Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-05-23 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 265.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MAY 23, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To   Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, 145   Pearl 150   Beef, mels, 200 lb. bbl. 14 50   cargo, No. 1, 13   do. No. 2, 11 50   refuse, 7 50   Bread, ship, cwt. 3 50   pilot, 5   Beans, white, 1 12   Bacon, lb. 11 12   Butter, inspect 2d qual. lb. 14 15   2d do. 11 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 30   4th do. 1 48   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 80   Spanish, 1st do. 1 60   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 16   do. do. 13   Spermac. do. 46 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 10   American, 14 12   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 22 24   Island, 16 13   Coffee, lb. 23 27   Cordage, American, cwt. 15   Russia, 10   Cotton, lb. 19 45   Cheese, English 30   American 8 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 16   Weil's, No. 2 to 1 25 30   Rumney's, No. 2 to 1 25 30   Wait's, No. 2 to 1 25 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 16 22   Ravens 9 50   English yd. 33 40   Flax, Table, cwt. 7 10   Merchant, 4 4 50   West India, mark. 4 25   Scale 3 50   Alewives, bbl. 4 4 25   Salmon 11   Herrings 3 50   Mackerell, summer 7 7 50   N Scotia, fall. 7 50   Furs, Beaver pelt, sk. 1 50   Bear, skin 2 6   Fox, crows 1 2 50   red 1 1 50   Minks 20 1   Musquash 10 33   Sables 20 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7   Fine 6 50   X Brand 6 6 25   Middlings 5 50   Rye 3 50   Country, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 69   Lisbon 18 20   Sea Fowl 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 12   2d. proof 1 16   Glass, Brister, 10 by 8, box, 13 13 50   7 by 9 11 75 12 25   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 75   8 by 10 11   Boston, 10 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barley, bush. 87 1   Corn, Indian, South 61   North 73   Rye 75   Oats 34 37   Hoops, hhd, 12 feet, M. 23 26   Iron, Pig, ton 15   Pittsylvania bar 100   Russia 98 103 33   Sweden 100 110   Spanish 96 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33 1 75   French 2 33 2 50   Spanish 2 33 4 53   Lime, half hhd. 1 50   Lemons, box 6 8   Leather, fcal, dried, bdl. lb. 23   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19   merch. 10   Shingles 1 50 3 50   Molasses, gal. 42 46   Nail Rods, ton 120 130   Nails, ad. { cutt 29 30   { 6d wrought 58 60   { 8d wro. inspec. 1 30 1 33   { 10d do 1 47   { 20d do 2 9 17   { Sheathing cut & } 8   { Drawing } wro't. 11 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl. 19 20   Cargo No. 1 15 50 16   do. 2 14 50 15   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 96 1   St. Croix, } 2d 94 98   Antigua, & } 3d 83 86   familiar forts } 4th 93 94   Tobago, } 2d 74 76   St. Vincents } 3d 79 81   familiar forts } 4th 84 86   New-England 48   Russia Sheetings, piece 15   Rice, cwt. 6 25   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 50 17   brown 11 50   W. India clayed 12 14   brown 10 11   East India white 12 50 12   Salt, & bush. 4 75 5   Sisal, German, lb. 14   Tubb, 8 9   Blistered 14 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 45   hhd 35   head 35   bbl 19 20   R. Oak hhd 13 14   shooks 8   W. Oak hhd do. 1 75 2   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 7 50 9   Georgia do. 5 50 6   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 33   Young Hyson 1 4   Hyson Skin 58   Sonchong 62 65   Bohea, best 26 27   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33 2 60   Lisbon 1 25   Sherry 1 20 1 25   Red Port, gal. 1 25   Malaga, qt. cask 27 28  
Poetry.
INSCRIPTION
For the Monument of George Stevens, Esq. the commentator on Shakespeare.
By W. HALEY, Esq.
PEACE to their relics! once the bright at- tire Of spirit, sparkling with no common fire! How oft has pleasure, in the social hour, Smil'd at his wit's exhilarating pow'r! And truth attested, with delight intense, The serious charms of his colloquial sense! His talents, varying as the diamond's ray, Could strike the grave, or fascinate the gay; His erratic labors, of unwearied force, Collected light from ev'ry distant source; Want with such true beneficence he cheer'd, All that his bounty gave, his zeal endeav'd. Learning as vast as mental pow'r could seize, In sport displaying, and with graceful ease, Lightly the stage of chequer'd life he trod, Careless of chance—confiding in his God!
Derivation of the word COCKNEY.
The word Cockney is said to be de- rived from the following circumstance, and therefore applied to citizens born and educated in London, as descriptive of their extreme ignorance of the world, but more especially of the op- erations of nature in general. The Ro- ry runs thus:
A citizen of London on a day took a walk a little way into the country, in company with his son (a youth of about twelve years old) who had never seen the country before; and in their peram- bulation, they were saluted by the neigh- ing of a Horse: The son asked the fa- ther, what the Horse said? The fire (much pleased with the inquisitive turn of his son) informed him, that the Horse did not speak, but only neighed. Walk- ing a little further, he espied a hen nest- ing her brood of chickens, when he asked his Papa, "if the hen fucked all them chickens at once?" but before he could obtain the necessary information on this head, old Chanticleer, the Cock, in strutting majesty, flapped his wings and crowed, when the youth (with ready recollection of what the Horse had done) cried out, "O! Papa, the Cock is neighing."
Hence the citizens born in London, have obtained the title of Cockneigh , now corrupted into the word Cockney .
THE COCKNEY—A TALE.
Maggots indeed may come to flies, But never can to oxen rise.
A COCKNEY once, who wish'd to know, Ask'd—"From what source do oxen grow?" Was told, that Beef, set in the ground, Would with young oxen soon abound. The Cit believ'd—took it for granted, Nor slept until some beef he'd planted; When this he'd done, with joyful heart Unto his wife did thus impart: 'My dear—we now need toil no more 'For beef, as I shall soon have store; 'I've just been planting in the ground, 'The finest beef that can be found. 'We shall no doubt have great increase, 'From planting such a fatten'd piece; 'For I have tramp'd the markets through 'To get a piece I thought would do.' Next week the Cockney went to view, His fine old beef chang'd into new: When none appear'd above the ground— But turning up the mould, he found Hundreds of oxen, as he thought, Planting this beef to life he brought, Ah! lucky hit for me he cries, And to his spouse with speed he hies— 'My dear!' says he, with anxious look The wife with joy the news partook, Expecting something great to hear, Which he seem'd eager to declare; But when the story he related, "Of rolling oxen quite inflated," The wife being York , soon under stood, That maggots only form'd the brood. Then with flat fist came smacking round, She laid her husband on the ground; Saying—"Of all the fools I ever knew, 'Cockneys I'm sure the world outdo."
EXTRAORDINARY CHARACTER.
The public attention in Germany is now much devoted to the famous rob- ber, called Shinderhannes, who was ta- ken and delivered up to the French, about two months ago, with several of his associates. A thousand anecdotes are related of this extraordinary man, who is said never to have attacked the poor, but even, on the contrary, to have been their friend and supporter, robbing the rich, the Clergy and Jews in particular, to afford them succour: maintaining among his associates, near-
ly 200 in number, a severe discipline, and punishing even with death such of them as transgressed their voluntary submission to his controul. After be- ing all last year the terror of the left bank of the Rhine, and laying under pe- riodical contribution all the country be- tween Mayence and Coblenz, he trans- ferred his gang to the right bank of the river in Franconia, and was at length arrested as a suspicious character, on coming into Runklischen one day, at a little market town, in the character of a pedler, with a horse and cart, full of wares, as was frequently his practice on a reconnoitering scheme; to avoid more minute investigation, he there en- listed with the Austrians, and being sent to the general rendezvous at Frankfort, was recognized and betray- ed by an associate. He then acknow- ledged himself to be Schinderhannes, and was at the request of the French minister delivered up to the Republic, and conducted, with several of his as- sociates apprehended in the interim, par- ticularly one called Black Jonas, in great notoriety, to Mayence where he now remains a close prisoner, as well as his father and mother, peas- ants near Rastadt, his mistress, and many others, waiting their trial, his age is only 23, and his conduct, if what is greedily published of him be true, a most modelled on that of Carl  Moore , in Schiller's famous play of the  Robbers , imitated lately on the English stage, under the title of Red Cross  Knights , and which would seem to have electrified and given a wrong impulse to an ardent imagination, which, in better pursuits, might have formed a heroic character.
Agricultural.
THE currant bush, though a shrub that grows almost spontaneously, re- quires nevertheless some dressing; in regard to which the following direc- tions may be of service.
Plant them round the quarters in your garden, that they may have the benefit of the dung and culture annu- ally bestowed thereon, which will con- frequently make the berries large and the juice rich. The red currant is pre- ferable to the white, as yielding rich- er juice, and in much greater quantity. Take the most luxuriant slips or shoots of a year's growth, set them in the ground about eight inches deep, and not less than twenty four distant from each other; these never fail of taking root, and generally begin to bear in two years. For the rest, let them, from time, be treated as espaliers (but not against a wall) observing to keep the roots, especially in the spring of the year, free from suckers and grass.
This treatment is the most necessary, as the goodness of the wine in a great degree depends on their having the full benefit of the sun and air, to mature and give the berries a proper balsamic quality, by exhaling a due proportion of their acid watry particles.
[Amer. Museum.]
ARE YOUR FENCES GOOD?
Great care should be taken, in the spring of the year, to shut up the fences to prevent horses and every kind of cattle from running over grass lands. Grass, at its first springing up, has no degree of hardness; it is too delicate and tender to sustain injury. The bite of cattle, while it is in this state, opens its bleeding pores, and as it were, poi- sons it and prevents its future growth. Moreover, the tread of the cattle's feet so wounds and mangles the roots of tender grass, as to disable them from sending forth & nourishing their blades. The gnawing of horses upon tender spring grass is more pernicious than that of neat cattle, as they bite closer, and while the ground is soft, often take up a part of the root with the blade.
Early spring grazing has also this pernicious effect, that it lays the ground bare and exposes it to the rays of the sun, so that in case of an early draught, the surface of the earth is hardened and the roots of the grass become scor- ched; which not only prevents the next ensuing crop, but injures the soil for many years to come. Farmers do not consider how much they lose by a few days neglect of their fences in the spring. They had better pay double or even treble price for seasonable fence- ing than to let their fences lie down and the cattle graze on their lands.
[Balance.]
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, APRIL 2.
Letters from Berlin, state the arrival there of the French General, Duroc, from Paris, on the 29th ult. whose sud- den appearance excited much surprise
in that capital. These letters observe, that the Gen. was said to have brought a proposal for the King of Prussia to act as mediator, to prevent a new breach between France and England; but that the King would not in any way inter- fere. The General was expected to stay there only five days, and then to return with all speed to Paris. He was ac- companied by col. Colbear, who was to proceed from thence, to Petersburg, as it was supposed, on a similar mission.
APRIL 4.
We yesterday received the Paris pa- pers of the 31st ult. and this morning Moniteur of the 1st inst. The French Journalists seem extremely anxious to explain away the famous conversation which took place between the First Con- sul and Lord Whitworth; but not thinking it perhaps quite prudent to commit themselves by any positive af- fection upon the subject, they have had recourse to the old expedient of manu- facturing letters from Switzerland.
Letters from Berlin, in contradiction to former accounts, state, that the dif- ference between this country and France were expected to be adjusted by the mediation of the King of Prussia.
APRIL 5.
By a mail which arrived this morn- ing from Hamburg, we received the following highly interesting letter from our Correspondent in that City:—
"Hamburg, March 29. Half past 9 o'clock at night."
Last night, and during the whole of this day, the inhabitants of this city were in the greatest agitation and alarm, occasioned by a variety of reports, which had a powerful influence in de- pressing the course of Exchange on London.
"In consequence of the arrival of a courier from France late last night, the Senate was convened, and held an ex- traordinary meeting, which lasted four hours. The subject of consideration was a threatening note from the French Minister Reinhard, relative to the fol- lowing affair: A few weeks ago Rein- hard applied to the Magistrates to pro- cure the insertion, in the Correspondent , of the Manifesto from the pen of Bona- parte himself, full of the most indecent invective against England. This pro- position was referred to the Syndic and Censor of the Press, Mr. Doormann, who permitted it to be inserted, after striking out the most objectionable pas- sages. The manifesto, thus modified, appeared in the Correspondent of the 25th inst. under the head of Paris, March 15, as an extract from the " Bul-  letin de Paris ." This, however, instead of satisfying the French Minister, has provoked his utmost indignation, which is not to be appeased but by publishing it in its entire state. The re-publication in an official shape is accordingly to take place to-morrow, in all the Hamburg papers, which, in consequence of an order from the Government, are not to be put to press until after ten o'clock, and you therefore cannot have a copy of the manifesto before the mail of the 1st of April."
A letter from Brussels, dated the 24th ult. says, "They write from Dun- kirk, that there, at Havre, and Bou- logne, several Marine Officers are ar- rived, to superintend the preparations in the dock yards, where the men work by candle light. All the gun boats and light vessels will be again fitted out. The troops which were to be embarked at Dunkirk for the Colonies, remain till further orders.—Along the coast of Flanders, and what was formerly Pic- ardy, several camps will be formed in the beginning of April."
Five thousand French troops, accord- ing to our letters of yesterday from Holland, have within a few days march- ed into Breda, but for what purpose was unknown:—there is nearly an equal force at Bois-le-duc and other corps are advancing to the Dutch frontiers.
The letters received from Paris yester- day, were of a dark complexion, but we have not heard that they con- tained any fresh matter to warrant the impression.
The Transport Board is about to contract for sum vessels, not to exceed six sail, for the purpose, as was yester- day stated, of carrying provisions to the Mediterranean.
The Moniteur still remains in total silence, with the respect to the negotia- tion, but the French funds have ex- perienced considerable depression; on the 29th they were at 15, 30.
While Prince William of Gloucester was at Stockholm, he was invited by the King to a private dinner, and chanced to take the British minister with him;—the circumstance reached
the knowledge of the French Resident, and was by him represented to his Court as a measure of political intrigue hostile to the interest of the Republic. Bonaparte whose imprudence in the Cabinet forms a strong contrast with his discretion in the field, took occasion, the first time the Swedish Ambassador went to Court, to address him to the following effect:—"So, your Master, has entertained at dinner, the British Minister, without inviting the Representative of France:—he should remember, that he possesses only rank in the third class of the powers of Eu- rope, and should beware how he excites the resentment of the Great Nation."
Eighty families of distinction and property are said to be emigrating from one canton only of Switzerland to North America. A glorious proof this of the beneficial mediation of the Grand Pacificator. It will at least, however, have the effect of sending so many more enemies to French Politics, where, by this Nation, they are most wanted:—good ever thus comes out of evil.
HAGUE, MARCH 26.
The French troops which were to sail from Helvoetsluis to Louisiana, have hitherto remained unembarked. To- morrow they will be all on board, to the amount of 2,500 men, and their earlier or later sailing will depend on the termination of the differences be- tween France and England, concern- ing which negotiations are now pend- ing. About 2000 troops to be employ- ed in the Louisiana expedition, arrived yesterday at Helvoetsluis in forty ves- sels, from Hertzogenbusch.
No warlike preparations whatever are making in our Republic.
LONDON, MARCH 31.
On Saturday last a very splendid dinner was given at the London Tav- ern, by the Merchants of London trad- ing to the United States of America, to Mr. KING, the American Minister. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Hobart, Lord Harvey, Sir William Scott, Mr. Conax, &c. &c. were present on the occasion. Philip Sansom, Esq. Chairman to the Com- mittee of American Merchants, was in the Chair. The evening was passed with the highest degree of satisfaction, every gentleman present being pleased with the opportunity of paying the greatest respect to Mr. KING, whose character is deservedly held in general esteem.
The following toasts were drank: The King and Constitution. The Queen. The Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family. The President of the United States. Mr. King. Prosperity to the United States of America. Perpetual friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States, &c. &c. Several professional gentlemen atten- ded, and some excellent songs were sung in a superior style, several of them particularly adapted to the occasion.

"One of the People"—whose valuable essays have for some time past been addressed to the editor of the Gazette, has recently published the following, in the "Annals of the Times," a paper lately established in the county of York. But as its circulation has not yet become very extensive; and as the production appears calculated to do good in other parts of the country, we are induced to republish it.—We are promised some further communications from the same writer, which we shall soon have the pleasure of laying before the public.
To the Editor of the Annals of the Times.
Emm Traps, April 12, 1803.
Sir—WITH much pleasure I have read several pieces in the "Annals of the Times," calling the attention of the people of the county of York to a serious examination of the conduct of our national rulers. If ever there were a time, Sir, when this exertion were a duty on those who observe the discordance between the former professions of these men and their present behavior to their constituents, this is the moment; and it ought not to be lost;—the exhortation ought to be pressed home upon every mind, however inattentive it may heretofore have been to this important subject. I can hardly consider any one as having discharged the common duties all good citizens are under to themselves and their country, till they have caused to pass in review before their impartial minds, this conduct and those professions. If they find the disagreement I mention, let them enquire, for it concerns their most important political rights, whether it be the result of ignorance, accident or wickedness.
If your readers have a desire to be aided in this enquiry, and have not time to go back for years into the public papers and documents of various kinds, containing the detailed evidence relating to this general subject, I beg them to peruse again and again the calm, correct numbers of the Farmer . His general observations are just, his facts are substantially true, and his inferences conclusive to the point directed.
If the official conduct of public characters is to be taken as the language of their hearts, I am at a loss how Mr. Jefferson and his coadjutors can be exculpated from the imputation of extreme weakness, or the most barefaced wickedness. The Friend , in two or three of his elegant essays, has touched upon several instances of the conduct of administration which are adopted by the applause of the whole republican party, and evinced in a very clear satisfactory manner, their duplicity and their baseness. I hope he will pursue the course he has begun and illustrate their views and expose the means they make use of to delude the people.
When Mr. Jefferson and his party made their appeal to the people, as they call his election, against the late administration, and stated the particulars that were of objectionable, one would have supposed the people, by turning out that administration, insinuated the appeal, and so far condemned, in the eyes of the new administration, the conduct appealed from—that the latter, having been sincere in their appeal, or at all respected the voice of the people, as they are always professing to do, would not, on entering the doors of office, have continued, and even acted over, the very things they had before denounced as wrong, under their predecessors. And now though the late administration and their friends, are not precluded from justifying their conduct notwithstanding such a justification is an implied censure on this supposed judgment, yet the new administration, or their friends, cannot, upon any principles of honor or honesty, depart from this judgment of the people in vindicating their own actions. The late administration and its friends have uniformly maintained that the people were wickedly imposed upon and deceived by Mr. Jefferson's party; and therefore the election of Mr. Jefferson is no rule to judge the soundness of their conduct; but for this party, being agents in the imposition, are properly precluded from taking any new ground; let their conduct therefore, be tested by their declarations, in their opinion, sanctioned by the people.
First—Who has forgot, or who can forget the clamor made by this party against the salaries to officers and the compensations to the President, Vice President and members of both houses of Congress? How frequently, and upon all occasions, did they declare in Congress and out, that they were too high by one third, and some in a much greater proportion?—How many times did some of Jefferson's adherents move, in Congress, to lower their salaries and compensation, and when they failed, throw the blame on the federalists, they
being a majority in both houses, and the they prevented so beneficial a resolution? More than once such a motion was brought forward, by some self-styled republican, at the very close of the session when it was known there was not time to discuss the subject, professedly with a design the same might be continued over to the next session, unacted upon, and in the mean time be lost out among the people to influence an approaching election.
Let it be noted as we go along, these republicans, these friends of the people, have now had the full command in Congress, for more than two years, and tho' they carry any motion they please, yet they have forgot their former declarations, as well as lost so much of their love for the people, that not one of them has moved to lower these enormous salaries and compensations. The federalists, at those times, told these affied friends, but real deceivers of the people, that if they were a majority they would not make the motions. Now their not reducing these compensations when they are majority, is pretty good evidence that the federalists were right in their opinion—Are these republicans in fact deceivers, or are they honest men? By their works ye shall know them.
Secondly—A year or two before the present administration got into power, a law was proposed by the federalists, to increase for a limited time, the salaries allowed, to the four secretaries, and some subordinate officers. This was opposed with all the vehemence of republican love for the people. I would, with all the respect due to office, ask Mr. Gallatin, who now fills one of these offices, if he did not at that time, lead on this party? and if he did not then declare the salaries were too high, and that it was anti republican as well as oppressive to the people to allow such high salaries? Now two years have elapsed under the administration of these lovers of the people and lovers of high salaries, and this law was not repealed; but after it had expired, they re-enacted it; and they were so fearful the people would know the truth about the re-enacting below, that they did it, under such forms as to give it the appearance of a law, passed by the federal administration, and which had never expired. The more you examine into the conduct of the leaders of this party, the more will you be satisfied that when they talk of their republicanism and love to the people, their great object is to deceive them.
Thirdly—Who has forgot the clamor made by those now on the side of power against the right as well as the expediency of the President to send out foreign ministers before he had consulted the representatives of the people? The enormity of their salaries too was a subject of complaint with the republicans. Have we heard these subjects, which were such fruitful themes of opprobrium during the administration of Washington and Adams, ever mentioned during these two years of republican reign? No. Has the number or the salaries of foreign ministers been diminished? The salaries remain the same as under former administrations; and as to numbers, Mr. Jefferson has recalled two ministers plenipotentiary, with one minister resident because they were federalists, and sent out three of the former rank, each, by law, entitled to an outfit of a year's pay; though it is reported that Mr. Monroe, considering himself rather as the simple distributor of two millions only of our public money in foreign countries than as public minister, has relinquished his right to an outfit. How this is, may be told us in some future report, unless there should happen to be a mistake of thirty or forty thousand dollars, as was the case in a late communication from the treasury department.
Fourthly—Let it be remembered, that formerly the six dollars a day to Representatives was a constant subject of republican clamors, among those of her party in the county of York, at a later time before, each election. The republicans then told you, six dollars was too much. And what do they say now?—Not a word—because the six dollars now fall into a republican pocket.
Thus, Sir, we have arrived at the sum and substance of all the republican clamor against Mr. Jefferson and his adherents; to get power, and to keep all the money to themselves they can without alarming the people. And right or wrong it is nothing to them.
Once more, Fifthly—Look at the republicanism of our professing republicans. During the administration of Mr. Adams, and in a most critical period of the government, on account of the infamous conduct of the French and their flatterers in this country he displaced two officers in Portsmouth, for what cause is not known, though Mr. Adams always declared, it was not for political sentiments alone, and replaced them with federal characters.—However, this act of displacement, the republican party denounced as unjust, cruel and highly unbecoming the dignity of office. They would insist these men were oppressed solely on account of their political opinions that had no reference to the duties of office; and was,
in their judgment, setting up the uncertainty of mere abstract opinions that might have no essential connection with moral character, instead of morals and intelligence, as the criterion to judge of the qualifications of candidates for Presidential appointment. This is the fact with the unanimous opinion of the party at the time, and during the Presidential election. What say the same people now, after they have employed this opinion to get Mr. Jefferson into the chair of state, and when every day announces the displacing of some old, faithful and capable officer, avowedly for no other reason than because they are called federalists? Why now, say the republicans, this is all right, because it is done by Mr. Jefferson. Be it so, but let the people, who have been thus duped, compare this republican language at these two periods, and say, are these republicans honest men, or are they deceivers? Let them also recollect that Mr. Jefferson, in his letter to the Newhaven merchants, in justification of his conduct, has declared, that for a time at least, he should proceed to displace old, and appoint new officers upon no better grounds; and that for two years an intolerance and persecution has been carried on against honesty and intelligence unknown in America till now. Unless the persecution, set up a few years ago on similar grounds by Thomas M'Kean in Pennsylvania, may be compared to it.
I fear I am becoming tiresome; but the present administration has become in politics, what Pandora's box was in morals and physics, if you but touch it, by way of examination, evils innumerable are discovered flying from every branch of it, and the examiner knows not how, or at which to stop.
I am, Sir, your customer and sincere friend. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
For this Gazette.
District of Maine, May, 1803.
MR. JENKS, It must give pleasure to every friend of this country, to observe the improvements that have been made, and are yet contemplated. Impressed with this idea, I offer for publication the following information, which I received sometime since from a gentleman of respectability, who had then intended to endeavour an accomplishment of the sum; but his removal from this community to one of the southern states, prevented the pursuit, as I suppose. I acknowledge myself a stranger to the route suggested, but I hope that gentlemen whose province it is will inquire thereinto and govern themselves in that way which may best tend to promote the public good.
A FRIEND TO THE DISTRICT.
"The road through Waterborough, as here delineated (referring to the plan on which it is laid down) keeping on the east side of Little Offipee Pond, and so on to Saco River, the ce to Standish Meeting house, will come out south of Sebago Pond; from thence into Gray, New Gloucester, and so on; this will also, from Sebago Pond, be the communication from the Coos country."
"From the best information from persons well acquainted with the country, a road thus laid out will save thirty or forty miles from Bolton to Kennebec; and where it may be best to lay out such road, the land is favorable to the purpose."
"Should this business be entered on immediately, there is the highest probability, from the present apparent disposition of the inhabitants, the roads would soon be completed at a small expence."
By the Mass.
NEW YORK, MAY 16.
Late from France.—The ship South Carolina, arrived at New York, from Havre de Grace, brings intelligence from that place as late as the 7th, and Paris accounts to the 3d of April. From an intelligent gentleman who came passenger in this ship, and who during his residence in France, has employed himself in noting, with much precision, the "passing tidings of the times," the following particulars have been obtained:
Mr. Monroe, had not arrived at Havre on the 6th April.
Gen. Bernadotte had received instructions to be in readiness to take his departure for the United States, in the month of May, as Minister Plenipotentiary. His retinue will be very numerous;—and the splendor of the embassy will, it is thought, be without any previous example in this country.
After the 1st day of Germinal (March 21) the current coin of the French Republic will bear the "image and superscription" of the First Consul.
Malta remained in the possession of the British; and it was said by some that the French had relinquished it for seven years.
The island of Sardinia, according to report, had been purchased by the English Government, for thirty millions of livres; but the French had expressed a determination to prevent the taking possession thereof.
Couriers between England and France were frequent. Mr. Wright (a messenger) passed thro' Havre on the 28th March, on his way to Paris. On being questioned, what the thought of present crisis? he answered, it will be decided in a few days.
The number of Englishmen, in Paris, was computed at 15,000. They were leaving that city with much precipitation. The Duchess of Dorset and her son had taken leave of the First Consul, and were to quit Paris the 4th of April.
The preparations for war on the part of the French progressed slowly; and from this circumstance, as well as from the supposition that Bonaparte would make some sacrifices to the love of peace, hostilities were not expected to take place at present.
Twenty ships of the line were on the stocks at Brest.
The First Consul having determined to put St. Domingo in the same state as before the revolution, 50,000 troops were to be sent there in the month of May.
The First Consul and family, the Ministers of War, of the Interior, and of Finance, the Councillors of State, Senators, and several Officers of distinction, with a guard of 1200 men, were to leave Paris on the 12th of May, for Brussels, where they were to be met by the Archduke Charles, the King of Prussia, and Gen. Moreau. This meeting is supposed to have for its object an alliance between Austria, Prussia and France.
Egypt was evacuated by the British on the 10th of February.
A secret Senate Council, it is said, has increased the allowance of the First Consul to the immense sum of thirty six millions of livres per annum.
The vessels fitted out for the expedition to Louisiana, were yet in the ports of the Batavian Republic. The British minister having declared that on their going out, the snipers of his nation would take possession of them, is probably the cause of their detention. They have been ready for sea more than five months.
We are informed, that on Saturday morning last, while the Eastern Mail was making up at the Post Office, William H. Burbridge, one of the assistant secretaries, found a letter containing Bank Bill to a considerable amount. The Post Master, missing the letter, charged him with the crime; on which he confessed the theft, and was committed for trial.
The South-Carolina is the bearer of the Casks which have been made from some of the principal statues in Europe, for the American Academy of Arts lately established in this city.
From the Alexandria Advertiser.
It is stated in the Aurora of March the 23d—That "two frigates and three brigs are in commission to sail early in May." May has now arrived, and there has not been a single frigate commissioned this year, and the brigs that were in contemplation for this service are not built. The term of service of two or three ships' crews, who are now in the naval service in the Mediterranean, who shipped for one year, has expired, and they are not relieved; there is no doubt but they will be obliged to return without relief, after staying several months over the time for which they were engaged. Many of our brave seamen who engaged in the service, were permitted by government to leave powers of attorney with their families to draw half of their monthly pay for their subsistence, for the term of one year from the time of those seamen's entering the service and no longer. These powers of attorney of course have expired, and their wives and children may suffer for bread, until the fathers and husbands of those subjects of oppression return. This is a display of the liberality of the men who are at the head of our government. This is the manner in which we closely blockade Tripoli, to prevent a barbarous foe from committing depredations on our commerce, and enslaving our seamen and citizens."
"Common tobacco.—There is a peculiar mode of employing the leaves of tobacco in cakes of worms, which I cannot avoid mentioning, especially as it in many instances, produces very happy effects. The leaves are pounded with vinegar, and applied, in the shape of a poultice, to the region of the stomach, or other part of the abdomen. In consequence of this application, worms are often discharged, after powerful anthelmintics have been exhibited internally in vain. We ought not to be surprised at this effect of the tobacco, since we know, that the same vegetable, applied externally, is often very efficacious in inducing vomiting. Accordingly I have, for some years, been in the habit of applying tobacco leaves to the region of the stomach of persons who have swallowed large quantities of opium and other similar articles, with a view to destroy themselves. It is well known, that in these cases the stomach is often extremely irritable, insomuch
that the most powerful emetics have failed in rousing that organ into action. Here, as an auxiliary at least, the tobacco, used in the manner I have mentioned, is, certainly very useful, and in many instances, ought not to be neglected."
Dr. Barton of Philadelphia.
Beware of Counterfeits.—The public are cautioned to be careful in the receipt of counterfeit gold ten dollar pieces, of the United States, as many are in circulation of the date of 1795. The Counterfeit may, on examination, be easily discovered by attending to the following particulars: The head is badly executed, being much larger than that on the real piece—the size of the metal is also larger—in the word United, the letter U is clumsy, and in the word Liberty, the letter B is perceptibly lower than that on the I and the E—in the word States, there is also a great deficiency in the letter S, being considerably lower than the foregoing letters of the word.—Fed. Gaz.
BOSTON, MAY 17.
The Hon. C. C. Pinckney, is expected in this town in a few days from Charleston, S. C. He will reside in this vicinity the ensuing summer; a seat having been engaged for him. We regret that the cause of this determination is the indisposition of his lady.
Late from Cadiz.—Captain Collins, of the Brandywine Miller, arrived at New York, in 39 days from Cadiz, informs, that no hostile preparations were making in Spain, and that the general opinion among the merchants there was in favor of peace.
The southern reports of renewed rebellion in Ireland, and that nine counties had been declared in insurrection, are without the least foundation in truth. On the contrary, all accounts from thence indicate contentment and tranquillity. An alarm was lately spread, in consequence of some green colours being found on board a vessel weeded on the island, supposed to be destined from France as ensigns for rebellion; but on examination they were found to be the national colours of the Ligurian Republic; and that the vessel was bound to Leghorn.
MAY 20.
Capt. Hoyt, who arrived yesterday in 42 days from Rotterdam, states, that the speedy commencement of war was generally expected there; and that many English merchantmen had failed in ballast from that port, the captains being fearful that some order might be issued for their detention, in consequence of the threatening aspect of affairs.
Capt H favoured us with a list of vessels at Helvoetsluis, with French troops on board, destined to Louisiana.
These vessels will be accompanied by the frigates Furieuse of 40 guns and Liberte of 30, a flooner of 16 swivels and the Bonaparte Store ship.
Capt. H. politely furnished us with files of Rotterdam, papers from the 1st of January to the 4th of April.
A letter was yesterday received by a gentleman in this town, from the captain of one of the American vessels chartered by the French government to carry troops to Louisiana, dated at Rotterdam, April 5. The writer observes, "We have had all our troops on board these three weeks, but dare not go to sea, because an English squadron is lying in wait for us. I cannot conjecture when we shall sail. The French say they will pay us demurrage; but I have my fears on the subject. The wages and provisions will require a mighty money. We are truly in a very disagreeable situation."
Gen. Cesar Berthier, brother to the French Minister of War, is appointed Captain General of Tobago.
From New Orleans, April 5.—Since the arrival of the Prefect, he has been constantly occupied in making preparations for the reception of the troops; respecting whom we have had no late news. By a vessel from Glasgow it has been rumoured, that the English protested against the sailing of the fleet. A similar report has reached us from Spain, via Havana. It has afforded great satisfaction to the friends of the Spanish Government. So much are they opposed to the cession, that even a prospect of the event being procrastinated excites exultation.
There arrived here a few days ago, an express from Washington, addressed to the French Commandant, under cover, to the American Vice Consul, who has delivered it to the Prefect. The object of it is a mystery. The Prefect however openly declares, that as soon as they obtain regular possession of the colony, the deposit will be opened."
From Cooperstown, March 31.
Distrressing.—On Tuesday afternoon during the absence of Benjamin Norton and his wife, of the town of Butternuts, to attend the funeral of their only child (who died of a wound received in falling with a knife) his house took fire, and was entirely destroyed, and every article it contained.

Portland.
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1803.
Rumours of War—still prevail; but nothing certain has yet come to hand. In the preceding pages we have given the latest European accounts.—Capt. Motley, of the Caroline, arrived at Philadelphia, furnishes the following article:—
"Capt. Motley, of the ship Caroline, arrived at Philadelphia, sailed from Cork on the morning of the 4th ult. at which time he was boarded by a Press Gang in search of men, who took from him a black man named Thos. Johnson, of Philadelphia, who had no certificate of citizenship. The Lieutenant told capt. Motley, that they had the night before received positive orders to man their ship with the war complement, and he was in hourly expectation of a DECLARATION OF WAR."
At a meeting of the field officers of the second brigade, 6th division, of the militia of Massachusetts, held in this town on Wednesday last, for the choice of a Brigadier General, Major NATHANIEL C. ALLEN was unanimously elected.
State Representatives.—For Windham, Peter T. Smith, Esq.—For Livermore, Cyrus Hamlin, Esq.
Jacobin Manœuvre.—A continual vigilance and watchfulness is necessary to guard against the intrigues of jacobinism. Notwithstanding the terrible clamour about economy, the democratic towns have embraced every opportunity to swell out their full number of state representatives, and hurry them to court with all possible expedition, in order to gain a jacobin majority in the house, and effect the choice of a jacobin speaker. But we are confident their attempt will be baffled, by a punctual attendance of the federal members.—We hope no one from this quarter will fail to be on the spot in due season.
Theatrical.—The performances of the last week were well received by the friends of the drama; and evinced a high degree of improvement in the performers who have heretofore vied this place. The acquisition of Messrs Wilson and Taylor has added much to the merits of the company.—The elegant play of Pizarro, advertised for this evening, is too generally known and admired to require newspaper eulogy. Suffice it to say that we have great confidence in the abilities of the company to render it acceptable to the audience.
At Scarborough, on the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Titon, Mr. Walter BOWNE, m.r. of New York, to Miss ELIZA SOUTHGATE, daughter of the Hon. Robert Southgate.
At Kennebec, Mr. Nathaniel Horn to Miss Priscilla Cluett.
At Hamburg, the celebrated poet Klopstock.
In Scotland, John Erskine, D. D. senior minister of Edinburgh aged 81.
At Boston, on Tuesday last, universally lamented, the Hon. JOHN CONNANT, Esq. aged 48 years—a senator in the legislature of this Commonwealth.
At Philadelphia, Gen. Stephens T. Mason, Senator of the United States from Virginia.
At Dedham, Rev. John Haven, aged 71.
At Kennebec, Mrs. Phebe Davis, aged 74.—Mrs. Mac Murtry, aged 47.—A son of Mr. Seth Littlefield, aged 15.
At Falmouth, on Thursday last, Mrs. Ruth Barton, aged 54, wife of Capt. Robert Barton.
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland. Arrived Schooner Ocean, Roach, and brig George, Tucker, from Boston. SATURDAY, MAY 21. Arrived—brig Nabby, capt. William M'Lean, 31 days from Trinidad.—Left there, April 20. brig Amphion, for Portland. Samuel Storer master, for New Orleans; brig Paulina, of Pepperborough, Daniel Goings master, to sail in 10 days; schr. Emma, Marblehead, John Girder, 4 days; schr. Paragon, New York, B. Dodge, 8 days; brig Alexander and Sally, Newburyport, Starwood; schr. Harriet, Boston, B. Rice; schr. Belona, Salem, Frye.—April 28th in lat. 20, 18, N; long. 65, 19, W. schr. ship New York, of Philadelphia, John Sawyer master, 40 days from Cork, bound to New Orleans.
Port of Kennebec. Entered—May 13, brig Rose, Rhodes, from St. Vincent. Cleared—May 12, sloop Charles, Perkins, for Boston.—May 17, snow Clothier, Jeffords, for Barbadoes.
BILLS.
Such of our Customers as may attend Court this week, are informed that their bills for the Gazette are made out and ready to exchange for cash. An immediate attention to them will oblige the Editor. May 23.
Fourth of July.
Those who are desirous of celebrating the Anniversary of American Independence, are requested to meet at the Court House, Tomorrow Evening, the 24th inst. to determine on the necessary arrangements. May 23.
Portland Academy.
All persons who are inclined to send their children to the Portland Academy, are requested to call at the Post Office, and enter their names, with the number of children they wish to send, on or before the first day of July next.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, JOHN FROTHINGHAM, HUGH M'LELLAN, Committee. May 23. 1803.
Maine Bank.
THE Stockholders of Maine Bank, are hereby notified, that, agreeably to their act of incorporation, their annual meeting for the choice of Directors, will be held on Monday the sixth day of June next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the Bank Chamber. By order of the Directors. DAVID HALE, Cashier. May 23, 1803.
To James D. Hopkins, Esq. Clerk of the Proprietors of the Maine Turnpike Corporation.
WE the subscribers, two of the Directors elected by said Proprietors, hereby request you to warn a meeting of said Directors, to be held at the Chamber over the Post Office, on Tuesday the thirty-first day of May current, at five o'clock in the afternoon, to choose a President, and to transact such business as they shall judge proper, conformable to the powers given to them by the act of incorporation and the by-laws of the Proprietors. Dated May 20. 1803. SAMUEL FREEMAN. WOODBURY STOKES.
PURSUANT to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify and warn the Directors of the Maine Turnpike Corporation to meet at the time and place and for the purposes above-mentioned. J. D. HOPKINS, Clerk of the Maine Turnpike Corporation. Portland, 20th May, 1803.
Notice!
QUARTERS of TICKETS, in third class South Hadley Canal Lottery, at One Dollar 37 1/2 Cents, may be had at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK. Fifth street, Portland.
Also, a few Whole Tickets, at 5 Dols. 50 Cts. Prizes in the first and second classes of said Lottery taken in payment. May 23.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of ELIJAH DAVIS, of Bath, in the District of Maine, Bankrupt. He therefore requests all persons indebted to said Davis to make immediate payment; and those who hold any of his effects, to deliver the same to him. ANDREW GREENWOOD. Bath, May 20, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, Commissioners to examine all the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of RICHARD KNOWLES, late of Topsham, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent.—Six months are allowed said creditors for bringing in and proving their claims; and the Commissioners will attend to that service on the last Tuesday of the present and on the first Wednesdays of the five following months, from three to six of the clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, at the office of John Merrill, jun. in Wiscasset.
JOHN MERRILL, JUN. } Commissioners. NYMPHAS STACY, } Juniors. Wiscasset, May 6, 1803. (M23)
CUMBERLAND, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors of the following Lots or Land lying in Poland in the year 1801 (now Poland and Mine) are taxed as follows: State and County Tax.
Table with 4 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, Price of Tax, C. M. It lists tax details for various lots in Poland, Maine.
Table with 4 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, Price of Tax, C. M. It lists tax details for nonresident proprietors in Poland, Maine.
Table with 4 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, Price of Tax, C. M. It lists tax details for Poland, Maine, including a section for Town Tax.
And unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber, on or before Tuesday the fifth day of July next, so much of said Lands will be sold at the house of Jesse Rice, Esq. as shall be necessary to pay tax and charges. ICHABOD CHANDLER, Collector. Mine, May 13, 1803.
New Goods. NEAL & FLETCHER, inform their friends and the public, that they have for sale, at their Five Foot Bridge Store, Fifth street, a large assortment of English, India, & Fancy Goods, which will be sold, cheap for Cash or approved credit. May 23.
New Grocery Shop, FOR the accommodation of the Northwest part of the town, is opened in the shop lately improved by Mrs. C. Green, opposite Doctor Irving's dwelling-house, Federal street, where every article in the line will be provided cheap as possible, and every favor gratefully acknowledged by SAMUEL M. QUINCY. Constant attendance from sunrise till ten o'clock in the evening. N.B. The business carried on as usual at his shop in Fore street. May 23.
SIMON DEARBORN, INFORMS his friends and the public in general, that he has just received by the ship Minerva, from London, and has now ready for sale, at his shop, Middle street, head of Muffey's Row, An assortment of Fashionable Spring Goods, consisting of Broadcloths, Waistcoatings, Cashmeres, Variety of Trimmings, &c. Said DEARBORN also carries on the TAILOR'S BUSINESS as usual. Having always by him a general assortment of Piece Goods, he flatters himself he shall please those who will favor him with their commands. Portland, May 23.
THE subscribers inform the public, that they commenced business on the 27th April last, under the firm of MARTIN THAXTER & Co. and that they carry on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its variety, at their Bake House, head of Long Wharf—where every command in their line of business, will receive prompt attention. MARTIN THAXTER, LEVI BRADISH. Portland, May 23, 1803. Just received, and for Sale as above, a fresh supply of superfine and fine FLOUR, in whole and half barrels. BREAD of all kinds constantly on hand.
Take Notice. THE connection in business between David Hall & Valentine, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who have any demands on said company, or who are indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate settlement with the said Valentine. JOHN D. WINNELLS, WILLIAM VALENTINE. Exeter, May 10, 1803. (M23)
For Sale, A New House, pleasantly situated on State Street (if applied for within a few weeks) Said House is 26 by 46, three stories, with an additional Kitchen and Wood house 20 feet in length; the whole can be finished in a short time. The modern fashion of the House, with its conveniences, must be truly pleasing to any person of taste. The lot on which it stands is nine rods in depth, and front from 100 to 300 feet, as may most suit the purchaser. The price will be at the bills, and a credit for the greater part, with interest, if required. Likewise to be sold, a number of those delightful HOUSE LOTS, situated on each side of State street for part cash, the remainder a long credit. Further particulars, inquire of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM. Portland, May 23.
To be Sold, TWO MASTS—one of seventeen, the other of eighteen inches—lying near Mr. Wm. Campbell's—Apply to NATHANIEL MARCH. Portland, May 23.
Take Notice. WHEREAS I the subscriber did some time ago circulate a report that Ebenezer Nichols, of Brunswick, had broken into a store in said Brunswick, with felonious intentions; and whereas I am fully convinced, that said report is utterly without foundation; I hereby declare my sorrow for the injury I have done said Ebenezer Nichols, and sincerely and entirely retract and recant what I have reported, and hope, that all unfavourable impressions, which have been made on the public mind by said report, may be totally obliterated by this my public recantation. WILLIAM WOODSIDE. Brunswick, May 10, 1803.
WHEREAS JOANNA, my wife, has eloped from my bed and board, and behaved in a very unbecoming manner, in carrying off my house furniture in my absence, and disposing of my property to a considerable amount—This is therefore to forbid all persons trusting or harbouring her on my account, as I will not pay any debt that she may contract after this date. HENRY STARBIRD. Pleasant Mountain Grove, May 11, 1803.
Take Notice. THE Copartnership between Henry and Joseph Quinby, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1803. They therefore request all persons having demands against them, to exhibit them for adjustment, and receive their dues; and all indebted, to make immediate payment. HENRY QUINBY, JOSEPH QUINBY. Brunswick, April 4, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership of Loring & Cushing and Caleb Marsh, under the firm of Caleb Marsh & Co. is this day, by mutual consent dissolved. All persons indebted to, or having demands on said firm, are requested to call and make immediate settlement with Caleb Marsh. LABAN LORING, CHRISTOPHER CUSHING, CALEB MARSH. May 9, 1803.
Wet Nurse. A Woman with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse. The terms will be liberal.—Inquire at the Gazette Office. Cape Elizabeth, May 2.
WILLIS & M'KINSTRY, HAVE taken store No. 6, Muffey's Row where they have for sale, a variety of fresh imported European & India Goods. ALSO, Tea Sets of China, in Boxes, Hard and Tin Ware, Black Lead, Melting Pots, Crucibles, Spasmodic Candles, Tow Cloth, Diaper, Perfumery, Feathers, &c. &c. 50 Barrels Middlings and No. 1 Pork, Hogs Lard and White Beans. The above Goods, having been purchased on the best terms for cash, will be sold, who else and retail, at a small advance. They intend keeping a general assortment of West India Goods. Wanted to Hire a convenient Dwelling House, in a central part of the town. Portland, May 23.
STEPHEN CUMMINGS, INFORMS the public, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. ELIEZER GREELY, No. 5, Muffey's Row, Middle street, and has received by the latest arrivals, a fresh supply of European & India Goods, of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash. May 16.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received by the Merchant, from Liverpool, and Minerva from London, a very extensive addition to his former assortment of HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle street—among which are, A great assortment of Knives and Forks, Carvers, Jack and Pen Knives, Razors, Scissors and Shears. Joiners, Saddlers, Coopers and Shoemakers Tools, of almost every description. Steel and Common Plate Saws, viz. Cross-cut, Tenon, Hand, Panel, Sash, Compass, and Key-hole. Spectacles, with plated and common bows; Steel Spectacle Cases; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; shaving do; Inkstands; Razor Cases; Curling Pongs; Scales and Dividers; Mathematical Instruments; Time Glasses; Ship Scrapers; Calking and Making Irons; Sail Needles and Palms; Fish Forks; Cooks Lades; Patent Battle Lamps.
SADDLERY, viz. plated and common Stirrups; plated and common Pelham and Snaffle Bits, Maringale Furniture, Nails, Staples and Plates; flat and inset Buckles; woolen and linen Webs; plated and common Spurs; green, yellow, crimson and scarlet Plush; riding & chaise Whips; Whip Thongs; Buckles and Tips. A large assortment of Woodcrews; Bed and Corkcrews; Files and Rasps; sets Cramps, which chappel and common Need; Darning Needles; Knitting Pins, Sleeve Buttons; Shoe Clasp; rat and mouse Traps; patent and common Curry Combs; patent and common brick and plastering Trowels; Curriers and Drawing Knives; Scales and Pencils; Hones; Thimbles. An assortment of brass Harness Furniture.
A great variety of brass and iron Locks; Latches, Hinges and Bolts; Japaned oval and octagon Tea Trays and Waiters; Bread and Fruit Baskets, Souffler Trays, Fumblers, Jacks, Canisters, patent Lamps and Lanterns. Cabinet and Clock Furniture.
Brass pipe and common Bellows; brass Chair Nails; brass Rappers; brass, japanned and common iron Candlesticks; brass Wash Basons; brass Chimney Hooks, pound Pins; Flints; Steelyards; Gridirons; Frying Pans; Shovels and Tongs; Iron Shovels and Spades; iron and brass Wire; Anvils and Vices; Coffee Mills; plain and moon face Clock Dials; Cargot Lines; composition tin, iron and wooden Table and Tea Spoons; steel and iron Snuffers; house and tea table Bells; Coffin Furniture; Pocket Books; copier and sheet iron Tea Kettles.
Paint, Tar, Sash, Shoe, Floor, Hearth, Furniture and Whitewash Brushes; Camel Hair Pencils.
LOOKING GLASSES—a very great assortment, with elegant gilt and mahogany frames, from one to thirty dollars each.
PAINTS, viz. White & Red Lead, patent Ve low, Prussian Blue, &c. White Vriol.
Also, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d cut and wrought Nails; Sheathing and Deck Nails; Spikes; Tacks and Beads of all sizes; 7 by 9 Window Glass; Fish Hooks and Lines; Sheet Lead; Pewter; Flat Irons; Sheet Iron; Blocktin Teapots; Mill Saws, &c. &c. Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas. Portland, May 16.
Portland Long Wharf. THE Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held at BEEMAN'S Tavern, in said Portland, on Monday, the sixth day of June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes:— To choose a Moderator. To choose a Clerk, a Wharfinger and Treasurer. To receive accounts against the Wharf, and allow the same if found right. To see what repairs they will make on the Wharf the current year. To hear the report of their Committee on the division of the income of the Wharf between the old and new Proprietors, and to act thereon as they may judge proper. JOSIAH TUCKER, Wharfinger. Portland, May 23.
An Apprentice IS immediately wanted at this Office. One from the country, aged about 15, with indolent and steady habits, will meet with good encouragement, by a friendly application. May 23.
To be Sold, THREE LOTS OF LAND—two bounded on the westerly side of Danforth Street, the other on Pleasant Street; two of them are so situated as to be worth the attention of any gentleman; Danforth Street having become one of the main entrances into Portland. For terms apply at the Auction, Fifth-street. Portland, April 18.
Theatre—Portland. Pizarro, for the only time this season, with a Farce never performed here. THIS EVENING, Monday, May 23rd, will be presented, for the only time, the Grand Play, in 5 Acts, called PIZARRO; OR THE DEATH OF ROLLA. The merits of this popular piece are too generally known to need comment. Staib, King of Quito, Mr. Dickenson. Rolla, Peruvian Leader, Mr. Downie. Alonzo, Peruvian Leader, Mr. Taylor. Pizarro, Leader of the Spaniards, Mr. Kenny. Orozimbo, an old Conquistador, Mr. Wilson. Valverde, Pizarro's Secretary, Mr. Barnes. Davilla, Spanish Officer, Mr. Bignall. Las Casas, an aged Priest, Mr. Dickenson. Orano, an Indian, Mr. Parsons. Centinel, Mr. Wilson. Boy—Mrs. Downie. Spaniards, Peruvians, &c.—by others. Elvira—Mrs. Powell. Cora—Miss Field. Virgins of the Sun, Peruvian Women, &c.—by the Ladies of the company. In act 3rd, the Assassination of Orozimbo—In act 2nd, the Temple of the Sun, in which the Sacrifice offered by the Inca on the Altar, is consumed by Fire from above—In act 5th, the Death of Rolla, and a Funeral Dirge. To which will be added, for the first time in Portland, a Farce in 2 Acts, called WHO'S THE DUPE? OR THE COLLEGE MACCARONI. Old Dooley—Mr. Dickenson. Sandford—Mr. Downie. Granger—Mr. Bignall. Jeremy Gradus, the College Maccaroni, Mr. Wilson. Elizabeth—Mrs. Bignall. Charlotte—Mrs. Downie. Doors to be opened 7, before 7, and the curtain to rise 8 o'clock. Tickets to be had at Mr. D. Coss's, as usual—Box 75 Cents—Pit 50.
Sales at Auction. Will be for Sale after the first day of June (if not redeemed by the 25th instant) Piece of LAND, containing about one acre and a quarter, with a good House thereon, almost new, four rooms on floor; together with two Barns, in good repair—being in the town of North Berwick and near the Meetinghouse: it being formerly the property of Nathaniel Dames & jun. and taken by execution. Any person desirous of purchasing the above, may know the price by applying to WILLIAM HOLDEN & Co. in Portland, or Messrs. HATHAWAY & Davis, Store No. 40, State street, Boston, after the 2th of May inst. May 10, 1803.
For Sale, at Public Auction, A FARM, with a large House and Barn, standing thereon—situate in the town of Durdentham, on Cathance river—we calculated for trade, about sixty acres of Land—the property of ELIJAH DAVIS, late of said Bowdoinham, Bankrupt. Sale on the premises, on Monday the fifth day of June next, at ten o'clock, A. M. For further particulars, inquire of A. GREENWOOD. Bath, May 20, 1803. To be Sold, at Public Auction, on Monday, the 10th day of June next, ALL THE REAL ESTATE of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wiscasset, a Bankrupt, situate in the town of Wiscasset, on the Point, so called, consisting of one convenient Dwelling House, a large Building divided into three Tenements, each having a shop in front, a parlour & kitchen below, with sufficient chamber room for a small family, a common passage way back of the same to pass and repass, and to each a distinct portion of Land to adjoin on said way for necessary out buildings. Also a commodious Wharf, and the right in equity of redeeming the large Store which he lately improved as a retail store, the same being under a mortgage, the amount of which will be then exhibited. This estate is situated on the southerly side of Water Street in said town. Also, Another lot of Land, with a small Dwelling House thereon, situate on Pleasant Street, in the occupation of Franklin Tinkham. Also, Two pieces of Land which the said Anderson bought of William Pike, one on the northerly side of said Water Street, lying between William Parker's land, and Joshua Hilton's land, 5 rods in front, 5 in rear and 5 deep—the other, on the southerly side of said Street and nearly opposite to the last mentioned lot, and extending 7 1/2 rods in width, down to low water mark with the dwelling house and buildings thereon, subject to the dower of Elizabeth Light. Also, That piece of Land a joining the last mentioned lot, now in the occupation of Thomas McCrate, and on which his barn is now standing. The premises will be divided into different Lots, as will be most likely to suit purchasers—A plan of all which will be taken on, and may be seen at the office of S. AS LEE, Esq. in Wiscasset, twenty days before the sale, and on the day of sale, which will be on the premises, and will begin at seven o'clock in the forenoon, if fair weather, otherwise at the same hour on the next fair weather day, and continued until the sale be finished.—Fifteen per cent must be paid down, or in 30 days—the remainder in three equal instalments, with good security. At the same time will be sold, the half of a PEW in the Rev. Mr. Packard's meeting house the property of the bankrupt. GEO. BRADBURY, } Witnesses. SILAS LEE, May 2, 1803.
THE imported Horse, HEROD, will stand at Gorman Corner, next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; and on the following Friday, at Standish; the week following, on Monday, at Saccapah, in the afternoon, and so on in rotation. Said Horse is 9 years old, 16 hands high, of a dark chestnut color, of an excellent carriage, and as sure a propagator as any in the country.—The price for a single leap, is Four Dollars; for the season, Six; and to warrant a foal, Eight. May 23. DANIEL HEANY.

Portland Brewery. SMITH & HORE, Brewers and Maltsters, CONTINUE to brew PORTER, ALE, Strong and Table BEER.—Maltsters of vessels may be supplied with Beer, warranted to keep in any part of the world. MALT and HOPS, wholesale and retail. Fresh YEAST and GRAINS, every day. May 16.
Fifty Dollars Reward. WHOEVER will give information of the person or persons who have counterfeited Z. P. on SCYTHES made in the years 1801 or 1802, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward and all necessary charges paid by ZADOCK PUTNAM.
Said Putnam continues the Scythe making business; and those Scythes made in the year 1803, will be marked Z. P. & Sons. They may be had at the store of Messrs WHITNEY & DORR, No. 1, Central Wharf, Boston at the manufacturer's prices. Bosto. May 2. 1803. (3m)
To Let, A Wharf, Store, part of a House, Barn and Garden, pleasantly situated in the Easterly part of the town. There will be liberal—Apply to ELEAZER CRABTREE , now on the premises.
Wanted to Purchase, 50 Deck Knees, and 6000 Trunnals, for which a generous price will be given—Inquire as above. Portland, May 9.
House Lots. FOR SALE, a number of HOUSE LOTS, situated in a pleasant part of the town and commanding a good prospect of the harbour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH.
Also, for sale as above, A quantity of Nova Scotia LIME, warranted of the first quality. Portland, April 25.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their store, Free-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sca Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATTRESSES ready made Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, April 18.
Coach and Chaise Making, CARRIED on in its various branches, by the subscriber, at his shop in Maine Street, near Mr. Thomas Motley's. Repairing of all kinds done with neatness and dispatch. Good wages will be given to two Journeymen that are good workmen at the above business. BENJAMIN RICHARDSON. Portland, May 9.
Gun-Smith Business. SOUTHWORTH WASHBURN, informs the public that he carries on the Gunsmith business in its different branches, at his shop in Turner. Guns new stocked, Locks repaired, and all kinds of Gun work done at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms. Those persons in different parts of the country, who may favor him with their commands, may depend on their being executed with dispatch, and in a manner that can be warranted. Turner, April 26. (4m2)
JAMES MAXWELL, TOBACCONIST, from Boston, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a store one door west of Mr. John Cleaves' Tavern, in SACO, for the purpose of carrying on the Tobacco business in its various branches. He has on hand, and now ready for sale, a quantity of Pigtail, Fine Twist, and Keg Tobacco, of the first quality. Likewise, Kinetool No. 1, 2 & 3 Smoking ditto, and best Boston and Portsmouth Snuff. All of which he will sell cheap for Cash, approved Credit, or Country produce. Country Orders punctually put up, and the smallest favors greatly received. Papermill-creek, April 16, 1803
DANIEL GILBERT, HEREBY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed from Moss Tavern (so called) and taken a stand nearly opposite Gray's Rope-Walk —where the best warranted AXES, broad and narrow, and All kinds of Edge Tools, may be had—Likewise, HORSE SHOEING, HOES, CHAINS, PLOUGHSHARES, and all kinds of Country work. May be had at the shortest notice—Constant attendance, and all favors duly acknowledged. Wanted, a Lad about fourteen years old, as an apprentice to the above business. Portland, 11th April 1803
Pocket Book Lot. LOST, on the first of March, between Fifth Street and Horse-tavern, a Leather Pocket Book, containing several Notes of Hand and other papers of no use but to the owner. Among the notes was one against Joseph & Nathan Ward, of Gorham, payable to Ezekiel Smith, of Hebron. Whoever may have found the same and will leave it with Mr. Samuel French, of Gorham, or with the Printer, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, by the subscriber. HEZEKIAH SMITH. May 2.
Boarding. TWO or three gentlemen may be accommodated with convenient boarding in a central part of the town. Apply at this office. May 2, 1803.
Wet Nurse. A Woman with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse. The terms will be liberal—Inquire at the Gazette Office. Cape Elizabeth, May 2.
J. RICHARDSON, HAS FOR SALE, At Richardson's Wharf, 100 barrels Mels and No. 1 Beef, 50 do. Superfine Flour, 50 do. Tar, 50 casks Raisins, 30 barrels Bone Middling No. 2 and No. 1 Pork, Bales Georgia Cotton, Chefts Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohea Tea, Loaf Sugar, Boxes 7 by 9 Window Glass, Ravens Duck, Cordage, Bales Mulcaud and Boora Raisins, Bags Calcutta Sugar, Ropes Baling, India Cottons, per Bale or Piece. May 16.
Fashionable Hats. ABIJAH CHEEVER, has received by the Gales from London, and late arrivals from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Men's and Youth's superfine, fine, middling and low priced Hats. Also, on hand, a good assortment of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats and Hat Trimmings, which he will sell wholesale or retail, at the most liberal terms, at his store, No. 1, Muffey's Row, Middle Street . Portland, May 16. (5w)
Fashionable Spring Goods. ELIZABETH STEVENS HAS just received and is now opening for sale (at her shop in Middle Street, opposite Mr. Thomas Webster's) a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, among which are A variety of Ladies' straw and cane Bonnets, of the newest London fashion; straw trimmings; elegant black and white Veils; plain and printed buff Cambricks; black, brown, slate and olive tartan Cambricks; plain and figured white Cambricks; plain and figured Jacobin Muslin; India and Scotch Book Muslin, plain and spotted; muslin Handkerchiefs; black and other colored Lustrings; Modes and Sarinets; 64 tancy colored and black silk Shawls; a variety of silk Handkerchiefs; a large assortment of fashionable Ribbons; broad thread Laces and Edgings; black silk ditto; figured black Laces for cloaks; best black Crapes; black, white and green Gauze; black silk Velvet; Ladies' black and white silk Hosiery; Ladies' white cotton Hosiery with lace and plain clocks; Ladies' plain and lace silk Gloves and Mitts; Cotton ditto; Camel's-hair & Chintz Shawls; Calicos and Copperplates; cotton Town-trimmings; cambric Pocket Handkerchiefs; common ditto; Gentlemen's cotton and leather Gloves; Ribbons for watches; Fans; Ladies' Umbrellas with walking sticks; Oil Umbrellas; India Calicoes; blue and white India Cottons; blue, black and yellow Nankins; 4 4 and 7 8 Irish Linens; Brown Holland; Dapers; Dimities; elegant Japan'd Tea Trays; Tea Caddies; Looking Glasses; Dutch floor Brushes; cotton and wool Cards; Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Sarges and stuff goods, &c. &c. &c. A large assortment of Ladies' Shoes, of the first quality. The above Goods were purchased with Cash, and will be sold on the very lowest terms. Portland, May 16.
C. GREEN, HAS just received by the Gales and Minerva from London, and now ready for sale at her shop in Middle Street, near the Portland Bank, an elegant assortment of ENGLISH, INDIA AND FRENCH FANCY GOODS. Among which are the following: Sarfnets, Satins and Modes of all colors, Embossed Satin Cambricks, Glazed, plain and figured do. Sprigged, plain, Jacobin and India Muslins, Elegant Laces and Veils, Gloves & Mitts; Shawls & Handkerchiefs New and elegant Fans, English and French Para's, Gold, silver, straw and chincal Trimmings, Gold, silver, chincal, silk and grass Cords, Purses of all kinds, Flannels and other kinds of Sewing Silk, Elegant Furniture Chintz, Printed Cambricks, Calicoes, Pearl and silver Spoons for Table and Tea Caddies; variety of Turtle Shell Combs, &c. &c. &c. Large assortment of fashionable willow, cane, embossed satin, chip, and straw Bonnets. Embroidery, Millinery and Mantua-making, done neatly and at short notice. May 16.
Seventy-five Dollars Reward. ESCAPED from the Gaol in Portland, on the night of Thursday the 12th instant, JOHN MAYO, a person deaf and dumb—5 feet 9 inches high, dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark short hair, slender built, about 23 years old, clothed in a blue round jacket and brown trowsers. THOMAS SMITH, (an Irishman) 5 feet 8 inches high, of dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, a scar on one cheek, has a sore on one of his thumbs, is by trade a shoemaker, and about 33 years of age, clothed in a brown coat and trowsers.—Also, NATHANIEL FRENCH, 23 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, light long hair, by trade a Joiner, clothed in a black coat, brown pantalettes, and a brown waistcoat, carried away an India white hat. Whoever will take and secure said prisoners, so that they may be returned to the custody of the subscriber, shall have a reward of seventy-five dollars, or twenty-five dollars for either of them, and all necessary charges paid. EZRA GIBBS, Deputy prison-keeper. Portland, May 16.
Take Notice. WHEREAS Mary Campbell, with one child, a pauper, has eloped from the town of Minot, we take this method to forbid all persons harboring or entrusting said pauper on the town's account. JESSE RICE, } Overseers of ICHABOD KING, } the poor. May 16.
Hay for Sale. SEVERAL Tons of Screwed Hay by the single Bundle or quantity. Apply to JAMES POOLE. Portland, (Court-Street) April 25, 1803.
Bankrupt Notices. THE Creditors of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wilscasset, merchant, a bankrupt, who have proved their debts under the commission, are hereby notified that a meeting of the creditors and assignees is to be held at the office of George Bradbury, Esq. in Portland, on Tuesday the 3rd day of May next, to see if the creditors will give instructions to the assignees to commence suits in certain cases which will be laid before them—if they will so authorize them to agree with the bankrupt's wife respecting her right of dower—and if they will authorize them to give any, and what credit, to purchasers of the Real Estate, and to give instructions and powers in all other cases where the same shall appear to be necessary. GEO. BRADBURY, } Assignees. SILAS LEE, May 2, 1803
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the goods, estate and effects of COLEMAN WATSON, of Gorham, in the District of Maine, trader, a bankrupt, and has accepted that trust. All persons who were indebted to said Watson at the time he became bankrupt, are called upon for immediate payment, and those who have any of his effects in their possession are required to deliver the same without delay to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Assignee. Portland, April 23, 1803
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly chosen Assignee of the estate and effects of JOHN STUART, of Wilscasset, merchant, a Bankrupt. All persons indebted to said Stuart are required to make immediate payment—and all those who have any of his effects to deliver the same to JERE BAILEY, Assignee. Wilscasset, April 19, 1803
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditor of JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, of Wilscasset, in the county of Lincoln, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and awarded, that the Commissioners named and authorized in the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, Esq. in Wilscasset, on Thursday the 26th day of May next, at 9 o'clock, A.M. then and there to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt—when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. WILLIAM PIKE, BADDELY CHILD, } Assignees. William Pike, his Attorney, Wilscasset April 18, 1803
United States District Court of Maine. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of EZEKIEL DAY, of Portland, in the district of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before the Judge of said district, on Wednesday the first day of June, 1803, at the Court-house in Portland, at ten o'clock, A.M. against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. April 29, 1803
THE subscriber, administrator to the Estate of ZEPHANIAH RICH, JUN. requests all persons, having demands on, or indebted to said estate, to settle the same immediately, with SAMUEL S. RICH. Portland, May 16.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor to the last will and testament of Mehitable Mitchell, late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, widow, deceased, by proving the will and by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to AZOR MITCHELL, Executor. Northyarmouth, April 18, 1803. (M2)
THE subscribers hereby give notice, that they have taken on themselves the trust of Executors of the last will and testament of Isaiah Hacker, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased. All persons having demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit them for settlement at Samuel F. Hufey's store, in Fifth Street, Portland; and those indebted, to make immediate payment. SARAH HACKER, WILLIAM PURINTON. Portland, 4th Mo. 30th, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him the trust of an Executor of the last Will and Testament of SAMUEL NOYES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased—by receiving the Will, and by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to JOSHUA MERRILL. Falmouth, May 13, 1803.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JONATHAN CLEMONS, late of Hiram, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—Hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty second day of April instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the office of Moses Ames, Esq. in Fryeburg, on the last Monday in May next, the last Monday in June next, the last Monday in July next, the last Monday in August next, the last Monday in September next, and the last Monday in October next; from two to five o'clock, P.M. on each of said days. MOSES AMES, JUDAH DANA, } Commissioners. Fryeburg, April 30, 1803.
THE President and Directors of the Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company, agreeably to the act of their incorporation, run the public, that their capital stock amounts to Seventy-five Thousand Dollars; and that they are ready to receive proposals at their Office, Wilscasset, and to make insurance on Vessels, Freight, Money, Goods and Effects, and against Capture of persons, and on the Life of any person during his absence by sea, and in cases of money lent on bottomry and respondentia. The Company will not insure on any vessel or any one risk to a greater amount than Ten Thousand Dollars. N. B. Letters directed to the Secretary will be duly attended to. By order of the President and Directors JOHN MERRILL, JUN. Secretary. Lincoln & Kennebec Marine Insurance Office, Wilscasset, May 5, 1803.
Union Library. THE Proprietors of the Union Library, are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at Concert Hall, on the first day of June, 6 o'clock, P.M. for the sale of said Library, &c. agreeable to a vote of the Society. N. PRATT, Librarian. Portland, 13th May, 1803.
BY virtue of a precept from the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, against One Barrel of West India Rum, and One Barrel of Brandy, seized by STEPHEN SMITH, Esq. Collector of the District of Machias; the same having been illegally imported into the United States.
Also, that a Libel is filed as aforesaid, against one other Barrel of West India Rum, three Barrels of Brandy, and one Barrel of Gin, seized by said Collector, for the causes aforesaid; and that a hearing will be had on said Libels, at the District Court next to be held at Portland, within and for the District of Maine, on the last Tuesday of May next; when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause (if any they have) why the abovementioned articles should not be decreed to be forfeited. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 9th April, 1803.
Gorham Academy. PURSUANT to the authority and power vested in me by the Act for the incorporation of Gorham Academy, I hereby notify the Trustees in the said Act named, to meet at the dwelling-house of Samuel Staples, innholder in Gorham, on Wednesday the first day of June next, at two o'clock, P.M. to elect such Officers of the said Academy as they shall judge necessary and convenient, and to make and ordain such laws, orders and rules as to them shall seem fit and requisite. WILLIAM GORHAM. May 1, 1803
At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in said county, on the last Tuesday of February, A.D. 1803. ON the petition of a number of the inhabitants of the town of Livermore and Turner, representing that they labour under many disadvantages, in consequence of not having a common Highway or County Road leading through said towns, in a direct line for Portland; and praying the Court to appoint a committee to lay out and continue through said towns, in the best direction for Portland, a County Road already laid out by the county of Kennebec, from Farmington to the north line of Livermore—
The Court order that the petitioners give notice thereof, to all concerned, by inserting this order in Yorke's Portland Gazette , three weeks successive, y. that they may appear at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace which is to be held at Portland, within and for said county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June next, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest: SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
To be sold, for prompt payment, THAT valuable tract of Land, called LEE'S GRANT, containing 6000 acres, lying in the town of Norway, in the county of Cumberland, by the Proprietor, who expects to be on the premises in June next. Proposals for purchasing will be received by the subscriber—with whom all persons who have occupied any part of said Grant, and those who have trespassed on it, are called on once more, to settle, and thereby avoid further trouble. ASA LEWIS. Northyarmouth, May 10
For Sale, A LOT OF LAND, situated in Lovelace Lane, on reasonable terms—For further particulars enquire of April 18. MARTHA EMMONS.
Thomas Clark, Respectfully informs the public that he has just received from Richard Lee & Co's Patent & Family Medicine Store, Newyork, a fresh supply of the following VALUABLE MEDICINES, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store. HAMILTON'S ESSENCE & EXTRACT OF MUSTARD: A safe and effectual remedy for Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the face and neck, &c.
This valuable remedy is prepared both in a fluid state and in pills and thus excellently adapted both for external & internal use.—The Pills operate mildly by urine, and by intangible perspiration, expelling the superfluous & morbid humours; they are highly cordial to the stomach; create appetite, & digestion, remove flying pains, and said or windy complaints in the stomach and bowels.
The essence is a wonderful assistant to the pills in Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago and Palsy—and by its peculiar penetrating and dispersing quality, remove the most violent sprains, bruises, numbness, stiffness of the neck, joints, &c. swelled faces, head ache, indurated breasts, white swellings, frozen limbs, &c. and will infallibly prevent the ill effects of wet or damp feet.
Some may be surprised that this medicine should be preferred with equal success in such a variety of cases, but this surprise will cease when it is recollected that all those complaints result from the same cause—a slowness in the circulation of the lymph or obstructions in the lymphatic vessels. From Dr. Weatherburn. Wythe County, (Virginia.) Gentlemen—I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a Chronic Rheumatism (of that kind named Sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful, you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c P. WEATHERBURN.
JOHN HOOVER, rope-maker, South Second-street, between Mary and Christian-streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely—that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely affected with violent Rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength. JOHN HOOVER. Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia county.
"An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of Cure." For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, it is recommended HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequences. A dose never fails to remove a cold if taken on its first appearance—they are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—weakness at the stomach and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate—They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preferred for use by every seaman. Hahn's true and genuine GERMAN CORN PLASTER. An infallible remedy for Corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalled efficacy in preventing and removing humours in the face & skin of every kind particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring-worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural insensible perspiration which is essential to health, yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering them delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, & an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS. This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and film on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthen a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT FOR THE ITCH. Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies. (Advertisement to be continued.)
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