Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-05-22 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 6. of Vol. XII.
MONDAY, MAY 22, 1809.
[Whole No. 572.]
State Law.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine.
AN ACT Requiring the several incorporated Banks in this Commonwealth to adopt the Stereotype Steel Plate in certain cases, and for other purposes.
WHEREAS JACOB PERKINS, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex, hath invented and completed certain Stereotype Steel Plates for the printing of bank bills; and hath obtained from the President of the U. S. a patent for the exclusive use of the same; and whereas the said Jacob Perkins hath given a bond with sureties in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars to this Commonwealth, conditioned, among other things, to print and impress with the said plates, bank bills of the denominations of One, Two, Three, Four and Five Dollars, for the use of the several incorporated Banks in this Commonwealth, and to furnish bank paper for the same, of the best quality, upon the terms which are specified and contained in said bond; and whereas the public good requires that the bills of the several denominations aforesaid, shall be printed and impressed from the said plates, in order to produce a uniformity in and to prevent the counterfeiting the same.
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 July next, no bills of the denomination of one, two, three, four & five dollars, shall be issued or permitted by the president, directors and company of any bank incorporated under the authority of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, unless the said bills shall be printed and impressed from Stereotype Steel plates; from which plates, original impressions of the bills of the several denominations aforesaid, are deposited in the office of the Secretary of this Commonwealth; nor unless the said bills of the denomination of five dollars, shall have on the back of the same an impression from the check plates, which is also deposited in the office of said Secretary of said Commonwealth.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the several incorporated banks within this Commonwealth, which have heretofore issued their bills in the names of the president and directors of said banks, shall, from and after the said first day of July next, issue all their bills of the several denominations aforesaid, in the names of the president, directors and company of the said banks, any thing in the respective acts of incorporation of said banks to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That from and after the said first day of July next, and during the pleasure of the Legislature after that time, the president, directors and company of all the banks aforesaid, be, and the same hereby are authorized and empowered to issue and emit bills of the denominations of one, two, three and four dollars, to the amount of fifteen per centum, of their several capital stocks actually paid in, any thing in their respective acts of incorporation, or any thing in an act entitled "an act to authorize the several banks incorporated within this Commonwealth to issue bills of the denomination of one, two, and three dollars," made and passed on the fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That from and after the said first day of July next, no person shall pay in discharge of any contracts or bargain, or for any valuable consideration whatever, any bill or bills issued by any bank or banking company, other than the bank of the United States, or the several incorporated
banks in this Commonwealth, of any less denomination than five dollars, under a penalty of twenty dollars, to be recovered of the person so paying the same by action of debt, with costs of suit, or by indictment by the Grand Jury in the Supreme Judicial Court, Court of Common Pleas, or the Municipal Court in the town of Boston, to the use of the person or persons who shall within one year thereafter sue or prosecute for the same, in which suit or prosecution the person who shall receive the same bill or bills may be admitted as a competent witness, and the bill or bills which shall be paid as aforesaid, shall be forfeited to the use of the person or persons who shall sue or prosecute as aforesaid.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That an act, entitled an act to prevent the circulation and currency of bank bills of a denomination less than five dollars," made and passed on the eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two, be, and the same is hereby repealed.
In the House of Representatives, March 8, 1809.
This Bill, having had three several readings, passed to be enacted.
TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker.
In Senate, March 8, 1809.
This Bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
H. G. OTIS, President.
Approved, March 8, 1809.
LEVI LINCOLN.
Domestic Intelligence.
VOTES FOR SENATORS, IN MASSACHUSETTS.
  SUFFOLK. PLYMOUTH.   No. of Voters, 3025 No. of Voters, 4905   Make a choice, 2513 Make a choice, 2453   H. G. Otis, 3040 Nathan Willis, 2561   Wm. Spooner, 3032 Seth Sprague, 2378   John Phillips, 3041 BRISTOL.   P. C. Brooks, 3033 No. of Voters, 4849   John Welles, 3041 Make a choice, 2425   ESSEX. Samuel Fales, 2571   No. of Voters, 10501 Edward Pope, 2573   Make a choice, 5126 BARNSTABLE.   Ebenezer Titcomb, 5958 No. of Voters, 2142   John Heard, 5958 Make a choice, 1072   J. Phillips, jun. 5953 Jos. Dimmick, 1252   N. Thurston, 5958 DUKES & NAN-   S. Putnam, 5940 TUCKET.   I. Thorndike, 5946 No. of Voters, 1178   MIDDLESEX. Make a choice, 590   No. of Voters, 7842 W. Folger, 557   Make a choice, 3922 CUMBERLAND.   M. Bridge, 4725 No. of Voters, 6683   Samuel Dana, 4709 Make a choice, 3342   Amos Bond, 4709 James Means, 3347   J. L. Tuttle, 4689 Lothrop Lewis, 3346   YORK. LINCOLN, &c.   No. of Voters, 4857 No. of Voters, 7563   Make a choice, 2429 Make a choice, 3782   John Woodman, 2670 William King, 3868   Alex. Rice, 2575 Francis Carr, 3843   HAMPSHIRE. BERKSHIRE.   No. of Voters, 11609 No. of Voters, 5666   Make a choice, 5805 Make a choice, 2534   H. McClellan, 7548 Timothy Childs, 2728   E. Starkweather, 7641 Az. Eggleton, 2780   E. P. Atkinson, 7536 NORFOLK.   S. Eastrop, 7547 No. of Voters, 4413   WORCESTER. Make a choice, 2207   No. of Voters, 9741 John Howe, 2746   Make a choice, 4871 Samuel Day, 2740   Salem Towne, 1934 KENNEBEC.   F. Bingham, 1940 No. of Voters, 5374   Thomas Hale, 1934 Make a choice, 2658   Jonas Kendall, 1933 John Culliman, 2836   22 Federalists and 18 Democrats. 
Hartford Conn. May 13. — The votes for Governor, as officially reported are, for His Excellency JONATHAN TRUMBULL, 14,650 — For Asa SPAULDING, Esq. (demo.) 1850 — In 1807, the federal majority was 3988; in 1808, 4980; in 1809, it is 6491. Well may it be said Connecticut is the rock of Liberty and Federalism.
STAUNTON, MAY, 3. The Federal Republicans have given a dinner to the Hon. JOSEPH LEWIS, the only genuine republican member, from this State in the last Congress. — The toasts were truly federal. — The following are among them: — "Our Sifters of New-England, and their virtuous sons." "The army and navy of the United States — annihilation, or more useful and honorable employment than enforcing the mandates of domestic tyranny." "The forms in the East; — they purify our atmosphere without destroying our dwellings." "Agriculture and commerce — Virginia and New-England." "The Sun of Federalism — it hath not set; but hath risen in the East, and the people of the South have been gladdened by its rays."
Miscellaneous Selections.
The conduct of General Palafox, during the memorable siege of Saragossa, furnished several anecdotes highly worthy of relation. The French General sent in a flag of truce with a summons, promising him a very advantageous capitulation. The instant he read this proposal, Palafox was transported with indignation, and his feelings burst forth in these elevated expressions: "Never can I capitulate or surrender; talk of that when I am dead." Being further told that all Spain was in the power of the French, and that he could have no hope of establishing a communication with any other country, he replied, "My communications are open with every part of Spain, and with the whole world; and if they were cut off, my bayonets would again restore them. He added that he was not in a situation to apply for a capitulation; "for [said he] if I had only a fifth part of the soldiers that I actually have, I should vanquish you, as the plains of Arragon covered with your dead can testify, and being now at the head of a numerous and invincible army, I will endeavor to effect your total extermination."
It is a consolation to honest federalists, who have rode out the political storm, to learn from different parts of the union, that democracy, which has for some time overwhelmed us with a flood of evils, is now rapidly declining. Honest and upright men now begin to examine and judge for themselves — convinced that the conduct of the late administration has been such, that a WASHINGTON could not approve. They not only see, but feel, the fatal effects of the impolitic and ruinous measures adopted and pursued by our national government, for eight years past. They hear no more boasting of economy in our national expenditures — no boasting of an increase of our revenue, or of an overflowing treasury. If they do, it is mere boasting — a shadow without the substance.
While the mortal and ever to be revered WASHINGTON, guided the national bark, surrounded by perils and dangers, through the "tempestuous sea of liberty," this country was happy and united. In him (under a protecting Providence) the people placed the most implicit confidence. — During his administration, commerce and agriculture flourished — industry met with a sure reward — and the people were prosperous and happy. But when we compare his administration with that of Mr. Jefferson, the mind sickens at the view, and revolts at the idea. We would candidly ask any rational person, what mighty deeds and exploits have been performed by Mr. Jefferson, while in office? What has he done, which entitles him to the unmerited praise so liberally bestowed upon him? Numbers of unprincipled characters (not without abilities) whose names could be mentioned among his warmest supporters, were formerly decided federalists of the "all federal" consequence attached to Washington's administration; but for the sake of getting into office, have so modified or changed their political creed, as to attain the object in view, and of course became the humble and time serving tools of a puerile and weak administration, founded on the midnight dreams of a philosopher.
Such has been, and ever will be, the practice of unprincipled politicians. — Disregarding the true interests of their country, they have so artfully and deceitfully managed, as to keep pace with the different administrations. Can it be said, that such men are actuated by just and pure motives? It cannot. They merit the execrations of all good men. As well might we trust an Ethiopian or Hottentot with the management of our national concerns.
The period (thanks to a kind and protecting Providence) is rapidly hastening, when cowards, poltroons, and political turncoats, now in office, will be put down, and men of virtue, merit, integrity and ability be appointed to supply their places. The
political day star has already arose in the East, and no doubt its healing effects and influence will shortly be visible in the West, North and South. [Supporter.]
If we wanted proof that our leading democrats are lost to all sense both of consistency and rectitude, we might appeal to their present conduct. Surely if the federalists had attacked Mr. Madison for having renewed our friendly intercourse with Great Britain, they would have exclaimed against us, as inveterate unprincipled partisans, whose approbation no measures could secure, unless a federalist were at the head of the administration. And now when the federalists express their satisfaction, and shew a disposition to approve in Mr. Madison, as readily as in any other man such conduct as promotes the general good, our demagogues find our candor a monstrous crime.
Experience, we trust, will at length convince the people of the United States, that the federalists, both in their approbation and their censures, are actuated by a disinterested, a pure and an enlightened regard to the happiness and prosperity of our country. When they opposed the dreams of Mr. Jefferson, as tending to involve the nation in calamity, many considered it as mere party spleen, & the tide of popular opinion ran with the President, who was artfully represented as a persecuted man. His experiments had their course, and a most destructive course it proved. The late countercurrent of popular opinion has pronounced the once suspected opposition of the federalists, correct.
The first executive act of Mr. Madison, of any consequence, the federalists have approved. The people, far and near, feel that this approbation is as just as was the opposition to those measures which produced the calamities from which we are now liberated.
Hence we trust, that experience has proved the sincere, disinterested and undeviating attachment of the federalists to public welfare alone; and that their praise and their blame will, in future be weighed with candour. It is possible their firmness and integrity will again be put to the test. If so, let the people wisely remember the past, and bestow their confidence where it has been justly deserved. — Repository.
A GENUINE FRENCHMAN.
The last Richmond Enquirer contains three columns of remark upon the arrangement lately concluded with Great Britain. Instead of manifesting the joy which such an event must inspire in every patriotic bosom, the Editor of this paper seems only apprehensive of the consequences which may result from this accommodation of our relations with France. The return of peace and commerce, with their attendants, wealth and prosperity, is of little moment in his eyes, when compared with the displeasure of the French Emperor. How long will the apologists of French atrocity continue to insult the feelings of this people. Although in the event of war, which may be caused by the ungovernable passions of the French tyrant, the great body of American people will zealously unite in support of their government and their country's rights, yet it cannot be concealed, that there is a band of French partisans among us small in number but bold to perform the offices of their wicked employment. The government and the people must watch the motions of these miscreants.
[Bal. Fed. Rep.]
The Peacock at Home.
The elegant little trifle, called, "The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast," by Mr. ROSCOE, is well known. Miss C. FANSHEW has followed up the original idea by "The Peacock at Home, a Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball." The following
description of the preparations of the birds for the Peacock's route, will shew the admirable humor of the piece.
The rest all accepted the kind invitation, And much bustle it caus'd in the plumed creation; Such rustling of feathers, such pruning of coats, Such chirping, such whistling, such clearing of throats! Such polishing bills, and such oiling of pinions, Had never been known in the biped dominions. [Frasman's Journal.]
SOLEMN REFLECTIONS.
"How futile are all our efforts to evade the obliterating hand of time! As I travelled the dreary wastes of Egypt, on my journey to Grand-Cairo, I stopped my camel for a while, and contemplated in awful admiration, the stupendous pyramids. An appalling silence prevailed around — such as reigns in the wilderness when the tempest is hushed, and the beasts of prey have retired to their dens. The myriads that had once been employed in rearing these lofty monuments of human vanity, whose busy hum once enlivened the solitude of the desert, had all been swept from the earth by the irresistible arm of death — all were mingled with their native dust — all were forgotten! Even the mighty names which these sepulchres were designed to perpetuate, had long since faded from remembrance — history and tradition afforded but vague conjectures, and the pyramids imparted a humiliating lesson to the candidate for immortality. — Alas! alas! said I to myself, how mutable are the foundations on which our proudest hopes of future fame are reposed. He who imagines he has secured to himself the meed of deathless renown, indulges in deluding visions, which only bespeak the vanity of the dreamer. The florid obelisk — the triumphal arch — the swelling dome, shall crumble into dust, and the names they would preserve from oblivion, shall often pass away, before their own duration is accomplished." — Salmagundi.
Those who love to witness their country's prosperity, who feel themselves ennobled by its grandeur may justly now with adoring hearts acknowledge their gratitude to the author of all good for his manifold favors. A day ought to be set apart by the great Council of the nation for united America to offer up her gratitude to the Supreme Disposer of all events, and humbly to implore a continuance of his favors. It would add a peculiar dignity to the present administration, thus in the outset of it, to implore the beneficent intervention of Providence. We profess to believe in a superintending Deity, who in the darkest hour of distress, and by means inscrutable to any eyes but his own, works out a glorious deliverance. Such has been the state of our country. Congress are now shortly to assemble, and how different will be the prospects at the beginning of their present session from the conclusion of the last. We suddenly see the resurrection of Commerce and Agriculture and National hope. It has produced a change so suspicious that the whole country resounds with applause. These are the blessed effects of that policy, which forsaking abstract and visionary ground, treads on the firmer soil of experience, where the footsteps of Washington are still discernible. If America will not profit by experience, if her former sufferings will not teach her wisdom, and to avoid the road that leads infallibly to ruin, we may calculate under the auspices of Divine Providence on many remaining years of liberty and independence. Her fore and severe chastisement will not have been in vain. During the administration of Washington, we felt in its blessings the justice of his policy — during that of Jefferson, we learnt it by the miseries occasioned by the departure. — Prosperity therefore incites, and adversity warns us, to recur to the footsteps of Washington. — P. American.

By the S P Y THE SPIES.
ALEXANDRIA MAY 2. UNION FESTIVAL.
Yesterday a public dinner was given by the citizens of Alexandria to the President of the United States, and Heads of Departments. The President was escorted by a military corps, and welcomed by a federal salute. At dinner, William Herbert, Esq. Mayor of the town, presided, supported by the Hon Judge Fitzburg and Col. Simms. On no former occasion have we seen a more numerous and respectable company, and the greatest cordiality and cheerfulness pervaded every countenance.
The following were the toasts, viz. 1. The United States, their Union on the basis of their strength, peace and happiness. 2. The Constitution of the U.S. the cement of their union. 3. The people of the U.S. too just to invade the rights of others, too proud to surrender their own. 4. The Congress of the U.S. may their deliberations result in their country's welfare. 5. The Judiciary of the U.S. 6. The advancement of science and the diffusion of information, the best element of true liberty. 7. Internal improvement and facility of intercourse. 8. Peace and friendly intercourse with all nations having correspondent dispositions. 9. The memory of Gen. Washington. 10. The Sages and Heroes of the glorious revolution. 11. Agriculture, commerce and manufactures. 12. The militia of the U.S. states, well regulated, the firmest bulwark of the republic. 13. The army and navy of the United States. 14. The American fair.
By the President of the United States.—Prosperity to Alexandria. By the Secretary of State.—Institutions for the diffusion of knowledge—may they be patronized as objects of primary importance. By the Secretary of the Treasury.—The District of Columbia. By the Secretary of War.—The second legion of the militia of the district of Columbia. After the President and Heads of Departments had retired— JAMES MADISON, Esq. President of the U. States. The Heads of Departments. VOLUNTEERS. By the Merchants.—The Secretary of the Treasury. By the Officers of the Second Legion.—The Secretary at War. By James Keith, Esq.—May this day terminate all party distinctions. By Mr. Hopkins.—The Chief Justice of the United States.
From Alexandria. "The dinner given to Mr. Madison was very numerously attended.—No party spirit nor distinction appeared. They were literally all federalists, all republicans; and it appears to be the disposition of the Executive, at least at present, to
"Unite the Roses, red and white together, That from one kind and friendly stalk They both may flourish."
BOSTON, MAY 15. OF PORTUGAL.
The master of a vessel arrived at New-York from Lisbon, gives a rather variant account of the state of affairs in Portugal, from other statements received:—He informs, that when he sailed (about the last of March) no information had been received of the capture of Oporto by the French; not of even their entrance into Portugal:—That the people were in good spirits; were continually receiving clothing, arms, &c. from England; and appeared determined to resist the French:—That the Spaniards were in possession of Vigo where three English frigates had arrived with supplies:—That the Marquis Romana, with a force, was still in Galicia, and that the French had lost 10,000 men in that province.
The French tories believe ten times more implicitly in Bonaparte's bulletins, than they do in the Bible. In the 33d Number of these truth-telling papers, it is said, "The Duke of Dalmatia was in Oporto from the 15th to 28th February"—Now, though we know positively, that on the 27th April, this ginger bread Duke was neither in Lisbon, nor near it, yet we shall still hear the bulletins quoted as the oracles of truth and soberness!
FROM THE WEST-INDIES. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in St. Bartholomew, dated the 25th ult. received at New-York.
"The Saints was given up last Tuesday evening, after a desperate engagement. The English lost heavily and they are now destroying the forts. Three ships of the line got out of there two days before, and Cochrane has succeeded in getting possession of two of them, the other got off by sailing. "By a late regulation in the English Islands, Swedish vessels are now allowed to carry provisions; this will cause a partial stagnation in trade here, but when the people get in want of flour, &c. these restrictions must be taken off."
From Nassau, N. Providence, April 26, 1809.
The Recruit brig, of 18 guns, Captain Napier, has captured a large French letter of marque brig from Bordeaux,
bound to Basseterre, Gaudaloupe, with a valuable cargo of merchandise. The Wolverine brig and Dominica sloop have also captured two French letters of marque, named L'Imperatrice and L'Imperatrice, of 12 guns each, from France bound to Martinique, with cargoes of provisions and dry goods. We understand that Rear Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane, is to be superceded on the Leeward Island station in June next by Rear Admiral Sir Samuel Hood.
The Philadelphia Political Register, states on the authority of the latest letters from England, (how late is not said) the discovery of another conspiracy in Paris to remove Napoleon, and to restore the Bourbons:—That the ever vigilant policy was exercising all its power and address to develop the plot:—That Ferdinand VIII had in consequence been confined in a close castle;—that Bonaparte's journey to Germany, had been retarded by the event; and that preparatory to his leaving Paris, he had deposited his Will with the Senate. Thus far the Register.—We believe our accounts direct from France are of a later date than the above mentioned letters; and they are wholly silent on the subject.—We believe the French Constitution requires the Emperor to nominate his successor in a will; and deposit it with the Senate.
FROM THE ALBANY BALANCE, MAY 12.
"Our returns are now complete as to members of the assembly, and the result is as follows:—
Whole number of members 112. Federal 63...Demo. 49...Fed. maj. 14. "The senate consists of 32 members who hold their seats for four years. They are elected in classes, eight being chosen every year. Last year, there was but one federalist in the senate. Of the eight chosen this spring five (from the Eastern and Western Districts) are federal—and three (from the Middle and Southern are democratic. Majorities not yet ascertained; but there is a clear majority of federal senatorial votes in the state.
"The council by which all the appointments, excepting those of treasurer and state printing are made, consists of the Governor, and one Senator from each of the four great districts, chosen by the house.
"The democrats, it is said, amidst all their ill fortune, console themselves with the idea that a federal council cannot be chosen, there being only two districts represented by federalists. Although the true patriots of the state, who have completely triumphed at this election, have a dearer object in view than the mere attainment of offices—yet let not the faction flatter themselves. There are independent senators in every district, who will readily join in the enquiry, when a candidate is proposed for an office—"Is he honest? Is he capable? Is he faithful to the constitution?" and few of the present office-holding gentry, can expect the approbation of such a council."
Gen. Eaton's Speech, delivered in Town Meeting at Brimfield, April 3, 1809.
"As I have been permitted to leave Mr. Moderator, to read an extract from a copy of a letter which appears in the National Register of March 29, said to be addressed to Messrs. Daniel Wright and Erastus Lyman, of Northampton, signed John Adams—vs. "I always consider the whole nation my children—but they have almost all been undutiful to me—You two gentlemen are almost the only ones out of my own house, who have for a long time, and I thank you for it, expressed a filial affection for JOHN ADAMS."
If this letter had been signed John Quincy Adams, I should not doubt its authenticity: As it is I have doubts. But whether real or fabricated by forgery, it displays equal vanity in the two gentlemen to whom it is said to be addressed.—What! Have we but two gentlemen left in our nation faithful to the principles of a venerable revolutionary patriot? Revolutionary patriot! On no other grounds can Mr. Adams claim filial affection from Americans; for it is to be presumed that, out of his family, he would have too much respect for the reputation of the mothers of the gentlemen he there compliments to mean any thing else by the term children, were all federal. These therefore, must be illegitimate.
The colloquy between Mr. Adams, when agent at Holland, and visitant at Paris, and Deodati ambassador for the elector of Saxony, is too ridiculous to merit its signature; and of course requires no comment. It is passing ridiculous to hear these, his children, agents of a political party, now hallelujahing the man by the epithet venerable revolutionary patriot, whom eight years ago they denounced, for the same purpose, a hoary headed incendiary.
There are, indeed, sentiments in the letter, ascribed to Mr. Adams, worthy an American. It opposes war with
France, and war generally.—It opposes a dismemberment of the union.—All that is Christian—and, as it respects us, good national policy. We can have no benefit from it if we can maintain honorable peace. The God of nature has given us too much to make it necessary that we should seek wealth in the slaughter of men—it is better policy to cultivate them. But if pressed into war by the two mighty belligerents, I would rather league with England than France. France, did I say! There is no France. All which was, has become Corsican—and the little charity school tyrant, who now leads Frenchmen to death, and who has made a Golgotha of all Europe, will, by and by, leave as many pett tyrants on that devoted continent as he has brothers, cousins, bastards, and generals. Like "Macedonia's madman," he overruns the world, and leaves that world to repair the injuries of his ambition—Since I saw his footsteps in Egypt I have hated Bonaparte. He wrested jewels from ladies' fingers; slaughtered prisoners disarmed; and prescribed arsenic for his own wounded soldiers. Subsequent events have confirmed me in the opinion I there imbibed concerning him. Has he not wantonly burnt and sunk our ships when pursuing a lawful commerce? It is matter of indifference with him whether he uses treachery, steel, poison, fire, or water, to bring him to universal empire.
The late honourable John Quincy Adams approves of the embargo laws and their privations. So he did approve of the inglorious treaty with Tripoli—I can account for his conduct in both these cases. Lear, the negotiator of that treaty, betrayed his old master Washington. Jefferson profited of his treachery, and rewarded his minion by a lucrative appointment.—And although dissatisfied with the conditions of the peace he durst not bring the negotiator to an inquiry, lest he himself should in turn be betrayed; for he has philosophy to discern that the man who sells himself once, may always be bought. The report of the transactions and issue of the war were correctly brought home.—The people of the United States were dissatisfied with the premature treaty. Mr. Jefferson seemed to have the same sensibility for the honor of the American flag. A committee of the senate was appointed to inquire, investigate and report on facts—did report—and in terms which do them honor, condemned the negotiation in toto. Mr. Jefferson feared to call the man to his responsibility, whom he had once corrupted. Lear must consequently be kept in the background. The hon. John Q. Adams appeared on the floor of the senate chamber as the champion of this patriot of cowardice, duplicity and treachery—cast a stigma on the few starved Americans who had fought the decisive battles of the war—passed eulogiums on Lear, who had made you tributary to the conquered barbarian—and denounced, in phillipics the only man who had received a wound in the expedition of 1805. All this patriotism and honesty from the hon. John Q. Adams, because he had received the promise of an appointment as minister plenipotentiary to Constantinople: but it was finally decided that no ambassador at that time, near the Grand Signior, was necessary. Adams the younger (for I would always make discrimination between him and the venerable revolutionary patriot) converted by ambition and hope from a thorough-going federalist to a courtly democrat, stood on in expectation of a commission somewhere; approves embargo; denounces as vassals better men than ever came from his father's loins; and receives a nomination as minister plenipotentiary to St. Petersburg. The event has been the same, though more formal, as the mention of him to the Sublime Porte. If John Q. Adams, therefore, be legitimate—i. e. not out of the family, I would discard the race.—They can have no influence here.
Much has been said and printed against Mr. Pickering; and much argument drawn reproachful to his name, from the circumstance of his being dismissed from the department of state. I know that senator well. He is just. And Aristides will be Aristides still. The cause of his dismissal was not political. As no cause has ever been offered the nation we have a right to conjecture. It is more than conjecturable that his opposition to the appointment of col. Smith, son-in-law to the then president, to the high rank and important trust of brigadier general and adjutant and inspector general of the provincial army of eighty thousand, provoked that hasty act of Mr. Adams. Col. Pickering had served with Mr. Smith. Though Mr. Pickering has too much independence of soul to give this explanation, it cannot be controverted. If these facts be true—and I believe them such—we cannot but infer from them, that, admitting the letter from which I have taken my quotation to be a true
copy of its original, we ought to let it lie on the table. It is a matter of much regret that we as a people should fix our political reliance on men, and not on measures.—But, unhappily, this I fear, has become almost a necessary situation—and I must take my part in it. I shall confidently give my vote to Mr. Gore: sincerely believing him the most independent and best qualified republican of the two candidates held out here for our suffrages—I shall give my vote generally for the federal republican ticket. For I have belief that if this ticket succeed, we shall have less of political concealment—less of hypocrisy—less of political swindling—and more of broad dry political truth and honesty, than we should by supporting the ticket which is intended to support Mr. Lincoln.
From the North American.
The following extract from the Richmond 'Spirit of 1776' is in unison with the sentiments of a large portion of the democrats of Virginia, and is sufficiently expressive of what estimate will hereafter be placed upon Mr. Jefferson's measures by the more enlightened, if not the most numerous class of his former admirers. That Mr. Adams's administration was not chque-quered by a few errors we have not the hardihood to contend. Some of them were personal and belonged to the individual, and we are not disposed to deny that there might be others, which may only be excused on account of the fallibility of human actions.
But let us mark the contrast of his successor. Entering into office with the highest professions of impartiality and devotion to peace and public liberty, we find, in his administration, an exemplification of whatever is most poignant to the feelings of a people attached to their free institutions, as well as most baneful to their prosperity. As the last two years of his term have been most crowded with these painful incidents, no recital is necessary to impress them upon the attention. The joy universally diffused by the partial abolition of the embargoes and non-intercourse, is a pledge that the wrongs with which he harassed his country, are to undergo a still deeper condemnation.
"We consider the course pursued by the administration and its followers for several years past as justly obnoxious and calculated to bring republican government into disrepute. Some of the most objectionable features of Mr. Adams's administration have been either GREATLY EXCEEDED or closely imitated by that of Mr. Jefferson. We shall not therefore blindly and servilely flatter what we really at heart condemn, nor regard those as the exclusive republicans of our country, who have had the address to retain the name, whilst in fact its substance has been practised by others.
New Democratic mode of Electioneering.—General Breckenridge discovered, and mentioned in his speech to the citizens of Boretourt, that several of Wilson's friends had induced many uninformed freeholders to sign a paper, obligating themselves "to vote for the Hon. Mr. Wilson as member of Congress;" and had threatened to sue the subscribers, if they did not comply with their engagement. Many of these honest people being afterwards convinced, by the friends of the Washington policy, that Wilson ought not to be elected, yet considering themselves bound not to oppose him, left the Court-House without offering their suffrages! This trick reflects but little credit on the virtue or understanding of its authors; but is perfectly consistent with the character of Wilson's supporters. "What must be the Priest where a Monkey is the God?"—what must be the tools of a party, of which Wilson is the head?—Vir. Pol. Censor.
COMMERCIAL.
A letter from a merchant in Kingston, Jam. dated April 15th, received by a commercial house, says, "Since American vessels have been allowed to clear out from the States to Spain, Portugal, and their dependencies, this market begins to be glutted with flour by vessels from Cuba, and those blown off the coast. A meeting of the inhabitants was called on the 21st ult. and sundry resolutions as to the expediency of petitioning Government to exclude American vessels in the event of the Embargo being removed, were sent to the Mayor: But no person attending to move or second the resolutions, they fell to the ground. Instead of recommending the measure of exclusion, the legislature that is to meet the 25th inst. will, on all American produce imported in American bottoms, impose duties which will produce a considerable revenue. Lumber continues in demand, and white oak staves with heading for rum puncheons pay extremely well. Pickled fish is scarce, and meets with a ready sale. Irish provisions are in great plenty. Superfine flour 18 dollars per barrel."
Gov. Wright of Maryland, who has been so famous for being in the wrong for a number of years past, has resigned his office.
Some of the democrats now begin to
cast the blame of the recent settlement with Great Britain upon the President's wife. They say she is a Pedagogue, and has too much influence over her spouse. What a happy circumstance would it have been for this country had Thomas Jefferson been governed by such a woman—Treason Fed.
The friends of Mr. Jefferson have said, though the spirit of party has attempted and perhaps partially succeeded in depriving him of the merit of his public acts, yet posterity will do him justice. So far as such acts really entitle him to the applause of after ages, we would not be among the most tardy to acknowledge them. But while facts are fresh in the minds of all, and while persons are living who have felt and still feel the iron oppression which has been dealt to them by Mr. J— in the shape of removals from office, &c. we would recommend to some able pen to make a candid statement of such charges as can be substantiated, if necessary, in a court of justice; let this be done without acrimony, and let each charge be distinct; and the nature of the evidence mentioned, which can be produced to prove it. For posterity, if they unqualifiedly commend the patriotism, and the talents for governing, of Mr. Jefferson, must of course disapprove of the conduct of a large and respectable body of his contemporaries, viz. the federalists. They therefore owe it to themselves to have such charges recorded upon an imperishable leaf; and without enumerating all, we think a thin volume of 8vo. size neatly printed on vellum, and well bound in calf and gilt, if attainable, would be in the possession of federalists generally. The improvement of this hint we leave to others.—Farmer's Museum.
A S O P'S J A C K D A W.
When Mr. Jefferson came into office, the flourishing state of the national revenue and a hundred other good things, with which he had no concern but to report them, were imputed to his good management, by his friends, and his predecessor was allowed no merit.
The same men now take from Mr. Madison all the merit of settling our differences with Great Britain, and give it to Mr. Jefferson, though we presume no man in the United States thinks our intercourse with England would have been restored, had Mr. Jefferson been still President. What a pitiful administration that must have been which is obliged to pilfer merit from both predecessor and successor. It is in fact, paying Mr. Jefferson a miserable compliment.—Repertory.
Portland,
Monday, May 22, 1809.
The last week has furnished no foreign intelligence of a later date than was published in our last.
The Supreme Judicial Court will be held in this town to-morrow. The Court will consist of Chief Justice PARSONS, and Judges THATCHER and PARKER.
Federalism in New-York Triumphant.
The late election in New-York for members of the Legislature, has terminated in the complete success of Washington principles. The house of assembly consists of 112 members. It is ascertained that 63 Federalists and 49 democrats are elected.
The senate consists of 32 members, who hold their seats for four years: They are elected in classes of eight each, for the choice of whom the state is divided into four districts, every year. Last year there was only one Federalist in the senate: of the eight elected this year, five are federal.—There was a large majority of federal senatorial votes given in the state.
Connecticut, so justly stiled the ROCK OF FEDERALISM, has this year elected her state officers by an increased suffrage. The annual election of this state was held at Hartford, the 11th inst. Lyman Law, Esq. was chosen Speaker, and Samuel Rowland & William T. Williams, Esqs. were chosen Clerks.
Governor TRUMBULL, in his speech delivered at the commencement of the present session, speaking of President Madison's proclamation for repealing the embargo and non-intercourse laws, and for the renewal of commercial intercourse with Great Britain, remarks,
"While we rejoice in this change of circumstances in our exterior relations, it will rest, Gentlemen, with your prudence and discretion to determine what further measures, if any, will be expedient for us to adopt, at this time, for asserting the claim, and securing the exercise of our future commercial rights, without such durable embargoes, and interdictions, as have been lately experienced by the several acts of Congress, laying an embargo, and suspending our intercourse with foreign nations."
Information gratis for Democratic Representatives.
We copy the following paragraph from last Thursday's Boston Chronicle whose motto is, "Truth its Guide" in order that the democratic representatives in Maine may avail themselves of

the information and enjoy all the consolation that a confidence in that truth-telling paper is capable of affording in its "calculations" on a democratic house of representatives.
REPRESENTATIVES. "The number of towns we have heard from is 302—giving 231 republicans, and 259 feds. Boston host inclusive. If we are not deceived in our calculations on the remaining towns, they will make the aggregate three hundred and eight republicans, and three hundred and six feds."
Representatives chosen in Maine. Northarmouth, Jacob Mitchell, David Prince, Elisha P. Cutter, Wells, John Storer, Joseph Moody, Nahum Morrill, John W. Parsons, Biddeford, Jeremiah Hill, Newcastle, J. Farley, Edgecombe, J. Trask, Woolwich, David Gilmore, St. George, Ezekiah Prince, Newmilford, Moses Carlton, Nobleborough, David Dennis, Winthrop, Samuel Wood, Camden, Moses Russell * Not of the last Legislature.
Representative Account Current.     FEDERAL. DEMOCRATIC.   Gain. Loss. Gain. Loss.     In 84 towns published 41 3* 45 20   Hubbardston 0 0 1 0   Waltham 0 0 2 0   Leominster 1 0 0 0   Salem 0 0 3 0   Ambury 1 0 0 1   Readfield 0 0 0 1   Chelsea 0 0 1 0   Lincolnville 0 0 1 0   Dana 0 0 1 0   Scituate 2 0 0 2   Malden 0 0 1 0   Lynn 0 0 2 0   Taunton 2 0 0 0   Troy 1 0 0 1   Gordon 1 0 0 0   Hopkinton 0 0 1 0   Nitchburg 0 0 0 1   Boston 6 0 0 0   Biddeford 1 0 0 1   Dalton 0 0 1 0   N. Marlboro' 1 0 0 0   Sheffield & Mt. Washington 1 0 0 2   Mendon 0 0 1 0   Jefferson 0 0 1 0   Bowdoinham 0 0 1 0   Marblehead 0 0 1 0   Hull 0 0 1 0   Blanford 1 0 0 1   Sandwich 0 0 0 1   Beverly 1 0 0 0   Edgarton 0 0 0 0   Swansey 0 0 1 0   60 3 66 31    Making in 117 towns where political changes have taken place, a net federal gain of 22.
Braintree, Chelsea, Bridgton, Ashby, Sanford, and Sullivan, the three former are federal, and the latter are democratic, have voted not to send representatives this year.
* In the statement published in our preceding papers a loss of 1 federalist was reckoned in Reading; but the town having chosen another federal representative reduces the loss to 3.
Nothing, we believe, now remains to be done, to render the triumph of federalism in Massachusetts, complete & glorious; but the same punctilious attendance of the federal Senators and Representatives in Boston, on the Tuesday preceding Election day, as they gave last year. The People have done their duty—let those whom they have placed in confidence show themselves not unworthy of the neglecting their public duty for private concerns.
The democratic complain bitterly that Boston should exercise a constitutional right in adding 6 to her former representation, & the Chronicle endeavours to excite a spirit of opposition in the minds of the members from the country towards those of the metropolis. But the rule that works both ways, is a bad rule for those whose object is power and office. Let these characters have the power of appointing a Skinner, treasurer of the Commonwealth and of helping themselves to the people's money, they will praise and commend such towns as Nantucket, Salem, Lynn and Marblehead for exercising the same right which they condemn federal towns for. Such is democratic consistency and love of equal rights.
For a full account of all the plans and means employed to obtain a democratic majority in the House of Representatives, enquire of William King of Bath.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR—1809. By the returns from all the towns and districts, excepting 15, where the number of votes in 1808, were 754, and about equally divided between Gore and Sullivan, it appears
CHRISTOPHER GORE, has 48020 LEVI LINCOLN, 44647 Mr. Gore's plurality, 3683
Federal increase in 1809, 7834 Democratic do. do. 1971
New Hampshire Senate—The Governor and Council have held their session for the purpose of counting the votes for Senators. The result is, that the whole number (12) are elected by the people; of these 7 are federalists and 5 democrats.
We are told, says the Central , that Hall has again been excited to choose a Representative.
sentative. After this, will be quite consistent in the democratic junto to rail against Old Salem , and the other little rotten boroughs of England. For the information of the towns which will have to contribute to the pay of the travel of this member, we mention, that in the last valuation, Hall , had 36 polls, and is assessed Thirty-Six CENTS , on a thousand dollars of the tax. If the other polls in the State were privileged like the democratic polls of Hall to be represented in the Legislature, the House would compose a "multitudinous assembly" of THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED REPRESENTATIVES!
This is another democratic comment on the text of Equal Rights , and the equalization of Taxation and Representation ! But all this excitement will not answer.—The majority of the Federal Members elected, will be larger this year, than it was the last.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND. A letter from St. Bartholomews, dated April 28, says, "I open my letter to say, that by a vessel yesterday from Liverpool, we have news to the 28th March; by which it appears certain that hostilities have commenced between Austria and France; and that Peace between Russia and Britain was likely to take place." We think the account of War between Austria and France, highly probable.—CENT.
The professed Impartiality of the Democrats.
We are waiting impatiently to see some evidence of that impartiality as to France and England, which our democrats have professed. The decrees of France, which are far more comprehensive than the British Orders in Council, are still in force. Not a democrat is heard to clamour now, about rights or honour.
Millions and millions of American property are now in a state of sequestration in France and her dependencies. Not a democrat is heard to murmur.
Many of our fellow-citizens after being dragged into the interior of France by military ruffians, are pining in prisons. No democrat shows the least symptom of indignation. Who can observe this, and remember the late clamour against England, without being convinced that our democrats are really true hearted Americans, without the least prejudice against Great-Britain, or partiality for France.— Refertory .
According to Blodget's statistical collections, the EXPORTS of the U. States during the year 1807, to all the world, amounted to a value of 108,848,150 dollars—of which 48,699,592 were articles of domestic growth or manufacture, and 59,643,558 of foreign.
DIED,
In England, FRENCH LAWRENCE, Esq. D. C. L. Member of Parliament, and one of the Judges of the Court of Admiralty. This gentleman first became known to the English Public by the active part which he took in the memorable contest for Westminster, in the year 1784, in writing for Mr. Fox, particularly in the Opposition newspapers of that period. Though his subsequent exertions were of a very different kind, he was the author of many election ballads, which at that time were highly popular with the party. As some recompense for his services, the party procured the publication of The Roll of Honour , as it was called, one of the authors, as well as of This Probationary Odes , and these works proved a considerable emolument to him. Dr. Lawrence then began to entertain the idea of a seat in the House of Commons, and for that purpose, as well as from a high admiration of Mr. Burke, attached himself particularly to that great ornament of the British Senate, by whose interest with Earl Fitzwilliam, the Doctor was gratified in his desire of parliamentary honors. From this time he considered himself rather as the adherent of Mr. Burke than an independent member of the party with which that great man had hitherto acted, and when the French Revolution induced Mr. Burke to withdraw himself from Mr. Fox and his friends, who had so rashly committed themselves in the eyes of all mankind, by hailing that dreadful political explosion as an event calculated to promote the happiness of mankind. Dr. Lawrence traced the steps of Mr. Burke, and remained inflexibly attached to that gentleman and his principles till the world was deprived of his great talents. The Doctor, however, had for some time wisely contended that politics afforded but an uncertain means of support, and therefore directed his attention to the civil law, and by his practice in the Ecclesiastical and Admiralty Courts, gradually acquired a considerable fortune. Mr. Burke had indeed derived great advantage from the Doctor during the prosecution of Mr. Hastings, as he was indefatigable in exploring and arranging the documents necessary in that arduous and complicated transaction. The Public are indebted to the Doctor for a complete edition of the works of Mr. Burke, which will forever remain a monument of the vast talents and varied acquisitions of that extraordinary man. Dr. Lawrence, though he possessed knowledge and good sense, had no pretence to the fame of oratory: he never knew when to put a period to his speeches, and the consequence was, that instead of alluring attention, his hearers were disposed to retreat as soon as he began to speak. Upon the whole, he was a worthy well-meaning character, and his abilities, if not shining, were solid. He was about sixty years of age. On his passage from this place to St. Bartholomews, Mr. Hersey, mate of the brig Emily, Capt. Oxnard—lost overboard. In this town, Miss Mary Dake, aged 47.
Cattle Ship Sailed. PORT OF PORTLAND—1809. Wednesday, May 17. Arrived sloop Dolphin , capt. Johnson, 17 days from St. Bartholomews. Left there, brigs Emily , Oxnard ; Mechanic , Robbins ; Henry , Cutter ; Ellen , Hatch ; and Venus , Lunt , all of this port, unloading.—Markets dull.
Vessels Left .—At Jeremie, April 26, brig Endeavour , Stackpole , Portland, brought in by an Indigene privateer, and liberated. At Trinidad, (Cuba) April 22, Hamilton , Portland.
FOR SALE, A few bbls. superfine FLOUR , and a quantity of COD-FISH .* Being a consignment, will be sold for cash only—Apply to OLIVER EVERETT, May 22 No. 9, Ingraham's-Wharf
FOR SALE By WILLIAM SWAN, NO. 3, UNION-ROW, 100 ps. Bandanna Hkfs. afforded colors, at Boston prices. May 22.
Fresh Lisbon Lemons. A FEW chests of LISBON LEMONS , fresh and in excellent order, For sale by MICHAEL SMITH , at No. 1, Jones' Row , who has for sale— Paints, Oil, Glass, Nails and Thomaston LIME. Portland may, 22
FOR SALE—BY Thomas Hovey, No. 10, Long-Wharf , 600 Bushels CORN. A quantity of THOMASTON LIME. May 22.
SAMUEL TRASK, Has for sale, at No. 6, Long-Wharf , 100 bbls. Mels BEER —140 half bbls. do. 120 bbls. No. 1 do.—150 half bbls. do. 90 bbls. No. 2 do.—80 bbls. No. 3 do. — LIKEWISE — A small two-story HOUSE , near Gorham's Corner ; the lower part is very convenient for a Grocery-Store. Portland, May 22, 1809.
FOR BOSTON, THE Sloop BENNETT will sail this week—For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Ingraham's Wharf , or to Moss Davis , Maine-street .—Said Sloop has good accommodations, and is convenient for passengers. May 22.
To be sold at public Auction, on the 31st inst. at ten o'clock, A. M.
THE whole or one half of the Hull of a NEW SHIP , one half of which being part of the personal estate of Summer Pettengill , late of Bath, deceased,—of about 227 tons burthen, built at Bath (by good workmen, employed by the day) of the best materials—and is in every respect a well built ship. To be sold as the now lays at Bath . She is well calculated for burthen and sailing. For terms and other particulars, apply to JONATHAN DAVIS , on India-Wharf , Boston , or to EDWD. PETTINGILL, SAM'L. PETTINGILL, Executors. Bath, May 22.
Miss Honeywell, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that she proposes to reside in this town a short time, at Mr. PAINE'S inn.
Miss HONEYWELL, is a Young Lady, born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot. She is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering flowers for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste gentlemen's watch papers, with the initials of their names, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition and her style of conversation, diffusing gaiety all around her: Indeed, her cheerful and sportively engaging aspect at once dispels those painful sensations which the deprivation of her limbs excites in the sympathizing breaths of her visitors, which give place to the most felicitous impressions resulting in an admiration of the unparalleled good sense and cheerful resignation of this Young Lady to her peculiar lot, which she has rendered, by her persevering industry, spirit and wisdom, a happiness to herself, and a very instructive and consolatory example to the world generally, and to her own sex particularly. She threads her needle and ties the knot.
N. B. Large flowers, fancy pieces, watch papers, &c, for sale by her at the above mentioned place. To be seen at Mr. JONATHAN PAINE'S Main Street, from 9 to 12—from 2 to 5, and from 7 to 9—Admittance 25 cents Children half price, Portland, May 15.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the full number has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of
EBENEZER TRASK, late of Edgecombe, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs: All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. BETSEY TRASK, Administrator. May 6, 1809. (22)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of
JOSIAH BROOKINGS, JUN. late of Woolwich, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs: All persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to JOSIAH BROOKINGS, Administrator. May 6, 1809. (28)
TO ROAD TO WEALTH! TICKETS and QUARTERS in the 5th Class of Hatfield Bridge Lottery , which will commence drawing 25th instant, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS , Fifth Street —Price Tickets taken in payment. May 22.
Morocco Shoe Manufactory, Head of Fifth-street S. & J. WYMAN return thanks to their Friends and Customers for past favors, and solicit a continuance of their patronage. They likewise inform them that they have received an assortment of real MOROCCO LEATHER of different colors which they will manufacture into SHOES, TIES or SLIPPERS , at a few hours notice, and dispose of cheaper than can be purchased of the quality elsewhere. Also —Gentlemen's MOROCCO and LEATHER PUMPS , made at the shortest notice, and very low.
Traders in any part of the District of Maine, are respectfully informed that they can be supplied at the above Manufactory with any quantity or quality from one to one hundred pairs, from refuse to first chop, at such prices as cannot fail to give general satisfaction to the purchaser. MOROCCO LEATHER , and Men's, Women's and Misses' LASTS kept constantly for sale. The smallest favour thankfully acknowledged.
NOTICE. S. & J. WYMAN request all persons who are indebted to them to call and settle their accounts, if they do not make payment; particularly those whose debts were contracted in the years of 1805—6 and 7. A speedy compliance with the above request will prevent unnecessary cost. Portland may, 22 1809. 4wis
WORKS OF DR. PALEY.
JOSHUA BELCHER , proposes to publish, by subscription, The Works of the Rev. William Paley , D. D. Archdeacon of Carlisle. With the Life of the Author. In five handsome octavo volumes.
TO THE PUBLIC. The writings of the late Dr. PALEY have attracted distinguished attention on both sides the Atlantic. His three principal works, Natural Theology , Evidences of Christianity , and Moral and Political Philosophy have been separately published in this country. These, with his Horae Paulinae , in the view of the ingenious author, formed a system, embracing "the evidences of natural religion, the evidences of revealed religion, an account of the duties that result from both."
These most interesting topics are illustrated and discussed in these performances with admirable perspicuity and ability. "It is impossible," says one of his biographers, "to pursue what he has written without being the wiser and the better for the perusal of it. He neither hunts after paradoxes, which, like a meteor, serve only to astonish and perplex, nor has he balanced his sentences, and rounded his periods with a fallacious delicacy. His writings are every where characterized by good sense, and unaffected simplicity. It has therefore been very justly remarked, that, that which has distinguished him from all other writers, is the art he possessed of familiarizing knowledge. He has the solidity of a philosopher, without his solemnity and reserve; he has disencumbered truth of its scholastic trappings and accommodated it to the common understanding."
A conviction of the distinguished merit of Dr. PALEY's publications and of the estimations in which they are held in this country, has prompted to the undertaking, to which the public attention is invited in the above proposals. Now, when the life and labours of this eminent man are, by the will of Providence, closed, it was conceived that many would be desirous of possessing an entire copy of all his publications, printed in an uniform manner, and in a handsome style of execution. This the editor engages to perform, if suitable encouragement should be given to his proposal. The smaller tracts, which have not had a general circulation in the country, will be found to embrace interesting topics, treated in that perspicuous, easy manner, which distinguishes all the writings of the author. To this edition, also, Memoirs of the author's Life, will be added.
CONTENTS.  I. The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.  II. A View of the Evidences of Christianity.  III. Natural Theology, or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity collected from the appearances of Nature.  IV. A Charge, delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Carlisle.  V. A Sermon, preached before the University of Cambridge.  VI. A Sermon, preached at the Assizes at Durham.  VII. Sermons, lately published.  VIII. Reasons for Contentment.  IX. Young Christians instructed.  X. Horae Paulinae; or the Truth of the Scripture History of St. Paul, evinced by a comparison of the Epistles, which bear his name with the Acts of the Apostles, and with one another.  XI. The Clergyman's Companion. 
CONDITIONS.   I. The work will be printed in five handsome octavo volumes, of 500 pages each, on a superfine wove paper, and new type.  II. The price to Subscribers will be D. 2 per volume, neatly finished in boards, or D. 2.25 , neatly bound, payable on delivery.  III. The work will be put to press as soon as four hundred subscribers are obtained, and finished with dispatch.  IV. Those who subscribe for seven sets, shall receive an eighth gratis.   Subscriptions for the above work received at the Book Store of ISAAC ADAMS. May 22
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executor of the last will and testament of
SAMUEL CROMBIE, late of Waterford, in the county of Oxford, Physician, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs: and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELI LONDRY , Esq. my attorney, or JAMES CROMBIE , Executor. Waterford, may 6, 1809. (28)
Maine Bank. THE Stockholders of MAINE BANK are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting for the choice of new Directors for the year ensuing, will be held at the Bank Chamber, on MONDAY , the fifth day of June next, at two o'clock in the afternoon. By order of the President and Directors. LEVI CUTLER , Cashier. Portland, may 22, 1809.
NOTICE! THE Proprietors of Portland Long-Wharf , are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at Mr. JOHN DERRING's Counting-Room, No. 1, on said Wharf, on Monday the Fifth day of June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes—viz. To choose a Moderator. To choose a Clerk, Wharfinger and Treasurer; and to receive accounts against the Wharf, and allow the same if right. COTTON B. BROOKS , Wharfinger. May 22, 1809
TO LET, A Large and commodious DWELLING-HOUSE , pleasantly situated in the North part of the town, with Out houses and an excellent spring of water.—Inquire at this Office. May 22
Dixville Road Lottery.
CLASS THIRD.     12000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 60000 dia.   1 Prize of 8000 is 8000   1 do - 2500 - 2500   2 Prizes - 1000 are 2000   4 do - 500 - 2000   6 do - 100 - 6000   60 do - 50 - 3000   100 do - 20 - 2000   200 do - 10 - 2000   3573 do - 7 - 25011   4001 52511    Subject to no Deduction—Not two Blanks to a Prize.
AND LESS THAN 12 1/2 PER CENT ALLOWED FOR THE LOTTERY.
A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner:—viz. The first drawn blank on the third day's drawing will be entitled to 500 dollars. Do on the 6th, 1000 Do on the 9th, 500 Do on the 12th, 1000 Do on the 15th, 500 Do on the 18th, 500 Do on the 21st, 8000 Do on the 24th, 500 Tickets in this Class, numbered from 10001 to 10500 inclusive, and deposited in the Bank.
Five hundred numbers will be considered a day's drawing, and the above capital prizes disposed of accordingly. The drawing commence in Boston in July next, and shall be completed in thirty days next succeeding. The prize of 8000 shall be paid in ninety days; prizes of 1000 and 500 dollars in 60 days, all others in 30 days, and in bills usually current in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Tickets will rise to 5.50, fifteen days previous to the drawing. Prizes not demanded in one year, will not be paid but be considered as a gratuity to the object of the Lottery.
The advantages of this novel scheme as it respects the prize of 2500 to be paid with 500 must be obvious, as in these may be obtained not only the highest prize, but many of the lowest, and possibly all the capital prizes of the Lottery will be presumed excite much of the adventurers, and insure a rapid sale of Tickets. The Managers will continue the most rigid punctuality in their engagements, and the success they have met within the two former classes, induces them to hope that the object of the Lottery will soon be attained. ELIJAH HALL, JOSEPH AKERMAN, jun. TIMOTHY DIX, jun. Managers. April, 1809.
Tickets and Quarters in the above Lottery for sale by ISAAC ADAMS , at his Bookstore No. 7 Fifth-street. Also—By STEPHEN PATTEN , No 10 Jones Row. May 22.
LOST, ON the 3d day of May inst. a NOTE OF HAND , signed by STEPHEN PAGE , of Parsonfield , to BENJAMIN DALTON , or order, of Parsonfield , for twenty dollars and twenty-two cents, dated March 16, 1808, payable the 25th of December last, and endorsed by said DALTON to JAMES FOLSOM , of Parsonfield , on the 8th day of April ult. (not accountable.) Whoever has found, and will return said note to the subscriber, shall be generously rewarded.—I hereby forbid all persons buying said note, or paying to any person any consideration therefor. JAMES FOLSOM. May 22.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Guardian of EBENEZER RAWSON , an idiot and drunkard, of Paris , in the county of Oxford, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs: And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Field, are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to the subscriber—and all persons are hereby forbidden to harbor, trust, or trade with said Field. EBENEZER RAWSON , Guardian. Paris, May 18, 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 on the estate of
JAMES CORREY, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Sohier, 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 PETER WARREN,

POETRY.
ON TRUTH—BY COWPER.
YON cottager, who weaves at her own door, Blew and bobbin all her store: Content though mean; and cheerful, if not gay; Shuffling her threads about the herlong day, Just earns a scanty pittance; and at night Lies down to sleep, her heart and pocket light: She, for her humble sphere by nature fit, Has little understanding, and no wit, Receives no praise; but though her lot be such, (Toilsome and indigent) she renders much; Just knows, and knows no more, her bible true— A truth the brilliant Frenchmen never knew; And in that charter reads, with sparkling eyes, Her title to a treasure in the skies.
EPIGRAM.
IN the reign of Democracy, dead to all shame, The demons of falsehood infest us; Vice & Folly assume Wit and Virtue's far name, And the devil himself's called Honest. Q. [Ordeal]
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OF A NEGRO.
A negro, who had become bankrupt, sur- rendered himself to his Creditor, who, according to the established custom of the country in such cases, sold him to the Danes. Before the departure of the vessels for the West In- dies, the son of this man came to him on ship- board. After the tenderest effusions of sens- ibility on both sides, the son respectfully re- proached the father for not having made use of the power the law gave him, of selling his children for paying his debts; and demanded with great exactness, to be allowed to take his place: the father was not less generous— the son applied to the owner of the vessel, and had no difficulty in persuading him, that a young robust person was better a- ble to bear the fatigue, than a man already advanced in years. This offer was accepted, the son was put in chains, and the father in spite of himself, not being able to prevent it, was for at liberty. Mr. Nest having been witness to this generous contest, was so pleas- ed by it, as to represent it to the governor, who, moved by the story, sent for the owner of the slaves, paid out of his own pocket the money he had given for the old man, and re- stored the son to his father.
Those who wish to degrade human nature, and vilify the works of God, must often meet with facts which contradict their detestable hypothesis. God made man upright, and there are traces of the original propensities of the human mind to the beneficence and kindness, in all nations, and among every peo- ple. Whoever attempts to inculcate an op- posite doctrine, is guilty of treason,—not a- gainst the king,—not against the nation, but against the Majesty of human nature.
HUMOROUS.
Law Intelligence. —At the Court of Pleas for the County of Philadelphia term, 1809—Present Hon. Jacob Ro- bison, and Hon. JOHN GEYER, Associate. Commonwealth, v. John Green and Robert Chase, (black men) indictment for Larceny—Green pleaded Guilty and Chase Not Guilty. The countering house of Mr. Joshua Asa was broken open about the 18th of Dec. 1808, and a Pocket-Book and Check stolen there- from. The Check was stopped at the Bank, and the person presenting it detained. It was traced through several hands to Green, who loosely confessed the fact and gave information that Chase was concerned with him in the ro- bery. The Constables accordingly went in search of Chase, and came to him unawares. He positively denied every thing, protested that he had not a cent of money in the world, com- plained very bitterly of the tooth-ache, and to all appearance had one side of his jaw and cheek very much swollen.—But George Shad, one of the Constables, an odd sort of a fella, though not a very faulty fellow, suspected the trick, and ordered him to open his mouth. This Chase obstinately refused; whereupon Shad tipped him a Mendoza with his right fin under the prisoner's left ear, and to the astonishment of every one present, out of his mouth flew three whole dollars, four half dollars and three quar- ters of a dollar in silver, and thirteen and a half cents in copper!
The swelling being thus removed the prison- er found immediate relief from his pretended tooth ache, and probably thinking there was no more use in playing the sham, confessed his participation in the robbery. Verdict, Guilty. Sentenced each to 5 years imprisonment at hard labor.
Nest Pursuing. —A gentleman call- ing on a friend, (who on account of certain debts, was a good deal at home and had given out to his friends as an excuse that he was confined to his room, which was on the third floor) asked him if he had been ill? Yes, replied the other, I have had a severe fit of room-ail! Aye, said his friend looking round, I perceive you are room-attack
THE COUNTRY BURIAL.
It was an evening in the month of April; a still rain descended from the sky, and a brisk wind blew over the fields; the church of Arrow, near Alcester, in Warwickshire, ap- peared at a distance; its spire glit- tering with the reflection of the sun beams half hid behind the cloud. "How beautiful (said I) is this pic- tured, and how sweetly does nature sometimes invite the mind to con- templation!"
All was calm and tranquil; my bosom felt the principle of good, as- serting the Deity, and bestowing peace.
I was wrapt in reflection, till I was disturbed by the distant sounds of a sweet and plaintive song. I tur- ned about; and beheld from the ad- joining grove, a party of men bear- ing a corpse, and singing a grateful hymn to the memory of their depar- ted friend.—The mourners follow- ed; a scattered few; their garments blown out with the wind, and in dis- order. I observed no pageants or achievements.
They approached nearer.—The chief mourner was a young man; unaffected sorrow shed fast the tears of tribute for a brother's loss; but mild resignation and religion permit- ted no extravagance of grief.
The next was a beautiful young woman; who followed measuring her footsteps with a dejection that made her still more lovely;—an an- gel's mind seemed to give expression to an angel's face; she mourned incessantly, but her tears fell gently as the summer's shower on beds of roses.
An old couple followed; the hear- ty emblems of a well spent life; fur- rowed with age, but not diseased. "Who are those people!" thought I, following them to the church yard. —We were met by the Curate a tall thin man, in whose countenance gentleness and dignity were blended. All was silent while he pronounced the last address to departed worth. The earth was thrown over; while some of the party, according to ancient custom, strewed the grave with flowers.
Would that some Atheist had been present at this moment! what would he have thought of religion had he seen with how much sweetness the religions her children, in full confidence and hope to the Almighty's love and mercies. I enquired who it was that had de- ferved these funeral honors. It was the humble Acacio.
"Farewell, then (said I) for thou art blest in the mediation of a Sav- iour, who will have little else to do, than present the scroll of thy gentle virtues to the God of Mercy, and place thee among the happy."
FOR SALE,
THE Hull of a BRIG, about 150 tons burthen, together with a complete set of Masts, Spars, and Blocks. Said brig is new, and built by a good workman, of the best materials. Her timbers are seasoned white oak—she is high deck and handsomely drafted; has a patent windlass, and is partic- ularly calculated for a fast sailer.—Inquire of Hulsey & Winslow, Who have for sale, wholesale and retail , Spermacei OIL and CANDLES, of the first quality. May 8.
FOR SALE,
THE Hull of a new BRIG, now lying at Bath, 68 feet 7 inches in length, 24 feet 8 inches beam, and measuring 229 85-95ths tons —has nearly one deck laid. Said Brig is built of good materials, and well fash- ioned with iron.—A liberal bonus will be given for part of the purchase.—Apply to Topsham, May 8. BENJ. PORTER.
WANTED TO CHARTER,
A Vessel of about 100 tons bur- then. For particulars apply to JOSEPH CROSS, Jun. No. 16, Long Wharf. Portland, May 1.
Real Estate at Auction.
Will be sold at Public Auction, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) on MONDAY the 22d inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. THE Dwelling House and Land situated on Elm-street, and now occupied by Daniel Johnson. The aforesaid estate can be pur- chased very cheap, probably for a less sum than it will sell for at Auction.—For terms apply at N. KIMMAN'S Office, Middle-Street. B. GREELY & CO. Auctioneers. Portland, May 8, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR.
200 Barrels fresh, Baltimore FLOUR, now landing, and for sale at No. 16, Union-Wharf. May 8.
LOST.
A Few days since, in this town, a GOLD SHIRT PIN, whoever has found the same and will leave it with the printer shall be well rewarded for their trouble. Portland, May 1.
NEW GOODS.
T. & A. Vinton, Have just received an assortment of the following Spring and Summer Goods, —viz—
SUPERFINE and common black, blue, mix- ed and light Cassimeres; military, buff and white do; Patent Plains and Satinets; cotton Florentine and Jeans; Tabby Velvets; com- mon do. and Corduroys; toilett, fatin, mar- failes and other velvets; Calicoes of the most fashionable style—Furnitures and Copperplates; white and colored Cotton Cambrics; British Shirting Cotton; Cambrie and common Dim- ity; white and figured cambric pocket Hand- kerchiefs; Lustrings and Satins; elegant da- mask silk Shawls; common do. do.; nice and common cotton do.; black, white and colored cotton and worsted Hose; long & short black silk Gloves; black Bombazets, Shalloons, and other stuff goods; Table cloths; silk, cot- ton, and leather Braces; Quality and Shoe- bindings; Oil-cloths; silk Umbrellas; Pocket Books, &c. &c. May 8.
FOR SALE,
A Quantity of OAKUM.—In- quire of OLIVER EVERET, or JOSEPH MAXWELL, No. 8, Ingraham's Wharf. May 8.
FOR SALE,
ONE elegant C Spring Bellows Top Chaise —two Wood Springs do.; one second hand do.; one new Coach; and one sec- ond hand Stage Coach. Inquire of Babcock & Child, (Opposite Haymarket-Row) Where they continue to carry on the Coach and Chaise-Making, as usual.—Chaises of any description built at short notice. Orders from the Country punctually attended to. Portland, May 8, 1809.
LOST,
BETWEEN Portland and Stroudwater, a pair of new brown SMALL-CLOTHS, and 7 1-2 yds. Cotton Shirting. Whoever has found the same and will return it to this Office, shall be rewarded for their trouble. May 8.
TO BE LET,
HALF of a convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, situated in Free Street, on rea- sonable terms.—Enquire of WILLIAM GODDARD.
REMOVAL.
NATHAN KINSMAN, has Removed his Office, to the building lately erected for that purpose nearly opposite the Portland Bank, Middle-Street.—Those who have not adjusted their accounts due the estate of the late Doc- tor Kinsman, are once more requested to call (as above) and settle the same. Portland, May 8, 1809.
Land Office.
THE subscriber has opened an Office in Portland, for the purpose of conducting business relative to Real Estate; and among other things proposes the following, to which he will direct his attention: 1st. To receive and keep a registry of appli- cations for the sale, purchase, lease, or ex- change of land, (or buildings) in any part of the District of Maine, whether of township, tracts, farms, or lots of any quantity, large or small; and to assist any person who wishes to dispose of such lands, &c. in procuring a pur- chaser for the same; and those who may wish to purchase any, in procuring the same. 2d. To pay the taxes on non-resident lands, before they are sold by the collector; and, when it can be done to pay the same before they are advertised for sale; or when sold to attend to the redemption thereof. 3d. To give information to affeors and others of the owners of any particular tracts or lots, with the numbers thereof; and to ob- tain information of the quality or value of any lands. 4th. To give information to any who may desire it, when proprietors' meetings or sales of land should be advertised; and to attend such meeting or sales, as attorney or agent for any proprietor or others. 5th. To inquire into the titles, and draft conveyances of any land. 6th. To assist administrators, executors and heirs, in the settlement of estates; and general- ly to transact any business within his power respecting Real Estate, in which his assistance may be required.—His fees will be moderate, and in proportion to services to be performed. Note. Where money is to be paid or ex- pences incurred, he will expect it to be ad- vanced—and the postage paid of all letters addressed to him. WILLIAM FREEMAN.
FOR SALE —In the town of Portland, two three story HOUSES, convenient and well situated.
Also—About 10,000 acres of LAND, in each of the towns of Steuben & Harrington, in the county of Washington. Payment for part will be taken in improved lands, build- ings or personal property, or good securities payable in one, two or three years.
Also—If any person or persons should incline to go there with a company of settlers, and purchase the whole or part for more in the town first mentioned, they may make it very advantageous.
Also—For sale or exchanged for personal property, fifteen hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Oxford (District of Maine) ad- joining East-Andover.—Enquire as above. Portland, May 5, 1809.
Factory Yarn & Thread Store.
JOSEPH POPE, informs his friends and the public that he is appointed Agent for Almy & Brown, of Providence, who will keep him constantly supplied from their long known & well established Factory, with a general assort- ment of
Cotton Warp and Filling, White and colored Stocking, 2 & 3 thread, ditto ditto Thread in hanks and bails, Wick Yarn, Cotton Shirting and Sheeting, do. Check and Stripes, Bed Tick, &c.
Which will be sold wholesale and retail at the Factory prices. Shopkeepers in town and country may be supplied on the same terms as at the Manufactory, by applying at No. 7, Munjoy's Row. (5m) Dec. 19.
FRESH GOODS.
E. STEVENS, has just received and is now opening for sale at her Store in Fifth Street, a fresh supply of Fancy & Staple Goods, suitable for the present and approaching sea- son. May 15.
REMOVAL.
DAVID BILL & Co. HAVE Removed their HAT WARE-HOUSE, to the Brick Store lately occupied by Mr. ELIZABETH SMITH, second door below the Maine Insurance Office—where they have for sale, lately received from Providence, (R. I.) a complete assortment of Gentlemen's and La- dies
AMERICAN HATS;
manufactured at the justly celebrated Factory in that place.
As one of the company resides and carries on the business in Providence, the utmost de- pendence can be placed on the faithful execu- tion of their work, which has proved equal and in many instances superior to imported Hats.
Such arrangements have been made as to enable them, at all times, to keep their assort- ment complete—with which the public may be supplied on as advantageous terms as at any store in the District of Maine.
CASH given for Hating FURS. Portland, May 15, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR.
150 Bbls. FRESH FLOUR for sale at No. 7, Long-Wharf. May 15.
BENJAMIN RICHARDSON
RESPECTFULLY informs his Customers and the public, that he still continues to carry on the COACH, CHAISE and HAR- NESS making business, at his Shop, one door east of Major Dungan's Tavern.—He can fur- nish Carriages of any kind at a short notice. Also repairs Carriages and Harnesses. Paint- ing, Ornamenting, and Varnishing, of a supe- rior quality, done twenty-five per cent cheaper than has been done in this town before. His work will be warranted good, and the strict- est attention paid to the smallest favors. For Sale—Two elegant Chaises with Harness complete—also, an assortment of plated and brass Mounting, at a reduced price. Portland, May 15, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, or the late firm of CROSS & MARTIN, are requested to call at his store, at the head of Long Wharf, Fore-street, and adjust the same by the first of June next, and thereby prevent unnecessary costs. NATHANIEL MARTIN. Portland, May 8, 1809.
The Postmaster
AT Portland respectfully informs the inhab- itants of Portland, that in future the Southern Mail will arrive at 8 A. M. every Monday excepted; and will close every day Monday excepted at 9-30 A. M. precisely. The Eastern Mail will arrive at 7 A. M. and close at 9-30 A. M. May 15.
House Ashes.
WANTED 200 bushels of HOUSE-ASHES, for which cash and a generous price will be given, by the subscriber at his SOAP- WORK in King-street. WILLIAM TUCKER. Portland, May 15.
NOTICE!
TURNED away from the service of his master, by reason of his pilfering habits, GEORGE NUTTER, aged about 16 years, an indentured Apprentice to the subscriber.— This is, therefore, to forbid all persons harbor- ing or trusting him on any account, and will pay no debts of his contracting. ROBERT H. SMITH. Portland, May 9, 1809. (M 15)
Come and See.
AN excellent FARM for sale, situated in Falmouth, on the main road leading from Portland to Brunswick, in the Province of Maine, and within four miles of Portland.— Said Farm lies between New-Casco meeting- house and Presumpscot bridge, within a few rods of each, and contains about two hundred acres by estimation, be the farm more or less. The house on said farm is large, com- modious, and very pleasantly situated, com- manding a fair prospect of the open sea at the entrance of Portland harbor, as also a very considerable part of that beautiful town.—The barn is 82 by 74 feet. Said farm is sufficient to produce hay enough for forty cattle, & contains about eighty acres of good pasture, well supplied with fresh and salt water through the whole season, as it is bounded on the sea shore. It is an excellent seat for a house of public entertainment, and will beautifully accommo- date merchants and mechanics with house-lots, in addition to that little neat village, above the ship-yard, which has already been sold off the farm.
Within half a mile of the ship-yard are nearly twenty-five acres of perhaps the best white or oak timber in the whole town.— Within one mile of the house lie twenty acres of land, well covered with wood and timber.
Within two miles of the house, are about twenty acres of good land situated on the above-mentioned high-way leading from Port- land to Brunswick.
There is also a valuable piece of salt marsh, which produces from six to eight tons of hay in the year, within half a mile of the barn, which may be purchased with said farm.— Farming utensils of all kinds necessary to carry on said farm, may also be purchased. A view of the farm will afford its best recom- mendation. The terms of payment will be made easy to the fortunate purchaser. For further particulars inquire of
DAVID MCGREGOR, of Bedford, N. H. or of ADAMS MERRILL, on the premises.
N. B. Now or never; for the farm will doubtless be sold within three months. March 6. (8m)
To be sold at Public Vendue, on MON- DAY, the 22d day of May current, at the dwelling house of the subscriber, THE following articles being part of the personal estate of Josiah Tucker, late of Portland, deceased—viz. 2 Leaches, 1 Soap Kettle, 3 Coolers, 2 Receivers, 3 Leach Tubs, 1 Curo, 1 Graining Tub, 1 Ladle, 1 Tallow Kettle, A number of Candle-rod, A lot drying frames, 6 doz. Candle-Moulds. By order of the Judge of Probate for the Coun- ty of Cumberland. SARAH TUCKER. May 15.
Hosea Hisley
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. ROBERT NOYES; and that the Paint- ing Business will be pursued in future by them under the Firm of
Hisley & Noyes.
He requests all persons who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. Portland, May 8, 1809. (5m)
FOR SALE, OR TO LET,
A PEW in the Rev. Messrs. Kellogg and Payson's Meeting-House—Apply to May 15. THANKFUL SLOVER.
William Goddard,
HAS received by ships Globe and Hannah from Liverpool, an addition to his stock of Hard-Ware Goods, Which are offered for sale on the most favora- ble terms, by wholesale or retail. Portland, Nov. 7. (H)
TO BE LET,
HALF of a convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, situated on Main-street—Also the Building lately occupied by Larque, (Bak- er) having two shops in front. A good stand for a Baker. On reasonable terms, inquire of May 15 JAMES NEAL.
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 Interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the polt 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. (L.F.)
NEW INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has opened an INSU- RANCE OFFICE, in the New Exchange in Boston, where he will be happy to receive or- ders for Insurance, which he pledges himself shall be executed on the most favorable terms; all applications will receive prompt attention. Boston, May 1, 1809. C. BRADBURY.
TO LET.
HALF of a large three story DWELLING- HOUSE, near the head of Fifth Street— enquire of MARY WATTS. May 1.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the Stockholders of the Brunswick Cas- ton Manufactory will be held at the house of David Owen, in Brunswick, on the twenty- ninth day of this month, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes, viz. To choose a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer and such other officers as may then be thought necessary. To determine the number of shares by which the stock shall be divided. To establish bye-laws for regulating the propriety. To vote into some sum of money as shall appear necessary to defray the expenses of the estab- lishment. To confirm such acts or doings of commit- tees of the original associates, as shall appear proper. To agree on a mode of calling future meet- ings, and to pass such votes as shall appear con- ducive to the interests of the Corporation. BENJ. J. PORTER, JOHN PERRY Jun. Brunswick, May 5, 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 ISAAC FICKETT,
late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the County of Cum- berland, shipwright, 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 ex- hibit the same to MARY FICKETT. May 11, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Executrix of the last Will and Testament of JOHN W. WEBBER,
late of New-Gloucester, in the County of Cum- berland, Mariner, 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 to LYDIA WEBBER. May 10, 1809.