Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1807-02-23 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7 FISH-STREET,
[PAYABLE YEARLY.]
No. 45 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1807.
[Whole No. 461.]
Printing.
HAVING lately received several fonts of NEW and BEAUTIFUL Letter from the Philadelphia Foundery.....PRINTING in its various branches will be executed at the GAZETTE OFFICE, with as much neatness and dispatch, and on as reasonable terms as can be obtained at any Office in this town..... BLANKS, CARDS, PAMPHLETS and HAND-BILLS printed at short notice.
The Editor of the GAZETTE solicits the employ of those friendly to the Establishment.
One or two Journeyman Wanted, AT the Saddle, Harness and Trunk making business.—Enquire at this Office or at the sign of the Trunk, Middle-street. Feb. 16.
LEATHER.
JOHN L. DENNETT, Has for sale, at the Sign of the Trunk, Middle-street, 800 wt Harnels Leather, 500 wt Skirting do Sides Bridle do Waxed Calf Skins Black grained do Russet Calf-Skin Boot Tops of the first quality Draw'd Calf Skin Boot Legs, Swatrow Patterns. Morocco Skins of different colours, Hog Skins, General assortment of Leather kept constantly on hand. Jan. 12.
Fresh Flour.
JUST received, and for sale by John Luber & Son. At No. 13, Union Wharf, THE Cargo of Schooner Dove, from Alexandria—consisting of 590 whole and half Bbls. Superfine and Fine Flour, Barrels of Crackers, Do Pilot Bread, Do Navy Bread, Portland, 2d Mo. 9, 1807.
For Sale
At No. 16, Union-Wharf, THE cargo of Schr. Mercury, consisting of bales of Upland Cotton, whole and half casks of Rice. Wanted, a quantity of Hops as above. Feb. 2.
Enoch Hiley, jr. & Co.
HAVE for sale at their Store on Ingraham's Wharf, 160 quintals Pollack Fish of an excellent quality for retailing, 1000 lb Cheese, 1000 do Butter, 2000 do Pork, ALSO, English and West-India Goods, as usual. Fishermen supplied for the season on reasonable terms. Feb. 9.
To Let
AT No. 7, Long-Wharf, a Compting Room and Room adjoining— ALSO, FOR SALE, Hhds. Salt, do. Molasses, barrels Flour. ALSO, at No. 9, A few tons assorted Swedes and Russia Iron and Steel; a few Ash Kettles cheap for cash. COTTON B BROOKS. Portland, Feb. 9.
FOR SALE,
By J. Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 casks of Sugar Hhds Nails—entitled to debenture 150 bbls. Mels No. 1, 2 and 3 Beef 200 half barrels Mels do 100 boxes Mould Candles 70 bbls. Bone Middlings Navy Mels No. 1 and 2 Pork 120 kegs Lard 50 do Butter Jan. 5. (t f)
Gentel Boarding.
ANN WALKER, has taken the House lately occupied by Parker Hiley, 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. 26.
Singing School.
THE subscriber will commence a Singing School on the evening of the 17th instant, in the building formerly occupied by the Portland Bank, now standing near the Court-House, where all those who are disposed to be instructed in the theory and practice of vocal Music, are solicited to give their attendance and no exertions will be spared to give satisfaction on the part of the instructor.—Apply to ISAAC CHAPPEE. Feb. 16.
Late Omissions.
General Wilkinson—"managing affairs in his own way, uninterrupted by"—an adherence to the Constitution!
The late conduct of Gen. Wilkinson in arresting and confining a number of citizens of New-Orleans, and sending some of them to Washington, in violation of the constitution and laws of the country meets with severe reprehension. If the general government suffer their officers to commit such acts with impunity, we may look in vain to the operation of the civil authority for protection; and our persons, liberties & property will be subject to the caprice & tyranny of every military commander. It is a duty every citizen owes, not only to himself but to posterity, to signify his disapprobation of such illegal proceedings from whatever source they may come, unless we prefer living under a military despotism, rather than under a government of laws founded on the principles of justice and RATIONAL LIBERTY!
It is reported that Mr. Burr, has erected a large magic-lantern, in which, when turned to the western country, flies a small number of bats loaded with flour and pork, w. five or six ragga-muffins on board of each, to work them; but when turned towards New-Orleans converts each ark or keel into a terribl gunboat or ship of war, the barrels of flour into mammoth cannon and the six ragga-muffins into sixty stout soldiers armed cap-a-pie, each of them able and ready to conquer hundreds of such soldiers as are produced by the militia of Orleans.—Phil. pap.
Composition of a celebrated Imperial Remedy.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, ss. THE PEOPLE, versus, B—— SOME time after the death of L——, the noted vender of nostrums in New York, a criminal prosecution was instituted, on the complaint of his widow, against B—— a man who had been employed by him, for having stolen, besides some books and papers, a quantity of the secret medicine, known by the name of "Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges," which formed a part of the estate of the deceased. The prisoner was arraigned on a bill found by the grand jury, for a crime which, if proved, would have been grand larceny; but was declared not guilty by the traverse jury. On the examination and trial of this man, it was discovered that the Lozenges above mentioned were a composition of calomel or mercury, jalap, yellow ochre, starch, and mucilage of gum arabic. Some of the Lozenges made by L——, and imitations of them by B——, were brought into court; they were of a pale yellow color. This they derived from the ochre; while to the mercury and jalap they were indebted for their efficacy, to the starch for their bulk, and to the mucilage for their cohesion. Medical Repository, vol. 10.
Military.
To the Militia of the Eighth Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN,
THE conduct of certain officers and their companies belonging to the third regiment and first brigade of the eighth division, at Nobleborough, on the ninth of September last, having excited much attention, and subjected the offenders to the sentence of a Court-martial, the Judge Advocate has been particularly and officially required to communicate for general information a summary of the evidence produced on the several trials, the substance of the different charges, and the respective sentences of the court—all which are now transmitted for publication.
The companies composing the third regiment with their officers, under the command of Lieut. Col. Waters, agreeably to division, brigade, and regimental orders, assembled at Nobleborough on the ninth day of September last for the purpose of inspection and review; Major General Sewall was present, accompanied by his Aids, Majors Gannett and Page—Majors Tinkham and Merrill with other officers belonging to the brigade. The inspection was finished about two of the clock in the afternoon; Col. Waters then communicated to the commissioned officers of the regiment that it was expected they would dine with the Major General and field officers at the house of Mr. Boland, which was near the place of parade, and that for the space of an hour, during dinner time, that the several companies should remain on duty, under the command of the non-commissioned officers. It appears that the privates belonging to the three Bristol companies, and to the Balltown company, when these orders were issued, were offended, and behaved in a disorderly manner. This behavior was encourag-
ed by some of their officers, and by other persons that were present not belonging to the regiment, by whom they were influenced and excited to acts of disobedience and mutiny, so that within an hour after the above mentioned orders were issued these companies and their officers had marched from the place of parade. Capt. Young who commanded one of the Bristol companies led the way and the others followed his example.
Of these measures the Major General and other officers at Mr. Boland's were immediately afterwards informed. He dispatched several of these officers in different directions to overtake the disobedient companies, and order them to return to their duty. Col. Waters and Major Raper were in pursuit of Capt. Carlton who commanded the Balltown company and overtook them. The Col. ordered Capt. Carlton to halt; he continued his march, and brandishing his sword in a menacing manner, replied, "Damn you, clear the road, or I will split you down." Some of Carlton's men laid to them, "Damn you, if you hurt him (meaning Capt. Carlton) we will blow your brains out." The Col. then requested Capt. Carlton to halt that they might converse together, in order if possible, that the cause of discontent might be satisfactorily explained—this was refused, and the captain with his company continued their march homeward. Gen. Sewall afterwards dispatched one of his Aids Major Gannett, and Captain McCrate of the Wiscasset cavalry, to Capt. Carlton, with orders to return to his duty. They overtook him, ordered him to halt his company, and return to his station in the line. Capt. Carlton replied, "that the officers" (meaning the field officers) "had neglected their duty, and left the field, and that he would not, and was determined not to stay there." When Major Gannett, attempted to reason with him on the subject, he ordered his men to march, part of them obeyed his orders, the remaining part under the command of the Lieut. (being so ordered by Major Gannett) returned to their station on the parade. Some of the men who followed the Captain, advanced to Major Gannett and Capt. McCrate, and brandishing their arms over their heads, obliged them to draw their swords in their own defence and effect their escape, being convinced, that both persuasion and remonstrance were alike ineffectual.
To the influence and instigation of Col. Balltown and Capt. Atkins, who lately commanded the same regiment and company, the misconduct of Capt. Hutton, his subalterns and men, is to be principally attributed. If those persons did not at first excite the spirit of mutiny they were extremely active in their endeavors to increase and spread it in every direction. They advised the captain in the presence of his men to quit the parade—many of whom, after hearing this advice, left the ranks, and behaved still more disorderly than before. Capt. Hutton expressed his reluctance to comply with the inclinations of his men, but said that unless the field officers should soon return, he should be obliged to march them away; his Ensign Mr. Hunter, attempted to persuade him to remain at his post, he urged, "That if Col. Waters had treated them with disrespect, yet that was no reason why they should treat the field officers and government with disrespect," and warned the captain that his disobedience would cost him money, and subject him to military censure. This exhortation had a momentary effect—a short pause ensued—to counteract its influence, the advisers to this disorderly conduct, successfully renewed their exertions, and Capt. Hutton, his subalterns and company marched from the parade.
Col. Seavey, Major Page and Major Merrill who were sent in pursuit, and found that part of the company had differed, and that part were marching under the command of Mr. Hatch who acted as Lieutenant, followed by their Ensign Mr. Hunter. Capt. Hutton being in the road a little distance from his men, was ordered by Major Page and Merrill to return with his company to their place on the parade. Capt. Hutton refused, alleging, "that his men would not obey such orders," and it appears that at this time it was probably out of his power to induce them to return. They then left him and went in pursuit of Lieut. Hatch, they rode up in front and Major Page requested the Lieutenant to halt his company, Mr. Hatch made no reply, but continued his march, Major Page repeated his request, Lieut. Hatch pricked the horse of Major Page, with his sword, and then attempted to prick the horse of Col. Seavey; upon which Major Page, Major Merrill and Col. Seavey, after they had passed the company, addressed Ensign Hunter who was marching in the rear; he stopped—the company marched on—Major Page then conversed with Ensign Hunter and informed him that the consequence of disobedience would be injurious to him. It appears in evidence, that after this conversation Mr. Hunter did not again join the company.
Another of the Bristol companies commanded by Capt. Morton, of which Lieut. William Martin and Ensign Peter Collemore were subalterns, were, about the same time with the others, conducted by the Captain from the place of parade, and being soon after dismissed from farther duty, immediately dispersed.
Capt. James Young who commanded another of the companies belonging to Bristol, was charged with some offences similar to those already mentioned, and with one, which implied an entire disregard to military subordination, connected with insolent and contemptuous behavior to his superior officers. He with his subaltern Lieut. James Sproul, first left the field, presenting to the other disaffected troops, both example and encouragement. It was alleged in his vindication, that he marched from the parade for no other purpose than to procure refreshment for his men, within the time in which the field officers were at dinner, and that he returned seasonably to his station. Major Gannett found him near the house of a Mr. Bryant, at the head of his company, and ordered him to return to his duty. It appears that after some conversation, he consented to return; and while passing the house of Mr. Boland was discovered by Gen. Sewall and ordered to appear before him—he obeyed. The General required his reason for leaving his station, and informing him that such conduct would expose him to be tried by a Court-martial, ordered that he should take his place in the line. Capt. Young replied that "he should take his own time, or do as he chose about it." The General ordered him in arrest, and directed Major Gannett to take away his sword—Capt. Young drew his sword upon Major Gannett, declaring that "it should not be taken from him but with his life." He then returned to his men and led them back to the field; but no further notice was taken of him or of his company by his superior officers.
For the trial of the accused officers, a Division Court-martial was convened at Wiscasset on the 28th day of October last, of which Col. Denny McCobb of the first regiment and first brigade was appointed President; the Court continued in session for three days during which time each of the arrested officers, excepting Lieut. Hatch, appeared and plead to the several charges of which they had been accused, and the trials of two officers, Capt. Carlton and Hutton, were then and there terminated; after which the court adjourned to meet at the same place on the first Monday of the following December.
At the adjournment the court finished the business for which it had been appointed—Captains Morton and Young, and Ensign Hunter appeared and severally plead anew; witnesses on both sides were examined; all but Captain Morton prepared a defence, which being heard, together with the statement of evidence made by the Judge Advocate, the court, after due deliberation, proceeded to pass sentence.
Four officers, viz. Lieuts. Hatch, Martin and Sproul, and Ensign Collemore, were severally called, but did not appear, the court, as required by law, considered each of them guilty of the offence of which he had been accused, and they were all sentenced to be removed from office, and adjudged incapable of holding any military commission under this Commonwealth, the three last mentioned for a term of two years, and Lieut. Hatch for the term of life.
The following articles of charge were exhibited against each of the Captains belonging to the Balltown and Bristol companies, viz. neglect of duty and disobedience of orders.
1st. In marching from the parade. 2d. In not returning to their station when required by their superiors in command.
Of the first of these articles Capt. Hutton was considered guilty, of the second not guilty, Sentence—to be reprimanded in orders.
To the above charges, two additional articles were added in the complaint against Captain Carlton, viz. of exercising personal violence toward his commissioned officers, and of offering personal violence to Major Gannett when communicating the orders of the Major General—Although Capt. Carlton, to each of these charges, plead that he was not guilty, neither adduced witnesses nor offered any defence. After consideration of the evidence, the court was unanimously of opinion that he was guilty of each of the above articles of charge, and thereupon sentenced him to be removed from office, and adjudged incapable of holding any military commission under this Commonwealth for a term of life.
Against Capt. Morton, a third article of charge was exhibited, in addition to the two first before mentioned, viz. that after having marched his company and refused to return, he, before the review of the regiment, in contempt of orders, did dismiss his men from farther duty.
Of the first charge against capt. Morton he was considered guilty; of the second, not guilty; and of the third guilty, excepting so much of the same as was predicated on the second article.
Sentence—to be removed from office, and adjudged incapable of holding any military commission under this Commonwealth for the term of two years.
In addition to the two first articles of charge the complaint against capt. Young alleged that having refused to return to his station, & thereupon the Major General having personally ordered him in arrest, he drew his sword upon the officer directed to take it, and declared "it should not be taken from him but with his life." In another article he was charged with insulting and procuring his men to mutiny against the orders of their superior officers. To each of these charges capt. Young plead guilty, and was sentenced to be removed from office, and adjudged incapable of holding any military commission under this Commonwealth for a term of four years.
Each of the subalterns were accused of mutinous conspiracy with the other officers of the company, to render the orders of his superiors contemptible and of no effect, and of wilful disobedience, as charged in the beforementioned first and second articles.
Against Lieut. Hatch and Sproul, and ensigns Hunter and Collemore, a third article of charge was exhibited, that each of them, together with the other officers of the company to which he belonged, did instigate and procure the men to mutiny against the orders of his superiors in command, and to refuse to discharge their duty as soldiers.
Ensign Hunter was considered guilty of that part of the first article which relates to his marching from the parade with the company to which he belonged, in neglect of duty and disobedience of orders; but as to the residue of that, and the whole of the second and third articles, that he was not guilty. Sentence—to be reprimanded in orders.
The sentence against the other officers has already been related.
The above mentioned sentences have been approved by the Major-General, and ordered to be carried into effect.
The preceding statement is confined to such facts only as can be confirmed by testimony, recorded in the minutes and proceedings of the court, it will not be believed that any motive can operate to disguise, or conceal, circumstances favorable, or adverse, either to one party or the other. Yet when the conduct of capt. Young, and the nature of the charges against him shall have been considered, an enquiry may probably arise, why his punishment should not be equal in degree, with that of some other of the officers, accused of offences not more heinous, than those of which he acknowledged himself to be guilty. It is permitted, in legal phrase, "to travel the road of record," justice to the character of the court imperiously requires that the reasons which induced a degree of lenity to this officer should be unfolded, especially as sufficient information cannot be derived of its conduct, if restricted, to the regular evidence produced at the trial. Whether its decision in a military point of view, merit approbation or censure has already been determined by the proper authority; yet it is respectfully presumed that the court will view with complacency, an attempt to satisfy the public mind, that, although the offences with which this delinquent and others were charged, were equal in degree, yet that considerations existed to render their respective sentences dissimilar, but by no means incompatible with strict justice. It considered that punishment is designed not only to present examples to deter others and correct the offender, but also, if qualified with mercy to induce him to return to his duty; they believed justice would be satisfied with the penalty inflicted, and not impaired by the lenity exercised in his favor; it was unwilling to employ that extreme severity which the law authorized, left the delinquent should despair of ever being restored to his military rank and character, and his desire to be thus restored, was strongly evinced during the trial, by his efforts to prove his former good conduct, his submissive demeanor, and apparent contrition. Captain Young appeared—acknowledged himself to be guilty and submitted to the mercy of the court—he represented that he was ignorant of the rank of the Major-General when he refused obedience to his orders, and resented the officer who attempted to hold him in arrest. He proved that his attention to discipline has been unwearied and successful, in fine, that his whole conduct, previous to the day of review, had been submissive and obedient to his superiors in command.
If a doubt exist whether or not the court were impressed with a just sense of the enormity of capt. Young's misconduct; it is readily solved by referring to the sentences passed on Lieut. Hatch and Capt. Carlton, neither of them charged with offences, more heinous, or aggravated.
But should this quest on arise—Is the court, if this impressed to be justified, in extending to much lenity in inflicting a punishment so mild and moderate compared with the guilt of the offender?
The answer cannot be readily obtained; it may possibly be derived without further enquiry from a review of the evidence and of the circumstances which attended the trials. If this be deemed inconclusive, let it be considered that there are principles peculiar to civil Courts which do not necessarily control the decision of military tribunals—that some rules of adjudication which both recognize, may admit of liberal as well as of a rigid construction. That there may be other rules to which the latter may not be bound to adhere, but of which the former is obliged to be strictly tenacious—that a diversity of conduct may exist equally as extensive as the difference between the principles upon which each is constituted, and although both are intended to preserve government they differ from each other, in the same proportion, as the commands of military authority are more arbitrary, than the regulations of civil society.
To you, gentlemen, in discharge of a required duty, and with a consciousness that the above statement and observations are intended to be fair and impartial—they are now respectfully submitted by the
JUDGE ADVOCATE
of the Division.
Augusta, January 1, 1807.
TRIALS.
Bonaparte's blockading, Britain, puts one in mind of Paddy, who brought in several soldiers, and being asked how he took them, "Fath, (said he) I fa rounded them."
A Philadelphia paper contains the following wagging announcement of a marriage—
Married—last Saturday night, By the Right Rev. Bishop White, Mr. William E. Wright, To Miss Mary Kite, All of this city
The word Enemy has a double meaning; it signifies him whom we hate, as well as him who hates us.

Foreign Intelligence.
RECEIVED BY AN ARRIVAL AT NEWYORK FROM LONDON.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, DEC. 8.
We believe that it is altogether false that the Negotiation with America has suffered any interruption...
dec. 30.—We feel happy in being able to state, that the treaty between this country and America, is proceeding...
dec. 23.—Dispatches were yesterday received by Government, from the Court of Portugal...
dec. 29.—The several articles dated from the North of Germany as far as they respect England...
An English squaron is stated to have appeared before Alexandria, in Egypt, for the purpose of occupying that place...
Dispatches were received on Saturday from Mr. Thornton, which were brought to Yarmouth...
A house of fine note in the city failed on Friday. Its business was chiefly with Hamburg.
dec. 30.—The report of war between Russia and Turkey rests on very doubtful ground. It is dated from Berlin...
Streflund, (Hither Pomerania) Nov. 8.—Accounts have reached us, that a corps of French cavalry...
The French have demanded from the city of Rostock, (Lower Saxony) a contribution of 152,000 rix dollars.
The King of Prussia was in Dresden, 28th Oct.
Polen, (Poland) Nov. 25.—Napoleon has declared to the deputies sent him from Berlin...
these guards, the landholders are called upon to contribute 10 per cent. and the ladies to sacrifice their jewels, &c.
dec. 19.—An English gentleman, just arrived from Poland, through which he has lately travelled...
dec. 29.—Nine sail of the line and three frigates, were ready at Brest, the 9th inst.
His Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a pension of 500l. per annum be settled on Sir Samuel Hood...
His Sicilian Majesty has conferred the dignity of Duke upon Sir Sidney Smith.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven.
An Act to incorporate William Widgery and others into a company by the name of the United Marine and Fire Insurance Company, of Portland.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled...
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the capital stock of said company exclusive of premium, notes, and profits...
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That the stock, property, affairs, and concerns of said company shall be managed...
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the directors so chosen shall meet as soon as may be...
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That the president and four of the directors or five of the directors...
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, That there shall be stated meetings of the directors at least once in every month...
said company and countersigned by the secretary, and shall be binding and obligatory on the said company...
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the directors on the first Tuesday of July...
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That the said company shall not directly, or indirectly deal or trade...
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted, That fifty dollars on each share in said company shall be paid...
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted, That in case of any loss or losses taken place that shall be equal to the amount of the capital stock...
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted, That the president and directors of said company, shall previous to their subscribing to any policy...
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted, That Elias Thomas, Joshua Richardson, and Josiah Cox...
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted, That no person being a director in any other company...
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the president and directors of said company...
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 7, 1807. This Bill having had three several readings...
In Senate February 9, 1807. This Bill having had two several readings...
February 9, 1807. By the Governor approved, CALEB STRONG.
True Copy—Attest, JONA L. AUSTIN, Secretary.
Communications.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
To an enquiring youth, who should wish to know the meaning of the American Nouns contained in the following alphabetical list...
AMBI-DEXTERITY.
READ the Repertory of the last year. Enquire of its editor and of a Mr. P— of C—d...
BLASPHEMY.
Read Tom Paine's Age of Reason, and a piece published in the Argus, about six months ago.
CALUMNY.
Read Calender's (alias Jefferson's) "Prospect before us."
DEMOCRACY.
Compare the present degraded situation of the United States, with its respected and flourishing situation in the days of Washington and Adams...
ENMITY.
Read the first Chronicle or Argus, that should come to your hands, and observe what is published against the Federalists.
FOLLY.
Enquire how much money Jefferson and Congress have paid for the disputed title to Louisiana, and what it costs for the government and defence of it.
GOVERNMENT.
Read the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Read the Governor's opinion, and that of the Judges of the Supreme Court...
HYPocrisy.
Inform yourself of the true character and conduct of T— J—, P. of the —.
INDEPENDENCE.
Read the solemn and important resolution of the Representatives of the United States, assembled in Congress, July 4, 1776.
JUSTICE.
Read what has been published in the Federal papers about the "New Emission Notes," attend the Supreme Judicial Court...
KNavery.
Vicious conduct opposed to justice. View it in the character of — of — and of —.
LIBERTY.
To give a just idea of Liberty in its full extent, and various constructions, require more room than the printer hereof could spare.
MANSlaughter.
Read the charge of the Chief Justice to the Grand Jury, who found a Bill against Scitridge, and read his trial...
NAVY.
What a Navy is, in other countries, it is not proper here to explain; as 'AMERICAN' Nouns only, are to be defined...
OATH.
A solemn appeal to God for the Truth of what one says, and the faithful performance of what he promises.
PERJURY.
Every member of the General Court who is qualified to take his seat, swears that he will support the Constitution of the United States.
QUESTION.
What dangers, on our land, await, While weakness guides the helm of state?
REBELLION.
Ask Shays, and Gallatin, and Burr—The P.M.G. can also give you some idea of its seeds.
SAGACITY.
Ask — the "greatest" — in America!
TAXATION.
For that which is established by the mild and equal Laws of Massachusetts, ask G— W—.
UNION.
Ask the venerable Fathers of the Land, who governed it in '75.
VERACITY.
As the absence of light occasions darkness, and as the blessings of life are most valued when one is deprived of them...
WISDOM.
For your conduct in private life, you may enquire of any pious friend or preceptor; but for political wisdom, alas!
Read the FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, and compare it with the malignant acts of C— which have violated it.
X, Y, Z.
Inquire of Elbridge Gerry.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the determination which the Jacobins in this country have evinced of applauding every measure of their administration...
Who is there, who possesses a single drop of American blood in his veins...
While we view the oppressive and tyrannical conduct of an ambitious usurper...
MILLIONS FOR TRIBUTE—and only twenty thousand dollars for DEFENCE!!
A REPUBLICAN.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Feb. 5, 6, 7, 1807. A letter was read from the Widow Lett Knox, relict of the late Gen. Henry Knox...
A committee was raised to consider the expediency of paying the Members of the General Court...
The bill authorizing a Bridge to be erected from South-Street, to South Boston, was rejected.
The Banking System reported was again discussed; and the further consideration of it, postponed until Wednesday.
The committee appointed to investigate when the legislature may have a recess, reported in favor of the third Monday of the present month.
Monday, Feb. 9. An application of S. Austin, that the crime of homicide may be more precisely defined, was read...
Tuesday, Feb. 10. Jonathan Groot, jun. by petition, prayed for assistance in conducting his Telegraph—Committed.
The two Houses in convention, made choice of William Sawyer, Esq., a Notary Public, for Essex, vice Jonas Kirtland, resigned.
A Resolute for paying the Members of the House, for their attendance, out of the public treasury, was read a second time and debated.
The grand jury of New York has presented "John Foster, formerly of Tauton, an itinerant preacher as an idle and dissolute character...
Mr. Brune a passenger in the Kingston, arrived at New York, has brought dispatches, or Government, from our Ministers in London.
W. Brown, a passenger in the Comet, arrived at New York, from Nantz, which place she left about the 1st Jan.
Mr. Alexander has been released at Washington. Messrs. Polman and Swartz remain under confinement.
Sir Sidney Smith has been superadded to his command in the Mediterranean.

Portland, Monday, February 23, 1807.  IMPORTANT!  Patriotic Nominations.  BOSTON, FEB. 1807. AT a large and respectable meeting of FEDERAL RE- PUBLICANS from all parts of the State, held on Tuesday evening, the 3d inst.; it was Resolved, unanimously , to support the election, of the following gentlemen for the ensuing year:—  FOR GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, Esq.  FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR, EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Esq.  And to recommend to their fellow-citizens an UNITED and PERSEVERING EXERTION to effect these objects.  THE most perfect harmony prevailed at the meeting, accompanied by a firm and general persuasion, that nothing will be wanting to ensure success, if the friends of the present virtuous and excellent Chief Magistrate, who still compose a great majority of our citizens, will attend on the day of election, and support their principles—MASSACHUSETTS has a right to expect and does expect, that the friends to her prosperity and honor will be at their posts, and do their duty.  "Tis not in mortals to command success— But well do more.—We will Deserve it."
FEDERAL REPUBLICANS!  FOR TEN years, the first Monday of April has been to you, and to your Country, a Day of Triumph!—Because on that day, in each year, you have, by your courage and zeal, consecrated the immortal principles for which WARREN bled, and WASHINGTON triumphed!—Principles sacred as your RIGHTS, and dear to you as your ALTARS and FIRESIDES! That day will still witness your triumph, if steadfast to those Principles and Rights, you come forth in your native energy; and, disdaining to rely on others, resolve each man to do HIS DUTY.  The protection and preservation of those Constitutions which your own hands formed, and your strong arms protected against the open attacks, and secret machinations of the very men who now hypocritically call themselves their friends, now demand, that you rally with spirit round their standards, and swear on their altars, that they shall not be tamely surrendered to their inveterate foes. Let this consideration inspire confidence;—that you will have it in your power, by intrusting the ARKS of your safety to your excellent Governor STRONG , to intrust them to a man who has had the peculiar felicity to be one of that band of patriots, who in times which really "tried men's souls," formed the Constitution of Massachusetts; and, also, one of that illustrious Convention, of which WASHINGTON was President, which framed the Constitution of the United States.—Constitutions which are the pride, glory and bulwark of your country.—Being their PARENT he still feels for them all the affection of a FATHER.  To your Posts then, not only on the first Monday of April, but every day between this and then.—Let not a duty be neglected; and relying on that Providence, which for ten years successively, has given you the victory over falsehood, vaunting and delusion, your success will be as certain, as the PATRIOTISM, PROBITY and MODERATION of your CHIEF MAGISTRATE are indisputable.  [Columbian Centinel]
FOREIGN.  The European Intelligence received by the last arrivals is not very important. Bonaparte having annihilated the Prussian Monarchy, is, by present appearances, meditating a blow against Russia, the only remaining power on the Continent, capable of resisting with the least prospect of success, the all-conquering arms of France. Many however believe that should Alexander and Bonaparte try the "tug of war," the former will eventually experience
the same fate which has attended his Ally the King of Prussia.  His Britannic Majesty was indisposed, and the Speech was read to Parliament by the Speaker. It states, that neither the determination of Prussia to contend with France, nor the succeeding measures, were concerted with the British Ministry; that the conduct of Sweden continues to be distinguished by the most honorable firmness; and that between England and Russia the happiest union exists.  NAPOLEON has solemnly repeated his determination, stated in one of the late Bulletins, not to evacuate the conquered places, until a general peace has been concluded; and the Spanish, Dutch and French colonies are restored.  It appears evident Bonaparte has refrained from attacking the Russians, in order to collect such a number of troops, as in his opinion, will enable him to serve them as he has done the Austrians and Prussians.  HAMBURG, DEC. 17. Letters from Sweden mention that Col. Morau, commander in chief of the Swedish troops who were in the Lauenburg, a part of whom had been made prisoners of war at Lubeck, has been sentenced to death by a council of war. It is added that his Swedish Majesty has confirmed the sentence.
CONGRESS.  Gun Boats and Fortifications. —Mr. Elliot, when this subject was under consideration in Congress, remarked—"We are reproached with changing our opinion on the subject of Gun-Boats. I am glad if one error is corrected. I have attended somewhat to the history of gun-boats, but I will not trouble the house with the subject. They appear to be a kind of vessel floating on the surface of the ocean for the purpose of keeping a small deposit of national spirit, if we have any left to put on board; but if they are once assailed by the rude embraces of the north west wind, they lose their maiden purity, and are lost at once. Gun-boats, it seems, may be useful in places where there are no winds, and no currents—and no where else. The plain English of it all is, that they are good for nothing."  Mr. Elmer said he had some experience in gun-boats in Lake Champlain, during the last war. The British found it difficult to destroy them.  Since our last, we have received no further intelligence respecting Col. Burr, and his associates. Accounts hitherto have been various and contradictory, which have given rise to much smoke and little fire.  "OUR SISTER REPUBLIC."  The leaders of the democratic party in this country, have been the uniform advocates of French success, of French measures, and French policy—O! that France would conquer England, or at least, destroy her naval power, then, say they, would the United States be independent and prosperous indeed, and because the federalists have opposed this ruinous, this parasitic opinion, they have been represented by the malignant and stupid scribblers in democratic papers, as "old tories," "monarchists" and "foes to a republican government." In the circulation of these lies, the hirelings of France and the Jacobin party in the United States, have spared neither time nor expense—Thousands of honest and unsuspicious citizens have been estranged from those principles which led to the establishment of our Independence, and gave birth and operation to our civil institutions.  How long we shall be allowed the possession of these privileges, is a subject of serious concern. Unless that policy which has thus far marked the conduct of the general government is abandoned, and the principles and spirit of the Washington and Adams administrations are permitted to preside in our national councils, our sovereignty and property will be subject to the grasp of Bonaparte as often as he may think proper to make his demands.
FRENCH BLOCKADE.  The late decree of the Emperor NAPOLEON, declaring Great Britain, Ireland, &c. in a state of blockade, has palsied all commercial enterprise in every part of the United States, where the information has been received. The blow aimed, by that decree, is almost exclusively directed against the commerce of the United States, who may now be said to be the only neutral commercial nation on earth.—Those who have vessels in England, or India, in the pursuit of an honest commerce, must expect to hear of their capture, by the numerous privateers, which according to the last accounts from France, were fitting out, to seize on them. But those privateers will not be confined to France, every port from the Weser, to the Adriatic will swarm with them; and every thing which has any stamp of English on it, will be captured and carried in as bon prize. What effect this destructive decree will have on our government at Washington, we have yet to learn.—It is to be hoped the magnitude of its enormity will be felt; and suitable measures taken to remedy its operation, or to demand its extent and bearings.—Centinel
Married,  In Providence, Mr. Edward Haskell to Miss Elizabeth Turner. In Cambridge, Rev. Henry Ware, D. D.
Professor of Divinity in Harvard University, to Miss Mary Lincoln. At Falmouth, Mr. Silvanus Cook, of Portland to Miss Mary H. Davis, of the former place. At Kingston, Lower-Canada, Dr. Smith, to Miss Martha Robinson, Daughter of the late captain Thomas Robinson, formerly of this town.  DIED,  In Washington, Col. Thomas Washington: This gentleman served his country during our revolutionary war as a commissioned officer.—Gen. Levi Coffey of the United States House of Representatives, from South-Carolina. In Nassau, Miss Mary Hamilton Wells, At. 17: She died soon after her arrival at Nassau from Charleston in consequence of excessive reaching by sea sickness. In Hudson (N. Y.) Mr. John Mildeburger, late from N. York, At. 34: a nail entered his foot and occasioned the lock jaw. In this town, Mr. Foster Merrill, aged 42, formerly of Pembroke in his state.— Mary, wife of Michael Gannen, aged 36, formerly of Boston. A child of Mr. William Lewis, aged 10 months.  Gazette Ship News.  Arrived brig Fame, capt. Gould, 19 days from Nevis.  The following Vessels were at Edgartown, on Tuesday, the 17th inst.  Sch. Little Sarah, Saunders, of Wiscasset, from Mart for Boston; big Mary, Frost, of Portsmouth; sch. Orno, Clark, for Portland; brig Venus, Prentiss, for Portland.
Yesterday the 22d inst. about half past 1 o'clock in the afternoon, a shock of an Earthquake was experienced in this town. It was accompanied by a rumbling noise similar to that made by carriage in passing on frozen ground, the duration of the report was about forty seconds, and appeared to go off in a south-east direction.  Joel Hall, No. 27. Long-Wharf, HAS for sale now landing at his store, the cargo of the Brig Fame, consisting of 70 bds. Windward Island Rum; and 17 bds. best retailing Molasses.
William Swan, At his Variety Store, No. 3, Union Row, Middle-Street, HAS just received a fresh supply of seasonable articles, making with his former stock a general assortment of European and India Goods; Also, an extensive stock of Heavy Goods and Groceries. W. I. Rum per hoghead Brandy per pipe Gin per do Cotton per bale Chocolate per box Malaga Wine per cask Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Scou- chong Teas, per chest all warranted of the very first quality. 20 chests fresh Raisins 1000 lb. best Philadelphia Ginger, in small kegs 20 casks do Gunpowder 500 lb. best Coffee Alspice and Pepper per bag. Oil and Paints of all kinds as usual, &c. &c. All which he will positively sell wholesale and by retail, as low as can be purchased in town for cash or approved notes. Portland, Feb. 23.
To the Ladies.  Rowe & Keus, HAVE just received, and for sale at their Store, in Middle-Street, an assortment of Cochaco Furnitures, Ditto Calicoes of the best fabric, Laced, Japanese, and Sprigged Cambrics, White and colored Kid habit Gloves Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs Ditto Shawls, some very elegant A large assortment of Combs, Black, crow, dove, silver grey and chang- able Lutrings.  LIKEWISE, An assortment of the very best superfine Broadcloths, of the most fashionable colours, &c. &c. Feb. 23.
F. Greely & Co.  Have for Sale, 200 Bbls superfine Flour 10 Casks Hyson Skin Tea 10 Casks Souchong do 20 Boxes do do 4 Bales India Cottons 10 Hhds. St. Croix Rum Pipes Brandy. Feb. 23.
Found a Pocket-Book, CONTAINING a small sum of Money.—The owner may have the same by applying at No. 13, Union Wharf, and paying for this advertisement. Feb. 23.  Edge Tools.  JOSEPH THAXTER, informs his friends and the public, that he manufactures, at his shop in Cross-Street, a few kept below Dr Duper's, all kinds of Edge tools, from Cat-steel, which are proved to be the best kind in use particularly those used for Stone work, all which may be returned, if not found to give satisfaction. ** Wanted as above, an apprentice to the Blacksmith business. Feb. 23.
Dissolution of Partnership.  NOTICE is hereby given that the co-partnership of the subscribers under the firm of MCLELLAN & BROWN, will (by mutual consent) be dissolved on the first day of March next; all persons having demands on said firm are requested to exhibit them, and those indebted to make payment. STEPHEN MCLELLAN, WILLIAM BROWN. Portland, Feb. 23.
Selfridge's Trial!  Just received and for sale by Isaac Adams.  THE Trial of Thomas O. Selfridge, Esq before the Hon. Isaac Parker, for killing Mr. Charles Austin, on the Public Exchange in Boston, August 4, 1806. Taken in short hand, by T. Loyal, Esq. late Reporter of the debates in Congress, and Geo. K. Ganes, Esq. late Reporter of the State of New-York; and sanctioned by the Court.  Also—A correct statement of the whole preliminary controversy between Thos. O. Selfridge and Benj. Austin;—Likewise a brief account of the catastrophe in State Street, Boston, with some remarks, by THO. O. SELF-RIDGE.  "He takes my life, When he doth take the means whereby I live" Shakespeare.  Selfridge's Trial.  JUST received and for sale at the Book-Store of Thomas Clark, The Trial of Thomas O. Selfridge, Esq. on an indictment of Manslaughter, for killing Mr. Charles Austin, on the public Exchange in Boston—August 4, 1806.—Price one Dollar in Boards. Feb. 23.
Whoever wants 8000 dollars WILL do well to buy a Ticket in Hafield Bridge Lottery , which commences drawing in April next.—Tickets 5 dollars, Quarters 1 25, for sale by Isaac Adams, at his Bookstore No. 7, Fifth-Street.  Also—Tickets and Quarters in the Tenth Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery . For sale as above, a general assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY —Justice's and Commercial Blanks—Blank and Account Books.  Singing Books.  Village Harmony—Northern Harmony—Worcester Collection (new edition)—Bridgewater Collection—Instrumental Assistant—Instructions for playing on the Fife, Violin and German Flute.  Cash and the highest price given for CLEAN Rags, Canvass and Junk. Feb. 22.
Gardner Walker.  HAS for sale at his Store, in the New Brick Row, opposite the hay-scales, a handsome assortment of FRESH GOODS, in addition to his former stock.  A song which are— Bandanna hks. vari. colors, Black, Lynchew Lutrings Black and White Crapes Blue and Olive Coatings Black and Olive Cords Brown Linens Calicoes, various colors India do do Cambrics do do Crapes do do Cotton Shirting China Ribbons Satin do Drab and mixed Forest Cloths Duroys, various colors Duffles Flannels, Red, White and Yellow Lutrings, various colors Linen Cambrics Silk Shawls White and Black Silk Gloves. Together with a general assortment of W. I. GOODS & GROCERIES; all which he will sell cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Also, A quantity of Hops. Feb. 23.
Thomas Child  HAS for sale, at his store, foot of Fifth-Street, Portland, 150 bds. superfine and fine Flour, 220 boxes smok'd Herrings, 4000 wt. Cheese, the greater part very nice, for family use, 1000 wt. Butter, do do do Together with a general assortment of W. I. GOODS and GROCERIES, all which will be sold at the lowest price, for cash or good credit. Feb. 23.
FOR SALE, By I. Richardson, Hhds and bbls retailing Sugars Hhds Rum Ditto Molasses At Richardson's Wharf. Feb. 23.
Mr. George Labottiere, INSTRUCTOR IN DANCING, Most Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Town of Portland, that he intends, in May next, to open a Hall in said town, for the purpose of teaching the polite accomplishment of Dancing—Also, all the new Cotillions, and other Dances, most in the fashion, he will instruct his pupils twice a week, and offers to attend any persons who wishes to take lessons at their own houses as also any Academies of young Ladies and Gentlemen, near Town.  Mr. Labottiere, will use his utmost Endeavors to merit the general satisfaction, by his manners of forming accomplished Scholars. Feb. 23.
Wanted,  A CAPABLE steady young Woman, to Cook and do House-work, in a large Family, where two are kept and a man—Generous wages will be given.—A good recommendation will be expected—Enquire of the Printer. Portland, Feb. 23.  NOTICE,  IS hereby given to the United Marine and Fire Insurance Company , of Portland, to meet at Columbia Hall , on Thursday the 12th day of March next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, to choose their first Board of Directors. ELIAS THOMAS, JOSIAH COX, JOSHUA RICHARDSON. Feb. 22.
Sales by Auction.  TOMORROW, at E. Greely & Co's. Office.  AN invoice of English, India and French GOODS, viz. Broad Cloths, Kerseys, Blankets, Silk Shags, Threads, Hole, Toilets, Diaper, Bandanas, India Cottons, Ribbands, Velvet binding Muffs, &c. &c. 12 pieces French Duck. Terms liberal—Sale at 10 o'clock. Feb. 23.
Sale at Auction.  On Fri'ay 27th inst. the stock in trad. of Wm. Lewis, in Middle-Street, (next door to Mr. Ch. Stimpson's.) CONSISTING of Teas, Coffee, Sugars, Brandy, Rum, Wine, Molasses, Fruit and Crockery ware.—The Goods are in good order, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. Terms made known at the place of sale—Sale at 9 o'clock. E. GREELY & Co. Auctioneers. Feb. 23.
To be sold at Auction.  At Pingree's Tavern, in New-Gloucester, on Thursday, 12th March, at 1 o'clock, P. M.  THIRTY acres of Land, Lying in said New-Gloucester, on the post road, near the stand occupied by Groyne and Abbe. The farm is now under improvement—has thereon a handsome growth of wood, and a thrifty young orchard of 200 apple trees, well inclosed with stone wall, and board fence.  Also—A small farm, in said town, near Sabbath-day Pond, containing 60 or 70 acres, well wooded and watered, with a convenient house and barn. The farm being situated on the main road to Paris, is very eligible for a Tavern—Conditions of sale, 10 per cent at the time of purchase, and approved notes for the remainder payable in one, two and three years.  At the same time and place, will be sold a Pew, in Rev. Mr. Moseley's meeting house.—For further particulars enquire of NATHANIEL JENKS. North-Yarmouth, Feb. 23.
Hafield Bridge Lottery.  THE subscribers, appointed managers of the above Lottery, by an Act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, passed on the 19th day of June last, having given bonds for the faithful discharge of that trust, respectfully present to the public the following  Scheme of the First Class.  15,000 Tickets at 5 dls. each, is 75,000 dls.    1 Prize of 8,000 dls.  is 8,000 dls.    1 do 2,000 do  2,000    5 Prizes of 1,000 do  5,000    12 do 500 do  6,000    70 do 100 do  7,000    120 do 50 do  6,000    900 do 16 do  8,200    4725 do 8 do  $7,800    Prizes 5194 } Not 2 blanks 75,000 dls. Blanks 9866 } to a prize.  15,000  In offering the above Scheme, the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited; and considering the importance of the object for which this Lottery was authorized, the highest expectations are entertained of their liberal support. In adventuring in this Lottery, every one has a fair prospect of gain; and should his Ticket be unsuccessful, may with pleasure reflect, that he has generously contributed to encourage and promote the useful enterprise of our country.  SAMUEL PORTER, ELIJAH DICKINSON, ISAAC ABERCROMBIE, SAML. F. DICKINSON, JOHN HASTINGS, Jun. } Managers.  Tickets and parts in the above Lottery, which is the next to commence drawing, for sale at the original price, but will rise in a few days—Please to apply at Thos. Clark's Book-Store and Lottery Office, Fifth-Street, Portland.  ** Concord Bank bills taken in payment. Feb. 23.
Concord Bank.  THE public are informed that the vaults are completed, the specie deposited, and the bank in active operation.—They have issued bills of One, Two and Three Dollars of Perkins's improved plan—Fives and Tens of the last years' plan; and in order that the public may have one more Check for security, the corporation have voted that three of the directors should sign each bill on the back—Littouat days on Tuesday.  TIMOTHY WALKER, President. SAMUEL SPARHAWK, Cashier. JOHN BRADLEY, BARUCH CHASE, CALEB STARK, J. CLOUGH. } Directors. Concord, Feb. 16. [Bost. Gaz.]
Concord Bank Bills.  Handbills, issued by the Portland and Maine Banks, have been profusely handed about this town, for the purpose of injuring the circulation of Concord Bank Bills. The public are respectfully informed that the suggestion that those bills were brought here to draw the specie from the Portland and Maine Banks, is not correct. The Concord Bank (Timothy Walker, President, and S. Sparhawk, Cashier) has in its vault, 50,000 dollars in specie, and have not issued to that amount in bills—the holder is safer with those bills, than with almost any other, on account of the Directors endorsing the same, and their act of incorporation, making their individual property liable, should any accident happen said Bank. The aforesaid bills pass as current at Boston and elsewhere as any other Bank bills whatever.  The public will now consider whether the committee of the Banks in this town, request you not to give currency to said bills for year, benefit and advantage, or their own.  Concord Bank Bills, are of the impression of Perkins's Stereotype, steel plate, which as far as to be a certain security against counterfeit.

Poetry.
A gentleman at Washington, of the denomination of Friends, in his communication to the editor of the Philadelphia Gazette, very humorously pronounces the following Eulogy on those celebrated statesmen, Friend Sloan and Barna, Bidwell—of whom this country may expect to profit much in point of eloquence and literature.
"Peter Rapin, who drew so excellent a parallel between Demosthenes and Cicero, is dead; may some one like him draw a comparison of the respective oratorical talents of Bidwell & Sloan! Bidwell and Sloan! Had I not lost my natural aptitude to rhyme, I would burst forth in the phrenzy of poetic admiration."
Lo from New-Jersey, what a sight appears, For modern eloquence, the palm who bears. His equal was not, is not, cannot be; For who, oh father Sloan, compar'd with thee? 'Twas in gesture, to convince, to please, Was Chatham, Tully or Demosthenes! In one great verse, thy merit, vast to tell— Bidwell alone can be thy parallel. "Take thee for all in all ('tis said with pain) "We ne'er shall look upon thy like again." And oh howe'er thy future course be bent; Or Sausage-Vender, or Vice-President; Succeeding times, when thou art dead and rotten, Shall think upon thee, 'til thou art forgotten; And pleas'd posterity some centuries hence, Unless posterity should lose its sense, On thine and Bidwell's cold twin marble stone Write classic—Fuit Bidwell—Fuit Sloan."
Monitor....No. 5.
Interesting and Important Sentences, SELECTED FROM THE WORD OF GOD.
REWARDS & PUNISHMENTS.
1. Of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day that thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die. Gen. 2. 17.
2. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed. Gen. 9. 6.
3. If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. Gen. 4. 7.
4. If ye will obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me, above all people. Exod. 19. 5.
5. Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book. Exod. 32. 35.
6. Thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord, that it may be well with thee. Deut. 6. 18.
7. If thou do at all forget the Lord thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day, that ye shall surely perish. Deut. 8. 19.
8. Behold I set you before him this day, a blessing and a curse. A blessing if ye obey, and a curse if ye will not obey, the commandments of the Lord your God. Deut. 11. 26, 27, 28.
9. If ye will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandments of the Lord, then shall the hand of the Lord be against you, as it was against your fathers. 1 Sam. 12. 15.
10. The soul that sinneth it shall die. Ezekiel 18. 4.
11. But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, &c. he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. Ezekiel 18. 5. 9.
Here we discover what was the mind and will of God, respecting the righteous and the wicked, in the first ages of the world; and he is a Being who changes not; for he is the same yesterday, to day, and forever. Let those who would know how God dealt with a just father, and his wicked son—with a just son and his wicked father, with a wicked man repenting, and a just man revolting, read the whole Chapter. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace: But the transgressors shall be destroyed together; The end of the wicked shall be cut off. Psalm 37.—37-38.
CLARASA BRACKET,
INFORMS her Customers that she has lately moved to a house occupied by Bartlett Homes in Cumberland Street, opposite her Soap House. Jan. 16.
Farmers—Attention!
FOR SALE or to LET on very Low and Easy terms for the purchaser, or tenant—A FARM, consisting of one hundred acres of Land, with a small House and Barn standing thereon; very pleasantly situated in the central part of the town of Durham, on the County Road, leading from Freeport to Turner, within one half mile of the North Meeting-House in said town. For further particulars enquire of JOSIAH BURNHAM, Esq. in Durham or of the Subscriber in Portland. JOSEPH M. GERRISH. Feb 9
To be Sold,
OR exchanged for a Farm in the country, a two story Dwelling House with convenient out-houses, and a garden: said house is pleasantly situated near the centre of the town, and has a fine prospect of every part of the harbor. Inquire of the Printer. Portland, Feb. 9.
Copartnership Formed.
CERMENATI and J. BERNARDA, take the liberty of informing their friends and the public that they have entered into copartnership, under the firm of CERMENATI & BERNARDA, At the well-known Shop, No. 2, State-street Boston (lately occupied by CERMENATI & MONFRINO.) And they now offer for sale, the following GOODS in their line—viz., LOOKING GLASSES, A most admirable assortment; those mounted in the best burnished GILT FRAMES, are of the following dimensions:
Table with 5 columns: 52 by 31, 47 by 26, 45 by 26, 41 by 25, 38 by 24, 36 by 22, 34 by 20, 30 by 18, 30 by 17, 28 by 16, 26 by 16, 25 by 15, 24 by 14, 22 by 13, 20 by 12, 18 by 12, 17 by 11, 16 by 10, 14 by 10.
And those in Mahogany Frames: 25 by 15, 24 by 14, 21 by 13, 20 by 12, 18 by 10, 17 by 11, 14 by 10, 14 by 9, 10 by 8. Looking Glass PLATES, from 10 by 8 to 52 by 31.
TELESCOPES. Historical from the most approved Artists in Europe. Do do on a new construction, with Shades, 2 foot pull do. do. 3 draws with shades, Opera Glasses of different qualities. MATS ON ROLLERS, The World United States, West-Indies, Europe and America, Europe, Germany, Italy, INDROMETTERS. Surgeons, Botanists, Brewers, Common Air, Cylinder. SACCHAROMETERS, Brewers, Distillers, &c. &c. VIEWS. English, Italian. PICTURES. Landscape, As they receive their Goods from an agent in Europe, they are enabled to vend them on the very low terms, for cash or approved credit.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made in the best manner—Ladies' Needlework handsomely Framed and Glazed in the most modern style, and at the shortest notice—Old Frames new Gilded, and new Plates put into Frames of any pattern, or New Frames to fit old Plates. Bolton, Jan. 16. (6 w.)
Paint Store.
MICHAEL SMITH, respectfully, informs the public that he has taken Store No. 1, Jones Row, where he offers for sale the following articles: viz. LEADS. White Lead, Do ground in Oil, Red Lead, Orange do, Sugar do, Black do, Sheet do. YELLOW. Spruce Yellow, Do ground in Oil, Patent Yellow, Kings do, Naples do, Yellow Opiunt, REDS. Venetian Red, Do Ground in Oil, India Red, Red Lake, Drop do, Vermilion. BLACKS. Ivory Black, Frankfort do, Brunswick do, Bistre do, Lamp do. PINKS, Brown Pink, Dutch do, Rose do, English do. GREENS, Green verditer. BRUSHES. Ground paint Brushes all sizes, Unground do do, Ground Sash Tools, Unground do do, White-wash Brushes, Tar do, Marking Tools, Camels Hair Pencils. English Glue, Licharge, Alum, Dragons Blood, Pomice Stone, Rotten stone, Auter and Arnotta, Flake White, Terra de Sienna, Emery, Flour do, Copperas. Also for Sale, A New Brick Dwelling House, on State-street, opposite Mr. Ingraham's. This Estate situated on the best street in Portland, having a delightful prospect and an excellent well of water, and being every way convenient, offers a rare opportunity to a Purchaser, as part cash only will be required down—Real Estate in Portland will be received in part, or a credit of one or two years given on collateral security: for further particulars apply as above. Feb. 2 1807.
A sum of Money
WAS picked up in the subscriber's shop on Wednesday last—The owner may have it again by proving property and paying charges—Apply to Feb. 16, ROBERT H. SMITH.
To Let,
A Convenient Bake-House, with a Wood-House, Stable, a large yard, and good well of water, compactly situated in Middle-lane. Inquire of Thomas D. Osgood, at the Head of Ingraham's Wharf. Feb. 9.
No. 8 Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland.
Enoch Moulton, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an additional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames. Jewelry, Silver, Plated, & Japanned 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 cheerfulness and dispatch. (6m) C&13.
Plastering and Stucco business in general
CORNICES done in Stucco, and plastering in a superior manner—equally as cheap as the old method of wood Cornices and common plastering—As this method is greatly approved of in the principal towns in America and Europe, for its neat and magnificent appearance and for numerous conveniences, THOS. PHILLIPS informs the gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity that he carries on the above business in Portland. As he has practiced in most parts of England and America, he flatters himself that he can give satisfaction to those who choose to employ him. Portland, February 3. THO'S. PHILLIPS.
Variety Fur, Hat and Shoe Store.
No. 1, Mussey's-Row. CHIEVER & MAHAN, INFORM their friends and customers, that they are daily having finished and offering for sale, a large and complete assortment 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 heretofore offered for sale in this town. As usual—Men's, Women's, Boys', Misses and Children's SHOES, of all kinds. The above articles will be sold on such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser. Portland Oct 21, 1806. t f
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
EDWARD HOWE, No. 2, UNION-ROW, MIDDLE-STREET, HAS just received for sale, a fresh assortment of UPHOLSTERY, viz. Fringes, Laces, Tassels, Furniture Chintzes, of the latest patterns, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Matresses; live geese and Ruffa Feathers; English and American Bed-ticking; 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, carried on as above, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch. Cash given for Oxen's and Horse's Horse HAIR. Nov. 17. tf
Imported,
IN ships Mary and Neptune, from Liver pool. 100 casks 20d, 12d, 10d, 6d, and 4d flat pt. and henecke Nails 50 crates very low priced Crockery Ware 75 do Junk Bottles 1000 small lined Lanthorn Leaves 5 tons Whiting; 5 cwt. Alum 100 boxes 10 by 13, 11 by 16, 9 by 12, 9 by 11, 9 by 13, and 7 by 9 Crown Glass 50 boxes No. 1 1/4 and No. 1 Common Tin 8 do X D do 12 do Pipes 12 grs. each 40 Tin'd Sauce Pans No. 5 and 6 6 bundles Frying Pans 50 Stone Jugs from 1 to 4 gallons each 16 doz. Tined Iron Table Spoons 24 do. Bone handled Knives and Forks kegs Richmond Tobacco; boxes Philadelphia Starch; Saltpeper; 4 tons patent Shot; assortment of hollow Ware; English Shovels 156 do Blackwood and Cocoa wood handled do 63 do Pocket Knives 75 do do with pruning points 80 bbls. superfine Flour from new Wheat 40 do Beef; 35 do Pork 30 boxes Chocolate; 20 chests Tea Hhds. retailing Molasses; bbls. Sugar 400 gallons Linseed Oil 40 kegs English Mustard Also in Store, 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles; White and red Lead; Sheet and Bar Lead; patent yellow; Prussian Blue; Yellow Oker; Venetian Red; Spanish Brown and Verdigris.—Few and Spades; white and black Varnish; Roll Brimstone, &c. &c. for sale wholesale and retail, by John P. Thurston & Co. Fore-street. Nov. 9.
Notice is hereby given, that the following
Table with 7 columns: Name, Number, Rungs, No. acres, State, Town, School. South side of Unknown 1 3 100 26 0 0. Unknown 19 3 200 52 18 32. Unknown 20 3 200 52 18 32. Unknown 22 3 200 26 9 0. Unknown 23 3 45 8 6 11. West end of Esq. Jewett 9 4 100 39 14 24. Unknown 12 4 150 52 18 32. Unknown 13 5 50 13 5 8. Unknown 15 5 150 26 9 16. Unknown 17 5 150 13 5 8. Unknown 18 5 150 19 7 12. North side and west end of John Frost, Esq. of Kittery 17 1 100 26 9 16. Unknown 18 1 200 54 12 21. Unknown 20 1 100 13 5 8. Unknown 21 1 100 11 7 11. Unknown 22 1 200 21 7 11. Unknown 23 1 200 26 9 16. Unknown 24 1 200 34 0 21. John Frost, Esq. of Kittery 13 2 25 13 5 8. West end of Unknown 17 2 100 39 14 24. Unknown 18 2 200 52 18 32. Unknown 21 2 200 52 18 32. Parker and Fernald 1 1 190 8 22 14. Ditto 2 1 100 8 24 14. Do North side of west end of John Frost, Esq. of Kittery 16 1 150 12 36 21. Unknown 17 1 100 8 22 14. Unknown 18 1 200 10 32 19. Unknown 20 1 100 4 12 7. Unknown 21 1 100 5 8 9. Unknown 22 1 200 5 16 9. Unknown 23 1 150 8 24 14. Parker & Fernald south east corner 4 2 50 1 6 4. John Frost, Esq. of Kittery 13 2 25 4 12 7. West end of Unknown 17 2 100 12 36 21. Unknown 18 2 200 16 48 28. Unknown 21 2 200 16 48 28. Parker and Fernald 1 3 100 8 24 14. Unknown 19 3 200 16 48 28. Unknown 20 3 200 16 48 28. Unknown 12 4 150 16 48 28. Unknown 13 5 50 4 12 7. Unknown 17 5 150 4 12 7. Unknown 13 5 120 8. Unknown 18 5 150 6 18 11. Unknown 15 5 150 0 24 14.
Notice is hereby given, that the following
That so much of said Lots, or parcels of Land, as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold at the dwelling-house of Edmund Coffin, in said Shapleigh, on the first day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless said taxes and charges shall be paid before that time. EDMUND COFFIN, Collector. Shapleigh, Feb. 16, 1807.
Notice is hereby given, that the following
That so much of said Lots, or parcels of Land, as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold at the dwelling-house of Edmund Coffin, in said Shapleigh, on the first day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless said taxes and charges shall be paid before that time. EDMUND COFFIN, Collector. Shapleigh, Feb. 16, 1807.
Notice is hereby given, that the following
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 WILLIAM THOMPSON, late of Scarborough, 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 to Feb. 16. SAM. THOMPSON.
Notice is hereby given, that the following
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator, on the estate of EPHRAIM BROWN, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, 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 JNO. ANDERSON, Administrator on said Estate. N. Yarmouth, Feb. 16.
Notice is hereby given, that the following
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of THOMAS TROW, late of North Yarmouth, 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 EDMUND CLEAG. Feb. 16.
FOR SALE,
A Very convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Limerick—being a good stand for trade; with an excellent spot for a garden, and a good well of water, within a few rods of the Congregational Meeting-house, on the road leading to Parsonsfield. Conditions of sale may be known by applying to James Wingate, on the premises. JAMES WINGATE. Limerick, Feb. 16, 1807.
To be Sold,
A Small FARM, about twelve acres of Land of a superior quality, well furnished for a tanner, or any mechanic, having an excellent house and barn, is well watered, having a good well of excellent water near the house, and a small stream of water running through the lot—It lays about two miles from the wharf in his town, on the road to Gloucester. For terms apply to JOHN TROW. N. Yarmouth, Feb. 9.
To be Let—Cheap,
THE ROOM over Moses Davis's shop, directly opposite Peck's Tavern. It is handsomely finished, and is well calculated for a Tailor's shop, or almost any other Mechanic. Inquire at said Shop. Feb. 9.
NOTICE!
THE subscribers forbid all persons buying a Note of Moses Houlton, payable in the first of October 1806, against THOMSON & BOYNTON, given in June, 1805, to the amount of one hundred and fifty dollars, as they have not received any value for said Note, they will not pay the same. JOSHUA O. THOMSON, ALEXANDER BOYNTON. Feb. 16, 1807.
Call and receive your Money.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM WILDER, late of this town, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber: and those who have legal and just demands against said Estate are also requested to call as soon as may be and adjust their claims and receive whatever may be due, as the money is ready and the Administratrix anxious to have the settlement of said estate closed before the leaves town. NATHAN KINSMAN, her Attorney. Portland, Feb. 16.
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-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, 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.
CAME into the barn-yard of the subscriber,
in Scarborough on the 6th instant, a dark red COW;—the owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take her away—Apply to ABRAHAM TILLEY. Scarborough, Feb. 16.
To be sold at Auction on Monday the end of March next,
A Convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated within about fifty rods of the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting House in Falmouth on the main road from Portland to Gorham, accommodated with a new Barn and other conveniences. Also,—about five acres of excellent land—For terms enquire of WILLIAM HOLMES, late at 11 o'clock on the premises. Feb. 2.
Cellar Rocks—for sale,
GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Prichard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. May 26.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas,
for the county of Oxford, held at Paris, in and for said county, on the fourth Tuesday of September, anno Domini, 1805. THE petition and representation of Libbeus Kingman, of Waterford, in said county, administrator, on the estate of Molbury Kingman, late of said Waterford, gentleman, deceased—Humbly prays, That the goods and chattels belonging to said deceased's estate, are not sufficient by the sum of two hundred dollars, to answer the just debts, which the said deceased owed at the time of his death—That the whole of the real estate of said deceased consists of forty seven acres and three quarters of an acre of land, with the buildings thereon, situated in Waterford, aforesaid, and that by a partial sale, the residue thereof would be greatly injured—He therefore prays that your honors would grant him licence to sell the whole of the real estate of said deceased or so much thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the said debts, with incidental charges—And as in duty bound will ever pray, &c. LIBBEUS KINGMAN.
At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Paris,
within and for the county of Oxford, on the fourth Tuesday of September, A. D. 1806. ON the above petition of Libbeus Kingman, The Court Order, that notice be given by publishing the prayer of said Petitioner in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be six weeks prior to the next term of this court, that all persons may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted. Attest— CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk.
Arthur Shirley, Printer.