Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-06-20 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 269. PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1803. Volume VI.
Market Prices Current at Boston.
   CORRECTED WEEKLY.   From To     ASHES, Pot, ton. 14 33—14 67   Pearl 14 33—   Beef, mess, 200 lb. bbl. 14 50—17   carbo. No. 1. 13   No. 2. 11 75—12   refuse. 7 50—8   Bread, ship, cwt. 8 4—4   pilot. 5   Beans, white. 1 12   brown. 1 12 1/2   Butter, inspect 1st qual. lb. 13   2d do. 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 25—1 50   4th do. 1 40—1 54   Cognac, 4th do. 1 75   Spanish, 1st do. 1 00   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15   dip. do. 13   Spermac. do. 45—48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 9   American. 10   Cocoa, Sarmam, cwt. 23   Island. 16   Coffee, lb. 24   Cordage, American, cwt. 15   Russia. 11   Cotton, lb. 19   English. 25   Cheese, English. 30   American. 8   Chocolate, common, lb. 16   Wells's } No. 1 to 1 25   Rumney's } No. 1 to 1 30   Walt's } No. 2 to 1 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 15   Ravers 10 50—11   English yd. 33   Fish, Table, cwt. 7   Merchant. 4   Wetbuds, mark. 3 75—4   Scale. 2 25—2 50   Alewives, bbl. 3   Salmon. 11   Herrings. 3 50   Mackerel, summer 7 75   N. Scota, fall. 7 50—8   Furs, Beaver pelt, lb. 1 50—2   Bear, skin. 2   Fox, cross 1   red 1 50   Minks 40   Musquash 10   Sables 20   Flour, Superfine bbl. 6 25—6 50   Fine 5 75—6   X Brand 5 25—5 50   Middlings 5   Rye 3 50   Country, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67   Ducks 15   Sparrows 40   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 80—1 10   2d proof 1 10—1 12 1/2   Glas, Bitter, 10 by 8, box. 15   7 by 9 11 75—12   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50   8 by 10 11   Boston, 10 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barley, bush. 87   Corn, Indian, South 63     North 72   Rye 72   Oats 34   Hemp, bbl. 12 feet, M. 23   Iron, Pig, ton 15   Philadelphia bar 100   Baltic 100   Sweden 100   Spanish 96   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33   French 2 33   Spanish 2 33   Lancs, half bld. 1 50   Lancs, box 5   Leather, full, dried, belt lb. 23   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19   inch. 10   Shingles 2 50   Malasses, gal. 33   Nal Rods, ton 120   Nails, 4d 20   6d 53   8d wrought 1   3d wro. inspect. 1 30   10d do 1 47   20d do 2 9   Sneaking 7 cent & 11   Drawing 5 wro. 8 11   Fork, Bone Middlings, bbl 19   Cargo No. 1 15 50   do do 2 14 50   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 96   St. Croix, } 2d 94   Antigua, & } 3d 83   familiar forts } 4th 93   Tobago, } 2d 79   St. Vincents } 3d 82   familiar forts } 4th 84   New-England 48   Russia Sheet, piece 16   Rice, cwt. 6 50   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 50   brown 11 50   W. India clayed 12   brown 10   East India white 12 50   Salt, 8 bush. 5 75   Steel, German, lb. 14   Pueblo 8   Buttered 7 4   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40   hhd 45   head 35   bol 25   R. Oak hhd 19   shooks 13   W. Oak hhd do. 85   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 7 50   Georgia do. 5 50   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 45   Young Hyson 1 8   Hyson Skin 6 3/4   Sonchong 7 3/4   Bohea, belt 28   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33   Lisbon 1 85   Sherry 1 20   Red Port, gal. 1 25   Malaga, qr. cask 27  
Efficiency.
IMPORTANCE OF THE REAR RANK.
SAID a man in the front, to a man in the rear, "Hold your peace with your insolent chat—You poor sneak-behind, what's the use of you here?"  "Might as well give a gun to a rat!"  "You pretend not to know what's the use of us here!"  "They know it who give us our pay; Such heroes as we, Sir, are clapt in the rear, To prevent you from running away!"
EXTRACTS
Of Letters from an American Gentleman travelling in Europe, to the Editor of the Philadelphia Gazette .
THE votary of pleasure may find in Paris an endless variety of objects for dissipation. Beside twenty theatres, there are the Grand Opera, the Comic Opera, the Italian Opera, the Circus, Masquerades, Balls and Music Rooms innumerable. Here also prostitution assails the stranger in every direction, and spreads her net in a thousand forms, from the most refined and seducing arts of which the vice is capable, to the most abandoned and disgusting indecency. To the reflecting mind it furnishes much to excite compassion and regret: To the young and unwary no place is more replete with danger. Compared with the Palais Royal and some other places in Paris, Fleet Street, Covent Garden and the Strand are resorts of extreme modesty.
From an hasty or superficial view of the volatility and gaiety of the French people, a person would be led to suppose that they possessed neither industry nor method, and were totally abandoned in pleasure. The reverse of this, I believe to be the fact. The opportunities I have had of observing them, convince me that they are accustomed to industrious habits, and are extremely systematical in conducting business. By application to business during the day, and the observance of a rigid economy in their houses, the third class of individuals are enabled to dress gay and spend their evenings at the public places of resort and amusement; but I do not think they enjoy that freedom of the comforts of life, and that solid domestic happiness which the same class of society do in England.
The palaces and other public buildings are so numerous in Paris, that it would be endless to attempt an enumerated description of them. The palace of the Thuilleries, which was the residence of the late King and Queen, is now occupied by the First Consul. The building is superb, and consists of four pavilions, having a front of 1200 feet on the court adjoining the Place de Carrousel, and the same on the garden, ornamented with statuary. This palace was begun in 1544, by Catharine de Medicis; Henry IVth finished it in 1600, and Louis XIVth improved and finished it in its present style. There is a handsome iron railing the whole length of the front of the court, subdivided by a grand central gate of entrance, and by two stone pedestals at equal distances on each side, serving as pillars for two other gates. On these pedestals which are about 14 feet high, are placed the four Brazen Horses, brought, among other spoils in the late war, from the front of Saint Marks at Venice. These horses are of the natural size, and are not only remarkable for the beauty of their attitude and the ornamental effect which they produce, but also for their great antiquity. They are of Grecian origin, and were presented by Tirdates to Nero, who ordered them to be gilt and placed on a portico of his palace, commonly called the Golden House at Rome. When Constantine removed the seat of Empire to Byzantium, they were transported thither, and placed in the Hippodrome, where they remained until the time of the crusades, when the city was taken by the French and the Venetians in the beginning of the 13th century. They were then removed to Venice, and remained there till that city was taken by Bonaparte. The entrance to the court of the Thuilleries has a fine effect. It consists of a spacious carriage way with light wrought iron folding gates, and smaller gates on each side. The four columns on which the gates are hung are neatly in the form of the Roman Fasces, consisting of a bundle of iron spears about 14 feet high, bound together with gilt bands, surmounted with a wreath of laurel and oak entwined, and terminated with the Gallic Cock, with extended wings, in the act of crowing, and holding a thunderbolt in his claws. The whole work, except the handles of the spears, is richly gilt. In the court of this palace the consular review is held once in every month, when there are about 10,000 cavalry and infantry collected. This review
Political.
From the FREDERICK-TOWN HERALD.
Recapitulation. —When we call to mind with what industry every trifling defect in the measures of the Washington administration was hunted up and trumpeted forth with the breath of calumny and defamation; we are led to enquire, whence comes it, that the spirit of investigation and censure has now forsaken those who were so noted for it before? Why do they no longer exercise the talent of detecting and exposing error and imposition, when so many more occasions present themselves? The fact is, these men employ such means only to get power into their own hands, and having now gained their end, are guilty of the most flagrant misdeeds in the management of our public concerns. Ready as they have been at exhibiting to the people a distorted view of the federal administration, their want of information, their inexperience, imbecility and wickedness are so strongly portrayed in so many glaring instances of misconduct, that they can hardly have escaped the notice of the most inadvertent of our fellow citizens. The following traits of democracy cannot too often be held up to the scorn and indignation of our readers:
President Jefferson ordered the fine of two hundred dollars, which was imposed on Callender for writing falsehoods against the federal rulers, to be repaid to him, after the marshal had collected it and it had become public money. He drew money from the treasury for the repair of the French ship Berceau , which had been captured by one of our ships of war, and was to be delivered back according to the stipulation of a treaty, concluded between this country and France. In both these instances he employed public money, contrary to the letter and meaning of the constitution, which he had sworn to support; that is, he drew it from the treasury without any appropriation made by law.  The present rulers have repealed the Judiciary system, for no other reason in the world but to get rid of federal officers, who held their appointments under it. Here they violated the constitution and destroyed the independence of the judges, by subjecting them to the controul of the legislative power, merely to gratify their malice and hatred against men, who committed no other crime but thinking for themselves.  The democrats in Congress have passed a law, putting two millions of dollars to the discretionary disposition of Mr. Jefferson, and this they did with closed doors. They were either ashamed to let the people know any thing of the passage of such a law, or afraid, that, if it got abroad into public notice without gradually passing through ministerial strainers, it would endanger their popularity; but what can we think of the inconsistency of such men, when we recollect the clamor, which they formerly raised against the federal Congress for occasionally debating in secret?
Who can hear without indignation of the loss sustained by the people of the United States in the sale of the Bank Stock, made by the Geneva Secretary? Our President boasted of the fullness of the Treasury and yet at the same time, it was thought expedient by Mr. Gallatin, to dispose of the Bank Stock, which yielded 8 per cent, in order to pay a debt for which we paid only 6 per cent, and to occasion a loss to the Nation to the amount of 152,000 dollars. This same Geneva Secretary, in his report to Congress has left the sum of 114,000 dollars unaccounted for, which his friend Mr. Randolph meant to get over by calling it a trifling sum.  We might add instances of political persecution, where the tried patriot of '76 was dismissed from office to make room for a democratic minion, remarkable only for his violent opposition to the Federal Administration. We have seen Mr. Jefferson rewarding the Calcutta pole man with a fat office and entertaining at his table a noted blasphemers. All these things and more we have seen taking place.
From the VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
AUTHENTIC.
Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender, to Mr. Gabriel Jones, Rockingham county.  THE following statement of facts, relating to this transaction, are made to the Editor of this paper in a way which has obtained his entire confidence. It is a transaction concerning which much has been written—much has been pub-
Political.
From the FREDERICK-TOWN HERALD.
lished—much has been said. Those who have in any way interested themselves will be pleased to see it reduced to precision. To a community of so much intelligence, which contains so many individuals, of great endowments, there can be no necessity for the Editor of this paper to attempt to give a completion, when the facts speak so loudly and so eloquently for themselves. By this remark we do not mean to forestall public opinion as to those Editors or writers who may follow a different track. The first duty which we owe to our subscribers is to publish the exact truth, as far as we can obtain it, upon all subjects which either relate to the public affairs, or to the public characters of the times.
Richmond, March 17th, 1803.
Having seen in the Richmond Recorder some imperfect statements, authorized by me, relative to a transaction which took place some years ago, between Thomas Jefferson, esq. the present chief magistrate of the United States, and myself, I have thought it proper to set the matter in a fair point of view by giving a true state of the facts; which should have been done ere this had my health permitted. The facts are as follows, viz.  In the month of September, 1775, Mr. Jefferson made an application to me for a loan of fifty pounds, which he promised returning in a few months with thanks, &c. which sum I lent him with the greatest cheerfulness, having at that time, the highest confidence in him as a man of honor, honesty and integrity; for which he gave his bond, payable in twelve months, when I proposed that, if his convenience required, he might have it a longer time, on condition that he would punctually pay the interest annually. This, however, Mr. Jefferson failed doing, nor did I hear from him on the subject until I received his letter enclosing the principal and interest in paper money, which, when it came to my hand was not worth more than one shilling in the pound. The following is a correct copy of the letter alluded to.
"Monticello, 29th April, 1779."
"Dear Sir,
"By Mrs. Harvey I enclose to you the principal and interest of the money you were so kind as to lend me some years ago. It furnishes me also with an occasion of acknowledging with this, the many other obligations under which you have laid me, of which I shall always be proud to show a due sense, whenever opportunities shall offer.
"I am Dear Sir, with much esteem, your friend and servant. (Signed) TH. JEFFERSON."
I confess that on viewing the dejected aspect of the foregoing letter and its enclosure, I felt great surprise and disappointment, that a person who stood so high in the public estimation at the time, at that time, the governor of Virginia, and who had shared so much of my private confidence, that he might have commanded any sum within my power to lend, should have risked his reputation and attempted to requite my friendship, by repaying the paltry sum of fifty pounds and interest, with something less than one fourth of the real legal interest then due thereon; which I thought not worth receiving, and therefore, on the return of Mrs. Harvey, re enclosed to Mr. Jefferson the said paper money, together with his bond, in a piece of blank paper, leaving him to his own reflections; resolving at the same time, not to expose him until I should be advised of the result of his deliberations on the subject:—Of which I heard nothing until the 29th of February, 1780, when a Mr. Leonard Herring, a neighbor of mine, who is yet living, informed me he had taken from the safe of a window to a public house in Staunton, a letter directed to me, which he delivered to my hand. On opening the supposed letter, I found it to be part of half a sheet of paper covering the aforesaid bond. The thin cover however was so worn out at the folds and corners, that the bond was to be seen which was also considerably fretted, especially at the corners. By whom that paper was forwarded, or how it found its way to the safe, where my obliging neighbor accidentally discovered it, I have never yet been able to learn; but, from the whole of the circumstances, I was induced to believe it might be intended, never to reach my hands.—However, after sundry evasions, and repeated applications to Col. Nicholas Lewis of Albemarle, to whom I was referred to the agent of Mr. Jefferson, and while he was in France, I received payment of the principal and interest.
GABRIEL JONES.

We recollect to have heard or read, or rather believe the latter, a story of a man who having been brought before a Magistrate, exhibited strong symptoms of terror and consternation—when the latter, in order to cheer him, said, "do not be afraid, my friend! do not be afraid—depend upon it you shall have justice done to you"—"Please your Honor," replied the fellow, "that is what I am afraid of! Thus it is with the party in power and their agents. Justice they view as an enemy—against its light they shut their eyes, against its provisions they plan measures, and against its attacks they intrench themselves up to the eyes in wrong and oppression. Hence their demolition of a branch of the Judiciary, and hence the following-up that breach of the constitution, with a violation of truth and justice, by affecting that the federalists are endeavoring to excite the Judiciary over the Executive. They know that that assertion is not true. Indeed, according to the scale upon which their designs against the constitution may be formed, the Judiciary is, we grant, too strong for them when at its constitutional standard. It is the only check left against remorseless, low ambition, and avarice—the only barrier in the hard mouths of restless demagogues. The federalists with the Judiciary to retain the full exercise of that power which is vested in it by the letter and spirit of the constitution, and no more. But of that exercise the demagogues of the day may say, in the words of the criminal alluded to, "that is what I am afraid of." To a fashion who wish to sport with their country's rights, and to wreak injustice and vengeance on the heads of their opponents, the Judiciary is a grievance indeed, a bugbear and hobgoblin—no wonder they should be afraid of it, and hate it—And, as Shylock says, "hates any man the thing he would not kill!"
[Charles Town Courier.]
ANECDOE.—Showing how a GREAT MAN employs little means to attain great ends.
A gentleman who lately travelled in the state from Alexandria to Richmond, had by chance two young Virginians as his travelling companions. One of them took occasion in the absence of the other, to say, Sir, my friend is the son of Col. H. and a youth of prodigiously great promise. The President told me (yes, Sir! the President told me himself) that he was the best informed young man he had ever conversed with. Afterwards, in the absence of this gentleman, the other said, Sir, that is one of the finest fellows in the world—he is the brother of Dr. B. and our virtuous President told me (I had it from his own lips) he owed it to his country to become a public character, for he was a man of greater talents than any in the country of his age.
These youngsters it appeared had gone from Richmond on a visit to Washington, where a trap had been set for them and they were both caught by the same bait. "Fluster and win over the young men," was the order of Cæsar to one of his Lieutenants. Tiberius, in imitating the lights and ornaments of the Roman Senate, that he might be safe in the practice of his tyranny, ordered his butchers to spare the young men, for he could enlist the rising generation by promises, gifts and flattery. Alltyrans, and all the demagogues, who first ruled and afterwards ruined the republics of old, were ever anxious to attach to themselves the young and profligate. It is to be hoped there are not many young men in our republic who can be kidnapped by these stale tricks. The reason, the good sense of our young men, aided by the evidences of history and experience, will protect them against the hypocrisy, craft and cunning of our demagogues. They must be young men, very young men indeed, who can be caught by such Presidential chaff as baited the two wonderful young men from Virginia. ibid.
A CARD
To the Rev. the CLERGY (of every persuasion and denomination) of the State of Massachusetts.
IN order to ascertain the number of the Deaf and Dumb, in this Common wealth, (the state, and practicable improvement of whose condition, have lately very greatly excited the attention of the world) many benevolent characters are desirous that authentic returns of the individuals in that predicament, of every township, parish, congregation, or community in Massachusetts, might be transmitted to the capital, by the respective ministers, specifying the names, sex, age, residence, and circumstances of each deaf and dumb person.
And as the motive is the probability of eventually "promoting the cause of humanity and alleviating its miseries," it admits not of a doubt that every gentleman of the ministry will readily concur therein: They are therefore (with confidence) respectfully solicited, to send, as soon as convenient opportunities may occur, without postage or expense, as particular as may be, of such deaf and dumb,
within their knowledge, enclosed under cover to Mr. James White, bookkeeper Court Street, Boston. PHILOPHOS
By the Mail,
PHILADELPHIA JUNE 9.
"Mr. Monroe was presented to the Minister for foreign affairs on the 14th, by whom he received every mark of attention. He assured him that he was authorized by the First Consul to declare, that he heard of his arrival in France with much satisfaction. Mr. Monroe will not be preferred to the First Consul until ten days hence, that being the time appointed for presenting the foreign ministers."
"General Bernadotte left Paris on the 13th to embark for the United States, where he is to reside as minister from this government. It is the general opinion that war is at no great distance. Orders were issued two days ago, to prevent the sailing of French vessels."
NEW-YORK, JUNE 11.
Yesterday arrived ship Martin, Clark, in 34 days from Falmouth; bringing London advices to the 31, and Falmouth to the 5th May. Nothing on which any decision can be formed, of the result of the misunderstanding between Great Britain and France, is furnished by this arrival. A passenger informs, that preparations for hostility were still progressing; and that in England there were no doubts of war. Stocks had been on the decline for some days, and the only reason of the delay in the commencement of hostilities was supposed to be the want of seamen to man the ships of war. Sir Edward Pellew was at Falmouth, waiting for his complement of seamen; and ten sail of the line were lying at Coward Bay, all detained for want of men.
The ship John Morgan, had dropped down to take Mr. King on board; and it is supposed the mail have failed for New York, about the 4th May.
From New Orleans—May 5.
"Our situation here is truly unfortunate in the present crisis of affairs.—Every kind of business is nearly suspended, owing to the general difficulty and apprehension which prevail. Every one looks for the worst, and is preparing accordingly. Would to God our fears might not be realized. I send you the inclosed document. It was signed by a considerable number of the inhabitants; some from genuine feelings, others from curiosity, some from fear and a variety of other inducements."
[Philad. Gaz.]
ADDRESS
Of the French Inhabitants of New Orleans, to Laffite, Colonial Prefect, in answer to his Proclamation of the 6th Germinal, 11th year.
CITIZEN PREFECT,
France has done justice to our opinion, believing in the unalterable attachment which we have preserved for her. Thirty four years reign of a foreign power have not weakened in our minds the close love of our native land, and now in returning under her flag, our joy is equal to the sorrow we felt when forced to separate from her. Happy the natives of Louisiana who have lived long enough to be witnesses to this reunion, which they have never ceased to desire, and which is the accomplishment of their dearest wishes. In an age so pregnant with astonishing events, no doubt there have happened things of a greater magnitude, more imposing and more memorable; but nothing perhaps of less interesting, so moving a scene, as that of victorious and triumphant France, holding out her protecting arm to children that had been torn from her breast by weakness and prevarication, and offering to share with them the fruits of a glorious peace, which terminated in so brilliant a manner, the most bloody and most terrible of revolutions. You have signalized, citizen prefect, the return of the French government, by a genuine proof of her benevolent views. Your proclamation of the 6th of this month, by which you announce the return, has penetrated us with gratitude for her paternal care. The first favors of the republic are felt, the happy choice of the chief which she places at our head, the honorable reputation of whom has already reached us; the chosen troops which she sends to guard our home, are certain presages of the happiness and prosperity she is preparing for us. We offer to her in return our submission, our obedience, and our love; and we swear to prove ourselves deserving her name. She would probably place less value on the homage of our fidelity, if she saw us leave, without any symptoms of sorrow, the foreigner who has loaded us with favours, during the time he has reigned over us.
That culpable indifference does not exist in our hearts; the regret of losing him occupies a place with the joy of returning to our native country; and it is by retaining an eternal remembrance of his goodness, that we mean to show ourselves worthy of the favors and attachment of the French Republic.
New Orleans, the—Germinal, 11th year.
Signed by a number of the principal inhabitants.)
Legislature of Massachusetts.
IN SENATE,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8.
the following report of a joint Committee, was discussed.
"The committee of both Houses, to whom was referred a letter of the President of the U. States of F. B. 1803, addressed to His Excellency, the Governor of this Commonwealth, and communicated by him to the Legislature, accompanied by a report of a committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, and a resolution of the House, founded on the report, in which the President was requested to urge on the State Governments the importance of the most vigorous exertions to carry in to effect the militia system adopted by the National Legislature:
"Report the following Resolutions:
"Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor and Commander in Chief be requested to write to the President of the United States, and assure him, that the Legislature of Massachusetts are strongly impressed with the importance and necessity of a well organized and disciplined militia; that they ever have and shall continue to consider it among their first duties to exercise the powers reserved to them by the Constitution of the United States on this subject, in such a manner as best to effect the great purposes of its establishment: That the expediency of revising the laws relative to it, will claim their serious consideration, and their object will be to make every improvement which the nature and importance of the subject may require, in conformity to the system adopted by the General Government: That the Legislature of Massachusetts receive with great satisfaction the sentiments expressed by the President and the House of Representatives of the United States, on a subject, in which the independence and safety of our country are so essentially interested."
"Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor and Commander in Chief be likewise requested, in the General Orders to the militia, to communicate the substance of the resolution, and the manner in which it has been enforced by the President of the United States, that the officers and soldiers may be informed how important their station is considered, and inspired with ambition always to merit the approbation of the Government and the confidence of their fellow citizens."
The question on this report was taken by yeas and nays, and it was determined not to accept it.
Yea—Hon. Messrs Bacon, Hill, Coffin, Maynard, Ellis, Pillsbury, Hildreth, Mitchell, Woodman, Howes, Chandler, Tilden.—12.
Nay—Hon. Messrs. Thompson, Egle, Jones, Hayward, Brigham, Hall, Mason, Starkweather, Tabor, Trench, Storer, Cushing, Pickman, Spooner, Heard, Derby, Hooker, Tyng.—18.
55 The report came down to the House, where the decision of the Senate was concurred in—82 to 67
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9.
A Petition of J. H. Hand and others, for the incorporation of Holmstown—of Cushing and Penobscot, for certain letters to be quieted—of L. Lewis, for the endowment of an academy—of S. Wilson and others, for the incorporation of the plantation of Little River—of Arthur L. Gven and others, that the plantation of Wales may be incorporated—were committed.
R. Soule and others—D. Cony and others—and the 2d parish in Portland—had leave to bring in bills.
A bill to establish a grammar school in Augusta was negatived.
Messrs. Porter, Rice and Foster, were appointed a committee to consider the propriety of altering the militia law, so far as relates to the pay of certain officers. Messrs. Phillips, Dana, Taft, Montague and Jackson, with such as the Hon. Senate may join, were appointed a committee to consider the expediency of addressing the Governor and Council, for removing from office such of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, and Courts of Common Pleas, within this Commonwealth, as may be disqualified by age, disability or otherwise, to fill those offices; and to report whether any provision ought to be made for those who have been a long time employed in the public service, whose declining years and feeble health demand retirement.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10.
Messrs. Baldwin, Walker and Fitz, were appointed a committee to consider the expediency of taking measures to prevent the destruction of wild pigeons.
The Vaughanstown incorporation bill, passed to be enacted.
A bill to incorporate the plantation of Addison, into a town, by the name of Temple, was read, and Saturday assigned for the 2d reading.
The bill authorizing the sale of school lands in New Gloucester, was passed to be engrossed.
A bill for incorporating a society by the name of the Baptist religious society in Warren, Cushing and St. George, was read, and Wednesday assigned for the 2d reading.
The bill to cede to the United States, certain land on Whitehead Island, Penobscot Bay, was read a second time and Tuesday assigned for the third reading.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14.
A bill for incorporating a town by the name of Temple, and annexing it to Cumberland county—and a bill to establish a corporation to dike certain marsh in Scarborough—were passed to be engrossed.
The report of the committee on a petition for a bank at Bath, that leave should be given for a bill, was received from the Senate, where it had been accepted. The House non concurred.
Respecting the petition for a bank at Augusta, the House non concurred with the Senate, who had given leave for a bill.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15.
Resolves were passed on the petitions of the trustees of Bluehill and Hampden academies—and of Latrop Lewis.
An additional bill respecting the laying out of highways, was read, and referred to the next session.
A report was received from the joint committee appointed on that part of the Governor's Address which relates to the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court.
The committee to whom was referred the consideration of the expediency of an address to his Excellency the Governor, for the removal of the Hon. Theophilus Bradbury, from the office of Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, reported a state of facts; whereupon Messrs. Folsom, Taylor, Dana, Jackson and Danforth, were appointed to prepare an address—The reason for this measure is, that Mr. Bradbury has been affected by the palsy since February, 1802, and there is no reasonable ground to expect he will recover his health so as to be able to perform the duties of his office. His talents, services and integrity were questioned by no one.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16.
A bill to change the times of holding the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in the county of Hancock, and for establishing an additional Court of Common Pleas, was read, and Friday assigned for the 2d reading.
The Senate have passed a bill for establishing the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court at 1900 dollars per annum.—The Judiciary bill has been referred to the next session.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE Committee of both Houses, appointed to examine what towns, districts and plantations have neglected to make their return of votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Councillors, and Senators, the present year, and report thereon, ask leave to report:—
That in the county of Suffolk they find that no return has been received in the Secretary's office from the town of Hull.
That in the county of Hampshire, the return from the town of Monson, was not received in the Secretary's office until the sixteenth day of May; the return from the town of Bernardston, was not received until the sixteenth day of May, and that of the town of Heath, was not received until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of York, the return of the town of Bethel, was not received until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Plymouth, the return from the town of Plympton, was not received until the ninth day of May.
That in the county of Worcester, the return of the town of Gerry, was not received until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Cumberland, the returns of the towns of North Berwick, Falmouth, Windham, Gorham, Cape Elizabeth, New Gloucester, Gray, Standish, Portland, Freeport, Hebron, Brighton, Poland, Otisfield, Pejepscot, and Baldwin, and the plantation of Raymond, were not received in the Secretary's office until the tenth day of May; the return of the town of Minot was not received until the eleventh day of May; and that the town of Norway, was not received until the eighteenth day of May.
That in the county of Lincoln, no returns have been received from the town of New Milford, Machias, and Ballston, and the plantation adjacent to Bowdoin.
That in the county of Berkshire, the return of the town of Adams, was not received in the Secretary's office until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Hancock, the returns of the towns of Sedgwick, Islesborough, Frankfort, and Hampden, were not received in the Secretary's office until the tenth day of May.
That in the County of Washington, the return of the town of Addison, was not received in the Secretary's office, until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Kennebec, no returns have been received from the towns of New Sharon and Avon.
As it is important that the laws for the punishment of delinquencies in the return of votes be effectually executed and as the property and character of the delinquent sheriffs and town officers may be materially affected thereby, the committee further report, That the Secretary of the Commonwealth be di-
rected to give public notice to the sheriffs of those counties, and the clerks and clerks of those towns, and officers of those plantations, in which the returns have not been seasonably made as above, said, to appear, on the second Wednesday of the next session of the present General Court, by themselves, or their Agents or Attorneys duly authorized, to show cause, if any they have, why the Attorney General and Solicitor General shall not be directed to prosecute them for such penalties, as they may have respectively incurred by such neglect of duty, by inserting this report in the Palladium, and in such other newspapers in the different Counties in which the laws of the Commonwealth are several, by published, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the said second Wednesday, which is submitted.
WOODBURY STORER, Per Order. In Senate, May 31, 1803.
Read and accepted.
Sent down for Concurrence.
DAVID COBB President.
In the House of Representatives, May 31. Read and Concurred.
H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
A true Copy—Attest.
JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
Foreign Articles.
LONDON, APRIL 30.
French request.—Letters from Holland, state, that the French have demanded that the Isle of Corse, and the works at Heligast should be surrendered to them. The Dutch may hesitate but must comply.
OF LOUISIANA.
Some French vessels have lately touched at Gibraltar, from Marseille, on their way to Louisiana; they were all crowded with passengers. Three ladies, in company with some Officers, landed from one of the ships; the ladies were all dressed in men's clothes, hose, trousers, great coats, and round hats, in which dress they appeared on the public parade at guard mounting, with the most perfect non chalance.
By a new regulation adopted in France, foreigners who travel through that country in their own carriages, must deposit a third of the value of the carriage at the first custom-house they come to. On leaving France one-tenth of this sum is to be repaid.
A decree lately passed the French legislative body for a gold and silver coinage. The silver pieces are to the quarter francs, half francs, quarter francs, two franc pieces, and five franc pieces.—The franc is to contain five grammes, of which nine tenths are to be pure silver, and one tenth alloy. The copper pieces will be of two hundredths, three hundredths, and five hundredths of a franc. These coins are to bear on one side the head of the first consul with the legend "Bonaparte, First Consul," and on the other the value of each, surrounded by two branches of olive, with the legend "French Republic." The five franc pieces are to have the legend, "God protect France."
Portland.
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1803.
From Philadelphia, June 13.
It has been currently reported for this fortnight past, that advices from Europe, stated that Egypt had been ceded to France by the Turkish government. That information to this amount is contained in private letters, cannot be doubted. If the intelligence be true, we are inclined to believe, that this subject more than any other, is the ground of the present dispute between England and France.
The Philadelphia, arrived in the Delaware on Saturday from Anvers, whence she failed the 4th of May. At that period the general opinion was that of immediate war.
From New York, June 13.
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS OPENED.
Yesterday arrived the brig Union, capt. Brown, in 20 days from New Orleans. Capt. B. in forms that he left that place on the 16th ult. a few days previous to which the magazine, stores, &c. had been given up by the Spaniards to the officer appointed for that purpose by the French government.
On the 1st of June, in lat. 23. 18. capt. Brown spoke the brig John and Mary, Pervi, of Charleston, out ten days from New Orleans, bound to Havre, who reported that the right of Deposit was restored to the Americans on the 19th May. Of the Havana on the 28th May, was formed by the captain of the fch. Betty from Jamaica, bound to Salem, that he had received intelligence from a vessel from Havana, that that port was open for the admission of all American vessels, and that it was selling at 30 dollars per barrel.
CONFIRMATION.
Capt. Brown, in the brig Union, arrived at New York from the North, informs, "That the port of New Or-

Loans that opened to the Americans on the 20th May, by Proclamation, in consequence of an express from Gen. Wilkinson."
We understand that capt. Lovell, of the brig Industry, from Alicante, spoken by capt. Noble, of the Diana, informed, that the English Consul had arrived at that place from Algiers, and that war between the British and Algerines was expected. — Pal.
A London paper of 29th April, mentions the receipt of accounts from Toulon, that Admiral Leissigues, with a French squadron had visited the coast of Egypt, and found the British had evacuated Alexandria about the middle of March; and that the troops had reached Malta.
Among the acts passed during the late session of the Legislature in Connecticut, is one "To prevent the circulation of Books and Pamphlets of an immoral tendency."
Mr. CHESTER GOULD, of Vermont, in America, Inventor of an improved sea log, has lately obtained a patent from the English Government for another invention of considerable importance to mariners. — It is called an "artificial horizon," to be attached to and used with the quadrant, or sextant, for the purpose of taking altitudes of celestial or other objects, either on land or water, without the assistance of the natural horizon.
Theatrical. — The pieces advertised for this evening are such as merit the attention of votaries to rational amusement. The "Point of Honor" is to be performed for the first time in this town. — It was received with distinguished approbation by respectable houses at the Boston theatre last season, and will doubtless draw a full house here. The "Benevolent Quaker" has always been ranked among the best afterpieces. — The present week is to close the performances for this season; and we hope that the pains which have been taken by the manager and company to please, will be generously acknowledged by a numerous auditory the ensuing week.
Port of Portland. MONDAY June 13. Arrived brig Edward, capt. William Young, 14 days from Nevis. — Left there, Schooner Caroline, late capt. Hildreth of Hartford, Conn. to sail in 7 days. — Capt. Hildreth was unfortunately shot dead by a Merchant's clerk originating from a dispute respecting the delivery of some flour. — The clerk was secured by the mate, and imprisoned — he was soon to take his trial.
TUESDAY June 14. Arrived ship Benjamin, capt. Blanchard 20 days from Havana. — Left there, May 25, the following vessels: For Rhode Island, ship Friendship, Shermain, to sail in 10 days; brig Eliza, Brown, 4; brig Sterk, Champion, 4; brig Hiram, Moller, 2; Schooner Lydia, Field, 10; sch. Maryann, Baker, 20; For Salem, schs. John, Harris, 10; Roboreas, Downing, 10; Arthur, Campbell, 10; For Galway, brig Liberty, Perkins, 10 days. — Spoke, May 30, Schooner Harriet, Taget, 5 days from Havana, bound to Portsmouth. deck laden with horses; who informed that he had three days before spoke with brig Commerce, Stone, of Kennebec, and supplied him with water; capt. Stone had then been 28 days from Havana, and in sight of the Matanzas and had been at anchor near Key Largo, on the Florida shore, where he met with capt. N. Jones and capt. Bradfield, both on their way to Key Largo, both from Havana, and bound for Port au Prince, the former was deck laden with horses, and the latter with dogs.
Port of Milford. June 4th — arrived brig Plato, Boynton, 22 days from Grenada. — Sailed in co. with ship Ocean, capt. Dehon, Pepperellborough; Schooner Betsy, Lemont, of Bath, bound to Savannah. — Left, brig Friendship, Hartley, Pepperellborough, to sail in 10 days; sch. Rambler, White, Portsmouth, just arrived, and sold; brig —, Boardman, Portmouth from Savannah, just arrived; brig —, Grover, to sail in 10 days; brig William, Pope, Kennebec, waiting for payment. — Spoke, in lat 32 50, long 69, sch. Camilla, —, from Savannah, bound to Cape Francois.
Markets. — Fish 6 dollars. Lumber 17 dollars; other American produce low; Rum 50 cents per gallon. June 5th — Arrived sch. Three Brothers, Hampton, 30 days from Demerara. — Died out of the Three Brothers, while at Demerara, the capt. and two seamen, viz. Capt. John Close, Nathan Rigg, and John Leeman. — Left at Demerara, sch. Hero, Oliver, Portsmouth, to sail in 2 or 3 days; ship —, Tibbetts do. to sail soon; had lost his mate (Mr. Culbing) sch. —, just arrived; sloop Sally, M'Farlane, do. just arrived; and a number other American vessels, names not recollected. — It was very distressing among the American seamen there. Markets. — Fish 6 dollars; Pork 25 dollars; Beef 15; Lumber 33 dollars — Rum 50 cents. Cleared — Ship Fame, Clark, Liverpool; brig Betsy, Grant, Greenock — sch. Hannah and Betsy, Child, Tobago — sloop Clarissa, Patterson, Barbadoes.
SOUTH HADLEY LOTTERY. The drawing of the Third Class of South-Hadley Canal Lottery, commenced at the Old State House in Boston, on Wednesday last, Prize of 1000 dollars No. 5915 — of 100 dollars, Nos. 14290, 14321 — of 50 dollars, Nos. 13719, 870, 108, 3311 — of 30 dollars, Nos. 663, 4980 — of 20 dollars, Nos. 5447, 1364, 8318. A few Tickets at 6 Dollars, and quarters at 1 Dollar and 50 Cents, for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Portland, June 20.
For Sale or Charter, THE fast sailing Schooner POLLY , burthen about 100 tons, now lying at Richardson's Wharf. Applications to be made to JABEZ JONES, at Falmouth.
A House for Sale, Lying on land belonging to John Waite, Esq. in Danforth Street, Portland. — late property of James Cox, deceased — apply as above. June 20.
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. WHEREAS some evil minded person or persons took down and destroyed the sign from the shop of the subscriber, on the night of the 13th inst. — Whoever will discover said person or persons, so that they may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward. BENJAMIN RICHARDSON, Portland, June 20.
To Let. A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the north part of the town. It is very convenient for one family; has a large garden spot, and a privilege in an aqueduct. For particulars enquire of the Printer. June 20.
Strayed or Stolen, From Mr. Ingraham's pasture, in Portland, about the 1st June, a reddish grey HORSE, with a white stripe in his face — about the middling size. Whoever will return or give information of said horse, shall be handsomely rewarded, by JOSEPH ILSLEY, Portland, June 13.
FRESH GOODS. Just Received, By WILLIAM LORD, A new ready for sale at his Store in Free Street, a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. Constant attendance, and every favor received with gratitude. June 20.
New Books. THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, the following VALUABLE BOOKS, in addition to his former assortment: LAW. Bacon's Abridgement, Jacob's Law Dictionary, Danford & Ely's Reports, Gilbert's Law of Evidence, Comyns' Digest — 11's Entries, Blackstone's Commentaries, DeLoine on the Constitutions, Powell on Contracts, Sedgwick's Law Lectures, Sullivan on Land Titles, Espinasse's Nisi Prius, American Precedents of Declarations, Bird's Conveyancing — Park on Insurance, Burns on Insurance — Law of Bailments, Attorney's Pocket Book, Burlameque on Law, American Constitutions, Laws of the United States, Laws of Massachusetts, Kydd on Bills of Exchange, Justices' Assistant, new edition, Clerk's Magazine, Town Officer — Probate Laws.
BIBLES. Cary's Excellent Family Bible, with and without the Apocrypha, English Folio do. Large 4to do. with Ostellard's Notes, Cunn's Preaching do. — Small Pocket do. With a general assortment of Large and Small Bibles.
DIVINITY, &c. Pool's Annotations on the Bible, 4 vols. 4to, 8vo — 3ackhouse's History, History of Christ, and the Lives of the Apostles, Suu's Sermons — Clark's do. Davies' do. — Durdridge's do. Ekin's Sermons — Orren's Discourses, Exercises of Piety — Divine Economy, Hunter's Sacred Biography, Whitefield's Sermons, Colet's Discourses, &c. &c.
LAW. Guthrie's Geography 2 vols. 4to with maps, Moxie's Geography, Anacharsis' Travels — Josephus' Works, Goldsmith's Animated Nature, Mavor's Collection of Voyages & Travels, Gibbon's Rome — Shakespeare's Works, Millot's Elements of Ancient and Modern History — Hume's History of England, Darwin's Zoonomia — Raynal's Indies.
Take Notice. ALL persons indebted to WILLIAM SHAW, late a resident in Falmouth, but now of Providence, in the state of Rhode-Island, merchant, who has been declared a Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who has been duly appointed agent or attorney to the Affice of said Bankrupt's estate; and that all those who neglect will be prosecuted without delay. ARCHELAUS LEWIS, Falmouth, June 6th, 1803.
Advertisement. LOST this day, between Portland and Kennebec a pair of Red Leather SADDLE-BAGS crowded full of clothing and other valuable articles. Whoever has found them, and will give information to the subscriber at Bow, New Hampshire, shall be handsomely rewarded by JAMES ROBERTSON, May 28, 1803
Godfrey Grosvenor & Joshua Abbe, HAVE commenced business at the store lately improved by Nathaniel Jenks, under the firm of GROSVENOR & ABBE, where they are now offering for sale a general assortment of English, East & W. India Goods, which they are determined to sell as low, for ready pay, as they can be purchased in Portland, or in any part of Maine. Newburyport, county of Cumberland, June 23, 1803.
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 SAMUEL HARDING, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, housewright, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to HEZEKIAH HARDING, June 20, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself, the trust of executor to the last will and testament of NATHANIEL LARRABEE, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to JOHN LARRABEE, June 20, 1803.
THE subscribers having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOHN SAVAGE, late of Wilscasset, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice that six months from the seventh instant are allowed for the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service on the last Monday of this, and the first Mondays of the five following months, from nine o'clock A. M. until one P. M. at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, in said Wilscasset. JERE BAILEY, JOHN MERRILL, Jr. Commissioners. Wilscasset, May 7, 1803.
THE subscribers having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOHN BRIGGS, late of Wilscasset, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice that six months from the seventh instant are allowed for the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service on the last Monday of this, and the first Mondays of the five following months, from nine o'clock A. M. until one P. M. at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, in said Wilscasset. JERE BAILEY, JOHN MERRILL, Jr. Commissioners. Wilscasset, May 7, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of ABNER M'DONALD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, 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 for settlement to ELIZABETH M'DONALD, June 13.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last Will and Testament of SAMUEL NOYES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to JOSHUA MERRILL, Falmouth, May 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of HENRY HODGE, late of Wilscasset, in the county of Lincoln, a minor, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons having demands on the estate of the said Henry Hodge the ad. are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to HENRY HODGE, Administrator. Wilscasset, May 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers have been duly appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, Commissioners to examine all the claims of the several creditors to the estate of RICHARD KNOWLES, late of Topsham, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent — Six months are allowed said creditors for bringing in and proving their claims; and the Commissioners will attend to that service on the last Tuesday of the present and on the first Wednesdays of the five following months, from three to six of the clock in the afternoon on each of said days, at the office of John Merrill, jun. in Wilscasset. JOHN MERRILL, JUN. Nymphas Stacy, Commissioners. Wilscasset, May 6, 1803.
THE Copartnership of HARRANBROOK & M'CONVILL, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons, therefore, having demands against said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to apply to the subscribers for settlement. HARRANBROOK, PATRICK M'CONVILL. Wilscasset June 2, 1803.
Festival of St. John Baptist. THE PORTLAND LODGE of Ancient Masons, intend to celebrate the Festival of St. John the Baptist, and dine at Washington Hall, on Friday the 24th inst. where the brethren are requested to attend with suitable clothing. As there will be a public procession, the Brethren are requested to attend precisely at 11 o'clock A. M. By order of the Right Worshipful Master. J. SWIFT, Secretary. June 13, 1803.
Portland Academy. ALL persons who are inclined to send their children to the Portland Academy, are requested to call at the Post Office, and enter their names, with the number of children they wish to send, on or before the first day of July next. SAMUEL FREEMAN, JOHN FROTHINGHAM, HUGH M'LELLAN, Committee. May 23, 1803.
Bankrupt Notice. THE Creditors who have proved their debts against William Hubbs and Moses Merrill, bankrupts, are requested to meet at the Office of the subscriber, in Portland, on Monday the 27th instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following subjects, viz: 1st. To adopt measures for settling the dispute with James Badger, relative to the house built on his hand. 2d. To give directions to the Assignee what suits to commence, &c. 3d. To transact such other business as they shall think proper. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, JUN. Assignee. Portland, June 4, 1803.
United States vs. District of Maine. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of SILVANUS CUSHMAN, of Portland, in said District, Trader, against whom a commission of bankruptcy hath been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before the Judge of said District, on Wednesday the twenty-ninth day of June instant, at his dwelling house in York; at ten o'clock, A. M. against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowances may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. June the second, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been only appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of ELIJAH DAVIS, of Bath, in the District of Maine, Bankrupt — He therefore requests all persons indebted to said Davis to make immediate payment; and those who had any of his effects, to deliver the same to him ANDREW GREENWOOD.
AT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF PORTLAND. VOTED, that in order to preserve the health of the inhabitants, and keep the town as free as possible from infectious diseases, the said inhabitants shall be notified and requested to remove (as the law directs) all filth putrid substances and offending matter, from their inclosures, and more especially from their cellars and back yards, and to cleanse said places and keep them clean during the summer season. The Health Committee having divided the town into Nine Wards, and appointed one of said Committee to the care of each ward, who will be under the necessity, in order to do his duty, to prosecute those who neglect the due observance of the laws that respect the health of the inhabitants of the town. By order of the Board. MATTHEW COBB, Chairman. JOSIAH LUCKER, Secretary. Portland, May 27, 1803.
Extract from the Law to prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and contagious sickness.
"BE it further enacted. That each town or district in this Commonwealth, may at their meeting held in March or April annually, or at any other meeting legally convened for that purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, choose and appoint a Health Committee, to consist of not less than five, nor more than nine suitable persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind whatever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, wharves, docks, or any other place whatsoever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgment, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses above of to be paid by the person or persons who placed it there, if known, or if not, by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any filth as aforesaid shall be found on any private property, said Committee or Health Officer shall notify and order the owner or occupier thereof, after twenty-four hours to remove the same at their own expense; and in case said owner or occupier shall neglect to remove such filth from his or her property after the expiration of the time aforesaid, or they so offending shall forfeit and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be sued for and recovered, with costs of suit, by said Committee or Health Officer, before any Court proper to try the same, for the use of the poor of the town in which such offence is committed. And said owner or occupier as aforesaid shall be obliged to repay to said town all costs and charges, which the said Committee or Health Officer may have incurred in removing the filth from his or her property; and in case of refusal to pay the same, he or they may be sued in the same way as provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
Taken up, ON Monday last, on the highway in this town, a dark bay MARE, about five years old — She was committed to pound agreeably to the by laws of the town, and is now at Mr. Stephen Lee's Stable — The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, by applying to the above stable Portland, May 30.
Theatre — Portlands. Last week of Performance this season. THIS EVENING, Monday June 20th, will be presented, for the first time in Portland, the much admired New Play in 3 Acts, called the POINT OF HONOR; Or, A School for Soldiers. Translated from the French by C. Kemble Esq. Performed eight nights during the last season in Boston, with universal applause. Chevalier de St. Frane — Mr. Kenny Voleur — Mr. Dwinne Durimel — Mr. Wilson Steinberg — Mr. Dickenson First Officer — Mr. Taylor Second Officer — Mr. Barnes Zeeger — Mr. Bignall Mrs. Mellort — Miss Field Bertha — Mrs. Powell In act 3d — A Military Procession to the Execution of Durimel
To which will be added, for the first time these two years, the musical entertainment called the BENEVOLENT QUAKER; Or, May-Day Dower. Steady, Mr. Kenney — Lubin, Mr. Wilson — Solomon, Mr. Dickenson — Farmer Easy, Mr. Barnes. Gillian, Miss Field — Floretta, Mrs. Bignall — Cicely, Mrs. Dwinne. In act 2d — A Dance round a Maypole. Doors to be opened at 7, and the curtain to rise at 8 o'clock. Tickets to be had at Mr. D. Cobb's, as usual — Box 75 Cents — Pit 50.
Sales at Auction, Valuable Land for Sale. On Wednesday the 15th day of July next, will be offered for sale at Public Auction, at the house of Mr. Charlebois, innholder, at Portland, at 11 o'clock A. M. BETWEEN 4000 and 5000 ACRES of LAND, lying in the plantation of Raymond, about 25 miles from Portland; said land belongs to the estate of Elias Hasket Derby, Esq. deceased, and will be sold in Lots to accommodate purchasers. A liberal credit will be given upon good security. JOHN DERBY, and BENJAMIN PICKMAN, JUN. Executors. Salem, 24th June, 1803.
TO BE SOLD BY ORDER OF COURT, On Monday the Eleventh day of July next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
A LOT of LAND lying in Portland, and bounded on Danforth and State Streets with the Brick House, new and well finished building thereon, and a Pew in the meeting-house in the second parish in said Portland, numbered fifty and on the broad list — being part of the real estate of JUDAH DELANO, late of Portland, deceased, to pay the just debts of said Delano, with incidental charges. Terms will be liberal. The premises may be viewed any time previous to the sale by applying to the subscriber. Sale to be at the said brick house. For myself and DAVID BACON, my co-administrator. ELIPHALET SMITH, Portland, 8th June, 1803.
Real Estate for Sale at Auction. On Wednesday, the 22d of June inst. At 12 o'clock precisely, will be sold at Public Auction, At D. Pease's Auction Room, in Portland, to the highest bidder,
85 1/2 acres of that valuable Farm, in Windham, lately owned by Mr. Abraham Osgood, and now in the possession of Mr. Paul Little jun. It lies in a body and is as good a tract of Land as any within a short distance of Portland — under good improvement. It is worth the attention of the farmer, or of those who wish a pleasant and profitable farm as a country seat. An inalienable title will be given; and terms made known at the time and place of sale. Portland, June 4, 1803. The subscriber will receive, in store at his Auction Room in Fore Street, at the head of Ingraham's Wharf, any consignments of Goods, both for public and private sale, to which all due attention will be paid; but no Goods will be received for public sale except such as are absolutely to be sold without reserve. Every favor will be received with thanks, by the public's most humble servant, DAVID PEASE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS YORK, ss.
At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at York, within and for the county of York, on the third Tuesday of April, being the nineteenth day of said month, Anno Domini 1803.
ON the petition of John Hazeline, of Buxton, in said county, yeoman, claiming, that he is seized of a certain tenement with Daniel Hazeline, Samuel Lane, Jonathan Clement and Hannah his wife in her right, and with other persons to him unknown, of one sixteenth part of lots numbered Four, Five, Six and Seven, on Range E, in the first division of land in said Buxton, containing eighty acres, more or less, with the buildings thereon; and claiming to hold his said sixteenth part in severalty — and praying that three Freeholders may be appointed to sever the same accordingly: Ordered, that the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition, and this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed by Ebenezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively; and also cause the same to be posted up in some public place in said town of Buxton; the last publication aforesaid and the said posting, to be thirty days at least prior to the next term of this Court to be held at Waterborough, within and for said county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August next; to the end any persons interested may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
WHEREAS Mary Campbell with one child, a pauper, has eloped from the town of Minot, we take this method to forbid all persons harboring or entrusting said pauper on the town's account. JESSE RICE, ISAAC KING, Owners of the pauper.

Adventurers Attend! A FEW TICKETS and Quarters in 3d class South Badley Canal Lottery, are now ready for sale by THOMAS CLARK , at his Bookstore, Portland, at 5 dollars 50 cents each, at which price they will continue until the 15th inst. and no longer; after that day they will be sold for six dollars. June 8.
AARON FITZ, HAS REMOVED to the shop formerly occupied by Doctor Thomas, opposite the Maine Bank, Fifth Street. Has for sale, Saddles, Ladies' Hunting do. Bridles, Portmanteaus, Saddlebags, Piquet, Chaise and Wagon Whips. A large assortment of Seal skin, Leather and Oil-cloth Trunks; Pine Buckets; plated Chaise Harness, brass do.
Fashionable HATS. ABIJAH CHEEVER , has received by the Gales from London, and late arrivals from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Men's and Youth's superfine, fine, middling and low priced Hats. Also, on hand, a good assortment of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats and Hat Trimmings, which he will sell wholesale or retail, on the most liberal terms at his store, No 1, Middle Street. Portland, May 16.
BENJAMIN WEST, INFORMS the public, that he has lately removed from Portland, and taken a farm in SACO, in a Bakeshop of Col. Curts, near the Bridge—where he carries on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its branches. Punctuality and attention will be paid to every favor. Saco, June 11.
Take Notice, THAT the Copartnership of the subscribers has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. RICHARD WILKINSON, HORATIO G. QUINCY. Portland, June 13. 1803
R. WILKINSON , requests leave to inform the Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he intends to carry on the PAINTING BUSINESS , in all its various branches, viz. Painting in oil and distemper colors in the neatest manner, Doors, &c. Mahogany color—Also, Bed and Window Curtains to be matched in painting equal to the furniture in the same chamber. Those who wish to favor him with their custom, may depend on receiving satisfaction.
Wanted, a Lad from 14 to 16 years of age, as an apprentice to the above business—Inquire of said WILKINSON , Crocker Street, near Mr. Barber's, Dock Street.
THOMAS CHILD, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale at his store in Falmouth, near Falmouth Bridge, a general assortment of English and West India Goods, Groceries, &c. which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in Portland. Falmouth June 5, 1803
STEPHEN CUMMINGS, INFORMS the public, that he has taken the store lately occupied by Mr. Ebenezer Gurney, No 5, Middle Street, Middle Street, and has received by the latest arrivals, a fresh supply of European & India Goods , of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash. May 16.
Wines, Groceries, &c. WILLIAM GORHAM , informs his friends and the public that he has just received a fresh supply of West India Goods & Groceries . Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Claret, Port & Malaga Wines, per gallon or bottle, on the most reasonable terms, at his Store in Fore Street, Portland. May 30.
Portland Brewery. SMITH & HORE, Brewers and Maltsters, CONTINUE to brew PORTER, ALE, Strong and Table BEER .—Masters of vessels may be supplied with Beer, warranted to keep in any part of the world. MALT and HOPS , wholesale and retail. Fresh YEAST and GRAINS , every day. May 16.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their store, Fore Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO . The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, April 18.
New Grocery Shop, FOR the accommodation of the Northwest part of the town, is opened in the shop lately improved by Mrs. C. Green, opposite Doctor Irving's dwelling house, Federal Street, where every article in the line will be provided as cheap as possible, and every favor gratefully acknowledged by SAMUEL M. QUINCY. Constant attendance from sunrise till ten o'clock in the evening. The business carried on as usual at shop in Fore Street, May 23.
WILLIAM GODDARD, Has received by the Lewis, from Bristol, a quantity of 10 by 8 and 9 by 7 Crown WINDOW GLASS , Patent Shot; Brass Kettles, Sewing and Seine Twine, 15 and 18 thread Cod lines; Log-lines, Saddlers' Web, &c. &c. June 13.
RUM. JAMAICA RUM , high fourth proof, of an excellent flavor, for sale by RALPH CROSS , At his Store on Long Wharf, Also, SUGAR , in barrels. June 13.
Fresh Drugs & Medicines. Just received by the last importations from London AND FOR SALE BY HENRY F. DUPEE , Head of Union Row, Middle Street. Large and general assortment of FRESH DRUGS & MEDICINES , and all kinds of PATENT MEDICINES , too numerous to enumerate; which will be sold on the most reasonable terms, wholesale and retail, for cash and approved credit. Also, an assortment of PERFUMERY, MEDICINE CHESTS , for ships, and for families, prepared at all prices—Physicians prescriptions attended to with usual accuracy. June 13.
C. GREEN, BEGS leave to inform her friends and the public, that she has just received by consignment from London, the following articles; being the present mode of dress among the most fashionable circles in Europe. 1 doz. elegant embroidered full trimmed Dresses. A great variety of laced, plain spangled and spotted Head Dresses. A variety of Bonnets, 1 elegant Brunswick cloak, 1 doz. laced Mantillas, 12 doz. Spotted Satins, 6 doz. colored Sarret, 24 pieces Patent Black Lace, 5 do. Silk Shawls, 236 do. fashionable Ribbons. All which will be sold lower than can be purchased in Boston. June 13.
New Goods. NEAL & FLETCHER , inform their friends and the public, that they have for sale, at their Five Foot Brick Store, Fifth Street , a large assortment of English, India, & Fancy Goods , who'sale and retail, cheap for Cash or approved credit. Also, 12 Hhds. Grenada Rum. 12 do. best retailing Molasses. May 23.
BOOKS. ISAAC ADAMS , No 6, Fernald Street, HAS just received a general assortment of BOOKS , to the different branches of literature, and for sale at the lowest cash prices. Also, SCHOOL BOOKS —such as Bibles, Testaments, Morse's Geography, Orator, Prospectus, Art of Reading, Webster's dit. 2d, & 3d Parts Maine Spelling Book, Child's Companion &c. Wadsworth's, Pike's, Root's, and Temple's Arithmetics. Greek and Latin Classics. Writing and Letter Paper. Quills, Inkpowder, Penknives & Inkstands. Folio, 4to, 8vo, and Pocket Bibles. Belknap's, Watts's, and Smith & Sleeper's Hymns. Practical Navigator, Coast Pilot, Daily Assistant, Journals, Quadrants, Scales, Dividers, and Compasses. Maps of Massachusetts and Maine. Vine's Strings. Blank and Account Books of all kinds, bound and ruled to any pattern. NEW NOVELS: Astonishment—Odd Enough—Nothing New—Home—Frederick—Wondrous it goes—Willing Prayer—Lottery of Life—Pedestrian—Neprobare—Victor—Old Vards. Also, European and Lady's Magazine. The Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Canvass and Yarn. May 30.
THE subscribers inform the public, that they commenced business on the 17th April last, under the firm of MARTIN THAXTER & Co. and that they carry on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its variety, at their Bake House, head of Long Wharf—where every command in their line of business, will receive prompt attention. MARTIN THAXTER, LEVI BRADISH. Portland, May 23, 1803.
Just received , and for Sale as above, a fresh supply of Superior and fine FLOUR , in whole and half barrels. BREAD of all kinds constantly on hand.
SIMON DEARBORN, INFORMS his friends and the public, in general, that he has just received by the ship Minerva , from London, and has now ready for sale, at his shop, Middle Street, head of Middle Street's Row , an assortment of Fashionable Spring Goods , consisting of Broadcloths, Waistcoatings, Cambric, and a variety of Trimmings, &c. Said DEARBORN also carries on the TAILOR'S BUSINESS as usual. Having always by him a general assortment of Price Goods, he flatters himself he shall please those who will favor him with their commands. Portland, May 23.
To be Sold, TWO MASTS —one of seventeen, the other of eighteen inches—lying near Mr. Wm. Campbell's—Apply to NATHANIEL MARCH , Portland, May 23.
Shipping HORSES. WANTED immediately, by the subscriber, 18 or 20 Horses, from three to ten years old, that are natural pacers—Mares will be preferred—For which good pay will be made by JAMES CHAMBERLAIN , Portland, June 6.
Fifty Dollars Reward. WHOEVER will give information of the person or persons who have counterfeited Z P, on SCYTHES made in the years 1801 or 1802, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward and all necessary charges paid by ZADOCK PUTNAM . N.B. Said Putnam continues the Scythe making business; and those Scythes made in the year 1803, will be marked Z P & Sons. They may be had at the store of Messrs. WHITNEY & DORR , No. 1, Central Wharf, Boston, at the manufacturer's prices. Boston, May 2 1803. (3m)
Ranaway FROM the house of Mr. Albert Nesbitt, about three weeks since, a mulatto Lad, named Jess, about 13 years of age; of French extract; but speaks good English. All persons are forbid harboring said Lad on penalty of the law; and any person who will return him, or give information of him, shall be rewarded for their trouble. DANIEL LOWELL . June 10.
Five Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 29th of May last, an indentured apprentice to the tailoring business, by the name of JOHN KEITH , 15 years of age of a middling size—Whoever will return said runaway to his said master, shall receive the above reward and all necessary charges paid. All persons are cautioned against harboring or training said runaway on my account, as I shall not pay any debts of his contracting after this date. BENJAMIN DAVENPORT , Bath, June 9. 1803
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTE from Fort Sumner, on the night of the 10th inst. CHARLES O'BRYANT , a Private Soldier; aged 18 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, brown short hair, very remarkable large grey eyes, and light complexion. To be had with him a complete uniform clothing; but will most probably be seen wearing a white frock and trousers, or a blue great coat. Whoever will apprehend said O'Bryant, and secure him in any Jail, or deliver him to any Officer of the United States Army, shall receive ten Dollars reward and all necessary charges paid by F. FITCOMB , Assistant Military Agent, and Lieut. Commanding, Fort Sumner, June 10th, 1803
DESERTED FROM Fort Sumner, on the afternoon of the 27th inst. JOHN SWAIN a private Soldier belonging to the United States recruiting party stationed at New Bedford—of the following description, viz. born in Saco or Phippsburg, county of York; twenty-one years of age; five feet ten inches high; fair complexion, blue eyes and light sandy hair. Whoever will apprehend and deliver said Defector to any Officer of the United States Army, or arrest, so that the subscriber may recover him, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable expenses paid. Any person who shall harbour, or any master of a vessel who shall carry off, said defector, knowing him to be such, will be subject to a penalty of Three Hundred Dollars, besides imprisonment. J. CROSS , 1st Lt. U. S. Artill. recruiting at New Bedford. New Bedford, June 11. 803
Fashionable Spring Goods. ELIZABETH STEVENS has just received and is now opening for sale (at her shop in Middle Street, opposite Mr. Thomas Webster's) a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS , among which are
A variety of Ladies' straw and cane Bonnets, of the newest London fashion; straw trimmings; elegant black and white Veils; plain and printed buff Cambricks; black, brown, slate and olive tartan Cambricks; plain and figured white Cambricks; plain and figured Jacquet Muslin; India and North Book stuff, plain and spotted; muslin Handkerchiefs; black and other colored Lustrings; Modes and Sarinets; 64 fancy colored and black silk Shawls; a variety of silk Handkerchiefs; a large assortment of Fashionable Ribbons; broad thread Laces and Edgings; black silk thread; figured black Laces for cloaks; buck back Crapes; black, white and green Gauze; black silk Velvets; Ladies' black and white silk Hose; Ladies' white cotton Hose with lace and plain cloaks; Ladies' plain and lace silk Gloves and Mitts; Cotton ditto; Camels-hair & chinz Shawls; Cashmirs and Coppel-cats; cotton Gown trimmings; cambric Pocket Handkerchiefs; common ditto; Gentlemen's cotton and leather Gloves; Ribbons for watches; Fans; Ladies' Umbrellas with walking sticks; Old Umbrellas; India Calicoes; blue and white Ind. Cottons; blue, black and yellow Nankins; 4 and 7 8 inch Linens; Brown Holland; Dapers; Dimities; elegant Japan'd Tea Trays; Tea Caddies; Looking Glasses; Dutch floor Edgings; cotton and wool Cards; Batzes, Flannels, Coatings, Serges and stuff goods, &c. &c. &c. A large assortment of Ladies' Shoes, of the first quality. The above Goods were purchased with Cash, and will be sold on the very lowest terms. Portland, May 16.
Gun-Smith Business. SOUTHWORTH WASHBURN, informs the public that he carries on the Gunsmith business in its different branches, at his shop in Turner . Guns new stocked, Locks repaired, and all kinds of Gun work done at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms. Those persons in different parts of the country, who may favor him with their commands, may depend on their being executed with dispatch, and in a manner that can be warranted. Turner, April 26. (64m2)
To Let or Sell, A small BAKEHOUSE , near the center of the town—Inquire of the Printer. June 13.
For Sale, A valuable FARM in the town of Morsham the post road leading through the same—containing one hundred and seven acres of excellent Land—cuts at present about twenty tons best English hay, and pasturing in proportion—it may be made to cut fifty tons—Said Land is well watered and wooded with a good House and Barn standing in a very commodious place to accommodate the tillage and mowing land—it is within fifty rods of a meeting house, about one mile from a good grist and saw mill, and fourteen miles from Hallowell Landing—there is the best of tillage land on the premises, and a very handsome Orchard which bears a good many apples already. For further particulars inquire of WILLIAM LOWNY , on the premises. N.B. There is belonging to the premises two Pews in the center meeting house about a mile from said premises. May 30.
For Sale, A new HOUSE pleasantly situated on State Street . (I applied for within a few weeks.) Said House is 36 by 46, three stories, with an additional Kitchen and Wood-house 50 feet in length; the whole can be finished in a short time. The modern fashion of the House, with its conveniences, must be truly pleasing to any person of taste. The lot on which it stands is nine rods in depth, and front from 100 to 300 feet, as may most suit the purchaser. The price will be at the bills, and a credit for the greater part, with interest if required. Likewise to be sold, a number of those delightful HOUSE LOTS , situated on each side of State Street for part cash, the remainder a long credit. Further particulars are inquired of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM , Portland, May 23.
To be sold, for prompt payment, A HAT valuable tract of Land, called LEWIS GRANT , containing 6000 acres, lying in the town of Morsham , in the county of Camberland , by the Proprietor, who expects to be on the premises in June next. Proposals for purchasing will be received by the subscriber—with whom all persons who have occupied any part of said Grant, and those who have trespassed on it, are called on once more, to settle, and thereby avoid further trouble. ASA LEWIS , North Berwick, May 12.
House Lots. FOR SALE , a number of HOUSE LOTS , situated in a pleasant part of the town, and commanding a good prospect of the Harbour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH .
A quantity of Nova Scotia LIME, warranted of the first quality. Portland, April 25.
Take Notice. THE Co-partnership of BARNEZER BENSON & Company , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons, therefore, having demands against said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to apply to the subscribers for settlement. M. L. BELL, E. BENSON , Georgetown, March 5, 1803. (12m2)
Take Notice. THE connection in business between Daniels & Valentine , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who have any demands on said company, or who are indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate settlement with the said Valentine . JOHN DOWNNELL, WILLIAM VALENTINE , Savannah, May 10, 1803. (12m3)
This is to notify the public, THAT all connection in business has ceased between the subscribers and Messrs. Edward & William Wigglesworth of Wiscasset , some time since. JOHN WINTHROP , Boston, May 24.
THE public are respectfully informed that THOMAS CLARK , Bookseller and Stationer, has just received, from the Patent and Family Advertiser of Richard Lee & Co. New York, a fresh supply of the following VALUABLE MEDICINES , which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR ; A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmas, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions. To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH . This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are subject; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From Luther Martin, esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland. GENTLEMEN —I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir . It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or firm air complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forenses and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir , as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN . Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir , of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago—He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks
without a return of his complaint, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard Street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir —and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balm of honey, Church's cough drops, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE, Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from different pleasures—revenue irregularities—abstinence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad leggs, &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous Disorders, Consumption, Loss of Spirits, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Hysterical Affections, Inward Weakness, Sexual Weakness, Flatulency (or windiness) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the back or stomach, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the Stomach, Pains in the Limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary Effusions, Obsolete Gleet, Impotency, &c. &c. The principal operation of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers and sending forth from that organ new health and vigor into every part of the system; it energizes and purifies the blood without inflaming its braces, without stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and the general habit, brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone, and restores that nutrition which inordinate evacuations have destroyed, and whole life had thrown the whole frame in languor and debility.
The Restorative is absolutely above all recommendation in removing those weaknesses and infirmities with which many females are afflicted, the consequences of difficult and painful labors, or of injudicious treatment therein. The most obstinate female gleet, and the most distressing cases of floor albus in females, (in particular) will be proved to yield to this restorative—speedily yield to its benign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimonious humors, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, and strengthening the weakened organs. In cases of extreme urgency, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impairment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh which no nourishment or cordial could repair, this Restorative, in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS, For the cure of Agues, Remittens and Intermitting Fevers. Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
VENEREAL DISEASE. Those whom this may unfortunately concern, are informed that a full supply has now been received of the INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC , Prepared by Dr. Leroux. The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great proportion of them after the fall of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrates its efficacy in expelling the Venereal poison, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury.
The millions of the Vegetable Specific is equal to its surprising efficacy, its operation is so gentle that it is given to venereal patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure without disturbing the system, or producing any of those effects inseparable from the common remedies. With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of disease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and least inconvenience possible.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS. GOWLAND'S LOTION. THE ANODYNE ELIXIR, For the cure of every kind of head ache. THE DAMASK LIP SALVE, Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every ill smell and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. (Advertizment to be continued.)
Conditions of the Gazette. The price of this GAZETTE to subscribers in town, who receive their papers by the carriers, is two DOLLARS per annum.—Distant subscribers who have their papers sealed singly will also pay two dollars, exclusive of postage. Subscribers in the country, who receive their papers at the office or by post, will pay one DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS, exclusive of postage. Country subscribers are expected to pay punctually every year—And town subscribers whenever their bills are presented. PUBLISHED BY ELEZER A. JENKS , No. 7, Fifth Street.