Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-05-16 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 265.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MAY 16, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
   CORRECTED WEEKLY. From To   Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, 140 145   Pearl 145 150   Beet, mels, 200 lb. bbl. 14 15   cargo, No. 1, 13   do. No. 2, 11 25   refuse, 7 50 8   Bread, ship, cwt. 3 5   pilot, 5 6   Beans, white, 1 1 12   do. 1 1 12   Butter, inspect qual. lb. 14 15   2d do. 11 12   Brandy, Fr. 4th proof, Gal. 1 30 1   4th do. 1 48 1   Cognac, 4th do. 1 80   Spanish, 1st do. 1 6   Caudles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 16   dip. do. 14 14   Spermac. do. 45 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 10   American, 11 12   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 23 24   Island, 20 20   Coffee, lb. 21 24   Cordage, American, cwt. 13   Russia, 10   Cotton, lb. 19 45   Cheese, English 30   American 8 8   Chocolate, common, lb. 8 8   Welch's, No. 2 to 1 25 30   Rumney's, No. 2 to 1 25 30   Wait's, No. 2 to 1 25 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 16 22   Ravens 9 50   English yd. 33 40   Fish, Table, cwt. 7 10   Merchant 4 4 50   West India, mark. 4 85   Scale 3 50   Alewives, bbl. 4 4 25   Salmon 10 11   Herrings 3 50   Mackerell, summer 7 7 50   N Scotia, fall. 7 50 8   Furs, Beaver pelt, sk. 1 2   Bear, skin 2 6   Fox, cross 1 2 50   red 1 1 50   Minks 20 1   Musquash 10 33   Sables 20 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7   Fine 6 50   X Brand 6 6 25   Middlings 5 50   Rye 3 50 4   Country, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, I've Geese, lb. 67 69   Liberia 18 20   Sea Fowl 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 12   2d. proof 1 16   Glass, Bristol, 10 by 8, box, 13 13 50   7 by 9 11 75 12   8 by 10 11 50   Boston, 10 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barley, bush. 87 1   Corn, Indian, South 62   North 75   Rye 75   Oats 34 37   Hoops, bbl, 12 feet, M. 23 26   Iron, Pig, ton 15   Philadelphia bar 100   Russia 98 103 33   Sweden 100 110   Spanish 96 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 2 33 75   French 2 33 50   Spanish 2 33 4   Lime, half bbl. 1 50   Lemons, box 5 7   Leather, Oak, dried, best, lb. 23   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19   merch. 10   Shingles 1 50 3   Masters, gal. 47 46   Nail Rods, ton 120 130   Nails, 4d. ? cwt 20 30   6d 38 60   8d wrought 1   8d wro. inspec. 1 30 33   10d do 1 47   12d do 2 9 2   Sheathing ? cwt & 11   Drawing ? cwt & 11 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl 19 20   Cargo No. 1 15 50 16   do do 3 14 50 15   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 96 1   St. Croix, 1 ad 94 93   Antigua, & 3d 83 86   familiar sorts 4th 93 94   Tobago, 2d 74 76   St. Vincent's 3d 79 81   similar sorts 4th 84 86   New-England 48   Russia Sheeting, piece 15   Rice, cwt. 6 6 25   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 16   brown 11   W. India clayed 12 14   brown 9 11   East India white 12 50 13   Salt, 8 bush. 4 50 5   Steel, German, lb. 14   Tubb 8 9   Buttered 14 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 45   head 35   bbl 19 20   R. Oak hhd 13 14   shooks 85   W. Oak hhd do. 1 75 2   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 7 50 9   Georgia do. 5 50 6   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 20 1   Young Hyson 98 1   Hyson Skin 58   Souchong 62 65   Bohea, best 26 27   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33 2   Lisbon 1 45   Sherry 1 20 1   Red Port, gal. 1 25   Malaga, qt. cask 27 28  
Poetry.
MR. JENKS, Portland, May 1803.  AS the following lines from the pen of an English novelist, have never, I believe, appeared in any American publication, I offer them to you for that purpose. O. P.  'Twas sweet as violet-breathing gale, 'Twas loo bing as the moon's faint beam, 'Twas tender as the ring-dove's tale— Alas!—and was it but a dream?  I thought I saw him once again, Again I listen'd to his voice; It calm'd the tumults of my brain, It bade my throbbing heart rejoice.  Oh! with what eager, keen delight! I trac'd a form distinct and clear, That chear'd my enraptur'd sight With the blest thought that he was near!  Love still was weeping in his eyes, As first the little traitor stole Conceal'd in friendship's soft disguise, To pierce and agonize my soul.  Upon his cheek the ling'ring tear Told me, in absence, he was true; And that pale cheek was far more dear, Than had it glow'd with joy's bright hue.  His gl'ning eyes, long fix'd on me, Did many a tender hope impart; For such his looks—'twas blis to see— When first he fought and won my heart!  I thought they bade my sorrows cease, And charm'd despondence from my breast; I thought they promis'd joy and peace, And for a moment I was blest.  Ah me! and must I wake and weep? Too soon alas! the morning beam Dispels the phanties of sleep!— —Alas! and was it then a dream?
Politicat.
Managing their own affairs in their own way.
A democratic Congress have voted TWO MILLIONS and TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, of which the President is to make the best use he pleases. Congress knew they were doing right, and therefore when they were about to pass this vote they shut their doors and bolted in the face of the people! But as the thing is now done why are the democrats so silent about it? Do they mean to assent to the conjectures already made as to the bribing objects of this secret appropriation? Or will they leave their great friends exposed to suspicion still worse? As yet they have offered no explanation to clear this wilderness of mystery—As yet
Democratic Roguery.
P. Muhlenberg, the collector of the customs at Philadelphia, has formally advertised Samuel Salter as having defrauded the revenue of the United States, by making false entries; and subjoined the following statement:—
FROM SHENSTONE.
What a pleasure to pay one's debts! It removes the uneasiness of dependence and obligation; it affords pleasure to the creditor, and so gratifies for social affection; it promotes future confidence, very interesting to an honest mind; it opens a prospect of being supplied readily, with what we want on future occasions: it affords a consciousness of our own virtue, and it is a measure we know to be right, both in point of justice, and of sound economy; and it is a main support of simple reputation.
Agricultural.
How to preserve Fruit Trees in blossom from the effects of Frost.
[Extracted from the Encyclopedia.]
The Chevalier de Brenenberg of Prague, we are told, has discovered a method of effectually preserving trees in blossom from the fatal effects of those frosts which sometimes in the spring destroy the most promising hopes of a plentiful crop of fruit. His method is extremely simple. He surrounds the trunk of the tree in blossom with a wisp of straw or hemp. The end of this he sinks by means of a stone tied to it, in a vessel of spring water, at a little distance from the tree. One vessel will
SHOOTING STARS.
THIS electrical phenomenon was observed on Wednesday morning last at Richmond, and its vicinity, in a manner that alarmed many, and astonished every person who beheld it. From one until three in the morning, those flary meteors seemed to fall from every point in the heavens, in such numbers as to resemble a shower of sky rockets. The inhabitants happened at the same hour to be called from their houses by the fire bell, which was rung on account of a fire that broke out in one of the rooms of the armoury, but which was soon extinguished. Every one therefore had an opportunity of witnessing a scene of nature, which never before was displayed in this part of the globe, and which, probably, will never appear again. Several of those shooting meteors, were accompanied with a train of fire, that illuminated the sky for a considerable distance. One in particular, appeared to fall from the Zenith, of the apparent size of a ball of eighteen inches in diameter, that lighted for several seconds the whole hemisphere. During the continuance of this phenomenon, a hissing noise in the air was plainly heard, and several reports, resembling the discharge of a pistol. Had the city bell not been ringing, these reports would probably have seemed much louder. The sky was remarkably clear and serene, and the visible stars numerous the whole night. We are anxious to know at what distance from Richmond this phenomenon has extended. It is hoped that persons who have remarked it in other places, will not neglect to inform the public of the particulars; as such information may add, in a great degree, to the knowledge of Meteorology.  Since writing the above, we have been informed that several of the largest of these shooting meteors, were observed to descend almost to the ground before they exploded. Indeed, many of those which we saw, appeared to approach within a few yards of the house-tops, and then suddenly to vanish. Some persons, we are told, were so alarmed, that they imagined the fire in the Armoury was occasioned by one of these meteors, and in place of repairing to extinguish the earthly flames, they busied themselves in contriving to protect the roofs of their houses from the fire of heaven.  This circumstance of the shooting stars descending within a short distance of the ground, is however a fact highly important to be known; as it has been generally supposed, that meteors only proceed in a horizontal direction, and never fly perpendicularly upwards or downwards. Those which we so particularly remarked, appeared to descend in an angle of six y degrees with the horizon; but as the smaller ones were so numerous, and crossed each other in different directions, it was only possible to ascertain with any precision, the paths of the largest and most brilliant.  By an arrival at Newyork from St. Lucie, we learn that the British merchants had been ordered to quit that island.

The nymphs and the shepherds are met on the green, With chaplets to deck the fair brows of their queen, The rosy Aurora awakes from her bed, To illumine the dew drops that Vesper had shed.
What strains of wild music resound thro' the grove, Sweet music, the voice of contentment and love; While the soft warbling linnet proclaims from you spray, That this is the morning, bright morning of May.
'Twas here that gay Flora with Zephyr did wed, While pansies and violets sprang up for their bed; And 'twas in yon arbour of myrtles inwove, That the bore a sweet cherub, the pledge of their love.
He was nurs'd by the Hours, by the Graces assist'd, By Venus belov'd, by the Muses inspir'd, The Spring deck'd him out in her fairest array, Then crown'd him with roses, and call'd him sweet May.
'Tis for him that the shepherds assembled are seen To revel and dance round their May-chosen queen; 'Tis for him that the Minstrels attune the soft lyre, While the swains and the virgins unite in the choir.
'Tis he that enamels our meadows with flowers, And renders so vocal our green-shady bowers; 'Tis he that enlivens our forests to prove That May is the season for Mirth and Love.
But to me can these regions of softness and ease, Can the songs of the Lark or the Nightingale please? Ah, no! when away from the youth I adore, These scenes of delight can ensure no more.
A great number of letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montague have been lately recovered from an obscurity in which they had been concealed. They are recognized by her family, and other judges as unquestionably genuine. They will be immediately published under the patronage of the Marquis of Bute. They are believed to exceed the merits of even the best of those by the same lady already in print in the qualities of carefree elegance, picturesque description, and lively shrewd remark. (London paper.)
The agents of the party in power exert at the removal from office of such men as Messrs. Morris, Ross, and Hemphill. The splendid talents, and the honest patriotism of these men have full often caused the blush of shame to tinge the cheeks of their groveling opponents. The persons chosen to supply their places are more fitted to acquiesce in the timid and weak policy of the present day, and will seldom exhibit their oratory, either to confute the arguments of the federalists, or to prop the rotten cause of democracy—acquiescence is more suited to their capacities than "op-pugnation." The triumphing party, however, may be mistaken when they assert, in alluding to the gentlemen removed, that "the places which knew them shall know them no more." History furnishes abundant evidence, that demagogues have sometimes deluded and deceived the people, so far as to induce them to banish their best friends, and submit to the control of their worst enemies; but it also furnishes evidence that when the veil has been removed from the eyes of the people, the triumph of those, who have deceived them has been short. Camillus and Aristides were banished "when vice prevailed, and impious men bore sway;" but they were recalled by their country, again invested with public honors, and looked up to as the preservers of the state from ruin.— Charl. Cour.
Virginia.—This State had in the last Congress 19 Representatives, and among these only one solitary Federalist. By the new census they are entitled to 22 Representatives in the eighth Congress; and their late modification of the election districts was expected to ensure a full democratic representation. But it seems they are disappointed, and that there is a probability that four Federalists are chosen, viz. Major Lewis, Major Stevenson, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Griffith. At Leesburg, where in the former election the Democrats carried nearly 3 to 1, Major Lewis had 517 votes, and Mr. Brent 179. This change is astonishing.—The electors of that place gave this reason for their change:—"We have (said they) tried it long enough; we have been led to believe that our situation would be bettered, but we find no such thing; we have been taught to believe lies; witness the tax left upon brown sugar, coffee, salt, &c. and taken off refined sugar, &c. and TWO MILLIONS of dollars put at the disposal of Jefferson, for which a Democratic Congress have not made him accountable." Such facts have outweighed all the sophistry and false promises of their political demagogues. [ Salem Gaz. ]
General Education.—Democracy has had another May-day in Rhode Island. Her rites have again been celebrated; and sacrifices, acceptable to the mad Goddess have been offered up at her shrine.
And now we have entered upon our third year of Vandalism.—How long shall we enjoy these halcyon days:—this fair promise of a Golden Age: when every man may reap his neighbor's harvest, and there shall be no law, to make him afraid?
As yet, the Pagan Deity, sated with offerings, smiles graciously upon her devotees. But having now, in the celebration of her rites, already dishonored all that was honorable and trampled on all that was decent or respectable, how will they propitiate her Goddesship upon the return of her festival, when they will have no victim left in their power to sacrifice; no object upon which to display their fiery zeal? Will not this angry divinity then renounce her impotent votaries, and return to her sister furies, in the regions below? When her forlorn worshippers, no longer possessed, no longer inflamed and inflamed by her wild spirit, must again return to their former nothingness.
But grieve ye not immoderately, good democrats. For if ye persevere in the goodly work ye have begun, and faint not upon your journey; ye shall in due time follow and rejoin your patron saint, and be seated on her right hand, in those abodes prepared for ye from the foundation of the world.
From the Charleston (South Carolina) Courier.
IT cannot fail to give unbounded pleasure to all real lovers of America, and all friends of the Constitution, to find that federal republicanism is so completely triumphant in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. In the New England states it was, that the first stand was made against the tyrannic views of a vile British administration, who, if they had succeeded in enslaving America, would, as was justly observed by a patriotic Peer of that day, have soon enslaved Great Britain itself. It is there that true patriotism now makes its stand against the worst despotism of French principles, and the new fangled doctrines of the rights of man, as comments on the Catabaw code of civil polity. It is there, and in the frugal tempers, the simple habits, and the industrious, active spirit of the people, that the seeds of liberty, sown in 1776, return harvest after harvest, in rich and unbounded luxuriance to its wise and happy citizens; and it is from that abundant, perennial spring, the other states may yet look to draw the true principles of permanent liberty, equally aloof from the proud despotism of one man, or the mean, murderous despotism of a multitude.
It appears that the federal votes given for the office of governor in the state of New Hampshire this year exceed very much the number given the preceding year, though that number constituted a considerable majority. By accounts already received from Massachusetts, it is ascertained that federalism has acquired great additional strength in that state also. Tho' there, to all intents and purposes sufficiently powerful before, it is now much more so. And in Connecticut, where the jacobin faction have strained every nerve, and used more, if more could be, than their usual activity in all their laudable modes of canvass, to revolutionize the state, to betray it into apostasy, and pervert the minds of the people from true constitutional Washingtonian principles, the majorities in favor of federal men and federal measures, have exceeded the expectation of the most sanguine friends of republicanism. For great as they have been on former occasions, they are this year much greater.
The well disposed citizens of those states which have lately been in the habit of yielding up their necks to the yoke of pure democracy, (or rather semi barbarism) and who suffer themselves to be led about in a halter by their demagogues, will naturally exclaim, "How comes all this?—What!—Massachusetts! the very emporium of sturdy stern republicanism: Connecticut too, and New Hampshire, those bold intrepid sons of freedom, who in the cause of liberty feared not, though at the time unprepared, unorganized and almost unarmed, to face the most powerful nation on earth—the nation which had long been the mistress and terror of the world, do they reject ant federalism?"—Yes, we reply, they do reject it, reject it too with contumely and scorn; and for the very reasons above stated; because they are the sturdy stern sons of republicanism and true liberty; because, highly enlightened, they see in ant federalism, nothing but squalid, naked, sans culottish democracy or jacobinism—and of course, foul iron handed despotism.
Let the worthy citizens of the southern states look to those of N. England. Let them observe their tempers, modes, habits and confirmed hereditary dispositions. Let them compare them with those exemplars in history which serve as models for republicans, and they will
see in the former the virtues, with few of the vices of the latter.
If we look back with an attentive eye to the best and most lasting of the ancient republics, we shall find certain leading constituent principles in all of them, which, when adhered to, kept them in a perpetual state of fresh existence, and in perpetual prosperity—but which when abandoned, left them to decay, despotism and ruin.
The first of these was religion. In all the republics of Greece, and not less in that of Rome, the love of the gods was the first passion of the people. Virtue and virtuous habits followed. As soon as luxury introduced a contempt for the gods, decay began—and ruin in some by slow, but in all by sure steps, came upon them. Just at the crisis, when Cincinnatus violated the rites of the Bona Dea, the Roman morals began to assume an aspect of disregard and negligence of religion, and soon after sunk into that gross profligacy and licentiousness which at last caused the overthrow of the Republic, and the erection of the despotism which followed it. In the eastern states, the voice of religion is still as clear, as persuasive, and though less austerity, as strong as ever. Can a party who little less than glory in a thorough contempt for our holy religion, and who, not very covertly either, inculcate a total disbelief of the Saviour of mankind, of his divine mission, and of his divine ordinances, can they ever preserve a republic entire? can they hope to have the confidence of such states as those of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Connecticut? or can the propounders, the affirmers, or the swearers of falsehoods, without any other temptation to plead in excuse from the calls of political virulence and malice, can they find favor with the wise, the virtuous, the religious inhabitants of those states?—Impossible!! Eternal shame to those with whom such abominations find favor!!
Frugality, industry, and plainness of manners, were the characteristics of the ancient republics; the great moving principle, the life, the heart's blood, and the support of them. The victories which the Athenians gained over the Persians, were the fundamental cause of the ruin of that republic; for the plunder of the camps and the spoils taken from the sacked cities of Asia, enriched them, and banished the safe and simple qualities of frugality and industry. And it was just at that period when the excessive wealth acquired by similar means, gave an external appearance of prosperity to Rome, and when in consequence of that wealth she was turning her houses of brick and wood into palaces of marble, that she was sinking into ruin. The frugality and industry of the family of Cincinnatus may now be seen in the best families in Connecticut, pervading both sexes. There the best of both sexes think it not beneath them to put their hands to every thing. In Virginia they put them only to their mouths.
The partial temporary success of ant federalism has had an effect which (we must in justice say it) speaks rather against the federal republicans. If the former were working in a good cause, too much credit could not be given to them for the unabating vigour and industry with which they pursue their object—they follow up a victory with increased fury—they redouble their energies and efforts on a defeat. So unbounded are the ways and means of pure democracy (for no laws, human or divine, no feeling, no shame retards its progress, or checks its designs) that nothing but a total extinction of the spirit of jacobinism can keep it from doing mischief. Like certain kinds of low which are so vivacious, that after head, flesh, and all are cut away, the naked spine will move. Like a cat, or like the three legged device on a monks halfpenny, throw them which way you will, they still fall on their legs. " Quocunque jeceris flabit " is the jacobin motto.—While on the other hand, the federalists often lose the advantages of victory by not following it up with renewed vigour, and rarely attempt to repair a defeat by new and unforeseen exertions. The state of South Carolina affords a sad and singular proof of this listlessness and inactivity—taking their auguries from the first unlucky sign, they fall into despair, and seeing the triumph of the democratic interest they fold their arms and say to themselves, "what is the use of struggling, when vice has become so tremendously predominant—No—Let it go!" If the people will not see the impostures practiced upon them, but shut their eyes against the light of heaven, it is vain for us to make an effort. Hence it was, that when the democrats carried the unjustifiable, and, on the face of it, absurd measure of altering the districts, the federal party withdrew their claims in disgust, and suffered six out of the eight districts to return members without having one federalist offered to their choice—out of the eight two only had federal members proposed for their choice, and those two did return federal members. It has since turned out that several others of those districts would have returned federal members if any had offered themselves. This is highly blameable. No men in the union know
better than the leading federalists of this state, history, ancient and modern; and they must know that the instances are as thick set as the stars in the firmament, of nations being saved from the wickedness and folly of a majority, or almost the whole, of its people, by a small chosen band of patriots. Nay, single men recalled from unjust banishment, into which they had been driven by the arts of demagogues, have snatched a commonwealth from the verge of the precipice of ruin. Aristides after having served his country, and obtained the name of the just, was banished by the arts of demagogues: But when his country was in danger the people recalled him, and he saved his country from Xerxes the Persian monarch and his enormous army. Camillus too, was banished from Rome but being recalled in the hour of danger came back and saved his country. America has its Camillus and Aristides, who may yet save it. Let the federalists recollect this, exert themselves, direct the eyes of the people to the New England States, and reason with them humbly and coolly. Let them, instead of leaving the ship to founder, stick to the pump and work indefatigably till they right her and bring her into harbour. Let them keep in mind the aphorism of Aristotle, that " mutability is the striking feature of democracy "—and pay that compliment to their fellow citizens and understandings, to think that they will not be less prompt to change from bad to good than they have been to shift from good to bad; and, above, all, let them remember that truth is immutable, strong, incorruptible, and buoyant, and that when the rotten fastenings and crazy machinery with which the democratic agents have contrived to keep it under, are destroyed (which from their own slimy rotten nature, they must soon be) truth will emerge and remain as a buoy, visible to every eye in America, to direct them from the shoals and quicksands on which the commonwealth, its honor, and its interest are now very near to suffering shipwreck.
By the Post.
Extrats of a Letter from New Orleans, dated March 29th, received via Baltimore.
"The Prefect arrived in town on Saturday, (26th) and was ushered into New Orleans with a salute of 11 guns from our principal fort, the shipping, in the harbour to the number of 120, made a most beautiful display of their colors which being intermixed, French, Spanish and American, afforded a pleasing sight to the uninterested spectator. There were several armed vessels, which continued the firing after the fort ceased. The coaches, in which he and his suit (consisting of the Adjutant General, and Engineer General) drove up to the Government House, where were assembled to meet him, the heads of all the departments; he staid about five minutes at the Government House, when he took leave, mounted his coach, and drove to the house engaged for his reception, on returning whence he was again saluted by a Spanish merchantman laying opposite his house. Immediately after his leaving the Government House, the Governor attended by the different corps, assembled there to receive him, waiting on him at his own house, and thus ended the festival. The next day being Sunday, he was attended with all New Orleans at Mass. His lady arrived the evening after him, and since then the whole town has been busy offering her their congratulations on her safe arrival. It is supposed that the Captain General is at or near Balise—great preparations are making for his reception."
PROCLAMATION.
IN THE NAME OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC L'Aussat, Colonial Prefect, to the LOUISIANIANS.
YOUR separation from France marks one of the most shameful epochs of her annals, under an enfeebled and corrupt government after an ignominious war, and a disgraceful peace.
To that cowardly and unnatural abandonment, you presented the contrast of heroic love, fidelity and courage.
The hearts of all Frenchmen were softened by the spectacle. They never let it slip their remembrance. They then exclaimed with pride, and have never since ceased to repeat, that the blood of France still runs in your veins.
As soon as they had regained their dignity and their glory, by the revolution and a train of prodigious triumphs, they turn toward you their affectionate attention. You constituted a part of their first negotiation. They wished your retrocession to accompany and signalize their first peace.
The time was not yet arrived. It was necessary that a MAN should appear, to whom nothing which is natural, great, magnanimous, and just, was new or impossible!—who to the talent of achieving the most splendid victories, united the more extraordinary one of combining and securing to them the most happy consequences; who by the ascendancy of his mind commanded at once terror from his enemies
and confidence from his allies:—who, by his penetrating genius, discriminated the true interests of his country, and by an irresistible will, gave operation to those interests:—who, in fine, was born to replace France on her own basis, to establish her in the whole extent of her limits, and to erase all the blemishes of her history.
This man, Louisianians, presides over our destinies. From this moment he is the pledge of your happiness. To secure this, in this fortunate soil, it is only necessary to assist the prodigality of nature. This is the design of the French government.
To cultivate peace and friendship with all your neighbors: to protect your commerce, encourage your agriculture, people your deserts: foster industry, respect property, customs, and opinions: pay reverence to religion: to honour virtue: to secure to the laws their sovereignty, and to correct them only as the light of experience may dictate: to introduce permanent order and economy in all the branches of the public administrations: to unite still closer the ties which the same origin, the same morals, the same dispositions have created between this colony and the mother country. These, Louisianians, are the honorable objects of the mission of your Captain General Victor, your Colonial Prefect and your Chief Judge. These, they are happy to say, are the motives with which they are come to mix with you.
The reputation of the Captain General has doubtless even here preceded him. Companion in arms with the First Consul, he distinguished himself, from the commencement of the campaign of the famous armies of Italy, in less brilliant days he astonished Europe by precipitating his flight—He was in fine one of the lieutenants of Bonaparte, at the battle of Marengo!! Surrounded with those titles, the illustrious pledges of his fame, he comes to you, Louisianians, with a lively desire of rendering himself dear to you by the exercise of all the virtues, the cares and industry, which devolve on the Chief of a happy people. His ardour for your prosperity; the uprightness of his intentions, the agreeableness and affability of his access and manners, which are even ornaments to his military laurels, will secure to him your affection and confidence. He brings with him a part of those troops who have made the earth tremble, even to these remote shores. Batavia, since the peace, has admired their good conduct and excellent discipline. You will, like her, admire and esteem them.
In short, Louisianians, you will find in your Chief Judge, genius, impartiality and disinterestedness. He comes to you already known by the fame of his talents, by his sufferings and misfortunes.
Under every circumstance you will have reason to rejoice at having become French, you will daily feel more & more the value of that splendid title, the object of the envy of the whole globe.
We know, nevertheless, Louisianians, and will not disavow it, that during 30 years, Spain, by the temperance of a generous and mild government, has endeavoured to make you forget the grievous fault of an unworthy agent of this noble nation. She is our close and faithful friend; it will not be us who will instigate you to repay her mildness with ingratitude.—We will endeavour by acts of munificence to emulate the policy of the Chief she had given you. Your attachment for the French Republic, our common country: your gratitude to those who protect you, and the daily sight of your growing prosperity are the objects which we shall aim at, with a zeal and assiduity, which only can be limited by the fulfilment of all our duties and all our wishes.
New Orleans, the 11th year of the French Republic. L'Aussat.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 5.
The weather, during the preceding week, has been uncommonly cold and boisterous for the season. On Saturday morning last there was ice, in and near this city, of the thickness of a dollar: and, during the night of Saturday, and the morning of Sunday, there was a fall of snow which did considerable damage to the vegetable world. The Lombardy Poplars, in the streets, and gardens of this city, were generally injured.—The weight of the snow which adhered to the leaves and branches, in some instances bore down the whole tree, and in most others, it stripped them of their tops and principal branches. Many who slept in chambers contiguous to those trees, were awakened by the cracking of the falling limbs, to behold the singular spectacle which they exhibited. We have conversed with several old inhabitants of Philadelphia on this subject who agree in saying, that they have no recollection of snow in May, excepting, the instance above mentioned, and another which occurred on the 4th of May, in the year 1771 or 1772, which destroyed the greater part of the early fruit.
Eleven buildings were destroyed by fire at Troy, New York, on the 11th ult.

Of War.—The numerous reports of the renewal of the War in Europe, till want confirmation. The last is, by the way of Norfolk; but does not gain credence.
The Supreme Judicial Court commences its spring term in this town tomorrow.
State Senators for Maine.—For the county of York, Hon. John Woodman, is chosen—Hon. Simon Foss & Richard F. Cuts are the candidates for a vacancy.
For Cumberland, the Hon. Woodbury Storer and John Cushing, Esq's. are chosen.
For Lincoln Hancock and Washington, the Hon. David Cobb is chosen—Hon. Alexander Campbell and Mark L. Hill, Esq. are candidates for a vacancy.
For Kennebec county, Hon. John Chandler is chosen.
State Representatives.—The following returns have been received since our last:
Cape Elizabeth, Mr. Mark Dyer. North Berwick, Mr. James Prince. New Gloucester, Mr. Joseph E. Foxcraft. Wells, Hon. Nathaniel Wells. Arundel, Thomas Perkins, Esq. Biddeford, Rev. Nathaniel Webber. Pepperellboro' Mr. Sammond and G. T. Thompson, Esq. Berwick, Hon. John Lord.
We hear that John Frothingham, Esq. has been nominated by the Governor as Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for this county.
THEATRICAL COMMUNICATION. Union Hall, fitted up in a superior style of grandeur, was opened as a Theatre on Wednesday Evening last, by Mr. Powell, and a highly respectable Company of Comedians. (For particulars see Theatrical advertisement of this day) The novelties of the season are, Mr. Wilson, from the Theatre Royal, London, and Mr. Taylor, of the Boston Company. The play was the "Mountaineers", in which the former of these gentlemen took the part of "Sadi", and proved himself fully entitled to the high encomiums which the Boston critics bestowed on him during the last winter. Mr. Taylor made a most successful attack on the feelings of the audience, and his performance manifested the true propriety with which he is called the American Othello. The manager has likewise favored us with a variety of New Scenery; and what is indeed a novelty here, two excellent Musicians, from the Boston band—With such attractions, he cannot fail of success; and as we understand the company are under engagements to perform again at Boston in a few weeks, the season here will be very short, and the admirers of the Drama will of course make the most of it by attending every representation.
Cape of Good Hope.—Capt. Gardner arrived at Salem, from the Cape of Good Hope, has furnished the Editor of the Salem Gazette with two numbers of the Cape Town Gazette, by which it appears, that that place had been surrendered to the Batavian Republic, agreeable to the treaty of Amiens. The British governor Dundas, on the 20th of Feb. issued his proclamation releasing the inhabitants from their oath of allegiance to his Britannic Majesty; and on the next day the Batavian Standard was displayed on the forts. The Dutch squadron then fired a salute which was answered from the castle. The Batavian Governor Jonksen, gave an elegant dinner to General Dundas, and the British officers; and on the 25th the Batavian Commissary General gave an entertainment to the General, and Admiral Curtis, on their approaching departure. After dinner, toasts to his Britannic Majesty, and the Batavian Republic, were given under royal salute. A solemn thanksgiving was celebrated the 1st March; and the Dutch officers were then installed and proclaimed. On the 3d March, Admiral Curtis took leave of the Commissary General, and the Governor, and on going on board was saluted by the battery.
Several mad dogs have lately appeared at Frankfort and other places in Kentucky. In Garrard county, it is said, seven persons in one family have been bitten, with one of which symptoms of hydrophobia have appeared.
Extract of a letter from a Lady at Princeton, Worcester county, dated May 9th. "Yesterday one would have believed the winter but just set in, for the oldest man in the place never saw such a snow storm on the 8th of May. It began to snow about 6 o'clock, A. M. and did not cease snowing till 6 o'clock, P. M. and great part of the time as fast as I ever saw it. The person observed that the storm was so severe and that so few people could attend, that he had no service in the afternoon. The people were obliged to carry fodder to their cattle in the fields and drive home their sheep, or they would have lost their lambs. The little creatures as they ran along shivered with the cold. The garden exhibited a novel appearance indeed. The cherry trees in full bloom, the green bushes and flowers peeping their heads thro' the snow till it covered them up. I have just been in the
garden, where yesterday it looked as if I should not get for a week, and even now, at 4 o'clock, P. M. I went over shoes in snow to lament with old George, the gardner, the death of his plants and green peas.—Capt. G. came here this morning from his house with a double sleigh and a pair of horses.—To be sure it is rather laughable that I should come to enjoy the beauties of the country in May, and have scarcely set one day without a large fire and kept at home by the snow.—We presume you had rain with you on Sunday.—We have not yet heard how far our Winter extended.—Palladium.
Died, In this town, widow Sarah Green, aged 75, widow of the late Mr. Henry Green—Mr. Samuel Carle, aged 18.
At New Gloucester, M is Judith Haskell, aged 22, daughter of Mr. John Haskell—Miss Polly Merrill, aged 24, daughter of Mr. Joshua Merrill.
At North Berwick, very suddenly, Capt. Increase Pote, aged 56.
At Limington, on the morning of the 20th ult. in the 80th year of his age, John Small, Esq.—A gentleman in whom remarkable temperance, uniform prudence, unaffected modesty, affectionate humanity and diffusive benevolence shone conspicuous among the virtues which adorned his character, and endeared him to his family and friends, and all who had the happiness of his acquaintance. He was a judicious and equitable magistrate, a sincere and affectionate friend in the relations of husband, parent and neighbor, and a useful member of society.—From his exemplary piety thro' life, and resignation in death, we may presume, that, The bus, thro' faith attain'd the happy shore, Where time and chance, and death, shall be no more. He had before his decease 13 children, 12 of whom lived to enter into the matrimonial state, 97 grand children, and 84 great grand children, in all 194—165 of whom are now living. Deceased—In P. present river, a promising son of Mr. Benajah Merrill, aged about 6 years.
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland.
There have been no foreign arrivals at this port since our last. Arrived at North Berwick, May 10, sch. Olive, capt. J. Buxton, 27 days from St. Vincent's—Left there, bark Truxton, Merrill, for Kennebec, to sail in 10 days; brig Bellona, Chase for do.; sch. Kilpatrick, Pepperellboro', to sail for Boston, in 2 days. Vessels left.—At Demarara, April 1, Phenix, Pepperellboro', to sail in 10 days; At temp., Frenchman's Bay 5; Brothers, Wiscasset.
Vessels spoken.—April 14, lat. 20, 53, long. 65, 49, the America, 8 days from Grenada, for Kennebec—April 26, lat. 27, 29, long. 67, Hoop Minerva, Grant, 26 days from Demarara, for Wiscasset.
Baltimore, May 5.—Arrived English ship Firm, Mason, 50 days from Lisbon. In lat. 30, 23, long. 35, 29, on the 3d of March, fell in with a ship distressed by all the crew, except one man (an Irishman) who says he was forced on board at Martinique, and understood he was bound to Bonaire—That a few days before the Firm fell in with her she was run foul of by a Spanish or French frigate which carried away her bowsprit and injured her considerably—the crew thinking the vessel inevitably go down, made a signal of distress and were taken up by the frigate with the exception of this man who was ordered (at the risk of his life) not to leave the ship, and threatened to be run through if he attempted to get in the boat. In this situation he remained four days, when the Firm hove in sight, and humanely gave her every assistance in their power, overhauled the ship and made some necessary repairs, and found that she might probably be brought in safely. Mr. Charles Christie, (superior of the Firm) and 6 men went on board, and brought her safe into port in company with the Firm. She is a fine ship, 250 to 300 tons, laden with coffee, cocoa and sugar, not materially damaged. The man not understanding French, did not learn the names of the captain or vessel.
Portland Brewery. SMITH & HORE, Brewers and Maltsters, CONTINUE to brew PORTER, ALE, Strong and Table BEER—Masters of vessels may be supplied with Beer, warranted to keep in any part of the world. MALT and HOPS, wholesale and retail. FRESH YEAST and GRAINS, every day. May 16.
Seventy-five Dollars Reward.
ESCAPED from the Gaol in Portland, on the night of Thursday the 12th instant, JOHN MAYO, a person deaf and dumb—5 feet 9 inches high, dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark short hair, slender built, about 23 years old, clothed in a blue round jacket and brown trousers. THOMAS SMITH, (an Irishman) 5 feet 8 inches high, of dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, a scar on one cheek, has a sore on one of his thumbs, is by trade a shoemaker, and about 23 years of age, clothed in a brown coat and trousers.—Also, NATHANIEL FRENCH, 25 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, light long hair, by trade a Joiner, clothed in a black coat, brown pantaloons, and a swandown waistcoat, carried away an India white hat.
Whoever will take and secure said prisoners, so that they may be returned to the custody of the subscriber, shall have a reward of seventy-five dollars, or twenty-five dollars for either of them, and all necessary charges paid. EZRA GIBBS, Deputy prison-keeper. Portland, May 16.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS Mary Campbell, with one child, a puerperal, has eloped from the town of Minot, we take this method to forbid all persons harboring or entarting said pauper on the town's account. JESSE RICE, } Owners of the poor, ICHABOD KING, } May 16.
STEPHEN CUMMINGS, INFORMS the public, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. ELIEZER GREELY, No. 5, Middle's Row, Middle Street, and has received by the latest arrivals, a fresh supply of
European & India Goods, of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash. May 16.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received by the Merchant from Liverpool, and Minerva from London, a very extensive addition to his former assortment of
HARDWARE GOODS,
which are for sale by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle Street—among which are,
A great assortment of Knives and Forks, Carvers, Jack and Pen Knives, Razors, Scliffers and Shears.
Joiners, Saddlers, Coopers and Shoemakers Tools, of a most every description.
Steel and Common Plate Saws, viz. Cross-cut, Tenon, Hand, Panel, Sash, Compass and Key-hole.
Spectacles, with plated and common bows; Steel Spectacle Cases; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; shaving, do.; Inkstands; Razor Cases; Curling Irons; Scales and Dividers; Mathematical Instruments; Time Glasses; Ship Scrapers; Calking and Making Irons; Sail Needles and Palms; Fish Forks, Cooks Lades; Patent-Brocade Lamps.
SADDLERY, viz. plated and common Stirrups; plated and common Pelham and Snaffle Bits; Harrington Furniture, Nails, Staples and Plates; fasten and inlet Buckles; woolen and linen Webs; plated and common Spurs; green, yellow, crimson and scarlet Plush; riding & chaise Whips; Whip Thongs; Buckles and Tips.
A large assortment of Wood screws; Bed and Corkscrews; Files and Rasps; sets Curvets, white chappel and common Needles; Darning Needles; Knitting Pins; Sneeve Buttons; shoe Claps; rat and mouse traps; patent and common Curry Combs; patent and common brick and plastering Trowels; urriers and Drawing Knives; Slates and Pencils; Hones; Thimbles.
An assortment of brass Harness Furniture.
A great variety of brass and iron Locks; Latches, Hinges and Bolts; Japanese oval and octagon Tea Trays and Waiters, Bread and Fruit Baskets, Snufer Trays, Fumigators, Jacks, Canisters, patent Lamps and Lanterns.
Cabinet and Clock Furniture.
Brass pipe and common Bellows; brass Chair Nails; brass Rappers; brass, japanned and common iron Candlesticks; brass Wash Basins; brass Chimney Hooks, pound Pins; Flints; Steelyards; Griddles; Frying Pans; Shovels and Tongs; Iron Shovels and Spades; iron and brass Wire; Anvils and Vices; Coffee Mills; plain and moon face Clock Dials; Catgut Lines; composition tin, iron and block tin Table and Tea Spoons; steel and iron Snuffer; house and tea table Bells; Coffin Furniture; Pocket Books; copper and sheet iron Tea Kettles.
Paint, Tar, Sash, Shoe, Floor, Hearth, Furniture and Whitewash Brushes; Camel's Hair Pencils.
LOOKING GLASSES—a very great assortment, with elegant gilt and mahogany frames, from one to thirty dollars each.
PAINTS, viz. Whited & Red Lead, patent Yellow, Prussian Blue, &c. White Vitriol.
Also, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d cut and wrought Nails; Sheathing and Deck Nails; Spikes; Tacks and Brads of all sizes; 7 by 9 Window Glass; Fish Hooks and Lines; Sheet Lead; Pewter; Flat Irons; Shear Iron; Blocktin Teapots; Mill Saws, &c. &c. Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas. Portland, May 16.
To be sold, for prompt payment,
THAT valuable tract of Land, called LEE'S GRANT, containing 6000 acres, lying in the town of Norway, in the county of Cumberland, by the Proprietor, who expects to be on the premises in June next.
Proposals for purchasing will be received by the subscriber—with whom all persons who have occupied any part of said Grant, and those who have trespassed on it, are called on once more, to settle, and thereby avoid further trouble. ASA LEWIS. North Berwick, May 10.
THE subscriber, administrator to the Estate of
ZEPHANIAH RICH, JUN. requests all persons, having demands on, or indebted to said estate, to settle the same immediately, with SAMUEL S. RICH. Portland, May 16.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him the trust of an Executor of the last Will and Testament of
SAMUEL NOYES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased—by receiving the Will, and 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 for settlement to JOSHUA MERRILL. Falmouth, May 13, 1803.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
JONATHAN CLEMONS, late of Hiram, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—They give notice, that six months from the day of the second day of April instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the office of Nofes Ames, Esq. in Fryeburg, on the last Monday in May next, the last Monday in June next, the last Monday in July next, the last Monday in August next, the last Monday in September next, and the last Monday in October next; from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days. MOSES AMES, } Commissioners. JUDAH DANA, } Fryeburg, April 30, 1803.
J. RICHARDSON,
WAS FOR SALE, At Richardson's Wharf,
100 barrels Mefs and No. 1 Beef, 50 do. Superior Flour, 50 do. Tar, 50 casks Raisins, 30 barrels Bone Middling No. 1 and No. 2 Pork. Bale: Georgia Cotton, Cheils Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohea Tea, Loaf Sugar, Boxes 7 by 9 Window Glass, Ravens Duck, Cordage, Boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, Bags Calcutta Sugar, Ropes Bgging, India Cottons, per Bale or Piece. May 16.
Fashionable HATS.
ABIJAH CHEEVER, has received by the Gales from London, and late arrivals from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Men's and Youth's, superfine, fine, middling and low priced Hats. Also, on hand, a good assortment of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats and Hat Trimmings, which he will sell wholesale or retail, on the most liberal terms, at his store, No. 1, Middle's Row, Middle Street, Portland, May 16. (5w)
Fashionable Spring Goods.
ELIZABETH STEVENS
HAS just received and is now opening for sale (at her shop in Middle Street, opposite Mr. Thomas Webber's) a large assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS,
among which are A variety of Ladies' straw and cane Bonnets, of the newest London fashion; straw trimmings; elegant black and white Veils; plain and printed buff Cambricks; black, brown, slate and olive farfart Cambricks; plain and figured white Cambricks; plain and figured jaconet Muslin; India and Scotch Book Muslin, plain and spotted; muslin Handkerchiefs; black and other colored Lustrings; Modes and Sarfines; 6 fancy colored and black silk Shawls; a variety of silk Handkerchiefs; a large assortment of fashionable Ribbons; broad thread Laces and Edgings; black silk ditto; figured black Laces for cloaks; belt black Crapes; black, white and green Gauze; black silk Velvet; Ladies' black and white silk Hose; Ladies' white cotton Hose with lace and plain clocks; Ladies' plain and lace silk Gloves and Mitts; cotton ditto; Camel's-hair & chintz Shawls; Calicoes and Copperplates; cotton Gown trimmings; cambric Pocket Handkerchiefs; common ditto; Gentlemen's cotton and leather Gloves; Ribbons for watches; Fans; Ladies' Umbrellas with walking sticks; Oil'd Umbrellas; India Calicoes; blue and white India Cottons; blue, black and yellow Nankeens; 4 4 and 7 3/8 Linens; Brown Holland; Dapers; Dimities; elegant Japan'd Tea Trays; Tea Caddies; Looking Glasses; Dutch floor Brushes; cotton and wool Cards, Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Serges and stuff goods, &c. &c. &c.
A large assortment of Ladies' Shoes,
The above Goods were purchased with Cash, and will be sold on the very lowest terms. Portland, May 16.
C. GREEN,
HAS just received by the Gales and Minerva from London, and now ready for sale at her shop in Middle Street, near the Portland Bank, an elegant assortment of
ENGLISH, INDIA AND FRENCH FANCY GOODS.
Among which are the following: Sarfines, Satins and Modes of all colors, Embossed Satin Cambricks, Glazed, plain and figured do. Sprigged plain, jaconet and India Muslins, Elegant Laces and Veils, Gloves & Mitts; Shawls & Handkerchiefs, New and elegant Fans, English and French Parasols, Grass, straw and chintz Trimmings, Gold, silver, chineal, silk and grass Cords, Purses of all kinds, Flols and other kinds of Sewing Silks, Elegant Furniture Chintz, Printed Cambricks, Calicoes, Pearl and silver Spoons for Table and Tea Caddies; variety of Turtle Shell Combs, &c. &c. &c. Large assortment of fashionable willow, cane, cubbed's satin, chip, and straw Bonnets.
Embroidery, Millinery and Mantua-making, done neatly and at short notice. May 16.
THE President and Directors of the Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company, agreeably to the act of their incorporation, inform the public, that their capital stock amounts to Seventy-five Thousand Dollars; and that they are ready to receive proposals at their Office, Wiscasset, and to make Insurance on Vessels, Freight, Money, Goods and Effects, and against Captivity of persons, and on the Life of any person during his absence by sea, and in cases of money lent on bottomry and respondentia.
The Company will not insure on any vessel or any one risk to a greater amount than Ten Thousand Dollars. N. B. Letters directed to the Secretary will be orderly attended to. By order of the President and Directors JOHN MERRILL, JUN. Secretary. Lincoln & Kennebec Marine Insurance Office, Wiscasset, May 5, 1803.
BY virtue of a precept from
the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, against One Barrel of West India Rum, and One Barrel of Brandy, seized by STEPHEN SMITH, Esq. Collector of the District of Machias; the same having been illegally imported into the United States.
Also, that a Libel is filed as aforesaid, against one other Barrel of West India Rum, three Barrels of Brandy, and one Barrel of Gin, seized by said Collector, for the causes aforesaid; and that a hearing will be had on said Libels, and at the District Court next to be holden at Portland, within and for the District of Maine, on the last Tuesday of May next; when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause (if any they have) why the abovementioned articles should not be decreed forfeit. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 9th April, 1803.
Chace—Portland.
THIS EVENING, Monday, May 16th, will be presented for the only time this season, the much admired Drama, in 5 Acts, called the
CASTLE SPECTRE.
WRITTEN BY M. G. LEWIS, Esq. Cast: Osmond, Mr. Kenney—Reginald, Mr. Downie—Percy, Mr. Bignall—Father Philip, Mr. Barnes—Moley, Mr. Dickinson—Saib, Mr. Taylor—Hassan, Mr. Wilson—Kentie, Mr. Downie—Muley, Mr. Parsons. Angels, Mrs. Powell—Alice, Mrs. Dickenson—Evelina, the Sirens, Miss Field.
In the course of the drama, the following Scenery, &c.—In act 2d, the Armorial Figures—and the Original set of Pages Old Stage Re-1—in act 4th, Aerial Scene—with the appearance of the Sirens.
To which will be added a much admired Musical Interlude, called
MY GRANDMOTHER,
OF THE LIVING PICTURE. Vapour, Mr. Wilson—Sir Matthew Medley, Mr. Kenney—Dicky Gossip, the man of many earnings, Mr. Dickinson—Souffrance, Mr. Taylor—Woodley, Mr. Bignall—Waiter, Mr. Barnes. Florilla, Miss Field—Charlotte, Mrs. Downie.
Doors to be opened 7, and the curtain to rise at 7 3/4 o'clock, precisely.
Tickets to be had at Mr. D. Cobb's, as usual—Box 75 Cents—Pit 50.
Sales at Auction.
On Monday, the 23d day of May next, will be sold at Public Vendue.
At DAVID PEASE'S Auction Room, Fergus St. TWO LOTS OF LAND, of 100 acres each, in the township of New Portland, viz. Lot No. 3, Range II, in the West Division. Lot No. 15, Range II, in the East Division. The abovementioned lots are situated in the most fertile part of said tract and are well calculated to make excellent farms.—Good titles will be given. One fourth part of the purchase money will be requested at the time of sale; and a liberal credit given for the remainder, with good security. Sale 11 o'clock, A. M. Portland, April 23, 1803. (A)
Public Sale of Real Estate.
To be Sold, at Public Vendue, on FRIDAY, the 10th day of JUNE next,
ALL THE REAL ESTATE of JOHN AMERSON, of Wiscasset, a Bankrupt, situate in the town of Wiscasset, on the Point, so called, consisting of one convenient Dwelling House, a large Building divided into three Tenements, each having a shop in front, a parlour & kitchen back, with sufficient chamber room for a small family, a common passage way back of the same to pass and repass, and to each a distinct portion of Land to adjoin on said way for necessary out-buildings.—Also a commodious Wharf, and the right in equity of redeeming the large Store which has lately improved as a retail store, the same being under a mortgage, the amount of which will be then exhibited. This estate is situated on the southerly side of Water Street in said town.
Also, Another lot of Land, with a small Dwelling House thereon, situate on Pleasant Street, in the occupation of Franklin Tinkham.
Also, Two pieces of Land which the said Anderson bought of William Pike, one on the northerly side of said Water Street, lying between William Foster's land, and Joshua Hilton's land, 5 rods in front, 5 in rear and 5 deep—the other, on the southerly side of said Street and nearly opposite to the last mentioned lot, and extending 7 1/2 rods in width, down to low water mark, with the dwelling house and buildings thereon, subject to the dowry of Elizabeth Light.
Also, That piece of Land adjoining the last mentioned lot, now in the occupation of Thomas McCabe, and on which his Barn is now standing.
The premises will be divided into different Lots, as will be most likely to suit purchasers—A plan of all which will be taken, and may be seen at the office of SILAS LEE, Esq. in Wiscasset, twenty days before the sale, and on the day of sale, which will be on the premises, and will begin at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. If fair weather, otherwise at the same hour on the next fair week day, and continued until the sale be finished.—Fifteen per cent must be paid down, or in 30 days.—The remainder in three equal installments, with good security.
At the same time will be sold, the half of a P.L.W. in the Rev. Mr. Packard's meeting house, the property of the bankrupt. GEO. BRADBURY, } Affignees. SILAS LEE, } May 2, 1803.
Union Library.
THE proprietors of the Union Library, are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at Concert Hall, on the first day of June, 6 o'clock, P. M. for the sale of said Library, &c. agreeable to a vote of the society. N. PRATT, Librarian. Portland, 13th May, 1803.
Sale of the Books will commence precisely at 8 o'clock.
Those who hold Books belonging to said library, are requested to return them on or before the first of June.
A Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for the county of Cumberland, began and holden at Portland, in said county, on the last Tuesday of February, A D 1803.
On the petition of a number of the inhabitants of the town of Livermore and Turner, representing that they labour under many disadvantages, in consequence of not having a common Highway or County Road leading through said towns, in a direction for Portland; and praying the Court to appoint a committee to lay out and continue through said towns, in the best direction for Portland, a County Road already laid out by the county of Kennebec, from Farmington to the north line of Livermore.
The Court order that the petitioners give notice thereof, to all concerned, by informing this order in "Jenks' Portland Gazette", three weeks successively, that they may appear at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace which is to be holden at Portland, within and for said county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June next, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.

FLOUR. 800 barrels, and 50 half bbls. Superfine and fine Flour, now landing at No. 13, UNION WHARF, and sale by JOHN TABOR & SON, at the Boston prices.
FOR ALEXANDRIA, THE Brig POLLY—will sail in a few days—for freight or passage apply as above. Portland May 2.
To Let, A Wharf, Store, part of a House, Barn and Garden, pleasantly situated in the Eastern part of the town. The terms will be liberal—Apply to ELLAZER CRABTREE, now on the premises.
Wanted to Purchase, 60 Deck Knees, and 6000 Trunnails, for which a generous price will be given— Inquire as above. Portland, May 9.
House Lots. FOR SALE, a number of HOUSE LOTS, situated in a pleasant part of the town, and commanding a good prospect of the har- bour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH.
Also, for sale as above. A quantity of Nova Scotia LIME, warranted of the first quality. Portland, April 25.
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their store, Five Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of
Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Ruffs, } and } Lisbon } Also—Cotton and English BED, TICKING, 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 purchased in Boston. Portland, April 18.
Carey's Elegant Family Bible, FOR SALE AT THE BOOKSTORE OF ISAAC ADAMS. No. 6, State Street. THIS Bible is ornamented with six elegant Maps, and twenty four Historical Engra- vings; and contains a copious Concordance, and many articles not found in other Bibles. Also may be had as above. A variety of Folio, Quarto, 8vo. and small Bibles, and Testaments. Morse's Universal Geography and Gazetteer SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds by the doz. or single. Maps of Massachusetts and District of Maine. Ledgers, Journals, and Waste Books, vari- ous qualities. Together with a general assortment of Books and Stationery. Private Libraries supplied on the lowest terms. Cash and the highest price given for RAGS. Portland, April 18.
Valuable Family Book. LATELY PUBLISHED, AND NOW FOR SALE At THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store, (Price 75 Cents) EXERCISES OF PIETY: or, Meditations on the principal Doctrines and Duties of Religion. For the use of enlightened and virtuous Christians. By G. J. ZOLLER, late pastor of the Reformed Church at Leipzig, in Germany—Translated from the French edition, by James MANNING, Pastor of the United Congregations of Dissenters in Exeter, Great Britain—Abridged, corrected, and re- commended by THADDEUS M. HARRIS, Pastor of the church at Dorchester, Massachusetts. CONTENTS. Biographical Notices of the Author—Intro- duction—Reflections on the Existence of God— On Providence—On Faith in Jesus Christ— The Immortality of the Soul—Love to God— Love to Jesus Christ—Love to Mankind— Love of Labor—The Safest Rule in the Con- duct of Life—Exercises of Piety suited to the different relations of Society—Married Persons —Parents—For a Child—Masthood—Youth— Old Age—On Duty to Rulers and Superiors— Rich Man—Poor Man—A Person confined by Sickness—Death of Friends—On the Lord's day Morning—On the Lord's day Evening. April 18, 1803.
Lottery. THE subscribers, hereby give notice, that they shall commence the drawing of the Third Class of Smith's Middle Canal Lottery, at Boston, on the 15th day of June next, and that the Tickets which shall be unfolded on the 15th day of May next, will pass from the managers into the hands of a company who have con- tracted for them, whose agent has directed that none be sold after Saturday 14th of May, under Five Dollars Fifty Cents. The sale hitherto has been rapid beyond the most flattering ex- pectations of the Managers, and they hope the number to pass into the hands of the company will be very few. THOMAS DWIGHT, JUSTIN ELY, JONA DWIGHT, JOSEPH LYMAN, jun. JOHN WILLIAMS, } Managers. Springfield, April 15, 1803.
TICKETS and QUARTERS. in the above Lottery, for sale at T. CLARK'S Bookstore, if applied for before the 15th day of this month. May 2.
Boarding. TWO or three gentlemen may be accom- modated with convenient boarding in a central part of the town. Apply at this of- fice. May 2, 1803.
Wet Nurse. A Woman with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse. The terms will be liberal—Inquire at the Gazette Office. Cape Elizabeth, May 2.
Fifty Dollars Reward. WHOEVER will give information of the person or persons who have counter- feited Z. P. on SCYTHES made in the years 1801 or 1802, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall have the above re- ward and all necessary charges paid by ZADOCK PUTNAM.
N. B. Said Putnam continues the Scythe making business; and those Scythes made in the year 1803, will be marked Z. P. & Sons They may be had, at the store of Messrs. WHITNEY & DORR, No. 1, Central Wharf, Boston, at the manufacturer's prices. Boston, May 2, 1803. (3m)
Coach and Chaise Making, CARRIED on in its various branches, by the subscriber, at his shop in Maine Street, near Mr. Thomas Motley's. Repairing of all kinds done with neatness and dispatch. Good wages will be given to two Jour- neymen that are good workmen at the above business. BENJAMIN RICHARDSON. Portland, May 9.
Gun-Smith Business. SOUTHWORTH WASHBURN, informs the public that he carries on the Gunsmith business in its different branches, at his shop in Turner. Guns new flocked, Locks repaired, and all kinds of Gun work done at the shortest no- tice and on the most liberal terms. Those persons in different parts of the country, who may favor him with their commands, may de- pend on their being executed with dispatch, and in a manner that can be warranted. Turner, April 26. (6m2)
JAMES MAXWELL, TOBACCONIST, from Boston. Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a store one door west of Mr. John Cleaves' Tavern in SACO, for the purpose of carrying on the Tobacco business in its various branches. He has on hand, and now ready for sale, a quantity of Pigtail, Fine Twist, and Keg Tobacco, of the first quality. Likewise, Kiefoot No. 1, 2 & 3 Smoking ditto, and best Bolton and Portsmouth Snuff All of which he will sell cheap for Cash, ap- proved Credit, or Country produce. Country Orders punctually put up, and the smallest favors greatly received. Phippsburg, April 16, 1803.
DANIEL GILBERT, hereby informs his friends and the pub- lic, that he has lately removed from House Tavern (so called) and taken a stand nearly opposite Gray's Rope Walk—where the bell warranted AXES, broad and narrow, and all kinds of Edge Tools, may be had—Likewise, HORSE SHOEING, HOES, CHAINS, PLOUGHSHARES, and all kinds of Country work, may be had at the shortest notice—Constant attendance, and all favors duly acknowledged. Wanted, a Lad about fourteen years old, as an apprentice to the above busi- ness. Portland, 11th April, 1803.
Caution. ALL persons are cautioned against pur- chasing or receiving in payment a Note of Hand purporting to be for value received and bearing date 28th April, 1802, signed by George B. Graves, Moses Nathan, Daniel Tabor and Joseph Thaxter, for two hundred dollars, and given to Harris Ranson; as the same note was obtained through fraud, and is without any legal or equitable consideration; and will not be paid by the signers. JOSEPH THAXTER, for himself and Portland, April 30, 1803. the other signers.
Executions Loft. ON the eleventh of May last, some Execu- tions of that date, were sent from my office by the mail, directed to Peter O. Alden, Esq. of Brunswick, and some to Leonard Morse, Esq. of Freeport; which have not yet come to their hands. If any person has knowledge of them, and will give me information thereof, will oblige me, and shall receive a due reward. SAMUEL FREEMAN. Portland, May 2.
Red Morocco Pocket Book Loft. BETWEEN Northarmouth and Portland on the 30th day of April—containing Notes and other papers of no value to any person but the owner—Whoever has found the same and will leave it with the Printer or with the subscriber in Northarmouth, shall be rewarded for their trouble. NATHAN W. BARTLET. May 9.
Pocket Book Loft. LOST, on the first of March, between Fifth Street and Horse-tavern, a Leather Pocket Book, containing several Notes of Hand and other papers of no use but to the owner. A- mong the notes was one against Joseph & Na- than Ward, of Gorham, payable to Hezekiah Smith, of Hebron. Whoever may have found the same and will leave it with Mr. Samuel Prentiss, of Gorham, or with the Printer, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, by the subscriber. HEZEKIAH SMITH. May 2.
Notice. THE connection in business between George Wakefield jun. and William Dobb, under the firm of WAKEFIELD & DOBBS, was dissolved on the first of January last. April 25, 1803.
Take Notice. THE Copartnership between Henry and Joseph Quinby, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1803— They therefore request all persons having de- mands against them, to exhibit them for ad- justment, and receive their due; and all indebted, to make immediate payment. HENRY QUINBY, JOSEPH QUINBY. Brunswick, April 4, 1803.
Hay for Sale. SEVERAL tons of Screwed Hay by the fin- gle bundle or quantity. Apply to JAMES POOLE. Portland, (Court Street) April 25, 1803.
Bankrupt Notices. THE Creditors of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wilcasset, merchant, a bankrupt, who have proved their debts under the com- mission, are hereby notified that a meeting of the creditors and assignees is to be held at the office of George Bradbury, Esq. in Portland, on Tuesday the 31st day of May next, to see if the creditors will give instructions in certain cases the assignees to commence suits in certain cases which will be laid before them—if they will authorize them to agree with the bankrupt's wife respecting her right of dower—and if they will authorize them to give any, and what credit, to purchasers of the Real Estate, and to give instructions and powers in all other cases where the same shall appear to be neces- sary. GEO. BRADBURY, } Assignees. SILAS LEE, } May 2, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri- ber has been duly appointed Assignee of the goods, estate and effects of COLEMAN WATSON, of Gorham, in the District of Maine, trader, a bankrupt, and has accepted that trust—All persons who were indebted to said Watson at the time he became bank- rupt, are called upon for immediate payment, and those who have any of his effects in their possession are required to deliver the same without delay to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Assignee. Portland, April 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri- ber has been duly chosen Assignee of the estate and effects of JOHN STUART, of Wilcasset, merchant, a Bankrupt.—All per- sons indebted to said Stuart are required to make immediate payment—and all those who have any of his effects to deliver the same to JERE. BAILEY, Assignee. Wilcasset, April 19, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditor of JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, of Wilcasset, in the county of Lincoln, mer- chant, against whom a commission of Bank- ruptcy has been issued and awarded, that the Commissioners named and authorized in the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, Esq. in Wilcasset, on Thurs- day the 26th day of May next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. then and there to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt—when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. WILLIAM PIKE, B. DUDLEY CHILD, } Assignees. William Pike, his Attorney, Wilcasset, April 18, 1803.
United States District of Maine. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of EZEKIEL DAY, of Portland, in the district of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on. That any of said creditors may be heard if they shall think fit, before the judge of said district, on Wednesday the first day of June, 1803, at the Court House in Portland, at ten o'clock A. M. against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be ex- hibited. DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine. April 29, 1803.
Gorham Academy. PURSUANT to the authority and power vested in me by the Act for the incorpo- ration of Gorham Academy, I hereby notify the Trustees in the said act named, to meet at the dwelling-house of Samuel Staples, innhol- der in Gorham, on Wednesday the first day of June next, at two o'clock, P. M. to elect such Officers of the said Academy as they shall judge necessary and convenient, and to make and ordain such laws, orders and rules as to them shall seem fit and requisite. WILLIAM GORHAM. May 2, 1803.
Bowdoin College. NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College will be held at Brunswick, in Massachusetts Hall, on the third Wednesday of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, April 21, 1803.
Bowdoin College. NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the OVERSEERS of Bowdoin Col- lege will be held at Middlesex Hall, in Brunswick, on the third Wednesday of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. being the 18th day of said month. MARK LANGDON HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, April 18, 1803.
Real Estate for Sale. THAT very eligible stand for business, situated at Freeport Corner, now occupied by CORNELIUS DILLINGHAM, consisting of a Dwelling-House and Store, under the same roof, with about 1/2 acre of Land, will be sold on reasonable terms, if applied for soon. For further particulars apply to the occu- pant. April 18.
For Sale, A LOT of LAND, situated in Love- Lane, on reasonable terms—For fur- ther particulars enquire of MARTHA EMMONS. April 18.
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 last will and testa- ment of
Mehitable Mitchell, late of Northarmouth, in the county of Cam- berland, widow, deceased, by proving the will and by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebt- ed to the said deceased's estate, to make im- mediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for set- tlement to AZOR MITCHELL, Executor. Northarmouth, April 18, 1803. (M2)
THE subscribers hereby give notice, that they have taken on themselves the trust of Executors of the last will and testament of Isaiah Hacker, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased—All persons having de- mands on the estate of said deceased, are re- quested to exhibit them for settlement, at Sam- uel F. Huffer's store, in Fifth-street, Portland; and those indebted, to make immediate pay- ment. SARAH HACKER, WILLIAM PURINTON. Portland, 4th Mo. 30th, 1803.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters. THE successful effects of these Bitters, have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach, and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite; and removing the sinking, faint, dis- feeling, and the sleepy dull heaviness so disagreeable to be borne, and the pressure and distress of breathing; restoring also strength to the weak and trembling limbs, removing the yellowish of countenance so common to jaundice and weakly people, and also the dizziness of the head and weakness of the sight. They remarkably relieve low spirited and melancholy people, and carry off hysterical and hypochondriac complaints. They are an excellent remedy for irritable and irascible dispo- sitions. They are very useful for Seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preservative against disorders incident to such climates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile, and giving a free circu- lation to the blood—Price 36 per box.
Wheaton's Itch Ointment. A safe, convenient and efficacious remedy for that disagreeable disorder called the Itch, has been great- ly needed; but no one, it is presumed, has before been dis- covered which will effect the cure without having in it either Brimstone or Mercury, both of which are disagreeable and dangerous: The Brimstone, from the manner of applying it, exposes the patient to the most imminent danger of taking cold by opening the pores of the body, and at the same time impregnating the blood with a poisonous quality, and weakening and debilita- ting the whole constitution. The use of Mercurial ointment is extremely dangerous and often fatal to the health.
A medicine is now offered to the public, possessing neither of the above disagreeable and dangerous ingre- dients, which will as certainly cure the Itch as it is applied; and which is easy and safe for any age, habit or constitution, and attended with no disagreeable consequences of any kind, either at the time of using, or at any time after.—Price 36 per Box.
Hamilton's Restorative Paste For the Teeth and Gums.—Price 25 per Box * A bill signed in the hand writing of the Pa- tientee will accompany each box.
The above Medicines, direct from the Patentee, are for sale by JOHN COZ (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth-street; together with a constant sup- ply of
Drugs & Medicines. Portland, Feb. 28. (u)
AN ACCOUNT OF LEE & Co's PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES, celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are to high esteem, and ge- neral use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store, for
Worms—Coughs and Colds—Asthma— Consumption—Gout—Rheumatism—Sprains— Palsy—Head ache—Tooth ache—Corn— Itch—Diseases of the Eyes—Ring Worms, Tetter, &c.—Inward weakesses—Nervous Disorders—Female Complaints—Hooping- Cough, &c.
HAMILTON'S WORM-DESTROYING LOZENGES, Which have within three years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation of various dan- gerous complaints arising from Worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
THIS medicine bears no analogy what- soever to others of similar title, to common- ly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it can- not injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the produc- tion of worms and many fatal disorders.— They are particularly efficacious in carry- ing off all gross humors and eruptions; te- verish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
DESCRIPTION OF WORMS, And the symptoms by which they are known. WORMS which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tere- or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm; and lastly, the Taenia or tape-worm, so called from its resem- blance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints; it is most hurt- ful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are, disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums; itch- ing in the nose and about the feet; convul- sions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech; starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep; irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious; purging, with slimy and foetid stools; vomiting; large and hard belly; pains and sickens at the stomach; pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits; flow fever, with small and irregular pulse; a dry cough; excessive thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and some- times the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine given occasion- ally during the warm season, will effect- ually prevent the "vomiting and purging of children," a dreadful disorder which anno- ys destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great num- ber when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint; particular and plain instruc- tions are given for every part of the necessa- ry treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; saving a pleasing appear- ance, and an agreeable taste. CASES OF CURES. (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application. Communicated by Doctor John Spangler, York-town, Pennsylvania. Letter from the Rev. John Molther, Minis- ter of the Moravian Church, in York-town. York, Jan. 4th, 1802. DEAR SIR,—Dr. Hamilton's Lozenges
having been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worm, I procured a box of the use of my family, to try whether by this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a profit, which to accomplish, different on their means had proved abortive. My eld- est boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered until I gave him two doses of the Lozenges, ac- cording to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus, but upon close inspection quite re- plete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms, which usually afflict children, came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations so often occasioned by purging medicine. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object—one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults. I am, Sir, Your most obt servent, JOHN MOLTHER.
Letter from the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Esq. Chancellor of the state of Maryland, to the editor of the Maryland Gazette. Sir,—For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases:
A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement and who had, for some time, as he says, ex- perienced the symptoms described by the doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, re- lieved, without consulting any person what- ever, to try the doctor's remedy. He ac- cordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints, about an inch or 1 1/2 of an inch distant from each other. Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considera- ble number of flat worms, about 3/4 of an inch in length, and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than 20. I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the o- ther worms into the necessary, not think- ing it of consequence to take care of them. This girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worm which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him. It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are de- scribed by the doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice, one evening and morning, about 3 months ago took 7 Lozenges, which operated power- fully. No worm came from him; but, in the course of 2 or 3 days, he was quite well; and has since had a considerable ac- cession of flesh and strength. In short, al- though I, like many others, have been in- credulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am, at length, per- fectly convinced, of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridi- cule or censure from thinking men, for adding my second-hand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable char- acters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton, (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures. I think it not amiss to add, that, from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly & quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions, had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges. The fact I am persuaded is, that most young persons who are, from time to time disordered without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted with worms. A. C. HANSON. Annapolis, Sept. 18, 1803. ** TAKE NOTICE that Mr. Thomas Clark is appointed the only vendor for Port- land, THEREFORE apply ONLY at his Book & Stationary Store.
Wanted, A Smart active LAD, as an Apprentice to the Tin Plate Worker's business—One from the Country will be preferred—Inquire of BENJAMIN EVANS Fifth street.
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