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MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1807.
[14 hole No. 493.]
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LINES
Suggested on looking for the Grave of Baron De Kalb.
BORN in the reach of splendor, pomp and pow'r, He spurn'd at honors unattain'd by worth; And fostering freedom in a glorious hour, Prefer'd her cause to all the pride of birth. In Freedom's virtuous cause, alert, he rose; In Freedom's virtuous cause, undaunted, bled; He died for Freedom mid a host of foes, And found, in Camden's plains, an honor'd bed. But where, oh! where the hallow'd sod, Beneath whose verd the hero's ashes sleep? Is this the cold, neglected, mould'ring clod? Or that the grave at which I ought to weep? Why rises not some massy pillar high, To grace a name that fought for Freedom's prize? Or, why, at least, some rudely etch'd stone nigh, To show the spot where matchless valor lies? Yet soldier, thy illustrious name is known, Thy fame supported, and thy worth confess'd: That peerless virtue, which in danger shone, Is shining still, when thou art laid in rest. And though no monumental scrip is seen, Thy worth to publish, and thy deeds proclaim, Each son of Freedom, passing near this green, Shall hail De Kalb, and venerate his name.
IMPORTANT TRIAL—Continued.
Mr. George Tucke's Evidence.
Q. Previous to the action between the Leopard and the American frigate, do you know, if there was any correspondence, by letter, between Captain Humphreys, and the Commander of the Chesapeake, to demand the deserters then on board her?
A. Yes.
Q. Did you hear any thing that passed after the correspondence between Captain Humphreys and the Chesapeake?
A. I did hear captain Humphreys say, commodore Barron, you must be aware of the necessity I am under of complying with the orders of my commander in chief. He then replied, you may do as you please.
Q. Did you understand that as a refusal to comply with captain Humphreys' wishes to have the English
deserters given up from the Chesapeake to the Leopard?
A. Yes. Q. How long was it from the time of first sending the boat on board the Chesapeake, until the action commenced?
A. The boat was on board the Chesapeake about three quarters of an hour, when the signal was made for her from the Leopard; she returned in about ten minutes after, with a letter, which captain Humphreys took into the cabin and read; then ordered the guns to be primed, fired one gun athwart her bows, and then hailed as before to which a similar reply was made: Capt. Humphreys then ordered the fire to commence, beginning with the foremost gun on the lower deck, and gave her about three broad sides.
Q. Were the crew of the Chesapeake mustered previous to the finding of Ratford in the coal hole?
A. No; not until afterwards.
Q. What other deserters were taken out of the American frigate?
A. Three belonging to the Melampus.
Q. Were there many Englishmen mustered on board her?
A. About twelve, men and boys.
Q. Were any of those Englishmen demanded, or any other men demanded, or taken out except known deserters?
A. No.
The prisoner having no questions to ask, the evidence withdrew.
Mr. Frederick Phillips, midshipman of the Belona, sworn.
Q. Were you doing duty on board the Leopard at the time of the controversy between her and the American frigate Chesapeake?
A. Yes.
Q. Relate to the Court what you know respecting the charges against the prisoner?
A. When I went on board the Chesapeake, I saw the prisoner standing, or leaning, against one of the carronades on the quarter deck. I knew he was taken out of the Chesapeake to the Leopard.
The prisoner having no questions to ask, the evidence withdrew.
Mr. James Simpson Wells, Clerk of the Halifax, called in and sworn.
He produced the complete book of the Halifax; swore to its correctness, and by the direction of the court, pointed out to the Judge Advocate, the five men, stated by the charge to have deserted, which he did, as follows:
Richard Hubert, sail-maker, born in Liverpool, England, aged 22.
Henry Saunders, yeoman of the sheets, born in Greenock, aged 26.
Jenkin Ratford, ordinary, born in London, aged 34.
George North, captain of the main top, born in Kinfale, aged 27.
William Hill, able, born in Philadelphia, aged 21. Entered at Antigua.
Q. Do you know the prisoner to be one of the men you have now named?
A. Yes, I do, by the name of Jenkin Ratford.
Q. Have you any reason for believing the prisoner to be born in London?
A. I think I was present when his description was taken, and he gave the place of his birth, London, himself.
The prisoner having no question to ask, the evidence withdrew; and
Mr. James Baillie, Secretary to Vice-Admiral Berkeley, sworn to the following letters being true copies of those sent to the Commander in Chief; when they were read, and are as follows:
To JOHN ERSKINE DOUGLAS, Esq. Captain of his Majesty's ship Bellona, and senior Officer, &c. &c. Chesapeake. His Majesty's ship Leopard, at Sea, 22d June, 1807.
SIR, In obedience to your signal this morning, to weigh and reconnoitre, S. E. by E. I have the honor to acquaint you, that having arrived off
Cape Henry, to the distance of about four or five leagues, I bore up, pursuant to orders from the Commander in Chief, to search for deserters on board the United States frigate Chesapeake. On arriving within hail, an Officer was dispatched according to my instructions, to shew the order to her commander, together with the following note from myself:
"The captain of his Britannic Majesty's ship Leopard, has the honor to enclose the captain of the United States frigate Chesapeake, an Order from the Hon. Vice-Admiral Berkeley, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships on the North American station respecting some deserters from the ships (therein mentioned) under his command, and supposed now to be serving as part of the crew of the Chesapeake.
"The captain of the Leopard will not presume to say any thing in addition to what the Commander in Chief has stated, more than to express a hope that every circumstance respecting them may be adjusted, in such a manner, that the harmony subsisting between the two countries, may remain undisturbed."
The boat, after an absence of three quarters of an hour, returned with the following answer:
"I know of no such men as you described; the officers that were on the recruiting service for this ship, were particularly instructed by the government, through me, not to enter any deserters from his Majesty's ships; nor do I know of any being here.
"I am also instructed, never to permit the crew of any ship that I command, to be mustered by any other than her own officers; it is my disposition to preserve harmony; and I hope this answer to your dispatch will prove satisfactory."
(Signed) JAMES BARRON. Commander of the United States frigate Chesapeake.
On the receipt of this letter, motives of humanity, and an ardent desire to prevent bloodshed, induced me if possible to endeavour to make the search without recurring to more serious measures, by repeatedly hailing and remonstrating without effect. I then directed a shot to be fired a cross the bow; after which he was again hailed, the answers again were equally evasive; conceiving therefore, that my orders would not admit of deviation, I lament to state that I felt under the necessity of countering them by firing into the United States ship; a few shots were returned, but none struck this ship; at the expiration of ten minutes from the first shot being fired, the pendant and ensign of the Chesapeake were lowered. I then gave the necessary direction for her being searched, according to my instructions, and here with send you a statement of the number and names of the deserters found on board. Several other English subjects composed part of the crew of the frigate, but as they did not claim the protection of the British flag, and not within the limits of my orders from the Commander in Chief, I therefore suffered them to remain.
After the search had been made, and previous to the separation, the captain sent me the annexed Note; which with my answer, I have the honor to subjoin; and
Have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, S. P. HUMPHREYS.
List of men found on board, and serving as a part of the crew of the United States ship Chesapeake, deserters from His Majesty's ships Melampus, and Halifax.
WILLIAM WARE, DANIEL MARTIN, J. STRACAN, alias Story, J. WILSON, alias Jenkin Ratford, ship Halifax.
(Signed) S. P. HUMPHREYS. His Majesty's ship Leopard, at Sea 22d June, 1807.
† Copy of a letter from Commodore Barron to Captain Humphreys. "SIR, I consider the frigate Chesapeake as your prize, and am ready to deliver her to any officer authorized to receive her. By the re-
turn of the boat I shall expect your answer; and have the honour to be,
Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, JAMES BARRON."
At sea, 22d June, 1807.
ANSWER, His Majesty's ship Leopard, at sea 22d June, 1807.
"SIR, Having, to the utmost of my power, fulfilled the instructions of my commander in Chief, I have nothing more to desire; and must, in consequence proceed to join the remainder of the squadron; repeating, that I am ready to give you every assistance in my power, and do most sincerely deplore, that any lives should have been lost in the execution of a service, which might have been adjusted more amicably, not only with respect to ourselves, but to the nations to which we respectively belong.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, S. P. HUMPHREYS."
Sergeant Richard Fordham, of the royal marines of his majesty's ship Bellona, called in and sworn, to truly answer what he knew of the prisoner, as also to such questions as the court might ask him. Had heard the charges read.
Q. Do you know any thing of the prisoner?
A. Only that he was confined on board the Bellona, as a deserter from the Halifax.
Q. Were you on board his majesty's ship Chichester in the Chesapeake doing duty as a Sergeant of marines?
A. Yes, I was sent from the Bellona to his majesty's ship Chichester, on the 10th November, 1806, and remained there until the 15th March, 1807.
Q. Do you know of any deserters from Fort Nelson being claimed by the American Commandant?
A. Yes.
Q. Relate to the court the particulars.
A. In the early part of February last, the Chichester being along side the wharf at Gosport, in Virginia, I saw a party of soldiers under arms, consisting of the commandant of fort Nelson, a sergeant, corporal, and four privates, coming from the fort to the wharf, along side which the Chichester was laying. Having entered the gates, they proceeded to captain Stockford's lodgings; when I was sent for by him, and asked if there were any deserters on board from the fort, I answered there were not any. The captain said, "there are three, are there not," and directed me to give them up to the person I supposed the commandant. I with the assistance of the officers searched the ship, but could not find them, and reported accordingly to the captain: who then ordered all hands to be turned up, in order to search more particularly, as he was determined to give them up. I with the master and other officers, renewed the search: and at the expiration of an hour, two were found under the stores in the hold, the third was found in one of the store houses, under the sails. Captain Stopford directed Mr. Brooks, one of the Midshipmen of the ship, to be confined, for telling captain Saunders that he thought it was not right to give up their deserters when they would not give up ours. The deserters were then put in a boat, and taken, by the American captain and guard, to the Fort. Their names were, Wm. Burn, a shoemaker by trade, an Irishman, born in Londonderry; Wm. Jones, a weaver by trade, born at Manchester, in England; the name, or place of birth, of the third person, I do not recollect.
Q. Do you know any of the crew, or supernumeraries, deserting from the Chichester, and entering into the American Military service.
A. Yes; Convalescents, who came from the Regiments, &c. in the West-Indies, for recovery of their health.
Q. Relate the particulars.
A. Robert Simpson and Francis Sedgewick, of the Royal Artillery; Wm Phillips, corporal of the Royal Marines, belonging to the Chichester;
Benjamin Withers, of the 15th Regiment on foot; and John Mahoney, of the 37th, deserted from the Chichester; some of which enlisted in English uniform, into the American service, and were afterwards seen by me in the American Military uniform. Simpson and Mahoney, were Irishmen, and Withers and Phillips, Englishmen, from the county of Lancaster; I do not know what countryman Sedgewick was, but have repeatedly heard them all declare, they were strangers to the United States.
The evidence withdrew; and Captain John Erskine Douglas, of His Majesty's ship Bellona, sworn.
Q. Was you Senior Officer of His Majesty's ships in the Chesapeake when the men stated by the last witness, deserted from the Chichester?
A. I was Senior Officer.
Q. Did you make any application for those men?
A. I did make application, but they were not given up; and, to the best of my recollection, the answer given was, "If any deserters from the English service have entered into the American service, they have been sent, with a detachment, into the country."
The prisoner was now called upon for his defence; having been told, at the examination of every witness that he might ask any question he pleased. After retiring, for a short time, with the Judge Advocate, he returned into Court, and stated, that the evidence brought against him was so strong, there was but little left for him to say in his defence: but that the reason of his hiding in the coal-hole, was for fear of the Americans making him fight against his country, which he declared he would not do on any account; that he, with all the men who deserted from the Halifax, were persuaded by the Boatswain to enter for the Chesapeake, to protect themselves, which they did; Lieut. Sinclair asking them if they had not a second name. About 30 men went in the first draft with him to the Chesapeake, when capt. Gordon mustered them, and they were mustered again in Hampton roads by the Commodore. He requested leave to call one evidence in a gain; to ask his officers for a character; and then he threw himself on the mercy of the court.
Lord James Townshend stated, that prior to the charges, he had always behaved himself as a quiet steady man.
Mr. Turner called in again and reminded that he was still on his oath.
Q. By the prisoner. Do you recollect my throwing my oar across the boat, and not rowing after the boat had been pulled some time for the shore, and after others cried out, "pull away."
A. I do not. The prisoner pulled away as the others did.
(To be continued)
TRIFLES.
A grave writer on the laws of England says, that "When a Jury of Matrons is impanelled, the Fore-man ought to be a Woman of known and good repute!"
The Barbers are very anxious to know what will be the fate of the Poles!
MARLBOROUGH-STREET.—Saturday at this office, Mary Devaynes, a prophetess was charged with stealing a silver snuff-box, whilst on a professional visit to the waiting-maid of Mrs. D——, in Charlotte-street, on Friday. The testimony of the credulous complainant went to prove, that the professional Sybil took tea with her in the absence of her mistress; other damsels had been previously invited to hear their destiny. It was agreed on all hands, that the snuff-box had been handed about as a charm, and the excuse made by the fortune-teller was, that she had put it into her pocket and forgotten it. The box was missed in a short time after the Prisoner had left the house, and she, on being applied to, refused to restore it. The Prophetess was sent to gaol future events in Bridewell.

Foreign Intelligence.
Gleaned from the most recent European dates received in the United States:
CONSTANTINOPLE, JUNE 20.
DISPATCHES have just been received from London. The British government has formally disapproved the conduct of their late Minister ARBUTHNOT, and of that of Admiral DUCKWORTH, and have appointed a new Envoy to our Court, Mr. PAGET.—Our court has resolved not to receive the new Ambassador until the British should have evacuated Egypt, and recalled their cruisers from this side of Malta.
PARIS, AUG. 8.
The Prince of Benevento (Talleyrand) Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been appointed by the Emperor to be Vice-Grand Elector of France—and the Prince of Neufchattel, (Berthier) Minister of War, to be Vice Constable of France.
These are two of the highest offices in the French Monarchy; being the deputies, but exercising the offices of Grand Elector and Constable of the empire; those offices being nominally invested in Joseph Napoleon, king of Italy, and Louis Napoleon king of Holland.
M. Champany is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, and General Clark, Minister of War.
LONDON, AUG. 21.
Dispatches from the Grand Expedition have been received, dated as late as the 11th August. Our fleet had surrounded Zealand. Mr. Jackson, who instead of having been sent to Russia, was dispatched to Denmark, met the Prince Regent at Kiel, the 8th August; and demanded, "Whether Denmark, as it could no longer remain Neutral from the violent measures adopted by Bonaparte, intended to declare for France or England?" The Crown Prince replied, "I shall consider every power as my enemy, that shall attempt to violate the neutrality of Denmark." The conference was immediately broken off. The Danish Prince repaired forthwith to Copenhagen; and Mr. Jackson to Hull. The English Minister, Mr. Thornton, and the British Consul immediately left the Danish territories. The Danes were making great defensive preparations: But the Danish troops in Zealand, did not exceed 12,000. They had a considerable force in Holstein. Our effective land force is 27,000.
City of London Tavern.—At a meeting of the Committee of American Merchants.
PHILIP SANSON, Esq. in the Chair: The Chairman stated, that he had received a letter from John Richardson, Esq. Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce at Liverpool, accompanying certain Resolutions of that Board, and their circular letter, dated the 11th inst.: the same having been read, it was
Resolved unanimously, That this Committee will be at all times happy to receive any communications from the American Chamber of Commerce, at Liverpool, which may have a tendency to promote the commercial intercourse between the British Empire, and the United States of America; but with the knowledge that negotiations of great political importance are pending between the Government of this Country and the American States, they are of opinion, that any interference on their part at the present moment would be improper; and this Committee having no reason to believe his Majesty's Government to be inclined to an amicable accommodation of the present differences, see no necessity for associations being formed in the different manufacturing towns and seaports, for the purpose of collecting information as to the prospects of a good understanding, or otherwise, between the two countries. But if it should at any time appear that the efforts of this Committee can be useful in promoting cordiality and harmony between the two Governments, they will be ready to do every thing in their power for the attainment of so desirable an object.
JOHN GRAY, Secretary.
LONDON, AUG. 22.
A letter from Copenhagen, Aug. 11, states, that the British Envoy, Mr. Taylor, was to have his final answer the next day.
Accounts from Stralsund, state, that the French have been repulsed with great loss in two attempts to storm that place.
The Gazette of this day announces the appointment of Sir J. H. Craig to be Governor in Chief over Upper and Lower Canada, Nova-Scotia, New-Brunswick, and the islands of Prince Edward and Cape-Breton.
AUG. 24.
We have no dispatches from Ad. Gambier, but rumours are current that Copenhagen was bombarded on the 15th and 16th, but without bringing the Danes to terms.
The "Opposition" continue to censure the expedition against the Danes.
It is reported, some pacific communication has been made to our ministers from Paris. Such overtures we expect will be made, but think they have not yet.
An order is issued for the capture of Oldenburgh, Mecklenburgh, Kniphausen and Pappenburgh vessels, if found trading with our enemies.
The order against the vessels of Mecklenburgh, &c. is in retaliation of Bonaparte's blockading decree. "It is probable the order will be extended to other neutrals, if any should remain."
It is reported that Murat is to be appointed King of Switzerland.
Dispatches to July 29, have been received from Ad. Berkeley.
Official accounts from Ad. B. of all the recent events on the coast of America, are contained in these dispatches.
There is nothing now to prevent the discussion of the affair of the Leopard and the Chesapeake, as soon as Mr. Munroe receives his instructions.
Aug. 25. Still are we without any dispatches from Admiral Gambier later than the 10th.—Yet a Scotch paper of the 20th mentions the arrival of a vessel at Lieth that morning in five days from Copenhagen, with the information, "that the British army was ready for embarkation on Friday last, and that it had been agreed to give up the Danish fleet, said to be about 20 sail of the line, to remain in an English port during the war."—The previous accounts certainly had not prepared us to expect that the Danes would yield so easily. And indeed we cannot find from an Edinburgh paper, we received this morning, two days later than the one which arrived yesterday, that any ship did arrive at Lieth on the 20th from Copenhagen. The Lieth list of arrivals on the 20th, 21st, & 22nd, is given in the Edinburgh paper of the 22nd, and there is not one arrival on either of those days from Cronstadt or Copenhagen, from any part of the Baltic or the Sound.
America and England.
Mr. Sansom on the 19th ult. had an interview with Mr. Canning, on the subject of the misunderstanding with America.—The Minister informed him, that he had sent to the American Envoys, to know whether they had received any further information, adding, "that if they had, our government was ready to enter into an amicable adjustment of all differences."—The answer was, "that they had received no instructions."
By the Gails.
HALIFAX, SEPT. 12.
THE Eolus, of 32 guns, Lord Fitzroy, has just arrived in 27 days from Cork, with dispatches. Two regiments are coming out here from England, immediately, and the regiments here are ordered for Quebec. Ware, Martin and Strahan, lately taken from the Chesapeake, have been tried before a court-martial for desertion, convicted, and sentenced to receive 500 lashes each.—They have since petitioned the commander in chief for a mitigation of punishment; Ware stating he was born near Ripe-Creek, Frederick county, Maryland; Strahan in Queen Anne's county, Maryland; and Martin in the West-Indies; that they voluntarily entered on board the Melampus; that they lamented their crime of desertion, and offered their services on board any of His Majesty's ships. They have accordingly been pardoned,—This was previous to the arrival of the Eolus.
The Secretary at War left Boston for Washington a few days since.
BURR'S PROSECUTION.
RICHMOND, SEPT. 12, 1807.
IN the Circuit-Court, the 16th, Mr. Hay brought forward his motion to commit Col. Burr, Blennerhassett, and Israel Smith, to send them to another district for trial.
Col. Burr, demanded that a specific charge of time, place and offence, should be made against him. He was confident, he said, he could put a stop to all proceedings respecting himself, by pleading his verdict of acquittal.—But as it had been boldly asserted, that acts of war had been committed, he should suspend pleading his acquittal, and indulge the Prosecutors in the relation of such legal evidence as was adapted to the fact of a war. He again demanded a specification of the charge.
The Chief Justice said the charge must be reduced to writing if required by the accused.
Mr. Hay specified the place to be the mouth of Cumberland river; but it was not known in what State it was. But he said if he was to specify a place, and the evidence should establish the fact, at any other, the Court ought to commit for trial at that place where the fact was committed.
Witnesses were called to prove transactions at Cumberland river; but when they mentioned facts which they stated had taken place in the Mississippi territory, they were stopped by Mr. Burr's counsel, who objected to the introduction of any testimony of facts out of the jurisdiction of the State of Kentucky.
Mr. Boits contended that no further testimony could be heard on the present motion. He relied on Mr. Burr's former acquittal as a perpetual bar to any future prosecution; and that the act of Congress which authorizes a judge to transmit a person charged with an offence from one district to another for trial, does not extend to the territorial governments. He was followed by Mr. M'Rae, on the part of the United States.
On the 17th, Messrs. Hay, Martin, Wirt, Wickham and Botts severally delivered their opinion on the motion of yesterday. An unusual share of animation and eloquence marked the speeches of all the gentlemen on this interesting subject. The argument was not closed.
On Friday Mr. Randolph closed; the Chief Justice delivered the opinion of the Court, that he had no power by law to commit for trial in the Mississippi territory:—But he would hear testimony on Burr's conduct within the United States.
Witnesses to conduct within the U. S. were then adduced.—After which Mr. Hay said he should refer it to the Court, how far the evidence produced proved an overt act of treason and if it did he should be at liberty to produce the collateral or auxiliary testimony. Adjourned.
The most that can be said about the nativity of the deserters, taken from the Chesapeake, is, that both sides have failed in the full statement of facts. The British commodore alleged, that the men demanded, were British subjects, but it is now proved, that those taken away from the Chesapeake, and which are presumed to be in the list of those demanded, were Americans, excepting one; what countrymen those were, who deserted while the frigate was passing down the bay, is not fully known, though asserted in the Halifax papers to be English deserters. Mr. Jefferson says, in his proclamation, that the men demanded, as well as taken away, were previously proved to be Americans:—it now, however, turns out, that one of them at least, was an Englishman, and that the confession comes from his dying lips.
[Byron Gaz.]
The affair of the Chesapeake, in all its relations, has been so fully discussed and commented on, that the subject, in fact, ceases to be viewed with that attention, which it really merits. It is best, perhaps, that we should wait the decision of the two governments, who are the legal judges of the case, as it is not improbable but what a suitable and friendly accommodation may take place.— ibid.
From Halifax, Sept. 17.
Capt. Warren, in 9 days from Halifax, informs, that the British August Packet had arrived at that place;—that the Jason had returned from New York, with 30 of her crew in irons;—that
the Bellona, Capt. Hardy, had sailed for the Chesapeake;—and that a temporary embargo was to be laid, the day after he came away, on account of the sailing of some transports, with troops on board, supposed for Quebec.
Capt. Warren, also states, "That the three men,* taken from the Chesapeake frigate with Rafterd, had been tried, and were found guilty of mutiny and desertion; but that the punishment of death had been mitigated, by being sentenced to receive 500 lashes each. This sentence, was, however, fully remitted, the day before he sailed."
* These men must be Ware, Strahan and Martin, who are by some late depositions, declared to be American subjects; but who voluntarily entered the British navy.
Extract of a letter from Charleston, (S. C.) dated Aug. 27.
"The Yellow Fever is now raging with great violence here—and few that are attacked escape. The times are precarious and truly alarming—numbers die daily; and none last more than four or five days after being attacked with this dreadful distemper."
Portland,
Monday, October 5, 1807.
THE PRINTER'S AFFAIRS.
WE have this week forwarded bills to most of the subscribers for the GAZETTE, where the account has been standing more than two years. We need not remind those who are indebted, that our terms are yearly payments. Nor need we apologize in earnestly soliciting a compliance, when it is a fact, that four out of five of the subscribers are in arrears. The labor and every article used in publishing a Newspaper requires punctual payments IN CASH, on a credit of ninety days only. The nature of our business and a disposition to carry on the establishment without too much embarrassment, and with good faith to those we are indebted, dictate the foregoing remarks. To those who think "the laborer is worthy of his hire," and who are in principle and practice willing to "do as they would be done by," more need not be said.—While we tender our acknowledgments to those who have discharged their dues, we entertain a belief that the cause of many deficiencies has arisen from distance and want of an opportunity to remit the pay; to accommodate such, agents are appointed in the principal places, who will receipt bills where they have been forwarded and give receipts for money which will be credited in account.
FOREIGN.
SINCE our last, London dates to August 26, have been received; six days latest; they furnish little intelligence of importance.
No accounts of the expedition before Copenhagen, had been received, nor does any information from the Sound warrant the report that Admiral Gambier had attacked the capitol of Denmark.
Capt. Hinckley, arrived at Boston, was boarded in the Channel three days after he left Liverpool by his Majesty's ship Niobe, by which he was informed that an express from Cork had arrived that morning with orders to detain all Danish vessels: the Niobe had one in possession at the time. This does not look as tho' affairs between England and Denmark would be amicably settled soon.
It appears to be the determination of Bonaparte to invade, and of course subjugate Portugal, if England refuses the mediation of Russia.
It was reported that Admiral Collingwood had orders to look after the Russian fleet in the Mediterranean.
A rigorous enforcement of the restrictions against all English commerce was taking place in Holland.
The French troops which served in Poland, on their arrival in France, are ordered to repair to the coast opposite England, where formidable and extensive camps are preparing.
The coast on the German ocean, from the frontiers of Holland to the mouth of the Elbe, are to be occupied by Dutch troops.
General Frazier, commander of the English forces in Egypt, about the 30th of May, received a reinforcement of two regiments; was plentifully supplied
with fresh provisions, and had fortified Alexandria, so that no fears were entertained of an attack from the enemy, who had collected 8000 men near Rosetta.
The Revenge, with dispatches from the Executive of the U. S. had not arrived in England August the 25th; but was daily expected.—In England, the opinion, as to war or peace, appears to be suspended until the tenor of the dispatches, which are supposed to relate principally to the Chesapeake affair, are known. The citizens of both countries, with much anxiety wait the result.
Monte Video.—Capt. Patterson, arrived at Baltimore, from Monte Video, informs that at the time he left there, (19th July) there were, besides Americans, about 30 sail of British merchant ships, principally loaded with British manufactures, for which there was no vent, waiting for the capture of Buenos Ayres. The reports were that the British army consisting of 10,000 men, had landed about thirty miles from Buenos Ayres on the 21st of June, and on the 6th of July were within two leagues of the out works which the Spaniards had thrown up near that city for its defence.
Business at Monte Video, was in a state of entire stagnation; when capt. P. sailed, there were not more than three ships loading, and none discharging.
The celebrated General Sir JOHN H. CRAIG, whom we have mentioned as being appointed Governor General of the Canadas, Nova-Scotia, New-Brunswick, &c. &c. had taken leave of the British Court at the last dates, and was coming to America, with three regiments of troops.
DISPATCHES FROM LONDON. The Comptroller has arrived in the Delaware, in 50 days from London:—Major BIBLE, who arrived in her, is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. MONROE, in London, and Mr. ARMSTRONG, in Paris; with which he immediately departed for Washington.
His Excellency Gov. SULLIVAN has issued a Proclamation, dated Sept. 9, 1807, forbidding all persons who may have made contracts with the Penobscot Indians, for the purchase of Mast Trees, on lands belonging to this Commonwealth, from taking such trees, or any timber trees whatever.
More Mystery of Iniquity. Accounts from Richmond state, that Burr had declared to the court, that from two letters he had just received, intimating that evidence was coming on to prove that the public and himself, had been sacrificed and sold, he wished for delay.
A draft has been made of one fifth of the militia of Canada for its defence, to be equipped at the expence of the government. The Canadian papers say the men volunteered their services, and that the French subjects in particular discovered the same loyalty as the English.
Vermont Election.—Israel Smith, the democratic candidate, is elected Governor of that State in the room of Gov. Tichenor. Pamphlets it is said were circulated by the democrats previous to the election stating that Gov. Tichenor was concerned in Burr's conspiracy: A trick perfectly in character of that party.
The Boston Chronicle threatens the Editor of the Repertory with prosecution for publishing the truth respecting the Chesapeake affair, and the Editor of the Repertory makes the following reply to the threat:—
"The Chronicle of yesterday displays if possible more than usual acrimony against the public discussion of facts. We rejoice to see this. It may be of some service in the cause of freedom and truth. It is intimated that the District Attorney ought to notice some recent publications. Nothing could give us greater pleasure. Facts which the people ought to know, will be kept from the readers of democratick papers unless some such procedure should give them a notoriety among all classes, which federal papers cannot. We shall be ready at any time to step into court, with the President's Proclamation, Admiral Berkeley's Order, and the Certificates published by government in our hands. We should then be able to prove, in spite of the Proclamation, that if BRITISH subjects, mutineers and deserters, had not been rescued by our government, shipped on board our frigate & covered from the sovereign, by our flag, there would have been no dispute between the Lord and Chesapeake."
Counterfeiting.—On Saturday evening the 26th ult. John Drown was apprehended in this town, for attempting to pass a counterfeit Five Dollar Bill of the Maine Bank and a Seven of Springfield Bank. As soon as he was detected, he snatched up the Bill & endeavored to swallow them: but

Prevented. Upon searching him, other bills were found in his boot; also a note of hand of 100 dollars against a merchant of this town, which he had some time since paid, and must have been stolen from his desk. He was committed to prison to stand trial: being unable to procure bail for 500 dollars, which was all the Justice required.— Argus.
Our French Tories are as silent as death about the Othello. Had a British frigate furnished men and means to cut an American vessel out of port, the whole country would have been in an uproar on the occasion, and with propriety. But Bonaparte's officers can do no wrong—A French frigate (the Patriot, too) is tolerated in a few pranks. Bonaparte has not found, in his whole round of conquests, such a set of servile idolaters as our American democrats.— Bulance.
"Every Federalist (says the Wallpole Observatory) seems to be an inveterate enemy to Wilkinson. Why they are so does not appear."—This editor must be wilfully blind, or he could be at no loss for the cause of this enmity. Wilkinson is an enemy to the constitution and the country—he receives a Spanish pension—he has trampled one of our most sacred privileges under foot—he has put down civil law, and raised military power on its ruins—he has acted the part of a petty tyrant—he is neither a brave soldier nor an honest statesman—Federalists, therefore, are his enemies.— ibid.
The Executive of Georgia has appointed George Jones, Esq. Senator in Congress, in the room of Mr. Baldwin, deceased.
Col. Humphreys and Lady, have arrived at New York from London.
By capt. Conklin, in 12 days from Haiti, we learn the war between Petion and Christophe, continued with varied success, but it was expected that Christophe would finally prevail.— Philad. pap.
Thursday, the 26th Nov. is appointed as a Day of Thanksgiving, in New Hampshire.
On the arrival at Charleston, of the news of Commodore Preble's death, the shipping in the harbour hoisted their colors half mast.
To whom it may concern. We have been requested to insert by way of advertisement a "Caution to Mechanics" which advises them to have their contracts for jobs, in writing, least the agreement should not be considered as binding on the part of the employer. However much any individual may have been in fault as it respects the engagement of work; we do not think a resort to newspaper publication a proper mean to "correct the procedure."
Cheap Store. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has taken fore No. 8, Ingraham's Wharf, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Chase, where he has for sale a general assortment of W. India Goods and Groceries, which he is determined to sell very cheap for cash; lower than can be purchased in Portland elsewhere.—Those who have cash to lay out will find it to their advantage to call and buy.—Every attention will be paid to customers, constant attendance from sunrise till nine o'clock in the evening. WILLIAM M'CRILLIS. Portland, Sept. 28.
Joseph V. Bacon, Has for sale, at No. 11, Ingraham's Wharf, 150 bbls. and half bbls. Superfine and fine FLOUR, 1000 bushels best Yellow CORN, 30 bbls. Bone Middlings and Navy MESS PORK, Few Casks London PORTER. Sept. 28.
NOTICE! THE subscriber has sold his flock in trade to Mr. Wm. M'Crillis, therefore he requests those owing him to make payment within thirty days, otherwise their accounts & notes will be left with an attorney for collection, those having accounts against him unsettled are desired to bring them in for settlement. He will continue at the store he lately occupied, to settle with those having concerns with him. THOMAS CHASE. Portland, Sept. 28.
TO LET, ONE half of a three story Dwelling House, with convenient out houses, accommodated with excellent water, and pleasantly situated near the head of King Street. Also, A large three story brick Dwelling House, in Fore-street, lately occupied by William Campbell, as a Tavern. For terms apply to Sept. 28. JOSEPH CROSS, jun.
Classical Books. ISAAC ADAMS, At his Book-store, No. 7, Fifth-street. HAS for sale, Enfield's Natural Philosophy, Payson's Euclid, Xenophon's Anabasis, Lexicons, Greek Testaments and Grammars, Horace, Delphin, Virgil's ditto, Davidson's do. Cleero, Sallust, Ainsworth's and Youngs Latin Dictionaries, Art of Speaking, Hairs Rhetoric, Morfes Universal Geography. Sept. 28
Table with 4 columns: Towns, Retailers, Wholesalers, Total. Lists numbers of persons licensed as Innholders and Retailers in various towns of Cumberland.
Ordained—In Deerfield, Rev. Samuel Willard.
MARRIED, In Newburyport, Mr. Robert Boyd, merchant, Portland, to Miss Hannah Greenleaf, daughter of the late Hon. Judge Greenleaf, of Newburyport. In Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Miltimore, Mr. Aaron Melecher, of Brunswick, to Miss Phebe Bucknam. In this town, Mr. John Kimball, to Miss Nancy Day.
DIED, In Ohio, capt. Nathaniel Saltonstall, aged 80, formerly of New London, and an officer in the Revolution. At Fort Adams, capt. Benjamin Lockwood—He had been 16 years in the service of the United States. In Charleston, S. H. Porter, printer, aged 23, son of Rev. H. Porter, of Rye, N. H. At Charleston, on the 12th instant, in the 29th year of his age, Mr. Thomas Kennard, Printer, a native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A man who had endeared himself to his acquaintance by the suavity of his manners, and the correctness of his principles and to his employers by his industry and integrity. At Savannah, Mr. John Dougherty, Printer, and one of the proprietors of the Federal Republican Advocate, a native of Ireland. In Adams, Mr. William Peters, aged 107—in possession of his faculties till the last. In Scituate, R. I. Benjamin Taylor, aged 88—he has left about 100 of his descendants. In Ipswich, widow Hannah Shatswell, aged 76—A pious and worthy woman. In Haverhill, Mr. Kimball Carlton, aged 23 years. In this town, Mrs. Dolly Taylor, wife of the Rev. Joshua Taylor, and daughter of capt. David Smith—a daughter of Mr. Albert Newhall, 18 m.—Jane B. daughter of Ebenezer May, esq. 13 m. The Sextons report the death of 47 persons in this town in the months of August and September last:—of whom 9 only were grown persons.
Gazette Ship News. PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.  Wednesday, Sept. 30. Arrived, ship Sachem, capt. Harris, 40 days from Liverpool—cargo Salt and Crates to Thomas Webster. VESSELS SPOKEN. Sept. 19, 8 P. M. lat. 53, long. 73, ship Polly, Bradley, of Boston, from Jamaica, for Castine, in distress, making 3 feet water per hour, and in want of bread. Sept. 3, lat. 45, long. 44, ship Robert, of Castine, 25 days from Liverpool—13th, lat. 27, long. 59, schr. Fair Lady, 18 days from Portland for Jamaica—10th, lat. 25, long. 53, schr. Valentine, Wardwell, from Bath for Antigua—13th, lat. 43, long. 55, schr. Gardner, from Liverpool, for Wiscasset—August 29, lat. 46, long. 49, ship Charles of Bath, 20 days from Savannah, for Liverpool—Sept. 6, lat. 38, long. 65, brig Tropic, Hunter, 6 days from Portland for Martinique—7th, lat. 37, long. 55, brig Josephine, 60 days from Liverpool—11th, lat. 45, long. 57, brig Traveller, Miller, of Kennebec, 29 days from Amsterdam, for Boston. SHIPPING MEMORANDA. The ship Sally, arrived at Boston on Thursday last, in 32 days from Liverpool. Sailed in company with the Ajax, of Bath; William, of do.; Olive-Branch, of Kennebec, for Boston, and America, Porter, of Portland. Left ship Bunn, Blunt, for Newbern, 1st Sep.; Mary, Babson, of Wiscasset, for Alexandria. At the N. E. Buoy, reported a new ship in sight, supposed to be capt. Jameson, of this port; at the N. W. Buoy, ship Laura, of Portland, 45 days out; the captain, (Hoole) died on the passage. The Reunion, of Bath, in a long passage from Liverpool has arrived at Boston. Ship Susan of Wiscasset, sailed from Dublin for New York, August 17. The Abena, of this port, was discharged at Dublin, August 5. An American schooner, with 30,000 lbs. of Coffee, has been cut out of Jeremie, by the boats of the British sloop Peterell; but on representation to Ad. Dacres, she was given up. A correspondent in the Mediterranean writes, that all American vessels carried into Malta, bound from Gallipoli for Marseilles, or Leghorn, have been condemned, vessel and cargo—Among those taken, the only two which were bound from Leghorn to Gallipoli, and which were in ballast, have been condemned. The ship Eliza, (of 500 tons) capt. James Cook, arrived at Salem, last Thursday, from Sumatra, 8th April, with a full load of pepper.—Touched at St. Helena, where recent intelligence from England had excited apprehensions of an immediate war between that country and America, so that some intention was manifested of detaining the Americans there, until further intelligence: Capt. Cartwright, of Nantucket, who was there in a Boston ship, was so alarmed at this intimation, that he set sail without permission, and was fired at from the fort, but got off clear. Capt. Cook sailed from the island the 20th July; left no Americans there. The U. S. brig Wasp, 4 days from Portsmouth, for France, was spoken the 5th August; 9 leagues distant from Ushant.  CHEAP GOODS. T. & A. VINTON, have just received, and are now opening a complete assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS: Among which, are Superfine black, blue, bottle green, brown, claret & mixt Broad Cloths—do. Callimere—Velvets—Velvet Cloth—Sartinet—Trafalgar Cords—Coatings—Deventire Kersey,—patent Cords &c. 2 Trunks Superfine and common Calicoes—1 do. Furniture—1 do. Copper plates—1 do. Stuffs—consisting of Guffels—Shaloon—Durants—Calimancoes—clock Bombazets—Duroys and Wildbores—Ladies black & colored worsted Hose—black, purple, brown and fluted Pellets—Tabby Velvets—of an excellent quality—6-4 & 4-4 white and colored Cambrics—black white, plum and slate-colored Lutrings—Ginghams—cotton Chambray—wide black Laces—white Cotton do.—silk Shawls—1 Trunk Handkerchiefs—Silk & Tabby—Velvet—Velting—Peluce Flannel—2 bale Baizes—1 do Fearnoughts—8 do. India Cottons—Suspender—black & colored Sewing Silks—Chambray Shawls—fancy silk Handkerchiefs—Gentlemen's black silk Hose, cheap—Ladies fluted do.—long & short silk Gloves—6-4 Cotton Diapers—Linen Checks—Bedtickings—Factory Cloth sheeting width—Shirting do. Yarn—Warp & Filling from No. 7 to 15—Knitting do. all numbers—a few bags Cotton Wool, Georgia, Upland & West-India.—The above articles will be sold very cheap. Oct. 5.  For Philadelphia. THE BRIG MERCATOR, Joel Freeman, master, will sail 13th of October, for Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board or to the subscriber No. 13, Ingraham's Wharf. ROBERT STOVER. Oct. 5.  FOR PHILADELPHIA. THE fast sailing Schooner MARY, John Wormwell, master, having two 3ds of her cargo ready to go on board, will positively sail on Wednesday next. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, laying at Ingraham's Wharf; or to JOSEPH V. BACON, No. 11, Ingraham's Wharf. Who has for Sale, 150 bbls. and half bbls. Superfine Flour, 1000 bushels Yellow Corn, 30 bbls. bone middlings and navy mess Pork, 60 tons Plaster Paris, and Few Casks London Porter. Oct. 5.  Thomas Leavis, No. 9, Jones's Row, Fifth-street, HAS opened the above store for the reception of Goods on Commission, to be sold by Public Auction or private sale. He will use his utmost exertions for the interest of the Consignee and accommodation of the purchasers. On Land, for private sale, 1 bale fine India Cottons, 10 blds. W. India Rum—10 do. Molasses 8 do. New-England Rum 5 pipes American Gin 5000 weight Connecticut Cheese, of good quality 10 chests Souchong Tea 3 do best Hyson do 200 boxes Brown Soap 6 blds. and 10 bbls. Mucovada Sugars 50 barrels Superior Flour 10 crates Liverpool Ware 100 pair of Boots and Shoes 100 barrels Ship Bread A quantity of Household Furniture, Cash advanced on consignment. Portland, Oct. 5.  New Boarding House & Restorator for Private Parties. THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints the citizens of Portland and the public in general, that he has established a HOTEL at the corner of Love-Lane and Middle-Street, under the denomination of the RESTORATOR; a resort for the infirm in health, the convalescent, and those whose attention to sedentary employments occasions a latitude of nature—where they can obtain the most suitable nourishment. This plan unites deliciousness with economy; for as spirits are not to be used therein, and gaming disallowed, its usefulness is apparent; its economy will be obvious, when it is known that every person can here call for as much or as little as he pleases, and pay for no more than he consumes. Excellent Wines and Cordials, good Soups and Broths, Paltry in all its delicious variety, Alameda Beef, Bacon, Poultry, and generally all other refreshment and viands will be kept in due preparation, and a bill of fare will be constantly ready for exhibition, from which each visitor may command whatever may best suit his appetite. As this institution is founded on utility and convenience, and has been productive of great benefits in European Cities, the subscriber contemplates the patronage of the public, to merit which his best endeavours shall be made, and his gratitude acknowledge every favor. Private Parties will here find every accommodation. G. LABOTTIERE.  The Restorator will be open for the reception of company on the 10th inst. N. B.—DANCING SCHOOL through the winter. Oct. 5.  NOTICE! ALL persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to make payment to him at Mr. Isaac Adams' Bookstore, No. 7, Fifth-street, in all this week—after which time, his notes and accounts will be left with Prestis Mellan, esq. to be collected immediately for the benefit of his creditors. Oct. 5. THOMAS CLARK.  ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. NICHOLAS EMERY has removed from Parsonsfield, in the county of York, and taken an Office over No. 3, of Mufley's Row, in Portland. Prompt attention will be paid to the execution of all commands addressed to him in his profession. His office at Parsonsfield is now occupied by SAMUEL CUSHMAN, Esq. and business there conducted under the firm of EMERY & CUSHMAN. Portland, Oct. 5.  Beef, Pork and Cordage. For sale at No. 12, Union-Wharf, By Thomas Webster. Oct. 5. The Cheap Store. John Dix, HAS just received and now opening for sale a full and general assortment of Fancy & Staple, Fall & Winter Goods, bought entirely for Cash and selected from the latest importations and newest fashions and will be sold at such reduced prices as to make it worthy of the attention of those who may wish to supply themselves with Goods either for use or ornament, to call and see. (Particulars next week) Oct. 5.  Joseph Pope, No. 7, Mufley's Row, HAS constantly for sale, FACTORY COTTON YARN for weaving, knitting and sewing. Leaf and Lump Sugar, which being a consignment, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. 10th Mo. 5. (Dec 5) (3m)  Scholar's Arithmetic. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, the Fourth Edition of the Scholar's Arithmetic; or, Federal Accountant. CONTAINING, I. Common Arithmetic, the rules and illustrations. II. Examples and answers with blank spaces, sufficient for the operations by the scholar. III. To each rule a supplement comprehending 1. questions on the nature of the rule, its use, and the manner of its operations. 2. Exercises. IV. Federal Money, with rules for all the various operations in it—to reduce Federal to Old Lawful, and Old Lawful to Federal Money. V. Interest cast in Federal Money, with Compound Multiplication, Compound Division, and Practice wrought in Old Lawful land in Federal Money, the same questions being put, in separate column, on the same page, in each kind of money, by which these two modes of account become contrasted, and the great advantage gained by reckoning in Federal Money easily discerned. VI. Demonstrations by engravings, of the Reason and nature of the various steps in the extraction of the Square and Cube Roots, not to be found in any other treatise on Arithmetic. VII. Forms of Notes, Deeds, Bonds and other instruments of writing. The whole in a method altogether new, for the ease of the master and greater progress of the Scholar. RECOMMENDATIONS. New-Salem, Sept. 14th, 1801. Having attentively examined "The Scholar's Arithmetic," I cheerfully give it as my opinion, that it is well calculated for the instruction of youth; and that it will abridge much time now necessary to be spent in the communication and attainment of such Arithmetical knowledge, as is proper for the discharge of business. WARREN PIERCE, Preceptor of New-Salem Academy. Groton Academy, Sept. 2, 1801. SIR, I have perused with attention "The Scholar's Arithmetic," which you transmitted to me sometime since. It is in my opinion, better calculated to lead students in our Schools and Academies into a complete knowledge of all that is useful in that branch of literature, than any other work of the kind, I have seen. With great sincerity I wish you success in your exertions for the promotion of useful learning; and I am confident, that to be generally approved, your work needs only to be generally known. WILLIAM M. RICHARDSON, Preceptor of the Academy. Extract of a letter from the Hon. John Wheelock, L. L. D. President of Dartmouth College to the Author. "The Scholar's Arithmetic is an improvement on former productions of the same nature. Its distinctive order and Supplement will help the learner in his progress; the part on Federal Money makes it more useful; and I have no doubt but the whole will be a new fund of profit in our country."  Extract of a letter from the Rev. Laban Answorth, of Suffolks, to the publisher of the 4th Edition, dated Aug. 3, 1807: "The Superiority of the Scholar's Arithmetic, to any book of the kind in my knowledge, clearly appears from its good effects in the schools I annually visit. Previous to its introduction, Arithmetic was learned and performed mechanically; since, Scholars are able to give a rational account of the several operations in Arithmetic, which is the best proof of their having learned to good purpose." Oct. 5.  NOTICE! THE Copartnership of HOIT & ELDER is this day by mutual consent dissolved. Those persons who have unsettled accounts with said firm that the time of payment has not expired are requested to call at the store lately occupied by them for an adjustment; and all those who have Notes and Accounts that the time of payment has expired are hereby requested to call on Henry A. S. Dearborn, Esq. at his office over Messrs How & Evans store for settlement. SAMUEL HOIT, JOHN ELDER. P. S. Samuel Hoit offers for sale the remainder of the stock in trade, as low as can be purchased in Portland, consisting of English, W. India & Hardware Goods. Oct. 5.  STRAY COW. CAME into the enclosure of the subscriber on Sunday the 20th inst. a dark red COW, with white on her back and short Horns—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away—apply to Isaac Adams. Falmouth, Oct. 5.  Valuable Real Estate. FOR sale, a new three story Building on Ingraham's Wharf—Consisting of two large and convenient Stores, &c.—Conditions liberal, and terms of payment easy—Apply to Sept. 7. STEPHEN FOSTER, Jr.  Singing School. THE subscriber proposes to open a Singing School in this town, provided a sufficient number of subscribers shall apply—For terms, apply to the subscriber, at his house in Love lane. WM. COOPER. THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor of the last will and testament of GEORGE W. DUNCAN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment to those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LEMUEL VILLIS, Portland, Sept. 21.  Sales by Auction. TOMORROW, at 12 o'clock, At Union Wharf, TWO thirds of the brig PILOT, and appurtenances, burthen 126 tons, four months old, in good order for sea. ALSO, Three Whale Boats, and sundry articles of fishing gear. Also,—About 25 Hds. Liverpool Salt, Conditions liberal and made known at the sale. E. GREELY & CO. Aufrs. Oct. 5.  Portland Bank Shares at Auction. TO be sold at Public Auction, on TUESDAY next (Tomorrow) the 6th inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M. at the Bank Room, thirty Shares in the capital stock of Portland Bank, lately held by Mr. Ebenezer Storer, for the purpose of reimbursing the Corporation the amount of monies loaned him pursuant to the act of incorporation and the By-laws of the institution.—Conditions made known at the time and place of sale. By order of the Board of Directors. JOSEPH SWIFT, Cashier. Portland Bank, Oct. 5.  To be sold at Public Auction, (by order of the Administrator) on WEDNESDAY next, Oct. 7, at 9 o'clock, A. M. at the store lately occupied by Wm. Davis, deceased, on Ingraham's Wharf, THE stock in trade of said deceased, consisting of English & W. India Goods, Groceries &c. Terms made known at the sale, E. GREELY & CO. Aufrs. Oct. 5.  Wanted to purchase, A Good yoke of WORKING OXEN, for which Cash will be given—Apply to ELLAZER GRABTREE, near the bottom of King-street. Portland, Oct. 5.  Hard-ware Goods. William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Cutlery, Cutlery & Hardware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 3 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Wagon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28 lb do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes. Sept. 28. E. Greeley & Co.  HAVE received by the ships Joseph & Henry, 50 packages of Goods—consisting of Broad Cloths, Plaits, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Blankets, Velvets, Carpeting, &c.—being a consignment and direct from the manufacturers, will be sold at cost and charges and on a liberal credit. ALSO, 20 bbls. prime Pork 15 bbls. Sugar 20 Casks Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Tea 40 casks Raisins 4 pipes Brandy 30 bbls. Leaf Sugar. Sept. 28. t. f.  WANTED TO purchase or hire, a convenient Dwelling-House, with a garden-plot and out-houses in this town.—Land in the country and cash will be given in payment. Inquire at Mr. Caleb Grafton's Inn. Portland, Oct. 5.  STRAY MARE. TAKEN up and impounded, a light grey MARE; her foretop cut short, black mane, four years old, trots all, her fore feet shod. The owner may have her by paying charges and applying to the subscriber. JAMES MURRAY, Pound-keeper. Falmouth, Oct. 5.  Chamber-Maid Wanted. A Middle-aged Woman, to take charge of the Chambers in a tavern—One who has a good character and will produce good recommendations. For particulars, inquire at Oct. 5. CALEB GRAFTON.  Valuable Real Estate. FOR sale, a new three story Building on Ingraham's Wharf—Consisting of two large and convenient Stores, &c.—Conditions liberal, and terms of payment easy—Apply to Sept. 7. STEPHEN FOSTER, Jr.  Singing School. THE subscriber proposes to open a Singing School in this town, provided a sufficient number of subscribers shall apply—For terms, apply to the subscriber, at his house in Love lane. WM. COOPER.  THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor of the last will and testament of GEORGE W. DUNCAN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment to those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LEMUEL VILLIS, Portland, Sept. 21.

John S. Duper. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the store formerly occupied by Doct. Henry F. Duper, next to David Pease's Auction room, Fore-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, where he has just received and now opening for sale a general assortment of
Genuine Drugs and Medicines, Patent Medicines, in all its variety. An Elegant assortment of Surgical Instruments, among which are Pocket Cases, Instruments from 6 to 15 dol's Lancets Crown Midwifery Instruments from 6 50 to 18 dol's. Tooth Instruments, assorted and improved Hawks Bill Tooth Instruments Tooth Forceps, Tooth Punches Tenaculum Lavean's Glyster Machines Fistula do. do. complete Brass Torquemata—Com. do Cale Amputating Instruments, price 36 dol's Amputating Knives Silver mounted Lancet Cases, from 75 cents to 6 dol's. 50 cts.
Also—A general assortment of W. I. Ceds and Groceries, Wines &c. among which are O L. P. Madeira } Lisbon } Sherry } Old Port } Long Cork Claret } Frontignac } Teneriffe } Malaga } Currant } Cognac Brandy, Spanish ditto, Old Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Also a general assortment of DYE STUFFS; among which are, Camwood ground, do Stick Red Wood Roman Vitriol, Alum Oil do Copperas, Aqua Fortis, Indigo, Nigalls Woad Arsenic, Madder Spis. Salt, Sugar Lead, Clothiers Jacks, Physician's Prescription attended to with accuracy. Medicine Chests for ships, or Families prepared at all prices, and faithfully repaired.
The above Goods have been purchased mostly for Cash, will be sold on the most liberal terms, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Aug. 31.
John P. Hutton & Co. HAVE for sale, now landing from ship John & Adam, Capt. Knight, from Liverpool. 1200 Hds. Liverpool Salt 15 Chaldron Coal 138 Cases C. C. Eastern Ware, put up purposely for Havana and French markets and entitled to debenture 64 Cases Junk Bottles 20 Gross Mustard do. 30 Boxes half pint Tumblers 60 Do. 6 by 8 by 10 by 12 by 18 Window Glass 20 Boxes Superfine, Fine and Com. Copal Varnish 50 Casks fine Em. M. stard 6 Do. Copperas—5 Do. Allum 9 Do. White Lead—10 Do. Red Lead 10 Cases milled Lead 8lb & 8 1-2lb per square foot 9 Casks Patent Shot 1 Hhd. Com. Lamp Black 1 Bbl. best do. do 1 Hhd. Chalk—1 Bbl. Lytharge 10 Blacksmith' Anvils 10 Do. bright Vices 110 Boxes No. 1 Com. No. 1, x & D x Tin plates 180 wt. Iron Wire assorted 10 doz Long and short handled Frying pans 40 Quarts Sand Paper 10 Cwt. Iron Block bushes 10 Nets small weights 93 Sash weights 84 Small painted Scale beams assorted 20 Boxes Pipes 150 Stone Jugs & Butter pots. ALSO IN STORE, 90 Casks Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, warranted the best 100 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 50 Bbls. Clear B M Mol. No. 1 & 2 Pork 6 Hds. retailing Molasses 50 Casks E. Nails for exportation entitled to debenture 100 Bbls. Sup. Flour, &c. &c. wholesale and retail
D. Pease. HAS for private sale at his auction room, Fore-street. Live Geese Feathers, warranted of the first qualities Bayonne, Russia, and Lisbon do. by bale or less. Bed Ticking various prices and qualities Spanish Bloor and Carolina Indigo A general assortment Paper Hangings, and bordering 50 Boxes best brown Soap. 100 gross gilt coat buttons, few ps. Linen, All small assortment Cloth, Velvets, Shirting, Hosiery, Royal Woolen Cameries, &c. &c. at the lowest prices possible
Factory Cotton. Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Muffey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Warp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 15.
FOR SALE BY J. Richardson. No. 3, Long-Wharf. 100 Bbls. Mels No. 2 & 3 Beef 100 Bbls. Mels do 50 Bbls. No. 1 and 2 Pork 100 Boxes brown Soap 10,000 wt. Bacon Legs. July 27.
D. Pease. HAS for sale an assortment of Paper Hangings and Borders, at his auction room, head of Ingraham's Wharf. 6m May 25
Joel Hall, No. 17, Long-Wharf. Has for sale, 28 blds. Windward Island rum, 30 blds. Bonivesta Salt. 80 bld. best retailing Molass, a few blds St. Croix Sugars. Sept 21
NOTICE! THROUGH the medium of the Portland Gazette, J. BRYANT informs his friends and customers that he has removed from Fifth-street, and may be found at his store near the Baptist Meeting-house, Federal-street—where, all indebted, are requested to call and make immediate payment. His customers can be supplied with well assorted CRATES, on a liberal credit. Sept. 28
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Muffey's Row, Have just received, LADIES elegant bottle green corbeau, and brown royal Pelice Cloths. Bottle green, purple and black Pelice Tabby Velvets. Black, olive, purple and blue Velveteens, black and fluted worsted Hosiery. Child's white worsted & lamb's wool Socks, Bale Kuderminter Carpeing, elegant patterns, Brook Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels, All of which will be sold at a reduced price. (6 w) Sept. 28
W. & G. Tucker, Jr. No. 61, State-street—BOSTON, HAVE received per ship Packet, President Adams and Sacy, from Liverpool, a very complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS; comprising all articles of Coarse Ironmongery, Cutlery and Saddlery-Wares , which they offer for a small advance and on a liberal credit.—By the earliest arrivals from London and Bristol, further supplies are anticipated.—On hand, about 60 tons assorted Cut Iron & Hollow-Ware. Sept. 28 [3m.]
NOTICE! THE public are hereby informed that the Copartnership existing between the subscribers, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to said firm, or having demands against them, are requested to call on Sevall Lancaster to adjust them, who is authorized to settle them. SEVALL LANCASTER, THOMAS LANCASTER, JUN. Gorham, Sept. 28, 1807
THOMAS LANCASTER, JUN. informs that he continues business at the store lately occupied by S. & T. Lancaster.
Portland Benevolent Society. THE members of the Portland Benevolent Society are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of officers, &c. will be held at the Court-House in Portland on Wednesday, the seventh day of October next, at three o'clock in the afternoon. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, Secretary. Sept. 28
Book Keeping. MR. TURNER, will open his Evening School on Monday 12th, October, for teaching Book Keeping, Arithmetic and Writing. He will not engage more than eight scholars, so that he may be able to give due attention to each of them. Any scholar wishing attendance at his own home, two evenings in the week may be accommodated. Books posted, Voyages and other accounts adjusted, and every part of an Accountants business done with accuracy. Translations made as usual per the French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese languages John's Row, No. 3. Sept. 21
THE subscribers hereby inform the public that they have entered into Co-partnership under the firm of Sewall & Sewall. They import on the most advantageous terms a general assortment of European and India Piece Goods, which will be offered at Boston prices, by wholesale only, at their store in Haymarket Row, Middle-street. By the late arrivals from Liverpool they have received Blankets, Baizes, Flannels, Tabby Velvets, Calicos, &c. and are expecting from England and Germany, a more extensive supply of articles suitable to the season. ARTHUR TAPPAN, HENRY DEVEREUX SEWALL Portland, Sept. 21.
NOTICE! THE Copartnership heretofore subsisting between us the subscribers, under the firm of TODD & WORTHLEY, is by mutual consent this day dissolved.—Any person having accounts unsettled with them, is requested to call on William Todd , who is duly authorized to settle the same. WILLIAM TODD, JOHN WORTHLEY, Jun. North-Scituate, Sept. 21, 1807.
NOTICE! THE firm of P & J. L. EASTMAN, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons having demands are desired to call and receive their pay, and all indebted are requested to make payment to Philip Eastman , before the fifteenth of October next, or their Notes and Accounts will be put in suit without further notice. PHILIP EASTMAN, JOHN L. EASTMAN. Fryeburg Sept. 15. (21)
Laws of Massachusetts. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, The Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from November 23th, 1780 to February 28th 1807, with the constitutions of the United States of America and the Commonwealth, prefixed. To which is added, an Appendix, containing acts and clauses of acts, from the laws of the late colony-province and state of Massachusetts, which either are unrecited or respect the title of real-estate. Published by or order of the General Court. Sept. 28.
THE Copartnership of J. HARRINGTON and Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted will make payment, and those having demands will present them to John Coe, No. 4, Fifth-street. J. HARRINGTON, JOHN COE. Portland, Sept. 9. 1807.
John Coe, INFORMS, his friends and the public that he will continue the business of Druggist and Apothecary at No. 4, Fifth-street, where will be kept constantly for sale, Drugs and Medicines, of a genuine quality on reasonable terms. Sept. 14. (6w)
NEW GOODS. By ships Joseph, Edward Preble, and Charles, from Liverpool, and Foxwell from Bristol. William Goddard, HAS received the most extensive and complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, ever offered for sale in the District of Maine; which will be disposed of on the most liberal terms by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle-street. ALSO, 120 casks wrought Nails all sizes 100 boxes tin Plates 20 casks London white and red Lead 3 tons sheet Lead Quantity 9 by 7 Crown Window Glass Few casks flat Iron Few do. cart, waggo, and chaise wheel Boxes Anvils and Vices Sewing and fein Twine Large quantity Iron Shovels and Spades Three hogheads blocktin Teapots &c. &c. LIKEWISE, LOOKING GLASSES, with Gilt and Mahogany frames May 4. (epf.)
Fall and Winter Goods.
Cram & Atherton, HAVE imported, per the ship Joseph, from Liverpool, the following Goods— 5 Bales assorted Baizes 4 do black, white and yellow Flannels, some yard wide and extra fine 5 do rope Blankets 5 do point do twill'd & untwill'd 2 do black, blue, crab and olive Fearnoughts 4 do Coatings, fashionable colours, some extra fine 3 do blue Broadcloths 2 do dark-mixt, drab & olive do 2 do belt west of England do fashionable colors 1 do do do do Cassimeres 2 do blue, mixt and drab Plains 1 do drab Kerseys 2 do well-assorted Stuffs 1 do common fancy Swandowns and Turkeydowns 1 do fancy striped and spotted Cords 1 do elegant Toilets and Miltonstripes—new style 2 Trunks well assorted worsted & Lamb-wool Hose 2 Cases black and olive Velvets 1 do Tabby Cords 1 do Linen Checks 1 do fancy Malabar Hdkfs 2 Trunks elegant silk Chambrays 4 do common Calicoes 3 do superfine do 5 do superfine superfine do 2 do elegant fashionable printed Robes, London work The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by the piece or package only. They expect per the Henry from Liverpool, and the Romeo and New-Galen from London, (via Boston) a large additional supply of Fancy and Fashionable Goods, which will render their assortment very complete. POT & PEARL ASHES wanted as above. Sept. 14.
New Shoe and Leather Store.
Simeon Pratt, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from his late stand to Fore-street, next door to J. & E. MILLS, where is now open and ready for sale Men's thick and thin Boots do do do Shoes Boy's do do do Women's morocco and leather do Misses' and childrens' do Harnes Leather Skirting do Bridle do Neats do Chaise do Hog Skins Wax and grain Calf Skins Russet Boot-Tops Calf Skin Boot-Legs Cordovan do Soal Leather Variety morocco and binding Skins English Cord, Webbing and Shoe Leather LIKEWISE, An assortment of Chaise trimmings at the factory prices. All the above goods are warranted to be of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. July 20. (ep3m)
NOTICE! ALL persons who stand indebted to the late firm of Willis & McKinstrey, & Benj. Willis, of longer standing than first of May last, on note or book, are requested to pay the same immediately to the subscriber, No. 7, Haymarket-Row, or they will be removed to other hands to collect. He has just added to his former stock, such additions as makes a full assortment of English & India Goods & Groceries, for sale on as liberal terms as usual, to principal customers—none other need apply, as his profits are small, long credit cannot be given. BENJAMIN WILLIS.
To Let, A DWELLING HOUSE in the center of the town—Enquire as above Portland, Sept. 21. (11)
Coffee, &c. William Goddard, Has for sale, A few thousand pounds Green Coffee. ALSO—JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of the best Sutton Millfaws. Sept. 21. (6w)
Cram & Atherton, HAVE imported in the Henry from Liverpool, a large additional supply of Fashionable Fancy & Staple Goods. which, with the Goods received by previous arrivals, renders their assortment very complete. Portland, Sept. 21.
ST. GEORGE'S MILLS. THE Subscriber offers for Sale, his MILLS; lately the property of General H. Knox; situated in the town of Warren, and county of Lincoln, and a little above the head of Navigation, on the great Falls of St. George's River—together with the Lands and Buildings thereto adjoining and belonging. The natural advantages that here present themselves, together with the very great improvements that have been made at this Mill-Seat, render it one of the first, if not the very first situation, for that branch of business in the District of Maine. There are three distinct Saw Mills, each of which contains two Saws. One of said Mills, is of a very unusual length, and calculated more particularly for sawing dimension Lumber: it will saw a stick upwards of sixty feet in length. This long Mill contains also, a gang of seven Saws, moving together, and cutting a log into six boards at one operation, but is remarkably well adapted to the cutting of vessel plank, making them as equal in thickness, as smooth and perfect, in every respect as those sawed by hand. There is also, a Grist Mill, of the best kind and construction, whose custom is from 6 to 10 bushels per day, thro' the year; with a Bolting machine for the manufacture of Flour. The supply of water is very abundant, (with the exception of the three driest months of the year) to keep four of the Saws in motion, and for four months in the year, will keep them all going together, with the grist Mill; and there is no part of the year (except an unusual dry season) when two Saws may not be employed, even in the three summer months. Each of the Saws is capable of cutting four thousand of boards a day:—The fall of water, is 15 feet on an average. The St. George's River, which together with its Ponds, extends thirty miles into the back Country, affords upon its banks an almost inexhaustible supply of Lumber, of various sorts, well adapted to the Saw Mill. In addition to the Mill, the Canal is also offered for sale, with all its privileges, as established by Law: This Canal is a magnificent work, connecting the waters above said Mills with the tide waters, and Calculated as well for the use of the Mills, as the Lumber Merchants of the Back country; as very much of the Lumber of that extensive Country passes thro' them to the head of navigation; making them productive of a revenue of more than 500 dollars a year exclusive of the advantage derived to the Mills from them. This Canal may fairly be calculated, on a progressive and certain revenue. Adjoining the Mills, is a Farm of about 150 acres of excellent Land; one half of which, is cleared, and under improvement, lying on both sides of the river; and in every point of view, whether of soil, situation, or increasing value, is an object of great importance. On this farm, is a large, handsome and well finished mansion House, Barn and out houses; a large Store, and Tenements for work people, with a Cooper's shop, beautifully situated upon the bank of the river, and one quarter of a mile above the Village. This estate is an extremely pleasant summer residence; to a Merchant or Trader, it is decidedly the best stand on the river, for the lumber trade; and is generally considered by those who are best acquainted with it, as one of the most eligible situations for business in this part of the country. Any person inclined to purchase, on application to EBENEZER THACHER, Esq. living on the premises, can view the place, and receive any further information respecting the peculiar advantages of this estate. Possession will be given on the first of March next. If not sold previous to that time, the whole of this valuable property will be Let at an annual rent, or on shares as may be agreed upon. For terms of sale, apply to H. JACKSON. Boston, September 1, 1807. (14)
NEW BOOT & SHOE STORE, No. 2, Jones's-Row, JONATHAN TUKESBURY, informs his friends and the public that he has taken the store lately occupied by Joseph Cross, where he offers for sale a large assortment of Boots and Shoes. Suwarrow and Top Boots—Suwarrow Boots at 6 dollars per pair Gentlemen's Morocco Pumps and Seal Skin Shoes Calf Skin Shoes and Pumps Thick Boots and Shoes Boy's thick and thin Shoes. Ladies Black Morocco with and without Heels Misses Red, Green, Yellow and Black Children's Boots and Shoes. Misses' Leather Pumps and Shoes ALSO, Soal and Upper Leather Wax Grain Calf Skins Russet Boot Tops Morocco Skins and Seal Skins Binding Skins and Boot Straps. All the above he is determined to sell as cheap as his neighbors. If any of the Shoes rip the owners are desired to return them and have them mended gratis. (tf) Aug. 31
Never desert your friend in time of need. WHEREAS my wife Polly has left my bed and board, and gives this as a reason for not cohabiting with me, viz.—that certain evil minded persons (in my opinion) have represented that I am like to be in trouble.—This is to caution and forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. Sept. 28. DAVID BARTLETT.
Land at Auction. At E. Greeley & Co's Office, On Thursday, Oct. 15th, at 12 o'clock, TWENTY-TWO acres of LAND, situated in Falmouth, on the road leading through Stroudwater to Saccapappa, with a small house and barn thereon, and under good improvement.—Said land adjoins the farm of John Starbird, deceased—Terms at the sale. Sept. 14
David Harding, Jun. INFORMS his friends and the public that he has formed a connection in business with THOMAS HARDING, and that in future business will be transacted at his former stand at Gorham corner, under the firm of David Harding Jun. & Son. where they now offer for sale a general assortment of English, W. India Goods & Groceries, Also—Sutton Mill-Saws of a superior quality. All persons indebted to David Harding Jun. either by note or book are requested to make immediate payment; and those having any demands are requested to present the same for adjustment. DAVID HARDING Jun. N. B. All notes and accounts which have been due more than three months unless paid before the twentieth of October next ensuing, they will be put into the hands of an attorney for collection without further notice. Gorham, Sept. 28, 1807.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use, by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. WM. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas held at Portland, within and for the said County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, Anno Domini, 1807.
HUMBLY shews, John Douglass of Durham, in said County of Cumberland, Yeoman, that he is interested and seized in his demesne as of fee, as tenant in common with the heirs of Josiah Noyes, late of Falmouth, in said County, deceased, and other persons unknown, of one undivided eighth part, of one twelfth of a certain tract, piece or parcel of land, situated in said Durham, commonly called Noyes, eight hundred acres; that he is desirous of possessing his said eighth part, of said twelfth part of said tract of land, in severality; He therefore humbly prays, that the same may be divided and set off to him, the said John Douglass, to hold in severality, according to law in such cases made and provided. JOHN DOUGLASS. By PETER OLIVER ALDEN, his Attorney
At the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, within and for said County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807.
ORDERED, that the Petitioner 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 hereof, or leaving a copy at their Dwelling-House or last place of abode; or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same. Att.—SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. Sept. 21.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of ELEAZER BARTLETT, late of Orifield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27. (O.A. 5)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of CHRISTIAN ALSTON, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOHN COOK. Sept. 28.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of WALTER SIMONTON, late of Portland, in said county of Cumberland merchant, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, give notice, that a further time of 3 months from the date hereof, are allowed said creditors to bring in and prove their claims.—They will attend that service at the office of Richard Honeewell, Esq. Fifth-street, Portland, on Monday the 5th day of October, and the second Monday of the two following months from 2 till 6 o'clock, P. M. of said days. RICHARD HONEEWELL, JAMES NEAL, ABRAHAM WATSON. Sept. 28.
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