Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-06-26 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 11, of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1809.
[Whole No. 585.]
Miscellaneous.
"Patriotism." —Almost every American calls himself a patriot. But does the assumption of that character necessarily make him one? Hundreds of citizens have never once enquired into the meaning of the term. Too many are patriots upon the same principles on which they take sides with a party. And a great number of party-men become such, without understanding the distinguishing traits of their respective sides. Ask one of those gentlemen, are you a Democrat ? He will answer, Yes! I boast of being one of the majority. Ask him again—wherein consists the difference between a Democrat and a Federalist ? Why really sir, says he, I can hardly tell you—But—"I am for Jefferson and the Embargo." Put the same question to a similar gentleman on the other side. Are you a Federalist ? Yes! I am proud to be a disciple of Washington. Will you be so obliging as to point out the difference between the Federalist and the Democrat ? "I am not much in the habit of making distinctions—but—I abhor the idea of a war with England for the benefit of France."
Now both these good men are patriots.—They would spill their blood for their country.
The conclusion to be drawn from all this, is, that men are under the influence of emotions, which if properly directed by a correct understanding, would assume the form of true patriotism. But if directed by the machinations of designing men, will break forth, into Swift's "madness of the multitude for the good of a few." Men in office with to remain in office. Others of equal ambition, are anxious to see them supplanted, and themselves comfortably seated in their places. Designing men use all their skill at intrigue, till their wishes can be accomplished. If they succeed, similar measures are again practiced in their turns, by the party displaced. And this perpetual rotation has very justly been stiled the WHEEL OF FORTUNE. In monarchies, particularly in England, these contentions have been maintained by certain distinguished families; as by the houses of York and Lancaster . But in a Republic, ambition appears in regular gradation, from the most insignificant, to the most important offices. Of course, to carry on its projects, it must involve the citizens of Counties, Districts, and States. It must be sanctioned by the suffrages of the people. Of course the people must be interested. Addresses are made to all that enthusiasm for Liberty, so universally felt by our countrymen. They are made to believe, that every thing is at stake.—Their attention is roused—Animosities are produced—Best friends are divided—Tumults are raised—and behold! the author of all this mischief is elected to be the guardian of the rights and privileges of the people!
The same thing is acted on a larger scale, when greater men contend for higher posts. Some great question is agitated. Those interested in the different States or Districts, keep up the question until the people under their influence, are thrown into the necessary ferment. And after all the bustle, it is still, "the madness of the multitude for the good of a few."
[Lynchburg Press.]
A late National Argus , with characteristic feelings and decorum, vilifies the character of Governor Gore , and applauds that of Tom Paine . There is a consistency in this course of animadversion, which every man of reflection will properly appreciate, and meet to the reviler and apostate eulogist his due reward.— Boston Gazette .
The Man worshippers, put to their wits end to keep up the sinking popularity of their IDOL, have recourse to a multiplicity of arts. Among others, they publish speeches pretended to have been delivered in the British Parliament But whether delivered in London, or wrote by Frenchmen in New-York is impossible to ascertain, neither is it very material. These Idolaters pretend to deprecate every thing British; yet they are compelled to resort to British testimony, as if the people of the United States were incapable of judging of the policy of their rulers, without the assistance of foreign evidence. For our part, we believe the inhabitants of America capable of judging of the internal policy of their government without the assistance of either England or France, real or imaginary.
[Independent American.]
Amphibious Machinery.
In the debate upon Fortifications, Mr. Talmadge remarked that he had never been a disciple of the gun-boat school, as he had always believed that fortifications would be necessary to protect the gunboats. Whether this AMPHIBIOUS MACHINERY could be sold for 50 per cent. of the original cost, or would not bring a cent, would make no difference in his vote respecting Fortifications. Go gun-boats where they might, the country must be fortified and defended.
[Freeman's Journal.]
Connecticut Prosecutions.
It is wonderful that it should be made a question by whom the prosecutions for libels in Connecticut were instituted. Mr. Jefferson, in his second Inaugural Speech, recommended to those who had leisure for the purpose, to subject to the salutary coercion of the law, the libellers of himself and other great and good men. Mr. Jefferson's District Attorney in Connecticut, not being very much pestered with clients, had ample leisure, very naturally took the hint, and went about the good work. Thus it is DEMONSTRATED, that those prosecutions were instigated, if not instituted, by that illustrious enemy of common law (no very good friend either of common sense) the late President of the United States.— Ibid .
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THURSDAY, JUNE 15. ANSWER OF THE HOUSE TO THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY, AT the commencement of the political year, permit us, the Representatives of the People, to express our sincere pleasure, that we meet your Excellency as the Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth, and commence our political labours with the assistance of our counsels. The deep interest which we feel in our civil and religious institutions, affords the measure of our satisfaction, that the Executive Department of Government is confided to a Citizen, educated at a time when the discussions of our sages, the struggles of our heroes, and the spirit of the people, combined to inspire him with the warmest attachment to the principles of civil liberty as secured by our excellent Constitution. We are happy to learn, that your Excellency, while abroad in the service of your Country, by a comparison of our condition with that of the most highly favored nations of Europe, has perceived new reasons to appreciate the peculiar blessings of our enviable situation. The House of Representatives join with your Excellency in sentiments of profound gratitude to the Almighty Ruler of the Universe, for the valuable inheritance derived through his providence, from the toils and sacrifices of our pious ancestors. We feel new confidence in the hope of transmitting it, unimpaired, to posterity, when our citizens, by their free suffrages, commit the administration of their government to those, whose claims to their confidence is founded on their observance of sound principles, the wisdom of their political counsels, and the utility of their public services. The general principles of government, and the maxims of administration, which your Excellency has adopted as the rule of your public conduct, meet our cordial approbation. In their effects we anticipate that social happiness, which can result only from the exercise of candour and magnanimity.
We feel sincere pleasure in the assurance of the observance, on the part of your Excellency, of those great fundamental principles of our Constitution, and of all republican government, which ought never to have been denied in argument, nor violated in practice. We rejoice in a recurrence to the first principles of the social compact, that all power resides in the whole people; that government is instituted for their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness, and "not for the pro-
fit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men;" in short, that offices of honor or emolument are not intended to strengthen the hands of party, but to promote the public good. They ought not to be bestowed as bribes to induce or reward political fidelity or apocrypha, but to place the public interest in the charge of men, whose principles and feelings secure their interest in its support. At the same time it is equally evident that those, who want integrity, or the talents and information requisite for the discharge of the duties of their offices; that such as are disqualified by an abuse of power, a neglect of duty, or a prostitution of their offices to the purposes of party. All such, in fact, as may conduct themselves in a manner "that is injurious to the reputation of government, and to the interest of the people," ought to be removed, without apprehension that calumny may impute such removals to improper motives. From an adherence to the maxims and principles expressed in your Excellency's communication to the Legislature, we entertain no doubt that your Excellency will enjoy the confidence of the people in your administration, and the hearty support of the wise and good of all parties. Under their conciliatory influence, we predict, that the violence of party spirit will be assuaged, and that we shall rest secure from the evils and dangers which naturally result from an unprincipled political prostration.
The early provision for the public worship of God, and for the support of the gospel ministry, are among the most striking proofs of the wisdom, as well as the piety of our ancestors. These institutions have not only contributed essentially to individual happiness, but have had the most beneficial effects upon the habits, the manners, and the character of the people of New England. That the happiness of a people, and the good order and preservation of civil government depend upon piety, religion, and morality, and cannot be generally diffused through a community, but by the support of learned and pious teachers, are truths which every day's experience confirms. But the constitution, in providing for the maintenance of the christian religion, has happily prescribed no particular creed or mode of worship. Hence christians of every denomination are equally entitled to all the advantages to be derived from government, and can, in no instance, be subjected to pains or penalties for non-conformity. There can be no doubt that every wise Legislature, will most sedulously promote the interests of morality & religion, from a reference to this, as well as to a future life.
The framers of the Constitution, in making it "the duty of the Legislature, in all future periods, to cherish the interests of literature & the sciences," had in view the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people. The diffusion of knowledge has been an object dear to the Legislature from the earliest period of our government. The encouragement of Colleges, Academies, and Schools, has produced the most important blessings to our country. To this source pre-eminently is to be traced the enlightened and refined state of society; and to this cause principally is to be imputed the enjoyment of our government, and all our civil privileges. The true glory of states, as well as of individuals, has been derived, in a great degree, from the patronage of the arts and sciences. A Legislature, then, which can be inattentive to their encouragement, must be equally insensible to the glory, and indifferent to the interests of their country.
Agriculture has been ranked among the most useful and honourable employments by every civilized nation. The encouragement which has been afforded to this branch of industry, by the establishment and exertions of different Societies, has been highly honorable to these societies, and useful to the Commonwealth. Any measures, within the power of the Legislature to adopt, which may tend to the improvement of our agriculture, shall receive the attentive consideration of the House of Representatives.
Your Excellency's observation, that "manufactures and commerce promote agriculture, as they offer the most liberal rewards for all its productions," has been strikingly verified, as far as it respects commerce, during the late suspension of foreign intercourse. If, amidst all the consequences which have resulted from the late Embargo System, any thing of public utility can be perceived, it is that the people of the United States have discovered the intimate and necessary connection between agriculture and commerce; that the prosperity or the decline of the one, necessarily involves that of the other. In a country where land is procured at a moderate price, and where labour does not exceed the demands of cultivation, it is hardly to be expected that we should soon become an extensively manufacturing people. Yet there are certain manufactures of the first necessity, and others of great utility, which deserve the encouragement of the Legislature.
The misfortunes of individuals necessarily incident to an extended and enterprising commerce, to which your Excellency alludes, while they excite our commiseration, call for the serious attention of the Legislature. Whether any relief can be afforded, by the Government of this Commonwealth, to such of our own citizens as have suffered these misfortunes, will be a subject of anxious and diligent inquiry.
The re-issue of Representatives is deeply impressed with the importance of supporting an able and independent Judiciary, by honourable and permanent salaries. No subject can be of more extensive concern. This branch of our Government was intended to be the strong hold of the people, against the encroachments of power, the intrigues of faction, and the influence of corruption. Whilst justice shall be administered by men of the first talents, information, and integrity, the constitution has an anchor, which may save it in the severest storms; the people have a shield, which may protect them in the worst
of times. "The business of this Court," as your Excellency observes, "is so extensive, various and important, that it can be properly performed, and with sufficient dispatch, by none but the ablest men." True economy, as well as common justice, therefore, demands that the salaries of the Judges of this Court should be such, as not to leave to men of this description, the alternative either to resign their places, or sacrifice their property in the public service.
The Militia of this Commonwealth has, at all times, been considered a subject deserving the attentive consideration of the Legislature. It is the natural and principal defence of the Country. The militia laws, however, have many defects, which we trust may be remedied by their careful revision. The subject is before the Legislature. Whatever can be suggested to improve the system, or to encourage the militia, shall receive the ready support of the House of Representatives.
The security of the Treasury from fraud & negligence, is an object so important, that it will still command our attentive consideration. If any measures can be devised, in addition to those of the last year, to secure the public money, they will certainly be adopted.
We most cordially reciprocate the congratulation of your Excellency at the prospect of reviving commerce, and the renewal of all its attendant blessings. The present administration of the general government has had the wisdom to discern, and the patriotism to commence a course of policy respecting our commerce and foreign relations, which is calculated to promote the prosperity, and to secure the peace and the independence of our country. So long as any administration shall pursue a system of measures directed to these great ends, it will command the gratitude, and receive the approbation of the citizens of Massachusetts.
The patience and firmness discovered by the people of this Commonwealth, during the long continuance of a series of destructive measures unprecedented in the annals of a free country, must ever be a cause of gratulation, and reflect the highest honour upon those who sustained these severe distresses rather than resort to violence, and hazard the peace, or the union of the States. We have abundant reasons to be grateful to an ever-ruling providence which averted that ruin which threatened to involve the country.
In reviewing the proceedings of the Legislature of the last year, we are happy to find, that they exhibit the moderation and firmness of enlightened freemen. They contributed, without doubt, to produce the change of measures which has since so happily succeeded. But although this favorable change in our public affairs has taken place, it becomes a wise and prudent people to devise and adopt measures to prevent the recurrence of similar evils. With this view, we conceive that an amendment of the Constitution, which shall no longer leave it questionable whether Congress can constitutionally enact a perpetual embargo law, is an object of the first importance. We therefore entertain a confident hope, that all parties will unite in explaining the Constitution, that the power to regulate commerce will never again be construed to imply a power to authorise a permanent law for its suspension.
May it please your Excellency, The House of Representatives pledge themselves to co-operate with your Excellency in the adoption of such measures as shall seem best calculated to promote the interests of the people, and they confidently hope, that our joint efforts during the present year, may contribute to the harmony, good order, prosperity, and happiness of our constituents.
An order passed citing Thomas Keeler, esq., a Justice of the Peace in the County of York, to appear before the House, on the second Wednesday of the next session, to answer to certain complaints.
A petition for a Bridge at Fryeburg, was committed.
The petition of J. Jenkins, (who has made great improvement in the art of writing,) praying aid, was committed.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, A.M.
A resolve for instructing the Senators of this State in Congress, and requesting the Representatives to use their best endeavours to cause an amendment of the Constitution of the U. States to be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, "That no law for laying an embargo, or general prohibition or restraint of Commerce, shall have force longer than until the expiration of thirty days after the commencement of the session of Congress next succeeding that session in which said law shall have been enacted; excepting such prohibitions or restraints, as may be included in the permanent regulations which are or shall be necessarily made by law, for the sole purpose of securing a faithful collection of Revenue"—was reported by the committee on the subject; and to-morrow, 10 o'clock, assigned for the consideration of the same. An amendment was offered by Mr. Morton.
The committee on Elections reported in favour of the Representatives from Harvard and Durham ; and to postpone the consideration of the elections of Dighton , Charleston , Bath , Hope , and Freetown ;—which report was accepted.
A bill further to regulate the Sales of Equities of Redemption, was read twice.
A bill to suspend an act entitled "An act providing for the appointment of Inspectors, and regulating the manufacture of gun-powder," was passed to be engrossed.
A bill in addition to an act entitled "An act for regulating towns, setting forth their power and for the choice of town officers, and for repealing all laws heretofore made for that purpose," was read a first time.
A bill regulating arrests and attachments, was read twice.
The Norridgewock Bridge Bill was passed to be engrossed.
The additional bill respecting the admiralment of boards, &c. was passed to be engrossed.
Many bills were passed to be engrossed.
A resolve abolishing the office of Circuit Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, was read and committed.
The new fee bill was negatived.
Order, that the papers respecting the Wren election be presented to the Attorney General or Solicitor General, for them to institute a suit if there be sufficient cause.
The committee on the subject, reported, that it is necessary, the better to accommodate the Representatives, to extend the North wall of the Representatives Chamber 20 feet into the yard. This would accommodate 240 additional seats and cost 5000 dollars; that it is necessary to have six more committee-rooms; and to make some repairs on the building. The first part of the report was referred; the last part accepted, and agents appointed.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17.
A bill to transfer to the Courts of Common Pleas the powers and duties of the Court of Sessions, was passed to be engrossed.
A bill further to regulate Sales of Equities in Redemption, was passed to be engrossed.
MONDAY JUNE 19.
A resolve respecting an amendment to the U. States Constitution, was passed in a new draft.
An election bill was referred to the next session.
A bill providing for the better payment of Bank Bills, was received from the Senate; wherein it was read a first time.
His Excellency the Governor, by message, communicated a report of a committee of council respecting the State Prison—which was read and committed.
A joint committee was appointed to report the time it will be proper the General Court should adjourn to. The committee reported the 4th Wednesday of January—Accepted.
The Norridgewock Bridge bill , and the Augusta religious society bill , were passed to be engrossed.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20.
Committees were chosen to report at the winter session on the expediency of altering the Laws for arresting the bodies of debtors. And to report on the several Election Laws.
The bill to regulate arrests and attachments was referred.
The committee on the subject of "exempting from a poll tax all the youth from the age of 16 to the age of 21 years," reported a reference of the subject to the winter session.
The additional bill requiring the several Banks to use the Stereotype plates, passed to be engrossed.
BANK BILLS.
A bill providing for the recovery of two per cent per month against any incorporated Bank in this State, which shall not pay their bills on demand, or according to the promise contained in their bills, and for prohibiting the circulation of our State bank notes after the 1st January, 1810, was reported, read, and passed. The Senate has concurred.
BANKRUPT LAW.
A joint order passed, appointing the Hon. Theophilus Parsons , John Davis and Samuel Dana , Esquires, a Committee to report at the winter session, a bill to provide for the relief of insolvent debtors.
A joint Committee was appointed to wait on his Excellency the Governor, to inform him, that the Legislature have now passed upon all the public business that was before them, and request, that his Excellency would adjourn the two Houses to the Fourth Wednesday of January next.
Mr. Story, of a committee on the subject, reported a bill in favor of the appointment of a Solicitor of the House, whose duty it shall be to revise and correct bills previous to their being engrossed. Referred to the next session.
At 5 o'clock, P. M. Mr. Tudor, Secretary of the State, came in, and announced, that His Excellency the Governor had approved and signed all the Acts which have been passed by the Legislature the present session—the heads of which he then read.—[They were Thirty eight in number.] He then added, that His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of Council, and at the request of the two Houses, had been pleased to adjourn the General Court to the fourth Wednesday of January next, then to meet at the State House in Boston, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.—And this Honorable House is adjourned accordingly. The members then separated.
Thus has terminated a session, which has been unusually short, but in which much public and local business has been attended to, and finished; and during which, in conformity to the mild spirit of His Excellency's speech at the opening of it, a very great degree of harmony, urbanity and unanimity has prevailed.
NOTARIES PUBLIC FOR MAINE.
York —Jeremiah Hill, Jonas Clark, William B. Sewall, Wm. Hight.
Cumberland —David Duntlap, Andrew Dunning, Edward Russell, Josiah Snow, Eben. Mayo, Joseph C. Boyd, Samuel Horner.
Lincoln —William Vebn, Nathaniel Martin, Daniel Waters, David Fales, Joseph M'Cobb, George Reed, Jacob Ludwig, Samuel Parker, Joseph Christopher.
Hancock —James Nesbitt, Moody Pillsbury, David Howe, Prescott Powers, Francis L. B. Goodwin, Jedediah Herrick, Paul D. Sargent, George Herbert, Ames Patten, Kendall Kittridge.
Washington —Peter Talbot jun. William Campbell, Joseph Patten, Jonathan D. Weston, William Allen, John Brewer, Shubael Downs.
Kennebec —Nath'l Perley, Ruel Williams.

Official Correspondence.
Affairs with Great-Britain.—The following correspondence, though not at all unexpected, will be received with heart-felt pleasure by every real friend to his country. To the parical wretches who work for French money, and are daily laboring to keep alive national animosity against Great-Britain, 'tis welcome .—N. Y. Herald.
WASHINGTON-CITY, June 16. The President of the United States this day communicated the following Message to the Senate:—
TO THE SENATE OF THE U. STATES. IN compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 13th instat, I transmit extracts from letters from Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State, accompanied by letters and communications to him, from the British Secretary of State for the Foreign Department; all of which have been received here since the last session of Congress. To these documents are added a communication just made by Mr. Erskine to the Secretary of State, and his answer. JAMES MADISON.
June 15, 1809.
FROM MR. CANNING.
Foreign Office, 24th Dec. 1808.
SIR,—In my official note of the 23d of September, I stated to you the probability that some alterations might be made in the orders in council, with a view to adopt their operation more exactly to the altered state of Europe, and to combine all practicable relief to neutrals within more severe pressure upon the enemy.
As this statement was however only incidental, and as I at the same time disclaimed any intention of taking advantage of such proposed alterations in the discussions then pending between us—seeing that if made, they would not be founded on the admission of any of the principles for which you were contending—it was perhaps not necessary that I should trouble you with any further communication upon this subject. But the order of which I have the honor to inclose a copy, having been passed by his Majesty in Council on Wednesday last, I am desirous previously to its actual publication, of explaining to you the grounds on which the more extended alterations, which were in contemplation, have been suspended.
It was intended to relax in a certain degree the regulations of the orders in council, with respect to such of the powers in hostility with his Majesty as were not, or should not place themselves in a state of hostility with Spain; but at the same time that this relaxation was extended to other powers, to prohibit absolutely by strict, rigorous and unmitigated blockade, all intercourse whatever with France.
The adoption of these powers, who were to have been the objects of such relaxation, of the views and projects of France with respect to Spain, does away all assignable ground of distinction between France and those powers, & that part therefore of the intended alterations does not take place.
The alteration contained in the inclosed order in council stands upon a separate ground, and, as I have more than once understood from you that the part of the orders in council which this order goes to mitigate is that which was felt most forcibly in the United States, I have great pleasure in being authorized to communicate it to you.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) GEORGE CANNING. William Pinkney, Esq.
His Majesty, in virtue of the powers reserved to him, by two certain acts passed in the 48th year of his Majesty's reign, the one entitled "An act for granting to his Majesty, until the end of the next session of Parliament, duties of customs on the goods, wares and merchandise therein enumerated, in furtherance of the provisions of certain orders in council." The other entitled "An act for granting to his Majesty, until the end of the next session of Parliament, certain duties on the exportation from Ireland, of goods, wares & merchandise therein enumerated," is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the operation of the aforesaid acts be suspended as to any duties on exportation, granted by the said acts, so far as relates to articles being the growth, produce or manufacture of any country, for the time being, in amity with his Majesty, and from the ports of which the British flag is not excluded, imported thence from such country into any port or place of the United Kingdom, either in British ships or in ships of the country of which such articles are the growth, produce or manufacture.
And his Majesty is further pleased, with the advice aforesaid, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the said duties on exportation be suspended, as to all goods, wares and merchandise, which have been, or may be condemned as prize, until further order be made therein.
MR. PINKNEY TO MR. CANNING.
Great Cumberland Place, Dec. 23. 1808.
SIR,—I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 24th inst. communicating an order passed by his Majesty in Council on Wednesday last; & have transmitted copies of these papers to my government. It is perfectly true, as the concluding paragraph of your letter supposes me to believe, that the United States have viewed with great sensibility the pretension of this government (which, as a pretext on the present order plainly re-asserts, without much, if at all, modifying its practical effect) to levy imposts upon their commerce, outward and inward, which the orders in council of the last year were to constrain to pass through British ports.
But it is equally true, that my government has constantly protested against the system, with which that pretension was connected, and has in consequence re-
quired the repeal, not the modification, of the British orders in council.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) WM. PINKNEY.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pinkney, to the Secretary of State, dated March 10, 1809. "I have received from Mr. Canning a notice of an order in council, of which a copy is inclosed."
MR. CANNING TO MR. PINKNEY. The underlined, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has received his majesty's commands to acquaint Mr. Pinkney that his majesty has judged it expedient to establish the most rigorous blockade of the Isles of Mauritius and Bourbon. Mr. Pinkney is therefore requested to apprise the American Consuls and Merchants, residing in England, that the lies abovementioned are, and must be considered as being in a state of blockade; and that from this time all the measures authorized by the law of nations, and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different neutral powers, will be adopted and executed with respect to all vessels attempting to violate the said blockade after this notice.
The underlined requests Mr. Pinkney to accept the assurances of his high consideration. (Signed) GEORGE CANNING. Foreign Office, March 8, 1809.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State, dated London, May 1, 1809.
"I had the honor to receive, on the 25th of March, the letter of your predecessor of the 10th of February; and on the 15th of last month, Lieutenant Reed delivered to me your letter of the 15th of March."
"Upon the receipt of your letter of the 15th of March, it became my obvious duty to ask a conference with Mr. Canning. It took place accordingly on Monday, the 17th of April."
"At the close of the conference he told me that my communications were such as would require reflection, and would naturally make him anxious to see me again; and that he would fix as early a day as possible, and give me notice."
"Our next interview took place on the 27th of April."
"Mr. Canning read the new orders in council, and then proceeded very briefly to suggest the practical alterations which it would introduce."
"I thought I should best discharge my duty by forbearing useless discussion—and by receiving as it was offered, but without making myself a party to it, an actual improvement, capable of future extension under the auspices of just and friendly sentiments and enlightened policy."
MR. CANNING TO MR. PINKNEY.
Foreign Office, April 30, 1809.
SIR. When I had the honor to transmit to you on the 24th of December last, the orders in council passed on the 24th of that month, I referred to that passage of my official note of the 23d of September, 1808, in which I stated to you that, "it is not improbable indeed that some alterations may be made in the Orders in Council, as they are at present framed; alterations calculated not to abate their spirit or impair their principle, but to adapt them more exactly to the different state of things which has fortunately grown up in Europe, and to combine all practical relief to neutrals with a more severe pressure upon the enemy,"—and I at the same time explained to you the grounds on which the design of the larger alterations which had been in contemplation in September was for the time laid aside. By the order of Council which I have now the honor to inclose to you, that design, as explained in my official note of September 23d, is fully carried into execution.
I have the honor to be, With the highest consideration, Sir, your most obedient Humble servant, (Signed) GEORGE CANNING. William Pinkney, Esq. U. S. S. S. [Here follows the British order of the 26th of April]
MR. ERSKINE TO MR. SMITH.
Washington, June 15, 1809.
SIR. I have the honor to enclose the copy of an order of his Majesty in Council, issued on the 26th of April last.
In consequence of official communications sent to me from his Majesty's government, since the adoption of that measure, I am enabled to assure you that it has no connection whatever with the overtures, which I have been authorized to make to the government of the United States, and that I am persuaded that the terms of the agreement, so happily concluded by the recent negotiation, will be strictly fulfilled on the part of his Majesty.
The internal evidence of the order itself would fully justify the foregoing construction; and moreover, it will not have escaped your notice that the repeal has not thereby been made of the order of the 7th of January, 1807, which according to the engagement I have entered into, on the part of his Majesty, is to be abrogated with the other orders, in consequence of the adjustment of differences between the two countries, and the confidence entertained of a further conciliatory understanding.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, And consideration, Sir, your most obedient Humble servant, (Signed) D. M. ERSKINE. The Hon. Robt. Smith, Esq. U. S. S. S.
MR. SMITH TO MR. ERSKINE.
Department of State, June 15, 1809.
SIR. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of this day, communicating the order in Council, issued by his Britannic Majesty on the 26th April last.
However well persuaded the President may, at all times, have been that the arrangement, so happily effected by the late negotiation, would be strictly fulfilled on the part of His Britannic Majesty, he has, nevertheless, received with satisfaction your renewed assurances to that effect, with the further assurance founded on official communications to you from your government since the adoption of the order in Council of the 26th April, that, that
order was not intended to have any connection whatever with the overtures, which you had been authorized to make to the government of the United States.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) R. SMITH. Hon. David M. Erskine, Esq. U. S. S.
The British Orders in Council of April 26, it appears by the documents government have received, was a measure contemplated by the British last December, and not the result of a new negotiation with our Ambassador or in order to meet promises to be made at Washington. It has nothing to do with Mr. ERSKINE's settlement with our government.— Pal.
New Non-intercourse Law.—We are told in a letter from Washington, that a new non-intercourse bill is to pass into a law, removing all interdiction as to France as well as Great Britain, after the end of the session. If I could sport with such a subject, I should find a wide enough field for ridicule in this self-inconsistent measure; but other emotions arise and choke my utterance. What?—When France obstinately & haughtily maintains the same ground of injustice, and backs it with an attitude of defiance; when she not only declines to make compensation for burning our ships on the ocean, plundering the cargoes, and imprisoning the crews, but refuses to explain, nay even to take the least notice of our remonstrance; when she marches our sailors on foot by droves, 800 miles from Paris, to be thrust into her infernal dungeons at Arras and Verden, these to starve & perish, and not a complaint to be heard;—What, I say, are our ports now, in this state of things, to be opened to her ships of war, and supplies of every sort to be offered them? God of humanity forbid! Spirit of my countrymen, awake and prevent this base and horrible truckling to the French.—N. Y. Herald.
A question for close calculators!
The Salem Register says, the federal papers asserted that Mr. SMITH would have upwards of 1000 majority, while the democratic papers said there would be no choice by the people, or in other words the federalists said Judge Smith would be elected and the democrats said he would not; and then sagely asks which came nearest the truth?
By the Sails.
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 12.
FOLLY AND IGNORANCE.
Whilst Napoleon's American liege subjects are justifying him in the adoption of the most arbitrary "municipal" regulations, affecting the dearest interests of American commerce, even in the very teeth of a solemn Commercial Convention; and while we justly claim and exercise the right to impose just what duties we please on all foreign articles imported into the U. S. or to prohibit entirely their importation at pleasure, and declare at the same time that no nation on earth has any right to be displeased thereat;—a few noisy imported newspaper makers, take upon themselves to deny to the British Constituted Authorities a right to lay duties in their own ports on foreign importations! It is acknowledged that duties may be impolitic; but every independent nation will judge on this point for itself; will manage its own affairs in this particular in its own way; and will treat with merited derision all the frothings of foreign ignorance, folly and impertinence on the subject.
FROM BALTIMORE, JUNE 13.
THE BITTER BIT.
In collusion with Smith, to cheat the people of their rights to express their will in the choice of a senator, Robert Wright, esq. gave up six months salary, taking the chance of a collateral remuneration by being appointed a judge. But he has not been made a judge, "the injunctions of the constitution" notwithstanding, he has lost 5600 of salary, and is moreover, we understand, indebted to the state in the sum of 1200 dols. money advanced for repairing the government house, which was not applied to that purpose.
DEMOCRATIC PATRIOTISM.
The Legislature of Maryland has adjourned sine die, without electing a Senator of the U. States; and the Embargo General (Smith) had leave of absence from the Senate, and has returned home. The Constitution of the United States requires a Legislative vote in the choice of Senator. The House, which is federal, sent up a nomination, which the democratic Senate, refused to concur in; and sent back General Smith, whom the House refused.
sed. The House also proposed a conference, on the subject, to agree on a moderate democratic Republican; but the Senate refused to confer; thus declaring, that unless they could impose a Smith on the House, the State might lose half its representation in the Senate of the U. States!
BOSTON, JUNE 22.
FROM SPAIN.
Capt Woodbury has arrived at this place from Cadiz, which he left 21st April.—He informs that the French army was reported to be still lying about 18 leagues from Seville, attempting nothing; but waiting reinforcements:—That accommodations had been ordered for the Governing Junta at Cadiz, in case they should be compelled to quit Seville:—That Joseph Bonaparte quitted Madrid for France the 5th April.—[Our accounts from France no otherwise corroborate this, than that Bonaparte had declared the Spaniards to be unworthy his brother, as their King, and that he should treat Spain as a conquered province]—That in Cadiz they discovered no disposition to give up the Patriot cause:—That they represented their armies as very numerous and strong: but that amidst the thousands of rumors it was impossible exactly to ascertain the truth.
FROM MADEIRA.
Capt Brake, arrived yesterday from Madeira, informs, that accounts had been received there from Lisbon, as late as the 10th May, which stated, that all apprehension of an immediate visit from the French had subsided; and that the force collected in that quarter was of such magnitude as to create the most lively hopes of future safety and protection.—There were no accounts from England, Spain or the Continent, later than what we have before received through other channels. There were large quantities of Cotton, &c. landed in Madeira; and the freights to England low.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine.
AN ACT,
TO ENFORCE THE PAYMENT OF BANK BILLS.
Sec 1.—Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the first day of January next, if any incorporated Bank within this Commonwealth, shall refuse or neglect to pay, on demand, any bill or bills by such Bank issued, such Bank shall be liable to pay to the holder of such bill or bills, after the rate of two per cent per month, on the amount thereof, from and after the time of such neglect or refusal, to be recovered as additional damages, in any action against said Bank, for the recovery of such bill or bills.
Sec 2.—Be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of January next, the Bank Bills or Notes of any Banking Company not incorporated by this Commonwealth, other than the bank bills of the United States Bank, and its branches, shall not be received as a deposit, or in any other way be negotiated, loaned, or passed, in payment, by any of the banking corporations in this Commonwealth, or by the Boston Exchange Office, under the penalty of one thousand dollars for each offence, to be recovered by action of debt in any Court proper to try the same, to the use of the person who shall sue therefor.
In the House of Representatives, June 20, 1809, This bill, having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker.
In the Senate, June 20, 1809, This bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. H. G. OTIS, President.
June 20, 1809—Approved, C. GORE.
The Court of Sessions having been found a useless incumbrance and expense, the Legislature have thought proper to relieve the public from the burthen of supporting it and therefore have entirely abolished it, transferring the business of that Court to the Court of Common Pleas, where it can more conveniently be done. The Editor of the Boston Patriot, who as a lawyer has some experience in these courts, approves of this measure: He says the experiment of a separate Court of this kind was made in New-Hampshire (where he formerly resided), and the inconvenience resulting from it was there found to be so great that it led to its abolishment in that State, as it has now done in this. But some of the democrats seems to think that the only purpose of Offices is to give a living to Democrats; and having discovered that "the Judges, Clerks and County Attorneys, were REPUBLICANS" (as he calls them), he concludes that the establishment was a very pretty thing, and
biases the Legislature for the act which destroys it! We hope however the time has passed away for creating offices and making appointments merely to support a party.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
We yesterday received the Concord Gazette , containing the proceedings of the Legislature of our Sister State of New-Hampshire, to Saturday last.
On Tuesday Nathaniel Parker, Esq. was elected Secretary of the State. [The votes of the joint meeting were 180—of which Mr. Parker had 100.]—Thomas W. Thompson, Esq. was elected Treasurer of the State. [The votes were 170—of which Mr. Thompson had 95.]
The same day the Hon. Mr. SMITH, Governor Elect, appeared before the Convention of the two branches, manifested his acceptance of the office of Chief Magistrate and was qualified accordingly.
On Wednesday His Excellency Governor SMITH met the two branches and delivered a Speech, a copy of which we have received.—It is able, independent and conciliatory.—The measures recommended are important and general; and the principles which he declares shall guide him in the administration of the government, truly federal republican. He congratulates the Legislature and his fellow-citizens "on the favorable prospect of an adjustment of all our differences with one of the Belligerents, with whom we have the most important and useful relations;"—and declares, that "no event can be more auspicious to our country, than the restoration of harmony and a free commercial intercourse with Great-Britain," and he prays Heaven, "that this pleasing event and a sense of justice may produce in the other principal belligerent, a disposition to respect our neutral commerce, and our rights as an independent nation."
A committee appointed to ascertain the number of appointments made by the late Governor Langdon and his Council, from June, 1808, to June, 1809, reported the total number to be 306!—Of which were 1 Justice of the Supreme Court; 3 Common Pleas Justices; 2 High Sheriffs; 145 new Justices; 133 renewed Justices; and 22 Coroners.— Centinel .
More Chivalry.—Mr. PEARSON, (from N. Carolina) in r late debate in Congress, mentioned the connivance of the Executive at Miranda's expedition. Mr. J. G. JACKSON, said the gentleman ought to be called to the bar of the House to substantiate the fact. Mr. P. in reply said he should be ready to fulfill his duty to his country in any place; and that if Mr. J. had any honorable call to make upon him he was ready to answer him. Mr. Jackson, in reply, said he held himself responsible any where for what he said in the house. Excellent Legislators.— Centinel .
A petition from 35 Americans, long confined at Cartagena, in South-America, under sentence of slavery, has been presented to Congress, dated from the "Vaults of St. Clara, April 22, 1809"—praying for that protection and relief "which citizens have a right to expect from their country."
These are some of the unfortunate men who were ensnared, under false pretences, by Miranda and his coadjutors, and who accompanied him in his quixotic expedition to the Spanish Main. They would probably have been long since restored to their families and country, had our late administration taken the proper measures, and treated the Spanish nation with common justice, to say nothing of gratitude.
The Legislature of Maryland, have adjourned without choosing a Senator of the United States. In consequence Gen. Smith, whose term has expired, has returned home. The Federal Republicans, in the Legislature, were willing, for the sake of a choice, to have a moderate Democrat; but the democratic zealots, stuck to "Smith or no play."
Extract from a correspondent, dated Annapolis, (Mar.) June 10, 1809.
"The House at this moment is engaged in hearing the late Governor in justification of his administration. He is disclosing some things not very flattering to his party."
"A law has passed prohibiting the governor from holding any other appointment, during the time for which he may be appointed. This is considered and felt by the late governor as a most unequivocal censure on his conduct." [Baltimore pap.]
The annual expence of supporting a gun-boat in service according to the official estimate of the Secretary of the Navy, is seven thousand five hundred dollars!! The annual expense of taking care of the gun-boats if laid up is 64709 dollars.
The average cost of building a gun-boat has been officially computed at 9000 dollars.

Portland,
Monday, June 26, 1809.
From Washington, June 19.
Congress will probably rise about the first July. Nothing of much importance has yet been done here excepting the grant of $ 750,000 for fortifications, &c. The majority have introduced a bill authorising the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to borrow to any extent which may be necessary to meet the reimbursement of the national debt which will become due the current year—intending thereby to have a loan made of $ 3,000,000 ostensibly and covertly for the discharge of national debt, but really to meet current expenses. In this way it is intended to illude the appearance of a deficit in the Treasury, occasioned by the late unfortunate measures of the Government. This has undergone a discussion of three or four whole days, and is likely to take one or two more yet—The object of the minority is to make them call things by their proper names and authorise a loan for the express purpose for which the loan is really intended. They will, however, probably succeed with their bill in its present form."
750,000 dollars have been appropriated the present session of Congress for fortifications &c. Owing to the favourable turn which Mr. Madison has given to our foreign relations, the attention of the national Legislature has been principally devoted to domestic and local subjects—We extract the following from the journals as interesting to this district.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13.
Mr. Whitman presented a memorial of the manufacturers of hats, in the town of Portland, district of Maine, to the same effect with the memorial of the hat manufacturers in the city of Philadelphia, presented this day.
Mr. Whitman presented a petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Hebron, in the district of Maine, whose names are thereunto subscribed, praying the establishment of a post-route from the Minot post-office, to the academy in the said town of Hebron.
On motion of Mr. Whitman, and seconded, Resolved, That the Committee on Post-offices and Post-roads, be directed to inquire into the expediency of altering the post-route established from Portland, in the district of Maine, through New-Gloucester and Turner to Paris; and from thence through Norway and Williamstown to Portland, by discontinuing the same, and establishing two others, viz. one from Portland, through Windham and Norway to Paris and back through the same towns to Portland; and the other from New-Gloucester through Turner to Paris, and from thence back by Hebron academy through Minot to New-Gloucester.
Mr. Whitman presented the petition of Wm. Hawkins imprisoned for violation of the Embargo laws, which was committed.
FOURTH OF JULY.
We learn from different parts of the District of Maine, that preparations are making for a splendid celebration of the approaching anniversary of American Independence and Freedom.
The brightening aspect of our political affairs in the restoration of the principles of Washington and the Constitution in this State, and the prospect of their establishment throughout the United States, affords strong reasons to Federalists, for joy and congratulation.
At a meeting of FEDERALISTS, on Saturday evening, at the M. F. & M. Insurance Office, a committee was appointed to make the necessary preparations & arrangements for the occasion.
Our federal brethren in the neighbouring towns are respectfully invited to join with us in the ceremonies of the day.
Subscription papers for a publick dinner, are lodged at the Insurance Offices.
Restoration of American Commerce.
The joyful day on which this event took place, has been celebrated by the Federalists of the principal towns and cities throughout the Union. The gladness of heart which has been manifested on this occasion, speaks a language which cannot be misunderstood by Mr. Madison. It is the highest encomium that could possibly be pronounced on the first great act of his administration. By this spontaneous expression of approbation, the federalists have put in practice the precepts which they have ever inculcated, and more fully substantiated the fact, that it is not men, but measures, which they contend for.
From the numerous patriotic Toasts, which the occasion gave birth to, we select the following:—
Federalism —A rising sun in a clear sky after a tempestuous night.
Rise Cynthia
The Ex-President Jefferson —
"Take him for all in all,
"We never wish to look upon his like again."
French March
John Adams —In the vigor of meridian manhood, his pen was wielded in the cause of truth and freedom—if age has made him weak, it should not make us ungrateful.
Jefferson's March
The Embargo —It this day suffers the pang of dissolution. "Here lies a guard" shall be engraved on its urn.
Demolition of the Bastile
Simon Snyder —The political magnet that attracts all the dust and rubbish of rebellious demagogues.
Rogue's March
Thomas Jefferson & Thomas Paine —They play such fantastic tricks before high heaven, as make even angels weep."—A deep groan.
Col. Timothy Pickering —"Ten such men would have saved Sodom from destruction."
Democracy —"Farewell, a long farewell, to all thy greatness."
Old politicians chew on wisdom past, And totter on in business to the last; As weak, as earnest, &c. Pope
President Adams —This gentleman, it appears, is amusing his former revisers and persecutors, much to their satisfaction, but little to his honor. A new paper has recently been established in Boston, under the auspices of the royal family, apparently for the purpose of assisting the Hon. John Q. in his endeavours to catch public popularity, and by that means grasp public employment. With this laudable and praiseworthy motive in view, the old President has taken up the cudgels, and accordingly, twice a week appears before the public in the Boston Patriot, abusing his former supporters and friends, and cringing in the most abject and disgraceful manner to the democratic party. Who could have imagined that this venerable old man, who had been loaded with the vilest and most opprobrious epithets that democrats could invent, would ever so far forget his own dignity, as to become the champion of their cause, and submit to the servile drudgery of writing for a democratic print? But what will not the lust of popularity effect, and the desire of revenge inspire? The unwelcome truth stares us in the face, and we are compelled to acknowledge the mutability of all sublunary things, in the total subversion of faculties, once highly eminent and useful. But had Mr. Adams been satisfied with merely supporting his new friends, and not have entered the mansions of the dead, to wreak his vengeance on the dust of one whose memory is deservedly dear to the heart of every patriotic American, he would have been suffered to 'pass away,' as the idle wind, and the weakness of declining years would have received the pity of his former friends. The garulous effusions of 'narrative old age,' whose ruling passions are generally more ardent as the fountain of life becomes exhausted, would not have attracted the notice of any but those in whose service he has volunteered the remnant of his days, had he not assailed, in the most indecent and unbecoming manner, the motives and views of men with whom he once acted, and who are now numbered with the dead. Hamilton, Ames and others, whose services will be remembered with gratitude while memory holds her seat in this distracted globe, are held up by Mr. Adams, in the fullness of his zeal for the cause in which he has embarked so late in life, as fit objects on which to cast the odium of his unpopular measures. General Hamilton in particular, whom Mr. A. conceives to have done him an injury some eight or nine years ago, comes in for an extensive share of the vengeance of this irascible old man. This injury, however, he thought it wise to look at the time—and accordingly suffered it to go unredressed, until the object of his resentment was consigned to the narrow tomb:—then it was, that he ventured forth in the plenitude of his patriotism, to assail the departed hero. He has torn open the tomb, & exposed the sacred dust to the scoffs and tauntings of his most inveterate foes. He has magnanimously commenced an attack on the dead, and "that vanity which keeps every man important," leads him to imagine that he triumphs, while, in fact, he is receiving the scorn and contempt of the virtuous. If Mr. Adams' political wounds were of a nature to cause such deep mortification, why were they suffered to fester and corrode, until death had arrested the object of his animosity? Why did he not come forward at the time, and endeavour to make his defence, in the face of his country? For, in the face of his country, be it remembered, was the General's accusation preferred. His failing to do so then, stamps his present conduct with the appearance of revenge, and the wish to engross the popular ear at the expence of truth and justice—inasmuch as his antagonist is precluded from the benefit of a reply.—The shafts of his malice will, however, fall
blunted at the shrine of Hamilton, while the grave of that illustrious man will bloom with never fading verdure. The services he has rendered to his country, both in the cabinet and the field, have erected a monument to his memory, durable as the rocks and immovable as the hills.
"If these fail, The pillar'd firmament is rottenness, And earth's base built on stubble." [New-Jersey Telescope.]
COMMUNICATED.
We are happy to learn that Mr. OGILVIE will This Evening pronounce an Oration on the Progress and Prospects of Society , for the benefit of the Portland Benevolent Society. The style of his Oration is elegant and sublime, the principles and morality correct and pure, and his eloquence inestimable—in short his performances are emphatically the "feast of reason and the flow of soul." As he has submitted to considerable personal inconvenience, for the purpose of aiding the funds of our infant institution, we confidently hope that his generosity will be rewarded by the plaudits of a numerous assembly.
The body of a man was found on the 9th inst. by the water side on Little John's Island , (Casco bay) There being no flesh upon his face or hands, it could not be ascertained who he was: He was clad with an old woolen shirt, blue homespun trowsers, a grey waistcoat and jacket with 32 cents in a pocket, and a pair of thick shoes, with their bottoms full of pegs.
A jury of inquest was held on the body, whose verdict was, that he came to his death by accidentally drowning.
INSTALLED —On the 15th June, to the Pastoral care of the Congregational Church and Society of the North Parish, in Thomaston, the Rev. THOMAS LORD. Introductory Prayer by the Rev. John R. Cushing, of Waldoborough.—Sermon by the Rev. Josiah Webster, of Hampton, (N. H.) from 1st Timothy, 3d, 16th—Introductory Prayer by the Rev. Jonathan Huse, of Warren—Charge by the Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Belfast—Right hand of Fellowship by the Rev. Thomas Cochran, of Camden—and concluding Prayer by the Rev. Henry True, of Union.
In justice to the Rev. Mr. Webster, it may be observed, that his Sermon contained a very able and learned defence of Gospel Mysteries, and at once displayed the correct scholar, and sound divine. His style was pure & classical; his statements appropriate and strictly evangelical; his acquirements forcible and ingenious, and his manners solemn and impressive. The other parts were also performed in a manner highly interesting to a numerous and respectable audience.
Married,
In Roxbury, Mr. Timothy Tileston, mer. of Boston, to Miss Mary Martin.
In Livermore, Mr. Nathaniel Swift, to Miss Polly Clark.
In Northarmouth, Mr. John Humphrey, to Miss Mary Ann Loring.
In Concord, Mr. William Hoyt, jun. printer, to Miss Betsey Hazeltine.
Died,
In Raymond, Mrs. Thankful Small, aged 70 years.
In this town, Mr. Samuel Cobb, aged 29. A generous, humane and worthy citizen.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1809.
Monday, June 19.
Arrived brigs Venus, Lunt, from St. Bartholomews; Rhoda, Drinkwater, from Cuba; Rufus King, Norton, from Havana; Superb, Brazier, do.; Hamilton, Libby, from Cuba; and Ellen, Hatch, from St. Bartholomews.
Saturday, June 24.
Arrived brig Sampson, capt. Strout, 14 days from St. Bartholomews.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA
The French fugitive squadron from the Saints carried five American vessels with them into St. Domingo.
The European papers state, that permission had been given to neutral vessels detained in the ports of Denmark to sail in ballast.
The American ships detained at Algiers, have been released and sailed from thence. Payment has been received from each part of their cargoes as had not been taken by the government.
Accounts from Madeira state, that two American outward bound vessels, loaded with cotton, had been captured near to one of the Western Islands, by a French privateer, their crews put on shore and vessels ordered for France.
The U. S. schr. Enterprize, Lt. Tripp, arrived at New York on the 16th inst. from Norfolk. This is the vessel lately ordered by government to cruise off the Texel, for the benefit of American merchant vessels.
The United States, Stimson, 14 days from Wiscasset, arrived at Charleston, June 6.
Employment Wanted.
A YOUNG Man, having a general knowledge of business, and can produce good recommendations, wishes for a situation in a Store as an assistant, or would engage in an Office as a Clerk. Employment being his object, he would engage upon reasonable terms. A line addressed to C. D. and left at this Office, shall meet immediate attention. June 26.
Portland Bathing-House.
THE public are respectfully informed that the PORTLAND BATHING-HOUSE, is now open. Constant attendance given from sunrise to sunset, every day in the week except Sunday—and on that day from 5 till 9 o'clock in the morning. June 26.
NOTIFICATION.
THE ORATION which Mr. OGILVIE proposed to deliver for the benefit of The Portland Benevolent Society , having been postponed, in consequence of the unfavorable state of the weather, will be delivered
THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, in MECHANIC HALL.
N. B.—Mr. OGILVIE cannot, with a due regard to personal convenience, make any further postponement, even should the weather be remarkably unfavorable: June 26.
SMALL BILLS,
Of all creditable Banks, can be exchanged for ENGLISH GOODS, on application at the shop of N. P. POOR, Fifth street, Portland, June 26.
Delays are Dangerous.
ANY person who shall pass a Bank-Bill issued from a Bank out of this State, of a denomination less than Five Dollars , after the 30th inst. is liable to pay a fine of Fifty Dollars , on the complaint of the person to whom passed. THESE BILLS will be received at par by
STEPHEN PATTEN,
until the 1st of July, for Books & Stationary: also, for TICKETS and QUARTERS in the 3rd Class of DIXVILLE LOTTERY, to draw in July.
N. B. Large Bills and Specie given for small ones , (viz. 1, 2, 5 and 10) at a small discount. July 26.
Copartnership Dissolved.
THE Copartnership of ILSLEY & ROBINSON, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having demands against said firm are requested to call for settlement, and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment.
ROBERT ILSLEY, THOMAS ROBINSON.
Portland, June 21, 1809.
Thomas Robinson,
INFORMS his friends and the public that he shall continue the DISTILLING BUSINESS at the Distill-House formerly occupied by Illey & Robinson . June 26.
ON THURSDAY NEXT,
(at 11 o'clock in the forenoon) WILL be sold at Public Vendue, a number of PEWS in the Gallery of the Meeting-House of the Second Parish in this town. By order of the Parish Committee. Portland, June 26.
Freights to be had for England and Ireland.
SIX Freights of Timber and small Storage of Staves and Lath Wood, at a convenient Wharf in the District of Maine, can be had for vessels from 100 to 250 tons, for England or Ireland, at liberal prices per ton. Apply to J. W. QUINCY, No. 28, Long-Wharf—Boston.
N. B.—A line from an out post, will be immediately attended to, from owners of such vessels who are disposed to contract. June 26.
SCIENCE OF LEGISLATION.
PROPOSALS By DANIEL JOHNSON, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE SCIENCE OF LEGISLATION: TRANSLATED FROM THE ITALIAN OF GAETANO FILANGIERI, BY RICHARD CLAYTON.
The Science of Legislation —A work singular in itself, has been celebrated throughout Europe—and every judge of literary merit will rank its author with the greatest political writers that have appeared.
The Translation, say the English Literary Reviewers, is fair and polished, fluent and graceful, easy and elegant—and resembles those portraits of the good painters, which preserve a striking likeness, yet embellished by every imperceptible variation from the original contour.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The Science of Legislation shall be printed in two octavo Volumes, from the late London Edition, and delivered to subscribers at Four Dollars in Boards, or at four dollars and fifty cents, in law binding.
Subscriptions will be received for the above work, at the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE , No. 5, Mulley's Row; where is just received, and for sale, on more liberal terms than has been offered in the State, the following very valuable BOOKS , to which very considerable additions will be made in a short time, and the assortment increased, and made extensive, as the demand may increase.
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NOTICE!
WHEREAS, I, the subscriber, gave Joshua Keen , sd. of Hebron, two Notes of Hand, dated April 7, 1809—one for fifty dollars , and the other for fifteen dollars , both witnessed by Charles Barrell , which Notes were obtained from me through fraud; I therefore hereby caution all persons from purchasing either of said Notes, as I am determined not to pay one cent of their contents. OLIVER CURTIS. Bucksfield, June 26, 1809
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator of the estate of ABIZER HILBROOK ,
late of Brunswick 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 PERRY, Jun. Administrator. Brunswick, June 22, 1809.
Court and Commercial Blanks, NEATLY executed on good paper with a fair Type, kept constantly for sale at the Bookstore of
ISAAC ADAMS.

Poetry.
THE MANSION OF REST.
The following lines were written by a British Statesman of celebrity; supposed to be the late Hon. CHARLES J. FOX.
I TALK'D to my fluttering heart, And chide its wild wandering ways; I charg'd it from folly to part, And to husband the rest of its days; I bade it no longer admire The meteors that Fancy had drest; I whisper'd, 'twas time to retire, And seek for a MANSION OF REST.
A Charmer was listening the while, Who caught up the tone of my lay; "O come then," she cried with a smile, "And I'll shew you the place and the way."
I follow'd the witch to her home, And vowed to be always her guest: "Never more," I exclaim'd "will I roam In search of the MANSION OF REST."
But the sweetest of moments will fly, Not long was my fancy beguil'd, For soon I confess'd with a sigh, That the Syren deceiv'd while she smil'd.
Deep, deep, did she stab the repose Of my trusty and unwary breast, And the door of each avenue close, That led to the MANSION OF REST.
Then friendship entic'd me to stay, Through the long magic wids of romance, But I found that she meant to betray, And shrunk from the Sorcerer's glance.
For experience has taught me to know, That the soul that reclin'd on her breast, Might toss on the billows of woe, And ne'er find the MANSION OF REST.
Pleasure's path I determined to try, But prudence I met in the way, Conviction flash'd light from her eye, And appeared to illumine my day;
She cried as she w'd me a grave, With nettles and wild flowers dress'd, O'er which the dark cypress did wave, "Behold there the MANSION OF REST."
She spoke, and half vanish'd in air, She saw mild religion appear, With a smile that would banish despair, And dry up the penitent tear;
Doubts and fears from my bosom were driven, As pressing the cross to her breast, And pointing serenely to Heaven, She shew'd the true MANSION OF REST.
[From the Enquirer.] BURKE'S GARDEN GRAVE. (By the author of the Natural Bridge.) I climb'd the high hills of the dark Appalachian, The stream pour'd its waters, the wild woods among: All was still, save the dash of the surge from the white-rock, Where the sea-foul indulg'd in his tremulous song.
On my right, where the poplars, with fair branches gleaming, Half-embosom the proud vaulted villa of Jones; On the tomb-stone of Daly the liquid sun streaming, Mark'd the spot where the bard had found rest for his bones.
Oh! rare is the spot hung with clustering roses, Where Virginia's sweet Minstrel is gone to her rest, For the sun's parting ray, on his grave oft reposes, And the red-breast delights there to build her soft nest.
And oft shall the damsels, with bosoms high-swelling, Whose ruby lips sweetly his soft stanzas sing, Dejected repair to the Bard's narrow dwelling, And deck the rais'd turf, with the garlands of Spring.
AN ANECDOTE
Having appeared in two of the daily papers of London of a barber having set up his sign with a full length picture of Absalom suspended on the branches of a tree, by the hair of his head, with a motto, purporting that if he had worn a wig, he would not have met this untoward fate; a French gentleman, who reading this anecdote, affirms that the circumstance did not originate in Bordeaux, it was at least copied there, and that shortly after the sign was put up, a hair dresser established himself in the neighborhood, and, hurt at the inuendo conveyed against his profession, erected a sign on which were portrayed a river, a ferry boat and a naked man, one of the passengers in the boat, hauling the man on board by the hair of the head, who had just been saved from sinking; with a motto, importing that "if he had worn a wig he must infallibly have been drowned."
NOTICE.
THE connection in business heretofore subsisting under the firm of Weeks & McRown, is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved—All persons indebted to the firm, (or to William Weeks) for the Premium's Fish, or for Advertising therein, are called upon to make immediate payment, to JOHN McROUN, who is duly authorized for that purpose; and those having demands on the firm will present them to him for adjustment.
WILLIAM WEEKS, JOHN McROUN. June 10.
FLOUR.
William Goddard, HAS for sale—two hundred barrels fresh superfine FLOUR. June 19.
Lisbon Lemons & Ruffia Duck.
25 Boxes Lisbon Lemons, of the latest importation 30 boxes Ruffia Duck, of an excellent quality 2 casks, and a few doz. London Porter 9 boxes first quality Brown Soap —ALSO—
Paints and Oil, Glafs and Nails, For sale at No. 1, Jones' Row, by MICHAEL SMITH. June 19.
David Smith,
Has for sale, At his store head of Union-Wharf, 29 Hhds. 3d & 4th proof RUM, of the first quality 8000 wt. Green COFFEE. —ALSO—
A general assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, which he will sell on the most reasonable terms. June 19.
William Lord & Co.
INFORM the public that they have received a general assortment of HARD WARE, West-India Goods and Groceries, which they offer for sale at their store in Fore-street, on the lowest terms for Cash.
NOTICE!
WILLIAM LORD, is under the necessity of requesting all persons indebted to him to make an immediate settlement, if they wish to prevent Cost. June 19.
WANTED,
A JOURNEYMAN to the Baking Business—One that is capable of taking charge of the business—Inquire of D. BROWN, one door below Titcomb's Wharf—where the Baking Business is carried on. Shipping and Ship Bread, on liberal terms. June 19.
Joseph Crofts, jun.
Has for sale, 50 Quintals first quality Table FISH 100 do POLLOCK Few bags COFFEE June 19.
FOR SALE,
NOW lying at Titcomb's Wharf, a FISHING SCHOONER, of about 30 tons burthen, together with her sails and rigging.—Inquire of LEVI BRADISH. Portland, June 19.
FRESH GOODS.
William Smith, HAS just received a fresh supply of West-India Goods & Groceries, which he now offers on very liberal terms, among which are—Rum, Cogniac & Spanish Brandy; Gin; Cherry; Molasses; Loaf, white and brown Havana Sugars; Coffee; Chocolate; Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, first quality; Spices, all kinds; Cotton; Cask Ralins; Rice; Corn; fresh superfine Flour; Candles; Fish; Cheese; Bacon; clear Pork; Powder; Shot; Red Wood; Log Wood; Coppereas; Indigo; Tobacco; Snuff; together with an assortment of ENGLISH GOODS—HOLLOW WARE & NAILS. June 12.
William Swan,
No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street, HAS just received a FRESH STOCK of SEASONABLE GOODS, together with his usual supply of WEST-INDIA GOODS, &c. all which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash or on a credit. June 12.
COD FISH.
Charles & John Fox, OFFER for sale, very low, eighteen hogheads prime CODFISH, ready packed, suitable for the Mediterranean or West India Market. If not disposed of soon will be shipped on part profits. June 12.
FRESH
SUPERFINE Philadelphia FLOUR, directly from the Mills, and warranted of the very first quality; it having been selected for the particular use of private families. —ALSO— 150 bbls first quality SHIP BREAD, for sale at No. 1, Titcomb's Wharf. June 12.
Portland Hat Manufactory.
Joshua Shaw, INFORMS his friends and the public that he has established a HAT MANUFACTORY in this town, on an extensive scale. He has been at the expence of a journey to New-York, to procure the best of workmen, and has selected some of the first in the United States. He is confident that the superior excellence of his workmen and his materials will enable him to furnish Hats equal to any of English or American Manufacture. Gentlemen in town or country can be supplied with warranted Hats, for themselves or families, at reduced prices, for Cash, from two to eight dollars. He keeps constantly on hand, cases of Hats of all sizes, suitable for country traders, for Cash or approved notes. Cash and the highest prices given for all kinds of HATTING FURS, at N. 1, Mussey's Row. June 12.
An old black Pocket-Book
WAS lost on Friday last, between Brimhall's hill, in this town, and the Rev. Mr. Bradley's, in Falmouth, containing thirteen dollars in Bank-bills, but no papers.—Whoever has found and will leave the same at the Gazette-Office, shall be well rewarded, and receive the grateful acknowledgment of the loser. JOHN SMALL. Portland, June 12.
New Watch-Repairer, &c.
JOHN BAILEY, 3d.
Opposite the Indian-Shop, Fifth-Street, CONDUCTS the WATCH-MAKING and JEWELRY BUSINESS, in its various branches—He trusts from the knowledge he has acquired in making and repairing CLOCKS and WATCHES, that customers can have their work done as faithfully and on as reasonable terms at his shop as at any other place in Maine. He keeps constantly for sale, at the above store, a general assortment of Gentlemen's BOOTS and SHOES, of all qualities and sizes. Also—Ladies', Misses and Children's MOROCCO SHOES, of the following prices, viz. Ladies' Shoes, 3/9—Ties, 4/6 and 6/9—Double-Ties, 7/—Velvet Shoes, with Ties, 6/—Wartemburg Heels, with do. 7/.
Country Traders can be supplied with any of the above SHOES by the dozen or smaller quantity, at reduced prices. Portland, 6th Mo. 5, 1809. (t.f)
Joseph Shelton,
WOULD inform his friends and the public that he has purchased James B. Tucker's Stock in Trade, consisting principally in GROCERIES. Business in future will be carried on by said SHELTON, at the Brick Store at the head of Union Wharf, where he offers for sale, as cheap as can be purchased in this town, a general assortment of Groceries. —ALSO— 20 Barrels MESS PORK, 700 lbs. FLAX, 400 Bushels Yellow CORN. Portland, June 5, 1809. (12)
New Saddle, Harness & Trunk Manufactory.
JAMES KIMBALL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop nearly opposite Maine Bank, Fifth-street—where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale, a general assortment of Saddles, Harnesses, Trunks, and Military Accoutrements, of the first quality—which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or short credit. All orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Portland, June 12.
FRESH GOODS.
Royal Lincoln,
HAS taken the store lately improved by Mr. Joseph BARBOUR, Fifth-street, together with his Stock in Trade, and has just received, in addition, the following Seasonable Goods:
  Black, blue, corbeau and bottle green, superfine and common Broadcloths, & Kerseymere.  Velvets, Cords, Thick-fetts    Linens  Tabby Velvets    Coiraine Shirting Cottons  Bombazetts    Gingham, Calicoes  Brown cotton Plaitillas    Furnitures  Blue India Nankeens    Washington Stripes  Yellow do    Hair Combs  Gentlemen's Beaver    Twil'd Cambrics  Gloves    Cambridge Dimity  Low priced Merceilles    Common do  Veiling    Patent Nankeens  English Diaper    Cotton Cambrics  Huckabucks    Cambridge Mullins  Fashionable Coat Buttons    Grandurills  Madrass Calico    Fancy Mullins  Figured Lustrings    Hail dotted Cambric  Cheap Cambric and Mulin Shawls    Superfine summer Vesting  Parasols    Black Silk Handkerchiefs  Silk and Cotton Umbrellas    Fancy Silk do  White and Buff Kersemeres    Madrass & Mulicatto do  Red Broadcloths    Bandannas  with a great variety of other articles.    Ladies and Gent's Silk and Cotton Hosiery     Linen Cambrics and Handkerchiefs     Armlets    The above Goods will be sold very low for Cash only, (t.f.) June 5.
NOTICE!
THE Subscriber remains at the Store lately improved by him for an adjustment of his Concerns. Those persons indebted, (against whom Suits have not already commenced) by immediate application, may have the privilege of paying without additional cost. JOSEPH BARBOUR. Portland, June 12.
STOP THIEF!
STOLEN from the stable of Capt. Prince, in Falmouth, on the night of the 7th inst. a dark chestnut coloured HORSE, with a second handed Saddle and Bridle, with a yellow front piece. The Horse had a white star in his forehead, is about 10 years old, very dull, thick set and short legged, trots and paces.—A Reward of Twenty Dollars, will be given for the Thief and Horse, or Ten for either, by SIMEON PRINCE. Northyarmouth, June 12.
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is lateral, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of HOLLIBUT HERRICK. Portland, June 12.
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is lateral, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (t.f.)
Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery.
DR. RAMSAY
Fryeburg, District of Maine, May 29, 1809. DR. RAMSAY's course of the above branches, will commence on Tuesday the first of August next, and terminate on the last day of the same month. The demonstrable system of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves, and vital organs, of the human subject, accompanied by the Doct's Syllabus, referring to the whole, which are seen, and handled, by the Pupil, the Library, and his superintendence, 'tis hoped, not only to abridge, but simplifies the study of Anatomy, that the period proposed, shall furnish ample time, for a clear and impressive idea of the science.
Dr. Ramsay begs leave to notice, that he has now arranged the Syllabus of his future demonstrations of Anatomy, and doctrines of Physiology, Medical and Surgical practice (founded on a minute knowledge of animal structure, and the Phenomena presented us by nature) which places the important subject of Fever, and general Morbid affection, in a light new and interesting. The improvements in forming Anatomical preparations, formerly, and lately, introduced by Dr. Ramsay, will be particularly attended to.—Gentlemen may be admitted to the Museum for study a week previous to the commencement of the Lectures. Tickets 20 dollars. Fryeburg is 48 miles from Portland, between which and Boston, packets continually ply. A stage sets off from Portland, to Fryeburg, Tuesdays at 2 o'clock P. M. Dr. Ramsay, sensibly impressed, with the urbanity he has experienced in this country, and above all, that docility and splendor of talent, in the Youth, who have honored him with their attention (so amply compensating his relinquishment of retirement, which formed one of his chief objects in visiting this country) regrets, that his future pursuits in science, dictate his return to London. If possible, previous to his setting off for his native country, he shall endeavor to diffuse those plans of Medical Study (in the Cities of this continent) which have met the approbation of the Scientific, in this country and Europe.—Arrangements have been formed with a view to the continuance of the Fryeburg Medical Institution under the direction of one of the Doctor's Pupils in case Dr. Ramsay returns to Europe.
N. B. The dissection and comparative Anatomy of the brute species will be extensively adopted in the Doctor's School, in Fryeburg, as an important source of improvement to the Pupil, at all times within his power, and by which the structure of the human system, in many useful particulars is clearly illustrated.
A REQUEST.
THOSE Persons who have accounts open with the late firm of INGRAHAM & GOOLD, are requested to call and adjust the same; and those who are indebted to them on account, to call and settle the same by Note or Cash immediately, with JAMES M. INGRAHAM, At his Counting-Room, on Ingraham's Wharf. June 12.
FOR SALE,
IN Cape Elizabeth, about 4 miles from Portland, the valuable and fertile FARM of the subscriber, with the buildings, consisting of a Dwelling House, Barn, and a Grist-mill, situated thereon. Said Farm consists of 96 acres of excellent Land, under good improvement. Terms of payment made easy. For further particulars, apply to JOSHUA ROBINSON. Cape-Elizabeth, June 12.
TO LET,
A Convenient three story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Back-street—Enquire of J. BRYANT, Jun. June 12.
Taken by Execution and will be offered for sale at Public Vendue, at the Dwelling House on the premises, on SATURDAY, the eighth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
THE Right in Equity of Redemption which Charles Coolidge hath in the following described Real Estate, viz.—A lot of Land, situated in Bath, bounded west by Washington Street; north by land owned by David Osgood; east by land improved by John Bodsworth; south by South-Street—with the Buildings, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging. The particular dimensions of said land will be given at the time of sale. STEPHEN WINSHIP, D. Sheriff. Bath, June 8, 1809.
Taken by Execution, as the property of Stephen M'Lean, and will be offered for sale at Public Auction, on THURSDAY the 13th day of July next, at the office of E. Greeley & Co. in Fifth-street, Portland, at 10 o'clock A. M. the following described property, viz:
ONE hundred and twenty-two Shares of the Capital Stock, of Portland Bank, numbered as follows: from No. 1581 to 1660 inclusive; from No. 229 to 268, inclusive; and Nos. 903 and 904. Also, twenty shares of the Capital Stock of the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company of Portland, viz. from No. 386 to 405 inclusive; together with the dividend due on said shares December 23d, 1807; and also all the dividends which shall be due at the time of sale. Terms made known at the time of sale. JONATHAN LUND, D'y. Sheriff. Portland, June 10th, 1809.
Sheriff's Sale.
Taken by Execution and to be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY the tenth day of July next, at 3 o'clock P. M. at the Dwelling-House of Barnabas Street, in Durham,
ALL the Right to the Equity of Redemption which Jeremiah Staples, of Durham, has to the northwesterly half part of the hundred acre lot situated in Durham—being lot numbered thirty three, containing fifty acres more or less, and being the same land whereon the said Staples now lives, if not redeemed before that time. JOSIAH REED, D. Sheriff. Durham, June 7, 1809.
WANTED AN
Apprentice to the Printing Business. A LAD of Steady, Industrious habits, who is disposed to be FAITHFUL—and none others need apply—will receive good encouragement at the above business on immediate application at the Office of the Portland Gazette.
EDWARD HOWE,
No. 1, To the Building, Middle-Street, HAS just received for sale, a new and elegant assortment of Paper-Hangings with BORDERS and Looking-Glasses, of different prices. He has also, a general assortment of
UPHOLSTERY:
such as Feathers of all kinds—Beds—Matrasses—Sofas—Chairs—Fringes—Laces and Affals for Curtains, &c. &c. He continues to execute the above business as usual. June 5, 1809.
Taken by Execution, and will be offered for sale at Public Vendue on SATURDAY the fifteenth day of July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the premises,
ALL the Right in Equity of Redemption which Lem' Weeks & William C. Weeks, of Portland, have in one half of a certain Farm, or lot of Land, situated in Bath, and bounded as follows—north by land owned by Alexander Robinson; east by Kennebec River; south by land belonging to the heirs of Samuel Petenague; west by the road leading to Fones's pond, so called. STEPHEN WINSHIP, D. Sheriff. Bath, June 12, 1809. (19)
FOR SALE,
A Lot of LAND, with two Dwelling-houses, (out houses &c.) pleasantly situated on Maine-street. Said Houses are well finished, and will be sold together or separate, at a very low price. Apply to NOAH HARDING. June 19.
TO LET,
A Two story DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated on King-street.—Apply at this Office. June 19.
THE Stockholders of the Maine Turnpike Corporation, are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the Office of Woodbury Storer, jun. in Portland, on Tuesday the fourth day of July next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes:—viz. 1st. To choose a Moderator, or Chairman. 2d. To choose Four Directors for the ensuing year. 3d. To choose a Treasurer and a Clerk for the year ensuing. WOODBURY STORER, jun. Clerk of Maine Turnpike Association. Portland, June 12, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of MICHAEL SMITH, late of Pejepscot, in the county of Cumberland, house-wright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to MOSES SMITH. June 15, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of REBECCA CHILD, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, widow, 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 WILLIAM H. FOSTER. June 15, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of ABNER HERVEY, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to POLLY HERVEY. June 15, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of JEREMIAH STAPLES, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to JANE STAPLES. June 15, 1809.
THE subscriber having been duly appointed administrator of the estate of JOSHUA SHAW, late of Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln, esquire, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. CHARLES SHAW, Administrator. April 5th, 1809. (June 19)
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that three months longer are allowed by the Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of DAVID GOVE, late of Edgcomb, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent. The Commissioners therefore will attend that service at the dwelling house of Moses Davis, Esq. in Edgcomb, on the last Tuesday of this and the two following months, from three to six o'clock in the afternoon. MOSES DAVIS, } Commissioners. MOSES HUFF, } Edgcomb, June 12, 1809. (19)