commitment, instead of its final passage. If he was permitted to alter his vote, it would make the result stand 53, to 52, and if the Speaker was to add his vote to the minority, the bill would not pass.
This gave rise to a great deal of conversation relative to the rules of the house and its uniform practice, which appeared to have been against an alteration of the vote by yeas and nays, unless the alteration would produce no effect upon the vote by changing the majority into a minority. This idea was combated by the reason of the thing; it was deemed extremely improper to confine members to a lapsus lingua , without suffering them to explain. While the argument was going on, Mr. Beckley had been induced to examine his list of yeas and nays with the most careful scrutiny, and had discovered that in the numerical list of votes he had marked the same number twice among the yeas, so that in fact they were 55 yeas, and but 51 nays. The alteration requested being now found not to alter the decision, several members hoped the gentlemen might be indulged; but this being to be done by the unanimous consent of the House, and Mr. Conrad refusing his consent, the alteration was not made. Four motions were made to adjourn during the debate, and the last succeeded.— Nat. Intel.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
Where goes our Money? —It frequently has been mentioned in the gazettes, that the British frigate La Revolutionnaire was waiting at Norfolk, to take off some hundreds of thousands of dollars, in specie;—being part of nearly three millions of dollars (600,000. sterling) due by the United States to Great Britain! This debt it is true, has frequently been alluded to in the reports of M. Gallatin; and by the American Chancellor of the exchequer, Mr. Randolph; but they both have sedulously concealed the origin of the debt. It may at this moment, be expedient to remind the public of a few facts;—1st, that in a treaty, made in 1783, "In the name of the Most Holy and undivided Trinity" and signed by "John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay," is the following article:—"It is agreed, that the creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediments to the recovery of the full value, in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted"—2d. That all the states, except Virginia, did remove all impediments to the collection of those debts.—3d. That the bona fide debts due by Virginians to English creditors, amounted to somewhere near 8,500,000 dollars.—4th. That the state of Virginia confiscated the British debts; and allowed the debtor to cancel the same in the treasury of Virginia.—Thus actually placing an "impediment" by law, to the recovery of the bona fide debts of English creditors.—Nay more, on the 5th May, 1794, Mr. Munroe moved, in the Senate of the United States, for leave to bring in a bill, "to suspend the 4th article of the treaty of peace with Great Britain;"—or, in other words, for a law of the United States, to protect Virginia in her refusal to comply with the treaty of peace, so far as it compelled her to pay bona fide debts contracted before the war. The facts are undeniable. What have been the consequences? Virginia would not provide for the payment of her just debts;—and Great Britain would not make restitution for the illegal captures made by her cruisers in 1793, (amounting to nearly six millions of dollars) unless provision was made for the payment of those debts.—The consequence, was, that to preserve peace and friendly communication, and to obtain remuneration for our merchants, the United States, by the treaty of 1794, assumed the payment of the debts of Virginia—amounting to nearly three millions of dollars; and which Virginia ought to have been compelled to pay herself. The debt thus assumed is now in the course of payment, by instalments, at the Treasury of the United States. It is admitted, that by the treaty of 1794, by which the United States became paymasters for Virginia, that the American merchants have received, or will receive, nearly six millions of dollars from the British treasury. But no thanks to Virginia.
When it is again inquired, how the money which the British frigates are carrying away from the United States, became due to Great Britain? Let it be remembered, that it is, because Virginia would not comply with the 4th article of the treaty of peace; though that treaty was sanctioned by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled; and the "most holy and undivided Trinity" appealed to for its faithful execution!
Our Country. —It is a consoling fact, that notwithstanding all the weaknesses, blunders, and partialities of the administration; our country,
from natural and artificial causes, continues rapidly to advance in Wealth, Strength, and prosperity. No mismanagement of political empires can essentially check this career. Their errors will constantly be overbalanced by effects arising from the fertility of our soil;—the ease with which we can procure discounts from the Grand Bankers;—the rapid increase of our population;—the skill of our artisans; and more especially the spirit of enterprise which animates our merchants; and the hardihood of our seamen:—
Whose ready sails with every wind can fly, And make a covenant with th' inconstant sky.
FROM THE NORFOLK LEDGER.
It appears from the Debate on Mr. Thomas's motion, in this day's paper, for reducing the duty on Salt, that, notwithstanding the vapouring accounts of an overflowing Treasury, that no reduction of duty on that article can be made. It comes out also that out of the enormous overplus of 4,885,255 dollars, that only 210,000 dollars remain unappropriated—this mode of stating an overplus is ingenious, and but for the motion of Mr. Thomas many of the honest citizens of this Country would have believed that that enormous overplus stated by the Secretary, was really in the Treasury, and ready to be appropriated to any valuable purpose—When we speak of an overplus , we should not understand it to mean that which is liable to be demanded at any moment, and yet that was the case in this instance—it were to be wished that the Secretary in future, would divide the overplus into two distinct parts, the appropriated overplus , and the unappropriated overplus , by this method members of Congress like Mr. Thomas would be able to take a more clear view of our finances.
From our correspondent at Washington, we learn, that the more moderate republicans, feel much concern at the violent measures which are pursuing.—These gentlemen have cause for alarm, they have lighted up a flame by which they may be themselves consumed. The impeachment of Judge Chase, excites serious reflections, and the more reasonable part of the republicans consider the charges as frivolous in some instances, and malicious in others.
There is no circumstance we think that will produce happier effects, than a dignified and liberal conduct in the Senate upon this occasion.—If party spirit and political intolerance penetrate this high and solemn tribunal, we may take a long farewell of political happiness.
Although we well know that a majority of the Senators are the political opponents of Judge Chase, we feel a respect for the honor of our country which forbids to suppose that the highest Court of Justice will take for a model of procedure, those Tribunals of Revolutionary France, where condemnation and accusation were the same, and where the sentence was pronounced before the accused was heard.— ibid.
From Washington, Dec. 31.—"It is currently reported in Washington, that the Hon. Levi Lincoln, esq. has resigned the office of Attorney General of the United States. There is no reason to doubt the report. We are glad the gentleman has shown wisdom in one instance. He certainly could not have been ignorant, that his own party began to express dislike at his conduct. We have not learned what little snug office, exactly suited to his capacity, is preparing for the Hon. gentleman.
"It is whispered, that the Hon. J. Randolph intends declining another election.—He begins to be ashamed of the party in Congress, which he has formerly commanded, and finds the respectability to be in the minority. Query: Does he not dislike the idea of having his friend Bayard, where he cannot now and then contradict him? Really our situation is gloomy, when so many of our great men are about to retire from public life.
"An important debate was this day held in the Senate. Whether a temporary gallery should be erected for the ladies, that they may conveniently attend the trial of Judge Chase? Surely the wisdom of the nation is admirably employed. We hope the ladies will be properly grateful to Col. Burr for this new expression of gallantry!!
"Judge Chase will appear to answer his summons on Wednesday; but the trial will not commence before the 15th or 16th inst."
[Palladium.]
BOSTON, JAN. 5.
We are informed, the Master Carpenters of this town, have recently formed themselves into a society, for charitable purposes; and for the relief of indigent brethren. Societies are forming in all parts of the Union, for these noble and praiseworthy actions; and may they meet with that success which they deserve.
Portland.
MONDAY, JANUARY, 14, 1805.
NEWS FROM TRIPOLI.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress. CITY OF WASHINGTON, DEC. 31.
"We have this moment received, and had read from the Clerk, a letter from Mr. O'Brien, our late Consul at Algiers, addressed to Mr. Gavino, our Consul at Gibraltar, the substance of which is that in the three attacks made by Commodore Preble, against Tripoli, on the 3d, 13th and 29th August, he had taken and destroyed six gun boats, killed several hundred of the enemy, and taken one hundred prisoners.
"On the night of the last September, another attack had been made on the vessels in the harbour, in which a fire-ship, which was sent forward among the vessels, unfortunately took fire before the people on board had cleared themselves, and blew them all into atoms.—In her were lost, Captain Somers, Lieut. Wadsworth, son of the Member of our House, and Midshipman Israel, (Bard) who, I understand, is from South-Carolina.
"Captain Barron did not arrive off Tripoli until the 9th of September, which was unfortunately too late in the season, to permit him to keep the gun boats and coasts in our employ any longer on that dangerous coast.—Of course our hopes of reducing the Tripolitans to our terms for this season are lost, and it is apprehended, I find by our Consul, that our unfortunate countrymen will have to remain longer than we had heretofore hoped, in their confinement. It does not appear by the communication, that any terms had been proposed by the Tripolitans."— Philad. Gazette.
Extract of a letter from Richard O'Brien, Esq. late Consul at Algiers, to John Gavino, Consul at Gibraltar, dated,
MALTA, SEPT. 5.
On the morning of the 29th of August, at half past one A. M. the American gun boats, &c and two bombards entered the harbour of Tripoli, and within 600 feet of the Bashaw's castle commenced their attack. They fired one hundred and twenty rounds each, sunk three of the enemy's gun boats, and a merchants polacre. At day light, the Constitution led in within pistol shot of the chief of the batteries, fired nine broad sides, received twelve shot in the hull, lost four men killed, and two wounded in one of her boats by shot. In Tripoli, they have mounted in the city presenting the east, north, and west, 115, guns, had 45,000 Arabs, and the inhabitants to defend the city, had 9 sail of gun boats, two Schooners, and two gallots and a brig. The Americans had the Constitution, Argus, Syren, Vixen, Nautilus, Enterprise, six gun boats, and two bombards.—The whole of the American crews amounted to 890 men, and the Neapolitans 129. The latter behaved well. In the latter action Captain Chauncy, officers and crew of the John Adams, volunteered their services to the Constitution and gun boats.
Sept. 12.—On the evening of the 5th arrived here Commodore Barron, and Capt. Campbell. The former failed on the evening of the 7th, and the latter, for Tripoli, on the morning of the 8th. No doubt but they arrived off Tripoli on the 10th, and of course, joined, will give Tripoli a general attack.
We have learned since, by the return of a vessel here, which carried water to the fleet, that on the night of the first, the Americans sent in a vessel prepared with fifty barrels of powder, and a number of bomb shells; that the vessel had got close into the harbour of Tripoli amongst the enemy's gun boats, and said vessel was set fire to; by some accident or other the ship blew up, before the officer and crew could get clear, and in consequence, the officer, midshipman, and twelve men were blown to atoms. The Constitution, gun boats and bombards led in, and had a long and severe action.
The Governor of the Island of Trinidad, (Hislop) has, by proclamation, made some regulations of the trade with that Island.—No foreigner is allowed to sell any part of a cargo on board a vessel, excepting poultry and live stock;—On being landed, the cargoes are subject to a duty of 8 per cent.—Foreigners are not permitted to carry from the Island more than five doubloons each, in gold;—that all foreign cargoes shall be landed for sale, at the town and port of Spain; at which port only shall they take their outward bound cargoes. All spirits imported into the island, are to pay a dollar a gallon in addition to former duties.

SUPPLEMENT TO Jenks Portland Gazette.
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1805.
FOR SALE.
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20 Casks Souchong TEA.
40 Bhs. ROIN.
3 Pipes GIN, entitled to debenture.
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4 Quarter Casks Madeira WINE.
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Portland, Dec. 17.
JEREMIAH W. SMITH,
Has FOR SALE, At No. 1 & 2, Ingraham's Wharf,
English & West-India Goods, and
Groceries,
Which he offers cheap for cash or country produce.
• Commission Business punctually attended to.
Dec. 31.
Byumps-Nanny and Enza from Liverpool
WILLIAM GODDARD,
HAS received a very extensive addition to his former
assortment of
HARDWARE GOODS,
which are for sale at his store, Middle St. 14, by whole-
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Also a large quantity of Shot; Blacksmith's Anvils
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A large assortment of
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Likewise—300 Boxes 10 by 8, 9 by 7, and 8 by 6 Brif
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Portland, Oct. 2.
(f f)
BARTLETT ADAMS,
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Respectfully acquaints his friends and the pub-
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Marble, Slate, and Tree-Stone,
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Portland, Dec. 24.
FURS WANTED,
FOR which cash and the highest price
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Skins, and all kinds of Chipping & Hating FURS, by—
ABIJAH CHEEVER.
No. 1, Muffey's Row, Middle Street, Portland.
Dec. 17.
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Sep. 27, 8-4
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Canal Shares.
FIFTY Shares in the Cumberland Canal, for Sale by
DANIEL JOHNSON. Dec. 24.
JOHN LORD,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that
he has just received, and now offers for sale a
good assortment of English and American HATS—Like-
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Dec. 31.
STEPHEN FOSTER.
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Dec. 24.
ACCOUNT BOOKS.
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, at
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Late—Bridgewater Collection of Music—Village Har-
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THE Managers offer to the Public the
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First drawn blank on 10th day's drawing, entitled to
Dolls. 500
Do. : : 15th : : 1,000
Do. : : 20th : : 1,000
Do. : : 23d. : : 2,000
Do. : : 26th : : 5,000
Do. : : 30th : : 3,000
Subject to a deduction of 1 1/4 per Cent.
Prize Tickets will be paid in thirty days, after the
drawing of the Lottery, shall be closed. Prizes not de-
manded within one year, will not be paid, but be con-
sidered as generously given for the purpose for which the
Lottery was granted.
The time expended in drawing this class shall not ex-
ceed thirty days. In regard to fortunate tickets which
depend as above stated, on certain days of drawing, it is
to be understood that the drawing of five hundred tick-
ets shall be deemed the work of a day, and the fortunate
blanks will be those which come out of the wheel, accord-
ing to this mode of drawing, whether the work of two
days be done to one or not.
The subscribers have given bonds as the Law directs;
—they will soon appoint an early day for drawing; and
while they gratefully acknowledge the almost unprece-
dented support of a liberal public, ask indulgence to remark
on the foregoing scheme. That although they have, from
an arduous toil, to finish the business, enhanced the
price of tickets so that the smallest prizes in the former
classes will only purchase a ticket in this, yet by the great
deduction in the number of Tickets, the chance in favour
of the adventurer's obtaining a very high prize, even if
he fails of the highest, is greatly enhanced, and induces
them to calculate on similar support from the public as
in the former classes—in which case this will be the
LAST.
JONATHAN DWIGHT, } JOHN WILLIAMS, } JOSEPH LYMAN, } Managers. JOHN BRECK, } SAMUEL LATHROP, }
Springfield, Dec. 1, 1804. (D24)
Glazing and Fan-Light Making.
SAMUEL STARBOARD,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has ta-
ken the shop under Union-School, in Union street,
where he carries on the business of
Glazing and Fan-Light Making,
in the different branches, with neatness and dispatch—
All orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favors
gratefully acknowledged. Dec. 1.
FOR SALE OR TO LET,
ONE half of a DWELLING-HOUSE,
in Summer-street, together with a Lot of Land,
ad"> adjoining—For particulars enquire of 
Dec. 31. THOMAS BECK.
To the MERCHANTS in the United States.
GENTLEMEN,
THE numerous Systems of Book-Keeping
already extant may seem to preclude the necessity of
any new attempt to clue date, much more those to ameli-
orate the mode of Process, and render this easy to the
practitioner.
Without assuming or arrogating to myself any superior
intelligence, other than what an uncommon share of prac-
tice and experience may fairly lay claim to, and the sin-
guar attention I have, for a series of years, paid to the

NOTICE.
THE subscribers having formed a connection in business under the firm of BAKER & SUTTON , beg leave to inform the public, that they have taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. STEPHEN FOSTER, in Fore-Street next door to Messrs. Barber & Burdick's , where they have for sale all kinds of English, West-India Goods & Groceries , as low as can be purchased in town.
JOSIAH BAKER, Jun. RICHARD SUTTON. Portland, Jan. 7.
N. B. All those who are indebted to JOSIAH BAKER, Jun. either by note or account, are requested to call and make immediate payment, otherwise they will be put in suit. JOSIAH BAKER, Jun.
DRUGS and MEDICINES.
JUST received and for sale by SHIRLEY ERVING , at his Store in Middle Street, Portland - a Fresh assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES , warranted of the first quality - Credit will be given to Physicians and others, on the most reasonable terms. - Medicine Boxes put up at short notice. Dec. 17.
FOR SALE.
A FARM in the town of Fryeburg, containing eighty acres, twenty of which is in timber, under good improvement, with a convenient new Dwelling-house, a Barn and a good well of water. It is situated within forty rods of the South Meeting-House, and within eighty of Fryeburg Academy - Inquire of GEORGE HILL , on the premises. Fryeburg, Jan. 7.
TO LET. PART of a DWELLING-HOUSE - Convenient for small family. - Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 24.  Taken up by the Subscriber, ON Saturday Evening last, a dark colored MARE . - The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. Wm. B. PETERS . Portland Dec. 24.  LEFT on board Capt. Ebenezer Burdick's Packet, a TRUNK and two BLANKETS . - Apply at No. 1, Long Wharf. Dec. 24.  FOUND, NEAR the head of Long Wharf, a few weeks since a FLYING JET , considerably worn. - The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges. - Apply to WALDRON & KNIGHT on said Wharf. Dec. 24.  Sheep Lost. STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, about thirty four SHEEP , on the first of November last - part of them marked with a Swallow's tail in each ear, and part of them with a Swallow's tail in the right ear and a half penny on the upper side of the left ear - there were two black sheep among them, one of them has a white spot on the top of her head, and marked with a Swallow's tail in the right ear and a half penny on the upper side of the left ear - three sheep were marked with a hole through each ear. - Whoever will give information to the subscriber, so that the sheep may be recovered, shall have ten dollars reward and all necessary charges paid. THOMAS PRINCE . Newburyport, Jan. 7.  GALVANISM. ANTHONY CROSS , the proprietor of the GALVANIC MACHINE , respectfully acquaints the public, that he has arrived in this town, and may be found at No. 10, Fresh-Street , or No. 3, Fresh-Court , where he shall be happy to wait on all who wish to receive its mild and effectual operations. This new and very important discovery has already cured many of the ailments incident to the human system: such as rheumatism and nervous complaints, kings evil, blindness, deafness and loss of speech &c. During a residence of only a few months in Boston, he has had the pleasure of effecting many valuable cures, & begs permission to submit to the inspection of the public the following  CERTIFICATES. Newburyport, Oct. 1, 1804. Sir - Your letter of the 25th ult. I have duly received. The facts relative to the loss and recovery of my Daughter's voice, I can certify to be these: - In Nov. 1802, (occasioned by a severe cold) she lost her voice, and could not speak louder than a whisper, and remained in this situation until she visited Boston in May last, where she attended your Galvanic Machine twenty days, according to your account exhibited. She has informed me that during the course of her attendance, her voice gradually came to her - and she now appears to have it as perfectly as before her sickness.  I am your most obedient Servant, EDWD. ST. LOE LIVERMORE.  From Charles Evans, Esq. of Kingston, Jamaica, traveling in America for his health.  Mr. ANTHONY CROSS , Boston, 4th Oct. 1804. Sir - Having received much benefit from the application of the Galvanic Machine , in your possession, you are at liberty to make use of this, by way of certificate to that effect, if you think proper. I am firmly of opinion that it has restored to me the use of my hands, as before the experiment I was incapable of writing, from excessive debility occasioned, by a long series of illness in a warm climate. I am Sir, your most obedient Servant,  CHARLES EVANS. Boston, Oct. 11, 1804.  THIS is to Certify that I have been afflicted with a great numbness and weakness in my left hand, which prevented me from doing my work, and by the aid of two operations at the Galvanic Machine have been restored and am able to work as usual. MARY ADAMS. Boston, May 22, 1804.  THIS is to Certify that I have been afflicted for three years past, with a violent rheumatic complaint, which prevented me having any rest for the above time; and have been entirely cured by fourteen operations of the Galvanic Machine . JOSHUA STOKES , No. 6, Mill Street.  Spectators may be supplied with Tickets at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth-Street, Portland, Dec. 24.  Upholstery Store.  AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their Store, Fore-Street , head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Ruffs, } and } Lisbon } Also - Cotton and English BEDTICKING , of different kinds. Ruffs BEDS and MATRESSES 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 purchased in Boston.  Shipping Furs -  Cash given for all kinds of Shipping Furs - apply as above. (H) Portland, Jan. 14.  MUFFS & TIPPLES,  FRESH made, and warranted to be good, for sale cheap for cash or Furs Skins, by ABIAH CHEEVER , No. 1, Moffett's Row . Portland, Oct. 22. (3m)  NOTICE. DROWNED from on board brig Edward , of Portland, at Martinico, in Oct. last, GEORGE CLARK , Mate of said brig - his place of residence supposed to be near Boston. Any of his friends, legally authorized, may receive his effects, by calling on the subscriber at No. 12, Ingraham's Wharf . ISAAC M'LELLAN . Portland, Jan. 7.  To the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Newburgh, within and for the county of Cumberland.  THE Petition of Jonathan Griffin, jun. of Freeport, in said county, Joiner, humbly shows - that he is interested with others to him unknown, in a certain tract of parcel of Land, situate in Freeport aforesaid - it being lot number twenty-one, on range 6, and bounded as may appear by Morsey's mouth Proprietor's books of records - that your Petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy his part or share in said Land, being one half thereof in severalty. He therefore prays, that your Honors would order partition thereof to be made, and his said share or part set off and divided from the rest, agreeably to a law of the Commonwealth. In such case made and provided. LEONARD MORSE , Attorney to JONATHAN GRIFFIN JUNIOR .  At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Newburgh, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October, A.D. 1804.  ON the petition of Jonathan Griffin, jun. whereof the foregoing is a copy - the Court order, that the petitioner cause the several persons interested in the Land therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such, are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or at their place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, which is to be holden at Portland, on the third Tuesday of February next, to their granting the time. Dec. 24. Attest - SAMUEL FREEMAN , Clerk.  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 JOHN DYE , 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 the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LEONARD WEEKS , Esq. A. GREEN CRABTREE . Dated at Portland, Dec. 27. (D 3)  THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator on the Estate of JOHN MORRELL , Jun. late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Yeoman, by giving bond as the law directs; - she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH MORRELL . Dated Dec. 13 (37)  WE the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to examine the claims against the Estate of JOHN MORRELL , Jun. late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased; - We give notice, that we will attend the said business, at the dwelling-house of the Widow of said deceased, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in the four following months, from ten to four o'clock.  JOB KNIGHT , JAMES MORRELL , } COMMISSIONERS Dec. 24.  NOTICE is hereby given that the Copartnership in trade, which has subsisted between the subscribers, under the firm of JOHN T. & SAMUEL MERRILL , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN T. MERRILL , and all who have demands against said firm to call on him for settlement. JOHN T. MERRILL , SAMUEL MERRILL . Poland, Dec. 5, 1804. (D 4)  WHEREAS , Susanna Sullivan , wife of the subscriber, has behaved herself in an unbecoming manner, and neglected the duties of a wife, this is to caution all persons from harboring or in any way on my account, as no debts of her contracting will be paid by me after this date. DANIEL SULLIVAN . Portland, Dec. 24. (D 5)  Public Auction.  To be sold by order of the Judge of Probate, On WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of the present month, to the highest bidder.  A DWELLING-HOUSE , situated in Fore-Street, Portland, adjoining Love's-land, three stories high - the property of ABRAHAM WALDRON , late of Portland, deceased, for the benefit of his creditors. Sale to be on the premises, and conditions made known at time and place of sale. ABM. WALDRON , Adm. Jan.  Will be sold at Auction,  On WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of Feb. next, at the Dwelling-house of THOMAS PECK, in Portland, at 2 o'clock in the Forenoon, one half of the following list of LAND in Rumford.  NO 12 , in 6th range, No. 5 , in 3d range; No. 13 , in 5th range, No. 3 , in 7th range - and in Hartford , No. 15 , in 4th range; No. 2 , in 7th range, No. 12 , in 5th range; No. 8 , in 10th range, No. 13 , a Gore, No. 33 in 8th range, and No. 6 , in 2d. range.  Conditions, one half cash, in 3 months, and half in 6 months, with int. off. Jan. 7.  Marshall's Sale.  BY virtue of a writ from the Hon. DAVID SEWALL , Esq. District Judge for the District of Maine, there will be exposed for sale, at Public Auction, at the dwelling-house of SAMUEL ELLIS , Inholder, in Mahon , on FRIDAY , the 5th day of February next, at two o'clock P. M. one barrel of RUM , taken and condemned according to Act of Congress.  Daniel Ellis , Deputy Marshall. Medway, Dec. 27.  WE the undersigned, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate at Waltham, for the county of Middle, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of SAMUEL MERRILL , Esq. of Northumberland, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent - do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims - and that we will attend that service at the House of JOHN BARNAN , Inholder, in Portland, on the last Wednesday of this, and the second Wednesday of the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. on said days. DANIEL TUCKER , PETER WARREN . Portland Dec. 12, 1804. (34)  NOTICE is hereby given that the administrator is appointed Administrator of the estate of JAMES DAVIDSON , late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, Esquire, deceased; intestate - all persons who are indebted to said estate; are requested to make payment and those who have any demands will be pleased to exhibit them. ANDREW GREY , Wood.  WE the undersigned, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate in and for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors, to the estate of JOSEPH KNAP , late of Bridgton, in said county of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; - do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims and demands; and that we will attend at the Dwelling house of JOSEPH KNAP , Inholder in said Bridgton, on the first Monday of January next, and on the first Monday of the five following months, from one until five o'clock P. M. on each of said days. ENOCH PERLEY , SAMUEL EARL , JOSEPH STARK , } Comm. Justices. Bridgton, Dec. 10, 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  JOSEPH KNAP , late of Bridgton, 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 me for settlement without delay. JAMES EMERSON . Bridgton, Dec. 23, 1804.  THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator to the estate of MARY M'KENNEY , late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; - she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARY M'KENNEY . Scarborough, Dec. 17.  THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor to the will and settlement of WILLIAM SEARS , late of Bridgton, 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 JOSEPH SEARS . Dated Bridgton Dec. 11, 1804. *35  THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of BENJAMIN SMITH , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Painter, 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 for settlement to MICHAEL SMITH . Portland, Dec. 17.  THOMAS CLARK,  HAS for sale, at his Bookstore and Fortune Lottery Office (applied for immediately) a few who TICKETS at 50 cts. and a few QUARTERS at 50 cts., in the Second Class of Havana B. & L. Lottery - which commenced in Boston, the 9th inst. ADVENTURERS will do well to avail themselves of the present opportunity of purchasing, as Tickets are selling in Boston at 6 Dollars each, and on the rise. Dec. 24.

Federal Obituary. No. 4.—It is somewhat remarkable, that no less than four Federal papers have expired in Maine within a few weeks past, viz. Jenk's Portland Commercial Gazette , the Kennebec Gazette , the Eastern Herald and Maine Gazette , and last week the Annals of the Times .
This article is copied from the last Argus . It is the second time the suspension of the " Portland Commercial Gazette " has been thus exultingly mentioned in that organ of democracy. As it is ever an unpleasant task to touch on our own concerns before the public, we shall be brief in our comments; and even these should not be indulged, were they not necessary in self-defence:—The history of the " Commercial Gazette " is well known. Being designed entirely for commercial and advertising purposes, it could with no propriety be called a political paper. But the little malice and lying spirit of the Argus , immediately pronounced its suspension as the death of a federal paper . The intention of this ungenerous conduct was well understood: The leading jacobins of this District, the dupes of a Virginian faction, have long been engaged to interrupt the circulation of the Gazette , to destroy its influence, to injure and embarrass its editor, and finally to damn it from existence. It was therefore pompously announced in their paper that " Jenk's Portland Commercial Gazette " was dead! and many of their stupid followers concluded that no more federal papers were to be circulated from our office. Such are among the means used to promote the cause of a revolutionary faction. How far they succeed, let facts determine. It is true there is not sufficient encouragement here yet for a Commercial paper; but it is true that the continual increase of our patrons, prove to us, that a paper devoted to correct principles, and general intelligence, will soon dissipate the mists of democracy, and disappoint the views of our enemies. Such a paper the GAZETTE shall ever be, while under our conduct—and we feel happy in assuring our friends, and announcing to our opponents, that we shall very soon issue it in an improved style, with such additions of matter, as to render it more extensively useful: relying at the same time, on the addition to our list of those who have heretofore supported the unfortunate papers whose discontinuance has been noticed with such boyish exultation by the Argus . Although we are sorry for the misfortunes of any of our brethren of the type, we cannot but here express a belief, that the cause of sound principles will be greatly promoted by uniting the support in one paper; which will enable its conductor to pursue it with energy and effect. And it is self-evident, that six presses cannot at present be supported in Maine. Would the jacobins attempt to establish another paper in the District? It is believed they would not.
* It may be here asked with what truth should the Herald be termed a federal paper , when it has been for years laboring in the cause of democracy; and the administration took from us the promulgation of the laws, and gave them to that paper.
Mr. Elliot's Letter, in the last page of this paper, is a complete exposure of the arts of Mr. Jefferson's "able editors."
Mr. Elliot, at present a representative in Congress from the State of Vermont, is again elected. Mr. Elliot is a gentleman of talents; and although a republican, is distinguished for independence of judgment and conduct that will not be trammeled by party considerations, in the conscientious discharge of his duty— Spectator .
Port of Portland.
No foreign arrivals since our last.
Upwards of nine thousand tons of shipping were registered in this town during the last year.
Married,
At Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, Mr. William Browne, of Windham, to Miss Hannah Elder of the former place—Mr. Stephen Emery, of Portland, to Miss Mehitable Sweat of Falmouth—Mr. Bracket Sawyer to Miss Eliza Webb
At Gorham, by the Rev. Mr. Noyes Mr. Abraham Edwards to Miss Mary Brimhall—Mr. Samuel Elder jun. to Miss Nancy Mother—Mr. Isaac Jenkins to Miss Deborah Parker,
At Scarborough, by the Rev. T. Lancaster, Capt. Roger Libby, in the seventy fifth year of his age, to Miss Hannah Watson, he being her fourth husband.
In Cambridge, Eng. James Gordon, a Serjeant in his Majesty's service, to Miss Nancy Pitcher; The young lady had constantly visited the parade, and smitten with his adroitness and manly appearance, made him an offer of her person and a fortune of 5000l. which the young son of Mars gallantly accepted.
Died,
Off Tripoli (killed by the blowing up of a fire-ship, in which he was employed) Lieut. Henry Wadsworth, son of the Hon. Peter Wadsworth, of this town.—The Hon. Mr. W. had two sons in the navy; the youngest of whom failed for the Mediterranean in the last squadron.
At North-yarmouth, Mr. John Russell, aged 23 At Newyork, Mr. Thomas Gardner—he served an apprenticeship to the taylor's business; and afterward, by a steady course of industry, prudence and good fortune, acquired real estate to the value of a million of dollars. His life is preparing for the press.
At Shirley, the 27th ult. Mrs. Sophia Parker, aged 21, wife of Mr. Luther Parker; she had been married on Christmas day, but on account of her ill health the event was to be celebrated the second day after the marriage; when she entered the room from lying down, she fainted and never revived
To Correspondents, and Readers.
"An Inhabitant of the District of Maine," on the subject of the Judiciary of Massachusetts, is received, and shall appear next week. The subject is important, and we shall be happy to give it a free discussion.
We have on file an important production, entitled " British Influence ," which we intend shortly to republish. For Advertisements, see supplement
MICHAEL SMITH,
INFORMS the public, and particularly the friends and customers of his deceased brother, that he carries on the business of
Painting and Glazing,
in all its various branches, at No. 1 Jones's Row, Fore-Street—Where he has constantly for sale, a general assortment of Paints, mixed and dry; Linseed Oil; Spirits of Turpentine; black, white and copal Varnish; blue and white Vitirol; Black Lead; Litharge; Glass of all sizes; Gold and Silver Leaf; English Glue; Rosin; Rotten and Pumice Stone; Copperas; Copal; Shalac; Bourges; Mastic &c.
Oil Jugs; Paint and Pallet Knives; Sand Paper; Window Cords; Paint Brushes and Sash Tools of every kind; Camels-hair Pencils; Whitewash and Varnish Brushes; Floor and Hearth do.
ALSO,
Bags first quality geese Feathers; Iron Shovels; Sheet Lead; Flooring Brads; board, clapboard and shingle Nails; Cut Brads; Bbls. old Cider; Vinegar. &c. Paints of all kinds put up at the shortest notice Portland, Jan. 14, 1805.
NOTICE.
SAMUEL WYMAN, informs his friends and customers, that he has taken his brother JOSHUA WYMAN into partnership with him, and that the MOROCCO SHOE-MAKING business will in future be carried on under the firm of S. & J. WYMAN, and solicits the continuance of their favors
SAMUEL WYMAN,
JOSHUA WYMAN
S. & J. WYMAN, acquaint the Ladies of this town and its vicinity, that they have taken a shop in Main street, nearly opposite Major Peck's Coffee-House, where they intend manufacturing Ladies' Morocco Kid, Leather, Satin and stuff Slippers, cut and made in the newest fashion, with Italian, Back, Wertemberg and Spring Heels.
Also—Cork and Walking Shoes, executed in the neatest manner
From the many years experience in the above business, they flatter themselves they can give ample satisfaction to those who may honor them with their favors
All orders in the line of their profession attended to with punctuality Jan 14
A good chance for a bargain.
TO be sold and possession given immediately, a new HOUSE, in North-yarmouth, situated at the Corner, so called, and is one of the best stands in that town for trade. Said House is 40 feet by 20, two stories high, with two chimneys, and a back Porch—chiefly glazed, and some of the rooms finished inside—there is also a fine cellar under the whole, and water brought to the door by an Aqueduct, standing on a very valuable lot—and is likewise a good situation for a Mechanic, as there are several kind much wanted—For particulars inquire of AMMI R. MITCHELL, opposite the premises; or of SETH BEARCE, near the farm. North-yarmouth Jan 14.
PERPETUAL ALMANAC.
JUST published, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Book-store, Fish-street, Portland, (price 1 dollar single—9 dollars per dozen)
Gould's Perpetual Almanack,
by which, may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month, in any year to come.
Published according to Act of Congress Jan 14 (6w)
The truly Fortunate Lottery Office.
GILBERT & DEAN, No. 78, State-Street, Boston, have the pleasure of informing their friends and the public, that the tickets sold at their Office in the 6th Class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, have exceeded all their former rare Sales—the prizes amounting to nearly one quarter of all the money in the Lottery! They have sold the capital prize of Two Thousand Dollars—two of Seven hundred and Fifty Dollars—two of Five Hundred—and out of a 100 prizes of 100 Dollars each, Twenty-nine were sold by them! besides a large number of small ones.
Total amount of prizes sold by them in the 6th class, 20,474 Dollars.
In the 6th as well as in former classes, they have sold more than their share of capital prizes—in the 4th class having sold the prize of Ten Thousand Dollars—in the 5th class, all the prizes succeeding the highest—and in all the Lotteries, an extraordinary part of rich prizes.
TICKETS and Quarters in the 2d Class of Piscataqua Lottery for sale. The drawing progresses rapidly at the Old State-House, in this town, and will be completed in a few days.
SOUTH-HADLY CANAL LOTTERY
Also for sale—Tickets and Quarters. This class being the 7th is on the largest scale, and one of the best Schemes of any Lottery in these parts for a long while—it contains Fifteen Thousand Tickets, at 7 Dollars each.
AMO-KEAG CANAL LOTTERY.
Likewise for sale—Tickets and Quarters in the 4th class, which commences drawing in February next—6000 Tickets—4000 Dollars highest prize free from deduction.
A PREMIUM OFFERED!
GILBERT & DEAN will give the highest Market price for BOSTON BANK BILLS.—Dr. Franklin says, "A penny saved, is worth two that are earned!"
Every species of printing and lottery business conducted with fidelity and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms. Letters, post paid, enclosing the cash, duly attended to.
Periodical attendance given, and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. Boston, December 26, 1804.
Warranted Stone Lime,
OF a superior quality, and in excellent order, for sale by EBENEZER HUMPHREY, Fore-Street Portland, Jan. 14.
A Smoke-House.
THE subscriber having a convenient Smoke-House, will take Pork in its fresh state or pickled, and smoke for families either in large or small quantities, on reasonable terms Apply next door to Miss Sally Cobham's shop to ELL PIERCE Jan 14.
A Pocket-Book Lost.
LOST on Friday, 11th inst. at Portland, a Red Morocco Pocket-Book, and sundry valuable Notes and Papers. Whoever may have found the same, and will leave it at the Gazette Office, or deliver it to the subscriber shall be handsomely rewarded. Mount Desert, Jan. 11. JOHN COTT.
A Long Boat,
WAS picked up near Hog Island, on the 29th ult.—The owner may have her again, by proving property and paying charges.—Inquire of JONATHAN EATON, on said Island. Jan 14.
Taken Up,
BY the subscriber on the 3d inst. a chestnut colored HORSE, with an old Saddle and Bridle, has no white except a small spot between the nostrils.—Whoever has lost said Horse, is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. N Yarmouth, Jan. 14 SAMUEL LARRABEE.
Take Notice.
THE connection in business under the firm of NEAL & FLETCHER, is this day dissolved by mutual consent—Those persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to call and pay the same to JAMES NEAL, at his Office, Fifth-Street; where the debts of the Company will be paid. JAMES NEAL, TIMOTHY FLETCHER. Portland, Jan 14, 1805.
NOTICE!
THE firm of Hannaford & Webb, by agreement, is dissolved.—All persons who have demands against said firm, are requested to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and likewise all persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to make payment. GREYLY HANNAFORD, WILLIAM WEBB (J 4) Y Mo. 7 1805
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of JOSHUA GARDNER late of Freeport in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to her MARTHA GARDNER. Dated at Freeport, Jan 10, 1805.
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 ALEXANDER COOMBS late of Harpswell, in the county of Cumberland, Maine: 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 HEZEKIAH COOMBS. Dated Portland, Jan. 10, 1805
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
JOHN RUSSELL late of North-yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs He therefore requests all persons indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to him JEREMIAH STUBBS. Dated Jan 9 1805
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of HOSEA BATES, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to her. SARAH BATES, Dated Jan. 10, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of PYAN PRINCE, late of North-yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 him. SILVANUS DRINKWATER. Dated Jan 9, 1805.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of JOHN RUSSELL, late of North-yarmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they propose to meet, to attend to the duty of the appointment, at the Office of Ammi R. Mitchell in the Chamber of Nicholas L. Mitchell's Store, in said North-yarmouth, on Saturday the 19th of this instant, and on the first Monday of April, and on the first Monday of July next, from two to six o'clock P.M.
AMMI R. MITCHELL, SETH BEARCE. North-yarmouth, Jan. 9, 1805.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of PYAN PRINCE, late of North-yarmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they propose to meet and attend to the duty of their appointment, at the Office of Ammi R. Mitchell in the Chamber of Nicholas L. Mitchell's Store in said North-yarmouth, on the second Monday of March, and the second Mondays of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P.M.
AMMI R. MITCHELL, JACOB MITCHELL, WILLIAM BUXTON. North-yarmouth, Jan. 9, 1805.

Miscellany.
[The following fragment of a poem addressed By Cowper to a very ancient and decayed Oak in the vicinity of Weston, is full of the conceptions of a vigorous and poetical fancy, expressed in nervous and familiar language.]
[Post Boy]
THOU wast a bauble once; a cup and ball, Which babes might play with; and the thievish jay Seeking her food, with ease might have purloin'd The auburn nut that held thee, swallowing down Thy yet close folded latitude of boughs, And all thine embryo vastness, at a gulp. But fate thy growth decreed: autumnal rains, Beneath thy parent tree, mellow'd the soil Design'd thy cradle, and a skipping deer, With pointed hoof dibbling the glebe, prepar'd The soft receptacle, in which secure Thy rudiments should sleep the winter through.
Time made thee what thou wast - King of the woods. And time hath made thee what thou art - a cave For owls to roost in! once thy spreading boughs O'erhung the champaign, and the numerous flock That graz'd it, stood beneath that ample cope Uncrowded, yet safe sheltered from the storm. No flock frequents thee now; thou hast outliv'd Thy popularity, and art become (Unless verse rescue thee awhile) a thing Forgotten, as the foliage of thy youth.
[The following ingenious article is from the "Balance" a valuable paper published at Hudson N.Y. - It may afford some useful hints in this quarter]
"GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY."
A YEAR has now elapsed, since the Balance fell under the direction of the present editor; and I can now appeal to its numerous and respectable patrons, as to a jury empanelled to decide on its merits, and ask, "What say ye, gentlemen, GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY?"
If you have found me swerving from the true line of my duty: If I have deviated from the principles which I professed when I first commenced my editorial labours: If I have suppressed the truth through fear of offending the powers that be: If I have flattered those whose principles and measures I disapprove: If I have advocated the base and condemned the worthy: If I have been inattentive to the best interests of my country: If I have proved an enemy to the constitution: If, in short, I have declared that truth is a libel, and acted accordingly - then gentlemen, pronounce me GUILTY; and let my punishment be, the loss of your patronage.
But if, on the contrary, I have stood, like a faithful centinel, at my post: If I have pursued, with undeviating steps, but one object, and that has been the good of my country: If I have maintained my ground with independence, and a tolerable degree of spirit: If I have invariably told truth, at the risque of incurring the displeasure of the powerful and the vicious: If I have condemned with candor, and applauded with sincerity: If I have been a friend to our constitution, and an enemy to usurpation - then, gentlemen, give me an approving verdict of NOT GUILTY; and let me meet my reward in liberal patronage and prompt payment.
Here, then, we will rest this cause, and proceed to the next:
THE PRINTER vs. HIS PATRONS.
You are empanelled, gentlemen, as a jury to try your own cause:
Have you complied with the terms on which you subscribed for the BALANCE? are all your arrearages paid? If so, then you are NOT GUILTY. You are acquitted with honor.
Or, on the contrary, are you now in arrear for, one, two or more years? If so, then are you GUILTY, and judgment must be entered against you.
"What say ye, gentlemen, GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY?"
Female Piety. - Females, it is observed, are quick to feel the wants of those who are destitute, and prompt to devise means of relief. Especially is the female mind formed for religious impressions. - We understand there are in the U. States, the following Female Societies for the education of female orphan children: viz - in Boston, Salem, Providence, Charleston, S. C. and at Portsmouth, in N. H. besides these, there is an association of Females in and about Boston, called the Cent Institution: - each subscriber contributes one cent per week, for the charitable distribution of Bibles and religious Tracts among the destitute settlements. A similar Institution is formed in the county of Hampshire, (Mass) called the Female Association: - each member contributes one cent a
week for the above mentioned purpose. In the state of Connecticut there is a Female Association on a similar plan, and for the same purpose.
Actuated by the same benevolent spirit, the Ladies of New-Hampshire are entering into a similar Association for the charitable distribution of books.
To every benevolent heart, it is pleasing to see such manifestations of charity; but to the friends of religion, such Associations for charitable and pious purposes, will afford the prospect of prosperity to the cause of piety and virtue. It is hoped that the Ladies of our own state will not be behind those of other states in acts of pious charity; and that their benevolent feelings and exertions will lead the men to emulation.
[Con. Courier.]
Statistical View of France.
The following statistical view of France is given in the Journal de Paris; - "France situated in a temperate zone, between the 40th and 51st degree of northern latitude, contains from north to south 240 leagues, and 20 leagues from east to west. Its superficies consists of 30,000 square leagues, and its population of 30,591,600 inhabitants, equal to 1000 individuals upon each league. It is divided into 108 departments, 108 prefectures, 417 districts, and 47,468 communes. Its military state contains 7 divisions, commanded by so many generals of division. Its ecclesiastical establishment consists of 11 archbishops, 51 bishops, 4000 curacies, 1,830 under curacies, and 80 consistorial or protestant churches. The war establishment of the army consists of 554,407 men, viz. of the infantry of the line 311,411, light infantry 100,130, cavalry of the line 44,120, light cavalry 8,988, artillery on foot 10,656, artillery on horseback 30,119, pioneers miners, engineers, 873; in the whole, 554,407. The yearly contribution alone gives a mass of near a million of soldiers. Mr. Da u has observed, in a work lately published upon the recruiting of the army, that France, when in danger, can choose her defenders among six millions of men able to carry arms. Her maritime power is far from what it was under Louis XIV. and what it will be one day under Bonaparte. The clear revenue of France, during the year XI. was 1,850,000,000 livres. Her public debts amount to 1,360,000,000 livres, for which 84 millions interest is paid."
The French National Almanack for the next year is called "Almanack pour l'an XIII. de la Republique Francaise, l'an premier de l'Empire."
"Almanack for the year XIII. of the French Republic, the first year of the Empire." This is the third change of the national Calendar since the Revolution. In 1789, it was the first year of French Liberty; in 1792, the first year of the Republic; and now, in 1804, the first year of the empire, which has swallowed up both Liberty and the Republic.
The crime of suicide is so frequent in Paris, that a pamphlet has been lately published in that city, entitled, "Every Man his own Hangman."
Some Jews coming out of Newgate, where they had been on a visit of condolence to a brother; a wag observed, that they were "the Children of Israel coming out of the House of Bondage."
Political.
MR. ELLIOT'S LETTER.
WASHINGTON, DEC. 11.
To the editor of the Political Observer.
SIR, CERTAIN questions respecting my political conduct were published in your paper so late that I could not see them previous to the election. I shall answer only part of them at this time.
"Did you not receive a severe reprimand from Dr. E of Boston, for your accusation against him for joining with you in opinion," &c?
Answer. I did not - and the gentleman alluded to has authorized me to make use of his name to support this answer.
"Did you not endeavour to sow discord and jealousy among the free men by asserting that Virginia was using every exertion to acquire an improper dominion over the states, and that her republican representation treated the republican representation from this state in the most abusive manner, and that it was necessary to join the federalist in order to check the domineering ambition of Virginia, and that you was authorised by our republican representatives judge Olin, and our two senators, to make use of their names in support of this assertion? Did you not receive from those gentlemen accompa-
nied with reprimands for making use of their names without authority unqualified corrections of those your unwarranted assertions, and have you ever made any apology?"
Answer. "That Virginia is using every exertion to acquire an improper dominion over the states" or rather that certain men in that state wish to acquire improper influence, I most conscientiously believe. I have often said so, and have also said, and with truth that some of the leading southern members speak with contempt of the most distinguished northern republicans; but from my general censure of some influential Virginian politicians, I have always excepted the president and Mr. Madison. I have not quoted "Judge Olin and our two senators" as authorities for "joining the federalists and of course have not "received from those gentlemen reprimands" for what I had not done, or "corrections of assertions which I had never made, and have not been under the necessity of "making an apology."
"Did you not declare to a federalist when speaking of your election at this time, that you had rather lose your election, than to obtain it by the democratic interest?"
Answer. No, I never intimated to any individual an intention of abandoning my old republican principles. I never shall abandon them.
"Do you think you should be able to recognize the hand writing of several electioneering pieces lately published in your favor?"
Answer. No. I have not written, composed or dictated, a single line of any electioneering piece which has been published in my favor.
"Did you not in your return from congress last spring, bring the glad news to the federalists that in all probability Mr. Burr had obtained the election of governor of the state of New York? And did you not calculate with them the good effects it would have in changing the politics of that state so as to foster a division of the union?"
Answer. At the time alluded to, I did express, both to federalists and republicans, a hope that Mr. Burr would obtain the election, but not with a view to produce a division of the union. I am as warm an advocate for the preservation of the union as any man in America.
The remaining questions will be "satisfactorily answered" in future communications to my constituents at large.
JAMES ELLIOT.
ST. LOUIS, SEPT. 30.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
To AMOS STODDARD, Esq. First Civil Commandant of Upper Louisiana.
SIR, The Representatives of the several districts of Louisiana, having gone through the painful task of drawing up their remonstrances and petitions to Congress, cannot agree to separate without indulging the pleasure of expressing to you, Sir, in the name of the inhabitants of Louisiana, their unfeigned acknowledgements for your judicious, attentive, and exemplary dispensations of justice within this territory during your administration, & the readiness which you have always shown to contribute to the public good.
May Louisiana ever feel the same regret in parting from their chief magistrate; and may genuine philanthropy, solid parts, and unblemished disinterestedness, continue to characterize the Governors of Louisiana.
In behalf of the deputies from the different districts, we have the honor to be, Sir, your devoted and very humble servants.
CHAS. GRATOT, President.
P. PROVENCHERE, Sec'y.
ANSWER.
ST. LOUIS, SEP. 30, 1804.
SIR,
The address of the convention, or assembly, to which you are President, presented to me by a respectable committee, is very grateful to my feelings. Permit me, thro' you, to thank the members of your body, for their approval of my official conduct, and for the public manner in which they have been pleased to convey their sentiments to me.
Next to a consciousness of good intention, and an attempt at the faithful discharge of duty, the approbation of the Representatives of the people, constitutes no small portion of my happiness. A stranger to your country, as well as to your laws, I have had many embarrassments to encounter. If the Government has been administered to your satisfaction, no small share of praise is due to my subordinates, and to those other distinguished citizens, ever disposed to afford me all the useful information in their power, and to maintain, by precept and example, the peace of organized society.
I am, Sir, &c. &c.
AMOS STODDARD.
CHARLES GRATOT, Esq. President.