Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1807-01-26 00:00:00

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No. 41 of Vol. IX.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1807.
[Whole No. 457.]
REMOVAL. THE subscriber having Removed from New Gloucester to Portland...
NOTICE! H. SOUTHGATE, informs the public that he has removed from Fifth-street...
HAS REMOVED his Office from Fifth-street, to the South Chamber in the New Bank.
LEATHER. JOHN L. DENNETT. Has for sale, at the Sign of the Trunk, Middle-street...
John Coe, No 4, Fish-Street. HAS received an additional supply of Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines, &c.
Lord & Thomas, No. 5, Jones' Row, HAVE just received and offer for sale a general assortment of English and India Goods...
FOR SALE, By J. Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 casks of Sugar...
Hussey & Winlow, HAVE for sale at their store in Fifth-street, Portland...
Thomas Merrill, jun. Has for sale, At No. 9, Union-Wharf, 2000 bushels Wheat Brand...
Dissolution of Partnership. THE subscribers under the firm of ROBIE & LANCASTER, have this day by mutual consent dissolved...
TOPPAN ROBIE. SEWALL LANCASTER. Gorham, Jan. 12, 1807.
New Store. Rowe & Keus, RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity...
PRIM & STAPLE GOODS, adapted to the present season—Viz. Superfine black, blue, brown, drab and bottle-green Broadcloths...
ENGLISH HATS. The above Goods, with many other articles commonly found in a Piece Goods store, will be sold very cheap...
Barbour & Stockbridge, Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street. HAVE just received an additional supply of Fresh Seasonable Goods...
Joseph M'Lean & Co. No. 16, Union-Wharf. THE cargo of brig Mary, from Gaudaloupe, consisting of Hhds. Molasses...
TO LET. Store to let. TO LET, the brick Store, now occupied by Messrs. Joseph Emerion and So. head of Union-Wharf...
FOR SALE By Nathan Bucknam, 178 quintals Cod-Fish, 155 tuns Plaster...
John L. Dennett, At the Sign of the Trunk—Middle-street, nearly opposite the head of Fifth-street.
HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 450 wt. Harness Leather, 400 do Skirting do, Sides Bridle do...
Portland Bookstore, No. 5, MUSSEY'S ROW. JUST RECEIVED, AND for sale by DANIEL JOHNSON, on his usual, very liberal and accommodating terms...
SCHOOL BOOKS. Johnson's Dictionary, Dittos do do miniature, Bailey's Dictionary, Barkley's ditto...
Profile Likenesses. MR. WHEELER, RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity...
TO LET. THAT large commodious STORE, now occupied by Messrs. Winslows—Enquire of Dr. N. COFFIN.
Miscellaneous. Monarchy! Monarchy! The federalists are Monarchists, say the modest leaders of Democracy.
National Register.
MASSACHUSETTS REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CONGRESS. Suffolk, D. Hon. Josiah Quincy, who had 1968 votes...
KEENE, JAN. 17. Melancholy!—By the Amherst paper we learn, that on the morning...
of the 29th of December, between 3 and 4 o'clock, the house of Lt. Joseph Pratt, of New Ipswich, was discovered to be on fire.
To see the distressed mother, amidst the piercing shrieks of an expiring child, and herself grievously burnt...
THE WARLIKE JEFFERSON!
A tavern-keeper in a certain town in Pennsylvania, who formerly kept the sign of General Washington leaning on a cannon...
It would have been a happy thing for this country, if, when the popularity-seeking Inn-keeper, had changed the name of Washington into that of Jefferson...
ANECDOLE
Of Dr. J. Langhorn and Miss Hannah Moore. IN the Summer of 1773, he resided for a few months at Welton-Sea Mare, in Somersetshire...

Foreign Intelligence.
By an arrival at Charleston from  Bourdeaux.
PARIS, OCT. 14, 1806.
The Minister of War has instructed the Directors of the Administration of War in the several Departments, to address the Prefects and Commissaries-General, to be vigilant in the maintenance of public order, and in the execution of the laws, while the Emperor is absent at the head of his armies. Regular, the Grand Judge, Minister of Justice, has addressed a similar letter to the Imperial Attorneys-General of the courts of criminal justice.
GRAND ARMY; BULLETIN, No. XIV. DÜSSAU, OCT. 22.
Marshal Devoust, on the 20th, at Wirttemberg, surprised the bridge over the Elbe at the moment the enemy had set fire to it. The bridge here has been burnt; Marshal Lannes is rebuilding it.
The Prussian Minister, Lucchesini, having brought a letter from the King of Prussia, Marshal Duroc has been sent by the Emperor to confer with him.
Magdeburg is blockaded. Marshal Soult and General Legrand, are posted round the town. An interview has taken place between Gen. Balliard and Prince Hohenloe.—The language of Prussian officers is changed.—“What does your Emperor wish?” say they.—“Is he forever to pursue us thus hotly? We have not had one moment of respite since the battle.” These gentlemen, were, no doubt, accustomed to the manœuvres of the seven years war; they were desirous of a truce of three days for burying the dead. “Do you think of the living; answered the Emperor.—“Leave to us the charge of burying the dead: There is no occasion for a truce for that.”
It seems the Prussians are about rallying beyond the Oder.
* On the Elbe, in Saxony, about 66 miles S.W. of Berlin; and about 40 miles S.E. of Madgeburg.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, Jan. 2, 1807.
Mr. Dana, (Conn.) Mr. Speaker! In the second judicial circuit of the United States, prosecutions are now pending for supposed offences which are not defined by the constitution or any existing treaty or statute of the United States. They are prosecutions at common law. In four cases warrants have been issued by order of court; the parties have been arrested, and are holden for trial. Two of the prosecutions are against printers, for publications which have appeared in their papers. Two are against clerical gentlemen, for words which they are said to have uttered. The charges extend to various questions respecting political conduct and morality, and religion—concerns of public life—concerns of private life and of the invisible world.
In a legislative view of the subject, it is a primary inquiry, Whether this vast range should be allowed to any public accuser holding a place at will, under the government of the United States?
If abuses of the freedom of speech, as well as abuses of the freedom of the press, are to be left indefinitely to the reducing vigilance of subordinate executive officers, there is a further question to be considered. What shall be the doom of those who may be adjudged offenders? At common law, according to English jurists, libellers may be subjected to fine and corporal punishment at the discretion of the court. The corporal punishment extends to imprisonment and the pillory, to which may be added mutilation of ears, according to the doctrine stated by Sir Edward Coke in his report of a case decided in the Star-Chamber. Security too may be required for good behavior indefinitely; it has been required for life. The amount of the fine, the duration of the imprisonment, have no specific limits.
In trials for libels, interesting questions have occurred with respect to evidence. Shall proof of the publication and of the meaning stated in the accusation be considered, by the jury, as conclusive evidence of the guilt of the party accused, however innocent may have been his intention? A question of this nature has given rise to a famous statute in Great Britain: the bill was introduced by a distinguished member of the House of Commons, who has lately deceased.
If a British statute, enacted several years since the establishment of American independence can be supposed to affect public prosecutions in the United States, there is another question respecting evidence, to which that statute does not extend. Shall the party, who is charged with uttering seditious falsehoods, have the liberty, in his defence, to prove the truth of what he has uttered? This liberty was denied by the Court of the Star-Chamber in England. This liberty was denied in the famous case of Lilburn , who was tried in this country before the American revolution. And recently—in one of the States comprehended within the second judicial circuit of the United States—on the trial of Croswell , this liberty was not allowed.
This summary statement, Mr. Speaker, is my apology to the gentlemen of the house for requesting attention to the subject of prosecutions, conducted by law officers of the United States, for libelous publications or defamatory words. That the subject may be fairly presented for consideration, I have prepared a resolution for the appointment
ment of a select committee. The topics of inquiry being intimately connected with the principles of the political system of the United States, it has been supposed proper to have the resolution discussed in committee of the whole; and I hope the house will give it that direction. The resolution is in these words.
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to inquire whether prosecutions at common law should be sustained in the courts of the United States for libelous publications or defamatory words, touching persons holding offices or places of trust under the United States; and whether it would not be proper, if the same be sustained, to allow to the parties prosecuted the liberty of giving the truth in evidence; and that the committee report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution having been read at the clerk's table, Mr. Dana made a motion for referring it to a committee of the whole house.
Mr. Bidwell (Mass.) was opposed to the motion. The resolution offered asserts no principle. It proposes that a committee be appointed to inquire and make a report. A reference therefore to the committee of the whole is informal. Mr. B. had no objection to the reference, if the gentleman would vary his resolution and remove the informality.
Mr. Dana. In my apprehension, the motion is perfectly in order. Will any gentleman say, that the subject of the resolution is not intimately connected with general principles? There is no informality in referring it to a committee of the whole. Indeed, it is peculiarly proper for the committee of the whole to discuss a subject of this nature, and then decide on the instructions to be given to a select committee, who may arrange details and report a bill.
Mr. J. Clay (Penn.) The objection stated by the gentleman from Tennessee, appears to be, that a select committee ought to settle the principles involved in the resolution, and report to the house, who may then consider the subject in committee of the whole. Now this appears to me to be exactly the inverse order of proceeding. It is the province of a committee of the whole to determine principles and then refer the subject to a select committee to arrange the details.
I understand that in the second circuit of the United States, sundry prosecutions have been commenced at common law; and I also understand that by the common law the party prosecuted for a libel is not allowed to exonerate himself by giving the truth in evidence. It will be recollected that even the sedition act, so obnoxious to a large portion of the community allowed the party prosecuted to prove the truth of what he had published. If the statement is correct, it appears that a party prosecuted now is worse off than he would be even under the sedition law. If this is so, I hope the motion will prevail, and the evil be corrected.
Mr. Bidwell. I agree with the gentleman who have spoken on this subject, that it is proper to discuss and determine principles in committee of the whole. But this resolution is not drawn in the proper form for that purpose. It proposes the appointment of a committee to inquire whether any regulations are necessary on this subject. It ought to contain a direct assertion of a principle in order to bring the subject before a committee of the whole.
Mr. Quincy, (Mass.) The objection of my colleague (Mr. Bidwell) appears to rest on the word inquire , as contained in the resolution. But it is certainly in order for the committee of the whole to consider whether the resolution points to a proper object of inquiry and if so, then to give instruction to a select committee to adjust the details, and report a bill. The gentleman (Mr. Bidwell) will not say the resolution does not involve an important question on principles. The proposed mode of considering the subject appears to me not only proper and perfectly in order but the fairest and best that can be devised.
Mr. Eppes. There are two subjects of importance connected with the resolution before the house, 1st, whether the common law of England is a part of the law of the U. S. and 2nd, whether in cases of prosecutions for libels the truth can be given in evidence. I have drawn up two resolutions, which by way of argument I will read, and which if the gentleman from Connecticut will withdraw his, I will propose to the house.
[Mr. E. then read two resolutions. The first went to declare it a violation of the constitution to try and punish any person at common law in a court of the U. S. The second went to declare it a natural right in all trials for the party prosecuted to give the truth in evidence.]
Mr. Dana, as he rose, observed that he had already spoken twice on the motion. Leave, leave , was heard from different parts of the house. The question for leave to speak again was put by the speaker. Agreed. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7.
Volunteers. —A bill to authorise the President to accept the services of 30,000 volunteers, was read twice.
The bill for preventing the Slave Trade was again called up and discussed.—Mr. Bidwell moved the addition of a section, providing that no negro freed by the law should be sold for a slave.
The yeas and nays were taken on Mr. Bidwell's motion—Yeas 60—Nays 60.—The Speaker said, he was against the motion—So it was lost. Bill ordered for a third reading.
A Committee was appointed to enquire into the expediency of continuing a post road from Natchez to New-Orleans, thro' West Florida, with consent of the Spanish Government.
THURSDAY, JAN. 8.
A petition on the subject of fortifying N. York harbor, and one from the salt-manufacturers of Sag-harbor, were presented.
The Slave Trade Prohibition bill was read a third time;—After a long and warm debate, the bill was recommitted, to a committee of 17, one from each State, further to amend it.
In the Senate of the United States, General Smith moved for a committee to enquire whether an augmentation of the “Standing Army” of the U. States is not necessary. He thought an additional force necessary.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, JAN. 17.
THE Bath Fire and Marine Insurance Company bill was read a first time.— Davis and others, also petitioners for an Insurance Company at Bath had leave to withdraw their petition.
ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT.
On motion of Mr. Bangs, it was ordered, that Messrs. Bangs, Story, Smith (of W. S.) King, and Bacon (of S.) with such as the Hon. Senate may join, be a committee to prepare a respectful ADDRESS to The President of the United States.— The Hon. Senate has concurred, and added the Hon. Messrs. Maynard, Hill, Otis, and Gore. —It seems in the selection of the Committee, the Hon. President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House, did not jump in judgment. The President nominated two Federalists and two Democrats;—but the Speaker thought proper to put at least four out of five Democrats on the part of the House.—If the Hon. Speaker is satisfied, that no federalist can conscientiously vote in favor of an adulatory address to Mr. Jefferson, he was perfectly right in his selection of the committee.
MONDAY, JAN. 16.
The opinion of the Attorney-General and all papers respecting the Pescecut controversy, were referred to a committee on the subject.
The house took up the amendment of the Senate, to the Resolution for granting a sum of money to Treasurer Jackson, for extra services; and concurred therein. As the resolution first passed the House, 350 dollars were granted Mr. J.—The Senate struck out that sum, and inserted 27 dollars 68 cents; in which sum the House has concurred.
And to incorporate Wm. King, and others, as the Bath Maine Insurance Company, was read a second time, and committed.
Articles by the Paris.
CHILICOTHE, DEC. 25.
In consequence of Mr. John Smith (one of our senators in Congress) neglecting to pay that attention to the duties of his office, which the present eventful crisis of national affairs unquestionably demands, our legislature have passed a resolution, requesting him to resign his seat in the Senate of the U. States.
Intelligence has been received from Mexico, that the city was nearly destroyed by an inundation, which had continued for 10 days at the last date.
KINGSTON, DEC. 6.
The Anson frigate of 40 guns, the Arethusa, of 38 guns, and the Latona, of 36 guns, sailed from Port Royal on Saturday morning, for the purpose, we understand, of taking possession of the Dutch island of Carracoa.
We understand, by recent accounts from the Carraccas, that among the French troops lately landed there from the Imperial brig Austerlitz, and a schooner, are 250 Connors, and four French General Officers; and that the Government were thrown into considerable greater consternation from this unexpected reinforcement than they were at the coming of Miranda, conceiving it was the first step of the French government to gain possession of that country.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 14. MUTINY.
We understand that a serious mutiny happened last night at Gloucester point on board the ship Sally, capt. Williams, for Galloway. It is said that the ship, which went down late in the afternoon, came to at the piers, on account of the ice. The sailors wished to go on shore but were forbidden by the officers. Notwithstanding this they attempted to leave the ship, and upon being opposed by the mate one of them seized a handspike and killed him instantly. Upon this the captain came upon deck with his pistols and shot two of the fellows dead upon the spot, and stabbed another with a spring bayonet attached to one of his pistols, upon which the mutineers submitted and cried for quarters.
Such is the substance of the story as it has been related to us. We cannot vouch for its being strictly correct in every particular.
CHALESTON, DEC. 17. FROM FRANCE.
Capt. Callender, in the ship Portland, from Bourdeaux, has brought accounts down to the 7th November. The French Imperial head-quarters was at Dessau, on the 22d October.—It was probable the advanced columns were nearer Berlin. Bonaparte is stated to
have entered Berlin, without opposition, the 24th October. The records and treasure had previously been removed. But it was apparent, that Berlin was not the end of the French conquests:—Large reinforcements were on their way to the Grand Army:—10,000 of the troops lately in Italian Dalmatia, were on the march for Saxony, under Gen. Seras; and 20,000 Bavarians, under Gen. Derôi, were advancing towards Berlin.—Added to these, the French army of reserve at Frankfort, and the French-Dutch army of the North, were also moving into Germany.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 17.
In consequence of some improper publications of a Dr. W. respecting Mr. C. the Editor of the Evening Post , the latter inflicted coporal punishment on the former, in Broadway.—A fracas ensued; in which it is difficult to say which came of first best. Soon after, a Mr. T. took occasion to observe, that Mr. C. was a coward and a scoundrel:—These expressions coming to the ears of Mr. C. a challenge was given and excepted; and the parties had proceeded as far as Rye, on their way to Connecticut, to settle the affair; but before anything serious took place, the combatants were taken into custody by an officer, and bound over to keep the peace.
The following letter from the Governor of this State, appears in the Chronicle of yesterday.—It is said the Governor has ordered a suit to be commenced against Mr. Farmer.
To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle.
Sir.—Although I have ever held it a degradation of my official character to notice the slanders of anonymous writers, and wretches of little or no consideration in society, and have borne with them in silence—yet, when they present themselves, sanctioned by the signature of a man of respectable standing, to repeal them is a duty I owe myself and the community, which is interested in the character of its officers.—I am therefore constrained to declare, that the assertion contained in the Republican Watch Tower of the 25th ult. under the signature of Thomas Farmer, of my having formed a coalition with the federalists, for the purpose of procuring or retaining power, is a base, villainous and slanderous falsehood, destitute of even the color of foundation.
In justice to the gentleman of the federal party, I am bound to declare, that I have no reason to believe they ever contemplated or wished such corrupt combination, or any other political combination or coalition with me; as no proposition, or even hint of that kind, was ever given or made to me directly or indirectly by any one of them.
Albany, Jan. 11.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 13.
Yesterday a man by the name of Dunnamore, and one or two alias names, was convicted of forgery. When the verdict was brought in, the prisoner repeating the word guilty , drew a penknife and stabbed himself three times. He is yet alive, and will probably recover. He was genteelly dressed, and his deportment decent and becoming.
Communication....No. 3.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE, To the Settlers in the county of Lincoln, who have not acquired a legal title to their lands.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
It is said by some among you, that there is a general combination to oppose, at every hazard, all attempts of the proprietors, to ascertain and fix the limits of their claims, that you are provided with arms and ammunition, and that no one employed by the proprietor, or by order of court, even at the request of the settlers themselves, can perform that service; that if any one, thus authorized should attempt it, he would inevitably be destroyed. But can this be the fact? Are you all thus linked together, in a covenant of rapine and murder? There are some of your number who represent this to be the case—that there is a general union and understanding on the subject, and that you are warranted to take life in defending your possessions. By what law, human or divine, can you justify this bloody sentiment? You cannot justify it by anything written, and, if you will reflect a moment and hear the voice of Conscience, the most of you will abandon it with horror.
You have, as there is in all communities, a proportion of inconsiderate and unprincipled men, such undoubtedly represent the sober and respectable in a disadvantageous point of light; the best of you, say they, are their counsellors, and they themselves only executors of your will. For the honor of the County, for the honor of Religion and Morality, I will presume this representation to be erroneous, and that the most sensible and worthy of you are misrepresented and basely defamed, and that those who give this false coloring, do it, to support the iniquity of their own conduct.
But tho' some, and I would hope the most of you, shudder at the thought of such atrocity, and are ready to say with Hazael, “Are we dogs that we should do this,” yet I fear, that your conversation for years
has been of a nature to countenance and encourage such madness. You have represented the claimants of the soil “as the most cruel and oppressive, influenced by the lowest and basest motives, constantly endeavoring to injure and distress you.” Such conversation has been too general, and your children have listened to it as to the tales of the ferocious savages. The name of proprietor has raised the most awful images in their imaginations, being connected with almost every thing painful and distressing. Your children have now arrived to manhood, and the same, who have had the means of information, and whose prejudices were not too strong to be overcome by reason, are ready to acknowledge that what they heard was greatly exaggerated, or wholly groundless, yet this is by no means universally the case, there are those whose prejudices nothing can weaken, who will pay no attention to a statement of facts, and whose inveteracy of temper is obstinate and unyielding; from such we hear the most awful denunciations of evil—the most malicious imprecations, with a correct as well, that they will imbue their hands in the blood of those who claim, as it by legal means endeavor to possess what they claim.
It is painful, fellow citizens, to make a statement of this kind, and the more painful, as a multitude of considerations and facts demonstrate it to be true.
I ask those of you who will consider, and with whom I should feel myself perfectly safe, in person and property, what is the cause of the present state of things among you? And whether you, yourselves have not been in some degree instrumental, inadvertently perhaps, of producing this alarming disorder? If those of you in whose breasts moral principles still hold a residence—if you find that your unguarded conversation has emboldened others to threaten death and ruin to any, who are pursuing a legal course to acquire possession of that which is their own; if your conversation has warranted them, to represent you as combined with them, to oppose those who come among them to discharge any duty, enjoined on them by government—if you find that others possess this idea of your character, which they do not hesitate and avow in the strongest language, it is certainly time for you seriously to attend to the subject, and to do something in earnest to retrieve your character, from the misrepresentations of your own party, and to give evidence to your friends, that their partiality for you was not unreasonable—that they had a just foundation for their confidence, which they have placed in you, and for the representation which they have given of your general character to others.
Your affairs will soon come to a crisis. A settlement in some way or other cannot be far distant. Let not the inconsiderate among you, involve the whole in one scene of vexation, distress and probable ruin. Your fellow citizens in other parts of the state and those who wish you well, are alarmed at the doctrines you advance, at the bold threats which you give, and at the actual attempts you have made to take the lives of others.—They are sensible civil government ends when men by force of arms resist its operations. You have resorted to arms—you now stand in the attitude of opposition to the laws of the Commonwealth—and remaining as you now are, I know not why you should not be opposed by arms; and if opposed you will be subdued.
I acknowledge the critical situation of those who wish for a peaceful, just, and equitable settlement.—You have, inadvertently gone too far—your language has been construed to imply more than you really intended; if this is the case retract in season—explain your language if you can, and make it consistent with the moral principles which you still respect—if you cannot acknowledge your error and publicly avow your conviction, remember that to acknowledge an error is only saying in other words, “I am wiser to day than I was yesterday.”
I would advise those of you who are candid and considerate, to meet together and concert measures for your own security—disavow every hostile intention, and let it be known, that you are friends to peace and righteousness. Your example would have great weight, and your number would increase.—Avow your purpose to purchase a title to the lands you possess, and to hold them as others hold theirs; there is still a chance for you, seize it with avidity, and resolve rather to be poor with innocence, than, if you could, to be rich by the fruit of rapine and iniquity.
EQUITY.
Lincoln, January 20, 1807.
Portland,
Monday, January 26, 1807.
Hamburg accounts, received at New-York to Nov. 3, mention that a second battle has been fought between Prince Holtenhoe and the French, near Sutton . On the 27th of October, in which the French, as usual, were victors; this action may be considered as the last struggle of the Prussian army; and the Prussian monarchy, which has hitherto been considered as one of the most powerful on the continent, will shortly be blotted from the map of Europe, as an independent nation; but she has fallen a victim to French intrigue.
TREASON AND NO TREASON.
Conspiracy and no Conspiracy.
What do you think Col. Burr's object is? Is a question asked by almost every one who takes an interest in the passing events of the day; no individual in a private station ever excited more of public curiosity or attention than what the ex-vice president has. He has been accused by an officer of the U. S. under oath, of pursuing treasonable measures against the country, and a complaint accordingly laid before a grand jury, but they saw no cause for finding a Bill, but still he is viewed in a hostile light, and the alarm is still kept up.
The papers from that quarter of the Union, inform that Mr. Jefferson's late Proclamation for suppressing treason and effusing by quelling traitors , are forwarded into that part of the country by express, and “who doubt, but, in such numbers, as will amount to a “force competent,” and ready

unnecessary augmentation of our standing army!" Burr at the date of the latest accounts was at Nashville (Tennessee.) Blannerhas-set one of his associates had escaped down the Ohio with 16 Boats. There are many who believe that this affair will eventually turn out to be something besides mere smoke. We venture an opinion that Burr's object is an attack on our purchased territory of Louisiana or Mexico; should he succeed (which God forbid) it is presumed the present administration will either buy him and his followers or pay him tribute. This fact we know and every citizen of the United States will soon acknowledge it, that Louisiana will prove a theatre for every bold and imprudent adventurer and demagogue, to erect the standard of rebellion on and wage war with the United States; but the public may rest easy on the score of expense so long as the plan of proclamation warfare is adhered to.
Presidential Addresses. The rage of addressing Mr. Jefferson has extended to almost every part of the Union. Legislatures and individuals are racking their brains, and devoting their time in debating and searching for terms suitable to express their exalted opinion of his wisdom and energy, and humbly beseeching him to suffer himself to be considered, wh. it is for the public good , (and a salary of 25,000 dollars a year) a candidate for re-election two years hence. It has been suggested that it would save much time and expense to have printed forms for the several Legislatures, except those of Connecticut, Delaware, and Virginia; and to save the feelings of those who may be zealous and active at the public meetings for this important business, and who may find it necessary to make "their are" it would be well to have the blank printed with this signature.
164 to 14. In the Virginia Legislature, the House of Representatives, voted an address, appropriating Mr. Jefferson's measures, in regard to our foreign affairs, which was sent up to the Senate for concurrence; but it so happened that a majority of the members were men of independence, judgement and discernment—on the motion to concur with the House, it passed in the negative.
Militia. —In consequence of the resignation of Capt. Hatch, we understand that the members who compose the company in Ward No. 2, (formerly under his command) will meet at the Court-House, tomorrow, to choose a Captain and fill such other vacancies as may exist.
Town Watch. —As evidence of the vigilance and use of the Watch which has lately been appointed in this town; we learn the watch detected two persons on Wednesday night last, practising on the "equality" doctrine in the line of property; they were secured and the following day carried before a magistrate, convicted and punished.
Benjamin Bussey, jun. Henry Fales and James Savage, Esqrs. were admitted Attorneys at the Court of Common Pleas, held in Boston the 13th inst.
From a paragraph in a Georgetown S. C. paper, it appears there are patrons of horse and foot in that town on Sundays, to enforce the due observance of the day.
MR. ADAMS. It was with great pleasure that I noticed in your paper a commencement of publications on religious subjects. A part of one of your columns cannot be better occupied. Altho' the Merchant and the Farmer, the Politician, and the News-Enquirer, the Man of Business and the Man of Leisure, have a right to expect that you devote the chief part of your paper to their use and amusement, yet as Christians, as Candidates for another world, where "these gratifications will forever cease," and where your readers will hope to enjoy sublimer pleasures—they cannot but approve every attempt to call their attention now and then, to such truths and observations as will remind them that there is other and more important work, in which their thoughts should frequently be employed. "In all our ways we should acknowledge God."
High and low, rich and poor, old and young, should consider, that whilst they are diligently and rationally engaged in the various pursuits of life, the wheels of time are rapidly rolling on, and bringing them every day, nearer and nearer to the end of their terrestrial journey. R.
POSTSCRIPT. By last evening's mail we learn, there was an arrival at Boston on Friday last, in 46 days from Liverpool, by which London papers to Dec. 5, have been received. A concise summary of the intelligence is given in the Centinel—and this we are obliged to abridge. French accounts are received, which contain a series of the defeats of the Prussians. The last French Grand Army Bulletin, was dated at Berlin, Nov. 12. A division of the Prussian army under Prince Hohenlohe, commander in chief, consisting of 16000 men, capitulated near Stettin, Oct. 19—Another division, commanded by Gen. Blucher, of 16000 strong, surrendered at Schwerten, near Lubeck, the 17th Nov.—Stettin, on the Oder, surrendered its garrison of 6000.—Magdeburg, a strong and important fortress, with 20 generals, 800 officers, 22000 men, with immense military stores, fell on the 11th Nov. The French say they have taken, since the commencement of the campaign, 140,000 prisoners, 250 colors, 800 pieces of field, and 4,000 battering artillery.—The French soldiers, also, have plundered and acquired an immense booty; and Bonaparte has ordered a contribution of 28,000,000 dollars, on Prussia and her allies. The advanced column of the French army, under Davoust and Prince Damerowski, was at Posina, in Poland.—The re-establishment of the kingdom of Poland, was avowedly the French. Bonaparte, in a proclamation of Oct. 28, announced the approach of the Russians, and his determination to meet them half way.
90,000 Russians, on the 15th of November, were in advance of Warsaw, (the capital of Poland) but on learning the approach of the French, they had fallen back to Warsaw, and were receiving powerful reinforcements.
A report was received in London, Dec. 5, from Hamburg, that an engagement had taken place in Poland, between the Russians and French, in which the latter lost 40,000—So much for report.
The French took possession of Hamburg, Nov. 19—who immediately confiscated every species of British property, and put all the English merchants in arrest.—Lubeck was taken by storm. The Elector Hesse Cassel, Duke of Brunswick, Duke of Mecklenburg and Prince of Orange Fulda, have been deposed.—The French have made 1500 Swedes prisoners, near Pomerania, and menaced Denmark. Austria has an army of 80,000 men in Bohemia. It is presumed Prince Charles will be appointed commander.
The French are at Vienna has informed the Emperor of Austria, that if these troops are not withdrawn from Bohemia, or if Prince Charles joined them, he should consider it as a declaration of war.
MARRIED, At Ipswich, Mr. Aaron Kimball, Jr. to Miss Lucy Lord. In Newburyport Mr. William P. Johnson, to Miss Henrietta Tracy, daughter of John Tracy, Esq. In Gray, Mr. John Hodgson Smith, to Mrs. Sarah Libby. At the Friends' Meeting-House in Vassalborough, Nathan Winslow, of Falmouth, to Mary Vinal.
DIED, In New-Brunswick N. Col. John Bayard, aged 69 formerly of Philadelphia. In Stanhope, N. J. Silas Dickerson, Esq. formerly Speaker of the Assembly of New-Jersey. In Georgia, a Mr. Whitehead, a trader—said to be from New-England—murdered by the family whom he boarded at Augusta—murderers in jail. In the West Indies, Brig. Gen. Sir R. Basset. In Greenville district, S. C. Mrs. Elkin, concert of M. Alfred Elkin; shot through the heart by her husband; he had seated himself in the door, with his gun across his lap, picking the lint; and observing Mrs. E. placed in the position—soon after which she again happened to pass in the direction of the muzzle, when the gun went off and shot her dead. They were newly married. In Pennsylvania, Saml. Laird, Esq. aged 47, one of the Associate Judges of Cumberland County. In Gosham, Rev. Jeremiah Noyes, at 28.
Gazette Ship News. PORT OF PORTLAND—1807. Arrived, Brig Equator, Hall, from Guadalupe. Mar. 19. Arrived, Brig Hunt, Capt. Cutter, in 38 days—Dec. 20, lat. 23, lon. 55, spoke brig Dallas, Pike, in Port-mouth, bound to Jamaica 2 same time, brig Fortune, Smith, from New-York, bound to Jamaica, 18 days out all well.
VESSELS LEFT. At Demerara, Dec. 8, Tropic, Portland: Sally and Jenny, Albion and Hero, of Portsmouth. At St. Lucia, December 13, a Wiscasset brig, just arrived. At St. Thomas, Dec. 9. General examination, Williams of Portland; Hiran, Hammond, Wiscasset; brig Duse, Portland.
VESSELS SPOKEN. Nov. 10, lat. 44, 6, long. 50, 35, spoke Cornelia, 20 days from Portland for Liverpool, all well.—Dec. 23, between Cape Lookout, and the Frying Pan, sloop Lark, Jordan, of Freeport from Dominico, for Boston, had lost all her sails, but had been partially supplied by the ship Argus of New-Burport, bound to Savannah: was then in want of provisions, which were supplied them, and they were endeavoring to get into Beaufort, N. C.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA. A Jamaica paper of the 3d Dec. states, that all American vessels, arriving off, and attempting to enter Rio Bueno, Dry Harbour, St. Ann's Bay, and Orchorio, should be directed to proceed to Montego-Bay for entrance. A Spanish boat from Barracoa lately robbed the sch. Amelia of 6100 dollars, and small stores. A letter from Port au Prince, dated the 23d Nov. last, states—"Mr. Williams, of Baltimore, has lately arrived at this city, in the British ship Boyd, from London, with an assorted cargo of upwards of 20,000 dollars, under a British licence from the King—it says, "to any port or ports in St. Domingo, or Hayti, not in the possession of our enemies." Several other vessels are daily looked for under the same kind of permission. They are granted to all British subjects."
For Philadelphia. THE Schooner Union, Lemuel Sawyer master, lying at Long Wharf, will sail in Ten days—for freight or passage apply to the master on board or of Thomas Crofts. Portland, Jan. 26.
Back Cove Bridge. THE Proprietors of Back-Cove Bridge are hereby notified, that the semi-annual meeting of said Proprietors will be held at the house of William Campbell, innholder in Portland, on Monday, the second day of February next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the Treasurer's account and allow the same, if it be found right. Per order of the Standing Committee. STEPHEN WAITE, Prop. Clerk. Portland, Jan. 26.
LIME FOR SALE. A Few casks of excellent LIME, for which Country Produce will be received in payment, if applied for directly—Inquire of BARNEVILL & PRICHARD. Jan. 26.
To Ship Masters. JUST published by DANIEL JOHNSON, (price D. S. 50) and for sale by him at the Portland Bookstore, and by all the Booksellers and Shipchandlers in the United States, the American Shipmaster's Daily Assistant: OR, Compendium of Marine Law, AND Mercantile Regulations & Customs; BEING A correct and useful guide to all men in business, especially those employed in the Merchant-service. EXPLAINING BY JUDICIAL DECISIONS, The Duty, Authority and Responsibility of Ship-masters, and the Liability of Ship owners for the Contracts or Misconduct of those they employ as Masters. CONTAINING ALSO, A great variety of useful Tables and Commercial Forms, calculated to assist Ship-owners, Consignees, Supercargoes and Masters of Vessels.
Subscribers in Portland are requested to call for their Books at Messrs. STUART & LINCOLN'S.
Tickets and Quarters in the Tenth Class of the Amoskeag Canal Lottery. Just received and for sale at the Bath Bookstore, the AMERICAN SHIPMASTER'S DAILY ASSISTANT —For sale also, at Hallowell, by JOHN JOHNSON. Jan. 26.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Wo ks, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Affine, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. Wm. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26.
Very Pleasing Prospect. IN recapitulating our Lottery business, which is not only pleasing to us, but must also prove so to our friends and the public; and will convince all of the good fortune of adventuring in the Temple of the Fickle Goddess of Fortune, at their Office. From the following statement of Capital Prizes sold by them, in the late Lotteries, it will be seen that a great number have made independent fortunes—others a competency—and many, very many, experienced the fruits of Fortune in a greater or less degree. It is a fact, that more than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars in Prizes, have been paid by GILBERT and DEAN'S Fortune Lottery Office, within the last three years. Such is the good fortune which attend those who purchase Tickets of them. The diamond receives its lustre from the labor bestowed on it; and the many capital prizes held by G. and D. are like so many Lottery Stars which will be considered by the knowing ones, of primary magnitude and brightness. But to the point: The prizes are as follows, viz:
Capital Prizes shared and held at GILBERT & DEAN'S Lottery Office, in the Years 1804, 5 & 6, viz:— 2 Prizes of 10000 each 2 do 8000 1 Prize of 5000 1 do 3000 4 Prizes of 2000 each 1 Prize of 1500 14 Prizes of 1000 each 4 do 750 27 do 500 3 do 300 281 do 100 G. & D. attend personally, one of the firm is always in the office, from the time it is open until it is shut; they keep a list of each days drawing in every Lottery to be seen gratis, by which great advantage may arise to purchasers of them.
Exchange Business. G. & D. buy and sell Boston Bank Bills, for a commission of only one quarter per cent. Having an apartment distinct from Lottery Business, their friends may always rely on the utmost faithfulness and dispatch. Bills exchanged, even out bills exchanged for a small premium.—Spanish Dollars and Silver change bought and sold. Boston, Jan. 26.
Pocket-Book Found. FOUND between Portland and Saco, a Red Morocco Pocket-Book, containing bank-bills and promissory notes of hand.—The owner, by proving property and paying charges, may receive said Book with its contents, bp applying to J. ADAMS, at the Office of Prentiss Mellen, Esq. Jan. 26.
Stores to Let. TWO convenient Stores, adjoining the one occupied by John Pritchard. Also, Two stores on Union wharf, for terms apply to Ralph Crofts, at No. 4 on said Wharf. Jan. 26.
Gentel Boarding. ANN WALKER, has taken the House lately occupied by Parker Illey, near the head of Union-Wharf, Fore-street, where she proposes keeping a genteel BOARDING-HOUSE—The situation is very convenient to business, and the accommodations of the house good. Jan. 25.
8000 Dollars. TICKETS and QUARTERS, in the tenth Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street. Prize Tickets taken in payment.
CAUTION. WHEREAS, Goods have been taken up at different stores in town, under mine and my wife's name, but without leave—I caution all persons against it, as I pay no such debts. G. W. SCOTT. Jan. 26.
ABSENTED himself from the subscriber, on Thursday last, an indented Apprentice, 20 years of age—All persons are forbid harboring or trudging him on my account, as I shall pay no debts of his contracting. MARCUS QUINCY. Jan. 26.
To The Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Portland in and for the county of Cumberland on the third Tuesday of November, A. D. 1806. HUMBLY shews, Samuel Butts, of Falmouth, in said county, merchant, and Mary, his wife, in her right; and James Means, of said Falmouth, gentleman, and Mary, his wife, in her right; that they are seized in fee, as tenants in common, with others, to them unknown, of a certain piece of Flats, situated in said Portland, and bounded as follows: to wit—Northwesterly by Fore-street; Northeasterly by flats, and a wharf, formerly belonging to Moses Pearson, Esq. and now in possession of Joseph Titcomb; Southeasterly by the channel of fore river; and Southwesterly by flats, formerly belonging to Ephraim Jones, Esquire, and now in possession of Joseph H. Ingraham, being the same flats which were originally laid out and belonging to Samuel Porter, late of Portland, deceased; said Butts being seized of one fifth and four eighths of one fifth of said flats in his own right, and said Butts and wife being seized of one eighth of one fifth thereof in her right; and the said Means and wife being seized of one eighth of a fifth of said flats in her right;—And the Petitioners are desirous of holding an enjoyment of their respective proportions of said flats in severalty. Wherefore they pray your Honours, that the same may be divided and set off to them in severalty, agreeably to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided. SAMUEL BUTTS. MARY BUTTS. JAMES MEANS. MARY MEANS.
At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, A. D. 1806. ON the Petition of Samuel Butts and others, whereof the foregoing is a copy—Ordered, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the state, or the attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the state, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this court on the first Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest— SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk.
To the honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, 1806. HUMBLY shews, Elijah Hannewell of Windham, in said county, yeoman, that he is seized in fee, in common with others to him unknown, of one moiety or fifty acres of the hundred acre lot, numbered fifty-nine, in the first division of hundred acre lots in said Windham, and is desirous of holding his said moiety or fifty acres in severalty: Wherefore He prays your Honors, that his said proportion of said lot may be set off to him, to hold the same in severalty, pursuant to the statute in such cases made and provided, and as in duty bound, will ever pray. By STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. his Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas begun and holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of November, A. D. 1806. ON the petition of Elijah Hannewell, whereof the foregoing is a copy. Ordered, that the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the state, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this court on the first Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk.
Notice. WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of ZEPHANIAH RICH, jun. late of Portland, in said county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 22d day of January, 1807, are allowed said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; they will attend that service at the Dwelling House of Enoch Illey, in Portland, on the last Tuesday of this month, and on the fourth Tuesday of each of the five following Months, from 9 till 6 o'clock, P. M. ENOCH ILLSLEY. JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 23d Jan. 1807.
To be sold at Public Vendue. On Tuesday 18th of February next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling House of Eli Longley, innholder in Waterford, if not previously sold.
A Lot of land in said Waterford, known by Lot No. 12, in 13 Range containing 160 acres—said Lot is well watered and suitable for making a farm; the Road from Norway, to Albany leads through the same. For particulars enquire of ELI LONGLEY, near the premises. Waterford, Jan. 19 1807.
To be sold at Public Vendue. ALL the common and undivided Land in the town of Falmouth, Portland and Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, at the dwelling-house of Zebanah B. Stevens, in said Falmouth, the 22d day of the sixth month, (called June) next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Proprietors. NATHAN WINSLOW, Prop. Clerk. Falmouth, 1st Mo. 5, 1807. 6 w. (J 12)
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esquire, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of METCALF WITHERELL, late of Portland, in said county, trader, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 7th day of January, 1807, allowed said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Enoch Illey, in Portland, on the last Tuesday of this and the fourth Tuesdays of the five following months from nine to twelve o'clock, A. M. ENOCH ILLSLEY. JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 9th Jan. 1807.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOHN ANDERSON, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed, from the 22d instant, to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service, at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in Freeport, on the third Monday of January next, and on the second Monday of the following months, from 9 o'clock, A. M., to 4 o'clock, P. M. SAMUEL PORTER, EDWARD BREWER. December 24, 1806. (Jan. 26).
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 Zephaniah Rich, junior, late of Portland, in the County of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to BENJAMIN RICH. Jan. 26. 1806.
Book-Keeping. MR. TURNER, offers his services in every branch of the Accomptant Business:—To Post Books weekly, or monthly—To Open, Close, or Adjust Books—To adjust Voyages, or any other Accounts, that require correct statement—Every form of writing used in the mercantile line drawn out accurately.—Translations made from the French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian languages as usual.—Inquire at No. 3. Jones' Row. Jan. 12.
Douglas & Porter, SAIL-MAKERS, PORTLAND-FIER. THE subscribers have entered into copartnership under the above firm, and have commenced the Sail-Making Business, on the new Wharf, next north of Ingraham's Wharf.—They solicit a share of the public patronage; and presume their workmanship and punctuality will give satisfaction. FRANCIS DOUGLAS, GEORGE B. PORTER. Jan. 12.
Munroe & Tuttle, No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-street, HAVE just received, and now opening a large assortment of WOOLLEN GOODS: viz: Superfine black and coloured Broad Cloths Duro Cashmeres, Duffs and Coatings, Baizes and Flannels, Patent Cord, do Plain, 6-4 to 12-4 Rofe Blankets Blue Plains, Worsted Hole Superfine and Common Calicoes India ditto 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambrics India Cottons Black Tabby Velvets Plain Black and striped do Black Glats Buttons, 1 case 7-8 frith Linens Durants, Ruffles and Shalloons Black Silk Velvets Black Laces White and coloured Threads A large assortment of India and Florence Lustring Long and short white silk Gloves A final consignment of Muffs and Tippets, which will be sold very cheap—viz: Pole Cat, Sable, Mock ditto, Bear and Elk They keep constantly for sale every article of Dress for Mourning: viz, Best Middle Black Florence Lustring India do. Sinchaws, India Satins Black Bombalettes Black Crapes, 4-4 6-4 Black Cambrics Fine black Cotton rife Black Gauze Hole Black silk handkerchiefs Plain ditto and pie pie Gloves Gentlemen's shor: do Black Lace Veils. Jan. 12.

Poetry.
ORIGINAL POETRY.
AN IMITATION OF THE ADMIRED SONG "LIFE LET US CHERISH." ENJOY life's pleasures, seize the fleeting phantom form, Snatch, ere they vanish, the roseate flowers of morn.
Why, potent fancy, should we roam, From social joys and tranquil home? To catch the sweets which ancient Rome Emits from mould'ring clay?
Man idly gives himself to broils, And treads the thorny path of toils, And shuns the golden decked soils, Where social treasures bloom.
When heavy clouds obscure the day, And loud the thunders round us play; When these are hush'd, oh, then how gay The sun smiles forth at eve.
Who envy hate and malice shun, Whose hearts to pity gently turn, Angels shall gather round their urn, And steep in tears their clay.
Who honor love, and free bestows A generous tear on others woes, To him, content in bounty flows, And fills his cup with joy.
And when his days begin to fade, And cares and sorrows on him tread, Friendship will lend her hand in aid, To help him on his way.
Oh friendship, in all natures bow'r Thou art the sweetest fairest flow'r, To the we owe the heart felt hour, And all we here possess.
Sporitor....No. 2.
Extract from the concluding section of Wilberforce's View of Christianity, containing advice to Chris- tians in Europe, and particularly in Great Britain, which may be well directed to Christians in the United States.
THEY are important members of the community. Let them weigh the various du- ties which their station now peculiarly en- forces on them. If we consult the most intel- ligent accounts of foreign countries, which have been recently published, and compare them with the reports of former travellers; we must be convinced, that Religion and the standard of Morals are everywhere declining, abroad even more rapidly than in our own country; but still the progress of irreligion, and the decay of morals at home, are such as to alarm every considerate mind, and to fore- bode the worst consequences, unless some re- medy can be applied to the growing evil. We can depend only upon true Christianity for effect- ing, in any degree, this important service. Let true Christians then, with becoming earnest- ness, strive in all things to recommend their profession, and to put to silence the vain scoffs of ignorant objectors. Let them boldly af- sert the cause of Christ in an age when so many, who bear the name of Christians, are ashamed of him; and let them consider as de- volving on them, the important duty of sus- pending for a while the call of their country, and, perhaps, of performing a still more im- portant service to society at large; not by busy interference in politics, but rather by that sure and radical benefit of restoring the influence of religion, and of raising the stan- dard of morality.
Let them be active, useful, generous towards others; manifestly moderate and self-denying in themselves. Let them be ashamed of idle- ness, as they would be of the most acknow- ledged sin. Let them reserve, for nobler and more disinterested purposes, that money which others selfishly waste in parade and dress, and equipage. Let them evince, in short, a man- ifest moderation in all temporal things: as becometh those whose affections are set on higher objects than any which this world af- fords, and who possess, within their own bos- om a fund of satisfaction and comfort, which the world seeks in vanity and dissipation. Let them cultivate a Catholic spirit of uni- versal good will, and of amicable fellowship towards all those of whatever sect or denomi- nation, who, differing from them in non-essen- tials, agree with them in the grand funda- mentals of religion. Let them countenance men of real piety wherever they are found; and encourage in others every attempt to re- press the progress of vice, and to revive and diffuse the influence of religion and virtue. Let their earnest prayers be constantly offered, that such endeavours may be successful, and that the abused long-suffering of God may still continue to us the invaluable privilege of true Christianity.
New Book Store,
ROOT OF FISH-STREET—PORTLAND.
Thomas B. Wait & Co.
HAVE just opened and offer for sale, at the lowest prices, an assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONARY, AMONG WHICH ARE: Works on Law, Puffick, Divinity, Natur- al and Moral Philosophy, History, Biogra- phy, Geography, Astronomy, Mathematics, Agriculture, &c. Voyages, Travels, Novels, Plays, Poetry and Music. Bibles, Testaments, School Books of vari- ous kinds, Almanacks and Registers for 1807. Seamen's Books, Charts, Quadrants, Scales and Dividers. Writing Paper, Quills, Ink-Powder, Pock- et Books, Wafers, &c. &c. Village Harmony. A new and improved edition, to be sold at the abovementioned Bookstore.
Social Libraries supplied with Books on the most reasonable terms. Cash given for Rags and Junk. Jan. 19.
To Let, or for Sale,
A Small Dwelling-House, situated in a pleasant part of the town; very conven- ient for a small family. Inquire of WILLIAM STODDARD. Jan. 19.
Stenography, or Short Hand Writing.
IT is impossible to foresee the various advan- tages arising from the knowledge of this Art, to almost every one, in whatever situation of life he may be placed—To Gentlemen of either of the three learned professions, or the Student, there needs no comment. To those engaged in a mercantile life, or the mechanics, it is of infinite service; and to Gentlemen, though not in any particular line of business, it will be found a very pleasing acquirement, as it affords the means of making useful as well as secret memorandums in the most expeditious manner.
The design of the Art was of course in- tended for the purpose of retaining public declarations; but it has this further advan- tage, that even if a person does not aspire to its rapid part, he is capable of making his remarks, copying letters, and committing tran- sactions in private business to paper, without being subject to the prying eye of curiosity. All attempts to depreciate the value of such an art must be useless, and those of praise de- ficient; particularly as the time necessary for the attainment of its principles does not ex- ceed a fortnight, even if the attention paid, is but an hour a day.
Gentlemen who may wish to acquire this desirable accomplishment have now an op- portunity by application to the subscriber, who has diffused its principles through many respectable quarters in this country, and he feels happy in saying, both to the satisfaction of those whom he has instructed, and his own gratification.
JERVEYS I. SMYTH, At Major Peck's tavern. January 19, 1807. tf.
Take particular Notice!
THE subscribers having sold all their Stock in trade to Mr. David Green, and given up their stand; beg leave to in- form their friends that in order to settle busi- ness, they have taken a small store, back of the former stand, at the entrance of Federal-street, where their friends are invited to call, partic- ularly those, whose notes and accounts have been due more than six months.
ZACCHEUS HANNAFORD & Co. Portland, Jan. 19.
Valuable Family Medicines.
JUST received, direct from the Patentees, and for sale, by Henry F. Drupe, Head Ingobams Wharf, Fore-street, The following valuable Medicines, viz. Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops.
Superior to any other Medicine ever before invented for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other Medicines have failed—It is to be hoped that all those who are labouring un- der complaints of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable Medicine for relief.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Bitters. A Medicine that has proved extremely ser- vicable for a few years past in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every dis- cription. Their virtues are so well known in all Bilious Complaints, that little need be said in an advertisement—for a common Bitter to use in families, none can exceed them for plea- santness.
Dr. Rawson's celebrated ITCH, or beautifying Ointment.
The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable disorder, called the Itch, of any now in use—It also cures all kinds of eru- ptions on the face and skin, is very agree- able in smell—leaves the skin smooth, and beau- tiful, and may be applied with the greatest safety.
Price 25 cts a box Dr. Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. Which whitens and preserves the Teeth, gives a sweet smell to the breath, and cures the Scurvey in the Teeth and Gums. It may be applied with the greatest safety.
Dr. Thompson's celebrated Eye-Water. The best preparation of the kind ever be- fore invented, it cures Sore-Eyes of every description. Certificates of remarkable cures, from very respectable sources accompany each bot- tle—Price only 50 cts. a bottle.
Dr. Rawson's celebrated Worm Powder. The best Medicine now in use for expelling of Worms from the bowels of Children, and the most proper Physic that can be given them to remove Crudities of every kind from the first passages.
Dr. Lee's genuine (Windham) Bilious Pills.
Which have proved so eminently useful for 12 years past, in all Bilious Complaints, Drop- sies, Debility, Jaundice, Coffiveness, &c. & Their virtues are two well known to need comment, as their are Counterfeits in circulation, the Public will do well to notice, that the name of Sunuel Lee , just (the Patentee) is af- fixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing—All others are gross Counterfeits. Hinckley's Infalable Remedy for the Piles.
A certain cure for the Complaint.
Dr. RAVSON'S ANTI BILIOUS PILLS, or FAMILY PHYSIC. A Medicine which no family ought to be without, as they are extremely useful in every Complaint, where are necessary—they are mild in operation, and never fail to operate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping—Price only 25 cts. a box.
Every particular Direction accom- pany each of those valuable Medicines—They are also for sale in Salem, by Dr. Seomb and Stearns; Newburyport, Joseph Emerson ; Portland, Charles Purie ; Worcester, James Wilson ; and by some regular agent in almost every town in the United States.
E. G. P. & T. Jan. 12.
TAKE NOTICE!
I AM happy to say, that the advertisement that I had put in the Argus paper last sum- mer, against the character of LYNTHIA , (my wife) was not true—for I believe her to be innocent of what was charged against her; and am sorry that I should be left to harken to false reports to her injury—and as to pos- sessing my wife, I freely and fully disavow that act.
SILAS DALE. Ilshorough, Jan. 19.
Thomas Clark,
Fore-street, Portland, Has for sale BOOKS for Registering Bills and Notes pay- able and receivable—containing a blank for the date, from whom received, promiser or drawer, endorsers, credit, when due, sum, and how disposed of—Likewise, a general as- sortment of BLANK ACCOUNT-BOOKS, NOTE and RECEIPT-BOOKS—and STA- TIONARY, generally. Jan. 5.
Just received, and for sale by THOMAS CHILD,
At his store between Fifth-street—Portland, COGNAC and French Brandy Hollands Gin—Rum—Molasses Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Oporto and Mal- aga Wines Snakeroot and Clovewarut Cherry Rum Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylonskin and Se- chong Teas Coffee—Chocolate—Shells—Butter Cheese—Salt Pease—Turks Island Salt Cotton and Wool Cards Corn Brooms—House Brushes Log Wood—Red Wood—Fustic Rasins—Corn—Flour—Rice—Starch Glafs per box—Spermaceti Oil Spermaceti Candles—Cider Cod Fish—Figs—Ginger—Pepper Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugar Mould and dip'd Candles Best English and American Powder Alspice—Cassia—Cloves—Mace Nutmegs—Mustard—Indigo—Flax Roll, Fig and Smoothing Tobacco Segars—Cranberries, &c.
A. B.—An addition of thirty days are allowed to those who are indebted to Thomas Child, to make payment. Dec. 22.
William Lord,
HAS just received a fresh supply of HARD-WARE, W. INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE, Coniac, Bourdeaux and Macelona Brandy Hollands Gin—Jamaica Rum Madeira, Sherry, Port Lisbon and Malaga Wines Cherry, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon-skin and Sou-hong Teas Casks Rasins and Figs—box Rasins 30 boxes Mould and dip'd Candles 20 do Spermaceti do Casks Spermaceti Oil 50 kegs Butter—4000 lbs Cheese Boxes Chocolate Loaf, Brown and India Sugars Coffee—Molasses—C bbls Walnuts Flour per Barrell—Rice—Cotton—Figs Logwood—Redwood—Fustic Alum—Coppersas—Indigo Powder and Shot—Ginger Keg and bottle Mustard Cloves—Nutmegs—Cinnamon Alspice—Cassia—Cloves—Mace Saltpece—Denish—Stone-Jugs Gin-Cases—Gins—Iron Shovels Bristol Crown Glass 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d and 20d Nails Brads—Tacks, &c. &c. All of which will be sold cheap for cash or short credit. Jan. 19.
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
EDWARD HOVE, No. 2, UNION-ROW, MIDDLE-STREET, HAS just received for sale, a fresh assort- ment of
UPHOLSTERY, viz. Fringes, Laces, Tassels, Furniture Chintzes, of the latest patterns, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Matresses; live geese and Ruslia Feathers; English and American Bedtickings;—an elegant assortment of English and American PAPER-HANGING, with Borders, of the newest fashion.
A quantity of DOWN of the first quality, Also, an assortment of CABINET FURNITURE. The UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS, car- ried on as above, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch.
Cash given for Owen's and Hor- ses' Coarse HAIR. Nov. 17. tf.
Variety Fur, Hat and Shoe Store. No. 1, MUSSEY'S-ROW.
CHVEVER & MAHAN, INFORM their friends and cus- tomers, that they are daily having finished and offering for sale, a large and complete as- sortment of the best
MUFFS and TIPPLETS, ever exhibited for sale in New-England. Also,—English French and our own manufactured
HATS, of every description, and the newest fashion and of such qualities as is presumed will give a more general satisfaction than any hereto- fore offered for sale in this town. As usual—Men's, Women's, Boy's, Misses and Children's
SHOES, of all kinds. The above articles will be sold off such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser. Portland Oct 21, 1806. tf.
No. 8 Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland.
Enoch Moulton, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an addi- tional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames, Jewelry, Silver, Plated, & Jappan'd Ware, a great variety of ornamented hair Combs, &c. &c. He manufactures Silver table, dessert and tea Spoons, mustard and salt do. Sugar Tongs, Gold Necklaces, &c. of the newest fashion, gold and silver Sleeve-Buttons, &c. &c. all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or may be returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheer- fulness and dispatch. (56) Jan. 13.
Thomas Capen,
Black and Pump Maker, INFORMS his friends and the public that he has taken a shop on Titcomb's Wharf, where he intends carrying on the above busi- ness in all its branches. All Orders punctu- ally attended to, and the smallest favour grate- fully received. Wanted, an Apprentice, one from the country would be preferred—Inquire as above. Jan. 19.
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the subscribers on notes or accounts, are requested to make payment, otherwise such demands will be lodged with an Attorney, for collection. MCLELLAN & BROWN. January 19, 1807.
MR. PETRIE—Surgeon Dentist,
BEGS leave to acquaint his friends, that in March next he will leave the Town of Portland, and requests those who have En- gagements with him to attend to them as soon as Convenient. Jan. 19.
Gorham Academy.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in conse- quence of frequent applications for the admission of Scholars, at Gorham Academy, the Trustees have engaged an Assistant to the Preceptor, and the Academy is now opened for the Reception of seventy Scholars fitnes- s of whom are to be females. Gorham, Jan. 12. 1807.
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him- self the trust of Executor, of the last will and Testament of
JOHN HASKELL, late of Gorham, in the County of Cum- berland, Yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SAMUEL HASKELL. Dec. 26. 1806. (Jan. 12.)
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon her- self the trust of Executrix of the last will and testament of
MARGARET WITHERELL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, trader, 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 JOHN PRICHARD, her Attorney. JENNY WITHERELL. Portland, Jan. 19.
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon her- self the trust of Administratrix, on the estate of
RICHARD LESLEY, late of Portland, 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 deceas- ed's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to DORCAS LESLEY. Jan. 19.
THE subscriber hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly ap- pointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of
WM. SYLVESTER, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to WM. FREEMAN. Jan. 15, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors of the Tenth New-Hamp- shire Turnpike Corporation, who have not paid the first, second, third, and fourth assess- ments, on their several shares, which shares will be sold at public auction, at the dwelling house of Capt. Eleazer Rootbroke, on said Grant, on Wednesday, the fourth of March next, at one of the clock, in the after-noon; unless prevented by previous payment.
   Proprietors' Names No. of Shares 1st Assessment, 2 dls. 2d ditto 10 dls. 3d ditto 15 dls. 4th ditto 25 dls. Total    Robert Bradley, 10 20 100 150 250 500  Lewis McMullan, 6 12 60 78 150 300  Thos. Goldthwait 6 12 60 78 150 300  Eleazer Denison, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Titus O. Brown, 10 20 100 150 250 500  Daniel Perkins, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Abel Crawford, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Jonathan Ware, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Zerubbabel Eager, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Henry Hill, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Ruben Champion, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Daniel Pillsbury, 1 2 10 15 25 50  William Lovejoy, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Levi Willard, 8 16 80 104 200 400  Judah Dana, 4 8 40 52 100 200  S. Spring & Sons, 30 60 300 390 750 1500  Peter Bouey, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Timothy Kitteridge, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Samuel Wetherby, 50 100 500 650 1250 1900  David Goodall, 5 10 50 65 125 250  H. Y. B. Osgood, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Phillip Eastman, 4 8 40 52 100 200  Joseph Benton, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Jonathan Farnham, 1 2 10 15 25 50  Joshua B. Osgood, 2 4 20 26 50 100  Stephen Filer, 20 40 200 260 500 760  George Filer, 20 40 200 260 500 760  Artemas Wilder jr. 10 20 100 130 250 500  Walter Simonson, 5 10 50 65 125 250  Oliver Bray, 3 6 30 39 75 150  Dan White, 1 2 10 15 25 50    OMED HALL, Treasurer. Bartlett, January 19th, 1807.
RUNAWAY.
FROM the Subscriber, on the 7th instat, an intended apprentice Boy, named Andrew Parker , aged about fifteen years, dressed in blue Jacket and Trousers—all per- sons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting said runaway on my account, as they would avoid the penalty of the law; and whoever will return him to his master shall be entitle him to one Cent reward and no charges paid by GEORGE D. DYER. Jan. 12.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the Stable of the Subscriber on the third inst a Horse Sad- dle and Bridle—the horse was four years old last spring is short and pump dark coloured,