Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-01-17 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 247.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1803.
Volume V.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
   CORRECTED WEEKLY. From To   Dols. Cts.     Fishes, Pot, ton, 133 33 136 66   do. Pearl, 133 33 136 66   Beef, mels, 100 lb. bbl. 43   cargo, No. 1, 10 50 11   do. No. 2, 9 50 9   refuse, 6 56 7   Bread, ship, cwt. 4 5   pilot, 5 6   Beans, white, 1 16   do. lb. 12   Butter, inspect 1st qual. lb. 13 15   2d do. 10 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 84 2   4th do. 2 20   Cognac, 4th do. 1 28 1   Spanish, 1st do. 1 28 1   Candles, tal. me. Am. lb. 15 16   do. do. 12 13   Spermac. do. 46 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 38 39   American, 28   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 21 22   Island, 22 23   Coffee, lb. 18 19   Cordage, American, cwt. 11 11 50   Russia, 9 10   Cotton, lb. 19 40   Cheese, English 30   American 6 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 15 16   Welsh'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 20 20 50   Ravens 9 60 10   English 11 12   Flax, Table, cwt. 6 8   Merchant 3 75 4   West India, mark. 3 33 3 16   Scale 2 25   Alewives, bbl. 3 50   Salmon 10 50   Herrings 3 3 50   Mackerell, summer 7 7 50   N. Scotia, som. 7   Furs, Beaver pelt, fl. 1 50 2   Bear, skin 2 5   Fox, cross 1 67 2   red 1 25 1 50   Minks 60   Musquash 80   Sables 37   Sables 75   Flour, Superfine fresh, bbl. 7 25   Fine 6 75   X Brand 5 50   Middlings 3 54   Rye 2 50   Country, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67   Lisbon 17   Sea Fowl 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 3 1 5   4th do. 1 5 1 8   Glas, Brister 10 by 8, box, 14 15   7 by 9 12 15   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 11   8 by 10 12 13   Boston, 10 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barley, bush. 1   Corn, Indian, South 75 72   North 75 80   Oats 75 75   Rye 33 30   Hoops, bld. 12 feet, M. 23   Hemp, ton 20   Philadelphia bar 100 105   Russia 98 100   Sweden 100 110   Spanish 96 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33   French 2 2 33   Spanish 2 4 50   time, half bld. 1 50   lemons, box 6 8   leather, fowl, dried, best, lb. 23 24   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 13 19   merch. 11 12   Shingles 2 50   Molasses, gal. 40 46   Nail Rods, ton 120   Nails, 4d. } cutt 30   6d. } wrought 38 60   8d. } wrought 1   10d. } wrought 1   12d. } wrought 1   14d. } wrought 1   16d. } wrought 1   18d. } wrought 1   20d. } wrought 1   22d. } wrought 1   24d. } wrought 1   26d. } wrought 1   28d. } wrought 1   30d. } wrought 1   32d. } wrought 1   34d. } wrought 1   36d. } wrought 1   38d. } wrought 1   40d. } wrought 1   42d. } wrought 1   44d. } wrought 1   46d. } wrought 1   48d. } wrought 1   50d. } wrought 1   52d. } wrought 1   54d. } wrought 1   56d. } wrought 1   58d. } wrought 1   60d. } wrought 1   62d. } wrought 1   64d. } wrought 1   66d. } wrought 1   68d. } wrought 1   70d. } wrought 1   72d. } wrought 1   74d. } wrought 1   76d. } wrought 1   78d. } wrought 1   80d. } wrought 1   82d. } wrought 1   84d. } wrought 1   86d. } wrought 1   88d. } wrought 1   90d. } wrought 1   92d. } wrought 1   94d. } wrought 1   96d. } wrought 1   98d. } wrought 1   100d. } wrought 1   102d. } wrought 1   104d. } wrought 1   106d. } wrought 1   108d. } wrought 1   110d. } wrought 1   112d. } wrought 1   114d. } wrought 1   116d. } wrought 1   118d. } wrought 1   120d. } wrought 1   122d. } wrought 1   124d. } wrought 1   126d. } wrought 1   128d. } wrought 1   130d. } wrought 1   132d. } wrought 1   134d. } wrought 1   136d. } wrought 1   138d. } wrought 1   140d. } wrought 1   142d. } wrought 1   144d. } wrought 1   146d. } wrought 1   148d. } wrought 1   150d. } wrought 1   152d. } wrought 1   154d. } wrought 1   156d. } wrought 1   158d. } wrought 1   160d. } wrought 1   162d. } wrought 1   164d. } wrought 1   166d. } wrought 1   168d. } wrought 1   170d. } wrought 1   172d. } wrought 1   174d. } wrought 1   176d. } wrought 1   178d. } wrought 1   180d. } wrought 1   182d. } wrought 1   184d. } wrought 1   186d. } wrought 1   188d. } wrought 1   190d. } wrought 1   192d. } wrought 1   194d. } wrought 1   196d. } wrought 1   198d. } wrought 1   200d. } wrought 1  
To the Editor of the Portland Gazette.
ELM-TREES, 30th Dec. 1802.
SIR,
IT is now no longer doubtful what part the republican set will take in the affair of the President's bringing into this country a drunken blasphemer of the christian religion. If Paine has not been adopted into the President's council, he is made a companion at his table, a familiar associate in his private hours, a defender of all his measures, and continues his fellow labourer in exalting WASHINGTON and ADAMS.  I have before made some remarks on the conduct of the set , upon their hearing it reported that Jefferson had invited this blasphemer to our shores. It will not be forgotten they denied it with indignation; and, for once, they reasoned justly, in the abstract, upon the sentiments of the people, the nature of decency, propriety and the moral fitness in actions; but Jefferson not possessing feelings corresponding to these sentiments, to the decency and propriety of the country, or to the moral fitness of things, as they had assumed for him in the argument, they were led into a practical error; and they ought, if they would be consistent with themselves, to abandon him forever. But consistency is no part of modern republicanism .
Upon the ground of decency, were there a report that Jefferson had corresponded with some of the most abandoned prostitutes in Paris, and actually invited them to come to the city of Washington and associate in the company of his drawing-room, would any body have hesitated in saying the thing was impossible? Every one, whether friend or foe to Jefferson, would have declared, that debauched as he might be, yet he must have too much respect for the general decency of the country and the feelings of his female visitors, to be guilty of such an outrage upon their characters.
If we examine the principle in a case of mere propriety of conduct, not directly involving sentiments so strong as decency, morality or religion, the result on all minds will be the same—Suppose the case of Paine had not taken place; and this I am obliged to do, because, on the result of that case, nothing is too wild or inconsistent with the ordinary rules and motives of human action, for Mr. Jefferson to do; I say were it now reported that Jefferson intended, during the next session of Congress, to act more philosophically than he had ever yet done; and, to show how much he can be above the common rules and maxims of civilization, he would invite no body to his table but the most dirty of his species, disregarding all grades in society, and that their rags and drunkenness, if they were no more than what usually attended their occupations, should be no objection to his taste or sense, who is there that would think he could be mistaken in the man, when he said, tho' the President might be very much devoted to liberty and equality, nevertheless a sense of propriety to the world, and of his own dignity with that world, must make such conduct impossible; therefore the report is vile calumny?—This is a case that infringes no law; nor does it connect with the great interests of the people. 'Tis of little consequence who dines with the President, whether it be Jack the scavenger , or Albert the Genevan —they are both citizens; and if the former is not so elegantly clad, now, as the latter, there was a time when they were rivals in rags and filth; and after Jack has stirred up an insurrection, he may find another Jefferson who will be as ready to reward him for it, as the President has been to reward Albert . But—Is the negative of the foregoing suppositions argued from feelings more congenial to civilized minds, from principles more universal or more dear to the American people, than those from which the set reasoned and concluded that it was impossible for the President to invite and bring to this country, at public expense, such a drunken blasphemer of the christian religion, as Tom Paine? And on the fallacy of which report they professed to be willing to risk their future adherence to him.
To answer this question, and to understand fully the obligations Jefferson has violated, the feelings and sentiments he has outraged, and the utter contempt he has publicly displayed to the religion of the country, it is necessary to take a view of the whole ground . The doctrines of the bible are the source and ground work of all the religious education of this country, from the smallest and most inconsiderable schools, or even family instruction, through all the rising grades of literature and science in academies, colleges and universities. Jews and Christians agree in their respect and veneration to the old testament; it is the
basis on which the latter consider the new testament to stand. On an unshaken faith in the divine mission of Jesus does old age repose, and tread with delight the dark valley of death—his example, all are emulous to imitate—his precepts and doctrines are connected with eternity—his person is adored, and by him are life and immortality brought to light. In every State, except Pennsylvania, where modern republicanism and wild democracy reign, and, perhaps, one other like unto her, there are severe laws against blasphemy, which punish blasphemers in a manner demonstrative of the abhorrence the people have always held that crime.
The manner, the drunken infidel was to be brought across the Atlantic, deserves notice—A public ship is to accommodate him—the flag that had but a little before gained laurels for the United States, in defending her citizens against the plunderers of an infidel, pernicious foe, is now selected to protect him; as if Jefferson and his set were not satisfied with their opposition to a navy and its employment against their other republics , it must now make atonement, for its crimes, by receiving and feasting, in its cabins, the most distinguished enemy to christianity and America. But this is not all, a public officer, approaching to diplomatic rank, has orders from the President of the United States to wait upon him with the homage of his high respect, and deliver the letter containing the invitation to repair to this country to receive the reward of his past service.—This uncommon attention does not cease here, if I have been rightly informed; the studious infidel must be impressed on the public mind by every occasion; and Paine no sooner arrives at Baltimore, than the same high confidential officer, who waited on him in Paris, is now dispatched by the president to escort him to the capitol of the United States; where, at his arrival, he finds a private secretary waiting to receive him, and who carries him directly to the president.
Upon this view of the case, were we left to reason on general principles, as in the former ones, who would not say, as the set did on first hearing the report—"it is impossible?" Jefferson cannot violate so many laws; disregard obligations divine and moral; outrage all the sentiments of the heart; and offer public contempt to the religion of the whole nation; but what do our senses tell us? The creature is before our eyes—this we cannot deny; on his face and nose are strong marks of long intemperance and drunkenness—of the equivocal nature of this evidence the republicans may make the best they can for him; testimony, to that part of his character, is not wanting.—In his right hand he holds his age of reason; a more daring piece of blasphemy against the laws of the land has never been published.—In his left hand he holds his letters to Washington, his attack on the constitution of the United States with his advice to the cut throat directors —a little in advance on his right, and between him and Jefferson, stands beau Danton , reading the several letters, from the President to him, containing the invitation and the ardent desire he has had, for some years, to have him in this country to aid him in defaming the characters of Washington and Adams.—Opposite to the beau Danton stands a private secretary of the president, and several servants of the heads of departments striving who shall first compliment him on his arrival, and have the pleasure of his company to dine.
Were it not an essential part of deism not to yield to the evidence of our senses, however strong it may be, or to explain it away by a new kind of republican philosophy , we should suppose the set would now abandon Jefferson. He has deceived them in the last case, where they presumed he was under every possible obligation a man could be bound by to act differently from what, it is proved by Paine's presence and letters, he did act.—Deists may yet confide in him, because oath is no security with them; and the breach of it no diminution of moral character. But if the set have any belief in the christian revelation they will sooner abandon that, than Jefferson. And Paine—the former tells them 'tis no matter how many Gods they believe in; and the latter, as they say, has taught them that it is no sin to contend with the Lord's anointed ; and for this instruction he ought to be forgiven, or but slightly censured, for the blasphemies in his age of reason . Should there be any remaining doubts of the infidelity of the administration, or of the deistical sentiments the republicans are willing to adopt, in their means, to defend them, they are requested to peruse a publication in the Ægis , called Spintext , No. 3. From the hostility this
writer manifests towards the clergy there can be little doubt but its author is the president's law man ; who, some time ago, published his invectives against federalism and the ministers of religion over the signature of a Farmer ; but perceiving, after various attempts, that his blunderbuss discharged itself backwards and hurt his friends more than federalism , at which he took aim, he was advised to change his name, and assume one more expressive of his real character .
Mr. Spintext being the greatest law character, the president could find in New England, it seems to be taken for granted that his productions, in the opinion of the set , are unanswerable; hence we find them republished in the Republican Gazette , with a challenge to the writers for the Patadum to answer them. I protest against accepting, or interfering with this challenge, being neither a writer or a reader of the Patadum ; but I propose to submit to your consideration some reflections on the sentiments of this Goliath of the administration. And that none of his spirits or force of reasoning may be lost, by partial quotations, I pray you to publish the whole number, which I send herewith. The simple reading, without comment, of this Goliath's lucubrations, when he called himself a Farmer , aided the cause of truth and federalism ; and I am mistaken if his Spintext does not go as wide of the mark, he aims at, as did his blunderbuss .
Yours, &c.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
From the National Ægis.
SPINTEXT: NO. III.
"And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained in his person, liberty or estate, for worshipping God, in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience, or for his religious profession or sentiments—provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others in their religious worship."
RELIGION is a question between man and his Maker—morals between man and man—"God judgeth the heart," and the man who censures his neighbor, ought to examine himself, and be sure he does it with clean hands a pure heart. He should feel confident that he was himself immaculate, and that he had a right "to cast the first stone."—I heard a Jew in Boston, damaging Tom Paine as an infidel—lamenting his religious creed, and asserting he ought never to have been suffered to land on our shores!—Pray, Mr. Isaac, what do you believe?—I believe in Moses! No matter—This Jew was a Federalist —therefore, according to modern logic, was a Christian . True he kept Saturday, he violated Sunday—Who noticed it? What federal christian blamed him? This very Jew is indebted for the free exercise of his worship, to the early exertions of Paine, in the cause of freedom—The clergy exclaim "the church is in danger"—Do they tremble for the honor of God? or are they apprehensive for their fat livings? Has Paine been as injurious to the christian religion as many of our modern divines? These men have violated the original institution of their order—have frequently turned their godliness into gain—and, like auctioneers, sold their prayers to the highest bidder—Can it be necessary to mention the repeated purchases which have been made, in the capital, of clergymen from the country; who, with great readiness, have quitted the care of rustic parishioners , for a fatter flock, in a more elevated situation?—Is this conforming to the original charge of Christ, to the first ministers of the new testament? "Freely ye have received; freely give,—provide neither gold nor silver or brass in your purses; nor scrip for your journey; for the workman is worthy of his meat." The clergy of the day have enrolled themselves under the banners of a malignant party —and they consider that any man who is of their political creed, is preeminently entitled to salvation.—By their works ye shall know them! Why did not the pulpit thunder anathemas against Hamilton? Why was his name rolled as a fewest morsel under their tongues, at a time when the present president of the United States, was not considered by them as a subject of prayer? Why was that avowed adulterer feasted in our capital, when a man much better is execrated on his landing on our shores, and the rites of hospitality are almost denied him?—"Father forgo them, for they know not what they do"—"Peace on earth and good will towards men" was the glorious proclamation of Angels, to a regenerated world, on the birth of the prince of peace!—Why then do his disciples, instead of inculcating the above Godlike , conciliating sentiment, endeavor by their private conversation, and public instructions, to rouse the indignation of the citizens, against their fellow man—a man who, let his belief be what it may, has done more to secure to the United States a free exercise of their civil and religious liberty, than

On the SEPARATION of MAINE.
NUMBER II.
IN the other numbers was considered, first what would be the situation of Maine if erected into an independent state in comparison with other states; secondly, the disadvantageous peculiarities attendant on our present connection with Massachusetts.
Were we to become an independent state, a government of our own, among ourselves, would have the most benign influence upon the state of society.
These observations are not seemingly verified, in any other quarter, more forcibly than, at present, in some parts of Maine.
This looseness in the execution of the laws is of an extensively evil tendency.
But on the other hand; when the eye of the government is directly over its servants; when the different departments are a watch upon one another; and at the same time a support and encouragement to one another;
But there are other considerations yet remaining which must have some weight in the determination of the great question.
A legislature composed of the inhabitants of Maine, and none other, would feel interested in the particular affairs of Maine.
and peculiar to their own concerns; but not to the concerns of other people.
It may be time now to come to consideration of the probable effect which a separation would have upon the population.
Under our present colonial state, men of ability and estate but seldom think of settling among us.
There is also a great national consideration which ought to have its weight in this case.
Let us now come forward, and assume the reins of government for ourselves;
and a rank equal to the rest of the states in the Union.
selves a Mansion house. Let us no longer remain dependant on a superior.
There are some men, we all know, who will be actuated in opposition to a separation by a mean fear that, there by, their own individual interest will not be benefitted or advanced.
Some there are of a party spirit or a prejudiced mind, who will be fearful that an independent government would not fall into the hands of their particular friends;
One thing seems clear, and that is that whoever opposes a separation, in case it should finally take effect, ought not be entrusted with any office whatever under the new government.
A MAN OF THE WOODS.
Bogtown, Dec. 24.
From the NEWYORK HERALD.
No. III.....President's Message.
IT was complained of by Mr. Giles, that "the British are allowed to lay countervailing duties, while we are bound not to lay countervailing duties in return."
Under our present colonial state, men of ability and estate but seldom think of settling among us.
These importations in British bottoms being liable to 10 per cent. additional duty, would produce
4,950,000
Difference in favor of American vessels 450,000
To meet this balance, the British government has laid her countervailing duties in turn; but from a disposition to encourage the trade between the two countries, those countervailing duties are laid in the most favorable manner to us;
Their most material duty is that laid on tobacco. It is believed that 12,000 hogsheads is a large allowance for British home consumption, for such only pays duty; but as General Smith has himself stated it at 14,000, to prevent any cavil on this score, it shall be admitted to be correct—14,000 hogsheads, at 16/ per hhd. is £11,550
A less sum than is saved to the American merchants on tea London or Liverpool cargoes, 51,333
many of which pay upwards of 50,000 dollars duty.
The amount of additional duties on all the other articles in the table is trifling; it is supposed to be a large allowance to say
Total 67,333
Which being deducted from the total of difference in favor of American vessels,
450,000
67,333
Leave an annual balance in our favour of 382,657
It is not asserted that the figures are within a unit, but it is believed that they are so near the truth, as not to be liable to any correction that would materially vary the result.
With what face then can it be asserted, that the duties paid by the British vessels in our ports are trifling when compared with the duties paid by our vessels in British ports?
It is agreed on all hands that Peace will have a very considerable effect on our carrying trade, by permitting many of those nations, whose carriers we had been during the war, now to carry for themselves.
The enterprise of the American seamen is readily admitted, and their skill shall not be disputed; but as to our tonnage and equipment, being cheaper than those of other nations, that is extremely doubtful.
To meet this balance, the British government has laid her countervailing duties in turn; but from a disposition to encourage the trade between the two countries, those countervailing duties are laid in the most favorable manner to us;
them; and from other circumstances unnecessary to particularize, can afford to carry still lower than the British; perhaps it may with accuracy be asserted, that they can take freight 25 per cent. lower than our middle states, and at least 15 per cent. lower than the eastern states.
[To be continued.]
Particulars of the Fracas between Messrs. Rutledge & Ellery.
BOSTON, JAN. 17.
A statement, replete with falsehood and illiberality of the affair narrated in the subsequent extracts, having appeared in the Aurora, the publication of the truth is, therefore, indispensable.
GEOFFROY'S LETTERS.
A letter from a citizen of this State, now at Washington, to his friend in a neighboring town, dated, Dec. 29th, says, "You unquestionably are fully acquainted with the slanderous lies which were circulated some months since, intended to injure the reputation and destroy the influence, of the Hon. Mr. Rutledge, one of the Members of Congress from South Carolina.

of a rapid," and shifting his hand to his ears, "See, gentlemen, how I heard the ears of a poor fool." No one in the room but the landlord, who after this process, patted them. During the time Mr. Rutledge was thus disgracing Ellery, the latter kept crying—"O Lord, O Lord, I am a Senator of the United States." "The Capitol is attacked!" "The Senate is attacked!" "I call on you, Mr. Morris of the House, for protection." "I am a Senator," &c. &c. "Yes," said Mr. R. "you are a valiant, and I am twiggig your nose, Sir." Thus ended the business for the present. The parties arrived here the same day; and I shall wait here to see what the Honorable gentleman will do on the subject."
SEVENTH CONGRESS Of the United States—Second Session. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, DEC. 27. Mr. Mitchell moved for the printing of 500 additional copies of the Report of the Secretary of the Treasury. The importance of the document, he said, induced many members to wish for a number of copies to send among their constituents. Mr. Davis (of Kentucky,) moved a resolution directing the Committee of Elections to enquire, whether, John P. Van Ness, a Member from New York, had not forfeited his right to a seat in that House, by accepting from the President a commission of Major in the militia of the district of Columbia—Mr. Davis thought he had. The resolution was laid on the table.
TUESDAY, DEC. 28. DRY DOCK. The President, by Message, presented the plans and estimates for a Dry Dock at Washington. There are two plans, one for supplying the necessary water from the Tyber at an expense of D 27,000. the other for supplying it from the Potomac at Little Falls, at D 22,000. The Dock is intended to be capable of containing 12 frigates of 44 guns. LATE SECRETARY AT WAR. A letter was read from J. M'Henry, Esq. repelling some assertions and correcting some statements in the report of the committee of investigation. Mr. Randolph, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Allison, interrupted and attempted to prevent the reading, upon the principle that it did not treat the gentlemen of that committee with sufficient respect. Mr. R. was particularly warm on the occasion. The Speaker said the order of the House was imperative, that a paper must be read when called for. An appeal was made by Mr. D. from the chair; the decision of which, however, was confirmed—ayes 62 nay 16.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29. DUELLING. Mr. Gray (of Virg.) moved the appointment of a committee to consider the expediency of a law, for ever to disqualify for holding any public office in the U. S. any person who shall be guilty of fighting a duel, or be concerned in duelling, carrying or accepting any challenge. Laid on the table. Mr. VAN NESS. The question as to the right of this gentleman to retain his seat, was referred to the committee of elections. Mr. Davis said he should propose the same question respecting Mr. Pearing from the Ohio, because he was chosen before that territory became a state; he conceived that event destroyed his right to a seat.
THURSDAY, DEC. 30. PATENTS. A resolution passed for a revision of the acts respecting patents and copy rights. The object is to render them more simple. FRIDAY, DEC. 31. A message was received from the President of the United States, which the Speaker stated to be of a confidential nature. The galleries were consequently cleared, and the House continued for more than two hours with closed doors—[As no message was sent to the Senate, it is rational to conclude that the present message concerned only the House, otherwise it would have been sent to both Houses.] Mr. Gray called up his resolution respecting duelling; which was rejected upon the ground, that Congress has no constitutional right to prescribe the qualifications of public officers. Adjourned to Monday.
Portland. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1803. Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in the county of KENNEBEC, to another in this town. "The papers on the subject of separation came safe to hand. I am really gratified to see the good work once more undertaken. It has been my unswerving opinion, that whenever the people are sufficiently united, say when three fifths of those acting shall be found in favour of the measure, it ought to take effect. The period has certainly arrived, that another effort ought to be made; and the method proposed by the gentlemen of Portland, will probably meet as favorable a reception as any other that might have been suggested. The enquiry where will the seat of government be, considered as a previous question, is unworthy a subject of such general magnitude. To establish a government of our own, amongst ourselves, and in the district of territory we inhabit, is an object of high consideration, and ought to absorb all lesser ones. The enquiry ought not and I presume will not be, where is the center of the Pine Trees, but where is the center of Population and Taxation—and where is there a town sufficiently populous to accommodate the Legislature? I trust there will be but few differences on this point, which can be of no very great consequence to the community at large. In my view of the subject, it will not be for the interest of the Kennebec and eastern counties to have much tenacity, unless they wish to draw York to New Hampshire."
Postscript. A gentleman arrived in town last night in fifteen hours from Boston, who informs us that on Saturday evening, 7 o'clock a fire broke out in the Columbian Museum, which entirely consumed the same with its contents, and the two buildings adjoining the etc. A stable in the vicinity was in great danger having took fire once or twice, and was only saved by its being brick. The loss of property in the museum must have been considerable. Another fire broke out about 12 o'clock, the same night in forestreet, and destroyed one or two buildings. The same gentleman furnished us with the Centinel of Saturday last, from which we extract the following articles. From Europe.—Accounts a few days later than before received, have reached us, via Norfolk. The aspect is pacific.—Malta, we believe, is still to continue under the protection of Great Britain; and though a fleet has been equipped at Toulon, and, an English squadron ordered to observe its movements; the cordial reception of the English Ambassador in France, and the interchanges of good offices which are daily made between England and France; render it probable, that the present posture of their affairs will not be altered. From St. Domingo, Dec. 20.—Ever since Gen. Rochambeau has had the Chief Command, things have been growing better. The negroes have fled to the mountains.
The General yesterday issued a proclamation for repeating the arrest of September last, and for permitting the importation of dry goods, provisions, &c. subject to a duty of 20 per cent ad valorem. Legislature of Massachusetts.—Quorum of the two branches were formed on the 13th, and the next day, Friday, His Excellency the Governor, met them in the Representatives Chamber, and delivered his Speech, which we shall give in our next. It was committed to Messrs. Otis, Lowell, Mitchell, Stedham, and Kitterage of the House—and Messrs. Tudor, Hill, and Adams of the Senate. Congress.—Jan 3d, a bill was reported appropriating 500,000 dollars for part of the naval service for 1803.—A committee was voted for, 45 to 23, to inquire into the expediency of repealing the Bankrupt Law.—Jan. 4, a memorial was received from Philadelphia, against imposing additional duties on foreign tonnage, &c.
Samuel A. Otis, Esq. has been removed from the office of Clerk of the Senate of the U. S. to make room for John A. Graham, of Vermont one of the most worthies of the jacobin tribe. New Orleans.—It is understood that the Spanish Governor at New Orleans, so far from disavowing the Intendant's conduct, has attempted a formal vindication of it. In our last we mentioned the report of a great fire in Boston. The report originated by a letter received from Boston, which was probably written by some mischievous person. It has been sent back to the care of the Post Master in Boston, to detect the writer.—The Boston papers of Wednesday last give the following account of two small fires which happened there:— The fire in this town, on Friday night last, was on Leach's late Lyman's wharf. The loss is estimated at 5000 dollars. The shops of Messrs. Smith, and Co. Shipwrights; Mr Pratt, joiner, and Mr. Clark, cooper, were consumed; besides a store in which were about 800 quintals of fish, very little of which was saved.
On Sunday evening the town was again alarmed, by a fire discovered in the chamber of the store of Mr. Joshua Loring, improved as a carpenter's shop by Mr. Holbrook. The chamber was completely on fire when discovered; but the very active exertions of the citizens prevented the flames from extending beyond the premises on fire. The tide fortunately was flowing. Mr. Holbrook, the sufferer by this fire, has been burnt out three times within the last fourteen months.
New Orleans.—It is said the documents presented to Congress by the President upon this head, consist merely of official papers announcing the fact of the closing of that port; without the least intimation of what has been done by the Executive, or any recommendation to the Legislature about the business.—On this subject the writers of the New York Morning Chronicle (called Mr. Burr's paper) continue to press the government—to put in motion the army under general Wilkinson—promptly take, and sternly to hold, this key of the Mississippi navigation. Kentucky, they say, if unsupported by the troops and navy of the Union, "will move alone to the combat: she is situated on waters rapidly descending to the point of attack; she will overwhelm New Orleans and West Florida with promptitude and ease, like the northern hordes of Europe overwhelming the Roman empire; she will conquer; and no power can prevent, check, or ever disturb her conquest." From the spirit and energy which this writer enforces, he must laugh at the expectations of the President "from existing amities and a spirit of justice," and his language
is a fierce commentary upon the pacific system of reducing the military establishment, and relinquishing the revenues, left a tail treasury should tempt to a war.—Sal. Gaz. From Guadalupe, Dec. 14.—Government forces all American vessels to take off more or less of their convicts. The blacks are nearly subdued.—The black General Palmaro has been surprised, and put to flight, and 25 of his followers killed and taken." From the New York Morning Chronicle.—Jan. 6. In a former paper we mentioned the circumstance of Governor Claiborne of the Mississippi territory, having written to the governor of Louisiana on the subject of the late unjustifiable proceedings at New Orleans. We learn that the receipt of that letter excited much alarm among his most catholic majesty's subjects, and that immediate measures were taken to fortify the town.—From the channel through which this information arrives, we think it may be relied on. A query will naturally suggest itself, whether these precautionary preparations have originated exclusively in fears of alarm. We are unhappy to hear that the Hon. Mr. Bruce, of Machias, lately chosen to Congress, is in so ill a state of health that he is not expected to recover. Capt. Sargent, from Cadiz, informs that great preparations were making there, to celebrate the marriage of the Prince of Peace.
On the 30th ult. the dwelling house of Mr. John Wilson, of Topsham, was consumed by fire; and melancholy to add, Mrs. Wilson's mother (widow of the late Brigadier General Thompson) was burnt to death. A Dialogue between Pardon Goodman and Farmer Steady, on the separation of Maine is received and shall be inserted. "A Tanker," shall be attended to. Advertisements omitted for want of room shall be attended to. Barre. At Boston, capt. Samuel Jameson of Freeport, to Miss Ann Hitchborne, of the former place. At Readfield, Samuel Edwards Dutton, Esq. of Bangor, to Miss Mercia Page, daughter of Col. Robert Page.
Died. In this town, Mr. JOHN WISWALL, aged 39. Mr. ISAAC AMES, Northwaymouth, aged 40. At Brunswick, Jan. 14th, Capt. WILLIAM SPEAR, aged 33; much lamented by all his acquaintance. He was blown off the coast in a late severe gale, and was obliged to stand at below for 10 hours, without being relieved, not having a man on board who could find the vessel. It being extremely cold he froze both his feet; and not being in a situation to apply suitable remedies, a mortification took place which put an end to his life. He was an active useful man, a kind husband, and tender parent. He has left a dysconsolate wife, and three small children to mourn his untimely fate. At Bethel, on Monday the 22d ult. BENJAMIN RUSSELL, Esq. in the 65th year of his age; after a long and distressing illness, which he bore with christian fortitude, patience and resignation. He left this world in the joyful hope of a glorious immortality in that which is to come through the merits of Jesus Christ.—By his virtues, fidelity and ability, he gained the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens; and he has from time to time, by their suffrages, been elected, and has held many of the most important offices in the town—the duties of which he discharged with propriety and with the greatest faithfulness, and to general satisfaction. In private life he possessed a good moral character. He was a tender and kind husband—an affectionate and indulgent parent—and a benevolent and sincere friend. He was cheerful, frank and open in his disposition—his deportment in life was dignified, without disquiet or affectation. He lived respected and died lamented—leaving a tender and pious widow, five beloved children, and a large circle of friends and acquaintance to mourn the loss of their deceased friend. "The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish, when they sleep in dust."
To be sold at Auction, On Thursday the 20th inst. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. A Valuable piece of FLATTS, the property of Simon Mery, a bankrupt, situated at the end of Capt. Cabot's wharf, and adjoining to it. Sale on the premises. Conditions made known at the time. By order of the Assignees, Edward Oxnard, Au.
FOR SALE, At No. 10, Union Wharf, A Quantity of white Rock Salt, ALSO, A quantity of Coffee, in bags. Jan. 17.
FOR SALE, FOUR stout OXEN, in good order, on liberal terms.—Apply to DAVID ROSS. Portland, Jan. 17.
William Codman, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from the Store he lately occupied in Messrs. Root, to the Store No. 3 Union Row, Middle-Street, directly opposite his former situation, and has taken into partnership with him Mr. WILLIAM SWAN.—The business of said Store in future will be conducted under the Firm of Codman & Swan, Who have just received a fresh supply of European & India Goods, suitable for the present season. ALSO, Brandy, Holland Gin, W. I. Rum, Malaga and Lisbon Wines, Loaf Sugar, Hylon, Hylon skin, and Bohem Teas, of the first quality. Old Sable Russia Iron, Small Swedes do. Best Buttered Steel, 7 by 9 Glass, Paints of all kinds, and Linseed Oil, 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails. 100 Hhds. ROCK SALT, &c. &c. At which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms.
WM. CODMAN, requests all those who are indebted to him, either by note or account, to discharge the same; and those who have accounts open with him to call for adjustment. January 17, 1803.
Book & Stationary Store. THOMAS CLARK, at his Bookstore, near the head of Fifth Street, Portland—Keeps constantly for sale, a well assorted and large collection of BOOKS, In every branch of Literature. A general assortment of Bibles, all sizes. Testaments; Dictionaries, Webster's 1st, 2d, and 3d parts, Maine Spelling Book, American Preceptor, Ladies' Accident; Child's Companion, Morse's Universal Geography, Dwight's Geography, Nichols', Pike's & Walsh's Arithmetics Art of Reading, &c. &c. Also, a general assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS. Record and Memorandum Books, Music Books of all kinds, Playing Cards, Black and Red Inkpowder, Writing and Cyphering Books. Likewise, a complete assortment of SEA MEN'S Books and Articles—Among which are, New American Practical Navigator; American Coast Pilot; Ship Master's Assistant, &c. &c.—Hawley's Quadrants, different prices; Gunter's Scales and Dividers; Quarter Waggoners; and an assortment of Charts. Likewise, a pleasing assortment of JAPANNED WARE, Consisting of Tea Trays, all sizes; Knife Trays; Bread Baskets, &c. &c. Almanacks and Registers, for 1803. Cash given for RAGS. Jan. 17, 1803. (3m.)
cap. Bartlett, of Boston—John Paragon, capt. Morgan, for New London—John Experiment, capt. Bacon, of Boston—Sloop Anne, capt. Hammon, of Philadelphia—Schr. Bellona, capt. Frye, of Salem—brig Ferdinand, capt. Lane, of Kennebec—brig —, capt. Gogland, of Pepperellboro'—barque America, of Norfolk—Schr. Diana, capt. Wood, of New Bedford. Same day—Arrived brig Ranger, capt. John M'Intosh, 26 days from Nevis. Same day—Arrived ship Vigilant, captain Nathaniel Archer, 43 days from Trinidad.—Spoke the ship Experiment, 4 days out from New York, bound to Jamaica, in lat. 38. 55 long. 70. 20. Same day—Arrived brig Edward, capt. Wm. Young, 18 days from St. Vincent.—Left there, ship Hibernia, of Boston, to sail in 4 days for Northeastern—brig Betty, of Old York, for Portsmouth—ship Sally, of Kennebec, to sail 1st February—brig Bellona, capt. Chase, to sail in 4 days for Wilmington, N. C.—Schr. Betty, capt. Lyman—ship Maria, capt. Kent, to sail in 4 days for Northeastern—Schr. Nancy, capt. Comfield. Was spoke Jan. 2, ship Caroline, of Portland, from Philadelphia, for Cork, 40 hours out, all well. Snow Mary-Caroline, Choate, from Gadsborough, for Portland, 40 days out, in distress, put into Charlestown, the 21st ult. At St. Pierres, Dec. 16, Schooner Polly, Jones, of this port, for New Orleans; Schooner Nancy, Alden, for Northeastern—At Trinidad, Dec. 9, brig Neptune, of this port—At St. Johns, Dec. 19, Margaret, Tinkham, Wiscasset—At Cape Francisco, Dec. 21, brig William, Coombs, and Sophia, McDonald, of this port.
Boston, January 15.—A letter just received in this town, dated "St. Stephens, Nov. 6, 1801," mentions, "that the ship Ann, on her passage to that place from Philadelphia, fell in with the wreck of a Schooner, having both masts gone, no person on board, loaded with flour, having the Alexander brand—took her anchors from her bow, and four barrels flour; night approaching left her."
A Valuable Farm, FOR SALE, in Falmouth; fronting on the public road, contains from Port and. It contains sixty acres of Land, with a new two story Dwelling-House thereon, and a good Barn. It is well watered, and in a good situation for a public house.—The terms will be liberal, for cash or on credit. Apply to SAMUEL CUTLER, on the premises. Falmouth, Jan. 13.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of OLIVER DUNNEL, of Portland, in the District of Maine, Trader, a Bankrupt;—All persons indebted to the said Dannel, are requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any of his Effects, are required to deliver the same to NATHAN KINSMAN, Assignee. Dated 12th January, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of ABRAHAM WALDRON, late of Portland, that a further time of five months from the date hereof, is allowed by the Judge, for them to bring in their claims:—The Commissioners inform that they will attend that service on the last Monday of this and the second Monday of the four following months, from two to five o'clock P. M. on each day, at the store of NEAL & FLETCHER, Fish-Street, Portland. JAMES NEAL, Esq. Commissioner. Faye Poor, Scribes. Jan. 12, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of ROBERT M'DONALD, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the Law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to FRANCES M'DONALD. Dated January 11, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOSEPH HANCOCK, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, 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 LEWIS GAY, Administrator for said Estate, or to NATHANIEL CHAMBEYLIN, Attorney for the said Gay. Dated Jan. 15, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of WILLIAM MILLIKEN, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the Law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to Mrs. ZEPHANIAH HANSON, of said Scarborough, who will attend to settle the same at his dwelling-house in said town, on the last Wednesday of this and the three following months. KATHARINE MILLIKEN. Dated January 11, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of WINTHROP TRUE, late of Northwaymouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the Law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to MARY TRUE. Dated January 12, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, late of Warren, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the Law directs:—All persons therefore having demands against the Estate of said deceased are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to ELIZABETH KIRKPATRICK, Administratrix. Warren, Jan. 3, 1803.
LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office at WISCASSET, January 17, 1803.
ANDERSON Francis, Wiscasset. Atkins Alexander 2 do Bowman Jonathan do Biagden Rollance do Beardsley John Doct. Boothbay Creamer Edmund do Clark Nathan Wiscasset Colby Ephraim do Clough Sally do Carey John do Dunton Timothy Edgcombe Dodge Rachel do Emery David Boothbay Elwell Robert Wiscasset Friest George do Fulkner John do Farland Joseph Eastern River Ranham Edward Woolwich Gray John do Gray Joseph Kennebec River Goodwin Richard Wiscasset Hale Samuel do Herrington Joseph do Hatch Lucy do Hathorn William Woolwich Hovey William Ken. Bank. Kennedy James Wiscasset Lord Caleb do Locke Samuel do Shaw David do Stinchfield Ephraim do Stinson David do Simpson James do Sinclair James Damascus Thompson & Tinkham Wiscasset Winlow Mary do
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Enacted piece.
From the Port Folio.
ON THE DEATH OF A TAR.
A SONG.
FRANK FID was a tar d'ye see, As true, as e'er landed a sail, Though the ship's gunnel in yet fill he Would laugh at the noise of the gale. With his grog 'gainst the form he prepared And squirted the juice of the gnid, Now below, now toss'd high on the yard, 'Twas all just the same to Frank Fid.  One day, off the Cape of Good Hope, As head to the wind lying to, His foot took the bite of a rope, And bled poor Frank's skull on the fioo: The Doctor was sounding his brain, While the blood from his scuppers ran fast; 'Avast! he cried 'caulkings' in vain, For death has cheer-hulk'd me at last.
'Come, mess-mates, no longer deplore; What's life? but a squall at the best! And tho' I can cheer you no more, I mount to the truck of the blest: I never feared danger nor toil, While an inch of life's brace flood the But now the last flake of my coil Is rec'd through eternity's block.  Through life's stormy sea as I sail'd, By the compass of friendship I steer'd And ne'er by distress was I hail'd But my locker's still open appear'd; And whilst, with a shot they were stor'd, None ever unaided went by, When grog they no more would afford, I gave all I had-'twas a fight!
I feel I must weigh-while I speak Death's Captain heaves short on my heart, My anchor is almost a-peak- What then? I have asked my part: Safe birth'd in Felicity's bay, I shall ride by the Kedge of Delight! Gi's your hand then-No more he could His soul went aloft in our sight. [Gay]
FERDINANDO. The sailor's near the Bank, Middle-Street, Portland. January 9, 1803.
10,000 Dollars highest prize. A Few Tickets at 5 dollars 50 cents, and Quarters at 1 dol. 37 1/2 cts. in the Second Class South Hadley Canal Lot- tery, which positively commences drawing at Boston, on or before the 27th of January, are for sale at Thomas Clark's Bookstore. FISH-STREET, PORTLAND, where have been sold some fortunate numbers, one of which drew Four Thousand Dollars.
FOR SALE, At No 9, Long Wharf, A Very handsome assortment of square and flat Swedes and Russia IRON. Also, an assortment of round, square and small flat faggot IRON, and a lot of OLD IRON. CART TIRE, NAIL RODS of all sizes. NAIL PLATES. MILL SAWS, of the first sort. All kinds of German STEEL. Wrought and Cut Patent NAILS. Best retailing MOLASSES per Hhd. New Orleans and Georgia COTTON, per Bail, of the first quality. All which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in town. COTTON B. BROOKS. Portland, Jan. 1, 1803.
RUSSIA Beds and Feathers, For sale very cheap at ABIJAH CHEEVER'S Store, Portland, Jan 3. No 1, Mufley's Row
J. Quincy, HAS FOR SALE, at his shop in Fore-Street, Foot of Fifth-Street, English and West-India Goods London particular Madeira } Lisbon, Sherry } Port and Malaga } Best flavored 4 h proof Cogniac and Barce- lona BRANDY. TEAS, of all sorts. Assorted IRON, NAIL PLATES, and RODS Wrought and Cut NAILS, of various sizes. WINDOW GLASS, SPERMACEIT OIL, &c. &c. The above articles will be sold as cheap as at any store in town. Jan 3.
NEW GOODS. Just received, and for sale by Eleazer Greeley, At his Store, No 5, Mufley's Row, Middle- Street, head of Union Street, An extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season.-Also, One case fashionable elegant French Millenary. Portland, Dec 27.
Lord & Thomas, No 5, Jones' Row, Have received by the late arrivals, a supply of Seasonable Goods. BEST superfine, and common Breadths, Cashmeres, Coatings, Raateens, Swanlons, Serges, Bell Rose Blankets, Flannels & Baizes, India Cottons, Worsted Hosiery, Cotton do. Calamancoes, Durants, Shalloons, Camel Hair Shawls, Linen, Dimities, Black and White Silk Gloves. Also, a general assortment of West-India Goods, on the most reasonable terms for cash or ap- proved credit. Portland, Dec 27, 1802.
Barbour & Barnevil, Have for sale at their Store, Fore-Street, General assortment of ENGLISH and WEST-INDIA GOODS, -among which are- Broadcloths-Kerseymeres- Coatings-Feathermgs-Serges-Buc Plains- Baizes-Flannels-Swanlons-Swanlown- Worsted Hosiery-Cotton & silk do-Blankets- Cotton and linen Checks-Calicoes-Camel hair Shawls-Gentlemen's Beaver and worsted Gloves-a variety of Silk Handkerchiefs- Cotton do.-India Cottons-Brown Holland- Silk and Twill-Oil Cloths-Calamancoes- Durants-Cotton Cambries, &c. &c. &c.  An assortment of Nails and Brads, Iron, Bistered and German Steel, 7 by 8 and 8 by 10 Glass, Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Tea, Bags Coffee, Molasses, Rice, Loaf Sugar, India and W. India do. Powder and Shot, Florence Oil, A few PUNCHBONS good flavored Rum, Brandy, Gin, Wines, &c. Boxes mould and dip Candles, Cakes Raisins, Bales Cotton, Bolts Ravens Duck, Fifth, and Bonnavetta Salt, suitable for country use, Hollow Ware, &c. &c. &c. Portland, Jan. 10.
Confectionary. A Few pounds of Confectionary, such as Peppermints, Peppermint-Lozen- ges, Cockles, Barley-Sugar, White-Candy, Lemon-Candy, Sugar-Almonds, Burnt- Almonds, Red-Almonds, Sugar-Plums, and a few Sugar-Toys, may be had by the pound &c. at C. Stimpson's, near the Bank, Middle-Street, Portland. January 9, 1803.
A Few Tickets at 5 dollars 50 cents, and Quarters at 1 dol. 37 1/2 cts. in the Second Class South Hadley Canal Lot- tery, which positively commences drawing at Boston, on or before the 27th of January, are for sale at Thomas Clark's Bookstore.
John Lord, INFORMS his friends and the public in gen- eral, that he has just received, and now offers for sale, a handsome assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HATS, on the lowest terms for cash or credit, at his shop in Fore-Street, next door to Cross & Troft's
FURS. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of Shipping and Hattng FURS-apply as above. Portland, Dec. 27.
AARON AUSTIN, Has for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, A Constant supply of Live-Geese, Sea-Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also, now on hand, A few Bales RUSSIA DOWN, of the first quality. American and English Cotton BEDTICK- ING, of different kinds. BEDS made and filled at the shortest notice. MATRASSES of all kinds ready made. Also, SPANISH INDIGO. N. B. The above assortment of Feathers are warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, Oct. 18. (3m)
Table Fifth. A Few quintals of the best Ta- ble Fifth, for sale at No. 8, Jones' Row Fifth Street. Dec 20.
FOR SALE, By J. Bryant, Near the Hay Market, 100 Boxes dipt Candles, Hhds. W. I. RUM, Pipes BRANDY, do. GIN, Chefs Hylon TEA, do. Souchong do. Boxes CHOCOLATE, Best SUGARS, Madeira, Sherry, } Port and Lisbon } WINES. 200. 100. 60. and 40. NAILS, Tons Swedes IRON, Blistered and German STEEL, Cakes GINGER, do. MUSTARD, Belt FLORENCE OIL, per Flask or gal. PAINTS and OIL, Boxes Fresh LEMONS, Jars GRAPES, Boxes 7 by 9 Window GLASS, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 10, 1802.
William Thompson, Has for sale, at his Store in Fifth Street, oppo- site the Fire proof Store, SCOTCH and Rappee SNUFF, by the Barrel, Keg, or Bladder. ALSO, Pigtail, Fig, and Smoking TOBACCO, and SEGARS, cheap for cash or approved credit. Portland, Jan. 1, 1803.
William Fitz, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a shop near the upper end of Fifth Street-where he carries on the above business as it is usually- in cleaning and repairing Clocks and Watches. He has for Sale, Watch Chains, Strings, Scales and Keys; warranted Gold Necklaces; Stone Knobs; newest fashion Ear-Rings; Fancy Beads; Silver Tea and Table Spoons. &c. &c. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Portland Dec 13, 1802.
Shipping Furs. A Generous price will be given for all kinds of Shipping Furs, by AARON AUSTIN, Who has for Sale, A few Russia Beds of the first quality. Jan. 3.
W. TORRY'S Warranted LIME. A Constant supply of warranted STONE LIME, may be had by applying to JOHN HERBERT, At his shop near Ingraham's Wharf. Portland, Dec. 4, 1802. (3m94t)
MUSIC. "Tis shine, sweet power, to raise the thought, Quell each rude passion, and amend the heart."
A SINGING SCHOOL, is opened at the South School House, which is to be kept three times a week, viz. Wed- nesday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings, from six o'clock until nine. Ladies and Gentlemen, who are desirous of attaining the art of Singing, are respectfully solicited to make application without delay.
Likewise, on Monday, Tues- day, Thursday and Friday evenings, the same house is opened for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Navigation. Terms-Three Dollars a quarter-One half at entrance, and the other at the close of the quarter-Lights are found. Portland, Dec. 13, 1802.
Sacred Music. MR. SAMUEL EMERSON, ref- pectfully informs the several religious societies in this town, that he proposes teach- ing the art of SINGING, at Mr. Prentiss's School-House, two evenings in a week, Wed- NESDAY and THURSDAY; at Fifteen Shillings a quarter, without any other expense to the learners: To commence on Wednesday E- vening next. Mr. Emerson hereby pledges himself (in case of not giving full instruction to the concerned) to ask nothing for his services; And on this liberal ground, he hopes for lib- eral patronage. Portland Dec. 20, 1802.
TO BE SOLD, on reasonable terms, one of the TOWNSHIPS, be- longing to Bowdoin College, being in the 7th range north of the Wadsworth Patent, and on the Piscataqua River. WILLIAM MARTIN, ELIJAH KELLOGG, } Committee. ISAAC PRKER, Portland, Abt Dec. 1802.
List of Letters, Remaining in the Post-Office, at Pepperell- borough, Jan. 7, 1803.
BRYANT Ephraim, Pepperellboro' Bycand Samuel, do Burbank John, do Conder John, do Clark James, Bideford Cole Benjamin, do Dyer John, do Dyer Elijah, do Googins Daniel, Pepperellboro' Hatch Betty, do Hooper M. do Hutchins Mark, do Hight Elisha, Philipsburg Harris Susannah, Bideford Jobbins Merrill, Baldin Saco River Kindrick Noah, Pepperellboro' Lafel Israel, Bideford Nutting Samuel, Pepperellboro' Parker Amos, do Pritham John, do Roberts J. Chester, do Saunders John, Bideford Thompson Paul, do Tongue, Eleanor, Pepperellboro'
THE partnership of GAGE & BARBOUR, is this day dissolved by mutual consent- All persons having accounts open with said firm, are requested to make immediate set- tlement with either of the subscribers. JOHN GAGE, ROBERT BARBOUR. Portland, Jan. 10, 1803.
10 Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, on the 12th inst. a large red HORSE, with a Saddle, Bridle, and a pair of Saddlebags containing a bottle with two quarts of rum.-Whoever will detect the Thief or Thieves, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges paid. N. B. The said Horse is remarkably lame in his hind legs-traits all. EDMUND PHINNEY. Gorham, Dec. 12, 1802.
ON the Petition of Joseph Holt Ingraham, of Portland, in said County, merchant, otherwise, that he is interested and stands seized in fee, in common and undivided, with some person or persons to him unknown, of a certain tract or parcel of land, lying at Stroudwater, in Falmouth, in said County, adjoining on the road or highway leading thro' said Stroudwater up towards Saccapawpa, northeasterly, on land belonging to Mary Patrick, south- easterly, on Stroudwater-Freih-River, southwesterly, and on land formerly be- longing to James Mean, northwesterly, being the same land he purchased of Josiah Cox, as by deed may appear; -and that his share in the said tract or parcel is two third parts thereof; which he is de- sirous to hold in severally-and therefore praying that his said share may be divided and set off to him to hold in severally agreeably to the law in that case made and provided.-
Ordered, that the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in said estate and being within the State or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks suc- cessively, in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have oppor- tunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of February next to their granting the same. Attest. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and holden at Newgloucester within and for the said County, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1802.
ON the Petition of Samuel M. Thayer, merchant, and Hannah his wife in her right, Mehitable Calef, and Rebecca T. Calef, single-women, all of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, shewing -That they are seized in fee simple of three seventh parts of the following tracts of Land in Cape Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland, aforesaid: the first tract beginning on the south side of the road opposite the house now occupied by Sam- uel Calef, Esq., and at the northeast cor- ner of said Samuel Calef's Land, thence easter- ly by the road eighteen rods, thence running south from the two aforesaid bounds to the Creek; -the second, contain- ing about thirty two acres on the north side of the said road and house, beginning at the northeast corner of the said Samuel's land by the main road lead- ing to Portland, thence north two degrees west fifty two and half rods, thence run- ning the same width to land in possession of Benjamin Jordan, and being the same land that was set off to the heirs of Joseph Calef, late of Milton;-and that Joseph Calef of said Cape-Elizabeth, Yeman, with others to them unknown, are seized of the other undivided parts of said land- and therefore praying that a warrant might be issued, according to the Law in such cases made and provided, to five or three sufficient and indifferent freeholders, to make partition of the premises, and to set off their three seventh parts to them in severally.-
Ordered, that the Petition- ers cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwell- ing-house or last place of abode, or by in- serting the substance of the same three weeks successively in Jenk's Portland Ga- zette , that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court, on the third Tuesday of February next, to their granting the same. Attest. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub- scriber has been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of Silvanus Cushman, of Portland, in the District of Maine, Trader, a Bankrupt.-All persons indebted to said CUSHMAN, are called upon for payment; and those who have any of his effects, are request- ed to deliver the same to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Assignee. Portland, Dec. 18, 1802.
THE delinquent nonresident Proprietors of Lands lying in Freeport, are hereby called upon to meet at Tol- Burr's Tavern, in said Freeport, on eith- er of the Saturdays (in the afternoon) of the month of January ensuing, to pay their Taxes for the years 1801 and 1802, or either of them. Punctual compliance with this notification, will prevent pro- ceeding as the Law directs. NOAH BURRILL, Collector. Freeport. 25th Dec. 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to Andrew Leach, a nonresident proprietor of lands, situated in Union, county of Lin- coln, that said lands were taxed in the state county, and town taxes for the year 1801, and committed to the subscriber to collect, viz. State Tax, - - 2 Dolls. 8 Cts. County and Town, 26 Dolls. 80 Cts. And unless said tax, are paid to me the subscriber (with all intervening charges) on or before Monday, the twenty fourth day of January next ensuing, so much of said lands will then be held at public Vendue, at ten of the clock in the forenoon at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Robbins, inn- holder, in said town, as will pay said tax- es and charges as aforesaid. JEREMIAH MITCHELL, Collector. Union, Nov. 4, 1802.
RUN or Walked away from the subscriber, an indented apprentice by the name of JOSEPH BARTLETT, aged 19 years- wore away a long blue coat, striped swanlown waistcoat, a pair of boots, and blue trowsers.-Whoever will take up said runaway, shall receive one cent reward, but no charges; and whoever harbors or trusts said runaway, on my account, must look to him for pay, and what the law will give in that case. JAC CARSLEY. Portland Dec. 20, 1802.
Administrators & Commissioners Notice. THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of JOSEPH CROSS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumber- land, Trader, deceased, he has taken upon him that trust, and given 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 RALPH CROSS. Portland, Dec. 27, 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumber- land, Mariner, deceased, she has taken up- on her that trust, and given bond as the Law directs-She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JANE WILLIAMS. Portland, Dec. 27, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub- scriber has been duly appointed Ad- ministratrix on the estate of JOSEPH WARD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumber- land, soap-boiler, deceased, represented insolvent; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs.-All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. Dec. 20, 1802. HANNAH WARD.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub- scriber has been duly appointed administratrix of the Estate of JOSEPH TINKHAM, late of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, Esquire, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs.- All persons, therefore, having demands against the Estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all in- debted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment. MARCY TINKHAM, Administratrix. Wiscasset, Nov. 16, 1802. (42)
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and exam- ine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of SAMUEL BUSH, late of Boothbay, in the said county, phy- sician, deceased, represented insolvent- hereby give notice, that six months from the third Tuesday of November instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the dwelling house of WILLIAM MCCOBB, Esq., on the second Tuesday of December next, and the second Tuesdays of the five fol- lowing months, from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each day. WILLIAM MCCOBB, } Commis- JONATHAN SAWYER, } sioners. Boothbay, Nov. 16, 1802.
RANAWAY from the subscri- ber, an apprentice Lad, named JOHN LEWIS, about seventeen years of age-He is a stout well-grown Lad, and has been three years at the Ropemaking business-He has, it is suspected, a forged certificate with him, and I have reason to believe he is gone on board a Schooner commanded by a Captain Crabtree bound for Portland, in the District of Maine. JAMES IRVIN.
County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, to wit- THIS day, James Irvin personally appear- ed before me, Alexander Smith, Mayor of the city of Alexandria, and acknowledged the above certificate to be signed by him, and to be just and true, to the best of his knowledge. IN witness whereof, I, the said Mayor have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of my Office, at Alex- andria, this first day of Nov. 1802. ALEXANDER SMITH, Mayor.
Thirty Dollars Reward. THE subscriber, having been duly author- ized, arrested and committed to jail in this town, the above named JOHN LEWIS, with an intention to send him back to his master. When the vessel in which a passage had been engaged for him was ready to sail for Alex- andria, Lewis was taken from prison to go on board, and on his way made his escape from custody, and ran into the country, to- wards Saccapawpa, and has been seen near to that place.-All persons are forbidden to conceal the said runaway, as they would avoid the penalty of the law; and whoever will ar- rest and deliver him to the subscriber, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all ne- cessary charges shall be paid by WILLIAM CRABTREE. Portland. Dec. 17, 1802.
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