Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-10-30 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
N. 29. of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1809.
[Whole No. 601.]
FOR THE GAZETTE.
The Monitor....No. VIII.
"But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again?"
PERHAPS in the history of the world we have not a more striking example of true fortitude and resignation to the will of God than in the conduct of holy David. His darling child, the presumptive heir of his crown and glory, was marked as a victim for his sin; and, as saith the word, "the Lord struck the child, and it was very sick." The sorrowful monarch seemed to be smitten in the tenderest point. His life was, as it were, bound up in the life of the child, and he ceased not, with fasting and many tears, to try to avert the impending stroke. But all was unavailing. The angel of death, like a determined foe, stalked to his purpose, executed his dread commission, and at one blow levelled to the dust, the towering hopes of the king of Israel. Observe now his conduct. When he knew that the child was dead, he arose from the earth, and having changed his raiment, he worshipped devoutly, and commanded that they should set bread before him, saying to his wondering servants, "while the child was yet living, I fasted and wept; for I said, peradventure the Lord shall have mercy & spare his life; but now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go unto him, but he will not return unto me."
This plain, unadorned relation, while it exhibits real philosophy in the liveliest colors, and displays the influence of correct principles, is also replete with instruction. The unbounded sorrow into which some plunge themselves, on feeling the afflictive hand of providence, betrays a distrust in the divine goodness altogether unbecoming a believer in the gospel. Repining at the dispensations of providence, shows also a want of knowledge of the Divine Character, from whose hand we are to receive evil as well as good; and who, amid all the troubles of his people, "sits as a refiner, and a purifier of silver, to purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer an offering in righteousness."
The votary of Mahomet, bewildered as he is in error, acts the more rational part, when he is assailed by providential misfortunes. While some christians would be almost frantic with grief at the loss of children or friends, and the language of their conduct would be, "What doest thou; and why am I thus afflicted?"—the sullen Musselman, laying his hand on his breast, would only exclaim, "God is just—God is good, and man must submit to his decrees."
The ways of the Almighty are sometimes inscrutable to short-sighted mortals; but veiled in the depth of the eternal counsels, unerring Wisdom still pursues her grand designs—and in due time the very mysteries of Heaven, will be made clearly manifest in the "bread-cataract of day."
HEBRON ACADEMY.
The annual Exhibition of this Seminary, was attended on Wednesday the tenth instant, by a very numerous assembly. At 10 o'clock, A. M. the Adelphi Society formed in procession, and proceeded to the Academy, where an Oration, appropriate to the occasion, was delivered by JABEZ WOODMAN, A. M.—The orator acquitted himself handsomely, and was saluted with universal applause.
In the afternoon, the audience were highly gratified with the performances of the students, consisting of the "Stranger," "No Song, no Supper," a number of Dialogues, and several single Pieces. Without the least flattery we can say, that all was well done; and many of the performers so much excelled what is usually expected on such an occasion, as to deserve particular notice. They possessed an entire power over the audience, charmed them with hopes, depressed them with fears, melted them to pity, and made them glow with resentment. The introductory and valedictory pieces, we are informed, were written by the Preceptor, Mr. THOMAS FESSENDEN. They evidently showed he possesses a fruitful imagination, a brilliant genius, and a correct taste for poetry. In fine, that he excels as much in this pleasing art, as he is known to excel in deep research, and profound investigation. He has good talents for communicating information, which, added to his other qualifications, must constitute him an excellent Instructor.
The Academy at Hebron, seems fast rising to a very respectable rank among similar Institutions in Massachusetts. Its situation is far from scenes of dissipation and idle amusement, in the midst of an agricultural country. The necessary expenses of students are small, and for unnecessary expenses there is no opportunity. Since the late interruption of business on the sea-board, this Seminary has afforded a pleasing and very useful retreat to many young mechanics, merchants' clerks, and sailors, who have applied their leisure to the treasuring up of information. The society too, into which all students of common genius and good moral character may be initiated, is well calculated to further their progress, and route a literary spirit, which, being fostered and cherished by farther application to study, may hereafter make its possessors shine in the literary world, or in public and professional life.
We understand the board of Trustees, to make their future exhibitions still more useful to the students, have voted that no plays, or theatrical performances shall be admitted—that the exercises shall consist of original compositions and dialogues from the most approved authors. This being the case, it is probable the society will occupy a greater portion of the day than it has heretofore done. As several of its members are gentlemen of liberal education, the number of their exercises will be enlarged, and it is hoped and believed that their next anniversary will be more than usually interesting and instructing—a rich repast for the scientific mind.
A SPECTATOR.
Miscellaneous Selections.
A sample of democratiick regard for the memory of Washington.
The following extracts are from a ministerial print in New Jersey.
"Washington, with others, humbly petitioned the British king not to lay too grievous a burthen upon the necks of his wayward American children; and, with others, was willing to contribute to support the corruption of Britain, if the would suffer them to raise the tax according to their own pleasure."
Again—
"Had Washington lived in these days there is no doubt he would have exerted his utmost abilities to embarrass our own government, and give aid and assistance to that of England."
Again—
"As Washington would be sensible of his error in having opposed the British power, were he living at this time; so these his true followers, being tender of his honor, make great exertions to do away that stain upon his character."
If the scoundrel that penned the above paragraphs would not rob a church or commit murder to profit by it, then we give up all pretensions to a knowledge of mankind. The law does not denounce this sacrilege as deserving of punishment, but we should be sorry to consent that the author did not, more richly, deserve a halter, than a horse thief. The democrats prate about the principles of Washington, the school of Washington, the memory of Washington, and yet they hated and calumniated him while living, and traduce him now that he is no more. And yet such scoundrels can look benign men in the face as they walk the streets. Mr. Jefferson who first gave form, life and strength to the faction which opposed Washington, hired libellers to vilify and insult him; and this same Thomas Jefferson dropped the tear of love and veneration upon Washington's tomb. His example has been strictly followed by his adherents. Had Washington lived but a few years longer, he would have been more persecuted & flandered if possible than his bosom friend and compatriot Pickering. It was a good remark made by an honest and plain man, "most of these democrats are great hypocrites and scoundrels, you may be sure."—Baltimore Fed. Repub.
ANOTHER PLUMPER.
"While the American government has done every thing to place the commerce of this country in the most auspicious situation, some Federal lawyers have done every thing to oppose it."—Boston Chron.
Should the father of lies empty his budget into old Hovee's lap, and employ the lank Jacobin to cull the most palpable and malignant, to cut and dry for future use, none would be found more villainous than the above. Pray, Mr. Chronicler, were Federal Editors and Lawyers the authors, or advocates of the non importation, non intercourse and embargo acts? We shall next be told that the Federalists elected Mr. Jefferson to office—paid Callender for abusing
Washington—caused our vessels to be captured and burnt on the high seas by our good friends the French—emptied our treasury in time of peace; sold, dry-docked and rotted our navy. You might as well accuse the Federalists of the atrocities of Robespierre, or the massacres of St. Domingo. What an indelible disgrace to the country that such a vehicle of barefaced and abominable fallhoods as the Boston Chronicle should find patrons or readers!
[Reporter.]
Don James Wilkinson, Commander of the American Army, Knight of the Spur, the friend of Jefferson, &c. &c.
Justice at length is in swift pursuit of this friend of Burr—that he is about to be overtaken, seems no longer doubtful. But whither will he fly! can he to Paris go, and there embrace his master! or, will his pupil, that "miserable Governor" Clairborne, shelter him awhile; no, he cannot for his troops also are disbanded!
The report however, is, that the General is superseded in the command of the army (only the army we hope, not the other titles) by General Wade Hampton, of South-Carolina—that General Wilkinson is ordered to Washington to take his trial—now what will Col Billy Duane say to this?—In Burr's case he said, if we remember right, that there would be some fetching of hemp—is it not now equally probable that in the present case there may be some little use for ball cartridges?
There are several reports as to the cause of this movement against the General, but we shall wait for better information upon the subject—when our readers may depend on being fully informed.—Spirit '76.
In addition to the charge against gen. Wilkinson, for suffering the troops to remain so long in unhealthy situations, is the neglect of the general to set the Rifle regiment to work on the great post road to New-Orleans, for which object they were raised. This indulgence granted to Duane, by suffering him and his regiment to rest in idleness, will, we trust, be enquired into by Congress.
The Romans found that the only way to keep their armies from being sickly and vicious, in time of peace, was to set them to work on the highways; and no country on earth could be more benefited than this by following this Roman example.
[Independent American.]
Suppose the Lieutenant Colonel (Duane) should be ordered to New-Orleans to join his regiment, would he go or resign his commission? Whether he went or resigned, would he not denounce the President, Secretary at War, and all the heads of departments? If so, would it not be better to let the Lieut. Col. have his own way, stay at home, pocket 2000 dollars a year, and endeavor to remove the little State governments, rather than hazard his high displeasure.
[Demo. Press.]
Supposing Bonaparte has declared, that there shall be no neutrals, and that every nation on earth shall fight for him or against him. Query, which side ought the United States to take, for or against?
Supposing the British should seize and sequester all American property they could lay their hands on, and declare they held it as a pledge of our good behaviour;—How long would it be proper for us to bear with them, before we began to talk about going to war with them?
The democrats are great king-haters, mighty enemies to monarchy, yet they are continually praying that Napoleon may conquer and rule the world.—
It appears by the Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Intelligencer, that Demo-
cracy has lost a great number of votes in several counties in that State since the last election. As information progresses, the people will be more and more convinced of the fact, that Democracy, instead of being Republicanism, is its bane; and that they cannot really love the one unless they avoid the other.
Democratic Sense.
An eastern democratic editor, in a note to correspondents says, "We cannot think of afflicting our readers with the perusal of absolute nonsense." We were astonished at this declaration, but found upon examination that it alluded to a moral or miscellaneous piece. No instance has been ascertained in which a democratic printer has manifested any unwillingness to assist his readers with nonsense in a POLITICAL publication.—Freeman's Journal.
Indictments against seventy persons were lately found, and tried at one term of the quarter sessions of the county of Philadelphia. Crimes—Larceny, Incestuous Fornication, Bigamy, Assault and Battery, and keeping Disorderly and Tipping Houses.
EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY.
(From the Traveller, a London paper of August 29, 1809)
Of the following singular case, no doubt can be entertained. It is copied from the Dublin papers, and has been duly authenticated:
"On Tuesday last, at 7 o'clock in the evening as a man was passing by the lime kiln of D. Gossom, near Pingslas, he saw in a hollow, below the wall of the kiln, a person in a great coat lying on his face on the ground. At first he supposed him to be asleep or intoxicated; but after some time, perceiving he did not stir, he was induced to examine him more closely, when he found him apparently dead. On turning him on his back, to ascertain who he might be, a fight the most awful and horrid presented itself to his view. The person was not dead, but on removing his coat, the whole surface of his body seemed a moving mass of worms; his face was much disfigured, apparently from some bruises inflicted either by blows or by a fall; and from every aperture of his head, his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, poured innumerable worms, as if the interior of the skull were entirely filled with them. His eyes were dissolved and their cavities, as well as those of his ears, mouth and nose, were filled with a white moving mass, more horrid and disgusting than it is possible for imagination to conceive without ocular inspection. After some time the miserable man having recovered sufficient strength to walk, and so far recovered his recollection and voice, that he distinctly answered several questions put to him, he told who he was, where he lived, &c. that he was returning home on a car, the evening before, and having drank too much, he fell off and lay stumped with the fall till he was discovered. He could not account for the wounds in his head nor for his being so far off the road; but it is probable he had received the contusions on his face from the fall, or, perhaps, the car had gone over him, and he had insensibly crawled to the place where he lay. The humidity of the air and the heat of the weather had rapidly brought on a solution of the solids in those bruised parts already predisposed to putrefaction; and now lying in contact with the moist earth in these were speedily deposited the eggs of innumerable insects, whose generation was as rapid as the predisposing causes were favourable; and thus, while the vital powers rallied at the centre, and the blood, yet circulating round the heart, preserved the vital principle, the extremities, in which all pulsation had ceased, were dissolving into their primitive elements, and the whole surface of the body exhibited a mass of animated corruption. He was brought into an
out house and laid on some hay; the loathsome objects were removed as far as that could be done; he was washed with spirit and vinegar, and cordials poured down his throat, which he swallowed, though with some difficulty. In fact, every precaution was taken by the worthy people by whom he was discovered, but without effect—the putrescency rapidly increased; in a very short time the spasms in his throat prevented his swallowing; he gradually became insensible, and at 12 o'clock the next day he died, in a state of total putrid solution, having lived in that dreadful situation 17 hours from the time he was first discovered, and the greater portion of that period in full possession of his senses; so much so, that he at several times inquired eagerly for his pocket, in which he recollected he had put some money, and which, to a small amount was found. That Herod, Sylla, &c. were devoured by worms while yet alive, are facts recorded by ancient historians, and that worms engender in the flesh and nuce, &c. is also true; but those are not parallel cases, as they were the effects of morbid pendants, and specific disorders. The only case in modern times perhaps of a human being living under such circumstances, is recorded in the romantic adventures of Icerro Viand; and even here the incident throws a degree of discredit on the authenticity of the work, although it was attested by the annexed affidavits of persons who had seen it. Yet in that case the worms had only engendered in the lower extremities, while the head and the viera, necessary to animal life, were free. But here, the most essential organ of the animal economy was dissolved, while yet the living being walked and talked.
"The worms they crept in, and the worms they crept out, And sported his eyes and his temples about,"
Exhibiting an appearance even more awful than the ghastly spectre of poetick imagination."
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
PRECEDENTS AT HOME.
Our unfortunate ally Louis XVI. was beheaded the 21st January, 1793; on the 8th April. G. net, the Minister of the French Republic arrived at Charleston; on the 16th May he reached Philadelphia, the seat of government; and on the 19th, (third day after his arrival) was publicly received by the President, though during his stay at Charleston he had commissioned a number of persons to cruise against a nation with which we were at peace, and established consular courts within our territory, to condemn the prizes; and though the brothers of the late king of France were in arms against the republic, and the dauphin, the heir to the crown, with the queen his mother, were prisoners in the Temple at Paris.
Soon after the treaty with the French Republic in 1800, Napoleon Bonaparte put down that republic, and put himself up in the place of it; and his minister, general Turreau, was received here without delay or hesitation. Some time after, Bonaparte put down the republic of the united provinces of Holland, and put up his brother Louis in the place of it, who was soon recognised king in a very friendly way, by president Jefferson.
In 1808, the duke of Braganza, driven out of Portugal by the French, lands in the Portuguese colony of Brazil, and the American government sends an envoy there to him, who has not been refused that we know of.
In the month of March, same year, Ferdinand, eldest son of Charles IV, king of Spain, received the crown of that kingdom from his father; his agent in America was recognised; (nor do we know, nor should we care, if the king who has since started up, has demanded the dismissal of Ferdinand's agent, accredited here

for the time) and the Spaniards take up arms to defend that crown against Joseph Bonaparte, who is attempted to be imposed on them and sent to Madrid as king; the lawful king and his father being both made prisoners and sent to France. Joseph is driven from Madrid by the Spaniards, without the aid of England, Austria, or any other power; he assembles a French army in Biscay and Navarre, the two frontier provinces of Spain previously and traitorously delivered up by Godoy. The other provinces, to the number of twelve, the cities, the clergy, the nobility and the people, elect delegates to form a congress, called in Spanish a Junta to govern Spain in the name of the lawful sovereign. The same provinces, cities, &c. adhere to this government, except as many of them as may have since been over-run by the French armies, and all the islands and colonies of Spain, more populous territories than the United States of America, more extensive than all Europe, in wealth far surpassing both together, those all unite cheerfully with the government against the Usurper. Early in 1809, the congress having formed alliance with England, the government of Portugal, from whence the French have been driven, and Austria, appoint Mr. Onis, minister to the U. States; he fails from Cadiz in August, and arrives at New-York in the present month. The government he represents actually possesses about half the territory of Spain on the continent of Europe, all the seaports from Barcelona in Catalonia, to St. Andero in Biscay, adjoining provinces to France, all the navy and colonies, and has even extended its dominion in the latter; it has abrogated those obnoxious decrees, which subjected our trade to the same restrictions which were, and are now imposed on it by France, the former ally of Spain; our intercourse has been resumed with the Spaniards by our own laws; our charge des affaires remaining there; and the United States are treated by them on the terms of the most friendly power, not in actual alliance with them.
In addition to this when the thirteen colonies of America shook off the supremacy of England, thirty years ago, Spain did not hesitate to acknowledge us, and before our independence was acknowledged by England, was actually engaged in war on our side, to compel it.
Can it be now a question with our government, whether Mr. Onis shall be received as minister of Ferdinand or not? I think it cannot.
THE OLD BALTIMOREAN.
Foreign Intelligence.
Situation of the Armies in Spain.
MALAGA, SEPT. 19.—The corps of Soult is in the highlands of Estremadura; its H. Q. at Placentia and Galisteo.
The French corps of Victor, Mortier, and Sebastiani are united in the vicinity of Toledo. Their out-posts extend on the frontiers of Estremadura and La Mancha.
To the 12th September, nothing new had occurred in La Mancha; the H. Q. of the Spanish General [Venegas] were on La Carolina.
The French corps under Ney had separated from that of Soult, and marched towards Salamanca; where the Duke de Parque has arrived; and who finding a strong garrison in Salamanca, failed out to attack Ney, who retreated, according to some accounts to Valladolid, and to others, as far as Burgos.
BADAJUZ, SEPT. 4.—Yesterday Gen. Wellesley, commander in chief of his Britannic Majesty's troops arrived here; and immediately received the compliments of their Excellencies Don Gonzalez Picheco, and Don Mendoza, (the Commissioners of the Supreme Junta); and other demonstrations of respect due to the hero of Talaver.
The members of the Supreme Governing Junta in this city, are taking energetic measures to furnish the armies with supplies of all kinds.
CADIZ, SEPT. 5.—The Marquis de Romana has been recalled from the command of the armies of Galicia and Asturias, to take a seat in the Supreme Junta, to give that body the most correct information of the
state of affairs in that kingdom and principality; obscured as they have been by many contradictory reports. The Field Marshal Don Mendizabel, has been appointed to the command of the united army lately commanded by Romana; with whom the Field Marshal the Count de Norona, (who commands in Galicia) acts as second in command. The Marquis Romana, on taking leave of his army, addressed them in a very spirited and encouraging manner.
Armies in the South.
MANRESA, AUG. 25. Gen Blake's and the Marquis de Lazon's corps marched from hence the 22d and 23d. Gen. Blake will attack the besiegers of Girona, with 7000 men. The divisions of Arrogan and Valencia are taking the same direction; and these troops, when united, will amount to 10,000 men.
VICH, AUG. 29. The head-quarters of Gen. Blake are in this city. He yesterday issued a General order, calling on the brave Catalonians to unite with him in a spirited effort to relieve the immortal defenders of Girona.
AUG. 30. Gen. Angereau has published in Perpignan, an account of the reduction of Girona, to encourage the conscripts to advance to the relief of the corps of St. Cyr.
Latest verbal News from Spain.
NEW-YORK, OCT. 23.—Last evening arrived at this port, the very fast sailing brig Wheeler, Grinolds, from Malta, and 29 days from Malaga.
Captain G. did not bring any Spanish newspapers, but informs us that the British army was retreating to Lisbon as fast as possible.
Capt. G further states, that the port of Trieste, and other ports in possession of the French, in the Adriatic, were shut against neutral vessels, by order of the Emperor Napoleon.
By the mails.
NORFOLK, OCT. 18.
The Africaine frigate, on board of which Mr. Erskine is to embark for England, remains in Hampton Roads. Her departure, we understand from good authority, depends upon the arrival of Mr. Jackson's despatches from Washington. As she has already remained longer than was expected, it is surmised that Mr. Jackson has commenced his negotiations with our government, and detains this ship in order to advise his government of the progress or probable result of those negotiations.
It is said that despatches from our government for Mr. Pinckney, which were sent down to go by the Africaine, have been returned.
A late Petersburg paper says—"One day last week, a party of bona fide blacklegs (gamblers) decorated with the insignia of Kings and Queens, were drummed through our town confined to the tail of a cart."
It is reported that the Secretary of the Navy has ordered all our cruisers to be fitted for sea immediately. It is added that they will be ordered to a foreign station—which, if true, is a proof that no war is expected.
Advices from Norway state, that the American property detained in Christiansand is estimated at three millions of dollars!!
The new democratic government of Vermont is organized. The Gadsby ticket prevailed by about 1100 majority. The Governor's speech is a curiosity.
NEGOTIATIONS.
Reports concerning the state of our negotiations with foreign powers are various. One says that Armstrong only made a visit to Holland, and was to return to Paris again in three weeks; others affirm that he had finally quitted Paris—and had stated, that after Bonaparte was beaten at Aspern, he wrote to Paris that he wished to be on good terms with America, and directed M. Hattier, to enter into negotiations with him; in consequence of which orders several articles were agreed upon. But after Bonaparte obtained the success at Wagram, he directed his agents at Paris to inform Gen. Armstrong that he would not treat with America, until she declared war against England.—We always thought the victory at Wagram would operate to the disadvantage of America, and should this news prove true, it will be evident that the democrats who rejoice at the
successes of Bonaparte, are the enemies of this country, as nothing but his humiliation will bring him to do us justice. The southern papers say, that in consequence of the failure of our negotiations with France, our government is treating seriously with Mr. Jackson. It seems Mr. Jackson has detained the British Packet, and it is thought he expects to send important despatches by her to England.— Versoir's Spy.
Rejection of the Treaty.
We boast much of our republican institutions and of elective Chief Magistrates, &c. though perhaps there is scarce a tyrant on earth who dare assume so complete a despotic power, as Jefferson assumed when he rejected the British treaty, without laying it before the Senate of the United States. It would be natural to suppose, that if our executive had the liberty to reject a treaty, he possessed the power to ratify it. The Constitution, however, is express on that point, and declares in purport, that he cannot ratify a treaty but by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and if he possesses the right of rejection, a corrupt and designing President might do abundance of secret mischief. If he wished to bring about a war with a nation with whom we have a difference, he might individually and alone reject a settlement or a treaty if ever so advantageous, and thus keep up a jealousy and a bickering between the two powers, till his grand object was accomplished.
If the rejected treaty was a good one, why did not Mr. Jefferson lay it before the senate? Was he afraid they would advise its ratification contrary to the commands of the great Emperor? If a bad one, why did he wish to withhold the positive knowledge of its being so from the nation? There was always something terrible dark and mysterious in this business; and after the United States are thoroughly plunged into a war, the Democrats themselves will then begin to deprecate this Jefferson juggling which they now blindly applaud.— Balls'n. In. American.
As the Chronicle and other democratic papers in this Commonwealth are perpetually sneering at Governor Gore's intimation, while a member of the House, that it would be just policy in our national government to unfurl the Republican against the Imperial standard, we insist on their throwing off all disguise and prevarication, and let the good people see their sentiments and feelings, by plainly answering the following questions.
Is it not true that a number of American vessels have been plundered, scuttled or burnt on the high seas, without the least form of trial?
Is it not true that in consequence of a decree by Bonaparte, violating in the most outrageous manner the treaty we had made with the French government, many millions of American property have been seized and sequestrated?
Is it not true that in conformity to this perfidious decree, American vessels bound to and arriving in ports under the control of France have nevertheless been seized, the cargoes taken from them, and the officers and crews been imprisoned?
Is it not true that our minister has for several years been suing at the French court for redress of their unparallelled grievances and insults, and without the least prospect of redress?
If all these things are true, and they are not only so, but much more of the same kind might be added, we ask what reason under heaven can be offered, why we, as an independent nation, should not resent the conduct of France? Is it partiality to the tyrant? Then are we true to ourselves? Is it fear of the tyrant? Then where is our boasted independence?— Repertory.
Our Affairs with France.
It is impossible to determine what is the present character of our relations with the Terrible Emperor, Napoleon. There can be but little doubt of the truth of the fact stated in the last English and Irish papers, that Mr. Armstrong had arrived at Amsterdam. But it is not certain that his journey to that place was the result of despair as to any hopeful prospect from his negotiations. It might be a mere little interlude in the great diplomatic farce of the Congress of Raab, or some such Congress, which is soon to settle, for the fourth or fifth time under the auspices of Napoleon, the political concerns and relations of Europe. While the mighty conqueror was busy in arranging and fixing the fates of European and Asiatic empires, it is not to be supposed that he could conveniently at-
tend to the little matters which constitute the great interests of America.—And why should not the representative of the United States wait in the imperial antechamber, for an answer to his humble petitions, now and then taking a trip to the waters, or a rural excursion for the benefit of his health, for some half a dozen of years longer? Nil deperandum is our motto in respect to negotiations with France. We say not that it ought not to be so. We only contend that it is folly to suppose that there is to be immediate war between us and France, because Mr. Armstrong is at Amsterdam. Some accounts state that he has taken his last leave of Paris; others that he had taken his diplomatic farewell, but was going to return in three weeks to resume the duties of his station. The last statement is by far the most probable, when we reflect upon the unsettled state of affairs, at the last dates, between France and Austria.
It is now several years since Bonaparte determined to compel us to join him in the war with England, and since Mr. Armstrong announced this determination to his master, Thomas Jefferson, late President of the United States, who received it with all due trepidation and complacency, and exerted all his powers and all his influence to conceal it, not only from the people at large, but from their representatives in Congress. This we dare the hardest of the minions of French democracy, and even the great Jefferson himself, to deny. It was not till the imperial determination had been reiterated in the most insulting forms, that the Sovereign People were permitted to catch an indistinct glimpse of what was going on. Mr. Armstrong has been in the Slough Despond several times before, but has happily got out again. He often told Mr. Jefferson that Napoleon was inexorable; that we must do as he bade us, or expect not even the shadow of justice from him; and that he was inflexibly determined to make himself the sole regulator of the fates and fortunes of neutral as well as hostile nations. Mr. Jefferson seemed to have very little objection to all this, because he was still of opinion, as when he wrote the Notes on Virginia, that "the sun of Britain's glory was fast descending to the horizon." Napoleon having taught the South of Europe to suspend all active and almost all passive commerce, and having every prospect of teaching the North of Europe the same lesson, is it not nonsense to suppose that he will remain at peace with us in a commercial point of view, when he can carry on his contest with England only by WAR AGAINST ALL THE COMMERCE OF THE GLOBE?
We are not among the number of those who believe that this anti-commercial state of the world can continue for ages, or even for many years. It must soon produce great and bloody revolutions. But it may continue long enough to chain us to the triumphal car of the Imperial Pacifier. We hope, however, for better things. Thank GOD, we have no longer a Jefferson to rule and reign over us. The present President, we still believe, is no Frenchman. And if this opinion be correct, we shall soon have WAR WITH FRANCE AND PEACE AND COMMERCE WITH ENGLAND.— F. Journal.
Portland,
Monday, October 30, 1809.
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
Our accounts from Spain and Portugal are to September the 19th. They represent the French as having been generally successful of late.—The British army was retreating towards Lisbon, at which place it was reported Sir Arthur Wellesley had arrived, leaving his army near Badajoz, distance about 100 miles.
A reinforcement of 7000 men, had arrived at Lisbon from England, & the transports in the Tagus were about to return. They did not fear an attack from the French.—Owing to various causes the attempt to maintain the independence of Spain has not met with that success there was reason to expect. The British commander appears of opinion from his knowledge of the Spanish forces, and the increasing strength of the French—add to this a great want of provisions and supplies in the combined army—it would be very improper to act longer on the offensive, but to secure the means of making a safe retreat, should it prove necessary.
MR. JACKSON.
Will a settlement be effected between this country and England? is a question frequently asked. From the total silence which our Executive and those who are in their confidence observe upon this subject, it is not in our power to afford the public the least information.
We know of no obstacle to prevent an amicable adjustment, provided both
parties are sincerely disposed to do so.—The evils resulting from the operation of the nonintercourse are many, such as a great depreciation in the price of lumber, provisions, &c. which extends to every article of exportation. And the price of most articles of foreign growth & manufacture are greatly enhanced, owing to the difficulty of procuring them. It is to be hoped this state of things will not long continue.
By the article in this day's paper under Norfolk head, it would seem that there has been some intercourse between the President and the British Minister. Whether the result is favourable or unfavourable, time will soon determine.
American Commerce.
Ever since the administration of the general government passed into the hands of democrats, the constant cry of the democratic papers has been, "Behold how prosperous we are at home and how respected abroad." How far this declaration of the oracles of democrats is true, let the situation the country has been in ever since these exclusive guardians of the country have been in power, determine.
There is no need, at the present moment, to tell the people of New-England that the times are bad. Not only the poor, but those of middling property, find themselves surrounded with difficulties and embarrassments. The Farmer complains that he can find but a poor market for his produce. The mechanic is out of employment, and the merchant and mariner either makes bad voyages or has his property captured by the privateers of every nation that can send a vessel to sea.
That these difficulties are in a great measure to be attributed to the neglect of our democratic rulers to provide a naval force in some degree adequate to the protection of our commerce, is a fact notorious to every merchant in the United States. And so long as embargo and nonintercourse policy is resorted to for redress of the injuries we receive from the nations of Europe, our situation, instead of growing better, will become worse than ever it has been. We may talk about being independent, and having rights, but it will only appear on paper.
The Danes, acting under the decrees of Bonaparte, make prizes of almost every American vessel that enters the Baltic.—As RANDOLPH has said on a former occasion, "the hand of Napoleon is in this thing."
The following letters, on the subject of late Danish spoliation on American commerce, were received at Philadelphia:—
"GOTTENBURG, JUNE 26.
"The court in Christiansand is only an inferior court, and therefore I have directly appealed to the highest court in Christiansand; in which appeal I suppose I shall find myself fully justified, when I state to you, that there are only two judges, the one has a privateer knowingly, the other is interested secretly! besides, the highest bribe is always victorious. How the business will end, I am unable to tell; however, I hear that the court in Christiansand, as well as the government at Copenhagen, entirely disapprove of their steps. But according to private information, I believe it is their intention to detain American vessels here till they see what part America is going to take, and accordingly either condemn or release them. We shall have to wait at least three months before our case will be decided in Christiansand."
"GOTTENBURG, JULY 21.
"I had a conversation with Count Bernstorff, Minister of Foreign Affairs—I asked him if it was the intention of the Danish government to respect real American property? He said, as yet it would not be respected, but Denmark did not know what France was going to do. I know for certain, that an express is sent from the king to Bonaparte, to ask him how to proceed with the Americans."
"I have also had an audience with the King of Denmark. He appeared to be a very well disposed man. He promised to send an order to Christiansand for the Court to proceed with the greatest circumspection."
Extracts from letters from the Supercargo of a ship belonging to Philadelphia, dated
"CHRISTIANSSAND, AUG. 11—12.
"The privateers of this nation are very numerous, and capture every American vessel they meet with. There are now about thirty with valuable cargoes brought in here, many of which are condemned. The voyage of every American ship in this country is destroyed. There is no hope, in my opinion, of any vessel being able to get away this winter, if permitted by the government. The pretexts for capturing and condemning American vessels, are of the most frivolous and vexatious nature."
"The fact is, they are determined to condemn and retain all the American property they can get hold of, until they know the determination of a certain great power on the continent, towards the United States. The agents of that power are actively employed against our interest. From the present situation of our commerce in the North of Europe, merchants do wrong in sending their property abroad, in that direction."
"I apprehend we shall be detained here with our property until some step is taken by our government for our relief."
We have no later information relative to the British Expedition, or anything respecting Austria and France, than was published in our last.

The Spanish Ambassador has arrived at Georgetown, near Washington, but had not at the last dates presented his credentials to the President. Democrats say he will not be received by our Executive—we presume the reason of their being of this opinion is, that it might offend democratic sensibilities.
An order has been issued by the Spanish Government, prohibiting the admission of foreign vessels into their colonies.
Communications.
THE SQUATTERS.
Mr. Editor,
Hearing much of late of this class of men, I have been induced to search for the etymology of the term. I know full well that it is said to have originated from the manner in which the fraternity took possession of the lands which they occupy. Not content with this explanation, I have taken the trouble to investigate the subject more profoundly . On investigation, I find the term peculiarly appropriate. The founder of this brotherhood, once resided in paradise. However strange it may appear, it is a fact susceptible of the clearest proof—I do not allude to Adam, the father of men, but to the arch Fiend. In proof of this assertion, I adduce the authority of the great Milton , who, though a poet, does not always deal in fiction. In the fourth book of Paradise Lost , Ithuriel and Zephon, are described as in search of the arch fiend, in the garden of Eden:
"Him there they found, Squat like a toad, close at the ear of Eve."
Hence the origin of the term Squatters .—It remains to be determined whether the edge of the sword of justice will have the same effect on them, as the touch of Ithuriel's spear had on their progenitor.
BOOKWORM.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
The late President Adams.
"You look not well, Sagacious Antonio; You have too much respect upon the world; They lose it, who do buy it with much care; Believe me, you are marvellously chang'd."
SO it is with man. Time, who unheeded travels his unvarying course from age to age, leaves the frailty, the changeableness, and the weakness of our natures, stamped, in striking characters, upon every stage of human action. But few men bear their ruling passion predominant through the entire course of a long life; and that life is long, in the estimation of mortals, which has been filled with few days, but with a series of various and notable services. Indeed, man mostly appears so multiform in his natural passions and propensities, so flexible in his mind, and so crooked in his movements, he seems, oftener than otherwise, to have no "guiding genius." Few great men—I should say, men of noble intellects, have passed through life's hemisphere, disclosing, like a meteor, a continued chain of light; but mostly, "they leave a trackless course behind." If any have shone like a constellation, it was, perhaps, because the "imperious storms of fate" never fell across their path to check their daring pursuit. The stoutest resolution of man is liable, like the stubborn oak, to be shivered and broken. The gales and hurricanes of fortune are to the mind, like the storms of the elements to the brittle wood. Nor is it to be wondered, that the most firm mind, led by the most inflexible ruling passion, should lean with age. When the frail covering begins to totter, infection, or rather decay, "creeps in through chinks which time has made;" and the mind, absorbed by something novel, which pleases now as in youth, seizes some fancied object, and, unable to distinguish, clasps it with doting fondness. Forgetful of the point to which its strong passion directed its exertions while the mind was kept in health by the agility of the body, the heart, with its affections already rivetted, its sensibility on tip-toe, catches the ruin; and the steady, unshaken, resolute, decisive man, is no longer what he was! When the body, from age, grows incapable of achieving the designs and schemes of the brain, we should cease to wish, or attempt, to lead a world, or community, of robust, agile frames, active as we once were, and warmed with as good blood. Every day of a man's life was not designed for hardy action, or philosophical study. As well might the child presume to dictate to the adult, as a man in second childhood attempt to teach philosophy.
When I mention the name of John Adams , I wish candour to listen. I am myself, in speaking of this personage, actuated with the greatest candour. His name is ever dear to me, for the many valuable services he has performed for his country. So much do I esteem President Adams, that I cannot yet believe that he is the real author of all those writings lately charged to his name, nor of all those that bear his signature. But, if he be—what shall I say! Every man that lives in these United States,
lives under a happy form of government, which secures him the privilege of uttering his own sentiments and opinions, political as well as religious. Mr. Adams is not blamable for putting his thoughts on paper, neither is his editor for publishing them. Mr. Adams may injure himself, which I think he has done, if he have sanctioned the writings which bear his signature, and no one should say, 'tis my right or business to call him in question for that—and for that I do not. But, he may injure the community, and then I have a right to speak, for my duty calls. If my opinion of the tendency of publishing his productions be erroneous, yet, let me be treated with candour; for my sentiments of men and measures are as dear to me, as even Mr. Adams' are to him. Every man is tenacious of his own opinions; therefore if he be worthy of any notice, he should be treated with fairness.
Intelligent men can dissect, weigh, and properly estimate Mr. Adams' late writings, with the same facility that an experienced surgeon can anatomize a skeleton. Thence, were we all well informed, I should apprehend no evil consequences from their promulgation. But since, "Some are, and will be greater than the rest," and since the greater proportion of our citizens are both incapable and unwilling to scrutinize and trace the actions of their fellow creatures, from the cause to the effect, an able writer, and a servile editor, might poison the minds of millions of people, were there none to stand sentinel, and strip the fellow of his guise.
I am far from wishing to charge Mr. Adams with corruption or intrigue. I believe him to deserve the name of neither. But a child, or a man in dotage, may, through ignorance or imbecility, administer as virulent poison, as the most designing knave. If they are once encouraged, they are generally thence ungovernable. Ignorance and imbecility may plead their pure intentions, but can be no excuse for the injury sustained.
If any of these remarks will apply to Mr. Adams, or to his late productions, let them be cautiously weighed. Caution is the mother of security. It is an idea of being already secure, that draws people into sluggish indulgence, and then the enemy preys upon them.
Great names often cover imposition. We implicitly receive and swallow that, as a wholesome draught, from an eminent character, which we should spurn from humble honesty. A demagogue aims, first, to acquire a title, or sounding name; then steals the people's hearts with a kiss. And, in fact, they seek to know no more of the man. What he says is gospel to them, and all his actions are nobly christened, though begotten by the devil, evilly performed, and openly flagitious. What he performs under the specious name of "public service," is often admired as the very deeds of God. I do not now speak of Mr. Adams; he is no demagogue. I speak of the influence of names generally. Strip all the political writings of modern days of their names and godfathers, and three fourths would be the vilest of trash.
The writings which have lately appeared as Mr. Adams', are tinged with a spirit of disappointment, resentment, and mortification; and bear indubitable marks of intellectual imbecility. I own I have not read all of them; but I have examined enough to know their character, and I think I can discern their design. I therefore fear some injury may arise to the community from their circulation. Mr. Adams' name is great, is influential, and revered. The people's disposition and capacity to examine every side, and to distinguish, are equal to the sight & action of the mole.
A few stubborn facts will give the impartial reader a striking feature in a great man's character. John Adams has ever been deemed by me, "a noble of nature;" yet, there are no abilities, no talents, no nobleness in man, without its fellow blemish; and no human intellect secure from the overturning besom of time.
Mr. Adams, through the whole of his public life, attached himself with warmth and constancy to the constitutional party in this government, the FEDERALISTS. He was esteemed, respected, and supported, by them solely ; he received from their hands the first offices in the country.
He now, in private life, in his old age, is enlisted with his industrious pen in the ranks of news-paper scribblers, against them.
During the whole of his public life, the Jacobins and Democrats, alias dizorganizers , continually abused him—called him by all the hard names scurrility could bring into play, or malice invent.
All his offices of profit and honor, all his fair fame, he received from the federalists. Through his publick scenes of action they supported him, defended his name & character against the malevolent markings of vile Jacobins , and to this hour they "speak him fair."
He now, in his private life, in old age, when these friends can help him to no more offices, because age has deprived him of ability to fill them, has engaged to thwart and defame them.
He never received a suffrage of a democrat, but in publick life always received every democrat's curses. His son too, never received a suffrage from a democrat till he began to hunt down the friends of our Con-
stitution—until he had boldly signalized himself in the ranks of democracy.
He now, in private life, in old age, has commenced hostilities against his friends and former supporters, and accuses them of ingratitude and want of respect: and his son sings the chorus.
When he had relinquished public scenes he found retirement, even in his old age, no shield from calumny and detraction. His enemies, (now his mouth friends) contorted the features of his public conduct, and let not his private pass unassailed. The federalists, ever faithful to their friends & country, then stood sentinels to his fame, guarding his character in private life with the same regard and esteem for his talents, his patriotism and services, with which they had before supported him. Until it was publickly known that he would take a part against his friends, democracy kept yelling at him, though retired from the scene of political action. The federalists prevented the dogs from taring him in pieces. They now pity, but do not despise him. It is however found that some mad cur of the democratic family has bitten him, for, like the operation of the Hydrophobia, he has turned upon his friends, and now, in private life, in old age, belabours himself to destroy them and the country that gave him birth.
Gen. Washington, just before his retirement, speaking of the base treatment he had received from the jacobin presses, observes, "I did not believe, until lately, that it was within the bounds of probability, hardly within those of possibility, that while I was using my utmost exertions to establish a national character of our own, independent, as far as our obligations and justice would permit, of every nation of the earth; and wished by steering a steady course, to preserve this country from the horrors of a desolating war, I should be accused of being the enemy of our nation and subject to the influence of another; and to prove it, that every act of my administration would be tortured, and the grossest and most insidious misrepresentations of them be made, by giving one side only of the subject, and that too in such exaggerated and indecent terms, as would scarcely be applied to a Nero , or a traitorous defaulter —or even to a common pick-pocket."
This letter was written to Mr. Jefferson, in answer to one requiring an exoneration from, or disavowal of any unfavourable opinion which Gen. Washington was suspected by Mr. Jefferson to entertain against him. Gen. Washington does not through the whole letter acquit him of suspicion; thence it is evident that our illustrious chief did believe Mr. Jefferson his political enemy.
To this faction, who could treat the Saviour of our country's rights so inhumanly, rashly and treacherously, who has been the main share of Mr. Jefferson's official life and popularity, to which Calderon, Duane, Gallatin, Ben. Austin, Levi Lincoln —not forgetting his "Farmer's Letters" and the Chronicle speakers—belonged:—a precious parcel of mushroom politicians. To this faction—and I do from my heart regret that it is a fact—to this faction, though it had often panted and puffed with its hard blows to knock him and his fair fame from their high standing—to this faction John Adams has joined himself; and is now lending his pen and name to sink the friends of Washington, of his own life, and of his country, if possible, into disgrace and ruin. "He is marvellously changed."
By the influence of the leader of this faction, his son is now at the court of Russia. Few years since the father and son would have spurned the offer of the most conspicuous office from such hands! And why? Ah, that's the question. What was then patriotism, is toyism to day. Do you take, reader!—Here is a little monkey in this—that's all.
Yet, I do beseech Heaven that Mr. Adams may, ere he retires from the scene of life, detect "the wolf that is in sheep's clothing;" which is now deluding him in his old age to commit political suicide.
ROLAND.
Married.
In Boston, Mr. Noah Harding, of Portland, to Miss Hannah Watts, of Boston.
Portland Ship News.
Friday, Oct. 20. Arrived brig Telemak , James Stevens, 58 days from Christiania . A gentleman belonging to this town, who came passenger in the Telemak , has politely favored us with the following list of American vessels in the kingdom of Norway, Aug. 23:—Ships North America , Drinkwater , of Portland, condemned; Jme , MTellan , do. do.; Hersfield  Lewis , do. cleared, to pay 600 dollars; brig Sunarrow , Leach , of Beverly , condemned; ship Rachel , Joseph , of Salem , cleared, to pay 600 dollars; ship Endeavor , Lovett , do. do.; barque Pacific , Becket , do. condemned; ship Doras , Chamberlain , do. cleared, to pay 500 dollars; brig Industry , Cook , do. condemned; barque Edward & Henry , Foster , of Gloucester , do.; brig Ann , How , of Boston , do.; fchr. Washington , Janes , do. cleared, to pay 500 dollars; ship Good Friends , Ghampton , of Philadelphia condemned; ship Atlantic , Fountain , do. do.; brig Elizabeth , Campbell , do. cleared to pay 400 dollars; ship Commerce , Skinner , do. condemned; brig Belle Air , Jacobs , do. waiting trial; fchr. Luna , Martin , of Baltimore , cleared, to pay 600 dollars; ship Chester , Mun , do. cleared, to pay 500 dollars; ship Woololance , Randall , of Portsmouth , waiting trial; brig Washington , Blackmer , of Marblehead , do.; Byfield , Foster , of Boston ,
do.; ships James , Sparre , of Philadelphia , do.; United States , Harding , of Boston , cleared, to pay 400 dollars; Commerce , Ingersol , of Salem , cleared to pay 600 dollars; America , Stone , of Newburyport , waiting trial; brig Topaz , Herrick , do. do.; ship Lion , Brian , of Philadelphia , do.; ship Eleazar , Sweat , of Newburyport , do.; fchr. Bryant , of Norfolk , do.; brig Dolphin , Craft , of Boston , cleared.
List of vessels detained at Copenhagen, according to the latest accounts in Norway.
Ships Aurora , Martins , of Salem , waiting trial; Helvetius , of Philadelphia , do.; Hebe , do. do.; Harriot , Weeks , of Portland , do.; Helper , of Boston , do.; Antelope , Hopkins , do. do.; Two Friends , Livingston , of Charleston , do. do.; brig Henry , of Salem , do.; Commerce , Otis condemned.
In all cases where the vessel and cargo has been condemned, in Norway, the Captains have appealed to the High Court of Admiralty at Christiania ; and in every case where the vessel and cargo has been cleared, the captors have appealed to the same Court. From the judgment of this Court there is no appeal. Captain Lewis , of the Hersfield , and Captain Lovett of the Endeavor , had made an agreement with their captors by paying a sum more than that awarded in the judgment, both had received their Papers and expected permission to sail. In the case of the Ann , Captain How , the Edward Henry , Captain Foster , & the Atlantic , Captain Fountain , the cargoes were discharged into the King's warehouses, and part sold by the captors.
In addition to the above list of vessels in Norway, all of whom left the United States after the repeal of the embargo laws, the following ships were at Christiania , viz:—Ship Pigou . Captain Collet of Philadelphia . This ship had been twice tried and cleared, but was detained, waiting a third trial— August 29.
Arrived brig Lydia , William Crabtree , master, from London , 52 days from the Downs. Sailed in company with the following American Vessels:—Ships Richmond of Philadelphia ; Radius of Newyork ; Plutarch of Plymouth ; Shepherds , Nims , Newyork ; brig Hannah , Farley , and Charles from Newyork ; and several others, names unknown. Just arrived in the River, ship Robert , Hale , Providence ; Fanny , Newyork ; ship Manlius , and another Newyork ship, name unknown. brig John and Charles , Dyer , of Portland ; brig Tufts of ditto —came down the River with ship Grand Turk , Isaac , of Newyork , for Stockholm , to sail next day with convoy. Lost overboard, on her outward bound passage, July 10th, from the brig Lydia , the mate, William White , belonging to Cape-Ann —and was drowned notwithstanding every possible effort was made to recover him. Capt. Crabtree feels it his duty to acknowledge with gratitude, and publicly, the prompt and generous assistance received from Capt. Conn , of his Britannic Majesty's ship Swiftsure of 80 guns, who boarded him on the 14th of Oct. and understanding him to be in want of provisions, readily offered him a supply of any articles of provision or small stores he had on board, and even conveyed them to the Lydia in his own boat. The Swiftsure has lately been mentioned in the papers with similar acknowledgments. Capt. C. was boarded by several British ships of War, both on his outward and homeward passage, and treated invariably with the utmost politeness.
E. STEVENS,
Fish Street,
HAS received, and is now opening for sale, a general assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods ;
among which are the following:— Bombazetts , Black , Green , Slate and Scarlet — Pelitic Flannels , of various colors—5-4 & 4 and 7-8 Common Flannels — British Shirting Cottons — Cambrics , Black , Red , Brown , Slate , Green and Purple — White ditto — Cambric & common Dimity — Linen Cambric — Gingham — Calicoes — Furniture Chintzes — Silk and Cotton Velvets — Long Lawn — Diaper — India Cottons — India Calicoes — Bananna Handkfs — Black Ditto — Cotton Pocket Hkfs , Cotton Shawls — Black Cotton Craspe — Italian ditto — Modes , Sarcenett — Black Satin — Lustrings , Black , Green , Brown and olive — Black Persian — Cotton Laces — Black Silk ditto —a variety of elegant Muslin — Bed Lace — Cotton Umbrellas — Checks — White and colored Cotton Sewings — Bafs — Cotton Stocks — Silk , Worsted and Cotton Hkfs — Ribbons — Ladies long and short Kid and Silk Gloves — Muffs — ditto — Gentlemen's ditto — Brown Linen — Floor and Hearth Brushes — Turtle shell Combs — Glass Buttons — Black and White Millenett —with a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. Oct. 30.
SETH CLARK,
FISH-STREET,
HAS just received an assortment of SUPERFINE and COMMON
BROADCLOTHS;
which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms— Likewife , WAISTCOAT PATTERNS and TRIMMINGS of all kinds.
He continues to execute the
TAILORING BUSINESS,
in the most fashionable style, and with fidelity.
WANTED.
At the above business, an APPRENTICE of industrious and "steady habits"—to whom good encouragement will be given. Portland, October 30.
Duck, &c.
FOR sale at No. 18 Union Wharf, 150 pieces RAVEN'S DUCK , 2 bales real Madras HDKFS. , 150 boxes Brown SOAP .
Wanted to Charter,
For the forthward, a low Dock VESSEL , of 50 or 100 tons burthen—Enquire as above. October 30.
Doctor Kittredge,
WISHES to inform the publick and in particular his friends, that, finding his health much impaired in consequence of an Hemoptysis, he has determined in future to decline attending to any calls in his profession during the night, till his health shall be re-established. He hopes and believes, however, that he shall be able to pursue his practice during the day as usual and to pay the utmost attention to all who are disposed to place themselves under his care. Oct. 30.
BANK SHARES.
FOR sale, a number of Shares in the PORTLAND BANK—Enquire at this office. Oct. 30.
FRESH GOODS,
Royal Lincoln.
Head of Life Street,
HAS just received an extensive assortment of Fresh Seasonable Goods , of the latest importations; comprising almost every article usually wanted in this market; which will be sold on the very best terms. Portland, Oct 30, 1809.
NEW STORE.
John Johnson,
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Portland , and its Vicinity, that he has taken Store No. 2, in Union Row, Middle-Street , where he has received, and is now opening, a general assortment of
European & India piece GOODS,
of the latest importations, among which are,
  Superfine, Midling & low priced Broad Cloths Lace stripe and seeded ditto   Calimeres Striped, seeded, figured and plain Muslins   Ladies Relief Cloths of various colours Cambric & common Dimities   Coatings and Feathers Cotton Laces, Thread ditto, Ribbons 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings   naughts fashionable Vellings Swandowns 7-8 and 4-4 Coleraim   Molekins of a superior fabric for Sur-touts Black Lustrings   Devonshire Kerseys, Plains, Surges Bik India Sarfettis   Baizes and Flannels Brown and white Cotton Plaitis   Swankins 7-4, 8-4, 9-4 & 10-4 Check'd Linnens   Mill'd Rote Blankets Brown ditto   Angola, Lambs wool and common Hosiery Black and White Millenett   Men's worsted Caps & Gloves Cotton Shawls of every description   Ladies fleecy worsted Caps & Gloves Twid'd Cotton Bandannas, Common do   Bombazetts, Wildbores Pulicat, Madras, Malabar, blue. Gills frockoy and Sooy Romal Handkfs.   Shalloons, Durant's, Duroys, Calimanco's and Russells Canton and Bandanna ditto   Black and Brown Tabby Velvets Suspenders, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Gentlemen's Beyer, & Ladies long & short Silk Gloves   Black and olive Velvets, Silver Cords, Corduroys & Thicksets Silk and Twit white and colour'd Thread   Calicoes, Furnitures & Ginghams, of every description Cotton Sewings, Quality and Shoe Bindings.   Black, White and colored Cotton Cambricks Pins, Tapes, Galloons, Ferrets, &c. &c. 
Straw Bonnets, India Cottons and Checks. Purchasers are respectfully invited to call examine the above, which will be sold cheap for Cash or short approved credit. Oct 30.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, M-fy's Row,
HAVE just received a large supply of Fall and Winter GOODS. October 30.
This day published, An Address of "The Bible Society of Maine," to the Publick.
ANY Gentleman or Lady, who should be inclined to encourage the design of this Institution, may be supplied with subscription papers, and copies of the Address, by applying to either of the Trustees. Oct 30.
ANY Gentleman that wishes to purchase FRAMES and PINE TIMBER, the ensuing season, of any kind, may be supplied by applying to the subscriber at Standish. Oct. 30. ROBERT M'DONALD.
To check a false Report.
AS it is reported that the subscriber is fond of the law, and avails himself of all opportunities to take undue advantage, he declares he never wished to be at law at any day; but chooses when any dispute arises, to leave its adjustment to good men. And he is now ready, in all matters in which he is concerned, where disputes exist, to leave them to good men to settle; and not trouble courts with them, excepting those relating to Real Estate. ROBERT M'DONALD. Standish, Oct 30.
As he has been rumored, to only receive justice, peace and friendship with all men.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of
WILLIAM ROGERS, 31,
late of Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands upon the estate of the said William Rogers , 31 are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to ROBERT ROGERS. October 3. (30)
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq., Judge of Probate of Wills &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of ROBERT THOMPSON,
late of Brunswick, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend at the market house of said deceased, on the first and last Mondays in November next, and on the first Mondays in the four succeeding months, from one o'clock to five P. M.
JOHN PERRY, JUN. ROBERT D. DUNNING } Comm. Trustees. Bethel, Oct 30, 1809.

Poetry.
I OWE YOU ONE.
HENRY came to me last week, But I bade the rogue be gone; With his lips he touch'd my cheek, For, said he, "I owe you one."
Then he call'd me, love and dear, And my shoulder lean'd upon, With a box though, on the ear, "Sir," cry'd I, "I pay you one."
Acting then the lover's part, How the fellow's tongue ran on— Swearing he had lost his heart, And of course, "I ow'd him one."
Then he paid me double price, For no bounds his rapture knew; I threw once and kissing twice, "Oh," said he, "I owe you two."
SPORTS OF THE HEART.
To hear a tender lover sigh, I own is mighty well. And I swear poor man he'll surely die Unless his woes you heal. How sweet it is such swains to hear, And sweet it is to please 'em, But when their raptures disappear, How charming 'tis to tease 'em.
When Gravel's woo'd his little wife, And talk'd so fondly fine, To be the comfort of his life, Was my heart's design: But when he found his joy at hand, And I no more could please him, I quickly made him understand, 'Twas just as sweet to TEASE HIM.
Here to day and gone tomorrow.
In a certain church yard With a friend a few days since was walking, When by men there laid low, By the all potent foe, Grim death, they it seems began talking.
I must here, though, digress, To tell what I confess Should have been known ere thus far I'd come. Tom to riches estranged, His abode often changed, Decamping without beat of drum.
"How soon we decay, And are hence snatched away!" Cried Tom's friend with much feeling and sorrow.
"True, we're here!" Tom replies, (And he here wiped his eyes) 'To day, but alas! gone to morrow."
Select Paragraphs.
English Electioneering.
[From a Tour in the West of England, by Rev. John Evans]
My friend and I now seriously set our faces homeward; taking the stage for London, we first came to the little town of Stockbridge, a borough which Sir Richard Steele formerly represented in Parliament. A curious incident is related respecting his being chosen at this place. He carried his election by sticking a large apple full of guineas, and declaring it should be a prize of that man whose wife should be the first brought to bed after that day nine months. This merry offer procured him the interest of all the ladies, who, it is said, commemorate Sir Richard's bounty to this day, and once made a vigorous effort to procure a standing order of the corporation, that no man should ever be received as a candidate, who did not offer himself on the same terms.
Matter. —Gold beaters afford us the means of demonstrating the minute divisibility of matter; they can spread a grain of gold into a leaf containing fifty square inches which leaf may be readily divided into 500,000 parts, each visible to the naked eye. The natural divisions of matter are, however, far more surprisingly minute; there are more animals in the melt of a single codfish than men of the whole earth. It is said that a single grain of sand is larger than four millions of these animals; yet each of them possesses a heart, stomach, bowels, muscles, nerves, veins, glands, tendons, &c. It has been calculated that a particle of the blood of one of these animals, is as much smaller than a globe one tenth of an inch in diameter, as that globe is smaller than the whole earth.— Lon. pap.
DUBLIN, AUG. 23.
The late storm—Friday night, about nine o'clock, the streets of Glasgow, Greenock, &c. were most brilliantly illuminated by a meteor or ball of fire. Its passage was almost instantaneous, and the appearance was very similar to that which would have been produced by inflaming a quantity of gun powder at a considerable height.
The following is from a gentleman who was a passenger in one of
the London coaches, going to Exeter:—"About 8 o'clock on Thursday night, when within two miles of Woodyates Inn, on Salisbury plain, a tremendous storm of thunder and lightning commenced, and lasted, with little intermission, till 3 o'clock next morning.—It is impossible for the pen to describe, or the imagination to paint, any thing so awfully terrific.—The earth and atmosphere for miles round, seemed one continued volume of liquid fire. Deer and cattle were scattered in every direction along the road; and every thing seemed to portend a total dissolution of the whole system.—There were fourteen outside passengers, and six inside, in the coach above alluded to; and just before they reached Wood-yat's Inn, the electric fluid struck a young man on the roof of the coach, and killed him on the spot. He belonged to the Ocean, man of war, and had been to visit his friends in London; he was 22 years of age. His comrade, who sat beside him, was injured in the arm. Three of the coach horses were also struck down, and one of them killed on the spot. The coaches, waggons, and every other vehicle, staid at Wood-yat's Inn, being unable to proceed.—One gentleman, an inside passenger, had a cotton handkerchief burnt off his head by the lightning."
New Hat and Fur Store, At the lower end of Fifth street, adjoining Messrs. Quincy & Baker's.
John Mahan and David Bill and Company,
OFFER for sale 1600 FUR HATS of different kinds and qualities, from 10/6 to 7 dollars; a large assortment of Children's Hats. Likewise—Coarse Hats, suitable for the Southern market. Arrangements are made to receive Hats from the first Manufacturers in the United States, particularly from the Providence and Boston Factories.—Hats will be manufactured at a short notice in the most fashionable manner, and warranted to give the wearer satisfaction.
Muffs and Tippets, A large assortment, consisting of every kind fashionable and useful—warranted free from damage. 18 boxes real SPANISH SEGARS. Portland, Oct. 23. (t f)
Thomas Hunter, Watch and Clock maker—No. 72, Fore-street, PORTLAND.
HAS for sale, an English patent linen MANGLE, well calculated for Inns and Boarding-houses, saving all labour of ironing. A large quantity of Men's and Children's SHOES, at low prices. London patent liquid and cake Blacking, and English Shoe brushes, of a superior quality. Spectacles, to suit all ages. Reading Glasses; Razors; warranted Umbrellas and Parasols, made and repaired. Also—The above Premises to be sold, consisting of a Store, a House and Barn. July 17.
COLLEGE LANDS.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, the following Tracts of LAND, belonging to Harvard College, the title to which is direct from the Government, viz.
 IN FRYEBURG, Lot No. 35. 1st Div. 53 acres, interval 18 2d do. 25 do. do. 22 2d do. 54 do. upland. 10 3d do. 50 do. do. 14 4th do. 50 do. do. 18 5th do. 60 or 70 do. do.  IN TURNER, Lot No. 31. 135 acres. 86, 125 do. 166, 130 do. 277, 125 do.  IN PARIS, Lot No. 27. 7th Range, 400 28, 7th do. } acres 29, 85th do. } in all.  IN LIVERMORE, Lot No. 78. 100 acres. 98, 100 do. 149, 100 do.  IN OTISFIELD, Lot No. 116. 3d Div. 100 acres. 1, 2d R. 4th D. 100 do. 5, 3d R. 5th D. 100 do. 15, 
The above Lands will be sold on a liberal credit, and Settlers now on any of the Lots will be accommodated if they wish it. For particulars, apply to the Subscriber, at his Office, in Middle-street, Portland. PRENTISS MELLEN. July 24, 1809. (t f)
FOR SALE, IN GORHAM,
A two Story DWELLING-HOUSE, with a Barn and Out-Houses, and from ten to twenty-five acres of good LAND, with a small Orchard and good water, adjoining Presumpscot river, eleven miles from Portland—a convenient stand for a tavern, tradesman, or Mechanic. Also—a good SAW-MILL;—A part or the whole of said property will be sold, as may best suit the purchaser—for a small part down, and a credit of four or seven years will be given if requested, for the remainder.—For further particulars inquire of JOSHUA SWETT, in said Gorham. (t f) July 24.
FOR SALE,
THAT valuable Estate situated in North-yarmouth, twelve miles from Portland, and about one hundred rods from the head of the tide in North-yarmouth, lying on the Post Road from Portland to Wiscasset, and has been occupied by the subscriber for a term a number of years past. Said Estate consists of a very convenient three-story House, a Stable, Barn, Shed, and other out houses, with a good well of water, and an aqueduct leading to the house, with about one hundred and ten acres of excellent Land, having a young Orchard on the same, said Farm is under excellent improvement. —Also— A FARM in the town of Freeport, at Frost's corner, so called, within one mile of Porter's landing, consisting of fifty four acres of excellent land, a convenient Dwelling house, Barn, &c. Said Farm is under good improvement, is well watered, cuts about fifteen tons of Hay, and has an Orchard which bears considerable fruit yearly, and is well finished, either for a Farmer, Merchant or Mechanic. The above Farms will be sold together, or separate as may best suit the purchaser. For terms (which will be made easy) please to apply to the subscriber at North-yarmouth. SETH MITCHELL. North-yarmouth, August 21, 1809. (t f)
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is Interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House, and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (t f)
TICKETS & QUARTERS,
IN Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which will commence drawing in a few days, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth street. Oct. 23.
REMOVAL.
ELEAZAR WYER, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER,
IS happy to inform his friends and customers, that he has Removed to the Shop lately occupied by Mr. Joseph Lewis, in Fifth street, (three doors below Mrs. Stevens's,) where he can accommodate them much better than it has been in his power heretofore. He offers for sale a general assortment of
Fashionable Jewellery, Plated Teasets, to match; elegant morocco and black Waiters and Bread Trays, with double gold borders; elegant plated Crewet Frames, with from 4 to 8 diamond cut Glasses; plated Soup Lades; Table and Tea Spoons; Britannia Tea Pots; pearl, gold, and topaz Brooches and Rings; Mourning do; a variety of gold Ear Hoops & Knobs; gold and gilt Watch Chains, Keys and Seals; plain and ornamented turtle shell and common Hair Combs; Officers Swords, Epaulets and Sashes; with a variety of Fancy and other Articles. He also makes and keeps constantly on hand, silver table, tea, mustard and salt Spoons, to match any pattern; soup and gravy Lades, &c. &c. Also—All kinds of
Fancy Hair Work executed, viz.—elegant elastic and plain Hair Hoops, Bracelets, Necklaces, and Watch Chains, mounted with gold. Any person wishing to preserve a friend's hair, will do well to call, as it is manufactured in the shop in any manner they wish, and at the shortest notice. The smallest favor acknowledged and attended to with punctuality.
E. WYER tenders his gratitude to his friends and the public for past favors, and hopes from the convenience of his situation and a strict attention to his business, to merit a continuance of public patronage. October 23. (6w)
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to ROBERT STRONG, or the firm of STRONG & QUINBY, are notified that their Notes and Accounts (if not paid) will be said before the next November term, without exception. MOSES QUINBY. Portland, Oct. 23.
Joshua Richardson,
Has for sale, At No 2, Central-Row, 200 Bbls. Mefs No. 1 and No. 2. BEEF. Portland, Oct. 23.
Batchelor Hufsey,
Opposite the Indian Chief. Fifth street, HAS for sale, on reasonable terms, 75 boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, 4 casks SPERMACETI OIL, of an excellent quality. Oct. 23.
Geddes's Fortune on a Tour to Portland!
SHE passed through Newburyport in September, where 8,000 dollars were dealt out by her to 8 individuals, besides many presents of less value, to others. She is expected here in a few days, when the following favors are to be distributed, if suitable respect should be paid her—viz. 1 of 8,000, 2 of 1250, 2 of 1000, 3 of 500 dollars, being a few of the prizes in the 6th Class of Hatfield Bridge Lottery to begin drawing on the 10th of November next. Tickets, Quarters and Eighths in the above Lottery may be had at the Bookstore and Lottery Office of Stephen Patten, No. 10, Jones's Row, Fifth Street, Portland, Oct. 23.
Cast Steel Axes.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his employers and the public, that he continues to manufacture a variety of EDGE TOOLS, of all kinds of Steel, at his Shop in Main-street, Portland, near the Hay-Market, notwithstanding the late prosecution by the Patentee of Edge Tools, made of Cast Steel; in which he justified himself to the satisfaction of an enlightened Jury. He solicits the continuance of the public patronage, and assures his customers that his utmost skill and attention shall be exerted to give them satisfaction. All persons indebted to the subscriber, either by Note or Book Account, are requested to call and settle without delay. DANIEL GILBERT. Oct. 22, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of ELISHA MILLS, 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 SALLY MILLS. October 16, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of DANIEL MOULTON, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, 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 HANNAH MOULTON. Oct 12th, 1809.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administratrix of the estate of GIDEON LARRABEE, late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, Hatter, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. LUCY LARRABEE, Administratrix. Topsham, October 24, 1809. (16)
Co-partnership Dissolved.
THE Co-partnership of E. GREELY & Co. was by mutual consent dissolved on the 16th inst.—All persons indebted to the Firm, are requested to call on ELEAZAR GREELY for settlement, who is authorised to adjust the demands against said company. ELEAZAR GREELY, JAMES NEAL. TIMOTHY FLETCHER.
The subscriber will continue the COMMISSION BUSINESS, at the Store lately occupied by E. Greely & Co. ELEAZAR GREELY. Portland, Oct 23d, 1809.
FOR SALE,
A FARM, containing one hundred and twenty acres of LAND, with a HOUSE and two Barns thereon, which is very pleasantly situated in WINNABAGO, on the county Road leading from Readfield to Portland, and within two miles of Chandler's Mills—there is generally cut on the premises about forty five tons of Hay, in a season—and there are about one hundred and seventy Apple-Trees, which bear apples, on the farm, and various other kinds of Fruit-Trees. Said Farm will be sold on very reasonable terms. The conditions of sale may be known by applying to JEREMIAH BROWN, who lives on the premises. October 23d, 1809
Portland Benevolent Society.
THE Subscriber, Treasurer of the Portland Benevolent Society, hereby gives notice, that upon its being suggested to the Society at their last meeting, that some of the members preferred paying the whole of their Subscriptions at once to being called upon annually for a proportion of the Sums subscribed, it was voted, that the Treasurer be authorised to receive the same from every member, who should be disposed to benefit the Institution by such payments, and apply the monies so received to the purchase of bank stock. Those therefore who are so disposed, will please to call and take receipts in full. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
The fourth installment will become due on the 11th Nov. next. Punctuality would be valuable; and a voluntary offer of payment more agreeable than a request to make it. Oct. 23.
LEFT,
IN a Store in this town, a small sum of MONEY.—The owner may receive it by proving property and paying for this advertisement.—Apply at this office. Oct. 23.
NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of CROSS & MARTIN, or the subscriber, are informed that unless their Notes and Accounts are paid on or before the first day of November next, they will be lodged with an attorney for collection. NATHANIEL MARTIN. Portland, Oct. 23.
Portland Observatory.
THE Proprietors of the Portland Observatory (or Monument Ground, so called) are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at James Burnham's inn, the 5th Tuesday of November next, at 6 o'clock, P. M. 1st. To choose a Moderator. 2d. To choose a Clerk, Collector and Treasurer. 3d. To choose a Standing Committee for the year. 4th. To act on any other business that may regularly come before them. SMITH COBB, Clerk. Oct. 23.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Heirs of William Phillips, that they are taxed for a tract of Land lying in the district of Hiram, in the county of Oxford, estimated at 1500 acres, for the State, District and County Tax, six Dollars and sixty Cents, in the bill committed to the subscriber to collect, as constable of said district for the year 1807; and that so much of said tract of land as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold at Public Auction, at the Dwelling house of Thomas Spring, innholder in said Hiram, on Thursday, the twenty eighth day of December next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, unless said taxes and charges are paid before that time. WINTHROP BASTON, Constable and Collector. Hiram, Oct. 23, 1809.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of JESSE T. HALRY, late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said deceased are requested to make immediate payment to JOSEPH HALRY. Topsham, Oct. 6, 1809. (23)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of DANIEL PHILBROOK, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, gentleman, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—All persons having demands upon the estate of the said Philbrook, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH PHILBROOK, Adminx. Bath, October 3, 1809. (23)
WE the subscribers, appointed Commissioners
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 RICHARD BUTTS, late of Portland, in said county, Tailor, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that six months are allowed said creditors to bring in and prove their claim against said estate; and that we shall attend that service at the Dwelling House of Capt. Peter Warren, in Portland, on the first Monday in November, and the three following months, from 2 until 6 o'clock, on each of said days. PETER WARREN, } Commissioners. JONA. DEANE. Aug 22d, 1809. (07.23)